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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - My Full Disclosure

Chapter 2 - Way To Make Money
Chapter 3 - World’s Biggest Noob
Chapter 4 - In Truth, I Really Am A God
Chapter 5 - Ostentatious, Is That You?
Chapter 6 - Emergency Treatment
Chapter 7 - It Was A Mistake
Chapter 8 - Supreme Master
Chapter 9 - Exposed
Chapter 10 - The Gathering
Chapter 11 - The Fight
Chapter 12 - Xiao Feifei
Chapter 13 - 5000RMB An Hour
Chapter 14 - Yielded
Chapter 15 - Master Grave
Chapter 16 - Never Show Off One’s Talents And Capabilities
Chapter 17 - The Feast
Chapter 18 - Check Points
Chapter 19 - Who Is Student Ye?
Chapter 20 - Capital City, Here I Come…
Chapter 21 - A Series of Unexpected Actions
Chapter 22 - Eight Extremeties Fist
Chapter 23 - Pissed Off, Just Fight!
Chapter 24 - Wu Family Troupe
Chapter 25 - Born for the Screen
Chapter 26 - Get Lost!
Chapter 27 - Grandmaster Jiang
Chapter 28 - Eight Needles Of The God of Death
Chapter 29 - Meeting A Wolf!
Chapter 30 - Pet Wolf Pups
Chapter 31 - A Crybaby
Chapter 32 - Malicious Assault?
Chapter 33 - Peed His Pants
Chapter 34 - I’ve Slept With Her!
Chapter 35 - Saint of Love From Above
Chapter 36 - Celebration Dinner
Chapter 37 - Lots of Swagger
Chapter 38 - Two Options
Chapter 39 - Are You Surprised?
Chapter 40 - Two Options Again
Chapter 41 - Grandmaster Ye
Chapter 42 - Beyond You!
Chapter 43 - Martial Training Begins
Chapter 44 - Scum of the Warrior’s Department!
Chapter 45 - Can’t Help You!
Chapter 46 - Stepping Forward
Chapter 47 - I Challenge You!
Chapter 48 - Duel!
Chapter 49 - You’re Dead!
Chapter 50 - I Object!
Chapter 51 - By a Hair’s Breadth
Chapter 52 - Martial Artist Training Camp
Chapter 53 - Extreme Training
Chapter 54 - I’ll Give You a Five Minute Head Start
Chapter 55 - In Tears...
Chapter 56 - You’ve Learned It Again?
Chapter 57 - An Abnormal Ye Lingchen
Chapter 58 - Down This Chicken Soup!
Chapter 59 - That Weirdly Irresistible Masked Man
Chapter 60 - The Sudden Mission, Unlock!
Chapter 61 - Classics of Mysticism
Chapter 62 - Maniac Chu, Huang Xiaomeng
Chapter 63 - Live Stream, Storytime!
Chapter 67 - On Fire!
Chapter 68 - Mission Complete, Skill Advancement!
Chapter 69 - Look, It’s Superman!
Chapter 70 - The Clever Wolf Pups
Chapter 71 - Inhuman Suffering
Chapter 72 - Shameless Shi Lei!
Chapter 73 - A Blossoming Style of Insults
Chapter 74 - Forced?
Chapter 75 - Songwriter, “Chaser of the Light”
Chapter 76 - Premiere of Diatribe
Chapter 77 - Calamity
Chapter 78 - The Power of Diatribe
Chapter 79 - Arrival
Chapter 80 - Try a Game or Two?
Chapter 81 - Stake of Heavenly Figure
Chapter 82 - God of Gamblers’ Tune
Chapter 83 - Kneeling Down Mid-Stride
Chapter 84 - Flaunting Your Wealth to My Mom?
Chapter 85 - Your Son No Longer Lacks Money
Chapter 86 - Which Y Are You?
Chapter 87 - Your Mother’s Calling You Home for Dinner
Chapter 88 - An Invitation to Battle Between Movies!
Chapter 89 - Warriors Department Selection
Chapter 90 - That Silhouette
Chapter 91 - Endless Motivations
Chapter 92 - Opening of the Basketball Competition
Chapter 93 - Provocations on the Court
Chapter 94 - Foul, Corruption!
Chapter 95 - It’s Time to Show My Real Skills
Chapter 96 - King of Blocking
Chapter 97 - Invited By Beauties
Chapter 98 - High Capacity Water Gun
Chapter 99 - Qualifications of a Gigolo
Chapter 100 - Martial Arts Factions
Chapter 101 - Crushed!
Chapter 102 - Warning From the Birds
Chapter 103 - Projection of Inner Force!
Chapter 104 - Secret Knowledge
Chapter 105 - Frenzied Call
Chapter 106 - Gaming Showdown!
Chapter 107 - Pity the Dogs
Chapter 108 - Unfavorable Situation
Chapter 109 - Dazzling Tactics
Chapter 110 - Major Comeback!
Chapter 111 - China Will Not Tolerate Your Atrocious Behavior!
Chapter 112 - Perverted Ye Lingchen
Chapter 113 - An Unexpected Meeting
Chapter 114 - Are You Testing My Patience?
Chapter 115 - Get Over Here!
Chapter 116 - Lu Group’s Request
Chapter 117 - Founding of Y-Cosmetics
Chapter 118 - Angel
Chapter 119 - A Chance to Show Off
Chapter 120 - Li Tai’s Choice
Chapter 121 - The So-Called Popular Celebrity
Chapter 122 - What Kungfu Represents!
Chapter 123 - Candidate for Huo Yuanjia
Chapter 124 - For Justice!
Chapter 125 - Humans Are Scary
Chapter 126 - Kindness
Chapter 127 - A New Story
Chapter 128 - Live Streaming a New Story!
Chapter 129 - Mind Blown by the Ten Deadly Sins!
Chapter 130 - New Upgraded Skills
Chapter 131 - Ye Lingchen’s Ambitions
Chapter 132 - Opening of the Inter-University Competition
Chapter 133 - The Unbelievably Prideful Zhao Ritian
Chapter 134 - Limitless Swagger
Chapter 135 - Which One Of You Is Ye Lingchen?!
Chapter 136 - Scoring Again and Again!
Chapter 137 - The Hope of Chinese Basketball
Chapter 138 - Guidance on Filming
Chapter 139 - Wu Han’s Revenge
Chapter 140 - Disasters Are Cruel
Chapter 141 - Big Brother, Are You Superman?
Chapter 142 - China's Own Superman!
Chapter 143 - The Second Kungfu Upgrade
Chapter 144 - Caught Red-Handed?
Chapter 145 - The Basketball Association’s Invitation
Chapter 146 - Ban Directive
Chapter 147 - Huang Xiaomeng Blocks the Entrance
Chapter 148 - Dog Fighting Arena
Chapter 149 - Let the Dog Fight Begin!
Chapter 150 - This Is a Money-Making Match
Chapter 151 - : I’m So Jealous!
Chapter 152 - Another Insider Tip
Chapter 153 - Targeted
Chapter 154 - Maniac Chu the Braggart
Chapter 155 - Nemesis!
Chapter 156 - Ye Lingchen’s Old Profession
Chapter 157 - Livestream PK
Chapter 158 - Leave the Livestream Industry!
Chapter 159 - The Arrogant Si Yu
Chapter 160 - Chapter 160:
Chapter 161 - Impact of Celestial Bane
Chapter 162 - China’s Top Voice Begins
Chapter 163 - Chen Xiaoyan’s Entrance
Chapter 164 - Open the Door…
Chapter 165 - Y’s New Song
Chapter 166 - Seniors Are Meant to Be Surpassed!
Chapter 167 - Boundless Sea and Sky Stuns the Crowd
Chapter 168 - Celestial Bane’s Debut!
Chapter 169 - Celestial Bane Tops the Chart!
Chapter 170 - Flooded With Gifts
Chapter 171 - The Miserable President Zhang
Chapter 172 - Qualifications!
Chapter 173 - Mass Release on a Whim
Chapter 174 - Name and Student ID
Chapter 175 - Throwing Hoops
Chapter 176 - Will You Cry?
Chapter 177 - Unbelievable
Chapter 178 - Horrible Food
Chapter 179 - Friendly Reminder
Chapter 180 - Unearthly Taste
Chapter 181 - Chen Xiaoyan’s Elimination
Chapter 182 - Some People
Chapter 183 - Boys Must Be Mindful of Their Own Safety!
Chapter 184 - If You’ve Got What It Takes, Let’s Have a Showdown
Chapter 185 - The Possibility Is 100%
Chapter 186 - Tear Filled Pan Heng
Chapter 187 - Explosive Music Trend!
Chapter 188 - Top Voice’s Current State
Chapter 189 - Worst Ratings in History
Chapter 190 - Capital TV Channel’s Goodwill
Chapter 191 - Inferno Boxing Gym
Chapter 192 - Chance Meeting
Chapter 193 - Boxing Champion, Ali
Chapter 194 - : Provocations of the Boxing Champion
Chapter 195 - Letter of Challenge!
Chapter 196 - You Might Die From This Fist!
Chapter 197 - The Stir Caused by Chinese Kungfu!
Chapter 198 - Xiao Feifei’s Illness!
Chapter 199 - Explosive News!
Chapter 200 - Excitement on the Eve of the Live Stream
Chapter 201 - The Live Stream Begins With a New Story!
Chapter 202 - I Really Did Not Do It for Revenge
Chapter 203 - A Late Counterattack
Chapter 204 - Mass Panic!
Chapter 205 - Do You Believe in Miracles?
Chapter 206 - Only One Way!
Chapter 207 - Why Him?
Chapter 211 - Surging Popularity!
Chapter 212 - Furor Within the Web Literature Community
Chapter 213 - Jia Di's Invitation
Chapter 214 - Would You Like to Be My Girlfriend?
Chapter 215 - Jiangnan Tannery
Chapter 216 - Give You One Chance
Chapter 217 - Scheme
Chapter 218 - Who Is He, Exactly?
Chapter 219 - Return to Owner
Chapter 220 - Breathtaking Beauty
Chapter 221 - Stunning the Crowd
Chapter 222 - Jiangnan Tannery’s Outcome
Chapter 223 - Monthly Vote Challenge!
Chapter 224 - Passed on for Generations!
Chapter 225 - Stupefied Editors
Chapter 226 - Legendary Record
Chapter 227 - Disaster During Screening!
Chapter 228 - Las Vegas!
Chapter 229 - Superhero’s Mask
Chapter 230 - The Gambling King’s Disciple
Chapter 231 - Sick Man of East Asia
Chapter 232 - Merciless Mockery!
Chapter 233 - Someone Was Looking for Me?
Chapter 234 - Those Who Humiliate China Must Be Taken Down No Matter How Far They
May Be
Chapter 235 - Advancement—Inaugural Intermediate Knowledge!
Chapter 236 - Let the Gambling Begin
Chapter 237 - Mutual Provocation
Chapter 238 - Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Chapter 239 - Gambling Match!
Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: The Sun Nation’s Ambitions!
Chapter 241 - Pinnacle of Gambling Showdown!
Chapter 242 - Witnessing a Miracle
Chapter 243 - A Good Beginning for Huo Yuanjia!
Chapter 244 - Additional Screening Allocation!
Chapter 245 - Discipline
Chapter 246 - Miyako’s Compromise
Chapter 247 - Gradual Disciplinary Actions
Chapter 248 - Watching His Own Movie
Chapter 249 - The So-called Discretion
Chapter 250 - Accident!
Chapter 251 - I Order You to Stop!
Chapter 252 - Wolf vs Hyenas!
Chapter 253 - I Might Have Defected…
Chapter 254 - The Clown Stays in the Hall
Chapter 255 - Making the Headlines by Accident
Chapter 256 - The Miserable Chen Feng
Chapter 257 - Mom and Dad’s Surprise
Chapter 258 - Paying Homage to Miracle Doctor Y
Chapter 259 - Corrupt Medical Ethics
Chapter 260 - A Serious Matter
Chapter 261 - He’s My Father
Chapter 262 - Olive Branch
Chapter 263 - Stroking Feelings of Superiority
Chapter 264 - VVIP Treatment
Chapter 265 - I’m Secretly A Rich Kid, Right?
Chapter 266 - Attitude!
Chapter 267 - Shocked Parents
Chapter 268 - Joy and Harmony
Chapter 269 - An Unstoppable Force at The Box Office
Chapter 270 - Xiao Feifei’s Proposal
Chapter 271 - War of Words: Traditional Writers’ Counterattack!
Chapter 272 - Behold Him!
Chapter 273 - An Emphatic Reply!
Chapter 274 - Jiangnan Tannery Going Under
Chapter 275 - The Flying Bike
Chapter 276 - I’ll Punish You In The Name Of The Moon!
Chapter 277 - Fire At Me
Chapter 278 - Study of the Three Kingdoms by Y-God
Chapter 279 - An Unorthodox Three Kingdoms
Chapter 280 - Upended Historical Views
Chapter 281 - An Impromptu Poem!
Chapter 282 - Rave Reviews
Chapter 283 - The Poem Was Accepted by the Education Press!
Chapter 284 - An Explosive Live Stream
Chapter 285 - Condescension From the Math Departmen
Chapter 286 - Never Seen Such a Cheeky Person Before
Chapter 287 - Plenty of Pretentiousness at the Scene
Chapter 288 - Prodigies Assemble!
Chapter 289 - Geniuses Who Were Regarded as OP Brainiacs
Chapter 290 - Capital’s Team Sank into Despair
Chapter 291 - Taking the Stage
Chapter 292 - Zhou Ran“s Breakdown
Chapter 293 - Forfeited Again
Chapter 294 - The Friendship Boat Capsized
Chapter 295 - The Maid’s Second Disciplinary Action
Chapter 296 - Kitchen Knife for Protection
Chapter 297 - Ye Lingchen’s Methods!
Chapter 298 - Full Scale Price Hike!
Chapter 299 - Legendary Makeup Technique!
Chapter 300 - Return to Youth
Chapter 301 - Igniting The Internet!
Chapter 302 - Capital University’s Big Move
Chapter 303 - Excuse Me, I Need to Receive My Prize
Chapter 304 - 304 Spotcheck
Chapter 305 - We’re Actually Not That Restrained
Chapter 306 - Hu Yifei The Macho
Chapter 307 - The Magnificent Slaps
Chapter 308 - Why Aren’t You Nervous?
Chapter 309 - Can’t Take It. My Eyes Are Going Blind!
Chapter 310 - Must You Force Me to Compose a Poem?
Chapter 311 - One After Another
Chapter 312 - Special Mission, Xu Nan’s Reques
Chapter 313 - Definitely a Con Artist!
Chapter 314 - Ye Lingchen the Braggar
Chapter 315 - Encountering Someone From Earth’s Gate!
Chapter 316 - A Martial Artist’s Might!
Chapter 317 - Who Said You’re the Only Martial Artist?
Chapter 318 - One Fist Breaks Mountains and Rivers!
Chapter 319 - What Should I Do Now? This Is Urgent!
Chapter 320 - A Shocking Discovery
Chapter 321 - I Had a Though
Chapter 322 - No! This Isn’t Happening!
Chapter 323 - Readers Who Turned From Fans Into Haters
Chapter 324 - Wanrong Automobile Group HQ
Chapter 325 - Abbess Miejue
Chapter 326 - Who Is He to Educate Me?
Chapter 327 - Huyu Streaming Platform’s Final Struggle!
Chapter 328 - Death Quintet!
Chapter 329 - Extreme Escaping
Chapter 330 - The Elusive Dragon
Chapter 331 - Left the Game!
Chapter 332 - Miracle!
Chapter 337 - Variety Show Livestream
Chapter 338 - Wave After Wave of Surprises
Chapter 339 - Shocking! The Thing Ye Lingchen Brought Was…
Chapter 340 - I Refuse!
Chapter 341 - The Program Team’s Evil Schemes
Chapter 342 - The Smug Director Zhang
Chapter 343 - The Fishing Master
Chapter 344 - Issues with Tinder
Chapter 345 - Sudden Change of Scene
Chapter 346 - Feeling as Though Life Had Reached Its Peak
Chapter 347 - The Program Crew’s Breakdown
Chapter 348 - Shattered and Scattered Integrity
Chapter 349 - An Uneasy Ye Lingchen
Chapter 350 - Threat of Death!
Chapter 351 - A Hero!
Chapter 352 - Heavenly Sound!
Chapter 353 - Rising Popularity!
Chapter 354 - Wanrong Automobile Group’s Decision
Chapter 355 - Confession Trend
Chapter 356 - Nonsensical Love Poems
Chapter 357 - Revolutionary Poem!
Chapter 358 - Congratulations on Missing Your Last Chance
Chapter 359 - Confirmation!
Chapter 360 - We’re Done For!
Chapter 361 - A Fuming Xu Nan
Chapter 362 - Kicking a Man While He Was Down
Chapter 363 - Crushed Pride!
Chapter 364 - Rat Swallowing an Elephant!
Chapter 365 - Buy Them All!
Chapter 366 - Ouyang Qing in Despair
Chapter 367 - International Exhibition Match
Chapter 368 - You“re Very Cocky!
Chapter 369 - A Hidden Ace!
Chapter 370 - Refusal to Participate!
Chapter 371 - Humiliated by The Stick Nation!
Chapter 372 - Do Not Let China’s Basketball Be Undermined!
Chapter 373 - Come On, Try Again!
Chapter 374 - Ruthless Man, Werewolf, Wolf-Fire
Chapter 375 - Regarded as a National Treasure Too!
Chapter 377 - It“s Time for Me to Take Action
Chapter 378 - Deity? Demon?
Chapter 379 - I Can“t Hold Down the Lid on Newton“s Coffin
Chapter 380 - Delicacies to Rid All Worries
Chapter 381 - Qi Refinement?!
Chapter 382 - Problems of Being Too Handsome
Chapter 383 - Big Boss Ye Lingchen
Chapter 384 - This Porridge...Is Special!
Chapter 385 - Drawing Tortoises
Chapter 386 - Losing Badly
Chapter 387 - The Glowing Porridge
Chapter 388 - They Slap You; You Slap Back!
Chapter 389 - New Year“s Day Battle!
Chapter 390 - Smart Robot Little Cloud!
Chapter 391 - The Lucky Winner’s Dread
Chapter 392 - The Sensation Caused by Little Cloud
Chapter 393 - Surpassing 300 Million in a Day!
Chapter 394 - Meet-and-Gree
Chapter 395 - A Call from Mom and Dad
Chapter 396 - An Invitation From Apple TV
Chapter 397 - A Sleepless Nigh
Chapter 398 - Sorry for the Inconvenience...
Chapter 399 - Going Further Along the Path of Cultivation…
Chapter 400 - Hmph, Straight Man!
Chapter 401 - Ye Lingchen’s Story
Chapter 402 - Ye Lingchen’s Voice Mimicry!
Chapter 403 - Be a Handsome Guy in Silence
Chapter 404 - It’s Not What You Want to Eat, but What We Serve
Chapter 405 - Meeting Hu Yue’er Again
Chapter 406 - The Fate of Speaking in Unison
Chapter 407 - Storytelling in the Middle of the Nigh
Chapter 408 - Two Women Who Could Not See Eye to Eye
Chapter 409 - Late-Night Restlessness
Chapter 410 - Purple Qi from The Eas
Chapter 411 - The Invincible Wind and Fire Spin
Chapter 412 - What Should We Eat When We Have No Money?
Chapter 413 - Where’s the Knife? Where’s My Knife?
Chapter 414 - The Place Where Providence Converged
Chapter 415 - A Bit of Knowledge
Chapter 416 - Leave the Roots When Collecting Herbs
Chapter 417 - What Was the Most Basic Foundation Between People?
Chapter 418 - The King and The Commoner
Chapter 419 - Two Resentful Girls
Chapter 420 - Released Aroma
Chapter 421 - Pinnacle of Delicacies
Chapter 422 - Simple and Boring
Chapter 423 - This World Never Lacked Beauty
Chapter 424 - Steamrolling Intelligence
Chapter 425 - Are You a Demon
Chapter 426 - Inner Thoughts of Two Ladies
Chapter 427 - Abnormalities of the Pool
Chapter 428 - Old Tortoise, Giant Python!
Chapter 429 - A Real Man!
Chapter 430 - The Monstrous Water Spirit Constitution
Chapter 431 - Whirlpool in the Waterfall Lake
Chapter 432 - Giant Tortoise VS Giant Python!
Chapter 433 - There May Be Monsters up Ahead, but I’m Going Forward Anyway!
Chapter 434 - God Ye, Please Allow Me to Kneel and Watch
Chapter 435 - Rescuing Old Tortoise
Chapter 436 - The Giant Python’s Value
Chapter 437 - Constantly Comparing Oneself to Others Will Only Make One Frustrated
Chapter 438 - The Allure of Handbags
Chapter 439 - Life Is Unfair for Middle-Aged People
Chapter 440 - Amaterasu Genetics
Chapter 441 - Thousandsprout Healthcare
Chapter 442 - This Giant Python Is Exceptional
Chapter 443 - Exorbitant Auction!
Chapter 444 - Nice Guy
Chapter 445 - Ideal Kingdom
Chapter 446 - Will Miracle Happen?
Chapter 447 - Unforgettable Experience
Chapter 448 - Keeping a Low Profile
Chapter 449 - OMG, Monster!
Chapter 450 - I’m Bored. What to Do?
Chapter 451 - Definitely the Last Time
Chapter 452 - I Think We’ve Been Discovered…
Chapter 453 - Not Even Buddha or God Can Stop Me!
Chapter 454 - Cooperating with Vatti
Chapter 455 - Hope Amidst Despair
Chapter 456 - Sitting and Waiting for Y Cosmetics’ Demise!
Chapter 457 - Have a Look in the Mirror Yourself
Chapter 458 - The Woman Who Walked Out of a Painting
Chapter 459 - What Kind of Magical Makeup Technique Is This?
Chapter 460 - An Overpowered Human Life
Chapter 461 - I Wanted to Keep a Low Profile Too, But My Bro Is Having None of It!
Chapter 462 - The Magical Properties of an Autograph
Chapter 463 - Unconcealable Handsomeness
Chapter 464 - Weird Team Name
Chapter 465 - Brace for the Figh
Chapter 466 - It’s Not That You’re Too Weak, but I’m Too Strong
Chapter 467 - Talk” of The University
Chapter 468 - Getting Into the Luxury Marke
Chapter 469 - I Want to Buy an Island
Chapter 470 - Surprise Purchase
Chapter 471 - Things Are Getting Interesting…
Chapter 472 - You Have to Hand It Over!
Chapter 473 - The Heavens Is Fair
Chapter 474 - Are You Sure?
Chapter 475 - I’ll Wait for Him Here!
Chapter 476 - Rampage
Chapter 477 - A Worthy Opponen
Chapter 478 - This Guy Is A Freak
Chapter 479 - Demon God Ye Lingchen
Chapter 480 - What A Headache...
Chapter 481 - A Capable Man and His Resolution
Chapter 482 - Clouded Judgemen
Chapter 483 - That“s My Lost Youth
Chapter 484 - An Instant Reversal
Chapter 485 - An Era-Defining Step
Chapter 486 - Tricks Of A Top Class Director
Chapter 487 - Asserting Dominance
Chapter 488 - Moment Of Glory
Chapter 489 - Extreme Progress
Chapter 490 - Godlike Acting
Chapter 491 - Completion
Chapter 492 - Looked Down On
Chapter 493 - iPartment begins!
Chapter 494 - Can He Ascend to Heaven?
Chapter 495 - This TV Series Is… Extraordinary
Chapter 496 - Fear Not the Ignorant, Fear the Comparison
Chapter 497 - Authorizing a Sky-High Price
Chapter 498 - Quietly Waiting for Ratings
Chapter 499 - Heated Discussions Throughout the Web
Chapter 500 - The Ratings... Are Off the Charts!
Chapter 501 - Unending Phone Calls
Chapter 502 - Come On, Come On, Come On, Let’s Continue Drinking!
Chapter 503 - Late-Night Murder
Chapter 504 - MONSTER!
Chapter 505 - Ultimate One-Palm Clap
Chapter 506 - Having a Heart-to-Heart Chat Is Too Cliché, Let’s Talk About Money Boom!
Chapter 507 - Rapacious Ambition Must Not Be Ignored!
Chapter 508 - I Won’t Say Anything Even If I Die!
Chapter 509 - The Blokes That Lost Their Voices
Chapter 510 - He Will At Most Reach The Third Floor!
Chapter 511 - How Strong Can He Be?
Chapter 512 - You Know Nothing About True Strength!
Chapter 513 - The Poor Depend on Mutation While the Rich Depend on Technology!
Chapter 514 - Kill Ourselves? F*ck You!
Chapter 515 - Everything Is Still Under Control
Chapter 516 - Terrifying!
Chapter 517 - You Depend on Mutation While I Depend on...Cultivation!
Chapter 518 - Could It Be the Circus’ Secret Program?
Chapter 519 - Superman Y Reappears!
Chapter 520 - I Now Suspect That I’m an NPC
Chapter 521 - Often Very Ruthless
Chapter 522 - Heh, Frog at the Bottom of the Well!
Chapter 523 - Blind Worship Costs Lives
Chapter 524 - Strengthening My Great China!
Chapter 525 - Same Profession
Chapter 526 - Anathema
Chapter 527 - Out of Hand!
Chapter 528 - You’re Blaming Me?
Chapter 529 - What’s Going On?!
Chapter 530 - An Inexplicable Skyrocketing of Popularity Value
Chapter 531 - A Bag That Shocked England
Chapter 532 - The Surprise From China!
Chapter 533 - The King of Hack!
Chapter 534 - Another Round of Surprise
Chapter 535 - I’m Glad to Be Working With You!
Chapter 536 - Doubts
Chapter 537 - Embarrassmen
Chapter 538 - Everyone Felt Wronged!
Chapter 539 - Promotion Lis
Chapter 540 - A Battle Between Martial Artists
Chapter 541 - Without Any Preparations, Without Any Worry
Chapter 542 - Where Is He?
Chapter 543 - Out of Control, An Unforeseen Situation
Chapter 544 - Five Top Instructors in Action!
Chapter 545 - Where the Bloody Hell Did You Disappear To?
Chapter 546 - Are You Really That Awesome?
Chapter 547 - A Dejected Liu Quan
Chapter 548 - Becoming the Owner of An Island
Chapter 549 - I’m Rich
Chapter 550 - Motivation to Make Money
Chapter 551 - Medical Ethics And Generosity
Chapter 552 - Let Me Try
Chapter 553 - So Fast?
Chapter 554 - China’s Backbone
Chapter 555 - Miracle Doctor Y, All the Best!
Chapter 556 - Plo
Chapter 557 - First Advanced Skill Upgrade!
Chapter 558 - Fear Not Scarcity but Fear Unequal Distribution
Chapter 559 - Visitation
Chapter 560 - Be
Chapter 561 - Having Only Oneself to Blame
Chapter 562 - A Most Brilliant Achievement!
Chapter 563 - Hope and Joy
Chapter 564 - A Dramatic Announcement!
Chapter 565 - To…the Island!
Chapter 566 - Miracle Island
Chapter 567 - Savage Little Green and Little Gray
Chapter 568 - Such A Show-Off
Chapter 569 - Graduation – A Sad Time
Chapter 570 - Give Us Back Our Tears
Chapter 571 - Another Spring Festival Gala Invitation
Chapter 572 - Hey, That’s Not Bad
Chapter 573 - Nobody Ever Gets Out Of This Scot Free
Chapter 574 - Perhaps This Is How a Curve Breaker Is
Chapter 575 - Progress of Island Development
Chapter 576 - Maple Moon Lake
Chapter 577 - Entering the forest with two girls
Chapter 578 - treasure hill
Chapter 579 - treating the tiger’s wound
Chapter 580 - tiger roar in the fores
Chapter 581 - the tame little white
Chapter 582 - sudden program change
Chapter 583 - Not Going to Hold in That Anger!
Chapter 584 - I’ll Make It Up to You When I Have the Chance
Chapter 585 - Ye Lingchen's Mischievousness
Chapter 586 - A Sad Hyun-Min Kim
Chapter 587 - This Is A Patriotic Mouse
Chapter 588 - Visit Home Often
Chapter 589 - Brother Ye, Please Stay
Chapter 590 - Knowing A Thing or Two Is Good Enough
Chapter 591 - This Will Do!
Chapter 592 - Crosstalk...Begin!
Chapter 593 - It Seems...Quite Interesting!
Chapter 594 - Very Entertaining
Chapter 595 - Conclusion
Chapter 596 - Fan Blockade
Chapter 597 - Get These Flies Away From Me
Chapter 598 - Apologize!
Chapter 599 - Nobody Can Save You. I Swear!
Chapter 600 - Pitiful And Laughable!
Chapter 601 - Shame-Induced Anger
Chapter 602 - Brutal and Heartless
Chapter 603 - I’m Sorry!
Chapter 604 - The Whole Thing…Was Such A Drag to Deal With…
Chapter 605 - The Answer!
Chapter 606 - Spammed!
Chapter 607 - Aftermath
Chapter 608 - Going Home!
Chapter 609 - Flourishing Popularity Value
Chapter 610 - Lucky Surprise
Chapter 611 - Visitors Aplenty
Chapter 612 - The Power of Die-Hard Fans
Chapter 613 - Response From Various Parties
Chapter 614 - Celebrity Restriction Order!
Chapter 615 - The More One Thinks, the Scarier It Gets
Chapter 616 - White Lie
Chapter 617 - First Try at Refining
Chapter 618 - Who’s This?
Chapter 619 - Weird Phenomenon
Chapter 620 - Come and Face Your Doom!
Chapter 621 - Su Family of River City
Chapter 622 - Deal with Him
Chapter 623 - New Ideas
Chapter 624 - A Miraculous Drug?
Chapter 625 - Testing the Drug!
Chapter 626 - Sensational
Chapter 627 - It’s Them?!
Chapter 628 - Light and Darkness
Chapter 630 - In the Way!
Chapter 631 - Do You Think You Can Rely on Him to Capture Me?
Chapter 632 - You Dare Kill Me?
Chapter 633 - It’s Always Others Looking for Trouble
Chapter 634 - Ambush From the Su Family
Chapter 635 - One Against Two
Chapter 636 - Above All But One?
Chapter 637 - Half-step Innate Stage
Chapter 638 - Why Should We Run?
Chapter 639 - What’s The Source Of Your Confidence?
Chapter 640 - Innate Stage!
Chapter 641 - Death Of Half-step Innate Stage!
Chapter 642 - Infiltration of the Hackers!
Chapter 643 - Internet War!
Chapter 644 - Is He Still Human?
Chapter 645 - Execution!
Chapter 646 - Super Genius!
Chapter 647 - Dungeon Boss
Chapter 648
Chapter 649
Chapter 650
Chapter 651
Chapter 654 - Showing Great Power
Chapter 655 - Big Fish Took the Bait
Chapter 656 - Roaring Across the Horizon
Chapter 657 - Those Who Humiliate China Must Be Taken Down No Matter How Far Away
They May Be!
Chapter 658 - Creating a Virus!
Chapter 659 - Why Shouldn't a Young Man Wear a Wu Sword?
Chapter 660 - Hell’s Gate
Chapter 661 - : Top Secret File
Chapter 662 - Roast Wild Bison
Chapter 663 - Power of Advanced Level Arhat’s Fist Force
Chapter 664 - Retreat, Quick!
Chapter 665 - Surrender
Chapter 666 - Sincerity
Chapter 667 - Public Enemy
Chapter 668 - For The People
Chapter 669 - Tearing Through Space?
Chapter 670 - Terrifying Otherworld
Chapter 671 - Utterly Shameless
Chapter 672 - Ruthless Punishment
Chapter 673 - The Film Crew’s Arrival
Chapter 674 - He Who Is The King of Warriors
Chapter 675 - Subliminal Influence
Chapter 676 - Fateful Battle
Chapter 677 - The Herb Thief
Chapter 678 - Training the Little Tiger
Chapter 679
Chapter 680 - A Fox Spirit?
Chapter 681 - While Filming Was Underway
Chapter 682 - It’s A Wrap for Drawing Sword
Chapter 683
Chapter 684 - Achieve Immediate Success and Come Back Alive!
Chapter 685 - King of Masked Singers’ Invitation
Chapter 686 - Spewing Nonsense When Speaking
Chapter 687 - The Competition Begins!
Chapter 688 - A Love Song
Chapter 689 - Capricious Contestant
Chapter 690
Chapter 691
Chapter 692 - Just Crush Them!
Chapter 693
Chapter 694 - Pass!
Chapter 695 - A Good Man Should Be Forgiving
Chapter 696 - Into The Finals!
Chapter 697 - Setting the Audience on Fire!
Chapter 698 - Season One’s King
Chapter 699 - Plant Affinity MAX
Chapter 700 - Skill Upgrade
Chapter 701 - Tripartite Confrontation?
Chapter 702 - All Eyes on The Premiere!
Chapter 703 - Drawing Sword’s Premiere!
Chapter 704 - Success or Flop?
Chapter 705 - Ratings Fresh Out the Oven!
Chapter 706 - Shocking Ratings
Chapter 707 - Terrifying Ratings
Chapter 708 - Expansion of Hell’s Gate
Chapter 709 - Drawing Sword Completed
Chapter 710 - New District
Chapter 711 - Spirit Stone
Chapter 712 - Scam！
Chapter 713 - To The Battlefield
Chapter 714 - Vicious!
Chapter 715 - Killing On The Battlefield!
Chapter 716 - Taunt And Trap!
Chapter 717 - A Stealthy Kill
Chapter 718 - To Fight with All One’s Might
Chapter 719 - An Honorable Death
Chapter 720 - Circumstances
Chapter 721 - Preliminary Ambition
Chapter 722 - Tears Are Unnecessary
Chapter 723 - In Exchange for Elixir
Chapter 724 - Strong and Weak
Chapter 725 - International Warrior Tournament
Chapter 726 - Full Speed Ahead
Chapter 727 - The World Has No Place For A Powerhouse Like Me
Chapter 728 - Plagiarism
Chapter 729 - Showdown of English Songs!
Chapter 730 - Entering Mid Level of The Innate Stage
Chapter 731 - Ye Lingchen The Nice Guy
Chapter 732 - New Song—A Hero’s Legend
Chapter 733 - Let Strength Speak For Itself
Chapter 734 - Deliberate Misinterpretation
Chapter 735 - 100 Million For One Song!
Chapter 736 - Wanted
Chapter 737 - On the Eve of The Elixir Pavilion’s Reveal
Chapter 738 - Canine Bane Pill Hits the Market
Chapter 739 - A Marvel at Sea Unfolds!
Chapter 740 - Peerless Master
Chapter 741 - Fierce Battle at Sea
Chapter 742 - Life on The Line
Chapter 743 - Life Essence
Chapter 744 - Trinity Convergence
Chapter 745 - A Theory About the Sea
Chapter 746 - Overzealous Upgrading
Chapter 747 - Setting Up Elixir Pavilion
Chapter 748 - Whimsical Revenge
Chapter 749 - Migration Hype
Chapter 750 - Crush The Spirit!
Chapter 751 - Sung-Yoon Lee’s Apology
Chapter 752 - Phoenix Spear
Chapter 753 - Killing Aura!
Chapter 754 - Fight For Your Life!
Chapter 755 - Gathering of Troops
Chapter 756 - Participating Countries
Chapter 757 - Mysterious Island of Babu
Chapter 758 - Tit for Tat
Chapter 759 - Showing Off
Chapter 760 - The Opening Ceremony of the Global Martial Arts Competition
Chapter 761 - Power of EaChapter Country
Chapter 762 - Ambition
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Chapter 1 - My Full Disclosure
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Jiang Bei District, Rugao City, No.3 High School.
In a corner located at the last row seats of the class.
“Wake up, Ye Lingchen…”
Soon after he was jolted awake from the light tapping of his body, Ye Lingchen opened his
eyes drowsily, completely in a daze.
It was Fatty Zhang’s slightly greasy face that came into his sight. Fatty Zhang had a cautious
yet anxious look while his eyes swept across to the lectern from time to time.
“How could you fall asleep just like that? Li Xiuluo was already looking toward our side on a
few occasions. I sense that he is already on the brink of an emotional outburst,” said Fatty
Zhang anxiously.
“I don’t know why either. I felt so sleepy all of a sudden earlier.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. He could still remember vaguely when he heard the binding
sound of Prodigy System, then he fainted soon after.
He looked up and met Asura Li’s exceedingly hostile eyes. Ye Lingchen sat upright in all
apparent seriousness at once and looked straight ahead.
Asura Li, whose real name was Li Hongkai, was Ye Lingchen’s mathematics teacher who
also doubled as his form teacher. Other than that, he was also the director of student affairs
of the entire school. He was an incomparably harsh person who frequently sought to meet
students’ parents. As a result, he was nicknamed Asura Li.
How could he allow himself to doze off during Asura Li’s lesson?
It made Ye Lingchen sick even as he thought about it.
Huh?
In the next moment, he was stunned abruptly as rows upon rows of words emerged on his
mind in a ghastly manner.
‘Receiving guidance from high school teacher, Li Hongkai. Mathematics proficiency +1.’
…
The words on his mind were increasing continuously in an extremely swift speed as Li
Hongkai’s lesson went on.
What was happening?
Ye Lingchen’s heart was pounding. He did not look toward the lectern anymore but he
lowered his head and picked up the mathematics textbook. He began rifling through the
pages and assumed a feigned manner of reading.
‘Self-studying on mathematics textbook. Mathematics proficiency +1.’
‘Self-studying on mathematics textbook. Mathematics proficiency +1.’
…
Ye Lingchen’s hands were shaking so much that he found himself almost tossing out the
mathematics textbook.
‘Stay calm! I have to stay calm!’
Ye Lingchen made a display of his powerful mentality at this very moment. He inhaled
deeply and shifted his attention to his mind.
A panel appeared in his mind. There were a few segmented small square frames on the
panel similar to the skills found in a game. At present, a few of the square frames were
already illuminated.
Chinese Proficiency: 20%
English Proficiency: 5%
Mathematics Proficiency: 40% and still increasing by +1 continuously.
Physics Proficiency: 10%
…
There was a total of over twenty icons illuminated in total, including his ability to ride a
bicycle. It was only that none of his proficiencies exceeded 30% other than mathematics.
As for the rest of the remaining numerous small square frames that remained in black, it
probably signified the skills that have yet to be unlocked.
Ye Lingchen gasped in astonishment. He had no idea that he was such a useless person had
he not seen this.
‘Could it be that there is a Prodigy System for real?’
Ye Lingchen’s entire face blushed scarlet from excitement as he looked at his Mathematics
Proficiency that kept growing steadily. In a short period of time, his Mathematics
Proficiency had already grown to 60%. A large amount of mathematical knowledge that
originally felt like a blur in his mind had become crystal clear now.
He could not hold himself back from wanting to try out the new proficiency level. He
wondered if it was as impressive as he had imagined.
His gaze swept across the room and noticed that Fatty Zhang was looking at the lectern in
confusion. Fatty Zhang pretended to nod his head occasionally as if he was suddenly
enlightened during the lesson.
“Fatty Zhang, can you understand the lesson?” asked Ye Lingchen.
Fatty Zhang spoke in hesitation, “Maybe… I think I can understand ever so slightly.”
“Don’t fret. I’ll teach you if there’s anything that you don’t understand,” said Ye Lingchen
with a confident smile.
“You’re teaching me?” Fatty Zhang was astonished. He pondered for a moment before he
spoke with uncertainty, “if I’m not mistaken, you came in last place while I’m second last in
class!”
“Ne, ne.” Ye Lingchen felt like he needed to break free from his usual image. “You’re just
making wild guesses for all the multiple-choice questions in the examination, right?”
Fatty Zhang muttered to himself, “Not for all the questions…”
He would make the effort to calculate every once in a while as well. It was only that every
single attempt of his calculation would end up wrong without fail.
Ye Lingchen continued, “You can get a few questions correct just by making wild guesses
anyhow, but look at me. I’m always capable of avoiding all the correct answers without fail.
Do you think that this is achieved through wild guesses?”
“It seems… to be quite difficult to get all the guesses wrong.” Fatty Zhang shook his head
after analyzing the situation based on his years of experience in making wild guesses.
“Could it be that you have been getting 0 in the examination on purpose?”
Ye Lingchen nodded subtly. “That’s right!”
Fatty Zhang remained ever so slightly suspicious. Meanwhile, a ray of cold radiance shot
straight from the lectern. He shuddered from the cold at once.
“Ye Lingchen, Zhang Hao. You may leave the class if you’re not interested in learning!”
Asura Li’s raging voice coupled with his menacing aura was so overpowering that the
entire classroom sank into an absolute silence.
However, just as everyone was preparing to witness a comical scene, Ye Lingchen stood up
slowly under Fatty Zhang’s watchful eyes which were filled with complicated emotions and
respect.
“Teacher Li, I was teaching Zhao Hao.”
“Don’t you two know about your own situations? One of you ranks last in class while the
other is second-to-last in class. One of you is daring enough to teach while the other is truly
daring to learn!”
As he was confronted by everyone’s watchful eyes, Ye Lingchen did not show any emotions
in his gaze while his eyes swept across the class with the contempt of a king. He smoothed
the wrinkled shirt on his body and spoke slowly, “I was planning to get along with all of you
slacker students supposedly, yet all I’m getting are feelings of estrangement and scorn. I’m
going to stop pretending now. I’m a prodigy and this is my full disclosure!”
Whoa…
The entire classroom was in uproar instantaneously.
“F*ck, how dare Ye Lingchen calls himself a prodigy? Is he trying to seek his doom!”
“Oh no. The college entrance examination is almost upon us and it has driven another one
of us to madness due to the immense pressure.”
“The world is too insane. Even Ye Lingchen has the audacity to call himself a prodigy!”
“Since Ye Lingchen has disclosed himself, it looks like I can’t hide either. I’m a billionaire
actually and this is my full disclosure too.”
“Is this some entertainment show before the college entrance examination. Keep calm
everyone and watch in an orderly manner.”
…
Bang bang bang!
Asura Li knocked on the table. The entire class regained its silence instantaneously akin to
the calm before the storm.
“Prodigy?” Asura Li could not help laughing in rage upon hearing Ye Lingchen’s
magniloquence. He turned around and began writing on the blackboard with a whooshing
sound.
Even though he did not elaborate much, everyone was looking at Ye Lingchen
sympathetically in the freezing aura of the classroom.
Thirty seconds later, Asura Li stopped writing. A mathematical word problem appeared on
the blackboard to everyone’s surprise.
“Come over to the lectern. If you can solve this mathematical word problem, then I’ll permit
you not to pay attention during my lessons.” Asura Li looked at Ye Lingchen coldly. “If you
can’t solve it, then I shall invite your parents in for a chat!”
“Hiss! Isn’t this the last question from the previous third mock examination?” Some of the
students began to whisper to one another upon seeing the question.
“That’s right. It’s exactly the same. It’s the most difficult question in the third mock
examination. I heard that no one had managed to solve the final mathematical word
question in the entire school.”
“It seems like Ye Lingchen has provoked Asura Li to the utmost limit this time. No zuo no
die
1
.”
Ye Lingchen walked out from his seat proudly and boldly. He headed straight for the
lectern.
His aura was overpowering while his entire body was exuding the confidence of a straight-
A student. Many of the students could not help shutting their mouths upon sensing his aura.
Ye Lingchen shook his head involuntarily as he walked to the front of the blackboard.
The piercing coldness in Asura Li’s eyes grew colder upon seeing Ye Lingchen shaking his
head. “It’s best for you to admit if you don’t know how to solve it, don’t waste everybody’s
time.”
Ye Lingchen placed a hand behind his back while he raised the white chalk in his right
hand. The sight of his back appeared as overbearing as a mountain and unfathomable as
the sea. He spoke softly, “Are you trying to insult my intelligence with such a simple
question?”
Before his voice died away and before Asura Li had the opportunity to fly into a rage, Ye
Lingchen had already begun to answer the problem on the blackboard with a whooshing
sound…
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Chapter 2 - Way To Make Money
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Ye Lingchen’s actions drew in everyone’s attention naturally.
“He is truly bold enough to answer, surprisingly.”
“F*ck me. That’s impressive. I’m only capable of writing down the word ‘solved’. He has
won in the word count section at the very least.”
“He’s just pretending. I bet that he’s about to blindly write down and use the formula that
he knows.”
…
Originally, Asura Li was already close to the brink of an emotional outburst. He was only
waiting to vent his pent up anger as soon as Ye Lingchen made a mistake. However, he was
stupefied when he saw the content written on the blackboard. His lips twitched but he
could not even utter a word.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Only the sound of Ye Lingchen writing on the blackboard could be heard in the entire
classroom.
Formulas appeared out of thin air in succession as Ye Lingchen’s chalk kept writing. There
were some commonly-used as well as unconventional formulas learned from freshman
year until senior year. Lingchen utilized them with such proficiency and he was capable of
stringing up the different formulas to perfection.
The dregs of the class would naturally not be able to understand the process of solving the
problem. There were only the minority of straight-A students in the class that were fully
astonished by his performance. In their eyes, it felt as if the question seemed to have come
alive in Ye Lingchen’s hands. So it turned out that these formulas could be utilized in such a
manner; so it turned out that it was necessary to use this formula in this question.
Fatty Zhang looked at Ye Lingchen in astonishment as if Ye Lingchen’s entire body
shimmered with radiance. Even though Fatty Zhang had no idea what was happening, Ye
Lingchen appeared to be a formidable person.
At last, the answer of ‘d=2’ was unveiled perfectly.
“He solved it surprisingly. Is the answer truly equal to 2?”
“F*ck. Is that for real? I can feel that my view of the world is on the brink of collapse.”
“That can’t be, right. Could it be that Ye Lingchen is truly a hidden straight-A student?”
“Could it be that his ability to score 0 in every examination is utterly not depended on his
luck but his capability!”
…
Every single person was dumbstruck with amazement. Ye Lingchen’s performance
triggered a great disturbance in their minds as they broke out in an uproar.
“Quiet down!” Asura Li glared with his ferocious eyes to suppress every person’s restless
emotions. “Do not disturb Student Ye Lingchen from solving the problem!”
‘The answer is out, isn’t it. How is the problem unsolved yet?’
The people looked up. Their eyes were widened so much such that their eyeballs were
almost rolling out of their eye sockets. Ye Lingchen was using a second method to solve the
problem now to everyone’s surprise!
Ye Lingchen had changed his perspective and was utilizing another type of formula and
method this time. He wielded his writing tool energetically.
His speed was even swifter than the previous attempt this time. Similarly, the answer was
d=2.
Ye Lingchen remained holding on to the chalk in his hand despite demonstrating the
application of two methods. He stood in front of the blackboard as if he was lost in thought.
In the next moment, he wrote the number ‘3’ next to the second method.
There was a third… third method?
Asura Li found that he was breathing quicker now. He was in way bigger shock compared
to the students of the entire class.
It could be said that this particular problem was a combination of all the difficult parts in
high school. One would need to utilize some unconventional formulas to solve it. Some
parts had even surpassed the high school syllabus. However, Ye Lingchen was capable of
solving the problem by utilizing all the learned knowledge proficiently. Asura Li found that
he was ashamed of his inferiority to Ye Lingchen’s capability despite being a teacher.
Asura Li’s pupils constricted abruptly for a moment upon seeing the third method. It felt
just like he was seeing a brand new universe. He could not help muttering aloud from the
corner of his mouth, “So it turns out that the problem can be solved this way.”
Impressive. Ye Lingchen’s third method was to solve the problem by drawing a diagram!
It was simple yet effective. One could directly perceive that the answer to this problem was
2 just by looking at the diagram.
“Sorcerer, he’s a sorcerer!”
Asura Li felt like he had lost his soul. He wished that he could throw himself upon the
blackboard for he felt like he was supposed to be the student while Ye Lingchen was the
teacher.
“Sigh. It won’t fit on the blackboard anymore.” Ye Lingchen heaved a sigh softly, only then
he placed down the chalk.
‘Could it be that he still has a fourth method to solve the problem?’
Several students covered their mouths in amazement and were close to tears.
Such an abnormal prodigy actually existed in this world. There was no one to blame but the
injustice of heaven!
“Ye Lingchen’s problem-solving process is extremely perfect. All three of his methods are
flawlessly excellent. Take note and learn from this, everyone.” Asura Li praised Ye
Lingchen’s performance ferociously, followed by patting Ye Lingchen’s shoulder. His prior
fierceness had vanished without a trace and was replaced with kindness and gratitude.
“You have truly proven yourself to be a student of mine. You’re impressive! From this day
on, you’re allowed to not to pay attention in my lesson as long as you don’t disrupt the
other students from learning.”
Ye Lingchen walked back to his seat calmly under the watchful eyes of every person in the
room. Fatty Zhang was already dumbstruck with bewilderment earlier. He mouthed the
word ‘you’re f*cking lit’ to Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen brushed his shoulders off gracefully as if his earlier accomplishment was
nothing. He exchanged the mathematics textbook on his table with an English textbook and
began flipping through the pages at full speed.
He was rifling through the pages so swiftly in a manner that was utterly unlike reading a
book. However, the rest of the people revealed an enlightened expression one after another
upon seeing Ye Lingchen’s mannerisms. Perhaps, this was the difference between a prodigy
and the rest of the ordinary people.
‘Self-studying English textbook. English Proficiency +1.’
‘Self-studying English textbook. English Proficiency +1.’
…
Ring ding ding!
At the bell ringing of the final lesson, a day of learning had come to an end. Every student
was packing up their bags in an orderly manner as they prepared to go home.
“Tell me, Fatty Zhang. What’s the best way to make money now?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“Make money?” Fatty Zhang looked at Ye Lingchen in astonishment. “We are still separated
from making money by a college qualification. If you’re having money problems, I can lend
you some.”
“Sh*t. Who says that a person can’t make money without attending college.” Ye Lingchen
pursed his lips. “This is the time to compete against the others based on one’s capabilities.
Frankly speaking, do you know the best way to make money?”
“So you’re really keen on making money?” Fatty Zhang’s chubby face contorted into a
frown. “You’re right too. Since you’re so excellent in your studies, there’s no need for you to
learn anymore naturally.”
He paused for a moment before he continued, “It’s live streaming!”
“Live streaming?” Ye Lingchen was lost in thought.
“That’s right, live streaming is the way! I heard that it’s normal for those streamers to make
an annual income of over one million. You can utilize the internet to make good money!”
Fatty Zhang was filled with enthusiasm as well as a tinge of envy. “You can also take up
novel writing. It will increase your popularity while simultaneously make you money.”
One would need to accumulate the skills and experience needed in writing a novel over a
long period and the process could not be rushed. Ye Lingchen crossed off the idea at once.
“So you were saying something about live streaming?”
“You’re not a woman so you can’t sell your beauty, the best thing for you to do is to live
stream yourself playing games!” Fatty Zhang explained his analysis. “Just like DotA, LoL,
PUBG, and others. There are thousands of fans for these live streams!”
“However, you’ve never played video games before. This is going to be a tough path for you
possibly,” added Fatty Zhang conveniently.
Ye Lingchen patted Fatty Zhang’s shoulder. “I got it, thanks.”
The college entrance examination was approaching. The school did not impose on the
students to self-study at night to prevent overstressing the students. Ye Lingchen headed
straight for the traditional Chinese medicine hospital after class.
“Dad, are you busy today?” Ye Lingchen walked into the hospital’s administration office
casually and placed his bag on the table.
Ye Jin straightened his glasses. “I have to attend a surgery tonight. You’re going to stay in
my office and perform self-study.”
‘He has to attend a surgery just as expected.’
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips. His father’s answer was the same every single time.
Ye Jin was a resident doctor in the traditional Chinese medicine hospital. He spent his day
bustling about in the hospital. Perhaps it was due to his guilt for not spending enough time
with his son Ye Lingchen, he had never penalized Ye Lingchen’s poor performance in
examinations. His only request was for Ye Lingchen to come over to the hospital after
school to perform self-study every day.
Ye Lingchen pulled out a chair and took a seat. He did not retrieve any textbooks for
learning but he looked around the room. In the end, he fixed his glance upon the thick
medical books on the table.
There were ‘Compendium of Materia Medica’, ‘Invaluable Prescriptions for Ready
Reference’, ‘Anatomy and Physiology’.
He heard from his father that the hospital would distribute medical-related books to its
staff every once in a while so that the staff could learn and update their knowledge. As for
whether his father had read it, he had no idea.
Ye Lingchen picked up one of the books casually and began to rifle through the pages.
‘Self-studying Compendium of Materia Medica, Traditional Chinese Medicine Proficiency
+1.’
+1.’
+1.’
…
Rows upon rows of words emerged in Ye Lingchen’s mind that were repeatedly updated
without stop. One of the blackened skill blocks was unlocked and began to display his
newly-learned medical skills. “Proficiency level: 10% and is increasing continuously.”
Half an hour later, Ye Jin stood up and found Ye Lingchen was actually reading the medical
books with interest. He heaved a sigh softly. “Stay here and cover my duty shift. I’ll be
attending to just a minor surgery today so I’ll be out in about two hours.”
Ye Lingchen nodded casually as he continued reading the medical book in his hands. He
was frowning ever so slightly as if he was deep in thought.
“Oh right. I would like to remind you that it’s fine to read the book but don’t ever try to
practice it on others carelessly. Rule #1 in medicine is that it’s best to stay out of
performing a procedure without having full certainty!” said Ye Jin in an incomparably
solemn tone.
Ye Jin was well aware of Ye Lingchen’s temperament. Ye Lingchen would land himself in
deep trouble if he were to simply exercise his medical practice and treat patients at random
after reading the books.
‘Receiving doctor’s guidance in medical ethics. Traditional Chinese Medicine Proficiency
+10.’
‘Receiving doctor’s guidance in medical ethics. Traditional Chinese Medicine Proficiency
+10.’
‘What the f*ck, I’ll be d*mned.”
Ye Lingchen had a drastic change in the way he viewed his father.
Ye Lingchen had only shifted his gaze back to the Compendium of Materia Medica once
again after Ye Jin left the room. He found that his proficiency level was no longer increasing.
‘So it turns out that there is a limit to how far my proficiency level grows if I remain reading
the same book, just like I’ve expected.’
Ye Lingchen pondered for a moment before he picked up the ‘Invaluable Prescriptions for
Ready Reference’. His proficiency level began to grow once again.
It was well within his expectation that the growth of his proficiency level was limited if he
were to remain reading the same book. After all, the content of an entire profession could
not possibly fit into one book. Following the growth of his proficiency level, he estimated
that there would be lesser books that could increase his proficiency level. In the end, the
only way he could continue to increase his proficiency level was by seeking guidance from
the masters.
Ye Lingchen chose to suppress these thoughts for the time being but his gaze had shifted to
the computer on his father’s desk.
‘Live streaming huh. Why don’t I give it a try now…’
Chapter 3 - World’s Biggest Noob
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Ye Lingchen remained skeptical toward the idea of making good money from live
streaming.
However, his skepticism did not stop him from trying it out. It was a good opportunity to
test out the Prodigy System.
One should know his father was a doctor in the traditional Chinese Medicine hospital
where he would frequently perform surgeries on his patients. His father got up early and
would come home late yet he was only making a little over twenty thousand a month. His
mother was just an ordinary salesperson. She worked diligently and conscientiously but
she was only making sixty to seventy thousand a year.
What did a streamer do to make more money than them?
Ye Lingchen turned on the computer and searched for the key points of becoming a
streamer. Next, he downloaded the iHuyu streaming platform as well as DotAgaming client.
He chose DotA because it was the number one ranked multiplayer online battle arena
game. Moreover, according to the fans of the game, DotA was praised for its overall
complexity and production quality as compared to LoL. As a result, the video game was
more attractive to fans.
The connection speed in the hospital was fast. It had only taken fifteen minutes to complete
the download. Ye Lingchen registered for an account in iHuyu and logged into the game. He
paused for a moment when it was time to come up with a username. In the end, he typed in
the words ‘Y-God’ in a series of tapping sounds.
Y was the first alphabet of his last name.
Since he was granted the Prodigy System, he would need to express his overbearingness
naturally. He refused to lose out on his overbearingness at the very least.
Then… The player matchmaking process began!
The game user interface jumped one after another before finally settling on the loading
page.
The loading page was a magnificent sight. All sorts of heroes from different races were
snarling and hissing as they fought one another.
The page loaded for over one minute before he finally entered the game!
The screen appeared to be slightly dimmed initially. There were three rows of taverns on
the screen. The player was supposed to pick a hero from any of the three taverns.
“Fuck, that’s Cold. Is that really Cold?”
Someone from his team typed out those words.
“Coold Goddess, please guide us!” Someone else followed suit and said that soon afterward.
In the next moment, a row of red words was displayed. It was typed by someone from the
opposing team, “Coold Goddess, please show mercy to us!”
“I’ve watched the live stream and I can confirm that this is the Coold Goddess. I can die
without regrets now that I’ve been beaten by the Coold Goddess.”
“Coold Goddess, please punish me gently.”
Ye Lingchen had just noticed that there was a person in his team named ‘Cold-V’ in his
team. It seemed like the person could be a streamer too. Moreover, he reckoned that this
person was an extremely popular streamer whose gender should be female. Could she be a
beautiful maiden?
Finally, ‘Cold-V’ responded in an arrogantly cold yet confident manner, “We can win this
round if we fight the battle well, players. I’m playing solo today. Thanks for working
together with me, players.”
Cold’s words immediately increased the morale of Ye Lingchen’s team. The players
confirmed their triumph one after another as if they were injected with chicken blood.
There was only Ye Lingchen that remained silent all along because he knew that their team
may not necessarily win due to his presence.
In the next moment, the team players typed out the word ‘-random’ in succession so that
they could be randomly assigned with a hero each.
At the same time, a beautiful woman with a slightly cold and arrogant look was seated in
front of the live streaming camera with a microphone attached to her ear. “Hello, everyone.
I’m Cold. For this episode, I’ll be playing a solo unranked match in DotA. There’s nothing
surprising in the first round, we’re just going to torture the noobs into a defeat.”
[Hah-hah-hah. It’s a delight to see these noobs fighting against one another.]
[Coold Goddess’ voice is so sweet. I think my ears are pregnant.]
[Sorry, I’m not here to watch a solo unranked match. I’m just here to see a beautiful lady
live streaming.]
[You’re the best, Coold Goddess. Beat the opposing team. There’s no need to make small
talk, start claiming the rewards.]
…
However, it was during this very moment when a row of words saying ‘Y-God has chosen
Shadow Fiend’ popped out abruptly from the lower-left corner of the game interface.
[F*ck, someone actually chose Shadow Fiend?]
[We’re doomed. Coold is off to a bad start. Nine out of ten Shadow Fiends are sh*t and the
remaining one is ultrash*t!]
[The person is calling himself ‘Y-God’. What an overbearing name and he is daring enough
to choose Shadow Fiend. He must be a pro! Coold Goddess is going to win this round
effortlessly.]
…
The appearance of Shadow Fiend caused an uproar in Coold’s live channel. It had become a
brand new topic of mockery.
Shadow Fiend could be described as the most good-looking hero in DotA. It was pitch black
in appearance and it was shrouded with an overpowering aura. In addition, it possessed
abilities that could inflict superb burst damage which could be easily targeted by others. As
a result, it was rare for a player to choose the Shadow Fiend unless the player was a pro.
This was because a person would certainly make himself a target of the opposing team as
soon as he chose to be the Shadow Fiend.
There was a saying in the DotA world – a battle can be lost but the Shadow Fiend must die!
As a new player, Ye Lingchen was unaware of Shadow Fiend’s abilities. He had only chosen
the Shadow Fiend after learning that the hero could draw in fans’ attention easily.
Ye Lingchen selected Shadow Fiend’s first ability known as Shadowraze before he chose to
claim the mid lane.
The hero matched to Ye Lingchen was Lion, the Demon Witch.
The player’s username was ‘Bloodspiller Sword’.
Ye Lingchen decided that he would familiarize himself with his abilities first.
Ye Lingchen was completely clueless about this game so he chose to unleash an ability at
once.
This allowed Ye Lingchen to experience the requirements needed to exercise control over
the Shadow Fiend. Ye Lingchen’s all three Shadowraze spells missed such that he did not
even manage to hurt the opponent’s hair.
Fortunately, there was not a single viewer on his channel at the moment. Ye Lingchen
continued to lane shamelessly and calmly.
Five seconds later.
“First blood!”
“Bloodspiller Sword killed Y-God!”
Ye Lingchen’s Shadow Fiend roared in rage unwillingly. He just became someone else’s first
kill.
Coold frowned ever so slightly. The battle had just begun for one minute and the Shadow
Fiend in Mid lane from her team had already become someone’s first kill?
“Don’t panic. It was only one blood. We can still win this round.” said Coold encouragingly
in her channel.
However, a notification regarding the killing of Shadow Fiend was heard once again before
her voice died away.
Soon afterward, notifications from the mid lane came continuously.
“Killing spree!”
“Dominating.”
“Mega kill.”
Upon receiving the notifications continuously, even Cold was becoming less calm. She
began to hit call madly in the game. “Shadow Fiend, it’s okay to act a little craven if you
don’t know how to play. Don’t linger. We can win this round.”
Shortly after. “Unstoppable.”
Ye Lingchen took a glance at the MMR Leaderboard and found that Lion had already leveled
up to 7 stars while Shadow Fiend remained on 1 star as before.
[F*ck. The Shadow Fiend must be an actor!]
[The giveaway is quite terrible. What a swine. How dare he do this to Coold Goddess.]
[Why is he still playing the d*mn game when all he does is cultivate the opposing team’s
mid lane!]
[Why is there such a noob person in this person. The crucial point is that how is he not
embarrassed to give himself such an overbearing name?]
[Moreover, he is daring enough to choose the Shadow Fiend. So terrifying, much
horrifying.]
…
Coold’s channel immediately broke out in uproar. The viewers began to console the
goddess one by one.
In the game that followed, the opposing team was leading the mid lane at once. Coold
continued to put up stiff resistance but she did not manage to turn the tide at last. Ten
minutes later, it was game over.
Coold sat in front of the live stream with a blank look on her face. She was supposed to
torture the noob players yet who would have thought that she would be entrapped by the
world’s biggest noob.
The first round of solo matches had ended in failure.
She was off to a bad start.
“Forget about it. We shall win in the next round.” Coold inhaled a deep breath and
suppressed her impulse to scold Ye Lingchen. She proceeded to engage in the second round
of a solo match.
However, her mood was completely ruined when she saw the name that appeared on the
game panel. ‘Y-God’ appeared in her teammate list once again to her surprise.
‘Oh my god. Why is his presence lingering like a haunting ghost huh?!’
Despite Coold’s effort to maintain her composure as a streamer, her face dimmed
involuntarily.
The second round of battle began!
As Coold’s fixated gaze filled with despair, a familiar sentence leapt out onto the screen
calmly. ‘Y-God has chosen Shadow Fiend.’
“Shadow Fiend, stop giving yourself away for nothing. I’ll claim the mid lane in this round.
We can win.” Coold took the lead to claim the mid lane first this time before she typed in
those words soon after.
Ye Lingchen did not utter a word but he took the top lane obediently.
After experiencing the first round of battle, Ye Lingchen discovered that the increase of
proficiency level in a game was different from reading a book.
For example, his proficiency level grew by 1 after playing the role of Shadow Fiend in the
game and unleashed Shadow Fiend’s ability. His gaming proficiency level increased
correspondingly after he was killed by Lion’s different abilities every time. However, this
had resulted in relatively slow growth for his proficiency level.
After a full round of battle, his proficiency level had only increased by 8% as he remained a
noob.
It seemed like he should be increasing his proficiency level based on his understanding of
the heroes in the game as well as his ability to control the heroes.
Ye Lingchen concluded his experience silently and made the decision not to give away
himself anymore in this round.
In the next moment.
“First blood!”
“Wretched Puberty killed Y-God!”
Coold’s eyelids twitched wildly. It seemed like the battle had caught on to the pattern of
giving away one kill every minute once again.
“Double kill.”
“Wretched Puberty killed One-on-nine! Double kill has been completed!”
‘One-on-nine’ was encumbered by Ye Lingchen. He cussed at once. “F*ck. Shadow Fiend, do
you even know how to play? Are you trying to learn how to use Shadowraze at 1-star? Are
you trying to dive?”
Ye Lingchen had not only given himself away in this round but he had also caused his
teammate’s death.
[It seems like Coold Goddess has been targeted by the world’s biggest noob. A moment of
silence for her.]
[I would like to make a bet that Y-God is absolutely a schoolkid.]
[The game has yet to reach five minutes. Coold Goddess, you should back out at once.]
[Hah-hah-hah. I’ve discovered something interesting. Y-God is actually a new streamer.
Everyone should take a look, quick. Here’s the link.]
[F*ck me. How is this piece of trash not embarrassed to stream himself? I would like to
scr*w him on behalf of the Coold Goddess!]
[Let’s assemble. I would like to join too!]
…
In the second round, the game ended in failure similarly under Ye Lingchen’s leadership.
Ye Lingchen frowned ever so slightly. ‘My proficiency in gaming seems to be increasing too
slowly. It has only grown by 15% after two rounds of battles.’
Ye Lingchen logged out from the game temporarily. He was stunned ever so slightly when
he saw that his live streaming statistics shot up from the original 0 subscribers to 465 at
once. There were even over two thousand viewers watching his live streaming at the
moment.
His broadcasting screen was even flooded with comments.
[F*ck you. You piece of trash. Scram away. Can you stop humiliating yourself on DotA?]
[Do exercise limitation on yourself even if it’s your wish to entrap others. How dare you
entrap Coold Goddess, you swine!]
[Are you doing this because you’ve never played DotA before. This is DotA’s step-by-step
guide. Go ahead and learn first!]
…
Other than that, there was still a minority of supporters too.
[Brother, you’re all right. I’ve never seen the Coold Goddess going berserk like this before.
Keep up the good work!]
[Bro, I have your back. Here’s some candies for your effort and courage in live streaming!]
…
‘It seems like I’m rather charming. It’s not that hard to gain fans by becoming a streamer
right.’
Ye Lingchen ignored the insults as he pondered shamelessly. Soon afterward, he clicked
onto the DotA’s guide immediately in his live streaming channel and began learning about
the game under the close attention of a few thousand viewers.
He learned about last hitting, laning, all the heroes’ abilities, maps, controls…
‘Self-studying on DotA skills, DotA Proficiency +1.’
‘Self-studying on DotA skills, DotA Proficiency +1.’
…
‘Just as I expected, I need learning materials. The growth of my proficiency level is slightly
slower when it’s up to me to fumble about.’
“I’m sorry. It was my brother playing the first two rounds. I’m going to do this seriously
next.” Ye Lingchen was filled with confidence when he saw that his proficiency level was
80%. After saying that in his channel, he hit the match button soon after.
[I’m a fool if I believe in you!]
There was a hushed sound in the live streaming channel. The world’s biggest noob was
about to make the first move to entrap someone else again.
At the same time, Coold entered the gaming interface. There was still lingering fear in her
eyes. “Next, I’ll be taking part in 3 rounds of solo unranked matches. I waited so long before
the match just so I can avoid the noob known as Y-God. I’m going to win this round.”
She cracked into a smile but the smile became frozen on her face as if she had just seen a
ghost. The words ‘Y-God’ had appeared in her matched players’ frame…
Chapter 4 - In Truth, I Really Am A God
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[Look, the streamer is about to rage. It’s him again, Y-God!]
[Don’t panic, streamer. There’s a change to the situation this time. Y-God is in… the
opposing team!]
[F*ck. It’s going to be a great round now that Y-God is in the opposing team.]
[I can finally vent my anger on him. There’s no need to show mercy, Coold Goddess. Hit Y-
God hard!]
…
Coold’s live channel burst into an uproar. It had turned into a punitive force against Y-God.
“It seems like everyone is hating this Y-God to the bone. Don’t worry. I shall play with him
slowly in this round!” Coold’s charming eyes were filled with cold radiance. After two
rounds of entrapment, she had already remembered Y-God’s name deeply into her heart.
She used a new account for the solo MMR:0 rated match earlier. Due to the two losing
rounds since the start, the account was useless now. It could be said that this was the worst
entrapment in her gaming history.
Ye Lingchen had no idea that he had already caught the beauty’s attention. He entered the
game interface and said to the live streaming viewers in a manner as if he was too profound
to be fathomable, “I’m going to show you how a god controls this round.”
He was well aware that a streamer needed to have his own gimmick so he immediately
issued a strict order, “I’ll live stream myself eating sh*t if I lose!”
[A hot meal of sh*t has already been prepared. Please enjoy your meal, streamer.]
[The most terrifying thing in this world is not encountering a noob, but it is most terrifying
when the noob is unaware that he is a noob.]
[Streamer, I bet you have no idea who is in the opposing team yet, right? What a pity…]
[Everyone, stop fighting. Coold Goddess has already said that she is buying the meal of sh*t
for the streamer!]
…
‘God-Y has chosen Shadow Fiend.’
Coold’s lips curved into a cool arc as she watched the familiar words appeared on the
screen. She made the same choice in her hero. It was Lina the Slayer!
Lina had one of the best ultimate abilities in the entire DotA world that was capable of
delivering a massive burst of damage. Moreover, she possessed immensely damaging
capabilities. She could be described as Shadow Fiend’s archenemy. One could tell how deep
was Coold’s hatred toward Ye Lingchen judging by this hero pick.
This round, Ye Lingchen chose the mid lane confidently. The Shadow Fiend walked with
long strides and left behind a black path where he walked. He was incomparably
handsome.
As soon as he made an appearance, Lina unleashed her Dragon Slave ability one after
another. The red flames cut through the path and slashed across Shadow Fiend’s body,
drawing away a tube of blood.
Next, Lina was about to unleash another wave of Dragon Slave after the CD
1
to disrupt Ye Lingchen from hitting back while damaging his HP
2
.
Ye Lingchen did not panic at all but cowardly hid under the tower to accumulate
experience. He unleashed his Shadowraze occasionally to reinforce his team. It appeared
that he was in a terrible condition due to the suppression.
[Coold hasn’t bought any new supplies for this battle. She is only carrying along some
magic potions to replenish her magic continuously so she can continue hitting the Shadow
Fiend.]
[Bad, that’s bad! The reality has proven that one should not offend a woman.]
[All of a sudden, I pity the Shadow Fiend a little.]
…
In the streaming channel, everyone showed sympathy to Ye Lingchen in unison. At last, a
golden light flashed once upon Shadow Fiend’s body. He had been raised to 3-stars while
the cold Lina had already been raised to 3 and a half stars now.
“There’s no need to show pity to me. Every hero has its own advantages. Lina is genuinely
capable of suppressing Shadow Fiend during the earlier stage of the battle, it’s very
normal.” Ye Lingchen had already put himself into the position of a streamer gradually. “3-
star now. Look, everyone. I think that Coold from the opposing team is a huge streamer as
well. I wonder if she’s beautiful. I’m going to take 1 HP from her now.”
[F*ck! That’s epic…]
[Oh no. Coold was too cruel in her suppression earlier. She has driven this person to
madness.]
[If you wish to damage my goddess’ HP, over my dead body first!]
…
Ye Lingchen’s rather frivolous remark was passed into Coold’s live channel by countless
fans. They broke out in uproar wildly.
Coold was enraged. She blurted out in disdain, “trying to take my HP? More like I’m going to
take his HP!”
[Err… Coold Goddess. If you take 1 HP from him and he takes 1 HP from you, it doesn’t
seem to make any significant difference though…]
The powerful fans grasped the ambiguity of her words subconsciously so the uproar was
growing more intense as well.
“Lina is constantly unleashing her abilities such that her magic potion is utterly insufficient
to replenish herself. She is only capable of unleashing each of her first and second abilities
once.” Ye Lingchen disregarded the uproar in his live channel but he explained about his
tactics while he controlled the Shadow Fiend to continue to seize the last hit.
While he was attempting to seize the last hit, it was as if he had made a mistake. Shadow
Fiend was approaching the attack range of Lina’s second ability. Coold noticed the mistake
soon as she unleashed her second ability Light Strike Array to enshroud the Shadow Fiend!
The Light Strike Array ability summoned a column of flames that damaged and stunned the
enemy!
“As expected.” Ye Lingchen spoke in a calm and composed voice, “judging by Lina’s attack
speed, she can only attack thrice during the stun effect!”
One, two, three!
The Shadow Fiend made a move. In a flurry of ‘panic’, he appeared to unleash a blow and
damaged Lina’s HP. Next, he retreated in a ‘panic’.
“Next, Lina will be unleashing an ability in an attempt to maximize her attack, while only a
minute amount of my HP will remain.” Before Ye Lingchen’s voice died away, the Dragon
Slave arrived closely!
The Shadow Fiend’s HP bar turned black at once. He would die upon receiving one more
attack!
“Lina will never give up on such an opportunity like this for sure. She is going to chase after
me!” Ye Lingchen’s Shadow Fiend broke free from Lina’s attack range. He commentated
calmly. Lina’s actions were exactly as he had predicted.
Lina’s attacks had drawn in the creeps’ hatred. She was starting to be attacked by the
creeps. Moreover, she had also entered the attack range of Ye Lingchen’s team defense
tower!
However, Coold paid no attention to that but she continued to pursue and attack.
One hit, she needed only one hit!
Coold’s eyes reddened in anticipation.
Her speed was quicker than Ye Lingchen. After catching up to him, she raised her hand in
preparation to deliver a fatal blow. However, Shadow Fiend’s body swayed once as he
entered the forest!
It was a vision block!
Lina was rendered incapable of continuing her attack when she had no vision over Shadow
Fiend. On the other hand, Lina’s blue health bar was drained as well such that she was
incapable of casting spells anymore.
After bracing Ye Lingchen’s wave of Shadowraze in the beginning, in addition to the attacks
from the creeps and defense tower, Lina’s HP had already dropped more than half. Coold
was beginning to panic with a slight intention of retreating.
However, Shadow Fiend behaved as if he was provoking the opponent. He walked out from
his original shadow before he launched an attack at Lina.
‘F*ck!’
Coold could not help blurting out the cuss word aloud. Coold was prepared to make a
prompt escape after the momentary hold up as well as Lina’s depleting HP.
In the next moment, a wave of Shadowraze appeared out of thin air and destroyed Lina’s
final drop of HP.
“First blood!”
“Y-God killed Cooled-V!”
At the sound of the high pitch announcement, Coold’s entire person was stunned while her
entire live streaming channel quieted down.
Soon afterward…
[Sh*t! 1 HP. The world’s biggest noob has truly taken 1 HP from Coold!]
[What an awesome analysis and flamboyant control. I’m sure that the streamer has been
substituted!]
[Hah-hah-hah. Have all of you been to Coold’s live streaming channel? She is so enraged she
almost crushed her keyboard.]
[Whether it was her attack or HP, he was able to predict it perfectly. That’s crazy right!]
…
Thanks to Coold, Ye Lingchen managed to attract even more viewers with his game control.
His live streaming channel was flooded to the point of bursting.
“In truth, I really am a God…” said Ye Lingchen innocently.
The laning continued. Coold stopped speaking but one could tell from the look of her eyes
that she was determined to kill Ye Lingchen. The viewers could sense the murderous aura
between both of them.
Whether it was his equipment or rank, Shadow Fiend had already triumphed over Lina
after gaining the First Blood. In addition, there was Ye Lingchen’s flamboyant control. The
tide had turned for both of their characters now.
Ye Lingchen did not have the slightest intention to show compassion toward the woman.
He would launch an attack at Lina every time he had a chance such that Coold harbored
hatred toward him endlessly. She had no choice but to begin to send out an alert on the
minimap to her team in search for reinforcement.
“There’s a red dot on the minimap that disappeared for 30 seconds. Someone didn’t even
bother to accumulate experience anymore. It’s highly possible that the person is working
together with Lina to launch a sneak attack on me.” Ye Lingchen spoke slowly. He remained
vulnerable to the potential gank
1
recklessly just as before without the slightest intention to hide.
As he was speaking, he switched over the map rapidly. “Ymir the Tusk is no longer online. I
think he’s coming to work together with Lina. It’s not that hard to kill Shadow Fiend.”
“However, I will be counter-killing him if he’s bold enough to come!”
[The three misconceptions about life are vibrating phone, she likes me, and I can counter
kill.]
[The streamer’s analysis sounds impressive. This has already proven that Ymir is truly
coming for him.]
[Don’t mind me. I’m just sitting here while watching the streamer seek his doom.]
…
Clang!
At almost the same moment, Lina unleashed Dragon Slave. Soon after, a humongous
snowball rolled toward Shadow Fiend from a dark corner.
The sneak attack had begun!
The Shadow Fiend retreated swiftly but the snowball still managed to catch up to him. He
was stunned on the same spot.
Lina came chasing after him soon afterward. The Light Strike Array was unleashed
seamlessly after Ymir’s attack. Shadow Fiend was stunned again. By the time Shadow Fiend
awakened from the stun, half of his HP bar was already drained.
Shadow Fiend was about to retreat to the tower but his retreat path was sealed by Ymir the
Tusk using Ice Shards.
At this very moment, Shadow Fiend appeared to be cornered. He staked everything he had
by hitting all three Shadowraze spells to exhaust Lina’s HP by two thirds and a half of
Ymir’s HP.
By the time the sealing effect of Ice Shards worn off, Shadow Fiend had a half-emptied HP
bar similarly. He began to retreat in a haste.
Ymir and Lina continued to pursue and attack under the cover of the defense tower.
“He must die this time!” Coold clenched her teeth. She was waiting for her Dragon Slave to
CD before she could take Shadow Fiend’s life.
“Dragon Slave!”
A wave of bright red flames burst out from Lina’s body. However, the Shadow Fiend that
was walking straight ahead suddenly made an S-shaped maneuver to dodge Dragon Slave’s
attack ingeniously.
Her attack missed. Coold’s heart was throbbing as an ominous premonition shrouded her
heart.
It felt, as if to confirm her motive, the escaping Shadow Fiend suddenly turned around. He
took Ymir’s life with one strike of Shadowraze before he used the second Shadowraze to
reap Lina’s life!
“Double kill!”
“Y-God killed Coold-V!”
“Y-God killed Ymir 10000Year!”
“Y-God is on a killing spree!”
The overbearing sound echoed. Half of the screen was flooded with Y-God.
[I’m sorry. I can’t speak. I can only use the word ‘epic’ to show my admiration for the
streamer.]
[He looks to be as nervous as a cat, but in reality, he is as steady as an old dog. Epic…]
[I’d say that his control could match a pro’s. No objection from the crowd, right?]
[I think Coold is about to cry. What sort of opponent is this?]
…
In the third round, Ye Lingchen achieved victory at once by exercising his complete
suppression tactic. He relied on his skilled control, precise analysis, and flamboyant
commentary to draw in a bunch of fanatics. He took a glance at the channel’s statistics and
found that he had over three thousand fans. He had actually made three hundred bucks
from the gifts and donations.
‘I’ll be d*mned. So it turns out that I can make money from live streaming!’
Meanwhile, a notification box popped out from the lower right corner of the page. [Coold-V
just sent you a friend request…]
…
Chapter 5 - Ostentatious, Is That You?
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‘Coold is trying to add me?’
Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows ever so slightly. He could feel the beautiful streamer’s
rage through the screen. He wondered if she was adding him so she could scold him.
Ye Lingchen pondered about that in his mind while he clicked the approve button at once.
‘I’m only capable of gaining so many fans in such a short period due to Coold. This person is
a divine magnet that draws in fans. There’s no reason for me to reject her request at all.’
“Did you do that intentionally?” Coold sent over a voice clip followed by three angry
emoticons.
“No,” replied Ye Lingchen softly.
Coold reckoned that Ye Lingchen was trying to entrap her and made her lose all three
rounds of her earlier solo matches intentionally.
“Then you must have done it out of ill intentions!” Three more angry emoticons followed
once again.
“I didn’t.” Ye Lingchen added an innocent-looking emoticon.
“You have to make it up to me. Be my carry player.” Coold sent over a pity-looking emoticon
soon afterward.
“Alright, sure!” Ye Lingchen agreed with a grin.
The fan magnet had actually proposed to team up with him. This was simply as good as
pennies from heaven.
In the next moment, a conversation request bubble popped up. Ye Lingchen hesitated for a
moment before he hit the approve button.
“Err… hello.”
“Hmmph!” A cold groan was heard from the other end of the conversation. Next, a sweet
female voice was heard. “I’m telling you now that I won’t let you off if you make me lose in
his round!”
‘Her voice sounds so charming despite her anger. It is no wonder that she is such a popular
streamer.’
Ye Lingchen exclaimed with emotion in his heart. He then assured Coold repeatedly before
he teamed up with Coold and joined the queue.
[F*ck. What’s going on? Why is Coold Goddess suddenly teaming up with Y-God now?]
[Goddess, what happened to solo matchmaking. You’ve changed…]
[F*ck you! My goddess will never fall into the enemy’s hand just like that. God, why are you
so cruel!]
[Shut up, person above. I’m the first person that will object to this unionization!]
…
The live stream channel was boiling with comments. A number of fans expressing their
objection one after another.
“Everyone, wait and see. The fellow has entrapped me into such a difficult situation. I won’t
let him off easily for sure!” In the stream, Coold cracked into a smile with ill intentions. She
displayed an outlook that appeared to be too profound to be fathomable.
[That’s epic. I know that Goddess won’t be so easily conquered. I shall wait and see.]
[Everyone, don’t ever head over to Y-God’s channel as an informer. Hah-hah-hah, this is
going to be interesting for sure…]
[So it turns out that Coold has some other plans of her own. Hah-hah-hah. A moment of
silence for Y-God.]
[A moment of silence +1.]
[A moment of silence +10086.]
…
Only Ye Lingchen was still kept in the dark. He was filled with fighting spirit. He chose the
Shadow Fiend skilfully then he embarked on the journey to mid lane.
Ye Lingchen was fighting against the melee hero, Kunkka on the same lane this time.
In the battle between a ranged hero fighting against a melee hero, the Shadow Fiend had a
slight superiority over Kunkka. Ye Lingchen gave Kunkka the Admiral a slap whenever he
had the opportunity and cast a spell occasionally to damage his HP.
“Kunkka’s second ability is Tidebringer. The legendary sword grants increased damage and
cleaves with a large area of effect. The enemy in the surroundings will be hit
simultaneously when it is attacking the creeps.” Ye Lingchen explained to his viewers out of
a strong sense of responsibility. It was also due to his professionalism and responsibility,
many of the viewers here to join the fun originally chose to stay.
“The creep’s HP is dropping. He will certainly come forward for the last-hit.” Ye Lingchen
continued to explain to his viewers while he controlled the Shadow Fiend’s positioning.
“I’m walking to the side-front. This allows me to not only walk out from Tidebringer’s cast
range but also get closer to him so I can stand a chance to kill him!”
He had intentionally damaged one-third of Kunkka’s HP earlier. It was a rather awkward
amount of HP because the Admiral could not possibly return to his side and he was
rendered incapable of using a Healing Salve.
Before his voice died away, Kunkka could be seen walking forward for the last-hitting just
as mentioned in Ye Lingchen’s original script.
Ye Lingchen began to engage Shadow Fiend in auto-attack mode to exhaust Kunkka’s HP as
much as possible. When the Admiral realized that something was wrong and was about to
retreat, Ye Lingchen unleashed a wave of Shadowraze to drain Kunkka’s HP completely.
‘It’s too late to retreat now. He is already a dead man.” Ye Lingchen spoke in an
incomparably confident manner, “I will only need to auto-attack him three times in
addition to casting two Shadowrazes to take him.”
“First attack!” Ye Lingchen counted and unleashed a blast.
“Second attack!” Soon after, the second blast followed!
At present, Kunkka had just made his way to the Shadow Fiend’s cast range.
“Third attack!” The attack blasted out while Ye Lingchen turned around confidently.
“First Blood!”
“Y-God, I’m dead. Please don’t kill me!”
‘That’s amazing. It’s a waste of the streamer’s talent if he is not playing professionally.’
‘Oh oh oh. Excellent control. Streamer, why aren’t you revealing yourself. You sound like a
handsome boy…’
‘Subscribed. I’m a Diaosi. Here’s a lollipop for you as a token of my appreciation.’
…
Following the First Blood, Ye Lingchen was completely immersed in the gameplay. The
Shadow Fiend was snowballing and growing rapidly. He killed his way through the midlane
before unleashing a wave of attacks on the top and bottom lane each.
10 minutes into the game.
“Holy shit.”
“Y-God is beyond godlike, someone kill them!”
At the sound of the resonant announcement, Ye Lingchen finally completed the first Beyond
Godlike feat in his lifetime at last.
“What do you think, I’m Beyond Godlike now,” said Ye Lingchen to Coold in a voice clip.
“Jeez, what’s there to boast about Beyond Godlike. It’s nothing impressive.” Coold scoffed
coldly in disdain. She was clenching her teeth in hidden rage. Her kill count still remained
at 0 so far.
“Nothing, I was just about to ask if someone is enjoying the tag along for free victory.” Ye
Lingchen laughed aloud as he said in an exceedingly provocative manner.
Coold scoffed. “We are not done with this round. There’s no certainty to the person who
will laugh in the end.”
Ye Lingchen hummed a tune. “Bros, I’ll be presenting you with the most show-off version of
Shadow Fiend today!”
As he was speaking, Ye Lingchen bought Eul’s Scepter of Divinity from the Main Shop at
once.
At the moment, his items included Boots of Speed, Blink Dagger, Eul’s Scepter of Divinity
and Magic Stick.
Blink Dagger: Allows the user to teleport to a target point. Cannot be used for 3 seconds
after taking damage from an enemy hero.
Eul’s Scepter of Divinity: Sweeps a target unit up into a cyclone, making them invulnerable
for 2.5 seconds.
The Shadow Fiend was usually in the pursuit of superb burst damage because he would
commonly use attack items.
Ye Lingchen’s tactics could be described as exceedingly eccentric and unprecedented.
[What sort of eccentric item build is that? The streamer is becoming conceited!]
[This is nothing but showing off. What a fool for giving up on your own superiority.]
[He forcefully turns his DPS into a mage. That’s epic…]
…
The viewers expressed their disapproval in unison. Coold was also frowning ever so
slightly to express her confusion in the situation.
Ye Lingchen did not bother to explain further despite being confronted with doubt. He
continued to play the game in a calm and composed manner.
14 minutes into the game, Ye Lingchen harvested another kill once again. He used his third
powerful item, Ghost Scepter.
Ghost Scepter: You enter ghost form for 4 seconds, becoming immune to attack damage but
are unable to attack and 40% more vulnerable to magic damage.
Such items appeared to be similarly useless and served no other purpose.
“What are you doing?” Coold could not restrain herself anymore so she asked in curiosity.
“The item use is done. Next, it’s time for individual show-off.” Ye Lingchen spoke in an
incomparably narcissistic manner, “You should hide behind me later. I’m going to go ahead
and lure out the enemy. I’m sure that we can wipe out the opposing team.”
Coold rolled her eyes ever so slightly. “Alright, go ahead!”
Ye Lingchen had no suspicion of her. The Shadow Fiend swayed from left to right
arrogantly within the opposing team’s vision.
“Judging by the opposing team’s hatred of me, it’s possible that they will spare no effort in
launching a sneak attack on me so they can break my Beyond Godlike streak.” Ye Lingchen
explained in the live stream. “The opposing team has already vanished from the map. It
seems like Spirit Breaker is heading toward me.”
The opposing team’s Puck the Faerie Dragon appeared out of the shadows cunningly and
cast a spell as soon as it appeared.
Dream Coil: Creates a coil of volatile magic that latches onto enemy Heroes, stunning them
for 0.5 seconds, damaging and leashing them. If the enemy hero stretches the coil by
moving too far away, it snaps, stunning and dealing an additional 200 damage.
Soon afterward, Spirit Breaker dashed straight toward Ye Lingchen with a dash of wild
aura. He was stunned!
Following that, Puck launched an Illusory Orb in addition to Waning Rift. The appearance of
these two heroes had damaged half of Shadow Fiend’s HP. Shadow Fiend was in a critical
state.
“Coold, now’s the time.” Ye Lingchen spoke in his voice clip. However, he received nothing
but silence.
At the moment, Coold controlled her hero to retreat without taking even a glance at Ye
Lingchen.
“Hah-hah-hah. He entrapped me so badly and yet he still wants me to save him. Does he
think that he is allowed to provoke me as such!” Coold sounded incomparably proud of
herself. “If he is seeking doom, I won’t keep him company!”
[Coold, you’re nasty, but I like it…]
[That’s a good show. Everyone, let’s calculate the area of psychological trauma in Y-God’s
mind.]
[I loathe it when teammates do that to each other. However, I’m smiling without virtue this
time.]
[Next, we should be hearing the sound effect of Y-God being terminated from Beyond
Godlike. I’m sure it’s a pleasant sound…]
…
“Double Kill.”
“Holy Shit.”
“Triple Kill.”
“Holy Shit.”
“Ultra Kill.”
“Holy Shit.”
“Rampage.”
“Holy Shit.”
The entire game was flooded instantaneously.
Coold’s live channel sank into a death-like silence at once.
[What… is that for real? One against five and the opposing team is wiped out?]
[Those are actors! I’ll eat sh*t if the opposing team are not actors!]
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! I’ve just returned from Y-God’s channel. The viewer above me is eating
sh*t for sure!]
[All of you didn’t manage to see earlier. I would use my honor to guarantee that Y-God’s
control can make it to Top 10. That was so epic!]
…
Ye Lingchen’s live channel had also broke out in a huge commotion.
[F*ck! My 24k titanium eyes have been blinded!]
[My mom was asking me why I kneeled as I was watching. I told her I peed myself from the
shock.]
[Ostentatious, is that you?]
…
Coold refused to be misled so she switched over to Ye Lingchen’s live channel. She traced
back to the time when Ye Lingchen was beset.
There was only half of Shadow Fiend’s HP left. Crystal Maiden walked out from her
concealment in the dark corner and cast Frostbite at Shadow Fiend immediately. Kunkka
had also summoned two Ghostships, finely poised and ready to attack. Spectre had
similarly unleashed his ability and descended behind Shadow Fiend.
No one would survive this situation for certain!
However, Shadow Fiend used Eul’s Scepter of Divinity on himself at this crucial moment!
The black Shadow Fiend was blown into the sky and dodged Kunkka’s two Ghostships
perfectly. Upon landing on the ground, Shadow Fiend launched the Ghost Scepter at once!
The five heroes from the opposing team had just cast their spells and were still in a period
of cooldown. They were rendered incapable of launching attack damage at Shadow Fiend
but they could only surround Shadow Fiend without doing anything.
On the other hand, Shadow Fiend began to raise his hand and cast Requiem of Souls within
the siege!
Shadow Fiend’s handsome silhouette raised his head and chanted loudly as if he was
summoning the dark lord.
Requiem of Souls: Shadow Fiend releases his captured souls as lines of demonic energy.
Units near Shadow Fiend when the souls are released can be damaged with its movement
speed and attack damage reduced.
Boom!
Countless souls were released from Shadow Fiend’s body. Powerful damage swept through
the entire scene instantaneously. The situation had evolved into surpassing everyone’s
expectations in such a short two seconds.
Crystal Maiden and Puck were instantly killed!
On the other hand, Kunkka, Spirit Breaker, Spectre did not have much HP left while Shadow
Fiend remained in the death trap of being surrounded.
However, Shadow Fiend used the Blink Dagger in a calm and composed manner!
His silhouette appeared on the other end in an instant. Soon after, he turned around and
cast three linked Shadowraze spells!
He was elegant, unrestrained, overbearing! It was the perfect rampage!
The scene was so shocking that the majority of the people were still immersed in his
gameplay for a very long time.
“So it turns out that the Shadow Fiend can be used like this too!” muttered Coold
involuntarily.
For the very first time, she was curious about this Y-God.
As a professional streamer, she was blessed with exceedingly high natural endowments in
gaming. Moreover, she was acquainted with many of the professional God gamers.
However, she had never seen anyone playing Shadow Fiend in such a manner. Whether it
was his use of items or control, Ye Lingchen was absolutely the most deserving flamboyant
player.
[Epic epic epic epic epic!]
[I think Coold has gotten herself the world’s biggest progamer. I envy her.]
[I would like to arrange an interview with the Goddess. How does it feel to do nothing and
tag along for free victory.]
…
Chapter 6 - Emergency Treatment
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Ye Lingchen’s usage and coordination of items in the team battle were executed perfectly.
His control was even more flawless. His performance had given every viewer a brand new
look at the game.
The people that doubted him earlier had all shut their mouths in unison.
This incident could be considered as an epic piece of teaching material. In addition to that,
there was his peculiar item build. That had drawn in a wave of fans for Ye Lingchen’s live
streaming channel. He was getting gifts and sponsors continuously.
“Many people were doubting my item build earlier. In truth, the item build for any hero is
not immutable.” Ye Lingchen seized the opportunity to explain to his viewers, “There were
Spirit Breaker and Kunkka from the opposing team’s heroes. They were melee type heroes
absolutely suited to ganking and they can even be described as Shadow Fiend’s archenemy.
I will need to prioritize my life first before I can deliver damage output.”
“Secondly, the main damage outputs from the opposing team are Kunkka’s two Ghostships
and inflicting auto-attack damage. I used Eul’s Scepter of Divinity and Ghost Scepter to
break these attacks fully!”
“Other than for defensive purposes, Blink Dagger and Eul’s Scepter of Divinity can be used
to increase my mobility.”
Ye Lingchen’s analysis was as ferocious as a tiger. His group of fans and viewers screamed
out ‘epic’ at once.
“Y-God, how long have you been playing Dota?” asked Leng Leng in curiosity.
“This is my fourth round.” Ye Lingchen smiled flamboyantly. “In truth, I was playing during
the first and second round as well. I’m just starting to get a hold of the game now.”
“That’s a bluff!” Let alone Leng Leng, all the viewers in the live stream channel could not
believe that. “It must be your brother that was playing during the first and second round!”
“Say whatever you like. No one believes it when a person is telling the truth these days,”
said Ye Lingchen as if he was deeply troubled by the fact.
A hush was heard echoing through the live stream channel at once.
“Sh*t.” Leng Leng scoffed in disdain. She discovered that Ye Lingchen was truly gifted in the
art of becoming a streamer. He could drive the viewers’ emotions easily.
The act of being a streamer was not as simple as just chatting with the viewers. Game
streamers needed not only to play games but the most crucial part of the job was to attract
viewers and their interest. If a streamer behaved like a slab of wood, no one would be
interested in watching him play games.
“Y-God, you’re impressive at playing games. Why don’t you tell us about your story.” Leng
Leng was helping out Ye Lingchen. She was concerned about Ling Zichen not knowing what
to say so she brought up the topic to draw in viewers’ attention.
“My story?” Ye Lingchen pondered quietly for a moment.
He noticed that his live stream channel was already in a commotion. Many of his viewers
were waiting in anticipation. They were typing messages into the chat box to prompt him.
There was even quite a large number of people attempting to prompt him with gifts.
Ye Lingchen’s lips curved up ever so slightly. At present, it was an opportunity for him to
utilize the advantage of the Prodigy System and the profoundness of his literary
foundation.
“In truth, I’ve always been envious of people with a good story.” There was a wisp of envy
and sorrow in his voice. It made the atmosphere in the live stream channel turned solemn
and profound all of a sudden.
Every single viewer was waiting for the continuation of his story. Many of the enthusiastic
fans had already begun to console him. Leng Leng could not help but quiet down as she was
under the assumption that Ye Lingchen was burdened by something.
Yet, she heard Ye Lingchen continued to speak, “Unlike me, I’ve lived for twenty years in
this world. I’m the embodiment of only one word – elegance.”
Barf!
Leng Leng spat out the water that she drank loudly in the voice clip. Her image of a graceful
maiden was lost.
[F*ck. The streamer is so cruel. How could he do this to my goddess? I’m feeling rather
insulted for no reason!]
[Hah-hah-hah. I didn’t expect that the streamer is also a master of jokes. I’m your hardcore
fan from now on!]
[As I look back to the past, I suddenly realize that my life is as sorrowful as the streamer’s.]
[Haven’t you realized that the streamer has revealed his age. He is only twenty years old. I
bet that he’s certainly a Little Fresh Meat too!]
…
Bang!
Meanwhile, a very loud sound of someone opening the door was heard coming from
downstairs. Soon after, chaotic footsteps were heard.
“Doctor, where’s the doctor? Save this man!”
Ye Lingchen could not help frowning for a moment. It seemed like a patient was here.
He was in a part of Rugao City’s downtown. The hospital’s standard was way behind the
other hospitals so generally, patients with severe conditions would be referred to doctors
in the city area. Moreover, it was already getting late. The majority of the doctors had
already headed back home after work. Most importantly, Ye Lingchen’s father was still in
the operation theatre.
He apologized to the viewers in the live stream channel before he logged out from the game
at once. Ye Lingchen took a glance from the window on the second floor.
There was a young maiden accompanying an old man in the reception area of the hospital.
They were followed by two burly-looking bodyguards and appeared to be rather
extravagant.
“Where are the doctors in your hospital? Summon everyone. I’ll never let this hospital off
easily if anything is to happen to my grandfather while we’re here.” It was apparent that
the young maiden panicked to such an extent that she complained impatiently.
It was apparent that the few young nurses on duty were shocked upon being confronted by
this group of people. They stood gazing at one another like ants on a hot pan. They were
completely at a loss.
The number of doctors in this hospital was not originally that high. Ye Lingchen’s father
could be considered a mainstay there. It was his father that was on duty every day. It
seemed like this incoming patient was an extremely important person that could very
possibly transfer the blame to his father if anything were to happen to him.
The idea arose in Ye Lingchen’s mind for a moment before vanishing at once. There was
utterly no doctor in the hospital at the moment. There was utterly nothing else he could do
except to first take control of the situation by himself.
Ye Lingchen had just moved his legs when he suddenly recalled Ye Jin’s words.
It was best for him not to reveal himself.
He picked up a long white coat hanging on the rack conveniently and draped it over his
body before he left in a hurry.
Dressed in a long coat and a mask on his face, Ye Lingchen came to the reception area. He
deepened his voice and said in a feigned experienced manner, “What happened? Is there a
patient?”
At present, the young maiden was already crying anxiously. Tears dropped down from her
eyes in a splutter. She blamed herself constantly by saying, “It’s all my fault. I’ve forgotten
to bring grandfather’s medicine on this trip!”
Ye Lingchen’s gaze swept past the scene and he found that he was charmed by the young
maiden’s beauty.
She had an oval-shaped face, large eyes, a fair complexion, and light make up on her face.
She sobbed through her cute little nose. It made one feel pity and affectionate toward her.
She was dressed in a Chanel dress, Manolo Blahnik’s high heels and had a Gucci bag in her
hand. Of course, there was the most sparkling piece of diamond necklace around her neck.
She exuded a feeling of elegance that made it feel difficult to look at her.
“Are you a doctor?” Lin Ruoxue had already seen Ye Lingchen. She was hanging on to the
last straw of hope like a drowning man gasping for air. “Money is not a problem as long as
you can save my grandfather’s life!”
The nurses were also looking toward the doctor that appeared rather unfamiliar to them.
There was a wisp of uncertainty in their eyes. However, they were already caught in a
chaotic mess at the moment so they had no time to pay attention to Ye Lingchen.
“Where is the patient?” Ye Lingchen behaved cooperatively.
“It’s my grandfather.” The young maiden looked at the old man in concern.
The old man’s face was already ghastly pale. He panted heavily as if he was having difficulty
breathing. Despite that, he looked as if he suffocated to the point of losing consciousness
soon.
“Is he asthmatic?” Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows ever so slightly. The old man’s
symptoms were very similar to an asthmatic person. However, it was a much more severe
attack than asthma.
“Bring me a stretcher!” Ye Lingchen instructed. It was utterly inappropriate for the old man
to move on his own due to his condition.
“We’ve brought him for a checkup in the hospital before. My grandfather is not asthmatic.”
Lin Ruoyu was worried that Ye Lingchen would wrongly diagnose her grandfather so she
reminded him.
“I’m aware of that.” answered Ye Lingchen.
The old man’s eyes were sunken and he was as skinny as a stick. The color of his face was
looking slightly blue. These were not symptoms that resulted from having asthma. On the
contrary, it was more like he was poisoned.
Traditional Chinese medicine devoted particular care to the four ways of diagnosis by
looking, listening, questioning and feeling the pulse. After all, Ye Lingchen had finished
reading through the Compendium of Materia Medica and his Traditional Chinese Medicine
Proficiency was increased to 50%. He was still capable of telling the difference anyhow.
“Is it treatable?” asked Lin Ruoyu as she looked at Ye Lingchen.
“At the moment, I don’t have the confidence to cure it but I can only relieve the symptoms,”
said Ye Lingchen calmly while shaking his head.
“What?” Lin Ruoyu could not help gasping aloud. Her large eyes were filled with shock as
she looked at Ye Lingchen. She could understand the hidden meaning behind his words.
“Could it be that you will figure out a way to cure it in the future?!”
She came from a good family background. Her grandfather had paid visits to multiple
famous doctors to treat his condition and he had actually gone for check-ups in a few big
hospitals as well. It could be said that there was utterly no cure for his condition despite
diagnosis from the most advanced technology and the most experienced medically skilled
doctors. However, someone from this unknown little hospital could say that!
She was truly helpless in this situation. As a result, she came to this hospital in an attempt
to try out her luck.
The person was bold enough to boast in such manner after taking one glance. Could this
person be a conman?
Lin Ruoyu could not help it and felt doubtful.
There were many cases of con job doctors these days. Even though Ye Lingchen behaved
like an experienced person, she could tell that he was rather young judging by his figure.
At present, the stretcher was already brought over. Ye Lingchen helped the old man to lie
down on the stretcher. The look of his eyes revealed a solemness that could not be
concealed.
The old man’s symptoms presented themselves with exceeding terror. In such a short
period, his pupils were already dimming. It was apparent that he was hypoxic and he was
about to die.
Fortunately, Ye Lingchen was there. Otherwise, even his father would be rendered
completely helpless in this situation. By then, the blame and rage of this seemingly
important family would be transferred to his father.
Ye Lingchen raised his hand and stretched out his index finger. He began to press onto the
old man’s chest while he spread the fingers of his other hand to press onto the old man’s rib
cage.
He performed Tui Na, a form of Chinese manipulative therapy for such cases. Ye Lingchen
then instructed someone to lift the old man and began to perform Tui Na on the old man’s
back.
“Don’t you need any tools for this?” Such a simple treatment was doubted by Lin Ruoyu
once again.
She was well aware of her grandfather’s condition. It was precisely due to her knowledge
that she was well aware of how terrifying the condition was. How could it possibly be
treated with such a simple technique?
“Don’t speak during the treatment session!” shouted Ye Lingchen while he looked toward
Lin Ruoyu coldly without showing the slightest courtesy.
It appeared to be a simple procedure for an outsider but in truth, Ye Lingchen would need
to manipulate the patient’s meridian points properly. He was not allowed to make even the
slightest mistake on the strength he was exerting from his hands. Any disturbance could
affect his performance gravely and result in severe difficulties.
“Humph!” Lin Ruoyu had no choice but to give out a muffled grunt after being glared at by
Ye Lingchen. She stared at Ye Lingchen with her charming eyes and clenched her teeth in
secret. She had never been shouted at by someone before at her age. Had it not been her
concern for her grandfather, she would have fought the man for certain.
Ye Lingchen switched over the meridian points continuously and performed the Tui Na for
a full twenty minutes. He had only stopped when his arms were sore to the point of
numbness.
The old man’s expression finally relaxed as well. Soon afterward, his breathing was even
and even his face was turning pink. He opened his eyes slowly.
“Grandfather…” Lin Ruoyu stared at her grandfather and called out softly.
“Ruoyu?” The old man sat up and sized the place up and down.
“Grandfather!” Lin Ruoyu cried tears of joy as she pounced into the old man’s arms right
away. “You scared me to death. I thought that I will never see you again, grandfather. Hoo-
hoo-hoo…”
“Oh great, Dr. Ye is here!” Meanwhile, the door to the operation theatre opened. A nurse
called out aloud and the sound of rushing footsteps was heard.
Ye Lingchen’s heart was throbbing. He left the area without making a sound and rushed
back to the second floor at once. He placed the mask and long coat back in the original
location…
Chapter 7 - It Was A Mistake
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Ye Lingchen was immediately dumbfounded when he returned to the live stream channel
once again.
The previous game had yet to end. More importantly, the opposing team had already fought
its way to his team’s lair. Leng Leng clenched her teeth and she was still putting up stiff
resistance against them.
At last, he had lost after the Ancient collapsed.
He took a glance at his live stream channel and discovered that it was filled with hoots of
rage.
[F*ck you, Y-God. You’re a swine. Come out, f*cker!]
[Scram, you Afk-er!]
[I’m shocked! Some streamers can quit in-game yet gain thousands of fans. That’s epic…]
[You made my goddess cry, you’re a swine!]
…
Ye Lingchen was dumbstruck. He picked up the streaming microphone anxiously. “Cough
cough. Hello, everyone. I’m sorry that I was caught up in something earlier.”
[F*ck you! How dare you come back, Afker. Brothers, let’s beat him up!]
[Heh-heh. Such character. I’ve already unsubscribed!]
[Quick, toss eggs at him and beat him up!]
…
The uproar in the live stream channel became even louder at Ye Lingchen’s appearance.
The hoots of rage grew even more ferocious.
In the voice chatroom, Leng Leng had not gone offline yet. It was only that she was
unusually quiet on her side as if she were waiting for Ye Lingchen to give her an
explanation.
“Leng Leng, are you still here?” asked Ye Lingchen softly.
“Humph!” After a long while, a soft scoff was heard followed by her voice saying, “Y-God!
Where the heck did you go?”
Her voice carried a tinge of hoarseness from sobbing. Could it be that she had truly cried?
Ye Lingchen’s masculine character burst out instantaneously. He said without further
consideration, “Did you cry for me earlier?”
“Bah!” Leng Leng expressed her contempt almost without the slightest hesitation. “I would
rather cry for a pig than you!”
She was genuinely crying.
The battle’s situation took a steep turn after Ye Lingchen left. Also, she was using a new
account so she had not expected to lose all four opening rounds. These were the worst
opening games in gaming history. She could not help feeling aggrieved and insulted.
Also, she had not heard from Ye Lingchen ever since he left. She had even wondered if Ye
Lingchen did it out of anger because of the earlier round. Amid her thoughts, she could not
help feeling even more aggrieved and insulted. Tears streamed down her face
uncontrollably.
[Is that their public display of affection to each other? My heart has been hurt ten thousand
times, I can’t take it anymore!]
[This is an unexpected public display of affection, I think I have enough of that.]
[Cold Goddess, stay strong, stay strong! There’s no other man that you can rely on other
than me!]
…
“After you left in the previous round, the opposing team grouped up and pushed constantly
so that Spectre could level up. It dragged on until the later stages of the game. We were no
match for Spectre in the late game and that was how we lost.” Leng Leng noticed that her
tone of speech earlier sounded flirtatious as well. She had no choice but to explain the
battle situation hastily.
Ye Lingchen was enlightened.
His side had one less teammate which resulted in a drop of their overall capability. On the
other hand, the opposing team had also realized that and seized the opportunity quickly.
They grouped up and pushed against the weaker side. Besides, they even had Specter
harvesting in the late game. They dragged his team to death at last.
“It’s true that there was an unexpected accident earlier. I’m very sorry, everyone.” Ye
Lingchen took the blame frankly. “Our loss is my fault!”
“Are you still playing?” asked Leng Leng.
“Nope. I’m not playing anymore today. I have to go offline now,” replied Ye Lingchen.
“Oh.” Leng Leng appeared to be rather depressed.
“Alright. As a peace offering, I’m going to tell everyone a joke,” said Ye Lingchen all of a
sudden.
[Streamer is also good at making jokes? I’m all ears.]
[It’s going to be a sick joke for sure. I’m well prepared.]
[If the joke is bad, it will produce the opposite effect and result in the loss of fans!]
…
As he was speaking, Ye Lingchen had already begun to speak.
At night, the husband and wife laid on the bed. The wife said, “Hubby, we’ll be in trouble if
our future child looks like you.”
The husband answered calmly, “Oh, you’re in big trouble if our child doesn’t look like me.”
[Hah! Hah-hah-hah. How will they look like if the child doesn’t look like the husband? Tom
from next door?]
[Mind blown from too much information!]
[The story teaches not to simply say anything. Life is full of mishaps.]
[The streamer is so good at gaming. He’s great in charisma too. What a talented person!]
…
It was a very simple joke yet it filled the entire live stream channel with laughter.
Leng Leng had also sniggered aloud. She realized that she was especially relaxed when she
was streaming with Ye Lingchen. Not only was she not stressed out, she felt relieved and
joyous on the contrary.
“Alright. I’m going offline now. I’ll see you again next time, everyone.” Ye Lingchen bid
farewell to his viewers before he logged out from the live stream channel soon after.
However, just as he was about to turn off the computer, he received a message from Leng
Leng.
[Add me on Wechat. You’ve entrapped me so badly. I won’t allow you to walk away from a
problem so easily!]
Ye Lingchen replied with an okay hand gesture emoticon. He searched for her Wechat
contact and added her before he walked toward the stairs.
At present, Ye Jin was engaged in the process of admitting the old man and the young
maiden.
“A younger-looking doctor?” Ye Jin frowned ever so slightly. “I don’t think that there is a
doctor that fits your description in our hospital.”
“That’s impossible.” Lin Ruoyu immediately chimed in, “He was dressed in your hospital’s
uniform. How can you say that he’s not from a doctor from your hospital? Call him over to
see us now!”
“I can bring you our hospital’s doctor list to show you that there is no such doctor here.” Ye
Jin shook his head with a bitter smile on his face. “Moreover, he was fully using traditional
Chinese medicine’s treatment technique according to your description. Our hospital has
never employed any traditional Chinese medicine doctor before, let alone someone with
such superb medical skills.”
“I had examined your grandfather as well earlier. I didn’t manage to determine the cause of
the condition, let alone treating the condition. Had it not been the treatment of the
unknown doctor earlier, I wouldn’t be able to help in treating your grandfather at all if I
was in his place.”
Lin Ruoyu had a chagrined look on her expression. She had already realized that Ye
Lingchen was no ordinary person. “So is your hospital equipped with a surveillance
system? Look him up for me!”
“A small county hospital like ours has yet to be equipped with surveillance systems.” Ye Jin
shook his head.
“How can a hospital not be equipped with a surveillance system!” Lin Ruoyu was enraged.
It was a long time before she found a tiny strand of hope yet she did not expect that it
would vanish in the blink of an eye.
“That’s alright, Ruoyu.” The old man standing behind her spoke, “It’s already my good
fortune to survive this time. We shouldn’t be too greedy. A master like this person may
come with luck but not for by searching. Let’s go back now.”
“But…” Lin Ruoyu was still slightly recalcitrant.
The old man waved his hand and procured a cheque that was placed onto the table. “All
thanks to your excellent hospital this time. This is a 100000RMB cheque. Take it as the
payment of my medical charges.”
“Dear sir, this is utterly not a treatment from our hospital. Moreover, there is no need to
pay so much money either.” Ye Jin’s expression changed ever so slightly as he hastily
refused it.
“I received the treatment in your hospital. Also, I hope that your hospital will take the
trouble to pay more attention to the young doctor. Please thank him on behalf of me,” said
the old man with a smile.
Ye Jin hesitated for a long time before he managed to speak, “Sure. Our hospital shall
safeguard the money temporarily. We shall pass it to the miracle doctor on behalf of you if
we do encounter him.”
The old man and young maiden walked out of the hospital and got into a Mercedes Benz
MPV. They left without looking back.
“Grandfather, I’m certain that the doctor is still in the hospital. Why aren’t we looking for
him?” Lin Ruoyu pouted her lips. “He said that there is hope to cure your condition in the
future!”
“Did he really say that?” The old man looked at Lin Ruoyu in astonishment.
“I heard it with my ears! Moreover, he had only simply massaged your body for twenty
minutes and you got better.” continued Lin Ruoyu.
“The world is so big that nothing is too strange! So the supreme being does exist in the
common world!” The old man could not help exclaiming emotionally. As compared to this
miracle doctor, the rest of the so-called specialists and skilled doctors were simply trash.
“Grandfather, why don’t we turn around and look for him now. I’m willing to beg him to
treat you even if that’s what I have to do,” suggested Lin Ruoyu.
“Since the supreme being did not reveal himself, it was naturally due to his lack of
willingness to let people know about him. It would not be an easy task to look for him.” The
old man sighed softly. “He had only massaged for a short while. Yet, I can feel an ineffable
ease and comfortable sensation in my entire body. It’s a hundred times better than
consuming those so-called branded medicines!”
“Sigh. It’s all my fault. I failed to pay attention to everything else when all I did was
celebrating in joy.” Lin Ruoyu was deeply troubled. She attempted to recall continuously
yet she could only remember the doctor’s gaze when he glared at her…
In the hospital, Ye Lingchen looked at Ye Jin before he walked over quietly.
“Miracle Doctor, miracle doctor huh!” Ye Jin remained to be exclaiming emotionally.
“Lingchen, our hospital has encountered a great nobleman today. Has it not been the favor
of this, our hospital is bound to be in trouble!”
‘Is that so. The great nobleman that you’re saying is precisely the person standing before
you.’
Ye Lingchen pondered in his heart, yet he said something else, “what happened?”
“There was an old man with a seemingly important background that came by earlier. He
was suffering from an exceedingly rare condition. Had it not been the miracle doctor’s
treatment and he would have died, then our hospital would be in deep trouble!” Ye Jin felt
the lingering fear in his heart.
“Have you found the miracle doctor?” asked Ye Lingchen in a suggestive manner.
Ye Jin shook his head regretfully. Then, he said, “The miracle doctor was skilled in
traditional Chinese medicine. His medical skill was so superior that few doctors can come
up to his standard. I’ve always thought that traditional Chinese medicine is useless and I’ve
been pursuing western medicine painstakingly. Yet, I didn’t expect that it can be so
miraculous. I’ve underestimated our ancestor’s art of medicine! I have my priorities wrong
all this while!”
‘It’s good that you haven’t found him.’
Ye Lingchen heaved a sigh of relief.
“Oh right. This is the 100000RMB cheque left behind by the old man as his medical fee. I’ll
certainly pass this to the miracle doctor when I see him. Moreover, I would like to express
my gratitude to him too!” said Ye Jin while holding the cheque in his hands.
‘One… one hundred thousand?’
Ye Lingchen’s eyes were staring straight ahead in shock and he was breathing quicker as he
looked at the cheque.
‘It was me, it was me!’
He cried out in his heart.
‘Why didn’t I charge the medical fees first before I left? It was a mistake!’
Chapter 8 - Supreme Master
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He watched helplessly as 100000RMB was taken away before himself. Ye Lingchen was
having a mental breakdown on the inside. However, he adjusted his state of mind quickly.
He realized that he should be self-sufficient with the Prodigy System inside his body and
not betray himself for 100000RMB.
It was raining cats and dogs during the season of the college entrance examination. Ye
Lingchen was woken up by his father in the early morning. He walked in the direction of
Hui’an Temple in the drizzling shower.
Now that the college entrance examination was upon the students soon, the best method to
plead for a high score was achieved through a last-minute worshipping ceremony. Hui’an
Temple was the most popular temple in Rugao City. Streams of people flooded into the
temple for the worshipping ceremony daily.
Hui’an Temple was crowded with people early in the morning. It was said that many people
were willing to spend thousands just to seize the chance to offer the first incense of the day.
Ye Lingchen purchased an entrance ticket with 25RMB and followed his mother’s orders
before he left the house to spend another 15RMB to buy a top scorer incense offering
package. Then Ye Lingchen followed the crowd and headed into the temple.
He passed by the four Heavenly Kings that guarded along the way first, followed by the
grinning Lord Maitreya and the ever merciful Avalokitesvara. Ye Lingchen worshipped
every single one of them in succession.
The midpoint of the temple was the most solemn and dignified Mahavira Hall. The Gautama
Buddha was placed in the center of the main hall looking down at the world from heaven.
Ye Lingchen worshipped thrice before he passed through the Mahavira Hall in preparation
to head straight for the Manjushri Hall on the side.
However, he stopped for a moment after he walked a few steps. He discovered that there
was a wing-room library established on both sides of the hall to his surprise. There was
quite a good number of Buddhist scriptures stored in there for the visitors’ reading.
A library was akin to a decoration in today’s society. It meant to serve as a part of the
landscape for the visitors to steal a passing glance. No one would ever walk into the room
to read through the scriptures thoroughly.
However, Ye Lingchen was in the mood to read. He was equipped with the Prodigy System.
He should be able to learn anything theoretically. He wondered if the book collection here
were any different from the books outside?
There was a large number of books in the library. Moreover, the majority of the books were
relatively old and tattered. The temple was known to be a century-old temple. Ye Lingchen
figured that the books were produced in an ancient era as well.
Ye Lingchen picked up a book of Diamond Sutra for the sake of exploration and began
rifling through the pages.
‘Self-studying Diamond Sutra. Buddhism Proficiency +1.’
‘Self-studying Diamond Sutra. Buddhism Proficiency +1.’
…
Ye Lingchen placed down the book after flipping through the pages for a while. He felt that
it was a waste of time for him to learn Buddhism so he decided to take a look to see if there
were any other books.
A moment later, his attention was drawn to ‘Buddhism and Daoism 101’.
The book seemed to be explaining the source of Buddhism and Daoism. It contained many
of the general knowledge in the world not known to most people.
‘Self-studying Buddhism and Daoism 101, General Knowledge Proficiency +1.’
…
He did not expect that general knowledge could be considered a skill as well. Ye Lingchen
had only placed down the book when his general knowledge proficiency stopped
increasing. His general knowledge proficiency level had already achieved 60%. Other than
some uncommon general knowledge, Ye Lingchen found that he was well equipped with
ordinary general knowledge now.
He walked from one end of the bookshelf to another. There was no other discovery other
than Buddhist scriptures so he prepared to leave.
However, his gaze swept past the area ever so slightly and something in the corner caught
his attention. The book stored in the corner appeared to be even more ancient-looking and
tattered. One could see that many little man figurines were drawn on the book.
‘Huh? Is that a comic book?’
Ye Lingchen picked up the book. He inhaled a deep breath to blow away the dust on the
book. Then, he swept it with his hand.
It was titled ‘Features of Arhat Fist’.
Ye Lingchen almost chuckled aloud at the sight of these words. The title sounded overly
nonsensical.
Why was there a comic for children in Hui’an Temple?
Could it be that the monks here were still working part-time as booksellers that deceived
children?
Ye Lingchen had also figured out their sales script. “Child, I can see that you’re born with
wondrous bones. You’ll certainly become the one and only peerless martial art master in
the future. This ‘Features of Arhat Fist’ is on sales. For only 5RMB, the important mission of
protecting the earth is in your hands!”
Just as he was about to return the book to the shelf, all of a sudden…
‘Self-studying Features of Arhat Fist’. Arhat Fist Proficiency +1.’
‘Nani?!’
Ye Lingchen’s expression turned into an amused one instantaneously. His heart suddenly
started beating faster while his hand that held the book trembled.
This was a martial art! It was Chinese Kungfu!
It could be said that the martial art dream was deeply ingrained in everyone’s hearts. Ye
Lingchen had already considered it a blessing to be gifted with the system. Yet, he was even
granted with martial arts skills now!
Ye Lingchen was even suspecting if he was no longer in his original world.
…
While being caught in a daze, his proficiency level continued to grow wildly. As long as Ye
Lingchen remained holding the book in his hands, his proficiency level would increase until
its limit.
‘F*ck! I’m going to be a f*cking awesome person in the future!’
…
Half an hour later, Ye Lingchen walked out from the library in a refreshed and energized
state. He hummed a little tune as he walked to the Manjushri Hall.
“Thank you for your blessing, Manjushri Bodhisattva for gifting me with the awesome
Prodigy System. I’ll make good use of it.” Ye Lingchen chanted while he gave a kowtow
respectfully.
“Ye Lingchen? You’re here too.” A crisp voice was heard echoing from his side.
He turned his head to the side and saw a young maiden standing right in front of him lively.
She was dressed in a pale yellow shirt and a light gray short skirt. Not a single part of her
body was adorned with jewelry but she exuded a vivacious presence. Even when she had
no makeup on at all, it was hard to conceal her beauty.
Beautiful.
Clean.
Purely natural.
“Yunxi, what a coincidence.” Ye Lingchen spoke with a smile, “you’re here by yourself too?”
She was Zhang Yunxi, the most beautiful maiden from Ye Ling’s village. Even though she
was known to be the most beautiful maiden from the village, Ye Lingchen felt that she
deserved to be known as the most beautiful woman in the city as well. She came from
simple family background. As a result, she kept an exceedingly low profile. However,
everyone who had met her before would fall in love with her despite it being unrequited.
Not only was she being pursued by all the young men in the entire village, but it was also
said that Zhang Yunxi still got similarly pursued by the entire school after she enrolled
there.
What a waste that Ye Lingchen’s result was so poor that he did not manage to enter the
same high school as Zhang Yunxi. As a result, they drifted apart gradually. He had not
expected to see her here.
“Hmm.” When they were staying in the same village, their houses were not far apart. They
were considered childhood playmates. Zhang Yunxi looked to be in a joyous mood. “Just a
few days until the college entrance examination. Our school is giving everyone day-offs. So,
my mother sent me here to offer some worship. I heard you muttering to yourself earlier.
What were you saying to the Buddha?”
“I was making a wish hoping that the Buddha will give blessings for me to enter the same
college as my Goddess,” said Ye Lingchen in all sincerity and seriousness.
“Who’s your goddess?” asked Zhang Yunxi curiously.
Ye Lingchen cracked a smile toward Zhang Yunxi. “She’s far away on the horizon yet
actually close before my eyes.”
“Bah. Don’t talk about this before the Buddha.” Zhang Yunxi blushed scarlet and tossed him
a glare.
“The Buddha has already given me a reply saying that my wish will certainly come true.” Ye
Lingchen continued to flirt calmly while Zhang Yunxi was blushing even more.
With the Prodigy System, Ye Lingchen noticed that his mentality had already changed
completely. He was no longer as craven in his behavior as before. He was capable of making
up a joke despite his lack of courage to do so in the past. He could also carry himself well
before a beauty.
Both of them walked out of Hui’an Temple while chatting freely to each other after the
worshipping ceremony.
There was a spacious square outside Hui’an Temple. At present, the crowd appeared to be
increasing to their surprise. One part of the square was surrounded by a huge crowd with a
soft noise emanating from it.
“If you wish to bless your child with good results in the college entrance examination. If you
wish to bless your family with harmony and happiness. If you wish to bless your children
and grandchildren with long lives, come over! The living Buddha is here to start giving
blessings to everyone’s wish now…”
“It seems to be a blessing ceremony. Let’s head over to take a look. Perhaps we can seek for
a blessing for our college entrance examination,” said Zhang Yunxi.
Both of them walked over and found a middle-aged man dressed in Daoist robe standing in
the center surrounded by the crowd. He had a thin face, handlebar mustache and facial
features akin to a medium. Two more burly men calling out loudly by his side to draw in
the crowd.
“I’m a humble disciple of the Master Long Hushan. I pass by this place and sense that this is
a rich land that fosters many talents. Last night, I was even granted a divine dream request
that I must form ties with this place. Thus, I am performing a Daoism ritual here to help
everyone to pursue good fortune and avoid disaster.” The Daoist monk waved his hand at
the crowd and said ostentatiously.
A rack was set up behind his back. There was a good number of items stored on the rack
including a Peach Wood Daoist Sword, blue-and-white porcelain, Daoist drawstring bag,
copper coins, ink brush, et cetera…
“These are all my belongings on the tack. Every single item has been blessed with divinity
and can detect spirits or devils. I wasn’t willing to take them out originally but I was
granted a divine dream with a request in it. I was told not to possess it for myself so here I
am, using them for all.”
The Daoist monk shook his head helplessly. He rubbed the rack affectionately as if he was
caressing his dearest lover. “However, some of the items on the rack are only for display. I
will never give them away.”
“For example, there’s this Peach Wood Daoist Sword. It has been with me for ten years. I’ve
used it to kill evil ghosts before and it can be used to help others to resolve bad luck. Also,
there’s this Buddha statue that was blessed with divinity by the Buddha himself. It is good
for granting auspicious fortunes…”
Ye Lingchen was not impressed. Yet, Zhang Yunxi had a serious expression. “Whoa. The
Daoist monk seems to be a very impressive person.”
In the crowd, many people were impressed by the charismatic Daoist monk despite not
understanding what he said.
“Is that for real? He can’t be a conman, right?”
“Precisely! Does a celestial being truly exist in this world?”
“Can you bless my child to be the top scorer in the college entrance examination?”
…
There were even more people that doubted him.
However, the Daoist monk did manage to arouse everyone’s curiosity successfully
regardless. More and more people were gathering around him now.
“I know that many of you don’t believe me. However, it’s fine. I’ll prove to all of you.” The
Daoist monk stood on the same spot as he spoke. Coincidentally, a gust of wind blew
against him and shook his Daoist robe. It made him appear as if he was a sage-like
immortal.
“Bring me water and chopsticks.”
The Daoist monk swung his sleeves and filled up a glass with water. After showing it to the
crowd, he placed the chopsticks into the water. One could see that the chopsticks were
leaning to the side of the glass in the water.
Everyone watched quietly.
One could see that the Daoist monk placed the glass on the table and began circling the
glass soon afterward. He chanted aloud, “I, the disciple of Long Hushan is pleading for
Botthisatva to show your presence. Malimalihome!”
His finger pointed to the glass abruptly. The originally tilted chopsticks suddenly stood up
slowly under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
“Huh! How is that possible?” Zhang Yunxi covered her mouth in astonishment. Her eyes
were filled with awe and veneration.
“F*ck! The chopsticks are standing up in the water!”
“Holy sh*t. Could it be that the Bodhisattva has truly shown her presence?”
“Supreme being, this is a supreme master. Supreme master, please give blessings for my
entire family’s safety!”
…
Everyone gasped aloud. They began looking at the Daoist monk in a different light at once.
“Supreme master, how can I ensure that my child scores well in the examination?”
“Supreme master, how can I make a good fortune, please tell me…”
The crowd was in full swing instantaneously.
The Daoist monk had a smile on his face. He stood on the same spot undisturbed and spoke
in an indifferent attitude, “Bring the cauldron and light a fire!”
Upon receiving the order, two burly men walked to the cauldron that was prepared on the
side since earlier and began to light a fire.
The crowd looked over and found that the cauldron was filled with oil surprisingly!
“Everyone, calm down,” the Daoist monk spoke slowly. “Even though I wish to help
everyone very much, but my items are limited and there’s quite a number of all of you…”
“I’m willing to pay, sell it to the highest bidder!” Someone called out aloud from the crowd
without waiting for him to finish his sentence.
“That’s right. Sell it to the highest bidder! Supreme master, please grant us your precious
items!”
…
The Daoist monk looked at the crowd satisfactorily without speaking. Then, he turned
around and procured a red Daoist drawstring bag with golden embroidery from the rack.
“This is a talisman. Take it along with you to ensure a lifetime of safe and peace. It’s also
useful in helping to stop one occurrence of calamity!” Upon saying that, the Daoist monk
dropped the drawstring bag into the oil bath at the sound of a plop.
The crowd had a drastic change of expression. At present, the oil bath was already boiling
with steam gurgling out. It was incomparably thrilling.
“The drawstring bag is gifted to me by the Bodhisattva. Now, I’m gifting it to someone else. I
deserved to be punished!” said the Daoist monk with a strong sense of righteousness. Soon
afterward, he extended his hand slowly into the oil bath under the watchful eyes of the
crowd holding their breath!
“Don’t, supreme master!”
“Supreme master, you’ve sacrificed too much for us! We’re ashamed, we’re ashamed!”
The Daoist monk retrieved the drawstring bag from the oil bath while drowning in the
voices of people shouting in detest. He said gracefully, “there’s no need to worry, everyone.
This is the calamity that the poor monk deserves. Who wants the drawstring bag talisman?”
“I beg you to give to me, supreme master. I bid for 500!”
“How is 500 okay? I bid for 1000!”
“2000!”
…
In the end, the drawstring bag was purchased by a fat man with 5000RMB. The fat man was
as proud as a general’s return in triumph from battle…
Chapter 9 - Exposed
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“So impressive. He’s fine despite putting his hand into an oil bath!” Zhang Yunxi was
stunned. Her charming eyes were filled with astonishment.
“That’s nothing but some tricks to deceive people.” Ye Lingchen pursed his lips and smiled
calmly.
Zhang Yunxi hastily raised her hand to cover his mouth. She looked around cautiously like a
child that had just committed an offense. “Tsk tsk tsk! How can you simply say things like
that? Be careful, you might provoke the anger of the Bodhisattva. Take back what you said.”
Her hand was as delicate as a tiny boneless hand that emanated a faint scent. Ye Lingchen’s
heart was beating like a galloping horse out of his control. The little girl had not changed at
all.
“Alright, I take back what I said,” said Ye Lingchen smilingly.
Zhang Yunxi had only stopped then. Yet, she was still urging him repeatedly out of concern.
“Better safe than sorry. Don’t ever provoke the anger of Bodhisattva just because of a slip of
the tongue. Our luck is very important in our lives too.”
“Hmm hmm…” Ye Lingchen nodded violently from being amused. ‘I don’t think you’re
aware that I’m gifted with the system. I’m a prodigy after all!’
At present, the Daoist monk had already begun auctioning the third item. It was a miniature
blue-and-white porcelain bottle. It was engraved with peculiar characters and symbols all
around. Anyhow, one could not understand its significance but it did appear classy and
elegant.
Plop!
The bottle was dropped into the oil bath. The Daoist monk picked it up just as before.
“Back in those years, Nuwa left behind a small amount of peculiar clay when she was
repairing the Pillar of Heaven. This bottle is made of that particular clay. It is also fused
with the Daoist charm left behind by the Daode Tianzhun. This bottle will improve a
house’s Feng Shui and offer blessings for the safety of everyone in the house and quick
success in career!”
“It’s a divine artifact. It’s definitely a divine artifact!” The crowd became astir.
“I’m bidding 10000, no one is allowed to outbid me!”
“I’m bidding 15000!”
…
A tiny little bottle was auctioned off at the high price of 66000 at last.
The Daoist monk rubbed his mustache and picked up an ink brush. He said subtly, “I
believe that everyone is very interested in my final item. It is this ink brush!”
“This is the ink brushed used by Starlord Wen Qu when he was reincarnated into the
mortal world back in those years. Those in possession of this brush will become a prodigy
and become well-versed in all the dictums of heaven and earth. The college entrance
examination will be nothing but a trifle matter!”
‘He even dares pose as a prodigy?’
Ye Lingchen felt rather speechless. Then, he took a glance at the surrounding crowd and
noticed that they had already become excited. It was every parent’s wish for their children
to have a bright future.
This time, the Daoist monk was not in a rush to auction off the item but his gaze swept past
the crowd every so slightly and paused abruptly.
‘What a beautiful and pure young maiden!’
Even though she did not have the makeup on her at all and she was only casually dressed,
but she was like fully bloomed daffodils. She was incomparably striking as she stood
amongst the crowd similar to a red-crowned crane surrounded by a flock of hens.
A wisp of greed flashed past the Daoist monk’s eyes. His eyeballs rolled as an idea arose in
his mind. He said loudly, “This ink brush is unlike any other. It needs to be linked to a
person by fate!”
Soon afterward, he raised his hand and pointed to Zhang Yunxin. “Little maiden, you are
precisely the fated person. Please come over.”
“Huh? Me… Me?” Zhang Yunxin was dumbfounded by astonishment. On the other hand, the
crowd had parted to form a small path for her passing. They looked at her with envy.
“That’s right. The fated person is precisely you!” The Daoist monk nodded solemnly.
Ye Lingchen frowned ever so slightly as he followed Zhang Yunxi to come forward slowly.
“The ink brush is yours from now on.” The Daoist monk passed the ink brush to Zhang
Yunxi solemnly.
Zhang Yunxi dared not stretch out her hand. “But… I don’t have any money.”
“You’re the fated person. This is the Bodhisattva’s will. No one is allowed to violate that.”
The Daoist monk said mysteriously, “It’s fine if you don’t have any money. You will only
need to give me permission to study your bone structure and receive the Bodhisattva’s
approval!”
“Study my bone structure?” Zhang Yunxin retreated ever so slightly.
“Don’t be afraid, little maiden. The poor monk is devoted to the divine. My six roots of
sensation are free from human desires and passions. It’s just a very pure study of bone
structure. It helps link you with the Bodhisattva too.” The Daoist monk stepped forward.
“That’s right, little maiden. Since you’re so lucky, you shouldn’t miss out on this
opportunity…”
“The maiden is truly blessed…”
“Supreme master, how about me, please help to study my bone structure as well…”
The crowd was engaged in an animated discussion. Everyone envied Zhang Yunxi very
much and she found herself trapped in a difficult situation.
The Daoist monk’s groping hands extended further and further while the smile on his face
grew wider and wider. He was incomparably wretched like a starving gray wolf pouncing
toward the fluffy little lamb.
His groping hands approached closer and closer. It felt as if he could touch Zhang Yunxi’s
slender waist in the next moment.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen stepped forward abruptly at the critical moment. He shielded
himself righteously before the helpless Zhang Yunxi and shouted aloud, “Stop it! Let go of
the girl!”
The Daoist monk’s hand stopped moving for a moment. He looked at Ye Lingchen
ferociously. “Who are you? How dare you disturb the Bodhisattva, you will be punished!”
“Who are you to represent the Bodhisattva? You can deceive people as much as you want
and I won’t be bothered! How dare you deceive your way to my side, is it because I’m too
nice to you!” Ye Lingchen sneered coldly. He was supposed to be here to join the bustling
crowd but he would never tolerate the Daoist monk’s attempt to harass the most beautiful
woman in his village!
Wow!
The crowd became agitated. They distanced themselves from him one after another.
“Huh? What did the young lad drink to have such boldness to scold the supreme master?”
“This boy has the audacity to disrespect the supreme master. I’m afraid that he will never
know what causes his death!”
“We must stay further away from him from now on. Beware of bad luck if you get too close
to him!”
“What an ostentatious child. Sigh, kids these days…”
The Daoist monk appeared pleased with himself after seeing the crowd’s reaction. He
raised his chin and chuckled aloud. He pointed to Ye Lingchen. “I can see that you’re still a
student. You’ve already been abandoned by the Bodhisattva so your college entrance
examination is doomed too.”
As soon as those words were spoken, the crowd was even more petrified. Zhang Yunxi was
looking at Ye Lingchen in an incomparably worried manner as well.
“Little maiden, it’s best that you keep your distance from him now if you don’t want to
bring trouble upon yourself and let me study your bone structure,” said the Daoist monk
next.
“You should study your grandmother’s leg!” Ye Lingchen raised his leg and kicked away the
Daoist monk in one attempt!
“Impudent child, how dare you strike me!” The Daoist monk got up from the ground
shabbily and pointed to Ye Lingchen in rage. “You’re dead, boy. You will surely be struck by
lightning and split into two halves in less than 3 days!”
“Struck by lightning and split into two halves?” Ye Lingchen sneered.
“That’s right!” The Daoist monk looked at Ye Lingchen mockingly as if he was confident that
he could overpower Ling Zichen. “Scared now? However, heaven is virtuous in sparing
lives. As long as you are willing to kneel and give me 3 loud kowtows, I can plead for a favor
from the Bodhisattva on behalf of you to spare your life!”
Meanwhile, a motherly figure walked out from the crowd and spoke out in an attempt to
persuade him, “Child, don’t act on impulse without due consideration. Apologize to the
master monk quickly. There’s still room for salvation.”
“That’s right. The master monk is magnanimous. Do appreciate the opportunity.”
“Your behavior is not only hurting yourself but the people in your family will be suffering
from misfortune too!”
“Young man, do consider properly. Don’t do something that you’ll regret for the rest of your
life.”
…
“Lingchen, the Bodhisattva won’t be blaming you for real, right. It’s all my fault…” Zhang
Yunxi looked at Ye Lingchen helplessly. She blamed herself ceaselessly. Tears could be seen
pooling up in her eyes as they emitted a shimmer.
“It’s fine.” Ye Lingchen smiled ever so slightly. His face was brimming with a confident glow
that consoled Zhang Yunxi into feeling calmer.
Ye Lingchen stepped forward. “I’m going to give you a chance as well. Apologize to the lady
beside me if you don’t want me to expose your hoax. Otherwise, I’ll leave you to deal with
your consequences!”
“I’m helping the mortal people to seek blessings sincerely yet you’re doubting me. You have
impure motives!” The Daoist monk feigned his calmness. “I’ve never been a man of lies,
how are you going to expose me then?”
“Heh-heh. You asked for it then!” Ye Lingchen stepped forward with long strides and
walked to the oil bath under the close watch of everyone on the scene. Then, he raised his
hand and dipped his hand toward the oil bath.
“Gah! Don’t!” Zhang Yunxi gasped out aloud. Her eyes were reddened as tears streamed
down her face.
Ye Lingchen was sacrificing himself by doing so because of her!
However, Ye Lingchen carried on as if nothing had happened with his hands dipped in the
oil bath. He said, “The temperature of the oil bath is just nice for a hand wash.”
“Err… err…” The crowd looked at Ye Lingchen. They were so dumbfounded with
astonishment they could not speak.
Zhang Yunxi walked in long strides and arrived by Ye Lingchen’s side. She pulled out his
hands from the oil bath and took a look to find that, to her surprise, his hands were clean
and utterly unharmed.
“You, you can wash your hands in the oil bath as well. Could it be that you’re a celestial
being as well?” Zhang Yunxi widened her mouth ever so slightly and looked at Ye Lingchen
in astonishment.
“Foolish little girl, there’s no celestial being. This is nothing but some insignificant little
magic tricks.” Ye Lingchen burst out laughing aloud. “Add white vinegar to an oil bath. The
vinegar will sink to the bottom of the cauldron. When a fire is lit, the vinegar with a lower
boiling point will boil first such that it looks like the oil bath is boiling. In truth, the
temperature is less than 40 degrees celsius.”
“Is that so?” A burly man walked forward from the crowd. He stretched out his hand
nervously and attempted to dip it into the oil bath. He spoke in shock, “Huh? It’s not warm
at all!”
The crowd of people began to realize that something was wrong.
The Daoist monk’s face had already turned ghastly pale. He blabbered and said stubbornly,
“Stop using your evil doctrine to mislead the people! This is the result of Bodhisattva’s
presence!”
Ye Lingchen smiled. “Also, there’s this act of erecting a chopstick in water. It is done by
utilizing the principle of water misalignment.”
He walked to the front of the table and pointed toward the glass. “Erect!”
“It’s erected! It’s erected too!”
“The young man is truly impressive. He knows so much about things!”
“Knowledge is power. It’ll be good if my son is half as intelligent as he is.”
“F*ck! So we’ve been deceived by this conman earlier!”
…
“Quiet down, everyone. He is using black magic. Don’t ever be deceived by the young lad’s
black magic!” The Daoist monk struggled in an attempt to provide the final explanation.
“It seems like you’re still clinging on to hope until all hope is gone!”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. Soon afterward, he walked to the front of the old man that
bought the bottle earlier.
“You bought a bottle earlier. The Daoist monk claimed that the bottle offers a blessing for
the safety of everyone in the house. However, the characters engraved on the surface
symbolizes calmness and tranquility. It is the most common symbol in Buddhism. You can
learn about it by checking on Baidu online.”
The old man took a photo of the bottle and uploaded it to Baidu. He was stunned from
astonishment at once.
The internet has not only provided him with an explanation but he found countless
products that looked exactly the same as this bottle on sale. It was selling for only
8.80RMB!
“Err… Err…” He treated the bottle preciously at first yet who would have thought that he
had just bought this piece of trash for 66000RMB.
The rest of the people began to waver after learning about the truth. They took out the
precious items that they purchased to take photos. They could immediately see the flaws at
once under close inspection, especially the drawstring bag. It was printed with
manufacturing date and manufacturing location…
“F*ck! He’s a conman! Everything he sold is fake. Those are all worthless trash!”
“We’ve all been tricked by him!”
They looked up and found that the Daoist monk did not even bother to close up his stall but
he was all set to run away.
The crowd was mad with rage. At present, they packed themselves tightly in the square.
They watched the Daoist monk and his people closely while bearing the intention to kill
these people.
Their money was not blown in by the wind but it was their hard-earned cash.
Their money would have been wasted in vain had it not been the conman’s act being
exposed. They had regarded the Daoist monk as a celestial monk. It was such a huge
embarrassment for them!
“Don’t listen to the boy’s nonsense. I’m truly capable of communicating with the divine. I’m
seeking blessing for everyone’s safety…”
“F*ck! How dare you try to deceive us again. Are you trying to f*ck with our intelligence
again?”
“Conman, give me back my money!”
“How dare you trick me. Here’s a punch from me!”
…
Pow pow pow pow!
At once, the sound of the human punching bag was heard echoing from the crowd. Soon
afterward, agonizing screams were heard…
Chapter 10 - The Gathering
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On the other hand, the initiator Ye Lingchen seized the opportunity to pull Zhang Yunxi
away from the crowd during the chaos.
“Thank you, Ye Lingchen.” Zhang Yunxi could not help saying as she looked at Ye Lingchen
calmly on the road.
Had it not been Ye Lingchen’s help today, she could not even begin to imagine how the day
would turn out in the end.
“Why do you have to be so courteous to me. You’ve been great to me when we were young
by frequently tutoring me,” said Ye Lingchen smilingly.
Zhang Yunxi smiled and said curiously, “Since when have you gotten to know so many
things? That’s impressive.”
“There are still many other things that I know. I guess you can say that I know everything in
heaven above and the earth underneath,” said Ye Lingchen in a feigned arrogant manner.
Zhang Yunxi covered her mouth to conceal her chuckle. “Why don’t I buy you lunch in
appreciation of your help today.”
“Sure.” Ye Lingchen did not have a reason to reject a beautiful woman’s lunch treat.
Both of them walked by the roadside quietly comparable a couple with neither of them
suggesting to hail a taxi. Ye Lingchen peeked at Zhang Yunxi. Under the radiant sunlight, he
could see the fine hair on her face. She was so exquisite it made his heart leap.
They arrived at New City Plaza where there were many good-looking boys and pretty girls
dressed in school uniforms strolling about. They chatted and laughed with one another
which formed a beautiful scenic spot.
All sorts of restaurants that sold steak, seafood, barbeque and western cuisines could be
found in this plaza. However, the price points was not low. Ye Lingchen suddenly
remembered about Zhang Yunxi’s family background. He could not stop himself from
saying, “Yunxi, it has been a long time since we’ve last met each other. Why don’t I buy you
a meal instead.”
“Why, are you underestimating me?” Zhang Yunxi scoffed. “Don’t worry. I do work part-
time jobs occasionally. I still have some savings so I can afford to buy you a meal anyhow.”
“Since that is the case, then I’ll help myself to your treat.” Ye Lingchen did not insist on
treating the meal. Then, he said, “I know that there’s this rather nice noodle house that
serves good noodles. Why don’t we go and have our meal there.”
Zhang Yunxi appeared to be slightly hesitant.
“Let alone noodles, I bet that even the water tastes sweet for me just because I get to enjoy
it with a beautiful woman like you. It’s decided then,” said Ye Lingchen hastily before he led
the way to the inside of the plaza.
Zhang Yunxi blushed from shyness. She glared at Ye Lingchen for a moment before she
followed.
Ye Lingchen looked at the beautiful girl sitting opposite him as he feasted on his noodles.
He had a good appetite so he finished the bowl of noodles in a short while, not even leaving
behind a single drop of soup. He licked his lips and recollected the pleasant flavor of the
noodles.
“Hey, Yunxi. You’re here.”
A voice that sounded like it belonged to a misfit jolted Ye Lingchen from his recollection
back to reality. A modern-looking woman dressed in a red dress stood on the outside of the
window. Soon afterward, she walked into the noodle house in long strides.
She had thick makeup on her face and she was fully adorned in fancy jewelry. She walked
with her slender waist swaying side to side like a snake woman. She exuded an irresistible
temptation from every single part of her body. She was both mature yet sexy.
Zhang Yunxi was like an unripe apple while this woman was already so fully ripened that
juice could be squeezed out of her.
The people that were originally eating noodles in the shop became distracted at once,
watching her in a daze.
The woman behaved as if she was used to being watched closely and greedily by the people
around her. On the contrary, she appeared to be enjoying the attention. She would throw
soft glances at somebody occasionally. She was beyond enticing.
“Hey sis, what a coincidence,” Zhang Yunxi greeted. However, she appeared to be reserved.
“Yunxi, I would’ve bought you a meal if I knew that you’re coming over. Noodles aren’t that
nutritious. There’s a seafood place next door that serves air-flown seafood. A meal costs
about 500RMB per person. Come, let’s go together,” said the woman smilingly after taking a
seat next to Zhang Yunxi without being invited.
“It’s alright, sister. I’m here for a meal with Lingchen.” Zhang Yunxi shook her head.
“Sister Kong Wei, it’s been ages since I last saw you.”
Kong Wei was Zhang Yunxi’s cousin. She came from the same village as Ye Lingchen and
her facial features looked just a little similar to Zhang Yunxi.
Ye Lingchen could not help acknowledging that Zhang Yunxi’s family genes were very
powerful. Kong Wei was a beauty as well. It was only that her temperament was much
more open than Zhang Yunxi. She had already dated a few boyfriends from wealthy families
since she got into college. She was always gorgeously dressed in branded attire. The bag in
her hand itself was worth more than 10000RMB.
It was said that she had already begun to delve into the entertainment industry. She had
been cast into a few movies and had even played the role of a supporting female #4 before.
Meanwhile, Kong Wei had only just cast her gaze upon Ye Lingchen. She spoke in disdain,
“Oh it’s you, Lingchen. No wonder you can only afford to treat Yunxi to a meal like this.”
“Sister, I’m the one treating the meal. He did me a solid favor today,” said Zhang Yunxi in
embarrassment.
“What? You treated the meal?” Kong Wei had a drastic change of expression. Her gaze was
even filled with scorn as she looked toward Ye Lingchen. “Yunxi, come with me. I need to
talk to you in private.”
Kong Wei pulled Zhang Yunxi towards the washroom without allowing anyone to explain
further. Soon afterward, she said in all earnestness, “Yunxi, I’ve gone through it all before. I
told you many times that you need to choose your friends wisely. Some friends can’t offer
any help to you. They will even drag you down. This is known as ineffective social
interaction. You must pay more attention to this especially when you’re dealing with
someone from the opposite gender!”
“Sister, Lingchen is a good man. He helped me today!” Zhang Yunxi emphasized once again.
‘”Good man? No man is a good person! You’re not young anymore. Don’t be so naive from
now on. A man is only good when he gives you money, understand?” Kong Wei was
exasperated because she knew that Zhang Yunxi could do better than that. “You should be
well aware of his family background. I think that his annual family income is not even
enough to buy the clothes and jewelry on my body now!”
“In the event of us not growing up in the same village when we were young, a d*ckhead like
him is not even worthy of being my shoe servant!” Kong Wei said condescendingly.
Zhang Yunxi’s expression dimmed. She spoke with rage, “Sister, I won’t allow you to speak
of my friend in that manner.”
“Alright alright alright. I won’t talk about him for the time being.” Kong Wei continued to
speak, “Have you considered my proposal earlier? Just by nodding your head, you can be a
supporting female role and female lead in your next movie. You’ll become an instant hit!”
“Sister, I’ve decided on taking the college entrance examination first,” said Zhang Yunxi
persistently after she hesitated for a moment.
“You! You’re so stubborn! Can you get rich by getting into a college? Even the chancellor
will try to curry favor with you when you’re a celebrity!” Kong Wei paused for a moment.
“So, there’s this gathering tonight. Come with me to the gathering! GM Wang doesn’t always
appreciate someone’s presence but he appreciated you. Don’t pass this opportunity!”
Ten minutes later, both of them returned to the table.
“Attend a gathering?” Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi in astonishment. He could not
help frowning because he found that he enjoyed this form of social party the least.
Zhang Yunxi nodded and pleaded by saying, “Yes. I don’t think I can do it alone. Can you
attend it with me?”
“Err… alright then.” Ye Ling nodded in agreement.
“Heh-heh. Since that’s the case, then we shall all go together later.” Kong Wei shot an ill-
intentioned glance at Ye Lingchen. ‘How can a poor Diaosi like him have the confidence to
attend a gathering of this sort. I’d like to see how are you going to embarrass yourself by
then!’
Later in the afternoon, Kong Wei bought Zhang Yunxi a dress and some jewelry to go with
the attire. The three of them bustled about until they walked out from New City Plaza at 4
p.m. and got into Kong Wei’s car ready for departure.
Kong Wei drove a red BMW Mini Cooper. It was not a huge car so Ye Lingchen could only
squeeze himself into the backseat alone.
Kong Wei was only four years older than Ye Lingchen. However, she was clad in luxury
goods from head to toe. She had a car and a house where she lived an incomparably lavish
life. She was absolutely on the front rank as compared to the vast majority of her peers. As
a result, she had always assumed the identity of a big sister to guide Zhang Yunxi in life.
They did not speak at all in the car. The car slowed down gradually after driving for half an
hour. A golden building appeared within their line of sight. It was shimmering with a
piercing golden light under the illumination of the sun.
Hailing District was located on the west side directly linked to Rugao City. The golden
building was the most famous in Hailing City known as ‘Gold Tycoon’.
One could deeply sense the tycoons’ aura just by listening to the building’s name and
looking at its outlook.
Many cars were already parked around the vicinity of Gold Tycoon. Ye Lingchen scanned
the view and noticed that those were all Mercedes Benzes, BMWs, and other mainstream
luxury cars.
“Don’t walk around and don’t speak carelessly. Especially after entering the building. I’ll be
introducing you to the guests. The guests that are invited to events like this are all rich and
powerful people or high-ranking government officials. There are investors, film producers,
and celebrities. Don’t be shy. It will be good for you to be acquainted with these people,”
said Kong Wei to Zhang Yunxi.
The interior design of the Gold Tycoon was even more luxurious. A huge yet expensive
chandelier hung from the tall ceiling. Huge pillars propped up the room and there were all
sorts of precious rare paintings hanging on the wall. Most importantly, the scale of the hall
was over thousands of square meters at the very least.
Currently, the entire hall was brightly lit. The gold trim walls reflected the golden light
grandly. One could use the words wealthy, beautiful, grand, splendid and imposing to
describe this place. All sorts of branded liquors and delicate desserts were already spread
out in the center of the hall. The highly-trained waiters and waitresses were pouring and
passing out drinks to the guests at the reception, smiling along the way.
Ye Lingchen looked up and found that there were already quite a number of people that
formed into groups of three to five in the hall. They were chatting joyously in their small
groups. The men were all dressed in suits and leather similar to people with successful
careers. The women were dressed in an incomparably seductive manner and revealed as
much as they could.
“Wait for me over here. Don’t walk around. I’m going to say hi to a few friends of mine.”
Kong Wei picked up a drink from a nearby serving waiter. She swayed her slender waist as
she walked and mingled into the crowd.
“Lingchen, do you think I look good dressed like this?” asked Zhang Yunxi anxiously as she
was constantly checking out herself up and down.
She was dressed in a pure white off-shoulder full dress. Her beautiful clavicle bones could
be seen vaguely. The material of her dress was so white it looked almost transparent. Her
dress reflected light ever so slightly akin to an angel’s wings yet it was not exposed at all.
The lower hem of her dress had a split down. It flared out gracefully and revealed the
young maiden’s long and slim legs as fair as jade. The corner segment of the dress was
encrusted with diamonds. The sparkly diamonds were comparable to countless beautiful
dew drops.
After rejecting countless bare-chested dresses, this was the only dress that Zhang Yunxi
had agreed to put on. Despite that, she was still feeling very awkward and uncomfortable.
“You’re beautiful. You’re the most beautiful woman in this entire hall,” praised Ye Lingchen
sincerely.
He did not have the slightest intention to exaggerate his comment. Zhang Yunxi was as
elegant as an orchid. She was simple, elegant and pure. Whether it was her quality or her
outlook, she could never be compared to the mainstream women over here.
Gazes were being occasionally cast toward Zhang Yunxi from the surroundings. The women
here wished that they could swallow her.
Ye Lingchen had also become the focus of the entire scene due to Zhang Yunxi’s presence.
He was the one and only person dressed in a suit of cheap attire in the entire hall. Most
importantly, he was accompanied by the most beautiful woman. It was hard for him not to
draw attention from the people.
Ye Lingchen behaved casually despite being confronted by these people’s gaze. He feasted
on the desserts calmly. “Yunxi, pay no mind to people’s views around you. Think of them as
scarecrows. The desserts are quite delicious. Would you like to try some?”
“Heh-heh. Sure.” Zhang Yunxi smiled as her nerves were calmed ever so slightly.
…
Kong Wei walked to her circle of friends and joined a group of modernly-dressed young
women.
“Kong Wei, is that your sister? She is beautiful, as expected. She’s got a good look, don’t ever
accept a low asking price for her.”
“You’re truly a competent sister. You must be working hard to find your sister a wealthy
sugar daddy huh.”
“Is that your sister’s boyfriend standing next to her? He looks cheap.”
Kong Wei sneered coldly and said, “Nonsense, that’s not her boyfriend. They grew up in the
same village when they were young. He’s always hanging around my sister. What a case of a
toad wishing to eat swan meat – craving for someone he is unworthy for!”
“Oh no. You must look out then. You must advise your sister properly not to be pestered by
a Diaosi like him. Otherwise, your sister’s lifelong happiness is ruined!”
“That’s right. A girl like her believes in so-called love. She’s going to get cheated in a
moment of passion. She’s not going to end up well.”
Kong Wei nodded. “I’m bringing her along so she can enrich her experience in the world.
I’m going to introduce her to GM Wang.”
“GM Wang?”
Those women gazed into the eyes of one another. All of them cracked into a smile with a
deep sense of profoundness at once.
Kong Wei was GM Wang’s concubine herself. However, it was rumored that GM Wang was
enticed by an enchantress recently. Kong Wei was already under disfavor so she was
prepared to get her sister to join her camp…
Chapter 11 - The Fight
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Even though the gathering appeared to be a high-end event, in truth it was not considered
to be an upper-class party. It was but a party for the upstarts in the district to bring along
some B-list celebrities and spoilt youngsters with wealthy parents.
However, there was no lack of conversation topic on beautiful women regardless of
different circles. Zhang Yunxi’s appearance had naturally turned into the focal point of the
entire scene’s attention.
“Who is that beautiful girl, why have I not seen her before?”
“She looks to be very young and delicate. I think she’s still a student.”
“That poor b*st*rd by her side can’t be her boyfriend, right. F*ck. It’s like sticking a fresh
flower on a dunghill!”
“I saw that they were brought over by Kong Wei. I’ll look for a chance to seek her asking
price if I can.”
The group of people had utterly disregarded Ye Lingchen’s presence. They were discussing
Zhang Yunxi almost as if she was an object. They talked as if no one would stand a chance
to fight for the women in their territory.
Meanwhile, someone spoke, “Stop thinking about the girl. She is reserved for GM Wang by
Kong Wei.”
“GM Wang? That lad is changing women faster than he is changing his attire. Oh no, another
fine piece of vegetable has been ruined,” exclaimed someone emotionally.
“F*ck. You’re speaking as if you’re not just like that too.” Someone said in a schadenfreude-
like manner, “I wonder what would happen to the young lad?”
“That’s right. I heard that GM Wang once took a fancy upon a girl so he broke her
boyfriend’s legs. He tossed the boyfriend some money as if nothing had happened.”
“I thought GM Wang had just taken his little secretary upstairs to the building? I reckon
they are about to come down soon…”
GM Wang had a domineering temper so he would never allow any woman that he fancied
to leave him. Perhaps, GM Wang would cripple the young lad on the spot when he noticed
Ye Lingchen’s presence.
“Look, GM Wang is here!” said someone.
They watched as a middle-aged man with a huge belly and greasy face walked down from
the second floor in a slow and steady manner. His arm was wrapped around an enchanting-
looking woman and both of them were chatting away happily.
Kong Wei’s eyes lit up abruptly as soon as she saw GM Wang. Soon afterward, she walked
over in long strides.
GM Wang expressed his displeasure and impatience when he first saw her. However, his
gaze immediately remained fixated upon Zhang Yunxi as soon as he first saw her. He
wished that he could nail himself onto Zhang Yunxi’s body.
“GM Wang, I’ve brought my sister over. Don’t break your promise to me, okay?” said Kong
Wei in a coquettish manner.
“Hah-hah-hah, sure, sure!” GM Wang was almost salivating. It had been more than just a
few days since he discovered Zhang Yunxi’s presence. It was only that Zhang Yunxi was
nicely dressed by Kong Wei this time.
He walked toward Zhang Yunxi with long strides…
“Yunxi, this is GM Wang. Be courteous,” introduced by Kong Wei.
“Miss Zhang, my name is Wang Wenlong. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” GM Wang stretched
out his greasy hand toward Zhang Yunxi.
Zhang Yunxi frowned deeply. She could not help stepping backward involuntarily.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen stepped forward and grabbed GM Wang’s hand at one go. “My
name is Ye Lingchen. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“Scoundrel. Did I say that I wanted to shake hands with you? Scram!” GM Wang’s
expression dimmed abruptly. He glared at Ye Lingchen coldly.
“Lingchen, GM Wang has an important proposal to discuss with Yunxin in private. Go away,
don’t ruin this!” said Kong Wei as she attempted to pull Ye Lingchen away.
At present, GM Wang extended his greasy hands toward Zhang Yunxi once again. This made
Zhang Yunxi’s beautiful face turned pale with fear and her charming body shivered.
Ye Lingchen shuffled his legs and used his body to place himself between the two people.
“Who are you to order me to leave and why should I leave?”
“Who are you again?” GM Wang did not expect that someone would have the audacity to
revolt against him repeatedly. He squinted his eyes to size Ye Lingchen up and down.
Soon afterward, he smiled in disdain. “I don’t give a f*ck who you are. If you have the
audacity to stop me, then be prepared to die! I’m going to give you one more chance.
Scram!”
However, Ye Lingchen remained standing unbudging.
The chubby cheeks on GM Wang appeared incomparably ferocious. “Young lad, are you
sure that you want to oppose me?”
“What if I want to?” Ye Lingchen looked on with a cold gaze.
“Poor *ss Diaosi, do you know who I am?” GM Wang acted as if he had just listened to the
funniest joke in the world. “I’ve beaten up no less than 100 hundred men that are like you.
The rest of their lives were all ruined for every single one of them had one leg broken at the
very least!”
He looked at Ye Lingchen in contemplation. “Now, would you still wish to oppose me?”
“So what if I do that?” Ye Lingchen remained calm as before with an unswerving
determination.
Zhang Yunxi was already shivering in fear. She could only hide behind Ye Lingchen to feel
secure.
…
The people in the surrounding area had been paying attention to the development of the
situation all this time. This had created a great sensation over the entire scene instantly as
they found that the situation had surpassed their imagination.
“That’s fearless! The young lad has truly no fear of death!”
“F*ck! Is the young lad seeking doom? He is obviously prepared to engage in a fight against
GM Wang!”
“What a rowdy brat, he is a rowdy brat!”
“Oh no, oh no. Look at GM Wang’s expression. He is seeking the thrill of the kill!”
Every person in the room subconsciously surrounded these two people. It was their first
time seeing someone who had such boldness when speaking to GM Wang.
“It’s true that the stupid are fearless. Young lad, you and I are utterly not on the same level.
I can make you leave just by saying a word. You will be damned to perdition from this point
on! I’ll make you live out the rest of your life in regret!” GM Wang sneered repeatedly and
said softly, “Break his arms and legs, then… toss him out!”
Two burly bodyguards walked out slowly from behind his back. They were staring at Ye
Lingchen in an unfriendly manner.
Zhang Yunxi’s hand was holding on to Ye Lingchen’s clothes involuntarily. Her nails had
begun to turn white due to her strenuous grip because she had never witnessed a scene
like this before.
Ye Lingchen patted Zhang Yunxi’s hands and looked toward the burly men walking toward
himself with a calm gaze.
He was similarly felt nervous. However, he was a man gifted with the System. He could lose
anything but not his classiness!
“Come!”
He bent his waist and poised himself to make a move with Arhat Fist.
“F*ck me. What is that? Could it be that the young lad is trained in martial arts?”
“I was thinking how can he be so calm? So it turns out that he is trained in some fancy
acrobatics huh! Don’t tell me he thinks he’s a martial art master!”
“Sigh. The fancy acrobatics will be the death of him!”
“What a little fool. GM Wang’s two bodyguards are Southeast Asians. I heard that they were
involved in underground fights in the past and had killed quite a number of people!”
“Judging by the young lad’s physique, I think that his ribs would be broken in one punch.”
…
The two bodyguards were grinning hideously upon seeing Ye Lingchen’s current state.
“Hah-hah-hah, what a stupid motherf*cker. Don’t tell me that you let all the novels you’ve
read get into your mind.” GM Wang was amused. At present, Ye Lingchen looked just like a
clown in his eyes.
“Die, young lad!”
One of the bodyguards raised his hands. The muscles on his entire body began to bulge and
stiffen in such a way that he looked just like a boulder. It made every person’s heart beat
frantically in fear.
‘He was powerful and terrifying!’
In the next moment, he began swinging and punching with his huge fists toward Ye
Lingchen!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The air was howling loudly from the movements of the fists. The people were daunted by
the sight of his powerful strength.
However, Ye Lingchen remained in the same posture as before without budging at all.
“The young lad must be stunned from fear.”
“The young lad will be left with half a life with one punch.”
“Sigh. I can only say that he is unfortunate. Of all the people he can offend, he chooses to
offend GM Wang.”
…
“Die!”
The bodyguard’s expression dimmed for a moment. He was coming on even stronger.
However, Ye Lingchen made a move at this very moment.
His body sank ever so slightly as he stretched out his arms to wrap around the bodyguard’s
arms. Soon afterward, his body made a turn while he curved in his back!
It was a style known as Backlined Arhat!
Whoosh!
The bodyguard’s burly body was immediately tossed into the distance like a feather-light
mimosa that was blown out the window. He moved in a graceful arc across the sky.
How was that possible?
Every person’s mouth gaped in astonishment and their eyes were widened so much their
eyeballs were almost popping out from their eye sockets.
‘He has been tossed out like a ragdoll?’
It was truly an astonishing sight such that everyone in the surroundings was dumbstruck in
amazement. They were at a loss for words.
The bodyguard had a burly physique with bulky muscles all over his entire body. He was at
least one hundred kilograms in weight. It was very difficult for an ordinary person to nudge
him even if he was standing still.
Could it be that the young lad was truly trained in martial arts?
Then, the bodyguard crashed down from the sky. His upper body landed on the ground
first. His eyes rolled back at once and he instantaneously lost his ability to fight. It was
possible that his lower body could be paralyzed from crashing so hard on the ground.
“Brat, I’m going to kill you!” GM Wang’s chubby cheeks quivered while his eyes were
shimmering with the most cunning radiance. “Go ahead and cripple him!”
The other bodyguard was no longer haughty with the boy. He stamped his foot ever so
slightly against the group and leaped up into the air. He kicked his legs swiftly like a vortex
and delivered a flying kick toward Ye Lingchen.
Countless shadows appeared in the sky. It appeared as if every kick of this bodyguard could
instantly cripple a grown man.
It was a move known as the Cyclone Sweeping Kick!
“Wow, that’s impressive!” The people swallowed their saliva before they retreated in
succession. They feared being affected by the fight.
Ye Lingchen inhaled a deep breath. He had not retreated, on the contrary, he moved
forward. He assumed the horse stance while he swung his fists simultaneously!
It was a move known as Moon-hugging Arhat!
Bang!
The bodyguard’s body continued to spin. However, he was flying backward at such a speed
that his head crashed onto the wall. His body convulsed for a moment before he was
knocked unconscious from the impact.
“F*ck! That’s awesome!”
The bystanders were stunned from astonishment. They stood gazing at one another with
an incredulous expression on their faces.
‘How did this happen?’
‘The young lad could not have been a martial art master, right?’
“Oh oh oh, you brat. You’re dead to me!” GM Wang’s eyes reddened from rage. He never
took his eyes off Ye Lingchen. “So you think that you’re awesome just because you’re
trained in some fake martial arts huh. Let me tell you this. There are many ways that will
kill you in this world. Just wait! Also, I’m taking the woman behind you for sure. Bwah-hah-
hah-hah!”
Zhang Yunxi was ghastly pale and beyond helpless. There was despair in her eyes.
The rest of the people shook their heads one after another as they looked at Ye Lingchen
sympathetically.
So what if he was trained in martial arts? So what if he was skilled in fights? A single man’s
strength was still meager anyhow.
However, Ye Lingchen pacified Zhang Yunxi calmly. “There’s no need to fear a man that is
about to die.”
Zhang Yunxi looked into Ye Lingchen’s eyes. She nodded subconsciously and felt slightly
relieved in her heart.
“A man that is about to die? Hah-hah-hah, brat. Could it be that you still wish to kill me, do
you have the guts to do so even?” GM Wang said while he mockingly looked at Ye Lingchen.
“Have you been feeling an itch all over your body recently? You have some red rashes on
certain parts of your body, especially on your neck.” Ye Lingchen looked at GM Wang
quietly.
There was a whiff of panic that flashed past GM Wang’s face. “So what if I do?”
“Massage your lower abdomen area. Do you feel exceptionally painful on the two sides of
your lower abdomen,” continued Ye Lingchen.
GM Wang attempted to do that. His entire body was convulsing wildly as soon as he
touched himself. His face was twitching in pain and he was sweating cold sweat.
“The woman around you aren’t clean. You should seek medical attention from a hospital as
soon as possible. Perhaps, you’ll be able to live for another one to two months more!” Ye
Lingchen looked at GM Wang coldly before he spoke calmly.
Chapter 12 - Xiao Feifei
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What?
The people felt a chill run down their spines. They could not help figuring out an
incomparably terrifying possibility. They retreated in succession to keep their distance
from the GM Wang.
“What… what do you mean?” GM Wang abruptly turned ghastly pale as well.
“Haven’t you figured that out yet?” Ye Lingchen spoke indifferently, “Have you been feeling
chills recently? Moreover, you fall sick easily and your immunity is exceedingly low?”
“No, that’s impossible?” Cold sweat was wildly perfusing out from GM Wang’s fleshy face.
Soon afterward, he abruptly turned around and raised his hand to give a slap on the
seductive woman’s face with a loud ‘clap’.
“Tell me! Is he telling the truth?!”
“Hah-hah-hah, bwah-hah-hah-hah…” Who would have expected that the woman would
laugh aloud hysterically? “Wang Wenlong, this is judgment day for you. I’ve had so many
plastic surgeries to look like this just so I can get revenge against swine like you!”
Whoa!
The twist of events stunned every single person on the scene.
“After you abandoned me all those years ago, I got myself infected intentionally. Then, I had
plastic surgeries to give myself a new look so I could seduce you. Bwah-hah-hah-hah.
You’re just like how you were back in those years. You’re hooked on me with just from a
wiggle of my finger!” The seductive woman laughed hysterically and said grudgingly, “This
is your end for abandoning me back in the beginning!”
“B*tch!” GM Wang’s face had already turned dark red similar to the color of pig liver. Yet, he
dared not procrastinate anymore and he ran out swiftly.
“The disease is incurable. You won’t be living much longer. Bwah-hah-hah-hah…” The
seductive woman was in hysteria.
“B*tch, you’re a m*th*rf*ck*ng b*tch!” GM Wang’s voice was shivering. He cussed aloud as
he was leaving.
Every person in the gathering was dumbstruck. The people that shook GM Wang’s hand
earlier were cold from fear. They ran into the washroom to wash their hands wildly for
hopes of disinfecting themselves.
“Ye Lingchen, you’re awesome! You’re even trained in medical skills!” Zhang Yunxi looked
at Ye Lingchen in astonishment. Too many things had happened today such that she felt
like she was in a dream, especially this boy that came from the same village as herself. She
felt like she could not see through this person anymore as if he was a mystery.
“Lingchen, please take a look at me…” Meanwhile, Kong Wei was almost crying as she stood
by the side anxiously. She begged him. “Please take a look at me if I am sick, also if I can be
cured?”
“Ever since the woman appeared, you haven’t been engaged in acts of intimacy with GM
Wang anymore, right?” said Ye Lingchen smilingly.
“No, no!” Kong Wei shook her head.
“You’re not in trouble but you should pay attention to your health from now on,” said Ye
Lingchen.
Kong Wei exhaled a long sigh of relief at once. Soon afterward, she said, “Lingchen, you’re a
truly capable man. Has it not been for your help, I would be in deep trouble.”
Ye Lingchen smiled but did not speak.
Zhang Yunxi looked at her cousin with a slightly disgusted look in her gaze.
She was always under the assumption that her cousin had a good life despite being just a
small celebrity. However, she had never expected that her cousin achieved that by using
such filthy ways. Moreover, her cousin had almost thrown her to the wolves as well.
She had never expected that there would be such a dark side to the society. She had not
imagined that her cousin would betray her even more.
Had it not been her request for Ye Lingchen to accompany her to this event, the ending was
truly unimaginable.
“Heh-heh, Yunxi. It’s your sister’s mistake this time. It’s not intentionally really.” Kong Wei
smiled awkwardly. “It’s getting late anyway. Let me send the both of you home.”
They refused to stay any longer in that place so the three of them walked toward the door.
A young woman was gazing after Ye Lingchen’s departing silhouette from a room inside the
hall. She suddenly spoke, “Sister Lin, please help me to go over and ask for his phone
number.”
Her voice sounded exceedingly sweet to the ears. It sounded so pleasing as if one was
basking in the spring breeze just by listening to her voice.
“Miss, this…” Sister Lin was slightly hesitant.
“I have a favor to ask from him, please help me.” The young woman’s voice was heard once
again with a coquettish tinge.
“Alright then…”
At that moment, the sky had already darkened. There was a coldness in the night breeze.
Ye Lingchen was about to get into the car when he heard someone calling out to him.
He could hear the words ‘handsome boy’ echoing indistinctly from behind his back so he
stopped walking.
He could see a woman dressed in uniform walking toward himself. At a glance, she exuded
an intense feeling of competence and experience in her attire. She was about thirty of age
but she took good care of herself. She had a fair complexion and beautiful face with a tall
and slim figure.
She was an exquisite beauty!
Ye Lingchen shook his head to clear his head of the thought that suddenly came to him. He
felt that this was a residual effect of the Genius System.
“Handsome boy, can you please give me your Wechat and phone number?” said the woman
to Ye Lingchen with a smile.
Huh? Ye Lingchen frowned ever so slightly.
‘You’re a little too blatant, aren’t you? You should pay attention to where you are at the
very least!’
Ye Lingchen sensed Zhang Yunxi’s expression change. There was an unknown hostility to
her now.
The woman continued to speak earnestly upon realizing Ye Lingchen’s hesitation, “I have a
favor to ask from you, please give me your number. I beg of you!”
Ye Lingchen looked at the woman then nodded soon afterward. He took the pen and paper
before he wrote down his contact information on the paper.
Ye Lingchen got into the car. Zhang Yunxi’s expression was as dim as a stormy sky. She took
her seat sulkily.
Ye Lingchen was only too glad of the leisure. He closed his eyes to rest in the backseat.
In truth, he was not in the best condition.
Arhat Fist truly deserved its reputation of being a widely-known style of martial arts. Ye
Lingchen had made a good display of its awesomeness today. However, Ye Lingchen was
capable of winning his opponents today largely due to his luck as well.
Arhat Fist was just a style of martial arts after all and Ye Lingchen had never trained before.
For example, the two bodyguards were as large as boulders. Even though Ye Lingchen was
aware of the move but his physical qualities were just as good as any ordinary person.
He relied on the moves to achieve victory through skillful manipulation. Had the two
bodyguards not been careless and fought against Ye Lingchen with brute force, Ye Lingchen
would have been defeated for sure.
His fists were still throbbing in pain indistinctly which rendered him incapable of exerting
strength for a short period. It was just like if an ordinary person punched a cow’s body.
It seemed like he would need to spend more time to train his Arhat Fist after this so he
could improve his physical quality.
“Ye Lingchen.” Before she got down from the car, Zhang Yunxi could not refrain herself
anymore but her charming eyes remained fixed upon Ye Ling anyhow.
“You’re capable of knowing so many things. I’m sure that your result won’t be bad if you’re
willing to study seriously. I believe that you’ll certainly be able to score well in the college
entrance examination,” said Zhang Yunxi after she paused for a long while.
Ye Lingchen nodded calmly. He said with a smile, “You too. Work hard for your college
entrance examination. Don’t you fall behind me by then.”
…
Ye Lingchen’s phone buzzed when he returned to his home. He took a glance and noticed
that someone had sent him a friend request on Wechat. The person’s display picture was a
cute pink cartoon bunny.
[Hello, are you there?]
After approving the request, the person immediately sent over a very casual greeting.
Ye Lingchen replied with a [Yes, I’m here] in an arrogant manner.
[Miracle doctor, do you know how to treat spondylosis?] The other person sent over a
smiley face emoticon.
So it turned out the person sought medical attention from him.
Ye Lingchen was enlightened. He assumed that the person witnessed how he displayed his
medical skills today and found him as a result.
…
Xiao Feifei laid in bed. She was dressed in a pink gown that made her appear extremely
kawaii. She looked at the screen of her phone anxiously as if she was waiting for something.
To make a debut, she was constantly practicing hard on her dance moves and singing. It
was common for her to adopt strange working habits such as working late at night and
sleeping in the morning. Even though she did manage to become a huge celebrity as her
wish, she suffered from the lingering effect of a chronic disease. She was easily lethargic
these days. Moreover, her neck was sore and painful and she would frequently suffer from
nausea. In fact, her voice was affected by a dry cough and was hoarse. This was considered
an exceedingly crushing blow for a huge celebrity like her.
Now that her condition had worsened, she visited a few famous hospitals yet the effect of
her treatment was a trifle next to nothing. Many doctors had even concluded that her
condition was utterly incurable and could only be relieved by changing her lifestyle and
having more rest.
She was invited to the gathering in Hailing District this time. She was supposed to spend
some time here as a distraction. However, she noticed Ye Lingchen’s presence. She felt that
this boy was not an ordinary person. Perhaps, it was due to her desperate situation that she
was willing to turn to any doctor she could find. She suddenly felt that Ye Lingchen would
be able to help her possibly.
Despite Xiao Feifei’s anxiety, Ye Lingchen replied in a very simple manner, [Yes!]
Even though it was only a one-word reply, but it managed to stir up a huge storm in Xiao
Feifei’s heart. Her face flushed red in excitement. Those who had never experienced the
torment of spondylosis would never understand how terrifying it was.
She typed with shaking hands. [Really?]
[Really!]
“Sister Lin, Sister Lin!” Xiao Feifei called out at once, “He is truly capable of treating it.”
Sister Lin walked over in quick strides and took a glance at Xiao Feifei helplessly. “Feifei,
spondylosis is not that easily treatable. Nine out of ten people that say that it is easily cured
are conmen!”
Even though she did not wish to crush Xiao Feifei’s hope, Sister Lin still decided to advise
her just so she would not be deceived.
“No, I think that he is truly capable of curing it.” Xiao Feifei spoke with determination,
“You’ve seen what he did tonight. I can feel that he has something in him that other
ordinary people don’t.”
Sister Lin shook her head with a bitter smile on her face. “I don’t think that you should get
your hopes too high either. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.”
…
Ye Lingchen waited for a long time but there was no reply on his phone.
‘I think that the person is regarding me as a conman.’
He shook his head in a carefree manner. Traditional Chinese medicine prioritized the
recuperation of one’s health. He was genuinely skilled in treating spondylosis but the
patients would need to have confidence in him first.
In the next moment, his phone vibrated. Ye Lingchen could not help drawing a cold breath
upon taking a look at the screen.
The person had transferred him money on Wechat directly to his surprise. Moreover, it was
a total of 5000RMB!
‘F*ck me. This woman is rich!”
[Miracle doctor, thank you for taking the trouble. This is the deposit, can you please come
and see me tomorrow?] Xiao Feifei sent over a pity-looking emoticon.
[I can’t do tomorrow because I have to go for my college entrance examination in two days.
We should do it after my exam is done.] replied Ye Lingchen.
[Alright, it’s settled then! Please accept the deposit first to put me at ease.]
Since the person had already said so, Ye Lingchen accepted the money because refusing it
would be unmannerly. He had already planned to use this 5000RMB to install a computer
in his room.
“Sister Lin, he is truly a promising young man. He is just about to take the college entrance
examination!” Xiao Feifei gasped in admiration.
Sister Lin nodded speechlessly but she heaved a sigh softly in her heart.
‘Miss, you’re too naive. How can a young man of this age be skilled in medical practice?
That’s 5000RMB and you’ve just transferred it to him so casually?’
‘Also, how is he considered a promising young man, you’re not old as compared to him
right!’
‘Forget it, it’s fine as long as you’re happy…’
Chapter 13 - 5000RMB An Hour
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Three years of preparations for the college entrance examination had led to this.
On the 7th of June, Xu Zhen woke Ye Lingchen up early in the morning. He got up, brushed
his teeth and had breakfast at one go. Soon afterward, Xu Zhen brought along Ye Lingchen
to leave the house together with Ye Jin gazing at their departing silhouettes. They boarded
the school bus and headed to the examination hall.
The school bus bumped along the road. Xu Zhen continued to brief Ye Lingchen on the
important matters to look out for during the examination. At the same time, she consoled
Ye Lingchen so he could be at ease without feeling overly stressed.
“What a coincidence, Sister Zhen.”
The school bus passed through Ye Lingchen’s village so it was very normal for them to
bump into familiar faces. “Lingchen is taking his examination in Rugao No.1 High School as
well? So is my Hu Zi.”
“Ah, it’s Xiao Mei and Hu Zi. What a coincidence.” Xu Zhen replied with a smile. She said to
Ye Lingchen, “Greet Auntie Mei, quick.”
“Which examination hall is your Lingchen allocated to?” asked Auntie Mei.
“Examination Hall No.37.”
“No.37? That’s the same for my Hu Zi too! What a huge coincidence!” Aunt Mei chuckled
once again and looked to Ye Lingchen. “Lingchen, how’s your revision? Don’t be too
nervous about the college entrance examination. Try your best to score well in the
examination.”
“He won’t be nervous for sure. He’s always getting the last place in his entire school all year
long. What’s there to be nervous about.” Hu Zi muttered softly by Auntie Mei’s side. There
was quite a large number of people that shifted their gaze upon Ye Lingchen
subconsciously on the school bus.
Xu Zhen had a rather awkward expression. “Xiao Mei, your Hu Zi has always scored well in
the examination. I’m sure that he’s going to score well in this college entrance examination
too.”
“He’s only on a normal level I guess. He only scored 600 points in the third mock
examination. He is only considered an average student.” Auntie Mei spoke courteously but
there was a pride that could not be concealed in her voice.
“Six hundred points! I think the grade cut-off point for the previous year is only 506 points.
If your son does well in this examination, perhaps he can get into elite or first-tier
university!” Someone immediately said that on the bus.
“The third mock examination is supposed to be difficult this time. 600 points is already
very impressive!”
“That’s right. Your son is truly impressive. I’ll be thanking heaven and earth if my son can
get into first-tier university!”
“I’m worried about my daughter feeling nervous. If she is capable of expressing her true
abilities, it shouldn’t be much of a problem for her to get into a first-tier university.”
Children’s achievement would always be a topic of conversation for the parents. The
parents were immediately be engaged in a heated discussion on the school bus. Next, they
began discussing about their children’s performance in the usual examinations. At last, they
began discussing the varieties of universities and the specialized fields of study available.
There was only Xu Zhen that sat over there with a dim expression. She played the role of a
listener quietly.
She found that she was truly incapable of discussing Ye Lingchen’s performance.
“Sister Zhen, don’t worry. Your son can attend a technical school even if he does score
badly. He is still capable of getting employed in the society just as others.” Xiao Mei looked
at Xu Zhen and consoled her with a smile.
Xu Zhen smiled awkwardly but she did not continue the conversation.
Amid the lively discussion, the bus finally stopped in front of the entrance to No.1 High
School.
“Lingchen, don’t get stressed out. Do your best,” said Xu Zhen as she walked Ye Lingchen to
the entrance of the school.
“Mom, I’m going to score first in this college entrance examination!” said Ye Lingchen
solemnly all of a sudden as she looked at her son.
Xu Zhen was stunned ever so slightly. She said with a bitter smile, “Silly child, just do your
best in the examination. I’m going back to make you lunch.”
“Mom, just wait and see!” Ye Lingchen turned around and walked toward the examination
hall upon saying.
The first subject was Chinese language and literature.
Ye Lingchen had never stopped writing from the moment he received the examination
paper. He read ten lines at one glance and wrote fluently as if he possessed godly writing
powers.
Half an hour later, he was already done writing the fundamental knowledge section in the
first part of the essay. He spent another half an hour before he finished off the rest. Ye
Lingchen handed in the examination paper in advance before all the shocked examinees
and walked off.
Hu Zi sat in the last row. He could not help cracking into a cold smile as he looked at Ye
Lingchen. ‘A poor student behaves just like a poor student. He lets matters slide just as
expected.”
He took the mathematics examination in the afternoon. He completed the examination in
half an hour from beginning to end.
The next morning, the students had their science comprehensive ability test followed by an
English examination in the afternoon. Ye Lingchen left both exams gracefully after half an
hour, leaving the students with a view of his extravagantly defiant silhouette.
Hu Zi shook his head. Ye Lingchen was completely unsalvageable. Hu Zi reckoned that he
did pretty well in the examination so it should not be a problem for him to get into a first-
tier university. He would be worlds apart from Ye Lingchen in the future.
In the schoolyard, Sister Lin drove a red Porsche sports car and waited outside of the
entrance.
“I thought the college entrance examination is ending at 5 p.m.? Why are you getting off so
early?” Sister Lin looked at Ye Lingchen in astonishment.
“The questions are too simple so I handed in my exam paper in advance.” Ye Lingchen
shrugged.
Sister Lin’s gaze began to grow scornful as she looked at Ye Lingchen. There was no doubt
that this person was most definitely a slacker judging by how he finished the examination
in half an hour. If he was regarding the college entrance examination as such, how could he
be skilled in medical practice?
Sister Lin subconsciously regarded Ye Lingchen as a conman there and then.
“You’re already aware of my lady’s condition. I must remind you first not to pretend to
know what you don’t know if you’re incapable. You should come clean as soon as possible.
We shall consider the 5000RMB as a wasted gift on you. Otherwise, be careful that you
might be legally sued. Fraud is no trifling matter!”
Sister Lin’s sudden change in attitude made Ye Lingchen frown ever so slightly. He said
indifferently, “There’s no need for you to be concerned about that. Since I have made her a
promise, I’m confident things will work out.”
“Even though our lady is naive in thinking, we have a specialized legal counsel team. You
are wrong if you think that she can be easily deceived!” Sister Lin looked at Ye Lingchen
and scoffed coldly upon getting no reply from him. The red Porsche was as red as flames as
it sped through the road.
The Longhu Community was built around Rugao City’s natural lake known as the Longyu
Lake. The entire estate was mainly made up of villas with over sixty percent of forest cover
which was built exclusively for the wealthy.
Such an estate was the only choice for Xiao Feifei’s as a temporary resting place so she
purchased it by herself.
The estate was mostly covered in grass with a few crisscrossing footpaths for people with
lush green trees that lined the two sides of the paths. There was an enormous lake located
in the center of the estate with lake water sparkling in the sun. It was absolutely the best
place for one to stay.
Sister Lin guided Ye Lingchen to the front of a villa. He took a glance at Ye Lingchen with a
cautious look in her eyes. “Be careful after you enter the place. However, don’t blame me
for calling the police on you as soon as you do anything that is ever so slightly out of line!”
Ye Lingchen nodded casually.
The villa had a very simple decoration with a layer of powdery white paint painted on its
walls. However, it was fully furnished and every single piece of furniture was a luxury item
made of red sandalwood.
Everything in the villa showed that the owner of this villa was a stubborn wealthy person.
“Sister Lin, you’re back.” A crisp female voice was heard echoing from upstairs. She
sounded like a cuckoo bird. Soon afterward, a graceful silhouette slowly walked out from
above the stairs.
“Xiao… Xiao Feifei?!”
Ye Lingchen could not believe the young woman standing before himself. His heart was
beating violently out of control.
Xiao Feifei was a popular first-tier celebrity. She made her debut at the age of sixteen and
became well-known to people with her crystal clear voice and graceful dance moves. Soon
afterward, she had even acted in a popular television series which raised her popularity
even more. She was only twenty years old at the moment but the number of her fans had
already broken through to 40000000 at the very least. She was the goddess in the hearts of
countless homebodies.
However, the frequency of her making an appearance had dropped recently. However, her
popularity remained as high as before.
Regardless, Ye Lingchen had never expected that the person seeking medical attention
from him would be Xiao Feifei. If this was the past, he was a grain of sand on the ground if
Xiao Feifei was the bright moon in the sky. There was a vast difference between the two.
“That’s me. So you’ve just learned that it’s me huh.” Xiao Feifei winked at Ye Lingchen
cheekily.
She was dressed in a rather casual manner at home. She was simply draped in a loose
pajamas. Ye Lingchen stood under the stairs and looked up to her. He had an awkwardness
on his expression as he turned his head to the side unnaturally.
He swallowed a gulp of saliva in secret.
‘Hmmph! I’m such a sucker for beautiful women!’
It was apparent that Xiao Feifei realized something. Her cheeks blushed a bright scarlet.
She wrinkled her nose before she wrapped her bathrobe even tighter.
“It’s best that you don’t talk about today’s incident to outsiders. Otherwise, you’ll be served
with a lawyer’s letter soon!” Sister Lin threatened Ye Lingchen just as before. Soon
afterward, she said, “I thought you said that you can cure Feifei’s condition? Tell us how,
quick.”
Ye Lingchen suppressed the anger in his heart. He inhaled a deep breath and said,
“Spondylosis is caused by pathological changes to the spine. The spine is the most
important part of the human body that spreads out nerves to the entire body. It can affect
all parts of the human body and forced treatment on the spine will only result in a counter-
reaction so we can only manage the condition conservatively.”
“Nonsense!” Sister Lin’s expression worsened. Ye Lingchen’s words could be searched even
on Baidu.
Ye Lingchen shook his head. He continued to speak in a calm and composed manner, “One
should not rush the treatment of spondylosis. I can adapt massage and acupuncture
techniques to encourage the gradual recovery of the spine. Judging by the severity of Lady
Xiao’s condition, six months will suffice.”
“Massage? Acupuncture? Six months?”
Sister Lin’s expression had already darkened. She angrily barked, “I think that you’re just
bold enough to run an extreme risk for sex! You wish to seize the opportunity to take
advantage of Lady Xiao!”
Which part of the massage and acupuncture did not involve skin to skin contact?
Xiao Feifei was also frowning for a moment. As a celebrity, she was very disgusted by this
topic of conversation. She would try her best to reject this form of service even if she was
attending a gala dinner on the usual days. There were too many filthy things that she had
heard about in the circle.
“The spine is quite different from the rest. This is my only treatment method. If all of you
don’t believe in me, I can leave now and return 5000RMB untouched,” said Ye Lingchen in
neither a haughty nor humble manner.
He was angered in his heart. Was a celebrity allowed to be so arrogant then?
‘I am a man gifted with the System after all. After rejecting me for so many days, I’m just
going to become the man that you will never get.’
“Sister Lin, why don’t… we let him have a try,” said Xiao Feifei suddenly after hesitating for
a moment as she looked at Ye Lingchen.
“You can’t do that!” Sister Lin panicked instantly. “You’re body is a temple. You won’t even
let people touch your hand on the usual days. How could you let another person…”
“Yet, I truly am feeling very uncomfortable. My head is dizzy all the time. Moreover, I think
that he is truly capable of helping me,” said Xiao Feifei.
Sister Lin quieted down. He looked at Ye Lingchen with shimmering eyes. In the end, she
said, “I can agree to that for you! However, you must first give me a massage before you
wish to massage Feifei! Show me if you are truly capable of curing the condition!”
“No problem!” Ye Lingchen nodded. “The massage is charged by the hour. One hour is
5000RMB!”
“What?!”
Sister Lin thought that she had heard it wrong. She spoke in bewilderment, “How much for
an hour?”
“5000RMB!” Ye Lingchen spoke calmly in an indifferent attitude.
Xiao Feifei was without a doubt a wealthy woman. On the other hand, Ye Lingchen found
Sister Lin’s attitude toward him unpleasant. He was feeling angered in his heart so he made
up his mind to express his stubbornness!
“You must be crazy!” Sister Lin was laughing from the rage. “Do you know that someone
once offered the price of 100000RMB just so he could touch Feifei’s hand! Don’t you mess
around, you unappreciative prick!”
“That’s someone else. This is my fixed price,” replied Ye Lingchen coolly.
“You! You…” Sister Lin pointed to Ye Lingchen with a trembling hand. She found that it was
truly unacceptable that she would need to pay him when he was the only one taking
advantage of her.
“Sister Lin, it’s not an expensive price to pay if the treatment is effective.” Xiao Feifei
behaved as if it was well justified.
“Sure! 5000RMB it is then. If the treatment is ineffective, don’t blame me for suing you for
fraud!” Sister Lin glared at Ye Lingchen. She spoke to Ye Lingchen through clenched teeth.
She had already made up her mind that she would need to display her prowess at Ye
Lingchen first regardless of whether Ye Lingchen’s massage was effective or not!
Chapter 14 - Yielded
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“Lay on the bed. I’ll be treating you now,” said Ye Lingchen with carefree grace as he had
completely disregarded Sister Lin’s hostility.
“What? You want me to lie… lie on the bed?” Sister Lin was slightly astonished.
“That’s right. How am I going to perform Tui Na on you if you don’t lie down?” Ye Lingchen
answered in a well-justified manner.
“Yet… this is…” Sister Lin displayed a little woman-like behavior completely out of
character as compared to her attitude earlier. She clenched her teeth. “If you’re a conman,
I’ll never let you off!”
Ye Lingchen followed Sister Lin into a room. The entire room was tidy and everything was
arranged in good order. There were not many things in the room. Only a bed, a wardrobe,
and an office table with a laptop on it.
There was a scent in a room that was the same as the perfumed scent radiating from Sister
Lin’s body. There was no doubt that this was Sister Lin’s room.
“Go ahead!” Sister Lin lay down and looked at Ye Lingchen with a fully cautious look in her
eyes. She warned him, “Don’t just simply touch me anywhere you like. Also, you must stop
when I order you to!”
Ye Lingchen nodded and walked to the side of the bed.
Ye Lingchen had no choice but to admit that Sister Lin took good care of herself truthfully.
There was utterly no way to tell her age.
It was only that she was nervous at this very moment.
‘She’s so nervous. It can’t be that she is still unmarried right?’
Ye Lingchen pondered to himself. However, this was a highly possible scenario. It was not
unusual for a successful woman like her to be wholeheartedly devoted to her job. She might
have never been in a relationship, let alone being married.
A moment later, Ye Lingchen raised his hand and extended his left index finger to press
onto the back of Sister Lin’s neck first.
At this very moment, it was apparent that Sister Lin was extremely nervous and her body
was slightly tensed.
Ye Lingchen disregarded her but he began to massage the point with a solemn expression.
A wave of electric current-like numbness was produced along the Tui Na point.
She felt awkward at the beginning and found it hard to relax. However, she could gradually
feel Ye Lingchen’s finger which seemed to be heating up. She felt as if the back of her neck
was on fire. She felt a gush of warmness that drove away her excess coldness such that she
shivered from the sensation.
“Another reason that causes spondylosis is the excess coldness inside the body. The excess
coldness is hidden inside the human body and it is accumulated over a long time. One does
not feel it on usual days but it will cause a lot of issues when too much has accumulated!”
said Ye Lingchen while he was performing the massage.
“Hmmph!”
Sister Lin scoffed dully. There was no way to tell if her scoff was due to disdain or approval.
It was only that her current voice had completely lost its prior powerfulness. On the
contrary, she sounded as if she was a spoiled child.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen changed his technique. He began to massage along the cervical
vertebrae on the back of her neck slowly. His right hand was raised as well to perform Tui
Na from bottom to top.
Sister Lin appeared to be even more nervous now. It felt as if Ye Lingchen’s hands carried a
form of peculiar magic power. She felt like her entire body was electrocuted where he
massaged. It felt incomparably numb to the point that she was rendered incapable of
exerting the slightest ounce of strength. Moreover, the pressure points of the massage were
exceedingly accurate. He was capable of pressing onto her blocked blood vessels at all
times. The cells inside her entire body trembled and she could not stop it even if she
wanted to.
“Be gentle…”
By the time Ye Lingchen pressed onto the center of her spine, Sister Lin could not help
exclaiming about feeling a piercing pain over that area.
“You spend a lot of time on the computer on usual days. The blood vessels in this area are
severely blocked. If this continues, you’ll be feeling dizzy as well. Please try to hold on,” said
Ye Lingchen. He continued to massage that area without listening to her protests.
Spondylosis was already a commonly seen condition in this world. It could be said that
everyone had it at some point in their lives. Sister Lin’s situation was only slightly better
than Xiao Feifei.
“Ouch…”
Sister Lin held back with great effort.
“Sister Lin, how do you feel?” Xiao Feifei could not help feeling concerned for her. She had
no idea what was the significance of Sister Lin’s symptoms.
“It’s nothing much. This is not that different from the spa treatment that we do. It’s numb
and ticklish. Pretty much the same,” said Sister Lin stubbornly. She would not admit that Ye
Lingchen’s massage was effective.
Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows ever so slightly and cracked into a cunning smile. He
began exerting more strength in his hands.
Sister Lin was stubborn and reluctant to admit her mistakes. He wanted to make her yield
this time. Otherwise, she could pose a threat to him in the future!
A few minutes later, Sister Lin felt that the pain around that area had begun to reduce
gradually and replaced by an exceedingly comfortable sensation.
The feeling was ineffable. It felt as if the meridians in that area were moving in such a way
that she felt like her body was about to convulse. Theoretically, the feeling should be
unpleasant but instead, she felt that it was extremely comfortable. She did not want it to
end at all.
The feeling grew stronger and stronger as Ye Lingchen continued to massage further down.
Moreover, it had spread to her entire body such that even her spirit and soul were
shivering along.
“You can make a sound if you can’t stand it anymore. It will be even more effective that
way,” reminded Ye Lingchen ‘kindly’.
Sister Lin clenched her teeth and refused to reply.
‘I can’t lose. I’ll never yield to him.’
Ye Lingchen disregarded her response but he focused on the task at hand to move her
blocked blood vessels.
“Hmmm…”
At a certain moment, Sister Lin finally could not refrain herself anymore but she moaned
from the depths of her throat…
‘The chickens have come home to roost, the chickens have come home to roost!’
‘It’s just a massage, does it need to go so far as this?’
Xiao Feifei had begun to grow restless as she sat at the side. Sister Lin’s voice echoed into
her ears and made her blush in embarrassment. She found that situation to be slightly
uncomfortable for her.
She had never seen Sister Lin behave in such manner. She was not the same cold and
arrogant woman she was on the usual days.
Xiao Feifei cautiously took a glance at Ye Lingchen. She could not help lowering her head.
Nervousness crept onto her heart involuntarily as she became reminded that it was her
turn next.
‘Should I reject the service, yet I find that I kind of look forward to it too. What should I do?”
“Ooo!” All of a sudden, Sister Lin’s body stiffened abruptly.
“The treatment has ended,” said Ye Lingchen.
“Sister Lin, how do you feel?” asked Xiao Feifei with a blushing face.
“Fine… I’m fine.” Sister Lin avoided Feifei’s gaze. Her body was almost slumping limply on
the bed. She got up shakily. “I’m… I’m going to take a shower…”
She dared not even look toward Ye Lingchen. She was supposed to put Ye Lingchen on the
spot yet she did not expect that she would embarrass herself in such manner.
Sister Lin fled the scene in disorder, leaving behind only Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei. The
young man and woman gazed into the eyes of one another awkwardly.
The atmosphere in the room originally felt slightly cozy. At present, it was filled with a
more intimate feeling.
“Be… be gentle when you’re performing the Tui Na manipulation. I can’t stand the pain…”
said Xiao Feifei as she looked at Ye Lingchen with her blushing face.
“Sure.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
When Xiao Feifei laid herself on the bed before Ye Lingchen, Ye Lingchen’s forced calmness
had also begun to melt away. Even though Sister Lin was beautiful, Ye Lingchen
acknowledged that he was still capable of suppressing his desires. Xiao Feifei was already
beyond what was describable as beautiful. She was just like a fairy maiden that had fallen
into the mortal world. She was graceful, pure and exquisite.
There was only the sound of their breathing in that quiet room.
‘Medical practitioners must be as compassionate as the patient’s parents. I must control
myself!’
Ye Lingchen had to remind himself of that constantly. He inhaled a deep breath. ‘A person
capable of marrying a woman like this is definitely a winner in life!’ He exclaimed
emotionally in his heart while he began to massage her cautiously.
“Mmm…” Xiao Feifei’s body was much more sensitive as compared to Sister Lin’s. She
would moan aloud every once in a while.
Veins were popping out on Ye Lingchen’s forehead. His face flushed scarlet as if his brain
was swelling up.
“Lady Xiao, please control yourself. Try not to make any sounds as best as you can.” Ye
Lingchen kindly reminded her to ensure the safety of both parties.
Xiao Feifei shrank back a little and said in embarrassment, “Yet, I really can’t stand it
anymore.”
‘Goddamnit!’
Ye Lingchen’s hands trembled for a moment. He rubbed his nose hastily to check if he was
having a nosebleed.
…
One hour later, Ye Lingchen left the villa in a shabby state. His entire person was drenched
in sweat.
He patted his flushed burning cheeks. It was a high-risk job. This was absolutely a high-risk
job!
Fortunately, he had a shocking amount of self-control. He was a gentleman of honor.
Otherwise, something would surely happen.
“Buzz!”
His phone vibrated. Xiao Feifei transferred another 5000RMB to him with an attached
message, [Thank you. I feel much better. I’ll make another appointment later! (joyous
emoticon)]
The 5000RMB from this session combined with the 5000RMB deposit from earlier was
equal to 10000RMB. He made 10000RMB in two hours. Even though it was a torturous
process, the returns were quite impressive.
Ye Lingchen cracked into a smile. ‘It’s a profitable session. I’ll take it again if you make
another appointment later! I’m not afraid of you!’
‘So what if it’s a high-risk job? I have no choice because I’m a doctor. Treating patients and
saving people’s lives are my duties. I swear that I’m not doing this for the money!’
Chapter 15 - Master Grave
Translator:
Editor:
After Xiao Feifei’s massage session had ended, Sister Lin hid in her room and refused to
come out for some unknown reason. Ye Lingchen did not expect the huge celebrity Xiao
Feifei to send him off personally either. So, he could only hail a taxi home.
Fortunately, he had just made a good amount of money recently. The taxi fare was nothing
for him.
After he got into the taxi, Ye Lingchen had just noticed that there were a dozen unread
messages in his Wechat app. These messages were all sent by the same friend.
‘Was it Leng Leng?’
Ye Lingchen frowned ever so slightly. He pondered for a moment before he remembered
the friend’s identity.
[Y-God, are you there?]
[F*ck you, how dare you not reply me!]
[Are you running away for fear of punishment. Reply me now!]
Ye Lingchen was troubled. He could sense the other person’s rage across the screen.
After the few messages, it was estimated that Leng Leng could not be bothered to type out
the messages anymore. She straightforwardly sent over voice clips instead.
Ye Lingchen pressed play after hesitating for a moment.
“B*st*rd. Speak to me!”
“It was your fault that you affected me so badly. You must pay your dues until the end!
You’re not a man if you don’t reply to me!”
All these messages were sent over during the two hour period when he was engaged in the
massage session. The newest message was sent ten minutes ago.
Ye Lingchen had a forced expression on his face as he looked at the phone. He wondered if
he should reply to her.
“Young boy, have you been quarreling with your girlfriend?” Meanwhile, the taxi driver
suddenly looked toward Ye Lingchen with a shady expression.
Ye Lingchen shook his head while smiling bitterly. “Uncle, there’s a misunderstanding. We
are not…”
“There’s no need to explain anymore. Uncle understands all!” The uncle cast Ye Lingchen an
understanding glance. “Uncle has been a person of your age before. I know!”
“Judging by this girl’s voice, I’m sure that she is quite pretty right? Judging by her tone, she
cares about you very much too. Young boy, you must hold on to her!” The uncle continued
to speak with sincere words and earnest wishes, “A man must be willing to take charge! It’s
not that easy to find true love at this age!”
“There was a true love waiting for me right before myself once. I didn’t appreciate it and I
only regretted after I had lost it. The most agonizing pain in this mortal world is but as
such…” The uncle talked about the many vicissitudes of life. His gaze was filled with despair
and sorrow. He exclaimed emotionally, “Young boy, don’t you follow the uncle’s old path
huh!”
“…”
“Uncle, you were using a script from the movies earlier.” Ye Lingchen reminded kindly,
“also, you seem to have jumped a red light there earlier…”
“What?!” The uncle had a drastic change of expression. He began to wallow in self-pity and
became even more depressed…
It was hard to make the talkative uncle quiet down. Now that he had quieted down, Ye
Lingchen looked toward his phone once again. He pondered for a moment before he typed,
“I’m sorry. I was taking the college entrance examination.”
“You’ve replied finally! You’re taking the college entrance examination? You’re still so
young?” Ye Lingchen was surprised at how soon the other person could reply.
“Hmm.”
“Hmph! I shall forgive you since you’re taking the college entrance examination!” Leng Leng
replied arrogantly then she continued, “However, it’s your fault for affecting me so badly.
You must help me to avenge myself!”
“What happened?” Ye Lingchen sent over an inquisitive emoticon.
Soon, Leng Leng sent over a long message comprised of many words.
So it turned out that there were circles in both the Dota world or the live streaming world.
Leng Leng had a sweet voice, a beautiful face, and her arrogantly cold attitude. She was the
topic of conversation in these two circles. However, she was pushed to the tip of the storm
due to the four continuous defeat during the opening earlier. She became a target of banter
for these people.
There was a large number of jesters and anti-fans that appeared on her Wechat page and
she had even made it to Wechat’s hottest topics.
Just moments earlier, she was similarly ridiculed mercilessly by a gamer in Dota named
‘Loveletter’. To prove herself, Leng Leng proposed for a solo mode match against
‘Loveletter’. However, she was defeated badly in the end. This had resulted in even more
people taunting at her so she came looking for Ye Lingchen.
Leng Leng described her situation like she was in a tragedy. As if she was abandoned by the
entire world. On the other hand, all of this was started by the evildoer Ye Lingchen!
“What do you want me to do?” replied Ye Lingchen in slight embarrassment.
“Take me to immortal tier!” Leng Leng replied quickly. “They taunt me so I will fight my
way to become the first in immortal tier. I want to smack them right in the face!”
“So you have so much confidence in me that I can do it?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“I don’t care. You must take me to become the first. Otherwise, I’ll never forgive you,” said
Leng Leng ferociously.
“Sure. However, I’m not free today. Let’s do it tomorrow.” The college entrance examination
had ended. Anyhow, Ye Lingchen was unoccupied so he agreed. Of course, live streaming
could make him some money most importantly.
…
Dawn was just breaking the next day.
Xiao Feifei did not stay in bed anymore as opposed to her usual habit. Not only had she
gotten up early, she felt refreshed and energized.
She walked to the front of a mirror habitually. She screamed out in surprise
instantaneously after taking a glance of herself in the mirror.
“Sister Lin, Sister Lin…” Xiao Feifei was as excited as a little girl. She dashed to the front of
Sister Lin in excitement. “Look, Sister Lin. My dark eye circles are gone and also, the
pimples on my left cheek are gone too!”
As a popular celebrity, she paid a great deal of attention to maintain her complexion. Any
little flaw on her face would riddle her with anxiety. She could only use makeup to conceal
these flaws on the usual days. However, these flaws had all vanished just after a good
night’s sleep!
Huh?
In the next moment, Xiao Feifei gazed upon Sister Lin with a judgemental look in her eyes.
“Sister Lin, why do I feel like your skin is much more moisturized and the color of your face
is turning pinker?” Xiao Feifei expressed her surprise as if she had just discovered a brand
new continent.
“Really?” Sister Lin smiled. She had also discovered the changes to her complexion similarly
when she woke up this morning.
“It seems like Ye Lingchen’s massage is truly effective. I have never felt as relaxed as I’ve
been today before. I’ll be asking him to massage me frequently from now on!” exclaimed
Xiao Feifei emotionally. However, she could not help blushing as soon as she thought about
what Ye Lingchen did to herself yesterday. Her entire body felt limp.
…
At present, Ye Lingchen had already completed his routine cleanup.
As compared to the city where every inch of land was costly, the best part about living in a
village was its space. Every house in the village had its own courtyard. There even two
hundred acres of farmland stretched out in front of the courtyard. A river ran through the
land, away from the crowdedness and noise of the city. The scene was as exquisite as a
painting.
Ye Lingchen enjoyed the early morning very much. Droplets of dew accentuate the plants
under the slightly dimmed sky. There was no artificial lighting and all sounds were hushed.
Ye Lingchen walked out to the back courtyard and assumed a stance before he began to
train his Arhat Fist.
Arhat Fist was the rudimental fighting style of Shaolin Kungfu. Even though it was only a
rudimentary fighting style but it was the foundation of Kungfu. It included a wide range of
techniques including hand methods, kick methods, and et cetera.
Due to the presence of the Genius System, Ye Lingchen had utterly no need for a master’s
guidance. He could achieve an accuracy of 100% for his Arhat Fist postures.
Arhat Fist was developed into 18 postures. Every posture required high physical endurance
and tenacity. Ye Lingchen was already panting loudly after conducting the training for one
round. He felt waves of soreness rippling through the muscles of his arms and legs. He felt
as if his limbs were about to fall off.
“This technique truly deserves its reputation of being the orthodox Shaolin Kungfu’s
teachings. It is much better at strengthening the body as compared to the aerobics in
school.” Ye Lingchen was not surprised but joyous for the result. This had proven that
Arhat Fist was truly effective in strengthening the body precisely.
After taking a shower, Ye Lingchen found that the fatigue had diminished. He felt refreshed
and energized. His body felt as light as a sparrow. The effect was so obvious despite having
only trained for 1 round. Perhaps, he could even become a martial art master if he were to
continue training in such a manner.
“Buzz.” His phone vibrated.
It was from Leng Leng. “Y-God, are you awake. Let’s play!”
“So early? I thought you usually stream in the afternoon?”
“I can’t wait anymore. I’m asking you again, are you in?” It was apparent that Leng Leng
could not resist the hunger anymore after being wronged for so long.
“Coming!”
…
There was a Wanyoo Gaming Cafe that was located about 1 kilometer away from Ye
Lingchen’s house. He ran at full speed all the way there. Ye Lingchen realized that he was
only feeling shortness of breath but he did not even sweat at all.
Perhaps it was due to the end of the college entrance examination, the gaming cafe was
already filled with people. The place was bubbling with noises and voices. The odor of
cigarettes, alcohol, and sweat filled the place. Cursing voices were heard occasionally. The
gaming atmosphere in this place was incomparably thick.
He found a corner seat and turned on the computer. He logged in to the game and found
that Leng Leng was already waiting for him online.
“Y-God, you’re finally here,” said Leng Leng at once through the microphone.
“I’m sorry. Shall we matchmake now?” asked Ye Lingchen
“Hmm.”
During the matchmaking process, the fans that were subscribed to Y-God had also begun to
enter the channel in succession. Even though there were only a few hundred people, but it
did turn the live channel into a bustling room.
[Whoa. Y-God is online finally.]
[Y-God, here’s a friendly reminder to you. As a streamer, you’re gonna lose your fans if
you’re so stubborn.]
[Haven’t you noticed yet? Y-God is going to gank up with Goddess Leng Leng. I sense an
ominous premonition.]
[F*ck. I’m afraid that the Cold Goddess has already been degraded!]
…
“I’m sorry. I’ve been taking the college entrance examination for the past few days. Next, I’ll
be taking you into the game through Shadow Fiend’s first-person view,” said Ye Lingchen in
the live channel.
He chose the Shadow Fiend and entered the mid lane at once.
Three minutes later, Ye Lingchen took 1 point off the mid lane opponent’s HP at once. Eight
minutes later, Ye Lingchen’s Shadow Fiend achieved Beyond Godlike so the opponent chose
to log out from the game.
In the second round, the same situation occurred again. Ye Lingchen interacted and chatted
with his teammates while he was playing the game. It was incomparably relaxing without
even an ounce of stress.
After being MVP for five continuous rounds, he was only matched with slightly more
powerful opponents without his notice. However, these opponents were still finished off
with one blow by Ye Lingchen just as before. He was defeating all his opponents by
complete suppression. Leng Leng followed Ye Lingchen all the way and enjoyed the feeling
of doing nothing to win from the start to end.
He won a total of ten rounds continuously. The entire live channel was completely astir.
[That is too crazy right. How can he play the Shadow Fiend so powerfully?]
[For some unknown reason, it feels most satisfying when I watch Y-God playing games.
Every control of his is executed smoothly to perfection. It feels like I’m watching a
television series.]
[I agree with the person above. I feel just the same.]
[I feel like I’m learning a lot just by watching the streamer playing the game. However, I
noticed that it’s utterly impossible to do when I try to utilize the technique on my own.]
[That is because your APM is too slow. The streamer’s APM is amazing!]
…
He had won a total of ten rounds and was voted MVP for all rounds. It was absolutely
hardcore. Even the majority of professional gamers could not do that.
Leng Leng was more surprised than anybody else. She was well aware that there were
skilled players in the game during all ten rounds. However, these skilled players were no
different from noobs when fighting against Ye Lingchen. Most importantly, Ye Lingchen had
been using only the Shadow Fiend from the beginning to the end!
Currently, Ye Lingchen’s hero Shadow Fiend accumulated a terrifying 3000 points. This had
proven that he had already achieved professional-level control over the Shadow Fiend.
“Y-God, you’re truly abnormal!” Leng Leng condensed thousands and thousands of words
into one sentence.
“Shall we continue?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“Go on!”
The eleventh round of matchmaking took a longer time than before. This had proven that
the system had already categorized them as experts. They were going to fight against the
experts in the expert league now.
Matchmaking process would usually take only a dozen seconds, but it took a total of two
long minutes before they were matched. They entered the room. Ye Lingchen’s gaze swept
past the players and landed on one of the ID’s in the opposing team.
It was Master Grave!
The name was overbearing and extravagant enough.
“That’s Love Letter,” said Leng Leng through her clenched teeth.
“He’s Love Letter?” Ye Lingchen remembered that Leng Leng told him about how she lost to
Love Letter in solo mode.
“Hmm. you should be careful this round. He was a professional gamer in the past and very
powerful!” said Leng Leng. Then, she continued and said, “Also, you must take me along and
defeat him!”
[That’s Love Letter! The streamer has been matched to Love Letter. Heh-heh-heh, it’s going
to be exciting!]
[Everyone, let’s make a bet. Who do you think will win?]
[That’s so exciting. Do you feel like you’re watching a blockbuster movie?]
[The popcorn has already been prepared. I’m going to sit and watch the streamer gets
f*cked!]
[I think so too. I’m afraid that the streamer’s winning streak record is about to be broken.]
…
As he watched his live stream channel boiling over with excitement, Ye Lingchen could feel
Love Letter’s powerful appeal as well. Then, his number of fans would soar if he could
defeat Love Letter, right…?
Chapter 16 - Never Show Off One’s Talents
And Capabilities
Translator:
Editor:
Game joined!
“Coold, you’ve actually arrived at expert level so soon huh. You must be cheating, right?” At
the start of the game, Master Grave began sending messages in the all-chat box in an
extremely provocative tone.
“Love Letter, wait and see. I’m going to defeat you in this round,” replied Coold.
“You said that the previous time too,” continued Love Letter.
Coold refused to speak straightforwardly but she said to Ye Lingchen, “Y-God, this lad
enjoys being disrespectful the most. Please help me to teach him a lesson and I’ll promise
you one condition!”
‘Tee-hee! What am I hearing about promising one condition!’
‘Like any condition? Tee-hee.’
‘Coold Goddess, do you know that you’re trying to entice him into committing a crime?’
‘Tee-hee-hee.’
…
As soon as Coold’s words were spoken, a wave of howling voices broke out in her live
channel instantaneously along with Ye Lingchen and Love Letter’s live channel.
‘Y-God, you must resist the temptation!’
‘Y-God, you must control yourself!’
‘Come on, big brother Love Letter. Don’t you watch helplessly as Coold Goddess gets ruined
by the pig!’
‘Big brother Love Letter, guardian goddess, all is dependent on your decision!’
…
Love Letter suddenly felt like he was growing bigger and taller as he looked at his live
channel because he was shouldering the holy duty of protecting the goddess’ virginity!
“Don’t worry, everyone. Y-God will never defeat me!” declared Love Letter to his
teammates. Then, he realized that his declaration was still inadequate so he typed into the
game’s chat box. ‘Y-God, come and fight against me for 300 rounds!’
‘Awesome! You truly deserve the reputation of being the almighty Love Letter. I’m here for
your overbearing mannerisms!’
‘Big brother Love Letter is taking this seriously. This round is a sure-win!’
The corners of Ye Lingchen’s lips curled up ever so slightly. He pondered for a moment
before he replied by typing out similarly. ‘There’s no need to go through the trouble. Five
from you from the opposing team should come fight me at one go.’
Whoa.
‘F*ck, he’s arrogant!’
‘He’s ostentatious. How dare he shows off himself before Love Letter.’
‘A moment of joy in showing off, end up struck by lightning from the sky!’
Ye Lingchen’s arrogance elevated the atmosphere of the live channel to its climax once
again. The game had not started yet there was already evidence of an argument about to
happen.
Ye Lingchen disregarded the rest of the matters and chose Shadow Fiend before he
continued to take the mid lane.
Coold chose the Sacred Warrior while Love Letter chose the Bounty Hunter. The rest of the
people chose the heroes of their choice separately. The experts were treating the game
more seriously than usual.
The Invoker relied on auto attack mode mainly. There was no need of especially powerful
skills in controlling the hero but the player’s flank timing and leeching ability.
The Bounty Hunter was different. It had an invisible ability that was exceedingly sneaky
and required the player’s precise control. It was absolutely capable of affecting the entire
battle situation if the player was skilled. Love Letter’s confidence in winning this round was
clearly displayed.
Carl the Invoker was on the same lane as Ye Lingchen. Perhaps it was due to his knowledge
of Ye Lingchen’s impressive gaming skills, he was sneaky. He would not give Ye Lingchen
any chance to kill him and he was exceedingly skilled in last-hitting. He was an opponent
with a very sturdy foundation.
Ye Lingchen immediately changed his strategy as soon as he realized he did not stand a
chance to kill the opponent. He began to use Shadowraze to clear off the lane creeps so he
could kill all the opposing team’s creeps.
The act of controlling the lane creeps should be given primary importance in last-hitting. Ye
Lingchen’s action immediately drawn in the doubts of his teammates.
“I’m going to teach everyone a skill to control the Shadow Fiend.” said Ye Lingchen calmly
as he was confronted with doubt. Next, he left the mid lane and entered the jungle.
After launching an attack at the neutral creeps, he returned to the lane once again. The
opposing team’s lane creeps caught up just in time at the moment. Ye Lingchen controlled
the Shadow Fiend to advance and used his Shadowraze to clear off the creeps just as
before.
‘What is the streamer trying to do there? Why would he launch just one attack at the
neutral creeps?’
‘He’s been pushing the creeps toward the opposing side all this time. On the contrary, he
stops himself from accumulating experience as a result. He’s a f*cking fool.’
‘The opposing side is hiding under the tower to last hit. Don’t enjoy this too much, alright.’
‘A new skill? You must be bluffing. The streamer is too arrogant now…’
The fans in his live channel were all confused just as before. However, Ye Lingchen did not
bother to explain but he played in loops according to his procedure.
Every single person was playing the game solemnly in this round. No one was killed for a
full 5 minutes. In the midst of the calmness, there was a suffocating sensation akin to the
calm before the storm.
“First blood!”
“Master Grave killed Coold-V!”
In the sixth minute, the first blood was spilled. Love Letter had actually killed Coold to
everyone’s surprise.
“Double kill!”
“Master Grave killed Unyielding King!”
It was a double kill surprisingly!
In the next moment, Love Letter typed a question mark into the game chat box to mock the
opposing team.
The situation turned unfavorable in an instant. It was apparent that Coold’s lane had
collapsed.
“Y-God, come to the bot lane to help me with killing Love Letter. He’s too powerful.” Coold
could not refrain herself from seeking Ye Lingchen’s help.
“He has invisibility. I’ll be led by the nose if I go over now. It’s a waste of time,” replied Ye
Lingchen in a very straightforward manner.
“What should I do then?” muttered Coold unwillingly.
“Come over to my side,” said Ye Lingchen.
Coold was stunned ever so slightly. She had just respawned so she walked over to Shadow
Fiend’s side dubiously.
“Your rank is too low. Follow me to accumulate some experience.” Ye Lingchen walked
toward the jungle.
“I thought that I’m already rubbing off your experience by doing this?” asked Coold in
puzzlement. However, she found that she was speechless soon. Her mouth was gaping
because she was dumbstruck with astonishment.
‘What the h*ll! What the h*ck is that?’
‘Is that real? Why are there so many neutral creeps in his jungle?’
‘M*th*rf*ck*r. There are so many neutral creeps that I can feel a tingle on my scalp just by
looking at it.’
‘I’m just going to say it. In the initial stage, so many of these neutral creeps are enough to
kill any hero.’
‘Have you seen Coold’s expression. She was so surprised she couldn’t even close her mouth.
Hah-hah-hah…’
‘Stop laughing, the person above me. I can’t close my mouth either…’
“How, how did you do that?” Coold drew in a cold breath.
The area that was supposed to contain only a few neutral creeps had actually refreshed and
spawned over twenty neutral creeps now. It was exceedingly creepy-looking.
Ye Lingchen smiled. “Everyone knows that a new wave of neutral creeps is spawned every
minute. As a result, I will only need to lure in the neutral creeps into their territory then a
new wave of neutral creeps will be spawned again over here.”
“I chose the right timing earlier so I can lure the neutral creeps out of their territory after
launching an attack at them.”
‘My dearie. That’s impressive. How come I never thought of that before in the past.’
‘How much experience and money has he invested into the game to become such an expert!
He has hit the jackpot!’
“The Shadow Fiend has the Shadowraze ability that inflicts ranged damage. As a result, it’s
capable of clearing off the neutral creeps quickly. Learning how to jungling is good for
earning additional gold and experience!” Ye Lingchen found a suitable angle to unleash the
Shadowraze while he was explaining to his fans.
A total of five waves of neutral creeps were cleared off quickly. Ye Lingchen and Coold had
increased by one rank simultaneously. Moreover, Ye Lingchen’s gold had also increased
close to 2000 at one go!
‘Coooooollllllll…’
‘The streamer truly deserves his reputation of being a streamer. I’ve learned something
today.’
‘I’m eager to try it out. I want to play a round with the hero Shadow Fiend too.’
‘The streamer makes playing Shadow Fiend looks easy.’
…
“Killing spree.”
“Master Grave killed Unyielding King! Master Grave is on a killing spree!”
At the same time, Love Letter began killing at the bot lane once again. The situation
remained tense just as before.
“Alright, almost there.”
Ye Lingchen spoke indifferently. He had not purchased any armor or attribute-boosting
item but he chose the Blink Dagger. It was an item capable of allowing him to leap across a
certain distance.
He took a glance at the bot lane and noticed that two-thirds of Gondar the Bounty Hunter’s
HP bar was still full after killing others.
Ye Lingchen did not procrastinate but he teleported to the bot lane at once. Love Letter
seemed to have sensed danger. He bored into the jungle by the side and vanished from
everyone’s sight.
Ye Lingchen did not hesitate but he followed after Love Letter to enter the jungle.
“Be careful, Y-God. Bounty Hunter is skilled in invisibility. It’s useless for you to go after
him. On the contrary, you might expose yourself,” reminded Coold.
However, Ye Lingchen disregarded her. He strolled around the jungle as if he was a fool. He
walked to the left and swayed to the right.
“Y-God, what are you doing? Don’t act on impulse!” Coold had panicked. Ye Lingchen was
obviously in the process of seeking doom.
At the same time, an arrogant-looking youth sitting in front of his computer with his legs
crossed was seen in Love Letter’s live channel. He was watching the Shadow Fiend in the
computer’s screen.
“Hah-hah-hah. Brothers and sisters, Y-God doesn’t seem to be that impressive huh! He
doesn’t even know that I’m strolling right in front of him. La-la-la…”
He turned on invisibility and lingered by Shadow Fiend’s side as he waited for his
teammates to gather so they could kill Shadow Fiend.
The Shadow Fiend was already a dead man in his eyes.
He could not help humming a joyful tune at the thought of his plan.
However, Shadow Fiend that was still walking left and right originally suddenly raised its
hand and blasted Shadowraze (Near)!
The pitch-black effect of Shadow Fiend’s ability covered its entire body. Shadow Fiend’s HP
reduced by half instantaneously. The Blink Dagger was seen shimmering and Shadow Field
had already leapt to the other spot even before Love Letter had reacted to the situation.
Shadow Fiend turned around gracefully and casted second Shadowraze spell on the same
spot once again.
“Y-God ended Master Grave’s killing spree!”
A sentence appeared on the screen. It made Love Letter sank into a dumbfounded state. He
could not believe that he had already died.
‘Ugh, this feels bad…’
‘F*ck, what happened? How did Shadow Fiend know that Bounty Hunter was there?’
‘He’s a noob, absolutely a noob. He must have cheated!’
‘F*ck*r is shameless for cheating!’
Love Letter’s live channel was flooded with cursing and scolding voices at once. The
atmosphere was completely different from Coold and Ye Lingchen’s live channels. Their
live channels was completely astir. Their screens were flooded with people praising them
because these people were aware that Ye Lingchen did not cheated.
‘Y-God is awesome. How did he do that?’
‘Could it be that this is the legendary male instincts?’
‘He diminished Love Letter’s arrogance as soon as he made an appearance. That’s so
cooollll…’
“Due to Love Letter’s pride, I’m sure that he won’t be returning to his lane instantly. He
would be strolling around my side after noticing that I had entered the jungle.” Ye Lingchen
explain before Coold could even ask, “I was strolling around the jungle earlier in an attempt
to lure in Love Letter. It was during that precise moment when I sensed the Shadow Fiend
tilting ever so slightly when it was walking!”
“Even though Bounty Hunter was capable of turning invisible but I could still touch him.
Shadow Fiend’s tilting body was enough to prove that I bumped into Bounty Hunter
moments ago!”
“F*ck*ng impressive…’
‘He deserves the reputation of being a god. His observation skills are superb.’
‘Big brother, please take my loyalty.’
‘Good job, Y-God!” Coold praised aloud. Soon afterward, she typed a question mark into the
game chat box proudly and considered that as an appropriate reply to Love Letter’s
mockery earlier.
“Sh*t. The game has not ended yet.” Love Letter smoked a cigarette deeply and
remembered God-Y’s ID.
Next, it was apparent that the opposing team had begun to fear that Shadow Fiend. They
would avoid it at all costs during every encounter. Despite that, the Shadow Fiend still
managed to kill three opponents while Love Letter had only managed to come out to leech
occasionally by relying on his invisibility. He had already killed nine opponents.
However, Love Letter had apparently neglected Ye Lingchen’s ability to earn gold in the
game. Shadow Fiend was already equipped with items at the moment. He was even
displaying his wealth by purchasing a Gem of True Sight from the main shop. He began to
gather up his teammates and pushed at the other team.
Gem of True Sight: grants the ability to see invisible units.
This way, Bounty Hunter’s invisibility was rendered useless. He was confronted by the
threatening group of five opponents in addition to the Shadow Fiend with superb burst
damage. Love Letter typed the word ‘GG’ unwillingly before he logged out from the game
soon after.
“Oh-oh-oh. Y-God. You’re awesome!” Coold’s face was flushed from the excitement. “I’m
ranked higher than Love Letter for my immortal tier now!”
“Heh-heh.” Ye Lingchen smiled humbly. He would never show off his talents and
capabilities…
Chapter 17 - The Feast
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With the help of Leng Leng and Love Letter’s popularity, Ye Lingchen’s live channel already
had 10000 views. In addition to his amazing gaming skills and commentary, he had also
accumulated 2500RMB worth of reward from his patrons!
‘F*ck. I made 2500RMB through 2 live streaming sessions and 10000 through 2 hours of
massage sessions. Since when is making money such an easy task.’
He thanked his patrons’ rewards as he clicked the withdraw button in preparation to
withdraw the money from his reward.
Huh?
Ye Lingchen frowned ever so slightly. He found that there was no way he could withdraw
the money.
He sent out a Wechat message. “Leng Leng, why can’t I withdraw the money in my
reward?”
“You haven’t signed the contract, right? You can only withdraw the money after signing the
contract.”
Ye Lingchen felt slightly speechless. “Sign the contract? How do I do that?”
“It’s a simple procedure. I’m acquainted with someone from iHuyu’s management. I can
help you to apply for a high tier privilege contract.” Leng Leng was very enthusiastic. “An
ordinary contract will grant you a split of 40% and 60% between streamer and the
platform. The streamer takes 40% and the platform takes 60%. On the other hand, the
contract that I can help you to apply will grant you a 60% 40% split. Moreover, you will be
bound by fewer terms if you take the high tier contract.”
Ye Lingchen was tempted because the 20% was still extra money for him!
“So how do I apply for that?”
“That’s none of your business. I’ll help you to contact them naturally. However, the 1
condition that I owe it to you is considered fulfilled in return.” Leng Leng finally expressed
her purpose.
“Sure, no problem.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He felt that the situation was beneficial for him
regardless.
At the same time, Leng Leng cracked into a fox-like cunning smile on her live channel.
Ye Lingchen’s gaming skills and performance would draw in iHuyu’s management level
sooner or later. It was not that difficult for him to be offered a high tier privilege contract.
She had nothing much to do but only to pass on a message. She felt like she had the
potential to become a dishonest salesman because of her success in exchanging for a
condition with such a simple matter.
‘Have you all seen that Cold Goddess is actually smiling to herself.’
‘F*ck. This is obviously a smile of someone falling in love!’
‘I think that it’s still a one-sided love for Cold Goddess just by looking with my eyes. This is
scary, scary…’
…
It was getting late so Ye Lingchen left the gaming cafe. He found a shaved noodle house
nearby to have his dinner then he jogged his way back to his house soon afterward.
For a period of time that followed, Ye Lingchen enjoyed the leisurely time of the summer
holidays. He would practice one round of Arhat Fist early every morning upon waking up,
then he would head to the library nearby and read some books that interested him to
increase his proficiency level. He spent his afternoons engaging in live streaming with Leng
Leng and also carried out massage sessions with Xiao Feifei occasionally.
Arhat Fist was a martial art that focused on external built. Ye Lingchen’s originally flabby
muscles began to firm and bulk up. He could clearly sense that he was getting stronger. He
could only practice one round of Arhat Fist in the past yet he was capable of practicing two
rounds now.
With the passing of time, it was getting closer and closer to the announcement of the
college entrance examination results. The parents were growing anxious while the students
that had given up on studying originally had also become worried.
“Dad, mom, there’s no need to worry about this. I’m going to score well in this
examination.” Ye Lingchen attempted to calm his anxious parents.
“What is the standard of your so-called score well? Is it going to be a second or third-tier
university?” Ye Jin glared at Ye Lingchen then he heaved a sigh heavily soon afterward.
Xu Zhen rubbed Ye Lingchen’s head. “Lingchen, Hu Zi from our village has already found
out about his examination result in advance. He has already laid out a feast in preparation
to treat everyone in the village to a grand meal.”
“I thought the college entrance examination result is coming out tomorrow?” said Ye
Lingchen in astonishment. He remembered that Hu Zi was in the same examination hall as
he was.
“His family member sought help from someone in the Ministry of Education to check for
him. He scored 616 points and he is going to attend a first-tier university without a doubt,”
said Xu Zhen.
Ye Lingchen nodded upon realization. No wonder his parents were in a bad mood after
seeing someone else’s child getting good results.
He did not elaborate further but he was waiting for his results to be announced tomorrow
so he could give his parents a surprise.
“Let’s pack up, we are about to go over,” said Xu Zhen.
“Both of you should go, I’m not going.” Upon saying that, Ye Jin put on his long coat and
headed out at once. His departing silhouette was tainted with a tinge of bitterness and
loneliness.
It was not a huge village. Xu Zhen and Ye Lingchen arrived at Hu Zi’s house after taking a
walk for 10 minutes.
Currently, a huge red canopy was already propped up right in front of Hu Zi’s house. There
were a dozen tables placed under the canopy. The family members bustled about with
great delight. Some of them were preparing the food while some were busy setting up the
utensils. A few villagers would go over to congratulate them every once in a while.
Hu Zi’s mother, Xiao Mei was grinning widely as she welcomed the guests. Hu Zi stood with
his head held high akin to a triumphant general by his mother’s side. His face was filled
with joy and pride.
Xu Zhen pulled along Ye Lingchen to walk over to them.
“Congratulations, Xiao Mei. Hu Zi scored so well in the examination. You’ve finally made it
in life,” congratulated Xu Zhen.
“Hah-hah-hah. The examination is not too difficult this time. We still don’t know which
university is going to accept him still,” said Xiao Mei humbly.
Someone from the side immediately chimed in and said, “Xiao Mei, you’re too humble.
Anyone knows that the examination papers from this year are much harder than the
previous years. Hu Zi is certainly going to get accepted into a key university with his score.”
“How did your son Hu Zi check his score? Can you please help to check on my child’s too?”
“Mine too. My son Er Gou was predicted to score 600 points based on the previous
examination, I wonder if it’s true?”
Many parents wished to find out about their children’s examination results eagerly. Xu
Zhen pulled along Ye Lingchen as they retreated in silence. They found a table and took a
seat.
Meanwhile, an exquisite silhouette was seen walking over from the distance. It was Zhang
Yunxi. She was dressed in a casual sports top today and a pair of light blue jeans. She was
not dressed up meticulously yet she exuded shocking natural and plain beauty.
“Yunxi, over here.” The two tables in the corner were already fully seated. It was apparent
that those were all students.
Zhang Yunxi paused for a moment. Her gaze swept past the scene and found Ye Lingchen.
Her beautiful eyes brightened for a moment upon noticing Ye Lingchen. She waved her
hand at the two tables before she took quick strides to sit by Ye Lingchen’s side.
“Ye Lingchen, where have you been? I tried to meet you on a few occasions but you were
not around,” said Zhang Yunxi through her pouted lips as if she was grumbling.
“I have some matters to attend to.” Ye Lingchen smiled awkwardly. There were the library,
gaming cafe, and also Xiao Feifei’s villa. He was fully occupied every day and as a result, he
was not at home on most days.
“I haven’t thanked you properly for the incident the other day. I was about to treat you to a
meal you see,” said Zhang Yunxi.
“There’s no need to treat me. Moreover, you’ve already treated me to a meal before,” said
Ye Lingchen smilingly.
“That’s different. That’s also because you helped previously. In that case, you’ve helped me
twice.” Zhang Yunxi stuck out her tongue in embarrassment.
“Are those your schoolmates over there?” said Ye Lingchen out of curiosity. He could sense
the countless gaze filled with hostility in their eyes at the very moment Zhang Yunxi sat
down by his side.
“That’s right. Hu Zi is my classmate. He has invited all the students in our class this time,”
explained Zhang Yunxi.
Zhang Yunxi sized Ye Lingchen up and down secretly and discovered that even though Ye
Lingchen had not changed much in his appearance but his eyes seemed to turn brighter and
determined than before. His entire body exuded a vague sense of potency that made her
feel secure. Her heart was beating loudly in her chest.
At the same time, a dozen pairs of eyes were staring at Zhang Yunxi. Their gaze dimmed
gloomily after seeing Zhang Yunxi enjoying herself chatting with Ye Lingchen.
“F*ck, who is that boy? Who is he to sit with the most beautiful girl in our class?”
“Could it be that they are childhood friends? He doesn’t look that attractive either!”
“Hu Zi, come here. Who is that?”
Hu Zi looked at Ye Lingchen. The corners of his lips curved into a contemptuous arc. “He is
the most classic slacker student in our village. I heard that he comes last in every
examination.”
“Which school is he from?” said a tall and huge handsome boy with a frown.
“Rugao No.3 High School. That school is full of slacker students that are way below our No.1
High School,” said Hu Zi smilingly.
“I heard that the total number of students made it to first-tier universities from the entire
No.3 High School is less than one of our classes! Hah-hah-hah…”
“These slacker students are destined not to be in the same world as we do. He will never be
able to covet for Yunxi even more!” said the tall and huge handsome boy. Then, he began
walking toward Zhang Yunxi’s direction.
The rest of the students gazed into the eyes of one another as well before they followed
after him in a haste.
Chu Hao was an influential figure in Rugao No.1 High School. Together with Zhang Yunxi,
he was known as the golden boy and jade girl of the school. Either one of them would come
first in the entire school during examinations. Moreover, Chu Hao came from a rather
wealthy family. His family owned a small factory. His intention to pursue Zhang Yunxi’s
affection was not a secret at all…
Chapter 18 - Check Points
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“Yunxi.” Chu Hao took the liberty to walk over and sat by Zhang Yunxi’s side. The rest of the
students sitting at the two tables joined them as well.
“Chu Hao, why are you sitting here?” asked Zhang Yunxi.
“We’re all classmates. Since you have a friend sitting over here, we should get acquainted
with one another.” Chu Hao chuckled then looked toward Ye Lingchen and asked, “this
is…?”
“His name is Ye Lingchen and he’s a friend of mine,” introduced Zhang Yunxi.
“Your friend doesn’t look familiar, he’s not from our No.1 High School right?” asked Chu
Hao.
“I’m from the No.3 High School,” said Ye Lingchen frankly.
“So it turns out that you’re a top scorer from No.3 High School. Forgive me for not
recognizing you!” Chu Hao strongly emphasized the word ‘top scorer’ then he continued
speaking, “I heard that the No.3 High School is quite chaotic with all sorts of students. I’ve
never been there despite being in Rugao City for so many years. I feel bad.”
“It is a chaotic place. I heard that half of the students at No.3 High School are hooligans!”
someone chimed in.
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips but he did not join in the conversation either. It seemed like
these newcomers were not on friendly terms.
Frankly, No.3 High School took in slacker students with bad academic performance. It could
be said that the students in this school were abandoned academically. The majority of the
students were just there to slack their way until they graduated from high school.
“Yunxi and I are going to apply for the University of Nanking. I wonder which university are
you going to apply to?” asked Chu Hao.
“I’ll see which university is suitable for me when the time comes,” said Ye Lingchen calmly.
“Heh-heh. It seems like you’re very confident in your examination results.” Chu Hao was
amused by Ye Lingchen’s self-conceited confidence because he thought he could simply
choose to apply to any university he liked. Chu Hao could not refrain himself from saying
mockingly, “you must be doing pretty well in your studies on usual days since you’re so
confident.”
“Pretty well my *ss! He is considered a rather well-known student in No.3 High School too.
He came last in almost every examination.” Hu Zi came forward and said, “Moreover, I took
the examination with him in the same hall. He hadn’t spent more than an hour to complete
the examination of any subject. How will he score well in the examination?”
Whoa.
Everyone looked toward Ye Lingchen with despise and realized that he did not even bother
to deny that.
Regardless of whether he knew how to answer the questions, he should wait until the
examination had ended before he left at the very least. It was obvious that Ye Lingchen was
irresponsible and gave up on himself already!
Since this was the case, Ye Lingchen still had the boldness to remain calm. He had no shame
at all, while Xu Zhen looked awkward and ashamed.
“Hah-hah-hah, impressive, impressive. I’m incapable of doing that even when my wish is to
score well enough to enter a tier one university. Brother Ye is considered a talented man
too!” Chu Hao laughed aloud. He said in a generous manner, “scoring well in an
examination is nothing much really. Brother Ye can still look for a job even if you don’t get
accepted into a university. My uncle owns a garage. I can introduce you to him. You can be
an apprentice there and make 5000RMB a month after probation!”
Every single person there was shocked. They changed the way they looked at Chu Hao all of
a sudden. They could not help feeling like they wanted to curry favor and make friends with
him. Very few people in this village could make 5000RMB a month in this entire village.
Moreover, they would still need to work elsewhere all year long in order to earn that much.
Chu Hao’s offer was as attractive as a free lunch fallen from heaven.
What was the reason behind parents’ motivation to send their children to university, was it
not to provide their children with better career opportunities?
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged despite being given such a lucrative offer.
He said indifferently, “it’s okay.”
“Brother Ye, I understand that you’re a proud man. This is my uncle’s business card. You
can give him a call when you come to your senses.” Chu Hao passed him a business card.
“My uncle’s garage is huge. Could it be that his offer is not attractive enough for you? Many
university undergraduates seek employment from him after graduation too!”
Ye Lingchen did not extend his hand to receive the card.
However, a pair of hands stretched out from someone behind him and took the business
rapidly. It was a woman leading a burly-looking boy. She was all smiles after receiving the
business card. “Boss, this is my son Da Niu. He is from No.3 High School and he is a
hardworking person. Please see if you can make some arrangements for him.”
Chu Hao darted Ye Lingchen a look proudly. “Since someone has rejected the offer, we can
take your son naturally. All of you are fellow villagers of Yunxi so we’re all friends. I’ll try
my best to help if I can for sure!”
“Thank you, boss. Thank you, boss.” The woman smiled as bright as a flower. Then, she said
to Xu Zhen, “Sister Zhen, thank you for your son’s willingness to decline such a precious
offer so that I can have it.”
Xu Zhen smiled bitterly.
Next, the feast was served. However, it was apparent that Chu Hao became the focal topic of
the conversation. Every single person was discussing about him in private. They wanted
their children to befriend him.
“Da Niu, go over and toast to the boss.” The woman told her son, “Do a good job in his place
from now on, okay?”
“We’re all friends. You’re welcome,” said Chu Hao while laughing.
Zhang Yunxi’s mother tugged at her sleeve and said softly, “Yunxi, keep your distance from
Ye Lingchen from now on. What can a hooligan from No.3 High School do in life? I think that
Chu Hao is quite impressive. He is a fine-looking young man that is very dependable. He’s
so successful at such a young age!”
“Mother, Lingchen is not a hooligan. He has helped me many times,” Zhang Yunxi could not
help saying.
“What does a young girl like you know? He is so shameless. He can’t be a good person, even
if he is not a hooligan. It’s best to keep your distance, alright?”
…
Ye Lingchen noticed that Xu Zhen did not seem to have an appetite. He picked up some food
with his chopsticks for her. “Mother, have some.”
“You should eat, mom is not hungry.” It was apparent that Xu Zhen had no appetite. She
almost did not pick up her chopsticks at all. She had a look as if she was planning to leave as
soon as possible.
“Mom, I’m going to score very well in this college entrance examination. Don’t worry about
it.” Ye Lingchen assured his mother. However, it was apparent that Xu Zhen did not seem to
believe him. She was more aware of Ye Lingchen’s academic performance more than
anybody else.
“Mom, look.” Noticing that his assurance was ineffective, Ye Lingchen took out his phone
and turned on his Wechat app. He pointed to the balance of 30000RMB on his screen. “This
is the money that I earned recently.”
The money was earned from his massage session for Xiao Feifei. Even though he would be
having a nosebleed from her sexiness, Ye Lingchen was duty-bound as a professional trying
to treat his patient!
“How did you get so much money?” said Xu Zhen nervously with a slight change of
expression.
“I earn it. It is definitely earned honestly. There’s no need for you to worry really. Your son
is a big boy already! I can support myself from now on,” said Ye Lingchen to Xu Zhen with a
smile.
“Hmm, that’s my good son.” Xu Zhen looked at Ye Lingchen with gentle motherly love.
“Don’t just keep taking food for mom, you should eat too.”
“Buzz buzz buzz.”
Meanwhile, Chu Hao’s phone vibrated loudly.
“Hello, dad!”
“Son, I’ve already assigned someone to check for your college entrance examination results.
I’m going to tell you now, note it down.”
“Sure, dad.”
“Chinese 120 points, mathematics 140 points, English 125 points, science comprehensive
ability 275 points. Your total score is 660 points.”
“Hmm hmm, alright. I’m having dinner with my friends now. I’m going to hang up now,
alright.”
“Whoa, Chu Hao. you’re great. You got 660 points. You won’t be having any problems
getting accepted into the University of Nanking for sure!” Everyone cast an envious look at
him.
“What a waste that I didn’t do well in Engish. I made a mistake in even the most basic
grammar multiple-choice questions. Otherwise, I’ll be more secure,” said Chu Hao with a
sigh.
“Hah-hah-hah. Stop being pretentious. The cut-off point for the University of Nanking is
only about 650 usually. This year’s examination is tougher so you’re in a good place with
your score.”
“Chu Hao, can you please ask your father to check for me as well?” asked someone
anxiously.
“Small matter. Let me make a call and give me your candidate number,” said Chu Hao
casually.
“Your father is truly capable. My candidate number is 1****.”
“Me too.”
“Please help to check for me.”
Other than his classmates, some people from the village had also gathered around him as
well.
“Wang Hao, your total score is 620 points. Not bad, you did pretty well.”
“Han Yu, your total score is 600 points. You may be able to get into a tier one university.”
…
Those that requested for Chu Hao’s help to check for them were the more confident
students. It turned into a cheerful scene at once.
“Yunxi, shall I help you to check as well?” Chu Hao looked toward Zhang Yunxi.
“Uh… there’s no need for that, I think.” Zhang Yunxi was slightly hesitant. “Anyhow we will
find out tomorrow.”
“Why not? The earlier you know, the more you’ll be at ease.” Zhang Yunxi’s mother hastily
said, “my daughter’s candidate number is 1****.”
“Chinese 130 points, mathematics 125 points, English 130 points, science comprehensive
ability 269 points. The total score is 659 points.”
“Yunxi, you’ll certainly be able to get into the University of Nanking with your score. We’re
going to be classmates again,” said Chu Hao.
“She’s a girl after all. She didn’t do that well in her mathematics and science comprehensive
ability.” Zhang Yunxi’s mother could not help saying.
“The mathematics examination is made up by a professor from a well-known university. As
a result, it is very tough. It’s already very impressive to score 125 points.” Chu Hao
continued to speak, “My father said that there are less than 200 people that score 130
points and above in mathematics for the entire district!”
“Wow, Chu Hao. You scored 140 points for mathematics. You’re simply unbelievable!”
“That’s right. I bet you have the highest score in the entire district. How did you do it?”
Chu Hao smiled. “In truth, mathematics is the mutual change of different models. You will
only need to practice more on usual days and familiarize yourself with different types of
models and formulas to have the ability to utilize the knowledge properly. It’s not that hard
to score 140 points this way.”
He was displeased when he realized that Ye Lingchen was unconcerned. He continued to
speak, “As compared to my score, I find that Brother Ye’s score is even more impressive. I
heard that he has actually scored 0 points for his English examination. It is a true master’s
feat not being able to score even 1 correct answer in hundreds of multiple choice
questions!”
“Brother Ye, why don’t I teach you a method. Next time, place your answer sheet on the
ground and stamp it with your foot twice. Fill in the answer according to the shape of your
footprint. Perhaps, you’ll be able to score much higher points.”
The insult did not trigger any changes to Ye Lingchen’s expression at all. Ye Lingchen
answered in a carefree manner, “is it very impressive to score 140 points? You can do it
just by leaving the answer to the final question blank, right?”
His calm voice sounded especially irritating in the ears of the people at this very moment.
Everyone was stunned from astonishment then they shifted their gaze upon Ye Lingchen
who was still enjoying the feast.
“Was it you who said those words earlier?” asked Chu Hao as if he could not believe his
ears.
“That’s me.”
“Heh. I was just thinking to myself who could say such senseless words. I’m not surprised
that it came from you.” Chu Hao scoffed in disdain. “Only an ignorant person will think that
it’s a simple matter.”
“Chu Hao, why do you bother to argue with the likes of him. I think that he has never scored
50 points in his mathematics examination before,” mocked Hu Zi.
Zhang Yunxi’s mother tugged at Zhang Yunxi from the side. “Yunxi, you’ve seen that too. Ye
Lingchen is just a boy who enjoys speaking faster than he can think. Chu Hao is trying to
help him to get a job yet he is constantly picking a quarrel with Chu Hao. He has a bad
temperament! Good thing is that you are about to leave for university soon. Don’t keep in
touch with a person like him anymore from now on, okay?”
On the other side, a woman seated next to Xu Zhen as well. She shook her head and said,
“Sister Zhen, your boy is too egotistical. It’s fine that he is not doing well academically. A
person will need to have good emotional quotient when he enters society. A nobleman is
right before him yet he has the audacity to offend the nobleman. I’m concerned about his
future!”
The villagers shook their heads in disapproval. It was a pity that Ye Jin was a doctor that
saved people’s lives and he was considered a rather powerful figure in the entire village.
What a waste that his son did not take after him. How did he raise a son like this, perhaps
his son would end up causing more embarrassment to the family in the future!
“Chu Hao, perhaps Ye Lingchen is doing very well in the examination since he has the
boldness to speak such bold words. Why don’t you help me to check his score too,”
suggested Hu Zi.
“Good idea.” Chu Hao nodded. “Ye Lingchen, tell me your candidate number.”
“There’s no need to trouble you. I shall find out tomorrow naturally.” Ye Lingchen shook his
head and found that he was getting bored. “Mom, let’s go home.”
His reaction made him appear as if he was fleeing cravenly in the eyes of the villagers.
“Why is he in such a hurry to leave? We’re just going to check his results for a moment.” Hu
Zi chuckled. “I took a photo of Ye Lingchen’s candidate number conveniently in the
examination hall. Since he won’t tell us, we shall help him to check then!”
…
Chapter 19 - Who Is Student Ye?
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Xu Zhen’s body stiffened obviously for a moment when she heard that they were about to
check on Ye Lingchen’s results. Her hands were tightly clenched and she appeared
incomparably nervous.
Ye Lingchen stopped his action straightforwardly as well. He looked on to the event quietly
from the side.
“Ye Lingchen’s candidate number is 1****.” Hu Zi read out Ye Lingchen’s candidate number
slowly.
Chu Hao dialed a number. “Hello, dad. There’s another friend of mine. Can you please help
to check his results.”
“Sure, no problem.”
However, Chu Hao waited for a very long while this time. There was no response from the
other end of the phone call. He seemed to be hearing some indistinct noise and cheering
voices.
“Dad, have you got it?” Chu Hao could not help asking.
Everyone in the surroundings were waiting eagerly. Xu Zhen’s palms were already sweaty.
Even though she was well aware of her son’s academic performance, but she would always
hope for a miracle to happen to her son as a parent.
“Wait, wait. The people in the Ministry of Education is checking over here. They seem to be
discussing something,” said Chu Hao’s father. One minute later, his father’s voice was heard
once again. He sounded excited when he said, “Son, where are all of you? Don’t leave. The
director of the bureau of education bureau is about to come over to offer congratulations
personally, and also the headmaster from your school too!”
“What?!”
Chu Hao’s breathing quickened. He looked at the people around that were getting
incomparably excited similarly around him. He said eagerly, “We are in Taolin Village at
Rugao City. Wait, let me send you my location.”
“Sure, don’t leave. Remember to behave yourself later! We will be there soon!” Chu Hao’s
father hung up as soon as he was done speaking.
“Chu Hao, I heard that the headmaster and the people from the education bureau are
coming over. Is that true?” asked someone incredulously.
Chu Hao was very excited similarly. His face flushed scarlet. “It is definitely happening.
They are already on their way.”
Wow.
They were really coming over!
Everyone was stunned from astonishment. They began to bustle about in a flurry, one after
another.
They were all villagers of this village. Even though the cars were already widely used today,
but not many of the villagers had ever left the village. The director of the education bureau
and the headmaster were definitely considered high-ranking officials for these villagers.
They were the people that only existed in the television shows.
“No, I have to go home to change into something nice.”
“Me too.”
“I have a few free-range sage hens. Shall I capture them and bring them over?”
Soon, the news traveled to the ears of the village chief. The village chief was almost sixty
years old but he was still healthy and energetic. He rushed over in long strides and began to
make arrangements in order.
“Don’t panic, everyone. It’s a good thing that the director is coming to our village. We shall
strive to set up a banner to welcome his arrival as soon as possible. We must leave a good
impression for the director.”
Their working efficiency had obviously improved and progressed with someone making
arrangements.
“They haven’t even told you your result yet!”
Xu Zhen could not help taking offense. As compared to the people from the education
bureau, Ye Lingchen’s results appeared to be so trifle. No one bothered to mention about
that anymore.
“Chu Hao, do you know why the education bureau director is coming over?” asked someone
out of curiosity.
Chu Hao shook his head. However, he said soon afterward, “My guess is that it’s certainly
related to the college entrance examination results! After all, they proposed to come over
here when we were inquiring about the results.”
Chu Hao smiled upon seeing the crowd nodding in approval. “I helped so many of you to
check on your results earlier. Those with the poorest results are eligible to apply to first-
tier university. Most importantly, some of us have scored very highly in the examination.
There are five of us that scored above 640 points! It’s not a wonder that the education
bureau is paying attention to us. I’m almost sure that they are going to congratulate us!”
“Young Master Chu’s analysis is on point!” Hu Zi continued to speak, “However, our score is
nothing to them. I think that the most crucial part is Young Master Chu’s results that is
capable of bringing in such huge reputation!”
“That’s right. 660 points. I’m certain that you are ranking the first 15 of the entire school.”
“In addition, there’s Zhang Yunxi with her 659 points. No wonder the people from the
education bureau is taking this seriously.”
20 minutes later.
“Yunxi, the director’s car has already entered the village. You should come forward, quick.”
“Mom, that’s alright. I’ll sit over here with Zichen.” Zhang Yunxi shook her head.
“What’s wrong with you, my child? You scored so well in the examination. The director is
here to congratulate you so you should come forward! Come with me, quick!”
Zhang Yunxi gave Ling Zichen an apologetic look before she was pulled away by her
mother.
Soon afterward, the humming sound of car engines were heard. Two Buick MPVs drove
into the village slowly. Three people got off from each car. Two of them were old men with
gray hair and four middle-aged men dressed in full suits. One of the men had a square face
with a black-framed glasses.
“Dad!”
Chu Hao called out to one of the middle-aged men. The middle-aged man had a slightly
reserved look in his eyes as he looked toward the rest of the people.
“Chu Hao, come here. This is the headmaster of your No.1 High School.” The middle-aged
man smiled and waved to Chu Hao before he said to the old man by his side respectfully,
“Headmaster Chen, this is my son Chu Hao. He scored 660 points in the examination.”
“Hmm, that’s quite impressive. Mr. Chu brings up his children properly.” Headmaster Chen
smiled kindly at Chu Hao. “Keep up the good work and strive to become the backbone of
the country in the future.”
“Don’t worry, Headmaster Chen. I’ll work hard and do my best!” said Chu Hao aloud as if he
was injected with chicken blood.
“Who is Zhang Yunxi?” asked Headmaster Chen.
“That’s my daughter,” said Zhang Yunxi’s mother at once. Then, she pulled Zhang Yunxi to
come forward.
“Hmm, it’s truly not an easy feat to achieve such a high score. Good job!” Headmaster Chen
smiled then he looked toward the numerous students on the scene. “Good job to all of you
too!”
Meanwhile, the middle-aged man with glasses walked forward slowly. He sized his
surroundings before he asked, “May I know who is Student Ye?”
Student Ye?
The people stood gazing at one another with a confused look on their faces.
Chu Hao spoke aloud, “Is there anyone from our class with the surname ‘Ye’? Please come
forward.”
“It’s unrelated to your class! He is a student of our No.3 High School. Is Student Ye Lingchen
here?” It was apparent that the other old man was eager.
Ye Lingchen?
The people could not help turning their bodies to the side and looked toward the mother
and son sitting in a corner in unison.
The old man walked over with quick strides. “You’re Ye Lingchen?”
“That’s me.”
“I’m the headmaster of No.3 High School, Shi Ran.” The old man stretched out a hand to
shake Ye Lingchen’s hand eagerly.
“Headmaster Shi, nice to meet you.” Ye Lingchen stood up in a calm and composed manner.
If this was the past, he would certainly become excited beyond comparison with the rest of
the students. However, he was gifted with the Genius System now. Moreover, he was
capable of playing games with famous game streamers, providing skin-to-skin massage to
popular celebrity and had a collective thousands of fans. His self-orientation had already
changed. The headmaster of a Rugao High School could no longer stress him out.
“Good good good!” Headmaster Shi said the word ‘good’ three times in a row. His gaze was
filled with even more admiration as he looked at Ye Lingchen. “You’re capable of being calm
as still water at such a young age. No wonder you’re the top scorer of the entire province. I
would like to express my gratitude for your effort in honoring the entire school on behalf of
No.3 High School!”
Upon saying that, Headmaster Shi bowed deeply at Ye Lingchen.
With the blessings from heaven, there was no doubt that No.3 High School was like a
concentration camp for slacker students. Let alone the provincial top scorer, Headmaster
Shi would even play fireworks to celebrate for a city’s top scorer from his school. Ye
Lingchen came as a huge surprise for him. Headmaster Shi was almost lost his
consciousness from excitement when he found out about this matter.
“Headmaster Shi, I’m not worthy of such compliments.” Ye Lingchen immediately bowed
back in response in a neither humble nor haughty manner.
He was a provincial… provincial top scorer?
The turn of events happened too quickly such that everyone felt like they were rendered
incapable of wrapping their heads around the events. Their mouths were gaping while
their minds were a blank slate.
Xu Zhen was feeling slightly anxious originally. However, her entire person was filled with
shock, excitement, anxiety, and incredulousness when she heard the words ‘provincial top
scorer. “Is my son really the provincial top scorer?”
“Absolutely correct. Your son is the provincial top scorer. You’re an amazing mother for
being able to cultivate such an outstanding child.” Headmaster Shi nodded then said, “I
would like to represent the school to express my gratitude for your capability to cultivate
such an outstanding child!”
Xu Zhen covered her mouth and basked in countless envious gaze of the people. Then, she
looked at her son once again and felt like she was in a dream.
After the momentary shock, Chu Hao shook his head and roared deeply, “That’s impossible!
How could he possibly be the provincial top scorer!”
“Are you doubting my words?” Headmaster Shi frowned and displayed the overbearingness
of a headmaster. He looked at Chu Hao in an unpleasant manner.
“He comes last in every examination of the entire school. How can he possibly do so well in
the college entrance examinations? This is utterly illogical!” said Chu Hao.
“In truth, Student Ye has always been concealing his capabilities before the third mock
examination. After the third mock examination, he disclosed himself and displayed his
shocking capabilities!” Headmaster Shi spoke slowly, “Think about this. Which one of you is
capable of avoiding all the correct answer perfectly when given hundreds of multiple
choice questions?”
The people could not help shaking their heads.
“Student Ye can do that!” Headmaster Shi spoke in a resonant tone, “How does he do that?
By relying on his capabilities!”
“Student Ye is obviously a rare talent yet he is capable of concealing himself. He puts up
with things that others can’t. It’s the honor of my No.3 High School to be able to produce a
student like you!” Headmaster Shi was beyond excited. He wished that he could praise Ye
Lingchen all the way to heaven.
“I’m the deputy director of the bureau of education bureau, Xie Chao.” The middle-aged
man with glasses came forward slowly as well. He smiled at Ye Lingchen kindly. “Student
Ye Lingchen. You scored 145 points for Chinese, 145 points for mathematics, 145 points for
English, 295 points for science comprehensive ability. Your total score is 725 points!”
He stretched out his hand to shake Ye Lingchen’s hand hastily. “Student Ye,
congratulations!”
The score was so shocking it made everyone in the scene drew in a cold breath. Chu Hao
was ghastly pale. His original arrogance was completely shattered and crushed mercilessly.
Zhang Yunxi was flushed scarlet from the excitement on the other hand. She clapped for Ye
Lingchen.
Since the education bureau had come forward to announce this, then Ye Lingchen’s score
was certainly real.
“Student Ye, only 5 points each are deducted from every subject. You seem to be controlling
it well!” Headmaster Shi looked at Ye Lingchen smilingly.
“That’s very simple. I just need to skip answering the final question for each subject…”
Ye Lingchen’s reply made everyone frown. They remembered his words earlier that they
treated as a joke originally. However, they could not laugh anymore regardless as of now.
It was alright not to understand a prodigy’s words but one should never doubt him. It was
because they did not belong to the same level at all.
“Heh-heh. It has already been 5 years since our Rugao City has produced a provincial top
scorer. Student Ye Lingchen, thank you for honoring our city!” said Deputy Director Xie to
Ye Lingchen smilingly.
“Even though the statistical work for tabulating the results has yet to be completed now,
but Ye Lingchen’s score is absolutely the first in the province even when compared to the
previous year. When it has been confirmed, I will apply from my superior to reward him
with a scholarship worth 50000RMB!”
As compared to the other false titles, it was apparent that a scholarship was a more realistic
idea. Envy was almost overflowing from the villagers’ faces. ‘Someone else’s son is truly
awesome…’
Chapter 20 - Capital City, Here I Come…
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The leaders from the education bureau then engaged in some irrelevant conversations with
the people before they got into the car and left.
The entire scene was deathly silent. The numerous villagers looked toward Ye Lingchen
and his mother. Their expression was a combination of awkwardness and envy. No one
spoke out at this very instant surprisingly.
By now, a fool would know that the people from the education bureau were here solely
because of the provincial top scorer Ye Lingchen!
It was funny that Chu Ran still had the courage to make that self-conceited conjecture. His
result could not compare to Ye Lingchen at all.
“Mom, let’s go,” said Ye Lingchen once again.
“Hmm, I want to let your father knows about this news as soon as possible.”
Xu Zhen nodded hastily. Her voice sounded incomparably excited. She turned her head to
the side and wiped away the tears in the corners of her eyes secretly.
Both of them left slowly. Ye Lingchen paused for a moment when he walked to Chu Hao’s
side.
He said calmly, “your uncle’s garage can’t afford to employ me genuinely!”
Chu Hao’s expression displayed his unstable emotions. His cheeks were burning hot from
embarrassment.
What virtues or abilities had his uncle’s garage to employ a provincial top scorer?
Xu Zhen fished out her phone to make a call eagerly as soon as they left the place.
“Hello?” Ye Jin’s voice was heard echoing from the phone.
“We got Lingchen’s results already.” Xu Zhen’s voice was trembling even.
The voice on the other end of the call was quiet for a long time. Ye Jin said with forced
calmness, “I thought we will only know tomorrow?”
“A student sought help from someone to find out during dinner.”
Ye Jin could hear from Xu Zhen’s voice that she was choking back the tears. He felt like his
heart had sunk into the bottom of the valley despite the fact that he did not have high hopes
originally. He spoke in a hoarse voice, “poor academic performance is within our
expectation originally.”
Upon saying that, he paused for a moment. He was incapable of suppressing his curiosity
anymore so he continued to ask with the last hope, “So… what is his score?”
His tone of speech sounded solemn as if he was awaiting some form of verdict.
“Lingchen scored… 725 points.”
“725 points, the score…” Ye Jin did not manage to react to the situation accordingly at once.
However, his pupils enlarged abruptly in the next moment while his entire body trembled.
He spoke in a voice that was almost shaky, “I may have listened wrong earlier. How many
points again?”
“725 points. Lingchen is the provincial top scorer!” Tears streamed down Xu Zhen’s face as
she lost all control to suppress it.
She cried tears of joy and held high hopes for her child.
“Has the score been checked and confirmed?” Ye Jin could not help asking.
“The people from the education bureau paid us a visit already and they said that they are
awarding Lingchen with a 50000RMB scholarship.” Xu Zhen explained about the events
that took place today to her husband.
“Good, good, good…” Ye Jin was already speechless from excitement. He muttered
irrelevantly for a while before he said, “I’m coming home now.”
In the house, Ye Jin and Ye Lingchen sat on opposite sides gazing into each other’s eyes.
None of them had spoken to one another.
It was Ye Lingchen’s first time looking at his father so close up over the years.
His father’s eye sockets were slightly sunken. There were already three to five crow’s feet
around the corners of his eyes. His incomparably bright eyes in Ye Lingchen’s memories
were already covered with the traces of passing time and life.
“Son…” Ye Jing was looking at Ye Lingchen just the same. He had thousands and thousands
of words to say but in the end he said, “You’re all grown up.”
‘You’re all grown up, while I, am old.’
Ye Lingchen’s vision was growing blurry from the tears welling up in his eyes. He hastily
rubbed his eyes with his hands. “Dad, you and mom needn’t worry about me anymore from
now on.”
Ye Jin’s eyes were moistened by tears too. “Hah-hah-hah. Very well! Then we shall drink to
the night as father and son today!”
As a doctor, Ye Jin was not a drinking man on usual days. However, he made an exception
today and had Xu Zhen procured two bottles of liquor in his collection.
“Lingchen is still a child. How can a father encourage his son to drink?” Xu Zhen
complained.
The father and son gazed into the eyes of one another and broke out laughing. The best was
left unsaid.
That night, the father Ye Jin and son Ye Lingchen chatted about many things and drank
plenty of liquor. Ye Jin spoke of one sentence the most, which was, “Lingchen, good job.
You’re certainly my son, hah-hah-hah…”
The feast had only ended when Ye Jin fell asleep from being drunk. On the other hand, Ye
Lingchen’s alcohol tolerance proficiency had soared to 70% instantaneously.
Ye Lingchen thought to himself about how it would be very difficult for him to get
intoxicated in the future.
Ye Lingchen remained to be just as sober as before. He helped Ye Jin into the room before
he returned to his room to sleep.
The next day, Ye Jin had only opened his eyes drowsily when it was late in the morning.
At the very moment he woke up, he had completely sobered up. He sat upright in front of
the telephone machine and picked up a pen and paper as he waited in combat readiness.
Even though he found out about Ye Lingchen’s score from Xu Zhen, but he was still feeling
concerned as the result had yet to be officially announced.
He had memorized the telephone number for checking score and Ye Lingchen’s candidate
number clearly in his mind. He pressed the buttons according to the instructions given with
shaky hands.
“Hello, your score is…”
With every subject that was announced, Ye Jin took note of the score in an incomparably
cautious and meticulous manner.
When the result for the last subject was announced, the tears that Ye Jin tried so hard to
swallow yesterday streamed down his face.
Then, he picked up his phone eagerly.
“Hello? This is the second uncle right, it’s me, Ye Jin. My son’s result is out. He scored 725
points, not so bad, just lucky enough to be the provincial top scorer…”
“Hello? This is the sister-in-law right, it’s me, Ye Jin. The result for the college entrance
examination has been announced. My son scored 725 points. Hah-hah-hah, his result is
genuinely not bad…”
…
For the rest of the day, Ye Jin was absorbed in the task of calling every single number of the
relative members he could think of.
He laughed joyously like a child.
On the other hand, Ye Lingchen had already arrived at Longhu Estate currently.
“You’re going to Capital City
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Ye Lingchen said in astonishment as he massaged Xiao Feifei’s silk-like skin and body.
“Hmm.” Xiao Feifei nodded. Her eyes were squinted shut akin to a kitten, a sign that she
was enjoying Ye Lingchen’s massage treatment.
Next, she turned her head and looked at Ye Lingchen in anticipation. “I’ve recently signed
onto a martial art television series project. I’m going to return to Capital City for filming.”
“You said before that I will need to receive the massage treatment for half a year before I
can recover. Why don’t you join me to go to Capital City?”
Ye Lingchen was silent.
Beijing was the capital city of China. It was a thriving and prosperous city with people
living extravagant lives. The attraction of the city blinded countless people and made them
yearn for its presence.
Even if Xiao Feifei had not mentioned this, Ye Lingchen could definitely apply and get
accepted into either Tsinghua University or Peking University with his outstanding results.
“Do you have any plans for summer holidays?” asked Xiao Feifei.
“Nothing at the moment.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
“Since you don’t have any plans, then why don’t you follow me for a trip to Beijing. I can be
your tour guide.” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen before she continued to speak
seductively, “moreover, I’m paying your wage too.”
“When are you going to depart?” asked Ye Lingchen.
Xiao Feifei replied, “we’re leaving in the afternoon tomorrow.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. He was not in a rush to commit himself.
On one hand, he had never traveled so far before on his own. He hesitated whether he
should stay back and accompanied his parents. On the other hand, he wanted to visit city
where its people lived extravagantly before he made the decision if he wanted to attend a
university there.
He had a youth’s temperament and now was just the right time that he was proud of his
achievement. He wanted to experience a different place badly.
“Don’t worry, Capital City is my territory. I’ll make sure that you won’t get bullied over
there,” said Xiao Feifei as she assumed the tone of an old senior woman suddenly. She could
not refrain herself from sniggering aloud after saying that.
Ye Lingchen pondered for a moment before he brought up the most important issue to him
at last. “How much is the wage?”
Xiao Feifei said, “…”
Sister Lin, “…”
Ye Lingchen had a long discussion with his parents after returning to his home. Then, he
began packing his luggage in preparation to depart the next day.
“Mother, I plan to enroll in Peking University. After arriving in Capital City, I’ll enroll in the
university directly when the new semester begins,” said Ye Lingchen.
“Hmm.”
Xu Zhen answered softly. She kept her head down all the time while she helped Ye
Lingchen to pack his luggage.
Ye Jin kept his silence as well on the side.
“The weather in Capital City is dry and arid. I heard that now is the driest season of all. You
must take good care of yourself.” Xu Zhen briefed her son, “I’m putting your summer
clothes in this section, autumn clothes in the middle section, cashmere sweaters and coats
on the other side. Wear them if the weather gets too cold.”
“Mom, it’s still too early for me to pack winter clothes now.” Ye Lingchen felt speechless.
“It’s hard to predict the weather. You have never traveled so far before. Moreover, you’re
going away for such a long time. It’s better to be prepared than sorry,” said Xu Zhen. She
could not help wiping away her tears.
“Your son is traveling to the city. This is promising, don’t cry about it,” said Ye Jin from the
side.
Xu Zhen helped Ye Lingchen to zip up the luggage then she brought over a package from
another side. “I’ve placed some food in here. It’s our Rugao City’s native produce. Have
some if you’re hungry during the journey. Text mom if you’ve run out and want more. Mom
will send it to you via the post.”
“Also, here’s some money for your expenditure. Your dad will be transferring money into
your bank account every month from now on. Spend it on what is necessary.”
Xu Zhen suddenly spoke more than usual. It felt as if her words were never-ending. She
reminded Ye Lingchen on this and advised him on that without stop.
“Mom, I can make my own money too.”
“The expenditure in Capital City is high. Don’t worry, mom and dad have some savings.
Don’t overthink this.”
Ye Lingchen listened to his mother’s words quietly from the side. As he looked at his
parents, he made a decision in his mind.
‘I must make it to the top and return to the village with high honors!’
“Lingchen, you’re sent to work in Capital City because your effort is valued, be sure to put
in more effort at work!”
Before Ye Lingchen’s departure, Ye Jin finally gave his advice.
Ye Lingchen nodded. Then, he turned his head once again to take a glance of his parents
before he turned around and got into the car.
“Son, remember to take good care of yourself. Be sure to call home if you face any
difficulties and need help!” Xu Zhen could not refrain herself from taking a few steps
forward.
Ye Lingchen replied softly without turning back.
The car drove away slowly. Ye Lingchen could still see the silhouette of his two aging
parents through the rearview mirror until they vanished from sight when the distance was
too far.
Perhaps it was because they realized that Ye Lingchen was not in a good mood, Sister Lin
and Xiao Feifei did not speak to him during the journey.
The car drove for over an hour before arriving at the airport.
They boarded the airplane at three in the afternoon.
Through the window, he watched as the land underneath his feet shrunk smaller and
smaller and buildings turning into ants before vanishing from his sight at last…
‘Goodbye, Rugao City.’
‘Capital City, here I come…’
Chapter 21 - A Series of Unexpected
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The plane landed after two hours of flight. Ye Lingchen was already stepping foot in Capital
City territory.
Xiao Feifei wore a large pair of black shades, with her jet black hair reaching her shoulders.
Her appearance exuded coldness and elegance, as though she were a different person from
before.
The group moved quickly without arousing attention from the crowd and got onto the
Toyota Alphard minivan
“Luckily nobody recognized us.”
Sister Lin let out a long sigh while getting into the car.
Xiao Feifei took off her shades and playfully stuck her tongue out as well, still feeling
exhilarated.
This trip back to Capital City was all done in secret. Only a few guards received her during
arrival. If someone managed to identify her, then it would have been really difficult to get in
the car when faced with those crazy fans.
“Miss Xiao, long time no see. You’re still as elegant as ever.” Someone was already waiting
next to the driver.
“Director Li!” Xiao Feifei exclaimed. “I did not expect you to come here personally. Feifei is
honored.”
“Hahaha, to be able to have Xiao Wangfei take part in my TV series, it’s my honor instead.”
Director Li laughed out loud. “Furthermore you guys have traveled such long distances, it’s
only natural for me to receive you personally.”
Xiao Feifei first rose to fame in a palace politics series playing as the character Wangfei.
That was the reason many people were used to addressing her as Xiao Wangfei.
Director Li was not old, but he treats people kindly. His laughter was especially endearing
to others.
After the exchange, Director Li looked over to Ye Lingchen who was in the same car as
them. He asked out of curiosity, “and who would this be?”
“His name is Ye Lingchen, a friend of mine,” Xiao Feifei explained.
“Hello, I’m Li Tai.” Director Li gave a long hard look at Ye Lingchen, then nodded.
“Hello,” Ye Lingchen answered similarly with a smile on his face.
This director had directed many famous TV series, but Ye Lingchen remained
composed— not showing any emotion on his face.
Li Tai raised his appraisal of him a little more after such a reaction.
“Oh, this is the detailed script for this series. Due to the need for secrecy, I did not send it
over before this,” Li Tai said as he took out the script.
Xiao Feifei acknowledged his concerns, then started reading the script in the car.
The drive to their destination was smooth.
Ye Lingchen had moved on from the pains of leaving home. He looked out the window
quietly at the nighttime scenery of Capital City.
At dusk, as streetlights came to life. Traffic ebbed in waves, headlights flashed. Their
radiance crisscrossed. Each side of the street were colorful lights that twinkled, distant and
near yet also dim and bright. The illumination from the vicinity layered upon one another,
outlining the shapes of the surrounding buildings. A perfect scene to muse on endless
imagination and inspiration.
Along the way, the flyovers were like rainbows— drawing a beautiful line across the sky.
Skyscrapers, layers upon layers of flyovers, and the fashionable youngsters on the road. All
those were things Ye Lingchen did not experience before back in Rugao City.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes helplessly turned blurry, mistified.
This city surely has a lot of exciting stories.
In the past, Ye Lingchen would not have imagined living in this place, but at that moment he
felt that he was destined to set foot in this city!
At that exact moment, Ye Lingchen’s eyes froze for a moment, only to see an old person
with half a head of white hair wobbling around as though he was drunk. He fell over slowly
in front of a black sedan.
That fall managed to silence the originally bustling road.
Very quickly, three people descended from the black sedan. It was a couple and a little girl
of around five to six years old. It would seem that it was a family of three.
The couple’s face was full of despair and helplessness. They stood beside the old man,
trying to explain.
What the heck was going on?
Ye Lingchen looked at the old man that fell over in absolute surprise.
“That’s a porcelain bumper!”
Miss Lin looked at Ye Lingchen’s flabbergasted expression as she tried to explain.
“That old man is trying to scam them. If that car had a dashcam then they’ll be fine. If not,
then they’ll have to be ready to spend a good amount of money.”
“I saw that the old man ran up to them himself. Does that car still need to be responsible for
him like that?” Ye Lingchen was unable to comprehend the logic behind this.
“What else can they do? If that guy claims that he was knocked over by the car, what can
you say?” Miss Lin was obviously used to this scenario. “Even if his scam failed, he did not
lose anything. This kind of cost-free exchange is a sure win for him.”
In just a short while, the area was surrounded by a group of people. Those people were just
there for the drama and gossip. Nobody wanted to get involved.
“These kinds of incidents are out of our control. We should hurry back to the hotel and rest
up,” Li Tai sighed while instructing the driver to continue driving.
“Wait a moment!” Ye Lingchen exclaimed.
He then immediately rushed down the car.
Miss Lin stared at him, “What are you doing? Stop it right now! You must not go help him
up!”
Ye Lingchen ignored her, striding toward the scene.
Miss Lin was fuming. She smiled apologetically at Director Li.
“Miss Lin, why don’t we just watch what Ye Lingchen is about to do from the car?” Xiao
Feifei wound down the car window and observed Ye Lingchen with curiosity.
“What can a bumpkin that’s visiting the city for the first time do? He might bring trouble
upon himself!” Miss Lin expressed in resignation, yet her eyes were glued to Ye Lingchen.
Director Li felt the obvious difference in her attitude towards Xiao Feifei and Ye Lingchen.
He too kept his eyes on Ye Lingchen, carefully evaluating him.
At that moment, that family of three were desperate.
“Sir, we are a poor family. This car is purchased under a loan. With your scam, we might
lose our means to live. Can you please spare us?” the man begged.
“Sir, we still have a child to look after. We don’t have any money to spare,” the woman
begged with her face full of despair. She looked at the bystanders hoping for help, on the
verge of tears.
“Anyone has a dashcam on board that caught the scene from earlier? This family of three is
not well to do. We should help them out!” One of the bystanders voiced out, trying to be of
assistance.
Unfortunately, that old man was a professional. He chose a blindspot around a corner so
that it was difficult for other cars to have recorded it on their dashcam.
“Sir, we can only gather up 1000RMB. Why don’t you just compromise a little and spare
us?” The man came down from the car with 1000RMB in hand, frowning so hard that he
formed lines between his brows.
“Ouch, my back is broken. I’m afraid I won’t be able to stand without a good 20 to 30
thousand!” The old man gasped for air as he spasmed on the ground.
“Sir…”
“Ouch, my head hurts. Is this a brain hemorrhage? That’s another 20 to 30 thousand!”
The old man was throwing a tantrum on the ground.
The little girl, seeing her parents’ suffering, started crying from fear.
The crowd sighed and shook their heads while pointing fingers.
The majority of them were taking pictures with their phones and sharing it to their Wechat
moments.
“Give way. Everyone let me pass!”
It was at that moment, a young man pushed through the crowd.
That young man was wearing a hat with his hands in his pockets as casually walked onto
the scene of the accident.
He was wearing a hoodie, covering a good portion of his face.
“Sir, can you get up?” Ye Lingchen crouched down and asked the old man.
“I can’t. It hurts all over! I can’t get up,” the old man cried.
“I can’t get up anymore!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes brightened, then grabbed onto the old man’s phone and ran away
immediately!
The old man stared in bewilderment.
“…”
“Eh? Hey! Don’t run!” The old man panicked. In a flash, he was running faster than anyone
else, dashing towards Ye Lingchen. “Thief! Catch that thief! He stole my phone!”
The two silhouettes quickly faded from the sight of the crowd, getting further and further
away…
Even after they were gone, the crowd had yet to react to the situation. They stared at each
other blankly.
This script… has been derailed!
The family of three looked at each other, then immediately got in the car and left the scene,
not daring to stay for a moment longer.
“This… what is this?” Miss Lin was confounded.
Pfft!
Xiao Feifei was holding her stomach. She lost all composure and laughed out loud.
Five minutes later, Ye Lingchen returned and immediately got in the car.
“That old man was fast! He dared to say his bones were broken? Liar!” Ye Lingchen
muttered to himself as he closed the car door.
“What about the phone?” Miss Lin asked.
“I threw it back to him.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand. “Why would I want his phone?”
“Hahaha, Lil’ Bro, that was great!” Li Tai was also laughing unreservedly as he gave a
thumbs up at Ye Lingchen. He then asked, “Where are you planning to seek better
employment, Lil’ Bro?”
“I’m still a student. After the Summer holidays, I’ll be attending Peking University.” Ye
Lingchen replied.
“Peking University?” Li Tai looked at Ye Lingchen again. “Heroes are born from youngsters
indeed!”
Miss Lin stared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. She remembered that Ye Lingchen handed in his
exam papers early. This is too unbelievable!
Still, she pouted and cleared her throat, “Director Li, please refrain from praising him. His
arrogance is already out of control!”
“Hehe. Lil’ Bro, are you interested in becoming an actor?” Li Tai said after some hesitation.
Xiao Feifei and Miss Lin were both stunned, then signaled Ye Lingchen with their eyes.
Li Tai was a famous director within the country especially when it comes to ancient wuxia
series. His interest in finding talent had been piqued!
Ye Lingchen could rise to fame immediately!
“Acting?” Ye Lingchen was startled. He then shook his head, “I’m not acting!”
“Is your brain fried!?” Miss Lin blurted. “Do you know how many people are dreaming for a
chance like this?”
“I don’t care what others dream about,” Ye Lingchen replied without care. “I don’t like to
show my face in public.”
In acting, one must live under the scrutiny of the public. He had the Prodigy System. He
could do a lot of other things. To lose his freedom just for acting? No way.
Miss Lin muttered ‘dumbass’ in her heart. She was too furious to speak.
The car once again fell silent.
Ten minutes later, the minivan drove into a park. It had pavilions, terraces and open halls,
connected by bridges overflowing water surrounded by carefully maintained lawns.
In comparison to the brilliant world outside with its honking cars, separated by just one
wall, it felt as though it was two different worlds.
“This is Park Hotel. The hotel is built within a park to avoid outside disturbances,” Li Tai
explained as he helped them with their luggage.
“Tomorrow morning I will send someone over to pick you up.” Li Tai took his leave after
arranging everything for them.
“Thank you, Director Li.” Xiao Feifei and Miss Lin bid him farewell.
Chapter 22 - Eight Extremeties Fist
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The next day, Ye Lingchen resumed his daily routine and woke up early in the morning.
This hotel was built within a park, which provided some convenience for Ye Lingchen as he
could do his morning jog along the fields.
Along his jog, Ye Lingchen realized that the park was huge. Apart from the hotel, there were
also a few mansions. Between the woods, red bricks and blue tiles could be spotted. It was
an excellent place to live.
Needless to say, those that lived here surely consisted of the rich and nobility.
Following his morning jog, Ye Lingchen found an empty plot by the river to practice Arhat
Fist.
Three sets later, the quiet park had finally begun to see an increase in foot traffic. Many old
folks were walking over, then assumed their position as a group and slowly started their
Tai Chi exercise. Their movements were neatly coordinated.
He observed the scene for a while, then began to make a move.
However, as he passed by another empty plot, he paused in his tracks.
Under a nearby tree, a young woman in white sportswear was practicing martial arts.
On the side, an old man would cough once in a while. Occasionally, he would give some
pointers to the young woman. The old man was accompanied by two bodyguards dressed
in black behind him.
Was this not the same old man and young woman in the hospital?
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. He did not expect them to be from Beijing. No wonder their
movements carried a hint of nobleness.
Back then, were it not for his actions— that old man would have already joined the ranks of
the dead. Despite that, the old man’s face remained very pale. Every so often, he would
cough strenuously.
Ye Lingchen’s attention was mainly on the young woman. His gaze showed a hint of interest
in what she was doing.
That girl’s movements… was it… martial arts?
If he had not learned Arhat Fist, Ye Lingchen would not have entertained this thought.
“In this generation, are there still practitioners of martial arts?” Ye Lingchen was surprised
and approached them slowly.
The young woman was extremely focused on her martial arts. Each punch was
accompanied by a sound. With her tall, slender figure and elegant features, it gave off an
aura of valiant beauty.
“Strength from your waist! Firm up your stance! Do not hesitate when you punch!”
Accompanied by his bouts of coughing, the old man was sternly lecturing from the side.
‘Observing Lin Ruoyu practicing martial arts, Eight Extremities Fist proficiency +1.’
…
As he got nearer, a string of proficiency messages appeared in his mind, surprising Ye
Lingchen.
The martial arts they practiced was Eight Extremities Fist!
Due to him learning Arhat Fist, Ye Lingchen intentionally searched for various books on
martial arts. Although none of them could be practiced, he still managed to learn many
secrets of martial arts.
Eight Extremities Fist was focused on explosive power. It was very particular about actual
combat. This martial art is one of those that uses a combination of practice and battle.
Due to the usefulness in actual combat, the Warrior’s Association Training Department and
Armed Police incorporated elements of Eight Extremities Fist into their training for
grappling, throwing and fighting techniques.
Many bodyguards of politicians were also practitioners of Eight Extremities Fist!
Not to mention Eight Extremities Fist had its own mantra —”Loyalty and justice. Body as a
shield. Selfless sacrifice. Face the peril.”
To be able to practice Eight Extremities Fist, this old man and young woman’s background
was worth looking into.
The young woman’s body was slowly dripping with sweat. Her slender waist twisting with
vigor, clothes sticking to her body— revealing lines can be seen forming around her chest.
Witnessing that for some time, his proficiency level capped at 20 percent.
As expected, this young woman’s Eight Extremities Fist was still far from perfect. She had
the posture but lacked the essence.
According to the evaluation by the system, her proficiency was most likely only at 20
percent. That meant Ye Lingchen could not learn beyond that level either.
Luckily Ye Lingchen already had a good understanding of the styles of Eight Extremities
Fist. Combining with Arhat Fist, he was confident in restoring the true Eight Extremities
Fist. When it comes to his cultivation, he could just raise his proficiency by himself.
The old man never could have dreamt that someone would just observe them for a bit and
then fully mastered the techniques of Eight Extremities Fist. Otherwise, he would not let
the young woman practice it here.
The path of a martial artist could not lack the guidance of great teachers. Even if one
learned all the moves, it was difficult to put to good use. Unfortunately, Ye Lingchen was an
exception.
If anyone were to be blamed, it was just Ye Lingchen being too amazing.
To continue observing was pointless, so Ye Lingchen shook his head and took his leave.
The way he shook his head and sighed triggered Lin Ruoyu who was practicing her art by
the side.
She was already an arrogant person to start with. She stopped her fist, staring at Ye
Lingchen’s back. She moved and thrust forward with a punch.
Hearing the sound of rushing wind behind him, Ye Lingchen moved a little sideways,
dodging the punch. He then leaned over from the side with his body, pushing against Lin
Ruoyu.
Executing his Arhat Mountain Lean, he instantly pushed Lin Ruoyu aside.
“I knew it, you are a martial artist!” Lin Ruoyu backed off, her face cold as ice. She snorted
coldly, “Why did you shake your head? Are you looking down on me?”
Her mastery was truly sub-par.
Ye Lingchen’s comprehension was beyond her reach. By simply running Eight Extremities
Fist’s technique through his mind once, he had already more or less understood it. Lin
Ruoyu’s Eight Extremities Fist, to him, was filled with exploitable weak spots.
He only needed to practice a few more rounds, and in no time, his Eight Extremities Fist’s
proficiency level will be at his Arhat Fist’s proficiency level. Arriving close to 100 percent!
“I was just passing by and looking around. I have no other intentions,” Ye Lingchen shook
his head and replied casually.
“Since you are a martial arts practitioner, let’s spar!”
Lin Ruoyu’s competitive spirit was stirred when she saw that Ye Lingchen was about her
age.
“I just practice casually. I’m not able to compete with you.” Ye Lingchen did not want to
cause any trouble and began to leave.
“Hold it right there!” Lin Ruoyu shouted. “Drop your act. Your head-shaking earlier was
definitely showing your discontent. If you don’t fight me I’ll never let you go!”
The old man called out, then coughed a few times. He walked up to Ye Lingchen, “I am Lin
Tianhua. May I have your name, little one?”
“I am Ye Lingchen.”
“Nowadays the martial arts are deteriorating. It was a surprise to meet you here. Consider
this fate. May I know where is your master at?” The old man asked smiling.
“My practice of martial arts were merely coincidental. I don’t belong to any faction,” Ye
Lingchen answered.
To the old man, he understood it as Ye Lingchen trying to keep it private. “I’m sorry for the
abrupt questioning.”
“Goodbye.”
Ye Lingchen did not want to stay. He bid his farewell and immediately took his leave.
However, a figure suddenly dashed over, accompanied by a groan. Fists held tight, body
curved like a crescent moon, the figure rushed towards Ye Lingchen then lashed out.
Ye Lingchen’s face darkened. He snapped around, like a fierce tiger looking back.
Lin Ruoyu could only see a blur, then her hands were firmly gripped by Ye Lingchen.
She raised her head in surprise, just to see a pair of annoyed orbs. Her heart skipped a beat.
In the next instant, Ye Lingchen bent over. Her body flew up into the air and after some
spinning, she was slammed forcefully on the ground.
Suplex!
When she looked around, all she could see was Ye Lingchen’s back.
“You…”
Lin Ruoyu got up with difficulty, giving a death stare at Ye Lingchen’s back. Her body was
sore all over.
“Wonderful move!”
The old man looked at Ye Lingchen’s fading silhouette, his eyes filled with praise, “Strike
like the wind, execution in one breath. This person’s mastery of martial arts has reached
the level of grandmaster!”
“He’s a brute that doesn’t know how to show kindness to a woman!” Lin Ruoyu shouted in
agony. “He’s not a man!”
“Hahaha, now you can finally understand that there’s always someone greater,” The old
man laughed, “It’s been a while since I’ve met an interesting young man.”
“Hmph. Don’t let me see him again!” Lin Ruoyu brushed the dirt off her body. As she
thought back of Ye Lingchen’s eyes earlier, there was a hint of familiarity that appeared
within her.
“I must have seen those eyes somewhere before!”
…
Back at the hotel, he took a quick shower and met up with Xiao Feifei.
The hotel stay came with a buffet breakfast. Asian and Western dishes were catered for. Ye
Lingchen took a bowl of noodles, two pieces of bread, a cup of milk, a boiled egg, one sunny
side up with two sausages, and a strip of bacon.
On the other side, Xiao Feifei and Miss Lin both only had a cup of soy milk, a piece of bread,
and a boiled egg.
Put together with Ye Lingchen, it was a strong contrast in appetite.
“You’re eating too much.” Xiao Feifei gawked at Ye Lingchen with surprise. Not only was he
eating a huge portion, he was also very quick about it. That bowl of noodles was gulped
down in just two mouthfuls.
“It’s you guys that are eating too little,” Ye Lingchen corrected. He then lifted his plate to
grab more food. “There’s just too little food here.”
“You’re such a rice bucket
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!” Miss Lin criticized as she stared at Ye Lingchen’s back.
Following that, Miss Lin hesitated for a bit, then said to Xiao Feifei, “Feifei, I just received
the news. This time, Lu group is one of the sponsors for Legend of the Heroine.”
“Lu group?”
Xiao Feifei’s brows knitted together in a bunch.
“Lu group is everywhere, it is unavoidable.” Miss Lin’s expression was ugly, “This way, you
being the female lead for Legend of the Heroine will most likely make its way to Lu Hao’s
ears.”
At the mention of Lu Hao, Xiao Feifei’s eyes flashed with a hint of hatred.
“Lu group’s influence is too far-reaching. As long as it’s a good script, they would definitely
be involved,” Miss Lin sighed helplessly.
Lu Hao, the only son of Lu group’s big boss, was the only heir to Lu group. The famous
Prince of Beijing.
His infatuation with Xiao Feifei was not a recent thing. Xiao Feifei had rejected his
invitation thrice. She wanted to hide from him but in the end, it was futile.
“If Lu Hao invites you again this time, I’m afraid…” Miss Lin was worried.
Rejecting once or twice is fine, but once it exceeded three times, then that would be a
grudge. Lu Hao might be angered from embarrassment.
“That’s enough Miss Lin. Drop this topic. I’m tired,” Xiao Feifei sighed, “If there is no other
way around this, worse comes to worst…”
“What are you talking about?”
Ye Lingchen’s plate was stacked like a mountain full of food.
Sitting down, he started gorging in the food as though he was having a battle with them.
“It is that tasty?”
Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen’s behavior, unable to suppress her laughter. Her
originally depressed mood improved slightly.
“Ye Lingchen.” Xiao Feifei stared at Ye Lingchen while holding her head up by the chin,
“Your dislike for acting, dislike for public scrutiny, might have been the right choice.”
Under public scrutiny, one can acquire uncountable praise, yet at the same time, one will be
targeted by evil.
In this world, who could achieve true freedom?
Chapter 23 - Pissed Off, Just Fight!
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Capital and Hengdian Studios were both considered the holy land for countless aspiring
actors.it enabled many people to achieve their dreams in show business.
The minivan drove steadily along, moving through the crowd into Hengdian Studios.
Along the way, there were people dispersing the crowd to open a path for the minivan.
Here, celebrities of varying fame come and go all the time. The arrival of the minivan did
not garner much attention from the crowd.
“Hehe, everybody let’s welcome Princess Xiao
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!”
Director Li had long been waiting in the studio. The crew members lined up, showing their
respect while welcoming Xiao Feifei.
That was the status of an A-list superstar.
“What do you think? Many beautiful ladies right? Don’t get distracted now,” Miss Lin teased
Ye Lingchen.
After that, she kindly pointed out who was who for Ye Lingchen, “Those to the South are
girls from the Capital Film Academy while those to the north are from Jinling Film
Academy. Those located East and West are also from various media colleges.”
Xiao Feifei tagged along to join in the fun. She thumped her chest saying, “If you fancy any
of them, just let me know. I’ll matchmake you!”
Ye Lingchen could only shake his head in response.
Credit must be given where it was due. Hengdian Studios lived up to its name as the
birthplace for beauties on the screen. Along the way, there were countless beauties lined
up.
Those pretty women that were an uncommon sight in public could be found all over this
place. Noble, cute, proud, pure, and an endless selection of other varieties, each with their
own uniqueness.
“Brother Ye.”
Right at that moment, Director Li walked over and took out his phone. “Brother Ye you
really have the potential to be a superstar. Just a simple video and it’s a hit.”
Xiao Feifei came over as well.
The content of the video was about last night’s incident with the porcelain bumper. From
the time the old man was lying on the floor to the point Ye Lingchen grabbed his phone and
ran. It was just a short one minute video, yet it caused a great commotion and went viral
overnight.
The number of likes on TikTok had already exceeded one million. This incident had also
gone to be on Weibo’s trending topics.
[Discovered porcelain bumper killer, Mr. Robber!]
[This brother is amazing. Mommy won’t have to worry about me running into porcelain
bumpers again.]
[I’ll keep it short. This is a pro.]
[Mr. Robber of the underworld. Ruthless without fancy words.]
…
Countless comments were all praises in unison. Furthermore, a lot of people had started
naming Ye Lingchen as Mr. Robber.
Recently, incidents of porcelain bumping growing out of control, to the point of being the
cancer of society. The appearance of Ye Lingchen’s video led to the explosive reaction from
the entire community. It directly delivered a critical blow to the world of porcelain
bumping, leading to countless people showing their cheerful support.
“Hello there, the great Mr. Robber with a million fans. Can I have your autograph?” Xiao
Feifei smiled at Ye Lingchen.
“Great Princess Xiao
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, please don’t make fun of me any further.” Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly while shaking his
head. It was fortunate that he kept his face hidden yesterday and nobody would recognize
him. Otherwise, it would have been troublesome.
Xiao Feifei knew that Ye Lingchen had no interest in the topic, so she just dropped by for a
quick greeting with him and headed straight to the studio for filming.
The character she was playing was the heroine of Legend of the Heroine. In the earlier
parts of the series, she would be filmed wearing a white martial artist outfit, sword in hand,
on her first adventure to travel the world.
She portrayed the character with a heroic spirit, a heroine with an unmatched beauty.
No wonder she made it as an A-list superstar. She could take on any role. Her acting skills
were top-notch.
After observing for some time, Ye Lingchen was bored. He casually grabbed ‘An Actor
Prepares’ from the table and started reading.
‘Self-studying An Actor Prepares, acting proficiency +1.’
…
Ye Lingchen was already used to the notifications popping up in his mind long ago.
“Why are we one person short?” An anxious voice drifted over from some distance.
“Are any of you doing your jobs? Why are we short on people during such an important
moment!?”
“Don’t just stand there. Hurry and look for people! We still have to film!”
The set was getting slightly chaotic. Quite a few people showed up, looking left and right.
Right at that moment, one of the people there spotted Ye Lingchen and his eyes brightened
up, walking over quickly.
“Why are you still here? We’re about to start filming! We’re just waiting for you!” That
person pulled Ye Lingchen along without further clarification.
“I am not…”
“I let you in here to film the scene! Otherwise, I’d have long kicked someone like you out!”
That person said as he threw a look at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen looked at his clothes, it was as plain as one could be.
Those on the set were all either dressed in rich, trendy attire, or they were wearing
costumes. It was no wonder others mistook him as one of those extras.
Trying not to cause trouble for Xiao Feifei, Ye Lingchen could only follow along in silence.
“He’s here, he’s here!” shouted the person while dragging Ye Lingchen.
“Hurry and get him changed!” shouted another rough voice.
Ye Lingchen was pushed into a tent with two others changing clothes inside.
He wore full-body black apparel with a demon mask on his face that made him look
stealthy.
“Your part is to be the demon mask assassin. After you enter the scene, you will die after
receiving a few kicks. Understood?” The person instructed. “Remember, you must not fight
back, nor can you hurt any actors!”
Ye Lingchen took up the clothes, then knitted his brows together immediately.
The clothes emanated a foul stench of sweat. Who knew how many people already sweat
on it.
“Guys, just put it on. Extras have no rights,” someone said.
“Yeah, just close your eyes and put it on. After this there will be lunch and 200RMB,”
someone added.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and put it on, then followed the two of them out the tent.
Right outside was a wide, open field. Dust was up in the air everywhere.
It was prepared specifically for this scene.
A large number of extras dressed similarly to Ye Lingchen gathered, waiting for the signal
to rush into the scene.
In the middle of the field stood a young man, covered in an armor of gold. His face carried
an arrogant and evil smile, stared at Ye Lingchen and the other extras in contempt.
“Get ready—”
Someone signaled from the side.
“ACTION!”
“Attack!”
A group of demon mask assassins cried out, rushing towards the young man standing in the
middle of the field.
That young man made a pose with his hands, shouted, then rushed towards the crowd.
His body swaying left and right and occasionally leaped into the air. Although his kicks and
punches were all just fancy movements, they looked impressive. Added to that were the
living targets all around, in that moment of high spirits, it was a scene worth watching.
Ye Lingchen arrived beside the young man and he sent a kick over, hitting Ye Lingchen
squarely on the chest, causing him to backpedal a few steps.
The kick was for real!
Ye Lingchen rubbed his chest, his face rather unsightly.
If not for his recently improved body condition, that kick would be sufficient for him to
suffer in pain for the next few days.
“Hey, you over there! What are you doing? Don’t you know how to stay down after getting
kicked?” Someone shouted at Ye Lingchen in annoyance.
Very quickly, the second round had started.
Those extras lying around on the floor got up one after another, getting ready for a new
wave of attack.
“This time bring weapons along!”
The young man held a staff in his hands, twirled it around casually, then started swinging it
towards the extras.
Bang, bang, bang!
Each hit was solid, accompanied by moans of pain.
“Hahaha, that feels great!”
Every swing from that young man was with full force. His eyes were red, clearly relishing
the moment, “You’re all trash, trash!”
Ye Lingchen intentionally hid himself in the crowd, trying his best to avoid the staff.
However, his actions quickly attracted the attention of the young man.
“Witness my Wandering Dragon Staff!”
The young man turned serious, leaped into the air with his staff raised high, aimed it at Ye
Lingchen’s head and slammed it down with full force!
If this hit connected, a concussion would be considered lucky!
“Nice!” The director shouted, “Cameraman, take note of it. This interesting scene must be
shot properly!”
However, just as the staff was about to land on Ye Lingchen, he adjusted his body slightly to
the side.
The staff missed!
“F*ck!” The young man cursed, pointing at Ye Lingchen, “Are you retarded? Why did you
dodge? Why did you dodge?!”
Ye Lingchen stared coldly at the young man.
“What’s with that look?” The young man walked up to Ye Lingchen, then poked him hard in
the chest. “I’m talking to you here? Why did you f*cking dodge?!”
“Young Master Wu, I’m sorry.” A bald man jogged over, “These extras misbehaved. How
about we change another person and redo your earlier scene?”
“Change?” Young Master Wu fixed his eyes on Ye Lingchen, “I want him!”
“Have him stand still on the spot. I will be hitting him!”
Young Master Wu tested the weight of the staff in his hand, “How did your props team do
their job? You call this a staff? Go get me a heavy one!”
The bystanders went silent, giving Ye Lingchen a sympathetic look.
Very quickly, someone came over with a black staff.
“Your eyes seem prideful. What’s this? You want to hit me?” Young Master Wu stared at Ye
Lingchen. “Trash will be trash. Even if I were to beat you to death, nobody would dare to
collect your corpse for you!”
“Remember, if you dare to dodge again, I’ll break your legs!”
Young Master Wu gripped his staff and moved a few steps backward slowly.
Following that, he leaped into the air, twisted and swung the staff at full force directly at Ye
Lingchen’s head.
Sounds of the staff rushing through the air could be heard!
Ye Lingchen stood on the spot. His eyes were calm, as though there was no need to dodge.
This scene would be extremely bloody.
Young Master Wu was exhilarated, with bloodlust showing on his smile.
However, just as the staff was within three feet of Ye Lingchen’s head, he raised his right
hand and caught it with his palm easily.
“F*CK YOU!”
Young Master Wu’s smile froze. Just as he cursed, Ye Lingchen held onto the staff and
pulled at it with full force.
He lifted his left leg, aimed at Young Master Wu’s abdomen, and sent a violent kick his way!
Bang!
Young Master Wu’s body was like a ball, shot out in a straight line for over 10 meters!
As he landed, his body continued rolling a few turns.
Silence!
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen who was in the center of the field. They all reflexively
swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
This… with just one kick?
How strong is that kick to send someone weighing 150 lbs that far?
A large number of people were covered in goosebumps, with a look of absolute horror in
their faces. They quickly rushed over to Young Master Wu and carefully helped him up.
“Young Master Wu, are you okay?”
Young Master Wu’s eyes were bloodshot. His abdominal region was in so much pain that it
caused his body to quiver uncontrollably. His eyes locked onto Ye Lingchen.
“Call for backup, I want him dead!!!”
…
Chapter 24 - Wu Family Troupe
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“That extra must be crazy to dare hit Young Master Wu.”
“F*ck, we’re doomed, we’re doomed. The Wu Family Troupe had already spread the news.
A lot of people are rushing over here now.”
“That kick was too ruthless. Young Master Wu will never leave this be.”
“If anything to blame, it’s the fate of that unlucky extra.”
The crowd was busy discussing what might happen.
Next to Ye Lingchen, the bald director was already panicking— his head full of sweat.
Young Master Wu was beaten up in his set. If they investigated the matter, he would
probably be in for it as well.
“You’re too rash.” The bald director looked at Ye Lingchen. “Did you know who you
kicked?”
“Who’s that?”
“Wu Cheng, the only son of Wu Feng from the Wu Family Troupe!” The bald director said
worryingly, “Wu Feng was a trained martial artist. He even went through a few years of
training in Shaolin in his teenage years. He’s a famous fighter throughout the entire
Hengdian Studios.”
“All the stuntmen and actors in Hengdian Studios had received pointers from him at some
point. Those not from the Wu Family Troupe would be discriminated against and
eventually, they created a monopoly. Even the big shot directors need to give him some
respect. He has a very high status!”
“All their acting consists of real combat,” Ye Lingchen said.
“What about it? When did Wu Family Troupe ever fake a fight?” The bald director shook his
head. “Three days ago, an extra accidentally pissed off Wu Cheng. He was then almost
beaten to death, but to the outside world they merely passed it off as filming injury. The
incident has since been forgotten.”
Tap, tap, tap!
Right at that moment, a series of impressive footsteps approached. Everyone grew a little
more alert.
They looked over.
In the lead, was a muscular middle-aged man. His arms filled with bulging muscles.
The most eye-catching thing was his almost 190cm height. Built like a mountain, every step
gave off an intimidating pressure.
The phrase ‘strength of a bull’, was probably describing this type of person.
In the past, for the sake of filming, Wu Feng personally lifted a rock that weighed almost
500 lbs in public. Ever since then, his fame skyrocketed!
Behind Wu Feng, there were 20 plus people. All of them, without exception, had learned
some form of martial arts.
“Dad, it’s that kid! You must kill him, kill him!”
Wu Cheng glared at Ye Lingchen, gritted his teeth so hard that it almost cracked, “B*stard,
you’re dead!”
Around them, many quiet discussions broke out.
“Wu Feng is personally here. This incident won’t end well!”
“Didn’t he know that Wu Cheng was Wu Feng’s only son that he treasured greatly!?”
“That guy, it would be lucky if he is alive after this.”
“Wu Feng purposely had Wu Cheng involved in filming and got him excellent resources.
Now that he’s been assaulted, how could he leave this be?”
…
Ye Lingchen remained at the same spot, his expression unchanged.
“Were you the one that injured my son?” Wu Feng strode forward intimidatingly.
“That’s me.”
“Break one of your arms, then kowtow and apologize!” Wu Feng demanded ruthlessly, his
words full of authority.
As Wu Feng’s threatening words spread across the crowd, everyone unwittingly gasped
and it sped up their heartbeat.
Break an arm? Kowtow?
Deciding a person’s life and death with a sentence.
Wu Feng, he was that tyrannical!
However, nobody dared to stand up for Ye Lingchen as Wu Feng had what it takes to be
tyrannical!
Ye Lingchen calmly locked gazes with Wu Feng, remaining quiet.
“So? You want me to do it myself?”
Wu Feng demanded again, this time with a louder voice, giving off a deafening roar as
though he were a wild beast.
“F*ck! B*stard! Weren’t you all high and mighty earlier? Why are you so scared to speak up
now?” Wu Cheng’s reddened face shouted as he glared at Ye Lingchen.
He wanted to see Ye Lingchen kneel before him and kowtow while asking for forgiveness!
“Scram!”
On the quiet field without any indication, Ye Lingchen suddenly shouted.
With just a simple word, the air around the field seemed to have frozen solid.
“Crazy, he really is crazy!”
“Unbelievable, unbelievable! If I hadn’t witnessed this myself, I would never believe that
someone dared to fight Wu Feng head-on!”
Everyone there felt as though their mind blanked out, as though a bomb had landed on
their chest which left them breathless.
This extra, is he rushing to heaven?
“Hehe, you should feel honored to have my attention.”
As he said that, Wu Feng raised his muscular arm.
That brick-like fist went straight for Ye Lingchen’s face at full force!
With a body built like a beast, the energy-packed in that one punch was unimaginable.
Facing such a punch, Ye Lingchen similarly raised his arm, facing it head-on.
“That’s it, that boy must’ve been scared stupid. To think he would face him head-on with
brute force!”
The two incomparably different fists collided, resulting in an extremely deep sound.
As the sound of cracking bones could be heard, “Hahaha b*stard! You’re dead! I’ll make you
yearn for death!”
The sound of cracking bones were a masterful musical performance to Wu Cheng’s ears.
His face revealed a horrible grin.
However, at the very next moment, his laughter had stopped!
Wu Feng’s body quivered, then backed off three steps. Following that, his large body fell
backwards and landed on his buttocks on the floor.
His punching arm drooped feebly on the floor!
This… how could this be?
This scene shocked the viewers and left everyone speechless.
In that one exchange of punches, the extra won?
Just how did he manage it?
Wu Feng’s face went pale due to the pain, looking deathly. His face scrounged up to form a
horrible expression… looked at Ye Lingchen in absolute horror, almost having a heart
attack!
How could he be that strong?
“Surround him!” Wu Feng said through gritted teeth.
On his command, those from Wu Family Troupe that followed him here immediately stood
around Ye Lingchen with him being in the center.
“Get more people! Bring weapons!”
Wu Feng got up slowly, his wolf-like glare fixed on Ye Lingchen, “So you can fight? I’ll maim
your limbs!”
Ye Lingchen frowned his eyebrows, loosened his shoulders and got ready to fight to his
heart’s content. Suddenly, his phone rang.
After a moment of thought, he took out his phone.
“Hello, Sister Feifei.”
“Where are you? Gawking at beautiful girls?
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, “Sister Feifei, I’m in some trouble here…”
“Give me a moment, I’ll be right there.”
“B*stard, even the Heavenly King
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himself won’t be able to save your skin! I will make you regret being born!” Wu Cheng’s
face was just as ugly, “What are you waiting for? Get him!”
“Hold it!”
At the same time, Director Li and Xiao Feifei made it to the scene.
“Director Li, Sister Feifei.”
Feifei… Sister?
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen in confusion. This kid was acquainted to an A-list
superstar?
He would play an extra with this kind of background?
“You’re not hurt right?” Xiao Feifei asked in concern.
“I’m fine.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
Xiao Feifei eyed Ye Lingchen suspiciously, “Director Li asked you to act but you rejected
him, yet you ran over here by yourself to play as an extra?”
“It’s a long story.” Ye Lingchen laughed bitterly.
Wu Feng’s expression darkened. He narrowed his eyes and looked to Li Tai, “Li Tai, this kid
injured someone. Are you sure you want to interfere?”
“I have received a lot of complaints that Wu Family Troupe’s people were recklessly
beating up extras. You guys should tone it down a little,” Director Li responded.
“We fight for real to make a good movie. If we pulled our punches, how could that be called
a kungfu film?” Wu Feng snorted coldly. “Extras are just inconsequential trash. So what if
we hit them? If something went wrong, I will bear the medical expenses!”
“If that’s the case, then we will pay your medical expenses too,” Xiao Feifei said.
“It seems that you are insistent on protecting this little b*stard then!” Wu Feng looked
towards Xiao Feifei, then at Li Tai. He sneered coldly, “Just you wait, this incident isn’t
over!”
Saying that he turned and left!
“Dad, why are we leaving just like that?” Wu Cheng blurted unwillingly while quickly
following Wu Feng.
“One is a superstar, the other a big-shot director. They both are protecting that kid. What
else can I do?” said Wu Feng with a horrifying expression.
“Then I just got beaten up for nothing?” Wu Cheng’s face soured.
“Of course not!”
Wu Feng’s face showed a hint of dark thoughts, “Didn’t Young Master Lu fancy Xiao Feifei?
It would seem that the kid has some sort of relationship with Xiao Feifei. If Young Master
Lu finds out about this, it will be the end of that kid’s peaceful days!”
“Hahaha, Dad, you’re amazing!” Wu Cheng gloated. “I’ll contact Young Master Lu
immediately!”
…
“Sister Feifei, I’m sorry to have troubled you,” Ye Lingchen apologized.
“You weren’t the one in the wrong for this matter,” Xiao Feifei laughed. “I didn’t expect you
to be such a good fighter to the point of besting Wu Feng in a fight.”
“I’ve learned a few moves in the past,” Ye Lingchen replied.
Back in the field, many people were packing up and leaving. Very few people were left.
Shortly, Li Tai hurried over with an ugly expression.
“Director Li, what’s wrong?”
“The Wu Family Troupe is stirring up trouble!” Li Tai sighed. “We are filming a wuxia
series. We need a lot of choreography consultation and martial arts stuntmen. However,
most of these people belong to the Wu Family Troupe.”
“Earlier, Wu Feng just announced that Wu Family Troupe will not send people over to
support Legend of the Heroine!”
“That’s too much!” Miss Lin responded to the injustice. “I refuse to believe that we can’t
shoot this without Wu Family Troupe. Hengdian Studios is a big place, I’m sure we can find
a martial arts master.”
“It’s difficult!” Li Tai’s brows knitted tightly together. “The timeframe to film this TV series
was already rushed to start with. Where are we going to find one in such short notice?”
“I know quite a few directors. I’ll see if I can borrow some people from them,” Xiao Feifei
suggested.
Li Tai shook his head in response, “Those working under the other directors are most likely
also people from the Wu Family Troupe. This cancer that is the Wu Family Troupe runs
deep!”
Wu Family Troupe, even though it could not be considered as a big influence, its function
was not something to be neglected. No matter how famous a superstar, they will still need
to be supported.
That was also the reason why Wu Feng could act that way within Hengdian Studios so
rampantly.
“If it’s for a fight show, I think I can be of some assistance.” Ye Lingchen, who was sitting by
the side, piped up.
“You?”
Li Tai looked at Ye Lingchen, “Brother Ye, I know you can fight, but putting up a fight and
martial combat are two drastically different matters. Martial combat requires movements
and techniques. Additionally, it needs to have some fancy moves.”
“I’ve learned a move or two before. Why don’t you have a look?”
Having said that, Ye Lingchen walked onto the field.
He steadied his body, then raised a pose.
Mmm?
The crowd that was at a loss started to slowly shift their gaze on Ye Lingchen’s body…
Chapter 25 - Born for the Screen
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“Did he really learn martial arts?” Miss Lin asked, looking at his silhouette.
Xiao Feifei shook her head, her unblinking gaze fixated on Ye Lingchen.
On the empty field, Ye Lingchen’s eyes were almost closed. Both his fists took on a proper
posture, his foot following some unknown footwork. Each step he took was accompanied
by a punch.
His body was ever-changing with each punch. One step, one punch. Although plain and
simple, without mountains cracking, river flow disruptions or miraculous signs in the sky,
it had a perfect sense of harmony.
Looking closely, one can notice that the distance of every step Ye Lingchen made was
exactly the same. Each of his punches were executed precisely at the same speed. Every
step, every punch, and even the breathing between each punch were perfectly coordinated.
Eventually, the simple punches started changing. Ye Lingchen’s body burst into action.
Every move gave off a feeling of artistic beauty.
However, under the effect of such beauty, it started to get intense.
The muscles on his body bulged, causing the audience’s eyes to twitch. He was like a tiger
stalking prey, giving off an intimidating aura.
“Beautiful!” Miss Lin looked at Ye Lingchen, compelled to compliment him.
Ye Lingchen’s punches were connected, without missing a beat in between. The entire
process seemed natural and was performed with ease.
She had seen others perform their sets, but none were like Ye Lingchen. Natural and
simple, artistic yet charged with energy.
Fist with step, steps with Qi, Qi with mind, all combined. Under the sun, Ye Lingchen’s every
move was harmonious, as though becoming one with the environment.
Xiao Feifei’s eyes glistened with amazement, the corner of her mouth curled into a smile.
Li Tai, however, had his eyes wide— staring at this amazing talent before him.
He was also one that dabbled in the same field. With one look he could tell that Ye
Lingchen’s fist techniques were extraordinary.
His fists were impressive, the whooshing sounds of his punches accompanied him
naturally, all well connected. His techniques are comparable to those old masters that spent
decades training.
He had a feeling, if Ye Lingchen were to upload a video of his moves online, it would surely
trigger another commotion.
An expert in the world of martial arts!
This was what a martial arts expert was like to the general public!
Eventually, Ye Lingchen was surrounded by an air current. Within the gentle breeze, the
presence of his Qi spread. The power of his fists was tremendous, raging like waters from
rivers and the seas.
In one punch, before the raging wind could disperse, it was pierced through by his fist.
Under the tremendous force, the air howled as his fist cracked through the air, causing an
explosive sharp sound that strained the eardrums.
If that punch were to hit someone, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The wind screeched, as though complaining of its abuse.
Subduing heaven and earth in one punch, who could possibly withstand it?
Just as the punching force was about to spill over to the ground, Ye Lingchen’s hands
exerted control. The raging power, under his control, turned around as he willed. Hundreds
of streams returned to their source, the flow reversed. All the energy rushed back into his
body, not even a single strand was left.
The breeze flowed gently as if nothing had happened.
All was still.
“Clap clap clap!”
Nobody knew who started it, but eventually, the whole set broke out in a clear resounding
applause. Everyone was filled with unconcealed amazement.
“Please forgive my incompetence,” Ye Lingchen held his hands in front of his chest and
greeted the crowd humbly.
“That’s not half bad. It looked like the real thing.” Miss Lin remarked at Ye Lingchen
through her pouted lips.
“Hahaha, Brother Ye is hiding his real potential. I’m impressed!” Li Tai laughed heartily
while responding to Ye Lingchen in a reserved manner.
His attitude was even friendlier than before. If one considered his previous attitude to be
due to Xiao Feifei’s influence, at that moment, he did not dare to look down on Ye Lingchen
anymore.
This young man is not a simple person!
“Director Li, do you think that was okay?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Yes, of course that was okay!” Li Tai nodded. “Brother Ye’s movement was the real martial
arts. If we screened that, it won’t be something those fancy moves could compare to!”
“Then all is well,” Ye Lingchen smiled. He was the one that started the trouble, it was of
course for the best if he could help out. “You just need to find a few young men, I’ll be in
charge of the choreography, then all will be settled.”
Li Tai hesitated for a moment, then with a sudden inspiration, stared at Ye Lingchen,
“Brother Ye, you have such a good set of moves. It’d be a waste if you don’t film some wuxia
films.”
Adding actual martial arts in a kungfu film, that was something worth watching!
“That’s right, Lingchen,” Xiao Feifei stared at Ye Lingchen with gleaming eyes.
Shaking his head, Ye Lingchen laughed bitterly, “Director Li, Sister Feifei, I really don’t like
filming.”
“You’re willing to play the role of an extra, yet now, you’re unwilling to listen to Sister
Feifei’s words?” Xiao Feifei stared at Ye Lingchen with feigned anger.
“That’s no it, just…” Ye Lingchen’s showed an indecisive expression.
“Hahaha, I know what Brother Ye is worried about.” Li Tai said with a laugh. “Legend of the
Heroine has a character that is masked from the beginning to the end. You won’t have to
expose your face!”
“Director, that’s the biggest villain in the movie,” someone reminded him from the side.
Be it the scriptwriter or the cameraman, they all gave dubious looks at Ye Lingchen.
With the face covered, it will further test a person’s acting skills. Otherwise, what would
one use to attract the audience?
“How would we know if we don’t give it a try?” Xiao Feifei gave Ye Lingchen her full
support. She hooked onto Ye Lingchen’s arm, “This character has a lot of shared scenes
with me. Lingchen, can you take this as me begging you and giving it a try?”
Li Tai and the rest were all sweating bullets. Who would have thought that Xiao Feifei
would be so coquettish with someone?
“That… alright.” Ye Lingchen gave a nod. “However, please do not expose my information.”
He did not want to be stalked by the paparazzi.
With that, everything was settled!
Ye Lingchen put on a black cape, adorned a black iron mask. With his stature, it gave off a
slight air of handsomeness.
Perhaps it was due to him practicing martial arts, it gave off a unique aura that made him
more attractive than those ‘little fresh meat’ in this generation.
“Not bad,” said Xiao Feifei as she unreservedly evaluated Ye Lingchen from top to bottom.
Ye Lingchen’s role is the villain boss in the TV series. Manipulative and unreasonably
powerful, yet somehow— he fell in love with the female lead in the movie, and that would
be Xiao Feifei.
The villain falling in love with the heroine. The outcome was set from the start.
In the dark, Ye Lingchen would continuously assist Xiao Feifei, even saving her life multiple
times. In the end, he would even sacrifice himself for Xiao Feifei.
The plot was slightly cheesy, add to it the martial arts elements, it was likely to be a hit.
“Lingchen, it’s your turn soon. Don’t be nervous.” Having said that, Xiao Feifei led the way
onto the stage.
This scene is where Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei first met each other.
Xiao Feifei lost her footing and fell off a cliff. Ye Lingchen at the bottom of the cliff
witnessed it and flew over to save her.
Even though it was referenced to as a cliff, it was actually just a little dirt mound that was
not even five meters in height. It would be processed at a later stage.
“Brother Ye, are you sure you don’t need a harness?” Li Tai asked worryingly.
“No need.” Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Five meters is not considered tall. I’m fine!”
“Alright.”
“Ready—”
“ACTION!”
With that, Xiao Feifei stumbled and fell from the cliff!
Facing the sky, the sound of the wind rustling, her white skirt waved.
Live, Xiao Feifei was instead lowered slowly with a harness.
At that moment, a masked Ye Lingchen appeared.
He stood at the bottom of the cliff, with a huge electric fan blowing at him to have his cape
waving in the air, making rustling sounds!
Right after that, he dashed forward at high speeds, stepping onto the cliff wall, rushing
upwards!
The dirt mound was shaped vertically. Ordinary people would have problems climbing it.
Yet, Ye Lingchen traversed the terrain as though flat ground. He then flipped sideways,
soaring through the air!
Both hands holding onto Xiao Feifei, both meeting for the first time. They exchanged
passionate gazes in a close-up shot, followed by a steady landing!
“F*ck! That’s a wall run!” The camera crew was stunned in surprise.
That move executed by Ye Lingchen was not some special effects that could be edited in
during post-production. That stunt was purely of his own prowess!
This scene would definitely be a major highlight of the TV series!
“Feifei, Feifei…” Miss Lin called out softly. Only then did Xiao Feifei come to, blushing as she
got out of Ye Lingchen’s embrace.
“Could it be that you were in character?” Miss Lin questioned Xiao Feifei doubtfully.
During the fall, Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei had to passionately lock gazes. Surprisingly
Xiao Feifei lost herself in the moment.
Xiao Feifei dared not look at Ye Lingchen, “No, I was just surprised. Lingchen’s acting skills
are just too good.”
When they locked gazes earlier, Ye Lingchen managed to act out the essence of ‘love at first
sight’ for all to see. The passion, contradiction, fear, gentleness, all in one look. That one
gaze almost dragged Xiao Feifei into it.
“Show me the earlier scene!” Li Tai urged impatiently.
Everyone looked at the filming screen. The scene had yet to be edited.
However, with one look, their faces were all showing astonishment.
“Brother Ye, did you learn how to act in the past?” Li Tai asked Ye Lingchen.
Xiao Feifei and the rest looked at Ye Lingchen similarly.
His acting skills were just too unbelievably formidable!
From the aura he presented, the minutiae of his movements, to his eyes, they were all spot
on.
Normally, with Xiao Feifei being an A-list superstar and Ye Lingchen with his face hidden,
the screen should focus on her. However, when looking at the screen, everyone’s eyes
would inadvertently deviate towards Ye Lingchen.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen was the villain in the TV series. Ruthless and arrogant, yet
gentle and passionate. A set of extremely contradicting qualities. Unless at the level of the
best actor, a regular person would not be able to act out and convey such qualities
succinctly.
The crowd that was worried about Ye Lingchen’s acting skills was rendered speechless.
“Brother Ye, it is as though you are born for the screen!” Li Tai exclaimed again. If not
because Ye Lingchen’s lack of interest in this field, he really wanted to pull him under his
wing.
“This scene was done with a single take. Next scene, get ready—”
Li Tai could not wait to explore Ye Lingchen’s acting skills.
“ACTION!”
In this scene, Ye Lingchen was surrounded. Yet he was to appear tyrannical and haughty,
fighting his way out of the situation magnificently all by himself!
Ye Lingchen, draped in his black cape, stood amidst the crowd. Even though he was
masked, his eyes looked as though they were filled with lights that pierced through the
skies, looking down on everything!
“Death to those in my way!”
A shout as strong as rolling thunder, many of the extras around him were felt weak in the
knees. Li Tai, despite being outside the field, too felt a tyrannical pressure rushing toward
him!
The next moment, Ye Lingchen moved!
His moves did not require any live practice but instead doing as he wished. Every
movement was oppressive yet dazzling. Within the crowd, at a level beyond everyone else,
his deep mastery of martial arts and an aura of belittling the world were fully displayed
through his acting.
“Wonderful! That’s the essence of acting!”
Li Tai shook in excitement, “Cameraman, record from all angles! His eyes, movement, and
footwork. Don’t leave anything out!”
…
Chapter 26 - Get Lost!
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Following that, Ye Lingchen spent every day with the film crew. The summer vacation was
not over yet, and his days passed by slowly.
Usually, according to the needs of the scene, he would organize the placement of the actors
and add on a few good close-ups.
Occasionally he would have to appear on screen again and star with Xiao Feifei.
It had to be said that due to Ye Lingchen’s charisma and good acting, Director Li had made a
sudden decision to change the original script and add on extra scenes for Ye Lingchen!
The original plan was to have the villain be the third supporting male character, but was
now elevated to the second. His appearances also rivaled Xiao Feifei’s in number.
Xiao Feifei was enthusiastically supportive of this, and naturally, this dissuaded others
from raising any objections.
On one leisurely afternoon, Ye Lingchen was lying on the recliner prepared for him by the
film crew. He had a peeled Mandarin Orange in his hand, putting each piece into his mouth.
“You sure know how to enjoy yourself.”
Xiao Feifei walked over to him, smiling as she spoke, “In the entire cast, you’re the most
relaxed!”
“What can I say, who let me I skip rehearsals and still get it right in one take?” Ye Lingchen
spread his hands, “Director Li’s treatment of me is good. The Mandarin Oranges are good,
would you like some?”
Xiao Feifei picked one up, and looked at Ye Lingchen curiously, “who taught you your acting
skills?”
She had been working for so many years and was only now a lead character. Her acting
skills had been refined through countless lessons to what it was now. However, compared
to Ye Lingchen, her skills were just poor!
Ye Lingchen pointed to his copy of “An Actor Prepares” on the table.
“Just based off of that?”
“Who asked me to be so gifted?” Ye Lingchen said as he shrugged.
Vroom vroom vroom!
At the moment, a black Jaguar roared as it approached, brazenly speeding through
Hengdian Studios.
Finally, it stopped in the middle of Ye Lingchen’s cast!
Vehicles were prohibited from driving within Hengdian Studios.
However, nobody dared to stop this car!
This was solely because it belonged to Young Master Lu!
From the car, two figures stepped out, one after the other.
One was black, the other was white. One was tall, the other was short. One was well built,
the other was thin.
A foreigner?
Ye Lingchen’s brows furrowed slightly.
These two people were easily differentiated, one was Southeast Asian, the other was
European!
“Ms. Xiao, this is the gift that Young Master Lu sends you.”
The southeast Asian said this to Xiao Feifei, before pulling at the back seat of the car. A
fragrance permeated the air from the car.
The entire boot of the car was filled with flowers.
Roses formed the centerpiece, arranged in the shape of a heart. Surrounding it were
colorful tulips, lilies, and lavender.
All the flowers’ colors complemented each other, and arranged in the shape of hearts. In
addition to the fragrance, it was enough to make any woman swoon.
Unfortunately, Xiao Feifei was unmoved.
She said neutrally, “please convey my thanks to the Young Master Lu. I am grateful.”
“It would be better if Ms. Xiao were to accept this gift, our Young Master has put a lot of
preparation into this gift. All the flowers here were imported from overseas.” The
Southeast Asian said.
“I don’t like it, please take it away!” Xiao Feifei said coldly, a frown crossing her face.
“It’s fine if Ms. Xiao dislikes it, the Young Master has prepared another gift!” The Southeast
Asian said, as he glared coldly at Ye Lingchen, as though he were prey. “The Young Master
dislikes it when Ms. Xiao is too close to other men.”
“Break his leg!”
Behind him, the European man stepped forward.
His entire body comprised of muscle and was as solid as a rock. His physique was even
better than a martial artist.
A martial artist would gain some fat in their middle age due to the metabolic processes of
the human body, but this European did not.
He was wearing a singlet, and one could make out his muscles and abs from behind the
fabric.
“I should introduce him. He’s a champion in the underground fighting pits overseas.” The
Southeast Asian said coldly.
He had just finished speaking.
The European began to rapidly attack the tree next to him!
His fists were like lightning, his strength like a raging bull!
Bang!
The tree’s trunk was a good half a meter thick, and the imprint of a fist could be seen on the
bark!
Xiao Feifei trembled slightly, her face pale.
Ye Lingchen stood in front of Xiao Feifei, his face composed. His hands were clenched into
fists as he stared down the two foreigners.
“Enough! I’ll accept these flowers, now go!”
Xiao Feifei had said this with supreme displeasure.
The two foreigners smiled and glared coldly at Ye Lingchen before getting back into the car.
“Count yourself lucky today. Next time…”
The Southeast Asian pointed at Ye Lingchen, before drawing his thumb across his neck,
conveying his intentions!
“Who are they?” Ye Lingchen asked, his eyes narrowing, as the car disappeared from his
view with a roar of its engines.
“They are Lu Hao’s minions, from the Lu Group.” Xiao Feifei said helplessly, exhaustion
showing in her eyes.
“I’m sorry to drag you into this.” Xiao Feifei said apologetically.
“Ms. Feifei, you shouldn’t apologize. How many times have you helped me?” Ye Lingchen
smiled apathetically. Following that, his face hardened slightly, “if you ever get into trouble,
just let me know. I’ll let no one bully you!”
Xiao Feifei smiled bitterly in response.
The Lu Group was massive and omnipotent, what could Ye Lingchen do to help her?
This interruption left a subdued air among the cast.
Li Tai sighed. No matter the situation, the shareholders were the most important, and their
capital was number one.
Those below them, no matter what, were just the playthings of that capital.
The next day.
Ye Lingchen woke up earlier than usual.
After his morning run, he practiced his Arhat Fist and Eight Extremities Fist for three sets
before he stopped.
Recent events had made him realize the importance of power!
He desperately wanted to become stronger, stronger!
“Ye Lingchen!”
The sudden sound of a voice that carried pleasant surprise.
“It’s you?”
Ye Lingchen turned and appraised the young woman who was not too far away.
Lin Ruoyu wore a white shirt, light-colored jeans and white sneakers.
She looked as though she had rushed out the door.
She was unable to hide her expressions of haggardness and anxiety from her face.
“Was that you that night?” Lin Ruoyu rushed over, locking her eyes onto Ye Lingchen, her
voice filled with urgency.
“What do you mean?” This sentence was loaded with meaning.
“That day, the person who saved my grandfather, was it you?” Lin Ruoyu was so anxious
she very nearly shouted the question, her eyes turning red. “My grandfather is very sick
and it’s getting worse. So was it you? Please, save my grandfather…”
Ye Lingchen could not help but think of the old man.
Even though they only met briefly, but that old man’s character had left a deep impression
on him.
It was no wonder that for so many days, he had not seen the grandfather and his
granddaughter practicing their martial arts together.
Strictly speaking, his Eight Extremities Fist was stolen from them.
“It must have been you right? I remember your eyes.” Lin Ruoyu was weeping, tears
streaming from her eyes and down her face as she looked at Ye Lingchen, her anxiety clear.
Finally, Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, and simply said, “it was me!”
“It really was you?!”
Lin Ruoyu’s eyes widened, and she stopped crying, looking at Ye Lingchen steadily, “you
said that you could cure my grandfather’s sickness, is that true?”
“It is.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
There were many benefits to studying medicine. Ye Lingchen had spent a lot of his free
time learning about medicine and had already read through all the famous medical
disciplines. He had already reached 90% proficiency in Chinese Medicine.
“Then follow me!”
Lin Ruoyu seemed as though she had seen her last hope, and she dragged Ye Lingchen with
her.
Ye Lingchen did not protest, and called Xiao Feifei, easily obtaining a day’s leave.
There was a large lake in the center of the park, the water was clear to the bottom, and still.
Looking at the water of the lake, there was an elegant villa built in the center of the lake,
with white walls and a red roof. It was a paragon of the elegance of Chinese traditional
architecture, keeping with the traditions of elegance, simplicity, and luxury.
From the side of the lake, a white walkway built of marble led directly to the crimson door
of the villa.
Apart from the villa, what would surprise one the most was that there were many luxury
cars parked next to the lake.
“Stop!”
A sudden shout, made Ye Lingchen and Lin Ruoyu stop right outside the villa!
“Ruoyu, who is he?”
Next to the main entrance, a youth looked menacingly at Ye Lingchen, his displeasure clear
in his eyes.
Apart from him, there were others in the villa who were also looking at Ye Lingchen, their
gazes hostile.
“His name is Ye Lingchen, he has a way to save grandad.” Lin Ruoyu’s tears had yet to dry,
as she spoke.
The youth stepped forward, and stopped right in front of Ye Lingchen, speaking coldly, “I
don’t care what you did to cheat Ruoyu, but the Lin Residence isn’t a place for you to spread
your lies. I’ll give you one last chance, get lost!”
“Brother, he can save granddad!” Lin Ruoyu pleaded pathetically, “just give him a chance!”
“Ruoyu, be silent!”
From within the room, a middle-aged man had exclaimed, “how old are you, that you still
bring outsiders to our home? When will you be more mature?”
“Dad, you have to believe me!” Lin Ruoyu pleaded urgently.
“Ruoyu, you are such a gullible child, you believe people too easily.” A lady shook her head
as she spoke, “he’s clearly a conman! The old man’s body can’t take trivial exertions.”
“This fellow’s age isn’t too far from yours, if you think about it you know that he can’t
possibly be that good.” another middle-aged man continued.
Another person looked at Lin Ruoyu’s father and spoke, “Shanhe, you’re always so busy
outside, you should also take time to educate Ruoyu properly. Us Lins is a large family, with
large businesses, and we’re always under scrutiny. If she keeps this up she’ll be used very
easily!”
“Why can’t all of you just believe me for once, he really can save Granddad!” Lin Ruoyu was
so agitated her face was flushed, her petite body trembling, “It’s been so many days, what
else have all of you been doing other than sitting around? Why don’t you just let him try!”
“Ye Lingchen, don’t pay them any mind, I’ll bring you upstairs!”
Suddenly, the youth stepped forward and blocked off the door.
His gaze was icy and sharp as a knife, so pointed it hurt to look at.
“The Lin Family’s door isn’t easily entered!” the youth bellowed, “If you even dare to step
foot into this door, I’ll break your leg!”
Ye Lingchen’s facial expressions did not change. He calmly stared down the youth for 3
seconds before smiling and lifting his right foot and stepped into the main entrance, his
foot… touching the ground!
Chapter 27 - Grandmaster Jiang
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Everybody’s eyes narrowed.
The youth’s face darkened, and his eyes glinted dangerously.
“Do you have any idea who you’re messing with?”
The youth’s fists were held against Ye Lingcheng’s chest, his body curled up, slightly
lowered, taking up the stance of a hungry tiger stalking its prey.
If Ye Lingchen made any sudden moves, he could settle it in one move.
“I entered the Warrior’s Association Training Department at 16, at 17 I was the Kickboxing
champion of the Department. I have no time to entertain you today. If we were under usual
circumstances, do you think you’d still be standing?” The youth’s aura was astounding.
“Now, do you still want to enter?”
“Really? I’d like to try.”
Ye Lingchen’s face did not change, and he lunged forward.
“Do you have a death wish?”
The youth’s fists doggedly pushed against Ye Lingchen’s chest, refusing to let him advance.
In the next moment, Ye Lingchen’s other leg was past the main entrance. He turned his
body slightly, his chest still sticking to the youth’s fists, and he slid forward fiercely.
Bang!
Their shoulders connected!
The youth was immediately knocked back, his feet pattering as he fell back three paces.
In the villa, everyone had stopped what they were doing, and looked at Ye Lingchen
seriously.
“So you’ve had some practice, to dare to be so reckless!”
The youth lifted his hands and patted down his shoulders to shake off imaginary dust.
Following that, he took up a fighting stance against Ye Lingchen.
“Brother, what are you doing? Ye Lingchen is my friend!” Lin Ruoyu couldn’t help but say.
“You, step aside!” The youth pointed at Lin Ruoyu.
Lin Ruoyu’s mother immediately stepped forward and dragged her away.
“I never hit an unnamed person, name yourself!” The youth said to Ye Lingchen.”
“I am Ye Lingchen!”
“Remember, my name is Lin Ao!”
As the words left his mouth, Lin Ao’s body flew through the air, rotating while airborne, and
throwing a kick at Ye Lingchen.
His body was lithe, but his kick was savage.
When facing a kick like this, most people could do nothing but evade.
However, if Ye Lingchen were to evade this, he would be opening himself up to Lin Ao’s
flurry of blows, and he would be taken out quickly.
Ye Lingchen stood his ground, he could already feel the rush of air from the oncoming kick
brushing against his face.
In the next moment, he had also lifted his leg.
It was fast as lightning.
With a high kick, his pencil-straight leg connected with Lin Ai’s flying kick!
Bang!
With a bone-snapping sound, Lin Ao’s body flew backward and he landed heavily on the
ground.
How could this be?
The entire household, once completely apathetic were now captivated.
They were shocked at Ye Lingchen’s power.
Lin Ao lay on the ground, looking at Ye Lingchen, his face pale, his expression showing his
disbelief.
He had entered the Warrior’s Association Training Department at 16, because he had been
training since he was young, he had quickly made a name for himself. He was now 25, and
every year he was the kickboxing champion. He had now taken up a position in the
department as a trainer, and was recognized as an elite fighter at a young age!
The Warrior’s Association Training Department’s full name was the Warrior’s Association
Training Department. It existed in a special position, and held considerable influence. Once
one entered into it, they had to endure training of untold brutality. Every single member
was an elite within the elite.
Those who entered the Warrior’s Association Training Department was a warrior, and only
those of the highest physical state could qualify to enter!
Regardless of whether it was close-quarter combat or marksmanship, they were the best.
According to the accolades one obtained, they were separated into Warrior, Guardian, and
General!
Each rank was subdivided into Upper, Middle, and Lower classes.
Lin Ao was an Upper Class Warrior, his accolades were many!
However, he had been defeated!
“You aren’t at my level to challenge me.” Ye Lingchen shook his head, seemingly
disappointed.
By the analysis of the Prodigy System, whether it was Arhat Fist or Eight Extremities Fist,
his proficiency was already at 100%, he did not even know what his limits were. He had
thought that he had found a worthy opponent, but as it turned out Lin Ao could not even
land a blow.
“I was just careless, this isn’t over! Watch this!”
Lin Ao stood up with difficulty. He showed a stiffness that wasn’t there before. He clenched
his fists, and charged towards Ye Lingchen.
The Cavalier’s Fist form of Eight Extremities Fist.
It looked textbook in execution, but the follow up was fluid and could easily transition to
another form. Furthermore, it came to Ye Lingchen with full intent to harm.
However, as the fists traveled towards Ye Lingchen, before Lin Ao could switch forms, Ye
Lingchen’s hands moved, and easily parried both of Lin Ao’s fists. In the next moment, he
had turned, and using his back, slammed heavily into Lin Ao’s torso!
Lin Ao grunted, and he was thrown backward heavily.
“The Iron Mountain Smash of Eight Extremities Fist!”
“You also know Eight Extremities Fist?”
The Lin Family all exclaimed in surprise, as they locked their eyes on Ye Lingchen.
“If I did not learn Eight Extremities Fist, I would not interfere in the old man’s sickness.” Ye
Lingchen said.
With that sentence, Ye Lingchen immediately became mysterious and respected. The Lin
Family looked at each other, but did not speak.
Ye Lingchen walked to Lin Ao’s side, and held onto his thigh.
“Try and bear it.”
Following that, with a dull click, the dislocated tibia was reset into place.
“My thanks.” Lin Ao looked at Ye Lingchen, his expression tight, “if you were in the
Warrior’s Association Training Department, you would have been an undisputed God of
War!”
“Where’s the old man?” Ye Lingchen asked in reply.
“This…”
“Brother, he can save Granddad, believe me.” Lin Ruoyu said urgently.
“Ruoyu, stop this nonsense!” at that moment, Lin Shanhe finally spoke.
He looked at Ye Lingchen and continued, “there’s no need to be hasty in this matter. When
everyone is here we can speak about it again. For now, I’m sure this young man would not
mind taking a seat and resting for a moment.”
Ye Lingchen said nothing, and found a seat for himself.
The Lin Family’s attitude had changed, but it still wasn’t friendly. Nobody paid him any
mind, let alone give him a drink of water.
Ten minutes later, a crowd had gathered outside.
This time, the entire Lin Family rose to give the newcomer a warm welcome.
“Grandmaster Jiang, you’re finally here.”
The first person to walk in was an old man in a white robe. His hair was white, but his eyes
were bright, his step steady. Behind him was a group of disciples.
Lin Shanhe introduced him of his own accord, “Ruoyu, this is the foremost doctor in Beijing,
the renowned President of the Capital Hospital, Grandmaster Jiang.”
“Grandmaster Jiang usually spends his time traveling and is often overseas for exchange
programs to gain even more medical knowledge. We even had to invite him to return from
America!”
Lin Ruoyu was slightly awed, but very courteously greeted Grandmaster Jiang.
Ye Lingchen looked at the robed man, and realized that his was the person that the Lin
Family had placed their hopes on. They let him sit there as a contingency.
“Where is the patient?”
Grandmaster Jiang spoke in a very blunt manner.
“Please follow me.” Lin Shanhe brought Grandmaster Jiang to the second floor.
They were halfway there when Lin Shanhe stopped, and frowned at Lin Ruoyu, “Ruoyu,
wait with your friend downstairs.”
“Why? Ye Lingchen can save Granddad too!” Lin Ruoyu said unhappily.
The words had just left her mouth, and the disciples that followed Grandmaster Jiang could
not help but chuckle at them.
Grandmaster Jiang raised his eyebrows, “You asked for someone else too?”
“Grandmaster Jiang, the girl is ignorant. He is just some outsider.” Lin Shanhe said
helplessly. “We’ve embarrassed ourselves in front of you.”
Grandmaster Jiang appraised Ye Lingchen, and asked curiously, “who did you train with?”
“I have no master.” Ye Lingchen said.
“Then do you have a medical license?”
“No.”
“Then do you have any experience in treating complex illnesses?” Grandmaster Jiang
continued to ask, frowning.
Ye Lingchen shook his head in reply.
These three questions, did not yield any worth.
“You have nothing, that what right have you to stand here? Impersonating a doctor, I can
call the police and arrest you!” One of the disciples behind Grandmaster Jiang huffed.
“The Lin Family is a great family, who would have known that they can be conned as well.”
Someone said.
Lin Shanhe’s face darkened considerably, and he exclaimed at Lin Ruoyu, “Go and escort
your friend out of here!”
“No! What if this Grandmaster Jiang can’t heal Granddad?” Lin Ruoyu retorted, her
stubbornness unrivaled.
“Lies!”
Lin Shanhe’s facial expressions changed, “Grandmaster Jiang is a well-known expert, and
you doubt him?”
“If even my master has no way to treat him, who is he that you would put your hopes in
him?”
“It’s fine. Don’t waste time on people like him. We need to treat the patient.”
Grandmaster Jiang waved his hands, and paid Ye Lingchen no mind.
As the crowd arrived at the second floor, and walked to the innermost bedroom. Opening
the door, there was a very weird smell in the room.
It did not stink, but it made anyone who smelled it feel uncomfortable.
Lin Tianhua lay in bed, his eyes closed, his mouth slightly agape. His breathing was labored,
as though he were constantly out of breath. His eyes were screwed shut, as though even in
his sleep he was suffering.
Compared to when Ye Lingchen met him previously, he had lost a lot of weight, and seemed
to be on the edge of passing on.
“Granddad…”
Lin Ruoyu’s tears fell once more.
“Grandmaster Jiang, he has been in a coma for 5 days, and has not eaten anything at all.” Lin
Shanhe said, his face worried.
Since he had laid eyes on Lin Tianhua, Grandmaster Jiang’s eyebrows had not loosened, and
his face was full of worry.
“From the smell in the room, it seems that Grandfather Lin’s sickness if from a malady of
the lungs.”
While he spoke, Grandmaster Jiang walked to the bedside, and firstly opened Lin Tianhua’s
eyes, then his mouth. Finally, he pressed his hand down on where Lin Tianhua’s lungs
should be.
This pressure made Lin Tianhua’s breathing suddenly become more labored, his face
started to turn purple, as though he could not catch his breath.
“Grandmaster Jiang, what’s the diagnosis?”
In the room, all eyes were on Grandmaster Jiang.
“Just now I just gently pressed down, and Grandfather Lin had such a large reaction.”
Pausing slightly, Grandmaster Jiang shook his head, “this is proof enough, that Grandfather
Lin’s entire respiratory system has been infected, there is not one part of it that is fine.”
Grandmaster Jiang relied on his experience and did not even need any apparatus to make a
diagnosis.
“Then… is there a cure?” Lin Shanhe asked.
“There is only one. That’s a lung transplant!” Grandmaster Jiang said slowly, and continued,
“however… with the technology we have now, there is no way for us to give him a lung
transplant, and even if that were possible, Grandfather Lin is old, and the chances of
success are basically zero.”
The lungs were not the same as the other organs. It was not just right now, but even in the
future, it was nearly impossible to transplant them.
“What… what does that mean?” Lin Ruoyu asked as she looked directly at Grandmaster
Jiang.
“Grandfather Lin’s sickness is beyond the cure of mortals. According to my estimate, he has
only 3 days left to live.”
Grandmaster Jiang shook his head, and left nothing to suspense, “in this remaining time,
you should all stay by his side, and send him off.”
The entire Lin Family was instantly shocked speechless by this revelation.
“No! Granddad won’t die!” Lin Ruoyu’s reaction was the most excited, and she threw herself
on Lin Tianhua’s bed and sobbed.
Lin Ao collapsed to his knees with a crash, his head bowed deeply.
Lin Shanhe’s face was ashen gray, his mouth agape, as he turned to wipe his eyes.
Everyone else’s eyes turned red, their faces filled with despair.
At that moment, a voice spoke within the room.
“For ten million RMB, I’ll save the old man’s life for you!”
Chapter 28 - Eight Needles Of The God of
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Hm?
Everybody was stunned.
They turned towards the source of the noise, and saw a youth standing outside the window
of the room, looking as though he was enjoying the scenery downstairs.
“You?”
A look of displeasure crossed Grandmaster Jiang’s face, “Are you doubting my medical
skills?”
He had already made his conclusion. Ye Lingchen’s words had insulted him.
“What do you think, Mr. Lin, you only need to give the word whether I should treat him.” Ye
Lingchen ignored Grandmaster Jiang, and continued to ask.
The Lin Family were all silent. In their hearts, they truly hoped Ye Lingchen was not joking,
but their reasoning told them that this was practically impossible.
Grandmaster Jiang was an expert in his field. If the sickness was not in it’s terminal stage,
he would not declare a death sentence on someone.
This youth in front of them, he was too young, what did he know?
“Ah, what bluster!”
Grandmaster Jiang smiled despite his fury, “Grandfather Lin’s respiratory system is in
worse shape than some patients with terminal lung cancer, what basis have you to treat it?”
“The thing I hate most in this world, are those who pretend to be medical professionals,
and use it to their benefit!”
Shaking his head, Ye Lingchen sighed softly, “If you were a practitioner of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, I might still provide you with some advice. It’s a shame that you’re a
practitioner of Western Medicine, and have forgotten your roots. If our positions were
reversed, would you be able to understand my medical skills?”
“You… you advise me?” Grandmaster Jiang pointed at Ye Lingchen, his entire body shook in
his rage, his face flushed crimson, “You lying scoundrel! Does your shamelessness know no
limit?”
Everybody looked at each other, shocked by Ye Lingchen’s bold claims.
If they had not seen it for themselves, they would not have believed it. A youth who could
barely grow a beard would dare to insult Grandmaster Jiang like this.
“It’s fine. Since Mr. Lin does not believe me, goodbye.”
Ye Lingchen waved his hand, and strode out towards the main entrance.
He had learnt Eight Extremities Fist from the kindness of Lin Tianhua and Lin Ruoyu. Ye
Linchen was not one to owe anyone any favors, and that was why he had come to cure the
old man.
However, since he was being stopped at all points, he would not insist.
“Wait!” Lin Ruoyu came to her senses, and blocked Ye Lingchen’s way, wiping her tears, “I
believe you! I agree! Please save my grandfather!”
Ye Lingchen looked at the others in the Lin Family, and seeing as no one was opposing it, he
sat at the old man’s bed.
He spoke plainly, “bring eight silver needles and a burner.”
“Hm! I want to see what abilities you have!” Grandmaster Jiang huffed, and stood to one
side.
The eight silver needles and the burner were quickly brought over to him.
The burner warmed up the temperature of the room. The red glow of the flames reflected
on the faces of everyone present, painting their faces red as well.
Ye Lingchen’s face was composed, as he opened Lin Tianhua’s shirt around his chest.
His body exposed, the skin around Lin Tianhua’s chest region had turned completely black,
and the surrounding tissue was also showing signs of turning black.
“I have already said earlier, Grandfather Lin’s internal organs have already begun to
decline, and cell death has already completely permeated all his tissues. The condition is
irreversible.” Seeing the state of the patient, Grandmaster Jiang had only solidified his own
diagnosis.
Ye Lingchen ignored him. He picked up a silver needle and placed it in the burner.
He waited until the needle started to glow from the flames, before he lifted his hand, and
brought the needle down!
The first needle punctured right into the center of the lungs!
The other seven needles were placed into the burner by Ye Lingchen and were similarly
heated until they glowed.
Ye Lingchen seemed as though he did not notice the heat of the needles, his face still calm
as he punctured needle after needle in a circle around the first needle!
The eight needles were arranged in a specific matter and surrounded the lungs.
“What use is that? You’re just bluffing!” Grandmaster Jiang looked on impassively, but
finally smiled coldly.
However, in the next moment, the expression of his face changed to one of curious
suspicion.
The eight silver needles were rapidly becoming black, and within a minute they were
completely black.
“Bring some ethanol!”
Rapidly, a bottle of ethanol was placed before Ye Lingchen.
The ethanol was dripped on the needles, and with one quick flick of Ye Lingchen’s wrist, the
flames of the burner ignited the ethanol on the needles.
The flames looked as though they were floating on top of the silver needles, burning blue,
dreamy and enigmatic.
The blue flames were on top, the blackened needles in the middle, and below, was the old
man’s flesh.
The scene was so shocking that nobody spoke.
The flames seemed to feed off the ethanol, but also seemed to burn the blackness of the
needles.
“Granddad is sweating.”
Lin Ruoyu’s voice trembled, and was filled with one part disbelief, one part excitement, and
one part expectation.
“His breathing’s stabilized as well.” Lin Ao said in joy and surprise.
After 5 minutes, Lin Tianhua’s face was covered in beads of sweat, and Ye Lingchen
removed the needles.
At that exact moment, Lin Tinahua’s eyes fluttered, and he woke up.
“Granddad…”
“Dad…”
The entire Lin Family all began to speak.
“A miracle, a miracle!” Grandmaster Jiang was stunned, and he spoke in utter disbelief.
“Ah, my young friend Ye, we meet again.”
Lin Tianhua looked at Ye Lingchen and smiled as he spoke.
“Grandfather Lin, are you hungry?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Haha, I am a little peckish.” Lin Tianhua said.
“Quickly, quickly get some food here!” Lin Shanhe immediately ordered.
He then looked at Ye Lingchen, “Ye… Grandmaster Ye, my father’s sickness…”
“Has Grandfather Lin ever been injured in the lungs before?” Ye Lingchen asked in reply.
“Correct, when I was a young man I got in a fight, and was injured.” Lin Tianhua said
bitterly.
“There is poison in the wound.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “Grandfather Lin’s constitution is
excellent, which is why he could endure it for so long.”
He rose as he finished speaking.
“I’ll come by every week to treat Grandfather Lin once. After five rounds, the toxins should
be almost completely removed.”
“Grandmaster Ye, your medical skills are godly. The Lin Family is extremely grateful for this
kindness.” Lin Shanhe said immediately, the respect in his voice clear.
“As long as Mr. Lin does not forget what I was promised.” Ye Lingchen smiled at Lin Shanhe.
“What you were promised?”
Lin Shanhe slapped his head, “of course, ten million RMB is too little. I will double it, and in
the future, Grandmaster Ye will be the Lin Family’s most honored guest.”
Lin Tianhua was a prominent figure in Capital City. His vision had built the Lin Family to
what it was today. If he were to pass on, the position of the Lin Family would fall greatly.
Don’t mention twenty million RMB, even if it were a hundred million RMB, Lin Shanhe
would not dare to refuse.
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen possessed such high skills of medicine, he was basically a
lifesaver. In front of someone’s life, no amount of money was too much!
“Grandmaster Ye is basically the second coming of Hua Tuo. To have such skills in medicine
at such a young age, amazing, truly amazing.” The Lin Family and all those around them had
changed their tack, and spoke in adoration.
“This is my business card. If Grandmaster Ye needs anything, I have some influence in
Capital City.”
“I don’t like to flaunt, so I hope that everyone here will not reveal anything about me.” Ye
Lingchen said.
“Don’t worry, Grandmaster Ye.”
“I will return in 5 days, goodbye.”
Finishing his sentence, Ye Lingchen turned and left.
“Grandmaster Ye, please wait.”
He had just left the entrance of the Lin Family, but Grandmaster Jiang had already caught
up to him.
Though he was advanced in years, his pace was rapid, and he looked at Ye Lingchen with
impassioned eyes.
“Grandmaster Ye, I was blind just now, I pray you did not take offense.” Grandmaster Jiang
said, his face full of remorse.
“None was taken.” Ye Lingchen had not taken any offense.
“Grandmaster Ye, what you used just now, that was acupuncture from Traditional Chinese
Medicine, was it not?”
“That is correct!”
Ye Lingchen nodded, “that was the Eight Needles Of The God of Death.”
Eight Needles Of The God of Death, meaning the method of stealing a life back from the God
of Death.
“I never thought that Traditional Chinese Medicine could reach such a level. It’s almost
comical that I still went overseas to learn about other medical techniques, and was blind to
the fact that the highest level of medical knowledge was within our own borders. How sad,
how vexing!” Grandmaster Jiang sighed deeply.
“The Chinese culture enjoys a rich history of over 5 thousand years, and our medicine dates
back to then as well. How can the knowledge of other countries that only spans a few
hundred years compare?” Ye Lingchen said, before sighing, “it’s just a shame that
Traditional Chinese Medicine is slowly falling by the wayside, and is even being looked
down upon.”
Traditional Chinese Medicine’s effects were slow, and the difficulty of learning it was great.
This led to Traditional Chinese Medicine being accepted less and less by society.
More importantly, many conmen would use Traditional Chinese Medicine as a way to cheat
others, and this placed Traditional Chinese Medicine in the same boat as cons. That was the
greatest insult.
“My generation cannot deny our responsibility for the state that Traditional Chinese
Medicine is in now.” Grandmaster Jiang said with a sorrowful expression. He thought back
all those years ago, when he was idealistic and passionate. He wanted to learn Traditional
Chinese Medicine, but was pushed into the corner of pursuing Western Medicine by the
harsh realities of life.
“Grandmaster Ye, would you be willing to take on the position of honorary President of the
Capital Hospital? When you’re free you can teach the next generation Traditional Chinese
Medicine, and expand on the medical knowledge of my generation.”
Grandmaster Jiang looked on at Ye Lingchen with hope.
Ye Lingchen furrowed his brows slightly, he was at present only a student, and wasn’t
prepared to spend such a large amount of time on that.
He politely declined, “at present I do not have any intention of doing so.”
“It was me who was being too hasty.” Grandmaster Jiang said, sighing in disappointment,
“this is my business card, Grandmaster Ye, you’re welcome any time to come to my hospital
to observe and teach.”
“Grandmaster Jiang, you no longer want to leave the country for exchange programs?” Ye
Lingchen asked.
“No!” Grandmaster Jiang laughed, “I will no longer pursue pointless things.”
That day, Ye Lingchen was not required at the set, and so he took the rest of the day off.
In the afternoon, the Lin Family had transferred the twenty million RMB to his account,
they did not dare to delay it in the slightest.
Seeing the amount of zeroes that were in his card balance, Ye Lingchen felt weird.
He never thought that he’d become the one kind of person he used to hate the most- a rich
person.
The next day, he returned to the cast.
“We’re going to the forest?”
Ye Lingchen asked Xiao Feifei curiously.
“Yup, we’re going to the forest. To be precise, we’re going to Shenongjia.”
Xiao Feifei looked excited, “I heard that the place is one of the world’s only prehistoric
forests. I’ve never been there, so this will be like a working holiday for me.”
“Why are we going there?” Ye Lingchen asked curiously.
“We are shooting a Wu Xia drama, so there were always scenes planned in the forest. A
prehistoric forest seems like the most suitable for the scene. Anyway, aren’t you going to
start school soon? We need to make the most of your time, and shoot all of your parts
before you go back to school.”
Ye Lingchen nodded in understanding. He was not going to protest against a free holiday.
His family was not rich, and he had very little opportunity to leave Capital City on holiday.
He was rather interested in Shennongjia, in any case… it would be nice to get close to
nature.
“Since you have no objections, then we’re leaving today.”
“So soon?”
“Of course. We’ll be there for 3 days, quickly pack your things and get ready.”
Xiao Feifei spoke in excitement, the lively young lady could not wait to leave.
Chapter 29 - Meeting A Wolf!
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Shenongjia is located in the northern parts of Xiangbei Province, and was more than 90%
covered in forests. The tree cover was as high as 80%, and was the most well preserved
prehistoric forest in the entirety of China.
It came to a point that someone once captured on camera images of a wild man completely
covered in hair in Shennongjia, which attracted much debate.
Animals which were rarely seen normally were not as rare here.
Because of its well-known reputation, Shennongjia attracted large amounts of tourists, and
the place had even become a poacher’s heaven.
To prevent damage to the natural order, regulations were put in place, and the influx of
persons were controlled heavily.
“Look quickly, it’s… a monkey!”
Entering the forest, Xiao Feifei was like a child let loose, and found everything amazing and
wonderful.
The smile on her face never disappeared, and in the cover of the greenery, she looked like a
forest sprite.
“Be careful, that’s a Bear Macaque.”
Ye Lingchen followed behind her and informed her, “This species of monkey is very
mischievous, and they aren’t particularly friendly to humans. They not only like to steal
things, they also like to pull at the skirts of pretty girls.”
“You make it sound like it’s a pervy monkey.” Xiao Feifei laughed.
“You could say so.”
As though to put Ye Lingchen’s words to proof, in the next moment, the monkey which was
previously on the tree suddenly got agitated, and began to jump up and down. After a few
jumps, it tried to claw at Xiao Feifei.
Xiao Feifei exclaimed in fear and jumped.
“Get lost!”
Ye Lingchen was well prepared, and charged forwards, kicking the monkey away.
The Bear Macaque chittered in displeasure, before climbing up the tree and leaving.
“We should leave now. Monkeys live in groups, and they hold grudges. If it brings back it’s
entire gang, we’ll be in trouble.” Ye Lingchen said.
The group did not dare to dilly dally, and they left with haste.
As they traveled, they met a great amount of rarely seen flora and fauna. Ye Lingchen was
able to name every single one of them, and even speak of their etymology and evolution.
This surprised everyone.
Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen in wonder, “Wow, how can you know all this?”
“It’s no wonder that Brother Ye is an honors student at Beijing University, he really does
know a lot.” Director Li said with admiration.
Ye Lingchen just smiled.
With the prodigy system, he could pick up any book, and learn everything. He was more
prodigious than a prodigy, all of this information was nothing to him.
Looking up at the sky, Ye Lingchen frowned, “Director Li, I think we’ve gone far enough. If
we keep going, it will be very easy to lose our way. Furthermore, there may be wild beasts
in these forests.”
He was not lying, and the group had a large amount of females, the risks were substantial.
“Don’t worry Brother Ye. My people have found a clearing not far from here, and they’ve
already surveyed the area. It will be safe.” Director Li said with a smile.
Ye Lingchen nodded. It seemed that Director Li had already made preparations beforehand.
They continued their trek for another kilometer, before they finally stopped. Compared to
the other areas, the trees in this area were sparser, and the terrain was flat. It was the ideal
place to set up camp.
“We will be here for the next 3 days.” Xiao Feifei said, as she surveyed the surroundings.
“That’s right. Because we also need to do night shoots, and there aren’t any hotels nearby,
so we have no choice but to trouble everyone.” Director Li said.
After a moment he continued, “It’s getting late, and everyone must be tired after the trek.
We won’t be shooting any scenes today, so enjoy your free time, but don’t stray too far.”
Ye Lingchen looked around, before walking off into a random part of the forest.
After determining the distance from the camp, he pulled out a string at a distance of
roughly 1.5 kilometers from the camp, and attached a bell to the string.
With the camp as the center, and the 1.5-kilometer mark as the halfway point, he calmly
began to lay out the string. He did not bring too many bells, and so the distance between
each bell was 3 meters.
The distance between bells was a bit large, but it was better than nothing.
When the bell traps were prepared, it was becoming dark, and in the forest, the night was
especially quiet and dark.
“Ye Lingchen, what are you doing?”
Xiao Feifei had been observing him, and walked over in curiosity.
“If there are wild animals about, these bells will be an early warning system, so it would be
good to make preparations.” Ye Lingchen replied.
At 1.5 kilometers, it was a suitable distance, If there was some wind, the ringing would not
be heard by the others, but if they were disturbed with force, the ringing would naturally
reach the ears of the group.
“You may have thought things out too far.” Xiao Feifei said as she covered her mouth in a
laugh.
Ye Lingchen replied plainly, “I just read some materials regarding camping outdoors. If you
know a little, it never hurts to be cautious.”
“I’ve always heard that the more someone knows, the more cautious they will be. It seems
like you’ve proven the point, Brother Ye.”
This came from a cameraman from the group, his name was Zhao Han, a very agreeable
fellow.
“I was bored, so I decided to just decorate the place.”
Ye Lingchen smiled, before seeing Xiao Feifei, frowning, her body twisting around.
“Ms. Feifei, wait for me.”
Rapidly, he plucked a handful of grass, and handed it to Xiao Feifei.
“This is a grass called Mozzie Buster, when you sleep, put it around you, and the bugs and
mosquitoes will not bother you.”
“Thank you.”
Xiao Feifei said this with glad surprise.
The next day, the shoot went well.
In the forest, Ye Lingchen, as usual, did not need a stunt double or suspension ropes. He just
wore a cape and a mask, and was leaping from tree to tree, every motion was precise. It
was… better than expected!
The third day.
Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei were in the same scene, and it was a part that was close to the
finale.
Xiao Feifei’s white dress fluttered in the wind, as though from a painting. Ye Lingchen stood
opposite her, behind his mask, he exuded an enigmatic aura.
At this point, was when Xiao Feifei knew who was the mastermind behind the scenes.
“I did not think it would be you, why must it be you?”
“There are a lot of things in this world that happen without reason.” Ye Lingchen said, his
voice full of sorrow and helplessness.
“You… go back!” Xiao Feifei bit her lip, and looked at Ye Lingchen bitterly.
“I did nothing wrong, where should I go back to?” Ye Lingchen said plainly, before
continuing gently, “You should go. I won’t kill you!”
“But I must… kill you!”
Xiao Feifei drew her sword!
“Cut!”
“This scene is a wrap!”
Director Li sighed a breath of relief, as though a weight had been lifted off his shoulders.
While on paper this scene was easy, but there was a complicated love-hate relationship
between the two characters. It was originally very difficult to act out, but who would have
thought that Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei could get it done in one take.
The two of them certainly had chemistry.
“The next scene is an action scene. Ye Lingchen, it’s all up to you. Your fight choreography
must be on point. After we’re done, we can pack up and go.” Li Dao smiled as he patted Ye
Lingchen’s shoulder.
“Dingalingaling!”
Suddenly, the sound of bells drifted in.
The others did not realize it, but Ye Lingchen’s face immediately hardened.
“Did any of you hear the wind chimes just now?” Ye Lingchen asked seriously.
“Windchimes?” Director Li paused for a moment, he had not been paying attention at all,
“No… no I don’t think so…”
“Could it have been the wind?” someone asked.
“The wind just now was not strong, it would not have been enough to make such a loud
noise.” Ye Lingchen’s face was serious, and he made Xiao Feifei stand behind him.
In the next moment, a massive green figure appeared in the sights of the group.
“Ah! It’s… it’s a wolf!”
Fearful screams broke out over the set, those who were more timid were already scared to
the point their legs gave out, and they fell on the ground.
“Ling… Lingchen, what now?” Xiao Feifei’s face was pale, she had never dared to even think
of this happening.
The wolf was nearly a meter tall, its limbs were robustly built, and there was a green glint
in its’ eyes. It bared its teeth, saliva dripping out of its maw.
It slowly walked towards the group. Its paws touched the ground without a sound, as
though it were a demon…
Chapter 30 - Pet Wolf Pups
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This wolf was definitely a purebred wild wolf. It was extremely aggressive!
Ye Lingchen was filled with relief in his heart.
Luckily he placed a wind chime in advance. If not for that, this wolf may have attacked them
undetected. In that case, there would surely be casualties.
“You guys back off,” Ye Lingchen said solemnly.
With that, he then approached the wolf.
“Don’t go over there!” Xiao Feifei turned pale from fright, grabbing tightly onto Ye
Lingchen’s clothes.
“Relax, I’ll be fine.” Ye Lingchen turned around and smiled while tapping Xiao Feifei’s hand
gently.
Apart from Ye Lingchen, everyone else were stiff as a board, afraid to move an inch.
That was a wolf, and a wild one at that. Just the body alone was sufficient to instill fear into
them.
“Grr…”
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s approach, the wolf lowered its body and emitted a low growling noise.
Director Li had a stroke of inspiration, recovered slightly from the shock. He whispered,
“Quick, quick, ready the cameras, we must get this shot!”
Zhao Han was already filled with tears from the shock. Hearing that, he did not have the
time to clean himself up. He stealthily adjusted the direction for the camera lens to point at
the spot where Ye Lingchen was facing off with the wolf.
“Bro, this territory is under my watch. Give me some face and leave.” Ye Lingchen tried to
subdue the wolf via courtesy.
ROAR!
That was clearly useless. The wolf roared, then leaped towards Ye Lingchen.
The wolf’s attack was streamlined under countless hunts in its lifetime, swift and fierce.
Ye Lingchen just only came to the realization that all the moves he had learned were
ineffective.
With a roll on the ground, he narrowly dodged the attack.
‘I cannot let the wolf take the initiative to attack!’
The thought flashed across Ye Lingchen’s mind.
With a kip-up, he straightened his body. Afterward, instead of backing off, he rushed
straight towards the wolf.
Earthshaker!
Ye Lingchen dared not hold back, both his fist rushing forth simultaneously.
Bang!
The wolf whined in pain, a predatory killing intent flared in its eyes. It then turned around
and bit towards Ye Lingchen.
Iron Mountain Smash!
Ye Lingchen was also on the offensive. Grabbing one of the wolf’s legs, he turned around
and slammed it with his back, knocking the wolf’s head out of the way.
Following that, he raised his elbow and slammed it forcefully onto the wolf’s neck.
The previous exchange was all in an instant, yet Ye Lingchen was already soaked in sweat.
The pressure of facing a wild beast is far more severe compared to a human.
If the attack from earlier were to hit a normal person, the opponent would not be able to
stand after that. This wolf, however, was still brimming with energy!
He needed to find a weapon.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes darted around, searching. His body strung tight, all his cells were
excited to the point of utmost alertness.
The green wolf had its eyes on Ye Lingchen as its prey, growling from within its throat. It
circled around Ye Lingchen, patiently waiting for an opening.
Ye Lingchen acted similarly, staring unblinkingly at the green wolf, unable to spare any
time to wipe his sweaty face.
Man and wolf, occasionally teasing with an attack, but never letting their guard down.
The others were holding their breath, feeling as though their heart may fail them at any
moment.
Xiao Feifei balled her fists tight, the beautiful windows to hear soul staring at Ye Lingchen,
her palms sweaty.
“Lingchen, do your best!”
Roar!
After much testing, the green wolf finally ran out of patience. With a low grunt, it once again
jumped at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes brightened instantly, arched his body backward. His back on the floor,
both legs poised upwards, connecting with the green wolf’s abdominal region just as it
soared over him.
With a kick, he sent it flying.
After that, he rolled over and picked up a stick from the ground.
The stick was not thick. Ye Lingchen chopped at it with his hand, breaking it in two, with
one side sporting a spike.
“Come!”
Ye Lingchen calmed down slightly with a weapon in his hand.
The green wolf extended its tongue and licked its snout. Sharp canine teeth could be seen,
reflecting an icy cold glint off it.
The next moment, it lunged at Ye Lingchen, mouth agape.
Arhat Fist—Search for the Moon!
This time around, Ye Lingchen did not dodge but used his right fist instead. From the
bottom up, directly hitting the green wolf on the chin.
Bang!
Fist and wolf head collided. The force was strong enough to cause numbness in Ye
Lingchen’s entire arm momentarily.
Sharp teeth barely missing Ye Lingchen’s neck as it strayed sidewards.
‘Now’s the chance!”
Ye Lingchen gritted his teeth, with the stick in his left hand, he stabbed it directly into the
wolf’s neck.
Splitch! A spray of fresh blood!
The green wolf was hurt. Its entire body trembling and tried to escape.
Ye Lingchen did not show any mercy. He sent a flying kick onto the abdomen of the wolf.
“Awooo—” The wolf flew backward for over five meters, smashing into a tree.
The green wolf was in horrible shape, its body bent, limping away into the forest.
“You guys stay here. Don’t go anywhere!”
There was a gleam in Ye Lingchen’s eyes as he reminded them, after which he immediately
ran after the wolf.
The wolf suffered injury hence its speed was slow. Along the way, there were trails of blood
too. This made it easy for Ye Lingchen to track it.
Shortly after, the wolf had reached its limit and crashed in front of a hole in the tree.
Whimpers—
The hole in the tree was about half a person’s height. Within it, there were two wolf pups,
one grey one green. Both the little furries have yet to open their eyes.
It was as if they had sensed something amiss, huddled together, whimpering in anguish.
Growl—
Seeing Ye Lingchen, the green wolf that went down earlier emitted a low grunting noises,
its body shaking violently, trying its best to stand up.
Blood was flowing out from its neck.
Whimpers—
Quickly, the low growl turned into whimpers. From the green wolf’s eyes, Ye Lingchen
managed to see a pleading expression.
“Worry not, I will help you take good care of your pups,” Ye Lingchen said in a low tone,
then sighed.
As though it had understood Ye Lingchen’s intentions, the green wolf let out a final
whimper, then took its final breath.
Retracting his gaze from the green wolf, Ye Lingchen looked towards the hole in the tree.
This tree hole’s exterior was unexpectedly neat, and the interior was also very clean.
Additionally, the lower three meters were emptied out. It was obvious that it was beyond
the capabilities of a wolf to do so.
“Could it be that somebody lived here?”
Ye Lingchen gave a quick appraisal of the tree hole. The interior was wider than expected,
spacious enough for two people to live in without feeling cramped.
“There shouldn’t be a tourist this silly right? Could it be that Shennongjia really had wild
humans?”
‘Did wild humans knew how to create such a neat tree hole?’
Ye Lingchen felt that the hole was not a simple matter but he could not make anything out
of it even after some time. In the end, he just carried the two wolf pups and left the scene.
“Lingchen, you’re finally back.” Xiao Feifei finally let out a sigh of relief after seeing Ye
Lingchen’s return.
“Eh, What’s this?”
“This should be the pups of that wolf earlier. It appeared here alone. Most likely it got
separated from the wolf pack while it was taking care of the pups.” Ye Lingchen deduced.
“Wow, such a cute pup.” Looking at the wolf pup, Xiao Feifei’s heart was melted by its
cuteness, at the same time her sympathy overflowed. “You’re too cruel. With their mother
dead, what’s going to happen to them in the future?”
Ye Lingchen had no answer to that. “…”
Chapter 31 - A Crybaby
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Shennongjia, being uninhabited by humans, had too many uncertainties and was an
unpredictable place.
The shock from earlier had left everyone traumatized. They dared not remain here for too
long. The group quickly packed up and proceeded to return to Capital City.
“Ye Lingchen, let’s give them a name.”
During the trip, Xiao Feifei’s eyes were glued to the two wolf pups, saying, “One of them is
green, the other is grey. Why don’t we just name them Lil’ Green and Lil’ Grey? It’s catchy
and easy to remember.”
“Sure,” replied Ye Lingchen with a nod.
“Ye Lingchen, you need to be careful. Wolves and dogs aren’t the same,” Miss Lin reminded
him, “Do you still remember the story of Mr. Dong Guo and the wolf
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“Yeah, having wolves as pets seems rather dangerous, and they are almost untameable.”
Xiao Feifei started to worry as well. “Or…just return them to nature?”
Ye Lingchen laughed, “Relax, I’ll brush up on some animal handling knowledge when I get
back. It’ll be fine.”
With the Genius System, Ye Lingchen believed that he could even tame lions.
At that moment, Director Li looked over.
“Brother Ye, I have something to discuss with you.”
“Director, please go ahead.”
“We have taken video footage of you fighting with the wolf earlier. I plan to share it online,”
he hesitated a moment, then added, “We will ensure none of Brother Ye’s information
would be leaked.”
“Can I have a look at the video first?”
“Of course!”
In the video, Ye Lingchen was still dressed up as the villain, wearing leather clothes, draped
with his black cape, and masked. Because of the professional video equipment, the
recording was very clear. Every single detail of the battle between Ye Lingchen and the wolf
was captured fully.
Just by viewing would put have the viewers feeling nervous.
“Brother Ye, what do you think?”
Director Li looked at Ye Lingchen anxiously. If this video were to be uploaded, it would
send the whole internet into a frenzy.
That was a fight between an unarmed person with a wolf! They would be the only one on
the entire internet.
Directly from association, Legend of the Heroine would also rise in fame because of this.
“Sure.” Ye Lingchen watched the entire video, saw that he was dressed up as the villain of
the TV series. There were no worries of having someone identifying him.
With Ye Lingchen’s approval, Director Li’s face was brimming with a smile, “Brother Ye, are
you really not interested to get into the entertainment industry?”
Following this development, if Ye Lingchen announced his identity, he would most
definitely gain countless followers. By then, with just a wave, he would be elevated as a
kung fu superstar, exponentially raising his worth!
Ye Lingchen shook his head.
Back in Capital City, they rested for a night and then continued to film the following day at
the set.
Three days later, all the scenes in the TV series that involved Ye Lingchen were done
filming.
It was only two more days to the start of the new semester. Ye Lingchen prepared to head
to school for registration.
“Brother Ye, what name are you planning to place on the list of actors?” questioned
Director Li.
“Just use…Y,” answered Ye Lingchen casually.
Director Li nodded, recorded the name, then asked, “Regarding your pay…I was thinking of
50,000RMB per episode. What’s Brother Ye’s thoughts on this?”
50,000RMB per episode was already the price for a C-list celebrity.
With Ye Lingchen’s current worth, this pay was considered incredible.
After seeing Ye Lingchen agreeing to this only did Director Li smile, “This TV series has a
total of 35 episodes. Of them, Brother Ye took part in 28 episodes, coming to a total of
RMB400,000. I’ll transfer the money to you later.”
“Thank you, Director Li.”
After his polite refusal of Xiao Feifei and Director Li’s offer to give him a ride, Ye Lingchen
took the bus that was headed towards Peking University.
Hengdian Studios was located at the outskirts of Capital City. It would take another two
hours to arrive in town.
Ye Lingchen was seated next to a young woman wearing a light green dress, her long hair
covering her shoulders. From the side, her facial features were delicate and pleasing. An
alluring scent of a young maiden drifted by, expelling the originally stale smelling air in the
bus.
She was hugging a backpack in her arms. On the bag was the emblem of Peking University.
Could this be a senior?
“Are you also a student at Peking University? I’m Ye Lingchen, a freshman this semester,”
greeted Ye Lingchen.
However, the other party did not even look over and merely responded with a slight grunt.
Her voice was icy.
Ye Lingchen had finally managed to witness a snobbish beauty of the city.
Ye Lingchen did not take it to heart. He took his seat and watched the scenery along the
way.
Very soon, this quiet peace was disrupted by the sound of a crying child.
The cries originated behind Ye Lingchen. An old woman was sitting next
to a middle-aged man and she was holding an infant in her bosom.
The crying went on for more than half an hour. The passengers were starting to get
irritated but they could do nothing about it.
Ye Lingchen could not resist taking a look at the back with a slight frown, just to see the old
woman still holding the baby in her arms, as though oblivious to its cries, her expression
uncaring.
The middle-aged man, however, was constantly looking left and right suspiciously.
“Hey! Are you done yet? Can you shut the child up?” said Ye Lingchen coldly with his head
turned, his eyes revealing a flash of annoyance.
“I’m sorry, this child is just hungry. His mother is not here,” replied the old woman.
“Don’t give me this nonsense. Shut that child up immediately!” demanded Ye Lingchen
mercilessly.
“Why are you like this? Isn’t it normal for a child to cry? Who doesn’t cry while they are a
baby?” The middle-aged man eyed him threateningly.
“Did I disturb you when I cried back then?” answered Ye Lingchen with a stoic face,
unflinching.
With this conflict, all the passengers changed the way they looked at Ye Lingchen. They all
gave him an unfriendly stare.
Beside him, the young woman grunted out of disgust, then moved her body,
condescendingly distancing herself from Ye Lingchen.
“I say, is this child yours? How can you come out without bringing along some milk?” Ye
Lingchen continued complaining impatiently.
The old woman and the middle-aged man’s expression changed slightly, exchanging
glances with each other.
“I’m sorry, we’ll get off the bus now.” The old woman carried the baby, preparing to leave.
However, Ye Lingchen stood up suddenly, blocking their path, “You want to leave just like
that after having troubled me?”
“What do you want then?” The middle-aged man gave Ye Lingchen a murderous glare.
“Reimburse me! Trauma fees!”
Whoosh!
In that instant, the passengers looked upon Ye Lingchen with gazes full of despise.
“Lil’ brother, why are you so unreasonable? Why are you picking a fight with a child?”
“You seem like a university student. Are the current generation of students of such bad
quality?”
A besuited young man stood up. He was wearing black-framed glasses, dressed like some
elite. “Friend, we all have our difficulties. They are an elderly woman and a child. To pick on
them like this, where is your humanity?”
“This is none of your business, shut it!” Ye Lingchen did not even look at him, “If anyone
wants to get involved, I won’t go easy on you!”
“That’s enough!”
The young woman beside him got up immediately, glaring at Ye Lingchen, “You’re doing
this just to get my attention, to show me your manliness.”
The corner of her lips curled up ever so slightly, showing a cold smile, “At this moment, I’ll
tell you. Your actions are despicable. Bullying the weak, you can’t even be considered a
man! Disgusting!”
Chapter 32 - Malicious Assault?
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‘This woman is just too narcissistic’
Ye Lingchen almost laughed out loud from that.
With a frown, “Who the heck are you? Why would I need your attention?”
“Still trying to act like you don’t know!” The look of contempt in the young woman’s eyes
grew stronger, “When you got on the bus, you asked if I was a student at Peking University.
You just wanted to start a conversation to get closer to me. Since I ignored you, you’re now
causing a ruckus to get my attention. You probably even purposely purchased the ticket to
sit beside me!”
“People like you are the trash of our society. Even if you’re the only man left in this world, I
would never fall for you!”
The besuited young man looked towards the young woman. He was instantly stunned at
the sight of her.
This woman was like the snow lotus from the cliffs of Tianshan. Fair, cold, and noble.
Attractive, yet difficult to obtain, instilling fear.
Magnificent!
Absolutely out of this world!
He tidied his clothes, pushed the glasses on his nose, then puffed up his chest and spoke up
in a righteous tone, “This lady is right. Love is noble and sacred. In search of love, one
should not use such despicable methods. You should quickly apologize, or face eternal
condemnation by morality!”
“So he did all these to get a lady’s attention. This type of person is worse than animals!”
“Lady, you need to see clearly. Distance yourself from such a person!”
“Luckily this lady realized it in time!”
The entire bus went wild with discussions, lecturing Ye Lingchen’s actions.
That young woman was arrogant as a peacock. Her height was over 170cm, tall and
slender. She raised her chin, showing Ye Lingchen her fair neck.
“Young lady, thank you for helping us out!”
The middle-aged man looked at the young lady, almost drooling. While thanking her, he
extended his lustful hands towards the young lady.
“What’s with all these? With your power of imagination, it’d be a waste if you don’t write a
novel!”
Ye Lingchen was almost moved to tears by the intelligence of the entire bus. He grabbed
hold of the middle-aged man’s arms and gave it a rough push.
The next moment, the middle-aged man and the old woman both fell backward onto their
seat.
“Today, you’re not leaving if you don’t pay up!” Ye Lingchen said in a cruel tone.
The old woman fell on the seat, her eyes turned watery as she moaned in pain.
“My back, my back!”
“Ma, how are you?” The middle-aged man asked.
“I think my bones are sprained, it hurts!”
“Cruel, that’s just too cruel!” The besuited young man shook his head in anger, “If I did not
witness this personally, I would find it difficult to believe that such a beast dressed in
human clothes could exist!”
“To have someone like you going to school at Peking University is an embarrassment to our
school!” The young lady was also running out of patience. She lectured, “I’ll report all that
you have done to the school and have them expel you!”
“Get out of the way.” Ye Lingchen could not be bothered to entertain these people. He
looked at the old woman, “Drop your act. You must reimburse me for my trauma. Don’t
even think about getting off with a discount.”
“Scumbag, you can’t act as you like!” The besuited young man shouted while pointing at Ye
Lingchen with his face flushed red. He felt like his body was emanating a holy aura similar
to a messiah battling with the forces of evil.
Furthermore, he thought there were hints of worship in the young woman’s gaze towards
him.
At that moment, it was the peak of his life!
He helped the old woman stand, then shot a death stare at Ye Lingchen, “You need to
apologize immediately, or I’ll call the police!”
Speaking of the police, the old woman’s eye showed a flash of suppressed anxiety, then
immediately spoke out, “There’s no need to call the police. We just want to get off the bus.”
However, the young man got carried away and held the old woman in her place. “Elder, you
don’t have to worry. This kind of person will only bully the meek. Today, we must call the
police!”
With that, he took out his phone and tapped away, calling the police department.
For the entire process, Ye Lingchen just stood there casually, his expression calm.
After the phone call, the young man sneered, “Scumbag, just you wait! I work as a claims
adjuster. This elder’s back I’d give her at least a fifth-grade injury
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. You’re not leaving unless you reimburse her around 80,000RMB to 100,000RMB.”
“There’s really no need to get the police involved,” The old woman and the middle-aged
man were almost to the point of tears, almost an anxious wreck.
“Elder, if you go easy on this type of person, you are just enabling them! He is like trash in
our society. He doesn’t deserve to live in this world!” The besuited young man tried to act
tough. Feeling refreshed, he tidied up his shirt and gave a gentlemanly smile to the young
woman, “Lady, don’t you think so too?”
Sob sob sob—
Shortly, police sirens could be heard.
A policewoman in uniform got down from the car.
She was 165cm, short hair, big eyes, luscious red lips, and a well-defined nose.
Her features showed an air of heroism.
Uniformed and a wind-like walk, she projected an image of a strong woman.
Beautiful!
Another rare beauty!
With a sexy uniform too!
The besuited young man’s heart went berserk again, then shouted with his fingers pointed
at Ye Lingchen, “Officer, that’s the guy. He assaulted others, then tried to blackmail and
scam them. He’s a piece of trash in our society!”
The female officer walked over with a stern expression, “Any witnesses?”
“Officer, I can be a witness!” replied the young woman instantly.
“Me too!”
The entire bus followed suit, all pointing towards Ye Lingchen.
The female officer walked towards Ye Lingchen with a stoic face, said simply, “ID!”
Ye Lingchen took out his ID.
The female officer inspected the document for some time, “Raise your hands, you’re under
arrest!”
Xu Nan was super excited inside. She had been training for half a year in the police
department. It was usually looking for lost cats or guarding someone’s door. This time, she
had finally gotten the chance for a proper case!
To be able to arrest such a scoundrel, she was getting excited from just the thought of it!
She inadvertently blurted out the long prepared lines, “You have the right to remain silent
and refuse to answer questions. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of
law!
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“You reap what you sow!” The young woman beside him gloated while mumbling quietly.
“Officer, this person has disregarded the law and must be punished!” The besuited young
man paraded in his misery.
Ye Lingchen scowled, his gaze turning cold, “Why are you just checking mine and not
checking their ID as well?”
“You assaulted others with malicious intent. With this many witnesses and you’re crying
foul?” The female officer said with a gloomy expression. She took out her handcuffs, “Raise
your hands!”
“The police claim to serve the people. Is this how you solve your cases, with such
recklessness?” Ye Lingchen glared at the female officer.
“What? Trying to act tough after breaking the law?” The female officer’s gaze turned cold,
then reached out for Ye Lingchen’s hands, preparing to cuff him.
Yet with a simple flip of the wrist, Ye Lingchen reversed the grip on the female officer’s
wrist, then pushed her onto the side of the bus!
Chapter 33 - Peed His Pants
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“You’re doomed. How dare you assault an officer!” Xu Nan, being fearless, continued to give
Ye Lingchen an icy stare.
Ye Lingchen shook his head, “The way you handle this is just too disappointing!”
“Lil’ Xu, what’s the matter?”
Another slightly chubby middle-aged police officer came into the bus.
Ye Lingchen released the female officer.
“Wang Dui, the criminal assaulted an officer publicly!” The female officer joined him.
Wang Dui first looked at Ye Lingchen, then asked in a calm and collected manner, “Can
someone run me through the whole story?”
Very quickly, he pieced together the entire incident after receiving various input from the
crowd.
“Wang Dui, it’s already evident that this guy is trying to scam and hurt someone.
Furthermore, he dared to assault an officer. He needs to be severely punished!” Xu Nan
threw a scornful look at Ye Lingchen.
“How many times have I told you, we must follow the proper procedure. We must not let
our subjective bias and emotions get in the way, otherwise, we would easily resort to
irrational decisions.” Wang Dui shook his head, then walked towards the middle-aged man.
“Please show your IDs as well.”
The female officer pouted. To have the victims show their ID, that was just a redundant
procedure.
However, the middle-aged man and old woman dilly-dallied for some time, unable to show
their ID.
“You need your IDs to board the bus. It’s impossible that you forgot to bring it along right?”
Wang Dui’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Finally, both of them produced their IDs.
Wang Dui gave them a quick glance, then his eyes turned cold, “These IDs are fake! Who are
you?”
With the sudden change, everyone was caught off guard, at a loss for words with the
ensuing shock.
The next moment, the middle-aged man’s eyes showed a murderous flash. He took out a flip
knife that he prepared in advance, then put it to the neck of the besuited young man that
was nearest to him.
“Nobody moves! Move away from me!”
The young man’s face turned white as chalk, almost passing out directly. He begged, “Bro,
you’re a good man! It’s none of my business! I was on your side earlier, spare me please.”
“Shut the f*ck up! Another word and I’ll kill you!” The middle-aged man roared, his knife
trailed down the young man’s neck, leaving a scratch mark in its wake.
“No more, I’ll say no more. Please don’t kill me…” The young man’s tears fell like a rain
shower, his whole body shaking.
This… this…
At first, all the passengers on the bus hastily criticized Ye Lingchen, but at that moment,
words failed them.
Those that were near shrunk away, wanting nothing more than to hide under their seats.
“Wang Dui, this…” The female officer was flabbergasted, clueless on what to do.
“Save your words, just back off…” Wang Dui replied with an ashen face.
“Back off all of you! Let us down the bus! I’ll kill those that get in my way!” The middle-aged
man held onto the young man, slowly making his exit.
Along the way, the young man’s legs shook, a stream of liquid flowed forth.
He peed his pants!
“Big… big brother, this really has nothing to do with me. I don’t want to die…” The young
man wanted to just kneel down and kowtow to him.
“Let the hostage go. I will guarantee your safety. Otherwise, no matter where you go, you
won’t escape!” Wang Dui advised.
“If I can’t escape, I’ll at least bring someone along with me! It’s not my loss!” The middle-
aged man’s eyes were filled with murderous rage. He looked at the police vehicle nearby,
“Give me the car keys of the police car. Let me go!”
“Officer, please, please help me!” The young man’s pants were soaked, they reeked of a foul
stench.
During the standoff, Ye Lingchen made his way over slowly, then casually said, “I’m the one
you should hate. Why not, I will be your hostage in his place.”
All eyes were on Ye Lingchen. Their gazes showed extremely complicated feelings.
The young woman bit her lip and looked at Ye Lingchen’s back, a sudden daze came over
her.
The middle-aged man looked at Ye Lingchen, his eyes flashed with a bone-deep feeling of
vengeance. Through gritted teeth, “Sure! You get over here. Don’t try to pull any funny
tricks!”
Just as Ye Lingchen was half a meter away from the middle-aged man, his murderous intent
exploded forth. The knife in his hand stabbed directly towards Ye Lingchen’s neck!
“B*stard! Go to hell!”
“Be careful!” The female officer and the young woman both warned at the same time.
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged. He jumped, seemingly floating as he
executed a roundhouse kick. The kick landed heavily on the middle-aged man’s head.
Bang!
Without warning, the middle-aged man was immediately knocked out.
Ye Lingchen shrugged as if it was nothing.
“Brother, nice move!” Wang Dui exclaimed his praise and walked towards him immediately.
Seeing the besuited young man that peed his pants from the traumatic experience, he
frowned slightly, “Lil’ Xu, make a call. There’s a victim here in shock, have someone come
over to get him.”
“Also, take a picture of these two and send it over to HQ. Have them investigate their
background.”
“Alright.” Xu Nan nodded, then took a glance at Ye Lingchen, “Wang Dui, what the heck just
happened?”
“Brother, you’re the one that caught them. You explain.” Wang Dui smiled at Ye Lingchen,
“Lil’s Xu just graduated from the Police College and is still an intern. She lacks experience so
I hope you do not mind.”
Xu Nan blushed, looked embarrassingly at Ye Lingchen while remaining silent at the side.
“It’s fine.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then explained, “Normally, parents would take great care of their
child. If the child cries, they will be worried.”
“However, the child was crying for a full 30 minutes until the child’s voice turned hoarse,
yet those two people were unconcerned. That was very suspicious.”
His words caused the passengers to be embarrassed, especially the young lady. She was
sitting next to Ye Lingchen, yet she thought nothing of it.
“After that, I purposely threw a tantrum just to test their reaction.”
“Who would have known that they did not even carry a bottle. Most importantly, they even
secretly stuffed biscuits into the child’s mouth hoping to stop the child’s cries!”
Xu Nan’s expression changed, looked towards the child’s mouth. She discovered biscuit
crumbs, then scolded, “Those scumbags!”
“How could an infant eat biscuits? This child is obviously not theirs!” Ye Lingchen
continued his deduction, “I continued to play up the matter, and when they heard someone
mention calling the police, they were clearly flustered. With that, I guessed that they are
very likely traffickers!”
Ring ring ring!
At that exact moment, Wang Dui’s phone rang.
“Hello, it’s me… hm, alright. I understand.”
Wang Dui ended the call, “These two are confirmed traffickers. They are from the group of
traffickers that have acted most savagely in the vicinity of Beijing. They have been wanted
by the police for five years, and they have already kidnapped more than a hundred
children!”
“With these two under arrest, we might be able to track them down and destroy the entire
organization in one fell swoop!”
Such words roused everyone’s heartbeat, transforming the way they viewed Ye Lingchen.
Xu Nan stared at Ye Lingchen, awestruck. She had learned about solving crime in the Police
College, but she knew full well that she would not be able to see through everything as he
did.
Thinking back on how she tried to arrest Ye Lingchen right off the bat, she felt a strong
sense of shame burning.
Wang Dui raised his hand and saluted at Ye Lingchen, proclaiming, “Brother, I thank you in
place of all the family members of the victims!”
“It’s just a coincidence. Wang Dui you’re being too kind.”
With criminals around, Wang Dui did not dare to delay. He escorted the criminals off after a
few short exchanges.
Chapter 34 - I’ve Slept With Her!
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Peking University was not far, so Ye Lingchen walked the rest of the way.
Behind him, the young woman hesitated for a moment before running after him.
“Hey, I’m sorry for mistaking your intentions.”
Ye Lingchen ignored her.
“Hey, what’s with your attitude? I’ve already apologized, and you didn’t tell me that they
were traffickers.”
Getting the cold shoulder from Ye Lingchen, the young woman resorted to blocking Ye
Lingchen’s path directly, “I’m talking to you. Can you hear me?”
Ye Lingchen finally looked at the young woman in front of him.
Clear eyes, white teeth, fair complexion, and a pretty face. Comparable to even Xiao Feifei.
Add to that her prideful personality, it triggers the urge within others to dominate her.
“I’m afraid that you would mistake it as me hitting on you if I have another word with you,”
replied Ye Lingchen casually, making it awkward for the young woman.
“Also, I have told you my name before. I’m not HEY!”
Showing no emotion, he simply walked around the young woman. Peking University was
already within view. The young woman pouted, then followed behind Ye Lingchen, taking
an occasional peek at his back.
Peking University, China’s number one academic institution.
The main gate was a classical palace-style vermilion gate, located in the East facing
Westward. The height was no taller than eight meters. The rustic architecture
demonstrated solemnity and elegance, emanating a strong nationalistic feel. On the sides of
the gates were two stone lions standing majestically.
Within campus grounds, students were going coming and going, jovially chatting.
Young men and young women making up the scenic view.
Vroom—
The roaring sound of an engine approached. A scarlet Audi R8 sports car zoomed over like
a flying fireball, pulled over in front of Ye Lingche, blocking his path.
A guy with a well-tailored suit came down from the car with his hair combed in a ducktail
style, sporting a pair of shiny leather shoes.
In his hands was a big bundle of red roses.
“Look, it’s He Yuan!”
“Wow, so handsome!”
“He’s holding flowers. Is he getting ready to propose? So romantic…”
“If Young Master He proposes to me like this, I’ll definitely pass out from happiness.”
…
Around them, countless cries from obsessive fans could be heard, causing Ye Lingchen to
take a better look at this guy.
Handsome features, paired with youth, wealth, and a bold fashion sense as well as sporting
a breezy smile on his face. No wonder he could be a lady-killer.
He Yuan passed by Ye Lingchen without paying him any heed. He came up to the young
woman, “Muxue, why didn’t you notify me that you’re coming here? I could’ve given you a
ride.”
Li Muxue scowled and coldly replied, “Thank you for your offer. I’m that close to you yet.”
He Yuan had already gotten used to Li Muxue’s attitude. He maintained his smile and
delivered the rose in his hand, “I passed by the florist and thought that this flower suited
you. I hope you like it.”
He was smart with his words, not gifting it to her in a direct manner, making it difficult for
most girls to reject.
However, Li Muxue strode forward without accepting the rose but instead walked up to Ye
Lingchen’s side. She hooked her arm around Ye Lingchen’s elbow, faking intimacy.
“Young Master He, I’m sorry. If I accepted that flower, I’m afraid my boyfriend would be
angry.”
In that moment, the surrounding crowd widened their eyes in shock.
The gazes from the crowd fell upon Ye Lingchen.
Simple clothing, decent temperament, and slightly attractive appearance. However, he was
still mundane.
This guy was Li Muxue’s boyfriend?
The unexpected development placed a frown upon Ye Lingchen’s forehead.
This woman! She was using him as a shield!
Back when he was on the bus, Ye Lingchen already noticed that this woman was
narcissistic with a lofty air about her, as though all the men in this world should revolve
around her.
Perhaps in her heart, she might be smug, thinking that having Ye Lingchen be her shield
was an honorable act for him.
After using Ye Lingchen, she could just move on without a care, but Ye Lingchen would end
up receiving the hatred from many men, especially from He Yuan. His face was already dark
and gloomy, staring at Ye Lingchen with deep resentment.
Like the story of Helen of Troy, beauty was the root of many troubles.
He had barely started school, and because of this woman’s whims, it may cause him
extreme inconvenience!
“Your boyfriend?”
Unsurprisingly, He Yuan walked up to Ye Lingchen.
His head held high, eyes filled with contempt, “A piss poor person like him, how different is
he from a beggar? Do you think I would believe such lies?”
“Lil’ bugger, get out of here if you know what’s good for you. I’m someone you can’t afford
to cross!”
Before Li Muxue could reply, Ye Lingchen grabbed her in his arms.
Right after, he plunged his head and kissed her!
He Yuan was stunned, Li Muxue was stunned, everyone around was stunned!
Three seconds later, Ye Lingchen licked his lips and stared directly at He Yuan, “Now do
you believe it?”
“You!” He Yuan felt that his lungs were about to explode. His eyes red, locking onto Ye
Lingchen.
From the first time he saw Li Muxue, he had already sworn to take this woman his own.
After an entire year, he employed countless tactics, yet at this moment, he witnessed his
goddess being defiled by a toad
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The sight was suffocating him.
“What about me?”
Ye Lingchen smiled mischievously, “I’ll have you know that I’ve not only kissed her, but I’ve
even slept with her!”
Whoosh!
That moment, not only He Yuan, but the entire crowd erupted.
Instantly, looks of jealousy and hatred congregated in a frenzy!
Li Muxue recovered from her daze. Her entire face turned scarlet, glaring at Ye Lingchen.
Her gaze looked as though she was trying to skin Ye Lingchen alive.
However, the show must go on. She could not back off now.
“You!” He Yuan’s face turned green, he sneered while pointing at Ye Lingchen, “You have
guts! Just you wait!”
He turned around and left the scene, too embarrassed to stay there any longer.
“Ye Lingchen! What’s the meaning of this? Who permitted you to sully my name? Also, since
when did I say you could kiss me!” Li Muxue exploded in a fit of rage, giving Ye Lingchen a
death stare.
Ye Lingchen threw a disgusted look at Li Muxue, “Your name is worth something, and mine
isn’t?”
“You’re a boy, how can you compare with me?” Li Muxue glared at Ye Lingchen, “Today, you
must clarify with everyone that I didn’t… do that with you!”
“Did you know how much trouble you will cause me when you used me as a shield?” Ye
Lingchen stared at Li Muxue, “Since you said we’re a couple, were my actions wrong?”
With that, he attempted to leave.
“Stay where you are!”
“Scram!” barked Ye Lingchen, then proceeded to walk around Li Muxue.
Li Muxue stared at Ye Lingchen’s back, flabbergasted. In the end, she did not run after him.
She could only angrily stomp on the ground, “Ye Lingchen, I’ll remember you!”
Following the registration procedure, he paid the tuition fees, collected the necessities and
martial training uniform, after which Ye Lingchen headed towards his dormitory.
Orchid Lodge, room 204.
“F*ck! What are you doing? Don’t just observe from behind, rush forward!”
“Use your skills! Are your skills for decorations?”
“The way you’re playing, are you trolling?”
In the four-person dormitory, three were present. Ye Lingchen was the last to arrive.
One tall and dark, One muscular with glasses, and a slightly chubby one.
When Ye Lingchen entered, all three screens were darkened, indicating that their team was
wiped out.
“Our new roommate is here, welcome!”
The three of them were passionate at Ye Lingchen’s arrival.
After some simple introductions, they went back to their game. However, based on the
occasional outburst of curses, the results were unsatisfactory.
The tall, dark one was from Lianyungang. His height measured at 192cm looked like an
athlete. His name was Gong Heng, with his nickname being Lil’ Gen by taking apart the
word Heng
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The one with the glasses was Jia Yunxiang, nickname Xiang.
The chubby one was Zhang Ziyan, nickname Potato.
Ye Lingchen’s bed was number three on the upper bunk.
Having settled his bedsheets, the blankets folded, and having finished some simple
cleaning, Ye Lingchen took out the two wolf pups, placing them on the balcony.
Having learned how to tame animals, Ye Lingchen took care of the two wolf pups with ease,
and the pups were very reliant upon Ye Lingchen. They rolled about in his embrace for
quite a while before they were satisfied.
Putting down the wolf pups, Ye Lingchen walked up behind the three of them to observe
the battle.
They were playing Dota. Xiang was a veteran player. Potato and Lil’ Gen, however, were
most likely newbies. Their actions mostly incomprehensible, incurring Xiang’s complaints
constantly…
Chapter 35 - Saint of Love From Above
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“F*ck! Potato, you betrayed me?” exclaimed Xiang in disbelief, as though experiencing
betrayal from a trusted friend.
On the screen, the hero fell, accompanied by a deep howl, unwilling to accept defeat.
“Fear not, I will avenge you!” roared Potato, rushing all by himself into the five-man gank.
With that, he delivered a double kill to the opponents.
“Lil’ Gen, I told you not to pick Shadow Fiend. This hero is squishy. It’s useless,” explained
Xiang to the only surviving Lil’ Gen.
“I’ve seen Y-God’s live stream. Shadow Fiend is very strong.”
“He’s a professional, how can you compare?”
“Don’t worry, with the both of you dead, I will not live on in shame! Face your death!” Lil’
Gen roared. Seeking justice, he similarly rushed in and fed the opponents.
“You guys watched Y-God’s live streams?” Ye Lingchen’s interest was piqued.
Potato instantly replied, “It’s the God of gods, we must watch it! Lil’ Gen and I descended
into this pit that is Dota due to our burning passion after watching his live stream.”
“That’s right, Y-God playing Shadow Fiend was super cool!”
“Most of Y-God’s Shadow Fiend plays made it into TOP10, and it had exceeded 10 million
views!” Xiang further explained.
Lil’ Gen sighed regretfully, “Unfortunately Y-God had not streamed for a while now. I miss
him so.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, feeling smug. He did not expect that he would be rather famous in the
field of live streaming.
Right at that moment, the screen displayed a row of red messages. [Opposite is a premade
team of three right? Noob!]
The message was from an opponent named [Overbearing Might]
“F*ck, it’s a provocation! This is directly provoking us!”
“Can this be tolerated? No way!”
“Screw him! I’ll stalk and hunt him!”
The three roommates’ blood boiled, hunting for the opponent while engaging in a verbal
battle with the opposing team.
However, their skills were just too horrible. Not only have they failed to kill any enemies,
they were also instead slaughtered by the opposing team multiple times, delivering
multiple kill counts to their opponents.
[Trash, you’re too noob! Come kill me!] The opposing team continued taunting in an
extremely arrogant manner.
“F*ck, I’ll AFK and flame him!” Lil’ Gen decided to just drop the game and slammed away on
the keyboard.
Potato and Xiang were triggered by the opposing team as well, but their skills were not
good enough, lowering their morale.
[You guys are losing for sure. Just leave the game, why bother continuing the game?!]
Overbearing Might tormented them endlessly.
“Lil’ Gen, let me take over,” Ye Lingchen voiced up.
“You play Dota too?” The three roommates turned their gaze on Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen nodded, then said in a domineering tone, “Do not worry, I will make him call
me daddy!”
“Alright, you give it a go!”
Lil’ Gen immediately gave up his seat.
Ye Lingchen did not hurry to start playing but instead started typing.
[Opposing team, do you believe that I can make you call me daddy?]
[F*ck you trash, F*ck your mother!]
[How about this, if I kill you ten times, will you call me daddy?]
Ye Lingchen continued typing
[With your level of skill? I can handle all three of you!]
Lil’ Gen immediately cheered, “Ye’zi, that’s freaking domineering! That’s the spirit we
need.”
Ye Lingchen stopped typing and began playing his Shadow Fiend.
The opponents were no doubt triggered by Ye Lingchen’s words as they started to stalk
Shadow Fiend.
However, this Shadow Fiend was like a fish in water, avoiding traps, and sometimes even
suppressing the opponent’s combat effectiveness.
Shadow Fiend was falling behind in terms of equipment, but Ye Lingchen did not fight them
head-on. Instead, he was farming from jungle area and lane creeps.
Shadow Fiend had Shadowraze, which was an AoE attack, enabling him to push lanes and
farm with ease
As for Potato and Xiang, they were able to prepare in advance to avoid enemy ganks due to
Ye Lingchen’s reminders.
Ye Lingchen’s playing also began playing in a devious manner. He had dragged on for 10
minutes, but only managed six kills.
The opponents were unable to handle him, getting more impatient as time passed.
By that time, Shadow Fiend’s equipment was starting to show signs of improvement.
The first major item was Shadow Blade.
Shadow Blade: Turns the hero invisible for a duration of 15 seconds.
He took a quick glance at the lanes, Overbearing Might was going to the lower lane.
Ye Lingchen directly teleported over, activated Shadow Blade and simply walked up to
Overbearing Might’s side.
Shadow Fiend’s body started to shake, channeling a spell!
Ulti, Requiem of Souls!
Whoosh!
The moment Shadow Fiend revealed himself, Overbearing Might was instantly killed!
Ye Lingchen sent an [?] over to the opponent.
Potato and Xiang mimicked his actions, also sent over a [?].
This time, the opposing team was silent.
“F*ck, Ye’zi you’re good! That skill, that map awareness, you’re an absolute pro!” exclaimed
Xiang, respectful towards Ye Lingchen.
“That’s too amazing! This will be fun in the future. Our dorm has a God as well now!”
“Oh great God, please take my knee!”
Their morale skyrocketed.
Following that, Ye Lingchen kept stalking Overbearing Might. As long as the chance
presented itself, he would hunt him down.
Even in a team fight, Ye Lingchen would still take Overbearing Might out first.
In the end, Overbearing Might developed PTSD, not daring to show his face at all.
On the ninth death of Overbearing Might, he finally broke from the humiliation and chose to
leave the game.
“Lucky this guy left early, or else he would have to call us daddy! Hahahaha…”
Laughter broke out inside the dorm, pleasing them to no end.
“Oh right. Ye’zi you’re new here. Let me show you something,” said Potato mysteriously.
Having said that, he quit the game and opened his browser.
It was the Peking University forum’s main page.
It was similar to Tieba
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[1]. Within were posts from Peking University’s students. It even had the function for one
to add friends and chat.
Ye Lingchen even saw female students posting ads to get friends, followed by a flattering
picture.
“This is Peking University’s forum. If any big news happens within campus, you will get
wind of it here first,” explained Lil’ Gen.
Potato gave Ye Lingchen a creepy smile, “Most importantly, they track the development of
beautiful girls here! Class belle, department belle, or random jokes
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. You can get all their information here!”
“Hahaha, to be honest, I have already saved the pictures of all the notable beauties of our
school in my phone,” Xiang smiled smugly.
The three cattle were getting hyped while discussing the topic, salivating like no tomorrow.
To be near their goddess was the dream of all otaku’s.
Ye Lingchen was speechless.
“F*ck, what’s this post? It’s on the top search list in an instant!”
“Unexpected discovery of campus belle’s boyfriend, suspected of living together!?”
“No way, this big news?”
He immediately clicked on the link. The first that appeared was a big picture. Within it was
the closeup of Li Muxue.
Prideful, pure, beautiful, beyond words.
“Our goddess is beautiful! This news must be fake! I won’t believe it!” said Lil’ Gen
adamantly.
“I think so too. This type of prideful goddess should not be interested in a guy,” Potato
added with a nod.
Yet, the next photo was one of Li Muxue hugging a man intimately, or so it seems.
Ye Lingchen heard the imaginary sound of three hearts breaking into pieces.
Scrolling downwards, there was a picture of that man kissing Li Muxue.
Apart from that, there were commentaries too, retelling the incident that happened at the
main gate with all sorts of embellishments. In the end, Ye Lingchen’s statement of “I’ve
slept with her” was written with a huge bold red font.
The picture was taken in a hurry so the man’s appearance was not clear.
“Where did this beast come from? A good cabbage was taken away by a pig just like that?”
Xiang roared in despair.
“Sigh, it’s too bad that I did not get to know my goddess earlier. Otherwise, with my
appearance and talents, I wouldn’t have let someone lay claim to her before I did.”
Potato was deep in self-pity but suddenly took a peek at Ye Lingchen who stood calmly
there. He was stupefied, “Eh? Why does this person’s figure look slightly similar to Ye’zi?”
“Mmm?”
The three went into silence, looking back and forth between the picture and Ye Lingchen.
Under such a comparison, their eyes almost popped out at the realization.
“F*ck, the facial structure is the same, even the clothes are the same!”
“Ye’zi, this person… is that you?”
“Er… I think it’s me.” Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose.
“F*ck! This is AMAZING!”
“Ye’zi, you have brought glory to our dorm. You’re f*cking amazing…”
“The role model of our generation, inspiration for all lechers!”
The three roommates gasped, all stood up together and bowed with their fist in front of
their chest, “Oh Saint of Love from above, please receive my humble greeting.”
Chapter 36 - Celebration Dinner
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It was no mean feat to get the three of them, who were on the verge of hysterical
excitement to calm down. It was only then that Ye Lingchen managed to pry himself out of
the situation.
Since the semester had already begun, it was only right for him to check in with his family.
Ye Lingchen mumbled to himself and transferred 100,000 RMB back home.
He was worried if he transferred too much, he would just scare his parents.
Dingaling-
“Hello, mom.”
“Lingchen, where did you get all this money from?” Xu Zheng asked nervously, her voice
low.
“Mom, I made it all by myself, so don’t worry. This is for you and dad, both of you work too
hard, so buy some new clothes for yourself.” Ye Lingchen replied.
“Silly boy, I’m already so old, why would I need new clothes? Wouldn’t that just be showing
off?” Xu Zheng scolded with a laugh. She was very happy, “Don’t go around doing anything
stupid for the sake of money! Your father and I don’t expect you to make it big, so long as
you’re safe and sound, okay?”
“Mom, don’t you believe in your son? I can make money now, and boatloads of it! Just spend
it without any worry! I’ve got some left for myself.”
“You silly boy, don’t you go and spend it needlessly! Your life will be very difficult if you
squander everything.” Xu Zheng lectured him as she always did, before continuing, “The
50,000 RMB from your scholarship has already been released. I’ll help you save that money
for when you get married.”
“Mom, it’s too early for that!” Ye Lingchen did not know whether to cry or laugh.
“I think that girl from the Zhang family is not bad. Ever since you left home, she comes over
from time to time and helps me with the chores. Her looks are pretty okay too.” Xu Zheng
was already playing matchmaker for Ye Lingchen, “There are only so few good girls our
there, aren’t you afraid that they’ll all be snatched away?”
“If you don’t work to make money, will the mother of the Zhang family let you marry her
daughter?”
“Okay, okay mom, as long as you’re happy.” Ye Lingchen pursed his lips before speaking.
“Make sure you study well okay? Don’t miss us at home, your father and I are doing well…”
At the end of the call, Ye Lingchen looked at the duration of the call. It was a full 76 minutes.
During that time, it was mostly Xu Zheng talking, and Ye Lingchen listening.
Only when there was nothing left to say, did Xu Zheng hang up unwillingly.
Ye Lingchen held his cellphone and suddenly thought of a poem he learned in primary
school.
“The sewing thread in the loving mother’s hand, clothes the wanderer as he travels the
land.
He wrapped himself tightly before he leaves, for he will not return soon, he grieves.
He who has a wandering heart, will never be able to repay the kindness of his parents’
hearts.”
When he was young Ye Lingchen never understood the meaning of the poem, but now he
realized that he had become the subject of the poem…
Very soon, the two wolf pups in the balcony drew the attention of his roommates.
“Eh? Lil’ Ye, you’re keeping Huskies? They’re so cute!”
Ye Lingchen was preparing milk formula for the pups, and Potato was watching on in
amazement.
Xiang and Lil’ Dan was also standing by the side and watching by the side as well.
“Such small huskies, how much did you buy them for?” asked Potato.
“They were a gift,” answered Ye Lingchen.
Seeing their excited expressions, Ye Lingchen just did not have the heart to tell them that
they were real wolves.
The two wolf pups could sense the presence of strangers, and immediately bared their
teeth fiercely, and growled lowly.
“Whew, these Huskies are so fierce, they’re so adorable!” Xiang kneeled and appraised
them, “Lil’ Ye, you’ve won the jackpot, these two Huskies’ appearances are so similar to
wolves, their bloodline must be pure!”
“They’re so cute! If you bring them out, they’d be such lady killers, you’d get it on
anywhere!” said Lil’ Dan.
“D*mn, you’re a pick-up master!” Potato and Xiang’s eyes immediately glimmered.
“Lil’ Ye, didn’t we agree, that when one of us was in need, the others would help?”
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly and nodded.
What was the meaning behind bringing wolves to pick up girls? That meant that one was a
predator themself?
“Oh yeah, Lil’ Ye, this is the name list of our classmates. Take a look.” Xiang handed a form
over to Ye Lingchen.
The three small classes had been combined into one big one.
Peking University’s student body had an even ratio of males and females, and the small
class Ye Lingchen was in had a total of 39 people. 20 males, 19 females.
Their tutor’s surname was Hong, his full name was Hong Liang, a very easy name to
remember.
Apart from that, there was also the basic martial training instructor, who was known as
Sun Chao.
Military might was the only way to protect the nation. Therefore, freshmen in University
needed to go through half a month of martial training!
In recent years, the Chinese military might has been peaking and no small amount of
schools had begun to cooperate with the Warrior’s Department and changed from military
training to martial training. The training was no longer conducted by members of the
military, but by invited martial artists.
While martial artists were not as strict as soldiers, they could teach self-defense.
Furthermore, all the students loved to practice martial arts, and that could get them excited
about the classes.
“Lil’ Ye, the martial training starts in two days.”
Lil’ Dan spoke with a hint of anxiety, “I heard that the training at Peking University is the
toughest, as all the instructors are the best in the Warrior’s Department.”
Potato sighed softly, as though he could sense the malevolence in the upcoming martial
training.
Ye Lingchen smiled helplessly. To him, martial training was no big deal.
That night, the 4 roommates had dinner in a small restaurant near the University.
They talked about all the topics under the sun. From gaming to the University entrance
exams, from the entrance exams to University, and then onwards to their dialects back
home. They ate, drank, and made merry as they talked.
The next day, Ye Lingchen received a call from Xiao Feifei first thing in the morning.
Legend of the Heroine was premiering tonight, and the cast was preparing for their
celebratory dinner. They had specially invited Ye Lingchen.
“Lingchen, will you be my plus one? I heard that tonight… Lu Hao will be there too.” The
feelings of helplessness and unease were apparent in Xiao Feifei’s voice.
“Please be at ease Miss Feifei, I’ll be there tonight.”
Ye Lingchen hung up, and his eyes glinted slightly.
He still remembered that the affair with those two foreigners was the work of Lu Hao. Miss
Feifei held Lu Hao in such disdain, that he could not just sit by and watch.
However, at the same time, tonight was also his second appointment with the Lin family, to
help Grandfather Lin with his second treatment session.
He had to attend to Miss Feifei. If he could not make it, he would just have to ask the Lin
Family to postpone.
The Grand Capital Restaurant, located in one of the most luxurious hotels in Capital City.
Here, a simple meal would cost up to 2000 RMB per person. For banquets, the starting
point was 5000 RMB.
Luxury cars were parked in front of the hotel’s main entrance.
Mercedes, BMWs, and Porsches would have been out of place in the lineup.
Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, the badges were either those or of Jaguars or
Audis. The luxury and excess were unparalleled.
‘Rugao City will never be a match for Capital City,’ Ye Lingchen thought in his heart.
Presenting the electronic invitation that Xiao Feifei sent to him, the guard at the door
immediately invited Ye Lingchen in with the utmost courtesy.
Ye Lingchen had previously attended a gathering of rich people in the Hailing District, but
that was peanuts compared to this.
The banquet tonight was not only attended by the entire cast, but the production crew
including the support staff were invited. A few famous directors and producers were also in
attendance.
Furthermore, the guests could bring friends and family. In the large banquet hall, 20 tables
were prepared.
The price tag of each table was at least 50,000 RMB.
“Lingchen, you’re here.” Upon seeing Ye Lingchen, Xiao Feifei immediately let out a sigh of
relief and waved at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen returned the gesture, and after he greeted Director Li and the rest of the crew,
he took a seat next to Xiao Feifei.
Chapter 37 - Lots of Swagger
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Being an unknown face, and in addition to his simple and low budget clothing, Ye Lingchen
drew slight frowns from quite a few people in the hall.
Immediately, whispers could be heard.
“Who is he? Could he be a distant relative of Xiao Feifei?”
“This fellow is dressed so shabbily, he couldn’t be some bigshot in disguise?”
“From the looks of it Director Li and Xiao Feifei are very close to him, but I don’t know
where he came from.”
Ye Lingchen’s name was never spread around, and every time he had been featured in a
scene he was wearing a mask. Therefore, not many people would recognize him.
A portion of those curious immediately went and asked Wu Feng, who had been around the
most.
“You no longer need to guess, that boy’s just a loser!” Wu Feng laughed coldly.
“What? That can’t be?”
“What can’t be?” Wu Feng’s voice was very vicious, “He used to just be a staffer in my crew
until I kicked him out! I don’t even know what tricks he used to latch on to Xiao Feifei.”
“I see.”
“F*ck me, a poor loser like him at the main table, isn’t that just a joke?”
“You’re right, he doesn’t deserve to sit there!”
Wu Feng’s eyes glimmered, and he stood and strode over to Ye Lingchen.
“Dog, this isn’t your place to sit, get out!”
The entire hall went silent, and everyone stared.
Xiao Feifei’s face darkened, and she spoke coldly, “Wu Feng, what are you doing? He’s my
honored guest!”
“Honored guest? What is he worth? How is he honored? He’s not even worth my dog at
home!” Wu Feng spoke arrogantly, insulting Ye Lingchen.
“Wu Feng, stop making a scene here. Get lost!” said Xiao Feifei in anger.
“Xiao Feifei, don’t forget that you’re the woman that Young Master Lu admires. For you to
have a leech like him by your side, be wary that you might die without even knowing it!”
Wu Feng laughed coldly, and looked derisively at Xiao Feifei, “Have you been a star for too
long, that your tastes have changed? How could you look up to this piece of sh*t?”
His words immediately caused waves, and everyone looked at Xiao Feifei incredulously.
Wu Feng had committed a great faux pas.
“Shut up!” Xiao Feifei’s face was contorted in her anger, “Lu Hao is Lu Hao, and I am me, we
don’t have any relationship! Ye Lingchen and I are just friends.”
“Haha, would you dare to say this in front of the Young Master Lu?”
Wu Feng smirked as he looked at Ye Lingchen with a piercing, cold glare, “You dog, you
don’t have money, connections, or power. You’re worse than trash, and you dare to come
and show off in my territory? Get out!”
Beneath the gaze of the crowd, Ye Lingchen sat there blankly, before slowly spitting out one
sentence-
“F*ck off.”
In a blink of an eye, the atmosphere turned ice cold.
“D*mn, that loser’s gone mad! Who does he think he is?”
“This leech can’t possibly be willing to do anything to stick to Xiao Feifei?”
“How could Xiao Feifei look up to him? It’s really a tale of beauty and the beast!”
…
“You’re asking for it!”
Wu Feng’s expression was extremely vicious, and he picked up a wine bottle from the table
then swung it at Ye Lingchen’s head!
He knew that Ye Lingchen could feel fear, but even the best fighter could not take a blow to
the head!
Everything was as he planned, he had no fear in his heart!
His face was wild, as though he could already see the image of Ye Lingchen’s head being
split open.
However, as fast as he was, Ye Lingchen was faster!
It seemed as though at the moment that Wu Feng had picked up the bottle, Ye Lingchen’s
fists were already flying!
His fists were too fast to follow, a simple punch looked as though it had been practiced
countless times, that all the crowd could see was a flash.
Wu Feng, who had made the first move, could only feel a strong rush of wind coming at
him, nearly making him breathless.
The next moment, the fist had already connected with Wu Feng’s chin!
An uppercut!
As the punch connected, Wu Feng’s head jerked upwards, his eyeballs nearly popping out
of his head. His large body flew upwards like a rocket.
Blood spewed out from his mouth!
Quite a few teeth could also be seen flying through the air.
Bang!
As his body landed heavily on the ground, the entire hall was dead silent.
Slowly, they stared at Ye Lingchen, their eyes wide!
With one punch a 1.9m muscular man had been sent flying, the power of that punch was
shocking.
“Ah… my teeth, you dog! You’re dead! I will make your life a living hell!”
Wu Feng’s mouth was full of blood, and his mouth was disfigured. Half of his teeth were
missing, and he spoke unclearly.
Tap, tap, tap!
At the same time, outside the door, footsteps could be heard.
A garishly dressed young man in his twenties strode towards them.
His every step was full of energy, before he had arrived, the sound of his footsteps already
turned heads.
The young man strutted, and while it wasn’t charisma, his face carried an air of superiority.
Behind the young man was a Southeast Asian and a European, their faces were threatening.
It gave one a feeling of danger, and one could tell that they were hostile.
“What’s going on here?”
The young man frowned, an air of authority emanating from him. It was as though the king
had arrived and inspected the plebs.
“Young Master Lu, Young Master Lu, you’re finally here!”
Wu Feng looked as though he had seen his savior, and crawled over to him like a dog.
Pointing at Ye Lingchen, he wailed, “Young Master Lu, you have to stick up for me! That
leech, I don’t know what his relationship is with Xiao Feifei, I wanted to kick him out, but he
beat me up!”
“Oh my god, it’s Young Master Lu, I didn’t think he’d show up today.”
“I should have known, Young Master Lu had always seen Xiao Feifei as his own, how would
he not show up today.”
“I did not think I’d get to see one of the rich heirs of Capital City in the flesh today.”
“He is truly an heir of a rich family, people like us are like dog sh*t to these upper society
types.”
Everybody, regardless of gender or age, all looked at the Young Master Lu with envy.
They could never dream of having his privilege, but if they just spent a little, it would be
enough to knock an ordinary person off their feet.
Xiao Feifei trembled, and her palms turned wet with sweat, as she worried for Ye
Lingchen’s safety.
“Feifei, you disappoint me so. I thought you’d at least find me a love rival that would be my
match, he doesn’t even have the right to look at me.”
Lu Hao was like the brightest star in the night sky, able to attract the attention of the
masses.
Those words carried an air of superiority cultivated since birth to be used on others.
Everybody looked as though this were natural, nobody thought that Lu Hao was showing
off.
He wasn’t pretending, he just was that much better!
When you had reached the position of Young Master Lu, you’d never need to boast. Even a
simple sentence would be full of swagger and be able to impress the people around you.
Chapter 38 - Two Options
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“Hahaha, you vermin. Who do you think you are? In front of Young Master Lu, you’re just a
pile of sh*t. You don’t even deserve the chance to lick his boots. Go on, continue showing
off, continue your bragging!” Wu Feng barked at him with an ugly expression like a mad
dog.
“You’re Ye Lingchen right? I’ve heard of you.” Lu Hao was calm and collected, as though
everything was well under control. “I’ve heard you’re quite the capable fighter. Why don’t
you have a little spar with my two underlings?”
As he finished his statement, the two bouncers behind him walked forward.
On them was a murderous aura. They have definitely killed before, and more than one
victim at that!
Their intimidating presence made the crowd in the hall take a deep breath.
“Lu Hao, stop this! Ye Lingchen is my friend!” Xiao Feifei berated Lu Hao as she glared at
him, her expression darkened.
“You want to beg for mercy in his place?” Lu Hao looked at Xiao Feifei in a teasing manner,
the corner of his mouth curled at an angle, “It’s not impossible to protect him. I’ll give you
two options.”
He enjoyed this feeling of lording over others, determining their fate with his words.
“What options?” asked Xiao Feifei, biting her lip.
Lu Hao raised his right foot and placed it atop a stool. He then pointed at Ye Lingchen, then
ordered in an unquestionable tone, “If he’s willing to crawl under my crotch and bark three
times like a dog, I’ll spare his life!”
“Young Master Lu, that’s too generous for someone like him!” groaned Wu Feng
unwillingly. His gaze revealed a desire to devour Ye Lingchen
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Lu Hao raised his hand, signaling for Wu Feng to shut up.
“Feifei, I want you to have a good look and understand that the man you fancy is but a dog
in front of me. Not only him, but most of the men in this world are but dogs! No, they’re not
even comparable to dogs! To have my fancy is your blessings!” Lu Hao exclaimed while
looking condescendingly towards all those around him in an utterly arrogant tone.
“What about the second option?” Xiao Feifei asked in a trembling voice.
“Hehe,” Lu Hao chuckled, then gathered all the alcohol on the table in front of him.
In a high-class restaurant, alcoholic beverages were well stocked, and they offered quite a
varied selection.
Maotai, Le Vin Rouge, Lafite, etc. Both red and white wines were available.
Lu Hao raised the bottles, one by one, mixed all the different varieties into a single glass.
“As long as you drink everything in this glass in one go, I’ll let that kid off.”
The type of glass he used was huge. The volume of one glass was definitely over a liter.
Furthermore, within the glass was a mix of six different types of drinks with high alcohol
content!
Mixed drinks were the easiest way to get drunk.
In truth, putting mixed drinks aside, even with just ordinary white wine, for someone like
Xiao Feifei who did not consume alcohol at all, one glass was sufficient to knock her out.
This type of drink, apart from passing out from the alcohol, it was a torture to consume!
“Don’t you worry. I have already made a reservation of the presidential suite for you. If
you’re drunk, I will personally escort you back to your room,” Lu Hao snickered while
staring at Xiao Feifei.
A man carrying a drunk woman into a hotel room. That act in itself speaks volumes!
The entire hall was deathly still.
Lu Hao was tyrannical. The two options he provided could toy with a person’s dignity and
make them dance in his palm.
Xiao Feifei’s expression was complicated. Within a short time, various thoughts flashed by
her. In the end, she put on a resigned smile.
Extending her hand towards the table and lifted the glass!
However, just as she wanted to down the drink, the glass was snatched away by Ye
Linghen.
Xiao Feifei gave Ye Lingchen a weird look, “Lingchen, you…”
“Don’t worry, it’ll be fine.” Ye Lingchen’s expression remained stoic as he calmly consoled
her.
“Mm?”
Lu Hao looked at Ye Lingchen as he would observe some ants. He raised his head
arrogantly, “It seems you have taken the first option. Come, crawl away!”
His every word as though a matter of fact, expecting others to obey his every whim.
From start to end, he did not think much of Ye Lingchen.
Some people were born prestigious. Right at birth, they were already on the finishing line
that many could only dream of.
Some, however, would live to be a nobody for their entire life, always just a lowly peasant.
Ye Lingchen was obviously the latter.
He did not need to consider Ye Lingchen’s feelings because he could easily decide his fate!
“You vermin, to be able to crawl under Young Master Lu’s crotch is your honor. You would
bring honor to your ancestors!” Wu Feng laughed at him contemptuously.
“Only these two options?” Ye Lingchen’s face expressionless, “Is there, not a third option?”
“Absolutely not!”
Lu Hao guffawed, “For me to grant you two options is already showing you my utmost
generosity. How dare you ask for more? Stop wasting my time. It pains me to waste my
time with a lowly plebeian like you. If you anger me, I don’t mind sending you to heaven!”
Ye Lingchen stared at Lu Hao in his arrogance, then shook his head, “I think there’s still a
third option.”
“Oh?” Lu Hao’s face turned gloomy, “Do tell.”
“Discipline you.”
“What?”
Lu Hao thought his ears were playing tricks on him.
“Let me leave, or be ready to face my wrath,” mentioned Ye Lingchen casually.
“I will face your wrath? Hahaha…” Lu Hao laughed to the point of tearing, as though he had
just heard the best joke of all times. Many in the crowd also started joining his laugh.
“Asking for death! This kid is asking for death!”
“I think he must have gone crazy under great pressure from Young Master Lu.”
“Sigh, even Han Xin
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endured his shame for crawling under someone’s crotch. This kid lacks a proper
temperament.”
Wu Feng was all the more excited, trying hard to keep himself from bursting out in
laughter, “The heavens are helping me! This kid is a moron! Instead of treasuring his
chance at life, he had to light up toilet—looking for shit (death)
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“Good, very good! You have successfully worn out my patience.”
Lu Hao laughed for some time, then threw an icy glare at Ye Lingchen, “However,
considering how you managed to entertain me so much before your death, I’ll grant you a
quick painless death.”
Having said that, the European hunk and the Southeast Asian both slowly walked up
towards Ye Lingchen.
Xiao Feifei’s face was drained of color. Her entire body was trembling from fear.
Ye Lingchen gave her a reassuring look, then started moving forward.
He kept his gaze looking forward, keeping his eyes low. His hands behind him, looking
cooly at the two, then spoke, “Both of you, come at me together!”
“F*ck! What’s this? Showing off?”
“I didn’t expect this loser to dream of being the king of braggarts! Even before death, he has
to brag!”
“Oh, I’m dying of laughter. Could it be that this kid thinks he’s some great master? Or is this
cosplay for him?”
The European hunk exchanged gazes with the Southeast Asian, their eyes overflowing with
rage.
The European hunk bumped his fists together, then punched directly at Ye Lingchen’s head.
The Southeast Asian instead twirled a dagger in his hand, then struck out suddenly like a
venomous snake towards Ye Lingchen’s kidneys!
Top and bottom.
One with brute force, one devious.
Both working in harmony, making the perfect attack.
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continuation.
Chapter 39 - Are You Surprised?
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In the hall, a murderous intent spread throughout the room. On that day, in that spot, blood
must be spilled!
Everyone stared nervously at Ye Lingchen unblinkingly.
Facing the pincer attack, Ye Lingchen stood as though stunned in fear. His hands remained
behind his back, strands of hair waved in the air, yet he remained unmoving.
Many shut their eyes tight, unable to watch.
Just as the fist and dagger were an inch away from him, Ye Lingchen burst into motion!
He lifted one hand, as though an eagle swooping on a chick, easily caught the European
hunk’s fist in his hand.
He then lifted one leg, last to act yet first to reach, landed a kick on the Southeast Asian’s
shoulder!
Whoosh—
The Southeast Asian’s body flew through the air in a big arc, crashing forcefully into the
wall.
His entire shoulder distorted from the kick, his body spasmed, then passed out
immediately.
After that, Ye Lingchen struck like lightning, sent a hook onto the European hunk’s cheek!
The European hunk’s head twisted sideways, his cheeks deformed.
Both figures flew out front and back, going silent without even the slightest groan.
Silence!
Time had stopped at that moment!
Within the hall, even the sounds of breathing were absent.
Everyone’s eyes were wide open, as though they were statues. They stood stupefied on the
spot!
Wu Feng and Lu Hao included.
From the moment Ye Lingchen launched his attack, to the moment the two bouncers fell to
the ground. The entire process was in less than three breaths!
In merely three breaths!
Too fast!!!
Nobody could see the process clearly. They could only see those two persons flying away
the moment Ye Lingchen raised his hand and leg.
It was as if they were dreaming.
This result was not just unexpected, it was a miracle.
One should know, they were all anticipating how badly Ye Lingchen would end up. Who
would have thought Ye Lingchen to be this strong?
“So, do you still think there are only two options now?”
Ye Lingchen looked at Lu Hao, his gaze caused a chill to run through Lu Hao’s body,
instilling fear in him.
“What are you doing? Stay away!”
Ye Lingchen walked forward step by step, all the way until he reached Lu Hao. Nobody
dared to stop him.
Even Wu Feng, who was the most violent one earlier, kept his mouth shut at this moment.
The next moment!
Ye Lingchen raised his hand and struck like the wind.
A slap landed squarely on Lu Hao’s cheek!
Smack!
Lu Hao flew to the ground.
The booming sound resonated across the hall drifted amongst the crowd.
“You… you dare hit me?”
Lu Hao covered his mouth, thinking he was in a dream while looking at Ye Lingchen with
disbelief.
“Are you surprised? Is your head filled with a ringing sound?”
“You’re stupefied? Can’t believe that you’re being slapped?” Ye Lingchen glowered at Lu
Hao, raising his hand.
Smack!
Another slap!
A bright red mark of a palm imprinted deeply on Lu Hao’s face.
“Weren’t you very arrogant earlier? Where’s your pride now?”
Smack!
“Weren’t there only two options? You want me to choose now?”
Smack!
“Didn’t you want to grant me a quick death? Are you still granting that now?”
Smack!
“Are you still great?”
Smack!
One by one, the continuous slaps sent Lu Hao into a daze.
His face was no longer human. Swollen and puffed up, like a pig’s head.
The entire hall was quiet in deathly silence.
Nobody would have expected Ye Lingchen to be this crazy.
That was just… it renewed their worldview. Their brains dared not even process the
thought.
“Ah!!!”
The pain in his cheek brought Lu Hao back to his senses.
He was hit!?
He was actually beaten!?
From his birth, he was never beaten once. Nobody even dared to pinch him hard!
His whole face contorted into an ugly expression, both eyes bloodshot.
The extreme humiliation and rage intersected, completely burning away at his sanity.
…
At the same time, within the Lin family mansion.
Lin Shanhe, Lin Ao, Lin Ruoyu and the rest of the Lin family members were gathered,
anxiously waiting.
Grandmaster Jiang was also there. Given such a chance, he naturally had to carefully
observe Ye Linghen’s medical skills.
“What’s the matter? Why is Grandmaster Ye still not here yet even though it’s already this
late?” questioned Lin Ruoyu. She was looking out of the door every now and then.
“Could it be that Grandmaster Ye is angry because of the previous incident?” asked Lin
Shanhe in a worried tone with a scowl.
“Hehe, worry not. Since that little guy had promised to provide treatment for me, he will
definitely come. My ability to appraise someone is not that rusty yet,” Li Tianhua chuckled
on the bed. His complexion was way better than before.
“But… dad, this issue involves your health. We must make sure everything is according to
plan,” Lin Ruoyu told her second uncle.
“Why not… I give him a call?” Lin Ao questioned the crowd.
After a momentary silence, Lin Shanhe gave a slight nod.
“That’s all we can do. You must make sure your tone is respectful alright?”
…
Grand Capital Restaurant.
“Ah, ah, ah! You’re dead! I’ll have you live the rest of your life in regret! Just you wait, just
you wait!”
Lu Hao went into a frenzy, his roaring sound sent a chill down everyone’s body.
He looked at Ye Lingchen with only one thought in mind, that is to tear him to shreds, have
him beg for death!
He was similarly bellowing like crazy internally, his entire body trembling.
“You sure have guts! Still so arrogant!”
Ye Lingchen snickered, once again raising his hand. Just as he was ready to slap, his phone
rang.
An incoming call from an unknown number.
“Good evening, is this Grandmaster Ye?”
“You are… Lin Ao?” Ye Lingchen vaguely remembered this voice.
“Grandmaster Ye, it is indeed I,” replied Lin Ao respectfully. That respect coming from the
bottom of his heart.
Ye Lingchen not only saved his grandfather, but he was also a great fighter. Within the
Warrior’s Department, they always respected the strong. Ye Lingchen was younger than
him, but his abilities had him deeply convinced.
“Grandmaster Ye, we have made an appointment for my grandfather’s treatment. Do you
still remember that?”
“Oh, I do remember. However, I have run into a little trouble here. I’m afraid I will be
running late,” replied Ye Lingchen calmly.
“Trouble? What kind of trouble? Perhaps I could be of assistance.” Lin Ao was worried. He
could not allow anything to delay his grandfather’s treatment!
“I have some personal grudges with Lu Hao. I’m in the middle of settling it,” replied Ye
Lingchen.
“Lu Hao? Is it that Lu Hao from the Lu Group?”
“That’s right, that’s him.”
“Grandmaster Ye, let me know your location. We will come over immediately to solve this
issue for you,” said Lin Ao without giving it any thought, as though it was just an
inconsequential matter.
“I’m at the Grand Capital Restaurant.”
“Alright! I’ll be there in ten minutes!”
Lin Ao ended the call, and without any delays, explained the situation. He gathered some
people and rushed towards Grand Capital Restaurant.
Grandmaster Ye was in trouble. That was the chance for the Lin family to show their worth!
The last time they annoyed Grandmaster Ye and they were still wondering how to make it
up to him. Lu’s family causing trouble for him was an excellent chance!
Ring ring ring—
Ye Lingchen barely ended the call, another phone started ringing.
This time, it was Lu Hao’s phone.
Taking a look at the display screen, Lu Hao’s face turned red from excitement. Tears
uncontrollably flowed from his eyes.
“Hello, dad. I’ve suffered a beating!” complained Lu Hao with a voice filled with resentment
and injustice.
“Where are you?” A low throaty sound came from the phone.
“I’m right at the Grand Capital Restaurant.”
“I’ll be there in ten minutes!”
…
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continuation.
Chapter 40 - Two Options Again
Chapter 40: Two Options Again
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Ending the phone call, Lu Hao was agitated to the extreme.
He glared at Ye Lingchen, his eyeballs almost popping out of its sockets and screamed in a
frenzy, “Hahaha, you’re done for! My dad will be here shortly. Start notifying your family to
come to collect your corpse! Wahahahaha…”
“What! Chairman Lu is on the way here? This incident is getting escalated!”
“Lu Tianxiong. That’s one of the tyrants of Capital City. Rumor has it that he started from
illegal backgrounds and rose to power by building himself up over a mountain of corpses.”
“This is terrible, just too scary. That’s a big shot of legendary levels!”
“To cross this type of person, it would be no surprise to disappear from the face of the earth
the very next day. This is scary!”
The people in the hall felt a chill down their spine and their hearts skipped a beat just from
the mention of Lu Tianxiong’s name.
Ye Lingchen looked at Lu Hao’s condition, then decided he was in no hurry to act. Instead,
he brought a chair over and sat down.
Since the Lin family said they would help him solve this issue, he figured it would be easier
to just wait for them to arrive.
Originally, he wanted to see it through to the end and tinker with Lu Hao’s body so that the
Lu family would not do anything rash.
Apart from treating the sick, Chinese medicine could also easily sabotage someone’s body.
With the Prodigy System, he could develop his skills quickly. All he needed to do was just
delay a little and let himself learn.
However, such a tactic was a worst-case scenario choice.
“Why did you stop? Scared now?” Lu Hao shouted in extreme arrogance, “It’s too late to be
scared now! When my dad arrives, even if you kowtow a hundred times, I still won’t leave
this be. I’ll have you pay the price for your actions!”
Ye Lingchen outright ignored him and merely waited in silence.
On the side, Xiao Feifei’s eyes were red and teary. Worried sick, she muttered, “Lingchen,
why not leave… you should run away now!”
“Run? There’s no need to run!” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
“Sister Feifei, there are such luxurious dishes on the table and nobody to enjoy them. This is
too wasteful. Let’s eat first.”
With that, he started eating alone on the table under the gaze of the entire crowd.
Lu Hao’s howling ceased all of a sudden and glared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief and extreme
humiliation.
Arrogance, pompous!
That was complete disregard towards him!
Others in the hall were also giving Ye Lingchen weird looks.
Was this optimism, getting ready to go out with a bang?
“Eat, eat away! This will be your last meal!” jeered Lu Hao. If possible, he wanted nothing
more than to rush at Ye Lingchen and cut him into pieces!
Finally, the awkward atmosphere was broken by a series of hurried footsteps immediately
followed by a group of people entering the hall with intimidating strides.
At the forefront was a middle-aged man with a buzzcut. His height was average, but his
presence was imposing, eyes gleaming like that of a venomous snake. The first impression
he instilled in the crowd was one of might, cunning, and ruthlessness!
Just his presence alone deterred people from crossing him!
His identity was without a doubt, the chairman of Lu Group, Lu Tianxiong!
Behind the man was a group of black-suited men.
They were all wearing sunglasses, yet their strides were quick and sure, with uniform
steps. Their shoulders firm, with one look one can tell that they were trained bodyguards!
With over twenty of the bodyguards, the atmosphere turned extremely tense in an instant.
Furthermore, the hotel lights started flickering, the scenery outside turned even darker!
As Lu Tianxiong swept his glare across the room, he noticed the fallen European hunk and
the Southeast Asian, his expression darkened.
Looking all around, he scowled at everyone!
“Hao’er, where’s my Hao’er?!”
“Dad, I’m here.” Under Lu Tianxiong’s feet, Lu Hao climbed up with difficulty, sporting a
pig-like swollen face, groaning in pain.
“What?!”
Lu Tianxiong was utterly shocked. His heart ached and his eyes teared up, “Hao’er, who
could be so ruthless to beat you to such an extent? I can’t even recognize you!”
“Dad!!!”
Lu Hao cried out, the father and son duo hugged each other.
At that moment, Lu Hao finally found somewhere to vent his anger, depression, bitterness,
and vengeance. He pointed at Ye Lingchen, “It’s him! That’s the b*stard that hit me! He
slapped me countless times!”
Lu Tianxiong narrowed his eyes, flashed a glare at Ye Lingchen, “You hit my son?”
His tone was steady, however, many people felt a shiver run through them. The more
cowardly ones even hid under the table, trembling.
“It’s me.”
“Then you should know that he is the only son of Lu Tianxiong, that is me! Since his birth,
nobody has harmed a single hair on him!” Lu Tianxiong continued, as though telling a story.
“Once, someone glared at my son. Soon after, I had his eyeballs gouged out and fed to dogs!”
“That is why your son had never been disciplined before.”
Ye Lingchen nodded his head, as though finally understanding something. He similarly
replied casually, “Since you do not discipline him, then I… will have to do it in your place!”
Everyone there felt their heart skipped a beat, feeling as though their hearts were going to
explode.
‘F*ck! That’s too reckless! Too spectacular!’
‘This round of bullsh*tting has reached new heights!’
‘No that’s not right. This had already gone beyond just bullsh*tting. This is just asking for
death, it’s suicide!’
The above is narrated by the author, but it felt more fitting to be part of the inner thoughts
of the audience hence the single inverted commas. Perhaps you can check with Sam and
Wayne if we should include the comma? Happy CNY =)
“Hahaha, hahaha…”
Lu Tianxiong did not fall into a rage because of Ye Lingchen’s words. Instead, he laughed
out loud, rocking back and forth, to the point that everyone else was having cold sweat.
Sometime later, “Brave are the ignorant. Living at the bottom, forever not knowing what it
is like in the upper echelons!” Lu Tianxiong stated calmly, “Because of ignorance, you are
happy. Similarly, because of ignorance, you are pathetic!”
The next instant, his eyes flashed with murderous intent, the fearful aura only a big shot
could have immediately exploded forth, “You disciplining my son for me? Who granted you
such rights!?”
Just as he finished, those bodyguards behind him burst into action!
From their backs, each of their right hand took out a metal baseball bat!
Rays of light reflected off the metal bat blinding the crowd. An icy chill spread through the
crowd, seemingly freezing their blood, paralyzing them.
“I will now grant you two options.”
Like father like son. The questions they gave out were exactly the same.
“The first option, you’ll head to the roof of Grand Capital Restaurant, that’s the 36th floor
and jump down. This matter will end there.”
“The second option, you won’t die. You won’t die even if you wanted to, and spend your
entire life in despair. I will have you live the rest of your life under constant torture!”
“Dad, why waste words with him? Hit him! Where’s the stick? Don’t hold back, just beat him
to death!” Lu Hao’s eyes turned red as he trembled. “B*stard, I told you that you’ll regret
this. Hahaha, feel real despair!”
“Your son had also given me two options previously, but in the end, I took the third option,”
Ye Lingchen replied calmly.
“Oh? Then what about now?” Lu Tianxiong asked as though carrying out a casual
conversation with Ye Lingchen.
“I will still pick the third option. I’m waiting for someone.”
…
Chapter 41 - Grandmaster Ye
Chapter 41: Grandmaster Ye
“Waiting for someone?” Lu Tianxiong was taken aback, followed by a laugh and asked in a
derisive tone. “Could it be that you have called for backup?”
He did not hurry as he was displeased.
Just what kind of backup could Ye Lingchen call for?
“A friend of mine. We made an appointment tonight,” answered Ye Lingchen calmly.
“Hahaha, friend?” Lu Hao burst out laughing maniacally. “If your friend knew of the
situation you’re in now, would he still dare come over?”
“Whoever that comes to your aid tonight, it’s useless!”
“Oh? The Lu family is really imposing it seems!”
A low voice boomed across from the door, accompanied by the sounds of laid-back
footsteps.
Lu Tianxiong’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing that voice.
When he saw the figure that reached the door, it sent a shiver across his entire body. His
pupils tightened, giving him a shocked look.
Ye Lingchen similarly looked outside.
Lin Shanhe came in person, with others from the Lin family behind him.
That included Lin Ruoyu and Lin Ao.
They strolled in casually as if taking a walk around a park, paying no heed to the
bodyguards with machetes.
Lu Tianxiong, who was acting high and mighty just a moment before, put on the biggest
smile he could and approached with the intention to brown-nose his new guests.
“Mr. Lin, what brings you here? If I knew that you will be visiting, I would’ve prepared the
best banquet to greet you with. Please forgive me for the lack of preparation.”
Lu Hao, on the other hand, kept his body bent and lowered his head, being exceptionally
humble.
He may act with impunity, but he was not stupid. As the sole heir of Lu Group, he was well
educated, especially on interpersonal skills.
Otherwise, he would still empty his family coffers no matter how big it was.
When evaluating people, he always had a scale in his heart.
Who he could toy with, who to cross, who not to cross, and also who to suck up to. All these
factors were clearly laid out in his head.
Lin was one he had to suck up to at all costs, so much so that he dreamt of just following
behind Lin Ruoyu, willing to be a bootlicker for life!
All that was due to the Lin having strong backing, too strong for him to compare.
An average person could get rich or even become a star. Above that would be a familial
influence especially those with centuries, or even millennia worth of foundations.
However, no matter how influential the family can grow, it was still susceptible to three
types of forces.
First of all, political power.
No matter the funding, one cannot fight authority.
Secondly, beyond all power, and that was the color of red!
Red here is referring to the army, representing the fundamental strength of the country.
Although the average person would never come in contact with this power, it was still one
that should never be crossed with.
Thirdly, was the Warrior’s Association Training Department, also known as Warrior’s
Department.
The Warrior’s Department was founded not long ago and even though it was not an official
organization, it still managed to obtain immense recognition by the country!
Following the widespread popularity of Chinese Kungfu within the people, martial arts
started trending, leading to the founding of the Warrior’s Department.
To put it simply, the Warrior’s Department could be regarded as a dojo. The difference was,
this dojo spread throughout the entire country with a strong influence. At its roots, it also
carried the responsibility of protecting the country.
Those within it were all men and women who held great mastery over martial arts, given
the honorable title of ‘martial artists’. Every one of them had incomparable strength, not to
be trifled with.
Sometimes, the Warrior’s Department would even carry out some special missions,
therefore granting them certain privileges.
Grandfather Lin from the Lin family was such a person. He went through those missions,
risking his life through a rain of bullets. To be frank, if he stomped the ground, the nobilities
in Capital would all tremble.
Apart from Grandfather Lin, there was also Lin Ao, an Upper-Class Warrior amongst
martial artists with a promising future ahead of him!
It was exactly because of him coming in contact with such powers that Lu Tianxiong
understood how scary such powers could be.
The Lu family might be strong, but it originated from illegal beginnings. The dirty business
in their past was beyond tally, with no hopes of cleaning up their trail for good.
If they were to offend the Lin family, the entire Lu family would be decimated immediately
without even knowing how it happened.
How could Lu Tianxiong not feel scared?
Witnessing the Lu family trying their best at fawning, everyone in the hall went pale from
the shock, afraid to even breathe loudly.
The Lin family had a special status and standing. The average person would not
understand, but through indirect observation, they could surmise that the Lin family was
definitely extremely prestigious.
“I’m here today to pick up Grandmaster Ye,” Lin Shanhe calmly announced without
addressing Lu Tianxiong directly.
Their differences were just too much. Incomparable.
“Grandmaster Ye?”
Lu Tianxiong’s heart skipped a beat. He did not expect there to be such an important
person here.
Other than Grandfather Lin, the important people from the second and third generation of
the Lin family all showed up to welcome this person. He must have a status as high as the
heavens.
At the same time, he was quietly feeling troubled.
Such an important person was in close proximity to himself, and he did not receive any
news at all. Else he could have tried to get himself acquainted. By that point, who else
would Lu family be afraid of?
Lin Ao stepped forward, and then announced courteously, “Grandmaster Ye, we’re here to
welcome you.”
Could it be…Grandmaster Ye was hidden in here?
Lu Tianxiong’s face flushed red with excitement, raising his head to look around.
He must remember how Grandmaster Ye looks like so that he could suck-up to him
immediately the next time he meets him.
Within the hall, everyone was also looking around.
Who would not want to have the chance to see such an important person?
The scene was silent. Ye Lingchen walked forward slowly with a stoic expression.
“Lingchen, don’t be hot-headed now,” Xiao Feifei’s face went pale as she held onto Ye
Lingchen, reminding him.
“My friend is here to pick me up. I should go be going.”
Ye Lingchen smiled, then continued going as Xiao Feifei stared at him, dumbfounded.
His movements immediately attracted the attention of everyone.
This kid, did he not understand the situation? Could it be that he was still trying to bullsh*t
in such a situation?
Lu Tianxiong was stupefied. He did not expect such a rare kind of human to exist in this
world.
He was not afraid of death, not the slightest bit afraid!
No wonder he dared to squawk at him. This guy was a moron! For such a person to have
survived to this age, it was a miracle!
He was already imagining in his mind how the Lin family would deal with Ye Lingchen.
However…
Everyone from the Lin family, led by Lin Shanhe, excitedly moved towards Ye Lingchen.
They all lowered their heads, with a humble tone, respectfully announced, “Grandmaster
Ye!”
Boom!
Mindblown!
Lu Tianxiong’s mind went blank while his ears were ringing. Drenched in a cold sweat, he
almost passed out.
Lu Hao instead landed on his buttocks, trembling in fear, his eyes unable to focus.
He recalled how he was showing off in front of Ye Lingchen earlier and felt that his future
was filled with nothing but darkness.
“You piece of sh*t, this is all because of you! This time we’ve dug our own graves!” Lu
Tianxiong sighed in despair, almost vomiting blood.
He had reminded Lu Hao repeatedly that he should always investigate a person’s
background thoroughly before doing anything. Only after that could he act with impunity.
However, this day was clearly their doom.
“Ba, I didn’t know that he was Grandmaster Ye! If I had known, I wouldn’t have dared to
even let out a fart in front of him even if you gave me all the courage in the world!” Lu Hao
was petrified by fear. His eyes teared up, and his face filled with hopelessness.
This Grandmaster Ye was a weirdo! To be such an important person, yet dressed up in a
penniless fashion. That was nothing short of a massive troll!
Chapter 42 - Beyond You!
Chapter 42: Beyond You!
“Grandmaster Ye, are you troubled? Do you need my help?” Lin Shanhe asked with a smile
on his face.
Ye Lingchen quietly glanced at the Lu family duo, “Trouble wise… yes, slightly.”
“Grandmaster Ye, we’re sorry! Please forgive our insolence against you earlier.”
Lu Tianxiong trembled with fear. With a thud, he knelt on the floor and started kowtowing
towards Ye Lingchen.
To kneel in public was humiliating, especially when one had the position and power of Lu
Tianxiong.
Yet Lu Tianxiong knew full well that he had to kneel. Not only that, but he also had to
present it as sincerely as possible!
Lu Hao followed suit. His tears flowed as he kowtowed and begged, “Grandmaster Ye, I was
blind to not recognize your greatness. Please show your generous grace and let me off as a
passing wind!”
Ye Lingchen mischievously looked at the two of them.
He must admit that Lu Tianxiong had some capability to have made it this far in life,
knowing when to yield when necessary.
As for the others, their eyeballs almost fell out of their sockets from staring, mouths agape,
unable to remain shut.
This twist and turns of this plot proved to be beyond their brain circuitry to follow.
The Lu family father and son duo was begging on the floor like a pair of dogs. This situation
was something they could not even dream of.
Director Li stared at Ye Lingchen, his heart washed over by a wave of anxiety, thanking the
heavens, “To think that he had such a powerhouse backing him. Luckily I’ve treated him
courteously all these while.”
Xiao Feifei’s pretty eyes opened wide and placed her hand over her mouth in astonishment,
amazed by the revelation.
“Young Master Lu, I remember that you mixed a glass of liquor.” Ye Lingchen shifted his
gaze to Lu Hao.
“Grandmaster Ye, you can just call me Lil’ Lu,” Lu Hao replied while trying to squeeze out a
smile on his swollen pig-like face.
“Go fetch it over!”
Lu Hao immediately retrieved the glass of liquor from the table in a respectful manner, not
daring to delay for the slightest bit.
Ye Lingchen observed Lu Hao calmly, “This liquor… who was it for?”
Lu Hao’s head was filled with cold sweat, his hands trembled as he held onto the glass.
“This is for me, just the way I like it.”
“Show me!”
“Of course. Thank you, Grandmaster Ye, for the liquor.”
Having said that, Lu Hao immediately tilted his head backward and shoved the entire glass’
contents down his throat.
The extreme burn from the alcohol assaulted his throat, causing him intolerable pain.
Yet he did not dare stop, nor let a single drop leak from his mouth.
His face scrunched up as he drank the entire glass clean!
“Grandmaster Ye, I won’t do this again. Can you please forgive me, please…” Lu Hao
continued to kowtow, his head knocking hard on the floor’s surface. Just from the knocking
sound, one could feel the pain.
He knew that Lu family’s survival depended on Ye Lingchen’s whims at that point. If at that
moment they showed any signs of insincerity, the Lu family would be done for.
“Why are you guys standing there stupidly? Your knives had frightened Grandmaster Ye.
All of you kneel!” Lu Tianxiong shouted at the twenty over underlings he brought along.
In the next moment, twenty over people knelt down at the same time, spoke up together,
“We humbly ask for Grandmaster Ye’s forgiveness!”
The scene was majestic, a stunning sight that silenced many.
“It’s too bad that we don’t have a camera here. Even in a movie, you could not create this
majestic aura!” Director Li sighed in resignation.
“That’ll be all for now. If you dare harass Xiao Feifei in the future, then you’ll have to pay
with your life!” said Ye Lingchen with a wave of his hand.
“I’ll never do that again! Grandmaster Ye can rest assured. From now on Xiao Feifei will be
my grandaunt!” Lu Hao breathed a sigh of relief. Even if someone were to lend him all the
courage in the world, he would never do this again.
“Oh, right. What’s that Wu family troupe thing. It offends me. You settle it as you see fit,” Ye
Lingchen reminded him as he turned around and left.
“Rest assured Grandmaster Ye. I will deal with Wu Feng with a heavy hand. The Wu family
troupe will cease to exist!” Lu Tianxiong immediately guaranteed with his eyes locked on
Wu Feng. A big part of this incident was started by Wu Feng.
Even if Ye Lingchen let Wu Feng off the hook, he would never let him off!
Wu Feng’s expression was ashen, hopelessly despairing on the ground.
Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment, then followed Lin Shanhe out of the door.
On the other hand, Lin Ao walked up to Lu Tianxiong and his son. In a mischievous tone, he
asked, “Lu Tianxiong, what’s wrong with your son’s face?”
“I slapped him. This good for nothing always causes trouble, clearly lacking discipline. This
was my doing!” Lu Tianxiong replied quickly.
“This is my first time seeing someone being hit to this extent. Could you give me a
demonstration?” Lin Ao said coldly.
Ye Lingchen may have gotten over this, but he had yet to.
This Lu family father and son duo delayed Ye Lingchen’s treatment for Grandfather Lin. It
was no different from seeking death.
If anything were to happen to Grandfather Lin, even the destruction of the entire Lu Group
would still be insufficient to make up for it!
To let them live was already an extremely generous act.
“Yes, yes!”
Lu Tianxiong nodded his head repeatedly and without any delay, started slapping away at
Lu Hao!
Smack, smack, smack!
He dared not go easy on the slaps. Lu Hao’s face swelled up yet another 30 percent.
“Next time, keep your eyes open. Grandmaster Ye is a VIP of the Lin family. He is beyond
you!”
Lin Ao finally left after leaving the message.
…
Outside Capital Restaurant, there were three cars.
These three cars were different from others. They did not park at the parking lot but
instead parked right outside the restaurant’s front door with impunity.
The restaurant owner dared not do anything, but instead personally stood guard right
beside the three cars.
These three cars were not some high-class sports car. However, their license plate all
started with the ‘Wu 1’ character. One of them was an off-road Jeep.
“This car… it’s fearsome!” Ye Lingchen exclaimed while looking at the Jeep.
This type of car was definitely had a tyrant like existence on the road. It would be
considered a tank when compared to other cars. Even Lamborghinis and the like would
have to make way for it.
“I’ve purposely remodeled this car. Acceleration, off-road ability, and durability are all
excellent. I’ve tested it. The wall of a normal house could be rammed straight through
without suffering a scratch!”
Lin Ao asked with pride, “Grandmaster Ye, would you like to try riding in it?”
“Why not,” Ye Lingchen nodded, then hopped into the car.
The car was tall. When sitting within, it gave off an elated feeling of looking down on
smaller cars. Moreover, the inside was spacious and not cramped.
“Sit tight!”
Lin Ao not only showed off his car, but also his driving skills. He sped all the way, with the
scenes on both sides rushing into a blur streaking pass. The cars on the road all gave way,
none daring to be in the way of this behemoth.
“Nice. Nice car!”
Ye Lingchen was astonished. Lin Ao drove at crazy speeds, and he even chose to go through
inner roads for shortcuts.
However, within the car, it was surprisingly steady without any bumpiness despite driving
through bumpy roads. He guessed that even if this car had to go uphill it would feel like flat
land.
Sitting in the car provided him a sense of security.
This car’s durability was top of the line, it was very likely for it to be bulletproof as well.
“Oh right. Grandmaster Ye, since you’re so good at fighting, have you thought of joining the
Warrior’s Department?” Lin Ao asked suddenly, staring at Ye Lingchen with passion
burning in his eyes…
Footnotes:
Ch 42 Footnote 1
] 武 (Wu). The car’s license plate had the “Wu” Chinese character which could mean either
martial arts, combat, or the military just by itself. We believe that it represents 武部 (Wu Bu
/ Warrior’s Department) to show the affiliations of those vehicles.
Chapter 43 - Martial Training Begins
Chapter 43: Martial Training Begins
Joining the Warrior’s Department?
“Not at all,” Ye Lingchen answered firmly, shaking his head.
“Why not?” Lin Ao asked in a loud voice, “You’re young, and this is the best time to join the
Warrior’s Department. Moreover, being such a good fighter, you will be able to build your
career with a promising future!”
“I just want to live my life in peace and accompany those close to me,” Ye Lingchen gave a
composed reply.
“Heh!” Lin Ao sneered, obviously unsatisfied with the answer.
He was a martial artist. Mincing words was not his forte. “If the country is not stable, how
would you live peacefully?”
“You think that the world is very peaceful now?” Lin Ao spoke from experience. “Our
country’s border is stretched far and wide, filled with resources. Who wouldn’t be jealous
of such abundance? In recent years, Rice Country had continuously played up issues in
food, technology, and tariffs. Yet many people are claiming that times are good!”
Ye Lingchen remained silent. He was not stupid. There were many issues, but he just chose
to ignore them subconsciously.
“After I joined the Warrior’s Department at 17, I had not returned home for a total of three
years. Now I’m 25, and this is my fifth trip home!” Lin Ao replied in a calm tone. “Once my
grandfather’s condition has improved, I’ll be returning to the Warrior’s Department.”
Ye Lingchen locked gazes with Lin Ao. Originally he thought that Lin Ao made his way to
Upper-Class Warrior due to his family’s influence. By now, that assumption was completely
snuffed out.
Those born in the Lin family were destined to shoulder a heavier burden compared to the
average people.
“My grandfather once told me that if your mannerisms were beyond the average people,
that you would rise above the crowd.” Lin Ao recollected, “My grandfather also taught me
that those with great power will have a greater responsibility. I hope you can reconsider
what I’ve said.”
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, smiling bitterly, “Big Brother Lin, it’s too early for you to
discuss such matters with me. I have to focus on my studies as my foundation for now. I still
have to go through martial training tomorrow.”
“Huh? Martial training?”
Lin Ao slammed the brakes, as though he had just heard something unbelievable. He glued
his eyes on Ye Lingchen for a moment, then laughed out loud in a boisterous manner.
“Hahahaha! Brother Ye, are you kidding me? Are you going to martial training? Isn’t that
like asking Ultraman to hold a toy gun?”
Having said that, he continued laughing uncontrollably. Rocking back and forth, he was
laughing so hard that he teared up.
The way they addressed each other changed in a moment. From Grandmaster Ye to Brother
Ye and Big Brother Lin, much closer than before.
“I really need to attend the martial training,” said Ye Lingchen innocently.
“You need to go through martial training?”
Lin Ao stopped his outburst, then took a deep breath, “Brother Ye, it’s a waste of your
capabilities to have you go through martial training. If you need to do it, you should at least
come to my team!”
“Big Brother Lin, I’m fine with that, but I don’t have any say in this.” Martial training was
arranged by the university and it involved their credits.
“Hahaha, this I have a say!” Lin Ao laughed happily, “Capital University’s martial training is
under the jurisdiction of the third branch of the Warrior Department. I just need a word
with them to settle this!”
“Brother Ye, just wait until you join my team, then we’ll be comrades! Nowadays the
youngsters are all wussies. They’re even weaker than women, especially those trending
“little fresh meat” type. I feel like throwing up just looking at them. How could these people
even talk about protecting our country? You’re the only one has my respect!”
Martial artists are bold people. If they did not like you then that was it. Once they have
taken a liking to you, then you will be a comrade for life.
Very soon, they arrived at the Lin family mansion.
Grandmaster Jiang came out immediately to greet Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment, then entered the mansion. Lin Tianhua was
waiting in the living room. After receiving Ye Lingchen’s treatment, he was already able to
walk.
“Hehe, Little Ye, you’re here,” Lin Tianhua smiled at Ye Lingchen.
“Grandfather Lin, I apologize for my tardiness.”
“Hahaha, what are you talking about little friend? It should be this old man here thanking
you instead.”
“After the first treatment, your condition is showing signs of improvement. As you are
conscious this time around, the pain would be more severe. I recommend we administer
some anesthetic,” Ye Lingchen suggested.
“Little friend please be at ease, pain is the least of my concern in my career as military
personnel,” Lin Tianhua said with a smile on his face. Both his eyes calm as still water, “We
can forego the anesthetic. Just go ahead.”
Ye Lingchen hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Following that, the servants had brought over silver needles, alcohol, and a fire pit they
prepared in advance.
These silver needles were different from the previous ones. All eight needles were of
different lengths, and when held, carried significant weight with them. The material
resembled metal, yet carried a jade-like gentleness. It was obvious that they were
painstakingly made and were extraordinary in nature.
“Brother Ye, these silver needles are a gift from Grandmaster Jiang. It is rumored to have
belonged to Yang Jizhou 1 from the Ming dynasty,” Lin Ao explained.
“Excellent needles!” Ye Lingchen praised.
Grandmaster Jiang instantly added, “Grandmaster Ye, these silver needles are just placed in
our hospital without seeing any use. With your skills, these needles would be used to its full
potential by your side, not to be left gathering dust in storage.”
Ye Lingchen took a glance at Grandmaster Jiang, “I’ll remember this favor!”
A good set of silver needles would increase the efficiency of the treatment.
Grandmaster Jiang’s face blushed immediately as he was filled with excitement. He was
waiting for this response from Ye Lingchen all along.
Throughout the treatment, Lin Tianhua never frowned once. He even managed to carry a
conversation with Ye Lingchen, his expression peaceful.
No wonder this old man could raise a grandchild with the likes of Lin Ao.
Grandmaster Jiang, however, kept his eyes peeled, unblinking, staring hungrily at Ye
Lingchen as he applied the needles, his eyes filled with awe.
As the treatment ended, they had a few words, then the Lin family arranged for their
servants to send him back to school.
At that time, within the Lin family mansion, Lin Tianhua’s complexion looked much better.
His aged face carried an air of authority as he asked, “Before coming here, what sort of
trouble did Grandmaster Ye encounter?”
“It was the Lu Group father and son duo,” Lin Ao reiterated the events from earlier once
more.
“Grandmaster Ye held back was so that he would not owe our Lin family a favor!” Lin
Tianhua sighed. With a wave of his hand, “Our Lin family must not let this slide so easily.
Send someone over to give Lu Group a warning!”
…
By the time Ye Lingchen returned to the dorm, it was already almost 10 pm.
The three roommates had not retired to bed, but instead excitedly carrying out their battles
in front of the computer.
Seeing Ye Lingchen returning home at such hours, their face showed a confusing
expression, as though they completely understood what had happened.
Potato smiled creepily, “Lil’ Ye, you should hold out until 10:30 pm. That is when they lock
the dormitory doors. That way you can legitimately book a room.”
Ye Lingchen laughed it off. If they knew that he had dinner with Xiao Feifei that night, they
would probably go into a frenzy.
Xiao Feifei was a goddess of the screen after all, and these three are her die-hard fans.
The next morning, at 7 am, blinding sunlight shone upon them, signifying the beginning of
their martial training.
Many of them had just got out of bed by that time, yet Ye Lingchen had already completed
his morning exercise routine.
Finishing his breakfast at the canteen, he strolled towards the field.
At that time, there was a sizable crowd on the field. At a glance, everyone, regardless of
gender, was all wearing camouflage uniforms given out specifically for martial training.
These teenagers only stayed together in the same dorm but were otherwise strangers to
one another. Everyone was evaluating each other, occasionally exchanging few words,
slowly getting acquainted.
However, all their eyes showed signs of nervousness towards martial training and their
upcoming university life.
Footnotes:
Ch 43 Footnote 1
杨继洲 (Yang Jizhou) a famous acupuncturist that worked as a royal physician back in the
Ming dynasty.
Chapter 44 - Scum of the Warrior’s
Department!
Chapter 44: Scum of the Warrior’s Department!
“Lil’ Ye, over here!” Lil’ Gen shouted. His height of over 1.9 meters standing out in the
crowd.
“Wow Lil’ Ye, you look quite dashing in this uniform!” Xiang laughed at him, then pointed at
Potato, “Take a look at Potato. Doesn’t the uniform make him look like some mole from the
movies?”
Potato was not tall and was a little chubby. When described as such by Xiang, there were
visible similarities, and it drew some laughter from the crowd.
The four of them stayed together, occasionally greeting some classmates. However, the
guys were without a doubt constantly glimpsing at the girls.
“The quality of the girls in our class is pretty good,” muttered Xiang softly, “That one with
long hair has a killer body.”
“I like girls with short hair. More neutral,” Potato added.
“Hehe, childish!” Lil’ Gen snapped back, “I like them all.”
Tap tap tap!
8:00 am sharp.
Clear footsteps could be heard, sending the entire field into silence.
Searching for the source of the sound, they saw two rows of instructors marching forth step
by step.
“They’re here, the instructors are here!”
Within the muttering sounds, a hint of nervousness could be heard.
As the instructors entered the field, they spread outwards, going towards each of the
classes they would be leading.
Ye Lingchen was in the sixth class. The class instructor did not have a tall build. He was
fully uniformed, with slightly darker skin tone, giving off an elitist feel.
However, his features were intimidating.
“I’m Sun Chao. For the following half a month I’ll be your martial training instructor.
Everybody, stand at attention!” Sun Chao roared suddenly, his voice booming with
strength, sending a shiver down their spine.
“Don’t you know how to stand in attention? Do you need me to teach you? Straighten your
backs!” Sun Chao continued.
He walked amongst the class formations, evaluating them one by one, correcting their
posture.
Ye Lingchen stood straight, at the same time evaluating this instructor as well. His brows
knitted together tightly unwittingly.
He felt that whenever this instructor looked at the girls, his gaze gave off a weird feeling.
“It would seem that you guys don’t know how to stand in attention. Did you just waste
twenty years of your lives?” Sun Chao sneered.
The next instant, he stood in front of one of the girls, “Limp all over, have you not had
breakfast?”
Saying that, he grabbed the girl by her arms, then wrapped his arms around her, “Raise
your head, suck in your belly, and stand straight!”
“Right, not bad. Now keep in that position.” Sun Chao kept his arms around her for quite
some time, then slid his hands along her body before finally letting her go.
“F*ck! Motherf*cker! Pervert!”
Xiang muttered under his breath. The rest of the class showed ugly expressions, especially
the girls. Many of them turned ashen with fear.
“What are you guys mumbling? Stand still for an hour!” snorted Sun Chao coldly.
Everyone dared not voice out their anger.
“F*ck! Who are you glaring at?” Sun Chao kicked a guy in the waist, knocking him to the
ground.
Ye Lingchen remembered that person was called Zhu Changdong
“You still dare to glare at me? A weakling like you, I could beat up 10 of you single-
handedly!” Sun Chao’s gaze swept through the crowd, “You are now in my hands. Don’t try
to be cocky with me, and you better not try to show off in front of my face!”
They were all just students. None of them have faced such intimidation before and they
could only cower in fear.
“You, get up and run 10 laps around the field,” Sun Chao ordered Zhu Changdong.
The field was 400 meters in diameter. 10 laps were equivalent to 4km. That was simply
trying to push him to his death.
Zhu Changdong sulked, then started to jog along the field.
Sun Chao continued to walk within the class, but he mostly focused on the girls’ side. Every
now and then he would extend his perverted trotters to touch at their hands. It seemed like
constant harassment of the girls was the norm with this instructor.
Not only that, his mouth was as though he had oral diarrhea, constantly spewing forth
vulgarities. To the guys he would even resort to kicking them around, behaving similarly as
a street thug.
“Your stance is decent. Now, this looks more like a martial artist.” Sun Chao walked up to a
girl, “Your head should be like this, raise it high!”
Having said that, he started pinching at her face.
“Mmm, not bad. You girls are much better than the guys. If you’re put to the battlefield, they
are only trash, cannon fodders! Whereas you girls are all so supple and juicy with such
elastic skin. You could at least seduce your opponents,” Sun Chao gloated over them, then
started to laugh maniacally.
“Hehe, too bad we can’t start a course here. Otherwise, I’ll educate you girls properly on the
art of seduction.”
The girls’ faces turned scarlet with embarrassment. The same happened for the guys, but
out of anger instead.
Seeing that none dared to retaliate, Sun Chao started to act with impunity, harassing the
girls more frequently and growing bolder with each attempt.
One of the girls swayed, trying to avoid Sun Chao’s perverted trotters. However, Sun Chao
took advantage of that and caught her body instead.
“Why are you moving? Are you allowed to move around whimsically when you’re standing
at attention?” As he said that, his hands groped her all over, “Stand still. Continue to suck in
your belly and straighten your body. Raise your chin!”
Following that, he moved on to another girl and asked, “Do you have a boyfriend?”
The girl shook her head in response.
“Really now? Then what would happen after you’re done developing?” Sun Chao was
enjoying the moment, acting like a tyrant. The guys being his slaves, and the girls his
harem, doing as he pleased.
The time arduously passed eventually.
It was finally time to rest, and everybody sat on the grass in silence.
“F*ck! What kind of rubbish instructor was that? He’s not a man, more like a beast!”
“Motherf*cker, that *sshole. Can we report him?”
“This is just the first day. We still have half a month to go. How are we going to survive!?”
The guys were still fine after venting out their frustrations. The girls, on the other hand,
most of them were wiping away their tears in silence, hiding their suffering deep within.
Seeing the girls in tears, many of the guys grew passionate, wanting badly to have a go at
Sun Chao.
“F*ck! How dare he bully the girls in our class. If we guys remain stoic in this, then we’re
not worthy of being called men!”
“There are so many of us, we should be able to overwhelm him right? If we don’t beat him
up good, my vengeful heart won’t rest easy!”
Lil Gen’s originally dark face was even darker than usual, “Lil’ Ye, we won’t tolerate this.
Must not tolerate this!”
On the side, Potato screamed with a “F*ck”. He stared at his phone, his facial expression
both excited and furious.
“This beast had committed a crime three years ago during martial training. He impregnated
a girl! F*ck! He’s out here causing trouble again!?”
“WTF! Such a thing happened? How could we appease the public if we don’t get a shot at
him?” The class started checking their phones.
The instructor’s name was also Sun Chao. In the news, his picture was censored, but from
the figure, it was definitely him!
Three years ago, he had impregnated a girl and was sued for sexual harassment during
martial training. At that time it garnered a lot of attention. In the news, it was reported that
punishments were meted out, but it did not state what type of punishment.
Who would have thought that he would be out here causing trouble again!a
Chapter 45 - Can’t Help You!
Chapter 45: Can’t Help You!
Ye Lingchen’s turned gloomy as well. From Lin Ao, he could see the shadow of a Chinese
martial artist, raising his respects for martial artists.
Unexpectedly, there was also scum in the Warrior’s Department!
This instructor was also a martial artist. At first, Ye Lingchen did not want to antagonize
him, but now he was hesitating if he should have Lin Ao settle this issue.
“Zhu Changdong sure had it hard. He’s only on the fifth lap and he’s already almost burnt
out,” Xu Yiyin sighed.
On the field, everyone was having a break. Zhu Changdong, on the other hand, was quietly
jogging along the track, covered in sweat and his eyes barely able to remain open. It
seemed that he may just pass out from exhaustion at any moment.
Ye Lingchen took out a bottle of water, stood up, then walked up to Zhu Changdong.
“Here’s some water. If you can’t manage then just stop the jog,” Ye Lingchen told him.
“Thank you, ” replied Zhu Changdong thankfully then gulped down half a bottle in one go.
“That b*stard of an instructor. I will report him to the student council!”
“The student council has jurisdiction over such matters?” Ye Lingchen was surprised.
Zhu Changdong took another sip of water, “The student council in a university has quite
some influence. It’s mainly used as a channel for the students to communicate with the
school authorities through suggestions. At the very least, if we have a strong enough
demand, it should be no problem to switch instructors.”
“Sure, let’s go together later in the afternoon,” replied Ye Lingchen happily.
However, at that moment, Sun Chao rushed over like a mad dog.
“F*ck your mother! Who allowed you to stop?” He came ready to kick Zhu Changdong, but it
was unexpectedly intercepted by Ye Lingchen out of the blue. Ye Lingchen then spoke in a
soft tone, “Sir, Zhu Changdong has already run five laps. He has reached his limit. If he were
to continue, he might develop some serious conditions.”
“Who the f*ck are you, daring to interfere? I’ve already told you that I despise people
showing off in front of me!” Without any warning, his hand moved to slap Ye Lingchen!
A sharp gleam flashed through Ye Lingchen’s eyes as he raised his hands to intercept Sun
Chao’s hand and sneered, “Instructor Sun, it is written in the martial training rules that
instructors cannot use unjustified physical violence against students.”
*F*ck! What’s your name? Don’t think that I wouldn’t give you zero points for your martial
training grade!” shouted Sun Chao.
Zhu Changdong returned the water to Ye Lingchen, “Forget it, I’ll continue running.”
Smack!
Sun Chao slapped the water out of the way, “Who permitted you to pass him water? You
sure are a busybody. Fine! I’ll have you run 10 laps as well!”
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged, replying to him calmly, “I’ll do 15 laps. Let
him rest.”
“It’s ok, I can still move,” Zhu Changdong immediately shook his head in refusal.
Ye Lingchen stared at Sun Chao.
“Hehe, you want to play the hero right? He can have his rest, but you will have to do 20 laps
without breaks! Go now, immediately!” Sun Chao roared, “Get out of my sight!”
Ye Lingchen tapped Zhu Changdong’s shoulders, then proceeded to jog around the field.
The commotion attracted quite a bit of attention. The crowd looked at Ye Lingchen’s back,
filled with both sympathy and respect at the same time.
20 laps. That’s a total of eight kilometers. Even when driving it would take 15 minutes.
“What are you looking at? Go back to training!” Sun Chao went back to terrorizing the class.
“Now, boys and girls will split up. The boys will practice standing in attention over here
while I bring the girls over there for quick march training.”
“Sir, boys, and girls can train together. Why do we have to split up?” said Lil’ Gen as he
could not hold it in any longer.
“Who’s the instructor now? Talking without permission, that’ll be three points off for you!”
Sun Chao sneered.
Once the scores are involved, the rest kept their silence as the girls helplessly followed Sun
Chao to a corner of the field.
“F*ck, I’ve never felt so oppressed for all my life!” Xu Yiyin fumed.
They all looked at the corner. With the limiting factors out of the way, Sun Chao’s
harassment of the girls grew more severe, occasionally bursting into fits of perverted
laughter. The guys were unable to figure out what he was talking about.
“After this, I’ll be reporting this instructor to the student council. Who’s coming along?”
asked Zhu Changdong.
“I’ll go with you!”
“Me too!”
“If we all go together, that would get the attention of the school!”
Ye Lingchen jogged around the field alone. 20 laps may be an impossible dream for the
average person, but for Ye Lingchen, it was merely a warmup, hardly anything noteworthy.
One should know, Ye Lingchen runs 10km for his daily morning exercise, followed by a full
set of Arhat Fist and Eight Extremities Fist training.
For these 20 laps, Ye Lingchen pretty much sprinted through the entire course. With that,
the morning training session also came to an end.
“Lil’ Ye, how was it? Drink some water,” asked Lil’ Gen as he ran towards Ye Lingchen with
the others.
Ye Lingchen received the cup, “It’s fine. I used to train a lot so my endurance is sufficient.
Marathons are my forte.”
“Amazing! That was 20 full laps! You’re just too amazing. I think you are much stronger
than those in the army!”
The others were flabbergasted too. That was an almost superhuman feat.
Sun Chao too glanced at Ye Lingchen. Seeing how he managed to complete the full 20 laps,
his face sank and threw a malicious gaze at Ye Lingchen.
“Right, how was your training?” Ye Lingchen questioned.
“I’m angry just thinking of it!” Potato frustratingly pulled at his hair. “That instructor split
the guys and girls up, then proceeded to bully the girls in that corner! One of the girls was
pushed to tears and ran back to the dorm mid training. Sun Chao didn’t stop there, and
even threatened to deduct her score!”
Xiang too voiced out in anger, “Lil’ Gen merely retorted him once, and his score was
deducted too! What logic is this? Is he a martial artist or a douchebag?”
Ye Lingchen furrowed his eyebrows, “I had some dealings with the martial artists before.
Discipline is the very core of their being. This is just a black sheep. Don’t let his actions
cause a personal bias towards martial artists. Let’s go report him to the student council this
afternoon!”
The student council office was very near the student’s dormitory.
At noon, all the students in Ye Lingchen’s class banded together and headed towards the
student council.
The large crowd immediately caused quite a ruckus. The student council members dared
not delay. A gathering of students at this scale was very rare even in the past.
“Please wait a moment, our president will be here shortly.” It was a senior that welcomed
the group. Apart from them, there were quite a number of other students too, most of them
were year 2 and year 3 students.
“Senior, our instructor is Sun Chao. He’s a color wolf 1 in human skin! He was molesting the
girls in our class, and then inflicted corporal punishment. The student council must do
something about this!”
“That’s right. Seniors, can you please report this to the school authorities? That person is a
maniac! It’ll be best if you can report that to the Warrior’s Department!”
“Senior, he even had a bad record in the past. Regardless, please help us apply for a
replacement instructor!”
The students complained, venting out their frustrations.
“I know why you are here. During martial training, it is easy to have misunderstandings
between instructors and students. If the instructor goes overboard, we will help you
provide your feedback,” The senior paused, then continued, “However, the instructor is
from the Warrior’s Department. Even the school has no authority over them, let alone our
student council. Regardless, we will try our best to help you apply for a different
instructor.”
“Thank you senior for your efforts.”
The crowd let out a breath of relief. As long as the instructor can be replaced, that would be
considered a decent result.
While waiting, sounds of footsteps could be heard from outside the door, followed by
someone saying, “The president is here.”
The next moment, a tall male figure with handsome features walked in.
His apparel was much more mature compared to the average student, with a hint of
arrogance on his face.
Entering the door, he swept a glance across the crowd. When he saw Ye Lingchen, his gaze
lingered in surprise, followed by a curl on the edge of his mouth to form a mischievous
smile.
Ye Lingchen, noticing who he was, started frowning as well with a flash of surprise in his
eyes.
“This is the president of our student council, He Yuan,” The senior introduced immediately,
then proceeded to explain the situation to He Yuan.
“President He, this instructor is the scum of the Warrior’s Department. You have to help
us,” Lil’ Gen said immediately.
“That’s right. It’s nothing much if it were just some minor physical suffering for us guys, but
the girls are being taken advantage of,” added Potato.
The rest stared at Hu Yuan in anticipation, nervously awaiting his reply.
However, He Yuan’s expression was unbelievably calm. He waved his hand, in a carefree
manner, “The student council can’t help you with this incident!”
Footnotes:
Ch 45 Footnote 1
The phrase 色狼 (sèlá ng) literally translates as “color wolf”. This has no real meaning in
English but most closely means “womanizer” or “sex maniac”.
Chapter 46 - Stepping Forward
Chapter 46: Stepping Forward
“Why?” The class’s expression changed altogether.
He Yuan smiled at them, saying, “Do you have any evidence?”
“It’s impossible for us to have our phones during martial training. How would we have any
evidence recorded?” Zhu Changdong groaned his frustration.
“Without evidence, it’s your word against his.” He Yuan shook his head indignantly.
“Furthermore, he is a member of the Warrior’s Department. How would you expect the
student council to have the authority to intervene?”
“My word against his?” Xiang was outraged. “We have this many witnesses. If that’s not
enough, we could call the girls over too. Today one of the girls was bullied to tears. Why
would our entire class lie at the same time?”
“That’s hard to say. Some people may collaborate with the entire class just to escape
martial training.” He Yuan put on a helpless expression, then ordered, “Please show them
the exit!”
“*F*ck! What kind of student council president are you? We students are suffering, yet you
are unconcerned? Incompetent student council!” Lil’ Gen shouted at them.
He Yuan’s face sank, “If you refuse to leave, I’ll consider you guys a rioting crowd. By then,
I’ll make sure every one of you has it on record! Scram!”
“F*ck! Trash council,! Might as well disband!” The class had just suffered injustice from
martial training and now faced with their own student councils’ behavior, burst out in
outrage.
It was at that moment, Ye Lingchen paced forward, looking directly at He Yuan.
“Your beef is with me. What will it take for you to help our class?”
“Hehe.” He Yuan approached Ye Lingchen slowly, staring at him condescendingly then
whispered into his ear, “I’ve told you that you would regret this! This is just the beginning.
There’s still plenty of time ahead of us!”
Having said that, he slapped Ye Lingchen on the shoulder and sneered, “As long as you’re
willing to kneel and kowtow three times to me begging for help, I may reconsider.”
Potato jumped into a fit of rage. “F*ck your mother! You think you’re so good just because
you’re a trash president? Moron!”
“I thought the student council was sacred. Never did I expect it to produce such scum!” Lil’
Gen’s face turned gloomy.
“Motherf*cker, consider it our fault to have believed in the wrong people! I’ll never set foot
into the student council again even if it means death! Lil’ Ye, let’s go.”
“I had thought of joining the student council in the past. With the corruption here, I feel
disgusted even just passing by!”
The class vented their frustrations with curses as they looked at He Yuan full of disgust
while leaving together.
They had just started university life, hot-blooded and idealistic. Never did they expect
society to be so filthy.
Warrior’s Department’s instructor, the student council president, both renewed their
perspectives towards life.
“Worse comes to worst, we can try approaching another instructor. I refuse to believe that
all martial artists are like that!” Xiang voiced his suggestion.
They all thought that the idea was plausible. Not far ahead, an instructor was approaching
them in strides.
Everyone had a serious expression on their face, feeling uncomfortable.
“You are the team that Sun Chao is leading?” The instructor asked.
“Mhm,” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“I noticed Sun Chao’s behavior this morning. I need to remind you. Just tolerate it as much
as you can. Half a month will pass fairly quickly,” The instructor sighed.
“Why?” Potato asked with a frown on his face.
Lil’ Gen was disappointed, “He had committed an offense three years ago. Why didn’t the
Warrior’s Department fire him?”
The instructor looked around, then whispered, “The Warrior’s Department is relatively
new. Strictly speaking, it is not considered a legitimate organization by the country. The
management is only slightly better than corporations, incomparable to the strictness of the
army. Due to that, there will be some minor issues. Sun Chao was a thug before this,
therefore his character is not polished. However, he has a brother that is a Lower-Class
Warrior with some power, allowing him to act with impunity.”
“You all know what happened three years ago, but this incident was still forcefully
suppressed by his brother, allowing him to remain in the Warrior’s Department. Even
within the Warrior’s Department, we dare not cross Sun Chao, much less you guys. Going
up against him won’t end well.”
As the instructor finished his message, he left immediately, not daring to stay any longer.
The class’s expression was ugly beyond compare. Everyone had pent up frustrations within
them, even breathing became difficult.
Even though Lower-Class Warrior was the lowest managerial position in the Warrior’s
Department, it was still a managerial position!
Putting aside combat abilities, that position alone, for a student, was someone beyond
compare.
“F*ck, that guy even had a Lower-Class Warrior brother? No wonder he dares to be so
reckless!”
“Evil will not triumph over good! Worst case we can fight that b*tch of an instructor!”
…
1:30 pm, on the field, clear shouts emanated. Martial training began.
Under the scorching sun, the field was like a grill, making the martial training even more
intolerable.
Sun Chao walked over slowly with a dark face.
His gaze was like those of a poisonous snake, picking its victim to devour.
With a deep menacing voice, “Earlier this afternoon, which of you reported me to the
student council? Come forward now!”
“WTF! Those b*stards at the student council! It’s bad enough that they won’t help us, they
even sold us out!” Lil’ Gen gritted his teeth as he muttered.
All the guys looked at each other, then slowly walked out of their line.
“Hehe, very well!” Sun Chao sneered, “You bunch of little wuss dared to go report me?!”
With that, he kicked out towards the nearest male student, sending him to the ground
immediately!
The student groaned, unable to stand for quite some time.
“Have you no fear of death, daring to report me!?”
Everyone was anxious, feeling uneasy.
“There’s no need for you to train in anything else. Just stand there. If anyone moves, I’ll
break his legs!” Sun Chao continued.
Standing in attention under the scorching sun, without rest, was absolute torture for the
students.
After that, Sun Chao walked up to the girls’ line.
The girls were trembling in fear while standing in position, biting their lips to keep their
mouth shut.
“You have learned the quick march this morning. Now we’re moving on to the goose-step!”
Sun Chao gave a simple demonstration, then requested for the girls to begin.
“On my command, raise leg!”
The girls raised their legs. Sun Chao then walked over, observing them one by one.
He grabbed at a girl’s calf, “You need to raise this leg of yours more.
Afterward, he moved to another girl’s side, held her by the shoulder and groped her, “Relax
your shoulders. Here, I’ll correct it for you.”
The next moment, his eyes gleamed. Walking to the other side, “You need to put more
strength in your thigh, split your legs more.”
Having said that, he reached for the girl’s inner thigh.
However, the girl swayed her body and moved two steps back, responding in fear, “Sir, I
understand. I’ll adjust it myself.”
Sun Chao did not give up, “How are you going to adjust it? Get into the proper posture. I’ll
adjust it for you!”
That girl helplessly backed off another two steps, her eyes red.
“Quick, don’t waste time! If you don’t cooperate, I’ll deduct your score!” Sun Chao
threatened.
The girl’s face was filled with indecision, not knowing what to do.
At that moment, a voice suddenly cut across.
“Sir, it’s inappropriate for physical contact between man and woman. Please mind your
actions!”
“F*ck! Lil’ Ye, you’re nuts!” Potato said in a worried tone.
Lil’ Gen exclaimed in surprise, “Lil’ Ye, you’re the man!”
“Mm?” Sun Chao glared with his tiger-like eyes, asked in a cold tone, “Who was it?!”
Ye Lingchen slowly took two steps forward, admitting calmly, “It’s me.”
Seeing Ye Lingchen, Sun Chao’s malicious intent grew stronger, “B*stard, don’t you just love
to play the hero?”
The entire class looked at Ye Lingchen, their eyes filled with worry.
“Sir, as a martial artist, you represent the Warrior’s Department! You should strictly follow
the rules of martial arts so as not to blemish the name of the Warrior’s Department!” Ye
Lingchen locked gazes with Sun Chao, showing no signs of fear.
It was said that a hero’s taboo is to abuse his martial arts. The rules of martial arts were
specifically meant for the discipline of a martial artist!
“You dare stick your nose in my case? That’s some courage!”
Sun Chao walked up to Ye Lingchen slowly, his eyes as though looking at some toy.
Just as he was three feet away from Ye Lingchen, Sun Chao’s gaze exploded with murderous
intent. He raised his fist, launching it at full speed towards Ye Lingchen!
“You dare bring up the rules of martial arts with me? You’re f*cking tired of living!”
Chapter 47 - I Challenge You!
Chapter 47: I Challenge You!
That fist was extremely quick!
Closing the three feet distance within an instant.
Warrior’s Fist!
A fundamental fist technique that all martial artists had to learn.
It focused on the instant takedown of an opponent, especially in close quarters. Many
students could only witness a blur, their eyes unable to follow the action.
Ye Lingchen’s body swayed. His arms were raised, left hand blocking the fist, while the
right hand held onto the upper arm from the side.
Right after that, his body bent over for an overhead throw!
Sun Chao, flung into the air, performed a somersault and landed on his feet.
“This moron dared to fight back!” The crowd finally recovered from their shock and looked
at Sun Chao in astonishment.
“Lil’ Ye, that’s amazing!” exclaimed Xiang.
Quite a number of girls glued their eyes on Ye Lingchen, their beautiful eyes revealing their
amazement.
“So you know a thing or two about martial arts. No wonder you’re such a busybody!” Sun
Chao turned around, his icy glare fixed on Ye Lingchen, giving off a sadistic aura.
Ye Lingchen tightened his lips, then spoke out slowly, one word at a time: “I. Challenge.
You!”
A soft voice with just simple words, yet each word, when it reached the student’s ears—
sounded like a thunderous roar. Their pupils contracted to the edge of their eyes.
After a short moment, they finally came to, unable to believe their ears.
Ye Lingchen challenged an instructor!
That was as though a newborn infant was trying to challenge an adult.
“Lil’ Ye, that’s crazy! He’s an instructor. To be an instructor, you would have to be the cream
of the crop in the Warrior’s Department. That’s a real martial artist!” Xiang took in a deep
breath and tried to persuade his friend.
“That’s right, Lil’ Ye, quickly take back your words. This is not a joke!” Potato added quickly.
“Lil’ Ye, calm down! At worst we will just leave this be. There’s no need to risk your own life
for a joke.” said Lil’ Gen.
Others in class were showing odd expressions too.
Shocking!
That was just too shocking!
Capital University had a rule. Within the martial training period, students are allowed to
challenge the instructors.
If the student succeeds, they could make any request at the university.
However, even though the rule existed, nobody ever paid it much heed. It was instead
treated as a joke.
For one to enroll in Capital University, that person was not a National Defense student, nor
an athlete. How would one challenge an instructor in such circumstances? That’s a martial
artist! Wanting to win a challenge, that was just impossible!
Unexpectedly, someone issued a challenge this day!
“You want to challenge me?”
Sun Chao was equally astonished, though it was more from excitement than shock.
He curled the edge of his mouth and licked his lips. His eyes were filled with eagerness!
Once the challenge was issued, it was treated as a duel. Along with fights comes risks.
Nobody would be responsible for any injury and permanent disabilities that result from the
battle.
Under normal circumstances, he would have to bear with certain consequences if he
wanted to do anything to Ye Lingchen, but in this challenge, he could act as he liked
towards Ye Lingchen without consequences!
“Lil’ Ye, don’t be impulsive. Don’t agree with it!”
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen took two steps forwards and walked straight up to Sun Chao’s
face. Taking advantage of the higher ground, he looked down towards Sun Chao, “I
challenge you. Do you accept?”
“Hahaha, why would I not!? Walk while you still can, before you end up becoming
paraplegic!” Sun Chao laughed out loud while walking away.
Following the issuance of the challenge, there was one hour of preparation time.
Very quickly, the news spread like wildfire across the entire university.
“What? That kid wants to challenge an instructor?”
In the office, He Yuan jumped up, his face brimming with excitement.
“He’s asking for death, asking for death! At first, I was still thinking about how to exact my
revenge on that kid, but now he’s looking for death all on his own. Hahaha, that makes
things easier for me!”
He got more excited as he thought about it, “Come on, let’s head over. I must witness that
kid suffer the beating of his lifetime!”
On the field, martial training came to a halt.
Students and instructors alike were all stunned by the news.
At the same time, they all shifted their focus onto that young man.
Mundane in appearance and dressed in casual clothing. He had nothing striking on him.
“Lil’ Ye, I’ve brought my fleece jacket along earlier. You should put it on. Its padding should
provide some form of protection,” suggested Lil’ Gen.
“We can take out our long johns for you. Lil’ Ye, put them on as well,” added Potato.
Ye Lingchen shook his head in rejection with a smile, “Relax, I am well trained. The victor
has yet to be decided.”
“Lil’ Ye, you’re the man! From now on you will be the head of our dormitory. We as your
followers will be quite prestigious too,” Xiang jested, trying to relieve the tense situation.
At that moment, the instructor they met earlier that afternoon came by again.
He was staring at Ye Lingchen with a scowl. “Just earlier this afternoon I told you to hold it
in, yet you guys just ignored my advice.” He shook his head helplessly, “Sun Chao was a
thug in the past. He always carried that ruthlessness with him. Ever since he entered the
Warrior’s Department, his ruthlessness only increased, famed for his combat capability
within the Warrior’s Department.”
“Instructor, there are some things that a man could not let by,” replied Ye Lingchen with a
smile.
“How can you still be smiling at a time like this,” The instructor felt even more helpless,
developing some respect for Ye Lingchen’s mental state.
Being long-winded with his advice, he added, “Later when the fight begins, you should
immediately surrender. Once you surrender, that would be the end of the challenge. Kid,
your dignity is not that important. You must understand that!”
“Thank you for your reminder. Relax, I know what I can do,” Ye Lingchen thanked him.
Time passed bit by bit.
The field was no longer just filled with year one students there for martial training. It was
then filled with many seniors wearing casual clothes. They gathered there due to the
rumors, trying to have a look at this heaven-defying junior of theirs.
Ever since the founding of Capital University, there was never any precedence of a student
challenging the instructor. To think that this year would be the first for such an incident.
“Oh, the new students these days sure are scary. To challenge an instructor!”
“His bravery is commendable. Too bad he acts without thinking. What an idiot.”
“The outcome doesn’t matter. I’m just here for the show.”
They gathered up, discussions of all sorts started amongst the students.
That afternoon was destined to set the record for Capital University’s for a day with the
highest truancy rate. Some even leaked that teachers skipped class as well.
Within an hour, the three inner and outer levels of the field were filled with people.
Within the crowd, two young women were similarly waiting.
One of them had light makeup on, cooly standing there while the other had her hair dyed
bright scarlet. The foundation on her face altered her face from its original form. All that
could be seen was her large eyes and her disorderly demeanor. The first impression one
would get from her was that of a female gangster.
However, unlike the rest, these two young women had an open clearing around them. No
guys or girls dared to approach them.
An observant person would realize that many guys would constantly look at them from the
corner of their eyes.
When they looked at the cool young woman, their eyes were entranced. While they looked
at the female gangster, their gazes revealed signs of fear.
“Xiaomeng, you brought me here just to see this?” Li Muxue rolled her eyes. “What’s so nice
to watch about a fight?”
“This is the first case of a student challenging an instructor in the history of Capital
University! If we missed this we will regret it for life!” blurted Huang Xiaomeng excitedly.
With that, she tip-toed to observe the field. Unfortunately, her stature was short, so all she
could see were just heads moving about.
“Those in front, I’ll kick your balls if you dare block my view!”
In an instant, Huang Xiaomeng’s roar silenced the bustling noises.
The next moment, shuffling noises could be heard as those in front of her crouched down
uniformly.
Li Muxue placed her hand on her head, blushing, “Xiaomeng, can you stop being such a
butch?”
“Li Muxue, people will bully you if you’re weak. If you’re like me, do you think that thug
from that time would be able to take advantage of you?” Huang Xiaomeng replied, then
swung her little soft fist around, “He stole your first kiss and made you suffer for such a
long time. Just wait until I meet him. I’ll avenge you!”
At that same moment, the crowd started moving.
Ye Lingchen had stepped foot on the main stage.
“It’s him!” Li Muxue saw that familiar figure, trembling slightly in surprise.
“Who?” Huang Xiaomeng raised her head, “You are acquainted with the brave soul that
challenged the instructor?”
“That’s the guy I told you about!” Li Muxue gritted her teeth.
“F*ck, no wonder he had the gall to kiss you! I must meet him!” Huang Xiaomeng was
boiling with excitement.
Li Muxue stared at Ye Lingchen, then bit her lip, “Why would he challenge an instructor?
Isn’t this just asking for trouble?”
“The student council is here as well!”
The crowd immediately moved aside, clearing a path.
He Yuan brought along some people and slowly headed towards the main stage.
“You’re that scum!” bellowed Lil’ Gen immediately.
Not only did He Yuan ignored their pleas, he even alerted Sun Chao about it. If it was not for
that, it would not have developed into this situation.
He Yuan’s cold gaze swept across Lil’ Gen and the gang, displaying his displeasure.
He came here just to witness Ye Lingchen getting beat up, then at that moment, he planned
to strut in front of him and humiliate him. Just thinking of that scene made him tremble in
anticipation.
Tap, tap, tap.
The next moment, a set of uniform footsteps could be heard. The instructors marched up
onto the stage in a line.
A martial artist’s challenge must have a strict and serious opening ceremony.
“Wah, the instructors are here. That march is so consistent!”
“These martial artists are just too good looking!”
“A duel between student and martial artist. This would only appear in a novel right? I’m so
excited!”
The instructors marched to the bottom of the stage, then stood still.
After that, Sun Chao marched out from the line and headed slowly onto the stage!
He placed his left leg on the step then, his body shot up into the air. With a somersault, he
landed steadily on the main stage!
Even though the main stage had only six steps, this manner of entry immediately drew
cheers from the crowd.
“Hey, is that kid from your class stupid? He’s biting off more than he could chew!” sneered
He Yuan.
“You move aside. Lil’ Ye can do it.”
“Hehe, are you joking?” He Yuan revealed a sarcastic smile, “How long do you think he can
stay on the stage? I’ll bet three minutes, oh wait, make that three seconds! I estimate that
after three seconds he would be lying on the ground like a dead dog.”
“Shut your f*cking mouth or I’ll show give you such a beating you’ll end up a paraplegic!”
Lil’ Gen’s dark and tall figure stepped forward, his expression dark to the extreme.
The rest were also breathing heavily. Their eyes glued to the main stage, nervously
gripping their fists…
Chapter 48 - Duel!
Chapter 48: Duel!
On the main stage, Ye Lingchen and Sun Chao faced off, the distance between them merely
five meters apart.
Sun Chao’s eyes were filled with excitement and bloodlust. He gripped his fist, then
shrugged his shoulders to loosen up his joints.
Under everyone’s observation, he was like a tiger, emanating an aura of fear. In contrast, Ye
Lingchen was mundane. He simply stood on the spot with a naivety of a student.
“Fights are risky. If you lose any limbs, don’t blame me.” Sun Chao smirked, raising the
corner of his mouth.
Ye Lingchen had a serene expression, as though he was not even on the stage.
“I’ll give you one more chance. Apologize to the entire class and resign from the position as
an instructor. If you miss this chance, it will be too late to beg for mercy.”
Ye Lingchen’s simple words sounded extremely dissonant in the quiet field, causing the
crowd to grow more silent.
Directly afterward, torrents of monstrous jeers and ridicule burst forth from the crowd.
Everyone was looking at Ye Lingchen as though he was a retarded kid.
“F*ck! Did I hear that right? I think my ears are having problems.”
“No wonder he dared to challenge the instructor. Turns out he’s a retard. This is gold!”
“It would seem that I need to give him a perfect score for this round of bragging.”
He Yuan too was rocking back and forth in laughter, holding onto his stomach and
trembling all over— unable to keep his balance. He exclaimed in surprise, “This kid really
knows a thing or two! He even mastered the art of speechcraft. He might just have someone
laugh to death out of the blue! This is just too scary!”
Li Muxue shook her head from afar, her eyes betraying her mixed feelings.
That guy was quite amazing on the bus. His attitude made it impossible for him to bow
down to power. Too bad his opponent was an instructor!
A person needs to learn how to adapt to the situation. Using an opponent’s strength to
match one own’s weakness… that was just looking for trouble!
“Sister Muxue, could it be that you’re worried for that good-for-nothing?” Huang Xiaomeng
was anxious, “You must never fall for that love at first kiss nonsense! Just treat it as some
random dog bite, do not fall for it!”
“No, I’m not! Stop that nonsense!” Li Muxue blushed, then went silent.
In the crowd, Ye Lingchen’s entire class panicked, their face ashen.
That was a martial artist. They could easily take down an average person with just a simple
grapple. Why would Lil’ Ye make these imprudent claims?
“What’s wrong? Your expressions turned ugly all of a sudden?” snickered He Yuan at Lil’
Gen and the rest.
“Can you f*cking shut your damn mouth!?” shouted Potato.
“Why are you agitated?” He Yuan chuckled, “If I were you, I would immediately go get a
wheelchair. That’d help you move that moron away from the stage later. Oh, right. You
should also bring him to the hospital to check that brain of his.”
Sun Chao was laughing to the point of tears. With his fingers pointed at Ye Lingchen, he
took a deep breath, “What bullsh*t are you spewing! Giving me a chance?”
With that said, he lunged forward directly at Ye Lingchen.
One-inch punch!
Quick as lightning with tricky angle, as crafty as a snake, the fist rushed towards Ye
Lingchen’s chest!
This time, he learned from the earlier overhead throw from Ye Lingchen. His fist aimed
downwards, improving his center of gravity.
Nonetheless, Ye Lingchen merely raised his arms and held that fist in his palm. His body not
budging in the slightest!
Sun Chao’s heart sank. He gave Ye Lingchen a weird look, then immediately formed another
fist with his free hand and launched another attack at Ye Lingchen.
Smack!
As though it were child’s play, Ye Lingchen similarly grabbed the other fist in his palm.
Sun Chao tried to extract his fists, yet he felt an immeasurable force clamping down on his
fists, locking them in place.
He then raised his leg, attempting a kick!
Ye Lingchen raised his leg at the same instant, pinning Sun Chao’s foot on the ground.
“You!”
Sun Chao stared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief, his eyes finally showing signs of fear.
In terms of speed, strength, and even technique, he was no match for Ye Lingchen.
“I sur…”
Crack!
He wanted to surrender, but before he could make the statement, out came a gut-
wrenching wail.
Both his arms were snapped by Ye Lingchen, the bones within crushed.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen raised one hand—
Smack!
Sun Chao’s face distorted from the slap, his body soared upwards and made a complete
spin in the air before landing on the ground.
“This slap is for the girls in our class!” Ye Lingchen stated casually. He then raised his leg
and aimed a kick at Sun Chao’s abdomen!
Thud!
Sun Chao’s body slid across the stage like a fallen animal and rolled off the stage.
“This kick is for the guys in our class!”
Ye Lingchen walked to the edge of the stage, looking down condescendingly at Sun Chao.
“Pfft!”
Sun Chao spit out a mouthful of blood, his face ashen, eyes filled with horror.
He was lying on the ground. The excruciating pain prevented him from getting up. He felt it
very clearly. Both his arms were broken, his face was swollen, and his abdomen filled with
a sharp pain.
He had lost. A complete defeat!
From start to end, Ye Lingchen was like a cat toying with its prey. He easily nullified Sun
Chao’s attacks and mopped the floor with him.
Recalling the recent past, he had lost all the will to retaliate.
How could he be that strong?
Ye Lingchen turned away and slowly descended from the main stage.
He had given Sun Chao a chance, but he did not treasure it. With that, there was no need for
useless banter.
At that moment, the entire field was deathly silent.
The crowd’s eyes bulged, almost forgetting to breathe. They were all stupefied on the spot.
Students were stunned, teachers were stunned, and the instructors in the field were also
stunned.
The duel ended way too quickly. The result was also way beyond their imagination. It
seemed more impossible than a dream.
Previously, they were all worried about Ye Lingchen. Who would have thought that the
instructor would lose?
A year one new student defeating an instructor. It was impossible to even comprehend on a
global scale, let alone in the history of Capital University!
“This… how could this be?”
He Yuan stood below the main stage. It took him a while to come to his senses. All he felt
was an extreme chill in his limbs and his pounding heart.
Ye Lingchen was such a capable fighter. He Yuan imagine that if he received a punch from
Ye Lingchen, he would immediately be sent to heaven.
The surrounding students eventually recovered their senses from the shock one by one.
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen, their pupils dilated to the extreme. All they felt was awe,
fear, and some confusion.
“Vic… victory?”
*F*ck! What the heck just happened? I was too far away to see. Can someone explain it to
me?”
“This year’s junior is a ruthless person. In the future, we’ll have to reconsider how we
approach our female juniors…”
In the crowd, the most excited people was definitely the sixth class.
“Lil’ Ye, that’s so cool! Amazing!”
“Lil’ Ye, why didn’t you tell us you were that good? You made me worry all this time for
nothing.”
“That’s right, I almost cried you know? You scammed my feelings!”
By the time Ye Lingchen made his way to them, their faces were bright red, brimming with
excitement. They were at a loss of words for such a situation and finally, all of them just
unanimously shouted, “F*CK!”
At that time, they felt that Ye Lingchen was glowing with radiant light.
Spectacular beyond compare!
Chapter 49 - You’re Dead!
Chapter 49: You’re Dead!
“It’s fine, that’s nothing to be excited about,” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“Ye’zi, were you trained by a kungfu master previously? Just like those martial artists in the
movies?” Lil’ Gen asked excitedly.
“It’s just some fist techniques, not as exaggerated as those in the movies,” Ye Lingchen
replied.
“Can you teach me?”
The eyes of all the guys were glowing, already imagining themselves flying around and
running on walls.
“Are you disciplined enough to wake up at 5 am every morning?” Ye Lingchen asked
laughing.
Everyone shut up in an instant.
Sun Chao was sent back to the department. The sixth class was without an instructor, but
they could not put martial training on hold. Instead, the instructor that came over to warn
Ye Lingchen twice was appointed as their temporary instructor.
The instructor’s name was Zhou Hui. He had a strong sense of justice and was also quite
charismatic.
From the looks of it, he trained them well and were well-liked by the students. Not only was
he able to point out the mistakes they made, he managed to motivate the students to
willingly correct them.
“Look at the instructors for the other class. Our class really has bad luck,” Potato muttered.
3:30 pm, break time.
Zhou Hui, being friendly, came by and sat down beside Ye Lingchen, giving him a big
thumbs up, “Little friend, you’ve hidden it well. I didn’t expect you to be such a good fighter.
That’s just amazing!”
“I’ve trained a bit in the past,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
“Hahaha, you’re just being humble. With your level of abilities, even in the Warrior’s
Department, it’s considered uncommon. My guess is that you’re comparable to the upper-
class elites.” Zhou Hui laughed.
After a momentary pause, he asked out of curiosity, “So, what kind of request are you going
to ask of the university?”
“I want to have a different instructor.”
“That’s it?” Zhou Hui gave a surprised look at Ye Lingchen, “Do you know how precious this
request is? You could ask for a masters degree, a PhD, or even job opportunities, the
university will definitely assist you!”
Ye Lingchen smiled, “Just that simple request is enough.”
“Good! Such righteousness!”
Out of the blue, a loud engine roar could be heard overpowering all sounds in the vicinity,
causing the crowd to scowl.
Following that, a BMW X5 drove straight towards the crowd.
It was like a beast, even within campus grounds it was driving recklessly. All the students
had to get out of its way.
“Sh*t! It’s Sun Wei’s car!”
Zhou Hui’s expression changed drastically, now filled with unease.
“Sun Wei?” Ye Lingchen scowled.
Zhou Hui’s expression remained dark, “Sun Wei is Sun Chao’s brother! He was not in this
troop. I didn’t expect him to return here today!”
The car pulled over by the edge of the field. Doors opened, and four men came down from
it.
They were carrying a stretcher, the one lying on it was without a doubt, Sun Chao.
As they came down from the car, Sun Chao immediately shot his gaze directly at Ye
Lingchen’s direction, his eyes filled with deep vengeance.
Finally, a man wearing a martial artist uniform came down from the car. He looked to be in
his thirties, bearing some resemblance to Sun Chao, having a tall hooked nose and ruthless
eyes!
Their arrival was seemingly accompanied by an invisible energy that spread across the
field. Everyone there felt a sense of suffocating pressure.
Tap, tap, tap!
They strode forward, slowly approaching the main stage.
Sun Wei led at the front. Both his hands were behind his back, his eyes looking down
condescendingly at the crowd.
Even without words, the strong energy emanated from him caused the audience to feel
suffocated.
That was a type of murderous intent. This person had been on the battlefield before!
In no time, He Yuan led the student council members and hurried over.
Their foreheads were filled with drops of sweat, appearing both nervous and excited at the
same time.
As he passed by Ye Lingchen’s side, the corner of He Yuan’s lips curled into a sadistic smile,
“Dumb*ss, You’re dead!”
Zhou Hui stared at Sun Wei who stood on the main stage, then trembled. His face showed
an expression of disbelief and stuttered, “That, that’s…two green stars?!”
“What’s wrong?” Ye Lingchen felt a hint of bad feeling creeping up from within.
“Look at Sun Wei’s shoulders. The badges on top represent his martial artists’ grade!” Zhou
Hui took a deep breath. “He used to have only one green star, representing his ranking as a
Lower-Class Warrior. Now there are two green stars, which means that he had been
promoted to Middle-Class Warrior!”
Green stars represented the Warrior rank, orange stars were representative of the
Guardian rank, while the red stars represented the General rank.
Gasp!
The students around him gasped.
That was a Middle-Class Warrior, a lifelong goal for most people.
“A country is governed by laws, families are governed by rules. Furthermore, the Warrior’s
Department is only a partner to our university in this training, and Ye’zi had a fair duel.
They can’t do as they please.” Lil’ Gen said in a worrying tone.
The Warrior’s Department was only a third party training organization.
Zhou Hui shook his head. He was not as optimistic as the students.
The Warrior’s Department was very influential. Moreover, rumors had it that Sun Wei went
to Jinling, taking part in the Blue Wolf special training!
With him returning directly as a Middle-Class Warrior, that would make the rumor highly
probable!
That was the Blue Wolf!
One of the top Warrior’s special training branches!
The Blue Wolf branch was named so because those that participated in the training camp
all could fight a wolf barehanded!
Sun Wei’s combat power when compared to Sun Chao, was like heaven and earth!
Just the thought of it sent a chill down Zhou Hui’s limbs.
Ye Lingchen was just a student. How could he hold his ground against such a strong martial
artist?
He Yuan kept his body low and walked up to Sun Wei’s side, incomparably humble. His face
was filled with a patronizing smile.
“Who is Ye Lingchen?” Sun Wei finally spoke.
His voice was not loud, yet at the same time, it carried the might of unmatched authority.
All the students in the sixth class stiffened up involuntarily, clutching their fists nervously.
Ye Lingchen remained stoic, looked up at Sun Wei and replied without any hesitations, “I
am!”
Sun Wei’s gaze was like electricity, shooting towards Ye Lingchen, as though a tiger locking
on to its prey— ready to pounce at any moment!
“Sun Chao is your instructor, but you beat him up, causing serious injuries!” Sun Wei stated
coldly, then looked towards He Yuan, “He Yuan, how will the student council settle this
incident?”
He Yuan immediately answered, “Such an unruly student with underhanded tactics, I will
report it truthfully to our university authorities, suggesting for him to be expelled!
Furthermore, this person had assaulted a martial artist. This will be on the records as a
stain on his life!”
A gleam flashed through Ye Lingchen’s eyes.
Expelling a student, entering into records!
Such ruthless methods!
If an average person were faced with such a treatment, not only would job search be an
issue, no matter where that person goes, be it the train or flights would also be limited.
Unable to move an inch would be a fitting description for that.
It could be said that it would completely ruin Ye Lingchen’s future, maiming him for life!
“Also…”
However, that was not the end of it. He Yua looked at Ye Lingchen with an evil grin, “Ye
Lingchen needs to apologize to instructor Sun Chao! Kneel to show your sincerity! Apart
from that, instructor Sun Chao’s medical expenses will be fully covered by Ye Lingchen!”
“This, this…”
Not just the students from the sixth class, but the entire crowd on the field were similarly
dumbfounded.
They all exchanged looks. It started as a fair duel. How did it result in something with such
severe consequences?
Chapter 50 - I Object!
Chapter 50: I Object!
“That’s not fair! Everyone here can be a witness that it was a fair duel between Ye’zi and
Sun Chao! What are you basing these accusations on!?” Xiang asked, unable to hold it in any
longer.
“That’s right! Do you have any shame? F*ck your father!”
“He Yuan you b*stard! How can a scum like you be the president of the student council?
This is a joke!”
Many students shouted at the injustice furiously. They were young and filled with youthful
passion, not knowing fear.
However, Sun Wei and He Yuan were deaf to the sounds from below, expressions stoic, as
though they were watching a group of clowns.
“On the side, Sun Chao’s class will be handled by me!”
Sun Wei’s mouth curled upwards in a menacing manner. His eyes carried a hint of sadism,
sending chills through the students of sixth class.
At that moment, Zhou Hui had reached his limit and stood forward, “Middle-Class Warrior
Sun, what Ye Lingchen and Sun Chao had was a fair duel.”
Sun Wei’s smile disappeared, his eyes locked on Zhou Hui. “You, come up the stage and say
it!”
Zhou Hui gritted his teeth, then walked up the main stage. All eyes were upon him…
“Middle-Class Warrior Sun, they had a fair…”
Halfway through his words, Sun Wei’s body was already up in the air. A forceful side-kick
flew towards Zhou Hui’s head!
Zhou Hui immediately tried to block with his hands.
Even so, his entire body was sent flying by an unbelievable force!
Like a cannonball, his body flew over ten meters out from the main stage!
“Pfft!”
Zhou Hui sprayed out a mouthful of fresh blood. Half his face was dented, and his blocking
arm was broken.
That kick was terrible beyond belief!
Gulp!
In the field, the sound of people swallowing their saliva could be heard. They felt their
mouths dried up and were too nervous to breathe loudly.
How strong would one have to be to send an instructor flying with a kick?
If not for them witnessing this live, nobody dared to imagine that such an expert existed in
this world.
“As a martial artist, you doubted your superior’s decision and blurted nonsense! If this
happens again, you’ll be punished according to the Warrior’s Law!” Sun Wei said in a
carefree manner, as though nothing had happened. “Anyone else objecting to my decision?”
Instructors were scared, the students, even more so.
“I object!”
Just as Sun Wei controlled the situation and was ready to announce Ye Lingchen’s
punishments, a voice came forth.
Everyone looked towards the stubborn young man with mixed feelings.
“Ye’zi, just leave it. That person is not someone we can trifle with,” Potato reminded him
quietly.
“Sun Chao harassed the female students in the name of an instructor. Why was it swept
under the carpet?” Ye Lingchen continued his questioning.
Sun Wei frowned, but quickly laughed it off, ignoring Ye Lingchen. He spoke softly to He
Yuan, “Ignore him and announce the offenses of that b*stard one by one!”
He Yuan threw a mocking glare at Ye Lingchen, as though watching a monkey, “Ye Lingchen
disobeyed the instructor during martial training, offense number one!”
“This offense is made up! I object!” Ye Lingchen continued, “Sun Chao was using physical
violence on students, leaving injuries on them. Why do you not care?”
“Ye Lingchen, your attitude is deplorable. Is this main stage somewhere you could act as
you wish? The offense I’m stating is an accusation from the entire university. To have a
student like you in our university is sullying the name of Capital University!”
He Yuan criticized matter of factly, then continued, “Ye Lingchen disobeyed the instructor
during martial training, then used underhanded methods to assault the instructor, causing
serious injuries. Offense number two!”
“I object!” Ye Lingchen raised his head, proclaiming loudly, “Sun Chao and I had a fair duel,
the whole university can attest to that!”
‘Ye Lingchen oh Ye Lingchen, your brain really is something. Can’t you see by now what the
situation is like?’ He Yuan snickered internally, ignoring Ye Lingchen and continued.
“During schooling hours, Ye Lingchen led a crowd to cause trouble at the student council,
mocking the student council president. Offense number three!”
“I object!”
Under the main stage, Ye Lingchen’s figure looked extremely small, at the same time
sounding meek.
Sun Chao looked at Ye Lingchen in all his awkwardness, his eyes overflowing with
excitement. His entire face turned extremely ugly, laughing uncontrollably. “Hahaha,
b*stard, just you wait! This is just the beginning. I’ll make you regret this, you will definitely
regret this!”
Sun Wei looked down on Ye Lingchen, giving off a look as though he controlled over a
person’s life and death.
“You object?… what about it?”
His words carefree, as though he was merely killing an ant.
The entire school went silent.
Under Sun Wei’s pressure, they all bowed their heads, unable to muster the courage to
speak at all.
“I wish to challenge you!” Staring directly at Sun Wei, Ye Lingchen narrowed his eyes
before finally speaking.
‘Another challenge?’ The crowd raised their heads, giving Ye Lingchen an astonished look.
‘He’s crazy!’
‘This kid must have gone nuts from anger!’
“Ye’zi, he will kill you!” Lil’ Gen’s face turned pale, trembling in fear.
The sight of Zhou Hui being sent flying from a kick was still fresh in their mind. That was an
instructor and he still faced such a dire fate. Ye Lingchen was not going to fare any better.
Sun Wei might just really kill him!
“You’re challenging me?”
Sun Wei looked at Ye Lingchen mockingly, “Sure, I… shall accept your challenge!”
“Brother, avenge me! Break his limbs!” Sun Chao’s eyes were blood-red as a rabid dog,
barking in a frenzy.
“Hahaha, you b*stard! You dare challenge my brother? That’s just asking for death!”
“Get on the stage,” Sun Wei looked down at Ye Lingchen, “We can start immediately. Let’s
end this quick.”
Ye Lingchen kept his silence and walked onto the stage.
“B*stard, you know why I had your offenses read out for you one by one?” asked Sun Wei
slowly, taking his time but instead treated this like a cat toying with a rat.
“I wanted to provoke you! That way you will challenge me out of anger!” Sun Wei glared at
Ye Lingchen. “This way I can maim you legally!”
“You didn’t let me down! You think you’re so great just because you learned a little bit of
martial arts? You like to play hero, unwilling to be humiliated. You’re arrogant and
ignorant, not knowing that there are plenty of people you shouldn’t cross in this world. I
am one of them!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes were half-closed, “So what?”
“Hahaha, a young man doesn’t know when to back off. Just wait until I maim your limbs and
turn you into a paraplegic. You’ll understand it then!” Sun Wei laughed out loud, locking his
eyes on Ye Lingchen like an eagle hunting for prey.
“Brother, stop wasting time talking to him. I can’t wait any longer. Make him kneel and beg
me for forgiveness! I want to see him prostrate himself before me!” shouted Sun Chao
excitedly. The devilish tone in his voice sent chills down everyone’s spine.
He Yuan stood by the side, looking at Ye Lingchen like how he would at a corpse.
‘So what if you could fight? You’re just a strong simpleton! Bragging brings you momentary
enjoyment, just like beautiful fireworks. A flash in the night sky. This type of person is
destined to be left behind by the times, not a worthy opponent at all. Ye Lingchen’s
unmatched arrogance, with just a simple trick or two, will meet its demise.’
Chapter 51 - By a Hair’s Breadth
Chapter 51: By a Hair’s Breadth
“Everyone needs to bear the consequences of his ignorance and recklessness. You will not
only pay the price, at the same time you will drag your classmates along!”
Sun Wei lectured with an overbearing presence in a cold demeanor, “I will train them well
and give them… an unforgettable experience!”
“You sure love to bullsh*t!” replied Ye Lingchen calmly while staring at Sun Wei.
“Since you’re impatient to die, I’ll grant you that wish!” Sun Wei sneered. ‘Up until this
moment you still want to get the upper hand in the exchange!’ he thought to himself.
Finishing his sentence, he leaped into the air with his legs raised. From above, he aimed
directly for Ye Lingchen’s chin.
That kick, flying through the air, was so quick that the air crackled with the sound of
rushing wind.
The crowd could only see that a shadow flashed by, followed by ringing sounds in their
ears.
Too fast and too strong!
An average person would have his mouthful of teeth all broken. Concussive damage would
be considered the luckier outcome.
The next instant, Ye Lingchen moved as well!
His movements were similar to Sun Wei, raising his leg!
However, last to act, first to reach!
Bang!
Both legs clashed and the terrible sound of bones fracturing rang out, causing goosebumps
to raise for the crowd.
Sun Wei wailed, his leg bent immediately and knelt on the ground!
His heart was racing. His leg bones were broken, the entire leg was maimed!
The whole field fell into a deathly silence!
‘This, this…’
Many people stuttered but were at a loss for words.
Sun Chao’s eyes almost popped out of its sockets. His mouth wide open, unable to close.
His brother went on his knees!
Inconceivable, unbelievable!
Just a second ago he was still putting an air of confidence, as though everything was under
his control. The next second he’s down on his knees, unable to even stand.
The stark contrast shocked everyone, their eyes popping open wide, leaving their minds
blank.
“No! No! Impossible!” barked Sun Chao aloud. In his mind, his brother was a god-like
existence. No matter what came up, his brother would settle it with ease. When it came to
fighting, he was undefeated!
Sun Chao’s eyes were bloodshot. His entire person on the edge of his sanity. At that
moment, his grasp on reality shattered, his beliefs crumbled!
This type of impact almost stopped his heartbeat, his heart almost exploded.
How could his god lose? And of all things being taken out by a university student in one hit!
He Yuan had already stealthily gone down from the main stage. His face was ashen, his eyes
filled with dread when looking at Ye Lingchen.
‘How is this a student? This is a monster in humanoid form!”
Sun Wei locked his gaze at Ye Lingchen, his eyes turning red, not bothering to hide his
intent to kill.
He spoke in a ghastly tone, “B*stard, you’ve triggered me now. Believe me, you will die a
horrible death!”
“Evildoers will meet their demise!” Ye Lingchen remained expressionless, “This following
kick is for instructor Zhou!”
Thud!
He lifted his leg and kicked towards Sun Wei’s side!
Sun Wei was on one knee in front of Ye Lingchen. That kick landed firmly on his shoulder!
In an instant, Sun Wei flew outwards, exactly like how he sent Zhou Hui flying.
However, while in mid-air, Sun Wei’s face turned icy. His gaze knife-like, sticking to Ye
Lingchen.
His other hand suddenly reached behind his back!
It was a gun!
The black hole at the tip of the gun raised goosebumps all over Ye Lingchen’s body.
His body bent sideways and made a side flip without hesitation!
Bang!
A clear sound louder than thunder caused everyone’s ears to ring. On the main stage, there
was a hole in the marble.
The next moment, shrieks of horror broke out from the field.
Sun Wei’s shot missed. He prepared to look continue looking for his target.
However, a black shadow stepped hard on the pillar of the main stage, flying directly at him
like a roc with its wings spread wide.
Ye Lingchen understood that he must not run when facing a gun. Instead, he had to close
the distance. Only then he would have a chance of survival.
No matter how fast a person could run, could he outrun bullets?
While his body was in mid-air, Ye Lingchen struck like lightning and grabbed Sun Wei’s
hand that wielded the gun. Raising his foot, he struck out directly at Sun Wei’s abdomen.
Bang!
Both of them landed at the same time!
Ye Lingchen squinted at Sun Wei, holding the gun pointing directly at Sun Wei’s head.
In the field, various sound of gasping, crying, and heartbeats all mixed together. The
atmosphere turned extremely heavy.
“Pull the trigger.”
Blood was leaking out of the corner of Sun Wei’s mouth, yet he still laughed without care.
Witnessing Ye Lingchen’s silence, his laughter grew louder, “Hahaha, do you dare pull the
trigger?”
“B*stard, you’re dead! Not only did you attack a martial artist, but you’ve also stolen a gun
in retaliation. You’re done for!” Sun Wei looked mockingly at Ye Lingchen. “The Warrior’s
Department won’t let you go! Just wait for your punishment to come!”
Vroom!
At that moment, engine sounds could be heard. A large Jeep rushed over.
Three people came down from the car. Two of them were ordinary martial artists.
Another person stood in the middle, his chest carried a bright twinkling badge. Three green
stars, an Upper-Class Warrior!
“Hahaha, the Upper-Class Warrior is here! B*stard, you’re dead!” Sun Wei could imagine
the terrible fate awaiting Ye Lingchen, “After the Warrior’s Department arrest you, I’ll make
sure to take good care of you!”
Sun Chao limped over and started to list out Ye Lingchen’s offenses!
“Ye’zi, just relax. We will be your witness even if it means putting our lives on the line. We
believe in the Warrior’s Department. Those two are but black sheep!”
“That’s right! Ye’zi, I will be your witness too!”
“Ye’zi, if you’re framed, I will bring the whole class, and even the school involved to appeal
for you!”
“The Warrior’s Department is but an organization that trains martial artists. I don’t believe
that they can do as they like!”
…
The students gathered around Ye Lingchen spoke out firmly.
That Upper-Class Warrior heard Sun Chao’s words, quickly walked over without expressing
any opinion. The moment he saw Ye Lingchen, a smile appeared on his cool expressionless
face.
“Brother Ye, I should’ve known it was you!”
Lin Ao walked forward and patted Ye Lingchen on the shoulders, smiling.
‘Brother… Brother Ye!?’
Sun Chao and Sun Wei both had their minds blown, the color drained from their faces.
They exchanged looks, witnessing the bitterness in each other’s eyes.
‘This b*stard knew someone within the Warrior’s Department? And an Upper-Class
Warrior at that?!’
Ye Lingchen too broke into a smile and handed the gun in his hand to Lin Ao, “Big Brother
Lin.”
Lin Ao received the gun, then scowled at Sun Chao and Sun Wei, “Brother Ye, what
happened?”
“Sir martial artist, I can be a witness! Please do not wrongfully accuse Ye Lingchen!”
“Sir martial artist, I represent the girls in the sixth class to report our instructor!”
…
The hotbloodedness of youngsters was fully displayed at that moment. Their face flushed
red while retelling the entire story.
Sun Chao and Sun Wei’s actions incurred a trauma in their hearts. At that moment it finally
burst forth.
From the beginning to the end, Lin Ao stood straight as a board.
Under the scorching sun, he listened quietly. His eyes swept over the student’s nervous
faces that were filled with anxiety.
He stood there for over an hour, listening.
His eyes turned red!
Chapter 52 - Martial Artist Training Camp
Chapter 52: Martial Artist Training Camp
“Attention!”
When the students calmed down, Lin Ao roared suddenly.
The two other martial artists that accompanied him straightened their bodies as well, the
three of them straight as a plank.
“Salute!”
Synchronized, all three gave everyone a military salute!
Five minutes later, they finally ended the military salute.
“I represent the third branch of the Warrior’s Department and hereby apologize to
everyone!”
Lin Ao proclaimed, “The Martial artist is a sacred occupation. The Warrior’s Training
Association was created to protect our country and our people! Never had I imagined that
within the ranks of martial artists would be these black sheep. This is my negligence!”
“For the injuries, you have suffered, I am sorry!”
Finishing his words, he once again put on a military salute.
“I can guarantee that martial artists are still sacred! Please believe me!”
“We believe!”
Lil’ Gen led the cheer and was immediately followed by thunderous applause from the
crowd.
As the incident involved guns, it was considered a severe infraction. Lin Ao had everyone
keep the incident under wraps, and reported it as an electric bike’s battery malfunction
which led to an explosion.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen filled in a form to transfer his martial training to a different
location.
“Brother Ye, I need to thank you for this,” Lin Ao said sincerely.
All the while, he was still plagued with guilt, “The Warrior’s Department cannot be
stained!”
If not for Ye Lingchen, who knew how long Sun Chao and Sun Wei would have had their
way. How many more students would have to suffer their torment? The fear of such a
situation lingered.
“Big Brother Lin, be more optimistic. This incident is unrelated to you.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. From Lin Ao, he could see the shadow of most martial artists. With
such a group of people, would China fear outsiders?
“I still can’t let this go!” Lin Ao sighed, “I will surely remember this incident! Martial artists
are our roots, we can’t let it decay!”
After a moment of silence, Lin Ao added, “Right, you should go pack up. I’ll bring you over
to our ranks.”
“We’re going today?” Ye Lingchen’s mouth opened wide with surprise.
It was already 7 pm.
“The original plan was to come over this morning, but we faced some delays.” Lin Ao made
a gesture, “Don’t forget, I’m not your superior. This is an order!”
“Yes, sir!” Ye Lingchen saluted, playing along.
…
The Jeep accelerated forth. Along the way, the four of them stopped by a stall by the road
for their dinner before continuing onwards.
“Big Brother Lin, what do you plan to do with Sun Chao and Sun Wei?” Ye Lingchen asked
during the ride.
Speaking of those two, Lin Ao’s face once again turned gloomy, “Sun Chao bullied students
during martial training. He’s already racked up quite a bad record. That should be at least
twenty years of imprisonment for him. Sun Wei not only protected him but also abused his
authority and used a gun for personal matters. His offenses are even greater. Even if he is
spared from death, life imprisonment is unavoidable!”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then continued his query, “Big Brother Lin, what is the Blue Wolf
special training?”
“Blue Wolf special training is one of the special training regimes provided by the Warrior’s
Department, located in the Xihai province. Apart from that, Northern division special
training located within Capital city is named Coiled Dragon. Eastern division special
training located within Jiangbei province is named Ferocious Tiger. Lastly, the Southern
division special training located in Huizhou province is named Hunting Eagle. Altogether,
they represent the qualities of crouching tiger, hidden dragon, howling wolf and eagle
vision!”
Lin Ao paused, then started evaluating Ye Lingchen, “Brother Ye, Sun Wei had gone through
one month of training in the Blue Wolf special training. His combat power was admirable.
Though it was not surprising that you could defeat him, but you managed to disarm him
while he’s holding a gun. That is an amazing feat!”
That was a gun. Against the fleshy body of a human, how can it compare?
“I was just lucky.” Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose. He still had lingering fear when he recalled
the incident.
After a brief exchange, Ye Lingchen learned that Lin Ao had similarly gone through special
training, but instead of Blue Wolf, he underwent Coiled Dragon training within Capital City.
The four special training camps had no special advantage over another, but there were still
some competition between them. Duels were common.
All four training camps will recruit a set number of martial artists. These martial artists
were all elites from within the Warrior’s Department. Only those that passed through
rigorous selection had the chance to join the special training.
However, just taking part in the special training did not guarantee their position in the
camp.
For example, ten candidates may go through the Blue Wolf special training, but in the end,
only one may officially join them!
Be it Lin Ao or Sun Wei, they both did not managed to make it into the special class of
martial artists.
Regardless, even if one just took part in the special training, that person’s abilities and
potential will be far beyond any ordinary martial artist.
9 pm, the car finally drove into a compound within the suburbs.
The compound was in a rural area within the woods. There were no roads within a five-
kilometer radius. If Ye Lingchen came alone, he would have never found the place.
The compound looked a little run-down. Part of the walls was falling apart, as though
suffering from many years of neglect. It was designed with the classic Siheyuan style.
At night, the compound was covered in pitch-black darkness as it had no lights. Their
arrival broke the stillness of that place.
By the light from the car, Ye Linghen could see a middle-aged man standing beneath the
eaves of the building.
Square faced with a height of 175cm, muscular stature. That person gave off a fearsome
feeling from just standing there.
“That is Fang Hong, the person in charge of this division. He’s a conservative person with a
strict personality. Ranked at Lower-Class Guardian! Please watch your words in front of
him.” Lin Ao reminded him quietly before getting off the car in a careful manner.
Ye Lingchen nodded in response. For Lin Ao to describe a person as such, this middle-aged
man was not just any regular conservative joe.
Most importantly, he was Lower-Class Guardian. That’s one major rank higher than Lin Ao!
“Chief Fang, you’re still up at this hour?” Lin Ao greeted with a smile, then pushed Ye
Lingchen forward, “This here is the Brother Ye I’ve mentioned previously.”
“Mm,” Fang Hong just gave a muffled acknowledgment after eyeing Ye Lingchen, making no
further comments.
“Chief Fang,” greeted Ye Lingchen.
“Right, Chief Fang, where are the others?” asked Lin Ao after he looked around.
“They have went for a weighted hike. You won’t see them before 11 pm tonight,” replied
Fang Hong casually.
Ye Lingchen’s heart skipped a beat, then raised his eyes to look at the contours of the tall
mountain in the distance. The mountain is tall, and that weighted part… just how heavy
would it be?
Lin Ao was used to this, he asked normally, “Something happened in Capital University
campus when I was there.”
Following that, he reiterated the incident of Sun Chao and Sun Wei from earlier.
Fang Hong’s originally stern face turned all the more dark and gloomy. Ye Lingchen could
feel a strong killing intent emanating from his body.
“You defeated Sun Wei?”
Fang Hong finally looked directly at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Not bad, to weed out the trash from our Warrior’s Department. You have done us a
meritorious service! I will personally put this on the records for you!”
After a momentary pause, he continued, “Send Sun Wei and Sun Chao to the lockup. Since
I’m free at the moment, I can give them a nice interrogation!”
Having said that, he turned around and left.
The two martial artists beside Lin Ao dared not delay and immediately started escorting
Sun Wei and Sun Chao over.
“These two are in serious trouble,” Lin Ao shrugged, commenting with a tone of enjoyment
over their suffering, “Chief Fang hated those dishonorable acts, what more when this type
of people appeared within the Warrior’s Department, and such a heinous one at that.”
“Brother Ye, I’ll bring you to your room. Rest well tonight and you’ll be joining the troop in
their training tomorrow.”
“Big Brother Lin, they are still doing a weighted hike at this hour? Is the training so cruel?”
“That… exercising will help you get better sleep. Worry not, you will most likely sleep
before midnight.”
“For the weights… how heavy is it?”
“Cough cough, not that heavy, not even 100kg yet.”
“Be a bit more specific.”
“99.9kg.”
…
Chapter 53 - Extreme Training
Chapter 53: Extreme Training
Ye Lingchen had the notion that he had been completely blindsided by Lin Ao.
Compared to the normal martial training, this was clearly hell!
The next day, while the moon was still in the sky, Ye Lingchen was woken up by a shrill
whistle.
Glancing at the time, it was 4 in the morning.
Usually, he would wake up at 5 for his morning exercises, but he did not expect that it was
this early!
After quickly putting on some clothes and washing up, Ye Lingchen rushed to the gathering
point.
“Today, we’ve got a newbie for everyone to get to know.” Fang Hong made Ye Lingchen
stand in front of the group, “Introduce yourself.”
“My name is Ye Lingchen. I’ll be in your care,” said Ye Lingchen simply.
This training group had 15 people in it, including Ye Lingchen, it was now 16.
The others appraised Ye Lingchen curiously. With a babyish face, and pale, smooth skin, he
did not look like martial artist material. They could not help but not take him seriously,
surely he couldn’t have gotten in based on some connection?
Fang Hong handed 4 sandbags at Ye Lingchen, “These are wrist and ankle weights. Put
them on, and fall in!”
The 4 sandbags did not look cumbersome, as they were thin and flat. They seemed to have
only one metal plate in them.
However, when Ye Lingchen took them from Fang Hong’s hands, his shoulders suddenly
sagged from the weight. He, fortunately, steadied himself in time, or else he would have
embarrassed himself.
“These…”
Ye Lingchen looked at the sandbags incredulously.
“These sandbags are filled with a hyperdense material, they look small but are extremely
heavy! The red ones are for the ankles, each of them weighed 15 kilograms. The green ones
are for your wrists, they weigh 10 kilograms each. During training, they are not to leave
your body, you may not even take them off when you sleep!” Lin Ao explained from one
side.
The 4 sandbags cumulatively weighed 50 kilograms, if an ordinary person were to put
them on, the question would not be if they could move— but whether or not they could
even stand in the first place.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and wrapped the sandbags around his ankles and wrists.
He immediately felt the heaviness on his hands, dragging down his shoulders and nearly
making him bend at his waist.
He lifted his legs, and they felt as though they were made of lead. Usually, they were nimble
and fast, but now he felt that he would not even compare to an ordinary person.
‘Brutal, this was just too brutal!’
Ye Lingchen exclaimed in his heart.
At the same time, a sense of anticipation slowly welled up within him.
He originally thought that he had reached the pinnacle of his martial prowess. However,
today had let him see that there was yet another peak to be attained through this form of
training.
If he trained his martial arts with the weights on, it would improve his speed and power
exponentially!
Why didn’t he think of this before?
Ye Lingchen took some time to acclimatize to the weight and walked with great difficulty to
fall in with the group.
“It’s already pretty good that you can walk on your first time,” said Fang Hong bluntly,
before turning to look at the group.
“Begin the training!”
“Item 1! Obstacle course! Run in step to the field!”
Ye Lingchen straggled at the tail end of the group while he was still getting used to the
weights.
As they passed the courtyard, the scene opened up before his eyes. It was like another
world, a massive training area.
There was a shooting range, a boxing ring, and a multitude of obstacle courses. A
conservative estimate would still put this place at the very least 5 acres in size.
The group stopped at the obstacle course.
Fang Hong and Lin Ao stood nearby and observed.
“Lin Ao, that kid you brought is too young, he must still be a student? Can he handle my
training?” asked Fang Hong.
Lin Ao looked at Ye Lingchen, “I think so. That kid is good with his fists, even I am not a
match for him.”
Fang Hong shook his head, “That just means he has explosive power and good technique. It
doesn’t mean everything.”
“To be a true Master, besides your skill, you need endurance, insight, and adaptability.
Furthermore, you need to be able to survive in any environment as well as be an able diver.
Camouflage and marksmanship are also the most important skills.”
When Heaven opens one door, naturally another one must close.
The world is full of specialists who are naturally good at one thing but are not well-
rounded.
“I think he can make it,” said Lin Ao with a smile.
Fang Hong did not reply but turned to look at the field.
The obstacle course had already begun.
There were 4 phases in the course.
The first was a 15 meter rush up a 60-degree incline before jumping off the edge, then a
belly crawl under electrified wire. After getting through the wire, before scaling a 25-meter
high rock wall. At the end of it, there was still a gap to be crossed with a plumb pile!
The plumb pile was 100 meters long, but the scariest part was that it was also 25 meters off
the ground. From that height, a fall could mean death!
At the end of the pile of plumbs was a rope from which to rappel down to the ground to
complete the course.
Under normal circumstances, this obstacle course might be scary, but Ye Lingchen would
not be deterred. However, his limbs were currently weighed down by the weights!
That was what was terrifying. He already had trouble with normal movement, how would
he navigate the obstacle course?
The others were already beginning their charge forward, only Ye Lingchen still stood there,
gawking.
This was his first time here, and he did not know a thing. How would he complete such a
difficult training course on his first day?
He closely observed everyone’s actions, hoping to rely on the Prodigy System to learn
something. However, the Prodigy System’s intake speed was painfully slow if it was purely
based on observation. The speed of intake was at a fraction a minute and was basically
useless.
“If you lack bravery, you don’t belong in these trials! Go home now while you can!” Fang
Hong frowned at Ye Lingchen who was still standing there and called out coldly.
Ye Lingchen took a calming breath, steadied his heart, and charged up the slope.
Fortunately for him, he normally focused on physical training, and even with the weights,
the exertion was not too great. However, when he reached the slope, the difficulty of
carrying on had increased infinitely. He pushed his thigh muscles to their limit and they
were turning to jelly as he finally made it to the top.
However, the next challenge would be a 5-meter drop!
Ye Lingchen hopped off the platform, and learning from the others, he landed and rolled on
his back for a few rotations, but he still felt pain shooting up his entire body.
Crawling through the wire seemed easy, but as Ye Lingchen planted himself on the ground,
a wave of heat struck him. The surface of the ground must have exceeded 50 degrees
Centigrade!
Furthermore, the deeper he went, the higher the temperature soared. As he crawled
through the wire, Ye Lingchen’s body was soaked, sweat pouring out of his pores. Due to
the heat of the surface, if he lifted his body it would hit the wire, and his hair immediately
stood on end, like a Saiyan.
The rock wall and the plumb pile would prove to be the greatest challenges for Ye
Lingchen.
His limbs were gripping onto the rock surface, and it was all he could do to reach upwards.
His body plastered to the wall, it felt like he took half a day to move slightly. The brutality of
the training was like nothing he had ever experienced before.
With great difficulty, he reached the top of the rock wall and stepped onto the plumb pile.
He hesitated with every step and cautiously shuffled forwards.
All of the others had already finished the course long ago and watched Ye Lingchen from
below. They could not help but burst out in laughter…
Chapter 54 - I’ll Give You a Five Minute
Head Start
Chapter 54: I’ll Give You a Five Minute Head Start
“Look at him twisting his slender waist. That kid is such a sissy.”
“Look at him. Don’t you think it’s funny that he just joined our troop midway?”
“He most likely got in through connections! This is unfair. He’ll drag the whole troop down
by himself!”
…
Fang Hong’s brows were also deeply furrowed together, shaking his head, “Lin Ao, you
should send him back. He’s not suitable to be here!”
“Chief Fang, Ye Lingchen’s still not used to it since it’s his first try after all. He should be
able to adapt to it quickly,” Lin Ao said in his defense.
Fang Hong had a gloomy expression, said coldly, “My troop is not for him to adapt himself!”
“As a greenhorn, Ye Lingchen’s performance is somewhat passable.” Fang Hong changed his
tone drastically all of a sudden, “But he should be sent to a martial artist foundation
training camp instead of my place! He’s lacking too much. Him being here would only drag
others down! I don’t have the time nor energy to slowly guide him!”
“But…” Lin Ao was about to try persuading further, but Fang Hong just waved him off,
“There’s no need for words. You should know how precious their training time is. This
affects the future of all those present. You wouldn’t want us all to wait for Ye Lingchen
alone, would you?”
Lin Ao sighed, then kept silent.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen finally finished the course and slowly walked towards the
group.
Due to the electrocution, his hair was standing upright. There were parts of him that were
charred. His body was muddied all over and face covered in dust, he looked extremely
disheveled.
Seeing him in such a sorry state, the others once again burst into fits of laughter.
“Hey gigolo, go back to where you came from! This is not the place for you!” A dark-skinned
martial artist laughed aloud.
Ye Lingchen had paid attention to him. He was the first to finish the course with extreme
speed.
This dark-skinned martial artist could be considered amongst the best amongst this troop.
“You should return home,” Fang Hong told Ye Lingchen calmly.
After that, he turned around to face the others, “Attention! Next on the menu is shooting.
Get in the shooting range!”
‘As expected, those who come in via connections can’t last long!’
The group shook their heads. In front of Fang Hong, the power of one’s connections did not
matter.
“Hold on!”
Surprisingly, a single shout managed to halt everyone’s footsteps.
Fang Hong glared at Ye Lingchen, “If you’re thinking of begging me to let you stay, then
forget about it!”
“That was my first time so I’m unfamiliar with it. If we do it again, I’ll definitely place first!”
Ye Lingchen calmly exchanged gaze with Fang Hong.
“F*ck! You want to get first place? Did you even think I’d let you?” The dark-skinned martial
artist snapped at him.
“What nonsense! Utter shameless nonsense! You just tried it once and you want to place
first?”
“This kid is a confirmed nutcase! A delusional nutcase!”
Fang Hong was at first stunned, then started laughing uncontrollably.
“Kid, do you know how long they have been training here?” Fang Hong looked at Ye
Lingchen, “They each had to go through five years or more of training in the Warrior’s
Department before they even qualified to train here. Furthermore, they have been doing
this type of training for over three months. You’re just a greenhorn, yet you’re thinking of
placing first?”
Ye Lingchen spoke out clearly, one word at a time, “I. Am. Different. From. Them!”
“F*ck! This wuss is trying to act tough!”
“We need to show him who’s boss or he’ll let this go over his head!”
The dark-skinned martial artist walked forward out of formation, saluted Fang Hong, then
spoke out, “Chief, please give the order to let me compete with him!”
Fang Hong looked at the confident Ye Lingchen, hesitated for a moment before nodding his
head, “Wu Yue had always placed first for the obstacle course. If you can defeat him, I’ll let
you stay.”
Wu Yue grinned, then stared at Ye Lingchen, “Kid, all these years in my life I’ve never seen
someone as arrogant as you are. You did not deserve to compete with me, but your attitude
is beyond what I can tolerate!”
Ye Lingchen suddenly changed his demeanor and looked towards Lin Ao, “Big Brother Lin,
can you please teach me about the techniques to this obstacle course?”
Lin Ao was flabbergasted. He did not understand why Ye Lingchen, who was just so
prideful and arrogant just a moment ago, would turn to him for guidance.
The rest were similarly stunned.
Wu Yue laughed indignantly, “Kid, are you having a laugh?”
“Is this a last-ditch effort?”
Fang Hong’s face was turning ugly from his rage, “This is not a place for you to fool around.
Do not test my patience!”
“I just need a simple explanation. I guarantee it will not take too much time,” said Ye
Lingchen, and then turned to look at Lin Ao.
Lin Ao was at a loss for what Ye Lingchen was planning, but he went along.
“When you climb the hill, lower your legs slightly and slant your waist forward. You need to
learn how to follow the momentum. Each step is to build up for the following step. As for
jumping down from a high spot, you should start adjusting while you’re midair…”
At the same time, Ye Lingchen’s proficiency level was rising like crazy.
‘Obtained guidance from Lin Ao, Obstacle Course proficiency +1.’
…
Five minutes later, the Obstacle Course proficiency was capped off at 60 percent. It would
seem that Lin Ao’s limit was only at 60 percent.
“Alright, let’s begin.”
Ye Lingchen smiled gently, his demeanor changed drastically. He styled his Super Saiyan
like hair and walked confidently towards the starting point.
‘That’s it… done?’
They understood the stuff that Lin Ao explained. It could be said that those were the basics
of basic knowledge. It contained no special techniques. As for the kid’s sudden confidence,
it was baffling.
“What can you change in five minutes?” Wu Yue sneered. ‘This kid won’t understand unless
it’s spelled out for him.’
“Ready…” Fang Hong stood on the spot and gave the signal, “Start!”
Just as he gave the signal, Ye Lingchen and Wu Yue both stood on the spot, unmoving.
“Kid, why didn’t you go?” Wu Yue asked curiously.
“I plan to give you a five-minute head start.” Ye Lingchen gave a generous hand wave.
“What?!”
Wu Yue’s eyes popped wide open, stunned from the shock, “I was also planning to give you
a five-minute head start as well!”
“Oh please don’t be humble with me. Once I start, you might start crying,” Ye Lingchen
replied half-heartedly. Even though he looked terrible at the moment, there was an air of
superiority about him, giving off the impression that he was a grandmaster.
“That’s an eye-opener for sure! Is this the legendary forced bullsh*tting?”
“This kid is a pro at bullsh*tting. If not for his previous performance, I almost wanted to
believe him!”
“The ultimate form of bullsh*tting is when you believe your own bullsh*t, and this kid has
done it!”
Wu Yue’s already dark face turned even darker, “Since you’re asking for death, then don’t
blame me!”
Having said that, he raised his feet and dashed forward!
He was fast. The sandbags on his body were like nothing. Without pause, he navigated past
the obstacles as if he were on flat ground…
Chapter 55 - In Tears...
Chapter 55: In Tears…
Everyone watched as Wu Yue ran onwards while Ye Lingchen started warming up. He
occasionally rotated his body and neck, looking as calm as ever.
Even Lin Ao could not bear to watch this anymore, helplessly pressing his palm to his face.
This guy, just what was he up to?
“Five minutes’ up.”
Ye Lingchen got accustomed to the weights. By that time, Wu Yue had already begun
climbing,
Dash!
At that moment, his body lowered, then sprinted forth like a cheetah.
Rushing up the slope, then jumping down directly in one breath in less than ten seconds!
‘Fast!’
‘Really fast!’
The crowd that did not think much of him was stunned. Their eyes wide with disbelief, too
shocked for words.
Ye Lingchen’s performance was completely different from what they imagined earlier!
Fang Hong’s expression darkened, his gaze glued onto Ye Lingchen.
Next, crawling!
Ye Lingchen twisted his body, slithering forward like a snake. His speed was not much
slower than walking upright.
Twenty seconds, electric fence obstacle course complete!
Up next, climbing!
Ye Lingchen was like a monkey. Using all his limbs, his body was as though it were
weightless, rushing upwards at high speed.
At the same time, Wu Yue finally climbed to the peak. His face showing a confident smile.
His attempt at the obstacle course was almost perfect, even faster than his previous record
by 30 percent. ‘That kid should be despairing now.’
Looking at his comrades, he saw the shocked expression on their faces. Even Chief Fang
showed an astonished expression. He felt immensely prideful.
‘Are you surprised to finally see what’s really amazing? I am the man that’s destined to be
the king of martial artists!’
Due to the pride he felt, he raised his hand to wave at the crowd with a smile on his face.
However, nobody reacted to his waving. Instead, the shock on their face was only growing.
“F*ck!”
Finally, somebody could not hold it in any longer.
Right after that.
“F*ck!”
“F*ck!”
…
Everyone blurted out in surprise, followed with their mouths opened wide, standing still
like a statue!
“What’s all the f*cks for?”
Wu Yue was flabbergasted. Just as he turned around, he felt a gust of wind rushing past, as
though a shadow just flashed by.
‘Mm?’
‘Where’s that kid?’
Wu Yue looked behind him, unable to see Ye Lingchen.
Turning around, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
He could see a figure jumping up and down on the high pillars, progressing at an
unimaginable speed.
A hundred meters of high pillars were cleared within half a minute.
Finally, he could no longer hold it in, similarly blurted out in surprise, “F*ck!”
Up to the moment Ye Lingchen landed on the ground, the crowd was still dazed.
That included Lin Ao and Fang Hong.
“Chief Fang, how was that?” Ye Lingchen walked up to Fang Hong and asked with a smile.
Only then did Fang Hong snap out of his daze. Closing his open mouth with his hand, he
coughed and spoke coldly, “Not bad, I’ll consider that as a pass.”
The rest recovered as well, all looking at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
Lin Ao took in a deep breath. His fingers pointed at Ye Lingchen, at a loss for words.
In fact, they all felt that Ye Lingchen’s previous blunder was all an act. Otherwise, how
could he have performed as though he were a completely different person?
To become this amazing from just listening to one round of teaching? No way!
That was not logical!
Wu Yue instead was still standing up at the peak unmoving. His brain circuits were unable
to cope with the sudden turn of events.
Finally, with a thump, he knelt on the ground, looking towards the distant horizon in tears.
“You, how can you be that amazing all of a sudden?” Lin Ao finally asked with a trembling
voice, the same question that was in the mind of everyone else.
“Didn’t you just teach me?” Ye Lingchen replied calm as ever, as though it was nothing
special.
“I did teach you, but…”
Lin Ao was speechless, ‘I did just teach you, but it feels like I am not as great as you are!’
“Wu Yue, stop crying. Come down quickly and head to the second round of training,” Fang
Hong raised his head and shouted at Wu Yue who was still up there.
“Oh, yes sir!”
Wu Yue finally came down after wiping his tears. His eyes were red, with tear marks
running down both sides of his face. It was obvious he had suffered quite a shock.
The crowd jogged all the way to the shooting range. It was big, spacious, and empty.
“Ye Lingchen!”
Ye Lingchen was still looking at the shooting range when he heard Wu Yue’s shout as he
walked up to him.
At that moment, this dark man had dried his tears and his eyes were instead filled with
fighting spirit. He said in a serious tone, “I admit that you cleared the obstacle course faster
than me, but I will surpass you in the future. This time, I will definitely not lose to you in
shooting!”
“Oh, you’re awesome! Remember to do your best yo,” replied Ye Lingchen calmly then
walked passed Wu Yue’s side.
That casual demeanor further increased Wu Yue’s feeling of humiliation. His face flushed
red, roaring out loud, “Ye Lingchen! This is a serious matter! Just you watch!”
He walked up to the shooting counter in all seriousness and started checking the gun in a
practiced manner. It was an average pistol with ten bullets in it.
Everyone else did the same. Ye Lingchen followed suit and picked up the gun in front of him
in a similar fashion.
“Everyone has ten rounds. Ready!”
Everyone raised their guns and got into a standard firing position. Only Ye Lingchen was in
an awkward position.
Fang Hong frowned, “Zero shooting experience?”
“He’s just a student. He can’t have come into contact with a gun,” Lin Ao replied.
“In terms of shooting, I will guide him.” Fang Hong’s attitude had changed drastically, now
filled with anticipation. “This kid is good martial artist material. If trained well, he might
turn out to be a trump card for our country!”
“Begin shooting!”
Bang!
Bang!
…
Five minutes later, everyone had finished their ten shots.
After that, the shooting scores were displayed on a digital screen.
[First, Wu Yue. five 10-point rings, five 9-point rings. Total score 95-point.]
That score was immediately met with a cheer from the crowd.
“It’s Wu Yue after all. His shooting score was always steady. Awesome!”
“If he improves a little more, he will be at the no-miss level. He’s not far from being a
sharpshooter.”
…
At 300 meters, that was already at the maximum range a pistol could aim. Truth be told, an
average police officer’s shooting training did not go over 100 meters.
Yet Wu Yue was able to achieve the lowest score of 9-point. That was already unbelievably
scary.
“Not bad, but towards the last five shots, there was a disturbance in your mind. Your
unstable emotions stopped you from hitting 10-points. Prioritize your attitude. Under all
circumstances, you must remain calm. Understand?” remarked Fang Hong.
“Thank you, Chief for your advice.” Wu Yue saluted, then looked towards Ye Lingchen. His
eyes were gleaming with pride.
‘Hahaha, I’m the number one shooter!’
Chapter 56 - You’ve Learned It Again?
Chapter 56: You’ve Learned It Again?
After that, the other scores were displayed one by one.
They were all the cream of the crop of the martial artists. The worst results were one that
shot the 7-point ring once. The majority of them were either 8-points or 9-points. The
result was considered decent.
However, everyone was waiting for Ye Lingchen’s score. He did, after all, left quite an
impression on them, and finally—
[Ye Lingchen, one 3-point ring, three 2-point rings, five 1-point rings, and one missed the
target. Total score 14-point.]
“F*ck! How far off was that?”
“Is this for real? Is he faking it again?”
“Look, that kid is walking towards the instructor!”
Both Lin Ao and Fang Hong stared at Ye Lingchen, displaying funny expressions.
“Brother Ye, you… you need me to teach you again?” asked Lin Ao.
“That’s right. I would like to have Big Brother Lin to teach me how to shoot,” Ye Lingchen
nodded in reply.
Lin Ao felt his heart racing. To be honest, he was starting to feel afraid of teaching Ye
Lingchen.
“In shooting, you must first learn how to hold the gun. This is a pistol. You support it with
your arm, holding it tight with both hands. The key to aiming is to focus. When you’re
shooting, your grip must be tight and not let the recoil affect you…”
‘Received guidance from Lin Ao, shooting proficiency +1.’
…
This time around the proficiency level only went up to 50 percent. Ye Lingchen thought
that it had to do with the gun type.
After all, Lin ao had only taught him how to shoot a pistol.
However, that should be sufficient.
Just five minutes later, Ye Lingchen nodded and walked back towards the shooting range.
“You’ve learned it again?” asked Lin Ao.
The others also had their attention on Ye Lingchen as their hearts raced.
“I guess so,” Ye Lingchen replied casually. “I’m ready to give it a try.”
“I don’t believe that you can learn how to shoot that quickly!” shouted Wu Yue.
Ye Lingchen’s performance had pushed his worldview to its limits. He was trying his best to
protect what was left of his understanding of this world.
“Chief Fang, please let me compete with Ye Lingchen in shooting!”
“You still want to compete with me?” asked Ye Lingchen in astonishment.
Wu Yue kept a stern face, “Compete! I must compete!”
Both of them reached the shooting range at the same time. That moment, the entire world
turned silent. Everyone, including Fang Hong, observed the shooting range with great
anticipation, trying to keep their breathing quiet.
“Who do you think will win this time?”
“Logically it should be Wu Yue, but I feel that the kid was just acting dumb, as he had done
before.”
“I have that feeling too. That kid is just too abnormal!”
…
“Lin Ao, what do you think?” asked Fang Hong while standing on the observation platform.
Lin Ao kept his silence for some time, then shook his head.
“Brother Ye’s quick progress on the obstacle course might be due to his ability to fight. He’s
a martial arts practitioner after all, so his physique gave him an advantage. However,
shooting and martial arts are two very different things. This time, the improvements might
not be as much.”
Fang Hong nodded in acknowledgment, “He won’t be in contact with guns under normal
circumstances. He’s a greenhorn at this. No foundation, no advantage. This time, the results
should be obvious.”
Shooting may seem simple, but it required a variety of knowledge, especially when it came
to details that require regular practice. It was not something that could be achieved with
just a few words or within a short time.
Bang, bang, bang!
Right at that moment, gunshots were heard…
Ye Lingchen did not move. It was Wu Yue that fired first.
This time, Wu Yue’s eyes did not blink at all. He adjusted his breathing and mentality to its
absolute peak. That was a battle with his honor on the line!
His goal was to be the king of martial artists!
Losing was not an option!
After every shot, he would take a deep breath. It was to calm his nerves so he could be in
peak condition. Wu Yue did not hurry, firing one shot after another.
“Wu Yue is definitely good martial artist material.” Fang Hong nodded in acknowledgment.
In this troop that he led, however, Wu Yue was the one he was most satisfied with!
This person had a natural advantage in terms of physique, and his learning speed was
promising. There were always obvious improvements after every instruction given. Most
importantly, his passion to be the king of martial artists!
Talent and effort added together was an incredibly terrifying thing.
“Ye Lingchen’s impact on him was great. It triggered his competitiveness. Hopefully, after
winning this shooting competition, he would be able to readjust his attitude,” continued
Fang Hong.
Lin Ao kept quiet. He felt that the script would be quite different from what Fang Hong had
expected.
Finally, the shooting stopped.
Wu Yue let out a breath of relief and wiped his sweaty forehead. His eyes staring directly on
the screen.
The rest were also holding their breath, awaiting the results.
[Wu Yue, eight 10-point rings, two 9-point rings. Total score 98-points.]
Wah!
In an instant, everyone was stunned, followed by cries of amazement.
“Amazing! This is just too amazing! This result is worthy of the title of a sharpshooter!”
“That’s Wu Yue for you. That’s setting a historical record right there!”
“As the saying goes, there will be no motivation without pressure. A serious Wu Yue is
terrifying!”
…
Both Fang Hong and Lin Ao nodded. This kind of result was sufficient to make it into the
four special training camp of the Warrior’s Department.
“Kid, just admit your loss!” Wu Yue finally let go off the burden within him. In high spirits,
he threw a smile at Ye Lingchen.
He felt that he had finally cleared his previous humiliation.
“My turn.”
Ye Lingchen did not make any reaction but instead wiped the pistol in his hand.
‘Hmph, stubborn!’
‘I want to see how you can turn the situation around now!’
With such wonderful scores in front of them, none had any confidence in Ye Lingchen.
Pistol raised, aimed!
Bang, bang, bang!
Ten consecutive shots without a moment’s pause in between, one right after the other.
“He must be crazy. Every shot has its recoil and he did not pause in between. The following
shots would be impossible to aim straight!”
“No matter who fired the gun, there should be at least half a second’s pause to realign. He
seems to be half-hearted. Was he playing around?”
“I think he just gave up. After all, Wu Yue’s score was impossible to beat!”
Fang Hong too shook his head and sighed. Such half-hearted shooting was an insult to all
martial artists. ‘Ye Lingchen’s attitude was still lacking.’ he thought.
However, when he shifted his gaze to the score on the screen, it made him jump. His eyes
widened so much his eyeballs almost popped out.
The rest were similarly shocked. Their bodies trembled and jaws dropped.
[Ye Lingchen. Nine 10-point rings, one 9-point ring. Total score of 99.]
“F… f*ck!”
Wu Yue’s lips trembled, his eyes bloodshot. He had started to doubt his own life.
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. His hand started feeling around the pistol as
though he was disappointed with his score.
Finally, his gaze fell upon the crosshair of the pistol.
He shook his head, calmly stating, “This pistol’s crosshair is defective. It’s inaccurate!”
Chapter 57 - An Abnormal Ye Lingchen
Chapter 57: An Abnormal Ye Lingchen
‘Inaccurate?’
His words made everyone’s heart raced.
Fang Hong rubbed his face that was stiff from astonishment, then walked over and
explained, “Our guns are all specially manufactured. Accuracy is not an issue.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head, then carefully inspected the crosshair. After that, he started
fidgeting with it.
Everyone was flabbergasted.
From the crosshairs, a speck of rust came off. The rust was very small but sufficient to block
off a part of the crosshair’s field of vision and affect the accuracy.
‘This…’ Fang Hong was stunned. That attention to detail and observation skill was not
normal. Even he would not have discovered it.
Ye Lingchen was finally satisfied and nodded, “Now this is much better. Let me try again.”
Having said that, he reloaded in a practiced manner and aimed.
Bang, bang, bang!
Another ten consecutive gunshots.
Everyone stood perfectly still on the spot, waiting for the score to be displayed on the
screen.
[Ye Lingchen. Ten 10-point rings. Total score of 100.]
The crowd’s mouth dried up. They could only feel numbness in their heart. At that moment,
they were at a loss on what expressions or words to express their inner feelings.
Wu Yue 1 stared at that impossible score with his whole body shaking. Again with a thump,
he knelt on the floor, tears flowing out in torrents.
Countless words merged into a single lamentation, “F*ck, this is f*cking crazy!”
“Brother Ye, did you really learn this from me?”
Lin Ao was dumbfounded as well. He had begun to suspect if his superpower was to
educate others.
“That’s right.” Ye Lingchen nodded honestly.
“Why do I feel like you’re just toying with me?” Lin Ao looked at Ye Lingchen suspiciously.
Ye Lingchen immediately shook his head, reassuring him, “Definitely not!”
…
The third training session was to practice Martial Fist.
The Warrior’s Department was no doubt very powerful.
Hence, the Martial Fist that was taught to all martial artists was a collection of specialty
from many schools.
Rumor has it that Martial Fist incorporated various moves from ancient Chinese martial
arts. It was then studied by over a hundred martial arts experts over a year before
concluding its creation.
All in all, Martial Fist was easy to practice and is effective in fights. The move sets may be
lacking, but in actual combat, it was the most efficient.
Ye Lingchen had never learned Martial Fist before, therefore he just sat and watched from
the side.
‘Observing Martial Fist, Martial Fist proficiency +1.’
…
Very quickly, the moves of Martial Fist were all memorized by him. Ye Lingchen was
confident that he could perform better than everyone else.
However, to avoid surprising everyone, he chose to lay low and stood at the side and
observed them.
If he hurt the feelings of these people right here, that would be a great sin.
At the other end of the training ground, Fang Hong was in a great mood. His stern face
showed a rare smile, and that smile did not fade away.
“Lin Ao, you have managed to find a very good seedling for the Warrior’s Department this
time!” He finally spoke out after a momentary pause. “I will recommend him into Coiled
Dragon!”
Lin Ao shook his head with a bitter smile, “Chief Fang, you’re being too optimistic. This guy
has no interest in becoming a martial artist.”
“What?” Fang Hong’s eyes widened. “Not only can a martial artist protect the country, but
there are also special rights they receive that can help protect loved ones. He doesn’t want
that?”
“I have tried advising him before, but he claims that he is used to the easy life and does not
wish to be tied down,” Lin Ao continued, “I too thought he was good martial artist material.
That was why I sent him here for you to train during his martial training period.”
“Martial training? He’s still in school?” It was obvious that Fang Hong did not pay Ye
Lingchen much notice previously.
“First-year student at Capital University.”
Lin Ao kept silent for a moment, “Furthermore… as I have said before. He’s good at fighting.
Very good at it!”
“How does he compare to you?”
“I was not his match for even one move!”
Gasp!
Fang Hong gasped a cold breath, his eyes stealthily swept over at Ye Lingchen. He stated
firmly, “It’s our country’s loss if we let this type of person go from the Warrior’s
Department! I’ll think of a way to convince him!”
They performed the Martial Fist for a full three rounds before finally stopping.
By then it was already almost noon. After lunch, they had another hour of break time
before the weighted hike training in the afternoon.
However, just as everyone stood still awaiting Fag Hong’s dismissal, Ye Lingchen who was
just sitting by the side stood up suddenly.
His expression was rather gloomy.
Even when he was mocked, his expression was not as ugly.
Both Fang Hong and Lin Ao frowned, not saying anything. They just stood there quietly
observing Ye Lingchen.
“Martial artists had always been the pride of the Chinese people. It’s the backbone of the
entire nation!” Ye Lingchen’s face displayed a sternness that was never seen before. “Before
I visited this place if someone were to ask me what’s a martial artist? I would say that a
martial artist is all-powerful!”
“However, just now, I suddenly feel disappointed. Disappointment beyond words!”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was not loud, but it managed to garner the attention of this crowd. All
of their burning gazes fell upon him, with many of them scowling.
‘Disappointed? Why are you disappointed?’
“Right now, if someone were to ask me what is a martial artist? I would say, TRASH! At
least that’s how you are in my eyes!”
All 15 martial artists there started breathing heavily. Their furious stares locked onto Ye
Lingchen, each of their face burning red hot.
Humiliation! Extreme humiliation!
Wu Yue took a step forward, his eyes burning with rage as he stared at Ye Lingchen,
shouting furiously, “I’ll admit that you are very capable! But that doesn’t mean you can
humiliate us just like that!”
“Humiliate you? No nono. The one doing the humiliation is you yourselves! You guys don’t
even deserve my humiliation!”
Rustle!
At that moment, everyone had their fists gripped tightly. Their bodies slanting forward, as
though ready to dash forth and fight Ye Lingchen to death.
Lin Ao was about to step in but was pulled back by Fang Hong, “Don’t go. Let him speak!”
“What’s this? You’re not convinced?” Ye Linghen smiled. He pointed at them, saying, “Want
to beat me? Sure! I’ll give you this chance!”
“Just earlier I watched you perform the Martial Fist, and I’ve learned a thing or two. I’ll fight
you guys with Martial Fist!” Ye Lingchen’s tiger-like eyes swept through the entire troop.
“You can choose to go one-on-one, or all at once. Come!”
“You’re crossing the line!”
Wu Yue immediately rushed out of formation, his gaze glued onto Ye Lingchen, “I’ve joined
this troop for 11 years! Trained in the Martial Fist for 11 years! You think you can defeat us
after watching it just once?!”
“You’ve trained for 11 years yet you’re still this bad at it? No wonder you’re trash!”
Ye Lingchen’s casual tone immediately caused Wu Yue’s eyes to turn red and he
immediately rushed forward with a roar!
“Ha!”
Striking like the wind!
However, Ye Lingchen only stretched out one hand, catching Wu Yue’s fist and twisted
slightly!
Wu Yue’s entire body felt powerless, unable to muster any strength. After that, Ye Lingchen
swept with his leg, causing Wu Yue to fall facing the sky…
Footnotes:
Ch 57 Footnote 1
In raw it’s written as Fang Hong, but we believe that was a mistake and the author meant to
have Wu Yue here as he was the one competing with Ye Lingchen.
Chapter 58 - Down This Chicken Soup!
Chapter 58: Down This Chicken Soup!
The technique Ye Lingchen used was the grappling hold of the Martial Fist!
He easily nullified Wu Yue’s attacks and subdued him.
“This is the result of 11 years of training?!” Ye Lingchen asked Wu Yue, giving him a
condescending look.
“I, I…” Wu Yue dejectedly, at a loss for words.
“Anyone else still unconvinced?” Ye Lingchen eyed the crowd. At that moment, those who
were on the verge of challenging him went silent, avoiding Ye Lingchen’s gaze.
“With that, you’re already scared? Running away? Turns out it was praise to call you guys
trash!” Ye Lingchen’s expression turned serious.
“We are not trash!” shouted someone.
“We are not trash!”
This time, all fifteen roared in unison with a booming voice.
“At least there’s still some fighting spirit!” Ye Lingchen nodded, “However this fighting
spirit should not be spent on shouting. It should be used in training, and on the battlefield!”
“You know why I said you’re all trash? That’s because you are lazy!”
Ye Lingchen’s gaze swept across their faces, “You think that just because you start early and
end late, training according to plan, it’s considered putting in effort? Wrong! Absolutely
wrong!”
“Training needs to show results. Your Martial Fist moves were not meeting standards.
Every punch lacked power. Is this what you meant by training? Instead of wasting time like
that, you might as well disband and head home early!”
Ye Lingchen was furious. The reason for his rage was due to watching them practice so
casually.
Despite having fifteen people practicing, Ye Lingchen’s Martial Fist proficiency only raised
to 20 percent. From that, one can tell how bad their mastery over Martial Fist was.
The scene went silent. Some were ashamed, some unconvinced.
“What’s the main objective of your training? Is it the training course? Training Time?
Training intensity? None of the above!” Ye Lingchen said coldly, “It’s spirit! It’s a person’s
spirit!”
“You were only completing the daily training like a machine. Even if you were given more
time, you will not improve an inch. Isn’t that the same as trash?”
Ye Lingchen looked at them, “There are people from the same batch that’s been chosen to
enter the four special training camps right?”
Everyone nodded.
“In the same batch, why did they manage to enter while you couldn’t?” Ye Lingchen said
ruthlessly, “Compared to them you’re the rejects, failures!”
Some started breathing heavily, some had their eyes reddened, but nobody spoke up.
“You tell me, are rejected failures not trash?”
Nobody answered.
Everyone’s faces were flushed red as blood rushed to their faces.
The humiliation was eating them up inside, making them extremely embarrassed.
‘Why did others manage to do it while we can’t?’
What was once a comrade, would now look down on themselves from a higher place! As for
themselves, why could they not stand above others?
“You are too easily content! Are you proud of yourselves for becoming martial artists? Did
you think that with such daily training that it’s already sufficient?!”
All of them were silent. Everyone was breathing heavily with reddened eyes.
“I’ll ask you again. What is the purpose of your training?”
“I want to be the king of martial artists!” shouted Wu Yue, his eyes red.
“I want to protect my country!”
“I want my family to be proud of me!”
…
All fifteen people spoke up one after another.
“Wrong! All wrong!” Ye Lingchen shouted. “It’s for yourselves! The more you sweat, the less
you bleed! If you don’t train wholeheartedly, entering the battlefield… will cost you your
life!”
Everyone, including Lin Ao and Fang Hong felt blood rushing to their faces, turning them
red.
It may be due to the surrounding martial artist, or it could be his sudden inspiration. Ye
Lingchen could not control himself but to pour forth with this potful of chicken soup for the
soul for everyone…
“We understand our mistake!”
Wu Yue’s body trembled, straining his voice and his face reddened as he shouted.
“What’s your mistake?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“Training is for ourselves! It’s not for missions but our lives! We need to pour in all our
efforts wholeheartedly!” shouted Wu Yue while standing straight as a plank.
The rest were also showing an expression of utmost dedication, their eyes gleaming when
looking at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen nodded, “Good! Only by raising your spirits will your training show results!
Remember your dream to finish! You must always remember your current condition!”
“Affirmative!” Fifteen martial artists shouted in unison, their voice thundering.
Ye Lingchen coughed, then with an awkward expression took a peek at Fang Hong.
‘This is bad. Acting cool was fun, but now it’s a little hard to wrap up.’
Fang Hong threw a glance at Ye Lingchen, his face lit up with a smile, “It’s fine. Morning
training is over. Go for your lunch.”
“Chief Fang, we are not tired and wish to continue!” Wu Yue stood still on the spot.
“That’s right, Chief Fang. Earlier I didn’t put in all my effort during training. I wish to have
another shot at it!”
The rest were also unmoving.
“What bullshit is this?! How will you have enough energy to train if you don’t eat? All that
talk about fighting spirit is nonsense! Food comes first!” Ye Lingchen scolded from the side.
“Hahaha…”
Everyone immediately broke into bouts of laughter.
“What are you laughing about? Go get your food!”
“Yes sir!”
The troop disbanded. This time, the way they looked at Ye Lingchen was filled with the
utmost respect.
“Chief Fang, I’ll be getting some food if there’s nothing else.” Ye Lingchen got ready to leave.
Yet at that moment, Fang Hong exclaimed loudly, “Ye Lingchen!”
“Here!”
Fang Hong looked at Ye Lingchen, smiling with satisfaction. “You’re quite good! Your words
are even more effective than mine now.”
Ye Lingchen scratched his head, “Chief Fang must be joking. No matter how effective my
words are, I’d still have to listen to you, right?”
“Did you ever thought of becoming a martial artist?” Fang Hong looked Ye Lingchen
straight in the eye.
“Chief Fang, I’ve just entered university and have no such intentions for now.”
A fleeting look of disappointment flashed across Fang Hong’s eyes. He patted Ye Lingchen
on the shoulders, “Alright. Whenever you wish to, just let me know. Go get your food.”
Lin Ao grabbed onto Ye Lingchen, “F*ck, you sure are something. First time I saw you I
thought you’re quite the talent, and it is as I predicted! How did you come up with those
words?”
“Just voicing out my feelings.”
“Amazing! No wonder you’re the top student of Capital University. Your words brought out
the passion within me!” Lin Ao laughed out loud, then dragged him along to have lunch.
Fang Hong stood where he was, muttering away, “The more you sweat, the less you bleed!
Remember your dreams to finish! I need to have someone mark this down. This will be our
troop’s motto in the future!”
Chapter 59 - That Weirdly Irresistible
Masked Man
Chapter 59: That Weirdly Irresistible Masked Man
In the afternoon, it was time for a weighted hike!
Under normal circumstances, they would have felt nervous and put on a worried face. On
that day, however, everyone was filled with a fighting spirit— eager to begin.
Even Lin Ao joined the ranks.
The weights they carried were originally at 50kgs, then added with another 50kg sandbag
on their backs.
“50kgs is not heavy enough. Let me try 70kgs!” Ye Lingchen voiced out after giving it a try.
“If that’s the case I want another 20kgs as well!” Wu Yue too requested instantly.
“Nonsense! Training has to match your current condition. How can you compare yourself to
me?” said Ye Lingchen.
Even though he was not a martial artist at that moment, his reputation within the troop
was astounding. Nobody dared to refute his words.
Wu Yue scratched his head in embarrassment, “I’m not your match now, but you will be my
target. I’m still the man who aims to be the king of martial artists!”
“Let’s start!”
They arched their backs and started the hike.
Although carrying a heavy burden, they were not showing the slightest hint of discontent.
Instead, they followed behind Ye Lingchen step by step with a determined look in their
eyes!
Fang Hong looked at the backs of the group, his eyes blurry. From this group of people, he
found the most important quality of a martial artist— Passion!
In the blink of an eye, half a month’s training ended.
After bidding farewell to the group, Lin Ao sent Ye Lingchen back to school.
Ye Lingchen did not remove the weights from his limbs after the half month-long training.
Instead, he added another 5kgs to each limb.
When Ye Lingchen opened the dormitory door, his roommates seemed like they just woke
up from a dream. They immediately broke into bouts of happy screams.
“F*ck! Ye’zi, you’re finally back!”
“I haven’t seen you in half a month. You’re darker and lost weight! I missed you!”
“How was it? Was the training at the Warrior’s Department suffocating?”
Ye Lingchen smiled, “I’m fine, what about you guys? How was the martial training?”
“Hahaha, our class ranked first in the entire university for martial training. Even the
university authorities praised us in public!” Xiang laughed, “The new instructor was way
better than Sun Chao!”
Ye Lingchen nodded, “What were you guys watching earlier to be that absorbed?”
Speaking of that, all three of them revealed a weird and indescribable excitement on their
face.
“Ye’zi, we found something unbelievable! You probably had no internet access while in the
Warrior’s Department. The internet has gone crazy!”
Lil’ Gen’s face flushed red with excitement, “Come have a look!”
Having said that, he clicked on a video on the computer.
The video was of high quality, showing a man facing off a wolf. Unfortunately, that man was
wearing a mask, obstructing his face from a clear view.
“This video is a teaser uploaded by Legend of the Heroine. When they were filming, they
ran into a wolf. Luckily for them, one of the actors stepped out and saved the crew from
harm!”
Potato’s eyes lit up, “Imagine the situation on the scene. It must be exhilarating!”
“Martial arts expert. That man is a martial arts expert!” Xiang exclaimed, “The experts are
hidden amongst us!”
Ye Lingchen sat in front of the computer and went on Weibo.
The news was released three days ago, yet it remained on Weibo’s top news for three days
straight without being replaced.
It had over 100,000 comments!
[I have a PhD in computer science. I’ll use both my top and bottom head as a guarantee that
this had no signs of being photoshopped!]
[I have a PhD in Biology. Based on the size of the wolf in that footage, even if that’s not an
alpha wolf, it’s close enough. Its combat prowess will outmatch ten adults!]
[Ahhhh, this world has real kungfu! Why was the face hidden? My sixth sense tells me that
he is a handsome guy!!!]
[I’ve orgasmed with his face hidden. If he reveals his face I will ascend to heaven!]
[Have you guys seen Xiao Feifei? She should be nearby during that time. Hero saving a
damsel in distress. From her looks, I can tell that she had probably fallen…]
…
Martial arts was something everyone was deeply passionate about that only existed in their
imaginations. However, when it was displayed for all to see, it triggered an unimaginable
uproar.
Of course, apart from those comments, there were also many sh*tposters.
[Of course that’s fake. A wolf’s strength, bite force, and dexterity is not something a human
can compare with!]
[There’s a limit to bullsh*tting. Legend of the Heroine is obviously hyping this up.
Shameless!]
[Only a retard will believe this. Kungfu? I think you’ve read too many novels!]
…
“These people must be ignorant. Why can’t kungfu be real? Ye’zi here knows it!”
If it were in the past, Potato would not have believed it that easily. However, after
witnessing Ye Lingchen’s duel during martial training, he had no doubts about the
existence of kungfu.
Lil’ Gen and Xiang nodded their heads in agreement as well.
“Ye’zi, can you tell what type of kungfu is that person in the video using? How is he
compared to you?” Lil’ Gen asked out of curiosity.
Ye Lingchen shook his head and gave a simple reply, “I just have some slightly better
physique. How can I compare to that?”
“I suppose so,” Lil’ Gen nodded. Martial arts experts were far too distant from the average
human, added to his lack of comprehension of how strong Sun Wei was, Lil’ Gen could not
objectively determine Ye Lingchen’s strength.
“It’s 8:30 pm. Legend of the Heroine’s third chapter is about to start!”
Xiang’s face was filled with anticipation, “I heard the third chapter is when the ruthless
masked guy that wrestled the wolf with his bare hands makes his first appearance!”
Ye Lingchen looked at the excitable trio and rubbed his nose.
Luckily he kept his face hidden during filming, otherwise his daily life would have been a
lot more ‘interesting’.
At that same moment, countless viewers from all over the country were sitting in front of
their TV, waiting.
Their curiosity piqued, dying to know more about the masked man.
Halfway through the third chapter, Xiao Feifei fell down the cliff. The masked man was
shown running along the cliff wall, flying to her rescue.
What was originally a small dirt mound turned into a towering cliff. As Ye Lingchen did not
use any equipment when they were filming, the scene looked all the more realistic. Running
on walls, gliding through the air. That entrance stunned many audiences.
“The movements are smooth and connected. That person is definitely trained!”
“Wah, so handsome! I can’t take it anymore, I’ve decided to be his die-hard fan from now
on!”
“I want to see what he looks like without the mask. Are there any spoilers? Does he reveal
his face in the end?”
…
“Something’s off. I’m here to watch Xiao Feifei. Why would I end up staring at a masked
man?”
“This masked man is weirdly irresistible! My attention would always unconsciously fall
unto him.”
“WTF. He’s in the same scene with Xiao Feifei, but I somehow felt that Xiao Feifei seemed
blurred and the scene is focused on him instead?”
“Although he has a mask over his face, his entire body seems to be captivating!”
“Is this the cameraman’s problem? Or there’s something wrong with my eyes?”
…
Very quickly, a top search titled “Something’s wrong with the masked man” appeared on
Weibo.
[F*ck. So I’m not the only one facing this issue. At least I can be at ease now. For a moment
there I thought I was developing interest in a guy!]
[Something is wrong with the masked man! If he could trigger such a response with his face
hidden, can you imagine if he showed his face?]
[He’s definitely in the best actor class! His acting skills are off the charts. Each movement
felt perfectly harmonized with the character in the TV series, and he could even steal the
spotlight from Xiao Feifei!]
At that same moment, Li Tai was at the TV station waiting anxiously for the audience
measurement results…
—
continuation.
Chapter 60 - The Sudden Mission, Unlock!
Chapter 60: The Sudden Mission, Unlock!
Right at that moment, a slightly chubby middle-aged man walked out.
He sported a small tuft of beard, walked over smiling with shades on.
Li Tai went up to welcome him eagerly, “Boss Zheng, how’s the audience measurement?”
The audience measurement statistics after screening could be checked on any phone, but Li
Tai grew impatient and went directly to the TV station to get the real-time data instead.
“Hahaha, Old Li, you’ve struck gold this time!” Zheng Bing laughed, “Just before I came out,
the audience measurement had just passed 2!”
“It passed 2!?”
Li Tai was stunned, his face glowing, “Really?”
“Absolutely! Furthermore, it’s going up relatively quickly! Even now it’s still climbing!”
Zheng Bing nodded in confirmation.
“Old Li, congratulations on making a big step forward!”
Huff—
Li Tai let out a deep long breath of relief. Now that the anxiety had passed, it was replaced
with a sense of uncontainable excitement.
In this era where the internet is readily available, everyone was on their computers and
phones. Those who would still watch TV were declining, hence an audience measurement
of 2 was already a commendable achievement.
Li Tai’s record was only 1.6!
‘Ye… Y didn’t let me down! Yesterday the audience measurement was only at 1.2. It’s
obvious that most of the viewers are here to watch him!’ Li Tai thought to himself.
The main factor in their popularity boost was because of that video of him fighting a wolf
with his bare hands. Next were his acting skills that maintained the popularity of the show.
It could be said that he carried the entire TV series by himself!
“Old Li, this… Y. Just what kind of a person is he? You should know right?” Zheng Bing tried
to find out more information.
“He prefers to stay anonymous. It’s not convenient for me to expose him.”
“Not even to me?” Zheng Bing frowned slightly, “Old Li, you know I’m not a blabbermouth.
Now that his audience measurements are somewhat guaranteed, our station’s plans to
invite him to join our variety show.”
Li Tai laughed bitterly as he shook his head, “Boss Zheng, it’s not that I don’t want to tell
you, but I don’t have the guts to.”
“You’re scared? He has some big shots backing him?” Zheng Bing was surprised.
Li Tai’s expression was serious as he pointed at the sky, muttering, “As big as the sky!”
…
Ring, ring, ring!
In the male dormitory, Ye Lingchen picked up his phone.
“Hello, Sister Feifei.”
“Lingchen, how does being a celebrity feel?” Xiao Feifei’s voice could be heard over the
phone, carrying with it a tiny hint of envy. “You’re even more popular than me now.”
“Sister Feifei, please don’t make fun of me. I’m nothing compared to you.” Ye Lingchen
replied with a smile.
“Weibo and Tieba are flooded with topics about you right now. From wrestling a wolf,
saving a damsel, all the way to your astonishing acting skills. They’re praising you into the
clouds.”
Xiao Feifei continued, “Are you sure you’re not going to join the entertainment industry? If
you reveal your identity now, your value will skyrocket. Using this current hype and a few
good scripts, you will reach the top with ease.”
“Currently I have no such intention.”
“Then would you like me to introduce you to some beauties in the entertainment field?
They are all pestering me about Y in all desperateness,” Xiao Feifei laughed.
“Please don’t.”
“Oh right, I have to thank you for that past incident.” Xiao Feifei paused, then hesitated for a
moment before asking, “In the future… will you still come give me a massage?”
“Sister Feifei, rest assured. I’ll be right there when you call.”
On the other side of the phone, Xiao Feifei finally relaxed. An intoxicating smile appeared
on her face, “Are you free this weekend?”
Ye Lingchen thought about it, then quickly agreed as he was rather free for the time being.
The next day, Ye Lingchen started his first ever class since he entered university.
He majored in Chinese literature, and the first class was China’s contemporary literature.
An almost middle-aged female teacher.
After some simple introductions, they started to get on topic.
“What contemporary literature titles do you know of? Raise your hand and answer.”
Very quickly, someone raised their hand to answer. That was their first class, and everyone
was burning with passion.
“Teacher, Pride and Prejudice!”
“The Hunchback of Notre-Dame!”
“Les Misérables!”
“Teacher, there’s also Gone with the Wind!”
…
“Not bad, those you mentioned are all widely known. However, did you all notice one thing
they all had in common?” The teacher followed with another question.
One thing in common?
Everyone was exchanging glances, similarly speechless.
All these works originated from different countries and authors. Even their historical
backgrounds were vastly different. How could there be something in common?
Ye Lingchen sat in an inconspicuous corner. He calmly answered, “These… are all non-
Chinese works!”
“That’s right!”
The teacher looked over at Ye Lingchen, “This student is exactly on point!”
The rest of the class finally realized, as though waking from a dream. They all felt a slight
sense of failure.
They slowly came to realize that after naming so many literary works, none of them were
from China. ‘Our great country had such a long history, with such deep literary foundations.
How is it that we did not produce a single work that could be recognized out of the
country?’
“Language is the foundation of a country, and literature is the presentation of a country’s
foundation. Via literature, we can showcase the foundation of our country to the world.
However, in the past centuries, we failed to produce even one piece of literary work that is
acknowledged by the world. This is something we should reflect upon.”
“I dream to see such a day come to pass!” With that, she stood on the podium and bowed
towards the students.
Ye Lingchen felt a hint of sadness that crept into his heart. China was vast and full of
resources. Its population size even ranked amongst the largest in the world, yet in terms of
literature, it was this far behind.
He could not help but recall the four great literary works of China. Journey to the West was
translated into The Monkey’s Story, Water Margin was translated to The Story of 105 Men
and 3 Women. The Romance of the Three Kingdom was instead translated to the History of
Three Kingdoms. Lastly, Dream of the Red Chamber was translated to Dreams Within a Red
House.
These names were all a joke, but at the same time, it was also humiliating.
Chinese culture was not at all accepted by foreign countries. No matter the product, it was
unable to convince foreigners to accept them.
If there was such a chance, he would want the foreigners to change the way they look at
China!
To Ye Lingchen, that was not difficult!
‘Ding!’ A clear sound came from within Ye Lingchen’s head.
‘Prodigy System mission tab unlocked.’
‘Prodigy’s appearance, who could compare!’
‘Exclusive mainstream mission— make known the name of the Prodigy across the world!’
‘Trial mission (Exclusive compulsory mission): Create a classic literary work within a
month and gain 100,000 popularity rating.’
‘Mission failure— Prodigy System will be revoked. Mission success— Unlock knowledge
level-up ability!’
‘(PS: Popularity increment is tied to player’s overall fame, exposure, achievement, respect,
credibility, and reputation.)
‘F*ck!’ Ye Lingchen almost screamed out loud within the class.
‘This system… had missions?!’
—
continuation.
Chapter 61 - Classics of Mysticism
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Ever since the binding of the Prodigy System, it remained quiet. Ye Lingchen thought it
could only help him raise his proficiencies, he never expected it to give out missions.
True to its name as the Prodigy System, the initial system binding was within his class. Now
even the sudden mission was also issued within a class. Could it be that the teacher’s
request earlier activated the mission?
Rather than being surprised, Ye Lingchen felt pressured.
He only had a month’s worth of time. If he failed the mission then the system will be
unbound from him!
After enjoying the perks from the system, if he were to be unbound from it, that would be
worse than killing him!
Furthermore, the rewards were sufficiently tempting too.
The ability to upgrade knowledge will be unlocked!
100 percent proficiency represented the complete mastery of the current world’s level in
that field of knowledge. If he were to continue upgrading it, would that not mean that his
knowledge will exceed Earth’s level?
In other words, if he unlocked the upper limit of a skill, he could potentially gain knowledge
that was beyond this Earth?
He had to finish this mission no matter what!
At that time, Ye Lingchen’s system menu had a new tab for popularity. His current
popularity was at 100,556. This should be the popularity he gained from gaming and TV
series.
Following that was class time. The teacher explained how to produce memorable quotes
and works of classics based on idioms and famous works.
‘Received guidance from Zhu Xia, literature proficiency +1.’
…
Ye Lingchen planned to read up on those classic works while he was listening to the lecture.
He needed to boost his literature proficiency as soon as possible.
After the first session of class, the second session was additional mathematics.
Ye Lingchen’s proficiency that was stuck at 60 percent once again started rising.
The afternoon was free of classes!
University life was just relaxing!
Ye Lingchen declined the invitation to game in his dorm, then headed out of school.
At that point, his head was only filled with the mission. One month’s time was fairly short!
To an ordinary person, it was impossible to obtain 100,000 popularity in such a short time.
However, Ye Lingchen acted in Legend of the Heroine with Xiao Feifei. Despite the
popularity of the show, his popularity had barely reached 100,000.
Most importantly Ye Lingchen had to create a literary classic to obtain popularity!
Popularity gained from acting and gaming was useless for this matter!
A Literary classic!
Even if he managed to come up with it, he still had to go through publication. After
publishing, it would still take time to grow. How can he gain 100,000 popularity in such a
short time?
Ye Lingchen went to a bookstore nearby the campus first, going through the hottest literary
works on the market.
Fantasy novels, urban novels, romance novels, Guo Jingming
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, Han Han
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, flipping through them quickly.
Although these could garner popularity, it was considered literary fast food, not even
anything close to literary classics.
To be considered a classic, it had to be supported by a strong foundation!
It must be based upon reality, yet exceed reality. Moreover, it had to make a strong
impression!
Amidst his mutterings, his gaze paused as he saw a thick and black book. On the spine was
written in gold bolded characters: Secrets of Feng Shui!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes glowed as a potential solution started forming in his mind.
Mysticism was something people followed fanatically since ancient times. It even formed
various myths of ancient gods.
Even in the current society, there were many believers of destiny, and praying to Buddha.
Altering one’s fate with Feng Shui and determining your prospects through fortune-telling
was all the more popular.
This can be considered a traditional heritage passed down from ancient Chinese culture.
Regardless of it being superstitious or dealing with spiritual beings, for it to be passed
down generations and widely accepted by the populace, it surely had its reasons.
If he were to base his literary work on mysticism, then it should be considered a classical
work right? Furthermore, a literary work dealing with mysticism should have no troubles
when it comes to gaining popularity!
Just do it!
Ye Lingchen not only grabbed some books related to mysticism, but he also took a few
books of the most popular horror novels home where he studied them intensively.
Mysticism. It originated over 4,600 years ago.
That was after Pangu split the world and Nuwa created mankind.
Chiyou wreaked havoc. With the help of God, the Yellow Emperor received the heavenly
tome to subdue Chiyou’s demonic arts. With that, he slew Chiyou and conquered all under
the heavens.
God was referring to the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens — Lady Nuwa.
After the Yellow Emperor quelled the war, he appointed Cangjie to create the written
words and recorded the various mysteries from the heavenly tome bestowed by the
Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens. That book was the soul of mysticism: The Jade Script
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Later on, this book was found by Jiang Ziya in the Kunlun mountains during the Zhou
dynasty. He used the powers from the scriptures to assist the Zhou kingdom in annihilating
his enemies, leading to the Zhou dynasty remaining in power for 800 years.
During the period of the Warring States, it fell into the hands of Guiguzi—Ancestor
Wangchan.
He then passed the secret arts to his disciples—Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Sun Bin, and Pang Juan.
Each of his disciples defined an era during their times.
During the Han dynasty, Zhang Liang obtained the scriptures from Huang Shigong, bringing
prosperity to the Han dynasty for 400 years.
By the times of the Three Kingdoms, it fell into the hands of Zhuge Liang, helping Liu Bei
gaining one-third of the world.
Unfortunately, most of the contents of the Jade Script had been lost over time. The contents
were also split into many sects.
To date, it could be roughly separated to mountain, medical, destiny, fortune, and palm
sects. Generalized as the five schools of mysticism
The Jade Script was clearly not in Ye Lingchen’s possession. He was only reading up on
books regarding Feng Shui, fortune telling, spirits.
‘Self-studying Secrets of Feng Shui, Feng Shui observation proficiency +1’
‘Self-studying Secrets of Feng Shui, Feng Shui observation proficiency +1’
‘Self-studying Physiognomy Reading, fortune-telling proficiency +1’
…
For an entire afternoon, Ye Lingchen’s understanding of mysticism skyrocketed. What was
impossible to understand for an ordinary person was now peanuts to him. The beginnings
of a plan started forming within his mind.
As the skies darkened, Ye Lingchen returned to the dormitory. He planned to use the entire
night to polish his plan, getting it ready for publication the next day.
After all, time was limited. The earlier he published it, the quicker his popularity would
grow.
The next day, he only had two sessions of class in the morning and one in the afternoon.
During that time, Ye Lingchen had finalized the main theme and sub-themes.
After his afternoon class, Ye Lingchen headed out of school straight away. He wanted to
publish his work as soon as possible.
“Hold it right there!”
Unexpectedly, he was stopped by a young man at the school entrance.
This young man had a height of 185cm, wearing a white T-shirt and sported a buzz cut. His
face was one of insolence and pride.
Ye Lingchen furrowed his brows, his gaze looked past the young man and fell upon two
girls standing behind him. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
“You’re here for me?”
Of the two girls behind the young man, one of them was wearing a white dress with frills.
She was tall and had a proud expression on her face. It was Li Muxue which Ye Lingchen
had kissed before…
Chapter 62 - Maniac Chu, Huang Xiaomeng
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Next to Li Muxue was another girl. She was not tall, wore casual sportswear and her face
was covered in such heavy makeup that one would not recognize her original appearance.
Her wavy hair was dyed, giving off the impression she was a gangster girl.
Although her body was more towards the loli type, her bust was surprisingly mind-
blowing.
“Hmph! You ruined Sister Muxue’s name. I, Huang Xiaomeng, am here today to seek
justice!” Huang Xiaomeng sternly lectured Ye Lingchen, standing with one arm akimbo
while the other pointed straight at him.
“Then did you know how much trouble Li Muxue caused me with what she said?” retorted
Ye Lingchen with an icy stare.
If not for Li Muxue, He Yuan would not have picked on Ye Lingchen
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and caused all that troublesome ruckus.
To that end, Ye Lingchen was almost shot by Sun Wei, who was trying to kill him!
Li Muxue bit her lips. She naturally knew what had happened to Ye Lingchen during martial
training had something to do with her. Her eyes carried an apologetic look as she tugged at
Huang Xiaomeng, “Xiaomeng, let’s just leave it.”
“No way! You’re my woman and your innocence is being sullied. I have to avenge you!”
Huang Xiaomeng glared at Ye Lingchen, “Maniac Chu
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, if you rough him up, I’ll agree to be your girlfriend!”
Huang Xiaomeng was surprisingly adamant. Her actions managed to cause a slight change
to Ye Lingchen’s expression.
The first half of her conversation managed to turn Li Muxue scarlet all the way down to her
neck. The latter half caused Ye Lingchen to gasp.
He looked at Maniac Chu at the front, then shifted his gaze to Huang Xiaomeng.
The guy’s appearance was decent, especially that masculinity shown on his face. However,
what caused him to be into a gangster girl like Huang Xiaomeng?
“Brother, your taste is really… something.” Ye Lingchen waved, “You and I bear no grudges
against each other. I won’t fight you. Just go away.”
Maniac Chu scowled. He had ruminated on these “tough guy” lines for some time, planning
to use them on Ye Lingchen. However, he did not expect Ye Lingchen to be the one to use it
on him, causing some grief in his heart.
At that time, a lot of students had already noticed the situation and started gathering
around them.
“Oh my god, is that Maniac Chu the battle maniac?”
“F*ck! Why is he here? Is he here to court Huang Xiaomeng again?”
“Who’s that guy over there? Did he cross Huang Xiangmeng? He’s definitely getting a
beating from Maniac Chu now.”
“I heard someone crossed Huang Xiangmeng last time and was hospitalized after a beating
from Maniac Chu.”
…
Listening to the discussions around him, Maniac Chu’s mood improved.
“I’m Maniac Chu from Capital City Sports School. I was accepted into the Warrior’s
department for training due to my exceptional talents in combat.” Maniac Chu’s face was
full of pride, “It’s not an exaggeration to say that no one in your university can take me for
one round!”
After the buildup, he could finally show his swag, “We have no grudges against each other.
If you sincerely apologize to Li Muxue, I, Maniac Chu, will spare you.”
Ye Lingchen threw a weird look at Maniac Chu, ‘No wonder this guy’s aura felt similar to
that of a martial artist.’
He shook his head, then said calmly, “You’re no match for me. Just leave.”
“Damn! Such bravado. This is the first time I’m seeing someone speaking to Maniac Chu in
that tone.”
“This is crazy! This guy must be a new student right? A newborn calf sure is fearless!”
“Are all the freshmen this year so headstrong? I heard that just some time ago some
ruthless dude challenged a martial training instructor.”
…
Maniac Chu was laughing at Ye Lingchen’s words, “Heh, I’m afraid you don’t know how
much trouble you’re in.”
“My apologies!”
With that said, his huge body rushed towards Ye Lingchen. He extended both arms and
grabbed at Ye Lingchen’s shoulders!
He had a confident smile on his face, as though his opponent was some defenseless kitten
or puppy, attacking half-heartedly.
Ye Lingchen remained calm, standing still on the spot.
Just as Maniac Chu’s hand was almost touching Ye Lingchen, he lowered his body and
extended his leg, sweeping towards Maniac Chu!
Boom!
Maniac Chu’s body fell to the ground.
“I’ve underestimated you. You ARE a formidable opponent!” Maniac Chu jumped up
without hesitation, his fighting spirit boiling.
“When I’m serious, you’ll either end up dead or crippled. Be careful now!”
Right as he finished his statement, his expression cool, he rushed in for an attack. His fist
tightened, creating a forceful punch.
Ye Lingchen steadied himself, his leg sweeping again.
The same posture, without a care, as simple and natural as sweeping the floor.
Whoosh~
This time, due to Maniac Chu’s momentum, his body flew onwards for over five meters
before hitting the ground.
“Your lower body is unsteady. All that strength is wasted,” Ye Lingchen shook his head, his
gaze falling onto Huang Xiaomeng and Li Muxue.
“What’re you looking at? Come at me if you dare!” Huang Xiaomeng straightened her body,
looking at Ye Lingchen with her head raised.
“I’m very busy. Don’t do this again!”
Ye Lingchen walked straight past them after leaving the message, heading out of the
university.
Li Muxue stared at Ye Lingchen’s figure, feeling conflicted. She tried multiple times to say
something but no words came.
Maniac Chu got up from the ground, defeated. The arrogance on his face was replaced by a
look of confusion.
He looked at Huang Xiaomeng with an expression of disbelief, “You had someone of that
caliber in your school?!”
Huang Xiaomeng pouted, “Tch, you’re just useless. Don’t you dare court me before you
defeat him! Get away from me!”
“Alright, I understand! I plan to make an application to the Warrior’s Department to take
part in their training. I’ll defeat him as soon as I can!” Maniac Chu’s eyes were filled with
fighting spirit. He got on his feet and left quickly.
“I’m finally rid of him. Sister Muxue, it’s just us after this!” Huang Xiaomeng let out a breath
of relief, looking at Li Muxue excitedly with a hint of infatuation in her eyes.
“The reason you came here today was to use Ye Lingchen to steer Maniac Chu away right?”
said Li Muxue, slightly unhappy.
“Heheheh, it’s only two stupid men. I originally wanted to avenge you, but that guy is just
too good. Oh well, I’ll think of something in the future. Let’s go…”
The rest of the students exchanged glances, taking some time before they recovered from
their daze.
“My god, Maniac Chu was defeated so easily?”
“I remember now, that guy was the ruthless person that defeated the martial training
instructor!”
“F*ck, it was him! Half a month’s passed and he’s back!”
…
At that time, Ye Lingchen was at an internet cafe. He reserved a private room and
masterfully started a live stream.
The method of distributing his literature was through live streaming.
Writing a novel was viable, but the time it takes to have an effect was too slow,
incomparable to the convenience of live streaming.
Beep beep beep!
Right as he got online, Coold sent a message to Ye Lingchen.
[Y-God, you’re finally online. How are you? Down to game?]
[I’ll pass. I’m preparing to stream something else.]
[Stream something else? Please don’t! Your gaming skills are top of the line, with many
guides using your clips as reference material. If you continue to stream games, you’ll
definitely be a legend!”
[I’ve made up my mind. As for games, let’s leave that for some other time.]
Ye Lingchen had no other choice. To be honest, gaming was nothing to him. It was lacking
in challenge, failing to pique his interest.
[Then what are you planning to stream?] Coold asked out of curiosity.
[Storytelling!]
[Storytelling?] Coold was dumbstruck. That was just looking for trouble!
[Y-God, listen to me, please don’t be rash. It’s very difficult to make something out of a live
stream. Your popularity in gaming has just recently gone up. Please act with caution!]
Coold tried her best to advise him, [What about… we meet up in person? Let’s talk about it
first?]
[Thank you for your concern, but there’s no need for it. I’m getting ready to start the stream
now.]
…
Chapter 63 - Live Stream, Storytime!
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[Fine. Since you’ve made your decision, I’ll help you with some shoutouts,] Coold
responded.
[Thank you.] Ye Lingchen replied sincerely.
Even though he had not met Coold in person, they still communicated on Wechat quite
often. Occasionally, Coold would remind him about the decline of the streaming platform
and to earn as much as he could quickly.
He could feel that Coold was concerned about him most of the time.
In another streaming studio, Coold scowled, sighing deep inside.
‘If the storytelling fails, I hope you can turn around quickly.’
Following that, she looked toward the camera, smiling, “I have good news for everyone. Y-
God is online. If you want to watch his stream you better be quick.”
[What? Y-God is online? Let’s go watch.]
[Hostess, you really love him eh? Willingly sending your fans to Y-God.]
[Hostess, why aren’t you gaming with Y-God?]
…
As Ye Lingchen started his stream, the number of viewers for his stream continually rose.
Even though he had not come online for over half a month, he had almost 3000 viewers.
He set his camera brightness to the lowest setting, then turned off the lights in the entire
room.
On the screen, apart from the darkness, one can only vaguely make out the silhouette of a
person.
[What are you doing host? Dressing up as a ghost?]
[Isn’t Y-God a gamer? Did he change the channel genre?]
[F*ck! Is he looking for trouble? I’ll unfollow if he’s not gaming!]
[Same as above. If I don’t unfollow, I’ll eat three pounds of poop!]
…
“Hello everyone. I believe many of you have felt it. That’s right! Today I’m not streaming my
gameplay. Instead, I’ve prepared a novel for you. The novel’s title is Grave Robber’s
Chronicles.”
Ye Lingchen had read Acting 101, learned language and literature, and occasionally studied
the art of communicating. All in all, he was more than qualified as a host.
His tone was neither rushed nor slow, it was comfortable to the ears. Even though many
viewers were prepared to leave, they stayed back momentarily.
[Grave Robber’s Chronicles?]
[What the heck is that? It was never heard of.]
[It was not some diary right?]
[The name sounds rather interesting.]
Hidden in the darkness, Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, then started immediately in a low
voice.
“50 years ago, a group of graverobbers in Changsha found a volume of silk text from the
Warring States period. Within the damaged text recorded the location of a unique ancient
tomb. However, that group of graverobbers encountered paranormal incidents
underground and almost all of them lost their lives.”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was extremely calm, narrating the story slowly, “50 years later, one of
the graverobber’s grandchildren found out about this secret from his ancestor’s diary. He
hired a group of experienced graverobbers to seek this treasure. Unfortunately, nobody
expected this ancient tomb to contain that many paranormal phenomena: Seven
Mysterious Coffins, Green Eyed Fox, Nine-Headed Snake plant…”
A heavy oppressive atmosphere immediately filled the room.
Grave Robber’s Chronicles. Its main content was about grave robbing. Within it was mixed
with some paranormal themes.
That was a novel Ye Lingchen composed by compiling the most popular horror story mixed
with elements from Secrets of Feng Shui.
Within the stream, Ye Lingchen continued his story. His pace was moderate. As this novel
was his original work, it was very easy for him to bring out the proper atmosphere.
“Chapter one, Bloody Corpse. 50 years ago, Biao Ziling of Changsha. Four graverobbers
crouched around a dirt mound. Everyone was silent, staring straight at the Luoyang shovel.
The head of the shovel carried the freshly excavated dirt from the ground. Oddly, this ring
of dirt was continually oozing out some bright red liquid, as though it had been soaking in
blood.”
The entire stream turned silent. Everyone was unconsciously immersed in the story along
with Ye Lingchen’s voice.
Little Ming was originally a die-hard fan of Ye Lingchens gaming. When he found out that
Ye Lingchen was not streaming a game, he almost broke out cursing. Nonetheless, he was
unwilling to leave the stream just yet, resulting in him staying back.
However, that stay lasted for two hours!
The story was too captivating. His entire person had seemingly followed Ye Lingchen in the
grave robbing process, leaving him wanting to know what happened next.
When Ye Lingchen narrated about the canal turning into a river in the cave with greenish
rotting corpses on either bank, Little Ming involuntarily shivered and tensed his neck. He
felt the entire room’s atmosphere turned gloomy all of a sudden!
There were many going through similar experiences. Along with Ye Lingchen’s screen of
total darkness, it exaggerated that feeling greatly.
In front of their screens, everyone unconsciously held their breath.
“In the water’s reflection, some unknown thing was climbing on my back. Just as I wanted
to shout, I could not hold back the urge to look around, then I felt a heavy blow to the back
of my head, blacking out.”
The story was full of suspense at that point. Everyone’s heart tightened together at that
moment!
Very quickly, the number of viewers reached 5000. All those that joined Ye Lingchen’s
stream never left. The rate of loss was 0!
Surprisingly, there were few comments. Everyone was deeply entranced by the story, with
only some people sending the occasional one or two messages.
[Grave robbing! Damn that’s exciting!]
[Host you are amazing. I love horror stories. This is an original right!?]
[I’m getting goosebumps from listening, yet I want more! F*ck!]
[Comment above, didn’t you want to unfollow? Are you ready to eat poop?]
[This is the work of a genius. To be able to hear this story, I think I’ve reached the climax of
my life!]
…
At the same time, someone finally arrived at Coold’s stream.
[OMG! Everyone, Y-God’s stream must not be missed! I’ll leave it at that. I need to rush
back!]
[I’m sacrificing these few precious seconds to bring you news because we’re old comrades.
Y-God’s story is f*cking amazing!]
[Thank you Coold for shouting out Y-God’s stream. I’m going back for the story…]
[What the heck? Are these people nuts?]
[Where did these dumb*sses come from? Are they here to start a fight? Scram!]
[Guys, calm down. I’ll go check it out and be back!]
…
Most of them were unable to curb their curiosity and went to Y-God’s stream. However,
once they went there, none returned.
Coold too had noticed this. She was worried that Y-God would screw up. By chance, she had
just finished a game. After a moment’s hesitation, she chose to join Y-God’s stream, at the
same time advertise for Ye Lingchen.
“Since everyone is curious, why not we all go to Y-God’s stream and have a look?”
Having said that, she transferred her own stream to Y-God’s channel.Visit website
ReadNovelFull.com
When she saw the black screen, she frowned slightly. However, upon hearing Ye Lingchen’s
low voice, her mood picked up immediately.
By then, the story had reached the ancient tomb.
Ye Lingchen spoke tirelessly, “We climbed upwards and saw a headless corpse within the
cauldron. Its clothes had rotted away, and the dried corpse was wearing some jade jewelry.
Panzi didn’t hold back, taking them off and putting them onto his hand.”
In an instant, Coold’s stream that was filled with messages turned silent. Even Coold
stopped talking…
Chapter 67 - On Fire!
Translator:
Editor:
“CEO Wang, these statistics had been recalculated three times by the crew. It’s definitely
correct,” explained Little Zhang.
Seeing Wang Yuan keeping silent, Little Zhang continued, “For the duration of the stream,
the total rewards received came to a total of RMB63,252.30.”
Gasp!
In the office, a wave of gasps swept through the crowd.
It was rare for some hosts to receive around RMB60,000. However, Y-God was a new host!
Other hosts were able to receive large amounts of rewards mainly due to their following of
rich fans over the years and them maintaining a good relationship with them.Visit website
ReadNovelFull.com
Y-God having received that much rewards with hardly any fanbase could only mean that
his ability to bring in money was beyond compare!
“Anything else?” CEO Wang was compelled to ask, his face red as he glanced at Song Qian
who was snickering by the side.
“Next is…” Little Zhang swallowed a mouthful of saliva as the contents shocked him as well.
Carefully, he said, “After Y-God went offline, his stream content replay reached 120,000
views!”
“What did you say?” Wang Yuan’s eyes popped open wide, shouting in disbelief as he stood
up.
“Just sometime after Y-God ended his stream, his stream content yesterday had 120,000
replays…”
“F… f*ck!”
Even Wang Yuan could not hold back from spewing vulgarities which stunned the crowd.
The rest felt a dryness in their mouth, breathing heavily.
What did that mean?
These people would surely watch Y-God’s next live stream. Furthermore, they could be
considered as effective fans!
With just a single recommendation, it was enough for Y-God to gain at least 120,000 fans.
That just… challenged everyone’s worldview.
“This is crazy,” Zhou Min took a deep breath as she felt her heart quiver.
Wang Yuan calmed himself, the anger disappeared from his face. In its place was a smile of
pure bliss.
“Hahaha, that’s right! The reason I came here was to specifically praise Director Song! This
Y-God is quite talented. Director Song sure has a good eye for talent, bringing such a talent
and wonderful product to our platform. Excellent! Let’s applaud him!”
“Clap clap clap…”
“CEO Wang, you just told me to take a two days break.”
“Did I?” Wang Yuan put on a confused look, then shook his head, “Definitely not! You
must’ve misheard! I still have some matters to attend to. I better get going now. Keep up
the good work! Remember to treat this Y-God well!”
…
On the other end, Little Ming had finally finished Y-God’s stream from the previous day.
“Grave Robber’s Chronicles is amazing! How I hope tomorrow comes soon! Ahh, I can’t
wait!”
Just the thought of listening to Y-God’s Grave Robber’s Chronicles made Little Ming feel his
blood boil with passion. It filled him with unspeakable excitement.
What is happiness?
This is happiness!
“No! I must not enjoy this happiness alone! Such great work must be shared with others!”
Little Ming turned on Weibo and immediately started typing away, [Surprise discovery of
an epic piece of work, Grave Robber’s Chronicles! Truth be told, this is the best horror
novel I’ve come across. I guarantee it with my credibility. With all my years spent on horror
novels, this is definitely the best. After watching Grave Robber’s Chronicles, I believe this is
the hope of Chinese literature! I’ll attach two links for the video. Go watch it yourself if you
want…”
Even though Little Ming only had 5,000 fans, they were all fans of the paranormal, to the
point of being die-hard fans. This Weibo post immediately garnered their attention right
after it was posted.
[Little Ming, have you started to take advertisements?]
[Excuse me, I won’t watch all these things that sound too good to be true when advertised
because… they are most definitely fake!]
[Grave Robber’s Chronicles? The name is too mundane. It won’t pique people’s curiosity.]
[If it can get Little Ming’s shoutout, I’ll give it a try.]
Many opened Little Ming’s link and started watching.
……
The next day, Ye Lingchen jogged along the forest path around campus. He found an empty
spot to practice one round of Arhat Fist, Eight Extremities Fist and Martial Body Fist.
He kept going until he started sweating lightly on his forehead before ending the practice
session.
Although the Prodigy System allowed him to raise the proficiency of these martial arts to
100 percent, it could not directly raise his constitution. He could only depend on his own
practice to train his constitution.
The benefit was that these martial arts moves were exemplary. Hence the effects on raising
his constitution were extremely effective.
Along with Ye Lingchen’s burdens, he could feel his own body strengthening steadily.
After breakfast, it was only 8 am. There was no class that morning so Ye Lingchen returned
directly to the dorm.
To his surprise, the three bums in the dorm weren’t sleeping, but instead excitedly
discussing something with their phones.
“Y-God is definitely not Y. One of them is in the field of live streaming while the other is in
the film industry. How can they be the same?”
“I think so too, Y-God is a storyteller while Y is a fighter. Those are two totally different
things!”
“If they are the same, how could there be such an epic person in this world?”
The three took turns and each gave their opinions.
The corner of Ye Lingchen’s eyes twitched as he walked inside, “What are you discussing?”
“Ye’zi, big news!” Little Gen clambered up from his bed and passed his phone to Ye
Lingchen, “The clash of two universal class big shots!”
Ye Lingchen accepted the phone.
The screen was showing Weibo’s top search. Most importantly, the first four top search was
monopolized by one English alphabet—Y!
[Hot search 1: Is Y-God and Y the same person?]
[Hot search 2: The work of the gods, Huyu host Y-God’s Grave Robber’s Chronicles!]
[Hot search 3: Y’s acting skill is the bomb! King of fighters.]
[Hot search 4: Why do Y and Y-God both hide their faces?]
Hot damn!
This is some explosive news!
The origin of this matter started with a post on Weibo, strongly recommending Grave
Robber’s Chronicles.
Along with Grave Robber’s Chronicles attracting too much attention. It very quickly
garnered the attention of more eyes, pushing this Weibo post onto the hot search list.
Nevertheless, with more and more people following this, a lot of them discovered one issue.
Grave Robber’s Chronicles’ host was called Y-God!
Y, such a familiar alphabet!
With that line of thought, damn! Was Y not the actor in Legend of the Heroine?
The Lei Fung trend had changed to Y?
Because of that, Y was pulled up along the hot search. After that, the entire Weibo was filled
with Y and Y-God, starting a fiery discussion.
[Y-God is definitely Y! They have two similarities. Firstly, they appeared out of the blue at
almost the same time, shining brighter than others. Secondly, they both chose to hide their
faces!]
[Previous poster is stupid. I am also named Y and I also hide my face. Could I be one of
them?]
[Previous poster is even more stupid! Are you above others like them?]
[They are definitely not the same! Different fields, different talents. Furthermore, they don’t
look old. How talented must one be to reach such levels in different fields with such
achievements?]
[I think so too! Don’t forget, Y-God’s gaming skill is also god-tier. If they are the same
person that is just too much!]
Chapter 68 - Mission Complete, Skill
Advancement!
Translator:
Editor:
With two Ys appearing out of nowhere, Weibo went into an uproar.
At first, the discussions on Weibo were still as usual, but as time passed, the tone started to
change.
The trigger was all due to a single thread. The original post was as follows: [Whoever Y is,
please go away. I only know Y-God. Grave Robber’s Chronicles must go on!]
Immediately after that, Y’s fans were triggered and started flaming Y-God.
Y-God’s fans naturally retaliated.
With that, Y and Y-God’s fans started a flame war. Y and Y-God remained up on top, taking
up the entirety of Weibo’s hot searches.
Potato and co. were conflicted. Y’s martial arts and acting skills, Y-God’s Grave Robber’s
Chronicles and games. All were to their liking. Suddenly, they did not know who to side
with.
Ye Lingchen laughed bitterly and shook his head. He decided to ignore the situation after
taking a glance and focused on his system menu.
At that time, Grave Robber’s Chronicles had boosted his popularity up to 68,983. Following
the current hype, he estimated the mission to be completed that night.
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen’s total popularity had reached 208,533.
It was a shame that the trial mission only took into account popularity from Grave Robber’s
Chronicles. That popularity coming from Weibo and similar sources did not contribute to
the mission at all. Otherwise, the mission would have been completed long ago.
However, it was not without benefits. With this, Grave Robber’s Chronicles would gain
increased exposure, speeding up the popularity gain.
After his afternoon classes, Ye Lingchen routinely rushed over to the internet cafe.
Upon starting his stream, the number of viewers exceeded 100,000 within a minute. Some
of Y’s fans were mixed in the crowd.
In an instant, messages flooded the screen, almost all of them asking about his relationship
with Y.
Ye Lingchen muted the messages, making no attempt to reply. His screen was pitch black,
hiding his expression from the viewers.
Grave Robber’s Chronicles chapter three had started.
“The scary part of the black dessert is not the sinking quicksand, nor the Gold Devourer
Ants that can devour an entire car, nor the black windstorms. According to legend, there’s a
magical land deep within. When humans enter, they will see lakes, rivers, beauties, magical
beasts, snowy mountains, and an oasis. Those thirsty and weary will naturally rush
towards these images of paradise. However, they will die of exhaustion without reaching
their destination…”
Along with Ye Lingchen’s opening of the chapter, the ruckus within the stream stopped.
Everyone listened in rapt attention. 30 minutes later, Ye Lingchen’s stream was listed
among the top ten columns on Huyu’s page. The online viewers had exceeded 250,000!
[I admit my mistake. I didn’t expect Y-God’s Grave Robber’s Chronicles to be this good.]
[Sigh, I was originally here out of curiosity. Now I’m addicted!]
[Oh dear Y, I’m sorry. Y-God is also amazing. I’m at a loss on who to side with…]
At the same time, a clear system notification rang within Ye Lingchen’s head.
‘Mission work: Grave Robber’s Chronicles fulfilled mission requirements.’
‘Congratulations on the completion of the trial mission. Prodigy System permanently
bound. Skill advancement unlocked.’
The sound ignited the flame within Ye Lingchen’s mind. He desperately wanted to end the
live stream right there and have a good look at the new system function he just unlocked.
After enduring the rest of the live stream, Ye Lingchen’s stream had reached the top spot of
Huyu with a total online viewers of almost 400,000.
This time, Ye Lingchen did not even bother to entertain his viewers, shutting off his stream
the moment it ended.
There were hardly any changes to the system menu, only his popularity had reached
287,649. Behind his popularity, there was an extra option.
He tried selecting the advance button which prompted a simple introduction.
‘Basic advancement: Expend 100,000 popularity points. Random advancement of one skill
with 100% proficiency.’
‘Intermediate advancement: Expend 1,000,000 popularity points. Random advancement of
one basic skill.’
‘Advanced advancement: Expend 10,000,000 popularity points. Random advancement of
one intermediate skill.’
After 100 percent proficiency, the skills could still be raised? To what extent will that
advancement be?
Ye Lingchen licked his lips, his curiosity burning.
With his current popularity points, he could afford two advancements. Might as well try it
out immediately!
He swallowed his saliva nervously, then selected basic advancement.
He only had seven skills that achieved 100 percent proficiency at the moment.
Arhat Fist, Eight Extremities Fist, Martial Body Fist, Obstacle Course, Pet Taming, DOTA,
and English.
Begin!
A yellow circle scrolled through the seven skills, finally fixating on Pet Taming!
‘My luck is not as good. How will pet taming turn into something else?’
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. He specifically read up books on pets because he had two
wolf pups. In the process, he managed to raise his Pet Taming proficiency to 100 percent.
After a golden glow, he could see that the Pet Taming tab changed into Animal Taming
(Basic).
Basic Animal Taming’s proficiency was immediately at 100 percent. At that moment,
knowledge about animals flooded into Ye Lingchen’s mind, as though he had known them
all along.
Damn!
Ye Lingchen’s pupils dilated, his face flushed with excitement.
‘This skill is f*cking crazy!’
It was as he had expected. After the system’s upgrade, the skill had gone beyond the scope
of Earth!
Animal Taming was no longer just training a pet. Not only could it help his pets achieve full
obedience, he could even communicate with animals!
Basic Animal Taming allowed him to train his pets as though they were an extension of his
limbs. At the same time, it allowed his pets to gain human-like wisdom. With a look, he
could communicate his intention to his pets.
If that was the case, when this skill reached an intermediate and advanced level, that would
allow him to control wild beasts!
Ye Lingchen was elated. With a grin, his hands itched. Looking at the system menu, he once
again selected basic advancement!
The yellow circle once again jumped among the skills.
With three martial arts, the chances of hitting one should be quite high. If his martial arts
gets the advancement, he might truly become a superhuman!
As for DOTA and English, Ye Lingchen had no idea what the upgraded skills would turn
into.
From now on, he should not learn so many useless skills to avoid them wasting the slots.
Finally, the circle of light slowed down bit by bit.
Arhat Fist… passed by. Nevermind, the next one was Eight Extremities Fist.
F*ck! It even passed by Eight Extremities Fist!
Finally, the circle of light stopped on the Obstacle Course.
With a golden glow, the Obstacle Course tab turned into Parkour (Basic).
Ye Lingchen left the internet cafe in a hurry. He planned to find a suitable spot to try out
this Parkour skill.
At the moment, it was slightly past 9 pm. It was late, but the lights were still bright all over
the place with lots of pedestrians.
Ye Lingchen headed West, going towards a nearby park.
30 minutes later, the area turned more desolate and there were fewer pedestrians.
‘This should do. Should I just try it here?’
Ye Lingchen looked around. There were several trees and rocks nearby with many slopes
and stairs. In the darkness without street lamps, he should give it a try while there was
nobody around…
Chapter 69 - Look, It’s Superman!
Chapter 69: Look, It’s Superman!
“Ah! My bag! Thief! Help!”
Right at that moment, a high pitched scream cut through the peaceful night.
Vroom!
The next instant, a motorcycle was seen speeding past like a spirit in the night.
“Yoohoo! I’m off! Come after me if you can!”
On the motorcycle, two people with helmets were laughing insolently.
“Someone help catch those thieves! Bike robbers!”
Very soon, a girl stumbled into his sight, anxiously staring at the motorcycle speeding away.
A number of people gathered due to her screams, but they could only look on helplessly at
the motorcycle.
It was then that a blurry figure zoomed past. The crowd only saw a blur and that figure was
already chasing after the motorcycle like the wind.
“Oh damn! What was that! Superman?”
The crowd was dumbstruck.
Right after that, they saw a black figure dashing at high speed in the dark.
The shadowy figure did not follow the road but instead used the paths within the park.
Nevertheless, it only took him one leap to pass each obstacle he encountered. They even
saw him jumping over a tree in just a few steps…
From afar, he looked like a monkey, somersaulting through the air while stepping on
branches.
“It really is Superman. This is amazing!”
“I didn’t get a clear view earlier to check if he’s wearing his undies outside.”
Vroom!
The road was full of turns and filled with potholes. The motorcycle could not go at
maximum speed while having to make constant turns, resulting in them not driving at high
speed.
At that time, the two people on the motorcycle were full of themselves.
“Hahaha, big brother, this score might be enough to last us a month!”
“More than a month. Just this bag itself is worth more than RMB10,000. The contents
should be worth even more.”
“That was really easy. I never expected to get such a big score in this desolate place. The
heavens are helping us!”
“This is an effortless score! If we’re in the city area, how would we get such a chance?”
“Keep a lookout and see if anyone’s chasing us.”
“Relax, they don’t even have a car in this area. How could someone…”
Mid-sentence, he looked around and his eyes almost popped out of its sockets. His body
stiffened, nearly falling off the motorcycle.
“What’s wrong?”
“Wait… wait a minute. I think I might have been seeing things.”
Rubbing his eyes, he took another look!
“F*ck!” He exclaimed in a shrill voice, at a loss for words.
“What? What happened?” The other person scowled, turning his head around as well.
“Holy sh*t!”
The motorcycle shook violently, nearly crashing.
“What the f*ck is this? Superman? A demon?”
His voice was trembling while he was flailing around in the wind.
“Big… big brother, he’s flying! Did we just run into a cultivator like those in the legends?”
“Cultivate your head!” Big brother quickly calmed himself. “No matter what it is, we cannot
let him catch us! Turn around and keep an eye on his movements.”
“Yes.”
The little brother’s face was pale, turning around nervously.
He witnessed a figure weaving through the park, his legs seemingly covering several
meters with every step, effortlessly crossing over rocks, benches, and climbing onto trees
and weaving through the bushes. The speed was unbelievably fast.
“Big brother, this is bad. He’s catching up!”
“Catching up?” The big brother’s heart sank, flooring the gas. “Where is he now?”
“Just beside you!”
“WHAT?!”
The big brother turned his head just to see a figure standing tall on a nearby tree. The
figure then leaped and with a cool posture, sent a flying kick towards him!
“F*ck my life for running into superman on this trip!”
Both of them fell off the motorcycle simultaneously. They rolled on the floor and passed out
immediately.
Ye Lingchen inspected them briefly, making sure both of them were not fatally wounded.
Only then did he let out a breath of relief.
“You guys should call the police. These two are bike robbers,” Ye Lingchen told the person
nearby.
“Superman! It’s Superman!”
Everyone was in a frenzy, their passionate gazes locked onto Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen frowned, then immediately dashed further into the park.
“Superman, don’t go! I want an autograph!”
“Superman, can you tell me your name?”
Ye Lingchen stopped in his tracks, straightened his body, then turned his sturdy back
towards the crowd, speaking slowly, “You can call me… Y…”
‘The swag is with me.’
Ye Lingchen’s dashing figure was deeply imprinted into the crowd’s heart.
Immediately someone had uploaded a video online, TikTok, Weibo, or even WeChat
moments.
[Discovered Superman! His name is also Y!]
In an instant, the entire internet exploded with activity.
[F*ck! Is this for real? That’s like a fantasy!]
[Wahahaha, our country has hidden talents! To think that we have a Superman!]
[What’s the use of that overseas Rice Nation Captain and Ironman? We have a real
Superman! A living one!]
[The video quality is bad. I can only see a black figure. You’re saying that’s Superman? I’m
sorry, I can’t believe it!]
[What’s with this year? All the talented people are calling themselves Y?!]
All sorts of videos were popping up everywhere. That was already beyond a normal wall
run. It was at the level of flying across the floor.
Weibo’s hot search, TikTok’s million likes, and the crazed shares on WeChat moments. All
of them had one thing in common. They did not get Ye Lingchen’s appearance. The most
they had was that dashing figure of his back.
…
The next day.
Ye Lingchen got out of bed early as usual, then took a peek at his popularity score.
137,684.
In a single night, his popularity had increased by over 50,000.
His lips widened, turning into a big grin. ‘As expected, my name as Y-God will eventually
spread throughout the nation!’
Ye Lingchen rubbed his hands. Since he had over 100,000 popularity, then he should
continue advancing his skills!
He realized that he had transcended. He no longer lived for money, but for popularity.
Arhat Fist, Eight Extremities Fist, Martial Body Fist, DOTA, and English.
Three out of five were Fist techniques.
‘I will get martial arts this time around.’
Advancement begins!
The yellow circle flashed across the skills, causing Ye Lingchen’s eyes to lose focus.
DOTA… passed!
English… passed!
Finally, the yellow circle landed on Arhat Fist.
Jackpot!
Ye Lingchen’s heart was pounding. He stared excitedly on the system screen.
The next moment, with a golden glow, Arhat Fist had turned into Arhat’s Fist Force (Basic)!
The change was not as Ye Lingchen expected. The skill name did not undergo a major
change, with only an additional word.
The forms had no obvious changes as well, only some additional breathing adjustments
during the practice process.
As for the difference, he could only find out when practicing.
He quickly got off the bed to wash up.
Right after that, he hurried to his usual martial arts practice spot.
Following the Arhat’s Fist Force practice methods Ye Lingchen changed his breathing
pattern with each of his fists. Sometimes three shallow breaths with one deep breath,
sometimes nine shallow breaths and one deep breath.
He did not notice any obvious changes in the first round, but Ye Lingchen did not give up.
He went on with the second round, third round…
Chapter 70 - The Clever Wolf Pups
Chapter 70: The Clever Wolf Pups
Finally, during the fourth round, Ye Lingchen sensed a wave of qi flowing from his breath
into his fist.
This wave of qi was strange. It could only be sensed, but not felt physically. When it merged
into his fist, it felt warm.
As the qi in Ye Lingchen’s fists accumulated, his fists felt were as though they were on fire.
They looked red, as though wrapped in flames.
The next instant, Ye Lingchen could not hold back any longer. With a roar, he punched
outwards!
That wave of qi spewed forth like a wave, endlessly gushing forth!
Boom!
With a loud booming sound, a big rock at least five meters away from Ye Lingchen was
struck, leaving a groove in it!
OMG!
Ye Lingchen himself was shocked. That was a punch through the air! If that hit a person,
that person would basically be dead!
‘This… this is f*cking epic!’
Ye Lingchen’s heart was trembling.
Furthermore, that was only his first time. With further practice, what difference was there
between his fist and a bullet?
Moreover, this skill was still at a basic level. When it reaches intermediate and advanced
levels, he would really be a superhuman!
As the earlier commotion he caused was quite noticeable, he quickly calmed himself down
and left the area.
It was a Saturday. Ye Lingchen finished his breakfast and went back to the dorm for a
change, getting ready to go out.
That was the day he had arranged for Xiao Feifei’s massage. Just recalling the image of that
soft body put Ye Lingchen in a daze.
“Ye’zi, your smile earlier looks very perverted! So f*cking creepy!” Xiang stated.
“Spill the beans. Are you going out to do some shameful stuff?” Potato immediately started
his accusation.
“Cough cough, I’m very pure. Don’t slander me with those dirty thoughts in your heads,” Ye
Lingchen replied in an honorable tone, then asked curiously, “Today is a weekend. Why are
you guys up this early? Where’s Little Gen?”
“Little Gen registered for our university basketball competition. He’s now at training.”
“University basketball competition?”
“You didn’t know? This competition is the one most looked forward to by the entire
university.” Potato continued his explanation, “Every year when class starts, the university
will organize a friendly basketball match between the departments to promote the
student’s relationship.”
“The competing groups are separated by departments. Little Gen is registered under our
language department.”
Capital University had many departments. Psychology, mathematics, physics, chemistry,
biology, Chinese, etc. Each department will pick students that were good in sports to take
part in the competition, from seniors to freshmen. It can be considered a university-wide
activity that was rather interesting.
Xiang nodded along, “We’re going over today to watch Little Gen’s practice and cheer for
him. We planned to ask you along.”
“I’ll go next time,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile, then bid them goodbye and went off.
This time he brought along the two wolf pups. Xiao Feifei had specifically requested to see
the progress of the pups.
After the month-long growth, the wolf pups had grown bigger. Add to that Ye Lingchen’s
professional care, their fur was sleek and shiny, giving them a vibrant look.
Their eyes were fully open, resting in Ye Lingchen’s arms, looking at the world around
them with their intelligent-looking eyes.
Under Ye Lingchen’s care, they were not afraid of humans, nor were they noisy. They just
obediently peered outwards from Ye Lingchen’s embrace.
Along the way, it attracted many adoring looks from countless girls.
The train forbade animals so Ye Lingchen had to take the bus.
‘I’m already quite rich. It’s about time I get a house and car for myself,’ Ye Lingchen thought
to himself.
Taking the bus, he arrived at Jingrui Bay uneventfully.
Jingrui Bay, an area for the rich and affluent.
Located in the suburbs, it was a quiet, peaceful and comfortable place. Furthermore, the
housing prices were not as crazy as those in the city center.
Houses in the city center cost RMB100,000 per square meter on average, whereas this area
only costs around RMB60,000-70,000 per square meter. Nonetheless, the houses here were
all villas. Built with streams, greens, and low population density. Very suitable for
residences which meant quite a number of celebrities lived here.
The guards only allowed Ye Lingchen entry after confirming his identity with Xiao Feifei.
The entire area was designed to separate vehicle and pedestrian traffic. It was a stone trail
path with the occasional breeze. A very comforting place.
‘I want to purchase a villa!’
Ye Lingchen added an extra budget on his plans to purchase a house.
Staying in an apartment was noisy and crowded. He was someone with a system, making it
inconvenient at times. A villa would give him more freedom.
With his current assets, Jingrui Bay was a little beyond his limit, but he could look for a
cheaper spot.
“Lingchen, over here!”
Just then, Xiao Feifei’s voice could be heard. She stood on a wooden bridge, the breeze
flowing through her hair as she waved towards Ye Lingchen.
Sister Lin was also by her side.
Across the bridge, Xiao Feifei’s villa was by the lake.
“Wah! They are so cute!”
Xiao Feifei immediately noticed the wolf pups in Ye Lingchen’s arms. Her eyes glowing, her
gaze melting at the sight of the pups.
“You’re just amazing! How did you manage to take such good care of these wolf pups?
She remembered the pups could not even open their eyes back then, probably barely due to
being newborns. She was worried they would not survive.
Having said that, she immediately reached out to carry the pups.
“Grrr!”
The once quiet pups instantly let out a low growl, baring their teeth while staring at Xiao
Feifei.
“Feifei, be careful! They are still wolves. Don’t touch them!” Sister Lin commented as her
expression changed.
“They don’t like to be touched by strangers.” Ye Lingchen smiled, then gently rubbed the
neck of the two wolf pups, “Now now, she’s your mommy. You can’t be fierce to her
alright?”
‘Mommy?’
Xiao Feifei’s face blushed, stealing a glance at Ye Lingchen.
If she was the mommy, then what’s Ye Lingchen? Daddy?
‘Jerk, taking advantage of me!’
“Sister Feifei, you can try again.”
Ye Lingchen did not know of Xiao Feifei’s internal dialogues. He passed the pups to Xiao
Feifei with a smile.
“Wah, they stopped growling. Lingchen, how did you train them?” Xiao Feifei was
astonished. She carried the two furry pups lovingly.
The two pups were also very cooperative, continuously showing their affection to Xiao
Feifei, licking at Xiao Feifei’s palm, causing her to keep chuckling.
“Heheh, I’m a master animal trainer. There’s more to come.” An urge to show off grew in Ye
Lingchen, “Place them on the ground.”
Xiao Feifei complied and placed the pups on the ground.
“Now watch closely,” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Little Green, lie down, play dead!”
The green wolf pup immediately laid on the ground, shut its eyes and made no sounds.
“Little Grey, roll over!”
The other grey wolf pup followed suit and started rolling around on the ground.
“Sit!”
Little Green and Little Grey clambered to their feet, then obediently sat straight in front of
Ye Lingchen.
“Wah~~”
Xiao Feifei’s mouth was wide open, at a loss for words.
Sister Lin too widened her eyes, staring at the two pups in disbelief, ‘This is just
unbelievable!’
Chapter 71 - Inhuman Suffering
Chapter 71: Inhuman Suffering
“Here is something even more impressive.”
Ye Lingchen roared in laughter. At that moment, a fly was buzzing around in their vicinity.
“Catch it!”
“Awoo!”
Little Green and Little Gray howled, and at the same time curled up their bodies then
pounced upwards towards the fly.
However, the fly was too fast, and in the blink of an eye, it got away. The two wolf pups
bumped their heads against each other clumsily, and they rolled as they hit the ground…
“That is just too cute!” Xiao Feifei instantly fell in love with the two pups, her heart was just
about melting from the cuteness. “I want to take them and have them all to myself.”
She was only saying it for the sake of it. She knew very well that only Ye Lingchen could
train these wolf pups, no ordinary person would be able to tame them when they matured.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, seeing Xiao Feifei’s joyful attitude. He said, “If you’d like, just
let me know anytime, and I’ll bring them over.”
“That would be great! You have to take good care of them.” Xiao Feifei replied with a smile
as she looked at Ye Lingchen. Her eyes were curved like crescent moons and stunning
beyond compare. Ye Lingchen had to slow down his breathing to calm his palpitating heart.
“Oh, yeah. My neck has been sore again recently, come over here and give me a massage,”
said Xiao Feifei, frowning as she rubbed her neck.
As she finished, she even moved that delicate body of hers.
“Okay, no problem.” Ye Lingchen nodded, his breathing stabilizing somewhat as he admired
Xiao Feifei’s physique.
“Sister Lin would like a massage from you as well.” Xiao Feifei continued.
Ye Lingchen glanced at Sister Lin, who was blushing in silence.
“Why don’t I give it to you both at the same time?”
“You can do that?”
“Sure.”
“That’s fine, your massages feel good.” There was a hint of excitement on Xiao Feifei’s face.
“One thing though. The both of you must control yourselves during the massage, and do
your best not to make a sound.” Ye Lingchen said as he steeled himself for what was to
come.
“Don’t worry, it won’t happen.”
…
The massage was given…
…
An hour later, Ye Lingchen sighed heavily, his face pale as a sheet.
Did they not say that they wouldn’t make a sound? Liars!
Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin were blurry-eyed sleeping beauties, as they lay down half-asleep.
Ye Lingchen had broken out into a sweat, and his clothes and body were drenched in a
sheen of it, as though he had gone through some inhumane torture.
It was not easy to get through those circumstances!
He was worried, was he harming his body by going down this path. He was literally burning
his life to save others.
“Eh? Lingchen, what’s wrong with you? You’re blushing, it’s pretty cute.” Xiao Feifei
remarked with a smile as she turned to look at Ye Lingchen.
Cute?
A flash of darkness passed over Ye Lingchen’s face.
It was no mean feat for him to come around from the heavy atmosphere. Ye Lingchen
sighed deeply, finally quelling the fire in him.
He looked at Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin who had just straightened their hair and redone
their makeup. Ye Lingchen admired his determination, only LiuXia Hui would be able to
pull this off. No, Ye Lingchen thought he was better than LiuXia Hui since he had to face
down two trials at the same time!
“Lingchen, your fame is almost too explosive. Your popularity is already past that of a B-list
star, you’re rising to become an A-lister now.” Xiao Feifei said in surprise. “Several arts
events want me to invite you to attend, but I’d advise you to wear a mask if you intend to do
so, to maintain a sense of mystery.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, “These events don’t count for much, and I do not have any plans to
reveal my face.”
“Oh yeah, you should get a Weibo account with the username ‘Y’ as soon as possible,
recently accounts with that name have been popping up in number, and you have to be
ahead of the competition.” Xiao Feifei suggested, not knowing that those accounts were Ye
Lingchen himself.
“Sounds good!” Ye Lingchen replied as he thought it through, if he wanted to increase his
popularity, he would need to register for a Weibo account.
Therefore, he registered a new Weibo account, which came with an identity verified tag as
well. This was due to Xiao Feifei’s recommendation that he register himself as an actor.
[Now that Y-God has a Weibo, the question is, is this the Movie God Y, Livestream Y, or
Superman Y?]
[Hahaha, he finally has a Weibo, I can finally confess to my God!]
[It doesn’t matter which Y he is, I love them all!]
[Great videos, meet friends online, door-to-door service, check my profile…]
…
He had just registered, and the comments were flying in. The direct messages were now
past the 50s, and the fans of the other 3 Y accounts were all absorbed into this one.
[Everyone’s lost their focus, didn’t you see that Xiao Feifei hit the like button? This is
definitely the Movie God Y.]
[Wow! A martial arts expert, can you show your face?’]
[As good as his martial prowess is, can he beat the superman?]
[I think Movie God Y and superman Y could be the same person.]
[Wait, how could Xiao Feifei hit the like button at the first moment, the implications are too
horrible to contemplate!]
…
Ye Lingchen had not posted any status updates, but the engagement numbers just kept on
rising.
At the same time, Li Tai waded into the frenzy and commented. [Y’s acting skills speak for
themselves, and his martial arts are the real deal. Honestly, I’ve been shooting Wu Xia
dramas for so long, and have not seen much real Kung Fu. Y’s Kung Fu left me in awe, and I
look forward to working with him again in the future.]
Ye Lingchen immediately replied with humility, [Director Li, you flatter me. I look forward
to working with you again as well.]
Xiao Feifei joined in as well and commented, [Y’s acting skills stole the spotlight from my
role. He’s a natural actor, even I’m worried that I’ll be overshadowed by him the next time
we work together (pity).]
[Will Y shoot another drama? I’m looking forward to it…]
[Goddess, don’t worry when you’re on the same stage as Y you don’t need to worry about
your acting, because… you were never going to be noticed anyway.]
With two big players wading in, Ye Lingchen’s Weibo instantly grew even more lively.
In the next moment, Ye Lingchen’s Weibo was tagged.
The content linked was posted by someone named “Shi Lei”.
[A minnow gets a bit of fame, the higher they climb, the harder they fall! It’s just too fake!
Be careful you don’t die from the heights you’ve fallen from!]
The post did not explicitly name names, but it was clear to everyone that the target of the
insult was Y. Because Shi Lei had posted at the same time when Y had registered his Weibo
account. The pointedness was very obvious, his Weibo verification was that of a martial
arts star.
Xiao Feifei frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure on her face, “Are you going to respond?”
“It’s fine.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand, he was not so bored as to have a verbal feud with
someone.
“Shi Lei is one of the actors who has been around for some time, he’s hugely popular, and
he also used his martial arts to establish his brand. He’s got quite the ego and regularly tells
other people that he’s a Shaolin disciple, and practices real Kung Fu.” Xiao Feifei continued.
Ye Lingchen nodded, if he were a Kung Fu star then this was no coincidence. As the saying
goes, one mountain cannot hold two tigers, this Shi Lei must feel threatened by Y’s
popularity, and therefore had a bone to pick.
Originally, Ye Lingchen only intended to shrug things off with a smile, but Shi Lei followed
up with a second video post, and the subject was the video of Y fighting with the wolf.
“This video, at one glance you can tell it’s special effects! What real Kung Fu, bullsh*t! It’s a
marketing stunt to gain publicity!”
…
Chapter 72 - Shameless Shi Lei!
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This comment instantly made Shi Lei’s Weibo explode.
[Special effects? I knew it! How can a person fight a wolf barehanded?]
[His grandmother’s t*ts, we’ve been fooled! Y would do anything for clout, how shameless!]
[It’s all a sham! Trash! It must be for the series’ ratings!]
[Master Shi’s eyes are sharp and observant, it’s no wonder he’s a specialist at martial arts!]
[Y, get out of the entertainment industry!]
…
The power of the spammers were limitless, and the thread very quickly got onto the
trending page.
Countless spammers and fans of Shi Lei combined to follow Shi Lei’s lead and attack Y like a
bunch of rabid dogs.
Even the Weibo page that Ye Lingchen had just registered was flooded with insults.
[Y you fraud, get out!]
[Extremely shameless, you dog!]
[Some martial arts expert, I bet you couldn’t even take a blow from Master Shi!]
…
Ye Lingchen did not reply, a lot of his fans had already run over to Shi Lei’s page, and both
sides were starting to trade barbs.
[Is it that difficult to admit that someone is talented?]
[Shi Lei is a petty man! Is there any value in putting others down?]
[This is the character of a star? Shi Lei is so f*cking disgusting!]
Li Tai naturally stood on Ye Lingchen’s side, and posted when he could bear it no longer,
[Nobody’s success is achieved without effort, and I can personally vouch for the veracity of
Y’s video! A person is measured by their courage, if they only know how to hide and put
down others to raise themselves up, they’ll be laughed at!]
[Ah ah, ‘Legend of the Heroine’ is currently airing, so of course Director Li would stand with
Y! However, there must be limits to gimmicks, are you looking down on our intelligence
with that video of the barehanded fight with the wolf?! Humans can fight with wild
animals?!]
Shi Lei laughed in extreme self-satisfaction, and spoke haughtily, [I imagine that the wolf
must have been reared by Y himself, with the purpose of shooting this video! A tamed wolf
would not attack its’ master, but Y still cruelly killed it! Just for some clout, he’s worse than
a beast!]
[That makes sense, Master Shi you’ve analyzed it well!]
[We support Master Shi, Y is too shameless! ]
[Sadistic freak, he’s not human! Y is a disgrace and a failure!]
Lastly, Shi Lei posted a new Weibo post, [“I am a Hero”, starring myself, is about to hit the
screens. Each punch connects and everything inside is real Kung Fu. Everyone, don’t miss
out!]
Shi Lei was already advancing into the movies and was a level above those stars who were
still in dramas.
[Master Shi, we will support you!]
[We only trust Master Shi’s martial arts!]
“What a scoundrel he is, putting you down only to promote his movie!” said Xiao Feifei, her
teeth grinding and face dark with anger.
“Bast*rd, how low can you go!” Sister Lin’s face was also full of rage, she had witnessed Ye
Lingchen take on the wolf with her own eyes and had risked his own life doing so.
“However you cannot be hasty, you must maintain your image. You can insinuate, but you
cannot explicitly insult him too much.”
Sister Lin could tell that even Ye Lingchen’s mood had darkened.
“Leave it to me, I have a plan.” Ye Lingchen said simply, before replying on Weibo.
[Since you’re that confident, why don’t we have a spar?]
[You? Unimportant knave! You don’t have the right to spar with me.] Shi Lei replied coldly.
[You’re all talk, but when push comes to shove you deflect? Could it be that you’re afraid?]
[Ah ah, you certainly know how to put up a show. You’re not going to be able to goad me!
Do you think you’re an expert? I can take you on with one hand!]
[Then put up or shut up, why don’t we make an appointment within the next 2 days?]
[Ah ah, you have no right!]
Ye Lingchen’s face darkened even more, this fellow was playing ball with him now, but he
was only deflecting. Every reply was just ‘ah ah’, he fancied himself as haughty, but his
words only put himself down.
[That’s right, what are you, that you’re good enough to have a match with Master Shi?]
[A feckless nobody like you, you’re just trying to use Master Shi for clout!]
It was obviously Shi Lei that was using Ye Lingchen for clout, but the tables had been
flipped on Ye Lingchen.
[Everyone keep going! Overwhelm him! Destroy him!]
Shi Lei himself occasionally threw a few choice sentences in, to continue to fan the flames of
the audience. He mostly stayed on the sidelines, laughing coldly and sniping at times,
occasionally even leading a new attack!
Apart from Shi Lei’s fans and the spammers, the others were just joining in on the fun.
The internet was a very large platform, and as long as one had a computer to hide behind,
nobody could ever know who you were. Therefore, a lot of people could let loose, and make
baseless accusations and hurtful comments online, or talk about national affairs.
This breed of person was colloquially referred to as a keyboard warrior, and they mostly
had little to no sense of self. Their worth existed only online, and they took great pleasure
in cyberbullying others.
Without regard to right or wrong, they’d launch ad hominem attacks first, since there was
no responsibility to be borne.
Most importantly, the person whom they were attacking right now was a showoff like Y,
and so the sense of satisfaction and privilege from doing so was unique and apparent.
Under such circumstances, if it were a star like Xiao Feifei, they definitely would not fight
back or risk being labeled as a vixen or harlot for retaliating. Their carefully pruned
reputation and standing would be destroyed immediately.
No matter how bitter the pill, they would have to swallow it.
However, these netizens were going against Ye Lingchen. Y was only one of his personas.
He was a prodigy, was he going to suffer the indignity of being dragged down by plebeians?
Were they going to attack him with impunity?
Did they think he was going to take it with good grace?
Just because one was a movie star, they were hot sh*t?
This was not the time for reason. When others insulted and attacked you, they already
decided to not be reasonable. The only proper response was when you are attacked by
others, you retaliate until they are destroyed!
There is nothing under the sun that a prodigy like Ye Lingchen could not master.
No matter the contest, a prodigy would always come up on top, and mudslinging was no
exception!
Ye Lingchen immediately got on Baidu and began to research how to mud-sling and insult
people.
“Self-learning skills on how to insult people, insulting proficiency +1”
…
Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin watched, dumbfounded. They traded glances, their faces marked
with worry.
From his demeanor, Ye Lingchen was gathering his strength to launch an all-out assault
with the masses of keyboard warriors on Weibo!
“Lingchen, don’t be hasty. Even if you didn’t reveal your face, your popularity as Y did not
come easily. Don’t throw away your image.” Xiao Feifei could not help but speak out and
remind him.
“Miss Feifei, just watch! The show’s about to begin!” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. His
insulting proficiency had grown from its original 10% to 100%!
If there were rankings to insulting people, he was now the king of it!
He opened Weibo, where the war of words was still raging.
Y had not spoken for a while now, but Lei Shi was still scheming, leading his fans and the
spammers to assault Ye Lingchen’s Weibo account!
[What’s wrong? Now that you’ve been exposed, you dare not speak out?]
[Where’s Y? Come out!]
[If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen! Run away while you still can!]
[There are still dumbf*cks who support Y? You can’t tell that he’s a fraud?]
An entire page of insults drowned out Y’s fans, they could not fight back.
Director Li had even opened up channels with people, to ask Shi Lei to delete the post, but
Shi Lei refused to pay him heed.
Chapter 73 - A Blossoming Style of Insults
Chapter 73: A Blossoming Style of Insults
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Ye Lingchen’s mouth curled into a cold smile.
He had not immediately launched his assault, but instead tagged Shi Lei, [Shi Lei, what
weapon do you like to use the most when shooting action scenes?]
Shi Lei frowned but smiled all the same. This kid had finally accepted defeat, and was
prepared to kiss up to him!
He replied haughtily, [I like the sword! The sword is the king of all weapons, the symbol of
nobility. I wish I could travel back in time to be a swordsman!]
[That’s Master Shi for you, full of confidence!]
His reply had immediately drawn the praise of the fans.
[That makes sense.] Ye Lingchen lifted his hands and tapped away at the keyboard.
[An assh*le lasts a lifetime, a scumbag pig can be resolved with the slash of a knife. There
are so many weapons in China that you could learn from, but you chose to learn the sword;
You didn’t learn the high swords, only the low swords; Of all the low swords you chose the
drunken sword. There is the steel sword to learn but you chose the silver sword! You
trained yourself to be the best drunken silver sword in the martial arts world! Finally, you
are the best swordsman in the world.] 1
At first glance, this sentence had no problems with it, it even sounded like he was praising
Shi Lei.
However, when one read the entire thing in detail, the spammers very quickly read out the
insinuation within, the focus was on the word “scum”!
This kind of insult and style had never before been seen on the internet, and the replies
below it immediately exploded!
[Holy sh*t, what a showoff!]
[Y finally speaks, and when he does he flaunts it!]
[Hahaha, forgive me, I only got it after 3 tries, scumbag, bottomfeeder, pervert, ultimate
traitor, perfidious person. Impressive, truly impressive!]
[I never thought that Y could have such skill when dragging someone, a man of culture!
Hahaha, he’s so impressive!]
…
Ye Lingchen continued to type, [You intend to be a swordsman? Congratulations, now you
are.]
[Hahaha, not bad, he really is a lowlife, how low, how low…]
Shi Lei was so angry his face flushed crimson, he sat in front of the computer, his hands
trembling as he typed, [Aren’t you being too uncouth? How could you insult me in public
like that! I am a man of culture!]
[Master Shi is right!]
[That a person with such low morals could join the entertainment industry is truly a shame
to everyone in it!]
Ye Lingchen replied neutrally, [Have I insulted anyone? I was only using the word sword, I
never intended to pay you mind. In any case, I don’t make a point to engage with dumb
c*nts, because they only know how to drag your intellect to their level, and then beat you
by way of experience!]
[Amazing, another amazing sentence! I’ve learned something!]
[I can’t, I need to take notes. In the future my mom will never need to worry about me being
unable to out-insult someone.]
[Hahaha, he’s right, a dumb c*nt does have a wealth of experience, we need to stay away.]
Ye Lingchen did not stop typing, [Master Shi, forgive my bluntness, but in life, you’re a
waste of air, in death a waste of land, at home a waste of money 1 [3]. Your dad should have
just held it in, why didn’t he shoot you out onto a wall?]
[ In life you’re a waste of air, in death a waste of land, at home a waste of money, this is
some really good stuff]
[Here is a master, a true master!]
[Why didn’t he shoot you out onto a wall? Hahaha, I can’t take it anymore, are you trying to
make me die from laughter?]
Shi Lei was demolished by the insults. He sat in front of his computer, his face alternating
between white and green, his hands trembling. He had no idea what to say.
[F*ck, dumb c*nt!]
[Y, your mouth is too vile, you base beast!]
[No morals! Get out of the entertainment industry!]
[Assh*le, dumb*ss!]
Going up against Ye Lingchen, Shi Lei had gone silent. His fans were fuming but lacked the
vocabulary to respond adequately, and every insult they threw out paled in comparison to
Ye Lingchen’s.
Even Y’s fans were dumbfounded, they were unable to do anything despite wanting to help.
They viewed Ye Lingchen as a deity of some kind.
“LOL!”
Xiao Feifei finally could no longer help but laugh out loud, “Lingchen, you’re too amazing.
Are you thinking of starting a new style of insult, the blossoming style?”
Ye Lingchen waved nonchalantly, speaking in a humble tone, “I’m just a normal guy, 3rd
best in the world.”
Xiao Feifei laughed with demure.
[Y, why don’t you reveal your face? Is it because you’re too ugly, and don’t dare to meet
people?] Shi Lei had stewed for half a day, and in a flash of inspiration, finally replied.
His words were of good quality, whether or not Y chose to reveal his face or not, Shi Lei had
won.
You want to be mysterious, I’ll force you to reveal yourself!
[Hahaha, ugly c*nt!]
[Well said, Master Shi! Y must be an ugly freak!]
[He doesn’t even want to reveal his face, how ugly must he be?]
[Y, do you dare to reveal your face for us to see?]
However, Ye Lingchen smiled as he typed, [I wouldn’t worry about how I look, Master Shi,
do you know why your mother cried when she gave birth to you?]
[Why?]
Friendly spammers immediately replied with gusto.
[Because she thought that she had thrown away her son, and was raising the placenta
instead.]
Shi Lei’s face immediately turned purple, and his entire body trembled with rage. His lungs
felt like they were about to burst.
Even his fans were shocked. Many could not help but laugh, as they defected over to Ye
Lingchen’s side.
Insults were very common, but they had never seen someone insult another with such
elegance and sophistication. It felt like the insults had ascended to another dimension
entirely.
[Lost the son, and raised a placenta?]
[How did he even think of such an insult, Y is just too good!]
[Ahahahaha! Savage! This is just too savage!]
Ye Lingchen’s every word could be said to be the epitome of insults, nobody had ever done
it the way he had before. His fan count kept rising.
Ye Lingchen’s fans rode on his coattails, and followed up mercilessly, slaughtering the other
side.
Shi Lei still retaliated in defiance, but he simply was not Ye Lingchen’s match, and nearly
died from rage.
Ye Lingchen alone sat immovable on the Diaoyu Islands 1, flaunting his power, and
unceasingly threw insults until his opponent had nothing left to give.
Finally, Shi Lei’s fans could barely raise a defense. Even those fellows who specialized in
wading into the furor and insulting people had been insulted to the point that their faces
were pale. They held their breaths and made like an ostrich.
One man held out against ten thousand!
While other people were still stuck at calling someone a dumb c*nt, Ye Lingchen was
already able to insult someone to the point that not even their mothers would recognize
them,
A good number of people had even been insulted until they doubted themselves, and wept
in contemplation of themselves.
When the dust finally settled, Ye Lingchen was the complete victor.
Regardless of whose side one was on, or if they were just an audience, everyone was
shocked!
Insults at the very outset were of a very base nature, and everyone had opined that it would
be impossible to figure out who had won or lost, as nobody would be willing to back down.
Usually, it was a back and forth affair, a race to the bottom.
For the first time, there appeared someone who could use insults and attacks to cow the
other side.
This was even more exhilarating than watching a Wu Xia movie. This kind of c*nt-like
attitude, made people admire him.
He truly was a god, leaving countless people wide-eyed. They looked as though they had
been exposed to a whole new era, an era where insults carried no profanities.
Until Shi Lei was insulted on Weibo to the point where he had lost all joy, would Ye
Lingchen be happy enough to stop? Just because a tiger didn’t appear threatening, you
shouldn’t treat it like a sick cat.
He took some time to check the system, what was a popularity score of only 30,000 had
now rocketed up to 63,567!
Hot d*mn!
Even insults could increase one’s popularity!
It would appear that enterprises were not distinguished by nobility, As long as you were
good at it, it would make one stand out all the same.
I truly am talented, Ye Lingchen thought to himself.
In the future when he had some free time he should go on Weibo and insult people. That
would be like a popularity ATM.
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“Done and dusted.” Ye Lingchen turned off Weibo then turned to face Sister Lin and Xiao
Feifei. They looked at him speechlessly and smiled bashfully.
“Your Weibo fan count just doubled. How do you attract fans through anything you do? I
am a little bit jealous.” Xiao Feifei said, glaring slightly at Ye Lingchen.
She still recalled when he first came to Beijing, Ye Lingchen relied on the issue of the road
scam to fan the flames on Tik Tok. At the time if Ye Lingchen had stepped forward and
admitted his identity, taking in more than 100,000 fans would not be impossible.
However, who would have thought that now, just by relying on throwing insults Ye
Lingchen could attract fans. That was frankly terrifying.
“I can’t help it. Sometimes being too talented is a curse in itself.” Ye Lingchen said as he
shook his head in dismay.
Xiao Feifei did not reply and only rolled her eyes.
However, differing from Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei, Sister Lin’s brows were constantly
furrowed, and she sighed softly, “Even if you won the insult feud, Shi Lei has already
achieved his goal, the shameless assh*le!”
“He always intended to ride on Y’s popularity, and now that the flames had reached their
zenith, he has successfully publicized his movie,”
“The old fox!” huffed Xiao Feifei.
Shi Lei had been in the entertainment industry for many years, and had an arsenal of
gimmicks and tricks up his sleeve.
“He intends to step on me to gain publicity? I’m sorry, but he’s getting ahead of himself!” Ye
Lingchen’s eyes flashed slightly, as he mumbled to himself.
Following that, Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei chatted idly for a while more, before they both
got up to say goodbye.
After sending the two wolf pups back to the hostel, Ye Lingchen’s 3 roommates were not
back yet. They probably were watching the special Basketball training.
With nothing to do, Ye Lingchen went to a cyber cafe and played 2 games of DOTA with
Coold. Throughout those games, the number 666 was spammed in the chat by fans who
watched his stream. Then, at 7 sharp, he live-streamed “Grave Robber’s Chronicles”.
At 9 the live stream ended and Ye Lingchen went home.
It would seem that no matter what he did he’d encounter a bottleneck, and it was the same
with gaining popularity.
After a few big stories, Ye Lingchen’s popularity growth had stalled. This was a perfectly
understandable situation since, without any new incidents or content, growth would
stagnate.
As he walked, Ye Lingchen thought hard about how to increase his popularity.
Since he refused to reveal his face, he was greatly limited in his ability to partake in normal
activities like a normal star.
He wanted to be famous, but if he didn’t stir the pot for a long time, he would very quickly
become irrelevant and forgotten.
Continuing to do live streams was a method of getting there, but it was a pity that his
growth in popularity was not as exponential as when he first started.
How about… writing a novel?
If it came to it, pretend to be superhuman?
Ye Lingchen was looking forward to developing and raising his rank in knowledge and
proficiencies. If the basic level was already this impressive, how much more impressive
would the intermediate and advanced proficiencies be?
Popularity… What could he do to find more popularity?
It was not like he had not thought about revealing his face, but he had the Prodigy System.
When under the scrutiny of countless numbers of people, it was inevitable that slip-ups
would occur. Should that happen and were he to be detained to be experimented on, the
secret of the System would no longer be kept safe.
The safest course of action would be to stand out when he could protect himself.
Regardless, right now he needed to stay low key.
“D*mn! What a piece of ass!”
“For a woman like that, if I were to die after I slept with her just once, it would be worth it!”
“Wait! Isn’t this the Tik Tok star, Chen Xiaoyan? This is our lucky night!”
These 3 voices were all trembling, as though they had stumbled upon some treasure.
“Quickly! Carry her away!”
“Tonight I’m going to die from pleasure, the heavens finally heeded my prayers!”
“Three years is a bargain, even the death penalty is worth it!”
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly and followed the sound of the voices. He saw 3 men
surrounding a woman, with voracious smiles on their faces.
The lady wore an evening gown of deep red and in the darkness, it was extremely eye-
catching.
Her physique was exquisite, with large breasts and wide hips. Her body exuded an air of
liveliness and sophistication, but right now there was also an air of sorrow. However, that
made her beauty all the more alluring.
At a closer glance, her face was petite, her limbs delicate. Her skin was like jade, and her
eyes seemed slightly disoriented like someone who drank too much.
Her face was flushed from alcohol, and she was so beautiful it moved the heart.
“Get away! I said get away!”
Weak, small hands pushed against the 3 men powerlessly, her tone of voice weak and
helpless.
Taking advantage of a drunk woman?
That was the first thought that sprung into Ye Lingchen’s mind.
There were not only cyber cafes, but also bars around the area, and in no small number.
This woman was obviously drunk, and these men thought that they could take advantage of
her.
To get this drunk in the middle of the night, this woman truly… does not love herself!
Ye Lingchen shook his head. He wasn’t a busybody, but perhaps because of the sorrow in
her face, and also because he could not bear to see this beautiful woman violated, he
stepped forward.
“Come on! Pretty lady, what’s the point of getting drunk alone, let’s have some fun!”
“Hahaha stop dragging, I can’t wait!”
“Come on! Pretty lady, I’ll bring you for some fun.”
As the three perverts stretched out their grubby hands and were about to forcefully have
their way, a loud explosive shout pierced the scene!
“Stop right there, let the girl go!”
Huh?
The three men’s faces showed shock at first. However, when they saw Ye Lingchen, the
shock gave way to disdain.
“Where did this brat come from, and how dare he ruin my parade. Get lost!”
“Kid, do you want to be a white knight? You’re a bit too small aren’t you?”
Ye Lingchen’s face was composed, and he spoke calmly, “If all of you leave quietly now, I
can pretend nothing happened.”
“Leave quietly? What’s that?” The three men looked confused.
“That means… get lost!”
“F*ck, you’ve got a death wish!”
“He dares to challenge us, this brat is tired of living!”
Facing the three men whose faces were full of anger, Ye Lingchen extended one hand
forwards, his back straight. A breeze blew, and his clothes fluttered, making him look like a
master of old.
“What the f*ck, he’s just a retard. He can’t possibly think he’s a martial arts expert!”
“This little b*stard wants to kill us through laughter?”
In the next moment-
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The three men were on the floor, with large lumps on their foreheads, their noses bruised
and faces swollen. They were out cold.
The entire world went quiet.
“Hero.” Chen Xiaoyan pointed at Ye Lingchen with drunk eyes, her beautiful face wearing a
stupid grin, “No, that’s not right, it’s martial arts expert!”
“Heheh, martial arts expert…”
The next moment, with the stench of alcohol mixed with perfume piercing Ye Lingchen’s
nostrils, Chen Xiaoyan had collapsed into his arms.
“Thank you for saving me, I have nothing to give in return. I can only offer my body, and
hope that my hero does not reject it.” Having finished that, she smiled dimly to herself.
Ye Lingchen frowned. He wanted to leave but had no way to just leave Chen Xiaoyan like
this.
He had no option but to bring her to a nearby hotel.
Under the judgmental eyes of the hotel manager, Ye Lingchen got a room.
Looking at the time, it was 10.10 pm. If he left now he might just make it back to the
University before the hostel doors were locked.
However, Chen Xiaoyan kept her arms wrapped around Ye Lingchen.
“Men are trash! And you’re no different!” she mumbled, “The songwriter, the composer, the
videographer, the producer, every one of them have ulterior motives with me. Ah ah ah,
these bad men, don’t even think about it! It’s no big deal if I quit! Even though you too are
trash, I’d rather wh*re myself to you than to them!”
Those words… Ye Lingchen could not accept them, was he that bad?
Shaking his head, he tried to push Chen Xiaoyan and leave, but his hands were held tightly
by Chen Xiaoyan.
Chapter 75 - Songwriter, “Chaser of the
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Chen Xiaoyan was obviously drunk and besides herself. She locked Ye Lingchen’s hands
with her own like a pair of vices, refusing to let Ye Lingchen leave.
At a glance, Chen Xiaoyan’s demeanor showed she was getting more and more into it and
Ye Lingchen’s voice trembled as he spoke, “Hey miss, you… you stay away, get a grip.”
“Ah ah, you’re still pretending to be a gentleman.” Chen Xiaoyan mumbled drunkenly, “If
you’re not going to make a move, I will. Let’s see how long you can hold out.”
Having said that, she began to come closer to Ye Lingchen, still in a daze.
“Miss, this is a misunderstanding. An unintentional indiscretion, don’t…”
“You d*ck, you keep saying no, what are you pretending for?” Chen Xiaoyan’s drunken face
carried a look of knowing.
“You saved me today, so let me repay you with my body.” Chen Xiaoyan’s voice carried a
faint trace of bitterness, “Since joining the entertainment industry requires indecency, it’s
no big deal.”
What… what the f*ck?
Ye Lingchen did not expect that the consequences of saving someone would be this severe,
this woman was truly too wild.
Finally, Ye Lingchen’s other hand was held tightly by Chen Xiaoyan, and their fingers
intertwined.
Ye Lingchen could only accept his fate and let Chen Xiaoyan hold his hand, and not resist.
Five minutes later.
Huff huff huff!
Ye Lingchen gulped in large breaths of air, calming himself down. He had mostly held it
together until Chen Xiaoyan fell asleep.
Due to her deep, intoxicated sleep, she occasionally mumbled incoherently. Ye Lingchen
rolled her away.
From the corner of her mouth flowed a liquid mixture of saliva and alcohol, bringing her
consummate beauty to another level.
Ye Lingchen looked on at Chen Xiaoyan who was deep in sleep and felt a sense of
melancholic loss.
He shook his head sadly, he never thought that he would experience his first sexual
encounter under such circumstances.
Looking at the time, it was already late. He would not be able to return to his hostel.
Maybe… he should spend the night here?
Lying on the bed, with an extremely beautiful woman next to him, Ye Lingchen was unable
to fall asleep. He kept hearing Chen Xiaoyan’s sleep talking next to him. In her stupor, her
words were incoherent, and Ye Lingchen had to focus to roughly understand what was
being said.
Following what the 3 men said when he saved her, Ye Lingchen opened Tik Tok and stalked
Chen Xiaoyan.
The profile picture was a young woman in a white cotton dress, and there was no doubt
that it was the same young woman on the bed.
Apart from that, there were a lot of Tik Tok videos.
She always wore various fashionable clothes and regardless of whether they were dance
videos or singing videos, she always wore a smile on her face. It gave the viewer an
impression of youthful exuberance and beautiful optimism.
In line with her beautiful features, her Tik Tok page had accumulated more than 5 million
fans.
However, an internet influencer was just an internet influencer, and her fan count when
compared to a star, was more than just 1 and a half stars.
It was obvious that Chen Xiaoyan had put in a lot of effort. She updated her Tik Tok daily,
displaying her most perfect self. Her dancing was alluring, her voice moving.
Her only dream was to transition from an influencer to a star. However, it was a shame that
she met a brick wall at every turn.
She went to find an established songwriter to collaborate with, but the condition set by
them was that she had to have sex with them. When she went to find a composer to
compose and edit a song, their condition was that she had to have sex with them. When she
looked for a publicist, their condition was that she had to have sex with them. In short, if
she wanted to enter the entertainment industry, she had to sell her body…
This was truly a tragic story, with the injustice of misfortune. It made Ye Lingchen
speechless as he heard about it.
Looking at Chen Xiaoyan, who was still frowning even in her sleep, Ye Lingchen was lost in
thought for a fair bit of time. He breathed in deep, and finally got out of the bed.
He turned on the lamp, got on Baidu, and began to learn how to write lyrics!
“Self-studied the skills of songwriting, academic proficiency +1.”
…
At this point, Ye Lingchen realized something. It turns out that a lot of knowledge was
interconnected, and songwriting was in the category of academics.
When he thought about it, it was true. Academics was the foundation of songwriting, much
like poetry, they were connected. If it was a standalone knowledge, it would be a
redundancy.
This also meant that all roads were connected and led to the same point, however people
liked to divide similar things.
Because he already had a foundation in academics, Ye Lingchen quickly formulated a plan
in his mind and began to study how to compose.
“Self-studied the skills of composing, composing proficiency +1.”
…
It was after midnight when Ye Lingchen put down his cellphone and looked once more at
Chen Xiaoyan who was fast asleep. He picked up a pen and began to write.
Title: “Chaser of the Light”
Lyrics: If you said you were fireworks on the sea,
I’d be the foam on the waves,
Your light suddenly illuminated me.
…
Can I follow behind you,
Like a shadow following light, we would travel,
I can wait at this street,
And I don’t care if you’d pass me by,
Every time you lift your head,
Even tears feel free.
Being in love is like sunlight shining down,
You have it and you lose it.
…
Next to the lyrics, the melody was written down.
When he finished writing the song, dawn was already breaking. Ye Lingchen got up and
prepared to leave. However, he hesitated, and picked up the pen once more, and wrote at
the end.
Don’t despair, life is like a heart rate monitor, if it were smooth it means… you’re dead.
Yours, Y!
After that, he left silently.
At first glance, the contents of “Chaser of the Light” looked like it was talking about love.
However, the light mentioned could not possibly be just about love.
At 9 a.m., Chen Xiaoyan woke up in a daze.
She lifted her hands and knocked her woozy head, her eyes still heavy with sleep.
Her mouth was dry, and she stuck her tongue out to lick her lips. There was something
stuck to it, and there was a weird taste in her mouth, making her gag a little.
The fragmented memories of the night before began to coalesce in her mind once more.
Her eyes widened suddenly, and she froze, her face showing a flash of fear.
She checked her clothes in a rush and meticulously felt it through before she let out a large
sigh of relief. She had not been violated.
However, last night, she thought that she helped him…
Chen Xiaoyan’s face flushed crimson, her entire face burned. Oh my god, why did she get so
wild last night?
The most important thing was, that in her daze last night, she didn’t even take a good look
at the fellow’s face. That was a big mistake.
However, since he didn’t violate her, he could be accepted as a gentleman.
Chen Xiaoyan had full confidence in her looks, any man who could resist his urges last night
spoke volumes about his self-discipline.
Also… it seemed like he had saved her. When she thought about that, the disgust in her
heart eased somewhat.
Regardless of that, however, she jumped out of the bed and into the bathroom to brush her
teeth.
After a meticulous session of cleaning, Chen Xiaoyan finally exited the bathroom. Her eyes
scanned the room, and she prepared to leave.
However, when her gaze fell on the desk of the room, she paused slightly.
On the desk, the lamp was on and there was a piece of paper and a pen there. There seemed
to be something written on the paper.
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Chen Xiaoyan slowly walked towards the desk, her entire body wobbled.
The contents of the paper were all too familiar to her. To the right was the musical score
and to the left should be the lyrics.
When it came to music, she was naturally attuned.
“Chaser of the Light?”
She slowly picked up the paper, and read every word.
Without realizing it, she began to hum along to the notes.
Tears began to flow out of her eyes unintentionally.
This was an original creation!
Furthermore, it was an original creation that would definitely be a hit!
Chaser of the Light, such a metaphorical name. To her, this melody was the light!
Was this left behind by the person yesterday?
When she looked at the last line at the bottom, she smiled at first then… the tears could not
be held back anymore, and they flowed freely.
Don’t despair, life is like a heartbeat monitor, if it were smooth, it means… you’re dead.
“Thank you… Thank you…”
She covered her mouth with her hand and tried her best not to cry out loud.
Even if she met with a wall at every turn in the entertainment industry, even if other people
gave her unreasonable requests, even if she faced ridicule and apathy, she never cried.
However, now, she did, and she sobbed uncontrollably.
She twisted the paper in her hands until her fingertips turned white. [1]
“Y, what did you run away for? You don’t want to take responsibility? Think again!”
…
At the same time, Ye Lingchen had returned to the hostel.
“Ye’zi, you never disappoint!” Xiang roared in laughter, stretching out his hands to Potato
and Lil’ Gen. “If you’re willing to bet, you’re willing to lose. Quickly, pay me!”
Potato and Lil’ Gen glared at Ye Lingchen and forked over the money.
“What’s going on?” Ye Lingchen asked in curiosity.
“I made a bet with them, that within half a month you’ll spend the night outside of the hotel.
Potato bet on a month, and Lil’ Gen said it’d be half a year. Hahaha, as it turns out, I win!”
Xiang laughed again and gave Ye Lingchen a thumbs up, “Ye’zi, well done!”
You can even bet on this? How bored are you guys?
After a little more banter, the 3 of them finally calmed down.
Ye Lingchen fed the two wolf pups. They were no longer small, and he had prepared a
special training program for them to increase their hunting, fighting and running ability.
“Oh yeah, Lil’ Gen, didn’t you join the school’s basketball competition? Why aren’t you at
training?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“D*mn it, I get so mad when we talk about this. During the training session that son of a
b*tch He Yuan just could not get along with us from the arts stream, and using his position
as the President of the Student Council, wouldn’t even give us a place to train!”
“Wouldn’t even give you a place to train?” Ye Lingchen frowned heavily, there was clearly a
bias.
“Yeah, and he just made up an excuse that there isn’t enough training areas and excluded
our stream. We can only wait until other people are on break to use the grounds for
training. It’s come to the point that we have to go to other schools and use their facilities.”
Lil’ Gen nodded, speaking in a dark mood.
“F*ck! That son of a b*tch, using his position to settle a private grudge!” Potato cursed
angrily.
“It seems that he’s determined to be our nemesis!” Ye Lingchen’s eyes flashed, and he spoke
neutrally.
Lil’ Gen was worried that Ye Lingchen would get hot-headed and assault He Yuan. He
calmly said, “Ye’zi, it’s fine. He is the Student Council President. We can afford to suffer
some loss, even if we don’t have training grounds, we will still win this competition!”
“That’s right! Lil’ Gen, I support you!” Xiang said, “His grandmother, that assh*le He Yuan
can call himself the Little Prince of Basketball. It makes me retch, you have to trash him in
this competition!”
He Yuan was naturally gifted in sports, and he was also a member of the school basketball
team, this would not be easy.
Ye Lingchen nodded and did not speak.
……
The next day.
Ye Lingchen checked his popularity score and received a pleasant surprise.
What was originally a score of only 80,000, had now risen to 105783.
Looking at Weibo, it turns out he had made it to the trending page again.
The trending search was: recording of Y cursing someone.
Somebody specially made a summary of Ye Linchen’s choice insults to save everyone the
trouble.
1. Did your mom throw away her son and raise a placenta.
2. In life you waste air, in death you waste land, at home you waste money.
3. Your dad should have held it in, why didn’t he blow you out on the wall?
4. A dumb c*nt will drag your intellect down to their level, and use their experience to
defeat you!
…
These insults were the trending words on the internet now and had attracted a lot of
attention.
A lot of media entities had also rode the wave and unceasingly churned out clickbaity
articles.
The comments below had also exploded, and there were both good and bad.
[Y is of this character? Ah ah…]
[He even has this style when insulting him, I love Y even more.]
[Y, I want to make you give birth to a monkey…]
[In the future nobody will dare to look down on those who insult others, turns out that it
requires some finesse.]
…
A popularity score of a hundred thousand, does he want to increase his skills?
This was a meaningless question, and Ye Lingchen naturally opened the system menu.
At this time, his list of knowledge that had reached 100% proficiency had increased by one.
Eight Extremities Fist, Martial Body Fist, DOTA, English and Insulting.
Looking at his insulting skills, Ye Lingchen was slightly unsure of what to do. This could
also form a prerequisite for promotion?
Whatever it was, just give it a go.
Start!
A yellow orb of light bounced rapidly, Ye Lingchen’s heart had reached its’ zenith.
For no other reason, except that this promotion’s knowledge was more wonderful.
DOTA, English and Insulting, these 3 things would make anyone feel insecure.
It cannot be one of these 3, especially not insulting.
The heavens seemed to listen to Ye Lingchen’s prayers, and the yellow orb certainly did fall
on the insulting category.
God d*mn!
Ye Lingchen rubbed his eyes, and could not accept the reality of it.
This 100,000 popularity score was wasted!
Following the golden light, the insult skill disappeared, and was replaced with… Diatribe
(Beginner)!
Diatribe…
This name…
It was like a skill that a main character should have.
D*mn! This skill was impressive!
Ye Lingchen felt as though he had come to heaven from hell.
Diatribe and insult were not very different from each other, but diatribe was still a level
above insulting, and that was that it could make the other side feel regret, shame, and
emptiness. At the highest level, it could even drive one to suicide.
Godly skill, this was truly a godly skill!
He did not think that simply insulting someone could evolve into this level. If that were the
case, what about the other proficiencies? He could no longer look down on the other skills,
one would never know when they’d receive a surprise.
Ye Lingchen was in a good mood and was getting ready to go for his morning run.
Ding Ling Ling!
His cell phone rang at that moment.
Looking at the incoming call, Ye Lingchen’s face turned even more dignified.
Zhang Yunxi?
Why was this girl calling him at this hour?
One had to know that it was only 5 am, normally people would still be asleep. Unless it was
an extremely urgent matter, Zhang Yunxi would not call him at this hour.
Chapter 77 - Calamity
Ye Lingchen answered the call. “Yunxi?”
“Lingchen, save me! I’m running out of options. Can you please save me…” Zhang Yunxi
pleaded, her voice hoarse. She had probably been crying for an entire night in desperation.
“Don’t worry, I’ll help you!” Ye Lingchen’s expression darkened. “Stay calm and slowly tell
me what happened. It’ll be fine with me around.”
Hearing Ye Lingchen’s voice, Zhang Yunxi broke into tears once again.
She told him what happened as she cried.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen’s face was turning darker by the second.
It turned out that Zhang Yunxi’s father was addicted to gambling. Some time ago, he
impulsively borrowed money from a loan shark to gamble. With the compounding interest,
not only did they lose their assets, they were now in a huge debt of over RMB500,000.
RMB500,000 was an unbearable debt for Zhang Yunxi’s family. Even Zhang Yunxi’s
university funds could not cover it.
“You’re not studying?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“N—no…” Zhang Yunxi replied in a raspy voice.
Her entire family was cleaned out. The school fees along with accommodation cost was
around RMB10,000. That was not something they could spare.
Ye Lingchen went silent. Since he was young, he knew Zhang Yunxi as a driven person. It
was commonly said that a poor man’s child will mature quickly. Not only was Zhang Yunxi
beautiful, but she was also driven and had high self-esteem. He never expected her to be in
this kind of situation.
“I originally planned to work my debt off, but…it’s too difficult.” Zhang Yunxi’s voice was
filled with despair. “That group of people came yesterday. They said they were going to use
me to repay the debt. I’m only calling you as I have no other choice. I’m really scared…”
“Don’t be scared. I’ll go to your house right now. Wait for me!”
Ending the call, Ye Lingchen dared not to waste any time. He had his housemate take leave
for him and immediately rushed out. He purchased the earliest plane ticket without a
second thought and rushed to the airport.
The flight from Capital City to Jinghai City takes approximately two hours. He purchased
the 7:30am flight and should arrive at Jinghai City around 9:30am. To travel from Jinghai
City to Rugao City needed approximately 40 minutes.
There should be enough time.
On the way to the airport, Ye Lingchen continually consoled Zhang Yunxi. To be safe, he
transferred RMB500,000 over to her first.
With his wealth, RMB500,000 was nothing. Wealth was not a necessity, but if Zhang Yunxi
got hurt, his conscience will not rest well.
“Yunxi, if that group of people comes collecting debt again when needed, just pay them with
the RMB500,000 I gave you. Remember, you must always prioritize your safety.”
“Lingchen, how do you have so much money? Don’t tell me you’ve also taken a loan from
loan sharks. That’s something you should never do!” Zhang Yunxi was badly traumatized by
her experience.
“Relax, I earned that money myself.”
“Then I’ll take this as a loan from you. I’ll repay you even if I have to be your slave for my
entire life!” Zhang Yunxi said in a determined voice.
Ye Lingchen transferred RMB500,000 to her with no questions. That gesture was
unbelievably touching for her.
“I’m boarding the plane now. I’ll try to be quick.”
Paying back?
Of course, it was not that simple.
Ye Lingchen narrowed his eyes.
These people gave out loans and ran a casino. The money they obtained was surely of
illegal origins. Ye Lingchen naturally would not pass his money to them just like that.
Furthermore, Zhang Yunxi could not attend university because of these people!
This matter would not be settled that easily.
After boarding, Ye Lingchen was still worried. Those people were definitely thugs. It was
fine if they were only after the money, but Zhang Yunxi’s beauty might give them ideas. If
that happened, the outcome would be unpredictable.
He was worried about Zhang Yunxi’s safety, hoping to be by her side immediately.
The plane took off smoothly and reached the troposphere shortly, flying towards the
direction of Jinghai City.
Seated next to Ye Lingchen was a woman with her toddler who looked to be around three
years old.
The kid was very friendly, his gaze met with Ye Lingchen’s. His chubby cheeks looked
extremely adorable.
Ye Lingchen decided on a whim to stare back at him.
That led to some problems.
Ye Lingchen had read plenty of books on fortune-telling. He could see darkness in between
the brows of that kid. That was an ill omen!
“Lady, your kid will face a calamity soon. You should be more careful!” Ye Lingchen gave
her a friendly reminder.
“Calamity?” The woman was stunned and taken aback, annoyed by the statement.
Nobody liked hearing such words.
She looked at Ye Lingchen suspiciously as though he was a scammer. She then shifted away
and ignored him.
Eh?
Ye Lingchen scowled, staring at the woman’s face, “You’ll meet a calamity too.”
Without a doubt, this person was a scammer, one that insults others’ intelligence!
“Lady, please believe me.” Ye Lingchen looked worried. It appeared that this woman would
be in a serious predicament!
“Scammer, there should be a limit to your scams alright?” An uncle nearby could not stand
it anymore. “Young lady, I’ll switch places with you. It’ll keep you from being harassed by
that scammer.”
“Thank you.” The woman looked at the uncle thankfully, then promptly switched places
with him.
Hm?
Ye Lingchen was shocked when he looked at that uncle.
“Save it. I already know what you’re going to say.” The uncle glared at Ye Lingchen
condescendingly. “You’re going to say that I’m facing a calamity too, right?”
“Exactly.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“If that’s the case, you can shut up now or I’ll report you for scamming on the plane!” The
uncle warned with a laugh.
Ye Lingchen’s face was serious. “I don’t joke in matters like this.”
“Stewardess, there’s a scammer here!”
Before the uncle could call out, the people around him had already reported the incident. In
a moment, many fingers pointed toward Ye Lingchen.
A tall, sassy stewardess in her uniform with long fair legs came over.
She warned in a clear but respectable tone, “Sir, please do not disturb others while you’re
in the plane. Furthermore, you should not spread superstitious beliefs. Thank you for your
cooperation.”
However, Ye Lingchen’s expression darkened. His eyes staring right at the stewardess. “You
will be facing a calamity, a very serious one!”
The stewardess would not only be facing a calamity, she would most likely be tortured
instead.
The stewardess’ expression turned cold. “Sir, if you continue to spout nonsense, I’ll need to
have you detained.”
Ye Lingchen kept mum. He swept a glance around and realized the severity of the situation.
The passengers of the entire plane was facing a calamity!
That was unbelievable!
As for others, their evaluation of Ye Lingchen had changed.
So this guy was not a scammer but an idiot!
“What kind of flight is this. How could you let an idiot like this board the plane?”
“Can you make him shut up?”
“Oh, I’m dying from laughter. Calamity for everyone? Are you expecting someone to hijack
the plane?”
“Yeah right. According to statistics, the chances of hijacking is one in a million.”
However, the next instant—
“Freeze! This is a hijacking!”
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Chapter 78 - The Power of Diatribe
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The icy voice sent a chill down everyone’s spine.
Hijacking?
It was a real hijacking?!
For a moment, everyone focused their attention on Ye Lingchen. Mixed feelings went
through their mind as tears filled their faces.
He was right! However, everyone had already boarded the plane, it did not matter anymore
if he was right or wrong!
“Hahaha, I never expected a fortune teller to expose my hijacking. I didn’t believe in such
things in the past. Who knew that mysticism was real,” said a bald muscular man as he
stood up from his seat.
At the same time, four more stood up from each corner of the plane. The nozzles of their
guns pointing at the passengers.
Absolute terror gripped the passenger’s hearts, sending shivers through their bodies. They
lowered their heads, hoping to be flexible enough to crawl under the seats.
“Don’t move! I won’t hesitate to shoot.” The muscular man sneered.
“Big brother, I have money. Tell me how much you want. Just don’t kill me!” someone said
with a trembling voice.
“Money?” The muscular man scoffed, “I didn’t plan to survive this hijacking! What’s the use
of money? You said you’re rich right? Crawl over here!”
That person was terrified, shakily crawling over.
“Lick my boots!”
“I…”
The muscular man pointed his gun on that person’s head. “Are you licking or not?!”
“Lick, I’ll lick!” That person was sweating bullets, trembling uncontrollably and stuck out
his tongue.
“Hahaha! So what if you’re rich? I hate rich people the most! Look at you now, licking my
boots!” The muscular man laughed out loud, then kicked the bootlicker away!
“Without money, I can still control your life and death. I can have any woman I want too!”
The muscular man had obviously gone through some trauma. Having said that, he started
molesting the woman next to him.
The woman was like a frightened deer, shivering in fear.
“Since we’re all going to die, let us have some entertainment! Hahaha…”
With that, his gaze locked onto the stewardess and walked over with a creepy expression.
“I’ve always heard of the allure of a stewardess. I shall give it a try today! Second Bro, go
gather all the stewardesses and bring them here!”
As for the rest, they all laughed creepily and started looking at the other passengers.
Everyone was frozen in fear. They knew what was going to happen next but nobody dared
to stand up against it.
That was a gun. If it fired off in the plane, whoever that got shot would surely die. If it hits
the plane, then everyone dies together!
Seeing that none dared to retaliate, the muscular man felt all the more delighted. The craze
in his eyes grew. “Today, I will have a blast before my death! All the men are my slaves and
the women my prostitutes! Wahahaha…”
A wave of desperate cries swept through the plane in an instant.
The stewardess backed away with a panicked look, tears flowing. They were in an
absolutely pitiable state.
The other stewardesses were similarly trembling in fear.
“Little beauties, don’t cry. I’ll take good care of you!” The muscular man raised his hand and
reached for the little lamb before him.
However, a voice sounded from the side. “Wait a moment!”
The muscular man’s movement paused. The passengers’ hearts lifted. All eyes fell upon Ye
Lingchen.
“Kid, you can tell someone’s fortune. That can be considered a talent. If I knew you a few
years back, you might have been a great help to me. What a pity.” The muscular man looked
at Ye Lingchen. “With all your fortune telling, did you also foresee your own calamity?”
Ye Lingchen’s face remained stoic, but his heart was a nervous wreck.
The current situation was not something he could simply run away from. This man
obviously planned to have everyone in the plane die with him, therefore… Ye Lingchen
stepped up!
His only hope was for the Diatribe skill to work!
With a smirk, he started, “It’s not too late for us to be friends now. If you don’t mind me
asking, how many siblings do you have? Are your parents still around?”
The muscular man frowned. “Why do I feel that you’re mocking me?”
“No no no, I’m just trying to make a new friend before I die.”
“Nevermind, I’m not wasting my time with your nonsense,” said the muscular man as he
waved Ye Lingchen off.
“Then let’s change the topic. Do you know what is dang dang dang dang dang dang?”
“What dang dang dang dang?” Not only the muscular man, but the entire plane was
dumbstruck, unable to keep up with Ye Lingchen’s flow.
“That would bring us back to the previous question. Do you have any siblings? Are your
parents still around?”
“What’s the connection between those two questions?” The muscular man was running out
of patience. He pointed his gun at Ye Lingchen and threatened him. “Are you f*cking
kidding me?! I will kill you on the spot!”
“Stop! You can kill me, but you must first tell this. Who killed me?”
“It’s me!”
“Then…who are you?”
“I’m me! Who else could it be?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “No no no, anyone can be ‘me’. I am ‘me, and your lackeys also
go by ‘me’. But I want to know for sure… Who are you?”
The muscular man was confused and unsure, “Then… who is ‘me’?”
“That, we’re back to the initial question. Do you have any siblings? Are your parents still
around?”
“I have no siblings and my parents are gone,” answered the muscular man in a frenzied
tone. “My parents were killed by this cruel society! That is why I want revenge on all of you!
I want to kill all of you!”
Ye Lingchen roared, “Hold it! Did your parents allow you to murder?”
The muscular man was stunned.
Ye Linghen took the chance and hit the iron while it was hot. “What’s the difference
between you and the people that killed your parents? How will you face your parents after
you die?! To live as a human, you can build character or help others. You can be like water,
helping others in a hostile environment. A person like you is worse than an animal. If your
parents were still living, they would die of a heart attack. Do you think you’re worthy to be
alive? %#&*
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…”
Ye Lingchen was caught up in the moment, firing his words like a machine gun. All sorts of
vitriol came forth without repeats, causing the muscular man to lower his head further
with every passing moment. Finally, he was down on the floor, too ashamed to even lift his
head.
As for the others in the plane, their hearts almost jumped out of their mouth, forgetting to
breathe. They were all petrified, too scared to move.
Epic!
Just epic!
They were screaming in their hearts, looking at Ye Lingchen with admiration.
Daring to administer vitriolic justice upon these criminals with absolute insolence. That
was beyond their imagination, destroying their worldview.
Half an hour later, Ye Lingchen’s mouth went dry. Finally, the muscular man hit the floor
with a thud and started bawling.
Drip, drip!
The other four hijackers too threw their guns down and broke down crying on the floor.
“Saviour, my savior!” The muscular man hugged Ye Lingchen’s leg. “If you didn’t lecture me,
I wouldn’t have realized I was such a trash! I’ve made up my mind. I will let this plane go
and turn myself in. That would be considered as my contribution to the world.”
“Realize your mistakes and make amends. That is the best course of action.”
Ye Lingchen nodded contentedly, then quietly gathered up the guns that were thrown on
the floor. He then tied them all up.
“Saviour, tighter, please. You must make sure it’s tight. Only then my guilty conscience can
feel a sliver of comfort.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then in a righteous tone he said, “Worry not, it will be done!”
“Thank you…”
Chapter 79 - Arrival
It took a while for the passengers on the plane to recover from their daze. Looking at the
five people tied up crying regretfully. Their expression dazed as though they were still in a
dream.
“You… You’re amazing!” The stewardess exclaimed with her mouth forming an O shape,
feeling as though she had just ascended to heaven from hell.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose. “Thank you.”
The stewardess winked at Ye Lingchen, then passed him a strip of paper before leaving
hastily.
“Ex… Excuse me. I have misjudged you.” The woman from before apologized, embarrassed
by her actions.
She too passed a strip of paper to Ye Lingchen before leaving. She had even rubbed her
fingers on his palm in the process.
‘Hot damn! What was that all about?’
After that, Ye Lingchen’s seat was surrounded—mostly by women. They were flirting with
him as they thanked him.
By the time he disembarked, he had received over twenty little strips of paper.
Unfolding them one by one, they were all phone numbers. Some of the more confident ones
even had their body measurements listed.
‘Too bad I’m not such a person…’
Ye Lingchen let out a sigh, then painfully ripped the strips of papers and threw them into
the trash can.
As for the five criminals, they cooperated fully with the police, confessing to all their
wrongdoings. They even profusely thanked Ye Lingchen throughout the process.
Due to the sensitivity of such incidents, it was not disclosed to the public, hence it was not
shown in the news.
Ye Lingchen waste a minute, he immediately rushed off to Rugao City from Jianhai City.
Forty minutes later, Ye Lingchen got off the car and ran straight toward Zhang Yunxi’s
home.
At the same time, at Zhang Yunxi’s home.
Three thugs were blocking the doors. Their expressions were ruthless.
“Old man, where’s the money?”
“Can you give us a few more days? I really don’t have any money,” Zhang Yunxi’s father
explained.
Smack!
One of the thugs raised his hand and slapped Zhang Yunxi’s father, sending him tumbling to
the ground.
“You decrepit old man. It’s only natural to pay back your debt. Under the skies, nobody
dares to owe me, Li Si, money!”
Li Si stared coldly at Zhang Yunxi’s father, then shifted his gaze. “Since you’ve no money,
you can just settle the debt with your wife and daughter instead!”
He looked at Zhang Yunxi and her mother with a perverted look on his face.
Zhang Yunxi’s beauty was undeniable. Her mother’s appearance was also very pleasing
with an extra touch of maturity. If they captured them, these thugs would be having some
fun.
“No! Please give us a few more days.” Zhang Yunxi’s father hung onto Li Si’s leg, begging
him.
“Scram! You want me to kill you?” Li Si sent Zhang Yunxi’s father off with a kick.
Zhang Yunxi’s mother held Zhang Yunxi in her arms, both of them crying in a corner of the
room.
“Bring those two beauties along!” Li Si commanded with a smile.
“Hold it!” Zhang Yunxi bit her lips and stood up. “I have the money!”
“You have the money?” Everyone’s attention turned to her.
“I have the money!” Zhang Yunxi took a deep breath, then opened her banking app. “See,
RMB500,000!”
“Yunxi, where did you get that money from?” Zhang Yunxi’s mother asked in surprise.
“It belonged to Ye Lingchen. It’s money that he earned himself in Capital City.”
Zhang Yunxi’s mother gasped, “He’s that rich!?”
Meanwhile, the three debt collectors’ expressions darkened…
“Then transfer the money now!”
Li Si stared at Zhang Yunxi and sneered.
RMB500,000 was transferred to Li Si’s account.
“Now leave my house!” Zhang Yunxi commanded.
“Heheh, leave?” Li Si’s gaze looked as though he was toying with his prey, “There’s still an
RMB100,000 balance! We can settle that by taking you with us.”
“I’ve already paid off the RMB500,000 debt. If you continue acting like this, I will call the
cops!” Zhang Yunxi said through gritted teeth as her face darkened.
Li Si replied in an icy tone, “That’s right. Yesterday it was RMB500,000. Today, however, it
has already reached RMB600,000! You have to clear this debt today no matter what!”
“Bring that girl away. Tonight I’ll show her what I’m capable of!”
Behind Li Si, the other two thugs came forward slowly to grab Zhang Yunxi.
A combination of anger, discontent, despair, and humiliation flashed across Zhang Yunxi’s
gaze. Her eyes were watery and her face pale. At that moment, the thought of that young
man came to mind.
If only he was here.
At that very moment, a loud shout burst forth.
“Stop it right there! Let that girl go!”
Ye Lingchen felt that these words had become his slogan. With the same words, he had
saved countless young women from the maw of doom.
‘Logically, I should be receiving the title of ‘lady’s best friend’ by now.’
“Lingchen…” Zhang Yunxi muttered in a low voice, pleasantly surprised.
Ye Lingchen strode towards them, his face dark and gaze cold.
“Yo, kid. You’re trying to be a knight in shining armor to save your damsel in distress?” Li Si
threw an annoyed glance at Ye Lingchen. “This is none of your business. Butt in and I’ll
make sure you don’t see the light of the next day!”
“Ye Lingchen ignored his threats and continued walking over to Zhang Yunxi’s side.
He asked in a caring manner, “Are you hurt?”
Zhang Yunxi shook her head and looked at Ye Lingchen with her red puffy eyes. She then
planted her face onto Ye Lingchen’s chest, crying, “Waaaa, I’m so scared…”
“Relax. I’m here now. It’ll be fine.” Ye Lingchen consoled her while wiping her tears. “If you
continue crying you’re going to look ugly.”
“Pfft!”
Zhang Yunxi instantly started laughing. “You’re the ugly one!”
The others were stunned, especially Li Si. He was trembling in rage. He almost shot fire out
of his eyes.
Ignored! He was totally ignored!
He roared, “Look over here, I’m pissed now!”
However, Ye Lingchen was seemingly deaf to his words. Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi
and said, “You’ve lost weight. I’m sure you haven’t eaten. Go eat your food.”
“F*CK!” The blood vessels on Li Si’s forehead bulged. His eyes emitted a terrible glow.
Taking a step forward, he stood in front of Ye Lingchen, blocking the way. In a
condescending tone, “Kid, you’re rather insolent!”
Ye Lingchen scowled, “I’ll give you three seconds to disappear from my sight.”
“F*cking hell! You’ve let your act go to your head! Acting tough in front of me would only
end with you crying!”
Li Si raised his hand and sent a slap flying toward Ye Lingchen!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes flashed. Raising his hand, he easily caught Li Si by the wrist and twisted
it!
“Hiss! Ouch, ouch, ouch…”
Li Si’s lips quivered, unable to speak clearly. “Hero, good sir, forgive me, I was wrong…”
In such a short time, his face turned scarlet from the pain. He dared not move an inch.
“Kneel!”
Li Si could only obey as he gasped continually in pain. “I beg of you, please let go.”
“Scram!”
Just as Ye Lingchen released him, Li Si roared ruthlessly, “F*ck, kill him!”
The other two attacked Ye Lingchen simultaneously.
Ye Lingchen continued holding Zhang Yunxi in his arms. Without even looking, he raised
one leg.
Bang, bang!
With two crisp sounds, the two thugs flew outward like a ball.
“Scram!” Ye Linghen gave Li Si an icy glare.
“I’ll scram. I’ll scram right away…”
Li Si was a nervous wreck. Too scared to say anything else, he lay flat on the ground like a
defeated dog and crawled out hastily.
Chapter 80 - Try a Game or Two?
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“Lingchen, thank you.” Zhang Yunxi looked at Ye Lingchen as she thanked him.
“It’s nothing.” Ye Lingchen brushed it off with a smile. “Let’s eat.”
“Right, let’s eat!” Zhang Yunxi’s mother followed along. The way she looked at Ye Lingchen
had changed, now filled with a sense hospitality. “Lingchen must be hungry after rushing all
the way here. I’ll go make something immediately!”
“Oh Lingchen, please don’t mind those words aunty said to you in the past. I have long
realized that you’re a cut above the others. It’s Yunxi’s fortune to have you as a friend. You
both should spend more time together.”
During their meal, Zhang Yunxi’s mother was constantly ingratiating herself with Ye
Lingchen. “I’m good friends with your mother. Our family should interact more in the
future.”
However, Zhang Yunxi and her father were feeling helpless, their faces lined with worry.
“Yunxi, I has failed you and your mother,” Mr. Zhang sighed with a guilty expression.
“Uncle, why did you owe so much money?” asked Ye Lingchen.
“Sigh…”
Mr. Zhang sighed deeply, feeling frustrated. “At first I was only gambling occasionally to try
my luck. There were wins and losses. However, last time I got carried away when I lost and
was goaded into borrowing some money. After that, I lost even more money and had to
borrow up to RMB100,000. In about a month, it had compounded to RMB500,000!”
“To lend you money while you’re gambling, that is obviously a trap,” explained Ye Lingchen.
Zhang Yunxi’s father could not be considered as a good father.
He had heard Zhang Yunxi mention him in passing. Mr. Zhang had long been a gambling
addict. It was inevitable for him to get in trouble.
“Lingchen, you’ve beaten those thugs. Do you think they will drop it?” Zhang Yunxi’s eyes
were full of worry. She said apologetically, “I’m sorry to have involved you in this
situation.”
“Relax, I will settle this,” said Ye Lingchen with a smile.
“But… I heard that they are a gang with a lot of members. Furthermore, someone
mentioned that if we drag the payment for too long, to be able to get off with dismembered
limbs would be considered lucky.” Zhang Yunxi was still worried. “Why don’t… Why don’t
we call the cops!?”
“What’s the use of calling the cops?” Ye Lingchen shook his head. “When the cops come, the
thugs will run. When the cops leave, those thugs will be back. You will still be on the short
end of the stick.”
“Stop worrying for now. Let’s eat. I’ll handle the rest!”
After a moment, there was a ruckus outside the house.
“This is the place. Smash everything!” Li Si’s voice was filled with a grudge that could be
heard.
Following that was crashing sounds.
Ye Lingchen exited the house and his face turned dark immediately.
The people in the village had a small plot of land for vegetables that were fenced up.
Moreover, Zhang Yunxi’s family also kept some chickens around.
At that moment, the fence was ruined, the chickens were dead, and the plot of land was
wrecked.
There were a total of fifteen people including Li Si.
Each had a baseball bat in hand. They looked terrifying and smashed everything in sight.
“Hehe, finally, you’re out!”
Li Si placed the baseball bat on his shoulder and walked over. He stared at Ye Lingchen
with his knife-like gaze.
“Little b*stard, how dare you hit me. I’ll make sure you spend the rest of your life in regret!”
He waved and his underlings quickly came forward, surrounding Ye Lingchen and the rest
with murderous intent.
Mr. and Mrs. Zhang were scared speechless, their bodies trembling in fear.
Zhang Yunxi’s smooth hand held tightly onto Ye Lingchen, also trembling in fear. She never
thought that these scenes that only happened on TV would happen to her. “Lingchen, what
do we do?”
Ye Lingchen looked around, his eyes calm as water. He spoke calmly, “How much money do
they still owe you?”
“RMB100,000 to go!” Li Si sneered. He thought that Ye Lingchen would cower away,
laughing proudly. “However, this matter can no longer be settled with just money!”
“I, Li Si, will never go back on my word. Spend the rest of your days in regret! Not only will I
get the money, I will also turn you into a cripple!”
He gave a wave and ordered coldly, “Break his limbs!”
The next moment, Ye Lingchen showed his phone to Li Si’s face. “Can you see this?”
In an instant, Li Si’s expression turned excited and breathed heavily. The greed in his eyes
was almost pouring out of his sockets.
His eyes blurred by the string of numbers displayed on Ye Lingchen’s phone.
“Stop!” He shouted, then looked toward Ye Lingchen. His face turned into a smile. “We’re all
businessmen. Why do we need to resort to violence when we can talk it out?”
Twenty over millions!
It was twenty over millions!
This was his god of fortune! He must swindle Ye Lingchen’s money at all costs!
Li Si looked toward Ye Lingchen, his eyeballs spinning as though seeing a big fat sheep.
“Sure. If that’s the case we can talk it out slowly. Bring me to your place.”
“Of course. We’ll be going now.” At first Li Si was still wondering how to persuade Ye
Lingchen to head over, but this lamb unexpectedly sent itself to the slaughterhouse, causing
him to almost lose his composure. With that, he immediately led the way passionately.
Zhang Yunxi tugged at Ye Lingchen multiple times to no avail. In the end, she could only grit
her teeth and go along nervously.
“Can I know this little brother’s name?”
“I’m Ye Lingchen!”
“So it’s Young Master Ye. You sure look presentable. Nice to meet you.” Li Si responded
courteously, “I, Li Si, loves to befriend others. It takes a fight for people to know each other
well. From now on you will be a friend of mine.”
Ye Lingchen responded with a laugh, then gave a comforting look to Zhang Yunxi.
This village was already rural to start with. Following Li Si along a windy path, the
surroundings turned even more desolate with no other people in sight.
As they ventured deeper, Li Si’s smile deepened. Meanwhile, Zhang Yunxi’s anxiety just got
worse.
Continuing along, they finally saw a double-story villa. It was not huge, but the outlook was
fancy. It did not look too different from other villas in the village.
When Li Si led them inside, they were surprised to find an underground basement hidden
within.
No wonder they dared to run such a trap over here. They were well prepared.
Entering the basement, it was rowdy. There were many tables for gambling, and each of
them was surrounded by people. Some were playing cards, some were playing dice, and
some were even playing Mahjong. There was an ample variety of games.
The winners’ faces were flushed with excitement while the losers’ faces lined with
resentment. The majority of them were just shouting aloud.
All in all, it could be summarized into one word—Chaotic
This was Zhang Yunxi’s first time here. Her brows tightly knit, both hands clutching onto Ye
Lingchen’s arm in a death grip. She desperately wanted to stick close to him. Her head was
lowered as her heart pounded nervously.
Ye Lingchen evaluated the situation, then calmly stated, “Your place is well equipped.”
“Hehe, of course! We are well equipped from Golden Flower[1] to the slot machines from
Hong Kong and Macau. As long as it can be gambled, I will have it!” Li Si laughed heartily.
“How about it? Care to try a game or two?”
—
TN
[1] Golden Flower is a card game that consists of 2-6 players. Each player will be given
three cards, after which they are allowed to challenge one another. The player that is
challenged may fold or accept the challenge. Through the challenging process, only the
challenger and the challenged will see each other’s cards to determine a winner. Only when
there are two players remaining will they reveal the bottom 2 cards to the opponent. Those
with the better card combination wins.
Chapter 81 - Stake of Heavenly Figure
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Zhang Yunxi’s body stiffened and immediately looked at Ye Lingchen worryingly,
“Lingchen, you mustn’t do this. Let’s get out of here.”
Her father was an example. It made her despise gambling, but at the same time fearful of it.
That was a road without return. She was unwilling to see Ye Lingchen fall into gambling.
Ye Lingchen smiled as he shook his head, “I feel like gambling but I have never gambled
before. I don’t know how to.”
‘How can I win if you knew?’
Li Si’s smile turned brighter, “You can learn if you don’t know. Young Master Ye, please
follow me.”
On the other side of the table was a book rack. On it were books about gambling techniques.
Biography of the God of Gamblers, Teachings of the King of Gamblers, Psychology of
Gambling, and others of the same genre.
“I have collected the majority of books on gambling techniques from all over the country. It
covered almost all gambling techniques and styles. If you master them, you will surely be
the next god of gamblers! Young Master Ye can have a look at them if you’re interested.”
After that, Li Si eagerly recommended some of the better titles to Ye Lingchen.
“You are well prepared!” Ye Lingchen commended with a smile on his face. He then
randomly grabbed a book from the shelf.
‘Self-studying Secrets of the Casino, Gambling proficiency +1’
…
“Young Master Ye, you sure know what to pick. This book has the most in-depth
explanation of the casino. If you can comprehend it, you will be undefeatable.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then put on a wise man act, “To be honest, my nickname in the field is
called prodigy. I only need to glance through these gambling techniques to be a
professional gambler.”
Pfft!
Not only Li Si, everyone around him started laughing out loud.
Prodigy?
This must be a joke.
‘Hahaha, he is an idiot, getting hooked after some simple words of praise.’
Li Si suppressed his urge to laugh, then started sucking up to Ye Lingchen, “I can tell with
one look that Young Master Ye is someone special. You fully deserve the title of prodigy!”
Ye Lingchen nodded in satisfaction, “If I win later, you guys better not be dishonest about
it!”
“Hahaha, Young Master Ye must be joking. We’re running an official casino. Dishonesty?
Impossible!”
Li Si’s face bloomed into a bright smile, thumping his chest while promising Ye Lingchen.
He could see the tens of millions waving at him.
‘This fella was thinking of winning? Nonsense!’
“Let me read for a while first,” Ye Lingchen said.
“Alright Young Master Ye. You continue your study.”
After that, the rowdy casino transformed into a special sight.
A young man was reading through books after books. His reading speed was extremely
quick. In fact, it could not be considered reading. It would be more appropriate to call it
flipping through pages.
Many of them looked at him and ended up shaking their heads in disapproval.
‘An idiot trying to act cool. You will cry when you lose all your money!’
Li Si stood in a dark corner, his cold gaze locked onto Ye Lingchen.
‘B*stard, just wait until I get all your money. You’ll see how I deal with you!”
To Li Si, he was enduring humiliation to carry out his mission!
“Lingchen, are you really going to gamble?” Zhang Yunxi was on the verge of tears, “You
must not gamble!”
“Relax, I know what I’m doing. You need to trust me,” Ye Lingchen laughed, a cold gleam
flashed in his eyes, “It’s not that easy to take my money from me!”
“Not only would I win the money back, I will give them a taste of their own medicine! After
all, this money was obtained illegally. I will turn this casino into history!”
“But they will surely cheat and be dishonest about it…” Zhang Yunxi said in a concerned
tone, “These are not people that we should cross. Let’s go back now and pass our days in
peace.”
“If we don’t remove this tumor, it will only trouble others. Just sit back and watch.”
Having said that, Ye Lingchen strode towards the table.
Seeing Ye Lingchen taking action, Li Si’s eyes brightened and immediately welcomed him!
“Young Master Ye, how are things? Are you ready to play?”
Ye Lingchen nodded, “I’ve made a lucky break and I’m ready to test my luck.”
‘Made a lucky break? Don’t make me laugh.’ Li Si smirked in his heart, clearing a path for Ye
Lingchen. “Move aside, Young Master Ye is coming through. Young Master Ye wants to play
on this table!”
Ye Lingchen’s choice was the most basic Golden Flower game. Everyone would be given
three cards and then compare the outcome. Winner takes the money.
With such a ruckus, many people looked over towards Ye Lingchen.
“How much is the minimum bet?” Ye Lingchen sat down in a composed manner and asked
casually.
“The minimum bet is RMB100.” Li Si replied with a smile.
The minimum bet indicated each bet had to be placed in multiples of RMB100.
“Only RMB100?” Ye Lingchen looked dissatisfied, waving his hand and tried to leave, “I’m
not playing with anything lower than RMB1,000!”
“Wait a moment, Young Master Ye!” Li Si urgently called out, “It was my mistake. It’s
RMB1,000!”
With that said, he signaled around with his eyes. Immediately there were people from the
crowd that came over and seated on the others seats on this table. There were a total of six
people including Ye Lingchen.
The atmosphere instantly felt off.
‘Hehe, you’re looking for death. Don’t blame me for it!’
“Lingchen, gambling is mostly about deception. Let’s not play!” Zhang Yunxi continued to
advise him, unable to hold it in anymore.
‘What a timely assist!’ Ye Lingchen smirked, “That’s right. Gambling is mostly about
deception. I need to check the cards first!”
“Not a problem!” Li Si had no objections. He smiled as he passed the cards to Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen did it as shown in movies, simply went through the cards and passed it back to
Li Si. “There’s no problem with the cards. Let’s start.”
Following that, the cards were shuffled and distributed.
Three cards per person.
“Yunxi, why don’t you take a look for me?”
Zhang Yunxi was nervous with sweaty palms. Her face flushed red and shuddered with
anxiety.
“Alright.”
She lifted the cards, then opened them with trembling hands. She did not dare to blink at
all. It was nerve-wracking.
The cards were 3, 6, and A.
Zhang Yunxi sighed with a dejected face, “So small.”
“Pass.” Ye Lingchen declared.
The final winner was a fat guy. His largest card was only a K.
“Hehehe, I sure was lucky. I can’t believe I won with a K,” The fat guy laughed, then added
with some feigned wisdom, “Golden Flower is a game of guts!”
“It’s my fault. Our ace was the biggest. We could have won…” Zhang Yunxi was regretful for
losing so much money in that one loss.
Second round, Ye Lingchen still passed.
The third round was the same.
…
Up until the tenth round, Ye Lingchen was doing the same.
With a minimum bet of RMB1,000, Ye Lingchen had already lost RMB10,000.
Zhang Yunxi bit her lips. That amount was a huge sum for her, yet it was all gone in just a
few rounds.
The others looking at Ye Lingchen were also shaking their heads.
This kid was a rookie, totally ignorant to the psychology of Golden Flower. Passing directly
whenever his cards were bad. This made it easy for others to manipulate him.
When he got good cards, it was easy for others to tell, ensuring nobody would up his bet.
An inexperienced young man trying to gamble. Was that not looking for trouble?
However, Li Si was getting anxious.
His aim was not just for a few tens of thousands. He wanted the millions that Ye Lingchen
had!
With a well-hidden signal to the dealer, the dealer immediately understood him and started
shuffling the cards.
Ye Linghen’s eyes focused in the direction of the shuffling cards. Each of the cards flashed
across his eyes as his mouth turned into a smile.
Next was the distribution of cards.
Ye Lingchen broke his routine, “After losing so much money, my luck should be reversing
now. This round, I’ll not see the card. Let’s start the bet with RMB1,000!”
Betting without looking at the cards. That was a movie called “tempt” in Golden Flower!
If the opponents looked at their cards, they will have to lose double the amount.
“Call!”
“Me too!”
…
“I raise again!” Ye Lingchen’s expression remained the same, raising the bet for more than
10 rounds!
The pool of money on the table had formed a little mountain, somewhere around
RMB600,000!
Meanwhile, Zhang Yunxi was too nervous for words. Her mouth was dry, feeling as though
her body was dehydrated.
Finally, Ye Lingchen lifted the cards to have a look.
His movement was like that of a rookie. After a look, his expression told everything.
With that smile on his face, it was obvious that his cards were pretty good.
The others started looking at their cards too. In the end, three of them folded, leaving the
table with Ye Lingchen and two others.
“I’ll raise RMB10,000!” Ye Lingchen exclaimed in surprise. It was rare for him to get some
good cards.
Zhang Yunxi grabbed onto Ye Lingchen’s arm, to the point of her nails biting into his flesh.
The eyes of the two opponents gleamed as they smiled.
“Call!”
“Me too!”
…
“I’ll raise RMB100,000!” Ye Lingchen raised the stakes continuously like a madman.
“Call!”
The other tables had stopped too, surrounding them.
None of them had seen a scene like that.
‘This kid has nerves of steel! This is not just raising the bet, he’s betting his life!’
Some of them with lower endurance were clutching at their hearts.
It was too exciting!
It was too intense!
The chips on the table had reached a total of RMB5,000,000.
By then, it was only Ye Lingchen and the fatty facing off.
“Lingchen, calm yourself!” Zhang Yunxi was on the verge of tears.
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen seemed to have lost his mind.
“I’ll raise RMB5,000,000!”
That one sentence sent the crowd into an uproar.
Insane!
Absolute insanity!
“F*ck! Where did this wastrel come from? He’s going to lose for sure!”
“He’s clearly a rookie, losing his mind with just some good cards!”
“There’s an 80 percent chance that this is a setup. This kid is in trouble!”
“Even if you’re rich you should not waste it like this!”
…
Li Si’s grin widened. He could already see the countless money waving at him!
“Call!” The fatty sneered as he broke into a grin, his gaze locking onto his prey.
“I still have RMB10,000,000, all in! Are you going to call?!” Ye Lingchen roared as he stood
up, as though he was just insulted.
“I call. Reveal your cards!”
The fatty laughed heartily, then spread his three cards on the table, “7,8,9, straight flush!”
“Dumb kid, you think your cards can be better than mine?!”
Li Si stood up as well. The smug look on his face was clear to all, the way he looked at Ye
Lingchen was no longer eager, but instead gloomy.
“Little b*stard, you lost! We’ll be keeping your RMB 20,000,000. Wahahaha…”
“Hold on, I haven’t even shown my cards!” Ye Lingchen narrowed his eyes.
“Show your cards? Can you beat his cards?” Li Si asked sarcastically.
Things were unexpectedly smooth. At first, he thought it might take a few more rounds, but
this dumb kid was more stubborn than a hothead!
He was sure what Ye Lingchen’s cards were, a pair of aces!
When they distributed the cards, everything was set!
Chapter 82 - God of Gamblers’ Tune
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Zhang Yunxi was short of breath from her anxiety, almost to the point of suffocating.
Never in her life did she imagine that much money, yet she was witnessing so much money
placed in front of her. Of all things, on a gambling table!
“Lingchen…”
She took multiple deep breaths, barely calming herself down, then looked towards Ye
Lingchen with worried eyes.
If they lost this round, she would surely pass out.
“Don’t worry, relax.” Ye Lingchen smiled at Zhang Yunxi.
“Little b*stard, are you showing your cards or not? No matter how you drag it out, you’re
losing this round!” Li Si scolded impatiently.
“Are you sure? Could it be that you know what my cards are?” Ye Lingchen asked while
giving Li Si a mischievous look.
Li Si sneered, “I just think that your cards should be lesser than his. This is an official
casino. There’s no way we will cheat!”
“I hope you can say that when you lose!”
Ye Lingchen put on a smile, then took his phone out of his pocket, “God of gamblers, give
me strength!”
“Dang dang dang, dang dang dang—”
A familiar tune sounded, the tune from the movie God of Gamblers.
“B*stard, just what are you doing?” Li Si scowled, “What can a tune do?”
“You’re wrong. This is the tune of God of Gamblers!” Ye Lingchen corrected him, “I’m a man
that brings his tune with me!”
Following that, he placed the cards in front of Zhang Yunxi, “Yunxi, lend me your breath,
bless my victory!”
Zhang Yunxi’s pretty eyes were glued to Ye Lingchen, then carefully blew onto the cards.
The surrounding crowd shook their heads, sighing in disappointment.
‘This guy must have gone crazy from the shock of losing so much money!’
“I’m showing my cards now!”
In one sentence, he managed to push everyone’s focus to the limits.
With the tune in the background, he lifted the cards high in the air, then placed them down
quickly with a dashing pose!
Three aces!
At that moment, those three cards seemed to be glowing, dazzling the crowd.
Li Si’s eyes almost popped out of its socket. In just an instant, he fell from heaven to hell.
“Ah! We won, we won!” Zhang Yunxi covered her mouth in disbelief, her tears streaming
down her cheeks.
On the table, added with Ye Lingchen’s RMB20,000,000, there was another RMB30,000,000
extra on the side!
That is to say, in this round, Ye Lingchen had earned RMB30,000,000!
The dream-like situation caused Zhang Yunxi’s mind to go blank.
The surrounding crowd too went into an uproar.
“Is this for real? That kid won?!”
“A total of RMB50,000,000! Holy sh*t, my eyes!”
“Li Si is in trouble now. This time he really met a pro! He must have been acting from the
start.”
“Rich man, let’s be friends!”
…
“Impossible! This is impossible!”
Li Si pulled on his hair while his face turned red. Glaring at Ye Lingchen, “How did you get
three aces? It should have been two!”
His eyes popped wide open, then pointed at Ye Lingchen, “You’re cheating!”
“Hehe, if you already know what my cards were, how can you say that I’m cheating?” Ye
Lingchen laughed, “A bet is a bet. Didn’t you say that this is a legal casino?”
“Of course it’s a legal casino, but you cheated. I will never let you leave this place!” Li si’s
face was extremely dark, “Guys, send the customers out!”
Immediately, a group of ferocious-looking thugs with weapons in their hands came in.
The crowd dared not complain and were quickly escorted out.
“B*stard, how dare you trick me?!” Li Si steeled his face, his expression exuding a strong
killing intent, “Today, not only will I take your RMB20,000,000, your woman, I will take
your life too!”
That money on the table was everything he had since the opening of the casino. If Ye
Lingchen took them away, his future prospects would be hopeless.
“Really?” Ye Lingchen asked with a calm expression, “I’ll give you one last chance. If you
kneel, apologize and let me leave with the money, I will leave it at that.”
“Hahaha, wahahaha…”
Li Si laughed as though he heard the funniest joke in the world. He rocked back and forth
while laughing, even crying from the laughter.
“Stubborn to your last breath. You b*stard, this is the wrong place for you to act tough!”
“I’ll have you begging for mercy later! Go!”
Over twenty muscular thugs immediately closed in around Ye Lingchen with baseball bats
in their hands.
Their bodies were bulky, almost the size of two adults, and were smiling with bloodlust.
“Die!” One of them led the charge. His baseball bat raised up high and swung at Ye
Lingchen’s head.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lowered and sent out a kick, quick as lightning.
Everyone only saw a blur, then the thug flew away like a ball being kicked. He laid on the
floor spasming for a bit, then turned completely still.
‘Wtf? Is that for real?’
That thug was at least 300lbs. With just a kick… he flew backward?
The rest of them felt their eyebrows twitching, a feeling of unease rose from the depths of
their heart. It felt as though they ran into someone using hacks.
However, they were like an arrow on the bowstring, unable to back down. They roared to
boost their morale and rushed at Ye Lingchen together.
Bang bang bang bang!
A rhythmic sound could be heard.
It was as though Ye Lingchen was kicking a football. His kicks did not pause, kicking each as
they came in an organized manner.
20 seconds later, the twenty over thugs were all lying on the floor moaning in pain. None of
them were able to stand.
Li Si was stunned. His forehead sweating bullets and his legs felt weak, rendering him stuck
on the floor from shock.
He muttered to himself, almost losing his sanity, “This… how is this possible? You’re not
human!”
Zhang Yunxi was similarly shocked with her mouth agape. Her pretty eyes glowed as she
stared at Ye Lingchen’s back.
She was trapped in absolute despair. Who would have known that Ye Lingchen was such a
great fighter?
Thud!
Seeing Ye Lingchen walking up to him step by step, Li Si immediately fell to his knees. His
face was filled with horror, begging him, “Good sir, I’m wrong. You can take the money,
please let me go.”
Ye Lingchen gave Li Si a cold glare, “Hehe, you wanted to take my life. Do you think I should
let you go?”
“Murder is illegal! You mustn’t kill me!” Li Si screamed.
“So now you know the existence of the law?” Ye Lingchen sneered, “I won’t kill you, but I
will break your hands. That way you won’t be troubling anyone in the future!”
“No, don’t…” Li Si’s eyes were filled with despair.
Ring—
Right at that moment, Li Si’s phone started ringing.
After a quick glance, his expression of despair turned into joy, as though a drowning person
grabbing onto a life-saving straw. He quickly answered the call.
“Hello, Young Master Lu? It’s me Little Li.”
“What? You’re coming over?! Of course! I’ll wait for you! It’s just that I’ve run into a little
trouble…”
“I’m relieved if you’re coming over. I’ll wait for you!”
Ending the call, his face immediately turned red. With the eyes of a madman, he stared at
Ye Lingchen and laughed maniacally, “Hahaha, you’re dead! Young Master Lu is on the way.
I can guarantee that you will die a horrible death, wahahahaha…”
Chapter 83 - Kneeling Down Mid-Stride
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Young Master Lu?
Ye Lingchen had a confused expression, “Which Young Master Lu?”
“He’s one of the princes of Capital City, Lu Group’s only son, Lu Hao!” Li Si’s face glowed
radiantly, his eyes gleaming, “He had always acted with impunity and his assets are in the
billions. In front of him, you’re just an ant!”
“I’ve once got to know a Young Master Lu. Who would have thought that he would
remember me! The thugs in his house alone numbered in the hundreds, and all of them are
trained. They go by the name of Cleaver Gang!”
Li Si got more excited as he bragged. His face was red and the veins on his neck were
bulging, “How is it? Are you scared? If you kneel and kowtow to me now, I will consider
putting in a good word for you!”
“Lingchen, what should we do?” Zhang Yunxi was terrified once more.
Ye Lingchen laughed it off, “It’s okay, we will wait here for that Young Master Lu.”
“You’re asking for death! Where Young Master Lu passes, the land turns barren! I guarantee
that you’ll regret this!” Li Si stood up, barking at Ye Lingchen like a mad dog that was
waiting for its owner.
15 minutes later,
Vroom!
The rumbling sound of the engine roared through the air from afar, rushing closer like a
beast!
“He’s here!” Li Si proclaimed excitedly as though he was on drugs, “Young Master Lu is
here!”
Without any other words, he rushed outside to greet the guest.
A black Hummer parked in front of the villa’s entrance.
Li Si eagerly went forward to open the door for Lu Hao and welcomed him.
Behind Lu Hao was the same bodyguard duo. The three of them stood tall with a lordly
presence, ignoring Li Si.
However, Li Si dared not show any discontent. He instead bent over and put on an
ingratiating smile, “It’s an honor for me to have Young Master Lu come over for a visit.”
Lu Hao calmly nodded his head, then frowned, “Your place is really run down. Even my
toilet is better.”
“Of course, of course. How can my place compare to Young Master Lu? Rest assured, I will
arrange the best hotel for you to stay at,” Li Si replied with a bow.
“The hotels here are surely trashy too!” Lu Hao shook his head, “If not for my father asking
me to come to wait out the storm over here, I’ll never come to this kind of desolate town!”
“Wait out the storm?”
Li Si was surprised, shocked even. What kind of person does it take to have Young Master
Lu go into hiding?
“This world has too many capable people. I too have crossed someone I should not.
Fortunately, that person is generous and left it at that,” Lu Hao said in a fearful tone.
He still could not forget what his father Lu Tianxiong told him before he Lu Hao left home.
“Hao’er, even though that person left it at that, the Lin family had already sent us a warning.
This incident’s consequences are too dire. You have gotten into deep trouble!”
“Dad, what should we do? Will we get through this?”
“Our family will pay dearly for sure, but you must remember to keep a low profile in the
future. Make sure you never cross that person again!”
“Dad, don’t worry. I won’t dare to do that again!”
“To prevent you from causing more trouble, it’ll be wise for you to stay low for now. You
should go and wait out the storm…”
With that, Lu Hao ended up here and coincidentally contacted Li Si.
Lu Hao’s words had Li Si’s heart skip a beat and started sweating profusely. ‘Is this the
fabled fight between the gods?’
“Right, you said someone was stirring up trouble at your place?” Lu Hao asked.
“Yes! That b*stard cheated in my casino. He took all my savings away! Most importantly, he
is a very good fighter.” Li Si said resentfully.
Lu Hao nodded without saying anything, but the aura he gave off was something that made
Li Si excited. Young Master Lu was going to avenge him!
The four of them strode in intimidatingly.
Lu Hao at the forefront, strutting his way into the villa.
However, mid-stride, Li Si realized that Young Master Lu had prostrated himself on the
floor.
Hm?
Li Si was stunned for a moment, “Young Master Lu, why did you suddenly kneel mid-stride?
Are your legs numb? Here, let me help you!”
The next moment, the two bodyguards following Lu Hao too had knelt to the floor with a
loud thud!
Their faces were filled with horror when they saw their nemesis which they would never
forget.
Ye Lingchen was seated on the chair, looking at them with an insincere smile, causing their
scalp to go numb.
Their legs went weak. The loss of control resulted in them kneeling.
“What’s the matter?” Li Si’s face was riddled with confusion.
“Lu Hao greets Grandmaster Ye!”
Lu Hao was almost scared to tears. After calming himself with great difficulty, he finally
managed to squeeze out that greeting.
Boom!
Li Si’s mind was blown, turning blank instantly.
His lips shivered. The sounds of his grinding teeth could be heard clearly.
It was summer then, but his limbs felt cold. His entire body was shivering.
“Grand… Grandmaster Ye?!”
He looked at Ye Lingchen fearfully, his body bent over and assumed the kneeling position
on the floor. Speaking through shaking lips.
Ye Lingchen ignored him, but instead turned to Lu Hao and greeted him calmly, “Young
Master Lu, it’s been a while!”
Lu Hao ingratiatingly said, “Grandmaster Ye, it is my honor that you still remember me.”
“I heard that you are here to help someone get rid of me?” Ye Lingchen followed with a
question.
Lu Hao’s heart immediately sank. His head shook like a pellet drum and replied in a
terrified voice, “No such thing! I would never dare to cross you!”
Following that, he grabbed Li Si by his side and without any words, gave him three big slaps
across his face!
“You b*stard! How dare you trouble Grandmaster Ye?! You’ve got a death wish!”
Lu Hao felt bitter. The reason he came out was to stay low, but coming here pushed him to
the front end of the spear instead.
Li Si’s action was no different from sending him into a fiery pit!
“It’s my mistake! Grandmaster Ye, I didn’t recognize you with my limited knowledge. I’m
sorry, I’m sorry.” Li Si’s face was already swollen, but he could not care less at a time like
this, kowtowing like a madman begging for mercy.
Ye Lingchen stood up slowly, then walked up to Lu Hao’s side.
Lu Hao swallowed a mouthful of saliva, then looked up to Ye Lingchen fearfully.
Ye Lingchen lightly tapped his shoulder, “This person set up a gambling session in private
and entrapped my friend. He even wanted to rob my money. As for how to settle this, I’ll
leave that to you.”
Following that, he took Zhang Yunxi with him headed for the door, “Oh right, I’m taking
away the money that I won.”
“Please go ahead. Goodbye Grandmaster Ye…” Lu Hao replied politely, finally letting out a
sigh of relief as he stared at Ye Lingchen’s back. In that short time, his clothes were
drenched in sweat.
Immediately afterward, his cruel gaze locked onto Li Si, roaring, “B*stard, are you trying to
get the entire Lu family killed!? Beat him to death!”
Crashing sounds ensued.
Outside the villa, Ye Lingchen could hear Li Si’s agonized screams.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yunxi was still in a daze. Her mouth was slightly open with her eyes
wide open. That dazed look stared at Ye Lingchen, adorable beyond compare…
Chapter 84 - Flaunting Your Wealth to My
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“What’s wrong? You don’t recognize me?” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“A little bit.” Zhang Yunxi knitted her brows together, “I realized that you changed a lot.
You’re not the same as when you were a kid.”
Ye Lingchen smiled, “You too. You’re much prettier now.”
Zhang Yunxi blushed then asked out of curiosity, “Oh, what happened to the cards? How did
you win?”
“Gambling is filled with deception!”
Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi, “Actually, the five people that gambled with me were
all Li Si’s lackeys, including the dealer!”
“The dealer had picked up some magic tricks and did something to the cards. That’s why
they could control my cards. However, right at the start when I touched the cards, I slipped
an ace and hid it on me.”
After a moment’s pause, Ye Lingchen continued, “Furthermore, when he marked the cards,
I have also memorized the sequence of the cards. I knew what cards they were having too!”
“That means your ten consecutive losses were just an act? Was it to wait for the right
chance?” Zhang Yunxi stared at Ye Lingchen with a look of surprise, “I didn’t expect you to
be that amazing.”
“Gambling techniques are just some deviant skillset. It’s not worth mentioning,” Ye
Lingchen replied with a wave of his hand.
“Right then how did you come to know that Young Master Lu?”
“I’m attending Capital City University and he’s from Capital City. It’s just by chance that we
got to know each other.”
Zhang Yunxi had her doubts about Ye Lingchen’s answer, yet she did not question him any
further.
When they mentioned the university, her expression turned sullen all of a sudden.
“Yunxi, I’m sorry. If I knew about it earlier, you wouldn’t have had to give up university,” Ye
Lingchen could not help but apologize.
Zhang Yunxi shook her head, “This isn’t your fault. I should thank you instead. Don’t forget
you’re still my debtor.”
After a moment of silence, Ye Lingchen asked, “What’s your plan for the future?”
“I plan to go look for a job to ease my family’s stress.”
“What about…”
“Lingchen, you’re helped me enough. I can’t trouble you anymore!” Zhang Yunxi stated
before Ye Lingchen could finish.
Ye Lingchen sighed and kept silent.
Without them realizing, they had reached Zhang Yunxi’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Zhang were
worried sick while waiting for them. Only when they saw both of them did they let out a
sigh of relief.
After some short exchanges, Ye Lingchen departed.
He did not head home but instead ran to the town nearby.
He knew at that time his parents were still working.
Kai Yuan Jade Ware!
That was Xu Zhen’s work location, selling all sorts of jade ware.
Although it could not compete with the bigger stores, it had better deals. Furthermore, the
jade wares they sold had decent coloration, bringing them decent business in town.
Xu Zhen worked as the cashier of Kai Yuan Jade Ware. The job was simple. Although not
tiring, it was not relaxing either. She had to welcome the guests with a smile every day.
It was already 4 pm, the foot traffic was starting to pick up. Xu Zhen continually greeted the
customers that came to the shop and recommended suitable jade ware to them.
The tea and water that was served was for the guests. She would have to endure the
dryness that came with all the greetings and talking.
“Xu Zhen, it’s been a while.” At that moment, a fashionably dressed rich lady walked up to
Xu Zhen and greeted her with a smiling face.
The rich lady had curvy hair and her face had some light makeup on. She was wearing a
tight-fitting deep red wave-patterned long dress with a pair of crystal high heel shoes. Her
appearance was beautiful, her movements elegant and classy.
Beside her stood a boy in a white suit with round-framed glasses.
That boy was of similar age with Ye Lingchen, with an extra touch of maturity between his
brows. It was apparent that he had some experience within the society.
Xu Zhen was taken aback, then smiled, “Su Ya? Long time no see.”
“Old friend, the last reunion was two years ago!” Su Ya recollected.
Following that, she looked at Xu Zhen, “I was passing by and suddenly remembered that
you work here as a salesperson so I came in to have a look.”
Xu Zhen composed herself, “You’re shopping for jade?”
Su Ya nodded, seemingly frustrated, “Yeah. At first, I didn’t plan to spend the money. You
know, people of our generation were used to being thrifty. However, my son disagrees! He
insists on buying one for me. Don’t you think it’s aggravating?”
Xu Zhen laughed, “Is he your son? Such a filial child.”
“Oh, I forgot to introduce you. This is my son Chu Yuan. He was never good at his studies.
Fortunately, he was successful at starting his own business. Now he’s the boss of a small
factory.” Su Ya continued, “Quick, greet Aunt Xu.”
“To be a boss at such a young age. Your son sure is capable,” Xu Zhen said as she adjusted
her hair.
“It’s just him doing his own things.” Su Ya laughed, then continued, “Xu Zhen, I heard your
son’s studies were not ideal. How was his National College Entrance Exam results?”
“He was rather lucky. He ended up in Capital University.”
“Capital University?” Su Ya gasped, but continued afterward, “Actually, going to universities
might not be the best these days. Remember that news last time about the Huaqing
University doctoral student who ended up as a butcher? Don’t you think it’s funny?”
“I saw that news too. I think the aim of studying is to earn more money. Instead of wasting
four years at the university, they might as well join the workforce earlier to earn money!”
Chu Yuan pushed his glasses, “Take me for example. Even though I did not attend
university, there are a few university graduates in my factory. Didn’t they just end up
working for me?”
Xu Zhen laughed along, not saying anything.
Su Ya, however, did not stop, “Oh Xu Zhen, we’re the ones suffering to have our kids go to
school. Your son was accepted into Capital University, but you have to suffer for another
four more years! Look at you, selling jade ware for so many years but you’re not even
wearing one. I feel sorry for you!”
Xu Zhen tightened her lips, then changed the topic, “Su Ya, what type of jade ware are you
looking for? I recommend this jade bracelet. The price is only at RMB2,000, but the color is
nice. Furthermore today there’s a 10 percent discount. This is the best deal.”
“Only RMB2,000?”
Chu Yuan scowled, then immediately shook his head, “RMB2,000 is too cheap. Those are
low-quality goods, not suitable for my mom’s status.”
Su Ya threw an apologetic smile at Xu Zhen, “This kid is such a wastrel. He just made some
money and he’s letting it go to his head. His spending mindset is different from ours. Sigh,
such a headache.”
“Mom, don’t you try to be thrifty for me. I don’t lack money!” Chu Yuan said in a generous
tone.
“You see this kid. Getting his money and he’s adamant about being filial. I can’t even
persuade him.” The smile on Su Ya’s face was blossoming like a flower.
“Why not try this bracelet? RMB5,000,” Xu Zhen continued recommending.
“RMB5,000 is still too cheap. Don’t bother with those below RMB10,000,” Chu Yuan said
with a wave.
Quite a few people around them stared at Su Ya, their gaze filled with envy.
‘Look at her kid, I’m so envious!’
Chapter 85 - Your Son No Longer Lacks
Money
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Chu Yuan did a quick scan, and pointed at a jade bracelet, “Mom, this one isn’t bad. The
price is RMB12,000, why don’t you give it a try?”
Xu Zhen took out the bracelet.
Su Ya put it on, and her face lit up in pleasure as she held it up in front of Xu Zhen’s gaze.
“Xu Zhen, what do you think? Does it look good on me? Gifts that my son gives me are just
not the same! He’s finally earned enough to spend on his mother.”
“It does look good.” Xu Zhen nodded.
Suddenly, at that moment, her entire body froze. She looked at the entrance of Kai Yuan
Jade Ware.
She thought that her eyes were fooling her, and she could not help but rub her eyes.
“Ling… Lingchen? How are you back?” She asked as she looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief.
“Mom! I had some errands to run and was passing by, so I popped in to see you.” Ye
Lingchen said with a smile.
He had seen everything that had just happened, and he felt remorseful. He had never
bought anything for his parents.
“Xu Zhen, is this your son? He’s fairly good looking.” Su Ya looked at Ye Lingchen, before
continuing, “Today isn’t a weekend. Is he skipping class?”
“As far as I know, it isn’t rare to skip class in university. Therefore it makes me feel even
more certain that going to university is a waste of time!” Chu Yuan immediately spoke up. It
was rare for him to flaunt in front of a talent from Capital University.
Forgetting himself, he continued, “Since he’s back, I think he has run out of money for living
expenses, and he’s back to ask for more!”
“Wow, he’s already at university and he’s still asking for money. I heard that a lot of
university students still ask for money even after they’ve found a job. They really are babies
who never grow up, I pity the parents of the world!” Su Ya said with a sigh.
In the store, quite a few heads nodded in agreement.
“Who can deny that? These days parents only hope that their sons become dragons, and
their daughter’s phoenixes, and keep sending them for an education. But an education
doesn’t mean they’ll get a good living!”
“That’s right! Not only is an education not an income, but it’s a great expense! Children
should just enter the workforce earlier.”
“I know someone, just to let their children study, they’ve sold their house and got their
children through university with great difficulty. However, their children still haven’t found
a job, and the house has already appreciated by a few million!”
“Wow, what a bad investment!”
…
Xu Zhen looked at Ye Lingchen, and asked out of concern, “Lingchen, are you short? Tell
mom now.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head, “I just wanted to visit, but since I thought I never bought you
and dad a proper gift, I decided to come in.”
“Silly boy, why spend that money?” Xu Zhen laughed.
“Buy a gift?” Su Ya could not help but laugh snidely, “Spending your parent’s money, and
still buy them a tiny gift worth a few hundred RMB?”
Ye Lingchen ignored her, “Mom, what’s the most expensive jade piece here, can you show it
to me?”
The crowd looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief.
Xu Zhen hesitated for a moment and brought out a jade bracelet.
At first glance, the quality of the jade bracelet was far different from others. It was
incomparably fine, without a single trace of any defects. Compared to the one on Su Ya’s
hand, it was like comparing a chicken to a phoenix.
“This jade bracelet… how much is it?” Su Ya’s eyes were wide open.
“This is the treasure of this store, and nobody in the town can afford it. It was only meant to
be a showpiece, the price tag is RMB188,000.” Xu Zhen said.
Shhhh!
Everybody in the shop gasped and stared at the bracelet.
RMB188,000, this was an extreme statement piece, normal people would never even think
of it.
However-
“I’ll take it.”
The neutral tone made everyone’s head turn, and their gazes fell on Ye Lingchen.
This… he must be mad!
Regardless of if he had money, even if he did, one should think before spending so much in
an instant just to buy a jade bracelet unless they just had too much money and nowhere to
spend it on!
“You’ll take it?” Su Ya looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief, and nearly laughed, “What do you
have to take it? That’s RMB188,000, not RMB18.80!”
Ye Lingchen’s face was deadpan, “Really? To me, 188,000 and 18.80 are no different.”
With that, he took out a card and passed it to Xu Zhen.
“Mom, this is a gift for you. I’ll pay by card.”
“This…” Xu Zhen was stunned, and looked at Ye Lingchen, speaking in a worried tone,
“Lingchen, calm down, it’s not worth it to spend this much!”
“Mom, this is just a bit of filial piety from your son. Don’t worry, I can make money now.” Ye
Lingchen looked into Xu Zhen’s eyes, and continued, “Mom, don’t you understand? I really
do have money now.”
Xu Zhen took the card with much trepidation, she was moved and unwilling all at the same
time.
“That’s enough Xu Zhen, stop pretending. You’re a salesperson in this shop. You and your
son are putting on a show!” Su Ya came to her senses, and could not help but laugh coldly.
“We’re all old schoolmates, how could I possibly not know about your situation? Why do
you need to put up a show in front of me?”
“That’s right, how much can a university student make?” Chu Yuan added in disbelief.
He claimed that he had opened a factory, but it was just a workshop with 5 staff in it. A
year’s profit was only roughly RMB100,000. It was already an extravagance for him to
spend 10,000 on a jade bracelet, he did not even think about one that cost 180,000.
Ye Lingchen did not speak.
He swiped his card and entered his PIN.
The POS device chimed lightly, and the receipt was printed. The payment was successful!
This…
The entire place was quiet.
Su Ya’s jaw very nearly hit the floor, her eyes wide. She was unable to say a single word.
The fact that Ye Lingchen had that much money in his card was surprising enough, but
what was even more surprising was that he actually paid!
Jade ware was not like other places. Once payment was made, a refund was impossible!
That was to say, the transaction was real!
“Impossible! How could you have so much money?!” Su Ya ran over, and picked up the
printed receipt of the POS device, and scrutinized it.
The payment was for RMB188,000, and not a cent less!
“Hello, is Mr. Ye here?”
At that moment, a young lady dressed in the uniform of a server walked in. What drew the
eye was that she carried a transparent box in her hands. Within the box was a golden pipe
that shined so bright it hurt to look at!
“That will be me,” said Ye Lingchen.
The young lady walked over and spoke reverently. “Mr. Ye, good day. Here is the golden
pipe you purchased, and your receipt for RMB 200,000. Please make sure you keep it.”
“Alright, thank you.”
“Mr. Ye, this is a VIP card from Da Sheng Goldware. Your next purchase is 10% off.”
“Hm.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
When the young lady left, the entire store was silent.
They were all awed.
Including Su Ya and Chu Yuan.
What was originally a few whispered words of doubt was now completely silenced.
Receipt, golden pipe, VIP card, any single one of them would be extremely attention-
grabbing, and they might turn Su Ya blind.
“Mom, I’ll need to head home soon, this golden pipe is for dad, and you should wear the
jade bracelet, it’s good for you.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Lingchen, this…” tears formed in Xu Zhen’s eyes, and she could no longer speak.
“Mom, your son doesn’t lack for money anymore, to the point that he can’t spend it all…”
Chapter 86 - Which Y Are You?
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Ye Lingchen’s voice was not loud, but his words felt like hammer blows that pummeled the
heads of all who were there.
One golden pipe, RMB200,000!
One jade bracelet, RMB188,000!
Buying just one of them would make one’s heart jump.
However, he had bought one each for his parents.
This was something that only the children of rich families could do. Chu Yuan’s actions,
compared to Ye Lingchen’s, made him look like a beggar.
“Lingchen, you… how did you get this much money?” Xu Zhen asked hesitantly.
Ye Lingchen smiled, “Mom, I’m from Capital University. Other companies often recruit our
students, and they wouldn’t dare offer less than RMB1,000,000 in annual income.”
“I was lucky, and a company recruited me. The annual income isn’t much, it’s only just
about a million, but there are incentives.”
“Ah, you’re boasting!”
Su Ya pursed her lips unwittingly, “Do you think we’re dumb? You just got into University,
and found a job, could it be you took a loan for this?”
Chu Yuan immediately nodded, “I heard that a lot of University students take a loan for the
sake of their reputation. And at the end of the day, they bankrupt their family. Ah, what a
shame!”
However, before Ye Lingchen could reply, an automated voice could be heard from his
cellphone.
“Account credited… RMB 1… million!”
Holy sh*t!
A large number of people had their mouths agape, their jaws almost hitting the floor. It
would take time for them to close them.
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly and looked at his account statement. It was from Lu Hao, the
notation for the transaction was compensation.
Xu Zhen looked at Ye Lingchen in awe, “Lingchen, this…”
“Mom, don’t worry, I pulled in a large client last month, this is the commission from the
company.” As he spoke, Ye Lingchen shook his head in displeasure, “Now and then they
transfer a million to me. What do I need that much money for? It’s a pain in the butt!”
‘If you can’t finish spending it, let me spend it!’
‘I also want to have that kind of trouble!’
In their hearts, the others wanted to relieve him of that trouble.
Su Ya forced herself into a very stiff smile, “Ah ah, Sister Zhen, your son has accomplished
as a youth, it makes one jealous!”
“He got lucky, Beijing is a big city, with a lot of opportunities.” Xu Zhen replied.
“That’s true, but it just means that sending him out to study was correct! You’ve finally
made something of yourself!” Su Ya was acting weird, and was being extremely friendly,
“Your son must have met a lot of people in Peking. We should meet up for dinner since
we’re old schoolmates. Your son could also help mine to get connections…”
Ye Lingchen stuck around at the store for a while longer, before Xu Zhen nagged him to
return to Beijing for classes and work.
Even though she was extremely unwilling to do so, in her mind, the career of her son took
precedence.
As he walked out the door, Ye Lingchen immediately called Lu Hao.
“Grandmaster Ye?” Lu Hao said, extremely cautiously.
“Yeah. You transferred the money?”
“Grandmaster Ye, Li Si tried to cheat your friend of 500,000, I was so mad! I not only taught
him a lesson on behalf of you but also had to give you some form of compensation.”
Lu Hao spoke in supreme humility, “This 1 million is penance for his actions. If it’s too little,
just say the word!”
“I have received the money. As for the business between us, we can consider it settled.” Ye
Lingchen simply said.
“Ok ok, Grandmaster Ye is very forgiving, he can contain a boat in his stomach. It’s no
wonder he’s a noble.” Lu Hao’s mouth was full of empty praise, but his heart was full of joy.
After he had met Ye Lingchen, he had immediately called Lu Tianxiong and told him about
what happened from start to end.
Lu Tianxiong was first shocked, but was overjoyed later!
An opportunity, this was an opportunity to kiss up to Ye Lingchen!
He immediately gave Lu Hao the authority to act. It was not easy to meet Grandmaster Ye, if
one didn’t make use of it, what difference would there be between them and a dumb*ss?
“Grandmaster Ye, what do you need?” Lu Hao asked attentively.
Ye Lingchen thought for a moment, “Help me buy a ticket back to Beijing today.”
“Of course!” Lu Hao immediately scurried off to do as he was told.
Ye Lingchen could not help but laugh after he hung up.
This father and son pair from the Lu Family… were interesting…
When he got back to the campus it was already 10 pm.
He did not do much today, other than traveling between Beijing and Rugao City. He only
went around gambling and showing off but he was exhausted.
He immediately requested a day off on Huyu Streaming and fell asleep immediately after he
returned to the hostel.
The next day, he got up, washed up then went for his morning exercise before having his
breakfast. All in quick succession.
Ye Lingchen felt his limbs, and his brows raised every so slightly.
He will have to contact Lin Ao and replace his sandbags.
The weight of Each sandbag will need to be increased by 5kg!
Ever since he had started to improve his Arhat Fist, he always felt that following his
training, he experienced an exponential increase in his speed. His hands started to show
masses of air, that flowed like water.
Ding ling ling!
At that moment, his phone rang.
Looking at the notification, it was Xiao Feifei that called him,
“Lingchen, what connection do you have to the Y that recently surfaced?!” He had just
picked up the call, and Xiao Feifei’s extremely nervous question was heard.
Ye Lingchen’s heart sunk. Could it be that using the name Y was too high key, and was
finally attracting the attention of people?
Would he be unable to hide the existence of the system?
He calmed himself, and immediately denied, “I don’t have any connection, I’m only the Y
that’s responsible for shooting shows!”
“Whew! That’s good then.” Xiao Feifei sighed.
“Miss Feifei, what’s… what’s wrong?”
“You don’t know? Right now regardless of Tik Tok or the music boards, a new Y has
suddenly appeared, and he’s gone viral!”
Pausing for a moment, Xiao Feifei continued, “Especially that influencer called Chen
Xiaoyan, she spoke openly, that she will only marry Y! She’s called me 5 times now!”
“Oh, that issue!” Ye Lingchen felt a degree of relief.
“You don’t know how serious things are, I’m a woman. I can feel Chen Xiaoyan’s
determination, she will definitely find a way to find Y.” Xiao Feifei’s voice was worried,
“She’s determined to first confirm your identity through me. When you’re alone outside,
you need to be careful!”
You are a bit late with that, I’ve already half popped my cherry.
Ah, it was difficult to be a man!
“Don’t worry, Miss Feifei, I will be careful.” Ye Linchen said.
“Hm, then that’s all. Since you’re not the Y she’s looking for, then I can be at ease.” Xiao
Feifei said, before hanging up.
The care Miss Feifei shows to me is rather weird, she would care about my virginity?
Ye Lingchen thought to himself when at the next moment, his cell phone rang again.
He looked, and it was Song Qian!
“Y, hello. Why is there another Y suddenly popping up? Are both of you connected?” Song
Qian asked in anxiousness as well.
“No relation at all, I’m just the Y that is in charge of live streaming!” Ye Lingchen
immediately said.
“Oh, if that’s the case… never mind then.”
Unlike Xiao Feifei, Song Qian sounded somewhat disappointed.
Chapter 87 - Your Mother’s Calling You
Home for Dinner
After chatting with Song Qian for a bit, he hung up.
Ye Lingchen naturally knew Song Qian’s intentions. A streaming platform needed to attract
traffic.
If these Ys were the same, then they could engineer a ploy and attract more people to the
live streams and watch Y God.
It was a shame that Ye Lingchen was naturally not going to admit that they were one and
the same.
Opening Tik Tok, the first post on his feed after refreshing was from Chen Xiaoyan.
She wore a white dress of antiquated design and held a fan in her hand. Her voice was
mellow and heavenly, and she sang smoothly,
Can I follow behind you,
Like a shadow following light, we would travel,
I can wait at this street,
And I don’t care if you’d pass me by,
Every time you lift your head,
Even tears feel free.
Being in love is like sunlight shining down,
You have it and you lose it…
There were already 3 million likes on it and over 30,000 comments.
[It’s so good, I keep playing it on repeat]
[I can’t get enough of it, Chen Xiaoyan I love you!]
[Ah ah ah, she’s all over Tik Tok, she’s gone viral! Do you know you’re so hot?!]
…
He scrolled down.
The next thread was Chen Xiaoyan as usual, but the angle was different, it must have been
shot by a pedestrian.
Continuing to scroll, it was all the same…
Scrolling once more, it finally wasn’t her, but the background music was “Chaser of the
Light”.
He scrolled again, and it Chen Xiaoyan again.
However, this time she wasn’t singing, it was a video essay.
“The name of this song is “Chaser of the Light”. When I was trapped in darkness it was the
light I saw. I want to thank Y, he wrote this song for me and made me who I am now. I also
want to thank him for the words he wrote for me.”
She then pulled out a piece of paper, and written on it were the words, “Don’t despair. Life
is like a heartbeat monitor, if it’s flat, that just means… you’re dead.”
She continued to say, “Y, no matter where you are, I will be like in the song, following you
from behind, like a shadow following the light, we could travel.”
This likes on this Tik Tok video far exceeded all those before, it had hit 5 million likes, and
there were over 80,000 comments. It had exploded!
[Y!? It’s Y again?!]
[Don’t despair. Life is like a heartbeat monitor, if it’s flat, that just means… you’re dead. This
sentence is humorous and reasonable. This Y is so talented it’s terrifying!]
[Terrifying, it’s too terrifying! I’m starting to suspect this world isn’t the world that I’m
from.]
[Chen Xiaoyan I hope you finally find a light that is your own…]
[This Y is too impressive, Chen Xiaoyan our goddess is completely obsessed!]
[Let’s all find Y for our goddess Chen Xiaoyan!]
…
And this was only Tik Tok!
The trending searches on Weibo put Chen Xiaoyan and Y on the first and second positions.
At the same time, a wave of comments started, who was the person behind the different Ys?
Ye Lingchen’s Weibo was blowing up.
[Movie Y, come out now! Do you know who are the other Ys?]
[I will summarize for everyone, right now we have, Movie Y, Livestream Y, Superman Y,
Songwriter Y, that’s 4 Ys!]
[All of the Ys are extremely impressive, the image of the peak of the industry?]
[I can’t take it anymore, I need to change my name, it has to have a Y in it!]
…
Apart from this, Chen Xiaoyan’s Weibo also tagged Ye Lingchen and asked him about Y. To
avoid a misunderstanding, Ye Lingchen immediately chose not to pay her any heed.
He did not think that he would inadvertently become popular again. Truly… life was full of
surprises!
Booting up the system, a popularity score that had diminished to over 3000 had exploded
to 65873.
With a bit more hard work, he could ascend another category of knowledge. The thought of
that made him excited.
Perhaps he should put in some effort, and push up his popularity?
Ye Lingchen put his thoughts to action, and since he had no class, he immediately went to
an internet cate.
Since everybody had already started calling out Y, he may as well ease their efforts.
He first changed his Weibo account name to “Movie Y”.
After that, he created 2 other accounts for Livestream Y and Songwriter Y.
In order to maintain the air of mystery around the persona, Ye Lingchen did not create an
account for Superman Y.
When these Weibo accounts surfaced, it once again drew a wave of attention.
There were countless comments, and his fan count began to rise exponentially.
[D*mn! They’re finally starting to sort themselves? 666…]
[I seriously doubt that there will be other Ys in the future,]
[This cannot possibly be a group? They seem like they’ve agreed, and none of them will
reveal their faces.]
…
After creating the accounts, Ye Lingchen did not do anything. Instead, he watched as his
popularity score continued to rise.
In half a day, it had grown from 65873 to 87952.
It was just short of 100,000, that was too bad.
However, almost at the same time, Ye Lingchen’s Weibo beeped.
It was Shi Lei, whom Ye Lingchen had insulted previously. He had gone under the radar for
a few days, but had resurfaced again!
He had not only tagged Ye Lingchen, but he also tagged the other 2 Ys!
At that time, just as the 3 Weibo’s were at their most popular, Shi Lei had jumped on the
bandwagon, and shamelessly tried to gain some popularity.
He posted a video of an action scene, and it looked like part of his new movie.
Within, the two participants went back and forth, their movements smooth, and
occasionally there were a few scenes of them wall-running. The flurry of blades looked real
and ferocious.
[@Livesteam Y: Your “Candle Blowing Ghost” was very well said, why don’t you come and
be a writer for my new movie.]
[@Songwriter Y: “Chaser of the Light” is really good, why don’t you write a song for my new
movie.]
[@Movie Y: Take a good look at what a big-screen action movie is, you haven’t gotten in
yet!]
His actions gave him a lot of attention, the moment the video was released it immediately
broke 100,000 views. The comments below were all in favor, and countless people all
commented that they had to go to the cinema and watch the movie.
Ye Lingchen smirked slightly. This fellow came out at the right time, just as he was trying to
figure out how to attract more popularity.
He was not rushed, and he replied one at a time.
[Livestream Y: Shi Lei, your mother’s calling you home for dinner!]
[Songwriter Y: Shi Lei, please get out of my sight with as little trouble as possible.]
[Movie Y: Please could you roll into a ball, and after that, very slowly roll away.]
Three replies had stunned those on Weibo who were not in the know.
However very quickly, the passionate masses found out the insinuations within. D*mn,
aren’t these 3 sentences saying the same thing? Get lost!
[666666, regardless of which Y it is, they certainly all have swagger.]
[Hahaha, a talent, what a talent. I didn’t think there would be so many ways to tell
somebody to get lost.]
[It’s no wonder he’s Y, just any word would make people think deeply. The meaning is
deep.]
[I declare, the trending statements on the internet have all been taken by Y.]
…
Of these 3 statements, the first one was the most euphemistic, and the easiest to use as a
rallying cry.
A lot of overly enthusiastic netizens flocked to Shi Lei’s Weibo to comment, [Shi Lei, your
mother’s calling you home for dinner!]
…
Chapter 88 - An Invitation to Battle
Between Movies!
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Shi Lei’s Weibo was suddenly bombarded by comments saying [Your mother’s calling you
home for dinner].
He turned green the moment he refreshed his feed.
At first, he was content to let it be, but these words had even put his name in front of it!
A personal attack, this was a blatant personal attack!
Shi Lei steadied his breath, however, he was a smart man, and knew he could not insult all
of the Ys. Therefore he targeted Ye Lingchen. [Ah ah, apart from insulting people what else
are you good at? I will show you what true Chinese Martial Arts is!]
In recent years, military themes were gaining popularity. A lot of people dreamed of getting
into the Warrior’s Department. Therefore, the notion of Chinese Martial Arts had crept into
the hearts of people.
Shi Lei’s words immediately got the excitement of several Martial Arts fans.
Seeing the effects of him jumping on the Martial Arts bandwagon, a smile crept across Shi
Lei’s face. He began to openly promote his movie, occasionally explaining a few Martial Arts
techniques and Martial Arts jargon. It made the fans extremely excited.
Ye Lingchen hesitated for a moment before he commented on Movie Y’s Weibo.
[Kung Fu has always enjoyed a long history and has existed since ancient Chinese times.
Regardless of whether it is the heroes of the Three Kingdoms era, or the generals of the
Tang and Song eras, or the Shaolin Temple that everyone is familiar with, we can see the
presence of Martial Arts. However, in recent Chinese history, there are still people who
study martial arts, and their legacy may be expanded into tradition or quietly respected
with no recognition or publicity.]
[However, the greatest warriors serve the people and the country! Martial Arts is not just
about fighting, it primarily exists in oneself! Everyone can become a warrior, everyone can
be a hero to the people around them. This is determined by one’s determination!]
[Soon, I will be shooting a movie myself, and it will be about the legacy of a warrior of
recent times, it will be called… “Huo Yuanjia”!]
Ye Lingchen was from the Arts stream, and he naturally studied history. He had long read
the history books, and Huo Yuanjia was a figure that gave him a very deep impression.
The textbooks did not say much about Huo Yuanjia, it only spoke briefly about his time
fighting the Japanese, and studied martial arts. His fate was that he was a hero that was
killed by Westerners in a battle, and the details were unclear. Therefore, not many people
knew about Huo Yuanjia.
Due to Ye Lingchen’s interest in Huo Yuanjia’s martial training, he had taken the time to
find reference books about the matter as well as folklore. Only then did he know about Huo
Yuanjia’s story.
He was a hero that made the Westerners acknowledge Chinese Kung Fu!
He was the one that preserved a shred of national dignity for the Chinese!
History could not forget!
Perhaps he should let more people be aware of this folk hero!
As soon as he posted those words, Ye Lingchen’s Weibo sunk into a short silence.
Following that, like an avalanche, it reached a boiling point!
[The greatest warriors serve the people and the country! Everyone can be a hero to the
people around them! Wow, I got goosebumps!]
[Who didn’t get them! My blood boiled, and I nearly picked up a weapon to cross the sea to
pick a fight with the little nation of the sun
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!]
[I was just in class, and the teacher came over to confiscate my phone. Without a word, I
suplexed him into the ground. Do you guys respect me yet? I won’t say much more, I need
to write a letter of reflection.]
[Huo Yuanjia? Isn’t this the name of a person? I’m looking forward to it!]
[Just based on this sentence, I have to watch it. I only don’t know if Y will star in it.]
…
A pebble caused a thousand ripples.
Ye Lingchen’s Weibo not only made the large part of the audience reach a boiling point,
even the entertainment industry started to stir.
Shi Lei could not help but smile, and his eyes had a condescending air about them.
Ah ah, this Y is too naive, thinking he could just shoot a movie by himself?
He could not even take such a bit of poking, was he going to learn how to shoot a movie by
himself?
Director, screenwriter, actor. He has nothing, how would he do it?
Stupid, how stupid!
When he embarrassed himself, Shi Lei would have to take the opportunity to laugh at him!
In his joy, he could not help but reply to Ye Lingchen’s post, [I hope our movies premiere at
the same time, and we can compare them. Hopefully, someone will know their place!]
Ye Lingchen replied, [I hope so too!]
At the same time, Xiao Feifei was paying close attention to what happened.
She paused when she saw Ye Lingchen’s Weibo, and a flash of displeasure crossed her face.
Was this not an empty boast?
“Hasty, too hasty! Sister Lin could not stop shaking her head, “He doesn’t have a cast or
preparations, and he wants to compete for movies with Shi Lei? What kind of fantasy is
that?!”
“Sister Lin, Lingchen is young. It’s unavoidable that he would think he’s indestructible.”
Xiao Feifei felt helpless herself. She took up her cellphone, she hesitated a few times over
whether she should call Ye Lingchen. “It can’t be helped, I’ll star as the female lead in his
movie.”
Xiao Feifei was the queen of TV series and had never starred in a movie. If she were to
advance to the silver screens, your debut role would be extremely important. It may even
determine her position in the film industry. For her to sacrifice it for Ye Lingchen was an
extremely unreasonable decision.
However, she could feel Ye Lingchen’s determination, and she did not speak up to advise
him otherwise.
Li Tai on the other hand immediately called Ye Lingchen.
“Brother Ye, you want to shoot a movie? Do you need my help? I know a lot of movie
directors, we can get in contact and discuss it.”
“Director Li, right now I only have a skeleton plan, and I am looking for an opportunity to
carry our castings.”
“Casting will not be an issue. Our series will be making casting auditions soon. There will be
a great many people coming to apply for extras and other such roles. When you’re free you
should come and take a look.”
“That’s great, thank you, Director Li.”
“You’re welcome. But when you make it big next time, don’t you ever forget me.”
“Of course.”
Li Tai was discrete enough to not ask Ye Lingchen about sensitive questions such as the
script. He only offered help wherever it was needed.
Wu Yong was the director of “I am a Hero” in which Shi Lei starred in.
He too was paying close attention to the matter.
Other cinematographers and editors were there as well. When they saw Ye Lingchen’s
Weibo, they could not help but laugh cynically.
[He really is a greenhorn, does he think that shooting a movie is easy?]
[A fresh initiate who doesn’t know anything, even if he shoots a movie will any cinemas
allow it to be screened?]
[“Huo Yuanjia”? What kind of joke is this? Just based off of the name you know it’s going to
be bad!]
[Even if it can premiere, the showings will be pitifully little He’ll make a huge loss!]
[This Y has gotten a big head, just a few days of fame and he doesn’t know his place, how
funny!]
Other such similar comments were popping up all over the place.
In the entertainment industry, not many people looked up to Ye Lingchen.
Especially since this was not some child’s play. Ye Lingchen’s Weibo was incredibly naive in
their eyes.
Ye Lingchen had no time to pay them heed. Shi Lei was using him to gain popularity, and he
was not going to give Shi Lei any more help to boost his popularity.
After some time, under Ye Lingchen’s anxious gaze, his popularity score finally broke the
100,000 mark and had even achieved 118735.
He could finally ascend one of his proficiencies.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, and could not help but feel a sense of trepidation.
The more he knew the benefits of ascending a proficiency, the more anxious he felt.
Strangely, there was also a sense of excitement.
Well, he should begin…
Chapter 89 - Warriors Department
Selection
Following a few proficiency ascensions, the number of proficiencies that Ye Lingchen had at
100% were fewer than before.
There were only 4 left, Eight Extremities Fist, Martial Body Fist, DOTA, and English.
It seemed that he should go and expand his knowledge, and increase the number of 100%
proficiencies that he had.
To be honest, he hoped that he could gain more knowledge of Martial Arts. He had seen the
strengths of Arhat Fist and did not know whether there were proficiencies such as Levity
and Inner Strength. As he kept thinking about it, he could not help but grin.
He was going to ascend to the heavens!
4 proficiencies, well… begin!
The yellow orb began to jump around in Ye Lingchen’s vision, and finally, landed on
English!
Following a flash of golden light, the English proficiency disappeared, and was replaced
with another one- Bird Language (Beginner)!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes popped up!
Did this mean that to the system, English was a bird language?
What was referred to as Bird Language, generally referred to commonly seen birds, such as
sparrows, magpies, and woodpeckers. Eagles, peacocks and the like are not included.
Beginner Bird Language allowed Ye Lingchen to understand the language of birds.
However, he could only understand it, and not communicate. When he reached the
intermediate level, he could use Bird Language to communicate with birds. When he
reached the advanced level, then it would be impressive, as he would be the friend of the
birds, and could even give them commands.
That was too cool, he would become the man who was king of the birds.
He could not help but gaze at an electric pole. At this time, there a few sparrows chittering
and calling.
“Ah, you’re really beautiful, be my mate!”
“Go away! You poor good for nothing! I want to be the mate of the bird king!”
“Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west, don’t look down at a bird for being poor!”
…
Ye Lingchen could not help but shake his head in understanding. It seemed that no matter
where one was, stories of love and war were all the same.
He had just gained a new skill, and he heard the love story of the birds for an entire
morning. He returned to the campus and prepared for his afternoon classes.
At the same time, in the Beijing Warriors Department.
A large amount of warriors had gathered, their expressions stern. Their facial expressions
were a mix of anticipation and nervousness.
Today was the selection day for the various district departments of the capital.
Those who proved themselves would get the opportunity to join the 4 specialist training
camps!
On the viewing platform, sat 4 men.
From left to right, they represented the Pale Wolf, Dragon, Wild Tiger, and Hawk training
camps!
These 4 men were the examiners for today!
Their faces were stern, radiating heat. Their eyes seemed to gleam with light. Their aura
was awe-inspiring, and they looked terrifyingly fierce!
On their shoulders rested 3 orange stars. This signified that they were the Senior Guardians
among the ranks of Guardians!
At this time every year, the 4 specialist training camps would send people out to each major
city to carry out selections.
These 4 men inspected the names on the lists in their hands, reading each name one by one.
Beijing is the capital of the Chinese, and the district departments were exceedingly
numerous. The number of candidates for selection today was 10,000 people!
Of the 10,000, each of them was the most outstanding in their district!
However, out of these 10,000, only 200 will be selected for specialist training!
Other than the 10,000 in attendance today, there were numerous other warriors here to
observe.
At that moment, the 4 men on the viewing platform frowned at the same time, their faces
showing their suspicion and displeasure!
“Fang Hong, front and center!”
The examiner of the Dragon Specialist Camp was an old man over 50, and he had suddenly
shouted.
His name was Qin Baichuan, he had short salt and pepper hair. His face was lean, and his
eyes were slightly sunken.
Fang Hong took 3 steps forwards, and roared, “here!”
“How many men in your district warrior department?” Qin Baichuan asked gravely.
“Sir! 15 men!”
“And how many men have you recommended?” Qin Baichuan’s facial features grew darker.
“Sir! 15 men!”
With each question and answer, it caused the bystanders to immediately change their facial
expressions, and they discussed it endlessly.
“Is this fellow mad, recommending his entire troop?”
“What ploy is this? He must be mad!”
“Does he no longer want his position as an instructor, to play a prank on his superior
officer?”
…
The selection examinations were unlike any other.
Generally, one would pick the most capable out of each district, and allow them to
participate. If there were too many capable men, and they both were confident, a district
could let two men participate.
There had never been anyone who had acted like Fang Hong, who sent all the men in his
district.
This was a selection, not a Sunday market!
One had to know that the results of the selection tests will reflect on the records of the
individual district instructors. If the results were too poor, that instructor will face censure!
“You… what is the meaning of this?” Qin Baichuan glared at Fang Hong.
Fang Hong returned Qin Baichuan’s gaze, he was confident, and it reflected in his voice, “Sir,
I think my warriors are all qualified to take part in this selection!”
This…
Everybody was shocked into silence, and they looked at each other. They could sense the
surprise in everyone’s eyes.
“You are aware of the consequences? I’ll give you one more chance when you’ve thought it
through tell me your choice!” Qin Baichuan continued to ask.
“I am aware of the consequences, but I have faith in my men!” Fang Hong bellowed back.
At this moment, Lin Ao walked out from the troop, he was originally here just to observe
the selections.
“Mr. Qin, I can vouch for Mr. Fang. His 15 warriors are all worthy of participating in this
selection!” Lin Ao held his head high and kept his gaze fixed on Qin Baichuan.
“Lin Ao, on what basis do you vouch for him?” Qin Baichuan frowned. He was the instructor
when Lin Ao was at the Dragon training camp.
“Because when they were training, I was there! I witnessed their passion!” Lin Ao’s back
was straighter than a pole, and his eyes flashed!
Qin Baichuan traded looks with Lin Ao for a long amount of time, before turning to Fang
Hong, before he slowly opened his mouth, “Stand your men forward!”
Fang Hong immediately roared, “Troop, step forward!”
Bang bang!
In perfect time, the 15 men stepped forward as one man, in perfect synchronization!
Each of them was like javelins, entering into the gaze of each man.
At this moment, even Qin Baichuan could not help but let his face turn solemn. Not only
him, but the other three men on the viewing platform also showed some degree of shock.
Often times, the strength of a man did not come from his body, but more so from his heart.
The body only represented the present, but the heart represented the future!
From these 15 men, it was clear that they were the hope of the future for the warriors!
When these 15 men stepped forward, the looks of doubt that were cast previously
immediately evaporated. The other warriors all felt a heavy pressure!
“Are you all sure you want to participate?” Qin Baichuan asked in confirmation.
“We are!”
The faces of the 15 men were flushed red, their necks strained. Their voices merged to form
a rumble like thunder that rose towards the sky!
“Very well, I will allow it!”
Those words opened the curtains to an unprecedented scene…
In Chinese, anything that is to do with ‘bird’ can be a euphemism for the penis. It carries a
negative connotation of pointlessness, or uselessness in this context.
Chapter 90 - That Silhouette
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To allow an entire district of warriors to partake in the trials at the same time was insane
conduct for an instructor.
That was because there must be a limit to the cream of the crop in the warriors. It just was
not possible for every man in the entire district to be extremely capable. To let those who
did not show good results to participate and then lag behind would only tarnish one’s
image.
However, Fang Hong did just that with full confidence!
The trial grounds were located on an empty and wide space. There were 3 trials. First was
the obstacle course. The second, marksmanship followed by thirdly, Martial Body Fist!
These 3 trials were one after the other, with no rest in between. After the obstacle course
one had to proceed directly to marksmanship, and then Martial Body Fist.
There were 10 competition facilities, and each of them could contain 10 competitors. That
was to say that at the same time a hundred people could compete.
As the selections began, the first batch of a hundred men rushed forwards like cheetahs.
For these selections, all of them had gone through countless hours of training. Every
movement in their body was honed to the point of instinct.
Every batch was extremely fast, the average time for the obstacle course was 3 minutes.
The average time of marksmanship was 40 seconds, and for Martial Body Fist, 3 and a half
minutes.
When the first batch began the Martial Body Fist, the second batch started on the obstacle
course, everything moved in order.
“It’s almost your turn, how do you feel? Nervous?” Fang Hong looked at the warriors in his
troop and asked with a smile.
Wu Yue scratched his head, “Instructor Fang, a little, just a little.”
“Instructor Fang, we’re just afraid of embarrassing you.” Another one said.
“Keep relaxed, and draw out the strength that you usually have, and you will not shame
me!” Fang Hong said nonchalantly.
“Yeah, didn’t you set that man as your goal? Think more about him.” Lin Ao said at the side.
When that person was brought up, everyone grew solemn. Their faces slowly took on a
steely determination.
In their minds, they all thought of that person’s silhouette. If he were here, they thought
that he would shock the entire venue.
Obstacle course? Marksmanship? Martial Body Fist?
To that person, were they really trials?
At the same time, they clenched their fists at the thought of that person staying.
“Next batch, get ready!” the PA system announced.
Wu Yue’s face sank, and he traded looks with his troop mates before stepping forward
slowly.
“Begin!”
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, Wu Yue was out the gates, fast as a cheetah!
At the very beginning, he had already outrun the rest of the group by half a meter, and this
difference only grew as he went forward!
All the obstacles before him were no longer obstacles in his eyes. At this moment, he
thought he could see a silhouette.
The youth’s silhouette was in front of him, constantly passing through the obstacles with
ease, his speed greater than his.
Just a little bit, still just a little bit less!
He definitely can catch up to him!
He will become the man who was king of all soldiers!
“He’s fast!”
The observing warriors were all shocked. The warriors in the same batch as Wu Yue were
stunned as well.
“This.. this is…”
On the viewing platform, the 4 men of the specialist training camps had all stood, their
gazes electrifying. Their eyes were afire in shock and excitement.
“This man is a rare talent!”
“This man, the Pale Wolf wants him!
“No! This man should belong to the Dragon!”
“Bullsh*t! He’s like a tiger, he should belong to the Tigers!”
Bang bang bang!
The shooting course had begun!
10 shots sounded out, without a single pause in between!
Wu Yue had forgotten himself. The youth’s silhouette had not stopped when shooting, he
could not stop as well!
“Oh god, he’s gone mad, shooting ten in a row like that! This is a trial!”
“Has he given up?”
“Holy sh*t! The results are out of the ten shots, 8 are in the bullseye and 2 are in the 9th
circle. This man wants to reach the heavens!”
After that, was the Martial Body Fist.
Wu Yue’s movements however slowed. His facial expressions were focused, and he was
meticulous. However, every single movement had to be perfect!
“His actions are stable, without any rush. Hahaha, very good, very good indeed!” Qin
Baichuan roared in laughter.
“Next batch!”
Before the onlookers could snap out of their awe, the next batch had begun!
“Instructor Fang, we’re going!”
Fang Hong’s troop and the other warriors stepped forwards.
“Begin!”
“This.. this…” Everybody could no longer speak.
Their faces were stunned, as though they were sleepwalking.
“They’re fast, why is this batch of people so impressive?”
“Is this… madness? Whose troop do they belong to?”
“I think they’re from Fang Hong’s troop. Previously that freak Wu Yue was the same, a total
of 15 men…”
“This, this… this is too much!”
…
The 15 men had completed the trials with a surprising speed.
Until the end of the trials, the audience did not snap out of their surprise. On the viewing
platform, the 4 instructors had stood there for half a day without realizing it, their
expressions conflicted.
At seven in the evening, the trials ended!
“Fall in!”
“Attention!”
“Sir, the trials have concluded!”
“Wait!”
Qin Baichuan had interjected, and all eyes fell on him.
“Fang Hong, stand forward with your troop!” Qin Baichuan looked at Fang Hong, “Report
their results first!”
Fang Hong and his 15 men’s faces were composed. They stepped forward and stood as
straight as rods.
“Wu Yue, obstacle course, 89 seconds, first place! Marksmanship score 98, 15th place!
Martial Body Fist, Distinction! Aggregate score, first place!”
Shh!
The entire audience gasped.
“89 seconds! I remember during the specialist trials the record was 93 seconds, is this… a
record breaker?!”
“This is too impressive, there will be another legend in the Warriors Department in the
future.”
“Is this real? How is he so fast?!”
Qin Baichuan looked at Wu Yue in satisfaction, and spoke neutrally, “Continue.”
“Yue Chong, obstacle course, 105 seconds, 16th place! Marksmanship score 98, 15th place!
Martial Body Fist, Distinction! Aggregate score, 20th place!”
“Tian Feng, obstacle course, 107 seconds, 23rd place! Marksmanship…”
…
Of the 15 men, everybody was awed at each result report. Until the end of the reports,
every man felt that their pulses quicken and their blood boil.
Every single one of them passed!
All the warriors in a district had all passed the trials!
The worst performer was ranked at 182nd place and was still in the first 200.
This was unprecedented!
In the past, this would be unthinkable!
Qin Baichuan roared in laughter, and looked at Fang Hong, “Fang Hong, you’re truly
capable, keeping secret such a great training method. Tell us how you did it, and I’ll give
you an award!”
“Sir, I don’t have a special training method.” Fang Hong shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Qun Baisuan frowned slightly, and he did not dare to believe it.
He pointed at Fang Hong, and smiled as he chided him, “You little brat, keeping your
secrets!”
“Wu Yue, speak! How did your instructor train you?”
Wu Yue looked uncomfortable, and he frowned. It was as though he was not happy he had
gotten first place. In fact, he even looked troubled.
He mumbled, “I still can’t beat him…”
Chapter 91 - Endless Motivations
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Hm?
Wu Yue was distracted for a moment and his muttering was picked up by Qin Baichuan’s
ears.
“You can’t beat him? Wu Yue, what did you mean?”
Qin Baichuan’s question alerted Wu Yue, snapping him out of his daze.
“You have a target?” Not only Qin Baichuan, but the others were similarly surprised.
This guy had just broken the record. What else could he be aiming for? What kind of person
is this?
“Yes, chief!”
Wu Yue’s face was serious, replying in a strong voice, “Truth be told before I met that
person, my fastest record of clearing the obstacle course was 120 seconds! Just moments
ago, my head was filled with the silhouette of that person. He was just in front of me. I was
chasing after him every step of the way, but… I still lost…”
That… was that for real?
Everyone was skeptical, feeling as though they were listening to some fictional story.
“Is what you said real?” Qin Baichuan and the other Upper-Class Guardians’ expressions
turned serious.
“Absolutely!”
“Fang Hong, was there such a person?” Qin Baichuan looked towards Fang Hong.
Fang Hong nodded, then let out a long sigh and lamented, “That person is no ordinary
human!”
After a moment’s pause, he continued, “It was due to this person’s appearance that I dared
to have all the martial artists in my division to take part in this assessment. It was him that
motivated all 15 of them, reawakening the passion in their hearts!”
“Indeed, I can sense the passion within the 15 of them that is not found in the rest,” Qin
Baichuan replied with a nod.
“That person is very strong. Unbelievably strong!” Even Fang Hong was at a loss of words to
describe Ye Lingchen’s prowess, “Simply put, if he was here, all those records would be a
thing of the past.”
“Chief Qin, to be honest, my past training regime was mechanical and it could be considered
as wasting time! It was because of this person’s appearance that brought out the
motivation in me to aim for perfection. Not to brag, but if it was normal shooting
conditions, all ten shots would hit the 10-point ring! However, even if that person had fired
continuously, he would still hit 10-points for all 10 shots! Hence I must strive towards him
as my goal! I no longer do this for the assessment, but to work towards a higher goal!” Wu
Yue delivered his response in a firm voice.
“Excellent!” Qin Baichuan praised. He looked down from the observation platform and
announced clearly, “Do you know what’s the most important thing for a martial artist? It’s
not the combat prowess, but your soul! It’s the mental state of a person, which we can also
call it as a warrior’s soul!”
“Only with a strong warrior’s soul would you improve! Why would the 15 of them perform
so well? That’s because they have seen something much higher, and they’re striving
towards it! This is the strength they gained from their warrior’s soul!”
“That’s why, I hope that no matter what you achieve in the future, you must not grow
complacent. You must always strive for improvement!”
Everyone’s faces were flushed. All as one, they gave out a passionate roar, “Yes sir!”
Qin Baichuan once again looked at Wu Yue, “Oh right, when you were having your
assessment, what was it you were mumbling back there?”
“Chief Qin, it was this.” Fang Hong took out his phone. These words were already their
motto.
“The more you sweat, the less you bleed!… Remember your dreams to finish!” Qin Baichuan
read it out, his eyes glowing suddenly, “Great words! Frame these quotes and send it to
every division. Let everyone follow them!”
“Why did you not invite such a person to the Warrior’s Department?!” Qin Baichuan was
excited. He finally saw how Fang Hong’s team had changed because of that person.
That person could be named as the god of war or soul of the battle!
“Chief Qin, I too wished for him to join the Warrior’s department, but he was unwilling!”
Fang Hong spread his arms, showing his anxiety too.
“Unwilling?” Qin Baichuan and the three other Upper-Class Guardians felt anger boiling
from within, pointing at Fang Hong furiously at a loss for words.
“You stopped inviting him just because he was unwilling? How can you be so stupid! Start
by offering him a Lower-Class Warrior position, even a Middle or Upper-Class Warrior
position is fine!” Qin Baichuan said in a hurry, “Do you have his contact? Go send him the
invitation quickly!”
“I didn’t contact him, but I know that Lin Ao and him are friends,” Fang Hong sold Lin Ao
out by passing the ball to him without any hesitation.
Lin Ao’s face turned dark immediately. He was just an observer from the sidelines but got
instantly dragged into the mess.
“Lin Ao, is he your friend?”
“Uh… yes.” Lin Ao answered with a bitter face.
“Then you go to invite him! Our special training camps will be having a special join training
soon. You bring him over!”
“But Chief Qin…”
“Do you understand the inviolable nature of a military order?
Lin Ao, “…”
At that time, below the observation platform, countless martial artists were looking up at
the observation platform with mixed feelings.
Although they did not hear the conversation on the platform clearly, it was clear from Wu
Yue’s words earlier that he had a target. It was because of this target that he could reach
such heights!
Who was that person? How strong was he?
Countless people looked up to him in their hearts.
Within the crowd, a young man stood tall with a face expressing the vigor of youth. His eyes
locked on the group of people on the observation platform.
An intense flame was burning deep in his eyes.
That person was Maniac Chu!
Wu Yue and Qin Baichuan’s exchange resonated strongly within him.
In his mind, there was also a target. It was that young man that defeated him easily with
just two kicks.
It was because of that humiliation that he strove so hard to enter the Warrior’s
Department. He needed to change! He wanted to defeat that young man!
However, at that moment, he felt his blood boiling and the young man’s figure in his mind
had begun to fade away.
Yes, a martial artist needed a heart that always strived for improvement!
‘That person was but just a passing guest in my life. Even though he is stronger than me at
the moment, I have already joined the Warrior’s Department. Defeating him is an
eventuality. When I’m done with training, I will go back and defeat him!’
As for now, he needed to surpass that young man and look further. There were bigger goals
for him to complete!
With that, he started walking forward.
At that time, the results were finalized and the assessment ended.
Maniac Chu went up to Fang Hong and Wu Yue. With a sincere and passionate expression,
he requested, “Chief Fang, Chief Wu, please guide me on my training!”
Fang Hong and Wu Yue traded looks. A flash crossed their eyes. This person’s mental state
had good potential to be sculpted into a martial artist!
Fang Hong smiled, then asked, “Why do you want to train with us?”
“Because I too have a target in my heart. I must defeat him! Furthermore…” he tightened
his fist, filled with fighting spirit, “I want to grow stronger! I want to stand proud as a
martial artist for our country so that outsiders wouldn’t dare look down on us!”
Fang Hong nodded, “You have high spirits. However, our training is very taxing.”
“I’m not afraid! When I go back, I, Maniac Chu, will clear my humiliation!”…
Chapter 92 - Opening of the Basketball
Competition
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Another weekend began.
However, that weekend was different from the previous ones. Most of the students went
out of their dorms instead of lying in bed, playing games in their rooms, ordering takeout,
or shopping with their girlfriends.
The reason for that was the basketball competition had begun!
“Ye’zi, let’s go! Let’s cheer for Little Gen together!” Potato invited.
“Not only Little Gen, we need to cheer for the entire language department!” Xiang corrected
him.
Both of them were excited and filled with fighting spirit.
That atmosphere had eventually got to Ye Lingchen, bringing a smile to his face.
Ever since he obtained the Prodigy System, he was destined to be different from others.
Reality was exactly that. The events he experienced recently was nigh impossible for an
average person. Only when he spends time with his roommates will he truly feel like a
student.
The three of them were talking and laughing as they headed over to the field that was
already filled with people. Boys and girls were similarly excited, watching and discussing
the matches by the side.
The court was on the eastern half of the field split up to six courts, allowing up to 12 teams
to compete at the same time.
The team matchups were decided by drawing lots. The competition was then separated
into two halves. The first half and second half for 30 minutes each with a 15 minutes break
in between.
Saturday 8 am-9:30 am would be the first round of preliminary matches, 10 am-11:30 am
would be the second round.
Saturday 1 pm-2:30 pm would be the third round, 3 pm-4:30 pm would be the fourth
round. 5 pm-6:30 pm would then be the repechage match.
On Sunday morning there would be another match following the preliminaries, then the
afternoon would be the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals matches.
The competition would go on for two days. Although the timing seemed rushed, the
arrangement was still acceptable.
Although the language department was mostly liberal arts students with the male students
not being the majority, they were rather lucky this time around. Several students were tall
with passable basketball skills.
That brought forth some unprecedented passion for the competition within the
department,
“Ye’zi, you’re here too.” Quite a few people were already in the court. Little Gen was also
among the crowd, wearing a white basketball jersey.
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s arrival, quite a few students had a friendly smile on their faces.
Due to the martial training incident, Ye Lingchen had left a strong impression within them.
“Little Gen, I didn’t expect you to look that good in your basketball jersey!” Ye Lingchen
jested, “Are you ready?”
“The results of the draw are out. We’re in the second batch of preliminary matches.” Little
Gen replied. After a moment’s pause, he said in a serious voice, “The sports department is
in the first batch!”
“Sports department?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. Needless to say, with them coming
from the sports department, they were an extremely tough opponent.
“The sports department has almost always won first place in the university basketball
competition. Granted the students they scout for are all talented athletes with good
physique,” Potato added.
“Tch, our language department is not that bad either. I heard a lot of them took part in
basketball competitions in highschool too. Their skills are not bad,” said Xiang
begrudgingly.
“That’s right. This time our language department will clear our bad name! At least… not end
up in the last place,” a girl chimed in. She had short hair, a round face and looked cute. Her
name was Gao Wen.
However, those that were close to her would know that Gao Wen was an extrovert, a very
active person. She volunteered herself to be the class’ sports committee.
The language department had always performed rather poorly in sports. For once they
managed to recruit some good athletes. It would be a real shame if they did not manage to
get a good result.
“That’s right. Putting first place aside, it’s very likely for us to get into the top 10.” said a
senior. Pushing the glasses sitting on his nose, he started to analyze the situation. “In last
year’s basketball competition our department took the 13th place. This time, we have quite
a few good players coming from our freshmen. If we replaced three players from last year’s
basketball team with these people, our placement should have a drastic improvement.”
Speaking of good players, he continued, “You students from this year’s intake are
something. I heard there was even one that defeated the martial training instructor. That’s
just legendary. I’m guessing he came from some martial artist family. Those hidden Kung
Fu masters are really scary!”
The students from his class tacitly shifted their gaze onto Ye Lingchen, looking at him
awkwardly.
Right at that moment, a commotion started in the field.
A group of students in basketball jerseys entered the field. The crowd cleared a path for
them to pass through.
“The players are entering the court. It’s now 7:50 am. There are only 10 more minutes until
the match begins!” Someone exclaimed in an excited tone.
“Those in black basketball jerseys are from the sports department!” Little Gen said in a
serious tone as he looked towards one direction.
Following Little Gen’s gaze, Ye Lingchen’s brows frowned slightly.
The sports department was just like how legend has it. They were all tall and well built, all
of them over 180cm. In their black jerseys, their thick arms and shoulders were fully
exposed, giving off an intimidating aura to the others.
That type of physique would allow them to wipe the floor with any normal team. It was no
wonder they had always placed first.
Of course, that was not the main point.
The main point was Ye Lingchen seeing He Yuan in the sports department’s team!
His build was not as bulky as the others, but it was well balanced. Through the thin jersey,
one can vaguely see the contours of his six-packs. That handsome face carried a hint of a
devilish smile, immediately starting a wave of screams from the girls.
“Ah~ the people in the sports department are so handsome!”
“I want a boyfriend from the sports department. Each of them have MAXIMUM boyfriend
potential!”
“He Yuan, all the best! I want to have your kids…”
“All the best, sports department! I love you!”
Needless to say, the sports department had thousands of fans, immediately drowning out
the cheers of other departments. At that moment, the entire court was seemingly
dominated by the sports department.
He Yuan was accustomed to such situations. Raising his hand and waved at the crowd,
which in turn brought about another round of screams.
At that time, his gaze stopped for a moment as he saw Ye Lingchen’s figure in the crowd.
The corner of his mouth curled into a mocking smile with a cold gleam flashing through his
eyes.
“Damn it! It’s He Yuan again!” Potato and the rest had naturally noticed He Yuan, silently
cursing their bad luck.
“He Yuan’s skills are good! Although he is not the tallest, he managed to be the sports
department’s team leader!” Little Gen’s brows were lined with worry, “I’ve watched him
play previously. Regardless of dribbles, jumping power, explosiveness, and speed, they are
all extremely polished!”
“Little Gen, don’t be afraid. I believe in you. Defeat him!” Xiang cheered for Little Gen.
After the players entered the court, it was time for warmups.
The sports department was matched with the music department. Just from the department
name, one could tell it was a joke played by the heavens. The music department was
destined to be fodder.
The music department was wearing orange jerseys. Each of their players looked bitter and
helpless, obviously having no confidence in themselves.
Chapter 93 - Provocations on the Court
The match begins!
The referee threw the ball in the air! He Yuan leaped with amazing jumping power, easily
getting the ball!
He immediately followed with a dribble, break, turnaround, followed by a three-step layup!
Score!
From the start of the game, everything was smoothly carried out. His cool movements and
the dashing way he scored sent He Yuan’s fans into a frenzy. Their faces were all flushed
from the excitement.
“He Yuan, you’re the best! He Yuan looks the best! He Yuan, win the match!”
On the court, a group of cheerleaders in skimpy dresses appeared, with dazzling pom-poms
in their hands, cheering away.
“Are these girls blind? To think they would like that animal in disguise!” Xiang said with an
envious look.
“Brain-dead fans!” Potato added with a pout.
It was inevitable since the start of the match. The music department’s morale dropped to
an all-time low while the sports department was like a cat toying with a rat. Casually
mopping the floor with them.
In the first half, the results were 10: 80.
In the Second half, the results were 16: 192.
A complete victory for the sports department.
Next was the language department.
“It’s about time. I’ll head over first,” said Little Gen.
“Little Gen, do your best!” Cheered the students from his class.
Gao Wen said to the team, “Don’t get nervous on the court. Just play as usual. All the best!”
After some simple warmups, the competition began.
Language department vs biology department.
“Brother Nan, all the best!”
“Beast, go get them!”
“Skinny Monkey, don’t be a coward, just do it!”
“Son, don’t embarrass me! Go!”
At that moment, a fierce battle ensued. Both departments were shouting and cheering with
nervous looks on their faces.
However, weird nicknames were called out at the same time.
Although Little Gen was not strong, he was born tall. With that height advantage, he was
known as the king of rebound. He was the team’s defense, securing the backboard.
Passing, stealing, dribbling, and charging through!
A series of maneuvers filled the stadium with excitement and caused their hearts to pump
faster.
“Pass the ball! This is not a solo show, pass it quickly!”
“F*ck! How did they block that?”
“What the heck? That was such a good chance and he didn’t score?”
“My god, a three-pointer! Amazing!”
“Judge, that guy hit his hand. It’s a foul!”
“Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter. To think he would be walking…”
On the court, all sorts of noises were flooding in, fully displaying the passionate youth of
the students.
At the same time, although Ye Lingchen was only casually observing from the side, there
was the occasional proficiency boost.
‘Inspiration gained from observing basketball competition, Ball Techniques proficiency +1’
…
Although the speed of proficiency gain was slow compared to learning or self-studying, it
was self-generated. Bit by bit, it accumulated to quite a decent amount.
Furthermore, it was not limited to proficiency in basketball techniques, but ball related
techniques in general. In other words, soccer and ping pong were included in this Ball
Mastery skill.
Finally, the first half came to an end.
The results were 63: 52, with the language department in the lead.
Students from the language department had an immediate morale boost, eagerly bringing
over the water they had long prepared for the players.
“Good job. Let’s keep this up for the second half.”
Ye Lingchen and the rest had walked towards Little Gen as well, “Little Gen, not bad. I’ve
kept tabs for you. You’ve caught 13 rebounds, successfully blocked 3 times, and scored 6
points!”
“Little Gen, come drink some water. Can you continue?”
On the other side, students from the biology department were similarly surrounding the
players of their department.
“It’s okay, the score gap isn’t too far apart. We still have a chance in the second half.”
“This term’s students from the language department are way better than the previous
terms. Their basketball skills are quite decent.”
“Can your stamina last? If you can’t we’ll request a change of players. Don’t overexert
yourselves.”
…
The second half began.
The competition once again turned into a fierce fight between the teams.
Although the biology department and language department had nothing to do with sports,
the teams were surprisingly good at basketball. That led to them being the highlight of the
second batch of the competition, causing even the other classes to come over.
Right then, there was a commotion in the crowd. The sports department’s player in black
jerseys slowly pushed into the crowd. They too were watching the competition, but their
faces were filled with contempt.
Their appearance brought a change to the court’s atmosphere, turning it awkward.
The second half had finally concluded.
102: 93, a close call for the language department.
The entire language department erupted in loud cheers with a look of excitement in
everyone’s faces.
However, with He Yuan at the front, he led the sports department players into the court in
stride.
The language department immediately felt the provocation of their opponents, losing the
smile on their faces. Their basketball team similarly went forward to meet them.
“Hehe, that surely was a surprise. I didn’t think your team of rookies would win,” said a
sports department player with a sneer.
“What did you mean?!” Someone immediately retorted.
The face of many students around them turned dark in an instant.
“Consider yourself lucky. If we were your opponents, you would have lost badly!”
“F*ck your sister! What’s this nonsense? The victor is not decided yet!” Little Gen argued.
“Hehe, just you guys?” He Yuan was gloating, “You better pray hard. The moment you meet
us is when your competition ends!”
“Mind your words!” Although Gao Wen was a girl, she was no coward, “We are all students.
Friendship first, competition comes after. If you cross the line, I will report you to the
school authorities!”
“Friendship?” He Yuan shook his head, “We are no friends with the trash from the language
department. Just wait for your loss!”
“F*ck! A bunch of brawns without brains. F*ck you!” One of the language department’s
players could not hold back any longer and tried to fight.
Unfortunately, although he was big-sized, he was not as heavily built compared to the
sports department. He was pushed back instantly by a fatty, almost dropping him to the
ground.
“What’s wrong with calling you trash? You want to fight?”
“Come if you dare!”
Gao Wen placed herself in between the teams, urging them, “Calm down guys, you still have
a competition tomorrow. Go get yourselves ready.”
“Hmph, see you in court!”
He Yuan swept a glance at Ye Lingchen, his eyes filled with provocation. Finishing his
statement, he led the team away.
This incident immediately turned into a hot topic in the university, becoming a hot popular
topic of debate for many.
“Have you heard? The sports department and language departments are going at it. Both
sides hated the other and almost started a fight!”
“That’s the biggest news in our university. I’ve even heard that all this started because
someone from the language department stole Li Muxue! He Yuan is seeking revenge!”
“You don’t say, that guy is a legend in our university. He’d even slept with Li Muxue!”
“How can the language department compete with the sports department in basketball? I
guess they will be floored in the court.”
“Whatever it is, we’ll have some good drama to watch.”
…
Faced with taunts from the sports department, the entire language department was filled
with a gloomy atmosphere. Their expressions were dark.
Gao Wen forced a laugh, trying to brighten the mood, “Don’t look so tense guys. We just
won the preliminaries. This calls for a celebration! When we meet the sports department’s
team on the court, we must teach them a lesson!”
“That’s right! We must teach those arrogant *ssholes a lesson!”
“Let’s go look for a place to train this afternoon. I won’t feel at peace if we don’t defeat
those animals from the sports department!”
“I’m coming along!”
“Count me in!”
…
Chapter 94 - Foul, Corruption!
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“What’s so great about the sports department? They’re awesome just because they’re good
with basketball? Come compete with us in literature if you dare!” Potato was still venting
out his frustrations along the way.
“That’s right! They should organize a poem composition competition and we will beat the
shit out of them!” Xiang chimed in.
“They are obviously picking on me, trying to vent on the entire language department.” Ye
Lingchen said with a frown.
“Ye’zi, don’t say that. We all know what kind of person He Yuan is. We hate him anyways!”
Little Gen interjected, “Relax, I refuse to believe that our department will lose to the sports
department in basketball!”
That afternoon, the language department’s basketball team found a spot nearby the
university and practiced for the entire afternoon. Everyone was holding in that grudge,
ready to have a go with the sports department.
The next day, the basketball competition started.
As usual, the matchups were decided from drawing lots.
Language department vs chemistry department. 113: 97, the language department was
victorious.
Sports department vs biology department. 137: 83, the sports department was victorious.
The language department and the sports department managed to make it into the
semifinals.
There were a total of 12 departments that made it into the semifinals. As before, the
matchup was decided by drawing lots.
As everyone was waiting anxiously, Little Gen ran back towards them.
“How was it? Who are we up against?” Gao Wen asked impatiently.
The others were also staring at Little Gen nervously.
If they could win this match, the language department would finally make it into the top 10,
which would be the first time the language department making it into the list. It would be a
moment worthy of the history books.
“If it’s the mathematics or history department that would be better for us. Our class still has
a decent chance to beat them.”
“The engineering department is fine too. As long as we’re not unlucky and get some crazy
team, our chance of winning is still quite high.”
However, Little Gen’s face was deathly serious. He took a deep breath before finally
announcing, “We’re up against the sports department.”
Silence.
Everyone’s heart sank.
“It’s fine. It’s not that we can’t beat the sports department. Just do your best,” Gao Wen tried
to cheer them up.
“That’s right. I’ve always hated those people from the sports department. It’s good that our
chance to teach them a lesson came earlier!”
Meanwhile, two players in black jerseys from the sports department walked over with a
contemptuous smile on their faces.
“It seems your luck has run out. The language department trying to get into the top 10?
Dream on!”
“This is as far as you go. We’re the mountain you will never cross!”
“Don’t waste time with this trash. Let’s get ready and show them who’s boss.” He Yuan was
already at the court, shouting at the two players.
“Get ready…”
The match began!
The ball was thrown up in the air by the referee.
Little Gen and He Yuan were in the middle trying to gain possession of the ball. Both of
them jumped at the same time, stretching their arms to gain control of the ball.
It was unclear if it was intentional or not, He Yuan’s body slanted towards Little Gen, his
shoulders knocking into Little Gen’s chest. Little Gen immediately hit the floor and took a
few steps back before he could stabilize himself.
The ball fell into He Yuan’s hands. With a smile on his face, he started dribbling and
charging forward.
Meanwhile, the cheerleading team was making sexy poses, shouting cheers as though they
were on steroids.
“He Yuan, all the best! He Yuan looks the best! He Yuan, win the match!”
Breaking through defenses, passing, then following up with a three-step layup!
The sports department leads with two points!
“F*ck! He Yuan that b*stard is cheating right from the get-go. Is the referee blind?”
“When the ball was served there was obviously physical contact. Are they doing to ignore
that?”
“Shameless!”
The crowd from the language department started cussing.
On the other side of the court, two beautiful girls stood there. They were Li Muxue and
Huang Xiaomeng. Huang Xiaomeng loved to join lively events and ended up dragging Li
Muxue along.
“Hahaha, good job! Ye Lingchen that show off is finally getting his butt handed to him!”
Huang Xiaomeng cheered them on.
Although He Yuan did not directly pick on Ye Lingchen, he could still make things difficult
for the department that Ye Lingchen was in. In a way that helped her vent some of her
frustrations.
“The referee is from the student council. He Yuan is the student council president. How can
they not be biased?” Li Muxue frowned, reflecting on her actions, “It was my mistake to
start with, causing all these troubles for Ye Lingchen. I never expected He Yuan to be that
petty.”
“Muxue, you mustn’t think like that. That bugger forcefully kissed you and slandered your
reputation. Reputation is very important for a girl!” Huang Xiaomeng tried to persuade her,
then added, “He’s indebted to you! We must seek revenge! Ruthless revenge!”
By then, the competition was at its peak.
With a score of 13: 25, the language department was falling behind.
The people from the sports department were big and tall. Furthermore, their strength,
speed, and endurance were all better than the language department. The gap between
them was only growing further apart.
Finally, Little Gen caught the ball. He stood under the backboard with a delighted
expression, raised his hands for a shot.
His height was 190cm. Standing under the backboard, shooting the ball was no different
from placing the ball in the basket. It could be considered child’s play. The title king of
rebound was not given in vain.
However, just as the basketball almost left his palm, a shadowy figure suddenly leaped
forward, blocking his path.
Then, a pair of hands slammed downwards!
Smack!
Accompanying the clear sound of hands hitting, the ball flew away. At the same time, Little
Gen fell to the ground from the forceful blow.
“Referee, hand hitting!”
“F*ck! Foul! That’s f*cking intentional!”
However, the referee was indifferent.
After the ball flew off, it was intercepted by the sports department’s players. Without any
hesitation, it quickly followed through and scored.
The whistle sounded, the sports department once again scored two points!
“F*ck! What’s the meaning of this? Insider referee?!”
“Putting the foul aside, how can that score count?!”
“F*ck your mother! Dumb*ss referee!”
Their eyes were red with anger, seething with rage.
Ye Lingchen immediately rushed forward to help Little Gen up, checking on him, “Are you
okay?”
“I’m fine,” Little Gen rubbed his wrist. That hit earlier almost dislocated his hand.
Furthermore, his entire hand was red from the hit.
He Yuan gave a cruel smile at the group in the language department’s corner, asking
sarcastically, “What? Screaming at the top of your lungs? If you can’t bear the loss then
leave. Don’t stay here and embarrass us!”
“F*ck you! Do you have any shame?”
“Student council president? Shameless president is more fitting!”
“Corruption, this is the most corrupt referee! I’ll report you to the university authorities!”
The competition continues.
After the first time, He Yuan and the rest acted with impunity. Hitting hands, walking, the
referee just ignored everything.
Right then, He Yuan dribbled the ball towards the backboard. Little Gen blocked his path to
intercept the ball, fully blocking him in.
A ruthless gleam flashed through He Yuan’s eyes. His body angled towards Little Gen with
his shoulders directly crashing onto Little Gen’s face. At the same time, his elbow struck out
at Little Gen’s chest!
Little Gen made a muffled sound and fell back a few steps. Losing his balance, he then fell to
the floor.
His brows tightly knit together and his face looked ashen, clutching tightly at his chest…
Chapter 95 - It’s Time to Show My Real
Skills
He Yuan did not even bat an eye at Little Gen, dribbled, passed through, jumped and scored!
The whistle sounded!
The sports department scored two more points!
“F&ck! Are you blind? You’re ignoring him for crashing into others and injuring them to this
degree?!” someone shouted. Unable to hold himself back, he rushed up to the referee to
question him.
“He Yuan broke through his defense. That person fell on his own, don’t slander others!” The
referee retorted confidently, then added coldly, “If you disrespect me again, I’ll revoke your
right to compete!”
“Your sister! You think you’re a big shot just because you’re some dog sh*t referee? We
have this many people as witnesses!” Potato roared.
“Are you the referee or am I the referee now?” The referee scoffed, “The first half has
ended. Break for 15 minutes!”
The results for the first half were 39: 93. The language department was behind by a huge
margin.
Everyone in the language department had an ugly look on their face. At the same time,
other audiences too started noticing the foul play involved but they could not do anything
about it.
The basketball competition was an activity run by the students, whereby the university
authorities hardly concerned themselves with it as it was handled by the student council
directly. That was why He Yuan dared to act with impunity.
“Little Gen, are you okay?” Ye Lingchen asked while holding him up.
“It’s fine, just… I think I sprained my ankle,” he replied as he tried to move his foot. That
motion brought a crease to his brows, causing him to gasp in pain.
He Yuan’s tackle was obviously unreserved and intentional.
“That b*stard. He’s the spokesperson of shamelessness!”
“Let’s stop this match. What’s the point? I’ll find a chance and give He Yuan a good beating!”
“Little Gen won’t be able to take part in the second half. Let’s send him to the infirmary.”
Right at that moment, Li Muxue came over with Huang Xiaomeng.
Li Muxue looked at Ye Lingchen apologetically, then suggested, “You should stop the match.
In the second half, He Yuan might take it to another level.”
“He dares!? Worst case I’ll go all out on him!” someone grunted his frustrations. Everyone
was suppressing the smoldering rage within them.
“He’s the student council president after all. If you dare get physical with him, you will get
demerits,” Li Muxue continued to explain.
“So what if he’s the student council president? What’s the worst he could do?”
“Chickening out? If you want to chicken out then just leave. It’ll save you the
embarrassment of having your *ss handed to you.”
“You’re winning through underhanded means. What’s there to boast about?”
“Underhanded means?”
He Yuan scoffed, then looked at them condescendingly, “You know why I’m picking on your
guys?”
His eyes narrowed, then pointed a finger at Ye Lingchen, “It’s because of him! Since he’s a
student of your language department, then your entire department will have to bear the
consequences of his actions!”
He Yuan then looked towards Little Gen, “Yes, I’ve hit you on purpose. What about it? You
can only blame your luck. It’s your fault that you’re Ye Lingchen’s roommate.”
“F*ck you! Cheating b*stard!” Little Gen barked at He Yuan.
“You shouldn’t hate me. The one you should hate is Ye Lingchen. He’s the one to cross me
first.” He Yuan looked down on them as though the victor, then walked towards Ye
Lingchen, speaking calmly, “I’ve told you before that I’m not one you can cross. Just you
wait. I’ll always keep you under my foot!”
Ye Lingchen remained calm. The He Yuan at that moment was nothing but a clown to him.
He would not fight with a clown, but he would not let a clown dance all around him as he
wished too.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes locked onto He Yuan, giving him a cold icy look, “Seems like it’s time for
me to show my real skills.”
“What?”
“Basketball, you all suck at it!” Ye Lingchen waved him off, “I don’t mind educating you!”
With that statement, everyone was stunned.
Was that… boasting?
“Do you know what you’re saying?” He Yuan looked at Ye Lingchen as though it was all a
joke, “Have you played basketball before? Do you even know what a basketball is?!”
Ye Lingchen stood there with hands behind his back, eyes calm as still water, “At first, it
was not worth my time to deal with you. However, with your constant provocations, I’ll
have to teach you how to be a proper human being!”
“F*ck! Are you addicted to bragging?!” He Yuan laughed at the ridiculous statements. “Just
who do you think you are?”
The crowd around them broke into discussions, murmurs washed through the crowd as
they looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
Ye Lingchen was trying to compete with He Yuan in basketball?
“Stop your nonsense and leave! I’ll see you in the second half of the match!” Ye Lingchen
waved him off as though shooing an annoying fly.
“Sure. I hope you don’t run away then!”
“Ye Lingchen, why are you so hot-headed!?”
Once He Yuan had left, Gao Wen immediately walked up to him, “The score gap in the first
half is too big. Since we can’t win this, there’s no point to compete with a cheating team.”
“That’s right! Ye’zi, we know that you’re good at fighting, but basketball is not the same
thing. There are competition rules. They can go against the rules, but we can’t!” Xiang
chimed in.
“Ye’zi, let’s just call this match off. That b*stard is trying to get at you. Once you’re on the
court, who knows what he might do to you?” Potato stated worryingly.
“Ye’zi, your bragging skills are really something to be able to aggravate He Yuan like that,
but there’s no need to continue this match.”
“It’s fine everybody, relax. I’m good at basketball.” Ye Lingchen smiled, “To be honest, I just
didn’t want to stoop to their level. To me, their skills are too crappy and I don’t like to bully
weaklings.”
“For real?” Everyone eyed him suspiciously.
“You guys just watch.” Ye Lingchen looked towards Little Gen, “Little Gen, give me your
jersey and hurry over to the infirmary. Relax, I’ll avenge you.”
However, Little Gen refused to go, obstinately wanting to watch Ye Lingchen’s game.
The second half of the match began!
He Yuan looked at Ye Lingchen stepping into the court, an icy gleam flashed across his eyes.
As the first half ended with the sports department scoring, the ball was served to the sports
department.
He Yuan took the ball, dribble, broke through defenses, then quickly ran towards the
backboard. Along the way, he would tackle those who blocked him. To that, the referee
closed an eye to such incidents.
Because of that, he was unstoppable. The entire basketball court turned into his one-man
show.
“That’s just disregarding all the rules. How do you play against that?” The people in the
language department were upset.
As the incident got escalated, other people started to join in the audience crowd. Most of
them were just there for the drama.
In their eyes, most of them had already considered the sports department as something to
avoid, hence they were not surprised to witness such a phenomenon.
Very soon, He Yuan was already under the backboard. He jumped, aimed and shot the ball
while maintaining a dashing pose.
‘This shot is a sure hit!’
A smile could be seen on his face, as though he could see Ye Lingchen’s expression in
despair.
The ball left his hand, slowly soaring through the air towards the hoop.
Everyone held their breath at that moment.
However, a dark shadow appeared out of nowhere. Like a mountain, rising at an alarming
speed. The figure raised his hand and intercepted the ball in the air, smacking it away!
Bang!
A loud thunderous voice echoed throughout the court, shaking everyone’s eardrums.
Such a beautiful block, it managed to daze a big proportion of the crowd for some time.
“OMG! He Yuan was blocked?!”
“This is the first time he was blocked right? That was violent!”
“It’s no ordinary block. That was without a doubt the best block ever, almost a slap to his
face!”
“That fella sure has good jumping strength to be able to block He Yuan!”
“Ye’zi, wonderful block! Amazing!” The language department went up in cheers excitedly,
greatly boosting their morale.
Chapter 96 - King of Blocking
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He Yuan stood still for a long time, dazed and unable to believe the fact that he was blocked.
“How is that possible?!”
He finally awoke from his daze after some time. He stared wildly at Ye Lingchen with
disbelief in his eyes.
“There are plenty more impossible things to come,” Ye Lingchen was composed, as though
it were nothing.
As the ball was sent out of court by Ye Lingchen, the sports department maintained the
rights to serve.
The match had just begun, but everyone could feel the intense animosity between them. Ye
Lingchen’s block left an even stronger impression in their hearts.
“Forget the defense. Just let him attempt to score,” Ye Lingchen told the players from the
language department.
The opponents had no regard for the rules, making defending pointless.
The ball was served!
However, when He Yuan caught the ball, he was stunned.
Not only him, but everyone else was stunned as well.
On the court, not a single person was defending. The players from the language
department’s team just stood and watched from the side. The backboard was fully open,
leaving him to take his shot.
His expression turned ugly. Such disrespect was hundreds of times more hurtful than
words.
With a deep breath, he steeled his eyes, ‘I will make sure you regret this!’
Dribbling and charging straight ahead!
Jump, and shoot!
Nevertheless, the same scene happened again. A shadow figure leaped upwards!
Bang!
The sound was more resounding than earlier. The ball shot away, barely brushing by He
Yuan’s head!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes were emotionless, looking indifferently at He Yuan, speaking slowly,
“Continue!”
The third time, Ye Lingchen weaved around like a spirit, easily going past his opponents.
Bang!
The third block sounded.
Silence befell the entire court!
The audience was stunned. He Yuan and his cheerleading team were stunned. Even the
people from the language department were stunned.
He Yuan stood under the hoop looking dispirited, his whole body trembling.
Humiliation!
Extreme humiliation!
His eyes were red with a strong urge to take Ye Lingchen’s life.
Ye Lingchen had intentionally called off the defense just so that he could block him!
“Continue!” Ye Lingchen urged, his steady voice caused He Yuan’s body to tremble more
severely.
He… was scared!
Ye Lingchen’s image in his mind increased countless times in size, turning into an
insurmountable mountain. It broke his confidence from the depths of his soul.
“Ye Lingchen, you’re crossing the line. I’ll make you regret this!” He Yuan shouted without a
care for his image, behaving like a madman.
He charged towards the hoop a fourth time!
He Yuan did not choose to take a shot this time around, but instead ran to the bottom of the
backboard for a three-step layup!
He locked his eyes on the hoop. This time, it must score!
However, without any warning, a huge shadow once again loomed over him, slamming the
ball right out of He Yuan’s hand!
Bang!
He Yuan was in midair, along with the ball, was smacked to the ground forcefully!
His body slammed hard against the floor!
He Yuan stood up with great difficulty. By then, his eyes lost focus and his forehead was
drenched in a cold sweat as though he had suffered extreme psychological trauma.
Nobody uttered a word during that exchange, or rather, they were at a loss for words.
Ye Lingchen was too strong, monstrously strong.
In front of Ye Lingchen, He Yuan was like a child that just learned how to walk!
“Continue!”
The same statement again, yet it sapped He Yuan of all his strength to lift the ball.
In just a few attempts, he was already drenched in sweat, feeling more worn out than going
through a full match.
“Sub… substitution. You guys try to score!” He Yuan finally blurted out that sentence after a
long while. In his voice, one could tell he was on the verge of breaking down in tears.
However—
Block!
Block!
Another block!
No matter who it was, they had to face the risk of getting blocked by Ye Lingchen whenever
they attempted a shot.
Until the end, nobody in the sports department dared to make a shot even with the ball in
their hands. The ball had turned into a hot potato, making them indecisive about whether
to hold onto it or not.
The crowd broke out in murmurs.
“That… that’s just too epic. King of blocking?
“That’s nuts. Competing with him in basketball is a form of torture!”
“Pitiful, just too pitiful! The entire sports department was blocked by him. I can’t bear to
watch this anymore!”
“This is going into the history books as the most embarrassing day for the sports
department!”
Although there was still a huge gap between the scores, the sports department had been
completely humiliated. All of them had been utterly defeated!
“Nobody dares to shoot anymore?”
Ye Lingchen gave a faint smile, then dashed towards one of the sports department’s
players.
That player had the ball in his hand. When he saw Ye Lingchen rushing at him, his
expression turned into one of shock. Just as he tried to pass the ball along, his hands felt
empty. The ball was already taken by Ye Lingchen!
Ball in hand, Ye Lingchen did not dribble, but instead jumped up and made a shot!”
Clunk!
The ball went straight into the hoop!
“A… amazing!”
“Not only is he good at blocking, even his shots are amazing!”
“That’s a three-pointer! A long distanced three-pointer!! Is that luck or skill?”
From the moment Ye Lingchen entered the court, everyone felt that their hearts were not
strong enough.
“If you’re no longer making shots, then it’s my turn!” Ye Lingchen ignored the rest of them
and had the language department serve the ball.
Dribble, breakthrough!
The ball was seemingly alive in his hands. Those from the sports department could not
even touch it. They could only see a blur, and the very next moment, Ye Lingchen had
broken through their defense!
He shoots!
Clunk!
Another three-pointer!
“Continue serving!”
Ye Lingchen did not waste time.
The basketball flew across the air, creating one beautiful arc after another.
Three-pointer!
Three-pointer!
Yet another three-pointer!
Very quickly, the score went to 63: 93.
The score of the language department increased at an alarming rate. Meanwhile, the sports
department had not gained a single point!
The entire court turned into Ye Lingchen’s home field. As long as the ball fell into his hands,
it would score in the next moment!
If the ball fell into the sports department’s control, it would be stolen by Ye Lingchen within
three seconds!
The originally prideful players from the sports department had their spirit broken. Their
heads were drooping, feeling physically and mentally exhausted.
At that moment, their only thought was to end the match as soon as possible.
“I didn’t expect him to be that good at basketball,” Li Muxue exclaimed, staring at the figure
running all over the court with amazement in her beautiful eyes.
Beside her, Huang Xiaomeng was annoyed when she saw Li Muxue’s dreamy gaze. Huang
Xiaomeng then looked at Ye Lingchen with a glance, a mischievous smile appeared at the
edge of her lips.
‘Sister Muxue is mine. Nobody can steal her away from me!’
“Sister Muxue, why don’t we treat him to a meal to clear up the misunderstanding between
us?”
“Didn’t you have a bone to pick with him? Why would you suddenly think of treating him?”
Lu Muxue asked, feeling curious.
“It’s just a misunderstanding from the beginning. It’s better to make friends than enemies.
Let’s not drag this. We’ll treat him right after this match!” Huang Xiaomeng replied
excitedly.
“That’s fine,” Li Muxue agreed to it after muttering to herself for some time.
Chapter 97 - Invited By Beauties
Finally, along with the referee’s whistle, the match had ended.
116: 93. A complete victory by the language department!
“We won, we won!”
The entire language department was stunned at first, then erupted in cheers.
“Ye’zi, good job!”
“Ye’zi, you’re really something man, keeping such a low profile!”
“Good at games, Kungfu, and basketball. You must be some sort of hidden expert, aren’t
you? Comparing you and He Yuan, he’s like a pile of dog poo!”
“Ye’zi, you’re so dependable. If I were a girl, I’ll surely fawn over you!”
“Is it too late to get gender reassignment therapy?”
Potato and gang joined in too, hugging Ye Lingchen and laughing along.
“Ye Lingchen, thank you very much,” Gao Wen approached him to show her appreciation,
carrying a hint of excitement in her voice, “Ye Lingchen, if you continue to take part in the
upcoming matches, our department will surely win first place!”
“I’ll pass,” Ye Lingchen shook his head, “I’ll leave the following matches in your hands.”
He joined the match just to teach He Yuan a lesson. If he continued to take part in the
competition, that would be just plain bullying.
A look of disappointment appeared on Gao Wen’s face, but she did not make any further
requests, “It’s fine. However, I suggest that you apply for the university’s sports
department. With your potential, you should not waste your talents.”
“I will consider that,” Ye Lingchen answered with a smile and nodded, after which he
helped support Little Gen to the infirmary.
With his medical knowledge, he could help Little Gen set his bones back with some
massaging. However, doing so might attract too much-unwanted attention. He had brought
enough attention to himself that day and decided to leave it at that after he gave it some
consideration.
“Ye’zi, you’re amazing! That felt great!” Little Gen kept talking, almost forgetting the pain in
his foot.
“Those blocks of yours had traumatized the entire sports department. I had even specially
recorded all their expressions down. I’ll be saving that to my collection,” Xiang added from
the side.
“Damn! That’s smart! Quick, send it to me. That way I’ll have something to destress myself
with in the future.”
At the same time, the people in the sports department also let out a breath of relief, “It’s
finally over!”
They did not feel bad because of the loss. Instead, they felt free from the shackles of that
match, a blissful smile of freedom shown on their faces.
They suffered from the heavy pressure when faced with Ye Lingchen. It was a match where
one could not see a sliver of hope. Even until the end, they dared not even think about
touching the ball as the moment they touched it, it would mean that they would be in Ye
Lingchen’s sights. Just recalling the memory brought fear to them!
He Yuan stared at Ye Lingchen’s figure, his face deathly pale and the veins on his forehead
bulged. The intense humiliation almost turned his face into a different color.
‘You’re just a loser in the end. Just you wait!’
At the same time, his phone vibrated from a message received. It came from an unknown
number.
[Tonight Li Muxue will ask Ye Lingchen out for dinner. The location is at Old Eastern Gate
restaurant.]
It was just a simple message, but it transformed He Yuan’s expression into an extremely
dark one.
Just the humiliation from Ye Lingchen’s constant blocking was bad enough. At that moment,
he felt that Ye Lingchen had donned a green hat on his head. A field of greenfield on the top,
growing greener by the second.
Of course, that was all just one-sided in his head.
A cruel look flashed across his eyes, ‘This is unbearable!’
Ye Lingchen brought Little Gen to the infirmary. A sprained foot was not a big deal. He only
needed to take a good rest to recover. After getting some anti-inflammatory medication and
pain killers, they let him out.
Just as they exit the infirmary, Ye Lingchen paused in his steps with a look of surprise on
his face.
Standing outside was Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng. It would seem that they followed him
over.
Potato and the gang instead displayed a creepy smile, their eyes shifting between Li Muxue
and Ye Lingchen.
“Ye Lingchen, can I treat you to dinner tonight?” Li Muxue’s beautiful eyes stared at Ye
Lingchen sincerely.
“Of course! Our Ye’zi is very free!” Xiang answered without giving Ye Lingchen a chance to
reply, even pushing him forward, “Ye’zi, we’ll be going back first. Have fun!”
Little Gen waved him goodbye, “You don’t have to come home tonight. We won’t be waiting
for you…”
‘Those three animals…’ Ye Lingchen shook his head helplessly, then looked towards Li
Muxue, “What’s the matter?”
“I’m sorry that I caused you so much trouble,” Li Muxue answered after biting her lips.
All the while she had been reflecting on her actions with the scene where she met Ye
Lingchen constantly on replayed in her mind.
From the moment she met Ye Lingchen on the bus, she had assumed that Ye Lingchen
stirred up trouble to gain her attention. In the end, not only did Ye Lingchen save a child, he
even captured the kidnappers.
After that, he had used Ye Lingchen as a shield to reject He Yuan. To her, it was just a small
issue, but it caused Ye Lingchen to be at the receiving end of He Yuan’s petty revenge.
If not for Ye Lingchen handling each situation as they came, the outcome would have been
worse.
However, while she was feeling guilty, a twinge of curiosity grew in her heart. Every time
she met him, he seemed to be full of surprises. Everything he did was like the stars in the
sky, attracting people around him.
However, when she recalled the time Ye Lingchen forced a kiss on her and spewed those
baseless words, it made her feel aggravated and embarrassed.
All in all, she had mixed feelings about Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen did not know all the inner thoughts that Li Muxue had in that short amount of
time. He only saw Li Muxue’s expression constantly changing between guilt,
embarrassment, anger…
This woman… her face was just too expressive. It was a shame for her to not be in a movie.
Ye Lingchen thought about it regretfully, then said, “If it’s to apologize, then save it. We’ll
just treat it like nothing ever happened and we don’t owe each other anything.”
Having said that, he tried to leave.
Li Muxue tried to speak, but was at a loss for words, feeling frustrated.
That was the first time someone could ignore her beauty, yet she could not be angry about
it.
“Hey, are you a man or not?” Huang Xiaomeng shouted at Ye Lingchen. She moved to place
herself directly in Ye Lingchen’s path, blocking his way and stared at him.
“We, as girls, have taken the initiative to apologize. Why are you acting all high and mighty?
You’re just too petty! Furthermore, you have announced in public that you have slept with
Sister Muxue. We’re not even holding you accountable for that. Do you know how damaging
it is for us girls to have those words spread out?”
“Moreover, isn’t Sister Muxue beautiful enough? We’re treating you to dinner, not torturing
you. What do you have to be afraid of as a man?”
“Fine. Where do you want to go?” Ye Lingchen looked at Li Muxue, then finally agreed to it.
“Let’s go to the Old Eastern Gate Restaurant near the university. Their food is good, and the
price is decent,” Without waiting for Li Muxue’s reply, Huang Xiaomeng interjected
impatiently, “Let’s not waste time, we’ll head over now…”
绿帽 (green hat). In Chinese, the saying of wearing a green hat means getting cuckolded. In
this context, the more vibrant the color, the more obvious the cuckolding is
Chapter 98 - High Capacity Water Gun
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The Old Eastern Gate Restaurant was one of the more famous restaurants near the campus.
It was said to have been operating for the past hundred years. The taste was authentic and
the food was fresh. It was popular among the locals and filled with customers every day.
As it was nearby, the three of them decided to walk there.
Ye Lingchen followed behind Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng. Over time, his expression
started to look weird.
Along the way, he noticed that Huang Xiaomeng slung her hand around Li Muxue, sticking
herself up to Li Muxue as close as she could. The way she looked at her was also suspicious
and the words she used were flirtatious.
Li Muxue’s expression was slightly unnatural, but she did not say anything.
These two girls had something wrong going on, something terribly wrong…
Ye Lingchen was behind them. His gaze moving back and forth quickly between the two of
them. No wonder Huang Xiaomeng had a bigger grudge than Li Muxue. It seemed that she
thinks of Li Muxue as her woman?!
Li Muxue was the most popular girl in the university. If this piece of news were to spread,
who knows how many young men will go crazy over it!
This was a crazy world. If he knew this earlier he would not have come along as a third
wheel.
Three of them found a table by the window and sat down. All were silent.
Ye Lingchen was looking at the two girls suspiciously, at a loss for words.
Huan Xiaomeng, on the other hand, was busy looking around. The way she looked at Ye
Lingchen was obvious that she had ill intentions.
‘Why isn’t He Yuan here yet? Could it be that he’s afraid of Ye Lingchen and chickened out?’
Finally, Li Muxue broke the silence and passed the menu to Ye Lingchen.
“Ye Lingchen, this is the menu. Have a look and decide on what you want to eat.”
“Mm, sure.” Ye Lingchen did not show any reservations and simply ordered a few dishes.
Meanwhile, at a corner in the Old Eastern Gate, He Yuan, along with three guys were sitting
in a hidden corner. Their eyes constantly looked towards Ye Lingchen’s direction.
All three of them had heavy builds. With a glance, one could tell that they were athletes.
They were all from the sports department and had taken part in the basketball match. They
were badly humiliated by Ye Lingchen almost to the point of tears.
“Brother Yuan, when are we making a move?” Big Muscle asked impatiently, “From the
time of my birth, I was never that badly humiliated before! I need my revenge!”
“That’s right Brother Yuan. Since when did our sports department suffer this type of
humiliation? Maybe you don’t know, but I almost cried on the court.”
“Brother Yuan, it’s bad enough that he blocked your shots, he’s now putting a green hat on
your head
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! If this is not crossing the line, I don’t know what is!”
“Shut up!” He Yuan scolded, his expression twisted, “You guys are all brawns and no brains!
I want to make a move too. The problem is that we are no match for him!”
“He had even defeated a martial artist. With just us, it’s not even sufficient for him to warm
up. To teach him a lesson, we’ll have to do it smartly!”
“Good one Brother Yuan, you’re so knowledgeable! You’re so smart!” Big Muscle said in
sincere respect.
“Brother Yuan, how to do this smartly? You should have a plan right?”
“You’ve all watched our campus productions right? I’ve purposely brought something good.
Take a look!” He Yuan said with an inscrutable laugh, after which he took out a woven bag!
“We only need to put this bag over his head when he’s not paying attention. With that, his
Kungfu will be of no use. All that’s left is for us to beat him up as we wish!”
“Good plan Brother Yuan. Hahaha, I can’t wait!”
“Damn! That’s the legendary woven bag that can induce blindness. This is an eye-opener
for me today!”
“I knew following Brother Yuan was a good idea. When are we doing this?”
“Be patient. We need to find a chance to give him the fatal blow! Wahahaha…” He Yuan was
pleased.
“Alright, we’ll follow Brother Yuan’s orders!”
During his meal, Ye Lingchen stared at Huang Xiaomeng who kept serving food to Li Muxue.
He felt a shiver down his spine, troubling him.
‘Hehe, you might not believe this, but the two girls sitting across me are publicly displaying
their affection to me.’
Ye Lingchen hurriedly finished his food, wanting to get out of this troubling situation.
“I… I need to use the restroom,” Ye Lingchen stood up and headed for the restroom.
“Brother Yuan, that punk is going to the restroom!” He Yuan and his lackeys were
immediately energized, their eyes glowing.
“Let’s go! It’s time for revenge!”
The four of them rubbed their hands and followed closely behind Ye Lingchen to the
restroom.
He Yuan stopped at the restroom door and pressed his ears against it, carefully listening in.
“Brother Yuan, what are we waiting for?” Big Muscle was anxious.
“Shh!”
He Yuan was on high alert, snickering softly, “We will wait until he’s peeing. Wouldn’t that
be safer?”
“Smart! That’s a smart move!” Big Muscle and the other two snickered along, then gave He
Yuan a big thumbs-up.
After a moment, He Yuan made the call, “It’s about time. Let’s go in!”
Huang Xiaomeng had also noticed the commotion. Her big eyes lit up, feeling both excited
and curious.
“Sister Muxue, the show is about to start!” She said excitedly while rubbing her hands
together.
“Show? What show?” Li Muxue was taken aback.
“Hahaha, He Yuan followed Ye Lingchen into the restroom!” Huang Xiaomeng’s excitement
was uncontainable, “Quick, let’s go have a look!”
“He Yuan? What is he doing here?” Li Muxue frowned her brows.
“Should be just a coincidence.” Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes swiveled, “He Yuan definitely won’t
let Ye Lingchen off. They will surely have a big fight in the restroom. It’s a show not to be
missed!”
“You can’t be thinking of going to the men’s room right?” Li Muxue was stupefied.
“What’s wrong? I’ve paid attention earlier. It’s already half an hour since anyone entered
the restroom!”
“Why would you pay attention to such things?” Li Muxue was shocked.
“Aiya, that’s not the point. The point is that we need to hurry over.” Huang Xiaomeng urged
Ye Lingchen is about to be given a beating. Don’t you want to see that?”
“Alright.” Li Muxue gave it some thought. This all happened because of her. She should try
her best to stop it from happening.
Inside Old Eastern Gate Restaurant, two girls were carefully inching closer to the men’s
room.
Ye Lingchen just undid his fly and was leisurely expelling water. He lowered his gaze at his
gushing flow.
Apart from increasing his fighting prowess, martial arts had brought him other benefits too.
Based on his current ability, he would get top placements in a competition for peeing
distance.
Ye Lingchen, being pleased by the thought, started whistling.
‘This punk was whistling at a time like this?’
He Yuan and the other three sneakily closed in, their gaze glued to Ye Lingchen’s back. With
the woven bag in their hand, they inched closer and closer.
As they approached, a creepy smile formed on their face, sinister and vicious looking.
If a man were to be scared at such moments, he might develop a phobia. If they added in a
round of beating for him, he would probably be scared whenever he peed.
From the reflection on the urinal, Ye Lingchen had long noticed the commotion behind him.
As the figures came closer, he turned around suddenly.
Whoosh!
The high capacity water gun was like a water truck, drawing various arcs across the air,
raining down on the four people that were smiling stupidly.
F*ck!
The sudden change stunned the four of them, leaving them clueless and they immediately
rushed backward.
However, the strength and power of this water gun was beyond average. It followed the
four of them closely. They could only feel the droplets raining on them, splashing across
their faces. The best part was that their mouths were slightly open due to their surprise,
causing some of the droplets to rain into their mouths…
Faced with that strong and intense water gun, the four of them could only retreat helplessly
into a corner like injured lambs, stricken by fear.
At the same time, the restroom doors once again opened. Two little heads peeked in from
outside, curiously looking inwards. That peek shocked their eyes open wide…
Chapter 99 - Qualifications of a Gigolo
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“Ah!”
Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng screamed at the same time.
Both had vastly different reactions.
Li Muxue immediately covered her eyes and moved back outside whereas Huang Xiaomeng
was covering her mouth with her hands, eyes staring wide open.
They had expected to witness a fight breaking out in the restroom, never expecting to see
Ye Lingchen showering Hu Yuan and his muscular minions into a corner like that.
Their eyes were especially surprised since they were unwittingly given a close-up view of
what happened. The image was deeply imprinted in their heads.
That was too violently perverted!
Li Muxue was on the brink of a breakdown as she was unable to dispel the image in her
head. She repeatedly shook her head and was almost at the point of tears.
At the same time, she dragged the surprisingly delighted Huang Xiaomeng out of there as
well.
“Ahhhh! Ye Lingchen that b*stard. How dare he whip out such a disgusting thing!” Li Muxue
was holding her head with both her hands, going crazy. “I’m gonna be blind!”
She noticed that Ye Lingchen was her nemesis. Ever since meeting him, her first kiss was
taken, name ruined, and now even her eyes were tainted.
“Sister Muxue, that was the men’s room. Ye Lingchen took it out to pee. We were the
peeping toms,” Huang Xiaomeng corrected her with an unbiased opinion. “Ye Lingchen was
thoroughly seen by us. It’s his loss.”
Li Muxue agreed after some thought, then looked towards Huang Xiaomeng with a dejected
expression. “You’re the one that dragged me along!”
“Aiya Sister Muxue, it’s not like seeing it will make you pregnant. We’ve even learned
something.” Huang Xiaomeng replied nonchalantly.
‘That He Yuan is so useless! I thought he could teach Ye Lingchen a lesson. Instead, he was
cornered by that water gun. What a useless prick!’
Huang Xiaomeng and Li Muxue’s screams gave Ye Lingchen a scare. ‘There are girls hiding
in the restroom?!’
‘I guess they must be shocked by my powerful tool. I must keep it low. Keep a low profile.’
He quickly zipped his pants, then got ready to leave.
“Hold it right there!” He Yuan roared. He was drenched from top to bottom, with liquid still
running off his face. Without any shred of dignity left, he glared at Ye Lingchen. “You think
you can leave that easily?”
“What, you want more?” Ye Lingchen got ready to unzip his pants again.
He Yuan and his gang immediately turned pale and backed off quickly, obviously
traumatized by Ye Lingchen’s weapon.
Ye Lingchen then walked out of the restroom after glancing at them.
Returning to his seat, he noticed Li Muxue’s face was as red as a hot iron, almost to the
point of smoking.
Her gaze shifted away, trying to avoid eye contact with Ye Lingchen.
“Are you okay?” Ye Lingchen asked out of concern. His medical skills were great and Li
Muxue did not seem like she was ill.
“I… I’m fine!” Li Muxue immediately replied, shaking her head.
“That’s fine then. Oh, did you hear some girl’s scream earlier?” Ye Lingchen asked again.
Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng were caught by surprise, then quickly shook their heads in
denial.
Ring—
Just as Ye Lingchen wanted to ask further questions, his phone rang.
The called ID showed that it was Lin Ruoyu. Ye Lingchen picked up the call, “Hello, Miss
Lin.”
“Grandmaster Ye, I’m about to reach your university. Where are you?”
He had made an appointment to treat Grandfather Lin’s illness, but he did not expect Lin
Ruoyu to come pick him up personally.
“I’m currently at the Old Eastern Gate. You can come over here directly.”
Shortly after, a red Porsche zoomed over and parked in front of the restaurant.
Lin Ruoyu was wearing a thin black leather jacket that day. Wearing shades, she stood next
to the Porsche with her long fair legs exposed.
A fancy car, a beautiful woman, add to that Lin Ruoyu’s aura of nobility. It immediately
attracted many stares from those around her.
“My friend is here. You guys enjoy your dinner. I’ll be making a move.” Ye Lingchen stood
up and walked outwards after bidding them goodbye.
Looking at the direction Ye Lingchen was heading, Huang Xiaomeng and Li Muxue almost
had their eyes popped out of their sockets, mouth agape.
“Damn! Don’t tell me that guy is trying to pick up the girl! Is his lust out of control?” Huang
Xiaomeng exclaimed out of surprise. “Do you think he will be slapped by that girl?”
However, more surprises lay ahead. Ye Lingchen was happily chatting with that girl,
followed by him getting into her car.
“This, this, this…” Huang Xiaomeng was flabbergasted, immediately changing her tone to
one filled with social justice. “Gigolo! Son of a b*tch! B*stard! He’s a sugar baby!”
Li Muxue coughed in response. “Xiaomeng, don’t spread rumors.”
“But we saw it with our own eyes. He’s just a poor kid. What else could it be apart from him
being a sugar baby?” Huang Xiaomeng gritted her teeth. “Look at that girl. She’s wearing
leather, definitely kinky. Is that not obvious enough? I really couldn’t tell that he was a
gigolo!”
She paused for a moment, then changed her tone. “You know, Sister Muxue, that guy has
good potential. Being good at fighting and basketball, his body must be in top condition. Not
to mention his decent looks. Most importantly, you’ve seen it earlier. His you-know-what is
definitely something worth showing off!”
“That’s enough, no more!”
Huang Xiaomeng’s description became more and more outrageous, once again bringing
back those disgusting images to Li Muxue’s mind.
“I’ve heard that strong women are always lonely and unfulfilled. I guess a gigolo like Ye
Lingchen must be in high demand for him to get such a beautiful sugar mommy!” Huang
Xiaomeng continued her monologue.
“That’s enough Xiaomeng. Stop it. Let’s go.” Li Muxue watched as the sports car faded away
into the distance. Oddly, she let out a sigh of relief.
…
In the sports car, it was filled with a faint but pleasing scent.
The scent was different from the scent of perfume. It was very faint, most likely being Lin
Ruoyu’s scent.
“Miss Lin, I didn’t expect you to pick me up personally today,” Ye Lingchen said with a
smile.
“Grandmaster Ye, you’ve treated my grandfather’s illness. I don’t even know how to thank
you. Picking you up is the least I could do.” Lin Ruoyu thanked him gratefully. “You can just
call me Ruoyu.”
After all the time spent with his treatment, Grandfather Lin’s condition was almost fully
recovered. He looked 10 years younger, unlike when they first met. The Lin family did not
know how to show their gratitude towards Ye Lingchen.
“Then you can just call me Lingchen. I’m actually younger than you.” Ye Lingchen rubbed
his nose.
“Gran… Lingchen. Earlier at the restaurant dining with you, is that your girlfriend?” Lin
Ruoyu asked.
She was a martial artist with good senses. It was normal for her to notice Ye Lingchen’s
private life.
Ye Lingchen shook his head, smiling as he replied, “That’s just a schoolmate.”
“My brother told me about your participation in the special training camp. Your legend is
now being spread all over the Warrior’s Department.” Lin Ruoyu looked at Ye Lingchen,
biting her lips, then asked, “Your Eight Extremities Fist is amazing. Can you find time to
teach me?”
“The Eight Extremities Fist is your family’s fist technique. It’s only fair that I teach you,” Ye
Lingchen nodded in agreement.
Both of them chatted along the way. Ye Lingchen had seen Lin Ruoyu performing the fist
technique so he understood some of her weaknesses. At that time, he pointed them out one
by one, helping Lin Ruoyu greatly. Her gaze towards Ye Lingchen was filled with gratitude.
Right at that moment, Ye Lingchen scowled. His gaze fell on the rear-view mirror. “Did you
bring some followers along?”
“No… I didn’t” Lin Ruoyu shook her head.
“That car behind us had been following us all the while.” Ye Linghen said blankly, as a
gleam flashed across his eyes…
Chapter 100 - Martial Arts Factions
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‘We’re being followed?!’
Lin Ruoyu’s expression turned dark, she sneaked a peek at the rear-view mirror while
maintaining her driving speed.
“I don’t think they will follow us all the way to the Lin family estate!”
The Porsche continued to speed down the road. Everything appeared to be normal.
Honk honk honk—
Right then, a huge truck was coming directly towards Ye Lingchen at an alarming speed
accompanied by a series of honking sounds!
If they collided, the entire Porsche would be turned into a pancake!
“Sh*t!” Lin Ruoyu cursed under her breath. She spun the wheel quickly, forcibly changing
the car’s direction.
Honk honk honk—
After some distance, another truck appeared rushing at the Porsche once again!
“They’re not friendly!” Lin Ruoyu pushed a button in the car. Following that, a bright light
flashed within the car.
“That’s our rescue signal I installed in the car. It’s to allow my family to obtain my
immediate location and send people nearby for assistance,” explained Lin Ruoyu.
As they were talking, two trucks came at them from two separate junctions. Lin Ruoyu felt
helpless, and could only continue to change her course.
Along the way, such a situation happened five times!
If not for Lin Ruoyu’s quick reflexes and excellent driving skills, the outcome would have
been disastrous for both of them.
“It seems that they’re trying to herd us somewhere.” Lin Ruoyu took a deep breath, her
expression ugly.
There were fewer and fewer people around them. It would appear that they have reached a
desolate location.
At times like these, she dared not get the slightest bit distracted. Her eyes looked
everywhere, staying alert to the possibility of danger appearing at any second.
The car behind them still followed them at a leisurely speed. Within their field of vision,
another black Land Rover appeared, blocking them right in the middle of the road as if
waiting for Lin Ruoyu’s arrival.
“I think they are coming for our Lin family!” Looking at the scale of their attempt, it was
unrelated to Ye Lingchen. Lin Ruoyu looked apologetically at Ye Lingchen. “I’m sorry to
have dragged you into this.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head without a care. “Let’s settle the current situation first.”
For daring to act against the Lin family, the enemy must have had some unimaginable
power behind them!
The Porsche slowly pulled to a halt and both of them got out of the car.
At the same time, two people got down from the Land Rover and another two more got
down from the one behind it.
They were all wearing black short-sleeved shirts. Their build was not bulky but they had
very well-toned muscles. Each movement looked firm and strong, giving off an imposing
feeling. They were not normal martial artists.
The scariest part was the aura that their bodies emitted. It was a mixture of ruthlessness
and violence as though they had emerged from a mountain of corpses and seas of blood, as
though they were the grim reaper.
“Who are you?” Lin Ruoyu asked coldly.
“Miss Lin, have you heard of Earth’s Gate?” The leader was bald. His left eye had a deep
knife scar, a gaze filled with malice.
“You’re from Earth’s Gate?”
Lin Ruoyu gasped in the cold air, her expression darkened. “How dare you step foot into
China!”
“Hehe, our 10-year promise has come to an end. All our grudges with your grandfather,
we’ll settle it one by one with him! Our aim today was to invite Miss Lin over to our place
for a stay. Treat this as collecting interest,” The bald man smiled.
“What if I say no?” Lin Ruoyu’s eyes narrowed.
“Hehe, that’s not up to you!” The bald man, confident in his ability to subdue Lin Ruoyu,
took his time to explain slowly. “In the past, your grandfather and our leader fought.
Although your grandfather won by a small margin, I don’t think he had it easy too. It’s a
miracle that he survived. Within the past ten years, Earth’s Gate honored the promise to
not set foot into China. Now, not only has our leader fully recovered, his ability has
improved greatly. This time, is there anyone in your Warrior’s Department that’s a match
for the Earth’s Gate?!”
“If you come again, the result will be as before. You will leave this country like a defeated
dog!” Lin Ruoyu retorted coldly.
The bald man laughed, “Your words won’t get you anywhere, just like your current
situation. Admit it or not, you’re already our prisoner. You can follow us obediently or be
dragged away forcefully. The choice is yours.”
Lin Ruoyu was troubled, unable to come up with any retort.
“You’re sure full of nonsense! We’re in a hurry. Get lost once you’re done with your
speech!” Right then, Ye Lingchen who was just standing at the sideline suddenly joined the
conversation.
He still needed to go back for the live stream after Grandfather Lin’s treatment. His
schedule was packed and he did not want to waste time listening to this bald guy’s bullsh*t.
Hm?
The bald man was stunned. The other three men were stunned too. In their minds, this
scene should not have happened.
Finally, all their gazes focused on Ye Lingchen.
At first, Ye Lingchen was like an ant, not worthy of their attention, hence they did not even
pay him any heed. Who would have thought that this kid would surprise them with such
words?
‘This kid is asking for death!’
“Do you know who you’re talking to?” The bald man laughed, “I’ve never bothered myself
with a bug, nor would I care about a bug’s life or death. As long as you’re willing to kowtow
to me and sincerely apologize, I’ll consider sparing your life. After all… killing you would be
soiling my hands!”
“Dumb*ss, can you shut up? Scram!” Ye Lingchen’s gaze was lined with impatience as he
spoke.
“You’re asking for death! This is your last chance to voice your regrets!” The bald man’s
eyes flashed with a murderous fury, his voice ruthless and dark. “I’ll torture you slowly and
make you kowtow to your death!”
Having said that, he walked up towards Ye Lingchen!
With each step, his aura grew stronger, as though the grim reaper approached!
Vroom!
Right at that moment, accompanying the roaring sound of engines were three Jeeps rushing
onto the scene.
Four people came out from each car, quickly gathering around Lin Ruoyu’s side. Their
expressions were cold, reporting in one voice, “We twelve are the Warrior’s Department
eight division’s martial artists. Reporting to Miss Lin!”
With the reinforcements, Lin Ruoyu’s dark mood started to improve.
After sending out her rescue signal, this eight-division must have been the closest to her,
hence being the first to arrive.
Lin Ruoyu announced coldly. “They are from the Earth’s Gate. The opponents are very
strong. Be careful when you take action. Capture if possible and kill those you can’t!”
“Understood!”
The twelve immediately turned their attention to the four from Earth’s Gate, their eyes
gleaming with a serious look on their face.
Following that, they lowered their body and pounced forward in an instant.
As martial artists, they have heard bits and pieces about the Earth’s Gate.
Earth’s Gate, also known as Earth’s Gate Martial Arts Association!
It originated from the Sun Nation
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. Rumor had it that it was passed on from an ancient faction. Their members learned true
martial arts, and it was filled with many capable people. All the while they were growing
stronger!
Simply put, they were like the Shaolin Temple of China.
However, the Earth’s Gate was obsessive about martial arts and had strong bloodlust. They
acted with impunity, once naming themselves as the sacred ground martial arts. Time and
time again they stepped foot into China trying to compete with the Warrior’s Department.
Their arrogance knew no bounds.
10 years ago, Earth’s Gate’s top fighter was defeated by someone within the Warrior’s
Department and they have disappeared since then.
Unexpectedly, they were attempting a comeback this time!
The twelve belonged to one team and they were used to cooperating as a team.
Furthermore, as martial artists, their combat ability was beyond the average person. One of
them was sufficient to handle over 10 adults.
They were moving as one. Dextrous, fearsome, and struck like the wind!
With twelve against four, they were confident to take their opponents down quickly!
Chapter 101 - Crushed!
Chapter 101: Crushed!
Twelve martial artists attacked at the same time, forming a formidable assault that was
accompanied by roaring winds. Anyone would have to shore up proper defenses in the face
of such an assault.
However, the four from Earth’s Gate was indifferent, looking at the rest as though they
were a joke.
Just as the twelve men from the Warrior’s Department reached them, the four men reacted
at the same time!
The bald man raised his hand to match the blow from a martial artist. A loud crack was
heard and the bones in that person’s hand were shattered instantly. Following up with a
kick, he was sent flying backward and fell to the floor, remaining deathly still.
Following that, with a creepy laugh, he opened his fist and hit another beside him with his
palm. The enormous strength caused that martial artist to tremble throughout his body and
he spat out a mouthful of blood.
The others were similar. Their attacks were very quick, powerful and extremely ruthless.
They annihilated the twelve martial artists!
One minute later, the twelve lay pitifully debilitated on the floor, half-dead.
“The Warrior’s Department’s martial artists sure are useless! Trash!” The bald man
laughed, then kicked the martial artist beside him away. He slowly walked up to Ye
Lingchen. “I never thought that in just 10 years, your martial arts would have fallen so far
back to be in such a sorry state!”
Lin Ruoyu’s face turned slightly pale. “You’re not normal members of the Earth’s Gate!”
“Hehe, how would an average member have the ability to invite Miss Lin? We’re all silver
ranked members!” he said in a deep voice that made Lin Ruoyu’s heart fall into despair.
Earth’s Gate’s silver ranked members were equivalent to the martial artists that were
enrolled in the four special training camps. One should know that even Lin Ao had merely
took part in Coiled Dragon’s training camp but had failed to join Coiled Dragon!
These people were not someone the average martial artist could fight with.
Furthermore, there were four of them!
They were in a nasty situation.
It would be a lie to say that she was unafraid. Lin Ruoyu’s heart was pounded, feeling
vulnerable.
Although she had trained with Lin Tianhua from young and her talents were above average,
her opponents were from Earth’s Gate! They were silver ranked members at that!
Even Lin Tianhua was injured by Earth’s Gate more than once. She heard her grandfather
talk about their menace. If one were to fall into their hands, the outcome could only be
described as
dreadful.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen was by her side now. Her grandfather still required his treatment,
but Ye Lingchen had to utter those provocative words. These people would never let him
go.
‘What can I do?’ Lin Ruoyu was sweat bullets while she panicked.
“Why are you here this time?” Lin Ruoyu asked through gritted teeth.
“You will know in due time.” The bald man walked closer step by step, as though he were a
cat toying with its prey. “You don’t have to try buying for time. I have everything under
control here. The nearby reinforcements are all lying down here. The others will take at
least half an hour to get here.”
“You’re trying to use me as a hostage to get to my grandfather?” A dim flash of realization
crossed through Lin Ruoyu’s eyes.
“Hehe, enough of your nonsense.” The bald man stood still, looking down on Ye Lingchen
and threatened him, “Little b*stard, do you have anything to say to me now?”
Ye Lingchen kept mum. He had never heard of Earth’s Gate, yet after all that had happened,
he felt a chill gripping at his heart, changing his worldview.
Those on the floor were all martial artists. They had high positions, and every one of them
was a praiseworthy existence to the average person. Earth’s Gate’s strength was
undeniable, but the methods they employed were harrowing!
Twelve martial artists were crushed, leaving them half dead!
Ruthless!
Absolutely cutthroat!
That was his first time witnessing such a cruel world!
“Too scared to talk?” The bald man jeered at Ye Lingchen’s silence.
To him, Ye Lingchen was stupefied with fear, stunned on the spot.
He had witnessed that sort of situation so often that it was an ordinary occurrence to him.
When faced with death, most people would be scared speechless. It was good enough if
they did not crap or pee in their pants.
Shaking his head in disappointment, he continued walking towards Ye Lingchen.
“Wait!” Lin Ruoyu was distraught, “I’ll go with you. He has nothing to do with this. Let him
leave!”
“Hehe, you have nothing to bargain with me now!” The bald man laughed condescendingly.
Lin Ruoyu’s felt hopeless. In her panic, her breathing had turned jagged. She looked
towards Ye Lingchen with her mouth open, as though trying to say something.
However, Ye Lingchen just stood on the spot with his eyes narrowed. Seemingly lost in his
thought, he seemed oblivious to the encroaching danger.
The bald man stood about two meters away from Ye Lingchen. His glare was fixated on Ye
Lingchen and his expression turned vile.
“Little b*stard. Never had others dared to mock Earth’s Gate. Now it’s time for you to kneel
and regret your actions!”
Just as he finished, he extended his hand, grabbing at Ye Lingchen’s shoulder!
His big palm carried frightening strength, as though it was the hand of a grim reaper,
announcing Ye Lingchen’s death sentence.
He wanted to shatter Ye Lingchen’s shoulders and break the bones in his legs with that
hand, leaving Ye Lingchen in anguish!
One meter, half a meter, one foot…
His hand was not fast, slowly approaching Ye Lingchen, almost at the point of touching his
shoulder.
At that instant, the bald man’s lips curled upwards into a vicious smile with a glimmer of
anticipation in his eyes. He could almost see Ye Lingchen begging him on his knees, face
filled with hopeless despair.
The other three looked indifferent to the situation. In their eyes, Ye Lingchen was less than
a dog.
However—
The next instant, the bald man’s smile froze. His eyes wide in disbelief.
An unimaginable strength had clamped down on his wrist, rendering it unable to move for
even an inch!
At the same time, Ye Lingchen who had his head lowered the entire time looked up.
Without any warning, his calm gaze seemingly turned into a tsunami!
Cold sweat was forming on the bald man’s forehead.
He could not move his hand, nor had he dared to!
A sense of danger loomed over him from Ye Lingchen. It felt like a mountain was pressing
onto him.
There was a deafening silence!
At that moment, it was as though time had stopped!
“Earth’s Gate. Is it that great?”
The calm voice caused the bald man’s pupils to dilate. Filled with absolute fear,
goosebumps covered his entire body. He felt that his heart almost jumped out of his body.
“What’s the matter?”
The other three men scowled. That was supposed to be an inconsequential incident. Why
the sudden pause?
In their eyes, Ye Lingchen had merely placed his hand on the bald man’s wrist, then all
motion stopped.
Was he held back?
No!
That was impossible!
Crack!
The next instant, a clear resounding crack could be heard. The sound drifted into
everyone’s ears and echoed in that empty field.
That was definitely the sound of bones breaking.
Where did that sound come from?
Lin Ruoyu was stunned. So were the other three men.
They all looked at Ye Lingchen and the bald man, each showing a different expression.
“What are you doing? Stop wasting time and get rid of that kid!” One of the men blurted
impatiently.
The bald man did not reply, or to be more accurate, he was unable to reply.
At that time, the bones in his wrist were like cotton, completely crushed to bits by Ye
Lingchen!
His mouth was agape, but the excruciating pain prevented him from making any sound. He
could only stare at Ye Lingchen in horror, then fell kneeling to the ground in front of Ye
Lingchen…
Chapter 102 - Warning From the Birds
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Knelt… knelt down?!
The other three men from Earth’s Gate were momentarily dazed, unable to believe what
had just happened in front of their eyes.
“Aaaaah!”
Finally, the bald man recovered from his daze. Trembling from the pain, his face was
twisted and cried out in a frenzied scream!
Bright red blood flowed down from his arms, staining the floor with a sickening red color.
That was his blood!
Ever since he joined Earth’s Gate, his hands were smeared with the blood of countless
victims. However, that was the first time his blood was spilled in front of him!
The wrist on both his arms flopped limply by his sides, leaving only the skin holding it
together. A gruesome sight to behold.
“You guys are full of sh*t!” Ye Lingchen shook his head, calm as ever. It was as though what
he just did was something as simple as breathing.
The other three men’s morale crumbled in the face of the frenzied screams. Their eyes
darted onto Ye Lingchen’s face.
An expert!
They did not expect that kid to be an expert that was so well hidden!
Each of their faces showed signs of fear and their hearts trembled. However, their polished
combat instincts told them that they had to risk everything to take him down.
At the same moment, all three of them initiated an attack on Ye Lingchen!
They attacked from three different directions, forming a triangle. Their bodies were agile as
a rabbit but had the strength of a tiger. With a knife-like gaze, they swung their fists at Ye
Lingchen’s head!
Against Ye Lingchen, they did not dare let their guards down. They poured all their strength
into that fist attack. Even if it could not kill him in one hit, they needed to have Ye Lingchen
lose his ability to fight.
As a member of Earth’s Gate, they naturally knew that in times like that, they had to be as
ruthless as possible!
Their huge fists stirred up a cold wind in the air, causing a strong current of air to crash
against Ye Lingchen’s face.
“Hmph!” Against their attacks, Ye Lingchen stood still. A flash came across his eyes and his
lips curled into a haughty smile. In an instant, both his hands raised and swung outwards!
Bang!
His two fists clashed head-on with two of the Earth’s Gate’s members!
Fist against fist!
A thunderous sound erupted and boomed outwards, sending people’s hearts racing.
Crack!
Sounds of cracking bones could be heard following the impact!
The next moment, both of the Earth’s Gate’s members were like duckweed in a pond, flying
backward!
The bones in their fists were completely shattered and the force even went all the way up
their entire arm!
Skin was torn, bones were shattered. The scene was a mess of blood and gore!
The two of them flew well over ten meters in the air before falling. Veins could be seen
popping on their forehead and their eyes were bloodshot. Their face appeared ghastly from
pain as they continually gasped for air. As they stared at Ye Lingchen, their eyes were filled
with abject terror!
The other person attacked Ye Lignchen’s back instead with a terrifying expression on his
face. With a flip of his wrist, an elegant dagger appeared in his hand!
Whoosh!
That dagger was like a venomous snake. Quick as lightning, it struck straight at the back of
Ye Lingchen’s head!
In half a second, Ye Lingchen’s head would split apart and his brain matter splattered all
over!
That person licked his lips, enjoying the moment.
However, Ye Lingchen’s figure in front of him suddenly shifted, leaping into the air, out of
his reach!
A roundhouse kick!
Ye Lingchen turned his body in midair, landing both his feet on that person’s head!
Bang!
The tremendous force behind the kick deformed that person’s face. The bones in his face
could be heard cracking. Unable to make a sound, he fell to the floor with a thud and
stopped moving!
Silence loomed over the area.
The people from Earth’s Gate were gripped by fear.
“How can he be that strong?”
They stared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. In that previous exchange, they felt an
indescribable strength, as though smashing an egg against a rock.
That was beyond a human’s strength!
That pressure was beyond what they felt from their leader.
‘He’s so young. How can he obtain such terrifying strength?’
The time Ye Lingchen delved into martial arts was actually quite short. However, his
proficiency in them were all raised to 100 percent proficiency!
That was equivalent to a rookie obtaining the best martial arts technique. It would
drastically increase the training’s efficiency.
For an average person to learn Kungfu, they had to start from the basic moves. Moreover,
the inaccuracy of those moves would lead to a very low rate of improvement.
On the other hand, Ye Lingchen had no such issues. His theoretical knowledge was
immediately perfect. Not only was he learning advanced moves, each of his practices was
hundreds of times more effective than others. Naturally, that led to his quick progress.
Furthermore, the Arhat Fist that he trained had generated a sliver of qi in his fists. It helped
develop his arm strength and power. To teach them a lesson was as simple as breathing.
Lin Ruoyu remained stunned from the very beginning. At that time her eyes were wide
opened, stupidly staring at Ye Lingchen.
“You… you’re that strong?!”
She was covering her mouth, her eyes turning watery, filled with surprise.
She knew that Ye Lingchen knew martial arts and was good at it. However, she had no way
of knowing the full extent of his strength. She had always thought that Ye Lingchen was
only slightly stronger than the average martial artist, never expecting him to be at such a
level.
Those four were silver ranked members of Earth’s Gate, and they were defeated by Ye
Lingchen in just a few exchanges?
It was like a dream!
Ye Lingchen did not speak. Instead, he sent the bald man in front of him flying with a kick.
Following that, the others from Earth’s Gate were given similar treatment. He knocked
them all out, completely incapacitating them and made sure they were incapable of
escaping.
Ye Lingchen had witnessed their viciousness. A wise man foresees and mitigates risks. He
would try his best to eliminate all potential problems before they come to pass.
“How long more until reinforcements arrive? These people are dangerous. We need to
control them properly,” questioned Ye Lingchen.
“Should be soon,” replied Lin Ruoyu.
She let out a sigh of relief, feeling as though she went straight to heaven from hell.
“Lingchen, you’ve once again helped my Lin family. I don’t know how to express my
gratitude.”
“You’re welcome.” Ye Lingchen smiled nonchalantly.
Right then, a group of birds in the forest hastily took flight.
They were rushing away as though scared of something.
“Chirp chirp chirp chirp!”
A string of bird calls triggered a feeling of unease in them.
However, these bird calls caused Ye Lingchen’s heart despair. In his ears, that was the
bird’s language!
“Fellow birds, run away quickly, someone is coming! He’s holding a gun!”
“Fly away, someone is out killing birds!”
‘Gun!?’
Ye Lingchen’s heart trembled, an ominous feeling washed over him.
Without time to think further, he rushed sideways and grabbed Lin Ruoyu along, falling
onto the ground and started rolling away!
Pfft!
At the same time, a low muffled sound could be heard. Something left a hole on the ground
and stirred up some dust!
There was a sniper with a silencer nearby!
Ye Lingchen’s heart pounded crazily.
If not for his quick reflexes, either him or Lin Ruoyu would have been shot!
The sudden hug from Ye Lingchen had startled Lin Ruoyu. She blushed and felt like a little
deer was running about in her heart.
However, the sound of the gunshot that followed helped her realize the reason for Ye
Lingchen’s actions. She laid in Ye Lingchen’s arms with a flushed face, feeling both worried
and sweet at the same time.
Both of them held onto each other tightly as they rolled on the floor, not daring to pause for
a moment.
That sniper would wait for another chance to shoot!
Ye Lingchen tried his best to control his breathing and rolled for cover under a small
mound with Lin Ruoyu…
Chapter 103 - Projection of Inner Force!
Chapter 103: Projection of Inner Force!
In that desolate location, even trees were sparse, making it a perfect spot for sniping.
If Ye Lingchen and Lin Ruoyu just stood there, they would be like target dummies.
What can he do?
Ye Lingchen gasped for air. Both of them were stuck close together with Ye Lingchen laying
atop Lin Ruoyu, not daring to move an inch.
The small mound was really low, barely reaching half a meter. Furthermore, it was really
small, just enough to hide the two of them. They could only try their utmost best to lower
their body profile. If they showed their heads they would be shot by the sniper.
“Lingchen, what do we do now?” Lin Ruoyu asked in a low voice. She could almost feel Ye
Lingchen’s warm breath hitting her face.
“I’ll think of a way.” Ye Lingchen tried his best to take in the view of his surroundings,
formulating a plan to escape.
Following that, he strained his ears to listen.
The birds in the sky flew by continuously. Along with that, he heard the birds frantic words
as they flew away from the sniper.
“I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die! Help!”
“That human is so ugly. Especially that mustache above his lips.”
“He’s such a coward, hiding between that big rock and tree even though he has a gun.”
“Aiya, come look over there. There’s a man and woman hiding. The man is lying on top of
the woman in public. So perverted!”
There were many birds, which led to many random voices mixed in his hearing. However,
Ye Lingchen did manage to obtain a few important pieces of information.
First of all, that man had a mustache. Secondly—
He tried looking up as high as he could. Based on the direction the birds were flying from,
he made out a general direction.
There was a huge rock jutting outwards over there, surrounded by the cover of trees. It was
the perfect hiding spot.
“You stay here. Don’t show your head!” Ye Lingchen ordered as he started removing the
weights on his wrists and ankles.
“You mustn’t go out!” Lin Ruoyu’s expression changed drastically, holding tightly onto Ye
Lingchen’s clothes. She looked extremely worried and her eyes were red.
“It’s fine. He won’t be able to kill me,” Ye Lingchen answered with a nonchalant smile. With
the weights removed, his entire body felt free.
The weights added up to a total of 70kgs. Ye Lingchen made a rough estimation that his
speed would be at least two times faster than usual. Paired with his Parkour skill, his speed
would be close to flying.
“Can’t we just stay here? Our reinforcements will be arriving soon.” Lin Ruoyu looked at Ye
Lingchen, “That’s a gun! Furthermore, it’s a sniper from Earth’s Gate. He’s definitely above
average. You’ll die if you show your head!”
“If we have reinforcements, the Earth’s Gate would have theirs too. If they are held back by
this sniper and bring a few more people along, we will die for sure!” Ye Lingchen explained
calmly. He took a deep breath, then locked his gaze with Lin Ruoyu, “Don’t worry, I’ll be
fine.”
Lin Ruoyu stared intently at Ye Lingchen, then suddenly leaned in towards Ye Lingchen.
Their faces were already almost touching. With that move, their lips met!
‘My god, did I just get… my kiss stolen?! Are all girls this proactive now?’
Three seconds later…
“You must be careful,” Lin Ruoyu muttered as she let go off Ye Lingchen.
“Mm,” Ye Lingchen savored the taste on his tongue, “You had strawberry ice cream didn’t
you?”
“I had one secretly before I picked you up…”
‘No wonder it tasted like strawberries.’
He did not expect Lin Ruoyu, the daughter of a prominent family, to have liked such things.
After taking a deep breath, Ye Lingchen picked up a piece of rock and threw it high above
his head!
Pfft!
A muffled sound could be heard. In an instant, that rock was destroyed.
A gleam flashed through Ye Lingchen’s eyes and he leaped up like a cheetah, dashing
forward with all his might!
His speed was too fast. In a gust of wind, the surrounding scenery flew past him in a blur.
That speed was already beyond a human’s limitation. If Ye Lingchen were to take part in
the Olympics, he would send the world into a frenzy.
Behind the big rock, that man with a mustache narrowed his eyes and fixated his
unblinking gaze on Ye Lingchen.
When an ordinary person were to follow a moving object at high speeds, they would easily
lose track of its direction. That was not the case for the mustached man. He was destined to
be a sniper!
In Earth’s Gate, he was the cream of the crop of their sniper team. Once a target was in his
sights, they were doomed to die!
The corner of his mouth turned into a contemptuous smile. His index finger hooked onto
the trigger and the crosshair trailed Ye Lingchen’s movements.
Ye Lingchen may be fast, but that was not enough to escape his aim.
‘You think you can escape my aim with speed? Dream on.’
The mustached man licked his lips. That was a habit of his, like a predator anticipating the
taste of its prey.
Just as he was ready to pull the trigger, Ye Lingchen had reached a tree. Using his arms and
legs, he climbed up the tree effortlessly.
Hm?
The mustached man frowned, thinking that he might be imagining things.
How could someone be that good at climbing? It was almost supernatural!
Following that, Ye Lingchen dropped from the tree and sprinted to another tree, again
effortlessly climbing up that tree.
Ye Lingchen was like Tarzan, jumping directly from that tree to another one.
‘That’s f*cking insane!’
The mustached man’s heart skipped a beat, ‘Even monkeys can’t climb at that speed!’
‘Seems like this will be a test of my skills in shooting.’
He quickly composed himself and accustomed himself to Ye Lingchen’s rhythm, continuing
his aim.
At the same time, he realized something. Ye Lingchen was approaching him!
‘Is he trying to counterattack?’ The mustached man scoffed in his mind.
Sniping had a very strict range requirement. While shorter distances were not suited for
sniping, it did not mean that a longer range would be better.
Every sniper had an optimum sniping range. With Ye Lingchen’s encroachment, he would
soon enter the mustached man’s optimum sniping range!
He might not be able to kill a target with one bullet at long distances, but once the distance
was closed, he was confident he could hit the head in one shot!
Finally, Ye Lingchen once again climbed up a tree and followed up with an abnormal leap.
In the mustached man’s eyes, Ye Lingchen was in the air, free from any cover. Ye Lingchen
raised his hand, as though trying to swing his fist in the air!
‘Punching air? Are you kidding me? You’ve read too many novels. Are you expecting to
shoot out qi or something?’
He hooked onto the trigger, getting ready to shoot in the next instant.
However, an invisible force suddenly rushed forth. It felt like a typhoon, distorting his face
with the force, swaying trees. He could not open his eyes.
Boom!
Immediately after that, a bomb-like explosion could be heard. The rock he hid behind made
a loud crack and his body was sent flying off along with the explosion!
Pfft!
He spat a mouthful of blood. Looking down at his chest, he noticed a fist-sized hole!
That single punch not only went through the rock he was hiding behind, it even pierced
through his body. The power of it was terrifying.
He continually coughed up more blood from his mouth and stared at Ye Lingchen in
disbelief, exclaiming, “Pro… projection of inner force!”
Chapter 104 - Secret Knowledge
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Ye Lingchen frowned as he watched the mustached man fall slowly to the ground.
‘Projection of inner force? What did his last words mean?’
The huge commotion caused Lin Ruoyu to scream as she raised her head out of fright. Only
when she saw that Ye Lingchen was fine did she let out a sigh of relief and ran towards him.
“This… you did this?”
Lin Ruoyu stared at the fist-sized hole in the rock with her eyes wide-open, at a loss for
words.
At first, she thought that martial arts were already rare enough. However, after this
incident, she realized that she still had much to learn.
This was beyond the limits of a human, something inhuman!
Ye Lingchen nodded without denying.
“This… is Kungfu too?” Lin Ruoyu swallowed a mouthful of saliva and asked.
“I guess so,” Ye Lingchen answered, “Do you know what’s the inner force?”
“Inner force? I’ve only heard about inner strength in wuxia novels.” Lin Ruoyu shook her
head, then continued, “If it’s something related to Kungfu, my grandfather should know.”
Honk honk honk—
Finally, another group of martial artists arrived, a total of 15 men. After assessing the scene,
they were all taken aback and immediately treated it with all seriousness.
The four from Earth’s Gate were escorted back to the Warrior’s Department headquarters
under heavy guard. Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen and Lin Ruoyu gave some simple statements
and headed towards the Lin family.
Along the way, Lin Ruoyu’s face was growing redder by the moment. She took occasional
peeks at Ye Lingchen, with hints of embarrassment showing on her face.
“Erm… please don’t misunderstand. It was too dangerous earlier. That kiss was only a form
of blessing.” After some hesitation, she added, “The pure type between friends.”
Ye Lingchen, although skeptical, could only nod along and decided to keep quiet.
That fist technique from earlier carried enormous strength and could be considered his
killing move.
At the same time, the energy it sapped from him was also terrifying. It almost drained him
of all the Arhat Fist Force that he had been storing all these while.
The after-effects were slowly showing itself. His arms were overexerted, feeling as though
they were filled with lead, having almost no strength left in them.
He needed some time to recover.
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s lack of reaction, Lin Ruoyu pouted and stewed in a corner.
‘Tch, daft guy!’
The Porsche sped on along the way. To avoid running into more trouble, Lin Ruoyu had
driven faster than usual.
At the Lin family, everyone was standing in the living room. Looks of worry creased their
faces as they anxiously waited.
“They’re back!” shouted Lin Ao. His eyes grew bright, finally feeling relieved.
“Hahaha, Brother Ye, I knew it’ll be fine with you around!” Lin Ao smiled as he stepped
forward to greet Ye Lingchen and hugged him.
“Lin Ao, watch your manners and respect Grandmaster Ye!” Lin Shanhe immediately
berated him, then smiled at Ye Lingchen. “Grandmaster Ye, thank you so much. Our Lin
family is once again indebted to you.”
“Uncle, you’re being too reserved,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
Everyone from the Lin family was standing at the door to welcome Ye Lingchen. Lin
Tianhua too was waiting in the living room hall.
This incident stirred up quite the storm. The appearance of Earth’s Gate had everyone on
alert. Lin Tianhua’s expression was dark with a heavy look in his eyes.
“Grandfather Lin, I’m here again. After this treatment, the poison will be all gone. You’ll
only need to recuperate properly after that.”
“Thank you little friend Ye.”
During the treatment, Ye Lingchen could not help but ask, “Grandfather Lin, what exactly is
the Earth’s Gate?”
Lin Tianhua sighed, “The Earth’s Gate is not a faction within our country. It’s from the Sun
Nation across the seas. Our country has martial artists, and so do other countries. The
Earth’s Gate is made up of martial artists!”
“Sun Nation!”
Ye Lingchen’s interest was piqued, his expression turning dark.
He had heard of the Sun Nation. A nation located on a small island. Their people were
proud but violent, filled with ambition.
“Martial artists are highly competitive people, especially those from the Earth’s Gate. Their
pursuit of Kungfu has reached the level of insanity. They think that their Kungfu is the best
in the world, and they will do anything to be the best in the world!” Lin Tianhua explained.
The rankings in Kungfu is not based on words. As a martial artist, one has to fight to
determine the winner!
Without waiting for Ye Lingchen’s questions, Lin Tianhua had started recollecting.
“10 years ago, Earth’s Gate challenged our Warrior’s Department in the name of exchanging
Kungfu knowledge. They defeated several powerful martial artists using vicious methods! I
was forced to face them and fought with the Earth’s Gate’s leader. After a long battle that
lasted three days and three nights, time passed without our notice. Finally, I was lucky to
come out on top. In exchange for that, the Earth’s Gate had vowed not to step foot into
China for 10 years. My current condition is another token from that battle.”
“However, in the past 10 years, the Earth’s Gate’s ambitions had grown. To think they
would make such a big move right off the bat!”
A look of savagery crept into Lin Tianhua’s expression. If Ye Lingchen was not there, Lin
Ruoyu would have fallen into unimaginable trouble.
“Ugh… Grandfather Lin, are you narrating some wuxia novel?” Ye Lingchen stared at Lin
Tianhua with an innocent look on his face.
‘Such exaggerations, like h*ll I’ll believe you!’
Who would have thought Grandfather Lin was also a fan of boasting…
“Cough cough, although there were some bits with embellishments, don’t sweat the
details,” Lin Tianhua blushed and coughed.
Throughout his conversation with Lin Tianhua, Ye Lingchen finally had a rough
understanding of Earth’s Gate.
The founding of Earth’s Gate and the Warrior’s Department were similar. Both were
factions to train martial artists. The only difference was Earth’s Gate’s methods were much
more strict and ruthless.
They only had one cardinal rule: The strongest rules, the fittest survive!
To raise their skills, they would perform all sorts of inhumane acts.
The ranks were separated into mundane, silver, gold, platinum, and diamond!
From both the planning and the scale of that day’s operation, it clearly showed the extent of
the Earth’s Gate’s ambitions.
“Back in that fight, I was seriously injured. If not for little friend Ye’s treatment, I would be
either dead or barely living. Instead, the Earth’s Gate’s leader has risen to new heights.” Lin
Tianhua continued in resignation.
If Earth’s Gate continued to challenge the Warrior’s Department, they had few candidates
left to face them. The future seemed bleak.
“Don’t worry grandfather. No matter how many they send, I’ll kill them all!” Lin Ao’s eyes
brightened with enthusiasm, rubbing his hands expectantly.
Lin Tianhua glanced at Lin Ao without any comments, but instead let out a long heavy sigh.
“Grandfather, what do you mean by that!?” Lin Ao looked disappointed.
“You’re too weak. We’ll leave aside fighting four silver-ranked members and a sniper. Even
in a one on one duel, you’re no match for a single silver-ranked member.” Lin Tianhua
shook his head, “If you have half my achievements back in my youth, you wouldn’t be in
such a sorry state.”
Lin Ao was speechless, replying indignantly, “Grandfather, you’re being too
condescending.”
“Grandfather Lin, Brother Lin is training very hard in the Warrior’s Department,” Ye
Lingchen said. Seeing that Grandfather Lin was ready to be derailed from the topic, he
quickly asked, “Grandfather, do you know what is inner force?”
“Inner force?” Lin Tianhua’s gaze towards Ye Lingchen started to change. “Yeah. For you to
turn around and eliminate the sniper, that’s not something an ordinary martial artist could
achieve.”
After a moment’s pause, he added, “Inner force is actually another level for martial artists
to achieve. Kungfu is just to train the body. However, as your body grows stronger, your
circulation will grow stronger as well. Once your circulation has reached a certain level, it
will generate qi in your body. That’s inner force!”
“You can think of it this way. Inner force can be treated as a storage of your excess energy
within your body. You can let it out in one go during battles to achieve an explosive
boost…”
Chapter 105 - Frenzied Call
Chapter 105: Frenzied Call
To become an inner force martial artist, one had to meet stringent requirements.
Furthermore, no matter how strong an inner force martial artist gets, he would only be a
human with slightly stronger combat prowess. They are still no match against opponents
wielding guns.
That was why many martial artists did not purely focus their training in martial arts but
instead took up shooting, disguising oneself, and other skills. Those that successfully learn
how to use inner force were even fewer.
Be it China or the Sun Nation, inner force martial artists were very rare. They were
classified as national treasures.
For example, an average martial artist could jump up to two meters. An inner force martial
artist, with the help of inner force, would have no problem clearing a five-meter height.
Despite the small change, it was not as simple as it seemed. It meant that many higher
difficulty missions could only be achieved by inner force martial artists!
Furthermore, depending on the martial arts they trained with, each person’s inner force
would be different. Some focused on training their legs, resulting in their inner force being
generated in their legs. Others may focus on training their fingers and the inner force
would be generated within their fingers. In the case of Ye Lingchen who learned the Arhat
Fist, the inner force was generated within his arms.
That led to each individual having unique skills.
“Apart from the inner force being generated in varying parts of the body, the form the inner
force takes can be different too. Earth’s Gate’s leader had a poisonous enhancement to his
inner force which caused my illness! That is why when you face off with an inner force
martial artist, you have to be extra careful,” advised Grandfather Lin.
Ye Lingchen nodded. He did not expect there to be so much variation between martial
artists.
For Grandfather Lin to duel the Earth’s Gate’s leader ten years ago, he too had to be an
inner force martial artist.
The generation of inner force and its strength was directly related to the martial arts being
practiced. He did not know what level his Arhat Fist Force belonged to.
He had never met another inner force martial artist so he had nobody to compare himself
to.
The information on inner force martial artists was never made public. Even Lin Ao and Lin
Ruoyu had just barely learned of it. They were shocked, especially Lin Ao, to hear so many
secrets in one conversation. His face darkened, having learned of another goal to work
towards.
Very quickly, Ye Lingchen finished his treatment for Grandfather Lin. He packed up and got
ready to leave.
Before Ye Lingchen left, he was stopped by Lin Ao who whispered to him, “Brother Ye, did
you really manage to generate inner force?”
“I guess so,” Ye Lingchen replied with a nod.
“How did you do it? What’s the feeling? Anything I should look out for?” Lin Ao’s eyes were
glowing brightly as he questioned Ye Lingchen.
“Didn’t your grandfather just tell you? As long as you constantly train one type of martial
arts, you will have the chance to generate inner force.”
“However, he said that inner force required talent and luck! That Earth’s Gate is so strong.
China’s Warrior’s Department must not be weaker than them!” Lin Ao was frustrated. “Why
don’t you teach me instead?”
“Me? Teach you?” Ye Lingchen gave Lin Ao a surprised look, then shook his head, “I don’t
have the time.”
“Brother Ye, you still have no intention of joining the Warrior’s Department?” Lin Ao stared
intently at Ye Lingchen, “You’ve seen what happened. The Earth’s Gate’s members were
crossing the line!”
Ye Lingchen kept quiet.
Lin Ao continued while he had the chance, “Also regarding the incident back in your
university, I’m sorry. However, you should also realize that at times, having certain
privileges can be a very convenient thing. At least it could help you punish evildoers
instead of being bullied.”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes seemed to be in deep thought.
Before this, as a regular person, he only saw a very normal world. However, at that
moment, he learned that the world was not as simple as he thought. Lin Ao’s words struck a
chord in his heart. He had the system with him. To continue hiding was not a solution. He
needed to raise his social standing and abilities. That was the best way to protect himself.
Ye Lingchen finally made the decision, “Alright, I’ll join the Warrior’s Department. What do
you need me to do?”
“Hahaha, good!” Lin Ao was elated, “Brother Ye, you don’t need to be so reserved. You
joining the Warrior’s Department itself is worthy of a celebration. You don’t need to do
anything!”
“Last time you straightened Sun Chao and his brother, and now you’ve captured Earth’s
Gate’s silver-ranked members. Your merits are good enough. I’ll make the application for
you. We’ll at least start you off as a Lower-Class Warrior!”
“Starting as a Lower-Class Warrior?” Ye Lingchen was slightly taken aback.
“That’s already too low! In my opinion, your merits are worth more than a Lower-Class
Warrior. However, since you’re new, we need to start you from the basics.” Lin Ao then
added, “Oh right, in a while we will be having an assessment for the four martial artists
special training camps. I’ll let you know when the time comes so you can join.”
“Sure!” Ye Lingchen nodded.
The four special training camps. Ye Lingchen was interested to find out more about them.
After leaving the Lin family, Ye Lingchen finally set off on returning to campus.
His heart was uneasy.
China had the Warrior’s Department and the Sun Nation had Earth’s Gate. This meant other
countries would have their own martial artist factions.
Seems like it was as Lin Ao said. All the talk about peace was just an illusion. It was because
others were taking the burden in the frontlines. Somewhere out there, there was a group of
people quietly contributing to the safety of the citizens of this country.
Four silver-ranked members and one sniper. Earth’s Gate’s influence was clear to see.
Although his strength was nothing to laugh at, to the Earth’s Gate, he would hardly be
considered an appetizer.
If it were purely a fight between martial arts, he had the Prodigy System. Learning martial
arts was as simple as drinking water. He would have nothing to fear from those so-called
experts.
The main problem was that the enemy had guns. He had yet to gain immunity from
firearms.
Speaking of which, it would be amazing if he could pick up cultivation. With that, he would
become god-like!
He needed more popularity to quickly raise his skills!
The main reason he averted disaster earlier was due to his martial arts, Bird Language, and
Parkour. Had he lacked any one of them, there would have had a different result.
Coincidentally, these skills were all given to him by the system.
He needed to learn more skills. Who knew when they would come in handy?
While deep in thought, Ye Lingchen had already reached the internet cafe. As usual, he
entered the private room and got ready to stream.
During this period of time, Ye Lingchen had hit a bottleneck. The Grave Robber’s Chronicles
would still generate a lot of popularity for him, but it was at a much lower rate than before.
From the last time until now, a week had passed. His popularity had only gone up to
42,389.
The efficiency had dropped drastically.
It seemed like he would need to continue creating sensational news!
If Huo Yuanjia, the movie that he had challenged Shi Lei with, gets aired, he should gain
another wave of popularity. Furthermore, Grave Robber’s Chronicles was coming to an end.
His stream would be able to gain more popularity by publishing a new piece of work.
Lastly, there was Chaser of the Light from before. He heard that Chen Xiaoyan was still
trying hard to look for him. He should find a chance to write her a new song. That was not a
bad choice too.
Apart from that, Ye Lingchen could also learn how to sing. He could compose and perform
his own songs, or write a novel. There was also the choice of acting as a character that did
not expose his face. With the Prodigy System, everything was possible.
However, all those were just backup plans.
From 7pm to 9pm, Ye Lingchen streamed the Grave Robber’s Chronicles as usual and got
ready to log off.
For once, he pulled up the comments on a whim to have a look.
In the past, he would never look at the comments. He would usually turn off the computer
right after he ended the stream. After all, he was a storyteller. He did not need to chat with
the listeners.
However, now that he took a look, the stream was in an uproar. Lines after lines of
comments were calling him in a frenzy.
[Y-God, come have a look quickly!]
[Y-God, our side is annihilated. We need backup!]
[Y-God hides his face, monkey god will reign!]
[Motherf*ckers, the Sun Nation is too insolent. Y-God, show yourself! I’m begging you!]
[Y-God, did you read any of the comments? Did Coold not tell you?]
…
‘The Sun Nation? What happened?’
At that time, Ye Lingchen was especially sensitive when it came to the Sun Nation. He
scowled, then asked out in the stream, “What happened?”
Chapter 106 - Gaming Showdown!
Translator:
Editor:
[Damn! Y-God is finally replying!]
[OMG, it’s such a huge incident that shook the world of live streaming! How did you not
know?]
[Y-God was not in the know?! Quickly take a look at the streaming platform main page!]
[Y-God is taking action? Get them!]
[Y-God, someone is challenging you. Will you rise to the challenge?]
…
Ye Lingchen went from the streaming platform and navigated to the main page. All he could
see was a big red banner at the topmost corner sliding slowly across the screen.
This type of banner being displayed across the entire platform required at least RMB10,000
per shoutout. At that moment, the message was being repeated over and over again.
[China’s DOTA is nothing. The hosts are all trash. That whatchamacallit noob Y-God is
hiding in fear, not daring to show himself. The Sun Nation is the best in the world!]
Occasionally, some patriotic people would purchase the banner shoutout to argue with the
Sun Nation.
‘What the heck?’
‘The Sun Nation is challenging China to DOTA?’
Ye Lingchen thought to himself for a moment, then gave Coold a call.
“What’s with the banner on the streaming platform?” Ye Lingchen asked directly, cutting to
the chase.
“It’s the five hosts from the Sun Nation. They came to challenge China at DOTA as a team.
Right in this streaming platform, they have publicly mopped the floor with all the famous
hosts one by one. Our country had nobody that could stand up to them and causing them to
be full of themselves.” Coold explained.
“All the hosts lost? You too? Love Letter as well?” Ye Lingchen was surprised.
Huyu as a streaming platform placed quite a bit of importance on gaming. Most of the hosts
were highly skilled. Ye Lingchen had occasionally checked them out too. To think they were
all defeated by the Sun Nation!
It would seem that the Sun Nation came fully prepared!
“We all lost!” Coold sighed, “The five of them are really strong. We had also formed a team
of five strongest hosts to compete with them, but we still ended up losing.”
“Why didn’t you tell me?”
“You’re now streaming Grave Robber’s Chronicles and already have a huge following.
Moreover, you’re no longer considered a gaming streamer. There’s no need for you to take
part in this. Furthermore…”
“Furthermore, I might run the risk of losing, right?”
“Those five from the Sun Nation are strong. They were well prepared with excellent
teamwork and they gel well together. Meanwhile, we’re only a temporary team. It’s very
difficult for us to win.” Coold tried to persuade Ye Lingchen, “You’ve spent so much effort to
gain such a huge following. If you lose, it would all be wasted.”
Ye Lingchen understood that Coold was being considerate to him. However, no matter the
cost, he could not let this matter slide!
“Coold, you team up with me. Also, call along with Love Letter, 09, and Wu’er. I’ll go meet
with the Sun Nation!” Ye Lingchen said in a serious tone.
Following that, he started hammering away on his keyboard. Without any hesitation, he
purchased the biggest banner shoutout he could!
[I’ll accept the challenge from Sun Nation!]
In just a simple sentence, it sent the entire streaming platform into a frenzy!
[Y-God, it’s Y-God! He’s finally here!]
[I’ve waited so long for this day…]
[Y-God, what took you so long. I almost wanted to mail you a butcher knife!]
[Y-God, I believe in you. All the best!]
Many of the more sensitive ones were blurry-eyed and started tearing up.
Right after that, Ye Lingchen sent the second banner shoutout, [Don’t worry guys. One
word: Smack em!]
[Hahaha, that’s right. Smack em!]
[Right. Smack the Sun Nation! Motherf*ckers!]
[Wait a minute, isn’t ‘smack em’ two words?]
[Don’t sweat the details. If Y-God says it’s one word, then it’s one word!]
All those while, the Sun Nation’s banner was displayed right at the top. That kind of
humiliation had been repressed in everyone’s heart for way too long.
Y-God’s reappearance boosted their morale. The entire stream was in an uproar. Even
those uninterested with the gaming world were attracted over. Players from Honor of
Kings and League of Legends came over too to watch DOTA.
Ring!
Just shortly after Ye Lingchen showed himself, his phone started ringing. The caller ID
showed that it was Song Qian.
“Y-God, you took the challenge?” Song Qian’s tone was anxious.
“That’s right.”
“That’s too careless!” Song Qian almost cried. “Why didn’t you discuss with us first!”
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly, “What’s the matter? Is the platform going to interfere with
the host’s freedom?”
“Of course not! Y-God, you’ve misunderstood,” Song Qian quickly explained, “I know you’re
good at DOTA, but the Sun Nation is no pushover either. All the hosts in our platform had
been annihilated!”
“So what?”
“Because of that incident, our streaming platform had received many bad reviews claiming
that our hosts were all incompetent. We have lost a lot of popularity that way,” Song Qian
said bitterly, “You’re considered our trump card. With you here, a lot of them are still
holding onto that last sliver of hope. If you lose as well, then…”
“Relax, I won’t lose!” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly and ended the call.
…
In the streaming platform headquarters, Song Qian was disappointed.
“Song Qian, I told you that Y-God can’t be trusted. If you had pushed for Si Yu, then we
wouldn’t be facing this issue.” Zhou Min laughed on the side.
Next to her, Si Yu was dressed in a seductively revealing manner.
Huyu streaming had dumped a lot of recommendations on Y-God. If Y-God were to lose, the
drop in popularity would be costly to the streaming platform.
“Director Song, this might not be as bad as you think.” Little Zhang spoke up, “First of all, Y-
God’s reply had immediately boosted the streaming platform’s popularity. His showdown
with the Sun Nation will also attract another wave of traffic. If Y-God wins…”
“Win?” Zhou Min scoffed, “What’s he going to win with? Our entire platform’s hosts were
annihilated. Just how is he going to win?!”
“Although I don’t know much about games, those five from the Sun Nation are well
prepared. It will be very difficult to win.” Si Yu who was silent all the while finally chimed
in.
“I say we quickly suppress this incident and stop recommending Y-God. Let him cool off for
some time and take this chance to promote Si Yu!” Zhou Min suggested.
Song Qian remained quiet, his gaze flashing quickly.
“Little Zhang, I remember you play DOTA as well. Tell me honestly, what level is Y-God at?”
Song Qian asked very seriously out of a sudden.
“He’s amazing!” Little Zhang answered without thinking, “He doesn’t stream much, but each
maneuver was almost at the level of textbook examples, even entering TOP10. Love Letter
had suffered defeat in his hands. In the past, his gaming stream attracted several fans.”
“In his showdown with the Sun Nation, what do you think his chances of winning are?”
Song Qian continued asking.
“That… it’s hard to tell.” Little Zhang was hesitant, “but I think that Y-God will win. Our
country is better than the Sun Nation!”
“That’s right! Our country is better than the Sun Nation!” Song Qian’s eyes brightened, “I
want Y-God and the Sun Nation’s match to be placed on the most prominent spot on our
platform’s main page. No, we will cancel all other recommendations on the platform’s main
page and only promote Y-God’s match! Also, go purchase Weibo’s top search placement.
We’ll call it… China and Sun Nation’s gaming showdown!”
…
Chapter 107 - Pity the Dogs
Chapter 107: Pity the Dogs
“What? You’re crazy!” Zhou Min was flabbergasted. She stared at Song Qian, “Do you know
what you’re doing?”
“Of course I know,” Song Qian replied nonchalantly, “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity
for our streaming platform!”
“Opportunity?” Zhou Min was furious, “Have you ever considered the losses the platform
will suffer if he loses?”
“I believe in Y-God and China’s gaming community!” Song Qian gave a determined reply,
“Little Zhang, just do as I say.”
With Song Qian’s move, it pushed the incident to climactic heights. For some time,
countless viewers rushed onto the streaming platform based on hearsay and were cheering
for Y-God in his stream.
[Y-God is gaming again? I can’t wait!]
[Is he facing off with the Sun Nation? If he loses I’ll be a hater!]
[You must win! Y-God, do your best!]
Meanwhile, the five people from the Sun Nation finally reacted on the streaming platform.
[That coward Y-God is finally showing himself? Our nation must teach him a lesson!]
Ye Lingchen remained stoic, [Cut the bullsh*t, let’s start.]
Love Letter and the rest too were ready for the match, agreeing to join Ye Lingchen in this
showdown!
They had loved DOTA all the same throughout their time as casual gamers all the way until
they became big-name hosts on the streaming platform.
Their defeat at the Sun Nation’s hand had left them dejected, yearning for a way to turn the
table. Now that Ye Lingchen was leading the charge, they had no reason to shy from the
fight.
[Y-God, although you defeated me once, I’m not ceding my position. If you can lead us to
victory, I, Love Letter, will willingly concede to you!]
[Brother Y-God, I like to listen to your storytelling of Candle Blowing Ghost. Why don’t we
find some time and have a private discussion?] Following that comment was an extremely
cute voice that sounded warm and fuzzy. It caused anyone that heard it to feel numbed by
it.
[Wu’er, behave yourself!] said an icy stern voice.
[I just want to liven up the tense atmosphere. Sister Coold, why are you so stressed out?]
Wu’er, also known as Little Wu, was another beautiful female streamer. However, unlike
Coold, most of her fans were attracted by her charm instead.
The so-called charm was of course not related to her gaming skills. It was her pleasing
appearance and kawaii voice instead.
Although her gaming skills were no match for Coold, her cute soft voice had enslaved a
huge number of otakus, tickling the cockles of their hearts.
[Little Wu, this is not the time to joke around. We can’t afford to lose this match!] Big
Brother 09 had spoken.
He was known as the number one player in DOTA, a retired professional gamer. He was the
first host to stream DOTA on the platform and was widely respected by gamers.
Moreover, he was also famous for his situational awareness.
[Aw, alright.] Wu’er gave in.
[Calm yourselves and get ready to start,] Ye Lingchen reminded them.
All five of them took a deep breath at the same time then entered the match lobby.
Right after that, the five people from the Sun Nation followed suit.
[Eh? Here I was wondering who it might be. It seems that four of you had lost to us before!]
[This is boring, I’m not interested in bullying noobs.]
[It seems that that’s all that China has. They can’t come up with some worthy opponents.]
[The other is the so-called Y-God right? I heard he’s amazing. Perhaps it’s all just made up.]
[That’s right, the Chinese are only good at one thing, and it’s their tall tales! Hahaha…]
From the moment they entered the lobby, they did not stop with their incessant insults.
…
This match had already attracted a huge audience. Those words from the Sun Nation had
aggravated many of them, triggering a flurry of curses.
[F*ck, you insolent pieces of sh*t from the Sun Nation!]
[That’s it! I’m going to kill them!]
[Win, win, win! You guys must win and give them a good round of face slapping!]
[Please don’t let us down!]
[I’ll start with a rocket reward for good luck. If you win, I’ll send a hundred more!]
[Awesome! I’ll do the same!]
“Director Song, our online viewers has reached a total of 6.5 million and it’s still going up!”
Little Zhang said with a trembling voice as he looked at the server report. That was the
most astounding figure he had seen in the history of the company.
“Continue monitoring. You must make sure this stream runs smoothly. Don’t forget to
continue promoting this!” Song Qian ordered. His face was slightly red, gripping his fists
tightly. He was just as stressed, if not more than everyone else.
‘Y-God, it’s up to you now. You must do your best!’
Sitting at the side, Zhou Min stole a glance at Song Qian, sneering in her heart.
‘This is asking for it. To place such a huge gamble on Y-God. I’ll see how this ends for you!’
If they lost the match, Song Qian would be the biggest laughing stock of the company!
…
Meanwhile, within the stream, Coold and the others were triggered but had no way to
rebuke them as they had previously lost to the Sun Nation. They could only curse at them in
their hearts.
Ye Lingchen calmly read the messages sent by the Sun Nation’s team and started typing
away.
[It’s too boring to just game. Why don’t we place a bet?]
[What are you trying to bet on?] Someone on the Sun Nation’s team replied.
[How about you call me daddy if you lose?]
[What did you say?]
[Nevermind, let’s change the bet. I don’t want kids like you.] Ye Lingchen started typing
again, [The loser will bark three times like a dog!]
[Hehe, it’s a piece of cake to defeat you guys. Just get ready to bark like a dog!]
Ye Lingchen continued, [In that case, I pity the dogs for being related to the three 1 of you.]
[B*stard, you’re full of it. Just you wait!]
[B*stard’s what?]
[B*stard’s cursing you! 1]
[Oh my, I feel sorry for the b*stards out there.]
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s sharp replies to the Sun Nation players, the admiration of the viewers
on the live stream grew further.
[Hahaha, I pity the b*stards.]
[F*ck, I never expected Y-God to be this amazing at vitriol. You have my praise.]
[Awesome! Y-God is right, I don’t want kids like that too.]
[Classic comebacks. No wonder Y-God is my idol. This feels great!]
F*CK!
The five from the Sun Nation contemplated his words, then slowly realized that they had
been pranked.
[You Chinese are all talk. You’re nothing but trash!]
[Trash what?] Ye Lingchen replied once again.
Without any hesitation, the people from the Sun Nation replied, [Trash scolding you!] [2]
Seeing the Sun Nation players reply so furiously amused the live stream audience greatly.
[Hahaha, I can’t take it anymore, I’m dying from laughter.]
[Oh the intelligence of these people is worrying.]
[They said those from the Sun Nation are not fully evolved. From the looks of it, the rumors
are true!]
[I’ll cut the bullsh*t.Y-God, You have my rewards!]
In just a few exchanges, Ye Lingchen managed to help everyone vent their frustrations.
Everyone started commenting like madmen, flooding the chat full of laughter, immediately
boosted their morale.
[Y-God, you’re really something.] Coold commented, forcing herself to stop laughing.
[That’s right Big Brother Y-God. My respect for you has grown once again.] Wu’er added.
The people from the Sun Nation had also realized that they were helpless when faced with
Ye Lingchen had decided to just remain silent. They waited for the game to start so they
could show Ye Lingchen who was the boss…
Chapter 108 - Unfavorable Situation
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[Cough, pay attention guys. The game’s about to start. Don’t talk about unrelated stuff.] Ye
Lingchen reminded them with a light cough in a helpless tone.
Wu’er’s sound was pleasing to his ears, but if she kept using that voice to flirt with him,
then… that was difficult to deal with!
Ye Lingchen did not know what the others thought about it, but he could not take it.
The screen started to load up for the game.
[Y-God, what hero do you plan to use?] Coold asked, [Could it still be Shadow Fiend?]
[Yeah, I still plan to use Shadow Fiend.]
[Y-God, Shadow Fiend is too squishy. The opponents are experienced in team play. We need
to be more careful about your hero choice.] 09 advised with a serious tone.
Although Ye Lingchen was well known for playing Shadow Fiend and he was good at it,
Shadow Fiend was still Shadow Fiend. Its weaknesses were obvious. Once countered, it
would become useless!
[Relax.] Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
Very soon, it was time to pick their heroes.
A cruel smile appeared on the faces of the five from the Sun Nation, [How dare they
humiliate us! Execute plan A! We must crush them completely!]
In DOTA, teams are split into groups of five. Teamwork was especially important. That
caused the hero lineup to be a deciding factor for the outcome of a match.
The five from the Sun Nation put on a chilling smile and locked in five heroes right from the
start.
Axe, Death Prophet, Silencer, Juggernaut, and Slayer.
The appearance of those five heroes caused everyone’s heart to skip a beat.
Every one of them were strong heroes in all aspects. Apart from that, their synergy in a
team fights was not something to laughed at. Each of them were well suited for team fights.
When faced with those five heroes, Ye Lingchen’s side was having difficulty picking another
five heroes to stand up to them.
[Y-God, I think you should calm down a little. Picking Shadow Fiend now will put us in an
unfavorable situation.] Love Letter was forced to bring this up to him.
[It’s fine,] Ye Lingchen shrugged it off, then picked Shadow Fiend without hesitation.
Upon seeing the choice of hero their Y-God went with, the viewers went up in an uproar.
[F*ck! It can’t be! Y-God still picked Shadow Fiend?]
[He must be crazy. With such a lineup on the opposing team, what can Shadow Fiend do?]
[I admit that Y-God is good at using Shadow Fiend, but… this is just too reckless.]
[It’s gone, we’re finished. Y-God has finally let it go to his head!]
Several people were spewing comments like crazy, all of them filled with apprehension for
the match.
The five from the Sun Nation were delighted. They have won half the game before it even
started.
[Hahaha, that dumb*ss picked Shadow Fiend! He’s asking for it!]
[He’s here to feed us right? We’ll just treat him as an ATM.]
Coold and the rest felt helpless. They quickly picked their heroes as well. However, when
compared with the lineup of the Sun Nation’s team, they were off by more than a tier.
“This lineup is disadvantageous!” Even though Song Qian knew nothing about the game,
having looked at the comments, a worried scowl appeared on his face.
[I’ll take mid!] Ye Lingchen stated with any hesitation, then calmly sent Shadow Fiend
down along the middle lane.
Surprisingly, the hero he faced was not Slayer, but Death Prophet instead.
The Sun Nation’s tactics were initially quite passive. They only leeched experience from the
creeps, occasionally trying to outsmart or outmaneuver Ye Lingchen. That led to a rather
peaceful face-off.
On the other hand, the defense of the bottom lane was already showing signs breaking.
With Axe cutting off their creeps before the tower and Silencer covering for him, Wu’er’s
Earthshaker and Love Letter’s Slark had no way of getting close. They could not even farm
the creeps. Once, they even made a mistake and allowed Axe to draw first blood.
The gap between the heroes was too big. Earthshaker and Slark were both melee heroes,
fully suppressed by their opponents range advantage.
Within the first seven minutes, the tier one tower on the bottom lane had already lost half
its health. Wu’er and Love Letter’s levels too were stunted.
[F*ck! That’s too frustrating!] Love Letter’s face was flushed, [Y-God, can’t you come to help
out the bottom lane?]
[I don’t do team fights. You just focus on slowing them down.] Ye Lingchen replied calmly.
His words not only caused Coold and the rest to feel hopeless, even the viewers felt the
same.
[Good heavens! What’s the meaning of this? Not taking part in team fights?!]
[What’s Y-God up to? Did he give up?]
[Mole! He’s a mole! F*ck!]
[Oh right, Death Prophet should be going bottom,] Ye Lingchen continued, leisurely taking
control of the middle lane.
As expected, Death Prophet appeared the very next moment at the bottom lane.
Death Prophet immediately started with its ultimate, causing countless spirits to surround
the tower and eat away at its health.
[They’re planning to push the towers!] 09 quickly understood the opponent’s goal.
The opposing team was good at team fights and their early game damage output was great.
They were preparing to cut off all hope for Ye Lingchen’s team and push to the end!
With Death Prophet, its ultimate was one of the fastest in terms of pushing towers.
[Y-God, are you not coming back?]
[No!]
Ye Lingchen remained in the middle, clearing creeps with shadowraze and eating away at
the opponent’s tier-one tower in the middle lane. However, his speed was incomparable to
his opponents. The opponent’s tower had only lost a third of its health, but his own tier one
tower at the bottom lane was destroyed.
[Sh*t! The enemy is pushing bottom with a five-man team!] Love Letter shouted, his tone
filled with anxiety, [They plan to push the tier two tower as well!]
Once Juggernaut’s healing ward was out, it was equivalent to a moving fountain. Along with
the five-man team, waves of creep pushed forth towards the tier two tower.
Furthermore, due to the early game advantage, their equipment was much better than Ye
Lingchen’s team.
This match looked even bleaker than the few matches before. It could already be
considered a one-sided game at this point. The rowdy comments started to fade away as
everyone’s heart sank.
The Sun Nation was using a shameless but effective tactic, causing everyone to lose hope.
They could handle single fights, team fights, and even push towers quickly. That was just
taking away all hope from their opponents. The game had only begun, but your base was
almost destroyed. How do you play against that?
This was Y-God’s reemergence in the gaming scene. Could this also be the time he gets
utterly defeated?
[If they push the tower then you just let them. They won’t be able to push past our high
ground. You guys go farm some experience first and catch up on your levels,] Ye Lingchen
advised in a plain voice that was impossible to tell his emotions.
Finally, when Ye Lingchen finished pushing the tier one tower in the middle lane, the tier
two tower on his team was destroyed as well.
He did not hesitate at all, headed directly into the jungle to clear creeps before heading
back to base to resupply. Meanwhile, the opponents were already gathered in the middle
lane, preparing to use the same tactic to crush the middle lane!
[You’re still not fighting?] Coold’s voice started to tremble. The disadvantage their team
suffered was too obvious.
[No!] Ye Lingchen gave a cruel reply. He had been soloing all those while and even
destroyed a tower. At that moment, he was the fattest player in the game.
Without any delay, he quickly purchased Boots of Travel and a Mask of Madness. Without
even glancing at the middle lane, he teleported to the top lane…
Chapter 109 - Dazzling Tactics
Chapter 109: Dazzling Tactics
While a small portion of viewers still had some hope in Ye Lingchen’s plans earlier, at that
moment, they had lost all hope.
Boots of travel allowed him to teleport to a friendly unit or structure. That was equivalent
to perpetually having a teleportation scroll.
Mask of madness, or also known as crazy face 1 allowed the user to gain a 100 percent
attack speed and 30 percent movement speed bonus at the cost of receiving an extra 30
percent of incoming damage.
That hard-earned gold was spent just like that?!
Everyone’s faces twitched as they felt a stab in their hearts.
Who would have thought that Ye Lingchen would buy those two items after he earned all
that gold while he sacrificed two of his towers?
Asking for trouble!
Boots of Travel was not an essential item early game. It was just a waste of money. As for
MoM, using it was equivalent to committing suicide for a hero like Shadow Fiend.
[Y-God, what are you doing?] Coold gasped in horror, unable to hold back her question.
[You guys just defend the base and delay them. Leave the rest to me.] Ye Lingchen
answered.
By then, he was already at the top lane using Boots of Travel.
With two shadowrazes, he immediately cleared the enemy creeps and led his creeps to the
opponent’s tower!
‘Trying to trade towers?’
Some viewers began to realize Ye Lingchen’s intention, and that was indeed Ye Lingchen’s
plan.
Activating MoM, his attack speed increased by 100 percent. His damage output increased
drastically, hastily wearing away at the opponent’s tier one tower.
Furthermore, Shadow Fiend had the shadowraze ability, allowing him to easily clear a wave
of creeps all on his own. His solo tower push was more significant than all five opponents’
concerted effort.
Very quickly, his middle lane tier one tower was destroyed, but at the same moment, the
opponent’s top lane tier one tower was similarly done for!
[Hot damn! This maneuver… seems unbelievable!]
[At first, I had no idea, but as time passed, I think I’m starting to understand!]
[Trading towers? In such an unfavorable situation, it is a good choice indeed.]
[Shadow Fiend with items can push a tower really fast!]
The viewers were affected by Ye Lingchen’s calmness despite him being constantly
insulted. Eventually, a lot of them started to think more positively.
Even Cool and the rest felt an improvement in their mood. It seemed that all was not lost.
Very soon, the Sun Nation too had realized Ye Lingchen’s intentions. Seeing Ye Lingchen
pushing forward with his creeps towards the tier-two tower, they were forced to give up
their charge.
[Y-God, be careful. They might be heading your way to get you!] 09 reminded.
To be fair, even if 09 had not reminded him, Ye Lingchen had already hidden in the jungle
after pushing a creep wave. He then teleported to the bottom lane with his Boots of Travel!
At that moment, the benefits of buying the Boots of Travel was greatly shown. Ye Lingchen
teleported near the opponent’s tier-one tower using his creeps!
Using shadowraze to clear the path as before, Ye Lingchen activated his MoM and rushed
the tower.
Meanwhile, the opposing team was slowly losing their initiative. When they arrived at the
top lane, Ye Lingchen was already pushing the bottom lane.
They were being led by the nose by Ye Lingchen!
In the comments, there was a whole load of cheers and screams. This type of 1 vs 5
scenario had their blood boiling. Epic, truly epic!
The synergy between Shadow Fiend’s high DPS and the utility of Boots of Travel brought
them a huge advantage. That was something nobody had thought of.
Coold and the rest could not help but cheer for him out loud.
At that moment, one player from the Sun Nation decided to teleport over.
The teleportation circle appeared on the tier one tower, right in front of Shadow Fiend.
[Y-God, it’s about time. We need to play safe and not give the opponents any opportunities.]
Love Letter warned him in a worried tone.
With someone harassing Ye Lingchen, it would increase the difficulty of destroying the
tower.
However, Ye Lingchen did not reply, but instead quietly estimated the timing, after which
Shadow Fiend moved into the opponent’s teleportation circle and started swaying. He was
channeling his ult!
The teleportation had a channeling time of 2.1 seconds.
Shadow Fiend’s ult, Requiem of Souls only required 1.55 seconds of channeling time!
Just as the ult finished channeling, Silencer appeared at the same time!
Boom!
Countless souls flew outwards from Shadow Fiend’s body, all of them passing through
Silencer’s body!
An ult ability at point-blank with maximum damage. Silencer was eliminated immediately!
[F*cking amazing!]
[Channeling ult while the opponent teleports. That was such a troll maneuver!]
[As expected of Y-God. I knew a miracle would happen!]
[Needless to say, I think this match is a sure win!]
[Hahaha, dogs of the Sun Nation, how does it feel to be led around by the nose?]
Before that, the crowd could only see a sliver of hope. Now, they were passionately sure of
their victory.
Y-God was still the same as before, the unbeatable Y-God!
After killing Silencer, the opponent’s morale plummeted. Taking that chance, Ye Lingchen
pushed the tower in one breath!
After he secured a kill and a tower, he then boldly left the scene.
With the money, Ye Lingchen continued to upgrade his equipment.
Third piece of equipment: Crystalys.
Crystalys boosted attack power and allowed the user to have a chance for a critical hit. Ye
Lingchen had already given up on defense and went for a purely offensive route.
[Y-God carrying a Crystalys happily!]
[Oh my, I think Y-God is trying to push towers all the way!]
[Congratulations to Y-God for your increased speed in tower destruction!]
[Didn’t the Sun Nation love destroying towers? Come have a match. We’ll give you a four
hero handicap!]
The viewers felt the frustrations within them clearing away. They no longer doubted Ye
Lingchen’s equipment choices.
[For most people, Shadow Fiend is too squishy, requiring them to boost its stats. As for me,
Shadow Fiend has no need for stat boosts because under my control, Shadow Fiend will not
die!] Ye Lingchen took the chance to flex.
[Amazing, accidentally gave Y-God a chance to flex.]
Unlike the Chinese team, the Sun Nation’s team went silent. They were stumped between
charging as a team or not.
If they charged as a team Y-God would take their towers. If they did not team up, their early
game advantage would be gone once Shadow Fiend and the other heroes gained
momentum.
Both teams fell into a stalemate.
Ye Lingchen however, was unfazed. He continued to farm for gold.
With the Boots of Travel and MoM giving him high attack speed and movement speed, he
would occasionally clear the jungle creeps in the opponent’s jungle. His gold farming speed
flabbergasted everyone.
Had Ye Lingchen’s opponents witnessed the speed he farmed gold, they would fall into
despair!
[Wu’er, stay still for now!] Ye Lingchen suddenly exclaimed with a frown on his face.
Due to the improving situation, Coold and the rest were becoming more active. Out of the
group, Wu’er was the more reckless one!
She was controlling Earthshaker, stalking the straggling Axe, eager to make her move.
[Aiya, I just got my Blink Dagger. I can take this Axe out with an ult!] Wu’er retorted. Just as
she finished, she made the move!
However, just as she blinked in for her ult, the opponent’s Silencer activated his ult before
she could activate her followup skill.
Global silence. All the heroes on Ye Lingchen’s team were unable to use any skills for six
seconds!
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Footnotes:
Ch 109 Footnote 1
In raw it was written as 疯脸 (Crazy Face). It’s a nickname for 疯狂面具 (Mask of Madness)
for the Chinese DOTA community. We have decided to translate 疯脸 as MoM just to reflect
the abbreviated name for mask of madness in the English speaking community. If you so
choose, you’re free to read all instances of MoM as Crazy Face.
Chapter 110 - Major Comeback!
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Wu’er’s hero was heavily suppressed in the early game. It was understandable that she
wanted her revenge now that the situation is more favorable for her team.
However, the opponent’s Axe was obviously acting as bait!
After Silencer’s ult, the other four heroes came out from the fog and killed Wu’er in an
instant!
As for Coold, Love Letter and 09, they were not too far from Wu’er. Originally they planned
to keep a lookout for Wu’er. When the saw Axe almost dying, they also aggressively rushed
in for the kill!
In the end, they traded one kill with four deaths!
The opponent’s Axe had died, but Ye Lingchen was the sole survivor on his team!
Furthermore, the opponent’s Axe had chosen to buyback his hero. Now all five were boldly
making their way towards Ye Lingchen!
[F*ck! That Wu’er… I’m speechless!]
[That’s just hindering the team! Did she feed on purpose?!]
[Damn it! Could Wu’er be a traitor trying to get her team wiped?]
[Such a favorable situation went to waste just like that!]
[That’s it, this just confirmed the win for the enemy.]
Countless comments criticizing Wu’er instantly appeared across the screen. Their agitation
was clear as most of the comments were demeaning. Some of them even included Coold
and the other hosts.
The game was already in the later stage, so the hero buyback cooldown was very long with
a minimum of 100 seconds!
100 seconds may not seem long, but in the late game phase, tower destruction would only
take slightly over 10 seconds. Moreover, Ye Lingchen’s side had no more outer towers,
which meant the opponents could immediately push for the high ground!
They might even charge through the base in one shot!
Hoping for Ye Lingchen to fend off five heroes on his own? That was unrealistic!
The game was set!
[It’s my fault…] Wu’er finally squeaked, the tone of her voice was on the verge of tears.
After reading the comments, she immediately broke down in tears.
Coold and the other two hosts were speechless as well. They too were partly responsible
for this loss.
At the same time, the five from the Sun Nation sent a public message, [Hahaha, be prepared
to bark like a dog you Chinese dogs! Hahaha!]
[GG, you trash!]
[You guys are all talk, right? Why aren’t you talking now?]
Their words cut deep, sending the team into a dour mood.
Seeing that, Wu’er cried even more.
At the same time, at Huyu Streaming’s headquarters, Song Qian’s face turned pale.
“I’ve told you not to put all your eggs in one basket. Song Qian, you’re too reckless!” Zhou
Min sneered, “Before god decimates humans, he will make them crazy first! You’ve acted
too impulsively this time!”
“Relax, I will bear the consequences!” Song Qian replied in a low voice as he continued
observing the match.
He did not blame Ye Lingchen. It was just bad luck.
[Little Wu, stop crying. We’ve not lost yet. We still have a chance,] Ye Lingchen consoled
Wu’er.
[Brother Y-God, you don’t have to comfort me. That was all because of me.] Wu’er was still
dejected.
[I’m not comforting you. Just watch. It’s not too late to cry when we lose the game.] Ye
Lingchen laughed, [If you continue crying, that will affect my condition and really cause us
to lose.]
Wu’er immediately stopped her crying. She sniffled softly, [Really?]
[Of course!]
Ye Lingchen’s expression turned serious and stared at the five heroes marching towards
him.
By then, the Sun Nation’s team had already pushed to the high ground at Ye Lingchen’s
middle lane. The tower on the high ground was being melted away and things were looking
grim. As the fattest hero in-game, Ye Lingchen already had five late-game items.
Blink Dagger, Boots of Travel, Daedalus (upgraded from Crystalys), Mask of Madness, and
Black King Bar.
Furthermore, his total gold has reached 6000!
It was pointless for him to buy back if he rushed in and died. Due to that, Ye Lingchen spent
the 6000 and purchased—Divine Rapier!
[Damn! That’s Divine Rapier! This is my first time seeing someone getting a Divine Rapier
in a match!]
[Ahhh, this is so exciting! Is Y-God going all or nothing?]
[With him alone, this seems uncertain!]
[Y-God, regardless of the outcome, you have my support!]
Divine Rapier: +350 attack damage, drops upon death!
That was an equipment that solely boosted attack damage. The damage boost was
awesome, but it drops upon death!
At that moment, everyone in front of their screens held their breath and held their fists
tightly. Silence washed over the chat.
‘Y-God, you can do it!’ All the viewers were praying quietly in their hearts.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and took note of the five opponents’ positioning. Picking a
corner, he immediately blinked into the backline of the Sun Nation team!
MoM activated!
The first target was Silencer at the back of the team!
Attacking at lightning speed!
Smack!
Smack!
Two hits!
On the first hit, it took off one-third of his hitpoints. On the second hit, it activated a critical
hit, causing a bright red 1658 to appear!
In merely 0.5 seconds, Silencer was killed!
The next instant, Slayer was targeted!
Smack!
Another critical!
1789!
In just one hit, Slayer died as well!
In less than a second, two of the opponents were killed. Only then did they realize what had
happened!
By that time, Ye Lingchen had activated the Black King Bar!
Black King Bar: Grants 10 seconds of immunity to magic!
Requiem of Souls!
Shadow Fiend started to channel his ult!
However, it was interrupted by Axe in the middle.
After absorbing the damage, he continued to channel the ult!
Countless souls flew out from his body. All the surrounding creeps were cleared
immediately. The surviving Axe, Death Prophet, and Juggernaut were also down by half
their hitpoints.
At the same time, Shadow Fiend only had one-third of his hitpoints remaining!
The scene was a little messy. Shadow Fiend was surrounded by three opponents.
Ye Lingchen started to attack Juggernaut first!
That was the main DPS of the opponent’s team!
Smack!
Smack!
Two hits!
Juggernaut, dead!
Next was Death Prophet!
Smack!
Smack!
Two hits again with a critical of 1900!
Dead!
By then, Shadow Fiend only had a sliver of hitpoints remaining, trading normal attacks with
Axe!
However, Axe was by no means a damage focused hero. Furthermore, Ye Lingchen had
MoM that lets him convert a set amount of damage dealt into hitpoints, keeping him alive
from all the blows. Instead, it was Axe that fell unwillingly after a critical hit!
Only a black tall figure stood proudly on the battlefield. Shadow Fiend’s hitpoints were
down to 17 points!
Rampage!
[Y-God is on a rampage!]
Total silence!
All that was left was the low rumbling sound of the system announcer.
Countless viewers failed to hold back their tears. That was all so dreamy to them.
They won?
They actually won?
They had imagined several possibilities, but they had never anticipated such a violent and
exciting battle to have ensued.
Strong!
Too strong!
Just as everyone was still dazed by the performance, Ye Lingchen immediately teleported
up to the opponent’s high ground using his Boots of Travel with what little hitpoints he had
left. Coupled with his insanely high attack power, he quickly decimated the opponent’s high
ground and prepared to level the base altogether.
Meanwhile, Coold and the other three had also revived. They excitedly changed into Boots
of Travels and teleported to the opponent’s high ground to take part in the honorable act of
destroying their base.
[Brother Y-God, you… you’re amazing! You’re my idol! I’ll be your fan!] Wu’er went from
weeping to smiling, her voice trembling from the excitement.
[My luck was good. The opponents were caught by surprise and made some mistakes too.
Axe was too early with his ult. Otherwise, the results might be different,] Ye Lingchen
explained with a smile.
[Brother Y-God, can I ask you a question?] Wu’er cute voice made it difficult for someone to
reject her.
[What’s the question?]
[Do you… have sex with your fans?]
…
Chapter 111 - China Will Not Tolerate
Your Atrocious Behavior!
Chapter 111: China Will Not Tolerate Your Atrocious Behavior!
Boom!
Followed by the explosion of the Sun Nation’s team’s base, the game concluded.
Only then did the viewers slowly recover from their daze, just to have their minds blown
again.
[F*ck! We won! We won! We won! Important announcement must be repeated thrice!]
[That’s so cool! Y-God is super cool! One versus five!]
[Such tactics… I’m impressed! Y-God is forever my idol!]
[Bring glory to our country! He’s bringing glory to our country! Y-God, you’re a hero!]
[Both the tactics and the resolve were perfect! This is amazing!]
[Y-God, please continue to stream your gameplay! I’m serious, you’re super cool when you
game!]
…
In an instant, thousands of comments popped up in the stream. Following that was
countless cheers flooding the chat.
The final massacre may look like a simple maneuver on Ye Lingchen’s end, but it did not
allow for the slightest bit of mistake. No matter the situational awareness, maneuver, or his
mental state, it was not something an average person could pull off.
Furthermore, it was highly dependent on his quick gold farming speed!
When Ye Lingchen had the Divine Rapier in his hand, that was the moment of truth!
Just the thought of it brought out the viewer’s excitement and made their blood boil with
passion!
The targeting of Silencer and Slayer first was because those two were mages. They had
explosive damage output and crowd control abilities that allowed them to pull off
unexpected stunts. Moreover, mages are all squishy targets. That was why he had to take
them out first.
Ye Lingchen then followed up with an ult and killed them one by one. He stayed composed
and methodical. That was the deciding factor of Ye Lingchen’s victory!
Unbelievable, exciting, and it left viewers breathless!
Countless viewers were still in a daze with the earlier game playing back in their minds, not
getting enough of it.
[Damn it, such luck! Your critical rate was high. The gaming system must be siding with
you. Otherwise, you would have lost!] The Sun Nation sent a taunting message over after a
long silence.
[Hehe, luck? Are you shameless?!]
[Daedalus was bought exactly for its ability to crit! The Sun Nation is quite funny eh? Can’t
take the loss?]
[What a dumb*ss. Daedalus has a critical rate of 25 percent. I’ve checked the replay and Y-
God’s critical rate was not even 23 percent!]
[Why is everyone trying to reason with the Sun Nation? Isn’t that the same as reasoning
with a dog?]
[You Sun Nation people, don’t forget to bark like a dog! Quick, we’re waiting!]
Faced with the countless criticism from the masses, the five from the Sun Nation chose to
go silent.
[China will not tolerate your atrocious behavior. Scram!] Ye Lingchen typed a public
message.
Shortly, Sun Nation’s team went offline without a word, something that surprised no one.
[Brother Y-God, this time I really have to thank you. If we lost the match, I’m afraid that’ll
be the end of me,] Wu’er said with trepidation.
If they had lost, then she would be the person to blame. Countless people would slander her
name. That would end her career as a streaming host.
[It’s just a game. I didn’t blame you,] Ye Lingchen smiled.
[I don’t know how to show you my gratitude. Why don’t we set a date and you consider my
earlier suggestion?] Wu’er continued.
[Little Wu, stop this type of joke with Y-God!] Before Ye Linghen could reply, Coold had
quickly interjected, [After defeating the Sun Nation, you all must be tired. We should go log
out for now.]
09 and Love Letter expressed their gratitude and respect for Ye Lingchen as well, then after
some formalities, they all went offline.
Ye Lingchen took a look at his popularity. It went from 42,389 to 156,785!
He gained over 100,000 popularity in one go!
That was the biggest gains Ye Lingchen had.
‘Our people are truly patriotic. Faced with the Sun Nation’s provocations, it triggered a
staggering amount of followers. I hope the Sun Nation does more provocative actions in the
future. That way I can show myself and obtain more popularity.’ Ye Lingchen entertained
his selfish thoughts.
After taking a look at his current skills, Ye Lingchen was not rush to spend his popularity
this time.
‘Let’s save it first and think about using them after learning more useful skills.’
…
At Huyu’s headquarters, Song Qian was left dumbfounded on the spot as his throat
continuously trembled. The exhilaration had turned his mind blank for some time.
Zhou Min was dumbstruck too, but hers was from shock.
“Dir… Director Song, Y-God seems to have… won?!” Little Zhang stuttered. Swallowing
hard, he then continued to stare at the screen.
“Seems like… he won.”
Song Qian’s face was turning redder by the moment, to the point where his eyes were
bloodshot. He laughed maniacally and said, “Hahaha, Y-God didn’t let me down! Hahaha, I
knew that he’s our lucky star! It won’t go wrong if I place my bets on him!”
“Director Song! Just earlier, our streaming platform’s online viewer count has finally risen!”
This time, someone with the data report entered in a hurry. “Furthermore, our platform
went onto Weibo’s top search list. Even Tencent News made a live report on the news of
the gaming stream’s victory!”
“Director Song, the rewards in Y-God’s stream is continually rising at an alarming rate.
Even Coold and the other three hosts are having an influx of rewards in their stream!”
Another person brought in more forms, “These numbers have just broken our record for
the highest number of rewards received in a day for our platform!”
“Director Song, Aiku just gave us a call. They are interested to purchase the copyright to the
video for the earlier match and wish to discuss the deal!” said the third person that came
stumbling into the room.
Following that, another person ran into the room, “Director Song, CEO Wang was alerted.
He’s rushing here immediately, saying that he wants an immediate meeting…”
That match had not only shouldered the name of the country in the gaming world, it was
also extremely entertaining, especially Y-God’s gameplay and tactics. They were considered
the best even among classic moments, definitely an excellent tool to attract popularity!
“Great, great, great! One by one, don’t rush.” Song Qian looked vibrant, full of life, “Continue
to market this match. Remember, place the video of this match on the platform’s main page.
Let’s say 10 days!”
“Damn that crazy luck,” Zhou Min muttered as she stared at Song Qian. Her eyes were green
with envy!
…
10:30pm, under the weird gaze of the dorm supervisor, Ye Lingchen anxiously ran into his
dorm.
As Ye Lingchen was returning home very late recently, the dorm supervisor had started to
remember him.
Now that he had some money, perhaps he should get a house and a computer. That would
be a lot more convenient for him.
Maybe he should find some time within the week to look for a house?
Ye Lingchen was a decisive person. Since he had a plan, he wanted to execute it as soon as
possible.
Back in the dorm, his housemates were still up. Little Gen’s leg was mostly recovered. The
three of them were passionately discussing something in front of the computer with an
excited look on their faces.
“Ye’zi you’re finally home. Earlier Y-God was wiping the floor with the Sun Nation. That
sure felt good!”
“Ye’zi, your Shadow Fiend is quite amazing too. You should have a look. You might just end
up as the next Y-God!”
“Y-God is legendary. Hiding all the while, but once he comes out of hiding, he sends the Sun
Nation running home crying and peeing their pants!”
“China will not tolerate your atrocious behavior! This sentence sure feels domineering.
Those are words that a top-class expert would say! He’s worthy to be my idol!”
Chapter 112 - Perverted Ye Lingchen
Chapter 112: Perverted Ye Lingchen
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Ye Lingchen shook his head while laughing, then climbed on his bed. “There’s an early class
tomorrow. Aren’t you guys going to sleep yet?”
“Sleep? Get up and party!” Being unable to sleep, Xiang retorted. “Watching that match got
us all excited. We’re just about to play a few rounds of DOTA to get things started!”
“Ye’zi, from what I can tell, apart from Y-God, all the other hosts are nothing compared to
you! If you’re there, we wouldn’t have to go through such a close call!” Potato said.
“You know what that means? It means that the true experts are hidden in the general
public! Ye’zi is just keeping a low profile. The Sun Nation doesn’t qualify to have him take
part!” Little Gen interjected, sucking up to Ye Lingchen, “Ye’zi, why are you going to bed so
early? Help us climb the ranks and flex!”
Ye Lingchen felt helpless and unwittingly climbed out of bed to help them feel the
exhilaration of victory.
“Oh right, Ye’zi, you’re now the hottest topic in our university. With such basketball skills,
there’s plenty of girls asking for your WeChat contact from us!”
“Did you tell them?”
“Of course not!” Little Gen replied matter-of-factly, “Am I someone who would sell out a
friend like that?”
Xiang then burst his bubble with an evil smirk, “Ye’zi, your WeChat contact is an advantage
for us. If we told them, they would just ignore us. If we keep it secret, they might even treat
us!”
Ye Lingchen shook his head, at a loss for words over the behavior of his three housemates.
“There’s something else after the basketball competition,” Potato suddenly interjected in
the middle of a game, “This incident went crazy on our university website. It’s Huaqing
University’s provocation.”
“Provocation?” Ye Lingchen nonchalantly wiped out the opponent’s team, then gave Potato
a weird look.
“Yeah, Huaqing University and Capital University are both rated as top universities in the
country. With that, they are highly competitive with each other. They will fight over all
sorts of stuff, including basketball!”
After a moment’s pause, Potato continued, “In previous years, it was always the sports
department that placed first. Now that the sports department was defeated, Huaqing
University started mocking Capital University’s basketball team saying they’re
deteriorating with time.”
“I’ve heard about that too. It seems to have quite the impact,” Xiang laughed out loud. He
then continued in a mocking tone, “This incident should be causing He Yuan quite the
headache. He was humiliated through and through for this.”
“That’s right. As both the student council president and the committee of the sports council,
He Yuan’s taking the brunt of the criticism!” Little Gen added, then continued, “However,
Capital University is our alma mater after all. It’s not a good thing if Huaqing University
keeps mocking us like that.”
“I’ve heard that this year’s inter-university basketball competition date has been set.” Little
Gen had spent some time with the basketball team after all. It was natural that he had
better sources.
Potato was surprised. “They’re doing it so early this year? They’ve always started the
competition during the middle of the year previously.”
“Mhm. Capital University wants to prove itself while Huaqing University is looking down at
this year’s basketball team. Both agreed readily to move the competition forward.” Little
Gen then looked at Ye Lingchen. “Ye’zi, you’re also a student of this university. If you take
part, we will surely win and glorify our university.”
Inter-university basketball competition only in name, it was just a basketball match
between Capital University and Huaqing University, not exactly a rare event. Each year they
will conduct all sorts of competition just to compete with each other.
Ye Lingchen just smiled along, “We’ll see when the time comes.”
He, of course, would not reject the chance to help the university gain recognition, but he did
not like to flaunt his skills. After all, with his current ability, competing with some
university students was just the same as an adult bullying a child—pointless and boring.
Just let fate decide.
…
Meanwhile, in He Yuan’s dorm, all four who gathered within the dorm were members of the
university’s basketball team.
At that time, they were all staring at Capital University’s web page with gloomy
expressions.
“Motherf*cker. We’ve let that Ye Lingchen flaunt himself,” He Yuan muttered, “furthermore
those idiots from Huaqing University. Just what are they trying to brag about. Just wait until
the competition comes. I’ll give them such a beating their mother wouldn’t recognize
them!”
“I’ve heard that Huaqing University is even stronger than the previous years. There’s this
new student that had taken part in the district level basketball tournament. His jumping
ability is crazy, enabling him to dunk!” Someone said with a twinge of worry.
“What’s so great about dunking? It’s just acting cool!” He Yuan sneered, “If not for Ye
Lingchen that b*stard, I won’t be mocked by Huaqing University!”
“He Yuan, this is the draft of our list of participants for the basketball match. Please have a
look.”
He Yuan received the name list and glanced through it. The list consisted of mostly people
from the sports department and a few noteworthy students from the previous basketball
match.”
All of a sudden, his gaze paused and a scowl formed on his face.
Taking out a pen, he immediately struck Ye Lingchen’s name off the list, calmly saying,
“That will do. I’ll submit this name list to the university management and have them set a
date for the match.”
The following time was very productive for Ye Lingchen.
He was either attending classes or reading books in the library during his free time, trying
his best to increase the scope of his knowledge.
IT, Physics, Chemistry, Dutch, Sunese
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, and Turkish were part of his repertoire. He had even read some cookbooks as well.
Within four days, coupled with the Prodigy System, Ye Lingchen had almost swept through
the entire library of Capital University.
Capital University deserved the title to be called a prestigious institution for the past
century. The number of books was impressive. It was able to greatly expand Ye Lingchen’s
knowledge by several levels.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen discovered some issues.
Language related skills were fine. Their proficiency was easily raised to 100 percent. When
it came to IT, chemistry, medical knowledge, and the likes, the proficiency would easily
reach a bottleneck.
Even if he had flipped through all the books, the one with the highest proficiency was only
at 80 percent.
It would seem that knowledge was divided into categories.
Those such as language and martial arts were considered minor skills. As for IT and the
likes, they were considered as major skills.
Minor skills were easily trained, while the major skills required him to collect all
information in that field. Taking IT as an example, he would have to learn all the IT-related
knowledge in the world for it to reach 100 percent.
That was just too difficult!
He wanted to learn them, but where would he learn them from?
Furthermore, a lot of information out there was classified and protected by each nation. An
average person would have no means to get their hands on them. That had him stumped.
‘Nevermind. I’ll just go with the flow.’
Ye Lingchen sighed, then focused on reading How to Makeup Like a Pro that he had in his
hands.
‘Self-studying How to Makeup Like a Pro, Makeup proficiency +1.’
…
As a guy holding onto a pink-colored book. It looked weird no matter the situation.
Many passersby glanced at him, then walked away with a weird look on their faces.
That was just… too perverted…
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Chapter 113 - An Unexpected Meeting
Chapter 113: An Unexpected Meeting
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Taking advantage of his empty Thursday schedule, Ye Lingchen got ready to look for a
house that day.
Ideally, he wanted a location that was near the university and had a park nearby. That
would provide him with a serene environment and make it convenient for his morning
exercise routine.
Fortunately, Capital University was not located in the city center so the housing prices were
still reasonable, averaging around RMB60,000 per square meter. That was within Ye
Lingchen’s budget. If it were in the city center, the price would go up to RMB100,000 per
square meter.
‘If I’m purchasing I’ll go for the best!’
With sufficient money, Ye Lingchen would not skimp on himself.
He currently has around RMB55,000,000. He could be like Xiao Feifei and purchase a villa
at a decent place.
In reality, that was Ye Lingchen’s plan all along.
Capital City was the most developed city in the country. There were numerous developers
and prestigious projects were everywhere. After some simple information gathering, Ye
Lingchen began to go to the showrooms for comparisons.
He went through five sales offices. All the salespersons had given him the cold shoulder.
None had come up to greet him. Even when Ye Lingchen asked any questions, he was
simply given some patronizing words.
Ye Lingchen did not let that go to heart. He was dressed like a student and definitely not
looking like someone that could easily spend millions at a whim.
Those salespersons had to be realistic and needed to support their families. Their actions
were within reason.
He only wanted to get a feel of the houses’ location and the surrounding facilities for
comparison. Purchasing a house was no small matter after all. He had to pick one that he
was most satisfied with.
Jiahe Properties that he visited earlier had decent houses, especially the row of villas by the
lake. The environment was soothing and the layout looked grand. Furthermore, the
amenities were well prepared. It was potentially something he would pick.
Next, he planned to look at Hill Spring Residences.
Hill Spring Residences was the place Ye Lingchen found most suitable.
Just as the name indicated, it had hills and water. Unlike other locations, this property was
built right within a park. More accurately, it was part of the park, right at its base. Within
the property was a river as well. Needless to say, the environment was excellent.
Furthermore, there was a train station right outside Hill Spring Residences’ main gate, only
two stations away from Capital University. The surrounding was not as crowded as the city
area, yet it was not as desolate as the suburbs, making it an ideal location to stay.
He walked to the sales office, and just as he had expected, the salesperson had only
uncaringly glanced over Ye Lingchen without bothering to greet him.
Ye Lingchen entertained himself with the property’s model as he carefully observed the
internal layout of Hill Spring Residences.
The layout of Hill Spring Residences was even better than what Ye Lingchen had imagined,
with a greening rate of over 60 percent. There were no highrises within the property where
the majority of it was made up of villas. The worst of it was an eight-story bungalow. That
was definitely an area for the affluent.
The villas came in three styles. Single-family, semi-detached, and townhouse style. The
single-family villas were naturally the priciest with the best location, with choices of either
lake view or mountain view.
“Hey, scoot over, move aside!” A cold voice erupted. A uniformed woman pushed Ye
Lingchen aside with a condescending look on her face, “Don’t interrupt our business.”
That woman had narrow eyes, pronounced cheekbones, and a slender figure. Along with
her screechy voice, it gave others an impression of impoliteness.
After pushing Ye Lingchen aside, that woman instantly put on a different expression. Her
eyes forming a line, speaking to the customer beside her with a flattering tone, “Mr. Wang
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, our residence has the best environment within the entire Capital City. All the trees planted
within are also of high quality. One could even consider this as an eco-park. Furthermore,
our residence is connected to the park. It’s not easy to come by!”
She continued to promote the benefits of the residence, then moved on to the houses, “Take
a look at this bungalow with an area of 110 square meters. We’re recently having an event
that would allow you to have a 10 percent discount from the base price of RMB7,500,000.
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Beside her, a couple was quietly listening to her promoting. The couple felt moved by her
words yet still had some hesitations.
Ye Lingchen ignored that woman. He moved on to look at Hill Spring Residences’ unit
models instead.
The unit models looked good, and the name of Hill Spring Residences was to his liking as
well. ‘Why don’t I just buy a place here? I wonder if I have enough to get a single-family
villa.’
After some time, a salesperson finally walked up to him, “Sir, are you looking for a house?”
That sound was… very familiar?
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. Turning around, he was dumbfounded, “Yunxi?”
“Ling… Lingchen?” Zhang Yunxi’s mouth was agape and had a confused look in her eyes.
“Why are you here in Capital City?” asked Ye Lingchen, feeling slightly elated.
Zhang Yunxi stared at Ye Lingchen, then gritted her teeth, “I felt that Beijing
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had better prospects in making money so I came here to try my luck.”
“You’re here in Capital City, so near to me. Why didn’t you let me know?”
“I’ve just only arrived recently. I haven’t had the time to contact you.” Zhang Yunxi was
both excited and nervous, “I also didn’t want to trouble you.”
“We’ve grown up from the same village. You’re like half a family to me. You don’t have to be
so reserved.” Ye Lingchen laughed, “Since you’re a salesperson here, that makes things
easier. I’m about to purchase a house here!”
“Purchasing a house?” Zhang Yunxi’s eyes popped wide open and stared at Ye Lingchen in
complete surprise. Any houses sold here cost an amount that Zhang Yunxi would never
dream of having.
However, thinking back of that gamble Ye Lingchen did previously, Zhang Yunxi could
understand why. She looked at Ye Lingchen with mixed feelings. He was too outstanding.
“Mhm, why don’t you show me around?”
“Of course.” Zhang Yunxi nodded, “Hill Spring Residences is modeled after European
architecture, mostly taking inspiration from the Italian style. Apart from the internal space
of the building, it also comes with additional complementary spaces such as the basement,
garden, porch, and the gazebo…”
It seemed that Zhang Yunxi had put in quite the effort to be a salesperson. Her sales pitch
was smooth. Furthermore, she did well in her studies previously, giving her clear
enunciation and excellent choice of words. It made her customers feel comfortable listening
to her. Along with her alluring appearance, Ye Lingchen felt that it was a waste of her
talents for her to be here.
However, a sudden noise cut through the room.
“Zhang Yunxi, what are you doing here? Have you done the dishes and laundry yet?!” The
rude woman from earlier strode over menacingly, as she screamed at Zhang Yunxi.
It would seem that she was in a bad mood, most likely due to her failure at her previous
sales pitch and was venting her frustrations on Zhang Yunxi.
Doing dishes? Laundry?
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. No wonder he did not see Zhang Yunxi when he first entered.
“Manager Huang, it’s done.” Zhang Yunxi replied frightfully.
“Then go clean the toilet!” Manager Huang snapped coldly. She then swept a glance at Ye
Lingchen, “Such bad eyes. To entertain this type of poor loser. What a waste of time! It’s
because of this jinx my fortune was blocked. Otherwise, I would have sealed that deal. What
an unlucky day!”
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Chapter 114 - Are You Testing My
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Chapter 114: Are You Testing My Patience?
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“Manager Huang, this is my friend and I’m just showing him around.” Zhang Yunxi replied
meekly.
“Hmph, here I was wondering where this loser came from. So it’s your friend. How can a
person like this afford a house here? What a joke!” Manager Huang smirked. She then threw
a derisive glare at Zhang Yunxi, “Go clean the toilet. Make sure all the corners are clean!”
Ye Lingchen’s expression darkened, then looked indifferently at Manager Huang and said,
“Yunxi is a salesperson here, not a janitor. Why are you asking her to wash the toilet?”
“Twerp, I’m the manager here. I can have her do whatever I want! Who are you to mind my
business?” Manager Huang’s expression turned vicious, “This is no place for a beggar. Get
lost!”
“You’re afraid of Yunxi being outstanding and outperforming you. You’re just worried that
she is a threat to your position right?” Ye Lingchen scoffed.
He had been reading some books on psychology, allowing him to roughly understand
Manager Huang’s thoughts with some simple analysis.
In terms of appearance, speechcraft, and charisma, Zhang Yunxi was leagues better than
Manager Huang. If she was in charge of sales, Ye Lingchen believed that many customers
would sign their deals.
“Bullsh*t!” Manager Huang gave him a loathsome glare. “B*stard, I bet you’re this
bumpkin’s boyfriend! Two penniless idiots, you’re made for each other!”
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered to engage in a vitriolic exchange with that crazy woman.
He pointed towards a villa, “Yunxi, ignore that crazy b*tch. How much is this single-family
villa?”
With Ye Lingchen by her side, Zhang Yunxi was not as scared and nodded. “There are
various locations for the single-family villas. Of these villas, the royal villa is the most
expensive one. This other villa here has a decent location. A total of three stories and a
building space of over 500 square meters. It comes with a free garage, basement parking,
and also a basement floor’s worth of complimentary space, coming to a total of
RMB42,000,000
Compared to a high-rise, apart from the total price is slightly higher, it was a better deal to
get a villa. With all the complimentary space, it was more comfortable to live in.
All in all, it was good to be rich!
“Alright, I’ll take this villa. You go prepare the documents,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
“Ah!” Zhang Yunxi was shocked, “Lingchen, don’t you want to have a look at the unit first?
Why don’t I bring you there for a tour first?”
“It’s fine,” Ye Lingchen shook his head, “You go get the documents ready. I can pay
immediately, in cash! I want the keys as soon as possible.”
At first, Manager Huang was still thinking of making some jabs at Ye Lingchen. However,
when she heard his last statement, she was utterly flabbergasted. Her eyes then seemed to
glow, looking at Ye Lingchen as if he was the god of fortune.
Purchasing a single-family villa? In cash!
“Hehehe, Sir, I’ve felt that you’re special when I first laid eyes on you. Follow me, I’ll settle
your documents for you!” With that, she pushed Zhang Yunxi away and pushed herself in
front of Ye Lingchen.
If she sold one unit, she would get a three percent commission!
The price of the villas left many customers wanting but was unable to pay for it. Even if she
just sold one unit, she would be rich. That was at least RMB1,000,000 straight away!
That was just like a lottery ticket falling from the sky!
“Get lost!” Ye Lingchen’s face darkened.
“Sir, I’m sure it was some misunderstanding earlier. Please don’t dwell on the past.”
Manager Huang’s eyes turned peachy, shamelessly sticking to Ye Lingchen trying to suck up
to him. “I’m besties with Yunxi. She’s new here so I’m just trying to have her gain more
experience.”
“Furthermore, I have the authority to give you a 10 percent discount. That’s a few million
there!”
“I’ll say it once more. Get lost!”
Ye Lingchen glared at Manager Huang, then pushed her away. “Yunxi, please be my guide.”
“Okay,” Zhang Yunxi led Ye Lingchen to process the documents.
Manager Haung’s eyes glowed, then followed along behind them.
Just as Zhang Yunxi was showing Ye Lingchen where to sign, Manager Huang suddenly
came out of nowhere and pushed Zhang Yunxi aside.
She had bided her time. Zhang Yunxi fell to the floor from the abrupt push.
Manager Huang’s eyes were filled with excitement, getting ready to sign her name as the
salesperson in charge of the deal.
Whoever that signed that spot would be getting the commission.
Right at that moment, her wrist was caught by another hand, unable to move an inch!
“Are you testing my patience?!” Ye Lingchen’s expression was extremely ugly. He then
flipped her wrist forcefully backward.
Crack!
Accompanied by a loud crack, Manager Huang’s wrist was dislocated by Ye Lingchen. Her
entire body started to twist and turn from the intense pain.
The excruciating pain caused her to bellow as sweat lined her forehead.
“I usually refrain from hitting a woman, unless they are intolerable!”
Just as he finished the sentence, Ye Lingchen’s hand was already reaching for Manager
Huang’s detestable cheek!
Slap!
Along with a clear sound, Manager Huang’s entire body flew backward. There were even
teeth mixed with blood flying out from her mouth. Half her face was deformed with her
mouth at an odd angle, making her even scarier.
“You dare hit me? You dare hit me?!”
Manager Huang’s hair was disheveled, laying on the floor like a crazy woman. She stared at
Ye Lingchen with eyes that were seemingly oozed poisonous hatred, “Do you know who I
am? You’re dead! I’ll make sure you regret this!”
With that, she took out her phone and made a call.
At that time, the people around them had also recovered from their daze with a look of
horror on their faces.
“Damn, someone dared to hit Manager Huang. This is epic.”
“This kid wanted to buy a villa. I think his background is not simple!”
“You’ll be wrong on that. If he had a powerful background, why would he come here
personally? He could just deal directly with the developer. This kid must have just gotten
rich very recently.”
“I think he’s a nouveau riche too. That little girlfriend of his beside him is obviously from a
poor family.”
“That’s not good then. The nouveau rich only have money. After hitting Manager Huang, I’m
afraid he will be facing some troubles.”
…
Ye Linghen ignored the crazed Manager Huang and helped Zhang Yunxi on her feet. “Are
you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Zhang Yunxi shook her head, then a worried expression appeared on her face,
“Lingchen, you should go quick. Manager Huang has the backing of the contractor of this
project. He’s known as Lone Wolf and has many underlings. His methods are extremely
cruel and ruthless.”
“So what?” Ye Lingchen laughed it off.
“Rumor has it that Lone Wolf was imprisoned for 10 years for murder. He acts as he wishes
as people are afraid of him.” Zhang Yunxi breathed heavily, then continued, “Let’s go
quickly. I heard that someone tried to be a holdout, refusing to move away. He then had his
legs broken by Lone Wolf and thrown out of his own house.”
Developers naturally needed some ferocious people under their employ. This Lone Wolf
was one such person that instilled fear into the people. Not only was he good at fighting,
but his methods were also cruel and ruthless too. All his underlings were bad news too.
Most of them were his friends back in prison. With such infamy, nobody dared to cross him.
Knowing Lone Wolf backed Manager Huang, the other salespersons could not voice their
disagreements as she stole countless sales commissions from them.
Chapter 115 - Get Over Here!
Chapter 115: Get Over Here!
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An average person is most afraid of one thing, someone that had nothing to lose. With Lone
Wolf just freshly out of prison, who dared to cross him?
“Twerp, I’ll guarantee a horrible death for you!” Manager Huang’s voice was unbelievably
shrill and piercing, hurting people’s ears. Her face was like that of a demon, hideous and
repulsive.
Ye Lingchen gave her a casual glance, “Yunxi, just ignore this crazy woman and continue
with your documentation.”
Zhang Yunxi nervously nodded, then continued to process the documents for Ye Lingchen.
“Miss, can you help draft a contract?” Ye Lingchen asked the dazed accountant sitting
behind the counter.
He then filled forms, swiped his card and signed the contract.
“You just need to bring this contract and your personal ID to the housing bureau to apply
for your premises permit.” The accountant respectfully passed the documents back to Ye
Lingchen.
Vroom.
Outside, the roaring sound of engines could be heard as two cars parked directly outside
the gates of the sales office!
The car in the lead was a black Land Rover, followed by a white SUV.
A man with a left eyepatch descended from the Land Rover. He was 185cm in height, had a
sturdy build, and a broad face. Combined with that one-eyed look, he gave off an
intimidating presence. As he only had one eye alongside having a strong thirst for
vengeance, he was given the nickname of Lone Wolf!
Right behind him, 10 others quickly got down from the SUV with knives in their hands!
Their hair was of all sorts of colors. Yellow, green, red, and the likes, all of them wore the
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hairstyle.
“Brother Wolf, you’re finally here. Someone hit me!” Manager Huang immediately ran
outwards, crying as she complained in Lone Wolf’s arms.
“Who did it?” Lone Wolf’s eyes gaze off an icy cold look that sent chills down the spine. The
room felt a few degrees colder which caused the surrounding folks to shake in fear.
“It’s that b*stard!” Manager Huang pointed at Ye Lingchen. A vengeful look in her eyes, “You
must avenge me. Remember that girl you were interested in last time? They are a couple!”
Lone Wolf’s face darkened, a vicious look in his eyes. With a wave, his underlings quickly
surrounded Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi.
“Son of a b*tch, how dare you touch my woman. You must have a death wish!”
Lone Wolf walked forward step by step, approaching slowly like a fearsome tiger stalking
its prey.
“What do you want?” Ye Lingchen stared at Lone Wolf, seemingly in thought.
“I heard you wanted to buy a villa? You seem rich!” Lone Wolf narrowed his eyes, then
looked greedily at Zhang Yunxi, “First, you shall kneel and apologize to my woman, then
pay us RMB10,000,000 for medical compensation. Moreover, you will leave that woman of
yours here with me. With that, I’ll let things slide!”
As expected of Lone Wolf. He was greedy and ruthless!
Servitude, money, and women!
The crowd looked at Ye Lingchen sympathetically. There was no reasoning with such
people as he reasons with force rather than words!
Ye Lingchen remained calm, then asked steadily, “Is it your idea to pick on Yunxi in the
sales office?”
“That’s right!” Lone Wolf sneered, admitting bluntly, “This gal looks decent. I like her! I
want to suppress her so that she’d be forced to beg me voluntarily!”Read more chapters at
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“I’m a gentleman, aren’t I? I didn’t force her. Otherwise, she’d be already in my bed!
Hahaha…”
“You should feel lucky you didn’t do that. Otherwise, I’ll guarantee you a painful death!” Ye
Lingchen glared at Lone Wolf with a knife-like gaze.
“Hahaha, you?” Lone Wolf scoffed and laughed maniacally, “It’s the first time I heard
someone trying to threaten me! I’ll ask you one more time. What’s your decision?”
“What if I don’t agree?”
“Then I’ll start with chopping your hands!”
Lone Wolf’s voice was filled with savagery, “I’ll give you another five seconds to think about
it!”
“Five!”
“Four!”
…
The crowd started to back off slowly, afraid of getting involved. Meanwhile, they all shook
their heads and sighed as they looked at the fearless Ye Lingchen.
“This kid is just a student. Just like how a calf has no fear for tigers!”
“Those that haven’t stepped foot in society wouldn’t understand its cruelties. To cross Lone
Wolf, his life is done for.”
“Sigh, he’s still too young and doesn’t know when to back off. Lone Wolf is one that has
nothing to lose. Such a shame!”
“One!”
After giving the last count, Lone Wolf’s expression turned grisly, “Chop off his hands!”
Rustle!
The 10 people surrounding Ye Lingchen acted at once, clearly experienced at it. Their faces
looked vicious, and they approached Ye Lingchen quickly.
The glinting steel from the knife caused the onlookers’ hearts to beat faster.
Ye Lingchen remained stoic, standing still on the spot. Just as the 10 almost reached him, he
shifted his body to the side and raised his leg.
Bang bang bang!
Just like a ball, flying away with every kick. Within five seconds, the 10 thugs that rushed
him shot over away like missiles, arcing through the air. They slammed against the walls
around the building, then fell to the floor on their backs, moaning in pain.
That…
Everyone was shocked with their mouths wide open, expression frozen.
That was mind-blowing!
They could not believe their eyes!
That scene that should only appear on TV had almost shattered their worldview, causing
their mind to blank out.
“How is that possible!?” Lone Wolf’s remaining eye almost popped out from its socket. He
stared at Ye Lingchen as he felt his mind turn numb and a chill flowing through his entire
body.
Superhuman! Scary!
“You… you stay away from me!” Seeing Ye Lingchen walking slowly towards him, Lone Wolf
was on the verge of tears. His whole body trembled in fear, his legs were too weak to move.
He stuttered, trying to put on a strong front, “I’m a member of the Lu group. If you do
anything rash, Lu group will come after you!”
Beside him, Manager Huang was already paralyzed by fear on the ground. She looked at Ye
Lingchen in abject terror, trying to crawl away with her hands.
“You wanted to chop off my hands?” Ye Lingchen walked up to Lone Wolf, then stretched
out to grab at Lone Wolf’s arms. After that, he twisted them counter-clockwise!
Crack!
An eerie sound came from within Lone Wolf’s arms. Accompanying that was Lone Wolf’s
howls of pain, one that turned everyone pale. Manager Huang trembled from fear and lost
control of her bladder, causing the stench of urine to permeate through the air from her
lower body.
“Ahhhh!”
Lone Wolf fell to the floor rolling about. The veins on his forehead popped as his sweat-
drenched his clothes. His face scrounged up into a twisted mess.
Both his arms dangled feebly by his sides. The bones in his arms were crushed to a fine
powder by Ye Lingchen.
“Lu group will surely avenge me. You’ll regret this!” Lone Wolf wailed in pain.
Ye Lingchen simply glanced at the panic-stricken Manager Huang. With a frown on his face,
he walked away in disgust.
He took out his phone and called Lu Hao’s number.
Lu Hao quickly answered the call respectfully, “Grandmaster Ye, you’re looking for me?”
“I’m currently at Hill Spring Residences. Get over here!”
…
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Chapter 116 - Lu Group’s Request
Chapter 116: Lu Group’s Request
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“No point asking for backup. I have contributed much to the Lu group. They will surely
avenge me!” Lone Wolf stared at Ye Lingchen with seething hatred while his body writhed
in pain.
Ye Lingchen ignored him and just watched silently.
Within 15 minutes, three luxury cars arrived and parked right outside the door.
Without even turning off the engine, Lu Tianxiong rushed down the car. His face flushed,
clearly anxious.
Right behind him, Lu Hao hastily rushed down the car as well.
It was impossible for them to be calm.
From Ye Lingchen’s tone, Lu Hao could tell that something was wrong. He immediately
contacted Hill Spring Residences office and got the scare of his life.
His people flipped off Ye Lingchen again?!
Fools!
Trash!
Lu Hao almost cried. He had just barely returned to Beijing
1
. How was it that someone crossed Ye Lingchen again? Are they trying to get him killed?
Upon seeing Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao, Lone Wolf’s face was red with excitement, almost
forgetting the pain he was in. He stood up with great difficulty, then ran over to meet them.
“Chairman, young master, I didn’t expect both of you to come see me together. I can die
happy now.” Lone Wolf was sincerely touched. Tears filled his eyes, “It was worth all those
efforts and contributions I sacrificed for your Lu group. It was all worth it!”
Lu Hao’s face turned white as chalk immediately. Without any hesitation, he sent two
resounding slaps on Lone Wolf’s face, “Shut the f*ck up. My Lu group has nothing to do with
you!”
Lone Wolf was dumbstruck, standing there in a daze.
He saw Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao hurrying towards Ye Lingchen, followed by a 90-degree
bow with the utmost respect, “It’s Lu group’s honor to have Grandmaster Ye visit our Hill
Spring Residences. All that’s happened here had nothing to do with us. We beg you not to
misunderstand our intention.”
BOOM!
Lone Wolf was stunned. Manager Huang was stunned. Their minds were blown and faces
turned ashen.
“I’m sure you can figure out on your own what has happened here. I can’t be bothered to
explain. Help me take care of these people-” Ye Lingchen calmly stated, “Especially Lone
Wolf.”
He did not like to leave loose ends. Lone Wolf had committed murder and was imprisoned.
He was a timebomb waiting to blow. He must not be left alive.
“Grandmaster Ye you can rest assured. I’ll settle it for you.” Lu Tianxiong volunteered
himself. He gave a signal and his people immediately carried Lone Wolf off.
As for how Lone Wolf and his lackeys begged for mercy, Ye Lingchen paid them no heed.
Seeing how Ye Lingchen had no intention of blaming the Lu group for this incident, the Lu
father and son duo finally let out a sigh of relief.
Ye Lingchen nodded, then took Zhang Yunxi along as he strode out.
“Grandmaster Ye,” The Lu father and son duo chased after him, an ingratiating smile on
their faces.
“Yes?”
“Grandmaster Ye, I heard that you’re here to purchase a villa?” Lu Tianxiong asked.
Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Grandmaster Ye, you should just let us know if you wanted a villa. Isn’t it a slap to my face
if you were required to pay for this? Please take this money back,” Lu Tianxiong said,
“Houses are something our Lu group have an excess of.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head, “I’ve done nothing to deserve this. You’re running a business.
I’m the buyer, you’re the seller. There’s no need to give away free stuff.”
“Then what about this?” Lu Tianxiong paused, then continued, “I’ll sell this to you at cost
price. Since you were troubled in my establishment earlier, we’ll just take this as an
apology. What do you think?”
“That’s right Grandmaster Ye. There’s no way we can make a profit off you!” Lu Hao nodded
beside him, “You’ve paid a total of RMB42,000,000. Our Hill Spring Residences has a royal
suite, located right in the middle of the entire residential area right beside the hill and lake.
Furthermore, it’s already furnished and it’s ready to move in. Coincidentally the cost for it
is at RMB42,000,000!”
Ye Lingchen had naturally looked at the royal suite. It was much better in terms of location
and architecture compared to the other villa. It was also more spacious, even having its
own swimming pool. Conservatively, the pricing should be more or less double of the
regular villas, with a minimum price of at least RMB70,000,000.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen had studied Fengshui. The location of the royal suite was the most
auspicious, it fulfilled the criteria of being on a hillside and having a waterfront which
meant it teemed with spiritual energy.
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s interest, Lu Tianxiong quickly added, “Grandmaster Ye, only the royal
suite can be worthy of your status. Please don’t refuse this offer. Furthermore, we’re selling
it to you at cost price. It’s not a free gift.”
In truth, this royal suite was originally reserved for the Lu family. Why else would it be fully
furnished with luxurious furnishings?
Ye Lingchen, of course, noticed that too. His gaze swept over the Lu family duo, “If that’s the
case, then I shall not refuse.”
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s acceptance, Lu Tianxiong finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then
carefully prodded, “Grandmaster Ye, I heard that you’re skilled in gambling?”
Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment, then smiled unnaturally while looking at Lu
Tianxion, “Cut to the chase.”
Lu Tianxiong laughed awkwardly, “Actually, I have something that would like to ask for
Grandmaster Ye’s assistance.”
“What is it?”
“Grandmaster Ye is skilled in gambling, and I would like to hire you to help us gamble.”
“You’re in the real estate business. How’s that related to gambling?” Ye Lingchen’s brows
twitched.
“Oh Grandmaster Ye, you don’t know…”
It turned out that even though Lu group was considered a big corporation in the country, it
could only be ranked in the top 50. Compared to the top dogs, it was still very far off.
To ensure a peaceful growth, these merchants had agreed on an unwritten rule—to settle
the score by gambling!
For example, those that place first would get the best plot of land. The bidding would just
be for show, something that was already settled behind the scenes.
Of course, if anyone placed last, then they would only get the worst lands, sometimes
getting absolutely nothing.
This rule was agreed upon by the big name developers and merchants. It was to prevent
cut-throat competition during bidding.
Gambling was originally just based on luck, making it relatively fair. However, in recent
years, some developers started to hire professional gamblers from all over the world to
help them. That changed the factor from luck to skill, greatly increasing competitiveness.
However, the Lu group had difficulty finding a skilled gambler and was greatly
handicapped. The situation worsened and the gap with their competitors grew, some even
outperforming them.
They were growing anxious. As for them being acquainted with Li Si, it was in hopes for Li
Si to keep an eye on skilled gamblers. Who would have expected that Li Si would be
eliminated by Ye Lingchen in one go?
“Where is the gamble?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“At the city of gamblers, Las Vegas!” Lu Tianxiong exclaimed, then added, “At that time,
each merchant will prepare RMB10,000,000 worth of chips. The one with the most chips in
the end will be the champion. If Grandmaster Ye agrees to help, we will bear the cost of
losing while you can keep all the winnings!”
…
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Chapter 117 - Founding of Y-Cosmetics
Chapter 117: Founding of Y-Cosmetics
Ye Lingchen gave Lu Tianxiong a weird look and took a moment to consider.
He was interested.
The merchants taking part would be the top dogs of the country. With a conservative
estimate, there should be at least 50 groups. If every group’s chips were similarly worth
RMB10,000,000, then that’s a total of RMB500,000,000!
If he took part and won all RMB500,000,000, that would all belong to him, making him a
billionaire in an instant!
As a prodigy, Ye Lingchen treated money as dirt. Surely he would not place much
importance on a meager sum of RMB500,000,000.
However… it was better to have it than not.
Oftentimes, money represented power. With money, he could have the power to better
protect himself.
Ye Lingchen wanted to get stronger quickly as he was scared!
He was a man with a system. Being stuck in the developing stage, were he ever exposed,
that would surely make him public enemy number one. How could he not be afraid?
Only when he was unbeatable could he secure the system!
“Alright, I accept,” Ye Lingchen nodded then stressed again, “Remember your promise. I
keep my winnings.”
‘I’m not in for the money. I just like to keep my promises…’
There was still over a month before the promised date. Ye Lingchen told them to contact
him when the time comes. He then brought Zhang Yunxi along and headed towards his new
house.
The location of the royal suite was excellent. They went through a shaded path, passed
through two red wooden bridges before seeing a villa with a red roof appear before them.
Unlike other villas, this villa had its own field. The front yard and garden were huge, it was
like a scene in a painting.
Rustic, scenic, and peaceful 1!
Entering the villa, the decor followed the modern Chinese style. Furnitures were fully
equipped, all made with top-quality redwood to help maintain a constant temperature and
humidity. It was an excellent environment to live in.
The first floor’s living room was hollow with a height of at least five meters. A huge gold
chandelier was hung in the center of the room, grand and elegant. The stairs were made of
wood in a spiral design with an elevator at its core.
Elegant, impressive, and grandiose!
Ye Lingchen smiled in satisfaction. It was ready for him to move in immediately. That
would save him a lot of trouble.
If it were any other villa, it would have to go through renovations. That would mean at least
another year before he could move in which was an inconvenience.
Zhang Yunxi stood dumbfounded at the door. She was stunned by the overwhelming luxury
of such a sigh, not daring to even take a step inside.
In her mind, only castles in a fairy tale could be a match for this place.
It took her some time to muster her courage before she finally stepped foot inside.
“Lingchen, you’re amazing,” Zhang Yunxi sighed in resignation as she checked out the villa.
This house, a dream house for so many people, was so easily purchased by Ye Lingchen.
“Yunxi, this will be my home in the future. At my place, you don’t have to be so reserved,”
Ye Linghen said with a smile.
Zhang Yunxi nodded in acknowledgment. Right then, her phone vibrated. A total of
RMB1,260,000 was transferred into her bank account!
With some simple deduction, she realized that it was her commission for this unit that Ye
Lingchen purchased.
Lu group dared not hold onto Zhang Yunxi’s money, transferring the money to her almost
immediately as it was processed.
“Lingchen, this is the money you paid for your unit. I’ll transfer it to you.”
“Since it’s your commission then it’s yours. Just keep it well.”
“No way! Lingchen, are you pitying me, thinking that I’m useless and always bullied?”
Zhang Yunxi asked indignantly. She was biting her lips with teary eyes.
Her attitude was firm, insisting on transferring the money to Ye Lingchen.
‘Such a stubborn girl.’
Ye Lingchen felt helpless. Zhang Yunxi had an extremely strong character. From when she
first started schooling, she had always fought for first place. Unfortunately, fate seemed to
like joking with her, taking away her chance to attend school at the most critical of time.
Furthermore, Zhang Yunxi was a stunning beauty. Most of the time, beauty is a sin. If one
had that power that was fine but without it, one would only be bullied.
With Zhang Yunxi’s appearance, it should be easy to rise up the ranks, but at the same time,
it was also almost impossible!
Zhang Yunxi was not one to submit easily, therefore landing her in the latter situation.
From her experience at the sales office, one could tell that she would be the center of
attention wherever she went.
“Yunxi, what do you plan to do next?” Ye Lingchen asked suddenly.
“I was thinking of looking around for companies that are hiring,” Zhang Yunxi sighed.
She only had her high school diploma. What kind of job could she get in Capital City?
“How about this,” Ye Lingchen smiled as he formulated a plan in his mind, “I’ll keep that
RMB1,260,000 with you. On top of that, I’ll transfer another RMB3,240,000 to you, totaling
up to RMB4,500,000 as an investment to start a store that you run for me?”
“Lingchen, you don’t have to do this. I can do it on my own.”
“Yunxi, I’m not helping you. I want to start up a store. Do you think I’ll be working for
someone else after I graduate?” Ye Lingchen continued, “That’s why I want to start a store
now. Isn’t it better to directly be a boss right after I graduate?”
Zhang Yunxi went silent. Ye Lingchen’s reasoning made sense.
“Yunxi, I’m still a student. My time is limited. In Capital City, I only have you as someone I
can trust. You must help me!” Ye Lingchen struck while the iron is hot, “I’m only investing,
but you’re putting in the effort. All the administrative work will be done by you alone. We’ll
each be taking a 50 percent cut of the profit!”
When Zhang Yunxi heard that she was the only one Ye Lingchen could trust, she was
secretly happy, “50 percent is too much. I’m just a worker. You can just pay my salary.”
“That won’t do! I’m just sitting at the counter but you’re doing all the work. What about
40/60? I’ll take a little more. If you refuse this anymore I’ll look for someone else!” Ye
Lingchen paused, then changed to a pitiful tone, “Hopefully they won’t run away with my
money…”
“How can you trust a stranger?!” Zhang Yunxi was agitated, biting her lips, “Fine, I accept.”
“Then that’s a deal!” Ye Lingchen laughed out loud, “I’ll transfer the money to you right
away. I’ll leave the store location and recruitment to you then!”
“But… what store are we running?” Zhang Yunxi frowned.
“I’ve decided on that. It’ll be a cosmetic store!” Ye Lingchen exclaimed, “Even the name is
set. We’ll call it Y-Cosmetics! I plan to create the world’s number one cosmetics brand!”
Y-Cosmetics?
What kind of name was that?
It did not sound like a name that could become the world’s leading brand in cosmetics!
Zhang Yunxi was flabbergasted, “Don’t you think that name lacked thought?”
“Definitely not. We’ll go with that.” Ye Lingchen nodded his head firmly.
“But… I’m clueless when it comes to cosmetics,” Zhang Yunxi said while blushing
embarrassingly.
She was struggling financially. Other than some moisturizers, she had never touched other
cosmetics, much less help others with makeup.
“That’s fine. You’re a girl. You’re born with a natural talent for makeup. Moreover, you have
me! I’ll teach you.” Ye Lingchen thumped his chest.
“Y-you know about makeup?!”
Zhang Yunxi stared at Ye Lingchen, stupefied.
‘You’re good at studying, fine. You’re good at martial arts, fine. You’re good at gambling,
that’s fine too. Now you’re f*cking telling me you’re skilled at makeup too?!’
Chapter 118 - Angel
Chapter 118: Angel
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Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi went through some details of the store’s opening. They
decided to open it near Capital University.
By chance, it was located in a campus town so opening a cosmetic store there would ensure
a steady flow of customers. Apart from that, Ye Lingchen had also recommended some
books on the fundamentals of makeup to Zhang Yunxi for her to learn the basics.
She had to at least understand the types of cosmetics and their functions.
Women had an undeniable talent in that area, allowing Zhang Yunxi to grasp the basics
very quickly.
However, then she saw the price tag of the products, her entire body went stiff.
A tiny bottle of face cream costs over a thousand! Other than that, there were eye cream,
makeup remover, sunblock lotion, and the likes that also cost a hefty sum. It was the same
as burning money!
She could not deny the fact that her lack of wealth limited her imagination.
The sky darkened as time passed. Ye Lingchen took Zhang Yunxi along to a simple
restaurant for a celebratory meal for his store’s future. He then sent Zhang Yunxi back to
her quarters.
Zhang Yunxi’s quarters had two outstanding traits: it was dilapidated, and the rent was
cheap!
It was a very old apartment complex. Zhang Yunxi stayed in the basement, the type that had
no exposure to sunlight all year long. It was dark and damp with only roughly thirty square
meters. It was more accurate to describe it as a prison cell than a place to stay.
Ye Lingchen did not even consult Zhang Yunxi. He immediately ended her tenancy and took
her luggage out of there.
“You’re staying with me!” Without waiting for her reply, he immediately continued, “With
such a big house, I’ll need someone to take care of it right? Since you’re my employee
already, you might as well be my part-time nanny. That will save me the trouble of hiring
someone else. Nowadays it’ll cost at least RMB10,000 per month to hire a nanny!”
Rooms were something a villa had an excess of after all.
Zhang Yunxi could not say no and only pouted in silence.
At 7pm, Ye Lingchen started his stream in his room. Not only was the internet smooth, it
was multiple times better than the internet cafe. Most importantly, it was a better
environment. Furthermore, the computer was top of the line too. All in all, one word could
be used to describe this: awesome!
After the stream, he went directly to bed. Such comfort…
‘I knew it. It’s much more comfortable to have my own house!’
The next day.
By the time Ye Lingchen returned from his morning exercise routine, Zhang Yunxi had
already prepared breakfast.
There was no toast and milk, but instead a simple villager’s meal: a bowl of noodles with a
fried egg.
It tasted good despite the simplicity.
That morning, Zhang Yunxi was wearing some casual house clothes with an apron around
her waist. She had not applied any makeup, yet she looked prettier than those women with
heavy makeup, giving off a sense of spirituality between her brows.
However, Ye Lingchen frowned slightly at the sight, “Yunxi, by chance I have no classes this
morning. Why don’t we go buy you some clothes?”
“Buy clothes? My clothes are still fine.”
“Since we’re opening a store, you’ll naturally need to dress better to gain the trust of our
customers.” Ye Lingchen then said with a smile, “It is an expense within our store’s budget.
You don’t have to feel bad about it.”
…
Kaiyuan Complex!
As one of the biggest shopping complexes in Capital City, it has countless elites visiting the
complex. From managerial positions to country leaders, that was the first choice when it
came to shopping for clothes.
The reason being, that it was the location with the biggest collection of luxury brands. It
covered products for all levels of society, from the commoners to elites.
Vatti was one of China’s affordable luxury brands. With Ye Lingchen’s studious nature, he
had read through several fashion magazines as well, allowing him to identify that particular
brand.
He did not look at foreign brands as he wanted to support local brands.
Although Vatti was not comparable to the best of luxury brands like Dior and Coach, it was
still considered one of the name brands.
He helped Zhang Yunxi select a number of clothes. Although many of them were elegant
and classy, Ye Lingchen still felt slightly dissatisfied.
It was most likely due to him reading too many fashion magazines, causing him to have an
elevated fashion sense.
Ye Lingchen felt helpless. As his knowledge increased, it inadvertently changed him bit by
bit.
Although he did not specifically study fashion design, his proficiency had already reached
65 percent. With that, it was natural for him to have a fastidious fashion sense.
As expected of a top of the line luxury goods store, Vatti’s internal decorations looked
elegant and grand. The walls and roof were gold, while the surroundings were lined with
mirrors. The first impression they got was that this was a high-class and luxurious place.
Clothes, bags, and shoes were displayed on the racks, all of them giving off a sense of
elegance.
“Sir, madam, how may I be of assistance?” In a luxury store, the most impressive aspect was
their service. Each sales assistant was specially trained, giving them an impeccable attitude
when it came to attending to a customer.
“Please hand me that item first,” Ye Lingchen requested calmly.
Zhang Yunxi, who was tagging along behind him, felt rather nervous. Especially when she
saw the price tags on the clothes, immediately turning her face white.
RMB8,800!
It was only a few pieces of cloth! How could it be that pricey?!
She unwittingly looked at Ye Linghen.
“Go try it quick. This time you better not run away again.” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Earlier when Zhang Yunxi saw one of the clothing being priced at RMB15,000, she put
down the clothes and immediately dashed out of the store. That put him in an awkward
spot.
When Zhang Yunxi walked out with the freshly changed clothes, the originally glorious
shop seemed to have turned dull. It was as though she was the only person in the world
that remained.
Elegant!
Graceful!
Impressive!
Such a beauty!
With that many traits converging into one person, it forced everyone around her to stare
with wide-open eyes.
Beautiful! Absolutely stunning!
Some were even breathing heavily, and faint salivating noises could be heard.
“Angel, it’s an angel!” At that moment, a bald man exclaimed in surprise. His eyes glowed
brightly when he stared at Zhang Yunxi. He then rushed forward and showered her with
praises loudly, “This lady, I guarantee that you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve seen. No!
You’re a goddess! This clothing is a perfect match for you!”
Zhang Yunxi did not even bat an eye at him, but turned her gaze towards Ye Lingchen and
asked meekly, “Lingchen, how is it? I think it’s too expensive.”
Ye Lingchen frowned. It was undeniable that this clothing was a nice fit for Zhang Yunxi,
but Ye Lingchen still felt that something was missing.
“It’s fine, but I feel that the design of this clothing still has some problems,” Ye Lingchen
said quietly.
He planned to buy it then make some adjustments to the shortcomings at home.
“Nonsense!” That bald man was agitated, pointing and shouting at Ye Lingchen, “Vatti’s
designer is the best in our country. Just say so if you can’t afford it. Don’t spew such bullsh*t
excuses! You bumpkins are funny!”
“That’s right. How can you mock Vatti’s design? What a joke!”
“Pretty lady, your boyfriend is a failure, trying to act tough when he can’t afford to make the
purchase. This is the typical behavior of a douchebag. You should leave him while you can!”
“Pretty lady, this clothing is a perfect match for you. Let’s be friends and I’ll buy it for you as
a gift.”
“Pretty lady, young men love to use flattering words but they can’t be trusted! Just let me
know what you like. Money is all I have. You just need to be my dinner date!”
…
In an instant, Ye Lingchen turned into public enemy number one for all the men in the hall
while Zhang Yunxi was the princess that was sought after by all.
Those men were all obsessed, throwing away all their morals from their lust. Even their
girlfriends beside them were pushed aside immediately.
In their heart, Ye Lingchen was just a poor loser. What gave him the right to be worthy of a
goddess such as Zhang Yunxi?
Chapter 119 - A Chance to Show Off
Chapter 119: A Chance to Show Off
Facing all those yearning gazes in such a situation gave Zhang Yunxi a huge scare. It caused
her to run and she held onto Ye Lingchen.
Envy!
Those guys were all going crazy. They stared intently at Ye Lingchen, hoping to be in his
place.
Ye Lingchen stood there calmly consoling Zhang Yunxi, “Although this piece has some
flaws, it’s still a good match for you. Just keep it on.”
Then… he bought it?
The crowd around him stared at Ye Lingchen with dubious looks. No matter how they
looked at him, he did not look like someone that could take out that much money. Was he
bluffing?
Following that, they saw Ye Lingchen going forward and started pointing, “This, this, and
this…”
The crowd started snickering.
The bald man scoffed, “Twerp, drop the act. Those you chose were all the cheapest in the
store. These clothes are not worthy of this pretty lady.”
“Pretty lady, your boyfriend is too poor. If you follow him, you’ll be suffering your whole
life,” Someone added.
“Stop choosing those low-class clothes. I won’t let such a beautiful goddess try those
demeaning pieces!”
Ye Lingchen ignored them, then told the salesperson, “Exclude the designs I picked earlier.
Apart from those, get each other designs with sizes according to the one she just tested!”
Hm?
The crowd thought they had misheard, stupidly staring at Ye Lingchen.
“Sir, you want to purchase all the items in the store?” The salesperson was similarly
stupefied, trying to clarify with him.
Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment. The selections in a luxury store were limited to
begin with so Ye Lingchen had just removed all the lower end clothes and bags. He planned
to take everything else.
‘He’s buying all of them?!’
The expressions of those guys froze on their faces. Their mouths were agape, at a loss for
words.
There were clothes, bags, and shoes, totaling up to at least a hundred different designs. If
each cost him RMB10,000, that would already be RMB1,000,000!
Insane!
They had a million with them of course, but to spend a million in one go, that was beyond
their imagination.
“Sir, are you sure?” The salesperson confirmed once again.
“I’m sure.” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly, “Although most of the designs here are
slightly flawed, it’s still better than the other stores. I’ll be able to make the adjustments.”
“That’s quite the claim!”
With a loud scoff, a middle-aged man wearing a light grey shirt walked out. He wore a pair
of gold trim glasses, black leather shoes, and a matching light-colored suit. From the way he
matched the colors, one can tell he was very particular.
“Oh god, is that Grandmaster Jia?!”
“Vatti’s lead designer, Jia Di! He’s actually in the store?!”
“I can’t believe I’m able to meet Grandmaster Jia. The heavens are good to me!”
“That kid dared to mock Vatti’s design. That’s slapping Grandmaster Jia in the face! Fool!”
…
The entire Vatti store got into a ruckus.
Jia Di, one of Vatti’s lead designers. He had a high social standing and was considered a
grandmaster in the field of design!
For Vatti to achieve such fame and widespread acceptance was a testament to Jia Di’s
ability.
As of then, to think that someone dared to mock his design. That was a blatant provocation
to his face!
His greatest goal in life was to design clothing that people liked. That was why apart from
designing, he would occasionally visit the stores. When he witnesses the smiles of
satisfaction on the customers’ faces while wearing clothes that he designed, he would feel a
sense of fulfillment.
However, that day, he ran into Ye Lingchen!
He could not hold back and had to clarify the matter!
“Kid, you’re my customer so I won’t make things difficult for you.” Jia Di pushed his glasses,
then said in a serious tone, “However, you can’t just humiliate my design! I demand an
apology!”
“I’m just telling the truth. If I’ve offended you in any way, please forgive me.” Ye Lingchen
replied calmly.
“Is this kid’s brain working? That’s an apology?”
“Provocation! Definitely a provocation!”
“To humiliate Grandmaster Jia like that. He’s going all the way.”
Jia Di’s expression turned dark and huffed, “Oh? May I know what’s the flaw in my design?
Please show me!”
“We’ll use the one that Zhang Yunxi is wearing right now as an example, ” Ye Lingcheng
pointed at the strip of cloth hanging on Zhang Yunxi’s back, “This strip is redundant. Not
only does it do nothing, it brings the overall quality down. If you took this strip and make it
part of the seam, it will surely look better.”
Jia Di frowned, lost in his thoughts.
Ye Lingchen however just continued, “The problem with this pair of shoes is the color
matching. You have inserted five stones of different colors on it. The colors are too loud. On
average, three colors is the limit. It will look better if you remove the green and blue
stones.”
“Then this bag over here, the color is too plain. Furthermore, it’s a dull grey color. If not for
the Vatti branding, I’m afraid this will never sell!”
“There’s also this, you can fix that…”
“That one there, you can change this…”
Ye Lingchen was going on and on, randomly picking out an item and pointing out flaw after
flaw. The entire Vatti storefront was criticized to the point of being worthless, filled with
flaws.
After 10 consecutive questions, Ye Lingchen waved his hand, “That’s too many questions so
I won’t bother explaining one by one.”
Everyone was looking at Ye Lingchen with disbelief. They had a hard time understanding
the underlying meanings, but that did not stop them from feeling respect for him.
That just… seemed amazing, right?
Jia Di stood there dumbstruck, stunned on the spot. His eyes were unfocused, mumbling to
himself, repeating what Ye Lingchen just told him.
He quickly walked up to the pair of shoes, then proceeded to cover up the green and blue
stone while he observed it up close.
“Amazing! Absolutely amazing!” He looked at Ye Lingchen as though he was a saint, tears
flickering in his eyes, “Grandmaster, you’re the true grandmaster!”
“May I know how I should address you, grandmaster?” Jia Di asked respectfully.
“I’m Ye Lingchen.”
“So it’s Grandmaster Ye!” Jia Di was excited, “It’s my honor to have the chance to receive
Grandmaster Ye’s guidance. May I know if Grandmaster Ye is interested in being a designer
here?”
Woah!
The crowd turned tumultuous. They stared at Ye Lingchen in confusion, unable to follow
the sudden turn of events as though it was a novel. Was that a joke?
“I’m not interested,” Ye Lingchen rejected firmly, “Let’s settle the bill. I’m in a hurry.”
“How can I charge Grandmaster Ye for this? Your guidance was priceless. Your presence
here is already an honor for our brand. From now on, your purchases here are free!” Jia Di
offered generously, “This is just a token of appreciation as your student. Please don’t reject
this gift.”
Only an expert could solve all those issues with such efficiency.
That was a well-hidden expert. He had to butter up to him!
Those clothes may be expensive to others, but to Jia Di, they were just a few pieces of cloth.
“Okay,” Ye Lingchen nodded, not planning to act reserved with him.
‘This person is passionate about fashion design. No wonder he climbed his way up to the
lead designer position.’
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s acceptance of his gift, Jia Di got even more excited. Whenever Ye
Lingchen visits in the future, his simple guidance would be sufficient for him to use for his
career. He might even be able to achieve his dream of going international!
Of all the internationally renowned luxury brands, none of them were from China. That was
like humiliation for him!
Ye Lingchen turned around, looking at the dumbfounded crowd and announced, “Are you
guys staying here to continue showing off? Would you like to have a little competition with
me?”
Those people had ugly expressions. Unable to come up with a retort, they all left
disappointedly.
‘Unable to compare in wealth, much less talent. That’s a freaking monster!’
‘Are youngsters these days so scary? How to compete for girls? This competition is just too
strong!’
Chapter 120 - Li Tai’s Choice
Chapter 120: Li Tai’s Choice
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With Zhang Yunxi to help him with logistics, Ye Lingchen saved himself a lot of trouble.
Zhang Yunxi could cook, clean, and make sure everything was in order. When it came to
opening the store, she was also very dedicated and careful. Within that period, she kept an
eye on good locations and had meetings with owners to discuss the pricing. Furthermore,
she dedicated all her time to learn all she could about cosmetics.
To her, this venture was one of the biggest things in her life. She dared not take it lightly.
On Saturday, Ye Lingchen notified Zhang Yunxi that he was headed to Hengdian Studios by
himself.
He preferred to avoid trouble, but that did not mean that he was afraid of it. Since he had
promised Shi Lei a movie, he would suppress him with all his might. Otherwise, that would
be a mockery to his status as a prodigy.
He felt confident about the Huo Yuanjia movie. Regardless of martial arts, characters, or the
action scenes, they were all epic.
Huo Yuanjia, born in a generation of patriotic master martial artists. In recent times where
martial arts were trending, it would surely make a great impact!
After getting onto the bus to Hengdian Studios, Ye Lingchen called Li Tai to schedule an
appointment.
Just as he arrived at Hengdian Studios, Li Tai was already waiting to greet him at the main
gate. Upon seeing Ye Lingchen, Li Tai immediately went forward to welcome him
respectfully.
He did not forget how impressive Ye Lingchen was back in Grand Capital Restaurant. This
type of person was not one that he could afford to offend.
When the crowd saw Li Tai, they were excited and expectant. They looked around, hoping
to be noticed by Li Tai and soar to stardom. When they realized that Li Tai was only there
to welcome someone, it shook them to the core. Who was it that was deemed as such an
important guest?
The area had long been secured by bodyguards. They pushed the crowd aside, allowing Ye
Lingchen at the front to walk inside.
Li Tai had already prepared the lobby in advance. What Ye Lingchen did not expect was
that Xiao Feifei waited there too.
“I know you want to make a movie. I had Li Tai notify me,” Xiao Feifei announced, then
volunteered herself, “it’s your first movie. Why don’t you just let me play a role in your
movie?”
“Sister Feifei, are you that worried about my movie?” Ye Lingchen laughed bitterly. Xiao
Feifei was only trying to help him.
“What’s wrong? With our friendship, you wouldn’t be rejecting me a role now, would you?”
Xiao Feifei asked mischievously.
“It’s not that I don’t want to. It’s just this movie that is not suitable for Sister Feifei.”
“You’ve changed. You’re not the Ye Lingchen that I knew…”
While they were chatting, Ye Lingchen suddenly looked over to Li Tai. “Director Li, would
you be interested in making a movie?”
Li Tai’s expression changed slightly and asked with uncertainty in his voice, “Young Master
Ye, are you trying to…”
Ye Lingchen nodded. “If you’re willing, I plan to leave this movie to you.”
To produce a movie required a lot of attention to details there were too many things to
learn. What he needed was not just one person, but instead a whole crew. Ye Lingchen
knew that he could not recruit his own crew in such short notice, nor did he have the
energy to do so. His plan had always been to find someone to direct the movie.
Li Tai was without a doubt a very good choice.
“M-m-me?” Li Tai stared at Ye Lingchen with a surprised look on his face, at a loss of how to
react.
He had always been the director of TV series. That status was far from one of a movie
director. Although he had been trying to venture into movies, he was hindered by reality
and the lack of good scripts, making it difficult for him to achieve his dream.
However, Ye Lingchen was now offering him the chance to direct a movie?
It would be a lie to say that he was not feeling excited. At the same time, he also felt
conflicted. Directing a movie might not be a good thing. If it went well, he would soar to the
clouds. If it flopped, then it might ruin his career for good.
As the first movie of his life, its importance was beyond any doubt.
Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, Li Tai looked at Ye Lingchen, “I dare ask Young Master Ye,
what do you think of this movie?”
“I have faith in this movie. As long as you agree, I’ll guarantee that you won’t regret it,” Ye
Lingchen said confidently, then added, “Apart from that, I will also invest RMB10,000,000
in this movie as an investor!”
Li Tai’s breathing suddenly quickened.
The resources required to produce a movie was much higher than that of a TV series. That
was a very big issue for them. However, Ye Lingchen just took out RMB10,000,000 directly!
“Lingchen, be honest with me. Are you just trying to spite Shi Lei?” Xiao Feifei could not
hold back her urge to ask and spouted the question with a serious face.
If it’s just to spite him, it was not worth it. It would be a stupid move!
“Sister Feifei, I can guarantee that I’m not.” Ye Lingchen gave Xiao Feifei a sincere look, “I
have never thought anything of Shi Lei. He’s not worthy to be my opponent!”
His claims were big, causing everyone’s heart to skip a beat.
“Alright! I’ll take this movie!” Li Tai announced through gritted teeth.
To him, this was a chance. He must venture into the movie industry!
“Director Li, that’s the spirit!” Ye Lingchen smiled gently, “Here’s the script. I guarantee that
you won’t regret it.”
“The script is done?” Li Tai was taken aback. The core of movie production was in the
script. This… was that too careless?
“With the script, the filming progress will be much faster,” Ye Lingchen said nonchalantly.
That was almost sufficient to have a showdown with Shi Lei!
He needed a complete victory!
Li Tai flipped through the script. His crew and Xiao Feifei too huddled over, slowly going
through the script.
The dialogues in the script, plot progression, and character expressions were all very
detailed. It was not long, only totaling 12 pages.
With that, everyone was immersed in it. Around an hour later, they finally put down the
script, savoring the aftertaste of the story. They then stared at Ye Lingchen with an
incredulous look.
“Director Li, this script… it’s flawless!” Little Li exclaimed in a trembling voice. He was the
chief screenwriter in Li Tai’s crew.
He had been a screenwriter for various TV series. At the same time, he too had done his
research on movie screenwriting as he wanted to push towards the movie industry. Seeing
Ye Lingchen’s script at that moment shook him to the core. Even he had felt his blood
boiling from the action scenes in the script.
Within the script, it was not only about martial arts, but more towards the philosophy of
martial arts!
‘What is martial arts? What defines a martial artist?’
“Young Master Ye, are you having me direct such an excellent script?” Li Tai asked
skeptically. Even without Little Li’s reminder, Li Tai’s face was already flushed with
excitement.
Previously he was worried that the script might be bad. As of now, he felt that the script
was too good, to the extent that he could not believe his luck.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Are you confident in making a good movie?”
“Yes! Of course! A movie from such a script will be a classic!” Li Tai replied excitedly with
bright glowing eyes, as though seeing the title of the movie director waving its hands at
him.
“Young Master Ye, things will be much easier with the script. Let’s hit the iron while it’s hot.
I’ll start recruiting actors and start filming!” Li Tai was even more impatient than Ye
Lingchen, filled with fighting spirit…
Chapter 121 - The So-Called Popular
Celebrity
Chapter 121: The So-Called Popular Celebrity
Since the script was set and the crew confirmed, all that was left was the actors.
“Young Master Ye, are you not acting? You know martial arts. Paired with your acting skills,
you will surely bring out the essence of the movie!” Li Tai tried to persuade Ye Lingchen.
“I’ll pass. I don’t plan to expose myself for the time being. Maybe in the future.” Ye Lingchen
shook his head.
Exposing his face had benefits and drawbacks. The benefit was a quick increase in
popularity. The drawback, however, was that he would turn into a public figure which led
to increased scrutiny. That would make his life inconvenient.
“Director Li, you know a lot of actors. Why don’t you select a few for me so I can have a look
at them?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Sure!” Li Tai nodded, “I know a few celebrities. I’ll contact them for you. We might as well
start recruiting some supporting actors here too while we’re at it.”
All set. Li Tai then had his men spread the word on his hiring.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei too spread the news of the hiring via Weibo.
[Huo Yuanjia is starting today. We’re looking for a lead actor, some supporting actors, and
extras. Location: Hengdian Studios. Those with martial arts background will be given
priority. Welcoming all those interested to come for our audition.]
That rock caused a cascade of ripples.
[Who would have thought that Y wasn’t joking. Huo Yuanjia is starting their filming!]
[It seems like it’s going to be a Kungfu movie. I’m looking forward to it!]
[Damn, Li Tai’s the director? This should be Li Tai’s first movie!]
[It seems that Y, Li Tai, and Xiao Feifei are quite well acquainted. I hope this won’t be a bad
movie!]
Moments after the notice was sent, whether coincidental or not, Shi Lei too had made an
open announcement. I am Hero would also enter their audition phase, welcoming everyone
to register for auditions.
He even made a comparison of his movie with Huo Yuanjia, claiming that actors that took
part in trashy movies like Huo Yuanjia were ruining their fame.
Faced with Shi Lei’s provocations, Ye Lingchen shrugged it off with a smile.
Li Tai was the host for lunch, treating Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei to a fancy meal. After
that, he immediately rushed back to the set for hiring.
Hengdian Studios did not lack any actors.
Especially when heavyweights like Xiao Feifei, Y and Li Tai made the announcement, the set
was filled instantly with people applying.
Ye Lingchen just sat in the outermost corner as a normal interviewer. Nobody realized that
the unremarkable interviewer was Y himself.
One by one the actors did their best to showcase their acting skills in front of Li Tai and
Xiao Feifei. Unbeknownst to them, Li Tai’s gaze would occasionally shift over to Ye
Lingchen. Only with his approval would he consider them.
In Huo Yuanjia, the casting of the main character Huo Yuanjia was naturally the most
crucial.
In this movie, Huo Yuanjia’s actor needed to have a martial artist’s fierceness and power.
Later on, he required a touch of gentleness. Lastly, he will need to have a patriotic heart and
a willingness to take on responsibility!
Both the requirements for martial arts and acting skills were demanding. Suitable choices
were extremely few. Li Tai mentioned that a popular celebrity would be coming over in the
afternoon. As a candidate for the role of Huo Yuanjia, Ye Lingchen was filled with
anticipation.
Apart from that, there were important supporting roles for Huo Yuanjia’s little daughter
who was around seven years old, his original wife, the blind lady Yue Ci, and the opponents
in each fighting scene.
Without them realizing, the afternoon went by quickly. Candidates for supporting
characters were being confirmed one by one. They planned to end things there that day.
“Lingchen, why don’t you let me play the role of the blind lady Yue Ci?” Xiao Feifei asked Ye
Lingchen all of a sudden, “In a movie, you will need some decent supporting characters to
lean on to.”
Her tone was calm, but at the same time anxious.
An entire afternoon passed, but not a single famous actor came by for auditions, not even a
phone call. That just showed how much people looked down on this movie!
If a movie lacked actors who grabbed people’s attention, that would be very unfavorable
for the movie!
“It would seem that we’re being underestimated.” Li Tai shook his head bitterly, “Y is not
taking part himself and Feifei you’re not taking part. Furthermore, it’s an unknown script
that’s being directed by a new director. It’s only normal that people looked down on it.”
“Oh right, Director Li, why is that actor you mentioned earlier not here yet?” Xiao Feifei
asked.
Li Tai’s brows frowned a little, “He should be here soon I think.”
That wait lasted for another hour. The sky was turning dark as it was approaching 7pm. Ye
Lingchen could only take a day off from his stream. It was unlikely that he would make it
home in time for the live stream.
“Director Li, this person is just too arrogant!” Ye Lingchen’s brows were forming a deep
scowl. With such a whimsical actor, how would they produce a good movie?
Honk honk!
Right then, two honking sounds came from outside the door. A black Toyota luxury van
pulled over.
“He’s here!” Li Tai’s tone was lined with caution.
“It’s Wu Han’s car!” Xiao Feifei’s eyes carried a hint of surprise. She mumbled quietly, “He’s
the most popular celebrity right now with countless fans. No wonder he’s so arrogant!”
All they saw was a man dyed with brown hair wearing a white jacket coming down from
the car. As he did, a group of people crowded around him trying to get on his good side.
It was already night time, yet someone sheltered him with an umbrella. There were even
people opening a path for him, kicking pebbles out of the way.
“Straighten your umbrella quickly! Don’t let the moonlight ruin Young Master Wu’s
complexion!”
“You there, make sure the road is clear. Don’t let the pebbles trip Young Master Wu!”
“Young Master Wu, you must be careful. Last time you suffered a half-inch cut across your
finger due to a movie shoot! That was too scary! Why did you accept a martial arts movie?
This is too dangerous!”
Next to Wu Han, a short and fat guy was sucking up to him.
Upon seeing Wu Han, Ye Lingchen’s expression was not looking too well.
As a man, he had applied a layer of foundation of his face. Furthermore, his body reeked of
a nauseatingly strong perfume scent. His eyebrows were painted, he wore lipstick and
sported an hourglass-like waist, a typical effeminate man. His actions, speech, and
movements were all lacking the masculinity of a man. At that moment, Ye Lingchen’s mind
only had one word for this—sissy!
‘This sissy wants to play the role of Huo Yuanjia?!’
”Could Huo Yuanjia’s coffin cover hold him in 1?’
“Young Master Wu, you’re finally here,” Li Tai greeted him with a smile, “What do you
think? It’s a martial arts movie, but you can take it as a challenge to improve yourself.”
“What actors are in your movie? Don’t bother with the small fries, only those A-list actors!”
Before Wu Han could say anything, the fatty beside him demanded arrogantly.
Li Tai’s face was filled with awkwardness, “So far we have none.”
“What?!” The fatty immediately jumped up, “Without them to hold our Young Master Wu
up? That won’t do! Such a sh*tty movie!”
“Young Master Wu, I can guarantee that this is no sh*tty movie! This movie will definitely
be a hit.” Li Tai guaranteed.
“If you want me to take part that’s fine, but I have one condition,” Wu Han spoke softly with
a haughty expression, “All fighting scenes, scenes with physical contact, difficult actions and
running will be done by stuntmen. When it’s time to act cool you will switch me in. Most of
the time I will only be showing my face to deliver some lines. Finally, my price is
RMB10,000,000!”
Ye Lingchen was dumbstruck after hearing that. ‘Li Tai had me wait for half the day for this
joker?
Chapter 122 - What Kungfu Represents!
Chapter 122: What Kungfu Represents!
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“Director Li, that’s all I ask for. To be honest, me being here is showing you respect. With
such a trashy lineup for this movie… hehe. I’d normally just ignore it. Although with your
sincere begging, it’s not good for me to just reject it outright.” Wu Han bragged haughtily.
“It’s rather late now. I need to go home for my beauty sleep. Let me know your decision
quickly.”
“Young Master Wu, we—”
“Hold it!”
Ye Lingchen cut Li Tai off, walking forward slowly and sizing up Wu Han, “You want
RMB10,000,000 appearance fee?”
Wu Han looked at Ye Lingchen, frowned slightly and scoffed, “Who are you?”
“I’m hired by Y to interview the actors.”
“Since when some bug like you have the right to speak with me?” Wu Han harrumphed.
“RMB10,000,000. Not a cent less!”
“I wonder, why do you think you’re worth RMB10,000,000?” Ye Lingchen gave Wu Han a
skeptical look.
“Hahaha, what an ignorant bumpkin!” The fatty beside Wu Han laughed hard as though he
just heard a joke. “Why, you ask? I’ll show you why!”
Having said that, the people around Wu Han made a clearing around him while Wu Han
stood arms akimbo with a prideful expression on his face, striking a cool pose for all to see.
“Look at those flawless features. Be it frontal, sideways, top-down, or bottom-up, every
angle is perfect. Now take a look at that physique. Tch tch tch, definitely a dream bod for
millions of girls, an Oppa!” The fatty praised with all his breath. “He’s the chosen one of the
heavens, a perfect work of art, one that will make countless women scream in ecstasy!”
Meanwhile, in Ye Lingchen’s eyes, Wu Han looked like a dead fish that gave off a gloomy
aura. The femininity was too much for him to bear. Under the moonlight, he might even
pass off as a woman cross-dressing as a man.
How the h*ll did this person pass as a popular celebrity? Could it be that the sexuality of
Chinese women was slowly changing?
“Give me an angry look, please,” Ye Lingchen asked blankly.
Wu Han stayed still and slightly creased his brows.
“Next can you show me a sad expression?”
Wu Han remained still, maintained the same pose, and pouted his lips.
“Next, can you show me how to act proud?”
Still maintaining the same pose, Wu Han straightened his back slightly.
Horrible!
Absolutely horrible!
Ye Lingchen almost broke out in laughter. With such a paralyzed facial expression, this
person dared to act in a movie?
Asking for RMB10,000,000 right off the bat?
What year was it?
The entire filming budget for Huo Yuanjia’s was only around RMB20,000,000. Ye Lingchen
alone invested RMB10,000,000.
Now he had to pay half the budget to hire that sissy with a paralyzed face? What kind of
movie were they going to film? A film to watch this sissy pose?
“That’s it. Get lost!” Ye Lingchen waved his hand impatiently.
“What did you say?”
That was perhaps the one time Wu Han was at his most expressive. His eyes bulged wide
open, giving Ye Lingchen a bewildered look, unable to believe his hearing.
“I said, get lost!”
“F*ck! You asking for death, kid? How dare you show such insolence towards Young Master
Wu?!” The fatty was furious. “F*cker, we can ruin your movie with a mere statement!”
“Young Master Wu’s acting skills earlier were awesome. Just based on his looks alone,
charging you RMB10,000,000 is considered low! How dare you turn him away? Are you
jealous of Young Master Wu’s unrivaled looks?”
“Sigh, jealousy is the bane of many.”
“How dare he treat Young Master Wu like that. Countless die-hard fans of Young Master Wu
will make sure you regret this!”
Wu Han maintained his cool pose and looked towards Li Tai, “I didn’t expect your crew to
have such a dumb*ss. It’ll ruin my reputation to be a team with such a person. Now the
price is RMB20,000,000!”
Li Tai stole a discreet glance at Ye Lingchen, feeling trapped in a difficult situation.
Ye Lingchen instead showed a gentle smile as he walked forward, “Do you know what is
Kungfu? Someone like you wants to be in a Kungfu Movie?”
“I don’t give a damn about Kungfu. Didn’t I already mention that? Everything that involves
physical contact will be done by the stuntman. I’ll just be standing here.”
“Then let me show you what Kungfu is!”
Concluding his sentence, Ye Lingchen pulled out a punch, right at Wu Han’s face!
Bang!
The blade-like wind from his fist hurtled past Wu Han’s cheeks. The lightning speed fist
grazed his face and landed directly onto the bark of a tree beside him!
Ye Lingchen’s gaze was like that of a blade, staring coldly at Wu Han, “This, is real Kungfu!”
Wu Han’s legs were trembling and he stared at Ye Lingchen with horror in his eyes. Finally,
he fell to the floor with a thud, unable to move an inch, mumbling incoherently to himself.
Ye Lingchen gave a disappointing look at Wu Han, then turned around and left.
‘To think my great country holds this person as an idol. If everyone followed his example
and shamelessly celebrated such traits, how would they protect the country in the future?!’
“Young Master Wu, are you okay? Get up quick, the floor is chilly.” The people around him
quickly came to help him up with a concerned look on their faces.
“Bring me home quick, I miss my Mommy…” Wu Han was quickly carried away as he could
not stand.
Li Tai and Xiao Feifei traded looks, both were deeply worried about the situation.
“Lingchen, I know you don’t like Wu Han, but… he’s a popular male celebrity with many
fans,” Xiao Feifei advised.
“Even if he were more popular, I will not let such a person take part in my movie!” Ye
Lingchen shook his head.
“Brother Ye, I know you don’t like him, but the current trend is all about these young stars
now. It’s a time where people focus on their looks. Only with the presence of these sorts of
celebrities will our box office sales be guaranteed,” Li Tai sighed as he explained.
“If I need to depend on young upstarts to maintain my box office sales, I would rather not
make the movie!” Ye Lingchen said firmly, “Furthermore I don’t trust those upstarts to
boost my box office sales. They have nothing that I’m looking for, failure of a man! I will
prove to everyone that this is not the era of little fresh meats!”
Xiao Feifei bit her lips, “Wu Han is supported by a lot of die-hard fans. I’m worried that they
might come after you.”
“Sister Feifei, you don’t have to worry about that. I’m not at the level where I’ll be afraid of a
sissy’s revenge.” Ye Lingchen answered with a smile.
Following that, they continued some discussions about the movie before they went home
separately.
Ye Lingchen was still thinking of who to pick for the lead actor’s role. Huo Yuanjia’s
requirements were too strict, making it difficult to find a candidate.
On his way out of Hengdian Studios, he suddenly stopped. He heard some low muffled
sounds.
It should be the sound of someone hitting a training dummy.
At that time, other than some filming crews shooting nighttime scenes, Hengdian Studios
was as empty as it could be.
Ye Lingchen followed the sound to its source, just to see a topless man standing in a stance
under a tree continually hitting the trunk with his hand and elbow. His body was not buff,
but the muscles on him were well-toned, giving him a determined appearance…
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Chapter 123 - Candidate for Huo Yuanjia
Chapter 123: Candidate for Huo Yuanjia
“Li Jing?”
Ye Lingchen was taken aback, staring at the man in the distance.
He knew about Li Jing. It could be said that he grew up watching his Kungfu movies.
At that time, he was only around 10 years old. He watched Li Jing’s old TV series, Tai Chi.
He had stood in front of a basin filled with water and drew the Tai Chi symbol in the water,
dreaming to one day become a martial arts expert.
Who would have thought that 10 years later, he had become a martial arts expert, yet Li
Jing was mercilessly washed away by the passages of time.
Ye Lingchen remembered that Li Jing was only 18 years old when he was in Tai Chi. He was
only in his late twenties at this point. With such a foundation, how did he fall into such a
sorry state?
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen knew that Li Jing had learned his arts from the Shaolin Temple.
He had learned real martial arts.
Li Jing stopped his practice when he saw Ye Lingchen approaching. He greeted with a
friendly smile. “Hello.”
“Master Li, I’ve grown up watching your TV series.” Ye Lingchen smiled. “Your Tai Chi and
Grandmaster of Tai Chi were my favorite when I was a kid.”
“Hahaha, I didn’t expect someone to still remember me.” Li Jing laughed as he wiped the
sweat from his forehead.
“Master Li, I didn’t expect to see you here. Why did you stop filming?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Li Jing’s eyes took on a hint of sadness, then sighed. “Actually, after Grandmaster of Tai Chi,
I have acted in other TV series as well. Unfortunately back then, idols were the trend and
the ratings were bad. Later on, with the rise of many celebrities from Stick Nation, a large
number of young actors were born, leading to me being left aside.”
“Recently the martial arts trend is growing and you’re equipped with real martial arts. That
should fit the market’s demands.” Ye Lingchen presented his views to Li Jing.
He had noticed Li Jing’s movements. They were firm and natural. His body was rather well
built too. That showed that he had maintained his martial arts practice for all these years.
Such patience and dedication were beyond the average person.
When Ye Lingchen brought up the subject, Li Jing’s face showed a hint of suppressed anger.
It turned out that some crews did look for him to film some action movies. However, the
lead actor was Wu Han and he was Wu Han’s opponent.
Most importantly, Wu Han’s character was always the undefeated champion in all those
movies, constantly acting cool. Meanwhile, Li Jing was playing the role of Wu Han’s
stepping stone. In those movies, he would constantly be toyed with by Wu Han. Fighting
back was not an option. All in all, his presence was just to lift Wu Han up.
Since it was Kungfu, it naturally had to be real fights with exchanges. It was one thing that
Li Jing had to play the part of a loser. It was something else when Wu Han was the one
defeating him.
As a masculine man, Li Jing had always hated little fresh meats like Wu Han. To have him
take part in that type of movie, it was humiliating him and Chinese Kungfu!
With that, he rejected the offers.
With the rejection, he had pissed off Wu Han. From then he was constantly thrown under
the bus by the movie circles. Nobody had come looking for him since, nor did anyone dare
to extend a helping hand. One day, he went from a movie star to an errand boy in Hengdian
Studios with the occasional role as a stuntman, landing him all sorts of tiring and
demeaning jobs.
Under such circumstances, time passed torturously slow for him but he had never given up
on his martial arts.
“How did you bear with that? Why didn’t you leave?”
“I like Kungfu, and I like acting. This way I can show the world our Chinese Kungfu,” Li Jing
answered calmly and firmly, “I refuse to believe the little fresh meat trend will keep going.
Our country is like a lion that’s asleep. One day, it will awaken!”
“Bravo!” Ye Lingchen laughed loudly, then went into a stance. “Would you like to have a
friendly exchange?”
“You know martial arts too?” Li Jing’s eyes popped wide open. Rubbing his hand. “You
better be careful.”
They locked gazes for a moment, followed by Li Jing initiating an attack.
A fist shot forth!
His fist was straight. Firm and strong.
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained calm. He lifted his wrist and flicked it gently, dissipating
the force in Li Jing’s blow.
Li Jing went sidewards while stepping on the tree beside him to make a roundhouse kick in
the air aimed at Ye Lingchen!
Ye Lingchen lowered his body to avoid the kick. Just as Li Jing was about to land, Ye
Lingchen went forward with a forceful palm strike!
Li Jing’s expression turned serious, using his elbows to block while in the air!
Both of them traded moves with each other, putting on quite the spectacle.
Most of the time, Ye Lingchen did not retaliate but instead allowed Li Jing to execute his
moves. No matter how Li Jing attacked, Ye Lingchen would easily nullify his moves.
“Huff, I’m done. You’re truly an expert. I’ve been playing the fool.” Li Jing huffed, gasping for
air. He took two steps back and waved to stop.
Although he had learned martial arts, it was all for filming and slowly changed towards the
showy nature for cameras. His moves could only be considered as on-screen Kungfu, while
Ye Lingchen’s was the real Kungfu.
“You’re not bad yourself,” Ye Lingchen praised him honestly. Li Jing’s health was in good
shape. It was not a problem for him to fight off four or five adults. Although his Kungfu was
nothing in the eyes of an expert, it was eye-catching when captured on film.
“Do you plan to be in a film?” Ye Lingchen asked suddenly.
Li Jing was caught by surprise, then laughed bitterly. “That’s my dream.”
“Congratulations, your dream is about to come true.” Ye Lingchen laughed.
Li Jing was confused, unable to understand what Ye Lingchen meant.
“Have you heard of Huo Yuanjia?”
“Of course! It’s being directed by Li Tai and it just started recruiting today.” Being in
Hengdian Studios, he had no doubt heard of such important news. At first, he wanted to
give it a try, but the countless failures had made him doubtful.
“You should be the lead actor!” Ye Lingchen said matter-of-factly.
“Me?” Li Jing’s eyes widened, staring at Ye Lingchen suspiciously, “How can that be? You’re
not joking with me right?”
“It’s you if I say so!” Ye Lingchen laughed. “Remember to go report to the registration
counter tomorrow.”
With that said, Ye Lingchen left, not giving Li Jing any chance to ask any more questions.
Li Jing stared at Ye Lingchen’s figure, still in a daze, as though all that was but a dream.
On his way back, Ye Lingchen told Li Tai about Huo Yuanjia’s candidate. Li Tai agreed to it
without any questions.
The script was written by Ye Lingchen and he also paid for half the investment. It was
fortunate enough for him to be directing the movie. Of course, he would not go against Ye
Lingchen’s suggestion.
9:30pm, Ye Lingchen finally returned to the university. He greeted his three roommates
then got ready to leave with the two wolf pups.
“Ye’zi, you’ve sure kept a low profile. I didn’t expect you to be rich enough to buy a house
just like that in Capital City!”
“Ye’zi, we’re going to visit your place when we’re free. You must not chase us away.”
“F*ck, with you gone, there won’t be anyone to carry us in DOTA. This sucks!”
Under the reluctant stares of the three of them, Ye Lingchen bid farewell to the dorm he
had only stayed for one month.
Back home, Zhang Yunxi had yet to sleep. When she saw Ye Lingchen returning with two
wolf pups, she went to greet him with glowing eyes filled with excitement.
Under Ye Lingchen’s training, Little Gray and Little Green had learned to disguise
themselves by putting on the cute dumb look of a husky, making them an effective weapon
against the ladies.
Chapter 124 - For Justice!
Chapter 124: For Justice!
Translator:
Editor:
“Wah, such cute huskies! Lingchen, you’re planning to have pets?” Zhang Yunxi ran over
excitedly to look at the two adorable wolf pups.
Meanwhile, Little Green and Little Gray cocked their heads to the side, checking out the
surroundings curiously.
“The green one is Little Green, while the gray one is Little Gray. I’m keeping them as
guards.” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile, then placed both the wolf pups on the floor.
Once they got out of Ye Lingchen’s arms, they turned active immediately. The pups
scrambled all over, smelling around the floor and walls in the house excitedly.
Back in the university, they only had the cramped space of the dormitory’s balcony to move
around. Given the sudden growth in space, they ecstatically ran throughout the entire
house tirelessly.
“They should be hungry. Come have some meat.” Zhang Yunxi went off to the kitchen to get
them a piece of meat and placed it in front of Little Green and Little Gray.
The pups started by smelling the meat and licked their snout, but they did not eat. Instead,
they looked towards Ye Lingchen.
“You can eat the food she feeds you from now on.” Only with Ye Lingchen’s nod they finally
yelped happily and started wolfing down the meat.
“Didn’t they say that huskies were stupid? They can identify people?” Zhang Yunxi was
surprised that they would reject food from strangers.
“I train them occasionally. It’s rather successful.”
“Is there anything in this world that you don’t know?” Zhang Yunxi threw Ye Lingchen a
resigned look.
The more time she spent with Ye Lingchen, the more she felt defeated. He was like a
monster in human skin, pulling surprises out of the blue.
“How’s the store going?” Ye Lingchen asked as Zhang Yunxi had been busy the entire day.
“I’ve looked around. I still think Golden Eagle Shopping Complex is a better location. The
students in this campus town almost always head there. They have a movie theatre, a KTV
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, and high foot traffic of mostly women, however…”
“However what?”
“The rent is too high,” Zhang Yunxi said with a frown. “I just saw a shop unit for rent today.
It was around 80 square meters. Each square meter costs RMB400!”
RMB400 per square meter. With 80 square meters, that would total to RMB32,000 a
month!
That rental rate was unimaginably high for an average person.
However, in Capital City, every inch was worth its value in gold. Ye Lingchen was not
surprised.
“The price is not unreasonable. I think we can go with that. It’s better to start a business
sooner.” Ye Lingchen was confident about his store. With a wave of his hand, “You can go
sign the contract tomorrow. We’ll start in three years.”
Zhang Yunxi stared speechlessly at Ye Lingchen. She hesitated for a moment before
speaking, “Lingchen, there’s another thing I need to discuss with you.”
“What is it?” Ye Lingchen was intrigued.
“Should we change the store’s name? I’ve made a survey. The cosmetic industry has
recently been monopolized by a few named brands. Our Y-Cosmetics can’t compete with
them. Why don’t we join an established franchise?” Zhang Yunxi had done her research. She
continued, “I know of a popular brand online. It’s very popular amongst younger folks. The
franchising fee is not too expensive as well. It’s only RMB600,000 including the
renovations.”
“No!” Ye Lingchen rejected firmly, “We have to run our brand. Not only that, our Y-Cosmetic
will only grow stronger in the future and aim to be the top of the world!”
Impressive!
That was the only thing in Zhang Yunxi’s blanked out mind.
She found it difficult to understand where Ye Lingchen’s overwhelming confidence came
from.
With the current cosmetics industry being saturated and the well-known brands in the
market. Each store was fairly similar. It was difficult for them to outperform each other.
“That’s enough, don’t overanalyze the matter. You just have to be brave and do it. Set up the
store as soon as possible. When it grows in the future, you’ll be a founding member of the
company.” Ye Lingchen brushed the matter off with some meaningless words and headed
upstairs. “It’s already late. Go get some rest. Just let me know before the store’s grand
opening.”
Zhang Yunxi shook her head, feeling that her boss was not dependable at all.
The next day, Ye Lingchen woke up early as always. However, this time he brought Little
Green and Little Gray along, bringing them with him for a morning jog in the park.
With the two pups livening up the atmosphere, Ye Lingchen felt less lonely. It was a
harmonious scene between a man and two wolves.
After going through a set of each of his fist techniques, Ye Lingchen stared at the birds in
the park. A mischievous thought entered his mind.
“Little Green, Little Gray, go get that bird!” He pointed at a little bird about 500 meters
away from him.
Little Green and Little Gray immediately turned serious. They arched their bodies and
stealthily approached the bird in the grass.
Their eyes were glowing. Although they were still young, they were already displaying the
might of a wolf.
When they were about 100 meters away, the bird was still blissfully pecking on the ground.
Dash!
Little Green and Little Gray zoomed forward, stretching their limbs. Their little bodies were
filled with a burst of power, allowing them to quickly reach the bird and lunged at it.
However, they missed it.
Their overall development was still far from ideal as they were still wolf pups after all.
Strength, speed, timing, and the sudden burst were all insufficient.
The bird spread its wings and took off, flying past in a quick blur, chirping incessantly.
“Aiya, look at those wolf pups. You’re too young to catch me.”
Little Gray and Little Green barked and howled at the bird, seemingly understanding its
insults.
Unfortunately, Ye Lingchen had yet to learn the wolf language so he had no idea what they
were saying.
A man and two wolves began their mischief in the park. Ye Lingchen used this chance to
utilize his Animal Training skill, slowly improving Little Green and Little Gray’s abilities.
That went on until 8:30am before they reluctantly headed back.
After some distance, Ye Lingchen picked up snippets of Bird Language.
“Big news! There are two women in that bed! Humans are scary!”
“It’s bad enough for the act of public indecency, but of all things, it’s between two women.
Aiyo, so shameful!”
“Ahhh, they are featherless and without clothes! They’re naked!”
Following the voice, he could see a few birds perched outside a villa’s window. They were
chirping around, exchanging words while taking occasional glances through the window.
‘F*ck, such big news?’
Ye Lingchen’s heart pumped quickly, then looked at the window with a weird expression in
his eyes. He fell into a battle with his conscience.
‘To see, or not to see? That is the question.’
‘Will I get a sty
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if I peeked?’
In the end, Ye Lingchen calmed himself and slowly made his way towards that villa.
He firmly believes that it was not for himself. After all, that was within his residential area.
If a pervert were to appear, that would be a very serious matter.
“I have the responsibility to find out. After all, this directly involves the safety of the
residences. I’m doing this for justice. Even if I get the sty I will not shy away!” Ye Lingchen
said to himself, suddenly feeling mighty and noble. When he arrived by the villa, he could
vaguely make out some soft huffing sounds coming from the window…
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Chapter 125 - Humans Are Scary
Chapter 125: Humans Are Scary
Sounds of heavy breathing were heard, each carrying with it complex emotional
undertones. As Ye Lingchen heard it, his cheeks turned red with warmth.
The sound came from the second floor. Ye Lingchen looked up at the window and checked
his surroundings. He then took a deep breath and climbed up along the wall in a few steps,
after which he lay prone on the windowsill.
As he looked through the window, he almost forgot to breathe. His entire body stiffened
and his eyes turned red.
The interior was decorated with a pinkish hue with some dolls on display. The room clearly
belonged to a girl. Surprisingly, there were two women on the bed.
Their figures were absolutely stunning with jade-white skin tone, hugging each other in an
overly passionate way.
Their cheeks were flushed and eyes closed with a blissful expression on their faces,
continually moaning, obviously lost in their own world.
This… this… how could this be?
Ye Lingchen felt that his heart almost leaped out of his chest. He looked around frantically
while swallowing hard, stopping himself from screaming out loud.
To avoid detection, he shifted his body slightly and stared intently.
“OMG! Humans are too much, this is too perverted!”
“Scary! Humans are scary!”
The crazed chirping of those birds went to another level.
Ten minutes later, the moaning died down. By then, the two women were covered in sweat,
lying exhausted on the bed.
Ye Lingchen was finally able to identify the faces of the two women. With that one look, he
felt as though he was struck by lightning. Covering his mouth tightly with his hand, he
quickly jumped down and ran for his life, not daring to slow down the slightest bit.
‘OMG! F*ck! It’s those two!’
After running for a few hundred meters, Ye Lingchen finally let out a deep breath. He
placed his hand over his heart that was beating like crazy and looked back with a sense of
dread.
Ye Lingchen knew both of them. One was Li Muxue, and the other one Huang Xiaomeng!
No wonder Huang Xiaomeng had always hated him. After all this time, one woman was
trying to exact her revenge on me because of another woman. Their friendship was going
slightly overboard.
‘What am I?’
‘Am I the third wheel? Is this a battle of jealousy?’
Although he had his suspicions before, it was different when he witnessed it with his own
eyes.
This incident challenged Ye Lingchen’s worldview. He felt the need to distance himself from
those two women. It was unfortunate that Li Muxue was such a beauty.
If that information were to be made public, countless boys would be crying their eyes out.
He frowned suddenly, trying to recall the earlier memory of the scene.
Huang Xiaomeng looked very different earlier. Without that thick layer of foundation, she
seemed to be a lot prettier…
Back home, Zhang Yunxi had prepared breakfast on the table. Even Little Green and Little
Gray’s portions were placed by the side.
“I plan to get Little Green and Little Gray a kennel in the yard. It’d be nice to get some
clothes[1] too,” suggested Zhang Yunxi.
“Okay, you can make the decision,” Ye Lingchen nodded.
He disliked troublesome stuff, especially these trivial matters. It was nice to have Zhang
Yunxi settle them for him.
Huo Yuanjia’s actor listing was slowly being filled, hence Ye Lingchen did not need to head
to Hengdian Studios that day. He left it to Li Tai to manage. He only needed to be there
occasionally to guide them through the fighting scenes during filming.
After breakfast, he went with Zhang Yunxi to sign the rental contract with the store owner,
then returned to his room to prepare material for his next stream.
Grave Robber’s Chronicles was coming to an end. Ye Lingchen estimated another five more
live stream sessions should bring it to a close. He needed to contemplate on the next topic
for streaming.
His brain ran on overdrive, continuously reflecting on the books he had read, compiling and
piecing together the information. This matter affected his popularity. Carelessness was not
tolerated.
At the same time, Huo Yuanjia’s audition was ongoing.
Li Jing stood nearby for a long time. After a long consideration, he finally gripped his fist
tightly and approached the audition location.
His face was lined with worry and nervousness.
When he recalled last night’s incident, it felt unreal, as though it was a dream.
Even then, he was not sure whether it was an illusion or not.
Who was that person? Could he be Huo Yuanjia’s lead actor? Was it just a whimsical joke?
Li Jing was plagued by those questions the entire night, feeling both excited and worried at
the same time.
The lead actor in a movie was very important. In his current state, even just appearing as a
supporting character was already a good deal, much less the idea of him getting the lead
role.
However, whenever he thought of Ye Lingchen’s figure and aura, he had a gut feeling that
the young man he met was no ordinary person. He would not stoop to lying to him about
this.
Regardless, this was a chance that he had to take! Even if he failed, that would be fine as he
had nothing to lose.
He calmed himself again and again as he approached the audition location. If someone paid
closer attention, they would notice that his body was trembling.
“Eh, Li Jing?” Just as he reached the door, a woman in a red dress coincidentally walked out
of the room. As they met each other, she looked at Li Jing with surprise.
“Y-y-yang Yue?” Li Jing’s expression suddenly turned dark, looking uncomfortable.
Yang Yue immediately let out a chilling laugh, “As expected, you’re still the same. I’m so
glad to have broken up with you long ago, otherwise, who knows how much suffering I’d
have to go through.”
“Hahaha, I told you right from the start to ditch him and follow me instead. You won’t
regret it. See this now? I was right.” A fat guy hugged Yang Yue by her waist and threw a
disgusted look at Li Jing. “This guy is done for, doomed to be trash forever!”
That fat guy was shorter than Yang Yue, had a beer belly and a chubby face.
A look of humiliation flashed through Li Jing’s eyes. He opened his mouth but no words
came forth.
Yang Yue was Li Jing’s ex-girlfriend. When Li Jing was famous, their relationship was good.
She accommodated Li Jing all the time. However, when Li Jing faced persecution and faced
growing struggles in his life, her attitude had taken a 180-degree turn. She constantly
criticized Li Jing for being useless. She even pushed Li Jing to beg Wu Han for forgiveness.
Li Jing naturally did not agree, hence their explosive conflict started from that point on.
At long last, Yang Yue refused to struggle through the hard times with Li Jing and latched
onto a small-time director Chen Feng, ditching Li Jing.
“What? Could it be that you’re here to audition for a role in Huo Yuanjia? With your looks,
who would want you?” Yang Yue gave Li Jing a derisive look. “It was because you cared so
much for your stupid dignity that it brought your own downfall in the first place. What’s the
point of struggling now? If I were you, I’d hurry to kneel in front of Wu Han and beg for
mercy. You might be of some use that way.”
“What I do is none of your business!” Li Jing retorted, throwing an icy look at Yang Yue.
“Hehe, stubborn fool!” Yang Yue harrumphed. “What else can you do apart from wail?”
“Yue’er, this is the type of person that would go to all extents to save face. He is talentless,
yet he remained prideful to the end. What a joke.” Chen Feng laughed out loud, then shot Li
Jing a cruel glare, “If you’re here for Huo Yuanjia’s audition, then you should just leave. You
have no chance!”
“That’s right.” Yang Yue stared coldly at Li Jing, “So long as Director Chen has a word with
Director Li, you won’t even have a chance to be an extra in the movie!”
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[1] In raw it’s written as clothes without any specification. We believe that it is likely
referring to some pet clothes rather than Zhang Yunxi asking for more clothes as a few
chapters ago they pretty much bought all the clothes from Vatti’s store. It is up to you
readers to decide if the clothes here refer to human or pet clothes. It’s not an important
detail in the overall story. Just some small clarifications. ~With love from the team.
Chapter 126 - Kindness
Chapter 126: Kindness
Despair befell Li Jing’s face.
The entertainment industry was big, yet at the same time, it was not hard to know it’s
various players.
Networking was like a net, spreading out in all directions.
Although Chen Feng was only a small-time director, he was still a director. Naturally, he
had his own strings to pull. If he put in a word with Li Tai, then Li Jing would certainly be
doomed.
Li Jing knew that he had little influence. Between him and Chen Feng, their words would
surely be measured differently.
“Yang Yue, do you have to be so ruthless?” Li Jing looked at Yang Yue in disbelief. He knew
this woman was a heartless one, but he did not expect her to be that heartless.
“Just get lost!” Yang Yue waved her hand as though she was sweeping away a fly. “You’ll
always be trash. Only then can I prove that I made the right choice!”
Li Jing pouted and ignored her, then entered the audition room.
Chen Feng’s brows frowned slightly and moved his fat body forward, getting in Li Jing’s
way. “Can’t you hear what she said? Get lost!”
Li Jing gripped his fists tightly. His face turned cold, staring at Chen Feng with a knife-like
gaze. “This is not your territory. What right do you have to lord me around?”
A sense of fear washed over Chen Feng, causing him to unwittingly move aside.
Li Jing’s Kungfu was the real deal. Chen Feng dared not face him head-on.
Seeing Li Jing entering the room, Chen Feng and Yang Yue’s expression turned cold, they
then muttered, “Come on, let’s go have a look!”
At that time, Li Tai was sitting on the main interviewer’s desk, wearing a serious expression
as he looked at the audition candidates.
Finally, it was Li Jing’s turn to take the stage.
“What role would you like to audition for?” Li Tai asked.
Li Jing calmed himself, then took a look around. Failing to see Ye Lingchen’s figure, a sense
of dread gripped his heart.
However, thinking back on Ye Lingchen’s words to him the previous night, he steeled his
heart. He announced clearly, “I want the role of Huo Yuanjia!”
Hush!
Immediately, everyone was looking at Li Jing in shock.
Most of the time, the important characters were already set behind the stage. The audition
was just to recruit some supporting characters.
To think that Li Jing would announce his intention to audition for the role of Huo Yuanjia,
that was just crazy.
“Pfft!”
Yang Yue, who was watching from the side, lost control and broke out into laughter. She
looked at Li Jing as though she was looking at an idiot.
“Have you gone mad from the devastation? By what right are you here to audition for the
main character? Popularity? Appearance? Or your status?” Yang Yue gave Li Jing a scornful
stare. “You have nothing! Are you crazy?!”
“I have my Kungfu!” Li Jing growled through gritted teeth.
“Hahaha, what an idiot.” Chen Feng laughed out loud. He walked over to Li Tai, then threw a
contemptuous look at Li Jing. “Director Li, that guy’s Li Jing. He refused a fighting scene
with Wu Han and turned into this trash you see.”
“He’s Li Jing?” Li Tai gave Li Jing a weird look.
Li Tai was a new director that rose in fame recently, hence he was not familiar with Li Jing
and was unable to identify him.
“Yes. He is Li Jing!” Chen Feng thought that Li Tai, like himself, was looking down on Li Jing
then added, “He is now the trash of the entertainment industry. Nobody dares to work with
him. To think that he would have the gall to audition for the role of Huo Yuanjia’s main
character! What a joke! You should send him off and save us from this sorry sight.”
“So he’s Li Jing. He’s been persecuted for four to five years by now right?”
“Last I saw him, he was collecting trash in Hengdian Studios. What a pity.”
“Sigh, such a waste. Why did he have to piss off Wu Han?”
“I heard that even if someone ever hired him as a stuntman, it would be those difficult and
demeaning scenes!”
…
In an instant, murmuring voices spread around. Each of them looked at Li Jing with a gaze
that celebrated his sufferings.
The entertainment industry was as such, devoid of humanity, cruel and despicable.
Li Jing was already used to such a situation. His face turned ashen, gaze lowered, ready to
accept the rejection.
As Yang Yue glanced at the dejected Li Jing, the look of delight on her face was increasingly
vibrant.
“Very well, you pass.”
The sudden voice caused the entire room to fall into a deathly silence. Everyone turned
their eyes towards Li Tai.
Li Jing’s body stiffened up, as though struck by lightning. He felt paralyzed on the spot from
the shock.
The smile of Chen Feng’s face seized. He then looked dumbfoundedly at Li Tai, “D-d-d…
Director Li, what did you just say?”
“Huo Yuanjia’s lead actor will be Li Jing!” Li Tai said in a calm, relaxed voice.
This…
Upon confirmation, everyone was stunned. They could not fathom why would Li Tai hire Li
Jing.
“Director Li, perhaps I did not make myself clear. This Li Jing had crossed Wu Han!” Chen
Feng explained awkwardly.
“Don’t you doubt my decision,” Li Tai gave a firm reply, then continued as he stared at Chen
Feng. “You came looking for me to ask for a role in the movie right?”
“That’s right.” Chen Feng gave a patronizing smile. “This woman beside me is Yang Yue.
She’s interested in the role of the blind lady Yue Ci. Could you give that some
consideration?”
The reason they came to the audition room earlier was to have a word with Li Tai.
“No need for considerations. You can leave.” Li Tai answered resolutely while shaking his
head.
“Director Li, what’s the meaning of this? We’re all in the entertainment industry together.
Why not give me some face?” Chen Feng scowled.
“Huo Yuanjia’s actors are set. We are no longer recruiting.” Li Tai answered coldly.
“Li Tai, you’re pushing this too far!” Chen Feng seethed with rage. “Your movie is just to
compete with Shi Lei. With such hasty preparations and the lack of big-name celebrities,
what are you trying to flaunt here? For me to bring someone over is giving you face! Do you
want me to head over to I am Hero’s crew instead?”
“By all means!” Li Tai replied nonchalantly.
“Very well! Just you wait!” Chen Feng took a deep breath. “I am Hero is the movie with the
best prospects. I will put in the extra effort. I want your movie to fail miserably!”
Yang Yue too had an icy expression. She looked condescendingly at Li Jing. “Li Jing, you sure
are capable. To think that you can ally yourself with Li Tai. However, this is all temporary.
When compared with I am Hero, Huo Yuanjia is the trashiest of trash. Your reputation will
surely be ruined with it!”
Having said their piece, both of them went out together.
“Director Li, you…” Li Jing finally recovered from his daze. He looked at Li Tai dubiously, as
though it was all just a dream.
“That’s enough. Say no more. Since someone recommended you to me with his guarantee,
you just do your best. Don’t let us down.” Li Tai said with a chuckle.
Li Jing’s lips trembled and his eyes watered. Though he had all the words in his mind, he
only managed to let out a “Yes.” nodding heavily.
He knew who Li Tai was referring to. To have Li Tai antagonize himself with others for him,
that person must have also paid quite a price!
He gripped his fists tightly. He will never forget this kindness!
Chapter 127 - A New Story
Chapter 127: A New Story
Chen Feng continued along the path in a dour mood. His infinite resentment finally
transformed into an emotionless huff.
“Director Chen, Li Tai is too haughty for not giving you face,” Yang Yue grunted.
“Hmph! Their happiness will be short-lived!”
Chen Feng’s voice was filled with malice. He paused for a moment, then took out his phone.
“Hello, Master Shi. It’s me, Chen Feng!”
“Director Chen, it’s rare for you to call me.” Shi Lei’s voice could be heard on the other end
of the phone.
“I heard that I am Hero is preparing to have a showdown with Huo Yuanjia?” Chen Feng
probed.
“That’s right,” Shi Lei answered directly.
Chen Feng’s lips curved into a smile. “Then would you like to have an extra ally? I’ve heard
that Li Jing is the lead actor in Huo Yuanjia.”
“Li Jing?!” Shi Lei was surprised, then scoffed. “It seems that Li Tai will be openly going
against Wu Han!”
…
Half an hour later, Chen Feng ended the call with a sweet smile on his face.
“Director Chen, what’s the matter? What has this got to do with Wu Han?” Yang Yue asked.
“Hehe, it has everything to do with Wu Han! Not only did Li Tai piss me off, he’s going
against Wu Han at the same time! Wu Han has already placed Huo Yuanjia into his ban list.
Soon, we’ll have a good show coming up!” Chen Feng sneered. “Luckily Li Tai sent us off
today. Otherwise, we might have gone on the path of no return.”
Yang Yue let out a deep breath, grinning in delight.
“Huo Yuanjia will be no match since Wu Han will be starring in I am Hero!”
“Starring Wu Han?!” Yang Yue was surprised. Wu Han was the idol of countless women
with the nickname of Prince of Popularity. The box office sales were guaranteed!
If Wu Han joined the fray, then Huo Yuanjia would surely lose!
“Wahahaha, that’s right!” Chen Feng bellowed, “Unfortunately Wu Han’s appearance fee is
very steep. Shi Lei still lacked some fundings. I plan to invest in I am Hero for now, then
when their box office sales explode, I can get a good portion of it too!”
His eyes gave off a vicious look. When Director Li’s Huo Yuanjia flopped and his investment
in I am Hero reaped profits, he will surely give Li Tai a good round of stomping just to show
Li Tai the consequences of opposing him.
“Director Chen, this is a once in a lifetime chance!” Yang Yue hugged herself tightly against
Chen Feng’s round body, smiling coyly. “When Director Chen achieved greatness, you
mustn’t forget me.”
“Hahaha, that will depend on your performance.” Chen Feng wrapped his arms around
Yang Yue’s slender waist as they wandered off into the distance with a creepy chuckle.
Ye Lingchen was oblivious to the incidents that happened as he spent the entire day
preparing the contents of his next live stream.
…
The very next day.
During Ye Lingchen’s morning routine, he unwittingly stole a few glances at Li Muxue’s
villa.
After eating the breakfast that Zhang Yunxi prepared, he went straight to university.
“Ye’zi, that He Yuan is just too shameless!” Little Gen angrily huffed beside Ye Lingchen.
“What happened?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“The inter-university basketball competition team did not include you in their lineup.
They’ll be heading for a training camp this week and next weekend will be the inter-
university basketball competition. It’s definitely intentional!” Little Gen grunted through
gritted teeth.
“Yeah Ye’zi. Your basketball skills were obvious for all to see during the last competition.
He Yuan is just trash compared to you. Excluding you from the inter-university basketball
competition is him trying to keep you out of sight!” Potato then added, “Damn it. If I had the
chance I will surely go expose him to the university authorities!”
“This is a showdown with our rival Huaqing University, yet He Yuan is misusing his powers
for a personal vendetta,” Xiang interjected, “Every inter-university basketball competition
will have our university officials taking parts. Not allowing Ye’zi to take part is He Yuan’s
ploy to show himself off.”
Ye Lingchen brushed it off with a smile. “It’s okay, I can enjoy the free time then.”
All the fame in the eyes of these students was worthless to him. Would a university student
place any importance on elementary school student awards?
“Ye’zi, you’re just too easy going. You’re that amazing, why not show it off a little more?”
Little Gen asked out of frustration.
Ye Lingchen just gave him a wordless smile.
After that, Ye Lingchen finally had some free time to himself. The morning was the usual
routine. He went to class if there were any, followed by the live stream in the evening. The
rest of the time he would either spend them looking for rare books to boost his knowledge
or discuss Y-Cosmetics business details with Zhang Yunxi while teaching her some tricks on
makeup.
To run the cosmetics store, Ye Lingchen had maxed out his proficiency in Makeup skill to
100 percent. Not to brag, but even if he had a pig standing in front of him, he could turn it
into… a beautiful pig.
At 9pm on the third night, Ye Lingchen slowly narrated the last sentence, bringing a
complete ending to the Grave Robber’s Chronicles.
Meanwhile, the entire stream’s online viewers had reached a total of 1,100,000 viewers.
That was definitely at the level of the elite hosts of Huyu.
At that moment, the entire stream burst forth with comments.
[That’s all? This is depressing.]
[Thank you host for providing us with such an exciting story of the Grave Robber’s
Chronicles. Thank you!]
[Host, your story is completed. Are you ready to show your face?]
[Now that I think of it, with so many Ys out there, can you let us know if you guys are
related?]
…
Ye Lingchen rarely read the chats, just watching the comments as they flew by his screen.
“Next, I will bring to everyone another story,” Ye Lingchen’s low voice drifted over slowly
from the darkness of the screen.
“As a friendly reminder, this story… is not for the faint-hearted!”
[OMG! A new story?!]
[What a pleasant surprise! Y-God you’re the best!]
[Not for the faint-hearted? Could this be scarier than Grave Robber’s Chronicles? I can’t
wait.]
[Y-God, can you give us a spoiler? What genre is it?]
[Ahhh, Y-God, you’re doing this on purpose! You’ve just piqued my interest, I won’t be able
to sleep tonight…]
The comments exploded with excitement. Everyone was cheering nonstop.
“With that, I’ll present to you the new story tomorrow at the same time. I’ll see you all
then!”
Ye Lingchen ignored the wailing and begging on the comments and resolutely turned off
the live stream.
Ring~!
Almost at the same time, Ye Lingchen’s phone rang.
As expected, it was a call from Song Qian.
“Hello, Y-God, you’ve already thought of a new story? Why didn’t you discuss it with us
first?” Song Qian sounded worried, “Don’t you think that’s too rushed? Why don’t you wait
a few days and plan the outline first?”
It might take some time for an average person to come up with a new story, but Ye
Lingchen was just going through this without any pause in between.
He could not afford not to worry. After all, Ye Lingchen was Huyu’s main attraction. If his
next story flopped, then all the effort put in previously would be for naught.
“No need to plan, my story is ready,” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly. “Just wait for my
stream tomorrow.”
Chapter 128 - Live Streaming a New Story!
Chapter 128: Live Streaming a New Story!
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“Are you sure?” Song Qian was still worried. “Why don’t we go through it? I can assemble a
team to help you come up with a draft. At least we can maintain some popularity.”
Song Qian’s worries were not unfounded. A single person’s ability was limited after all. To
come up with a story that could be considered a classic, it would require a lot of
brainpower and luck. Many people could create works of classics, but the creations that
followed were only average, plain and mundane.
“There’s no need for that.”
“Then can you let us know what genre it will be? That way I can manage my expectations.”
Song Qian asked further.
“You’ll find out when the time comes.” Ye Lingchen gave a smug reply.
…
The next day, early in the morning.
After Ye Lingchen finished his martial arts practice, he trained Little Green and Little Gray.
The park gave them a wide area for activities. Under such conditions, Little Green and Little
Gray developed quickly, improving their teamwork.
Growl!
Right at that moment, Little Green and Little Gray ran over to Li Muxue’s villa and growled
softly at Ye Lingchen.
Hm?
Could it be…
Ye Lingchen’s heart was pumping quickly.
As expected, he heard slight moaning sounds coming from the villa as he approached it.
Color wolves
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! The two wolves he had were color wolves!
Little Green and Little Gray were still oblivious of Ye Lingchen categorizing them, wagging
their tails and circling around Ye Lingchen eagerly awaiting his praise.
‘It’s only the fourth day. Do they need to do it so often?’
‘It would seem that I’ll have to continue taking this risk for the sake of justice.’
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Ye Lingchen quickly climbed up onto the windowsill as he was lost in his thoughts.
This time around it was even more explosive. It could be seen that Huang Xiaomeng was
the dominant one while Li Muxue was the more submissive party, trying to resist while her
body gave in.
This time, Ye Lingchen saw it clearly. Under the thick makeup of Huang Xiaomeng’s
gangster look was a pretty face.
Round babyface, big eyes, cute and cuddly, definitely the wet dream of a lolicon. Most
importantly, a loli with well-developed bosoms.
Too bad her wavy hair was dyed a bright yellow, or she would have looked much prettier.
Perhaps she had hidden her own beauty because she had no interest in men?
Ye Lingchen was appreciating the scene while letting his imagination fill in the details.
‘Am I too much of a pervert being like this? Is it because I’ve been single for too long? I miss
Chen Xiaoyan…’
Twenty minutes later, the sounds of moans were replaced by sounds of heavy breathing.
With that, Ye Lingchen slowly descended from the window.
His body was arched as he departed.
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7pm.
Ye Lingchen closed the door and switched off the lights as usual. In the darkness, he turned
on his live stream.
[Y-God is finally online. A new story is about to begin!]
[I’m getting excited just thinking about it. Can you imagine? My body is trembling!]
[The new story must be exciting. I can’t wait.]
[Not that I want to dampen the enthusiasm, we should manage our expectations. The
higher the expectation, the bigger the disappointment.]
[Yeah, just the creation of Grave Robber’s Chronicles is already very good. It’ll be difficult to
surpass that.]
…
The chatroom was bustling with activity. Without waiting for Ye Lingchen to begin, a
heated discussion had already begun.
Meanwhile, Huyu’s headquarters’ attention was also fixated upon Ye Lingchen’s stream
“Song Qian, Y-God didn’t accept our draft?” Wang Yuan asked with a frown, his voice filled
with worry.
“CEO Wang, I’ve suggested it, but he would not take it.” Song Qian shook his head
helplessly.
“Recklessness!” Wang Yuan sighed heavily and felt disappointed. “He’s still young and
reckless. He doesn’t understand the severity of the issue, yet you are as reckless as him!
How can you be so careless? Don’t you know how important the second story is? It will
directly impact our popularity we worked so hard to attain.”
Without a doubt, Y-God was already Huyu’s main attraction.
As long as someone mentions Y-God, they will undoubtedly talk about Grave Robber’s
Chronicles, which will undoubtedly lead them to Huyu and vice versa.
Because of that, Huyu’s popularity was slowly growing. They finally have content worth
labeling as their signature work.
For a stream to help Huyu gain such popularity was previously beyond their imagination,
yet it just came true via Y-God!
In Wang Yuan’s mind, they were in the perfect situation. He no longer sought a
breakthrough, but instead stability!
He did not expect Y-God to continue churning out masterpieces, but even average work
would do.
Unfortunately, Y-God was unwilling.
“CEO Wang, I think Y-God can do it,” Song Qian said as recalled his initial impression of Y-
God’s live stream.
“Let’s hope so,” Wang Yuan could only pray to Buddha in his heart.
Meanwhile, Zhou Min and Si Yu were in a different room watching Y-God’s live stream.
They were just as anxious as Song Qian, although for different reasons.
“Director Zhou, how well do you think Y-God’s storytelling stream will do this time?” Si Yu
asked nervously.
“I’m not sure,” Zhou Min shook her head, “Huyu had originally prepared a draft for him, but
he rejected it, insisting on using his own material.”
“That fast?” Si Yu was shocked.
“That’s why it’s such a big issue!” A sneer crept onto Zhou Min’s face, “For all masterpieces,
they will have to go through countless trials and errors. Y-God has let it go to his head. He’s
blinded by his pride. I don’t think his second story will be any good.”
Hearing that, Si Yu felt a twinge of joy. “That means I might have a chance.”
Zhou Min nodded, “Once Y-God’s second story’s quality suffers a huge drop, his popularity
will go down. Huyu will stop recommending him. That’s your chance.”
Si Yu nodded, then looked nervously at the dark screen.
At the same time, Coold connected her own stream to Ye Lingchen side as well.
“I’m exhausted from gaming. Coincidentally, Y-God is presenting a new story. Why don’t we
all go have a listen?”
It was not just her who thought that way, but Wu’er connected her stream over to Ye
Lingchen’s too. She was even shooting off comments in Ye Lingchen’s stream and started
things off with three rockets.
[Do your best Brother Y-God. Wu’er loves you~~~]
[Damn! Y-God you’re amazing. How did you manage to have Coold and Wu’er to be so
friendly with you?]
[I didn’t expect Y-God’s flirting skills to be as good as his gaming and storytelling skills! I’m
impressed.]
[I’m willing to offer 10 years of the previous post’s owner in being single in exchange for
the host’s capabilities.]
[The previous post is being too greedy. I’ll be satisfied with 1/10 of the host’s capabilities!]
Ye Lingchen immediately muted the comments. He took a deep breath, then began to get
into his streaming mode.
Following that, he started narrating at a steady pace, “I’ll remind you again that this story is
not for the faint of heart.
With just one sentence, a creepy atmosphere spread forth, causing everyone in the stream
to hold their breath, filling them with anxiety.
“First of all, what type of people did this book write about? It touches on the police, rapists,
the deformed, fetishes, cross-dressing, hipsters, dismemberment, hobos, organ traders,
serial killers, perverts, beggars, psychos, those who kneel on the street all day…”
—
Chapter 129 - Mind Blown by the Ten
Deadly Sins!
Chapter 129: Mind Blown by the Ten Deadly Sins!
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Murder?
Dismemberment?
Psychos?
Right at the start, there were numerous sensitive words. It made the viewers feel that it
was something entirely different.
The opening atmosphere seemed to be even creepier than Grave Robber’s Chronicles.
“From the perspective of God, these people are our brothers, sisters, parents, and children.
I will pull them into my embrace, like a spike of cacti closing their buds, then spread the
darkness from my palm to the world…” Ye Lingchen’s voice carried a mysterious allure, as
though narrating facts, yet at the same time it sounded like a story. “The 10 weirdest
murder mysteries: slave in the cellar, spirit of the rainy night, human-skinned scarecrow,
legend of the pervert, the asylum, snowman limbs… which is scarier? Which is more mind-
blowing??”
“Now then, are you ready? I’ll give you another 10 seconds to ready your hearts as the story
I’m telling is called—The Ten Deadly Sins!”
The avant-garde introduction thoroughly pierced the hearts of the listeners. Within that
dark screen, a huge door seemed to have opened, and within the door were murderers
after terrible murderers. 10 seconds later, all of them would seemingly present themselves
to the listeners right before their eyes.
Excitement, nervousness, fear, worry. Countless complicated feelings went through their
minds. At that moment, quite a number of them felt an urge to run away. They dared not
listen on, but their curiosity overpowered them and kept them there.
“CEO Wang, the story Y-God is telling this time… is murder mystery?” Song Qian asked
softly, his throat quivered.
He had a strong intuition that this time, he gambled correctly again.
CEO Wang shook his head. Song Qian chose to just remain silent. His eyes staring straight at
the screen pursed his lips and held his breath.
He was hooked.
What Ye Lingchen narrated was a murder mystery. However, it was different from the
regular murder mysteries. He picked extremely unique cases. These cases were varied, a
mixture of brutality, smarts, eccentric, and horror. Most importantly, they fully showcase
the darkness in human nature.
The allure of a mystery novel was on par with that of horror stories. That was because both
of them could capture the hearts of the readers!
Within the stream, silence went on for 10 full seconds.
Although it was a short time, it felt as though a century had passed.
Within the 10 seconds, countless viewers felt a multitude of thoughts in their heads,
crashing against them in continual waves.
Unsurprisingly, there were very few comments on the screen.
“Chapter one, a slave in the cellar. Abandon hope all ye who enter—Dante.
In the year 2000, the sophora flowers were blooming in the outskirts of the capital. Clumps
of sophora flowers hung low, their strong fragrance lulling people to their dreams. Two
laborers laid down by the riverbank then fell asleep with their shoes as a cushion. After
their afternoon nap, storm clouds rolled over from the distance, bringing along with it a
bone-chilling cold. It suddenly started snowing. Snowflakes and the sophora flowers
fluttered in the air along with the wind.
The laborers shivered. They were discussing the previous winter: Last year’s winter was
cold, so damn cold. My hands were frozen, feet were frozen and my ears were frozen too.
That’s right, my hands were frozen, feet were frozen, but my ears weren’t frozen. Do you
have a hat? I have no ears!”
The stream showed a single black screen and observed by over a million viewers, yet it was
deathly quiet.
Everyone was instantly pulled into the story.
With just a few words, together with Ye Lingchen’s intentional lowering of his voice,
everyone in front of their screens felt an unexplained chill passing through their very soul.
A thirst for blood, a sudden rush, a mystery.
Everyone had a feeling that this story would be a lot more exciting than Grave Robber’s
Chronicles!
At that moment, they all felt as though they were personally at the crime scene. They
followed through Ye Lingchen’s descriptions and discovered clues after clues, slowly
approaching the truth.
At the same time, along with the deductions, they felt closer and closer to the criminal’s
heart. Be it the maniac’s approach or the maniac’s thought process, it sent a chill down to
the viewer’s spine.
“Due to the dim light, the screen seems blurry. The person behind Miss Anqi had only
revealed half a head and it was covered by Miss Anqi’s hair. It was difficult to tell the
hairstyle and body features apart. Su Mei zoomed in a hundred times on the screen. Using
the computer’s image processing, the results showed that the person wore a helmet…”
Finally, the truth was beginning to surface, they had found a trace of the murderer and the
victim.
“Hua Long walked up and gave a sideways kick. The iron door was not locked. It swung
open with a clang, then slowly swiveled back. Through the door’s opening, everyone could
see a person laying on the ground! A gigantic person! To be accurate, a huge corpse…”
However, following the investigation, they instead found the corpse of a witness. The case
seemed to be making even less sense.
The story sent everyone’s heart racing. They desperately wanted to know what happened.
Where was the kidnapping and rape victim Miss Anqi located? What was her condition?
“Today’s stream will end here. I will see you at the same time tomorrow. Thank you for
listening.”
Ye Lingchen’s ending speech finally pulled the immersed viewers back into reality.
[Damn! Please no, don’t do this. You have to at least finish up the first case!]
[F*ck! Y-God, you’ve changed. How am I going to sleep tonight!?]
[That’s right, I’ll send you a rocket. Can you please continue? If one is not sufficient, we’ll all
pool our money to get more for you!]
[That’s too scary. I suddenly realize that the spirits in Grave Robber’s Chronicles are
nothing compared to humans!]
[That’s right, I think so too. A lot of times, the real demon is mixed within us humans!]
…
The entire stream broke into a ruckus.
‘The case was almost solved, yet you stopped it right there. That’s just too much of a
cliffhanger.’
Despite being faced with the crowd’s pitiful wails, Ye Lingchen heartlessly turned off the
stream.
Huyu Headquarters.
“This Y-God… was it that hard to just continue a little longer? At least let us know what
happened.” muttered one of the employees.
Meanwhile, Song Qian nodded in deep thought. “That’s just too cruel. He’s doing it on
purpose.”
“Guys, how did the murderer pull it off?” Wang Yuan voiced out his question as well.
They were still immersed in the story, to the point that they started a discussion right there
on the plot of the story.
10 minutes later, Wang Yuan finally came to a realization, ‘F*ck, why am I discussing this
here? I need to see the statistics!’
He immediately roared, “Statistics! Quick, get Y-God’s statistics!”
Although he felt that The Ten Deadly Sins would perform spectacularly, he could only be
fully at ease after confirming the data!
“CEO Wang, the statistics are here!” Little Zhang rushed in with a form.
“Yesterday’s peak online activity was at 1,210,000 users. Today’s peak online activity was
at 1,250,000 users. In between, there was a loss of 55,000 users.”
“Hahaha, as expected of Y-God!” CEO Wang’s face was flushed red. Y-God’s peak viewer
count did not go down, but had grown instead!
That could be considered a miracle.
“The rate of loss was slightly higher than Candle Blowing Ghost,” said Song Qian with a
slight frown.
“That’s understandable. After all, it’s filled with all sorts of horrifying crimes. Not many
would dare to keep watching. Furthermore, these stories are not child friendly. The loss of
around just 50,000 viewers was already a wonderful result!”
CEO Wang was excited. He waved his hand. “Y-God is a talent! No wonder he did not even
look at our script. This is another masterpiece. The Ten Deadly Sins’ potential is by no
means lower than that of Grave Robber’s Chronicles. We must continue to promote this!”
“At the same time, Song Qian you must maintain a good relationship with Y-God. Try your
best to fulfill his wishes. He’s the living attraction of this platform!”
Chapter 130 - New Upgraded Skills
Chapter 130: New Upgraded Skills
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“Y-God is truly talented.” Zhou Min was utterly impressed, letting out a deep sigh while
staring at the empty screen.
Beside her, Si Yu bit her lips. She could not accept the outcome. With Y-God around, she
would never be favored by Huyu Streaming. With Ye Lingchen’s founding of live stream
storytelling, hosts like her that depended on sex appeal had a bleak future ahead.
“Director Zhou, when will I rise to fame?” Si Yu could not help but ask.
“Don’t be hasty. We can only wait for now. Everyone has their limits, he can’t go on forever!
I refuse to believe that Y-God is capable of creating a third masterpiece!” Zhou Min
consoled her, “Even without the main page recommendation, I will still give you some
second rate recommendations. If Y-God is the top host of Huyu, then you will be Huyu’s top
hostess!”
“Top hostess?” an icy glow shimmered in Si Yu’s eyes. At the moment Coold was the only
one that posed a threat to her spot as the top hostess!
Y-God would occasionally recommend Coold’s stream to his audience and maintained a
good relationship with her. Furthermore, the audience was very supportive of Y-God as
well, leading to Coold’s popularity to skyrocket. Apart from Coold, Wu’er was another one!
‘Those two women… they most likely had some sort of dealing with Y-God, a very morally
depraved deal at that!’
Seeing Y-God going offline, Coold finally let out a long breath. She then sent Ye Lingchen a
message on WeChat, [Congratulations. Your new story is going well.]
Wu’er too sent him a message on WeChat, [Brother Y-God, The Ten Deadly Sins is too scary.
I’m all scared now and I need your comfort.]
Ye Lingchen put on a mischievous grin, replying, [Don’t be afraid. Just look around, you’re
not alone. He’s just behind you…]Read more chapters at ReadNovelFull.com
[Aahhhh, Y-God, you’re so mean! I’m too scared to move now!] Wu’er replied with an angry
emoji.
After finally calming Wu’er down, Ye Lingchen pulled up his system screen.
Before the live stream, Ye Lingchen’s popularity had finally reached 198,733 after
collecting them for some time.
After The Ten Deadly Sins’ stream, his popularity had reached 235,698. A new story
definitely helped his popularity grow quickly.
After that, Ye Lingchen took a look at his current skills.
Bird Language (Basic), Diatribe (Basic), Parkour (Basic), Arhat Fist Force (Basic), Animal
Taming (Basic).
A total of five types of knowledge that had been upgraded by the system. Moreover, each of
them was amazing. Any one of them was sufficient to surprise the world, and they were of
great help to Ye Lingchen as well.
Most importantly, above the Basic level, the skills could be further upgraded to
Intermediate. Unfortunately, his popularity points were still too low. An upgrade to
Intermediate required 1,000,000 popularity points. The Advanced level required another
10,000,000 popularity points. Just how much time would he need to hoard those points?
Unless it was through some earth-shattering incident, it would probably be impossible for
him to achieve in this lifetime.
Ye Lingchen shifted his gaze over to other skills.
Those with 100 percent proficiency were: Makeup, Eight Extremities Fist, Martial Body
Fist, DOTA, Calligraphy, Massage, Sunese, Dutch, Russian…
Those were the minor skills where related materials were easily found. That was why they
were easy to raise to a full 100 percent, especially the various languages. It was too easy to
raise their proficiency.
The remainder, for example, were: Culinary Skill, Ball Mastery, Chinese Medicine, Western
Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Literature, Mathematics, Physics…
Ye Lingchen had gone through the entire Capital University library but have yet to max out
their proficiency. At first, he thought that the sciences were all part of classes, therefore it
should be easy to train. However those turned out to be the skills with the lowest
proficiency, especially Chemistry and Physics, they were not even at 50 percent.
Nonetheless, after some research online, Ye Lingchen finally understood. Using Physics as
an example, it had touched the principles of creating nuclear and atomic bombs!
That was just epic! It was no wonder he could not find the corresponding materials.
As for upgrading his skills from Intermediate to Advanced, that was out of the question for
now.
‘Should I start spending the 200,000 popularity points?’
Without hesitation, Ye Lingchen had already taken action.
Upgrade, begin!
The yellow circle flashed across the screen. With that many skills this time around, Ye
Lingchen was filled with anticipation.
Finally, the yellow circle fell upon Cosmetics!
‘F*ck me!’
‘Could it be that the system knows that I’m opening a cosmetics store and decided to
reward me with this?’
Ye Lingchen was looking forward to it.
Then with another golden gleam, the Cosmetics skill was replaced by a new skill.
‘Disguise?!’
The Prodigy System is awesome!
Ye Lingchen’s heart was screaming with excitement.
These were the stuff of legends, yet they appear one after another around him. That feeling
was exhilarating.
Even though it was just at the Basic level of Disguise, it was already sufficient to completely
change his appearance. It was to the point that in the right situation, he could change his
appearance into a different person!
That was too scary. If this skill fell into the wrong hands, it could cause mayhem in the
world!
‘Damn, if anyone crosses me, I’ll assume his appearance and do strip dancing!’ Ye Lingchen
entertained a creepy thought.
Feeling high, Ye Lingchen unhesitatingly chose to continue upgrading.
Sunese?
Ye Lingchen was stunned. Under his observation, the golden gleam flashed and
transformed into a new skill—Dog Language.
Dog Language?
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Well, that seemed fitting.
Ye Lingchen bore no ill will towards the Sun Nation to begin with. Add to that the recent
happenings, the Sun Nation was not even comparable to dogs!
With the new skill, it seemed to be a waste to not try it out. Ye Lingchen got up and went
downstairs.
He nimbly got out of the villa and headed towards Little Green and Little Gray’s kennel.
The two wolf pups were soundly asleep. The kennel was lined with a blanket layer. Little
Green spread out comfortably with its stomach against the blanket. Little Gray, however,
was lying down sideways.
Their eyes were tightly shut like two balls of fur, occasionally licking their tongues, as they
though dreamt of meat. They looked cute.
‘Would it be immoral if I woke them up?’
That hesitation only lasted for a second, and Ye Lingchen already had his hand raised. He
then slapped the buttocks of each wolf pup.
Slap, slap!
Their reactions were very quick. Within only two seconds, they got up from their dazed
state and looked around fully alert.
When they saw Ye Lingchen, their eyes were filled with confusion and frustration.
“Growl…” They growled softly.
“Whimpers, why did Daddy hit us?” Little Green asked.
“I don’t know. I just dreamed about a chicken drumstick. I tasted so nice,” Little Gray
replied.
“I dreamt of a pork knuckle and it almost landed in my mouth.”
“Why is Daddy staring at us? He’s smiling creepily!”
“I realized that too. Is Daddy a pervert? He loved peeping at the two naked women fighting
in bed.”
“Yeah, he even wanted us to help him keep a lookout. He’s so depraved.”
“Aiya, look at Daddy’s eyes, they are so creepy. Could it be that he understands what we’re
talking about?”
…
Chapter 131 - Ye Lingchen’s Ambitions
Chapter 131: Ye Lingchen’s Ambitions
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Editor:
Chicken drumstick and pork knuckle?
‘Hehe, I’m sorry but you’re imagining things. That won’t happen for this entire month.’
‘Furthermore, tomorrow’s training will be doubled!’
Ye Lingchen stared at Little Green and Little Gray thoughtfully then turned away.
Little Green and Little Gray felt a chill down their spine. They then shivered as they
exchanged glances. After that, they just yawned and went back to sleep.
‘Those two color wolves. They were the ones that signaled me over to watch, yet they are
calling me a creep? Rebellious fools!’
‘Furthermore, can that be considered stalking? I’m doing it for justice!’
Ye Lingchen indignantly tried to justify himself of his peeping. He carefully went back
upstairs.
However, right at that moment—
Click!
Along with the clear sound of the switch, the entire room lit up!
Ye Lingchen froze. At the same time, Zhang Yunxi who just got out of the toilet from her
shower froze as well.
She did not expect Ye Lingchen to be sneaking inside the living room hall, leaving her
dumbstruck.
OMG!
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, his face immediately flushed red. His chest heaved as he
breathed heavily.
“Namo Amithaba! The form is nonexistence and nonexistence is the form.”
“Prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony, equality, goodwill…
1
”
“I am a successor of socialism. Without propriety use not your eyes; without it use not your
ears…
1
”
Ye Lingchen went all out trying to hypnotize himself, bringing his self-discipline to its peak.
“Ah!”
Zhang Yunxi’s face was similarly flushed red, like the scarlet cloud of a resplendent sunset.
She then immediately rushed back into the bathroom.
“If I tell you that I’m innocent, would you believe me?” Ye Lingchen said quickly while
rubbing his nose, then hastily ran back upstairs.
Zhang Yunxi stayed downstairs. It was already almost 10pm and Ye Lingchen did not
expect her to have just finished her shower.
Most importantly the timing was just right. It was too much of a coincidence!
‘Wasn’t that ruining my name as a prodigy? Sigh, my great name is ruined in this lone
incident!’
‘Damn!’
‘What’s with my recent run-ins with peeping?’
On the bed, Ye Lingchen rolled around. His mind was filled with what he saw earlier.
Following that, scenes from Li Muxue’s room and similar scenes were interchanging
constantly, firmly stuck in his mind.
He gave up sleeping, deciding to just deal with it since he could not keep it away. He started
to replay those memories, appreciating them.
‘When I set my mind to it, I’ll even scare myself!’
The next day, Ye Lingchen got up with dark circles around his eyes.
Zhang Yunxi looked exhausted as well, obviously lacking proper rest. She prepared
breakfast while avoiding Ye Lingchen’s gaze.
“That… I was planning some things for the cosmetics store, hence I went to bed a little
later.” Zhang Yunxi muttered softly with her head lowered.
“I heard Little Green and Little Gray’s call. They were too noisy. That’s why I was
downstairs.” Ye Lingchen unhesitantly shifted the blame to Little Green and Little Gray.
“Mm,” Zhang Yunxi answered in a very soft tone. Both of them remained silent and had
their breakfast, clearly distracted.
Zhang Yunxi finished her meal. She then took a deep breath and finally spoke up, “Lingchen,
I’ve given some thoughts to our cosmetics store’s brand.”
“Currently the competition between cosmetics stores is very fierce. When customers shop,
they would focus on the brand. There are many nice brands on the market like La Mer, La
Prairie, and so on. However, these brands are too costly. Just a simple set would cost tens of
thousands. It will cost us greatly to invest in them. Furthermore, our store is new, so I was
thinking if we go for lower-tier products such as Estee Lauder and Lancome.”
“Lower tier?” Ye Lingchen shook his head, vetoing the decision. “No way! You just pick the
expensive ones. Money is not an issue!”
As he mentioned that money was not an issue, Ye Lingchen paused for a moment. Come to
think of it, he seemed to be running low on money!
He had invested RMB10,000,000 into Huo Yuanjia, leaving him with only slightly over
RMB100,000.
Just one set of cosmetics cost over RMB10,000. That was just freaking expensive!
In the worst-case scenario, he still had money in his stream he had yet to withdraw. There
should be easily around three to four hundred thousand available.
Why did his money disappear so quickly?
“Lingchen, you have already given me RMB4,500,000. That’s sufficient,” Zhang Yunxi rolled
her eyes at Ye Lingchen. This man was truly just leaving everything for her to manage
without a care. It seemed like he made it easy for others to scam him.
“Oh, since it’s sufficient, then that’s not an issue.” Ye Lingchen continued with newfound
confidence, “We must go all the way. Just pick the expensive ones. Don’t hold back!”
“That… fine.” Zhang Yunxi frowned slightly.
“Oh right, start by getting a set of each brand of cosmetics for me,” Ye Lingchen interjected.
He just had a sudden idea. Cosmetics were truly costly, definitely something with high
markup. Why not make a set himself?
“Other than cosmetics, get me a set of skincare products as well!”
Ye Lingchen was like a cat that caught the scent of fish, ‘Will I have to worry about money
in the future? No way!’
While in class that day, Ye Lingchen took out his phone and looked up the procedure to
produce cosmetics.
The process was rather simple, yet could be complicated. Most importantly were the
following steps:
Step one: formula.
Step two: sampling.
Step three: processing.
Step four: experiment.
Step five: refinement.
Step six: production.
Out of those steps, the most important ones were formula and processing, especially the
processing part. Not only did it require a good control of the ingredient quantity, but it also
required extra care on the temperature, methodology, sequence, oxygen content, etc.
To mass produce, it required specialized machines.
However, with only these challenges, it did not pose a problem to the prodigy.
Ye Lingchen slowly went through the information. As he did that, his eyes glowed brighter,
‘Isn’t this chemistry?’
‘No wonder Chemistry’s proficiency was so difficult to raise. Seems like it plays quite the
role in daily life.’
Furthermore, apart from cosmetics, chemistry allowed him to formulate all sorts of
medicinal serum, lotion, drugs, and skincare products. He only needed to figure out the
materials and chemical reactions involved to have a good chance of making the product!
In the future, his Y-Cosmetics would not solely cater to helping customers with makeup. He
would also produce the best cosmetics and skin care products in the world, forming his
own empire.
That night itself, Ye Lingchen purchased test tubes, beakers, alcohol, and other apparatus.
He then waited for Zhang Yunxi to come home with the different cosmetic products to
experiment with.
Unfortunately, reality was cruel. Working late into the night, Ye Lingchen had only created
one product. It could only be considered to be average quality, far from the trending
cosmetics products.
By then, his room was a mess. Some minor explosive sounds could occasionally be heard,
causing Zhang Yunxi who was staying on the lower floor to feel worried, unsure of what
was happening.
Ye Lingchen frowned as he looked at the incomplete product in his hand.
It would seem that his Chemistry proficiency was too low as he was lacking a lot of
knowledge.
In that, a lot of properties and the overall reaction was neglected. However, he had already
gone through most of the chemistry related books at Capital University. It seemed unlikely
for him to raise his proficiency any higher while staying within the country…
—
Chapter 132 - Opening of the Inter-
University Competition
Chapter 132: Opening of the Inter-University Competition
It was not difficult to imagine. Although China was developed, its overall rating could only
be considered as a middle tiered country. They were still unable to compete with the higher
tiered countries as they were now.
When it came to technology or expertise in fields such as chemistry and biology, China was
far behind the higher tiered countries.
One could tell from the cosmetics. All the famous cosmetics were foreign brands, while
local brands were instead met with skepticism. They were usually considered cheap goods.
Just that alone had allowed the foreigners to profit off countless the money of the rich in
China.
It would seem the plan to produce his own cosmetics would need to be put on hold for now,
to be explored at another time when the opportunity came.
…
The next day, Saturday.
That was an unusual weekend as Huaqing University and Capital University’s basketball
competition was held on that day.
Last year’s competition was located at Capital University while this year was set to be in
Huaqing University’s stadium.
Huaqing University and Capital University were right next to each other. On top of the
grayish-white entrance gate was carved the words “Huaqing Gardens”.
Entering the university, the shrubs at each side were neatly trimmed. Further along, stood
a maidenhair tree and a pine tree.
The bark was thick, requiring three people to barely go around its circumference. It was
said that they had a history of over a hundred years.
That day, Huaqing University was bustling with activity. Teenagers were everywhere, each
chatting with their friends excitedly.
Ye Lingchen looked around, constantly scouting out his surroundings, comparing them to
Capital University as he looked for the stadium.
However, it would seem that he had taken a wrong turn. There were fewer and fewer
people, and his surroundings looked less like classes but more towards the lecturer’s
offices.
Right then, a silhouette suddenly came out from a corner. She wore a pair of black-rimmed
glasses and held a few thick books in her hands. She frowned as she stared at the contents
of a white-colored notebook that lay open on her palm.
Thud!
Both of them did not pay attention to where they were walking and bumped into each
other.
Ye Lingchen’s physique was now nothing to scoff at. Furthermore, he was carrying weights
totaling 100kg!
The girl was knocked back by the sheer difference in weight. Like a flower caught in a
hurricane, she was immediately thrown off her feet.
The books held in her hands were also thrown away by the impact.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Lingchen’s body leaned forward and held that girl by her slender
waist, assuming the classic pose of popular TV series.
Both of them stared at each other for a few seconds before Ye Lingchen snapped out of his
gaze and helped her back on her feet.
“Er, I’m sorry. I was not paying attention. Are you okay?” Ye Lingchen asked out of concern.
“I’m fine.” The girl answered in a gentle voice as she blushed.
With that, she immediately squatted down to pick up the scattered books.
“Let me help you.” Ye Lingchen squatted down as well. As he picked up the white notebook,
he paused momentarily after seeing its contents.
“Fellow student, you’ve used the wrong approach for this question. You should start with
Lagrange mean value theorem[1] to plot the area, then apply the mean value theorem and
Fermat’s theorem would be a lot more efficient.”
Having said that, he picked up the notebook and started scribbling on the notebook. In the
meantime, the girl never bothered him but stood there quietly waiting for him.
Five minutes later, Ye Lingchen returned the notebook to the girl with a smile.
“Thank you.” the girl received the notebook with a friendly nod without looking at what Ye
Lingchen wrote, then proceeded to leave.
“You’re welcome,” Ye Lingchen stared at the girl’s back, then asked quickly, “Oh right,
fellow student, can you show me the way to the stadium?”
“You’re heading to the stadium? You’re not a student in Huaqing are you?” The girl stopped
in her tracks, then continued, “Follow me then.”
“I’m a student from the neighboring Capital University.” Ye Lingchen nodded as he followed
along.
They did not speak along the way. Ye Lingchen secretly measured up the girl. She looked
beautiful and had an attractive body too. Moreover, her personality was just like her voice,
as gentle as water. When compared to Li Muxue, she seemed a tad more womanly.
When he saw the stadium, they bade each other farewell. Ye Lingchen thanked her and
went into the crowd looking for the team from his university.
“Ye’zi, over here!” Little Gen waved his hand at Ye Lingchen.
“Why are you still outside? You didn’t go in?” Ye Lingchen joined the ranks, then realized
that it was not just them, but all those blocked outside were students from Capital
University.
“We are not Huaqing University students so we can’t enter the stadium as we wish. We
have to wait until the last moment before we’re let in together.” Potato explained.
“Damn it! Huaqing University is looking down on Capital University. The good spots are all
taken by their students!” Xiang huffed angrily, “Even our university’s cheerleading team
was not allowed in!”
“That’s unavoidable. This is their home field after all.” Little Gen could not be bothered. He
just needed to wait until the next year and Huaqing University would be given the same
treatment by Capital University.
“Oh right, on the way I’ve heard the name Zhao Ritian[2]. He seems pretty good,” Potato
told Little Gen.
Hearing that name, Little Gen’s face turned dark.
“Zhao Ritian, actual name Zhao Hao[3]. He’s 190cm, a new student at Huaqing University.
He was recruited specifically through the sports department. He’s participated in district-
level competitions before. I’ve heard that he is aiming to develop a career as a professional
basketball player!”
Little Gen’s words caused everyone to gasp with a shocked expression on their faces.
“What’s the point of competing? We’re going to lose for sure!” Xiang shook his head
hopelessly.
“However, that is all just hearsay. Maybe it’s just some rumors Huaqing University made up
to crush our morale,” Little Gen continued, “Some even said that he was given the nickname
because he can pull off a nice slam dunk!”
“No wonder Huaqing University is so confident this time that they’d even brought the
competition date forward. They obviously can’t wait to defeat us!” Potato exclaimed loudly.
“They’re letting us through, we can go in now!” Ye Lingchen reminded them as he noticed
the commotion in front.
The crowd slowly moved forward. As expected from the top universities within the
country, Huaqing University’s stadium was huge. It seemed like it could easily
accommodate 20,000 people. The basketball court was right in the middle surrounded by
neatly placed chairs.
When Ye Lingchen and co. entered, the stadium was already packed full of people. It was
loud and everyone was passionately talking about the upcoming match. Allocated on the
left side were the students of Huaqing University while Capital University’s students were
seated to the right.
That was a display of the university student’s standards. They only had a few occasional
debates, and some even cursed at each other. Although they were all flushed from the
heated exchange, none of them resorted to physical violence. It was considered a rather
harmonious scene.
At the frontmost seats were a few elderly and middle-aged men. They carried an air of
authority with them, these were clearly the authoritative figures of the universities…
—
[1] The Lagrange mean value theorem is the formal statement of the mean value theorem.
In that context it may seem like the same theorem being applied twice. As we are not
sufficiently educated in this field, we feel that we should just translate as provided in the
raw. Please forgive us for the lack of expertise to translate this section in full academic
accuracy. Thank you for your understanding.
[2] 赵昊 (Zhao Hao) and 赵日天(Zhao Ritian). The name given is a wordplay on the word
Hao (昊) which is made up of Ri (日) and Tian (天). Ri Tian (日天) is colloquially used to
mean heaven-defying or the more literal meaning of f*ck the sky.
[3] 赵昊 (Zhao Hao) and 赵日天(Zhao Ritian). The name given is a wordplay on the word
Hao (昊) which is made up of Ri (日) and Tian (天). Ri Tian (日天) is colloquially used to
mean heaven-defying or the more literal meaning of f*ck the sky.
Chapter 133 - The Unbelievably Prideful
Zhao Ritian
Chapter 133: The Unbelievably Prideful Zhao Ritian
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“Ye’zi, the middlemost old man is our university’s vice-principal, Principal Shen.” Xiang
introduced to Ye Lingchen.
He then continued, “The one by his side is Huaqing University’s vice principal, Principal
Xu.”
It seemed that Capital University and Huaqing University put quite a lot of importance on
this basketball competition as it also involved the vice principals.
“Ye’zi, look over there,” Beside him, Potato whispered to Ye Lingchen with a creepy
perverted look.
Ye Lingchen followed the direction where he pointed, his focus unwittingly stuck to the
sight.
There sat a girl in a red dress wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses. An unusually quiet
and peaceful sight in the rowdy stadium. She was holding a book, reading its pages. The
image stuck out like a sore thumb in the surrounding scene.
She looked like a lily, gentle and peaceful.
That girl was the same person that Ye Lingchen ran into on his way here.
“How’s that? Beautiful right!?” Potato winked at Ye Lingchen. “She’s the campus belle of
Huaqing University and also a part-time lecturer! Her name is Xu Wanqing.
“Lecturer?” Ye Lingchen asked in surprise.
“Unbelievable right? It’s very rare for a lecturer to be the campus belle.” Potato further
explained, “She graduated from Huaqing University last year. Due to her excellent
performance, they had her stay back as a lecturer.”
“I’ve heard that she’s a lecturer for advanced mathematics!” Xiang’s eyes were glowing,
then added, “Advanced mathematics is the most boring class to begin with, and the truancy
rate is over 50 percent. In her hands, the truancy rate not only dropped to zero, but they
had an over-enrollment problem!”
“Yeah, she’s too beautiful. Furthermore, her beauty is different from other girls. She carries
the air of intelligence and beaut. Like a meandering stream, soothing the hearts of others.”
Potato gave a rare poetic response.
“If she were my teacher, I can guarantee I’d pass advanced mathematics. Why is life so
unfair!?” Little Gen joined in lamentations.
Apart from Ye Lingchen, countless eyes in the stadium glued themselves to Xu Wanqing,
staring at her with eyes overflowing with a fiery passion.
Ye Lingchen nodded. With Xu Wanqing’s beauty and personality, it was no surprise she
could gain that much attention.
“Unfortunately she’s a really studious person. She has no interest in other things. That was
why she has not been in any relationship before,” lamented Xiang.
Xu Wanqing’s obsession with academia was something that Ye Lingchen witnessed
firsthand.
Right then, the stadium broke into an uproar just to see two teams entering the court from
different directions.
It had begun!
“Huaqing, all the best! Huaqing, win the match!”
“Zhao Ritian
1
, I love you! Zhao Ritian, victory, victory, victory!”
In the audience, Huaqing’s cheerleading team was long ready. Once they saw their team,
they immediately started their cheer with ribbons in hand, dancing along.
That highlighted the importance of having the home-field advantage. Capital University’s
team was late during entry, causing a delay in their cheers. Furthermore, their cheering
was no match for Huaqing University’s. They were suppressed right from the start.
Capital University was led by He Yuan. He wore a basketball jersey and looked deadly
serious.
Huaqing’s team was, however, led by a tall slender student in a red jersey. His eyes were
sharp, and a hint of a condescending smile could be seen at the edge of his mouth.
Normally, the two teams would start with a handshake and start the game in a friendly
manner.
However, he ignored He Yuan and raised a tightly held fist at the Huaqing University side of
the audience.
“Wah! Zhao Ritian is so handsome!”
“He’s so cool! As expected of Zhao Ritiam!”
“Zhao Ritian, I won’t wed anyone else but you, ahh ~~!”
“We’re so winning this one! Huaqing will be victorious! Huaqing is the best!”
In an instant, Huaqing University’s student went into an uproar. Screams broke out, and
some were even standing tall, shouting passionately.
The audience on the Capital University’s side had an ugly look. They glared at Huaqing
University. If there was a measure, they would all be hitting their limit.
“F*ck! Huaqing University is being insolent here. What’s the deal with this Zhao Ritian?
What are you?”
“That’s right. If he’s truly capable, then show me how you f*ck the sun and I’ll give you my
praise!”
“Braggarts usually don’t end well. Zhao Ritian will surely be f*cked today!”
Little Gen, Potato, and Xiang sneered. Since when had Capital University been looked down
on so blatantly?
On the front row audience seats, Capital University’s Principal Shen did not look too happy.
He mumbled, “Oh Old Xu, we Chinese had always been a community built on high moral
standards. You students don’t seem to have inherited that!”
“Hahaha, they’re just youngsters. They’re bound to be of high spirits. I’m sorry to have them
embarrass themselves in front of you, Old Shen.” Principal Xu laughed it off.
“Old Xu, you seem to be very confident eh?” Principal Shen scowled.
“If things were as before, I wouldn’t dare to. As of now, your Capital University is no match
for our Huaqing University!” Principal Shen answered directly with no attempts to deny
that.
“Just because of Zhao Ritian?” Principal Shen’s expression turned worse.
“That’s right!” Principal Xu nodded, “Just ask that person next to you and you’ll know why.”
Principal Shen looked at the middle-aged man beside him.
“Hehe, Principal Shen, I’m the president of Capital City’s basketball training association,
Zhang He,” Zhang He introduced himself with a smile.
“President Zhang,” Principal Shen’s face turned serious. He originally thought this person
was part of Huaqing University’s management team. He did not expect him to be the
president of the Capital City basketball training association.
That was the country’s official organization, one that specialized in training seed players
for them to represent the country in all sorts of basketball tournaments such as CBA
1
.
“President Zhang, you mean…” Principal Shen had a bad feeling in his heart.
“Zhao Hao has great talent in sports, especially basketball. That’s why we’re here to invite
him to join our training association,” Zhang He replied.
Principal Shen shook his head bitterly. “Oh Old Xu, you’ve hidden your trump card well this
time. No wonder you were so eager to move the competition date forward. So it’s to get me
with this!”
To be scouted by the Capital City training association
1
, Zhao Hao would need to have exceptional talent and be highly skilled in basketball. That
meant that he was already very close to being a professional athlete
2
. Even a professional basketball player
3
might not be his match, what more could be said when faced with students?
“Hahaha, we have fought each other for so many years. It’s rare for me to have such an
assured victory. If I don’t utilize this opportunity, that would be stupid of me.” Principal Xu
laughed in delight as he stroked his beard.
“Hehe, don’t get cocky. The outcome has yet to be decided!” Principal Shen huffed.
“Old Shen, you’re just being stubborn,” Principal Xu said confidently.
“Players to the court!”
He Yuan and Zhao Ritian went up to the midcourt serving zone while the other players
assumed their respective position as they prepared to start the match!
The rowdy stadium went silent immediately. Everyone watched with rapt attention, feeling
anxious.
“Kid, you’re quite the braggart!” He Yuan muttered as he came face to face with Zhao Ritian,
giving him an icy stare.
“I can assure you that you’re not my match. This will go down in history as the worst defeat
of Capital University by Huaqing University!” Zhao Ritian matched He Yuan’s glare,
unflinching and unbelievably prideful.
Chapter 134 - Limitless Swagger
Chapter 134: Limitless Swagger
Before the match even started, the atmosphere on the court already felt extraordinarily
serious which gave off an oppressive atmosphere
“Ready…”
Following the referee’s orders, He Yuan and Zhao Ritian both lowered their bodies,
preparing to leap and snatch the ball after the serve.
“Begin!”
The moment the ball was served, He Yuan and Zhao Ritian leaped at the same time!
Their reactions were extremely quick, both locked onto the ball in the air. However, much
to He Yuan’s surprise, Zhao Ritian easily exceeded his height and stretched his hand
towards the ball!
Smack!
The ball was sent flying towards a member of Zhao Ritian’s team.
“What an amazing leap!” Little Gen, the basketball aficionado, yelped in surprise.
He Yuan’s leap was already rather strong. It definitely exceeded 60cm. However, it ended
up a full head shorter than Zhao Ritian’s. That showed that Zhao Ritian’s leap was almost a
full meter!
One should know that even in the NBA, some of the players could only leap up to one
meter!
With such an amazing performance, the atmosphere on the Capital University’s side turned
even darker, putting them all in a dark mood.
Meanwhile, Huaqing University made a charge while Capital University tried its best to
defend.
Zhao Ritian’s body dashed forward at high speed, aiming for Capital University’s
backboard.
“Stop him!”
Unfortunately, those words were pointless. Huaqing University’s team had already made
the pass. Zhao Ritian received the ball, broke through the defense and performed a three-
step layup!
Score!
“Beautiful! Cool!”
“The first score was a piece of cake!”
“Keep it up! Keep the momentum and show Capital University our strength!”
“Zhao Ritian is the best! Zhao Ritian will win the match!” Right then, the cheerleading team
broke into a cheer immediately.
“F*ck, what kind of dumb*ssery is that? It’s just the first score. What are they so happy
about?”
“Have you not tasted victory before?”
“It’s just a stroke of luck! The match had just begun!”
“He Yuan, are you a dumb*ss? You already know of Zhao Ritian’s exploits. Why didn’t you
send someone to mark him?!”
Capital University’s side similarly went into an uproar as anxiety washed through them.
Following that was Huaqing University’s serve.
Capital University’s players had realized how strong their opponents were. They all took a
deep breath, then pushed their focus to the max, staying on edge.
However, Huaqing University’s players were not to be looked down on. Apart from Zhao
Ritian, the rest were also rather skilled. Dribbling, passing, all their moves were executed
with perfect teamwork.
The basketball, making its way around the court, once again fell into Zhao Ritian’s hands.
Two of Capital University’s[1] players immediately went for the defense.
Zhao Ritian sneered at the two, then stood on the three-point zone and leaped. Both hands
in the air, he made the shot!
Under everyone’s gaze, the ball soared through the air in a beautiful crescent arc.
Thunk!
The ball went in, a perfect three-pointer!
“Nice shot!” President Zhang shouted with a bright glow in his eyes, unable to hold back.
“Zhao Hao is well trained in dribbling. He is firm and measured, everything well under his
control. Furthermore, his three-step layup and aerial shot were both executed perfectly
with extremely high accuracy. He’s good. Definitely worth nurturing!” Zhang He praised
generously with a smile.
“What does President Zhang think of this match?” Principal Xu asked as he threw a haughty
glance at Principal Shen.
“Capital University’s students are doing quite well too. However, that’s in terms of ordinary
people. There’s a big gap between them and Zhao Hao.” President Zhang remarked
objectively, “The match is more or less decided. If nothing out of the ordinary happened,
Huaqing is likely to win.”
“Aiya, Old Shen, looks like I’m the lucky winner this time. Seems like you’re going to foot
the bill for our meal. I’ve always wanted to try the food at Royal Seafood Restaurant but
never had the heart to splurge. Why don’t you make a reservation there for me?” Principal
Xu laughed, “I’m sorry for the strain on your finances.”
Royal Seafood Restaurant was one of Capital City’s top-tier seafood restaurants. All the
seafood was flown in by air from various countries which guaranteed freshness.
Furthermore, their cooking methods were unique. There was only one shortcoming, and
that was the exorbitant price.
Principal Shen huffed and shut his eyes, seemingly sitting in meditation. In truth, he was on
the verge of suffering a stroke from the aggravation.
It was just the beginning of the match, Zhao Ritian had already scored five points. The
abilities he showed were all the more awe-inspiring.
“This fella, I didn’t expect him to be this strong.” The Capital University’s audience went
silent with dark faces.
“Huaqing University must have gotten lucky. To think they would find someone this good.”
“Even if we lose, we must lose honorably. We can’t have them crush us like bugs right?”
Although the match had just begun, it was clear to see that the result was as good as set in
stone.
Even if they did not understand a thing about basketball, it was easy to see that Zhao Ritian
was dominating the match. His actions were smooth and could be described as dashingly
beautiful.
The match continued, quickly reaching the halfway mark.
The sounds of a basketball bouncing off the ground could be heard, accompanied by the
squeaking footsteps. The players were drenched in sweat, their faces serious.
The audience was also fully focused, observing the match to the finest detail.
The current score was 135: 96, with Capital University falling behind.
With a whistle from the referee, the first half came to an end, followed by a 15 minutes
break for half time.
Immediately the crew members brought water and towels to help the players relax and
rest.
“We’re falling behind by 39 points. The second half is not hopeless yet.” The crowd from
Capital University let out a sigh of relief. The outcome was better than expected.
However, right at that moment, Zhao Ritian left his field and headed towards Capital
University’s team.
His face carried a provocative smile, immediately attracting everyone’s attention.
“Is that all you can do?” His voice was not loud, but with everyone focused on his words, it
immediately ignited the crowd.
“What’s the meaning of this?” He Yuan’s brows knitted into a tight frown.
“That was too disappointing,” Zhao Ritian replied in a condescending tone, shaking his
head, “The first half was only a warm-up for me. If that’s all you’ve got, then you should just
throw in the towel instead of losing miserably.”
“You twerp, who do you think you are? You think you’re so great?!”
“Trying to brag? Perhaps you would like me to beat you up to the point where your mother
can’t recognize you?”
Capital University’s players were immediately filled with anger, their eyes red with rage.
“I’ll see you in the second half,” said Zhao Ritian mockingly, then left with a smug grin.
Such an explosive scene quietened the entire court for a moment, then it turned into an
uproar.
“Zhao Ritian is so domineering. He’s helped Huaqing gain some face. Capital University
sucks!”
“Zhao Ritian, go teach them a lesson!”
“Capital University, feel the pain of your loss, wahahahaha…”
“Do you think our Capital University will be afraid of you? The second half is not decided
yet!”
“It’s just a small advantage, what’s there to be proud of?”
“F*ck, do you really think you can f*ck the heavens? Just the sight of your haughty face
makes me want to give you a slap or two!”
…
—
[1] In raw it was written as Huaqing University, but judging by the next sentence where
Zhao Ritian was going against the two players, we suspect that it may have been a typo.
Chapter 135 - Which One Of You Is Ye
Lingchen?!
Chapter 135: Which One Of You Is Ye Lingchen?!
Translator:
Editor:
Due to Zhao Ritian’s involvement, the Huaqing University and Capital University’s students
almost broke into a fight. Their chests heaved heavily, annoyed at each other.
Fifteen minutes later, the second half of the match began!
“Damn it, go kick his *ss!”
Capital University’s players had their morale boosted. They threw the bottles in their hands
on the ground and swore revenge.
Meanwhile, Huaqing University’s side was unbelievably calm, looking as though they were
already guaranteed a sure win.
“It seems that Zhao Ritian is getting serious.” murmurs grew from within the quiet stadium.
The sound came from Huaqing University’s audience, carrying with it a trembling tone of
idolization.
“I feel it too. After this, Capital University will probably face a humiliating defeat.”
“Next is Zhao Ritian’s one-man show. I can’t wait!”
“Shh, quiet. Please start your show.”
The whispers caused the hearts of Capital University’s students to sink.
Could it be that Zhao Ritian was holding back?
That… can’t be right?!
Followed by the sound of a shrill whistle, the second half began!
The ball was served!
“Three of you, go block off Zhao Ritian!” Capital University was extremely wary of Zhao
Ritian, sending three players to block him off!
Meanwhile, Huaqing University was still in the middle of a pass, going towards Zhao Ritian!
“Intercept the ball!” Someone shouted. The audience from Capital University all had a
serious look on their face, holding their breath.
“I’ll get it!” He Yuan’s eyes gleamed, knowing that it was his time to shine. If he managed to
crush Zhao Ritian’s morale, he would surely gain honor for the university and the
university authorities would favor him!
He took off, chasing the ball!
However, just as he was about to touch the ball, a pair of hands flawlessly caught the ball.
That… how was that possible!?
“You’re too slow!” Zhao Ritian sneered. Without pausing, he dribbled and dashed off
towards the backboard!
“G-g-great dash!” The crowd from Capital University was flabbergasted. Zhao Ritian was
just way too fast compared to He Yuan.
“Watch out! Hold Zhao Ritian back!”
The reminders were redundant. All the players already had their focus on Zhao Ritian.
Everyone put on a defensive posture, tightening the defenses.
It was at that moment, Zhao Ritian showed a dashing smile on his face, dribbling with both
his hands quickly.
The ball seemed to have become one with his body, dribbling between his legs, across his
hips and even down low near the floor at high speed, making him look like a professional
player.
“What’s Zhao Ritian doing? Why isn’t he passing in that situation?!”
“Hot damn, this is crazy. The entire Capital University is marking him, and he’s just
dribbling!”
“If they can’t hold him off like this, it will be extremely embarrassing for Capital
University!”
“That’s just too much. He’s too reckless. Basketball should be a team sport.”
In the stadium, yelps of shock filled the hall. Everyone was stunned staring at Zhao Ritian.
His body lowered slightly, then dribbled the ball with both his hands without losing a beat.
“Twerp, you’re too prideful!”
Everyone from Capital University had a furious look about them. Each of them badly
yearned to fend him off.
However—
He broke through, and then again!
Faced with the defenses of Capital University, Zhao Ritian broke through them one by one.
Finally, he was below the hoop!
Under the hoop was only one person. That person gritted his teeth, staring straight at Zhao
Ritian.
He had made up his mind. Even if he had to resort to foul moves, he must stop Zhao Ritian
that day!”
Unfortunately, in the next instant, Zhao Ritian held the ball with both his hands, leaping
into the air!
That amazing jumping power allowed him to seemingly fly upwards. Everyone was
dumbfounded, their mouths agape and at a loss for words.
Bang!
The ball fell into the hoop, a forceful slam dunk!
Zhao Ritian, along with the ball, gracefully landing on the floor.”
Deathly silence!
Right after that, a roaring cheer erupted!
“Did… did my eyes deceive me? He broke through all the defenses and scored in one
breath?”
“Slam dunk! My god, I’ve witnessed a real live slam dunk!”
“This is just like a dream. Zhao Ritian is obviously fully equipped with the capabilities of a
professional basketball player!”
“This competition… our loss is not in vain…”
As for Huaqing University’s side, almost everyone was cheering and screaming on their feet
with excitement.
This time, Capital University’s student had nothing else to say. Their faces all wore dour
expressions.
The match continued.
After Zhao Ritian’s amazing display, the match looked one-sided.
Up to the point where the match had only twenty-minute remaining, the score was 205:
102.
From the beginning of the second half, Capital University had only scored a meager six
points. If that information got out, it would no doubt paint the team as a big joke.
Capital University’s students had a zombie-like expression and were deathly quiet.Only
twenty minutes were remaining with a 103 points difference. It was a hopeless situation.
In that kind of moment, everyone lowered their head. In their minds, they wished to have
this match over as soon as possible to avoid embarrassing themselves any longer from the
ridicule of Huaqing University.
The team’s morale hit rock bottom. They were unmotivated and had no means of
retaliating against Zhao Ritian.
With such an atmosphere, Zhao Ritian further provoked them as he held onto the
basketball and shoved the middle finger in Capital University’s direction!
Not only the students, even Principal Shen’s face turned dark immediately.
Capital University had never suffered such severe face slapping in the past.
“Zhao Hao, what are you doing? Is that how you behave as a student? Put that hand down!”
Principal Xu immediately scolded him with a frown.
Although Capital University and Huaqing university were rivals, they would never
intentionally humiliate each other.
Zhao Hao tutted, obviously still filled with contempt, and put his hand down.
“Damn it, Zhao Hao, I challenge you to a duel!”
“F*cker, it’s only a single victory. I dare you to stay back after class!”
“Oh boy, I’m gonna make sure you never touch a basketball again the rest of this life!”
Even with Principal Xu’s actions, the students from Capital University
1
went into an uproar immediately. They were still proud. Never had they met such an
insolent person. The students felt both defeated and furious at the same time.
“Your victory is dishonorable. The best of Capital University was not even on the field.
What’s there to brag about?” Some random person in the crowd yelled.
Most of them unwittingly recalled the scene where He Yuan was humiliated on the court. As
though seeing a ray of hope in the depths of despair, they felt a strong sense of excitement.
“Yes! That’s right! Our strongest is not out yet!”
“If he comes, you’re nothing!”
The strongest was not on the field?
“Old Shen, you’re still hiding something?” Principal Shen asked curiously.
“I don’t know. The players were arranged by the student council and sports committee.”
Principal Shen was also dumbfounded.
Zhao Ritian scowled and laughed, “Can’t accept your loss? If that’s the case, who is your
strongest? Tell me his name!”
“He’s called Ye Lingchen!” A few voices in the crowd shouted at the same time.
Zhao Ritian’s gaze swept across the crowd, then calmly spoke, “You guys… which one of you
is Ye Lingchen?!”
—
Chapter 136 - Scoring Again and Again!
Chapter 136: Scoring Again and Again!
That one question was shared by everyone in the crowd. They looked all around, searching
curiously for the person being called out.
Ye Lingchen was slightly taken aback. He rubbed his nose and slowly stood up.
“Ye’zi, don’t go out. That Zhao Ritian is too strong!”
“That’s right, just act like you heard nothing. After all, you’re not in our university’s
basketball team anyway.”
“Ye’zi, now’s not the time to act tough. If you’re outmatched, it’d be very embarrassing.”
The trio advised him out of concern.
“It’s fine.” Ye Lingchen smiled nonchalantly. He did not have the habit of being a coward.
Staring straight at Zhao Ritian, he calmly announced, “That’s me.”
At that moment, all eyes were focused on Ye Lingchen.
“That’s him? He doesn’t look like someone that’s good with basketball.”
“He’s not tall, only slightly over 180cm. No height advantage.”
“Are those people from Capital University being sore losers and making up stuff? That’s the
best their university has to offer?”
Within the Huaqing University crowd, Xu Wanqing who was reading a book suddenly
raised her head. When she saw Ye Lingchen, her brows knitted together into a frown,
muttering in surprise, “It’s him?”
Principal Shen and Principal Xu turned around, measuring up Ye Lingchen with their gaze.
“Old Shen, is that your university’s trump card?” Principal Xu asked.
Principal Shen frowned without replying.
President Zhang interjected from the side. “With a height of 181cm, he will be slightly
disadvantaged in basketball. His body is not buff, he should not be especially talented in
sports. From the looks of it, he’s not going to be that good in basketball.”
Seeing Ye Lingchen, a disdainful look flashed across Zhao Ritian’s eyes. A smug grin crept
onto his lips. “Oh Capital University, this must be a joke. This is your so-called best? Don’t
make me laugh!”
The students from Capital University turned red and were left speechless.
“Hey, I heard you’re good at basketball? Give it a try. It’s a good chance to shut the mouths
of the trash from your university!” Zhao Ritian lifted his face high in the air as he spoke.
Ye Lingchen remained silent and walked towards the court stoically.
“What’s wrong? Why don’t we have a duel?” Upon seeing Ye Lingchen enter the court, Zhao
Ritian went over and gave him a provocative stare.
“No need for that.” Ye Lingchen shook his head, turned to look at the Capital University’s
team, speaking slowly, “I’ll switch with He Yuan. Let’s continue the match!”
Continue the match?!
They were stunned and gave Ye Lingchen a stupefied stare.
‘Is he planning to win?’
‘Or perhaps, he had given up resisting?’
With the end of the match being only twenty minutes away and having a score difference of
103 points, what’s the point of continuing the match?
Zhao Ritian snorted out a laugh. “With the current score, what gives you the confidence to
continue the match?”
“To defeat you, twenty minutes is sufficient!” Ye Lingchen’s voice was not loud, yet it was
heard by everyone. At that moment, they all looked at him in shock.
At Capital University’s corner.
“F*ck! He must have gone nuts. That’s just being overconfident!”
“If it was a duel, we could have gotten our revenge. Continuing the match… that’s a
confirmed loss!”
“What’s Ye Lingchen thinking? That’s too reckless.”
At Huaqing University’s corner,
“This guy is awesome! I thought Zhao Ritian was quite the braggart. Who would’ve known
that Capital University kept this hidden so well, coming out with a bigger braggart.”
“Right? This fella is even more braggy than Ritian. We might as well call him Ri Yuzhou[1].”
“This must be a joker sent over from Capital University to entertain us.”
The university authorities were similarly flabbergasted. They exchanged looks, at a loss of
how to express themselves for some time.
“Hehehe, your joke is not funny at all!”
Zhao Ritian sneered as he looked at Ye Lingchen. “I’ll gladly oblige!”
The match continued!
Only this time, the atmosphere on the court was a little weird.
The one serving was Huaqing University.
“Pass the ball to me. I’ll teach that kid a lesson!” Zhao Ritian ordered the player serving the
ball with a cold gleam in his eyes.
That person nodded, then served the ball.
Once the ball was thrown, it flew straight at Zhao Ritian.
However, right at the moment the ball almost touched Zhao Ritian’s hand, a hand suddenly
appeared from the side!
Single-handed interception!
How was that possible!?
Zhao Ritian’s eyes narrowed, staring at Ye Lingchen who appeared out of nowhere with
disbelief.
The rest were even more surprised and had a shocked look on their faces.
They had all seen it. The point where the ball was served was not far from Zhao Ritian.
Under normal circumstances, it was nigh impossible to be intercepted.
However, it happened right before their very eyes.
In that instant, Ye Lingchen burst forth with frightening speed. With a blur, he was already
next to the ball and grabbed it with one hand!
That’s right, grabbed!
“You!”
Zhao Ritian stared at Ye Lingchen, but before he could speak, all he saw was Ye Lingchen
jumping into the air and shooting for the net!
“F-f-f*ck!”
“What’s that? Shooting?!”
“Shooting from over half a court away!? That’s crazy!”
Countless people screamed in their minds, looking at Ye Lingchen as they would a madman.
Thunk!
The ball went in cleanly!
That… was that luck?
The entire court fell into a deathly silence again.
At that moment, they could even hear the audiences’ heartbeat. Everyone’s expression
froze, feeling dumbfounded.
“That shot… went in?” Principal Shen was dumbstruck, asking hesitantly.
“It seems… seems like it went in.” Principal Xu swallowed a mouthful of saliva, feeling a
dryness in his mouth. He suddenly had a very bad feeling about this.
“T-t-this…” President Zhang stuttered while pointing at Ye Lingchen and gasped for air, his
eyes almost popped out of its sockets.
“Hurry up and serve.” Ye Lingchen’s cold emotionless voice brought many people back
from their daze.
Capital University[2]’s players immediately rushed over to serve, passing the ball directly
to Ye Lingchen.
Zhao Ritian immediately rushed over with his hands opened as though he was a hen
protecting its chicks. He glued his eyes on Ye Lingchen, announcing firmly, “That’s just a
lucky shot for you. From now on, don’t even think of passing through me!”
“Is that so?”
Ye Lingchen remained unfazed. He did not even dribble, but instead jumped and made a
shot!
It was as he did previously, a long-range shot!
Everyone’s heart was pumping wildly, their gaze following the movement of the ball.
Thunk!
The ball went in the net again!
“S-s-scored again!?”
There were no cheers, only countless stunned faces.
Everyone had their mouths agape, shocked beyond words.
If the first time was luck, what about the second?
“Continue to serve!” Ye Lingchen’s voice remained chill.
Thunk!
Scored again!
His fourth attempt and he scored again!
…
Aaaaaaaagain… he scored!
The audience had already forgotten everything. Their minds went blank, mechanically
watching Ye Lingchen shooting and scoring time after time.
On the entire court, the others were as though non-existent. Regardless of how Zhao Ritian
tried to defend, Ye Lingchen only stood still on the spot. Without moving, he scored again,
again, and again!
—
[1] 日天 (Ritian/f*ck the sky) and 日宇宙 (Ri Yuzhou/f*ck the universe). Wordplay within
wordplay from Zhao Ritian’s name (Originally Zhao Hao, but nicknames to Ritian/f*ck the
sky).
[2] It was written as Huaqing University in raw, but since Capital University just scored and
it’s logically their serve, we believe it may have been a typo.
Chapter 137 - The Hope of Chinese
Basketball
Chapter 137: The Hope of Chinese Basketball
Translator:
Editor:
Too strong, too terrifying!
Everyone just watched in a daze, dumbstruck by what they saw.
Even students from Capital University had not expected things to unfold like that.
No, it was more accurate to say NOBODY, even in their wildest dreams, would imagine such
a situation happening before them.
The scene was too much for the eyes to take in!
“Ahhhhh!”
Zhao Ritian screamed with all his might with a pained expression on his face. He stared at
the ball Ye Lingchen shot, pouring all of his might into his jump.
He must block it, he must be able to block it!
His scream continued as he approached the ball ever so slowly.
However, the basketball cruelly slipped past his fingertips, followed by a “thunk”, it scored
again!
Thud!
Zhao Ritian collapsed to the floor. His soulless eyes stared straight ahead. He was drenched
in sweat, as though he was suffering from overexertion.
That was not purely a crushing defeat in terms of skill. On a deeper level, it crushed his
soul.
He had been defeated. Utterly crushed! It was like a child facing off against an adult. He had
not even the slightest hope of retaliation!
Bang, bang, bang!
Finally, Ye Lingchen did his first dribble. The basketball hitting against the ground, at the
same time hitting at the audiences’ hearts.
His methods were simple. Without all the fancy moves, yet extremely firm, giving others
the illusion that everything was within his grasp.
“Slam dunk. Is that so amazing?”
Although he said that in a soft calm tone, it had brought the audiences’ heart to a stop!
Could it be…
The next instant, Ye Lingchen dribbled and charged!
Huaqing University’s students tried to block him off but were easily thrown off by Ye
Lingchen. After that, he leaped in the air!
In everyone’s eyes, Ye Lingchen had taken flight, as though wings grew out of his back.
Very quickly, his height exceeded the basketball hoop!
If what Zhao Ritian pulled off was a slam dunk, then what Ye Lingchen did should be
considered a violent dunk!
Bang!
A loud sound echoed throughout the stadium. Ye Lingchen’s hands were grabbing onto the
hoop, swinging a few times in the air before gracefully landing on the ground!
“That fella, his jumps are like flying. He must be cheating!”
“A-a-a-awesome. Since when did our Capital University have someone this good?!”
“Ye’zi was…this good?” Little Gen and co. were similarly dazed. They took a deep breath,
then followed with a smile.
“Continue serving!”
Ten minutes had passed. By then, the score was 205: 158.
From that point on, nobody was able to stop Ye Lingchen’s advance. Although the 47 point
difference was huge, when put in Ye Lingchen’s hands, it was nothing.
He casually shot some three-pointers, bringing the score to 205: 206, overtaking Huaqing
University by one point.
By then, the match was only three minutes from ending. Ye Lingchen did not continue to
make any shots. Nobody was moving on the field, nor did anyone make a sound.
The huge stadium went into a deafening silence.
Eventually, with a whistle from the referee, the match had ended. Capital University,
leading by one point, turned out to be the victor!
Following that, the entire stadium erupted once more!
“We won! Capital University won! It’s just like a dream!”
“Ye Lingchen is too amazing. He’s a really scary guy!”
“Zhao Ritian, why did you stop jumping? Continue to f*ck the heavens!”
“Terrible. Capital University must have purchased in-game cash. Cash players, definitely
hackers!”
…
“Damn! Our…our university won?!” Principal Shen’s aged face showed a hint of confusion.
From an inevitable loss that made such a comeback, that was just too much of a surprise!
After that, his face was flushed with excitement. Glancing sideways at the still dazed
Principal Xu, he laughed, “Simple and brutal. As expected from the students of our Capital
University. Good job! Old Xu, I heard you were talking about that what-cha-call-it place
again? Oh right! Royal Seafood Restaurant! Let’s not dilly dally. We’ll go there today!
Remember to bring enough money!”
‘Awesome, that felt awesome!’
After so many years of rivalry with Old Xu, Principal Shen had never felt so good. From the
moment the basketball match started, he was holding in his temper all the while. He did not
expect a final comeback like that. It was just like a miracle.
Principal Xu’s face was flushed red. His lips twitched, seemingly in deep pain.
However, he rubbed his beard, then put on a deep and wise expression. “Old Shen, if I were
you, I won’t be that excited.”
“Oh? Why?” Principal Shen asked.
“Have you ever wondered why Ye Lingchen was not on the field despite being so good?”
Principal Xu’s words stunned Principal Shen and it was followed by silence.
Ye Lingchen’s basketball skills could be described as monstrous, absurdly good.
Furthermore, the university had a lot of people that knew of his exploits. Why then was he
not arranged to be on the team?
That proved one thing. Someone in the university was intentionally preventing him from
being on the team!
“Old Shen, we’re the best universities in the country. What’s the thing we fear most? It’s to
bury talents! This incident is fishy! We’ll leave the meal thing aside. You should go and
investigate this immediately,” advised Principal Xu.
Principal Shen’s face sank, followed by looking at Principal Xu with a funny face, “You
sneaky Old Xu, trying to trick me! I’ll naturally investigate this incident myself. However,
this meal is definitely on you!”
As for President Zhang, he was frozen solid like a statue.
The two principals quickly noticed President Zhang’s abnormality, quickly looked over out
of concern. “President Zhang, how are you? Are you okay?”
President Zhang did not respond to them, but his eyes turned redder by the second. His lips
were trembling, and suddenly broke into tears!
The next instant, his tears flowed like a broken dam, bawling publicly on the spot. It
immediately attracted the stares of countless people around them.
Principal Xu and Principal Shen’s face turned pale, completely at a loss of how to handle the
situation!
‘What the heck is this? So embarrassing!’
“Old Zhang, how old are you now, why the sudden outburst? Stop crying!” Principal Shen
urged, “The students are watching!”
“Principal Shen, I’m happy, too happy!” President Zhang rubbed his tears away, mumbling
excitedly, “Wonderful, that student from your university is just too wonderful! Do you
know what I see in him? The hope of Chinese basketball!”
“Sob sob sob, I can’t hold it back, just let me cry a bit more!” President Zhang was lost in a
world of his own and started crying again.
“Old Zhang, I beg of you, please stop crying. That hope of basketball of yours is already
gone!” Principal Xu laughed bitterly.
“Gone?!” As expected, President Zhang immediately stopped his bawling and started
looking for his star. He asked in a hurry, “Where is he? Where is he?!”
“He went home long ago!”
“Went home?” President Zhang wiped his tears, stared at Principal Shen, then asked
sincerely, “Principal Shen, you must help me. That student will surely be the future hope of
basketball! You must help me convince him to join our training camp!”
“As long as you can convince him, let’s not mention one meal at the Royal Seafood
Restaurant, I’ll even buy you 10 meals! Please!”
…
Chapter 138 - Guidance on Filming
Chapter 138: Guidance on Filming
The moment the results of the match was announced, Ye Lingchen had left immediately.
For him, it was nothing worth showing off. Furthermore, his performance was merely for
Capital University and Huaqing University. The gain in popularity was limited, but a little
was better than nothing.
Having nothing to do, Ye Lingchen planned to visit Hengdian Studios and check up on the
progress of Huo Yuanjia’s filming.
At that time, the hype from the basketball match had yet to die down. It was still a hot topic
amongst many. At the same time, Ye Lingchen’s name had been branded into the hearts of
many.
Within Xu Wanqing’s mind, the figure of that young man unwittingly drifted by, mildly
surprising her. She never thought that he was that good at basketball.
Even though she had no interest in sports, she too had been dazed by his performance.
She remembered that he had written something in her notebook.
Xu Wanqing then checked her notebook and stared at the problem she was working on
previously.
The problem was very complex, already beyond the scope of the university’s syllabus,
falling into the level of tournament level questions. Even mathematics major post-graduate
students would have difficulty solving that. Her hobby was mathematics so she had a great
interest in such problems, also considering it as a foundation for her future mathematics
tournament.
She had never expected Ye Lingchen to solve the problem. However, her excellent manners
and quiet nature prevented her from stopping Ye Lingchen and waited for him to finish
instead.
It would most likely be a phone number or Wechat ID.
There were too many such incidents. That was the standard behavior of men.
Lost in her thoughts, she incidentally flipped to that page.
Such beautiful writing!
The strokes were firm and the calligraphy as smooth like flowing water. It seemingly gave a
sense of serenity to those who read it. Xu Wanqing had always felt confident in her writing,
but at that moment, a sense of guilt and inferiority welled up within her.
After the initial surprise, she finally noticed the contents that Ye Lingchen wrote.
It was not as she thought, but instead found formulas and a simple explanation of the steps.
Her acute mathematical senses immediately stunned her, ‘You can use this formula here?’
‘And here, changing a different approach and perspective made it so easy to understand.’
The final step was the stroke of ingenuity that set off a tidal wave in her mind.
‘Genius! He’s definitely a genius!’
Ye Lingchen did not write much. He only wrote down several formulas and its application
on the important sections, yet it went straight to the point, clearly dissecting this problem
for her. What was once a complicated problem was rendered bare in a moment.
‘The problem that bugged me for so long was solved just like that?’
Xu Wanqing’s expression turned into a dreamy one, with a bright glow in her eyes. It was
then replaced by a firm look on her face. ‘It’s a waste if this kind of person doesn’t join the
field of mathematics!’
Of course, Ye Lingchen would not care about what happened in the minds of others. When
he reached Hengdian Studios, he headed straight to Huo Yuanjia’s filming studio.
He could hear sounds of shouting from afar. Cameramen, stuntmen, and other actors were
all getting ready. Li Tai was organizing the filming.
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s arrival, Li Tai was mildly surprised and approached him quickly.
With a smile, he said, “Brother Ye, why didn’t you let me know you were coming over?”
“It was on a whim. I’m just here to take a look,” Ye Lingchen replied curtly, looking around
the filming studio.
Li Jing was practicing his parts with someone halfway when he noticed Ye Lingchen. He
immediately came over, and spoke sincerely, “Young Master Ye, thank you very much for
your recommendation and confidence.”
“Don’t be so reserved. You’ve in my film crew now and we’ll be brothers in the future.” Ye
Lingchen said as if he were a big shot. While speaking, he had already reached the set.
“Redo the scene that you have just shot earlier.”
Li Jing and the rest turned serious. They knew that Ye Lingchen was here to test them. Not
daring to be careless, the few of them immediately assumed the positions.
It was a scene from the early parts of the movie where Huo Yuanjia was schooling his
students.
After one round of observation, Ye Lingchen creased his brows and shook his head
disappointingly. “You lack the sense of awe!”
“Young Master Ye, is there something wrong with my acting?” Li Jing asked worriedly.
“It’s not your problem.” Ye Lingchen thought for a moment. “It’s the setup of the set. This
scene should not be one where you just read the script and make some facial expressions. It
requires some action.”
“At this point, Huo Yuanjia should be young and arrogant. How would it be possible for him
to only use words to lecture his students? No matter how fierce you get, you will not
produce that sense of awe! Since it’s an action film, the characters should be portrayed
through actions!”
He looked around, then pointed, “Go get that training dummy over here.”
It was brought over immediately while Li Tai was watching from the side.
“Big Brother Li, your acting skills are good, but your understanding of the character is still
slightly lacking. Huo Yuanjia’s personality is throughout the various points in his life. I will
be Huo Yuanjia and demonstrate it for you guys.”
Having said that, he took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He stood there for some time,
then suddenly opened his eyes!
His gaze was glowing like that of a tiger, a cold and terrifying aura emanated from his body.
Li Tai and the rest had a scare. They dared not look Ye Lingchen in the eye. He needed no
words and they already felt the anger and sense of awe coming from him.
“What is Kungfu?!”
He looked at the disciples next to him, asking coldly. None dared to reply.
He stared at one disciple and barked, “Block!”
The disciple immediately raised his hand.
Ye Lingchen struck with his fist, immediately sending the disciple to the floor!
Following that, he walked up to another disciple’s side, “Block again!”
Bang!
With another fist, he sent that disciple flying!
After that, his legs shot out like the wind, sending two disciples half kneeling on the floor!
“Kungfu is something you need to polish with time!”
Finishing his speech, he walked up to the training dummy and lashed out with a punch!
Boom!
A hole was punched through the dummy!
“THIS is 12 years of Kungfu! Can you block it?!”
Cut.
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen with a look of disbelief and utmost respect.
Although it was only a short scene, Ye Lingchen managed to fully display Huo Yuanjia’s
arrogance and when matched with the actions, it carved the essence of Kungfu into the
hearts of the viewers, making it much more convincing than just simple words.
“Young Master Ye is our investor cum martial arts instructor. In the future, anything to do
with the action scenes you can ask for his help,” Li Tai introduced him to everyone.
“Young Master Ye, your acting skills are much greater than mine. I…” Compared to the rest,
Li Jing felt more impressed than surprised.
What does the audience need the most? It’s the sense of immersion. That was solely based
on acting skills!
At that moment, Li Jing almost thought that Ye Lingchen was Huo Yuanjia himself. He felt as
though he had returned to that era. Every movement, every word, and the tone, even his
gaze had portrayed the character to the dot.
“Acting is all about getting yourself into character. Read the script more and imagine
yourself as Huo Yuanjia.” Ye Lingchen tapped Li Jing’s shoulders, laughing. “You can do it!”
Chapter 139 - Wu Han’s Revenge
Chapter 139: Wu Han’s Revenge
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Next, Ye Lingchen compiled some scenes for Huo Yuanjia and made some adjustments.
When it came to certain important action scenes, he guided them through each movement
scene by scene. He aimed to make them as realistic and exciting as possible.
His advice had been on point, bringing out the best in the film crew. A lot of fighting scenes
had their decorations adjusted.
Because of that, the entire movie had a lot of extra outstanding features, making it easy to
grab hold of the viewer’s attention.
“Young Master Ye, you’re just too amazing. I think you can easily be the director yourself.”
Li Tai was impressed. Just staying beside Ye Lingchen had allowed him to learn quite a lot
of things.
“I don’t have the time.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand. “I’ll have to leave Huo Yuanjia’s filming
to you, Director Li.”
“Rest assured, Young Master Ye.”
Although that was Ye Lingchen’s first time on the film set of Huo Yuanjia, he quickly earned
everyone’s respect. With Li Jing at the lead, everyone put in their all in the filming process.
Right then, an employee rushed over quickly with a gloomy expression.
“Director Li, we’re having some issues on our Weibo.”
Director Li and Ye Lingchen sat in front of the computer. Li Jing and the rest rushed over as
well. When they saw the content on Weibo, a terrible expression darkened their faces.
Just a moment ago, Wu Han published a Weibo update. The general content was that he had
joined the filming of I am Hero and would be playing a rather important role, equivalent to
advertising for I am Hero.
The publishing of that Weibo update automatically resulted in the cheers of countless
excited fans.
At first, that was nothing special, but following that, Wu Han continued to publish more
updates—claiming that he had originally intended to take part in Huo Yuanjia. Wu Han
claimed that Actor-Y was being condescending because he knew some Kungfu, painting him
to be a person of low class and terrible attitude.
The post was like a drop of water that cascaded into a multitude of ripples!
At that moment, Wu Han’s influence could be seen. His die-hard fans went berserk, turning
into rabid dogs and bared their fangs at Ye Lingchen.
Y’s Weibo immediately turned into a warzone. Tens of thousands of criticism appeared in
the blink of an eye.
[Y, you dog, how dare you scold our Hanhan. Go to hell!]
[Don’t let me find out your identity or I won’t let you go!]
[Huo Yuanjia? Rest assured that I will never in my life watch it. Trash!]
[Y, I demand an immediate apology from you to our Hanhan or I’ll commit suicide. I’m
willing to die for our Hanhan!]
[Hanhan is so outstanding. How can you treat him that way? It’s just Kungfu. Our Hanhan
will learn it in one day! He’s the best!]
…
Looking at the outrage, Ye Lingchen did not feel any anger. Instead, he felt only sadness.
Following that, Director Chen Feng had also followed up with an official announcement.
Chen Feng had joined the filming crew of I am Hero as an investor. At the same time, he
voiced out his disagreements with Huo Yuanjia, especially how Li Tai was arrogant. He
claimed that Huo Yuanjia was unable to hire any capable actors and had to resort to the
fallen Li Jing to take the leading role, making it a stereotypical bad movie!
Shi Lei furthermore published on his Weibo, stating in a seemingly wise tone, [The viewer’s
eyes are crystal clear. Those with bad character will not have people willingly take part in
his movie! Right or wrong can be differentiated with one look!]
Without a doubt, that statement was aimed at Actor-Y!
After all, Y was now the public enemy.
[Does Huo Yuanjia even need to continue production? It’s destined to fail!]
[When one is failing, everyone pushes it further. How unfortunate!]
[A gathering of big shots. I’m looking forward to the screening of I am Hero!]
[Chen Feng invested in I am Hero? It must be good! As for Huo Yuanjia, nobody’s showing
any interest, it’s heaven and earth!]
…
The discussion on Weibo grew heated over time while Li Tai and Ye Lingchen could only
remain silent.
“Director Li, Shi Lei, and his gang have crossed the line. This is obviously slander!”
“That sissy Wu Han had always irked me, getting me riled up for no reason. He and all those
crazy die-hard fans behind him are all retarded!”
“This is turning into a malicious competition. Such a low blow!”
Everyone’s faces were red from the injustice.
“Young Master Ye, I’m sorry. That is all because of me.” Li Tai apologized in a guilty tone.
Chen Feng and Wu Han were tied back to him.
“This is not your fault. Don’t overanalyze the situation.” Ye Lingchen said while shaking his
head.
“Young Master Ye, should we retaliate?” The team stared at Ye Lingchen.
“Retaliate? They are prepared. What do we use to retaliate with things being like this?” Ye
Lingchen waved his hand in a carefree manner, then announced, “The best retaliation
would be ourselves! Work hard on the movie and give them a big slap to the face!
Understand?”
“Of course Young Master Ye. We will do our best!” The team said together, especially Li Jing.
His face was flushed red. Clutching his fists tightly, his eyes were filled with determination.
“I believe that we can do it!” Ye Lingchen laughed, “Let’s leave this matter aside. You should
hurry up and get on with filming.”
The team went off with high morale.
Ye Lingchen took out his phone and logged in to Actor-Y’s Weibo. He posted a short update,
[All will be settled on the screen. Just wait and see!]
With that update, it was immediately met with a huge wave of criticism. Countless haters
flooded the comments. It was all filled with contempt.
Of course, some supported Y.
[This is intentional slander. Shameless!]
[I’ve never seen Y badmouthing people behind their backs. Look at all these dumb*sses
being led by the nose!]
[Wu Han’s die-hard fans are really scary. What’s wrong with this world? Why would they
like such trash!?]
However, these comments were quickly flooded over, some were even verbally assaulted
by the die-hard fans.
Ye Lingchen got tired after a while and logged out of Weibo. He headed towards the bus
stop outside Hengdian Studios, planning to take the bus home.
However, just as he exited Hengdian Studios, his expression turned dark. He raised his
head to look at a highrise off in the distance.
Over there, a highrise stood tall with one of its floors smoking heavily. Occasionally some
fire would burst out of the windows. The scene was terrifying.
Apart from him, many others in the vicinity also noticed the situation. They all had a
surprised expression on their face and rushed over to the scene.
“F*ck, what’s happening? A fire?!”
“Isn’t that the direction of Capital City’s Emerald Lake Court? This is so scary!”
“What’s the management of that residence doing? How did a fire of that magnitude break
out? We don’t even know if anyone is in there.”
“Go, let’s hurry over and check it out!”
…
The fire was burning strong. People in the building could be seen scrambling down the
stairs from a distance. A number of them wrapped their faces with wet towels amidst the
chaotic and terrifying scene.
Bang!
The explosion might have been caused by a methane tank exploding. After the explosion,
the fire grew even stronger and started to spread to the units around it…
Chapter 140 - Disasters Are Cruel
Chapter 140: Disasters Are Cruel
In that instant, the chaos in the crowd escalated. Screams and cries could be heard all over
the place.
The building had a total of 24 floors, each packed with residences. Fortunately, the fire was
still confined to a small area, giving everyone ample time to escape. Even so, it was a
terrifying sight for many of those involved.
Emerald Lake Court was only about one kilometer away from Hengdian Studios. Ye
Lingchen had quickly arrived at the scene.
At that time, the ground floor of the residence was packed with people pointing fingers at
the fire. Wave after wave of people rushed out from the building, grateful for making it out
of the place alive. Some were holding on to their loved ones in tears, feeling the full brunt of
the lingering fear.
“Everyone, please move aside. Don’t crowd in a single area and let the fire truck through!
Every second is a race against time!” Several people were consoling the crowd,
“Furthermore, can everyone please try to contact the tenants of this building to find out
those that have yet to escape and their general location. We must contact them to ensure
their safety!”
Under such circumstances, everyone was cooperative. Quite a number of people rushed
over from nearby areas with buckets of water. However, due to the height of the fire, they
were unable to do much.
Ye Lingchen was mixed in amongst the crowd. He was similarly looking up at the location
of the fire. The roaring flames were shooting out from the rooms like the breath of a
dragon, striking fear into those that witnessed it.
The sound of blaring sirens could be heard from a distance.
Very quickly, the red fire trucks were rushing over.
A total of three trucks!
More than 10 firefighters leaped off the truck. They looked at the flames and assessed the
severity then began to set up the fire fighting equipment.
That was not the time to find out the source of the fire. Taking out the fire was their main
priority.
“Is there anyone still within the premises?” asked the chief firefighter. He was a middle-
aged person with a heavily tanned skin tone.
“That should be it. Today’s Saturday. They are either out shopping or staying at home.
They’re all out.” Someone from the crowd explained.
The chief nodded. Although the fire was burning fiercely, it was relatively contained. The
tenants from the other floors had more than enough time to escape.
“What’s the situation with the burning unit?” The Chief continued to question.
“I’ve called them up. The tenant is out of town and the unit is empty. The fire might have
started from some faulty circuits,” explained someone from the management team.
“What about the neighboring unit?”
“They already got out.”
“That’s good.”
Everyone let out a sigh of relief. As long as the people were safe, that was already the best
they could hope for.
However, right at that moment, a black sedan rushed over at breakneck speed. It hastily
pulled over and a couple got out of the car.
Their expressions were lined with worry as they looked at the location of the fire. The
woman’s face had lines of tears running down her cheeks, and the tears were still flowing.
At the same time, a slightly chubby middle-aged woman ran out of the building with a
terrified look on her face.
“Aunt Huang, where are the kids? Where are my kids?!” The woman rushed over, holding
onto Aunt Huang, screaming frantically at her face.
Aunt Huang avoided her gaze then said with a guilty look, “Miss, the fire came too quickly.
Furthermore, it was right across our house. The heatwave rushed into the house, I… I didn’t
have time to save the kids…”
What?!
Everyone was stunned. There were still kids up there!
“You left my two kids up there and escaped on your own?!” The woman almost went nuts.
She wailed in despair while looking up at the burning fireball, feeling her heart being torn
apart!
“I was very very scared at that time. I could only think of running away, I couldn’t…” Aunt
Huang dared not make eye contact with the couple.
That woman went quiet for a moment, then suddenly put on a resolute expression and
tried to run into the building.
“Calm down.” The man beside her acted quickly, pulling her back and hugging her as he
consoled the woman, “Don’t be reckless. Our kids are lucky. They will be fine.”
His eyes were tearing up as well. His appearance seemed to have aged many years in that
instant. He then looked over at the firefighters.
“Relax, we’ll save your kids,” The chief firefighter immediately assured him. “Everyone, get
a move on! Give me your best speed! There are two kids trapped in that fire!”
“Please, I beg of you. You must save my kids,” The woman begged, grasping at straws.
The firefighters were working seriously, realizing time was not on their side.
“Come on, be quick! What are you waiting for? Start spraying water!” Some people within
the crowd shouted out of worry.
“The fire truck is here to watch a show? It’s been five minutes and there’s not even a drop
of water!”
“The location of the fire is on the 16th floor. That height is beyond what our first level of
water pressure can reach. We need to adjust the water pressure to reach that height,”
Explained the firefighters as they similarly sweat bullets from anxiety.
“How long will that take?! This just sounds too fishy!”
The complaints did not stop. Everyone looked up at the fire, their anxiety eating away at
them.
“Look, it’s the kids!” Someone shouted suddenly and pointed at a window.
Everyone looked upwards and saw two kids appear by the window, a boy and a girl. The
boy was around six to seven years old, while the girl was somewhere between four to five.
Both kids were terrified, looking pale, and bawling their eyes out helplessly.
The boy was coughing as he pushed with all his might to open the window slowly, causing
the black smoke to seep out of the opening.
In such a situation, even if the fire did not get them, the smoke would knock them out.
They were trapped between a steep fall and the fire with smoke coming from behind them.
Both kids were trapped in a hopeless situation and it seemed like their fates were sealed.
“Little Yu, Little Tian!” The kids’ mother immediately screamed at the top of her lungs.
Unfortunately, it was too far up and her voice could not be heard. Seeing her kids suffering
in that situation, that woman dropped to her knees.
She then knelt there crying, “Dear heavens, who can save my kids?!”
The crowd was heartbroken. They could not bear to watch it anymore. The firefighters
were all speechless, unable to help.
Within the unit, flames were roaring. Fortunately, the quality of the unit was decent and
could hold back the flames for a while more, but only that little while more! Moreover, even
if it could hold back the flames, it could not hold back the smoke!
The situation was hopeless!
“Sigh, disasters are cruel. This is a cruel end for those two kids.”
“That’s the nanny right? She’s just too irresponsible. Escaping on her own and ditching the
kids.”
“Pity the parents. How would they overcome this trauma in the future?”
“Everyone let’s quickly think of a plan. The heavens would not leave us without a path. We
will surely make it!”
Right then, a silhouette from the crowd dashed into the building and quickly ran up the
stairs!
That silhouette was extremely quick. The crowd only felt their eyes blurred and it was gone
in an instant.
“Just now…I thought I saw someone rushing inside?”
“I think I saw it too. Could it be a hallucination?”
“It can’t be. It’s too dangerous to rush inside at a time like this!”
“The fire has covered that entire floor. Even if he rushed in he won’t be able to save
anyone!”
…
Chapter 141 - Big Brother, Are You
Superman?
Chapter 141: Big Brother, Are You Superman?
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The elevator was no longer running so Ye Lingchen took the stairs five steps at a time and
dashed upstairs in a flash.
If he really was powerless to do anything about that matter, he might just lament ruefully
and refrain from getting involved. However, he certainly had that power, and although he
could not control it 100%, the fact remained that he possessed that power. Therefore, he
could not just ignore the predicament before him.
If he chose to ignore it, then what was the use of the Prodigy System? He would forever
remain a coward.
Great power came with great responsibility.
“F*ck, when did I start enjoying meddling with other people’s affairs?”
Ye Lingchen cursed and continued his mad rush upstairs. There were 16 floors and he did
not slow down at all halfway. It only took him two-and-a-half minutes.
A sea of fire!
A very violent sea of fire!
The red flames burned before Ye Lingchen’s eyes and the extremely high temperature
immediately turned his face red. Soon, dense beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
The 16th floor was going up in flames, and in the end, he could only make a retreat to the
15th floor.
The child was on the 16th floor. He could not go up, and he certainly could not go through
that sea of fire!
Ye Lingchen looked all around him and his expression eventually sank. ‘Motherf*cker, just
risk it!’
He wrapped the wet towel, which he had prepared earlier, around his face to filter the air.
He then walked to the window in the 15th-floor balcony. He leaned out first, then gritted
his teeth before climbing to the outside!
Down below, the crowd was sent into a frenzy upon seeing him climbing.
“F*ck, man! Look, what’s that? It looks like a person!”
“The hell! It really is a person! Why are there still people inside?!”
“It can’t possibly be the person who just rushed in, right? That would be too fast!”
“What does he want to do? He’s not thinking of crawling from the outside, is he? This is
crazy!”
…
Amidst the flurry of exclamations, Ye Lingchen’s entire body was already outside the
window. He gripped on the window’s edges, and his whole body was lying flat on the walls
of the tall building. 15 floors were almost as tall as a small hill and many did not dare to
look down. Despite that, Ye Lingchen clung to the wall and moved little by little.
From the looks of the situation, he seemed to be attempting to save the trapped children
using only his bare hands!
It was too shocking and too bold!
His courage was commendable, but his actions were not well-thought-out.
“Young man, please stop for a moment and ensure your own safety!” The fire chief
immediately took the horn loudspeaker and shouted.
At the same time, many reporters caught wind of the news and hurried over. One by one,
they pointed their cameras at the fire and took photographs. Cameramen were also in place
and they made live news broadcasts on the spot.
Little Ya was an outdoor host. With her eloquent communication skills, she brought
everyone sightseeing around Capital’s various attractions as well as doing mukbangs of
Capital’s delicious food. As a result, she garnered quite a following.
She was doing a live stream around the area that day, and after hearing of the fire, she
rushed to the scene as fast as she could.
Holding her mobile phone, she pointed the camera toward the scene of the fire and put on a
solemn expression when providing live updates. “Gosh, what happened, why did it catch
fire? The fire is now extremely strong and it’s on the verge of being out of control.”
Next, she recorded the firefighters and the onlookers who were all around her. She then
said in a worrisome tone, “It’s so scary. I don’t know if there are any casualties.”
She immediately went up to the crowd to get a better idea of what was happening. The
more she listened, the more shocked she became.
With the camera focused on the building, she zoomed in. “There are still two children
trapped in the building! The situation is critical. God must protect them.”
Then, as soon as she turned the camera, she saw a figure was slowly moving along the
building’s outer wall.
There were little, if any areas, on the external wall that could be used as support.
Nevertheless, the figure was able to use the wall’s friction as well as some protrusions to
get a firm grip.
The fire itself had already caused enough of a stir within the live stream. The appearance of
a figure on the building induced yet another hubbub. Many fans began spreading the news
about the broadcast and countless people soon poured into the live stream.
[God! Does that person want to go up and save those two children from the 15th floor?]
[That guy is amazing! He’s a hero!]
[How did he do it, this is so mystical, like he has superpowers.]
[Man, your behavior is stupid, but I want to tell you that, you’re a real man!]
[He reminds me of someone, Superman Y!]
…
Countless people looked at Ye Lingchen from down below. His hands clenched
unknowingly and a tense look was plastered all over his face. Many among the crowd were
unable to do anything else except fold their hands together. The only thing they could do
was close their eyes and silently say a silent prayer for Ye Lingchen.
The parents of the two children even knelt on the ground and looked up at the sky. Their
lips trembled as they muttered continuously, “Please protect them, God.”
Of course, Ye Lingchen did not have the luxury of paying attention to everyone’s reaction.
He had moved halfway by then. The fire was getting closer and closer and he could faintly
hear the child’s cries.
He glanced around and his eyes finally spotted an air conditioner’s condenser not far away.
After taking a few deep breaths, he bent his slightly. Then, he leaped into the air like a
monkey and swung toward the air conditioner!
Holy moly!
His body landed heavily on the air conditioner’s condenser. However, the tremendous
impact and weight caused the condenser to sway violently. It squeaked and appeared to tilt
as if it would break at any time.
“Hero! Be careful!” Everyone’s nerves were on edge and there were a lot of shouts coming
from below.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up. His body kept up with his pace, and after stabilizing himself
quickly, he proceeded to make yet another jump!
He landed on the windowsill of a 15th-floor family home and was directly below the two
children!
Under everyone’s intense gaze, he grabbed the edge of the windowsill. He then gripped
hard and launched his body up, planting his feet on the windowsill.
[Awesome! Nice job!]
[It’s amazing, it’s more exciting than making a movie!]
[Even if you make a movie with special effects, it’s not gonna be as amazing as this. We have
a hero amongst us common folk, this is a real hero!]
[Ahh, ahh, ahh! So handsome! He’ll be my Prince Charming from now on!]
[Come on, you can do it! You must rescue the children.]
Whether it was people from the live stream or just passers-by, everyone had their hopes on
Ye Lingchen. They stared at the figure on the top of the building without blinking and did
not even dare breathe. It felt as though the tiniest action from them would affect Ye
Lingchen’s ability to rescue the children.
“Does he want to jump up from the fifteenth floor?” Everyone licked their chapped lips.
They looked at Ye Lingchen—who seemed to be gearing up his strength—with great worry.
Each household was equipped with an air-conditioner, of which the condenser was beside
the windowsill. The condenser’s distance between two floors was about one-point-five
meters away from the windowsill.
The previous condenser was on the 15th floor. Next up, Ye Lingchen planned to jump from
the 15th-floor windowsill to the 16th floor’s condenser. Then, with the condenser as a
springboard, he would make another jump to the 16th floor!
Ye Lingchen bent his legs then launched his body into the air. He managed to step foot on
the condenser, which produced a loud clatter!
Bang!
The impact was much more violent than the previous one, with the entire condenser tilting
by more than half. It teetered on the verge of collapse.
However, Ye Lingchen had jumped up again after barely setting foot on the condenser.
There was almost no pause in between and his hands managed to grab on to the 16th-floor
windowsill!
At the same time, the condenser suffered too much pressure as well. It collapsed
immediately and was left hanging on the wall.
[YES! He made the jump!]
[It’s so exciting! It’s more hair-raising than those Hollywood movies!]
Everyone erupted with praise while the two children’s parents were red with emotion.
They looked like they had seen the dawn of hope.
Phew!
Ye Lingchen breathed a sigh of relief and slowly climbed up the windowsill.
He then saw two adorable children wiping away their tears. Shocked and surprised, they
stared at him with big, red eyes.
“Big Brother, are you Superman?” …
Chapter 142 - China's Own Superman!
Chapter 142: China’s Own Superman!
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Ye Lingchen was slightly stunned when he saw the two children. He smiled and said, “Yeah,
I am Superman.”
“Big Brother Superman, then…are you here to save us?” The little boy looked at Ye
Lingchen with a face full of hope.
“Mm, I am!”
Ye Lingchen’s felt an astringent feeling in his eyes. He took out the two wet towels he had
prepared and gave them to the two children. “Be obedient and listen to me. Cover your
mouth and nose with these two towels.”
The two children were clever. They stopped crying and covered their faces with towels.
Ye Lingchen then took off his coat and tied the two children to his back and chest.
The people downstairs could not see what exactly Ye Lingchen was doing. They had no
choice but to anxiously remain on the sidelines.
Only then did they realize something: even if Ye Lingchen was able to go up, it would be
impossible for him to save them! There was no avenue for him to make a retreat!
The doors had long been surrounded by fire and the only way was to jump from the
window!
Moreover, the air conditioner’s condenser unit had already been trampled by him. There
was no place for him to set foot, let alone the two children.
Exhale, exhale, exhale!
By then, the sea of fire was getting bigger and bigger. The flames had broken through the
walls and were starting to enter the room. The walls were turning red and the room was
already beginning to resemble an oven. It was extremely hot and it might burn down at any
time.
[Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t! How could this be?!]
[This is a dead-end! He got himself trapped.]
[God, you’re playing a sick joke, aren’t you? Stop it, please don’t do it!]
[They must survive, they will survive!]
…
Ye Lingchen’s figure finally appeared again, carrying both children at once, amidst the
cheers from the spectators below.
“He’s…”
Everyone was stunned. Countless eyes and camera lenses were aimed at Ye Lingchen.
Could he be preparing to jump off?
At the next moment, Ye Lingchen seemed to confirm their guesses.
He supported the window sill with both hands and hung down. It was an extremely
dangerous position. If his hands so much as slipped slightly, his entire body would fall.
“Don’t be afraid. Whatever happens, don’t look down. Be good kids and close your eyes.
Count to fifteen, and you’ll be able to return to your parents,” Ye Lingchen reassured the
two children.
“Mm. We have Big Brother Superman here, so we’re not afraid.” Both children closed their
eyes.
Ye Lingchen inhaled deeply and held his breath. He then let go of his grip and was falling
vertically down!
“Ah! What is he doing? Why did he let go!” Frightened screams pierced the sky. Many
people could not help but close their eyes and were afraid to look.
At that very moment, however, Ye Lingchen’s formed his hand into a hook-shape and
accurately caught on to the lower floor’s windowsill!
Did he…manage to get a grip?!
“F*ck… Oh f*ck! He’s amazing!”
“I’m not dreaming, am I? Is this even possible for a human?”
“Superhero! He’s China’s superhero! He’s much more awesome than superheroes from
other countries!”
“Keep quiet everyone. Just let me kneel and watch quietly.”
The windowsills on each floor of the building were arranged vertically with no obstacles in
between them.
Ye Lingchen followed the same pattern as before—his loosened his grip and fell straight
downward again!
Reaching the 14th floor, he grabbed the windowsill again!
It was the same with the 13th floor, the 12th floor, the 11th floor…
The speed with which he descended was becoming faster and faster. After fifteen seconds,
he managed to land safely!
So handsome, so cool, so amazing!
Everyone’s brain went blank at this moment. They looked at Ye Lingchen in shock and
speechlessness.
“It’s fine now. Go back to your mother.” Ye Lingchen asked the two children to open their
eyes and said with a smile.
He was not prepared to stay long. Before everyone had snapped back to their senses, he
walked straight out of the crowd.
[666666, I didn’t think that such a method of descending a building existed. It’s literally like
a dream.]
[No, I must be dreaming. Can someone slap me twice and wake me up!]
[My mom just asked me why I was kneeling on the ground. I said I was watching
Superman.]
[Host, what are you still doing, hurry up and go after him!]
[Yes, stupid host! Chop, chop!]
The barrage of comments in the live broadcast room immediately jolted Little Min
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back to her senses. She snapped back at once and chased after Ye Lingchen.
“Hey, please wait! May I ask, can you show me who you are?” Little Min looked up eagerly
at Ye Lingchen.
“What do you think?” Ye Lingchen smiled and tightened the towel on his face.
“Then, can you tell me your name?” Little Min continued to ask.
“My name? You probably already heard it before. My name is Y.”
“You really are Superman Y?!” Little Min’s pupil suddenly widened. Excited beyond
compare, she said enthusiastically, “You have always been my idol!”
Ye Lingchen nodded casually and began to leave.
“Superman Y, this is my live stream. They are all your fans. Can you say a few more words?”
Little Min gritted her teeth and asked him anxiously.
Ye Lingchen halted his footsteps for a moment. He was briefly silent before speaking to the
camera: “Actor Y is good. He has real skills!”
Leaving her with that succinct sentence, he subsequently made a speedy exit.
He was so fast that he disappeared into the street in an instant.
The group of passers-by wanted to go after him, but Ye Lingchen was nowhere to be found.
The two parents hugged their children tightly, with their tears flowing.
“Mommy, daddy, why are you crying? Don’t cry, we met Big Brother Superman.” The little
boy said coquettishly, “Big Brother Superman said that those who cry are not good kids.”
“Mommy’s really happy.” The child’s mother was crying and smiling. “You mustn’t forget
Big Brother Superman alright? You must always be grateful. Do you understand?”
“Mmhmm. I want to be like Big Brother Superman and became a big hero too!” The little
boy nodded solemnly.
[Like seeing a mystical dragon’s head but not its tail, he’s the same!]
[Idol! I can’t believe I was so close to my idol! Sob, sob, I can’t take it, I’m crying!]
[Superman Y, he finally appeared! I knew Superman existed!]
[He brushes everything off; he seeks to hide his accomplishments and name. Such is his
persona, a man of character!]
The incident went viral at an almost unprecedented speed. Within ten minutes, Weibo’s
trending topics, Tencent’s push news, and even news browsers were all reporting it madly.
It even reached Capital’s news channels!
In addition to viewing the fire as a cause for caution, the most talked about topic was
Superman Y!
People sang praises of both his strength and his act of stepping up to the occasion.
In that short time, many young people aspired to be Superman Y—he was China’s own
Superman!
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Chapter 143 - The Second Kungfu Upgrade
Chapter 143: The Second Kungfu Upgrade
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Excitement to the point of being incapable of incoherent speech would surely befall
everyone when their movie heroes appear beside them.
As things continued developing, news and videos on the incident skyrocketed madly, with
the views numbering in the tens of thousands!
Weibo exploded even more and it became the hottest topic in history.
“Superman Y finally shows himself again a month later. With Superman guarding my
Capital, what else do I need to be afraid of?”
[Oh my God! It’s the same as watching a movie!]
[This is a legend. Is Superman Y an alien?]
[Superman has appeared, Batman, Mutants, where are you?]
[Superman Y, don’t just stay in Capital. You have to come to Nanking when you’re free!]
[Oh, oh, oh! Do you know, I watched this video three times and I cried three times! Never
talk to me about Iron Man or Captain America again in the future. I’m a fan of Superman Y
alone. I’m his fangirl!]
[I watched the video and cried all night. As a mother myself, seeing those feelings of despair
broke me.]
[The family in the video was unfortunate, but at the same time, they were fortunate
because they met Superman Y!]
…
The crazed surge of discussions showed no signs of abating. Many people were fascinated
with Superman Y. Through the internet, they asked him to accept them as an apprentice
and vowed to become the world’s superhero.
With everything still trending, a host named Little Ya released a short video. “I’m lucky to
have the chance to interview Superman Y up close. I’m super lucky, Superman Y is super
manly!”
Once the video appeared, the network exploded and was nearly destroyed!
[Ah, you ‘re so lucky, Host! I’m jealous of you! ]
[Host, you’re an idiot. You’re were so close. Why didn’t you go up and kiss him?!]
[Superman Y looks young. Why didn’t you tear the towel off his face? ]
[Have you not noticed the last sentence that Superman Y said? He mentioned Actor Y!!!]
…
Finally, Superman Y’s last sentence caused a great majority of fans to simmer with
excitement. Each of their faces showed excitement and their heart thumped with emotion
as if they had just discovered some shocking treasure.
In an instant, countless people flooded Actor Y’s Weibo.
[Actor Y, show yourself! Do you really know Superman Y?! ]
[You’re so awesome! Superman Y said you have real skills, what does that mean, have you
guys battled before?!]
[Oh f*ck! There’s so many Ys. Could it be possible that they know each other in real life?!
This is too f*cking lit, f*cking unbelievable!]
[Putting it that way, Actor Y’s Kungfu is definitely gonna be impressive. The previous video
of him fighting a wolf with his bare hands must be real!]
[Ahhh, our Chinese Kungfu has been recognized by Superman Y. This is amazing! Actor Y,
please accept me as a disciple!]
…
Superman Y had only appeared twice, but deep down, everyone dreamed of being like
Superman and other heroes. When the dream appeared in real life, the enthusiasm it
ignited would greatly exceed everyone’s expectations.
In such a short time, Superman Y’s popularity had surpassed all other Ys. He became the
foremost figure in the world of Ys.
Ye Lingchen watched Actor Y’s Weibo and kept quiet, letting the netizens speak for
themselves.
He wanted to discredit Shi Lei through Superman Y’s words!
Soon, many netizens spontaneously got into the groove, scolding Shi Lei and Wu Han on
Weibo.
[Shi Lei, you’re insignificant. Actor Y knows real Kungfu! If you can’t do it, it doesn’t mean
others can’t too!]
[How embarrassing of him to say that Actor Y’s Kungfu is fake. How stupid can one be?!]
[Shi Lei, if you’ve got what it takes to be recognized by Superman Y, I won’t be cursing at
you now!]
[Wu Han, you’re a sissy! Don’t blame Actor Y for looking down on you!]
[A wimp like Wu Han shooting martial arts films? I figure Actor Y can kill Wu Han with just
a poke of the finger!]
[I’m definitely watching Huo Yuanjia! There’s real Kungfu in there for sure!]
…
Over the next three days, Superman Y’s mask began to pop up on Taobao. Resembling some
of the masks of Marvel superheroes, Superman Y’s mask was a black balaclava, although it
had a big red Y embroidered between the eyebrows!
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Sales skyrocketed once the mask appeared on the market! Of course, those were all the
things that happened later.
The entire episode elevated the reputation of those other Ys. During Ye Lingchen’s live
stream at night, a countless barrage of comments flashed across the bullet screen, asking
him if he had any relationship with the rest of the Ys.
Ye Lingchen took a crude and simplistic approach when facing those comments. He covered
the bullet screen and chose to ignore it.
After the incident’s subsequent developments, Ye Lingchen’s popularity once again
exceeded 100,000. It reached 105,876 and was still growing steadily.
He originally had no intention to upgrade his knowledge and wanted to boost his
popularity first. However, it had to be acknowledged that he found all the amusement very
addictive. His hands would feel restless if he did not perform an upgrade, which would then
give him insomnia
As a last resort, he entered the system interface and conducted a lottery.
He asserted that it was inevitable.
Eight Extremities Fist, Martial Body Fist, calligraphy, massage, German, Russian…
The yellow wheel blinkered wildly, skipping from one knowledge to the other. It eventually
settled on the Eight Extremities Fist under Ye Lingchen’s intense gaze.
Finally, it was another martial art!
Ye Lingchen’s became slightly excited. His body was the capital for revolution, and his self-
preservation force was considered to be another layer of protection.
The earlier fire was a good example. If he did not have enough strength, he would have died
ten times over. Likewise, if he was stronger at the time, it would be even easier for him to
make the rescue!
Only through continuous improvement can one truly embark on the path of Superman!
The feeling of being a superhero… It was truly exhilarating!
The dazzling radiant light flashed through, and the column of Eight Extremities Fist
changed slightly and turned into Eight Extremities Brute Training (Basic)!
Instead of being a fist force, it was brute training?
It was different from what Ye Lingchen imagined. Though it was also a fist technique, the
direction with which it went in after progressing was not the same.
However, he felt relieved immediately.
The Eight Extremities Fist was indeed very different from the Arhat Fist.
The Arhat Fist was an actual fist technique. It was stronger and more masculine, with the
entirety of its essence condensed into a pair of fists. It focused on pure offensive force, but
the Eight Extremities Fist had all-round development, including grappling, defending,
shoulder-throwing, and so on.
All in all, the Eight Extremities Fist centered more on physical training. In other words, it
was a balanced development of the whole body. For example, the smash of the Eight
Extremities Fist’s Iron Mountain Smash was executed using one’s back, not one’s fist!
Since it was brute training, then it was likely the art of tempering one’s skins, fortifying
one’s bones, and hardening one’s body.
It was equivalent to refining one’s whole body into a fist. If his entire body was a weapon,
his defensive strength would be much higher.
A satisfied smile appeared on Ye Lingchen’s face. The Eight Extremities Brute Training and
Arhat Fist Force could be considered complementary to each other. Not bad.
Ye Lingchen contently withdrew himself from the system. He took out his mobile phone
and looked at several of his Ys’ Weibo accounts.
Despite not commenting on anything, the comments left behind remained very lively and
there were many private messages. One of the private messages caused Ye Lingchen to
pause. There was a brief moment of hesitation before he clicked into it.
The person’s avatar was a very beautiful girl and the Weibo username was…Chen Xiaoyan!
Chapter 144 - Caught Red-Handed?
Chapter 144: Caught Red-Handed?
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Chen Xiaoyan sent various personal messages to Singer Y’s Weibo every day—one each on
either side of noon.
Among them, ‘Good morning’ and ‘Good night’ were the most frequent, followed by ‘Pay
attention to me just once’ and ‘Say something’.
Ye Lingchen did not reply to any of them.
It was mainly because he did not know how to face Chen Xiaoyan.
Originally, the two were just strangers, but because of an unexpected mishap that led to
some rather indescribable things, the relationship became more complex.
Chen Xiaoyan had shown a clear indication that she wanted to chase after him. If such a
dazzling beauty was determined to offer herself, Ye Lingchen felt pleased but was also
unsure know how best to deal with it.
If he were to accept, it would be much too inconvenient because he had many secrets. If he
chose not to accept her, the fact remained that she gave him some special service in the
past. He could not possibly be friends with benefits with her, as that would be too
irresponsible.
Chen Xiaoyan was persistent for days on end, without fail. There were no breaks in-
between days.
It was evident however, that Ye Lingchen was making her extra anxious at that time. She
privately messaged him, [Y, I just want you to keep me company and talk to me, can you
please not ignore me?]
[Hmph. If you ignore me again, I’ll post on Weibo saying that you disappeared after
sleeping with me!]
The destructive power of that last sentence was undoubtedly massive—Ye Lingchen could
not just ignore it.
After holding back for a long time, he replied stiffly, [Hey.]
[You’re finally willing to reply!] Ye Lingchen could her excitement through the text. He
subsequently received a long string of words.
[Y, thank you very much. My life would have been ruined if I hadn’t met you! You not only
saved me but also let me fulfill my dream. I don’t know how to thank you.]
[Actually, I went crazy that night because I was in despair. I’m not a casual woman. I’m all
grown up but men only lust for me, so I’ve never had a boyfriend before. I can do laundry, I
can cook, I’m a good girl. Just come out and meet me once, is that okay?]
Chen Xiaoyan’s unparalleled sincerity left Ye Lingchen speechless for a moment.
[Mm, I believe you.] Ye Lingchen replied shallowly in the end. He then followed up with [My
identity is a bit special. I don’t want to show myself yet for the time being.]
[I understand.] Chen Xiaoyan seemed to have considered that aspect too. After all, a myriad
of Ys was running rampant and set off wave after wave of trends. There must be some
personal reason why all those Ys chose not to show themselves.
Instead of forcing it, she continued: [Then you can wear a mask. Just accompany me from
time to time, OK?]
Did she want to date him while he wore a mask?
[We’ll talk about it again when we have the chance.] Ye Lingchen did not decline outright.
Seeing Y’s reply on her phone, Chen Xiaoyan burst into a childlike smile and jumped down
from the bed in excitement. Her face was red, and it took her a long time to calm down.
Ye Lingchen said very little, but her heart felt a sweetness similar to that of honey. She
looked at the phone stupidly and her face was fully red. Was that how it felt to fall in love?
Then, she continued typing: [Y, China’s Top Voice wants me to participate in their new
season. Can you come and watch me live? It’s okay if you’re just there as an ordinary
audience member. I just hope you can see me on stage. I feel at ease only if you’re there.]
She gripped the phone tightly after sending it. Her face was tense as she waited for Y’s
reply.
[Sure!]
One simple word was enough to make her heart beat wildly. She was so happy that she
began humming.
Ye Lingchen undoubtedly had no idea what feelings Chen Xiaoyan was experiencing.
Rationally speaking, there was no reason for him to decline, and to top it off, it would
certainly feel good to listen to the to the songs that he wrote live.
[It’s agreed then. Good night.] Chen Xiaoyan replied without holding Y back hoping he
would continue to chat with her.
[Mm, good night.]
…
The next day.
Ye Lingchen woke up earlier than usual and ran towards the park with his two wolves.
He could not wait to practice the Eight Extremities Brute Training.
With that upgrade, some of the original moves of his Eight Extremities Fist had also
changed. The physical requirements were rather high. Some movements were highly
dependent on the body’s flexibility, as well as balance and strength. In addition to that, the
cultivation method had also changed—the coherent movement was no longer needed, but
rather, the focus was on posture. A single posture might have to be sustained for ten
minutes for the muscles to be trained.
There seemed to be a big difference between martial arts techniques. It was not apparent at
first sight but was more evident after the upgrade.
Breathing was a part of the Arhat Fist Force’s cultivation, as it eventually entailed
cultivating the production of Qi or inner force from one’s fist. On the other hand, the Eight
Extremities Brute Training revolved around movement and physique.
If one insisted on classifying them, the Arhat Fist Force was similar to the cultivation of Qi
while the Eight Extremities Brute Training was pure external power.
After cultivating for a full hour, Ye Lingchen practiced each movement from the Eight
Extremities Brute Training from the beginning till the end. Despite having to gasp for air
due to his constitution, he could feel the muscles in his entire body swelling up.
Ye Lingchen felt happy rather than surprised. It was a sign that the Eight Extremities Brute
Training had visible results.
He let a drawn-out sigh of relief and froze slightly. He then smiled and shook his head.
Little Gray and Little Green were beside just beside him and he saw them striking a pose.
The wolves’ faces were simultaneously cute and serious.
Their posture resembled a movement in the Eight Extremities Brute Training. They must
have been bored and decided to cultivate with Ye Lingchen.
“Huhuhu!”
Seeing Ye Lingchen looking at them, the two little wolves whimpered immediately with
pitiful looks in their eyes.
“Dad, save us quick. We’re numb! We can’t move …”
What was going on, little guy?
“It’s numb already? Looks like you need more practice in the future!” Ye Lingchen smiled,
hugged them in his arms, and gently massaged them, “You should be glad I can speak Dog
Language, otherwise, you might have to stay here for the entire day! ”
“Huhuhu…”
The two little wolves narrowed their eyes in satisfaction and lay in Ye Lingchen’s arms,
sobbing non-stop.
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When passing the familiar villa, the two wolves straightened themselves and their ears
were upright. Their liveliness perked up and they wiggled in Ye Lingchen’s arms, calling out
to him as if to bask in their achievements.
“Dad, those two women are fighting again, hurry up and look.”
Ye Lingchen forehead had black lines all over. ‘The two of you live up to the phrase ‘color
wolf’!
‘Hehe, there’s nothing interesting to see. It’s not like I’m that kind of person.’
Ye Lingchen remained concentrated on the road ahead and slowly walked past the villa.
Before he even took two steps however, he immediately retreated backward. Going
through the same familiar motions, he climbed up the window.
Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng went at it frequently, it seemed. Did they do each other
whenever they had time to spare? Were their bodies even able to hold up?
‘I’m worried about their bodies, that’s all. My intentions are pure.’
In between moans of pleasure, Ye Lingchen peeked up slowly from the window. By then,
something calamitous happened.
He saw a pair of lustful yet blurry eyes staring back at him. They were looking at each
other!
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‘F*ck, am I caught red-handed?’
Chapter 145 - The Basketball
Association’s Invitation
Chapter 145: The Basketball Association’s Invitation
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‘Who am I?
‘Where am I?
‘What am I doing?’
Ye Lingchen had never felt as dumbfounded as he was then. His mind went blank and he
froze on the spot.
At the same time, those hazy eyes were at first surprised, then terrified, then shocked. It
finally evolved into a very harsh scream!
“AGHHHHHHH!”
Li Muxue became flustered, her face reddened, and she nearly fainted.
The scream snapped Ye Lingchen back to his senses. He jumped down without any
hesitation and fled quickly.
“I’ve been exposed, run!” Ye Lingchen made a gesture to Little Green and Little Gray. A man
and his two wolves then ran off without a trace.
“Sister Muxue, what’s wrong? Did I hurt you?”
Huang Xiaomeng looked at the panicked Li Muxue and asked worriedly.
“I… I just saw Ye Lingchen.” Li Muxue nearly cried.
“WHAT?!”
Huang Xiaomeng was shocked. “Where?”
Li Muxue pointed to the window with a crying voice. “Just from that window, what should
we do, he must have seen everything.”
Huang Xiaomeng looked over but saw no traces of Ye Lingchen. She could help but ask
doubtfully, “There’s no one where. Did you see wrongly?”
“Sister Muxue, you must be seeing things. This is Hill Spring Residences, a high-end
community. How could Ye Lingchen possibly be here? And how could there be such a
coincidence in this world?”
“I didn’t see wrongly. It must be him!” Lu Muxue insisted.
“Oh, I know!” Huang Xiaomeng exclaimed. She thought of another possibility and said
angrily, “Then that means his rich sugar mommy must surely be living here. Shameful!”
“Xiaomeng, we were seen naked, aren’t you bothered by that at all?” Li Muxue always felt
that Huang Xiaomeng’s brain circuits were a bit off.
“What’s the big deal? Everyone is just skin and meat, how different can a person be? We
also peeped on him in the toilet last time and saw his ding dong, so this time it’s even,”
Huang Xiaomeng said indifferently.
Li Muxue stared blankly at Huang Xiaomeng and was momentarily at a loss for words.
“Xiaomeng, don’t let this happen to us again in the future. I’ll feel embarrassed to death if
anyone else sees me,” said Li Muxue as she took a deep breath.
“Oh, Sister Muxue, don’t worry. At most, we’ll just be more careful next time and close the
curtains.” After a pause, Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes rolled back and she continued, “But since
that gigolo had the balls to peep on us, we’re going to seek an explanation from him!”
…
When they went to school the next day, Little Gen’s trio immediately gathered around with
excited looks all over their faces. They then said to Ye Lingchen sneakily,
“Ye’zi, great news, I just heard from the sports department that He Yuan’s status as the
student council president has been revoked! He doesn’t even have his position as a sports
committee member! Evil has its retribution, muahahahaha, I’m so happy!” Potato happily
said.
“Let’s see whether he continues to act bullish in the future?” Xiang then continued, “He
better not show up in front of me, otherwise, I’ll beat him every time I see him!”
“If Ye’zi didn’t come forward this time, our school’s reputation would be thrown down the
drain. This has attracted the attention of the school leaders!” said Xiao Gen.
It was then that sports committee member Gao Wen came over.
“Ye Lingchen, Principal Shen is looking for you.”
“Principal Shen?!”
Everyone simultaneously exclaimed in surprise.
“Ye’zi, could it be that you’re being invited to become president of the student council?”
Xiao Gen speculated.
“OH F*CK! That’s f*ckin’ dope! Ye’zi, you’ll have to cover your three bros next time.”
Potato’s eyes shined.
Ye Lingchen shook his head bitterly. He had no time to become student council president.
He followed Gao Wen to the principal’s office. As soon as he entered the door, he saw
Principal Shen sitting at the desk and chatting with a middle-aged man.
Ye Lingchen had seen that middle-aged man before. He sat next to the principal during the
school basketball competition and his status was evidently very high.
The two men smiled immediately when they saw Ye Lingchen.
The middle-aged man came forward, extended his hand, and spoke first, “Hello, Student Ye,
I am the president of Capital’s basketball training association. My surname is Zhang.”
“President Zhang, what an honor.” Ye Lingchen reached out as well and shook hands with
Chairman Zhang.
“I was present during the basketball game, and Student Ye’s performance was amazing. I’ll
tell you upfront that your level is far beyond the average professional athlete. I was
wondering if you are interested in joining our basketball association?” President Zhang got
right to the point and asked.
“Join the basketball association?” Ye Lingchen was rather surprised. “Can you tell me what
the basketball association does exactly?”
“Ah, pardon my oversight.” President Zhang then continued, “The basketball association is
a place to train professional basketball players. Capital Basketball Association recruits and
selects the best young basketball players from all over the country. After undergoing
training, they can go abroad and play against foreign teams! ”
After a pause, he tried to press further and said, “Student Ye, you must surely have heard of
the DBA and MBA. Basketball is a superstar sport now. With your abilities, Student Ye, you
can become tomorrow’s basketball star. And when you join our association, there is four-
hundred-thousand in allowances and financial aid every year. All meals will be provided as
set meals that conform to the highest nutritional standards. We will be responsible for your
Five Insurances and One Housing Fund
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! Even if you retire, we will ensure that you receive your life’s basic needs!”
Beside him, Principal Shen also said, “Student Ye, you will also be the pride of Capital
University. The university will help with your publicity.”
Fame and fortune!
There was no doubt that President Zhang and Principal Shen came prepared.
How many people, especially those in their youth, could withstand such temptation at that
day and age?
It was practically a worry-free life coupled with fame and fortune!
Every basketball player was selected from thousands of people, with their bodies dedicated
to national sports, and having to undergo difficult training. It was no surprise that they
received such treatment.
Unfortunately for the two men, the boy they were facing was Ye Lingchen.
He shook his head then said, “Thank you, President Zhang, for the admiration, but my
ambitions are elsewhere. I’m sorry.”
Both President Zhang and Principal Shen went blank, as though they never expected Ye
Lingchen to refuse so decisively. They lost themselves for a brief moment.
President Zhang looked at Ye Lingchen, took a deep breath, and asked, “Student Ye, can you
tell me the reason?”
“I have no time to participate in training,” Ye Lingchen answered curtly.
Ye Lingchen did not think too highly for that insignificant amount of money, although the
fame did attract his attention. Other than football, basketball was the ball game with the
greatest number of fans. Once Ye Lingchen became an outstanding player, it was equivalent
to that of a superstar. People would go crazy over him and his popularity would soar!
However, he would decline without hesitation if he had to attend training regularly.
“It’s fine if you want me to join the association, but I won’t attend training all the time. I’ll
only play when there’s a competition.”
Chapter 146 - Ban Directive
Ye Lingchen’s words shocked both Principal Shen and President Zhang.
Was he arrogant, ignorant, or overconfident?
Basketball was a ball sport, and in addition to individual skill, there was added emphasis on
teamwork. Therefore, regular training was essential, and as an athlete, a perfect physique
needed to be maintained. Both the athlete’s exercise and diet must be strictly controlled!
However, Ye Lingchen was not prepared to join in any of the basketball association’s
activities and was only interested to participate in games!
Could that even be considered ‘joining the basketball association’?
President Zhang opened his mouth but was momentarily unsure as to what he should say.
“You’re talented, Ye Lingchen. It’s good for young people to have self-confidence, but they
can’t be too overconfident. If you don’t have the time, it’s still okay if you attend training a
few times a week. It’s good to build rapport with your team members.” Principal Shen was
prepared to meet halfway for the two of them.
“President Shen and President Zhang, I really don’t have the time. I’ll go to the basketball
association when I’m free, but my freedom can’t be limited. If this can’t be agreed on,
there’s no way I can join.” Ye Lingchen shook his head. His expression remained indifferent
from the beginning until the end, but his tone was very firm.
“Your skills are very good. You nearly carried the entire team in the inter-university
basketball competition. But that’s only an inter-university competition. Our association will
compete with the rest of the world!” President Zhang’s voice was solemn. “Do you know
where China’s basketball rank in terms of caliber? We count from the bottom up! Without
even mentioning those countries in Europe and America, we’re not even as good as the Sun
Nation! ”
“Where do you get your confidence that you can skip training? Do you think you can win if
you face other countries?”
“If President Zhang doesn’t believe that I can win, then why come to me?” Ye Lingchen’s
eyes looked directly at President Zhang. The intense glimmer in his eyes caused Chairman
Zhang’s eyes to feel a slight tingling. “I guarantee I can win. Do you believe me?”
Silence.
Both President Zhang and Principal Shen could feel the aura emanating from Ye Lingchen’s
body. It was like a sharp ray of light that seemed capable of piercing through everything!
“I’ll consider your proposal, and I hope you’ll reconsider too.”
President Zhang finally relented!
He looked at Ye Lingchen and sighed, “I’ll come looking for you again.”
Ye Lingchen’s talent was too good that he really could not bear to just give up on him.
Ring ding ding!
Ye Lingchen’s cellphone rang as soon as he walked out of the principal’s office.
The caller ID was Song Qian.
It was obviously an urgent matter if he called at that time.
“Hello, Director Song.”
“Y-God, I have bad news. I hope you’ve prepared yourself for this.” Over the phone, Song
Qian’s voice was so solemn that it made it clear he was not in a good mood.
“Tell me.”
“We just received a directive from above.” Song Qian paused for a few seconds, likely to try
and restructure his sentence, “It’s a request to shut out your live stream!”
“From above? Is it from the TV Bureau?” Ye Lingchen’s voice was extremely calm as if it
was nothing disconcerting. “Oh, if they want to shut it, then let them shut it.”
“Y-God, aren’t you angry?” Song Qian was surprised.
In all honesty, he was fuming beyond compare after receiving that news. He even thought
of finding someone to vent it all out.
“It’s normal. The crimes in The Ten Deadly Sins are too bloody and violent, and some
crimes are not suitable for the public. The TV Bureau is right to ban its broadcast.” Ye
Lingchen then continued indifferently, “We have to respond to the country’s call. It’s good
enough that they banned my live stream instead of banning me. ”
In addition to the recent craze over the Ys, The Ten Deadly Sins would surely bring about a
lot of negative effects.
“This, this…”
Song Qian was startled by Ye Lingchen’s acknowledgment. A banned live stream was a
great loss to the host’s popularity and money. Any other person would find it unbearable to
be in that position and would at least utter a couple of profanities. Ye Lingchen however,
was just so calm!
Ye Lingchen was worthy of being the successor of socialism! Song Qian suddenly felt
ashamed.
“Y-God, I’ll try my best to help you, but I hope you can make preparations and come up with
more high-quality work as soon as possible,” Song Qian spoke to Ye Lingchen again before
hanging up.
It’s good to be banned, just for a while.
Ye Lingchen smiled indifferently.
However, he also kept an eye on it. He logged in to the live stream with his mobile phone
and took out all the money he had earned since from it.
Since the live stream had been banned, he had no idea if the money would be blocked as
well.
The total was RMB53,865.04.
It was already quite amazing that he made so much money in less than two months. Ye
Lingchen was known to spend very little time to do his daily live streams and would ask for
leave from time to time. If that were not the case, he would have earned even more.
He was Huyu’s bringer of wealth.
However, judging from the value of Grave Robber’s Chronicles and The Ten Deadly Sins,
half a million was not considered much.
After Song Qian hung up, someone ran over to him and hurriedly said, “Director Song, CEO
Wang requested your presence at the meeting room now.”
“Okay!”
Song Qian nodded and could already predict the possible contents of the meeting. He then
hurried to the conference room.
Many high-level Huyu members were already present in the conference room. Wang Yuan,
Zhou Min, and Si Yu were all there as well.
Wang Yuan only spoke up when Song Qian arrived. “Everyone is probably already aware
that Y-God’s live stream has been banned. What’s your opinion on this?”
“CEO Wang, I think this is the time for us to support Y-God even more. If we continue to
promote him, he will be grateful!” Song Qian said immediately and added, “If we can just
find a way to set aside this ban directive and ban only The Ten Deadly Sins instead of the
live stream itself, that’ll be the best!”
“Hey, hey, are you nuts, Song Qian?” Zhou Min snickered. “You want to continue promoting
Y-God? Why should we even get him on board with us? What privilege does he have that
we must ingratiate him?”
“It’s even more ridiculous to try and quash the ban directive! Do you know how much it will
cost us?”
“CEO Wang, talent is the most important. Y-God’s potential can shoulder that!” Song Qian
continued to persuade.
“Song Qian, I don’t agree with you!” Another bald man spoke up. “Y-God has only spent two
months live streaming in our studio. We can’t even consider him one of us. We should not
waste too much on him.”
“I agree,” another senior member chimed in. “Y-God definitely has what it takes,
considering his ability to create Grave Robber’s Chronicles and The Ten Deadly Sins, but
this kind of work fluctuates greatly and often needs inspiration! Will Y-God’s next creation
be a hit as well? We can’t bet on it!”
“But…”
“Alright, that’s enough!” CEO Wang immediately interjected. “Half of the copyright for
Grave Robber’s Chronicles is in our hands and we are in a position to call the shots. Y-God’s
live stream is banned, so he has no value at all. There’s no further need to discuss this
matter!” …
Chapter 147 - Huang Xiaomeng Blocks the
Entrance
Chapter 147: Huang Xiaomeng Blocks the Entrance
Translator:
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“Seconded!”
“Seconded!”
…
Everyone except Song Qian expressed approval as soon as CEO Wang finished speaking.
Song Qian looked at the others incredulously, his face full of bitterness. It felt as though the
group of people arranged everything from the very start.
However, he still argued rationally, “CEO Wang, Y-God has brought great benefits to our
platform. We can’t be too absolute in our decisions. We should still try to make reasonable
arrangements.”
“Song Qian, we’re a live streaming platform, not a charity club! Y-God is banned, so
everything has to start from scratch. Naturally, that means the previously signed contract
will be null and void!” Zhou Min sneered. “I know that you’re the one who brought Y-God
here and that’s why you’re reluctant, but Y-God doesn’t have any value at all anymore!”
“Correct. Wait till Y-God has another trending creation!” Wang Yuan nodded and looked at
Si Yu. “The next key focus is Si Yu!”
“Thank you, CEO Wang!” Si Yu’s excitement perked up immediately.
“Si Yu, you’ll be our leading woman for Huyu in the future. You must perform well!” Zhou
Min also smiled and remarked, “As I said before, the essence of a live stream is to be eye-
catching! Some people insist on being unconventional. It’s like a brief fire, igniting then
disappearing quickly. Worthless! ”
“That makes sense, Director Zhou.” Many people nodded in deep thought.
Y-God’s work was capable of setting the world ablaze, but continuity was no doubt one of
the problems. The eye-catching aspect was inconsistent.
“CEO Wang, aren’t you afraid that others will be disillusioned if word about this gets out?”
Song Qian could not help but ask.
Wang Yuan frowned slightly, “This ban directive is from the TV station
1
. We are responding to the organization’s orders! What’s there to be disillusioned about?!”
“CEO Wang, Y-God’s talent is not limited to that. If we do this, it’s equivalent to breaking off
relations. We must think twice!” Song Qian persuaded.
Although the conversation with Ye Lingchen was short, he felt very confident.
The live stream was banned but Y-God’s reaction was insanely calm. That reaction, in
addition to Y-God’s strong mentality, pointed out something far more important—his
extreme self-confidence!
It was a kind of self-confidence that could be ignited wherever and whenever he wanted!
“Song Qian! Are you done talking?” Wang Yuan’s eyes became cold and he said with
displeasure, “You’re also a veteran of Huyu, when did you let your emotions affect your
decision? What relationship does Y-God have with you that makes it worth your while to
take his side?!
“Today’s meeting ends here. There won’t be any changes to the plan. Adjourn!”
…
After classes ended that day, Ye Lingchen walked back to Hill Spring Residences.
Just as he reached the entrance to the residence, his footsteps halted and his expression
changed drastically. He inhaled sharply and he turned to escape.
“Ye Lingchen, you really live here!”
Huang Xiaomeng could not help but blurt out. She took a stride forward and blocked Ye
Lingchen from the front. Her big eyes stared straight at Ye Lingchen and she was prepared
to shame him to death.
Alas, her plans failed.
Ye Lingchen quickly adjusted his mindset and spoke as usual, “Is something the matter?”
“Oh, pretend! Just continue pretending!” Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes narrowed into a slit, “Now
tell me, which parts of our body have you peeked on?”
Which parts?
The question was a bit tough and he wondered where he should start?
Li Muxue was blushing. She hung her head low and did not dare to look at Ye Lingchen.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Ye Lingchen feigned stupidity and would not
admit anything even if it cost him his life.
“Tch, you’ve already seen Sister Muxue.” The angry Huang Xiaomeng pointed at Ye
Lingchen and growled, “You have to explain yourself today!”
He had no idea how long Huang Xiaomeng waited for him. Her attitude suggested she was
not about to give up.
Ye Lingchen had a headache and smiled bitterly. “What do you want?”
Huang Xiaomeng proudly raised her head. It was obvious that she had planned everything
in advance. She then remarked, “How about this, you’ll be responsible for being our
bodyguard this evening!”
Ye Lingchen froze for a moment. “Bodyguard?”
“Yep! You fight well, so it should be enough to protect us.” Huang Xiaomeng nodded.
Ye Lingchen looked at Huang Xiaomeng suspiciously. “What are you going to do?”
“No time for chit-chat, you’ll know when you get there.” Huang Xiaomeng huffed. “Tell me,
are you going to do it or not!”
Ye Lingchen thought for a while. He felt that he was in the wrong, so he nodded and agreed.
“Okay! Then wait here for us! We’ll be back in a bit!”
Huang Xiaomeng looked incredibly excited. She pulled Li Muxue and the two girls ran back
into the residential area.
“Xiaomeng, you waited half a day just to ask Ye Lingchen to be our bodyguard?” Li Muxue
also looked at Huang Xiaomeng in surprise. She thought Huang Xiaomeng was out to get Ye
Lingchen’s life.
“Hehehe, we won’t just let him off like that. When we get there, I’ll kill him!” Huang
Xiaomeng said furiously.
“Oh yeah, where are we going tonight?”
“It’s a very fun place, but it’s a bit messy there. You shouldn’t walk around carelessly.”
Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes shined and she was looking forward to it.
Without letting Ye Lingchen wait too long, a red Ferrari sped out of the residential area and
stopped in front of Ye Lingchen.
“Get in the car!” Huang Xiaomeng shouted at Ye Lingchen.
To Ye Lingchen’s surprise, Huang Xiaomeng drove at lightning-fast speed throughout the
journey. Like a roaring red beast on the road, she headed straight for Capital’s suburbs.
“Where are we going?” Ye Lingchen asked during the drive.
“Mount Fulong!” Huang Xiaomeng said.
“Mount Fulong?”
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. The name was familiar to him and he heard the name.
Mount Fulong used to be a tourist attraction in Capital, but few tourists went there because
it was not very famous. Eventually, it became a barren mountain with a scant few admirers.
Moreover, he heard that it became a hotspot for crime because it was too remote. It was a
frequent haunt of gangsters, and setting up fights was a common occurrence.
That little girl was a problem girl and her issues were far from insignificant.
The road gradually became rugged, and there were potholes resulting from years and years
of disrepair. A quick scan of the area revealed an absence of buildings in the vicinity. It was
rather deserted.
The outline of a mountain soon emerged in the distance not too far ahead. The mountain
was not really high, but the mountain range was continuous. From the distance, it looked
like a dragon lying on the ground, and the name Mount Fulong originated from that
resemblance.
There was only barren soil and weeds near the foot of the mountain. Even the roads were
gone.
Huang Xiaomeng turned the wheel and circled to the back of the mountain. She seemed to
be very familiar with the place when she navigated through a little road that was only as
wide as a car.
After a drive of about 500 meters, it was suddenly very bright. Turns out, there was a huge
plaza.
All kinds of vehicles were parked there, with each car of differing grades. They ranged from
the cheapest Alto to top-class, world-famous sportscars.
Looking at the direction of the plaza, a small walkway led directly into the mountain. A
vermillion lacquer gate guarded the entrance. It was very heavy and measured about half a
meter wide. Sculptures of various beasts were erected on either side, baring their fangs and
striking fear into one’s heart…
Chapter 148 - Dog Fighting Arena
Countless men and women gathered in the plaza. Their hairstyles were similar to Huang
Xiaomeng in that they were dyed various colors. They were all dressed in non-mainstream
styles and seemed to have an arrogant as well as irascible nature.
Needless to say, it was a sketchy area.
Li Muxue was slightly apprehensive. She pulled Huang Xiaomeng to one side and asked
softly, “Xiaomeng, what the hell is this place? What are we doing here?”
“Oh, don’t worry, Sister Muxue. I’ve been here a few times before, it’s very exciting!” Huang
Xiaomeng exclaimed. “We have Ye Lingchen as our bodyguard. It’ll be fine, he’s so strong.”
She then looked at Ye Lingchen with a lofty expression. “Hey, you have to back us up okay.
If something happens, you’ll have to protect us weak women like the strong man you are,
do you understand?”
Ye Lingchen nodded silently.
The three of them walked along the walkway toward the mountain.
As they approached, a murderous aura began to appear. It was impossible for a person to
feel undaunted by it. Faint rumbling noises could be heard from inside, like arguments and
maniacal laughter. It was a hodgepodge of sorts and was unbelievably chaotic.
Once they entered, the scene changed again.
It was a boiling cauldron of voices. Many different people were there, but the majority were
strong men. Most of them had fierce faces and their eyes were like wolves. Other than that,
countless beautifully-dressed, voluptuous women stood out from the crowd. They wore
thin red dresses which only covered half of their bodies. From time to time, they giggled
flirtatiously and made philandering glances at everyone.
In stark contrast with the ordinary urban world, it was like they entered another realm
filled with animalism and chaos.
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. The place was even messier than he had imagined. He
glanced and discovered that the hall was huge, much bigger than Huaqing University’s
gymnasium, but the second floor seemed less disorganized compared to the chaotic first
floor.
The hall was circular, and the second floor was a platform that surrounded the hall. Those
sitting there were no doubt rich and wealthy. Some wore suits and were followed by
bodyguards, giving off an accomplished vibe. Some were slightly fatter, with greasy faces
and dressed like a rich boss. Others were old men, gray-haired but still brimming with
energy.
In the middle of the hall was an open space with a huge iron cage.
The iron cage was completely enclosed and its contents were unknown.
Such splurging!
Someone must have hollowed out the entire Mount Fulong just to build that hidden place.
From the looks of the situation, there was some kind of gambling going on there.
Ye Lingchen was already lamenting to himself. There were plenty of people who looked
over with gazes that were rather hard to describe.
They were a trio of one man and two women. In particular, Li Muxue’s beauty was too
captivating while Huang Xiaomeng’s boobies were also a highlight.
“Hey there, this is the first time the three of you visited the Dog Fighting Arena? Would you
like me to introduce it to you?” Someone immediately went forward and greeted them. He
smiled, but most of his attention fell on Li Muxue.
“F*ck off, I’ve been coming here since I was eight years old.” Huang Xiaomeng shot back
rudely. She did not even look at the man as she walked to the counter beside the wall.
At the counter was a voluptuous woman, who apparently knew Huang Xiaomeng. After
greeting Huang Xiaomeng, the woman took out three pamphlets and handed one to each of
them.
Ye Lingchen opened the booklet, and the first thing he saw was the three words ‘Dog
Fighting Arena’.
The Dog Fighting Arena, as the name implied, was a place for dogfighting. On the back of
the pamphlet were the arena’s rules.
Altercations, filming, and weapons were not allowed here.
Dog fights start at eight o’clock every day. Two dogs would be released to fight in every
round. The crowd would then place bets on those two dogs. Any dog that collapsed for
more than ten seconds was the loser. It was an alternative form of gambling.
After that, there was an introduction of Dog Fighting Arena’s various famous dogs.
‘Bull Terriers are of British origin. This breed is a cross between a Bulldog and the extinct
Black-and-Tan Terrier…’
Canary Mastiff, Chinese Tibetan Mastiff, Brazilian Mastiff…
Every one of those breeds was known to be fierce and aggressive.
“Dogfighting? That’s cruel.” Li Muxue frowned severely and hid in fear between Ye
Lingchen and Huang Xiaomeng.
“You’ll get used to it after a few more visits.” Huang Xiaomeng was nonchalant. “These dogs
grew up eating raw meat and live food. They have been trained since birth and have high
combat effectiveness. It’s more interesting than watching movies.”
“The dogfighting competition is about to begin. Open the cage!”
The emcee held up a microphone and said aloud.
As soon as his words were heard, a roar came from the huge cage in the middle. A clicking
sound was heard, followed by the completely sealed enclosure being put away. In place of it
was an iron net on all four sides!
“Woof, woof, woof…”
“Roar—”
There were many small cages around the big cage, each of which contained a fighting dog.
The roaring sounds they made were truly frightening.
The dogs within those cages were of extremely huge proportions. Each animal was almost
half as tall as a human. Their sound was as deep as Hong Zhong and every single one was
terrifying.
“Look at that one-eyed one, that’s the previous edition’s Dog King!”
“And that one. Looks so strong. It’s at least eighty kilograms, simply amazing.”
“F*ck, that Chinese Tibetan Mastiff! So powerful!”
“I think that one has high chances. Look at its how strong and sturdy its feet are!”
In the blink of an eye, gasps of surprise came one after another. Everyone’s eyes lit up,
eager to give it a try.
“Everyone should know the rules of the game, so I won’t elaborate. If someone breaks the
rules out of ill-will, I guarantee that he will disappear the next day!” The emcee said that as
though it was something trivial, then continued, “Each game is electronically matched to
ensure absolute fairness. Everyone will be given another five minutes to appraise the
strengths of each dog. After those five minutes, the betting will begin!”
“Oh, oh…”
Screams of excitement resounded throughout the hall.
“Xiaomeng, you’re not thinking of betting, are you?” Li Muxue could not help but ask.
“Since we’re here, how could can we not try it?” Huang Xiaomeng smiled slightly before
whispering in Li Muxue’s ear, “Relax, I’ve got a good eye. It’s a sure win if you bet according
to mine.”
After saying that, she squinted at Ye Lingchen and said, “How about it? Are you going to
try? You shouldn’t be scared if you’re a man!”
Ye Lingchen did not respond. He looked at the iron cage with a strange expression on his
face.
Due to his proficiency in Dog Language, the dogs’ barks sounded completely different to his
ears.
“Here we go again. Why do these humans have such a strange hobby?”
“Yeah, they like watching us fight. They’re even excited about it. Idiots.”
“I’ve got a wee bit of diarrhea today. If any of you face me, please don’t be too vicious…”
“Little Mei, you’re so beautiful. Have a baby dog with me.”
“F*ck you, Little Mei belongs to me! How dare you try and seduce her away from me! You’d
better say your prayers. If you face me, I’ll beat the sh*t out of you!”
…
Chapter 149 - Let the Dog Fight Begin!
Chapter 149: Let the Dog Fight Begin!
Translator:
Editor:
F*CK!
He would not have known all that if he did not learn Dog Language, but having already
learned it, he never imagined a dog’s world to be so interesting.
“Hey! Ye Lingchen, are you listening to me? Aren’t you going to gamble?” Huang Xiaomeng
urged Ye Lingchen when she noticed him ignoring her.
“Alright.” Ye Lingchen had some ideas and nodded.
“Hehehe, just listen to me when the time comes. I guarantee you’ll make a lot of money!”
Huang Xiaomeng’s big eyes stared at Ye Lingchen and she had a harmless smile on her face.
In fact, she was ready to con the sh*t out of Ye Lingchen.
“Eh, Xiaomeng, I haven’t seen you for a long time.” A young boy with similarly-colored
yellow hair came over.
In his arms was a woman with long blue hair. Her foundation and eyeliner were incredibly
thick.
“My hands were feeling a bit restless so I came to play.” Huang Xiaomeng said casually and
continued, “Leopard, why is it only the two of you? Where’s the others?”
“They’re over there, studying the breed of dogs that they have this time and planning how
to make their bets,” Leopard said with a smile. His gaze gave off disdainful energy as he
looked at Ye Lingchen. “Why didn’t you come here with Brother Chu today? It’s dangerous
for two girls to be at such a place. ”
He could not control his gaze from lingering momentarily on Li Muxue. A stunning woman
like her made for an easy target.
“We have a bodyguard now, don’t we?” Huang Xiaomeng looked at Ye Lingchen.
“Him?” Leopard shook his head condescendingly. “Xiaomeng, you’re lucky us bros came
over today too. You wouldn’t need to worry about anyone else bullying you two girls.”
His insinuation was obvious—Ye Lingchen was unreliable.
As they were talking, another group of people came.
It comprised of three men and two women who donned a similar style of clothing and
sported similar hairstyles. With all of them gathered together, it looked almost like cosplay.
They all had a strong aura of adolescent rebellion and cool expressions. They gave off a
kind of energy that seemed to suggest they had the whole world in the palm of their hands.
“Xiaomeng, how did you find the time to come and play today? Yo, you even brought two
new friends!” One of them said with a smile. He eyed Li Muxue, and said naughtily, “Hurry
up and introduce them.”
“Enough, all of you! Sister Muxue isn’t someone you can hit on! F*ck off!” Huang Xiaomeng
hugged Li Muxue and huffed.
The others turned to the ever-quiet Ye Lingchen. “And you are…”
“His name is Ye Lingchen. He’s our bodyguard today.” Huang Xiaomeng said before
introducing the group one by one. “This guy’s nickname is Eagle, the son of Jianhua Group.
This is Snake, the young master of Huayu Company, and this…”
Every person had their own nickname, which was all based on very fierce animals. Perhaps
they regarded that as something cool.
Besides, they were all young masters living around Capital city. They were worth at least
tens of millions or even hundreds of millions, and they loved to seek excitement since they
had too much time on their hands.
“Ye Lingchen, if you serve any one of us here, you can get much more from us than from the
moneybags behind you.” Huang Xiaomeng suddenly uttered that to Ye Lingchen after
making the introductions.
Ye Lingchen’s expression sunk. ‘The hell does that mean? Lunatic.’
The group soon huddled together and erupted with liveliness. They talked and laughed,
with their discussion centering around dogfighting. An exchange of views then followed.
“It’s rare to see the Chinese Tibetan Mastiff enter the arena. Its combat strength is worthy
of its reputation.”
“Xiaomeng, you didn’t manage to see it, but the last edition’s Dog King was incredibly fierce.
It chased the other dogs just to fight them, winning three games in a row!”
“I specially made a name list for their combat effectiveness. When it’s time for the game,
just bet according to my list, and you’ll get it right!”
Huang Xiaomeng glanced at Ye Lingchen before waving to the group.
The group of people gradually moved away while pretending to continue their discussion.
“Xiaomeng, what’s your purpose for calling us over?”
“I want you to help me con someone!” Huang Xiaomeng gritted her teeth and said, “It’s that
Ye Lingchen!”
“No problem! I love conning people. What did he do to offend you?” everyone eagerly
questioned.
“That’s none of your concern.” Huang Xiaomeng waved her hand and said: “When the game
starts, we’ll specifically recommend losing dogs to him. I want him to lose everything, even
his underwear!”
“Easy-peasy. He’s a newcomer. Who else are we gonna dupe if it isn’t him?!”
“Hahaha, you came to the right person. My nickname is Pro Conman! Chill!”
…
Apart from them, everyone there was in the midst of a discussion as well, except for Ye
Lingchen and Li Muxue.
Ye Lingchen saw through the innate qualities of those fighting dogs in just a short while. It
could not be helped, as he knew how to speak Dog Language.
Li Muxue never once thought of participating in a gamble. The environment made her a
little uncomfortable. She glanced at Ye Lingchen beside her and tugged softly at his clothes.
In a small voice, she said, “That… Whatever you saw last time, it’s not what you think.”
“I assure you, I didn’t see anything,” Ye Lingchen immediately answered in all seriousness.
Li Muxue’s ears were all red, “I’m not talking about that! I mean, my sexual orientation is
normal, it’s just… It’s just that… Xiaomeng dragged me into it.”
“You were forced?!”
Ye Lingchen inhaled sharply. It was a crazy world.
“No!”
Li Muxue nearly choked on her saliva. Embarrassed, she explained, “Xiaomeng… She kinda
likes me and loves to try fresh and exciting things. She begged me many times and after
that, we… We… just tried it…”
Ye Lingchen nodded without expressing the reservations he had in his heart.
‘Haha, pardon me, but I’ve seen it three times. That’s a bit too frequent to be considered
just trying out. Could it be that…you got addicted after a few tries?’
It was then that Huang Xiaomeng and the others came over after making some covert plans.
They looked at Ye Lingchen’s eyes and he felt that something was off.
“Everyone, the dog fight is about to start, please prepare yourselves!”
The emcee began to speak. His voice roused the crowd when he announced loudly, “Next
up, please look at the electronic screen. What kind of matchup will the first fight be? Stay
tuned and keep your eyes peeled!”
As soon as he finished his sentence, a large black screen lit up suddenly at the top. Red
words began appearing—they were the names of all the dogs!
The names flickered quickly and finally stopped when a ‘ding’ sound appeared!
Little White VS Little Black!
Immediately, the cages holding Little White and Little Black were pushed forward slowly.
“This game will be an interesting one. The Pitbull may be small, but it has strong muscles, a
strong bite, and long-lasting endurance. It can kill two shepherd dogs in three minutes! As
for the Tosa, they’re known as devils and are a banned breed! ”
“F*ck man, so explosive right at the beginning. Whoa, whoa, whoa! I wonder who will win.”
“This is a real battle between giants. It’ll be difficult to place your bet on this.”
…
Everyone felt a mixture of excitement and doubt. It was difficult to decide in that split
second.
“Next up, it’s time to place your bets. Whichever dog you’re optimistic about, you can place
your bets with one of our staff. Trust your judgment! The opportunity to get rich is in your
hands!” The emcee lit up with pure magnetic charm…
Chapter 150 - This Is a Money-Making
Match
“So? Which one has a higher chance of winning?” Huang Xiaomeng and others were already
eager to discuss.
Of course, they did it behind Ye Lingchen’s back.
“Hahaha, this is a money-making game!”
As the others were still stressing over it, Leopard smiled and said with confidence.
“Huh? You can see it?” Everyone looked over curiously.
“You don’t necessarily have to see it!” Leopard smiled casually and pointed to his head. His
mannerisms implied that he was the sole sober one amongst the drunken lot. After
satisfying his need for pretentiousness, he began to speak up, “It’s also about the brains!”
“Stop all that motherf*cking bullsh*t! Spit it out already, we’re going to place our bets!”
someone urged.
“Little White will win this match!” Leopard announced the answer immediately[1].
“Why?”
“Do you remember the last dog fight and the one before that?” Leopard questioned back
instead of answering.
“How do you expect us to remember that? There are plenty of dog fights all the time. How
can we remember all of that?”
“Hahaha, sorry, I just remembered a part of it, and that part happened to be related to Little
White and Little Black!” Leopard felt as though he had reached his life’s pinnacle at that
time and was showing off. ” Little White and Big White fought once in the last fight and
Little White lost! In the fight before that, Little Black and Big White fought once, Little Black
won! Who do you think will win this time? ”
“It gotta be Little Black!”
“Not bad. Your logic is correct.” Leopard posed in a promising manner.
“F*ck then! What are we waiting for? Come on!” Everyone’s face was red with excitement.
Each person rolled up their sleeves one by one and geared up for a big fight.
“How much are you going to bet?”
“We don’t always have a money-making match like this. What is there to think about? Four-
hundred thousand! All in!”
“You had the same thought as me. Thirty-five hundred thousand, all in!”
“In that case, all in!” Huang Xiaomeng gritted her teeth. She went all-in with five-hundred
thousand she had on her. “Leopard, if you dare to cheat me on this, you’ll die!”
Although they were all rich kids, they only managed to save up that much pocket money.
“Chill. This is a sure win!” Leopard thumped his chest loudly.
At the same time, everyone watched as Little White and Little Black barked at each other
within the cage. They looked fierce and ready to go.
Sitting in silence, Ye Lingchen played the role of the two canines’ faithful listeners.
Little White: F*ck dawg, how did I end up with you, Brother Black? Spare me, dawg. Please
spare me. Go easy on me!
Little Black: I’m the one who should be begging you! Motherf*cker, some b*stard gave me a
shot of God-knows-what before I came on. Now my entire body is numb and I’ve got no
energy.
Little White: Oh f*ck! Is this for real? You ain’t trying to frame me?
Little Black: Why should I lie to you?
Little White: Muahahaha, God Almighty is good. I can finally get my revenge. Little Blackie,
just you wait for me to torture you!
…
After Huang Xiaomeng made her bet, she rolled her eyes and walked over to Ye Lingchen.
“How about it, did you think about which one you’ll bet on to win?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head and asked deliberately. “Maybe…you can give me a
suggestion?”
He could see through everything clearly and knew Huang Xiaomeng’s psyche like the back
of his hand.
“Bet on Little White to win!” Huang Xiaomeng looked at Ye Lingchen and asserted solemnly.
She then sported a mysterious look and said, “I have inside information, Little White is very
strong and has never lost before. Trust me!”
“Oh? Is that so?” Ye Lingchen found it rather amusing but pretended to be clueless on the
surface. “Okay, then I’ll bet on Little White to win.”
“Hey, bro, how much money are you gonna bet? Don’t just bet a-hundred-and-eighty yuan.
That’s embarrassing! The minimum here is five thousand!”
“Yeah, buddy, you came with Xiaomeng, so you gotta maintain the status quo. None of our
bets are below a hundred thousand.”
“I think so too. Men should have more balls. Look at me, I’m a woman, but I’m going all in.”
Huang Xiaomeng’s group immediately began making comments.
It was an obvious attempt to goad him.
“Okay then, I’ll bet six-hundred thousand.” Ye Lingchen said with a smile. The words
‘HONEST BOY’ was practically written all over his face.
A scheming smile first flashed over Huang Xiaomeng’s face, followed by an expression of
shock. She pointed to Ye Lingchen and was almost lost for words. “You… You’re betting six-
hundred thousand?!”
The rest were shocked.
Even people like them could only take out about RMB200,000 to RMB300,000 at once, but
that poor c*ck could fork out RMB600,000?!
Who were the rich kids there?!
“Why do you have so much money?” Li Muxue was also stunned.
It was not RMB600,000 in assets, but RMB600,000 in direct cash!
“I earned all of it myself,” Ye Lingchen said calmly.
“I didn’t expect you to make so much money with that business. It’s good to have capital.
It’s really easy and profitable!” Huang Xiaomeng could not help muttering.
“Ye Lingchen, wait up before betting.”
Li Muxue interjected and quickly pulled Huang Xiaomeng to the side, “Xiaomeng, didn’t you
bet on Little Black? How could you let Ye Lingchen bet on Little White?”
“Sister Muxue, he peeped at us! My name isn’t Huang Xiaomeng if I don’t give him some
trouble!” Huang Xiaomeng asserted.
“But…this is too cruel. This is six-hundred thousand!”
“So, what? Don’t forget he’s just a gigolo. His money was rewarded to him by other rich
women. If it’s gone, it’s gone.”
“It isn’t easy for him to work in that kind of job. I heard that some rich women are quirky.
Aren’t we going too far with this?”
“Sister Muxue, why are you so worried about him. Don’t tell me you…you have feelings for
him?” Huang Xiaomeng could not help but feel suspicious.
“No, I just think this is too much.” Li Muxue quickly shook his head and denied.
By the time the two returned, Ye Lingchen had already finished making his bet.
Everyone smiled when they saw Ye Lingchen grinning.
‘This dumbf*ck doesn’t know he’s been conned. He might still think he has a chance of
winning. Wait till he loses his underwear later.’
‘Such a pity, such a pity!’
“Betting time is over, coming up…the match begins!”
With the host’s orders, the cages containing Little White and Little Black rose slowly. The
audience went silent. Everyone watched nervously and the atmosphere was extremely
tense.
“Woof, woof, woof!”
After a few barks, the two dogs charged forward and bit each other!
“Come on! F*ck him up!”
“Oh oh oh, awesome, that’s the sh*t!”
“Don’t make me lose, bite him, bite him!”
“I placed all my money on you, one step at a time, come on, get him!”
After the silence came a racket. Everyone was shouting in excitement.
As the fight progressed, the smiles on Huang Xiaomeng and the others’ faces gradually
disappeared. Their confidence turned to worry.
“F*CK! What’s going on? Why is Little Black suddenly weak?!” Leopard was stunned. Cold
sweat began to appear on his forehead and he exclaimed in disbelief.
Little Black’s performance was still rather fine at the beginning. The two dogs sparred with
each other, but gradually, his movements became duller and his strength was much
weaker. He did not cause much damage when biting down on Little White.
“Little Black, don’t fall! Hang in there for me! If you lose, I’ll be eating soil for the entire
month!” Snake wailed.
“Oh f*ck, it’s over, it’s all over. If I lose, I can’t explain it to my mother.”
“He’s just pretending to be weak in front of his opponent, that’s what Little Black is doing!
He’ll fight back…”
The expressions on Huang Xiaomeng and co’s face became heavier and heavier. All they felt
was dryness in their mouth and throat. They had a feeling that things were going south.
Was that the so-called motherf*cking money-making match? More like a con!
[1] This might be a possible error, as the next few paragraphs (as well as the rest of the
chapter) will show that Leopard’s suggestion was to bet on Little Black for the surefire win.
Chapter 151 - : I’m So Jealous!
Chapter 151: I’m So Jealous!
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Editor:
Howl—
Along with a reluctant howl, Little Black collapsed.
At the same time, Huang Xiaomeng and the gang’s fragile little heart collapsed too.
“This…this…”
Huang Xiaomeng was on the verge of tears, unable to accept reality. She muttered in
disbelief, “I lost? I actually lost?”
Li Muxue looked sympathetically at Huang Xiaomeng, not knowing how to console her.
Leopard and the rest were in a daze. Their lips trembled, unable to even make a sound. The
woman that was enticing Ye Lingchen broke down into tears on the spot. Her cries were
filled with absolute sadness, extremely pitiful.
“Leopard, you dog, how dare you trick us?!” The crowd immediately looked at him
threateningly.
Leopard had a horrible look on his face. “This is not my fault. I lost all my money too! It
must be the organizers intentionally arranging it. They must be using some underhanded
methods behind the scenes!”
“Hot damn! I won?!”
At that moment of sadness, a dissonant voice cut across the air. All they saw was Ye
Lingchen with an excited look on his face. “Amazing! Your inside information is surely
accurate. I won! Thank you for helping me win this much money out of nowhere!”
As Huang Xiaomeng stared at Ye Lingchen’s overjoyed face, her heart was shaking, blaming
the heaven’s for being unfair!
At the same time, an employee approached them. “Young Master Ye Lingchen, here are
your winnings, totaling RMB1,200,000. You’re welcome to continue gambling.”
“Mm, thank you.”
Ye Lingchen received the RMB1,200,000 with a smile.
The payout rate for dogfighting was one to one. Ye Lingchen bet for RMB600,000 so his
payout was RMB600,000. If he lost, then all that would be gone.
“Eh?”
Ye Lingchen embraced his inner drama king. He looked at Huang Xiaomeng and the rest in
feigned surprise. “Didn’t you guys bet too? Why didn’t you win anything?”
Huang Xiaomeng’s face almost turned purple, pushed to the point of tears. She said through
gritted teeth, “We bet on Little Black.”
“What?!” Ye Lingchen was ‘flabbergasted’, then said in a ‘touched’ voice, “You’re so nice to
me. You have me place my bet on Little White while you placed your bet on Little Black.
You’re just letting me win intentionally!”
Huang Xiaomeng could feel that pent up frustration stuck within her chest, almost
suffocating herself.
The others were going through the same thing. They all looked at Ye Lingchen, very much
tempted to give him a good beating as their hearts were bleeding!
That was their entire savings! At first, they thought they could make a killing, but who
would have thought that they would lose it all. Instead, Ye Lingchen had won a huge sum
out of nowhere. His luck was truly amazing!
To think that they treated him like some idiot. In the end, they were the idiots.
“Ye Lingchen, I recommended you to bet on Little White. Now that you’ve won so much
money, you should give me some commission right?” Huang Xiaomeng asked Ye Lingchen
pitifully as she was penniless at the moment.
She stared at the pile of cash beside Ye Lingchen, drooling at the amount.
“That’s true,” Ye Lingchen nodded profoundly.
He did not take any money from that pile of cash but instead started searching in his
pockets. After some time, he finally fished out a crumpled up RMB20 note and passed it to
Huang Xiaomeng.
“Here, keep it.”
Huang Xiaomeng stared at the RMB20 with a dumbfounded look.
Her own transportation cost to bring him here was already more than the RMB20. Was he
sending her away as he would a beggar?
“Don’t be shy. Keep it!” Ye Lingchen added, stuffing the RMB20 note into the dazed Huang
Xiaomeng’s hand, speaking in a generous tone, “Please don’t think it’s too much. It’s what
you should get.”
‘I…’
‘How can you even do such a shameless thing?!’
‘Humiliation. This is a direct and plain humiliation!’
“The first round is done. Next will be the second round that everyone was anticipating for!”
The emcee’s voice announced, “Let’s have a look at which two dogs would be taking part in
the next fight.”
On the big screen, the names started to rotate quickly.
Finally, it was Black Fur and White Fur.
Immediately, the cages holding the two dogs were slowly pushed forward.
Black Fur and White Fur’s size were not as big as Little White and Little Black from the last
round. However, they were famous for their strength. Naturally violent, fierce, quick, and
aggressive.
They too were barking at each other, baring their fangs.
Black Fur, “Hey, you won’t forget about the bone you owe me from this morning right?”
White Fur, “Relax, I’m a good dog that returns its favor. I won’t forget.”
Black Fur, “Good, then let me win this match.”
White Fur, “No problem. However, the humans won’t be happy if we don’t fight. Let’s just
put on a show and make it look serious.”
…
“Ye Lingchen, which one do you plan to bet on?” Huang Xiaomeng asked.
Both the dogs had decent fighting strength, being more or less the same. It was really
difficult to tell which one would be stronger.
“My luck today is quite good. I’ll bet everything on Black Fur. What do you think?” Ye
Lingchen asked.
“Sure!” Huang Xiaomeng immediately nodded, “Your fortune is great. Don’t miss this
chance. Place everything on it!”
“Bro, don’t hesitate!”
The rest were also fanning the flames, eager to have Ye Lingchen place everything on the
line.
From their perspective, Ye Lingchen had tasted some benefits and got addicted to
gambling!
There was the saying where nine out of ten gambles result in a loss. They refused to believe
that a rookie like Ye Lingchen would continue to win.
Seeing Ye Lingchen winning, they were already jealous to start with. They naturally wanted
him to lose everything.
They had to convince him to continue gambling no matter what!
“Alright!” Ye Lingchen was excited, “since you guys say so, I’ll place my bets!”
He immediately signaled for an employee and placed all RMB1,200,000 on Black Fur.
“Brother Ye, you’re so cool!”
“Brother Ye, you’re so generous! I’m impressed!”
Leopard was respectful on the surface, yet within his heart, he sneered and was waiting to
see Ye Lingchen’s expression when he lost everything.
“End of betting phase. Next, let the dogs out!”
Clank!
The cages opened slowly. Black Fur and White Fur roared at each other then darted
outwards, biting at each other.
The crowd immediately broke into cheers.
“Get him! You must win!”
“Bite it, I’ve bet all my assets on you!”
“Go, go, go!”
Huang Xiaomeng and the rest were also watching the match with rapt attention. Their
palms were sweating, growing even more anxious than Ye Lingchen.
Although they did not place any bets, Ye Lingchen did!
Ye Lingchen bet on Black Fur, which meant…
‘White Fur you must do your best! You must win!’
The fight between both dogs turned heated. They exchanged bites and went all out. The
cheers from the crowd never stopped and all their faces were flushed red from the
excitement.
Finally, Black Fur’s paw raised up high and swung down hard on White Fur’s face. That slap
seemed to have stunned White Fur, leaving it dazed on the spot.
The next moment, it was given a thorough beating by Black Fur.
Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes narrowed.
‘That…Black Fur won?’
“F*ck, that kid won again?!” Leopard was stunned. He looked at Ye Lingchen with bloodshot
eyes.
This time his RMB1,200,000 just turned into RMB2,400,000!
The others were also hyperventilating, their chest heaving as they took deep breaths.
‘Damn it, I’m so jealous!’
Chapter 152 - Another Insider Tip
Watching helplessly at the side as Ye Lingchen made another big score made Huang
Xiaomeng and the rest feel a sharp pain in their hearts.
Once they thought about how they lost everything, that pain grew and it almost made them
cry in silence.
This rookie was just too lucky!
“Ye Lingchen, don’t stop! Go for the third round. You must ride on the flow of victory!”
Huang Xiaomeng said in a hoarse voice through gritted teeth.
“That’s right Brother Ye, keep going!”
“Brother Ye, you’re amazing. You’ll win the next round for sure!”
Leopard and the gang continued to persuade him while the growing jealousy within
distorted their faces.
‘Lose, he must lose everything!’
RMB2,400,000 was considered a big sum even for them!
“Next, the third round of dogfighting will begin soon!”
Along with the emcee’s announcement, the names on the big screen finally settled on Little
Mei and Gold Fur.
Little Mei VS Gold Fur.
As the two cages were pushed to the front, not only were the humans cheering, even the
dogs in the Dog Fighting Arena turned rowdy.
“Woof woof woof—”
The barks were not stopping, seemingly even more excited than the humans.
“Gold Fur, if you dare touch a hair on Little Mei, I’ll beat you to a pulp!”
“Gold Fur, just admit defeat or you’ll suffer a horrible death.”
“Rooaar! Gold Fur, don’t you dare bully Little Mei or you’re a b*tch!”
“Do your best Little Mei! Murder Gold Fur! We’ll support you!”
…
Ye Lingchen stole a few more glances at Little Mei. She was a Central Asian Shepherd Dog
with a white fur coat. Appearance-wise she was similar to most dogs with just a slightly
bigger body and better muscle tone.
When compared to other fighting dogs, this type of dog looked way better. In the eyes of
the fighting dogs, it was definitely at the level of Helen of Troy. No wonder it was so
popular amongst the dogs.
“It’s those two dogs!” Leopard sucked in a deep breath, his eyes glowing.
He stealthily stole a glance at Ye Lingchen, then immediately pulled Huang Xiaomeng and
the rest aside.
“Xiaomeng, have Ye Lingchen bet on Little Mei. He’ll definitely lose everything!” Leopard
said maliciously.
“Hm? Why?” Huang Xiaomeng asked out of curiosity.
“Leopard, are you sure?” Snake asked skeptically. “Little Mei’s appearance may not seem
fierce, but it’s a Central Asian Shepherd Dog. Its overall ability is strong, considered the lord
of the plains! Although Gold Fur looks strong, it might not be a match for Little Mei.”
“Hehe, of course, I know, but that’s not all.” Leopard started putting on airs and put on a big
thoughtful grin. “I’ve been paying close attention to each fighting dog today. Little Mei’s
condition is lackluster. Its focus is a little off! I think there’s a high chance that it’s sick!”
“Is that true?”
They were taken aback, then started scrutinizing Little Mei.
It was fine when Leopard did not warn them. Now that Leopard had mentioned it, they
noticed something was off!
Little Mei’s gaze was unfocused. Even its howls sounded weak and drained.
“F*ck! If we haven’t lost it all, this will be a money-making match!” Someone exclaimed in
frustration. “Sigh, what a pity!”
Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes were bright. She immediately walked up to Ye Lingchen’s side and
urgently notified him, “Ye Lingchen, I’ve got some inside news. Little Mei will win for sure!”
“Are you sure?”
“Of course I’m sure. I guarantee that’s an inside tip. Quickly place your bet!” Huang
Xiaomeng almost wanted to place the bet for Ye Lingchen. “Little Mei it is! Since we’re pals,
I’ll treat you well if I win this.”
Right then, Little Mei and Gold Fur began conversing with each other on the stage.
Gold Fur, “Little Mei, why don’t we put on an act as well? I’ll let you win.”
Little Mei, “I can’t do it. I can’t fight.”
Gold Fur, “What’s wrong?”
Little Mei, “I think I’m pregnant.”
Gold Fur, “What?! Is it mine?”
Little Mei, “I don’t know. There’s a slight chance.”
Those words opened a can of worms. All the dogs in the Dog Fighting Arena once again
burst out howling.
“Gold Fur, surrender now. Immediately!”
“Gold Fur, just bite yourself, don’t force Little Mei to act!”
“It must be my seed! Little Mei, you must take care of the baby!”
“Dogsh*t! It’s mine!”
…
Ye Lingchen gave Huang Xiaomeng a carefree smile, “Sure! I’ll place everything on Little
Mei. Thank you for your insider tip.”
“You’re welcome. It’s my pleasure,” Huang Xiaomeng replied.
Seeing Ye Lingchen placing all his bets on Little Mei, the rest of them were flushed with
excitement, almost laughing out loud on the spot.
Fortunately, they managed to hold it in with great effort.
At that moment, they looked at Ye Lingchen as though he was an idiot.
‘Wahahaja, RMB2,400,000 will be gone soon. Get ready to cry in despair!’
“Why do I feel that you guys are more excited than me?” Ye Lingchen asked out of the blue.
“Brother Ye, you’re about to win the bet. We’re just happy for you.”
Ye Lingchen immediately put on an expression of gratitude. “You are such nice people. Even
after losing everything you still try to help me win. When I win this, I’ll give you another
RMB20!”
Huang Xiaomeng was speechless.
‘You still want to win? Dream on!’
Finally, the match began.
Everyone’s heart was pumping as the cage was slowly raised, focusing their gaze on the
arena.
Unlike the other dogs, Little Mei and Gold Fur did not rush out and attack each other.
Instead, they were extremely quiet.
Both dogs were measuring up each other.
Out of a sudden, Gold Fur flipped over to the side and just lay down on the ground,
resulting in an arena full of dumbstruck audience.
Thud!
That sound pounded heavily on their hearts, further dazing the already dumbstruck
audience.
Gold Fur laid perfectly still on the floor.
Absolute silence!
“F-f-f-f*ck?”
“What…what’s going on?”
“What is that? Surrender? Giving up?”
Unexpectedly, the match had ended before it even began.
Huang Xiaomeng was stunned. Leopard was stunned. Everyone in the arena was stunned.
It was then followed by an uproar!
“Treachery! There’s treachery involved!”
“That’s dogfighting? What joke is this?!”
“Wahahaha, I won! Lalala…”
“This match doesn’t count! My money!”
“Bring me that dog, I’m going to butcher it for dinner!”
…
Faced with countless suspicions from the audience, the organizers immediately took action.
Their employees quickly went up to investigate the situation.
The result was that Little Mei was pregnant, hence the opponent had surrendered.
Due to the lack of any signs of treachery, the match result was still effective!
“Pregnant? This is just too f*cking nonsensical!” Huang Xiaomeng felt that her worldview
had been shaken. “Ye Lingchen won again?!”
“RMB2,400,000 just flipped into RMB4,800,000!” Leopard and the rest were staring their
eyes out. ‘For him to run into such a situation, this fella’s luck is too f*cking unbelievable!’
Ye Lingchen delightfully received the money from the employees, then looked at Huang
Xiaomeng with a charming smile on his face, “Oh Xiaomeng, I can’t thank you enough. Your
insider tip is really accurate! Here’s another RMB20, you must take it!”
Huang Xiaomeng went speechless.
Chapter 153 - Targeted
Chapter 153: Targeted
Translator:
Editor:
He won! He actually won again!
Watching as Ye Lingchen repeatedly win, Huang Xiaomeng’s eyes were green with jealousy.
Leopard and the rest were even getting a boner from that sensation.
They felt their faces burning.
That was RMB4,800,000!
They were just the average rich kids with some tens of millions of assets at home. It was
impossible for them to make RMB4,800,000 in such a short time. What was originally a
loser in their eyes had just transformed himself into a rich man in merely three rounds of
dogfighting.
‘How can a loser like this be considered an equal among us rich kids?’
Was that something they could tolerate?
Of course not!
Immediately they were putting on a celebratory mood for Ye Lingchen while trying to
persuade him to continue gambling away.
Ye Lingchen acted the role of the ‘naive’ person and continued to place his bets, going all-in
at every attempt!
What followed was—
Fourth round, RMB4,800,000 turned into RMB9,600,000.
Fifth round, RMB9,600,000 turned into RMB19,200,000.
Sixth round, RMB19,200,000 turned into RMB38,400,000.
The Dog Fighting Arena would only run six matches every time. That was the end of that
day’s matches.
In all the sixth matches, Ye Lingchen convincingly won all of them!
Huang Xiaomeng and the rest were all stunned. They watched helplessly as Ye Lingchen
won round after round. The mixture of shock and agony crushed their worldview, pushing
them to the brink of a breakdown.
Absolutely terrifying! That luck of his was like a cheat.
Their gaze on Ye Lingchen had changed.
‘What a monster!’
‘This guy…he’s not an average loser.’
“Ye Lingchen, are you sure you knew nothing about dogfighting?” Huang Xiaomeng asked
with a dazed look on her face, her mouth wide agape.
Her intuition suddenly nagged at her that Ye Lingchen was playing her all along,
humiliating her intelligence.
“It’s my first time.”
“Then how did you win?”
“It’s because of your insider tips, isn’t it?”
Huang Xiaomeng was speechless.
That was RMB38,400,000!
Ye Lingchen was no longer just a gigolo, but a stinking rich gigolo!
She suddenly regretted bringing Ye Lingchen to the Dog Fighting Arena. He had reaped
such a profit whereas Huang Xiaomeng and her gang lost everything. It was as though God
was playing a joke on them.
Ye Lingchen’s commotions had naturally attracted the attention of some other people.
Six consecutive wins, and each of them all in. That type of play was unimaginable. If not for
them witnessing it, they would have never believed it.
Reckless!
Lucky!
That must be the favored child of the heavens!
From RMB600,000, it snowballed into RMB38,400,000. He was destined to be the legend of
the Dog Fighting Arena.
The organizer quietly took note of Ye Lingchen’s appearance. The next time this person
came over, they must place him under close scrutiny. If that went on, they would eventually
be cleared out.
“Thank you all for helping me gain a small profit,” Ye Lingchen thanked Huang Xiaomeng
and the gang with a charming smile on his face.
It resulted in an awkward silence.
Their hearts were battered and hurt. They were afraid they would cry out the moment they
opened their mouths.
After exiting the Dog Fighting Arena, they drove back towards Capital City from Mount
Fulong.
By then it was already 9pm with the darkness setting in. In that desolate mountain region,
the car’s headlight provided the only light source. Even the chirping of birds and crickets
were rare.
Vroom!
Right at that moment, a black Hummer caught up to them from behind. Its engines were
roaring, rushing straight at them!
“We’re being targeted!”
Huang Xiaomeng’s face turned dark. “It must be Ye Lingchen winning too much and that
caught someone’s attention!”
Just as she prepared to slam the gas, two Jeeps rushed out from the side of the road and
drove towards them!
Finally, with three cars blocking their path, they were forced to stop!
Apart from the Ye Lingchen trio, Leopard and the rest were similarly pulled over!
They felt wronged. Not only did they lose their money, now they had to deal with that kid’s
mess? Who did they piss off this time?
Following that, seven thugs with golf clubs got off the cars. They all had buzz cuts and their
faces were broad, giving them fearsome appearances.
Clank, clank, clank!
A thug knocked on the car with his golf club, then demanded, “Get out of the car! Do you
want me to drag you down myself?!”
They got out of the car one by one.
Leopard had a bitter expression. He was bent over and on the verge of tears. “Brother, Big
Brother! It’s none of my business. I’m just coincidentally going with them. I’ve lost all my
money today.”
“Lost it all? You think I’m stupid?”
The thug sneered. “You’re all together. Cough up all your winnings now!”
Everyone instantly shifted their gaze onto Ye Lingchen.
The thug’s knife-like gaze locked onto Ye Lingchen, threatening him, “Kid, didn’t you hear
me? Cough up your money!”
“Apart from his money, bring the rest back. They’re all from wealthy families. We can ask
for a ransom of RMB5,000,000 each. If we don’t get the money by tomorrow, let them
collect their corpses!” A hoarse voice drifted out slowly from the Hummer.
Following that, a middle-aged man wearing shades walked out with a walking stick.
Accompanying him was a skinny man. His face looked sharp as a blade. Although he was
skinny, he gave off the feeling of a sharp blade cutting across the air.
Ye Lingchen could not help but checked more closely.
He was a decent expert.
“Bro-Brother Dragon
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?”
Leopard stared at the man in shades. His voice started trembling as his expression turned
into one of fear, “Brother Dragon, is this some sort of a misunderstanding?”
When the others heard Brother Dragon, their faces turned dark as well with a hint of
despair reflected in their eyes.
Brother Dragon was a businessman on the surface. However, his methods were cruel and
he had countless hitmen working for him. The real businesses he carried out were illegal.
He would do anything for money. One could describe him as someone who cared nothing
about his own life.
“Hehe, there’s no misunderstanding!” Brother Dragon laughed out loud. “Recently the
police are too active. I’m planning to leave the country tomorrow to hide it out. I’d advise
you to quickly contact your family members. If I don’t get RMB5,000,000 tomorrow, you’re
dead!”
Everyone’s heart sank. Brother Dragon was trying to hit one final score before his escape!
They had just delivered themselves straight to him! That was just unfortunate!
“Don’t even try to bargain with me and follow my orders! If my men were to act, your
bodies will not be in one piece!” Brother Long was a charismatic person and quick to take
action. He immediately looked to Ye Lingchen and calmly proclaimed, “Give me all your
money. I just want your money. I’ll guarantee your safety with that!”
Brother Long’s life was filled with troubles recently as well. The businesses he ran were all
illegal, walking on a fine line all the while. His main source of illegal income was from
human trafficking!
At first, he had an organization that trafficked children. However, over a month ago, two of
his traffickers were arrested by the police!
Due to the huge number of human trafficking cases, it was immediately put on high priority
by the police. They followed the trail and laid out traps trying to nab all the traffickers.
He had to resort to escaping as he ran out of options.
—
Chapter 154 - Maniac Chu the Braggart
Now we have to go back to the source of Brother Dragon’s current predicament.
Who would have thought the two human traffickers were arrested because of a
highschooler.
That was the joke of a lifetime. Just thinking of the highschooler made Brother Dragon grit
his teeth again. Unfortunately, the police were keeping a very close watch on him, allowing
him no time to seek his vengeance. Otherwise, he could make sure that highschooler
suffered a horrific death!
Furthermore, he did not know that the highschooler was Ye Lingchen himself! Not knowing
that his nemesis was standing there right in front of him, it was the very definition of irony.
Hm?
Brother Dragon’s brows tightened, staring at the motionless Ye Lingchen.
“Kid, are you stupid? Take out your money now!” Brother Dragon shouted.
Ye Lingchen remained calm, then replied casually, “Get lost!”
That reply flabbergasted everyone in the vicinity.
Leopard and the rest looked at Ye Lingchen, their hearts pounding from shock.
To be composed when faced with such a situation, furthermore, he defied Brother Dragon
in the face. That was just out of this world!
“What?”
Brother Dragon could not trust his ears. He never once felt his authority being questioned
before.
Even without his orders, one of his lackeys immediately approached Ye Lingchen with a
golf club in his hand.
‘It would seem that this guy is not afraid of death!’
Beep beep beep!
Right at that moment, a ray of bright light cut across the darkness from the distance,
followed by the honking sound of a motorcycle. A cool motorcycle appeared out of
nowhere, rushing straight at them with the might of a tiger!
The thugs quickly moved away.
After the thugs backed off, the motorcyclist made a cool rear wheel slide before pulling to a
halt.
“Brother Chu!”
“It’s Brother Chu! We’re saved!”
“Wah, Brother Chu is here!”
Leopard and the rest were delighted, quickly gathering around the motorcycle.
Maniac Chu slowly got off the motorcycle, emitting a razor-sharp aura. He spoke slowly,
“Luckily I saw your Wechat moments and realized you were dogfighting. Otherwise, this
would be quite bad.”
“With your abilities, you should avoid this kind of establishment in the future.”
“Brother Chu, where did you go recently? I’ve never seen you much,” Leopard asked.
“I went to the Warrior’s Department.”
“Hot damn! The Warrior’s Department. That’s amazing!”
“Brother Chu, you’re already good at fighting. After coming out from the Warrior’s
Department should have made you stronger right!?”
“I knew Brother Chu was no ordinary man. That’s the Warrior’s Department. How many
people of the younger generations managed to get in?”
“Brother Chu, does that mean that you’re a martial artist now?”
They were all shocked by the revelation. At that moment, they felt more secure. ‘With
Brother Chu here, at least our safety is guaranteed.’
“You can say that,” Maniac Chu answered with a nod.
After he joined the Warrior’s Department, he was training like a madman. With his passion
and a good foundation, he improved quickly and was finally accepted as a martial artist!
Following that, his gaze fell upon Ye Lingchen, then slowly made his way to Ye Lingchen’s
side.
“You were once my goal, but…you’re no longer it!” Maniac Chu said calmly with a profound
sense of enlightenment, “That’s because I’ve broadened my vision! Meanwhile, you are but
just a passerby in my life. Now, you are not a worthy opponent for me.”
He thought back of that figure that Fang Hong and Wu Yue mentioned. Maybe only a person
of that caliber was worthy of being his goal. That was the true expert!
“However, it’s because of you that I got to see the world outside. That’s why I owe you a
personal favor!” Maniac Chu was lost in his own world. His eyes were glazed, talking to
himself, “I will rescue you today and consider that favor repaid.”
“As expected of Brother Chu, you’re amazing!”
“Brother Chu, you’re my idol for life! So cool!”
“Brother Chu’s bragging is still the same as ever. What a nostalgic flavor!”
“I welcome Brother Chu’s honorable return!”
…
Leopard and the rest were cheering Maniac Chu along, idolizing him.
Brother Dragon and his lackeys were dumbstruck. ‘Where did this kid come from?’
Disrespecting him and his crew outright. Was that kid that tough?
“Hey, just who are you trying to act all high and mighty?”
One of the thugs could not bear with it any longer. He raised his golf club and rushed up
towards Maniac Chu with a murderous glare. “You’re too f*cking insolent!”
With that, he swung hard at Maniac Chu!
The wind rustled, cold and ruthless, causing everyone’s heart to pound faster.
“Hmph, know your place!”
Maniac Chu showed a contemptuous smile. He raised his leg, striking last yet hitting first,
kicking straight at the thug’s abdomen!
Bang!
The force sent the thug flying off. He then lay on the ground, unable to get up.
Following that, Maniac Chu narrowed his eyes and walked towards Brother Dragon.
“I’m a martial artist. I’m now officially placing you under arrest! Surrender yourselves,
don’t force my hand,” Maniac Chu announced with an arrogant tone along with a
condescending aura.
“Brother Chu, you’re amazing!” Leopard and the rest started cheering again.
Brother Dragon pushed the shades on his nose, remaining still as water. “Martial artist? I’m
going overseas soon yet a puny martial artist like you is trying to tell me what to do?”
The skinny young man standing behind him moved forward slowly, then positioned himself
in front of Brother Dragon.
Maniac Chu’s brows knitted together with a deadly gleam in his eyes. “You won’t give up
until the last moment. It’s about time to show you what true strength is about.”
With that, he lowered his body and swept his leg out like the wind. With a sweeping
sideward kick, as though sweeping fallen leaves, he swept upwards in a crescent arc,
aiming directly at the skinny man!
His movement looked cool, clean, and crisp. Moreover, it carried a strong force!
The skinny man stood on the spot, raising his right hand to intercept his kick!
Bang!
Both of their bodies trembled slightly.
‘He blocked it?’
Maniac Chu’s face turned serious. He spun his body in the air, launching his other leg like an
agile snake, kicking straight at the skinny man’s abdomen!
At the same time, the skinny man’s other hand formed a fist and attacked!
Bang!
Maniac Chu felt a strong force pushing at him, sending him flying backward.
The skinny man’s fists were hard as steel, carrying a sharp aura as though it could tear
everything apart.
After backing off, Maniac Chu finally stabilized himself.
His entire leg felt numb from his heels. If not for him pushing himself to stand, he would
have crashed directly on the ground. Even so, at that moment he could barely manage to
keep himself upright.
“During my time as a hitman, I’ve killed my fair share of martial artists!”
The skinny man’s voice was not loud, but it carried with it a chill that pierced their hearts.
It was his killing intent!
The next moment, his body suddenly shot forward in a burst of speed. His fist was quick as
lightning, aiming directly at Maniac Chu!
Maniac Chu similarly swung his fist to meet the attack!
Both fists collided. Maniac Chu’s arm twisted and was immediately dislocated while his
body lifted off the ground, flying backward for a full five meters before landing heavily on
the ground!
Chapter 155 - Nemesis!
Chapter 155: Nemesis!
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Bang!
Maniac Chu’s body fell to the ground, and along with it Leopard and the gang’s hopes.
Their eyes widened and bodies trembled as they stared at the skinny man, feeling fear
coursing through them.
Terrifying!
Absolutely terrifying!
Maniac Chu was someone with great strength that they looked up to. Furthermore, he had
just joined the Warrior’s Department and undergone over a month of training with them.
They did not expect him to be so easily outmatched by the skinny man.
Who would have thought that Brother Chu who was still bragging a moment ago would be
incapacitated on the ground in just the blink of an eye?
“Anyone else want to fight back?”
The skinny man’s voice was hoarse and carried a chill, causing them to unwittingly shiver
as he spoke.
Thud!
Leopard quickly knelt on the ground, begging in fear, “Brother Dragon please don’t kill me.
I’ll give you anything.”
Brother Dragon nodded in satisfaction, then said, “Bring that braggart along as well. Have
his family pay RMB10,000,000 for ransom!”
After that, he once again looked towards Ye Lingchen, asking him in a cold tone, “Are you
going to remain stubborn? You’ve won a total of RMB38,400,000. Between money and your
life, which is more important? Think carefully about it!”
He stood there confidently, waiting for Ye Lingchen to pass him the money.
The scene earlier should be sufficient for Ye Lingchen to be scared for life!
However, the panicked reaction he anticipated did not happen. Ye Lingchen was still as
collected as ever, calmly speaking, “I’ll give you guys a chance. Go turn yourself in.”
NANI
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All parties were dumbstruck!
“Good one!”
Maniac Chu turned his head over with great difficulty to look at Ye Lingchen’s back as he
lay on the ground and roared, “It was not a mistake for me to take you as my goal
previously. Although you’re no longer my match, your bravery alone is worthy of being my
comrade! Good one!”
Meanwhile, Leopard and the rest had their mind blown. Ye Lingchen’s words left them in a
daze. In their worldview, such an ignorant person should never have existed.
A hotheaded troublemaker!
That was the second time Brother Dragon doubted his ears. His gaze towards Ye Lingchen
turned cold and shook his head. “Another young man that likes to brag. Bragging might feel
good, but it won’t end well. Go break his legs.”
With that, the thugs surrounded Ye Lingchen.
They tapped the golf clubs in their hands, as though ready to swing it at Ye Lingchen at any
moment.
Just then, a faint breeze could be felt. It tossed up strands of Ye Lingchen’s hair, creating a
serious and suffocating atmosphere around him.
Leopard and the rest stared at the stoic Ye Lingchen, a thought suddenly entered their
mind…’This is no ordinary person.’
“Duck!” Ye Lingchen calmly spoke with a moderate voice.
Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng were caught by surprise, then both of them ducked
together.
The next instant, Ye Lingchen made his move!
His body flew in the air like a fish leaping through the dragon’s gate
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, carrying with him a terrifying aura. He then followed by extending a single leg, sweeping it
like a dragon’s tail!
That kick seemingly robbed the moon of its light, leaving a beautiful disc-shaped arc in the
air!
Bang, bang, bang!
They only saw a blur in front of their eyes, followed by the thugs flying backward in various
directions, scattering them everywhere.
Teeth went flying and a shoe print was left on their faces. They crashed on the ground and
were instantly knocked out.
“OMG!”
Leopard exclaimed loudly as he was flabbergasted, then unwittingly swallowed a mouthful
of saliva.
They exchanged glances and remained silent for quite some time.
‘That’s a real expert!’
Brother Dragon frowned. His lips twitched and made a “tch” sound.
The skinny man looked at Ye Lingchen with a sharp, cutting aura emanating from between
his brows. He then walked up slowly towards Ye Lingchen.
At that moment, the entire world around them quietened down.
Everyone felt their hearts almost jump out of their chests, every heartbeat audible.
Leopard and the gang’s face turned ashen under such a tense atmosphere. Their teeth
chattered like crazy and their blood felt as though it were beginning to freeze.
He was anxious!
That was too exhilarating!
It was scarier than any horror film. Was that the scent of death?
Maniac Chu lay helplessly on the ground. He wanted to stand up and fight beside Ye
Lingchen badly.
In his mind, Ye Lingchen was not a match for that skinny man!
If he was outmatched, what more could Ye Lingchen do?
If they fought together with him focusing on the attack while Ye Lingchen focused on
assisting him, they might stand a chance.
However, his hand and leg were seriously injured, it was impossible to recover in such a
short time.
‘We’re done for!’ Maniac Chu despaired.
Meanwhile, the skinny man had already reached Ye Lingchen’s side. His eyes were like that
of a venomous snake, cunning and vicious. “You…”
Just as he started his sentence, Ye Lingchen had taken action!
Shifting his body, his movements were the same as Maniac Chu’s. Cutting upwards with a
roundhouse kick!
The skinny man’s lips turned into a contemptuous smile, intercepting with his hand once
more!
However, this time, an immeasurable strength like that of a boulder burst forth, crushing
everything before it!
Crack!
The bones in the skinny man’s arm broke. The leg continued without slowing down and
landed square on his face!
Whoosh—
His entire body flew upwards, soaring through the air like a rocket.
Everyone watched as he flew across the sky in an arc, crashing into the ground after flying
for tens of meters.
He was knocked out before he could make a sound, laying still like a dead dog.
The same movement, yet the effects were like heaven and earth!
What the f*ck?!
Maniac Chu’s eyes almost popped out of its sockets. His mind was blown.
‘How can he be that strong?!’
He suddenly wanted to cry. To be able to remain stoic towards all his provocations and
keeping his composure, that was the real expert!
Leopard and the rest were both surprised and overjoyed.
They were surprised that Ye Lingchen was much stronger than they had imagined and
overjoyed that they were saved miraculously just like that.
“So much nonsense,” Ye Lingchen said calmly as he shook his head.
Following that, his gaze locked onto Brother Dragon and he called the police.
Sounds of sirens could be heard from a distance.
Shortly after, a total of five police cars showed up. It was obvious how important
apprehending Brother Dragon was to them.
At the lead was a short hair female officer that rushed down the car. She was in her uniform
and was brimming with passion. Her expression looked both serious and excited at the
same time.
When she saw Ye Lingchen, she was taken aback. “Oh, It’s you?”
Ye Lingchen was similarly shocked. This female officer was the same one that he had met
on the bus, Xu Nan.
Xu Nan laughed immediately, “What a coincidence. The two human traffickers from before
were caught by you, and now their leader is also caught by you. Amazing!”
‘What?!’
‘It’s him! It’s actually him?!’
Brother Dragon’s eyes turned red and glared at Ye Lingchen. Within his teary eyes were a
mix of both anger and sadness.
Nemesis!
‘He is my f*cking nemesis!!!’
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Chapter 156 - Ye Lingchen’s Old
Profession
Brother Dragon would never have expected his nemesis to appear right before him.
Furthermore, he was arrested by his nemesis!
His mental state was crumbling and his eyes turned red, with warm tears rolling down his
cheeks.
When he was finally pushed into the police car, he could no longer hold it back and started
bawling. The sorrow in his voice could move the heavens.
“I really have to thank you this time. If not for you, I’m afraid he would have escaped
somewhere we couldn’t go. That way we won’t be able to give a proper explanation for
their victims.” Xu Nan explained to Ye Lingchen as she saluted him.
“You’re welcome. It’s just a coincidence.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
He naturally had no favorable impression of such an organization. Doing that was
considered his contribution to society.
“I’m sorry about last time. I was too hot-headed.” Xu Nan looked at Ye Lingchen
apologetically.
She had changed her views of Ye Lingchen. Last time, Ye Lingchen’s acute observation and
ability to improvise left a deep impression on Xu Nan. This time, it shook her to the core.
She took part in the operation to capture Brother Dragon. Naturally, she would understand
the difficulties involved. They had even lost a few comrades because of this operation. She
never expected Ye Lingchen to capture Brother Dragon this easily. It was just like a dream.
“It’s in the past, don’t worry about it,” Ye Lingchen replied with a carefree smile.
It would seem that Xu Nan had graduated from a trainee to a full-fledged officer. Her way of
handling things was much more matured. She also carried a heroic look between her eyes,
adding an extra touch to her already beautiful face.
With them busting this serious kidnapping ring, Xu Nan was prepared to award Ye
Lingchen with a good citizen award. However, it was rejected by Ye Lingchen.
To be safe, the police escorted the criminals away immediately after they thanked Ye
Lingchen.
On the scene, Leopard and the rest were staring at each other blankly.
Winning over 30 million from dogfighting randomly—unrivaled luck. Easily taking care of
Brother Dragon—unrivaled strength. For a person with these traits, how could they not
respect him?
Maniac Chu’s eyes were blurred, slowly trying to get his body to stand in his dazed state.
He stared at Ye Lingchen, unable to focus.
Finally, his gaze focused on Ye Lingchen and an excited smile appeared on his face. “You’re
stronger than I thought! Hahaha, congratulations! You’re once again my goal. I will surely
surpass you!”
Having said that, he got onto his motorcycle and sped away…
As he left, the wind carried an echo of his parting words of, “I’ll be back…”
“Is Brother Chu okay?” Leopard was worried.
“Relax. I think…he should be fine,” Snake replied.
Everyone got in their cars and drove off.
While in the car, Huang Xiaomeng, Li Muxue, and Ye Lingchen kept silent, which created an
awkward atmosphere.
“Hey, Ye Lingchen. You’re now considered a millionaire. Are you still planning to stick with
your old profession?” Huang Xiaomeng asked suddenly when they were almost arriving at
Hill Spring Residences.
‘Old profession?’
That thoughtless sentence caught Ye Lingchen by surprise.
He looked at Li Muxue just to realize that she was listening in with a curious expression on
her face.
‘What old profession did I have?’
Ye Lingchen gave it some thought, concluding that his profession all these while was just
being a student.
“Yup. This is the most suitable profession for my age,” Ye Lingchen answered.
The atmosphere in the car turned even more awkward instantly.
Huang Xiaomeng gave Ye Lingchen a disdainful look, thinking to herself that she would
have to thoroughly clean the seat that Ye Lingchen sat on. Better yet, she should change the
entire car!
‘So f*cking filthy!’
“Which unit is yours? We’ll drop you over directly.”
“Right in the middle, royal suite.”
“Wow, no wonder you’re still sticking to your old profession,” Huang Xiaomeng
harrumphed, feeling even greater contempt for him.
At the front gate, Zhang Yunxi was already waiting by the door.
Seeing Ye Lingchen getting out of the car, she immediately came forward to welcome him.
Huang Xiaomeng kept her eyes on Ye Lingchen as he entered the door with Zhang Yunxi.
Only then did Huang Xiaomeng let out a sigh of relief.
“F*ck! That gigolo changed another client?!”
When she saw Zhang Yunxi, both Li Muxue and Huang Xiaomeng were stunned.
That woman was too pretty. Furthermore, she was wearing luxurious brands from top to
toe, as though she were a princess in a fairy tale. She was definitely at the level of a
goddess, the legendary Miss Perfect.
Was Ye Lingchen this woman’s sugar baby as well?!
The world must be crazy!
Most importantly, that woman last time was also a goddess even though she was of a
different style from Zhang Yunxi. Furthermore, her family background should be decent
too. ‘Are the pretty ladies all blind? Taking turns to take Ye Lingchen in as their sugar
baby?’
“Blind! They must be blind!” Huang Xiaomeng’s face flushed red. If looks could kill, she
would have murdered Ye Lingchen with her condescending glare. “No wonder he wanted to
stick to his old profession. He’s in such high demands, benefiting both in terms of money
and pleasures. That’s some work!”
Moreover, that was just the two that they have seen. Who knows if he was under the care of
how many more rich women out there?
This type of man was equivalent to an animal!
…
The next day came.
After an entire day of classes, Ye Lingchen had some free time.
Huo Yuanjia was handled by Li Tai. All he had to do was just to have an occasional look. Y-
Cosmetics was handled by Zhang Yunxi, with him just enjoying being the boss behind the
scenes. Furthermore, his live stream was banned, leaving Ye Lingchen with nothing better
to do at the moment.
He required popularity points. Lazing around was not an option.
Ye Lingchen reminded himself, staring at the computer in front of him, lost in thoughts.
He could not do any live streams in the near future. Maybe he should…write a novel?
Live stream storytelling was almost the same as writing a novel.
Furthermore writing a novel was one of the backup plans he had. Since he had the time, he
might as well begin!
Turning on his computer, Ye Lingchen immediately logged into Genesis Chinese Literature!
Genesis Chinese Literature was a novel platform under the Yuewen group. It was the
number one novel platform in the country with good credibility.
In recent years, the novel market enjoyed a huge boost. It had become a social trend that
had contributed a lot of societal and monetary value to society. Its widespread influence
had even reached foreign nations. It was known as one of the top four innovations of
modern China!
Ye Lingchen registered an account, joined the author’s section and created a pen name
Ye Lingchen considered for a moment, then with a mischievous grin on his face, he entered
[I am Y]!
Completing his pen name registration, Ye Lingchen began writing his novel. The novels
were categorized into urban, fantasy, xianxia[1], mystery, and other genres. Ye Lingchen
gave it some thought, then quickly typed in—Jade Dynasty!
Synopsis:
The world began without celestial beings. However, since ancient times, humans witnessed
the world around them being filled with unexplained incidents. Flashing thunder, raging
storms, and natural disasters resulted in countless deaths with wails of suffering
everywhere. It was beyond the powers of men, nor was it preventable. Going up the nine
layers of heavens, there were the celestials and gods. In the nine serenities below, was
where the spirits and King Yan’s court lies. With that, countless humans prayed sincerely,
subjectively creating various gods of their own and giving up offerings…
—
[1] 仙侠 (Xian Xia / Fairy Hero) – Xianxia is a genre that resembles wuxia, but with the
added element of fantasy. It usually involves mythical beings, legends, and supernatural
powers.
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Celestial Bane belonged to the xianxia genre, one of the less popular ones.
When compared to the fantasy and urban genres, it was as good as ignored by the masses.
That led to the editor in charge of the xianxia genre to not have a lot on their hands.
Merely two minutes after Ye Lingchen submitted his work, he received a notice that his title
registration was complete and he could begin uploading chapters.
Ye Lingchen already had a general outline in his mind. With some simple organizing, he
began typing.
[Prologue: Time: Unknown, most likely a long time ago. Location: Divine Land
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. Since ancient times, humans witnessed the world around them being filled with
unexplained incidents. Flashing thunder, raging storms, and natural disasters resulted in
countless deaths with wails of the suffering everywhere. It was beyond the powers of men,
nor was it preventable…In the present times, the righteous are prosperous and evil is in
hiding. The Central Plains
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is a beautiful place with thriving populations. Natural resources are in abundance, firmly
controlled by the forces of good. Within its ranks are the three core pillars of Clear Skies
Sect, Heaven’s Voice Temple, and Incense Valley leading the fight. This particular story
begins with the Clear Skies Sect.]
Following that, chapter one: Clear Skies, chapter two: Maze, and chapter three: Ambitions!
He uploaded three chapters in one go, totaling up to over 14,000 words. Only then did Ye
Lingchen stop.
Typing was a physical exertion and writing the novel was a mentally draining activity. Even
with Ye Lingchen’s current condition, it was quite taxing. Being an author was no easy feat.
Ye Lingchen could not help but lament the challenges faced by a real author, having some
newfound respect for the profession.
After uploading the chapters, he did not follow up and logged off the website. He felt bored
as he lay on his bed so he took out his phone and logged on to the Weibo accounts of the
various Ys.
After the fire rescue incident, Ye Lingchen gave it some thought and finally decided to
create a Weibo account for Superhuman Y. That way he could find out what was the public
perception of superman. Furthermore, if anything were to happen, he could make a timely
response to it using superman’s identity.
To date, he had a total of four Weibo accounts. Superman Y, Actor Y, Singer Y, and
Livestream Y.
At that rate, Novel Y would be born very soon.
At that time, Superman Y’s Weibo was all filled with praises. He had no idea who started it,
but people have taken Superman Y as a guardian angel.
[Superman Y, I pray that you bless my family’s safety.]
[Superman Y, I pray that you will bless me with a girlfriend so that I can be rid of my
singleness.]
[Superman Y, I pray that you will help my grandfather recover soon. Thank you.]
[Superman Y, I pray that you can bless my wife with a child. Please.]
…
That was just legendary!
Ye Lingchen never would have known that he had such abilities had he not read the
comments. What kind of superman was that? He was being regarded as a wishing well!
Worse stuff had yet to come. Further below were people making offerings for their fulfilled
wishes.
[OMG! Superman Y, you’re just too miraculous! I just prayed to you yesterday and my wife
is pregnant today!]
[Superman Y, thank you so much. My grandfather made a full recovery!]
[Wahahaha, Superman Y, I knew that believing in you was the right choice. I passed all my
tests! Gratitude…]
…
He then logged off Superman Y’s Weibo and switched to Actor Y.
From Superman Y’s shoutout during the fire rescue, Wu Han’s influence on them had gone
down drastically. Apart from the minority criticizing him, most of the comments were
anticipating Huo Yuanjia’s release, hoping to see the real Kungfu within.
Composer Y
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‘s Weibo was the quietest of them all. Some people commented that they wished to hear
another new song of his, but it was only Chen Xiaoyan that tried to maintain a daily
conversation with Composer Y.
The most active Weibo belonged to Livestream Y.
The incident where Y-God’s stream was banned caused hundreds of thousands of listeners
to erupt in anger!
When they received news of the stream being banned as they habitually joined Y-God’s
stream, they were beside themselves with rage.
Without them realizing, they had already developed the habit of watching Y-God’s streams.
[Y-God, you should come out and give us an explanation! Why did you get banned?!]
[Why did the platform ban Y-God’s stream?! They must be crazy! What rules did he break?!]
[F*ck! I was witnessing the birth of a Chinese literary masterpiece in Y-God’s story. How
did it just get banned out of the blue like that?!]
[Y-God, your Ten Deadly Sins was only halfway done. What happened towards the end?
Please finish it before you get banned!]
[Y-God, I can’t sleep without first listening to your stories. I’ve failed to sleep the entire
night!]
[Y-God, don’t give up. We look forward to new stories from you.]
…
In the past two days, his Weibo had over 100,000 comments. Some of them were of
consolation, some rushing him, some questioning him, and some of them out of concern.
He really felt sorry for his fans.
Of course, there was quite a number that criticized him, reveling in his misery. They were
just some sour grapes. ‘So what if you’re talented? You still get banned in the end right?
Trash!’
Ye Lingchen gave it some thought, finally deciding not to leave any message on Weibo and
logged out directly instead.
Following that, Ye Lingchen opened up Huyu Streaming.
His own stream was already removed from the searches. Y-God had seemingly turned into
a thing of the past and vanished without a trace from Huyu Streaming.
The main page recommendation banner was no longer about Y-God, but instead was a girl
with streamer ID of Si Yu.
[WeSing with your innocent girl and sexy dancer. Si Yu loves you!]
That was the content in the recommendation.
It would appear that the platform started to shift their favor onto Si Yu.
Seeing that, Ye Lingchen did not have much of a reaction.
He then clicked into the recommended link, just to end up with a frown.
The screen was split into two halves. On the left was a well-dressed woman with her
collarbone exposed. That was Si Yu herself. Meanwhile, the other half was another girl. Her
choice of dress was a lot more conservative. A white princess gown with a pink ribbon on
her head. She had big matching eyes to the room decorated in cartoon themes. That was a
very kawaii girl.
Ye Lingchen naturally did not know that girl in person, but he knew her name—Wu’er!
Although Wu’er was a gaming stream host, she would leave out some time to mingle with
the viewers after a game.
With the halved screen at the moment, it meant that these two were engaged in PK
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!
PK was a part of the streaming platform’s activities. Both hosts would sync their audio,
then proceed to pull in support from the viewers. They will compete to see which side was
given more rewards from the viewers within a certain timeframe. The one with the higher
rewards wins. It was a method for people to compete with each other’s popularity.
It was known as a battle between streams.
How did Wu’er end up battling someone? Moreover, it was the leading female host of the
streaming platform at that.
Ye Lingchen did not say anything and just watched quietly.
Si Yu’s popularity completely eclipsed Wu’er’s. From the rewards alone one could tell that
even though their PK had barely started, Si Yu’s rewards were easily 10 times more than
Wu’er.
Wu’er’s mood was not good, but she still forced a smile on her face. “Hello everyone.
Welcome to Wu’er’s stream. If you have any questions related to gaming you can just voice
them out. I’ll go through them with you one by one.”
Her voice was still cute, soft, and gentle like a marshmallow.
On the other side, Si Yu was just posing in front of her screen while laughing, “Sister Wu’er,
I have a question for you. In the previous match against the Sun Nation, why did you start
feeding the opponents at the most crucial of times?”…
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Chapter 158 - Leave the Livestream
Industry!
Although Si Yu sounded like she was asking a simple question, it was clearly a loaded one
with the intent to discredit Wu’er.
In the last match with the Sun Nation, Wu’er’s mistake almost wasted Ye Lingchen’s efforts.
If they lost to the Sun Nation, then it would have been to the embarrassment of the entire
country!
That maneuver had become a stain in Wu’er’s life.
For Si Yu to bring that up at that moment between their PK period, it was an obvious
personal attack.
Wu’er bit her lips, then apologized, “Previously it was my lack of skills leading to my
miscalculation of the situation.”
“Hehe is that so? I thought Sister Wu’er did that deliberately,” Si Yu replied nonchalantly
with a laugh.
[Wu’er did that intentionally. Traitorous b*tch!]
[Hehe, Wu’er dares to be a gaming stream host with such bad skills? Trash!]
[Si Yu reminded everyone. We should support Si Yu!]
[Reject Wu’er the traitorous b*tch! Leave the livestream industry!]
…
In an instant, countless viewers were led by Si Yu’s actions and started to spam the chat.
“Next I’ll sing the Seaweed Dance[1] tune for everyone!”
Si Yu laughed cheerfully and started singing:
“Just like a seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, seaweed, swaying in the currents. Seaweed,
seaweed, seaweed, seaweed dancing in the waves…”
While singing, her body twisted along like an eel wriggling about. Add to that her skimpy
clothes, occasional flirting, and her chest swinging wildly about, it turned the atmosphere
of the stream into one that was filled with charms and allure, bringing out howls from the
viewers.
[Shake it harder, pull your clothes lower! I’ll gift you a rocket!]
[Awwoooo! This is the sincere host. I support goddess Si Yu!]
[What’s so nice to watch on that Y-God’s stream? He’s nowhere near as hot as Si Yu. Waaa,
my nose is bleeding…]
[I think that Y-God is nothing compared to Si Yu!]
[Support Si Yu forever. I love Goddess Si Yu. Your song is great!]
[Do another dance! I’ll give you a cruise ship!]
…
For some time, countless gifts flew across the screen. Rockets and cruise ships clouded
their vision.
“Thank you all for the gifts. I love you guys!” Si Yu placed both her hands in front of her
chest to form a heart.
By then, Si Yu’s gifts were far beyond Wu’er. On the PK scoreboard, the results were one-
sided. Wu’er’s gifts were insignificant when compared to Si Yu.
Beside her, Wu’er’s face turned pale. She was not good at singing, nor did she have good sex
appeal. She could only watch from the sideline. Furthermore, Si Yu’s verbal attacks earlier
left Wu’er in a very awkward situation.
In between, some people still sent gifts to Wu’er[2]. Even if she lost, it would not be in such
a sorry state!
Unfortunately, it was hardly helping.
“It’s ok. You guys don’t have to send me any more gifts. Thank you for your support. It’s
okay even if we lost.” Wu’er forced a smile at the audience. She then said, “There’s no need
to spend all the money on gifts for a momentary frustration. It’s not embarrassing for us to
lose to the number one female host.”
[Number one female host my butt! When Y-God was here, she wouldn’t even dare to
squeak!]
[Wu’er, just ignore her! She’s just a chicken[3]. Just be yourself.]
[Damn it, just look at her. It’s like she can’t wait to strip naked for all to see. Disgusting!]
[Lacking in character and culture. How dare she claim to surpass Y-God? She’s not even
comparable to dog sh*t!]
[A group of die-hard fans trying to start a trend claiming that Si Yu can surpass Y-God.
Hehe, what a joke!]
…
“Alright now, please don’t take it too personally,” Wu’er said with a smile. Her mood was a
little better after reading those comments.
“Although Y-God is no longer streaming, I can compile some of Y-God’s featured gameplay
and analyze his maneuver in detail with everyone,” Wu’er suggested.
[Great, I like that idea!]
[Although Y-God no longer streams, we can’t let him be forgotten. It’s good to keep our
memories fresh.]
[Hahaha, Wu’er analyzing Y-God’s maneuvers. That will be interesting.]
The stream ignored Si Yu’s attempts at provocation. It was only a few more minutes to the
end of the PK session. Winning or losing was no longer important.
Si Yu sang for a while, then realized that Wu’er was ignoring her. A dissatisfied look flashed
across her face. The fact that Wu’er would put Y-God’s name on the table made her even
angrier.
She was the number one female host of Huyu. Any other host should treat her with respect.
She wanted to show Wu’er who was the big shot here, trying to subdue Wu’er and have her
join Si Yu’s side!
“Hehe, Wu’er, you’re resorting to borrowing Y-God’s name to leech off some popularity.” Si
Yu sneered.
Meanwhile, someone relayed the comments from Wu’er stream over. Within it contained
those that took a shot at Si Yu.
That immediately triggered the hornet’s nest. Countless people rushed into Wu’er’s stream
and started flaming.
[What’s the point of acting pure if you’re out here in the livestream business? Hehe, your
clothes are covering everything up. Just get lost!]
[You dare criticize our Si Yu? This stream should be banned!]
[What’s so great about Y-God? What’s the point of streaming contents of a banned person?
Trash!]
[You’re just jealous and envious of our Si Yu. That’s why you’re slandering her on purpose!
B*tch!]
Si Yu’s fans far outnumbered Wu’er’s. The criticism immediately drowned out all other
comments. Comments were flying everywhere, all of them vitriolic. Some words were even
more revolting!
…
Very quickly, the trend started. Using Wu’er’s mistake, that phrase immediately took over
the stream. That was even more direct than any form of humiliation, immediately turning
Wu’er face deathly pale.
That type of trauma was deadly to most people. An average girl would never have the face
to continue her stream.
“I think that’ll be all for today. I’ll be going offline now.” Wu’er’s eyes were on the verge of
tears, looking terrible. Her tears were already wetting her eyes. She forcefully held it back
in.
Just as she was ready to shut down her livestream, a rocket flew across the screen out of
the blue!
[Y-God gifted Wu’er a rocket!]
The rocket was the most expensive gift on Huyu. It was impressive whenever it appeared.
Moreover, it would leave a huge gift banner announcement on the stream!
The sudden appearance of the rocket caused Wu’er’s hand to pause momentarily.
Immediately after that, rocket after rockets soared into the sky!
…
The mighty banner never disappeared. The entire livestream was flooded with rockets!
Everyone was stunned. Even the people in Wu’er’s stream, who were busy sending gifts,
forgot to type. In the entire chatbox, apart from the gift notification, there was nothing else!
They have seen those people receiving gifts, but who could claim to have seen the screen
being flooded by rockets?!
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[1] 海草舞 (Hai Chao Wu / Seaweed Dance). It’s a song that’s accompanied by some dance
moves. If you are interested learning more about this song, have a listen on youtube at the
following address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W50B3GDmEsg . The link
provided is the official version, but there are many other variations of it out there. Listen at
your own risk.
[2] In raw it was written Si Yu, but based on context we believe it was supposed to be
Wu’er here.
[3] 鸡 (Ji / Chicken). A slang for hooker/prostitute.
Chapter 159 - The Arrogant Si Yu
Chapter 159: The Arrogant Si Yu
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10 rockets were gifted in one shot, totaling to RMB50,000!
RMB50,000 was not a big deal!
However, to be able to throw out RMB50,000 in just a few short seconds was quite an
achievement!
In that instant, Wu’er’s total gift rewards immediately exceeded Si Yu’s. Nicely enough, the
PK session came to an end!
Si Yu’s gifts totaled around RMB28,000, while Wu’er’s gifts totaled to around RMB51,000!
A one-sided victory!
Ye Lingchen let out a long sigh, then commented in the now dazed Wu’er’s stream, [I hope
I’m not late. I got onto the last train.]
That comment woke the majority of the people from their daze.
[OMG! Y-God, you’re finally showing yourself!]
[F*ck me. Did you know that I cried? I’ve f*cking cried in an instant!]
[I’ve waited for you forever. Just where the heck did you go?!]
[Y-God, do you know how much I missed you? Why did your stream get banned?!]
[Hot news, hot news! We have run into a wild Y-God.]
Wu’er’s stream went into an uproar immediately. Even though the words, one could feel
everyone’s passion and excitement.
A lot of people resorted to following Coold and Wu’er’s stream after learning of Y-God’s
stream being banned as they were close to Y-God. Who would have expected to find such a
surprise?!
“Brother Y-God, how come you’re here? You’ve even sent so many gifts, so wasteful!” Wu’er
said quickly after waking from her daze.
“Nevermind, it’s just a small sum,” Ye Lingchen replied, “Why didn’t you tell me that you’re
being bullied?”
After the match with the Sun Nation, Wu’er would chat with Ye Lingchen every so often.
Apart from Wu’er, Love Letter, 09, and Coold had created a gaming group with him and
discussed game-related issues.
Y-God, of course, was the group’s leader.
Wu’er was younger than Ye Lingchen, also another university student. Hence, Ye Lingchen
had always treated Wu’er like his own little sister.
Although Ye Lingchen had only said a few words, those words brought warmth into Wu’er’s
heart. The tears she tried so hard to hold back finally escaped and she began crying.
She had faced all the fears and difficulties alone previously, suppressing all the negative
emotions deep inside her during the stream. However, at that moment, she seemed to have
found a safe harbor for her troubled soul.
“Tell me what happened. Why did you have a battle with Si Yu?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Before Wu’er could answer, the comment section went nuts.
[Y-God, didn’t you know? After you’ve been banned, the streaming platform made a public
announcement to dissolve all partnerships with you!]
[That’s right. The streaming platform even claimed that your Ten Deadly Sins was a banned
book and criticized it heavily!]
[This son of a b*tch streaming platform even deleted all your work and immediately started
to promote that girl that’s selling her sex appeal!]
[The most shameless thing is that the streaming platform turned your Grave Robber’s
Chronicles into a subscription-based title, turning it into their asset!]
The masses contributed their own individual input, with all of them voicing out the
injustice against Ye Lingchen.
Finally, someone got to the main reason behind this.
[Si Yu is now the main host of the platform. Not only did she challenge Wu’er, but she also
challenged Coold to a PK session yesterday and defeated her thoroughly.]
[She’s just using this as an excuse to teach Coold and Wu’er a lesson as they were on good
terms with Y-God.]
[This is a typical example of how the unrighteous get intoxicated with power. She’s worse
than an animal!]
Ye Lingchen’s expression turned dark immediately. He only knew that he was banned, but
he did not expect the streaming platform to be so ruthless. Furthermore, Si Yu turned out to
be such a petty woman!
“Why didn’t you guys tell me?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Brother Y-God, you’ve been banned. We didn’t even know how to console you, how could
we further trouble you with these minor issues?” Wu’er replied.
She dried her tears. “Brother Y-God, Wu’er is already very happy to see you here. It’s good
that you’re doing well.”
“Hehe, getting banned is just a small matter. What could possibly happen to me?” Ye
Lingchen answered nonchalantly. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll return in a blaze of glory!”
[Return with a blaze of glory! We’ve accidentally enabled Y-God’s bragging again.]
[That’s such a majestic statement. Amazing…]
[Y-God, Huyu’s been ruthless to you. You wouldn’t be planning to stay here right?]
[Y-God, we’ll wait for your return! Please don’t let us wait forever!]
Right then, Wu’er’s stream vibrated. It then displayed: [Si Yu is requesting for a mic sync
with you!]
Wu’er heart skipped a beat. A helpless expression appeared on her face. “Brother Y-God,
what should I do now? Should I accept?”
“Accept it. Don’t be afraid!”
The mic sync was successful. Si Yu once again appeared. Her expression looked rather
unhappy. She was confident she would win the PK session earlier and had planned to
humiliate Wu’er. However, in the end, she suffered a surprise attack at the last moment,
causing her to be extremely frustrated.
“Hehe, Wu’er, you sure are cunning to put on such a good act to have planned an ambush a
the last possible moment!” Si Yu sneered.
Following that, the stream flashed crazily with golden light.
[Emperor—Lord of The World has joined Si Yu’s stream.]
[Emperor—Big Rich Man has joined Si Yu’s stream.]
[Emperor—Young Master Kuo has joined Si Yu’s stream.]
…
Emperor, the symbol of Huyu Streaming’s rich folks. It was an honorary title that could only
be obtained with minimum spending of RMB1,000,000 per month on the platform!
This time around, Si Yu came along with a few Emperors. Such a grandiose lineup stunned
everyone.
Right after that, rockets after rockets soared through the sky. The PK session had barely
started and the gifts on Si Yu’s corner had already exceeded RMB100,000!
“Thank you my Emperor husbands. Si Yu is your shared wife. I’ll always love you, muacks
—” With a smile, Si Yu started to tug at her clothes to flirt.
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“Brother Y-God, don’t bother challenging her. There’s no need for that,” Wu’er sent a
private message to Ye Lingchen, “Please, don’t waste the money.”
“Hehe, the one that sent the gifts earlier was Y-God right? Is he starting to hang out at other
people’s streams to gain popularity now that his stream got banned?” Si Yu berated with a
condescending expression.
Ye Lingchen had always been above her, causing her much frustration for all these while.
Now that she had finally met up with Y-God, she could finally vent out all the pent up
frustrations.
“Do you know what you are now? You’re a dog that lost its owner! You’re abandoned by the
whole platform! Get lost while you still can you piece of embarrassment!”
[Hahaha, nicely said Si Yu. Y-God is an ownerless dog!]
[Hey ownerless dog, give us a few barks!]
[Y-God, didn’t you just send gifts? Let’s see who has more money?]
“You guys have crossed the line. Huyu’s current popularity was built up upon Y-God’s
contribution!” Wu’er retorted with a frown.
The streaming platform had been on the decline. It was Y-God’s Grave Robber’s Chronicles,
his match with the Sun Nation, and Ten Deadly Sins that collected all the popularity over
time.
At the moment Si Yu was reaping its benefits. Her ungrateful attitude and arrogance made
her worse than an animal.
“You’re giving too much credit to Y-God. What is he? What did he do to build up the
streaming platform? Even without him, I could have done better than what he did!” Si Yu
said in a cold tone, “He’s now banned. Just look at my popularity. It’s way more than his!”
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Without waiting for Ye Lingchen’s response, Wu’er’s stream suddenly glowed in a similar
gold sheen!
[Emperor—Y-God’s Die Hard Fan has joined Wu’er’s stream.]
[Emperor—Y-God’s Little Fanboy has joined Wu’er’s stream.]
[Emperor—Y-God’s Cute Little Girl has joined Wu’er’s stream.]
[Emperor—Y-God Is Mighty has joined Wu’er’s stream.]
…
This time, the golden glow stayed for a long time. One by one, they brightened the entire
stream, causing an even bigger commotion than Si Yu did.
[F*ck! So many Emperors and all their names start with Y-God!]
[I’m scared. This is an invasion! I’ve seen all the Emperors I needed to see in my whole life
all in just one day.]
[That’s a lot of rich men. I’m impressed!]
[What did that Si Yu say earlier? Face slapping always comes when you least expect it.]
Without any senseless banter, rockets started soaring one by one all over the screen, to the
point that Wu’er’s face was blocked out.
After a full 10 seconds, the rockets started to die down. Wu’er’s total gifts instantly went
over RMB300,000!
[Y’s army paying our respect to Y-God!]
…
All the comments were gleaming with a vivid glow as they came from these Emperors.
Everyone was in shock, including Si Yu!
Shocking!
Overbearing!
Emperors. They were the cream of the crop amongst the wealthy and arrogance was in
their nature. To ingratiate herself to these Emperors, Si Yu had to always be respectful and
gentle with her tone. Sometimes she would even expose herself flirtatiously for them.
However, Y-God’s Emperors came to pay their respects instead!
What that represented was beyond comparison!
With that many Emperor level die-hard fans, that influence was sufficient to shake the
entire platform!
Jealousy. Envy. Fear!
Si Yu’s expression was constantly changing. Her lips trembled, yet she dared not utter a
word.
Ye Lingchen had never paid much attention to his fans. He did not expect to have this many
die-hard fans.
[Hello everyone,] Ye Lingchen commented with a simple greeting.
However, that simple greeting was more than enough!
Y-God’s Die Hard Fan, [Sob sob sob. Y-God, you’ve finally returned. When are you telling us
a new story?]
Y-God’s Little Fanboy, [Y-God, I didn’t see what this platform was good for after you’ve
been banned. I’ve missed you so!]
Y-God’s Cute Little Girl, [Ahhh, Y-God you’re really here! I thought it was some prank by
someone!]
Y-God Is Mighty, [I didn’t expect Huyu Streaming to be so shameless. I regret spending my
money on this platform now.]
[That’s right! This platform is extremely shameless. Worst of all they even promoted some
trash like Si Yu. I’m not coming back in the future!]
[A person that lost his influence will be subjected to such indignity. No matter the
circumstances, Y-God, I will support you!]
[I’ll send my remaining money over to Sister Wu’er and not top up any more money into
Huyu!]
…
Countless comments made the screen a confusing mess. At that instant, Wu’er’s stream’s
traffic showed signs of overtaking Si Yu. It did not require any recommendation. All it
needed was a simple presence—Y-God!
Wu’er was at a loss for words from the excitement. She was both crying and smiling at the
same time. Never once did she dreamt of her stream to reach such a level.
Si Yu’s mouth was agape. Words failed her at this point. She wanted nothing more than to
find a hole to hide in at that time. Furthermore, the Emperors on her end had either kept
silent or just outright exited the stream.
The results of the PK session was without a doubt, a complete victory by Wu’er!
Si Yu quickly ended her stream and rushed towards the streaming platform’s headquarters.
She pushed the office doors open, and as she had expected, Zhou Min and Wang Yuan were
both there.
Their faces looked terrible and gloomy.
“Y-God’s influence was far beyond our imagination. Maybe Song Qian was right.” At that
moment, Wang Yuan’s face was lined with regret.
“CEO Wang, you don’t need to be that worried. Y-God has just only returned. It’s just a
coincidental grand entry.” Zhou Min’s eyes brightened, then further advised, “He was just
banned not long ago and his influence has not cooled off yet. This is the peak of his
influence, but it comes and goes quickly. Soon he will be forgotten by everyone.”
Hearing Zhou Min’s words, Wang Yuan’s expression relaxed a little.
Meanwhile, Zhou Min signaled at Si Yu with her gaze, which she understood immediately.
She then put on a seductive smile and walked towards Wang Yuan.
“CEO Wang, Grave Robber’s Chronicles is Y-God’s magnum opus. You already own half his
copyright. Why do you have to worry? It’s unlikely for him to come up with another work
that will surpass this masterpiece,” said Si Yu with a smile as she rubbed herself against
Wang Yuan while sitting on his thigh.
“Mm, you’re right.” Wang Yuan nodded. He looked at Si Yu with a perverted smile as he
continued caressing her…
After the PK session, Wu’er thanked everyone and then went offline. She immediately gave
Ye Lingchen a call.
“Brother Y-God, I have to thank you for today. If not for you I really wouldn’t know what to
do,” Wu’er thanked him. She was a girl and it was only natural that she could not tolerate
being mocked by the masses. Before that, she was already planning to leave her career as a
livestream host.
If not for Y-God’s timely appearance, the incident would have only spiraled further out of
control. She would have been the laughing stock for the entire streaming platform.
“You helped us fend off the Sun Nation. It should be me thanking you. How can I let you
suffer through that?” Ye Lingchen answered with a smile.
In the match against the Sun Nation, Wu’er had put in a lot of effort. It was just one mistake,
yet she was on the receiving end of countless criticism from people that did nothing to help.
That itself was unfair to start with.
He believed that in that match, not many would be able to do better than Wu’er.
“Brother Y-God, what are you planning to do next?” Wu’er asked out of curiosity.
“It doesn’t matter. I’ll just go with the flow,” Ye Lingchen replied, “don’t worry, I’m very
capable. I won’t starve on the street.”
Wu’er stuck out her tongue, then said, “Then I’ll transfer the reward money from earlier to
you. The money was gifted to you from your die-hard fans after all.”
“It’s okay, no need for that. Since they gifted it to you, you should keep them. I’m not short
on cash!”
After some casual chatting, Ye Lingchen ended the call. His eyes suddenly glowed, then gave
Song Qian a call.
“Y-God?” Song Qian sounded exhausted.
“Mm,” Ye Lingchen confirmed calmly, “Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?”
“I’m sorry,” Song Qian made a bitter laugh, “I have already tried to fight for you, but Wang
Yuan was not budging in his decision. Furthermore, Zhou Min had been giving Si Yu all her
support. There was nothing I could do.”
“I’m okay with being banned, but Si Yu should not have attacked my friends,” Ye Lingchen
said in a serious tone.
“Si Yu was attacking your friends?” Song Qian was caught by surprise. “I didn’t expect them
to be more vicious than I have imagined.”
“You didn’t know about this?”
“I’m no longer working with Huyu Streaming.” Song Qian sighed. “I was the only one in the
entire company that objected to banning you. It got a bit too heated and I impulsively
resigned.”
Song Qian then continued, “Those people have horrible foresight. It’s no wonder Huyu
Streaming was going downhill in the past. Your appearance has just helped the platform
recover, yet they turned on you right after that. The platform has no future. I have no need
for such a job…”
Chapter 161 - Impact of Celestial Bane
Chapter 161: Impact of Celestial Bane
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“Resigned?”
Ye Lingchen did not expect to get such an answer.
“Yeah,” Song Qian continued, “Y-God, I’m sorry for how this turned out. I didn’t expect the
higher-ups in Huyu to be so vicious. You have saved Huyu from certain doom, yet in
exchange, they treat you like this.”
“They dare to act with such impunity is mostly because half of my Grave Robber’s
Chronicles copyright is with them right?” Ye Lingchen snickered.
“Indeed,” Song Qian nodded. “They always thought that Grave Robber’s Chronicles was
your magnum opus. Although you share the copyright with the platform, the platform had
the distribution to your work. That’s why they did not care about you.”
“Do you know what they are planning to do with Grave Robber’s Chronicles?”
“They have already planned to file for IP
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, then using Grave Robber’s Chronicle’s IP to branch out from stream to games and movies.”
Song Qian naturally knew of some inner workings.
Although Grave Robber’s Chronicles was authored by Y-God, he was banned by the
platform. With that the platform could treat it as an asset, effectively getting rid of him
while benefiting off him in a cruel and ruthless manner.
After a moment of silence, Ye Lingchen suddenly asked, “Apart from Huyu, what other
platforms are there?”
“Some time ago, the streaming platforms went through some dark times. Many of the
platforms have already folded. Those that survived until now are just a couple of bigger
platforms. However, they are also close to folding.” Song Qian could already guess where Ye
Lingchen was headed. He then continued, “If you want to stand up to Huyu with these
platforms, it’s going to be very difficult.”
Huyu pretty much had the monopoly of this sector. That was why it could act with such
impunity.
After hesitating for a moment, Song Qian added, “After I left Huyu, I’m now working at
Panda Streaming. However, their current situation is not looking good…”
Panda Streaming was a livestream platform that was founded one or two years ago. It was
rather unfortunate as it was hit by the long winter of the world of streaming before it got
its name out there. Failure in investments and lack of funding caused it to remain in a rut, at
this point they are unable to even pay the salary of its hosts.
Song Qian had just only joined Panda Streaming recently. He knew full well what the
situation was like within. “The entire platform has few hosts left. At this point, the platform
is in huge debt and had difficulty operating on its own.”
That was only a small streaming platform, unable to compare with Huyu.
“It’s fine as long as it’s a streaming platform.” Ye Lingchen went silent for a while, then
spoke, “How much would it cost if I were to purchase this platform?”
“P-p-purchase?”
Song Qian was shocked. Taking a deep breath he asked, “Y-God, you’re not joking with me
right?”
Although Panda Streaming was about to go under, it was still a platform after all. The
wealth required to purchase it was no small sum.
“That’s right,” Ye Lingchen answered calmly. “Just let me know how much.”
Ye Lingchen had finally understood the tyranny and cruelty of a streaming platform. Since
Huyu Streaming struck the first blow, he had no intention of taking this quietly.
Grave Robber’s Chronicles was his first creation. The dignity of a prodigy was on the line.
This vengeance must be fulfilled! It had to be done viciously!
Instead of working for other streaming platforms, he might as well run his own. Getting rid
of Huyu using his own streaming platform should feel great!
It was too much hassle to start a platform from scratch. He might as well save time and
purchase one directly!
“At the moment Panda Streaming owes a debt of over RMB30,000,000. If you plan to
purchase it, you must first clear its debts. I estimate that they will offer roughly about
RMB40,000,000,” Song Qian explained.
“RMB35,000,000!” Ye Lingchen made a direct offer. “You help me communicate with them.
I’m only offering RMB35,000,000. This way their debts are cleared and would have
RMB5,000,000 profit. There’s no reason for them to reject the offer! If this deal goes
through, you’ll be the president of Panda
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!”
Song Qian was suddenly hyperventilating. He was both shocked and excited at the same
time!
‘Y-God’s a hidden rich kid! This is amazing!’
“Alright, I’ll go talk to the higher-ups immediately!” Song Qian took a deep breath and
rushed off excitedly to settle the issue.
Y-God had promised to let him be Panda’s president! Add to it Y-God’s fame and creations,
he might bring Panda back from the brink of death! That would also bring him to the peak
of his life!
He felt that he had successfully ridden on Y-God’s coattail.
…
On the next day, Yuewen’s headquarters was hectic after a meeting had just concluded.
Yogurt
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was the top editor in Genesis that was responsible for the xianxia genre.
“Sigh, this time the Twelve Heavenly Kings and Rookie Champion had nothing to do with
me again.” Yogurt shook his head with a bitter smile.
The xianxia genre was too unpopular with very few authors and readers when compared to
urban and fantasy genres. They were too far apart.
Every year, Yuewen would pick the most popular author based on the popularity of their
works. However, none of them in the past few years fell under Yogurt’s supervision.
“You’re still better off than me okay? I’m in the f*cking history genre. This is just too
unfair!” Another person interjected. That person was Sunny Day
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, in charge of the history genre.
The history genre was even worse than xianxia. They might not even receive any books on
any given day.
Both of them sighed, blaming their lives while connecting over their similar situation.
While chatting, Yogurt opened his inbox. As expected, there were only a few xianxia titles
that submitted a draft.
“What the f*ck is this writing? Nothing makes sense!”
“OMG, another long-winded story.”
“Hm, this is a little better.”
Yogurt was flipping through each title quickly. Sunny Day joined Yogurt in dissing the
submissions as he was too free.
Eh?
Celestial Bane?
Yogurt was caught by surprise. ‘This name is something!’
Following that was the synopsis: The world began without celestial beings. However, since
ancient times, humans witnessed the world around them being filled with unexplained
incidents. Flashing thunders, raging storms…
‘This synopsis…it’s not bad too!’
Then came the content: Prologue, chapter one, chapter two, chapter three.
Yogurt and Sunny Day stared at the computer unblinkingly with neither of them talking.
As they went through page by page, they were pulled into the book, as though they were
immersed in the world of Celestial Bane. At that time, they felt as though they had turned
into Zhang Xiaofan
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, experiencing this unique world of xianxia.
“WTF! That’s it? So short?!” Yogurt scrolled to the last page, feeling unsatisfied, yearning to
read contents to come.
“That’s right, why did he just submit such a short piece?” Sunny Day too was feeling
unfulfilled.
However, when they checked the word count, both of them were dumbfounded. It had over
15,000 words! They then checked the time and realized they spent almost 15 minutes
reading this!
Both of them exchanged glances, the time passed felt like nothing!
Celestial Bane was truly exciting. It did not contain any unnecessary words at all.
Everything joined smoothly and was highly immersive.
“F*ck! Yogurt, you’ve hit the jackpot!” Sunny Day’s eyes went red, filled with jealousy!
They, of course, could appraise the potential of a novel with a simple glance. Although
Celestial Bane had barely started, it gave them a feeling of freshness. It had the potential to
be a hit!
The xianxia genre was going to reach new heights!
‘Why did such a talented author not come to the historical genre? Sob sob sob, I’m so
jealous!’
“Cough cough, keep it down.” Yogurt grinned so wide that his lips almost reached the base
of his ears. He was afraid that other editors might steal this from him. He quickly hogged
the novel to himself and sent a message to Ye Lingchen.
After an entire day of class, Ye Lingchen went home and logged onto the author’s corner.
On the top right corner, a message notification lit up. It was from the xianxia genre’s editor,
notifying him that Celestial Bane had met the requirements.
The editor’s name was Yogurt.
Beep beep beep!
Just as he added Yogurt to QQ
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messenger, he immediately received a message from Yogurt.
“Erm…I am Y, your name…” Yogurt was having a difficult time dealing with the name.
After all, the great name of Y was very well known.
Ye Lingchen sent a ‘tears of joy’ emoji over to Yogurt.
“I’ve read through all your chapters. Very well done! Styling is amazing. If you keep this up,
you’re sure to be a hit! All the best!” Yogurt said passionately.
“Thank you editor Yogurt,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“I’ll start by adding you to Genesis’ contracted authors’ group first. If you have anything you
don’t understand, you can ask anyone in the group or ask me directly.” Yogurt immediately
sent the group invitation link after the message.
Beep beep beep!
Very quickly, the group chat turned active.
[Traceless Stream: Welcome new friend. Your name is quite something!]
[God of Twilight: Newcomer to the group! You either share your picture or you give out red
packets! Otherwise, you’ll be kicked! Thank you.]
[Monocolored Wind: Hot damn, that name! I almost thought Y joined our group. That got
me excited!]
[Rugao Under The Bridge: Someone personally invited by the editor. It seems we have a
bigshot here.]
…
The name ‘I am Y’ was on the brunt of everyone’s jokes, mostly due to it being too eye-
catching!
With so many big shots chatting, Ye Lingchen, as a newcomer could not just remain hidden.
[Newcomer reporting in. My new novel is Celestial Bane. Please take care of me.]
Rugao Under The Bridge, [Celestial Bane, not a bad name. Xianxia genre? Let me have a
look.]
Ten minutes later…
Rugao Under The Bridge, [F*ck! Celestial Bane is awesome! This novel will definitely be a
hit! More chapters please!]
Traceless Stream, [Is that true? Let me have a look too.]
Monocolored Wind, [If Under The Bridge-kun says so, then it will surely be a hit!]
The huge wave of authors immediately got excited and started observing out of curiosity.
The next moment, the entire group chap went berserk!
[The writing style…amazing!]
[OMG! Is this the rise of the xianxia genre? This is the work of gods!]
[Is I am Y here? I’m begging for chapters. What happened to Zhang Xiaofan?]
[Is this written by a new author? Spill the beans. Which big shot is this hiding behind that
secondary account?]
…
Rugao Under The Bridge’s reaction was even more unbelievable. He immediately sent a
picture of someone hugging onto a thigh, crying pitifully. [Big bro, I’m so poor that I have to
eat dirt. Can we exchange shoutouts? My novel is Claim A Mountain, Be A King. Please give
me a boost…]
—
Chapter 162 - China’s Top Voice Begins
Those big shots were nothing like what Ye Lingchen had imagined them to be. They all
seemed to carry an air of idiocy with them.
Out of curiosity, he took a look at Rugao Under The Bridge’s novel—Claim A Mountain, Be A
King.
‘Hm? This book is not bad!’
Furthermore, the reviews were good. It could be considered a minor success with a good
following of fans.
The tone was humorous and the plot was more casual. Most importantly the descriptions of
various delicacies within made him hungry just from reading.
If this novel were to be read at night, the temptation to ruin one’s diet would be strong.
That guy was most likely a foodie.
Ye Lingchen noted that in Rugao Under The Bridge’s profile. He then exited the group chat
and started typing away on his keyboard.
Chapter four—Change
Chapter five—Entry
Chapter six—Master
Three chapters, as usual, totaling about 15,000 words.
As a new novel, it had no exposure. Therefore, the number of readers was few with only
meager three comments.
First comment, [I’m an old bookworm. This book managed to catch my attention right from
the start. I believe it will be a hit in the future. The first post is mine.]
Second comment, [Dear author, please release more chapters. It’s good!]
Third comment was an ad…
…
Two days later, Song Qian finally sent Ye Lingchen a message. After his persuasion, Panda
Streaming finally agreed to Ye Lingchen’s proposed price.
Panda Streaming’s shareholders were anxious too. They had no patience to bargain with
Song Qian about the purchasing price.
After all, each passing day would incur more losses for them. They were already running
out of funds to operate Panda Streaming. Along with the huge debt, they dared not delay,
nor could they afford to!
Y-Cosmetics was progressing smoothly. Zhang Yunxi managed it perfectly. After securing
the storefront, they moved on to renovations. That store was previously a cosmetics store,
so they only needed to make some minor upgrades on the existing foundation. All they
needed was just to put on a new layer of wallpapers and get some equipment.
From the looks of it, they would be able to operate very soon.
On the weekend, Ye Lingchen drove to the Capital City Radio and Television
Administration. It was China’s Top Voice’s preliminaries.
Chen Xiaoyan had begged him repeatedly to attend her competition. Ye Lingchen had to
agree.
For Chen Xiaoyan, Ye Lingchen had mixed feelings.
Chen Xiaoyan was no doubt a very beautiful and outstanding lady. Most importantly, his
first time was taken away by her. Ye Lingchen reminisced, eagerly wanting to experience it
once again.
Capital City Radio and Television Administration was a tall sharp-tower shaped building,
standing tall as a landmark, an impressive sight to behold.
Meanwhile, the entire administration building’s gate was filled with people. Everyone’s
faces were filled with passion and excitement. They were mostly young men and women,
constantly looking around them.
In the list of participants for China’s Top Voice were quite a few singers. They were
considered rather famous. Apart from that, there were also four famous judges!
Those four judges were big shots of the music industry. All of them were trending
celebrities with chart-topping popularity!
“I can’t believe I got tickets for China’s Top Voice! I must be blessed by the heavens!”
“F*ck, you’re so lucky, bro. I got mine from a scalper and ended up paying more than double
the price.”
“I’m so excited! I heard that one of the guest judges is Judge Haha[1]!”
“Yeah. I grew up listening to the songs of Judge Haha!”
“I prefer Judge Hong Na. She’s the Music Queen of those times. Her foundation is superb!”
“I heard that Judge Hong Na is very strict and merciless. Didn’t she criticize a participant to
tears last time?”
“Yeah, I’ve heard that too! She outright said that the participant was trash and would never
achieve anything in life with that voice! Merciless!”
…
Along the way, it was very crowded. Everyone formed their own groups, immersed in their
own discussions.
Ye Lingchen stood alone, quietly walking towards the competition venue along the path.
On his way, there were quite a number of people setting up shop along both sides of the
road, selling glowing lights.
They were mostly students from the vicinity with good business sense, taking this
opportunity to get some extra income from the sales.
Ye Lingchen even saw a group of young men holding placards with lights on them. Written
on it were cheers for Chen Xiaoyan.
Other than that, there were also several people talking about Chen Xiaoyan. They were
paying special attention to this woman that made her way into the scene from being an
internet celebrity. Furthermore, she was backed by Singer Y. That led to everyone looking
forward to her performance.
It would seem that Chen Xiaoyan was quite popular.
Ye Lingchen smiled, then entered the venue using the e-ticket that Chen Xiaoyan sent him.
He chose a discreet corner seat and quietly waited for China’s Top Voice to begin.
It was noisy at the scene as the audience slowly filled the hall. In the middle was a huge
stage along with four chairs for the judges.
Meanwhile in the competition backstage area…
All the participants had arrived. Their faces were lined with worry as they waited quietly
for the competition to begin.
“Why hasn’t it started yet?”
“Huff, I’m so nervous. I wonder if the judges are strict.”
My heart is pounding like crazy. Will I be a sudden hit? What should I do if I became a hit?
So troublesome.”
“Ahhhh, what should I sing? If only I can get first place…”
…
Each participant had their own thoughts as they conversed with each other.
However, their gaze would occasionally look to a young woman at the side. That young
woman wore a black dress that brought out her elegance. Her appearance was extremely
pleasing to the eyes. She had a one-meter circle around her that was empty, seemingly
isolated by the people around her.
“That’s Chen Xiaoyan right? She sure is lucky to turn from an internet celebrity to a star!”
“That’s right. We have all climbed up from the lowest level just to sing. She really won the
lottery for this!”
“It’s because she had met Y. If I were the one to have met Y instead, I’ll surely do better!”
“Hehe, I think so too!”
Chen Xiaoyan’s popularity was far beyond these people. She had a sudden spike in personal
worth, sang well, and looked beautiful. Naturally, she became the target of rejection by
others.
As a strong competitor, she had no chance to make any friends in that situation.
Furthermore, due to Chen Xiaoyan’s extremely quick rise to fame, it made many of them
envious, further driving a wedge between her and the others.
Chen Xiaoyan paid no heed to how the others treated her. She looked indifferent and calm,
but in her mind, it was a roiling sea that would not calm down.
Especially when she saw her phone. Her face immediately turned scarlet and her eyes
watered, almost at the point of tears.
She received a private message on Weibo, [I’m here. All the best!]
The sender was—Y!
Just a simple message, yet Chen Xiaoyan felt as though electricity ran through her, bringing
out a wave of warmth from within her!
‘He really came!’
At the same time, a crew member came in and reminded them, “Everyone get ready. We’re
about to start.”
‘I must not let him down!’
A look of determination flashed through Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes. She took a deep breath and
calmed herself…
—
[1] 哈哈老师 (Judge Haha). We decided to use “judge” here rather than “teacher” as the
show will have the judge pick a candidate to mentor if the participant is good enough. As
for the Haha part, we think our readers should realize by now how this author names the
characters in this novel. Here’s another one of those instances.
Chapter 163 - Chen Xiaoyan’s Entrance
Chapter 163: Chen Xiaoyan’s Entrance
Translator:
Editor:
Four coaches entered the stage!
Three men and one woman. There were Brother Haha, Hong Na, Yan Kun, and Wang Qing.
They entered the stage from a special access tunnel. Naturally, people cleared a path for
them as they came in, which made for quite an impressive entrance.
In a moment, the entire audience boiled with excitement. Countless people started to cheer,
shouting out the names of the four coaches. Quite a number of the audience were also
crying tears of joy. The teary scenes were expertly captured by the camera.
Hearing the excited cheers and shouts, the participants in the backstage area got even more
nervous.
Their hearts were pounding, looking around anxiously.
The emcee reminded them, “Make sure you pick your songs properly. We’ll prepare the
music for you guys. You’re to get on the stage one by one as your names are called. We’ll go
through this again later if the coach requests for you to sing another song later.”
Having said that, he quickly rushed onto the stage.
He first introduced the four coaches on the stage, then gave some rousing speech to pump
up the audience. Following that, the competition begins!
“Singer number one, Chen Li.”
Right as he finished announcing, a girl in a red dress walked out from the backstage
fabulously. She put on a calm smile as she stood in front of the mic at the center of the
stage.
“Greetings dear judges. I’m Chen Li, currently a third-year university student. I’ve loved to
sing since I was young and my dream is to be a singer. All these while, I would take part in
my school’s annual…”
Brother Haha waved his hand, cutting her off immediately, “Just sing.”
Chen Li nodded, then answered, “Okay. The song I’m singing is Jasmine.”
The music started and Chen Li cleared her throat before singing, “Jasmine blooms, so
beautiful so white. This is the season that we will leave…
1
”
Her melody was on point, but perhaps due to nervousness, there was a hint of trembling in
her voice that led to some parts being out of tune. Fortunately, she was able to quickly
adjust her tune.
As the song ended, the audience gave a rather unimpressed reaction as the performance
was not outstanding.
“Your voice is good for singing, but your technique still needs polishing,” Brother Haha
commented, then a bright red X lit up, motioning to disqualify her.
“I agree with Brother Haha’s comments,” Yan Kun joined in, similarly lighting up a red X.
Wang Qing did not say anything and lit up the red X.
“Next,” Hong Na spoke, giving another red X!
The first contestant was disqualified.
The second contestant was a man, performing the song Liang Liang.
1
The results were similar to the song’s title, a lost cause.
The third, fourth, fifth…
There were some outstanding contestants during the competition which resulted in droves
of cheers. They then entered the next round.
“Next, we have the currently trending female singer! She’s successfully turned from an
internet celebrity to stardom. I believe everyone’s waited for this for some time! Our next
contestant is…Chen Xiaoyan!” The emcee announced, “Let’s welcome her with some
applause!”
“Chen Xiaoyan, do your best!”
“Ahhh! Chen Xiaoyan I love you!”
“I love Chen Xiaoyan. We’re your morning light…”
Morning light was the name that Chen Xiaoyan’s fans gave themselves as Chen Xiaoyan
struck out with the song Chaser of the Light.
Placards with lights spelling out Chen Xiaoyan’s name were raised by the audience, waving
left and right. Quite a number of people stood up as well, waving the glow sticks in their
hands and cheering loudly.
From that, it showed how popular she was!
It could be said that in the audience, apart from those that attended the show because of
the four judges, the remainders were all here because of Chen Xiaoyan.
“Yo ho! It seems that we have a very promising junior here today!” Brother Haha said.
However, once he saw Chen Xiaoyan getting on the stage, he was shocked once more and
said jokingly, “Not only that, she’s also a rare beauty.”
“So she’s the one that quickly spread across TikTok throughout the country, Chen Xiaoyan?
The younger generations are full of talents.” Wang Qing added as well.
“The recent mysterious and sensational Y wrote a song for her. I guess she’s considered
lucky.” Yan Kun looked at Hong Na who was silent all the while beside him, then added,
“Miss Na, she’s the one that many speculate to be the next Music Queen after you. What do
you think?”
Hong Na’s face was devoid of emotions. “That would depend on her live performance.”
Chen Xiaoyan was ready on the stage, courteously bowing to the audience. Her gaze swept
through the audience, looking a little dismayed as she was unable to locate Y.
“Thank you everyone for your love and support. The song I’ll be performing is Chaser of the
Light!”
Her words gave everyone a mild shock. ‘Showing off everything she has on the first song?’
Chaser of the Light was without a doubt Chen Xiaoyan’s trump card. Most importantly it
was an original work. Most people would save that for the finals, yet she was using it for
just the preliminary round. That was too reckless!
Only Chen Xiaoyan knew the reason she chose that song was to show it to that man.
That was a song he wrote for her. Since he was there, then she would have to sing it for him
no matter the consequences!
“If you said you were fireworks on the sea,
I’d be the foam on the waves,
Your light suddenly illuminated me.
If you said you were the distant galaxy…”
A mystical voice befell them, causing the audience to slowly quiet down and all that was left
was Chen Xiaoyan’s voice.
For most in the audience, it was not their first time listening to this song, yet they did not
tire from listening to it, but instead were quickly immersed in the song.
Some were even moved to tears, crying like a fountain. The scene was coincidentally
captured by the cameraman and was given a closeup.
Finally, the song came to an end.
“My song has ended. Thank you.” Chen Xiaoyan then bowed once again.
“Ahhh! It’s so good. I didn’t expect it to be this good listening live. It’s so much better!”
“Sob sob sob, as morning light, I really can’t stop myself from crying.”
“It’s like the song is tailor-made for Chen Xiaoyan. Such a heavenly sound!”
“Why sing it now? If saved for the finals, she would surely place first!”
…
The audience was captivated by Chen Xiaoyan. That effect was only achievable by top-
notch singers.
“Good! It seems she’s a hit for a reason.” Brother Haha slammed the red tick. Pass!
“I can feel our age catching up to us. It’s true that the next generation will replace the old!”
Wang Qing lamented, similarly giving a red tick!
“If this doesn’t make it through, then nothing makes sense anymore.” Yan Kun also chose
the red tick. He then commented, “Your sound is as beautiful as you are. Furthermore, your
technique is quite good. In the future—”
“Decent technique? I don’t think so!” A dissonant sound came through, cutting off Yan Kun.
In an instant, all eyes were focused on Hong Na.
“I’ll admit that this song was a decent performance. However, that’s only limited to this
song!” Hong Na’s face was filled with a vicious look, carrying an air of arrogance. She then
continued, “This song is her original. Of course it would suit her. Up until now, I have not
heard her try to sing any other songs. I can’t judge her technique with this alone. However,
for her to start with her best song, does that mean that she feels insecure?!”
…
—
Chapter 164 - Open the Door…
Did they…start on the wrong foot?
Both the audience and judges were all taken aback.
Hong Na’s tone was not at all friendly, it had carried a hint of contempt. Did she have a
grudge against Chen Xiaoyan?
“Miss Na is quite straightforward. Chen Xiaoyan does seem reckless to have started with
her own song right off the bat.” Brother Haha tried his best to salvage the situation. He then
continued, “However, we can hear from this song that it is clear that Chen Xiaoyan can sing
well.”
“That’s right. Even originals are sung by people. We made our mark in the past through our
original works too. It does make sense for her to be a hit,” Wang Qing chimed in.
“Thank you, Judge Wang Qing. Thank you Judge Haha,” Chen Xiaoyan thanked them
immediately.
Hong Na’s words put her in quite the spot, making it almost impossible for her to react.
With that, the incident should have passed. However, Hong Na rambled on, “Chen Xiaoyan
is a hit on the internet. The style she went for is following the internet’s trends.
Nevertheless, internet trends tend to come and go fairly quickly. They will never become
classics!”
“The song that she sang is the same. It’s also riding on internet trends. It’s different from
our traditional way of music. Both the composer, Y, and the singer, Chen Xiaoyan, have only
one piece of work. It amounts to nothing. It’s already extremely fortunate for them to make
a mark on the internet.”
Hong Na pretty much spelled out that internet celebrities were unworthy without saying it
aloud.
“F*ck! What’s wrong with this woman? She ate some explosives?!”
“This Hong Na is more venomous than the legends had it. B*tch!”
“She just has a grudge against Chen Xiaoyan. That woman is jealous!”
“She’s just the typical basic b*tch. How can such a person be a judge?”
“Everyone else can’t be a classic except her?”
The audience immediately erupted in discussions as whispers and murmurs washed
through the crowd.
Apart from that, due to China’s Top Voice opting to showcase this event via livestream,
countless viewers in front of their screens were similarly stunned.
They were mostly youngsters where a huge portion of them was watching because of Chen
Xiaoyan. With that, it immediately triggered them.
“Damn it! Who’s that grandma? How dare she criticize our Xiaoyan?!”
“I don’t even know this woman. What’re her qualifications as a judge?”
“Motherf*cker, she’s just unable to catch up with the times! What’s wrong with internet
celebrities? Do you know how hardworking they are? Why are you looking down on them?”
“Classic? Could she be referring to herself? I’m sorry, I don’t know her at all!”
“Not only did she criticize Chen Xiaoyan, she even criticized Y! Does she think she’s number
one?”
…
Ye Lingchen too put on a frown.
As a judge, one should point out the flaws and praise the good points. What Hong Na did
was bordering on a personal attack. She had nothing useful to point out and resorted to
making stuff up just for criticism. Her mentality was that of her being the best in the world.
What an ‘amazing’ person!
“Judge Hong Na, I don’t agree with what you said!” Chen Xiaoyan took a deep breath, then
stared directly at Hong Na with a determined look in her eyes.
“For you to not recognize my skills, I’m fine with that as I can improve! But for this song,
Chaser of the Light, I feel that it deserves its spot as a classic! The fact that it garnered so
much love and recognition from everyone is the best evidence for it. The status of being a
classic is not determined by a single person, but instead requires everyone’s recognition!”
It was fine to criticize her, but she would not stand down when it came to Y!
“Good one! Classic is not based on the recognition of one, but everyone!”
“That’s right! Could it be that you think Chen Xiaoyan was a hit because of us fans being
blind?”
“Hong Na is just trying to flaunt her seniority. Stop your bragging!”
…
“Alright, since we have three judges that lit up the red tick, that means that Chen Xiaoyan
passes the preliminaries! She can go back to the backstage to prepare for the next round,”
The emcee quickly announced, afraid that both of them would start a fight on the stage,
tried to settle this as soon as possible.
However—
Bang!
Hong Na slammed the table to light up the sign. Right behind her, a big red X appeared!
“Your passing is one thing, but it would never have my recognition,” Hong Na stated coldly.
“You’re a junior, yet you don’t know how to respect your seniors! When we made our
marks, which of us didn’t go through tens to hundreds of songs to build our foundations
on? Internet celebrities have nothing to stand on and will eventually come crashing down
from the sky! Y has only written one song, yet you would call it a classic? From my
perspective, this song’s lyrics lack depth, trying to sound profound by making use of
bombastic words. Naive! If it were me, I won’t even sing such a song!”
“I think I understand it now! This Hong Na is just trying to push her own songs!”
“Shameless woman. So what if she has many songs? What’s the use if nobody heard of it?”
“Depth? What a joke! Is she writing a poem now?”
“How can such a person be called a senior? She’s just jealous of a junior’s popularity and
being an attention whore!”
“The anger of a woman falling out of trend!”
…
Chen Xiaoyan’s face was scarlet. She forcefully calmed herself and spoke up in a serious
tone, “Some people’s recognition is not something I wish for!”
With that, she turned around and went off the stage!
“These juniors these days, such insolence! Just a small taste of fame makes them lose their
heads in the clouds!” Hong Na lamented towards the audience. “Let’s see how she does in
the next song!”
The other three judges looked at each other, unable to salvage the situation.
After Chen Xiaoyan went backstage, her entire body was trembling.
She had never interacted with Hong Na before, but she did not expect to be picked on so
badly in front of her. She had originally wished to put on her best performance for Y, yet
this had happened. That made her feel very wronged.
The others in the backstage stared at Chen Xiaoyan, but their eyes were filled with joy over
her suffering.
Hong Na was the Music Queen!
Even though she had aged, her influence in the industry was still deeply rooted. She was a
big shot in that field!
Chen Xiaoyan had pissed off Hong Na and used her trump card. She was as good as
disqualified in the next round.
Ye Lingchen looked at Chen Xiaoyan’s figure, his gaze turned serious.
‘My Singer Y persona got looked down on because I had only one song? Furthermore, she
said my work was naive? Seems like it’s time for Singer Y to show himself to the world
again!’
Ye Lingchen rose up from the corner, then stealthily went backstage.
His movements were quick and agile, easily avoiding the guards without attracting any
attention.
Only a small number of contestants made it through the preliminary round so everyone
was given their own room.
Chen Xiaoyan shut the door and was silently cried alone inside.
She felt useless. Not only did she embarrass herself, but she had also embarrassed Y.
It was to the point that she had no confidence to take part in the next round, ready to throw
in the towel.
Yet right at that moment, her phone vibrated.
[Y: Which room are you in?]
Chen Xiaoyan’s heart raced, immediately wiping away her tears, thinking she might have
imagined things.
Following that, she quickly replied, [Room 6]
She was the sixth contestant that made it through the preliminaries.
For a full three minutes, she did not receive a reply from Y.
Chen Xiaoyan stared unblinking at the phone while her fingernails were turning white from
gripping the phone so strongly.
She bit her lips, unable to hold herself back and wanted to send a message to Y, just to have
her phone vibrate again!
“Open the door…”
Chapter 165 - Y’s New Song
Chapter 165: Y’s New Song
Translator:
Editor:
Open the door.
Three simple words that made Chen Xiaoyan’s heart skip a beat. Her gaze locked on the
room door, carrying a hint of nervousness.
After that, she rose and slowly reached for the door. She adjusted her breathing, then
opened it.
Unlike what she imagined, there was nobody outside the door. Chen Xiaoyan was
dumbfounded. After looking around, she found that the hallway was also quiet and empty.
Lowering her head, she found a letter by her foot.
‘Still not showing yourself?’
Chen Xiaoyan was slightly disappointed. She picked up the letter and opened it slowly.
The writing on the letter was one she would never forget. It was Y’s writing.
“First of all, a word of comfort. Don’t falter. Your skills are great. Furthermore…don’t lower
your head. Your tiara will fall!”
“Next, let me gift you a second song. This song will put your skills on display. Don’t let me
down.”
Just like last time, it was the lyrics with the sheet music.
The name of the song was Boundless Sea and Sky.
“Thank you, Y. I’ll not let you down!”
Chen Xiaoyan read the song again and again as though trying to burn the words into her
soul.
After the entire morning, the preliminaries ended. There were a total of 50 participants, but
only fifteen passed the preliminaries. Other than Chen Xiaoyan, there were also other
outstanding individuals. However, everyone’s focus was not on that.
Hong Na and Chen Xiaoyan’s conflict had finally finished brewing, attracting the attention
of a wide range of audiences and the media.
At the backstage of China’s Top Voice…
“Did Hong Na and Chen Xiaoyan have any old grudges? Or was that scripted?”
“We did not communicate before the competition, nor do we have any script like that.”
“Then the two of them already had a grudge before this? This incident has blown off the lid.
How do we settle this? Do we need to have peace talks between them?”
“We’ll just wait and see. Because of them, China’s Top Voice’s ratings shot up along with its
following! We can make use of this.”
“However, this Chen Xiaoyan is quite something to dare go face to face with Hong Na like
that. Her future path would be difficult!”
“Earlier Hong Na has come looking for us. She suggests that we disqualify Cheng Xiaoyan on
the second round.”
…
Outside the hall, it was already filled with many reporters. They had their mics in hand,
waiting outside the door.
“Hong Na’s come out!”
In an instant, all the reporters rushed up to her. The cameras immediately focused onto
Hong Na with the sounds of shutters clicking away.
Hong Na wore a pair of rosy shades, unflinching at the attention, giving off an impression
she was a diva.
“Miss Na, can you tell us why you picked on an upcoming rookie in the competition?”
Hong Na retorted, “Rookie? Hehe, I’m sorry. Rookies need to go through proper musical
training. Where did Chen Xiaoyan come from? She’s just an internet celebrity from the
wilds! Not even a rookie!”
“Miss Na, what do you think of Chen Xiaoyan taking part in the next round of the
competition?”
“If purely in terms of singing skills, she’s trash! The only reason she’s a hit is that she has a
better meat sack!”
“Miss Na, some say that Chen Xiaoyan will be the next Music Queen after you. What are
your thoughts?”
“Hehe, preposterous!”
“Miss Na, you’ve mentioned something about Y during the competition. Are you looking
down on Y’s lyrics?”
“That’s right. Y’s lyrics are childish! It’s ungraceful and a long shot from being a classic.
Personally, I think it’s worthless!”
No matter which question, Hong Na answered them with confidence. Her tone was filled
with malice and arrogance.
Sometime later, the horde of reporters stirred once again, accompanied by shouts of
surprise. They all abandoned Hong Na and rushed over with their mics.
“Chen Xiaoyan, what do you think of Miss Na?”
“Chen Xiaoyabn, how confident are you for the next round?”
“Chen Xiaoyan, Miss Na mentioned that your skills are subpar. Do you have anything to say
regarding that?
“Chen Xiaoyan, you’ve already sung Chaser of the Light. Can I know what song you will be
preparing for the next round?”
The reporters were impatient, shooting question after question while their cameras were
locked onto Chen Xiaoyan.
“I think words are pointless! The audience’s eyes are clear. I believe that everyone has seen
what happened. Right or wrong will be your own decision. Also, I’ve already prepared the
song for this afternoon’s competition. As for how my skills fare, I’ll let you guys be the
judge!”
Chen Xiaoyan was cleared of the helpless feeling she faced on stage. At that moment, she
was filled with self-confidence. After delivering that message, she turned and left.
That message alone already contained her response to Hong Na, while at the same time
showcased Chen Xiaoyan’s confidence!
“As expected of Chen Xiaoyan. We’ll look forward to your performance this afternoon.”
“That’s so cool! As a morning light
1
, I’ll support you forever!”
“That’s right. The audience’s eyes are clear! How could we not know who’s the one
intentionally stirring up trouble on the stage?”
“This afternoon’s song is selected? What song will it be? Ahhh, I’m so excited…”
Along with the media’s prodding, Chen Xiaoyan and Hong Na’s conflict grew even more
severe.
One had transformed into stardom from an internet celebrity, while the other was an old
Music Queen. Their conflict represented the conflict between two different generations.
All eyes were on them!
In the afternoon, China’s Top Voice opens again.
The crowd was bigger than the morning crowd. A large portion was here for Chen Xiaoyan.
Meanwhile, in China’s Top Voice’s backstage…
“Director Zhou, we didn’t expect things to grow to such a proportion. The program hasn’t
started and our viewer ratings are already at 1.2!”
“Damn! This is scary. A lot of steaming platforms started to stream our channel. This
program is a hit!”
“The crowd outside is growing bigger. I’m curious as to where Chen Xiaoyan’s popularity
came from.”
Right at that moment, a backstage crew named Little Li ran into the room.
“Director Zhou, big news!” His face was red, trying to catch his breath. He announced
excitedly, “Director Zhou, Chen Xiaoyan plans to sing a new song this afternoon!”
“What?!”
The entire office exclaimed in surprise. Those originally seated also stood up immediately.
“New song? Are you sure?” Director asked for confirmation.
“That’s right!” Little Li swallowed a mouthful of saliva. “We’ve confirmed that it’s a new
song. She just passed us the music, hoping that we can work out the tune for her as soon as
possible. This song is new!”
“New song, new song!” Director Zhou’s eyes grew brighter. “Is she planning to use her new
song as a comeback? Hahaha, this is a good selling point! Wonderful, absolutely
wonderful!”
“Director Zhou, do you think this song was written by Y?”
Someone mentioned it with a soft voice. At that moment, silence took over the room.
Everyone’s breathing turned ragged.
That was very likely to be true!
Hong Na not only looked down on Chen Xiaoyan, but she had also dissed Y in the process.
Now that Chen Xiaoyan suddenly decided to sing a new song, there was a high likelihood
that it was written by Y!
Big news! That was explosive news!
Director Zhou’s face turned red with excitement. If that was true, then this would surely
push China’s Top Voice’s viewer ratings to new heights!
“Now! Process the music immediately! We need to make sure this afternoon’s competition
runs smoothly! Get the livestream ready! As for Chen Xiaoyan singing a new song, keep it
under wraps for now!”
…
—
Chapter 166 - Seniors Are Meant to Be
Surpassed!
In the afternoon, round two of China’s Top Voice began!
The four judges took their seats. However, the atmosphere seemed more awkward when
compared to the morning session.
Apart from Hong Na, the other three judges exchanged awkward glances and each saw the
hints of unease within their gazes.
Chen Xiaoyan and Hong Na’s conflict was getting more serious, to the point where they
could not interject.
The audience was quietly waiting for the competition to start for various reasons.
It was the same for the audience in front of their screens.
Even their breathing turned heavy, looking forward to Chen Xiaoyan’s performance in the
afternoon.
How would the plot unfold?
The competition began as usual with the contestants entering the hall one by one.
However, Chen Xiaoyan’s turn just seemed to take forever. Some suspect that it might be
the organizer’s ploy.
Contestant 1, Jasmine[1].
Contestant 2, Dimples[2].
Contestant 3, Nunchucks[3].
…
Although their performances were decent, it was not what the audience looked forward to,
leading to a very mediocre response from them. Even the four judges on the stage were
distracted in their appraisal.
“Director Zhou! The ratings are at 2.5!”
Backstage, Little Li was so flushed with excitement that his smile almost extended to the
base of his ears.
Surprise! That was an absolute surprise!
Although China’s Top Voice had gone through careful planning, the peak rating was only
estimated to be around 2. This time it managed to reach a rating of 2.5 just at the
preliminary stage. If they weren’t seeing it with their own eyes, that outcome was beyond
their imagination!
Just that alone could put them in the spot of the hottest variety show!
Amongst the various variety shows out there, few could achieve that result!
“Good! Excellent!” Director Zhou’s voice was trembling, “I didn’t expect an internet
celebrity to be this influential! This is almost on par with an A-list celebrity!”
They, of course, knew the source of these ratings. Most of them were probably waiting for
Chen Xiaoyan to take the stage!
As song after song was performed throughout the competition, the audience’s anticipation
built up over time. Quite a number of viewers in front of their TV screens had even stood up
and felt dry in their mouths.
Contestant 13, When[4].
Contestant 14, Occasional Showers[5].
“It’s here, it’s finally here! Why was she last?!”
“Damn it, China’s Top Voice did this intentionally. Do you think it’s easy for me to get here?
I’m just here for Chen Xiaoyan alone!”
“Motherf*cker! I’ve just listened to 14 songs for nothing? This is definitely done on
purpose!”
“Ahhh, Chen Xiaoyan is next! What will she sing? I’m so nervous.”
“I think Chen Xiaoyan might be a goner. Hong Na will make things difficult for her.
Furthermore, her Chaser of the Light was already used.”
“Yeah, if she sings a mundane song, her popularity will surely take a huge hit!”
…
The audience that was quiet for the entire afternoon immediately began to get excited and
started discussing possible outcomes.
The emcee went back on the stage promptly. He held his mic and put on a smile. “Next, I
believe everyone had been waiting for a long time for this. That’s right! Our 15th contestant
is Chen Xiaoyan!”
He paused for a moment, then looked over at the audience, using a mysterious tone of
voice, “I’ll let everyone in on a little secret. Chen Xiaoyan will be performing her new song!”
Silence took over the hall!
Everyone was stunned.
The silence was quickly taken over by huge ruckus!
“Hot damn! Is that for real? A new song?!”
“Ahhh, Chen Xiaoyan is finally releasing a new song! I’m sure it’s good!”
“I never expected Chen Xiaoyan to use a new song!”
“Worth it! All this waiting is worth it!”
…
“Next, let us welcome—Chen Xiaoyan!”
Clap clap clap!
Howls accompanied the applause that lasted quite a while.
“I didn’t expect her to have prepared a new song. What a surprise!” Brother Haha
commented excitedly.
“Yeah. Chaser of the Light is already such a hit. Will the new song surpass it?” Wang Qing
nodded in agreement as well.
Meanwhile, Hong Na’s face was a little gloomy. She said cooly, “No wonder she started off
with Chaser of the Light. So all that was to market her new song. Such a scheming woman!
Let’s see what she can do with her singing!”
Amidst the countless cheers, Chen Xiaoyan slowly made her way to the stage in a full piece
black dress.
Her presence far outshined the previous 14 contestants, igniting a louder cheer from the
audience, further pumping up the excitement in the room!
“Hello everyone, the next song I’m competing with is my new song!” Cheng Xiaoyan paused
momentarily, then continued, “Furthermore, this song is similarly composed by Y!”
Y!
It’s another song by Y!
The audience’s heart skipped a beat and held their breath.
“OMG! Director Zhou, the ratings went above 3!” Little Li was rambling excitedly, almost
getting tongue-tied!
“Shush! Quiet!”
Director Zhou took a deep breath and put on a calm front although his eyes were red with
excitement. “We’ve gone through grand occasions before. We must remain calm.”
Y’s appearance caused the viewer ratings to jump from 2.6 to 3!
Scary!
Shocking!
That was like a godly existence!
All that was just a mere mention of his name. If he were there in person, what would the
results be?
Just the thought of it stirred Director Zhou’s passion!
“Before I start, I have a few words to share.”
Chen Xiaoyan spoke softly, yet the noisy hall quickly quietened down.
“Actually, this song is written by Y this morning. I believe everyone knows why he wrote
this song. That’s right, it’s because someone accused his songs to be childish!”
“He’d also passed me a message: Seniors are meant to be surpassed by their juniors. That’s
why, don’t hang onto your sense of superiority, nor should you look down on your juniors!”
With a simple message, the entire hall descended into a deathly silence.
That included the four judges, Director Zhou, and all the viewers in front of their screens!
As time passed, they eventually recovered from their daze.
“Seniors are meant to be surpassed by their juniors. This phrase is f*cking domineering. I
like it!”
“Wonderful, absolutely wonderful! I can’t help but imagine how dashing Y looked like when
he said those words!”
“This is the response he gave to those seniors that think too highly of themselves. Nicely
said! Awesome!”
“That’s very aggressive. Do you think Y would become the public enemy in the music
industry?”
…
“Next, I’ll be performing my new song, Boundless Sea and Sky!”
Boundless Sea and Sky?
That name…seemed to fit the situation well.
Everyone held their breath and listened closely. In an instant, the entire world seemed to
have gone silent and focused all its attention on Chen Xiaoyan.
The music started, and Chen Xiaoyan’s voice slowly joined in.
“I’ve once doubted myself, walking in the desert.
I spread my wings, but the wind falls silent.
Forever fruitless, whatever dreams I sow.
Perhaps my reward is my numbness to pain.
My silver lining is not looking back…”
Her low voice carried with it a hint of melancholy and sadness, wrapping itself around
everyone.
The first line of lyrics cut deeply into their hearts, pulling everyone into the song.
That moment, they saw themselves reflected in the song. They fought hard for their
dreams, just to be faced with failure time and time again…
Chapter 167 - Boundless Sea and Sky
Stuns the Crowd
Chapter 167: Boundless Sea and Sky Stuns the Crowd
Translator:
Editor:
Everyone’s life was filled with ups and downs. That was like a person walking in the desert
aimlessly, without any signs of hope.
They have all put in the effort, fought for their dreams, yet the desert would bear no fruit
for them.
I spread my wings, but the wind falls silent…
It was just the opening of the song, yet many felt a shiver run through them, their tear ducts
on the verge of bursting.
They witnessed their life before them.
Impactful!
Classic!
Meanwhile, Chen Xiaoyan continued.
“My silver lining was not looking back.
I finally realized oasis exists…”
So oasis does exist in the desert. Those that toiled with their sweat would be rewarded by a
new hope!
In the next instant, the music reached a climax, just like a person in despair rejoicing at the
sight of hope, passion, and moving!
“Boundless sea and sky! It comes after courage.
“Break the chains of fate, with your determination!
“To the apathetic people.
“Thank you for your condescension.
“For granting an exciting life with my head held high…”
Silence!
The entire hall stopped breathing.
They dared not make a sound, afraid that it might ruin the atmosphere.
They were deeply immersed in the song, unable to back out of it.
That included the judges and Director Zhou!
Everyone there came out from the desert!
They had gone through disappointments, lived through despair, and finally found their
oasis!
Boundless sea and sky, truly boundless!
In that instant, the dam broke, moving them to tears.
That song brought out the inner voice within all the listeners!
“To those who understood me,
Thank you for your silent comfort.
It gave me a good tale to share.
Welcoming the approaching future.”
The song finally ended.
After a full five minute, the emcee finally recovered from his daze. He quickly got on the
stage with a mic.
“My apologies, I was dazed earlier, too deeply immersed in the song. However, I believe
that everyone here can understand how I felt.”
With a humorous tone in his voice, he brought the audience back to attention.
“Hahaha, I feel you. I almost got dragged in too.”
“Sob sob sob, it’s so wonderful, so touching…oh no, give me a moment to cry this out…”
“To the apathetic people, thank you for your condescension! Chen Xiaoyan, all the best!”
“Damn it, we’ve all met someone with a superiority complex. That’s right, I need to thank
them for their condescension! That’s my motivation!”
“Welcoming the approaching future! Sob sob sob, that last sentence is so well put!”
“To be honest, I was originally despairing, but now I’m filled with hope!”
“I agree, me too! I’m just filled with motivation!”
…
Boundless Sea and Sky!
There was no need for any retort as that song itself was the retort to Hong Na!
It had similarly showcased Chen Xiaoyan’s struggles, and finally her success!
The apathetic people were beyond a doubt aimed at Hong Na!
“Next we’ll have the judges present the scores,” said the emcee.
The noises died down immediately. Although the results were clear, they all wanted to hear
the judges’ comments on the song.
After a moment of silence, Brother Haha picked up his mic and coughed, clearing his throat,
“Let me begin.”
“I’m unable to comment on this song as I was crying when I heard it!” Brother Haha rubbed
his eyes after commenting. One could see the moisture on his face. “As for the results, I
believe you don’t need me to tell you.”
With that, he placed his palm down and a red tick appeared!
“This song is wonderful! Definitely a classic! At the same time, Chen Xiaoyan has fully
displayed her skills for us. Flawless!” Wang Qing commented, similarly giving her a red
tick!
Yan Kun instead began with a red tick, then said jokingly, “I believe everyone is satisfied
with this result? If I don’t give her a tick I’m afraid the audience might shout me to death.”
Next was Hong Na’s turn.
All eyes were focused on her, with a touch of mockery.
When witnessing the success of others, how would that ‘apathetic person’ react?
Hong Na’s expression showed a mixture of envy and fear, but she managed to take a deep
breath, then said, “Your skills are barely passable for a singer, but your personality is yet to
be determined. I’ll stick to my past judgment!”
With that, a red X lit up!
“Damn it! Is this granny f*cking stupid?!”
“Personality? How is someone like this fit to talk about personality? We should thank her! If
not for her provocations, Y might not have shown himself.”
“F*ck me! You’re right! It’s because of her that I can hear such a wonderful song!”
“Y is amazing. Such a genius! He wrote Boundless Sea and Sky in just one morning!”
“That’s right, and it matches the scene so well. Truly amazing!”
…
The second round of competition ended, with only five contestants making it into the next
round.
At the same time, the backstage was just as lively as the mainstage itself.
All the crew was livid. Even the Director was apart from himself in excitement!
“The ratings hit 3.6!” Director Zhou held onto the charts with his shaking hands, tears of joy
flowing from his eyes.
That was the record high rating for a variety show!
Moreover, it completely towered over other channels!
All that was because of one song by Y!
Legendary!
Dreamlike!
He was at a loss for words.
Right then, Little Li rushed in with another form, “Director Zhou! Our show’s replay rate
has reached 87 percent!”
“What?!”
Another big surprise that almost blew his mind.
Replay rate was another important factor.
Nowadays smart TVs are everywhere. The replay function is a must.
Under normal circumstances, a replay rate of 40 percent was already considered a
heavenly figure. However, the current replay rate managed to hit 87 percent!
Epic!
That was not just a heavenly figure. It was a heaven-defying figure!
“Are…are you sure?” Director Zhou’s voice was trembling.
“We have checked it five times! 100 percent sure!” Little Li was also crying tears of joy.
“However, the part that is being replayed is only Chen Xiaoyan’s Boundless Sea and Sky!”
“Director Zhou, our official Weibo account for China’s Top Voice is going crazy with
activity!” Another crew member rushed in to deliver the news.
In such a short time, their official Weibo had reached a million comments, with countless
mentions and private messages! All of them urged the TV station to quickly produce a
recording of Boundless Sea and Sky.
The masses were planning to play this song on an endless loop!
Another crew member rushed in excitedly, “Director Zhou, various music platforms are
sending us messages hoping for us to have Chen Xiaoyan contact them. They want to play
her song on their platform!”
One by one, the news almost drove Director Zhou crazy. He paced around in a hurry, then
said, “Go contact Chen Xiaoyan as soon as possible. Tell her that we’re interested in
discussing her music copyrights and collaboration. The price can be negotiated! Remember
to be respectful!”
Chapter 168 - Celestial Bane’s Debut!
China’s Top Voice’s preliminaries came to an end. The semifinals and finals would be
conducted on the next weekend.
Ye Lingchen left the hall immediately and took the bus home.
Chen Xiaoyan sent a private message to Ye Lingchen. [Y, thank you. China’s Top Voice just
contacted me to discuss copyrights and collaborations with them. Moreover, Tencent Music
and NetEase Music also contacted me separately. I’d like to listen to your thoughts on the
matter.]
[Just accept the deal with the highest bidder,] Ye Lingchen replied.
He cared not for the money, but rather the sincerity of the other party.
Chen Xiaoyan was not expecting such a reply from Ye Lingchen. She was dumbfounded for
a moment before finally replying, [Mm, okay.]
Singer Y’s Weibo went crazy with countless comments from netizens.
[Seniors are meant to be surpassed by their juniors! Only Y is qualified to say such a
phrase!]
[Sob sob sob, Y’s song is too amazing. Hurry up and produce a record of Chaser of the Light
and Boundless Sea and Sky please? I want to loop them indefinitely!]
[When will the third song come out? I’m looking forward to it!]
[Will Chen Xiaoyan continue to sing new songs for the semifinals? I love you!]
[Every song is a classic. I hope Y will continue this!]
…
Apart from the countless comments from the fans, there were also well-wishers from
various music platforms.
Tencent Music, [Y’s songs are all classics. The lyrics are deep and the melody was expertly
done. We hope to collaborate with Y!]
Cool Music, [When we heard Boundless Sea and Sky, we were all silent. This song is just too
good, indescribably good, to the point that we didn’t dare interrupt! We only wanted to
listen quietly. We hope that Y can come out with even better work. Of course, we would
also love to collaborate with Y!]
NetEase Music, [Unbelievable! Y only used half a day to create a classic such as Boundless
Sea and Sky fit the situation so well. We can’t deny that he’s a musical genius!
Countless comments from the morning lights[1] further flooded the page!
The comments section was fully taken over.
[Us morning lights are grateful to Sensei Y!]
[Hopefully, Sensei Y can continue his collaboration with Chen Xiaoyan.]
[Ahhh, I suddenly think that Sensei Y and Chen Xiaoyan are a good match for each other.
Are they a couple?]
[Thank you Sensei Y for helping Chen Xiaoyan through that difficult time and allowed us to
hear such a nice song. Thank you!]
[Who said that internet celebrities can’t make it big? We have all seen how much effort
Chen Xiaoyan had put in. This is so moving!]
…
[Sensei Y, I’m Little Beanie from TikTok. Can you give me some guidance?]
[Sensei Y, I’m a livestreamer with decent singing skills. Can you have a look?]
[Sensei Y, can I have a sing-along[2] with you? Thank you very much!]
…
Countless private messages flooded in, with the majority of them asking for sing-alongs.
Ye Lingchen chose to ignore them.
He was not that bored yet.
Ring ring ring!
The sound of the phone awakened Ye Lingchen from his nap. It was from an unknown
caller, but the number was quite amazing.
12345****.
With such an amazing number, he surmised that it had a 99.9 percent chance to be a scam
call. Ye Lingchen cut off the call immediately and continued his nap.
Ring ring ring!
In just a moment, it started ringing again.
It was then quickly cut off.
Ring ring ring!
The third time!
That finally piqued Ye Lingchen’s attention. A normal scammer would never be so
dedicated.
Out of curiosity, Ye Lingchen answered the phone.
“Hello, is this Ye Lingchen?”
Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrow at the familiar voice, then answered with a quiet hum.
“Hehe, I’m Zhang He, the president of Capital City Basketball Association [2]. Do you still
remember me?”
A sudden realization dawned on Ye Lingchen. He laughed, “Of course I remember President
Zhang.”
“Student Ye, I’ve been thinking about your proposal from before. It’s not impossible for you
to have full freedom and exemption from training!” President Zhang announced, then
continued, “The contract is drafted. Can you come over tomorrow to go through the details
with us?”
“Of course!” Ye Lingchen nodded.
Both of them agreed on a meeting time and ended the call.
By the time he’s back in Hill Spring Residences, it was already 7pm.
Ye Lingchen sat in front of his computer and logged onto the author’s corner.
During this time, Celestial Bane had totaled over 60,000 words. Due to xianxia genre’s lack
of popularity, the competition was lax and the novel had already gone on the new title
recommendation for the third time.
The new title recommendation was the first recommendation for each new novel. It could
only be considered a small push.
After a round of new title recommendations, one could roughly tell the future of that novel.
Compared to when it first started, Celestial Bane’s result was much better. With only three
times of new title recommendations, the novel was added to the library of over five
thousand people and had over two hundred reviews. That result was considered
overwhelming.
As for this day, Yogurt had told Ye Lingchen to get more chapters ready as Celestial Bane
was arranged for a PK.
PK was a very cruel system. Ten plus novels were recommended at one go. The ones that
performed well would be sent into the next round of recommendations, then rinse and
repeat. It was a trial by fire for the novels.
Ye Lingchen sat in front of his computer and tuned the world out, crunching out content on
his keyboard.
Superpower, Secret Heritage, Displacement…chapter after chapter was written.
At the same time, Yuewen’s website was bustling with activity!
Celestial Bane was like a boulder dropped into a still lake, stirring up huge waves.
The exposure of a PK recommendation was far beyond the new title recommendation.
Celestial Bane had entered the sights of even more readers!
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! Best book in the world! I can’t believe such an epic book exists in this
world!]
[It’s too interesting. Author please update fasterrrrr!]
[I’ve just only realized the existence of this wonderful book online. It’s amazing!]
[OMG, I’m hooked even though I have never read any xianxia stories before. I didn’t expect
it to be this nice. Author please keep it up!]
[It’s xianxia! Finally a real xianxia novel! I’ve been waiting for so long, this godly creation is
finally here!]
Other than those comments, the gifts section had also turned lively.
[(Gift) User Mewtwo gifted Celestial Bane 6666 coins! This book is amazing! Here’s some
support. Hopefully, the following chapters will be more interesting!]
[(Gift) User Lingyun Dream gifted Celestial Bane 6666 coins! This book is amazing! Here’s
some support. Hopefully, the following chapters will be more interesting!]
[(Gift) User Piano Without Strings gifted Celestial Bane 6666 coins! This book is amazing!
Here’s some support. Hopefully, the following chapters will be more interesting!]
[(Gift) User Piano Without Strings gifted Celestial Bane 6666 coins! This book is amazing!
Here’s some support. Hopefully, the following chapters will be more interesting!][3]
…
The page was uniformly flooded with gifts and favorable comments. The PK had only
started for a short time, yet he had already received over a hundred gifts. A shocking sight
to behold.
Before PK, Celestial Bane was merely placed 21st on the new title rankings. However, after
PK, it finally rose in rank at a terrifying speed. Blowing the minds of all that witnessed it!
By the time Ye Lingchen uploaded his third chapter for the day, two hours had passed. His
recommendation votes went from 8,967 to 13,567 in an explosive manner.
Of course, Ye Lingchen did not even notice those things. Instead, he washed up and went to
bed…
—
[1] Morning light(s) was a term used by Chen Xiaoyan’s fans to address themselves.
[2] 约歌 (literally, singing date). Sing-along is a feature in Kugou Music (given the
pseudonym of Cool music by the author) that allows users to sing-along with friends,
similar to Smule.
[3] The same person gifted him twice. It’s not a duplicate.
Chapter 169 - Celestial Bane Tops the
Chart!
Chapter 169: Celestial Bane Tops the Chart!
Translator:
Editor:
The next day…
After a full night, Celestial Bane rose from 21st place to 1st at a pace that could cause other
authors to suddenly feel despair!
Along the way, countless buttocks were pierced through as Celestial Bane shot through all
those placed before it to the top!
1
A new novel by a rookie suddenly made the top of the list. Countless people were sent into
a daze at its progress. That was a black horse, a horse so black that the color seeped into
the depth of its soul.
Terrifying!
Shocking!
The author’s corner went into an uproar!
A heated discussion around Celestial Bane had started!
“F*ck! There’s this new novel recently. Did you guys see it?”
“You’re talking about Celestial Bane, right? I’ve seen it. It’s good!”
“I didn’t find it that special. It just felt normal. That statistics must have been faked! How
can someone be that terrifying?”
“I think it’s faked too. I’ll show you the data right now!”
Immediately, someone uploaded Celestial Bane’s data in the authors’ group chat.
Its collection rate went from 5,000 to 13,000 overnight! The recommendation votes went
from 9,000 to 15,000!
The number of reviews went up by 300 while gifts went up by another 120!
It all happened in one night!
That kind of progress would immediately outshine countless big shots. It caused many
authors to feel despair!
At the same time, Yuewen’s editorial department also burst into a scene.
It was impossible for them to miss this. Celestial Bane’s result was just too heaven-defying!
They double and triple checked the novel’s data, only to have everyone gasp in surprise.
“Epic, absolutely epic. Seems like it’s the birth of a god-like author!”
“This is just too heaven-defying. Could it be a mistake from the server’s data? Are you sure
this is a rookie?!”
“I’m sure. He’s definitely a rookie!”
“Damn! That’s really piercing the heavens. This is a black horse that f*cked the heavens!”
“If this goes on, he’ll rise to godly status with just this book alone!”
“This looks a little unbelievable if that’s a rookie. Could this data be faked?”
“It can’t be! I’ve checked it thrice. His data appears normal. Although it had major
increments in every aspect, they were well documented. It’s the real deal!”
They discussed what had happened with the occasional gasp of surprise. After all these
years of their work, it was the first time they witnessed such results!
In fact, it outshined the current big shots in Yuewen!
“Did you guys notice that this is a xianxia novel!?” One of the editors asked.
That caused many editor’s hearts to spasm. Xianxia had been unpopular for five years, yet it
managed to produce such an explosive title. One that blew the skies away!
Rustle!
Their gaze immediately focused on Yogurt who kept quiet in a corner!
Yogurt swallowed a mouthful of saliva, then spoke up weakly, “Uhm…that’s the author that
I contracted.”
All the editors instantly turned green with jealousy.
Envious to the max!
Yogurt had been working with the xianxia genre for such a long time, finally discovering
this godly novel. That was his major break!
“Yogurt, you’re now one of the better ones. From now on, I’m the most pitiful one in the
entire editorial department!” Sunny Day laughed bitterly as he threw a friendly punch at
Yogurt.
‘We’ve promised to be underdogs for life, yet you’ve quietly made your break.’
“I’m just lucky,” Yogurt answered sheepishly, scratching his head.
“From now on, the xianxia genre will be a hit for some time. I’m so jealous!” The other
editors came over to excitedly congratulate Yogurt.
Yogurt answered them individually. Previously no one ever bothered with the xianxia
genre. Even those novels that had elements of xianxia were looked down upon.
“Yogurt, not bad. You must watch this rookie carefully. Groom him well,” said the chief
editor.
From the results shown, this author had the potential to be a big shot!
For any website, big shots were precious! A big shot in the xianxia genre was all the more
invaluable!
“Mm, yes!” Yogurt nodded enthusiastically. That was a major turning point in his life!
…
Long Aotian was an experienced web novel reader.
As a bookworm for the past five years, he was very picky with his novels. Only the cream of
the crop could pique his attention!
He was recently suffering from a lack of books to read. A bunch of cliche novels appeared
on Yuewen. It was either about systems or face slapping. It felt great to read them for
killing time, but it still left his heart feeling empty.
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It was hard to find a good novel!
He was lamenting in his heart while turning on QQ Read.
QQ Read was the official novel reading site. One could communicate with the authors there
and support them directly.
Writing a novel was difficult!
To be an author was even more so!
Compared to office work, being an author was like working on a rocking boat. They lacked
income stability and were not covered by insurance. All they had to rely on was the one
cent per chapter subscription fee to survive. Oftentimes they would not even have a proper
meal. Furthermore, they had to endure their friend’s and families’ criticism of their career
choice. Life was tough for them.
Reading a novel could help one relax. Long Aotian had always felt that he should do his best
to support the authors!
Moreover, one cent per chapter meant that he only needed to spend a few cents a day. That
was affordable!
Clicking into Claim A Mountain, Be A King, he was suddenly stunned. His face turned
gloomy.
‘F*ck! Why hasn’t Rugao Under The Bridge updated his chapters!?’
‘What’s going on?!’
There was only a note to the readers saying, [I’m sorry dear readers. Celestial Bane is just
too interesting. I got caught up reading it and was unable to stop. I beg your forgiveness. To
those that need something to read, you can give Celestial Bane a try. I highly recommend
it!]
‘WTF. He stalled his update just to read whatchamacallit Celestial Bane?!’
‘Forgive your *ss!’
‘Can that compare with your Claim A Mountain, Be A King?’
Long Aotian was extremely disappointed. He did not search for Celestial Bane but instead
opened up a different novel.
As an experienced reader, he would, of course, have more than one novel in his library.
He opened up I Eat Potato’s Heaven’s Path.
‘F*ck! Why is this not updated as well?!’
It was similarly an apologetic note from the author. Even the excuse given was the same,
[I’m sorry dear readers. Celestial Bane is just too interesting. I got caught up reading it and
was unable to stop. I beg your forgiveness. To those that need something to read, you can
give Celestial Bane a try. I highly recommend it!]
‘Celestial Bane? Just what kind of godly novel is that?’
He opened up his third book. Alluring Tomato’s The Great Ruler.
Long Aotian almost cried out loud. Even this novel halted updates because of Celestial
Bane.
‘I, Long Aotian, have never felt so wronged since my childhood!’
“I must find out just what kind of monstrosity this Celestial Bane is!” Long Aotian
immediately searched for Celestial Bane.
He saw the synopsis.
Celestial Bane’s synopsis managed to obtain Long Aotian’s acknowledgment. ‘Not bad.
Definitely leagues better than those casual novels.’
Next, chapter one, chapter two…
With that, his entire being calmed down and was immediately immersed in the novel.
Page by page flipped by up until he saw the latest chapter. Just when he wanted to flip to
the next page, he noticed that there were no more pages behind it. It showed that it was
waiting for the author’s update.
‘That’s it?’
‘That short?’
Long Aotian was not willing to give up. He went back and refreshed the page once more, yet
the result was the same.
“F*ck! That’s all? This is just too short!”…
—
Chapter 170 - Flooded With Gifts
“Why is it so short?!”
Long Aotian could not sit still any longer. He started pacing back and forth with his phone
in hand.
‘I’ve just only got myself immersed in your story. My passion barely showed signs of
boiling. I’ve even rolled up my sleeves. Yet you just ended?!’
The feeling of being hung out to dry almost drove Long Aotian nuts.
He wanted to rush to the author’s house and interrogate him about how the plot would
develop. Otherwise, he would suffer from insomnia. His life was at stake!
He felt as though he was forcefully cut off after he lowered his pants.
“Damn it, no wonder Claim A Mountain, Be A King stopped updating. This book was too
f*cking interesting. Once started, it’s almost impossible to back out of!”
Long Aotian could not curb the stirring of his heartfelt desires. He had read countless
books, but never once did they make him react that way.
It was as though he went back to the first time he read a novel. Just like exploring the seas
of uncharted lands, his imagination roiled with happiness, bitterness, love, and the
occasional face slapping[1]…
‘That won’t do!’
‘I can’t wait any longer!’
Long Aotian naturally had his methods to rush the release of chapters.
He steeled his heart, then opened up the gift page on his phone. If he sent in a round of gifts,
the author should not just sit still without additional releases!
He looked at the fan’s chart. With the highest only gifted 6666 coins, Long Aotian smiled
calmly and started off with 10,000 coins, tagging a note with it, [Dear author, please update
your chapters. 10,000 coins for one chapter! Will that do?]
10,000 coins were equivalent to RMB100, making the deal at RMB100 per chapter. As a
wealthy person, Long Aotian would not care for that little bit of money.
‘It’s difficult to purchase my happiness. This book is just up my alley. It deserves the gift!’
With that, he immediately claimed the top spot on the gift chart. The three characters
“Long, Ao, Tian[2],” twinkled, painting a delighted smile on his face. His ego was
successfully stroked.
[Hot damn! Brother Long is here! Excuse my lack of manners!]
[Brother Long is as generous as always.]
[I knew it. Such a good book will eventually be noticed by Brother Long.]
It was obvious that Long Aotian was famous within the web novel community. He was a
rare big shot. Once he came across a book he liked, it was normal for him to throw money
at it.
[Hahaha, hello everyone. Celestial Bane is truly wonderful to read. I hope the author can
release more chapters more often. I will reward him heavily!] Long Aotian replied with the
tone of a big shot. It then turned into a chat session with the fans of the book.
However, just as they were having fun chatting, the gift chart had a sudden massive change.
[(Gift) User Lonely Sky Piercer gifted Celestial Bane 100,000 coins! This book is amazing!
[Hoping for faster release of chapters. To think that the first place of the gift board was only
a mere ten thousand coins. Such naivety! I, Lonely Sky Piercer, humbly present my gift.
Keep it up!]
The scarlet words from the gift shocked the eyes of many, causing some to start breathing
heavily. Here comes another big shot!
[Lord! A wild Lord has appeared!]
[F*ck! I prostrate myself before my Lord! Celestial Bane’s first Lord is born!]
[The wealthy big shots act as they like. Although I would like to show my support for the
author as well, my wallet’s lack of content says otherwise. I’ll just be cheering from the
sidelines…]
‘F*CK!’
Long Aotian’s face immediately turned gloomy. He felt a hot stinging sensation on his face,
as though he were just slapped by someone.
He immediately started typing away under Lonely Sky Piercer’s gift message.
[Are you provoking me?]
[Hm?] Lonely Sky Piercer was another big shot. [You have objections?]
The next moment, Long Aotian replied with his action.
[(Gift) User Long Aotian gifted Celestial Bane 200,000 coins! This book is amazing! Here’s
The same scarlet characters triggered countless scales from the netizens.
[Hehe, I, Lonely Sky Piercer, seek defeat!]
[(Gift) User Long Aotian gifted Celestial Bane 400,000 coins! This book is amazing! Here’s
…
Their back and forth generated quite the commotion.
The netizens were stunned.
[A fight between the affluent. Amazing!]
[Silver Lords! A new novel from a rookie writer managed to obtain two Silver Lords with
only roughly 60,000 words. OMG!]
[My eyes are green with jealousy. I’m getting hard!]
Apart from that, some others followed the two big shots in gifting. Although they were of
more modest amounts, they managed to ride along with the emotions and express their
own feelings.
When someone gifts over RMB5,000, it would trigger a banner notice on the website.
The next moment, the entire QQ Read site experienced a weird phenomenon.
[User Long Aotian gifted Celestial Bane 500,000 coins. Let’s have a look…]
[User Lonely Sky Piercer gifted Celestial Bane 500,000 coins. Let’s have a look…]
Both names kept refreshing themselves on the banner announcement for the same novel.
That immediately attracted the attention of a huge crowd, in turn causing Celestial Bane’s
collection rate to skyrocket.
…
At Dragon’s Sky[3]…
A large number of authors and readers gathered.
It contained the discussions of fellow big shots, passing down experiences on novel writing.
At the same time, it also contained a support group for failed authors seeking warmth in
numbers and sharing some chicken soup for the soul. One could even find all sorts of big
shots flexing by giving money away.
That day, a thread made the originally lively Dragon’s Sky to go even livelier.
The thread was titled, [Shocking discovery of a godly novel. Achieving godhood in one
novel is no longer a legend!]
[Celestial Bane! A new novel. Rumor has it that it’s written by a rookie with mere 68,000
words. I believe that many here are familiar with it. This book has colorful language and
flawless character development. The background of the world of xianxia is very immersive
as well. Its plot is steady and well-paced. This is the work of a pro. I can guarantee that if
the author keeps this up, it might even attain the rank of a platinum author[4]!]
[For the skeptics, let me present to you Celestial Bane’s statistics! This is the fifth day of its
publishing. With only 68,000 words, it went up on the PK list, and immediately topped the
chart for new novels. Not just that, it had also ranked first in terms of gifts received! The
collection rate had exceeded 40,000. Recommendation votes hit 30,000! Any one of those
stats is far above those of the big-name authors. It could only be described as terrifying!]
[Just to clarify, I am not a spammer! All that I have stated was based on data. It has only
gone on the PK list. I can’t imagine what happens when it makes it to the next round. What
kind of monstrosity will it turn into? That’s why I claimed that it could reach platinum. I
don’t think that’s an overestimation!]
Upon posting, that thread’s views grew exponentially. Similarly, it had received countless
replies.
1st comment, [Hehe, OP[5] you’re just a dumb*ss. You think achieving the author’s reward
is as easy as eating?]
2nd comment, [The previous post, don’t talk crap before reading it. I’ve just finished
reading Celestial Bane. It’s so good. It’s a sin if this novel is not a hit!]
3rd comment, [I agree with OP. Celestial Bane is the work of God!]
4th comment, [You all have only paid attention to the novel’s name, content, and statistics.
However, you all neglected an important item. Look at the pen name for Celestial Bane’s
author. You’ll be surprised!]
…
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[1] Yes, it would seem our author is a little obsessed with the whole face slapping thing.
That would seem to explain away the cliches and tropes found in this title as it constantly
tries to deliver more face slapping justice to the deserving party.
[2] Long Aotian’s name is spelled with three Chinese characters: Long (dragon), Ao
(arrogance/pride), and Tian (sky/heavens).
[3] 龙空 (Dragon’s Sky) – an online discussion forum.
[4] Imagine the creator awards from YouTube.
[5] In raw it was 楼主 (floor master). As it’s a discussion forum, we have decided to go with
OP (Original Post).
Chapter 171 - The Miserable President
Zhang
Chapter 171: The Miserable President Zhang
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Editor:
Hm?
Penname?
Everyone was caught off guard. What was the deal with the pen name?
Opening up Celestial Bane, they checked the pen name and it was…”I am Y”?!
OMG!
They all thought their eyes played tricks on them. Rubbing their eyes and checking again, it
was real!
[Unbelievable! Do you think this is a marketing ploy? Or there’s a Y in novels now?]
[This is major news! Y is writing novels!]
[No wonder Celestial Bane was so good! So it’s Y’s work!]
[The author is a dumbf*ck. Taking on such a magnificent name to grab attention! Is he not
afraid of being a laughingstock?]
…
For some time, the discussion forums turned livelier.
Ye Lingchen completed his morning exercise and finished the breakfast Zhang Yunxi
prepared, then took a bus to Capital City Sports Bureau.
Feeling bored along the way, Ye Lingchen took out his phone and started to check on
Celestial Bane’s PK results.
He was told by Yogurt that the PK session was an important process for a new novel. Based
on his literary standards, Celestial Bane’s PK results should not be that bad.
Upon entering the author’s corner, Ye Lingchen was dumbfounded. The comment section
was bombarded with comments while his gift chart had shot up all the way!
Especially between Long Aotian and Lonely Sky Piercer. Their gifts kept coming, and they
were all in huge sums. Furthermore, both of them seemed to have a strong personality,
provoking the other party stylishly while gifting and bragging all the way.
Below that was a huge wave of respectful voices, all of them looking up to the two wealthy
guys.
Finally, it seemed that Lonely Sky Piercer had won the battle. His name placed at the top of
the gift chart. Furthermore, he even changed his name to Lonely Seeker of Loss. Such a
scary person.
Other than that, his statistics had seemingly gone through some earth-shattering changes.
The collection rate and recommendation votes went up by 10 times! That was all in one
night!
Shocking! He did not expect the PK recommendation to have such an impact!
At the same time, Ye Lingchen’s brows turned into a deep frown. Within the various
comments praising the novel, there were also some vicious criticisms mixed in between.
[Bullsh*t! Nonsense! Go write your mommy’s novel!]
[What dogsh*t is this? The author has yet to graduate elementary school?!]
[This novel is a pile of dung. Even a retard writes better. This novel placed first in the new
novel list? What a joke!]
[This is a sh*tty novel. Please stay away. It burns your eyes out!]
…
These comments were vitriolic. Although Ye Lingchen knew those people were
badmouthing him intentionally, he still felt uneasy.
The novel was something he spent his effort and time, typing it out in front of the
computer, word by word. The total effort spent was beyond imagination. The novel was
like his baby, yet it was being slandered by others maliciously.
That was like his hard work was being denied by others, his effort being laughed at. Writing
a novel was no easy task.
‘If you don’t like it, don’t read it! If you want something deep and fanciful, go read some
books on language! Why are you here reading a novel?’
Some criticisms were not just targeted at the novel itself, but rather moving onto personal
attacks. To be insulted for no particular reason would have made anyone feel bad.
Furthermore, it was still free to read! One could just stop reading if it was not enjoyable.
What was the deal with all the cussing?
Beep beep beep!
His QQ avatar blinked, revealing a QQ message.
It was from Rugao Under The Bridge.
[Bro, your PK result is heaven-defying. You’re definitely getting the award with your first
novel!]
[It’s so so. There are plenty of criticisms too.] Ye Lingchen replied humbly, [I’ve read your
novels as well. They are quite good.]
[You’re being too humble. My writing is nowhere near yours.] Rugao Under The Bridge
then continued, [You can ignore those criticisms. They are the howls of the failures. If you
check their comment records, you’ll find that regardless of novels, they will throw in a bad
word or two.]
[Truly some crazy folks.] Ye Lingchen replied.
[These people are the type that are not doing well in reality. Whenever they see the success
of others, they won’t evaluate the reasons for success. These people lack effort yet they do
not wish to see others put in the effort. Apart from jealousy, it’s still jealousy. They want
nothing more than to have you stop writing from their criticism and have you fail too!
Didn’t you realize, they didn’t even mention anything from the contents of the novel. I
suspect they have not even read the book!]
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That was the case indeed. If the readers did not like a particular part of the plot, they could
bring it up in the comments section instead of spewing all that vitriol.
Rugao Under The Bridge had seen much in the field of web novels and was already used to
such happenings. It was obvious that he went through his fair share of criticisms.
[Moreover, a lot of those critics are probably spare accounts of some other authors. They
are your competitors trying to get you out of the scene with scathing criticism. Your novel
is good. Please don’t let this affect you. Also, I want to continue reading!]
[Mm, thank you!] Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
Meanwhile, within Yuewen’s contracted author’s group, things were lively. Everyone was
tagging Ye Lingchen, congratulating his novel’s achievements.
Even some editors showed themselves. They praised his novel and urged him to keep it up.
After some casual chat and a round of bragging in the group, he had finally arrived at
Capital City Stadium.
The stadium looked grand. It was separated into different sections by sports such as
running, swimming, athletics, table tennis, badminton, and so on.
The outer sections were open to the public. Ye Lingchen followed President Zhang’s
instructions and headed towards the inner parts of the Stadium.
At the same time, at the Capital City Basketball Association within the stadium…
Zhang He, with a red face, was in the middle of a full-blown conflict with another elderly
person.
That elder’s hair and facial hair were thoroughly white. He seemed to be advanced in age,
but his mind was clear and alert. His face was similarly flushed red arguing with Zhang He.
Around the two of them, around a dozen people in red basketball jerseys had their heads
lowered in silence, acting as though they heard nothing.
“Zhang He! You’re trying to give me a stroke! Do you even know what you’re doing? I
shouldn’t have passed the position of the president to you! Oh my heart, oh my poor heart!”
The elderly scolded with a strong voice, hyperventilating throughout the ordeal.
“Teacher, please calm down. Will you listen to my explanation?” Zhang He laughed bitterly.
“Explanation? Why bother!?” The elder slammed the piece of paper in his hand onto the
desk, causing a loud sound. “You look at the content written in this! Is this a contract?! Is
this a contract that our basketball association can sign on?!”
The elder was extremely aggravated when that topic was brought up. He pointed at Zhang
He with trembling fingers. “You tell me! Is he a relative of yours that you’ve forcefully
arranged to leech off the country?! Corruption! Such corruption! Of all things, I despise
corruption the most! What a waste of my years to have taught a student like you!”
Zhang He was lectured miserably, looking extremely pathetic.
He too had his own unvoiced difficulties. That was the day he had scheduled for Ye
Lingchen to sign the contract. Who would have known that the former president, his
teacher, would suddenly appear for a spot check? When he saw the contract between
Zhang He and Ye Lingchen, he almost passed out from the shock as his blood pressure shot
upwards.
That kind of contract was something unimaginable by the elder in his entire life. That was
equivalent to the sports bureau paying a person for doing nothing!
“Teacher, it’s not as you think it to be. I went all out to beg him to join. If not for such a
contract, he would not even join us,” President Zhang explained.
“What?!”
The elder jumped, blood rushing to his head, “Just what kind of place do you think this is?
Do we need to beg people to come?! You spineless worm!”…
Chapter 172 - Qualifications!
“Teacher, he’s really talented. I’ve seen it with my own eyes,” President Zhang defended
himself with a weak voice.
The elder’s name was Pan Heng. He was famous for being stubborn. Furthermore, as the
former president of the basketball association, with a reputation for being strict. Although
he had retired, his name was still well known to the public. This sudden spot check shocked
everyone in the association. Everyone was shaking, not daring to even breathe.
“What kind of talent does he have to turn you into this?!” Pan Heng was triggered. “I’m old
but not senile. How come you’re the seemingly senile one now? Luckily I came over today.
If this contract was signed, it would be a huge joke!”
“You see what’s written on this?” Pan Heng flipped open the contract. “Exemption from
training? Payout as usual? The full privilege of a professional athlete? Only required to be
present for each competition?”
Smack!
Pan Heng once again slammed the table. He was beyond words. His eyes bulged, as though
trying to humiliate Zhang He to death with his stare.
The other players were also stunned. They exchanged glances with a gleam of
dissatisfaction in their eyes.
Just then, they just only realized how ridiculous the contract sounded as Pan Heng read
aloud the contents. They slowly looked up in surprise.
That contact was too unbelievable. As another human being, how can the treatment be so
different between them?!
Finally, one of the members stepped forward. With his head raised, he announced loudly,
“Coach, reporting in!”
That person was the basketball team’s captain, Qian Sen.
Zhang He frowned slightly. “What’s the matter?”
“I object!” Qian Sen announced clearly. “This contract is unfair to us!”
“I object as well!”
“That’s right, me too!”
With the captain at the lead, the others quickly joined in, each voice louder than the
previous one.
“Zhang He, do you see? If you do this as a president, you can’t lead!” Pan Heng lectured
sternly.
Ring ring ring!
Right at that moment, Zhang He’s phone range. The caller was Ye Lingchen.
He had walked around the inner area of the stadium for some time. After passing through
several hallways, he finally found the basketball association practice room. However,
commoners were barred from access as they required an ID card.
After a short call with Ye Lingchen, Zhang He immediately made his way out.
“Hmph, such arrogance for him to require the president to personally welcome him!” Pan
Heng harrumphed, then followed Zhang He out.
He wanted to see for himself if this person was as legendary as he was told!
Very quickly, Zhang He was already outside. He greeted Ye Lingchen with a smile, “Student
Ye, welcome.”
“Hello, President Zhang.” Ye Lingchen smiled while he stole a glance at the elder beside
Zhang He. He could feel a great sense of animosity from him. Coughing lightly, he asked,
“This is…”
“He’s our association’s former president, and also my teacher—”
“I’m Pan Heng!” Pan Heng harrumphed, cutting Zhang He off. He measured up Ye Lingchen,
then turned around and left with a disappointed look in his eyes.
Height, average. Build, average. He did not seem to have the physique of an athlete. No
matter how Pan Heng looked at him, it was a sore sight in his eyes.
“Student Ye, my teacher has his quirks. Please don’t let it weigh on your mind. I’ll start by
giving you a tour of our association.” Zhang He gave an awkward smile, then led Ye
Lingchen into the association.
The inside was separated into two floors. It was spacious and clean.
The first floor had three full-sized basketball courts for players to practice anytime. On the
second floor was the meeting room, changing rooms, and other administrative rooms.
There was an elevated walkway for them to observe the training on the first floor.
Ye Lingchen calmly followed behind Zhang He while ignoring the countless stares of
animosity he received. During that time, the former president Pan Heng was also tagged
along. His eyes occasionally looked at Ye Lingchen, as though scanning him with some laser
vision out of science fiction, then followed by a harrumph while flipping his head upwards.
‘This is a very arrogant old man.’ Ye Lingchen silently made a mental note of the former
president.
“President Zhang, that’s enough.” Ye Lingchen stopped in his tracks, then calmly continued,
“Since I won’t be here for practice most of the time. Let’s just get the contract signed.”
Celestial Bane’s results ignited his passion. He could imagine a huge wave of popularity
rushing towards him. Since people were sending him gifts, he should return quickly and
churn out more chapters.
“Of course, the contract is not an issue.” President Zhang carefully stole a glance at Pan
Heng.
“Hold it!”
Pan Heng shouted, his breathing became ragged and heavy, being unable to breathe
smoothly. “Zhang He, you’re a major disappointment! Are you still unrepentant?!”
Following that, he stared at Ye Lingchen with a gleam in his eyes, “What’s your specialty?”
“Specialty?” Ye Lingchen smiled, “Quite a few. I wonder, which aspect are you talking
about?”
‘Multiple specialties? You sure are a braggart!’
Pan Heng sneered, “Of course I mean those related to basketball. Jumping, shooting, height,
explosive power, and so on! What are you good at?”
“They are all my specialty,” Ye Lingchen answered without a second thought.
“Insolence! Nonsense!” Pan Heng’s anger meter was running at full capacity throughout the
day, to the point that he thought he might explode. “Our association does not welcome you.
Please leave!”
Ye Lingchen frowned, then headed towards the exit without a word.
He would just consider this a wasted trip.
Originally he was here out of respect for Zhang He and also to collect some popularity.
However, he was met with animosity and leers the moment he stepped foot through the
door. Furthermore, he was sent away by the former president of the association. For him,
there was no point in joining the basketball association!
Ye Lingchen did not mind as he had other ways to gain popularity. He was no longer an
inexperienced kid. He would not bear such injustice against him.
Seeing Ye Lingchen almost out of the door, Zhang He’s face turned red from anxiety. He
dashed forward shouting while holding the contract, “Student Ye, please wait. The contract
is prepared beforehand. You only need to sign here!”
Zhang He ran like the wind, fearing this little precious prize flying out of his reach. He held
onto Ye Lingchen and looked at him with a deeply sincere look in his eyes. “Student Ye, I’m
sorry. Can you have a look and see if this contract is okay for you?”
Ye Lingchen speedily read through the contract and nodded with just a glance. “That’s fine.
Do you have a pen?”
“Here’s a pen!” Zhang He eagerly took out a pen, rushing for Ye Lingchen to sign the
contract.
“Zhang He! You’re crazy! Stop it right now!” Pan Heng was trembling anxiously. His eyes
were bloodshot, shouting hoarsely, “Do you know what you’re doing? Do you look like a
president?!”
However, Zhang He ignored those words with a determined look on his face.
Ye Lingchen flicked his hand and casually signed his name, getting ready to leave.
“Hold it!” Captain Qian Sen stepped forward, glaring at Ye Lingchen with his fists tightly
held, “Based on what qualifications are you signing this kind of contract? I challenge you!”
“I refuse!” Ye Lingchen looked at him calmly, “You’re not worthy!”
With that, he made for the exit…
Chapter 173 - Mass Release on a Whim
Chapter 173: Mass Release on a Whim
Translator:
Editor:
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s figure as he departed, everyone was slightly dazed.
Insolent!
Shameless!
“Fool! What a fool!” Pan Heng almost went crazy from anger. He stared at Zhang He with his
blood-red eyes, “Zhang He, if you’re still my student, you will tear this contract up right
now!”
“Teacher, please trust me.” Zhang He had already kept the contract safely, getting ready to
register it on record to formally add Ye Lingchen to the association’s system.
“Crazy! You must be crazy!” Pan Heng heaved heavy breaths. “What capabilities would such
an insolent kid have? You must have been brainwashed by him!”
“President, I can’t accept this!” Qian Sen’s eyes were also bloodshot. He felt extremely
humiliated!
Ye Lingchen’s parting words still echoing in his ears. He was not worthy?
If he was not worthy, then who was?!
“My eyes are not blind! Could it be that you think I’m someone that likes to go through back
channels?!” Zhang He turned serious, giving off the intimidating aura of a coach.
All the players were hushed from the fear they felt, bottling their anger within.
Smack!
Pan Heng had slapped Zhang He directly across the face, shouting angrily, “The basketball
association will fall to ruins in your hands!”
With that, he left.
…
The incident with the basketball association was just an interlude for Ye Lingchen.
Sports has always been a weak spot for China. Apart from table tennis being the national
sport, China was ranked low in all other sports they participated in. Him joining the sports
bureau meant that he could contribute what little strength he could. Moreover, the
privilege was not bad and it could help him gain popularity.
Apart from that, Ye Lingchen had also thought about himself.
At the moment he was unsure if he could afford to show off everything, but a reasonable
degree of fame was acceptable. At least that would allow his parents to feel proud of him,
and it would be more convenient for him to explain his income in the future, providing him
with an excuse to transfer money to his parents instead of having them worry all the time.
As a member of the basketball association, it fits the bill nicely.
While on the bus home, Ye Lingchen’s mind went blank and he daydreamed for some time
before he entered the system interface.
Due to his livestream getting banned, his popularity growth was limited. However, due to
China’s Top Voice and its influence, Ye Lingchen’s popularity point went from roughly five
thousand to 70,579.
One new song added over sixty thousand popularity. That was a rather decent growth.
Celestial Bane was still in its dormant period. Although it had the potential to become a
major hit, its effect on his popularity growth was still limited.
Thinking of Celestial Bane, Ye Lingchen once again logged on the author’s corner. As
expected, his statistics went through another growth spurt with statistics from various
aspects showing serious improvement, including the gifts.
A sea of rising gifts, all of them rushing him for more release, created a lively scene.
Moreover, with his pen name, a lot of readers already automatically classified him as Novel
Y.
[Great author, I’ve just read your book today and was unable to stop until the newest
chapter. It’s too amazing. Please release more!]
[Great author, your writing is too wonderful. I feel that you’re worthy of the name Y. Ahhh, I
think the Y clan is expanding.]
[Novel Y, How did the other Y react to your appearance? Are you guys related?]
[Great author, I’ve spent my entire week’s pocket money on gifts for you. I only hope that
you will release chapters sooner, thank you.]
[You must keep this up! Product of Y, quality guaranteed. I hope you can be as famous as
the other Ys!]
[The level of this novel is on par with that of Livestream Y’s Grave Robber’s Chronicles. All
the best to you great author! All the best to Novel Y!]
…
After reading the comments Ye Lingchen compared it with other novels from the same
publishing period.
The difference between their statistics was like heaven and earth.
Without a doubt, Celestial Bane was placing first in the PK round, and it outshined the other
novels by a huge stretch. The result was heaven-defying.
It was hard for him to imagine just how much psychological trauma other authors of his
batch would have to face. How unlucky must one be to meet such a monstrous entity
during the PK period?!
He quickly glanced through the comments section as it contained some reader’s suggestion,
but Ye Lingchen just gave them a casual glance.
Writing a novel required his own style and he could not just blindly following the
suggestions from others or it would end up losing more than he gained.
However, with that many gifts asking for faster release, he would feel bad for not picking
up the pace.
Once home, Ye Lingchen immediately turned on his computer and started typing away in a
frenzy.
One hour later, chapter 17, Attendance, was uploaded!
He started it off with a 7000-word chapter!
[F*ck! The great author started to have additional releases! Ahhh, what a surprise!]
[Starting things off with a 7000-word long chapter. What a wonderful read!]
[I’ve finished it in one shot again. Wonderful, really wonderful. I’m looking forward to
more!]
[Logically speaking, Zhang Xiaofan benefited quite a bit from his miraculous encounter. He
should be showing off some of his abilities in the banquet right? I’m so excited!]
Just as the first chapter finished uploading, a dozen or so comments appeared in an instant
in the comment section. It seems like quite a number of people were keeping tabs on
Celestial Bane, waiting for new releases.
Before the readers recovered from their surprise, chapter 18, Reunion, was uploaded as
well!
[Am I still dreaming? The author uploaded another chapter?!]
[F*ck, I thought my eyes played tricks on me. The great author is full of surprises!]
[Great author, I love you!]
[Novel Y, say no more. From now on, you, Superman Y, and Livestream Y are all my idols! I
love you, XOXO!]
That point was considered a mini climax in Celestial Bane. Zhang Xiaofan had been biding
his time without knowing where he stood in terms of power. Along with the miraculous
burning stick, it pushed the reader’s anticipation to a peak.
Furthermore, those were the few chapters where Celestial Bane was most alluring. The
members of each faction learn various skills, flying on swords, and all sorts of mystical
abilities. It truly immersed the readers in the beauty of xianxia and helped them experience
that fantasy world, leaving them wanting for more.
Apart from that, Celestial Bane’s various protagonists too were making an appearance. The
lively junior female disciple, the arrogant Lu Xueqi, and the countless beauties in the world
of cultivation made their way into the readers’ hearts.
Just when everyone thought there would be no more updates for the day, Chapter 19,
Picking Lots, was uploaded merely one hour later!
Another long chapter with 5000 words!
[The great author must have found his conscience today. Sob sob sob. Can you believe it?
I’m touched to tears.]
[I believe you because I’m touched to tears too.]
[I, Lonely Seeker of Loss, am back and gifting 500,000 coins. Long Aotian, where are you?
Who dares have a match with me?!]
[I, Long Aotian am right here! As a fellow friendly reader, let us not compete. We shall each
gift 500,000 coins and maintain the harmony.]
[Wonderful read, really a wonderful read. I can’t stop myself!]
[Great author please don’t burn yourself out. You must have a balance between work and
play. Please don’t tire yourself. We’re in no hurry and can wait!]
After just over three hours, he finally completed three chapters. That was Ye Lingchen with
his Prodigy System. For an average author, it would be great if they could write that much
within a day.
[Today’s release will end here. Thank you for your support.]
Leaving a simple message behind, Ye Lingchen logged out of the author’s corner.
Beep beep beep!
Right as he logged off, his QQ messenger notification popped out. It was from the editor
Yogurt.
[I am Y, that was magnificent! Your results are beyond expectations. This is a novel that
could get you various awards. You must keep this up.]
[Okay, I will. Thank you for your recommendation. Otherwise, it would not have achieved
such great results.] Ye Lingchen tried to maintain an amicable relationship with his editor.
[Now that’s just giving me too much credit. Real gold will always show its value. Your novel
is just too good. Even I am following it!]
[Yogurt continued: Oh right, you just did a mass release today. Did you have extra chapters
drafted?]
[Nope, it was just on a whim.]
[Good lord! You’re amazing! That typing speed is insane! There’s no reason you should not
be awarded!]
Chapter 174 - Name and Student ID
A new week began.
Ye Lingchen stepped foot into the university, experiencing the passion of young men and
women in their prime.a
Although he could no longer learn much from the university, he would still be present
during classes. Being punctual in classes was one of the fundamental traits of a qualified
prodigy.
Of course, when it came to paying attention in class, that was another matter altogether.
Ye Lingchen was browsing through his phone, checking out the recent news and hot topics
on Weibo. That was one of his habits that would also pass as entertainment.
Two of the Weibo headlines piqued Ye Lingchen’s interest. Its popularity had reached a
boiling point.
[Wu Han suffered great injuries while filming I am Hero!]
Following the link, a few pictures were attached. They seemed to be the filming set of I am
Hero.
Wu Han’s face looked pale as he was surrounded by a large number of crew members. He
seemed to be barely keeping conscious.
The people surrounding him were all nervous and anxious, giving off the impression it was
chaotic. The ambulance could be seen in the background with paramedics heading over
with a stretcher.
The last picture was a super close up shot of Wu Han’s injury.
His thumb had suffered a rather sizable wound!
Terrible!
Mortifying!
The comments below went crazy.
[Ah! Husband, are you okay?! It pains my heart!]
[My eyes are puffy from crying. I would rather die than to see you suffer such an injury.]
[Husband, which hospital are you in? I’ll fly over immediately!]
Apart from that Weibo status, the other trending Weibo status was similarly related to Wu
Han.
[Wu Han filmed with determination despite the cruel heat, sweating on his forehead!]
As before, there were a few photos attached. The first was the sun, then followed by a
photo of Wu Han’s filming process. Lastly was a close up on Wu Han’s forehead, which
sported two drops of sweat!
[Ah! My husband is most handsome when he’s filming!]
[Sob sob sob, why would you tire out my husband like that! Trash film set!]
[I must go watch this movie to support my husband!]
…
‘It burns the eyes!’
Ye Lingchen could not stand reading any more and got out of there.
He looked around and found that the class was still relatively harmonious, with only the
lecturer giving a lecture on the podium. The other students maintained absolute silence,
but in between their books were their phones, each doing their own thing.
Surprisingly, Xiang, Potato, and Little Gen reacted in the same way, almost sticking their
face to their phone screen, reading it with absolute focus.
“Hm?” Ye Lingchen hummed quietly as he stole a glance at them. The words they were
reading seemed familiar!
Upon taking another look, that was Celestial Bane!
Right then, a slightly chubby male student seated up the front suddenly stood straight up,
slamming his hand heavily on the table in front of him.
That loud smack tore through the class like thunder.
The students and lecturer were all dumbfounded, shifting their gaze to that student
together.
“Heart for the world, life for the people. Strive for hidden knowledge, strive for peace in the
world! Well said, well said!” That student was lost in his own world, oblivious to his
surroundings. His face was flushed, shouting passionately, “F*ck! That’s so magnificent. My
blood is boiling with passion from just reading it. Well said!”
Silence!
A cold breeze blew past.
That student unwittingly shrugged and looked around the class at his classmates in a daze.
“Sir…if I tell you that it was not me speaking earlier, would you believe me?”
The lecturer chuckled. The elderly lecturer with reading glasses was a professor at Capital
University. He smiled gently, “Dear student, your name and student ID please.”
“Sir, we’re here to learn about literature. Was that quote considered a classic? It was
written by a great scholar,” the student shamelessly defended his point, struggling in his
death throes.
“Name and student ID.”
“Hao Jian, 38.”
The elder nodded, “Very well. We’ll start by halving your class performance score.”
After that student sat back down, the lecturer pushed his glasses and showed a
contemplative look.
His class was focused on poems in the language department. At that point, he paused for a
moment, then turned around to write on the board, “Heart for the world, life for the people.
Strive for hidden knowledge, strive for peace in the world!”
“This quote…is quite good,” The lecturer mumbled softly while looking at the quote. He
then asked, “Where did you find this quote from?”
“Sir, it’s from Celestial Bane!” answered the entire class at the same time. There were quite
a number of female students too…
Ring ring ring!
The class bell sounded.
After the lecturer left, the entire class broke out into laughter. Ye Lingchen could not help
but laugh along.
Only Hao Jian seemed dejected, filled with bottled up negative emotions.
Someone even joked while looking at Hao Jian, “Here, look over here Mr. Name and student
ID!”
“Hao Jian, you’re the best! From now on, I’ll be idolizing you and Y!”
“Hao Jian, do it again! Put on that spirit from earlier and I’ll film it for you. You might go
viral!”
The class was extremely lively and filled with laughter.
“Class is over. Why are you guys still here?” Ye Lingchen asked. Under normal situations,
the students would leave as soon as they could.
“Ye’zi, I guess you didn’t check the class group chat right?” Xiang laughed out loud. “This
week is the new student networking event. Our language department’s freshmen will be
organizing an outing.”
“Registration is voluntary, but we three have already decided to go. Ye’zi, why don’t you
come along? There’re lots of girls. It’ll be fun.” Potato chimed in.
“We’re leaving this Saturday. Get your tents ready as we’ll be spending Saturday night on
the mountain.” Little Gen added as well, “Ye’zi, we’ve got the tents ready. You can just share
my tent.”
Capital City was surrounded by mountainous regions, which meant it had a lot of vacation
hotspots. It seemed the itinerary was more or less complete.
Ye Lingchen nodded with a smile. “Sure, I’ll join!”
“Hahaha, Ye’zi, you’re our best ad at this point. If you join, then all those other girls will
surely join as well!” Xiang roared excitedly. He then walked towards Gao Wen with a creepy
expression on his face, trying to help Ye Lingchen with his registration.
As expected, once news of Ye Lingchen’s participation spread, some of the girls became a
lot more interested, occasionally stealing glances at Ye Lingchen.
“Right, Ye’zi, let me recommend you a wonderful novel!” Little Gen took out his phone, “It’s
this, Celestial Bane, the true xianxia! It’s awesome!”
“At first with Y-God’s livestream being banned, we lost an entertaining activity.
Unexpectedly this novel just appeared out of the blue. It’s just like a refreshing spring
appearing in the desert, soothing our hearts!” Potato was boiling over with excitement.
“Did you know? This novel’s author is called I am Y! What a bomb!”
“Nowadays, people without some capabilities wouldn’t dare call themselves Y.”
“Mm, I should go home and have a look at it then.” Ye Lingchen’s expression was a little
weird as he nodded along.
“I guarantee that this book will have you hooked in no time!” Little Gen assured Ye
Lingchen with a thump on his chest.
Chapter 175 - Throwing Hoops
Next, Ye Lingchen’s matters started to develop accordingly.
Huo Yuanjia progressed according to schedule. His cosmetic store’s renovation was almost
done under Zhang Yunxi’s supervision. Meanwhile, the contract for the purchase of Panda
Streaming was signed. Following his itinerary, all he needed to do was to ensure the timely
release of Celestial Bane’s updates and go to class.
Along with everyone’s anticipation, Saturday finally came.
That day, those that registered for the event got up way earlier than others. They were
filled with excitement despite getting less sleep, especially the boys.
A crowd could be seen gathering at the university gate from afar, chit-chatting around a
bus.
“Ye’zi, over here.” Little Gen and the other two waved excitedly at Ye Lingchen with a huge
backpack on them.
After taking a look at the others, they did not fare any better. They all seemed to have
packed all their belongings with them. Some of them even carried cooking pots.
Instead, Ye Lingchen was empty-handed, as carefree as one could be.
“Ye’zi, why didn’t you bring anything?” Little Gen asked.
“It’s only a two-day trip. You guys and your huge bags are overdoing it,” Ye Lingchen
replied, baffled.
“I’ve only brought my tent and sleeping bag. For this outing, we’re going to a location in the
suburbs. We won’t be staying in the hotel. Furthermore, we’re planning to cook our own
meals. That’s why we brought along vegetables and meat,” Little Gen explained.
“I’ve got potato chips and bread too.” Potato added.
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, asking, “Are there no shops there?”
“There should be.”
Ye Lingchen, “Oh, then that should be fine. I brought money.”
Little Gen was speechless.
A total of 32 people, 12 girls, and 20 boys. With everyone present, Gao Wen immediately
ushered them onto the bus.
Just as they got on, Ye Lingchen’s pocket squirmed. Following that, Little Green and Little
Grey poked their heads out, curiously checking their surroundings.
“Ye’zi, you’ve brought Little Green and Little Grey along!” Little Gen was elated. Xiang and
Potato scooted over as well and started to play with the wolf pups.
The other turned their heads around and looked at them curiously, especially the girls.
Their eyes were glowing, yearning to grab them from Ye Lingchen’s hands.
Baby animals were always welcome anywhere. Of course, that was because these people
did not know they were wolf pups.
“I’m bringing them out for a breath of fresh air,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile. He then
placed Little Green and Little Grey on his lap.
The bus went on at a moderate pace. As they were all students, they had many overlapping
interests so the trip was not a boring one.
Some of the boys would even use this chance to show their good sides, working hard to get
out of their bachelorhood.
Mount Hui scenic area…
It was another mountain, but its fame was far beyond that of Mount Fulong.
Unlike Mount Fulong, there was a highway going through the region. The roads were wide
and flat. Furthermore, greening was done well. It was clear that professional cleaning was
done regularly.
Entering Mount Hui’s scenic area, foot traffic increased.
The bus pulled over at the parking lot of the scenic area, everyone impatiently rushed down
the bus.
Since they had rented the entire vehicle, it gave them the convenience of leaving their
belongings on the bus.
Just like any other vacation spot, there were some beautiful pavilions for the tourists. Apart
from that, there was also a huge amusement park with a square.
After they had agreed on a time to meet, they split up into groups and went their separate
ways.
The more courageous boys went to the amusement park for the more exciting rides, while
some of them headed to the ghost town area.
The girls were more reserved in comparison, visiting the zoo, merry-go-round, and boat
rides.
Of course, some boys hung around the girls, for example—Little Gen, Xiang, and Potato.
The trio had long forgotten Ye Lingchen, they were instead busy ingratiating themselves to
the girls.
“Young man, do you want to give it a shot?”
Right then, a mustached man who ran the stalls asked them with a smile as he walked up to
the gang.
“Throwing hoops?”
Upon seeing the girls showing interest, Hao Jian immediately rolled up his sleeves, “Why
don’t’ we give it a try?”
“Those rewards on the stall seem nice, especially those at the back. Their quality looks
good,” Someone interjected.
“Let’s do it!”
“Then let’s start with twenty,” Gao Wen announced after everyone agreed to it.
“Alright!”
The stall owner smiled brightly, quickly handed twenty hoops to them.
“10 each for the boys and girls. Let’s compete and see who gets more hoops,” Gao Wen
smiled as she distributed the hoops.
“It’s time to show my real skills,” Little Gen bragged as usual. Trying to use his long arms to
his advantage, he aimed for the closer targets.
However, the hoops were quite elastic, bouncing off just as it landed.
“FML!” Little Gen’s originally dark face turned darker.
“Weakling. To be honest, throwing hoops had always been my hidden talent.” Potato
similarly overflowed with confidence. His bragging was on a higher level compared to Little
Gen. Brushing his hair, he then narrowed his eyes and aimed before launching!
The next instant, a burst of laughter could be heard.
There were quite a lot of people watching them. Several kids were rolling on the floor
laughing, very entertained by what they just saw.
Ye Lingchen and the gang could not help but shake their heads, then quietly distanced
themselves from Potato.
That…was just too far off the mark!
“It seems I can no longer remain hidden.” At that moment, Hao Jian stepped up, giving off
an aura of determination. His eyes glowed. “Although this may sound unbelievable, my
special hack level personal skill is throwing hoops!
With that said, a breeze blew over.
The hoop in his hand elevated with the wind. Following that, it accurately wrapped itself
around…air!
A weird awkward silence befell them.
Following that, the rest of the students each tried their luck. All of them tried to act cool
before their attempt. They all embraced the mentality of “what if”, overestimating their
own ability, only to have reality slap them brutally on their face as the hoop landed on the
floor.
Very quickly, all 20 hoops were used, yet they only managed to score the frontmost target
for a trashy toy. The result was pathetic.
“Would you like to give it another try? I’m sure you’ll score on the next one.” The stall
owner persuaded, “Look, there were quite a few hoops that almost scored.”
“I think that’s enough. This is too wasteful.” Gao Wen shook her head.
Throwing hoops was just entertainment. There was no need to take it seriously.
Just as they were ready to leave, the stall owner’s eyes rolled. He then appeared in front of
them without a trace. “It’s so rare for you to come out for a trip. How can you just go home
empty-handed? Aren’t the boys planning to win some prizes for the girls?”
Those words were like a knife to their hearts.
University students were vain, to begin with, especially when the boys and girls were
having an outing. With such provocation from the stall owner, they could bring themselves
to leave.
“Gao Wen, why don’t we give it another try? We should still have quite some money left
right? Let’s do this again,” Someone suggested.
Before they departed, everyone paid RMB200 for registration for the trip’s expenses.
“That’s right. Again! You might just score in the next try!” The stall owner hit the iron while
it was hot.
He was chuckling deep in his heart. ‘It’s so easy to earn money from university students.
Just some goading and they’ll bite!’
Chapter 176 - Will You Cry?
“Alright, let’s have another go!”
Gao Wen gritted her teeth, then purchased another dozen hoops!
This time the gang was more cautious. Nobody threw casually as they worked hard to find
the right technique.
Having gathered such a crowd in a short time, the surrounding audience grew larger too.
Most of them were parents with kids, entertaining themselves by watching the university
students’ attempts at throwing hoops.
“Let me do it.” Little Gen stepped forward slowly after taking a deep breath.
At that moment, everyone’s attention was focused on him, which caused him to start
breathing raggedly.
“Watch carefully. It’s time to witness a miracle!” The hoop left Little Gen’s hand.
The hoop bounced a few times on the floor, then rolled a few wobbly circles, finally landing
on a toy box.
However, it only touched a corner of it so it was not counted.
“Sigh, just a step away. What a pity,” Little Gen sighed regrettably.
Following that, everyone took their turns at it. They were all ambitious, looking down at the
trash placed in the front. That caused them to hit nothing at all.
“Damn It!”
They muttered a curse under their breath, then turned around to leave without looking
back.
“What’s that? Leaving without even scoring anything? That’s too embarrassing. Boys need
to put in the effort for the girls. Don’t let the girls look down on you,” The stall owner
shouted from way back.
Seeing that he was being ignored, the stall owner caused a scene. “That little kid just scored
a racing car. Could it be that you can’t compare to a kid? There’re so many eyes watching!”
“F*cking idiot!”
“Ignore him. He’s just goading us.”
“Of course I know he’s goading us, but it still feels bad. Just look at that face!”
“I can’t bear with this either. We shouldn’t have even started in the first place. What a waste
of money!”
The gang’s originally good mood was tarnished by the experience, which led to their
darkening moods.
Ye Lingchen frowned a little. It started as entertainment where everyone just looked for
some fun, but now they not only lost their money, they were insulted as well. That owner
was going over the line.
At first, he did not want to act, but that owner was just too much of a jerk.
For him to throw the hoops was equivalent to letting him take a free pick of the items. He
had no interest in such an activity, hence he left Little Gen and the rest to try it themselves.
It was, after all, a form of entertainment for them.
However…it would seem that this stall owner just loved to overstep boundaries!
“Let me try.” Ye Lingchen’s words caught the gang by surprise, causing all of them to give
him a weird look.
“We’re students of Capital University after all. We can’t just have them look down on us,” Ye
Lingchen said smiling with a confident glow in his eyes. Even without much words, he
sounded rather convincing.
The stall owner shook his head in disappointment as he stared at the gang’s silhouettes
leaving.
It was rare for him to come across such a flock of sheep, yet he was hardly able to shave
much wool off them. ‘What a waste!’
Nonetheless, he was stunned in the next instant, raising his head curiously just to see Ye
Lingchen and the gang turning back. His face instantly turned into a charming and gentle
smile.
“How was it? You finally thought things through? Ready to continue?” He then took out the
hoops, waiting for Ye Lingchen to pay.
“Give me 20,” Ye Lingchen said calmly.
“Alright,” The stall owner answered happily as his heart was in a celebratory mood. This
money came too easily. He must have been blessed by fortune that day.
Ye Lingchen did not start immediately. Instead, he gave a profound look at the stall owner,
then asked, “Erm…will you cry?”
“Cry?” The stall owner was caught off guard, slightly confused.
After which he pouted, claiming confidently, “I’m not trying to brag, but other than the
moment of my birth, I’ve never cried. A real man has no tears!”
“Very well.” Ye Lingchen started to test out the weight of the hoops in his hands.
It was just as he imagined. These hoops were made with special materials. They were
elastic and would bounce off when coming in contact with another object. Furthermore, the
hoops were quite small, only a little larger than the items at the back. It was difficult to
score with them.
“Ye’zi, do your best! Get him!” Xiang cheered nervously.
The others looked at Ye Lingchen as well.
“Sigh, university students are easily provoked. I’m afraid they’re just wasting money again.”
The crowd shook their heads in disagreement.
“That’s right. If you flip the words, it spells trap[1]. It’s fine to just play for fun, but one
should not get too serious on it.”
“University students are not working. They don’t know the value of money. All that hard-
earned money from the parents is wasted just like that.”
The crowd around them started to turn noisy.
Ye Lingchen picked up one hoop. He then smiled, and seemingly gave a random throw.
Clang!
The hoop accurately hooked onto the neck of the crystal swan right at the back.
“F*ck!”
“F*ck!”
“F*ck!”
Countless curses broke out among the crowd. They seemed to have difficulty finding other
words.
Even the stall owner muttered the same word as his eyes almost popped out of its sockets.
The students were stunned, the stall owner was stunned, even the crowd around them was
stunned.
‘Was…was that for real?’
Everyone unwittingly rubbed their eyes.
“That’s amazing, Ye’zi!” Little Gen’s face was flushed red, roaring loudly and jumping
around excitedly.
“Hahaha, we’ve scored! This is unbelievable!” Potato ginned so hard that his lips almost
reached the base of his ears. He immediately started shaking his body, breaking into a
dance.
“Quick, get the swan over here. It should be worth quite a lot.”
The students immediately felt a sense of relief wash over them and hastily reacted, “He
really scored? Is that luck? Amazing!”
“I think he’s an expert. A true expert!”
With that many people watching, the stall owner had no ways to wiggle himself out of this.
He could only reluctantly pass the swan over.
“Continue to refill the prizes,” Ye Lingchen said calmly. He then threw another hoop.
Clang!
The hoop landed firmly, perfectly covering the golden pig!
“Pig! Another pig! Wahahaha, coincidentally this is the year of the pig. Good one Ye’zi!”
“Unbelievable! Absolutely amazing!”
“Ye’zi, you’ve hidden your skills quite well. Teach him a lesson! Let’s see if he dares to be so
insolent anymore!”
“Owner, continue filling up the prizes. Weren’t you laughing heartily earlier? Why stop?
Continue laughing.”
To attract customers, this particular stall owner placed all the good attractive prizes at the
back. From a logical perspective, it should be almost impossible to score those.
That was just unrealistic!
With merely two throws, Ye Lingchen had managed to affect the owner badly enough that
his face was twitching, at a loss for words.
A little girl ran to Ye Lingchen’s side and tugged at his pants, asking in a sweet voice, “Big
brother you’re amazing. Can you help me get that big bear plushie?”
“Of course.” Ye Lingchen smiled, then threw another hoop that landed directly on the bear
plushie’s hat!
“Waa, thank you, big brother!” The little girl’s face was red with excitement. Her parents
came forward too with an awkward smile on their faces, expressing their gratitude towards
Ye Lingchen.
“Big brother, can you help me get that four-wheeled race car?”
“Big brother, I want that toy gun…”
“Big brother…”
…
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[1] 套圈 (Tao Quan/Hoops) and 圈套 (Quan Tao/Trap) uses the same Chinese characters
with just a slightly different arrangement of the two.
Chapter 177 - Unbelievable
Chapter 177: Unbelievable
Translator:
Editor:
Clang!
Clang!
More clanging noise continued!
He scored all the hoops with perfect accuracy!
The little kids surrounding him got excited, all of them rushing forward and begged Ye
Lingchen to help them throw the hoops in their cute and sweet voices. The repeated sounds
of “Big brother” sounded like music to his ears.
It made Ye Lingchen feel extremely satisfied too.
“Come, children. What do you want? Don’t be shy with me. Today I’ll be the Chinese Santa.
Name your wishes!” Ye Lingchen laughed out loud. ‘There is joy in helping. The wise words
of the old never lie to me.’
The other students with Ye Lingchen were also filled with joy, benefitting by association.
They received the idolizing gaze of the children as they helped Ye Lingchen distribute the
gifts.
“Stall owner, what’s the matter? Why are there fewer and fewer prizes as we win them?” Ye
Lingchen could not help but ask.
“Brother, please, I’m really out of stock. My prizes have all been won by you. Have mercy!”
The stall owner’s eyes were red, on the verge of tears.
“I saw him take his things out from that box at the back. There’s still a lot of them,” A little
kid said in a crisp voice with an innocent look on his face. “You’re lying. You’re a bad uncle!”
“He even said he doesn’t cry earlier. Now he’s crying. What a shame.” Another kid
interjected.
“Misunderstanding. It’s all a misunderstanding!” The stall owner rushed over and lay on
top of his box. His tears streaming down from his face, dripping on the floor. He cried
pitifully, “No more, I beg you to stop throwing hoops. I have family and kids at home. I’m a
poor man!”
He was unbelievably regretful by then. How could such a monstrous person exist in this
world? It was impossible!
If he knew such a person was in this group, he would not have dared to provoke them.
Terrible!
Horrifying!
“Alright, let’s go.” Ye Lingchen decided it was a good place to stop. The gang had vented
their frustrations and enjoyed themselves. He knew not to push others over the edge.
“Ye’zi, you’re amazing! That felt great!”
“That’s right. I’ve never felt so exhilarated in my life. That felt so good, hahaha…”
“We’ve made a killing this time! We students from Capital University are not to be crossed
so easily!”
“Ye’zi, you must have a cheat activated in your life. That was just too heroic!”
The gang laughed along their way. They held onto the prizes they won from throwing
hoops. Crystal swan, golden pig, big plushies, and so on. They returned with a full load, yet
nobody felt tired.
That commotion attracted a number of looks from the people around them.
Right then, Zhu Changdong and four others walked over dejectedly. The four guys went on
a roller coaster ride with a girl.
When they saw Ye Lingchen’s group holding onto so many items, they froze for a moment,
“F*ck, did you guys just robbed someone?”
“Rob? Do you think we’re that low? We won them using our skills!” Little Gen showed off
arrogantly. He then asked, “Changdong, why are you guys so dejected? What happened?”
“Don’t mention it. There were dart throwing and ball throwing stalls. We gave them a try,
but ended up winning nothing.” Zhu Changdong waved his empty hands. At first, the four
boys wanted to show off in front of the girls but ended up failing miserably.
“Damn! Which insolent stall is that? Are they looking down on us Capital University
students?” The gang immediately got angered. They put on quite a show, marching over in
a grand fashion.
The dart game gave out rewards based on the points scored. The closer to the bullseye, the
better the prize.
The ball throwing game was instead much more straightforward. One only needed to throw
the ball into the red bucket. The more thrown inside, the better the prize.
Both stalls were situated next to each other.
The gang’s arrival caused quite a commotion as they had a lot of prizes in their hands after
all.
Both stall owners exchanged glances, a serious look creased their expression. There was a
high probability of an expert in there.
“Everyone, do you want to give it a try?”
“Let’s start with 20 balls and 20 darts?” Hao Jian suggested.
“Alright! Let’s try!” The gang felt countless gazes locked onto them. Their motivation
received a sudden boost. Was that the feeling of being an expert?
“It seems my secret lineage as the descendent of Flying Dagger Li
1
can’t be kept silent any longer.” Potato’s eyes glowed suddenly, showing off the flair of a
hidden master.
Holding onto a dart with his hand, he launched it with full force. “Behold my perfect
accuracy!”
Thud!
The dart flawlessly hit the wall, bounced off, then hit the floor.
“Hot damn! Potato, where were you aiming? That’s off by a mile!” Little Gen was stunned,
then stepping forward to take his place.
However, 20 darts later, the gang had at most grazed the target. The results were painful to
watch.
On the other side, 20 balls bounced out of the bucket. None had stayed inside.
Such disastrous results.
At that moment, they had a reality check.
“This is too difficult. What a scam.”
“Sigh, we’ve just wasted another buttload of money.”
“Luckily Ye’zi just won us quite some prizes.”
Right at that moment!
All of their stares shifted towards Ye Lingchen.
“Ye’zi, you like to hide your abilities. How about showing us a thing or two now?” Little Gen
started immediately.
“Ye’zi, I think you can do it. Stop pretending!” Potato added.
“Ye’zi, if you’re a man, you should act when the time comes!” Xiang cheered from the side.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, “It’s fine. You guys enjoy yourself.”
“Ye Lingchen, just give it a try if you can do it. Their special prize is a barbeque grill.
Coincidentally we don’t have that prepared. We can have an outdoor barbeque with it,” Gao
Wen suggested.
“Wah, barbeque!”
“Ye Lingchen, just do it. Take it as doing us girls a favor!”
Once the female classmates heard about the barbeque, their eyes glowed excitedly and
locked onto Ye Lingchen.
“Uh…alright.” Ye Lingchen nodded helplessly.
The surrounding audience realized that Ye Lingchen was the hidden expert.
He casually grabbed a dart and threw it!
Bullseye!
Without waiting for the owner to take it down, the second dart shot forth!
Bullseye again!
Following that, third, fourth, fifth…
20 darts short forward one after another. Each of them deeply embedded on the bullseye
tightly crammed together. The sight stunned all those watching.
“F*ck, this is cray cray.”
“Is he a mutant? Maybe this world has secret weapons? Or could this be a martial arts
expert?”
“OMG, amazing! Unbelievable!”
Although they were mentally prepared, they were still shocked by the sight. Their eyes
popped wide open and their jaws dropped wide enough to fit an ostrich egg.
“Ye’zi, you’re the b*stard child of heaven right? Tell me now. Is there anything that you
can’t do?”
“This is so unfair. Why did the heavens bless you with good looks and still give you such
abilities? Comparisons can be devastating!”
“Ye’zi, are you a superman? Tell me now. Did you come from Mars or the moon?”
—
Chapter 178 - Horrible Food
The barbeque grill was obtained as planned.
Ye Lingchen’s gaze fell upon the stall for ball throwing.
The stall owner felt his life drain from him. He avoided eye contact, and his voice started
trembling, “S-s-s-ir, do you want to play? H-h-h-onestly speaking, this game is not
entertaining, nor are the prizes any good…”
In the end, Ye Lingchen relented.
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s figure departing, the owner finally wiped his forehead full of
sweat and let out a sigh of relief.
That was a tough guy, someone impossible for him to deal with!
A legend about a tough guy was born in that particular amusement park and went far into
the future.
According to legends, he stood over eight feet tall, was exceedingly handsome, quick in
action, and was well respected by all the stall owners.
Some even say that he wore a red jacket and hat, delivering gifts to kids, fulfilling their
wishes. Kids addressed him as…Brother Song Dan[1].
The gang entertained themselves at the square, then took a spin at the park. It was only
filled with merriment ever since the hoop toss incident.
Ye Lingchen said little, but instead silently followed behind them. Little Green and Little
Grey hung on each side of his shoulders. Their little claws hung tightly onto Ye Lingchen’s
clothes, occasionally barking lively.
By the time they returned, they had their hands full, especially with the barbeque rack. The
gang then started to have a noisy discussion in the car.
Pooling together all the foodstuff they brought over, they planned to have an outdoor
barbeque in the evening.
Apart from that, part of the discussion naturally included Ye Lingchen, resulting in many of
the girls stealing glances at Ye Lingchen.
Mount Hui’s scenic area prohibited camping, hence the bus drove on slowly further out. It
finally came to a stop at an empty field somewhere not too far away.
That area was by a lake, not too far from the scenic area. Greening was done well here, with
the forest just a little distance away from them. There were also trails nearby, lending it a
serene feel.
“I’ve read up some discussions online. This is the best spot for camping!” Gao Wen
announced with a smile. It was obvious that she did her homework.
The gang cheered, then started to pitch their tents on the field.
Some of them went to the lakeside to find a spot further away from the tents and set up the
barbeque rack, preparing for the barbeque session later.
They chatted as they tended to their work. Within an hour, all the necessities were ready.
“It’s time for me to show my stuff!”
Gao Wen and a few girls started rubbing their hands together as they walked towards the
barbeque grill, looking as though they were about to put on a show.
“Are you sure you guys can cook?” Hao Jian asked worryingly.
“Relax, even Michelin chefs can’t compare to me,” Gao Wen guaranteed confidently.
“We’ll leave it to you then. I’ve brought two chicken thighs. Make it a little spicy please.”
“Haha, I’ve brought steak. Medium well please.”
“Uhm, I brought a pork knuckle. Can you roast it well, then add some cumin…”
…
While the girls got busy, the guys started doing their own thing by the side.
They took out Gomoku, Chinese chess, gaming consoles, and some even brought their
computers along.
“Ye’zi, let’s play cards!” Little Gen was also well prepared and took out two decks of poker
cards. “Fighting the Landlord[2]!”
“Uhm…I’m not good at card games,” Potato admitted, slightly embarrassed.
“Don’t worry. You can learn it quickly.” Little Gen waved it off. “Don’t be shy. This is very
easy, and I’ll guide you along the way.”
Shuffle, draw.
In the first round, Ye Lingchen was the landlord, having the right to play first.
“A single three.”
“Six.”
“Q.”
“King, suppressed!” Little Gen smiled at Ye Lingchen confidently. “Ye’zi, how’s this, you
throwing the bomb?”
Ye Lingchen remained calm. “I can’t afford to!”
“Pass!” Xiang passed too.
It was then Potato’s turn. He smiled, then showed an arrogant look. “Four of the same is
considered a bomb right? Since you guys don’t throw your bombs, I’ll do it! Four sixes!”
“F*ck! Ye’zi’s the landlord. Why did you bomb me?!” Little Gen was caught by surprise,
giving Potato a confused look.
“I want to suppress you!”
“Why do you want to suppress me?!”
“Then I can look cool!” Potato stated matter of factly. He then announced, “Four sixes.
Anyone?!”
“F*ck! I’ll go for it!” Little Gen’s temper showed itself, throwing away his plan to win. “Four
eights!”
“I have four Ks!” Potato pressed his attacks, then looked condescendingly at Little Gen, “I’ll
ask again. Anyone?!”
Seeing everyone shaking their heads, he was all the more delighted. Following that, “A
single three…”
In most cases, those that say they were not good were just being humble.
At least that was what Little Gen always thought. However, this time, he was mistaken.
Potato knew nothing about the game!
What a troll!
The boys were having fun and occasionally raised their heads to look at the girls with their
magnificent display. They felt energized. Going fo an outing felt different.
It was much better than staying on campus all the time. Next up would be time for some
good food.
Nonetheless, over time, the smell of burnt food drifted to their noses. That made them drop
what they were doing.
They exchanged glances, feeling a sense of dread creeping into their hearts.
Following the smell, their eyes popped wide open with horror.
“WTF! Our food is on fire!” Someone shouted.
At that moment, everyone’s heart sank. Their beautiful dreams shattered, especially when
they saw the unrecognizable food being burnt on the barbeque rack. Tears flowed.
“F*ck! My chicken thighs! Why have you turned black?”
“Steak, look at yourself, you’re so burnt that I can hardly recognize you.”
“Oh pork knuckle, where is your flesh?!”
…
In an instant, a miserable lament was heard. Who would have thought the food that was
perfectly good an hour ago would suffer such torture.
Vicious!
Bone-chilling!
The girls stood meekly at the side, with some charcoal stains on their faces, looking guilty
beyond words.
“Is this the level of a Michelin chef?” Hao Jian stared dumbly at Gao Wen.
Gao Wen mustered her strength, trying to defend herself in her death throes, “Although the
appearances might be bad, it might not be inedible…”
“Yeah, it’s just caramelized. It’s not burnt!” said another girl.
“Oh women, some of you are undependable,” Hao Jian shook his head in grief, then headed
back towards the tents. He took out a bag from within, then said delightfully, “Luckily I’ve
come prepared. The instant noodle I brought along is finally showing its worth!”
“I brought some biscuits too. Let’s make do with it.”
The girls resigned themselves with a bitter smile. They had brought some fruits along and
could eat them for dinner instead.
“Ye’zi, I have bread. Do you want some?” Xiang asked as he approached Ye Lingchen.
Most of them were already eating. They obviously did not have much hope over cooking
and brought along all sorts of snacks.
Ye Lingchen laughed. “You guys eat first. There’re still some vegetables left. I’ll go give it a
try…”
—
[1] 送诞哥哥 (Song Dan Ge Ge / Brother Song Dan) – Dissecting the words one by one, we
will get Brother of Deliverer of Birth. Based on context, we believe that this was the
author’s attempt to have a wordplay on 圣诞哥哥 (Sheng Dan Ge Ge/Brother Santa) which
sounds similar to 送诞哥哥 (Brother Song Dan).
[2] 斗地主 (Dou Di Zhu / Fight the Landlord) – a popular Chinese card game that uses two
sets of poker cards. For details of this game, information can be found on Wikipedia at the
following link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dou_dizhu
Chapter 179 - Friendly Reminder
“Ye’zi, you know how to cook?” Little Gen asked in surprise.
Ye Lingchen laughed, “A little. I can give it a try.”
“Better not. After wasting all those vegetables and meat, there’s not much left. Don’t bother
wasting your efforts,” Xiang persuaded.
“It’s fine. I’m not hungry anyway.” Ye Lingchen paused, then looked at the Little Gen trio
thoughtfully. “Just a friendly reminder, you guys should refrain from eating. Leave some
space to taste my cooking.”
The trio was caught off guard, stopping their hand as they were taking the bread out, then
gave Ye Lingchen a confused look.
‘Friendly reminder? What’s the deal?’
Ye Lingchen did not say much. Instead, he approached the forgotten barbeque rack by
himself. Although his Culinary proficiency was maxed out, he had never cooked before,
therefore it was unclear what the final product would be like.
Reaching the barbeque rack, Ye Lingchen took a quick look and felt confident. Several
recipes were ready in his mind.
Even though most of the meats were done for, there were still some vegetables and small
cuts of meats leftover.
With a smile, he started with a quick clean of the barbeque rack. Following that, he started
a fire to heat up the rack as he cut up the remaining vegetables.
Unlike those girls, he did not just dump all the vegetables and meat in a heap. Instead, he
started cutting apart the vegetables at places that would bring out the most flavor. Not only
would that improve the taste of the vegetables, but it would also make it more appealing
visually.
Each vegetable was cut into uniform shapes. After that, he minced up the remaining meat.
He then mixed the minced meat with salt, flavor enhancer, soy sauce, and other seasonings
together. With that, he turned it into a special seasoning sauce.
By then, the rack was turning red as the temperature rose quickly.
Ye Lingchen slathered the minced meat sauce on the vegetables, then placed them one by
one on top of the barbeque rack. His gaze was fixated on the barbeque rack, turning the
vegetables accordingly as the heat changed.
The gang noticed Ye Lingchen’s actions, but none of them approached him. Instead, they
just sat and chatted at the sidelines.
“Since Ye’zi said so, I’ll refrain from eating and give his cooking a taste,” Little Gen said as
he stuffed his bread back into the backpack.
“I’ll wait too,” Xiang and Potato said at the same time.
Meanwhile, the others were either eating or snacking.
Amidst all of them, the one enjoying this time the most was Hao Jian.
The smile blossomed on his face like a flower. Taking the lid off his freshly cooked instant
noodles, he took a whiff of the aroma with a blissful expression.
“Wonderful! This smells so good!” Hao Jian walked up to the Little Gen trio’s side. “All these
years, instant noodles have been my favorite food! This is one of the rules of life. Always
bring an instant noodle with you wherever you go!”
With that said, he took a forkful of noodles and slurped it into his maw.
“So good. This tastes so good!” Hao Jian let out a blissful moan, looking at the trio’s reaction
as he intentionally showed off to them.
Meanwhile, the others were either having only bread or biscuits. When compared to his
instant noodles, they looked pitiful. At that moment, Hao Jian had a sense of superiority
over the rest.
Instant noodles are the way to go!
The instant noodles were packed full of flavor, the aroma quickly drifted through the air,
and caused everyone else to salivate.
“How about it? You guys want a bite?” Hao Jian purposely moved the noodles close to the
trio, showing off. “Do you know what my dream was as a kid? It’s to have instant noodles
for every meal!”
“Hao Jian, you’re such an asshole. Go eat elsewhere. Don’t stay near me,” Potato finally
snapped, unable to hold himself back.
“I don’t wanna!”
Hao Jian replied in an obnoxious tone, then proceeded to sit down right next to Potato.
Not just that, he once more took out a ham sausage and tore open the packaging ever so
slowly. With his eyes narrowed, he began to enjoy his instant noodles rapturously.
“Good, so good! I feel that my life has reached its climax.”
Gulp!
The effect of Hao Jian’s action was not limited to Potato alone. It also affected the others.
Quite a number of them silently swallowed their saliva, feeling regret for not bringing some
instant noodles along.
“Hao Jian, Ye’zi told us to reserve our stomach for his cooking before he went off to cook,”
Little Gen reminded him.
“Reserve your stomach? The noodles would be cold by then! If the girls failed so miserably
at cooking, I doubt Ye’zi would be any better. You’re just jealous of my instant noodles,
trying to entrap me!” Hao Jian stared at him as though he had seen through his plans. He
then waved the instant noodles in front of Little Gen with an evil laugh, “Even this soup is
wonderful. It must not be wasted!”
With that, he took deep gulps from the bowl, audibly slurping away at it.
“Burp—”
Hao Jian burped, then rubbed his belly satisfyingly. “Sigh, don’t blame me man. Who knew
that it would turn out like this? I only brought one portion of instant noodles. I really can’t
afford to help you guys!”
However, right then, his motion suddenly halted. He sniffed with his nose, “Eh? What
wonderful aroma is that?”
“Wah, this smells so good…”
“How can it smell so nice?”
“F*ck! This is too much! It’s the aroma of food!”
…
The intense aroma overpowered the smell from the instant noodles. It hit them straight
through their soul, sending a shiver down everyone’s spine.
Everyone’s gaze shifted immediately onto Ye Lingchen in the distance.
The next instant, they ran at full speed towards him!
Hao Jian was still holding on to his cup of instant noodles. His throat quivered and stood
dazed in the wind by himself.
‘That can’t be true! How can someone make something that smells that good?’
He stood up, then walked towards Ye Lingchen like the rest of them.
By then, Little Gen and the rest had already made it to Ye Lingchen’s side. Their nose
twitched uncontrollably and their eyes seemed as though they might shoot out beams of
light from their yearning.
The normally meek girls burst forth with their full potential that surprised those who saw
it.
“F*ck! Ye’zi, what did you make? That smells too nice!”
“Ye’zi, you’re amazing. I didn’t expect you to be a master chef. Please receive my respects!”
Little Gen said in a seemingly serious tone.
“Ye’zi, you’re always so well hidden and filled with surprises! I’ll have to say, you’re da
bomb!”
Both guys and girls gathered around Ye Lingchen and stared longingly at the food on the
barbeque rack. Their noses sniffled occasionally, as though each extra whiff was utter
enjoyment.
Being closer, the aroma turned even more intense. The aroma seemed to have gained a life
on its own, wafting through the nostrils, entering into their mouths, and wrapped itself
around their tongues, tickling their throats.
Meanwhile, on the barbeque rack, Ye Lingchen arranged the food neatly. It glistened with a
glimmering layer of fat, emitting a constant sizzle. The food moved along with the
glimmering fat, seemingly coming to life, tugging at their heartstrings.
No matter the color or smell, it was flawless.
Delicacy. That was a delicacy!
They all turned crazy. All of their eyes were glued to the food on top of the barbeque rack
as they salivated non stop, flowing down the corner of their mouth.
‘How can it smell so good?!’
How Jian was stunned. He could not help but swallow several mouthfuls of saliva,
screaming in his mind.
A strong feeling of regret welled up from his heart. Even though he was full, the food once
again whetted his appetite. That clashing feeling of contrast tortured him greatly, driving
him nuts making him want to vomit out the contents of his stomach.
“F*ck me! I want to eat so badly, but I’m already full…”
Chapter 180 - Unearthly Taste
“Why do I feel that these vegetables are glowing?”
Little Gen swallowed a mouthful of saliva, lowered his head, and worked hard at taking in
the aroma.
The vegetables’ colors were plain, yet after being slathered with Ye Lingchen’s special
sauce, it turned vibrant, especially the minced meat on top. In uniformed sizes, they glowed
as the juices exuded from it, whetting everyone’s appetite.
The delicate taste of the vegetables harmoniously melded with the flavors of the meat,
complementing each other, turning it into a work of art.
“F*ck! The smell is overwhelming! I can’t imagine that food with such aroma could exist.”
“Ye’zi, you must be a hidden five-star chef, right? This is too amazing.”
“Ahhh, I’m going crazy! The smell is too much! Can you hear my heartbeat? It’s pounding
quickly!”
…
All their bodies were twitching as the aroma was too stimulating for their taste buds. Even
goosebumps were starting to break out all over their skin.
“It’s a shame that we have a limited selection of vegetables and seasonings. We’ll just have
to make do.” Ye Lingchen smiled lightly as he observed their reactions.
‘This is not the peak yet!?’
They were all in shock. That was just heaven-defying.
“Uh…Student Ye Lingchen, can I try that vegetable with minced meat?” One of the girls
asked meekly.
“Brother Ye’zi, can I have one please?”
“Ah Ye, I’m hungwee. Can you let me taste some? Just a little bit. Pwease!”
The girls immediately turned on their charms, each even more coquettish than the other,
trying their best to ingratiate themselves to Ye Lingchen.
Girls are born to be foodies. At that moment, they could not hold back their nature.
The seduction attempt was too scary. If it were anyone else, they would surely have
succumbed to it.
Luckily, Ye Lingchen had the best defenses.
The boys immediately stood up. That was not a time for them to be a gentleman. When
faced with good food, gender means nothing!
“Ye’zi, you mustn’t let these girls dupe you. Still your heart!”
“Ye’zi, we’re brothers! Girls are like clothing while brothers are like your limbs. It’s time for
you to show your manliness!”
“Ye’zi, they’re monsters behind their makeup. Don’t look at those girls. If you’re a man, only
look at guys!”
Some of them with shorter fuses had stood up and placed themselves in front of Ye
Lingchen, glaring at the girls.
“Ye’zi won’t be moved by you foxes. Give it up!”
“We will protect Ye’zi and these delicacies. Demons begone!”
…
At that moment, the boys and girls were having a standoff, ready to explode anytime.
“It still needs a little bit more cooking and should be done soon.” Ye Lingchen shook his
head as he laughed bitterly. “There’s some for everyone. Don’t worry…”
With that, the tension slowly eased. They all stared quietly at the food as the surrounding
turned silent.
Sizzle…
At that moment, the only sounds were the occasional sizzling of fat and the swallowing of
saliva.
The wait was torturous for them, yet filled them with anticipation at the same time.
While waiting for their food, the fully understood what it was to simultaneously suffer and
feel happy.
As for Hao Jian, he had decided to close his eyes, avoiding the issue. However, from the
constant twitching at the corner of his eyes, one could tell that his heart was in turmoil.
“It is done!”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was like a heavenly sound to their ears. Instantly, everyone’s eyes
popped wide open, their hearts raced.
“Help yourselves. Don’t fight over the food. Ladies first.”
Just as he finished, everyone was in the ready and immediately started digging in.
“This bok choy…i-i-it’s too wonderful!”
That piece of bok choy barely entered his mouth and Little Gen could not help but shout in
surprise, gasping for cold air quickly.
The crunch of the bok choy was just nice, giving it an excellent mouthfeel. The minced meat
atop it was like a playful child, running around between his teeth, leaving behind a deep
meaty flavor.
The freshness of the bok choy paired with the juicy minced meat resulted in two
contrasting flavors that combined perfectly together, bringing an unprecedented
experience on the tip of his tongue. It triggered every inch of his nerves, giving him the
exquisite feeling that he was soaring through the skies.
On the other side, Xiang picked a piece of collard green and placed it in his mouth. The soft
collard green was coated with a layer of shimmering fat, entering his mouth with one bite.
With a resounding crunch, what followed was an aroma that came from within. It was the
aroma of the meat that had seeped deeply into the insides of the collard green. Both melded
into one, bursting forth together perfectly in that instant!
Just as it entered his mouth, he was salivating heavily, to the point of overflowing.
“Om nom nom nom…”
Xiang almost forgot everything. Only one thought filled his head, ‘Eat it! Eat it!’ His mouth
moved constantly continuously chewing on the collard green, unable to stop.
“Amazing, this is too f*cking amazing. Sob sob sob, I can’t hold it, I need to cry!” The boys
were going crazy.
Next to them, the girls were a lot more composed. They tried hard to control themselves,
picking up the vegetables, and delivering them into their small mouths, chewing slowly.
However, in the next instant, their skin took on a red hue. The speed of their chewing
picked up speed, unhesitatingly stuffing an entire piece of vegetable into their mouths.
“Oooh—so yummy!”
Some of the girls could not help but moan, totally dominated by the taste!
At that moment, all thoughts about appearance and diet were all thrown out of the window.
They transformed into fighters and fought with the boys for food. For a moment there, they
were able to fight on par with them!
“Sob sob sob, this is so good, I’ve never eaten something this wonderful in my life!”
“What is happiness? Being able to eat Ye’zi’s delicacies is happiness!”
“Why? Why must you let me taste something so wonderful? All other food I taste will taste
like sh*t from now on!”
“Such taste should not exist in the realm of man. This is the food for the gods!”
“F*ck! F*cking eat slowly! How can your mouth open that wide?!”
“Don’t use your hands! Disgusting!”
…
‘Was that necessary? Is it that good?!’
Hao Jian stared at the crazed crowd, his throat trembling nonstop. Holding his fist tight, his
face turned red, and veins were popping on his forehead. He felt as though being subjected
to inhumane torture.
‘That’s unfair. I want to eat too!’
“Eh, Brother Hao Jian, why aren’t you eating? Go on, don’t be shy,” Potato said in a muffled
tone as his mouth was stuffed while giving Hao Jian a “confused” look.
“That’s right, Brother Hao Jian. Ye’zi’s cooking is beyond all those whatchamacallit chefs. If
you don’t eat it today, you won’t get another chance!” Little Gen interjected with a mouth
full of oily stains.
“Brother Hao Jian, I remember you just finished your instant noodles. Are you full already?
Sigh, what a waste, what a waste!”
“Hao Jian, I feel sorry for you. To give up such delicious food over instant noodles. Sigh, this
is the saddest thing that could happen to you!”
“Come on guys, you should know that Hao Jian’s dream was to have instant noodles for
every meal. That contentment is a virtue!”
“Brother Hao Jian, thank you. Since you’re not eating, we get to have extra portions of such
wonderful taste! You’re such a nice person. Thank you…”
“I-I-I…” Hao Jian’s entire body was trembling. Tears filled his eyes. ‘These guys are doing it
on purpose!”
‘Karma, this is karma!’
Chapter 181 - Chen Xiaoyan’s Elimination
Having had their fill of food and drink, everyone—except for Hao Jian—rubbed their bellies
and had a contented look on their faces.
Blessed, so blessed!
The sky was getting dark, and because it was such a rare occasion that everyone went
camping together, none of them felt sleepy. They laid on the grass and casually chatted with
each other, gazing up at the stars from time to time. It was incredibly relaxing.
College life was good!
“OH F*CK!”
Little Gen, who had been playing with his mobile phone, cried out in shock all of a sudden.
He sat up immediately and said, “F*ck man, Chen Xiaoyan is eliminated from China’s Top
Voice?!”
“What?!”
Everyone was still wide awake, and they quickly sat up and browsed through their phones.
“F*ck, it’s true! Why is Chen Xiaoyan eliminated when she has such a good voice, something
shady must be going on!”
“F*ckin’ hell, this garbage show should eat a pile sh*t!”
“They’re all stupid c*nts! How could they eliminate someone like Chen Xiaoyan, they’re
digging their own grave!”
“Is China’s Top Voice going crazy?!”
The girls could not hold in their anger.
The semi-final of China’s Top Voice was ongoing that day, and only two out of five
contestants could advance!
However, Chen Xiaoyan was the best among the eliminated trio! However, the two that
advanced had nothing to show in terms of their singing skills.
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. He did not go and watch the show live and it surprised him
that Chen Xiaoyan was eliminated.
The news had already spread on Weibo, occupying most of Weibo’s trending searches.
“Chen Xiaoyan was eliminated!”
“Dirty tricks in China’s Top Voice!”
“Hong Na does not acknowledge Chen Xiaoyan’s voice!”
Clicking on one of the trending searches, Chen Xiaoyan’s sullen mood was obvious from the
photography. She was despondent when stepping off the stage.
In addition, the comment section exploded. There was a flood of comments lambasting and
boycotting China’s Top Voice.
At that point, a classmate had already clicked one of the leaked videos.
Hong Na sat in the judge’s seat. Her face was unsavory and she said, “Your voice isn’t any
good but your arrogance is incredible. If you can’t show the most basic of respect to others,
there’s no way you will get my approval. This stage is not yours. Please leave!”
As a public figure who was still live on the show, the sentence was much too unkind and
extremely ruthless. It caused the atmosphere to heat up immediately, with the audience
making their dissatisfaction heard. Still, the matter had been decided.
Gao Wen sighed. “Hong Na is obviously targeting Chen Xiaoyan! China’s Top Voice has one
rule. When entering the finals, the judge has the right to use their veto, but that right is
generally not exercised. But Hong Na, she made sure that Chen Xiaoyan was directly
eliminated.”
“A right to veto? There’s such a thing?”
“What kind of stupid rule is that? China’s Top Voice is a load of crap!”
“I don’t care about that; I’m just worried about what will happen to Chen Xiaoyan!”
All of them were Chen Xiaoyan’s fans, surprisingly. They each did their best to vent out the
injustice on behalf of Chen Xiaoyan and their faces were red with anger. “Damn it, she’s
really eliminated. I won’t ever watch China’s Top Voice again!”
“Yeah, this is too fake, the video of Chen Xiaoyan during the competition is already being
shared around. It was the same new song—the one Y wrote for her!
“If it’s another new song from Y, then it’s definitely another classic!”
“Y is talented! Ah, ah, ah! Come on, hurry up and play it!”
“I found it too. The name of the song is Light Years Away. Everyone, hush!”
They all kept quiet and let the music gradually fill the night sky.
“Feeling the fingertips touching my hair
How a moment freezes time
Remembering a pair of eyes looking steadily at me
…
Fate had us meet beyond a chaotic world
Destiny made us fall in love in amidst crisis
Maybe in the future, lightyears away
Everything is uncertain, but I’m willing to wait for you.
…”
Chen Xiaoyan’s voice was ethereal and powerful while the lyrics were contagious. It did not
take long for everyone to be captivated.
This song was magnetic, and after the music was over, everyone could still hear it playing
on repeat inside their minds. It was practically impossible to resist humming the tune.
“It sounds amazing! I really can’t believe two pieces of sh*t eliminated such a good song!”
“Damn, I’m about to cry. How can such a good song be eliminated? Chen Xiaoyan must be
suffering right now.”
“It’s too unfair. What masterpieces did Hong Na write? Her voice isn’t even half as powerful
as Chen Xiaoyan’s, but she used her right to veto to reject Chen Xiaoyan?!”
“Most importantly, Chen Xiaoyan’s song was an original creation. Y wrote that song. And it
doesn’t matter which Y, they’re all my number one idol!”
“No, I want to support Chen Xiaoyan and Y. I want to contribute something to my idols, no
matter how small my contributions may be!”
“Yes, let Capital’s TV station see our united resolution!”
“Ye’zi, come along too. One word: execute!” Xiang’s fighting spirit was soaring high.
…
After a night of simmering, the hullabaloo intensified instead of dying off. Hordes of people
voiced their dissatisfaction on behalf of Chen Xiaoyan.
However, many cyber troopers began appearing on Weibo to attack Y and Chen Xiaoyan.
They supported Hong Na and helped to wipe her slate clean.
[Miss Na! You are no doubt the most amazing female singer! I support you!]
[It’ll be a joke if the face of China’s Top Voice isn’t qualified to teach her junior a lesson!]
[I remember Y saying that seniors are meant to be surpassed by their juniors! Arrogant,
much? You think you’ll be where you are without Miss Na?]
[Miss Na maintains her self-respect. Chen Xiaoyan’s attitude is a sign of disrespect toward
her. Doesn’t that give Miss Na the right to teach her a lesson?]
…
Ye Lingchen scrolled through Weibo and was surprised that Chen Xiaoyan did not send him
any private messages.
After a moment of contemplation, he decided to send her a message.
[You there?]
The screen showed that she was typing, but she then deleted the text. She typed again and
then deleted her text again. It was evident that she was confused. In the end, she finally
replied.
[I’m sorry…]
What pained her most was not the elimination, but the feeling of being unable to face Ye
Lingchen.
She felt that she had not done justice to Y’s new song and was afraid of disappointing him.
[You did very well. China’s Top Voice is just a platform for you to show your talent. You
sang my song perfectly. Thank you.]
[Really?]
[Yes, really!]
[You don’t blame me at all?]
[Not at all!]
…
At the same time, those behind the scenes of China’s Top Voice were under tremendous
pressure.
“Director Zhou, what should we do? Our show has sparked public outrage!”
“The right to veto was a rule that existed since the beginning of the show. If we do a U-turn
now, it’s a slap to our own faces. We’d be offending Hong Na too!” Director Zhou had a
displeased expression. “We can’t afford to offend either side. It’s already reached this point,
so we simply do nothing and pretend we don’t know anything.”
“Director Zhou, I think it’s better to have a repechage or something, or at least apologize to
Chen Xiaoyan…”
Director Zhou was silent for a moment before shaking his head. “That’s not a concern
anymore. The elimination is already done. Just let it stand.”
He hardly expected Hong Na to use her right to veto on Chen Xiaoyan. If he knew that
earlier, he would have scrapped it altogether.
As things stood, it was already too late to say anything. He was caught in the crossfire and
neither side warranted ingratiation. It was not worth it at all to offend Hong Na just for
Chen Xiaoyan. It would be better to bury his head in the ground like an ostrich and just wait
for everything to pass…
Chapter 182 - Some People
The furor in Weibo continued heating up. Everyone thought that the show’s production
team would consider the opinions of the masses and give Chen Xiaoyan another chance.
That chance, however, never came.
Chen Xiaoyan was eliminated for real.
Ye Lingchen logged in to Singer Y’s Weibo, and as expected, a lot of messages appeared,
many of which were people showing their displeasure at him.
The song he wrote was eliminated.
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips. Regardless of what reason it was, even a Prodigy like him
could feel the heat on his face. It was rather embarrassing.
It appeared that Singer Y still carried little weight in the eyes of some people!
His eyes narrowed slightly.
He clicked on the ‘original songs’ page of QQ Music, applied to become a singer, and
recorded his original songs.
The name he registered as a singer was Y!
After fine-tuning the melody, he was ready…to start!
Ye Linchen was ready to start singing!
The entire plan had already existed previously, but it was brought forward ahead of its
schedule. Judging by the current trend of things, it might prove to have a positive impact on
his popularity.
Ye Lingchen was naturally good at singing and had already achieved full proficiency.
He had perfect control of emphasis, pause, timbre, and tone. Although he was born with the
voice he had and could not change it anymore, it was by no means unmelodious to the ear.
At a stretch, his five classes of initial consonants in Chinese phonetics[1] were considered
fairly adequate, and there was no issue whatsoever with his skills.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and slowly calmed himself down.
A serene and somewhat undulating voice began to unfurl from his mouth.
“Some people travel the world, some people work hard their whole life
Some people sweet-talk, and some have long been numb
Some people think the poor love the rich, some people only think of money
Some people are careful; some, they just don’t care
…
Some people change themselves to try and stand out
Some people hide away from prying eyes around
Some people are devils but pretend to be saints
Some people love blindly, but some can’t see at all
Some give their everything, some don’t say a thing
…”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was magnetic. His mood shifted as the song progressed—there was
calmness at times and then an occasional hint of anger. All those feelings blended perfectly
with the melody and lyrics. He was the composer of the song, so there was no need to
foreshadow anything. He could devote himself wholeheartedly to it.
At a duration of 4:21, the recording was complete.
It was titled “Some People”.
Ye Lingchen directly clicked upload without listening to it.
The upload was done quietly. No one knew about it and Ye Lingchen did not actively
promote it. It was like a stone thrown into the big sea—it did not set off any waves.
It lay in wait amongst countless songs, biding time until it stood out!
Ye Lingchen paid little attention to it and logged out of the recording platform.
Behind the scenes of QQ Music.
Several employees were discussing the latest songs together.
They were all music editors who were responsible for reviewing the songs. A great number
of new songs had to be reviewed to eliminate music that was vulgar or of low quality. At the
same time, music deemed to have potential would be selected and promoted on the
platform. Such songs had the potential to become a hit.
The job of reviewing was boring, so they often discussed in a group and gossiped on
occasion.
Little Chen was one of the employees. At that time, he was uploading to “Chaser of the
Light”, “Boundless Sea and Sky” and “Light Years Away”.
The copyright of those three songs had been purchased by QQ Music.
Little Chen was also a fan of Chen Xiaoyan. He played those three songs while they were
uploading.
“Such a pity for Chen Xiaoyan. She sang so well, but she was eliminated and asked to leave.
China’s Top Voice is a really stupid show!”
“Exactly! I don’t know why Hong Na would target Chen Xiaoyan. They didn’t clash with
each other before this!”
“What else could it be if not for jealousy? Hong Na’s famous for being petty. She definitely
felt uncomfortable that a junior might surpass her. Chen Xiaoyan’s known as the Little
Empress of Heaven and had snatched away her fame. How could Hong Na not hate that?”
“Women like Hong Na are plain disgusting. She’s well past her prime but she still wants to
target her juniors and do such stupid things!”
“Thank goodness these three songs were bought by QQ Music. Say, how high up the ranking
do you think they’ll reach when we release them?”
“From the way I see it, at least the top ten.”
“It’ll be more than that! Although Chen Xiaoyan was eliminated, things are still getting
heated up. These three songs might even take all top three spots!”
Hiss—
Everyone inhaled sharply. That was a crazy thought to entertain!
However, it was not impossible at all.
If those songs dominated the first three, Chen Xiaoyan was not that far off from being an
Empress of Heaven. China’s Top Voice would probably be dying of regret.
“Hahaha, that’ll be the best. I like Chen Xiaoyan very much anyway, and I support her fully!”
“Not only Chen Xiaoyan, but Y too! Having said that, these Y guys are mysterious, but
they’re all amazingly skilled. They make everyone look up to them!”
“Yeah, but these Ys are all my idols. Each one is more bad*ss than the other.”
As they were chatting away, Little Chen was slightly stunned. He looked at the screen and
snickered, “I can’t believe someone is trying to take advantage of the Y name.”
“F*ck! Who is this guy? He has the decency to call himself Y?”
“This is an insult to my idol. I’m so going to reject his application!”
“Some People? That’s the title of his song? It’s probably gonna be crap.”
“Let’s just follow protocol and listen to it.”
The auditors started listening with the mindset that they were just taking the song for a
spin. They even made preparations if it turned out to be auditory assault. After all, such
instances did occur sometimes.
The music played gradually, first the prelude, then the lyrics.
“Some people go with the wind, while others spend their life working hard…”
A very calm voice started the song, but it was the lyrics that moved everyone.
Those lyrics…sounded rather wonderful!
Little Chen was prepared to close the song, but he slowly began to retract his hand and
listened quietly.
“Some people sweet-talk, and some, they’ve long been numb
Some people think the poor love the rich, while others only think of profit
Some people are careful; some, they just don’t care”
The voice was ever-so calm and it made everyone’s heart thump.
The melody touched the deepest parts of the hearts and they resonated deeply with it.
At that exact moment, it was like they were watching a person’s life.
People numbered in the tens and thousands, each with their own different attitudes. Who
could express them in their entirety?
That song, however, sang of every kind of person.
No wonder the song was named Some People. It was a very fitting title.
Gradually, there was an urgency in the calm voice. It was not very high-pitched, but it had
dynamism, filled with unwillingness, praise, anger, and frustration.
“Some people change themselves to try and stand out
Some people hide away from prying eyes around
Some people are devils but pretend to be saints…”
Every kind of person in the world was mentioned. None was left out!
Little by little, Little Chen and the group began to feel a moistness in their eyes. Tears had
blurred their vision.
They seemed to see themselves within the song. Were they not one of those mentioned too?
Entering society, bowing down to everyone else, trying hard to reach for success—what did
they end up turning into?
[1] 五音 is translated here as five classes of initial consonants in Chinese phonetics. These
five classes are 喉音,牙音 ,舌音 ,齿音 ,唇音, corresponding to alveolo-palatal, denti-
alveolar, retroflex, velar, and labial. Do note that although 喉音 and 牙音 are technically
glottal and dental, the 喉音 and 牙音 in this 五音 are identified by most authors as referring
to alveolo-palatal and denti-alveolar, respectively. However, Chinese phonology is still a
subject of debate and interested readers are encouraged to seek out more information. Also
worthy of note is the fact that some authorities replace the 齿音 with 鼻音 (nasal
consonant). Aside from that, 五音 may also refer to the pentatonic scale and may be termed
古代五音 or 五声 (consisting of 宫,商,角,徵,羽, which corresponds with do, re, mi, sol, and
la), but in this particular instance, we believe the author is referring to the consonants.
Chapter 183 - Boys Must Be Mindful of
Their Own Safety!
The song gradually came to an end, and the voice became sonorously soft.
A burst of bitter waves overcame them steadily, leaving Little Chen and co with a chill
down their spine.
“Some people smile during the day to swoon the rich and powerful
Only to pour out their dreams after a drunken night
Waking up to continue their daily grind, day after day, but never knowing
How they would look back at everything when old age comes
Some people regret it, some people are lucky to forget it all
Some people emotional; you and I, we’re nothing but dust.”
At the conclusion of the song, everyone in the entire audit room fell silent. They were still
immersed in the voice and were unable to extricate themselves from it.
“That was breathtaking.”
It took quite a while for Little Chen to come to his senses. His eyes were full of tears and he
looked a little lost.
That voice…was incredible!
Regardless of which angle one viewed the song, it was a nearly impeccable creation. As
editors, they were extremely aware when it came to songs, and the singer of Some People
had a strong grasp of singing skills and rhythm, more so than presently popular singers.
The standard was heavenly!
The lyrics were profound and it was an absolute masterpiece.
“This is the work of God. It’s truly a work of God!”
“Huhuhu, this song is so well-written.” Some editors had already burst into tears and
sobbed uncontrollably.
“Is this song really written by Y?” Little Chen suddenly asked.
The question immediately imparted solemnity to the atmosphere.
In terms of ability, there was no other person that could compare to Y. It was too amazing,
too earthshattering!
“Oh f*ck! That’s entirely possible!”
“This is definitely in response to Hong Na! Retaliation, he’s retaliating!”
“Y is so awesome, he’s worthy of being my idol. Every single action he takes is just so
personal!”
“So, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and release it!”
Little Chen and others were red with excitement. They uploaded it immediately and sent
out push notifications to recommend Some People.
[A new song titled ‘Some People’ emerges on the horizon. Did Y write and sing it himself?]
The recommendation was plain and wholly unremarkable.
However, that was what it was. Within any platform, recommendation spots were
extremely few and everything had to be taken step-by-step. Starting from scratch, it was
already good enough that Some People managed to be promoted directly.
Despite that, Little Chen was not at all worried. As insignificant as the recommendation
may be, Y’s reputation alone was practically on par with any form of promotion.
Above Chen Xiaoyan’s three songs were a large promotional banner.
“Chen Xiaoyan’s ethereal voice, and a classic from Y. Don’t miss it!”
After the four songs were uploaded, they had a hunch that there was going to be an
impending storm in QQ Music…
…
Ye Lingchen attended class as usual on Monday.
The minute he stepped into the classroom, everyone’s eyes fell on him.
The emotions within those gazes were extremely complex. Ye Lingchen could surely be
considered an influential figure.
Previously, Ye Lingchen was regarded as being able to hold his own and was very strong,
but it was not enough to attract too much attention. His prestige only began rising
exponentially after the basketball games and the recent trip.
As of then, he was no longer an ordinary student.
He became a bad*ss student who was adept at everything and was simply too f*cking cool.
In addition to being the idol of many male classmates, many girls looked to him as their
Prince Charming, much to all the other boys’ envy.
When he went to his seat, Little Gen and the other two shot Ye Lingchen weird looks. Their
eyes were filled with resentment.
“What’s wrong? Is there a flower on my face?” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Ye’zi, you’re hot property now. I’m a little jealous of you!” Little Gen remarked
nonchalantly.
“Ye’zi, is it possible for you to keep control of your excellence a bit? Otherwise, how do you
expect d*ck hair[1] like us to continue living!”
“Ye’zi, you have our university’s beauty queen Li Muxue. Don’t grab the others from us. We
stayed single for so long and it’s really hard on us.”
The three of them fired remarks one after another as if they suffered terribly.
Ye Lingchen touched his nose, “What the hell is going on? Talk like a human!”
Little Gen took a deep breath and gritted his teeth. He reached into his drawer and
produced a box.
The box was not too big, but it was filled with stuff. There were envelopes, cards, and
plenty of other exquisite gifts.
“What’s going on?” Ye Lingchen was dumbfounded.
“These are all love letters for you.” Potato said with a sour lip.
“Your abilities are now known across campus. You know basketball, martial arts, and your
cooking is so delicious. It’s only natural that many girls are attracted to you,” Xiang said.
“You don’t live on campus too, so of course it is up to us to pass all these things to you.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head and smiled bitterly. Did he just become the most sought-after
guy in school?
“You’re lucky they don’t know about you being a rich kid, otherwise the whole school
would probably explode!” Little Gen said with some luck, “Ye’zi, we didn’t read these
letters. I suppose that says something about us.”
During their conversation, several girls in the class stood up and came over with a small
card in their hands.
“Ye Lingchen, this is for you.” The girl’s face was bashfully red. She lined up to place it in Ye
Lingchen’s hand, then walked away quickly.
Snap!
Ye Lingchen seemed to have heard the sound of countless shattered hearts and grinding
teeth.
How overwhelmed by favor he was!
Every girl was quite amazing. There were pretty daughters from humble families, cuties,
and helpless-looking ones, all of whom were the crushes of many boys. During that
moment, they lined up to send love letters to Ye Lingchen. The scene truly incited hostility.
Fortunately, the whole school knew that he was good at fighting, otherwise, it might well be
the case that someone would drag him to the rooftop at night.
Curious, he opened an envelope—
“Ye Lingchen, I like you, let’s get together!”
Then another one—
“Ye Lingchen, I lost to a Truth or Dare session with my roommates. Can you add me on
WeChat? My WeChat ID is ******.”
He took another letter—
“Ye Lingchen, I am your senior and I’ll be graduating soon. Although I am not as pretty as Li
Muxue, I’m really hot. Would you like to try and leave me with an unforgettable night?
Phone number 1398****.”
In addition to envelopes, there were many small gifts. Including small stuffed bears,
emotional music boxes, and even roses.
Everything was given under the assumption that Li Muxue was Ye Lingchen’s girlfriend. If
they knew that Ye Lingchen was single, perhaps things would turn out to be more
theatrical.
Being too outstanding was also a bane.
Ye Lingchen’s heart began feeling empty. He always had the feeling that countless girls paid
attention to him silently or talked about him behind his back, crushing on him and
constantly figuring out how to deceive him into making him theirs.
He was under the impression that those girls eyed him covetously, like a female demon
looking at the Tang the Monk, itching to tear off his clothes and fool around with him.
He could not help but shiver subconsciously.
It was too frightening. Girls were just too scary.
Boys should be f*cking mindful of their own safety when walking outside!
[1] 屌丝 is translated here as d*ck hair, or more commonly just Romanized as diaosi. 屌 is
slang for the male reproductive organ while 丝 refers to string/thread/hair. Although often
translated as ‘loser’, Marquis and Yang (2013) shows how the history behind the word and
its subsequent usage has evolved into what could be considered a true Chinese meme. The
term refers to young men who excel in mediocrity—born from a humble family, plain-
looking, average social standing, unspectacular career, and dull prospects in life. It has
evolved from vulgar epithet into a self-ascribed identity—an example where the subjects of
the derogatory term claim it as their own and embrace that micro-aspect of Chinese
culture.
Chapter 184 - If You’ve Got What It Takes,
Let’s Have a Showdown
Two days later, Ye Lingchen received a call from Zhang He. The contract procedures were
almost complete. All that was left for Ye Lingchen to do was show up, have his photograph
taken, and obtain his basketballer ID.
Ye Lingchen agreed. He found time after his class to catch a bus to the stadium.
When he arrived at the stadium, Zhang He welcomed him at the door and led him directly
to the basketball association’s second-floor office.
“Ye Lingchen, please face the camera. We just need your profile to be entered into the
computer for all the information to be recorded.” Zhang He said with a smile. He was happy
at himself for successfully recruiting a basketball star.
China’s basketball truly had hope of rising in the near future.
Click!
With the flash of light, the photography session was done.
The staff sorted the materials on the computer, and entered Ye Lingchen’s information one
by one, registered them in their records.
Zhang He later took out the contract. Everything took effect automatically once he
uploaded a picture of the contract signed with Ye Lingchen. The formalities were thus
officially completed!
At that moment, however, sounds of hurried footsteps were heard coming toward them.
The next moment, someone then pushed open the office door and everyone was stunned
when they saw who it was. Pan Heng barged in with a red face and angry-looking eyes.
A middle-aged, bespectacled man was following behind him. The man’s square face was
inundated with sternness, making others feel very much intimidated by his calm yet august
temperament.
“Teacher, President Qin! Why are you here?”
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang He’s eyes and he exclaimed in consternation.
Qin Yuan, the president of the Chinese Basketball Association and the head of the
basketball department of the General Administration of Sports, was no doubt a leader in
the basketball industry. The development of China’s basketball was closely linked to his
support and supervision.
“If we didn’t come, who knows how this association will end up in your hands!” Pan Heng
was practically roaring. He glared at Zhang He and said, “I invited President Qin here. I
don’t have students like you. I’m ready to punish one of my own today if justice demands
it!”
“Teacher, you must have misunderstood…”
“Misunderstanding, my foot!” Pan Heng’s eyes widened. He grabbed the contract from
Zhang He without so much as a single word. “Why did you sign a contract with this person?
What has the basketball association turned into?! Who’s going to believe that there’s
nothing fishy going on in this?”
After he finished speaking, he handed the contract over to Qin Yuan.
President Qin adjusted his glasses. His eyes were gleaming, but after perusing it page by
page, his already serious face became even gloomier, and his brows unwittingly knitted
into a frown.
“President Zhang, please explain yourself.” Qin Yuan’s eyes looked directly at Zhang He and
his voice was a little cold. “You’ve committed a gross violation of the regulations. This is an
abuse of power, and if you can’t give me a reasonable explanation, I’ll report it to the
relevant department.”
“President Qin, Ye Lingchen is really a basketball genius. I’ve seen it with my own eyes. He
can definitely shoulder the aspirations of China’s basketball!” Zhang He’s eyes were
overflowing with sincerity. “Give Ye Lingchen some time. He will definitely prove it to you!”
“Stubborn! I can’t believe you’re so stubborn now!” Pan Heng was so angry that his hair
was standing on end. “Thirty years of my life have been dedicated to China’s basketball. Do
you think I can’t tell if a person is suitable or not to play basketball? I only see arrogance in
this kid. There’s nothing good about him!
“This contract is a joke!”
At the end of his sentence, he was so angry that he balled up the contract and threw it into
the trash can.
“Teacher!”
Zhang He immediately became anxious and there was utter panic in his voice.
“President Zhang, your actions are much too disappointing.” Qin Yuan shook his head. “I
will make an application to the higher-ups to temporarily relieve you of the president’s
post.”
“If that’s the case, then forget it.” Ye Lingchen, who had remained quiet throughout,
suddenly made a remark. He had an indifferent expression as if the matter had nothing to
do with him at all.
When he finished speaking, he lifted his legs and walked out of the door without any fond
memory.
He walked down the second floor swiftly and headed straight to the gate.
“Student Ye Lingchen, wait!” Zhang He froze momentarily before running out frantically
and shouting anxiously from behind.
“Ye Lingchen, wait a moment!” Zhang He lurched forward and stood in front of Ye Lingchen
to stop him. By then, Zhang He’s voice was already a little hoarse. “Student Ye Lingchen, my
teacher has a bit of a bad temper, but he’s really devoted his life to China’s basketballers. I’ll
make it up to you. I hope you understand.”
He subsequently looked at Pan Heng and Qin Yuan, then said decisively, “It doesn’t matter if
you relieve me of my position, but please let Ye Lingchen join the basketball association. I
did not make an error in judgment. Teacher, you have to trust your student!”
That, that…
A look of surprise appeared everyone’s faces.
Pan Heng, in particular, had a rapid change of expression.
What reason was worthy of such fanaticism from Zhang He? How did the kid get such
acknowledgment from President Zhang?
“Zhang He, you… You really have gone mad. Wake up!” Pan Heng sighed in befuddlement.
“President, what’s wrong with you?”
“President, it’s not worth all that trouble for this guy!”
“President, are you suggesting that neither of us are on this kid’s level?”
The players in the court were similarly dumbfounded. Every single one showed anger and
displeasure.
Zhang He was their president and had always assumed the role of a judge. He was strict
and responsible—he was both their judge and their friend.
Why did he become like that just for an ordinary kid?
From their point of view, it was inevitable that they would feel uncomfortable with it.
Traces of jealousy were accompanied by dissatisfaction and discontent.
“President Zhang, thank you for your admiration, but since I don’t have that good of a
relationship with the association anyway, we’ll part ways here.” Ye Lingchen said plainly
and smiled. “You’re a good basketball coach.”
At the conclusion of his sentence, he lifted his foot off the ground and was ready to leave.
Swoosh–
At that moment, a basketball left a residual image in the air and sliced through the air,
hurtling straight toward Ye Lingchen’s direction!
The ball moved at extreme speed, and it was obvious that someone threw it over
intentionally.
Ye Lingchen cocked a brow and caught it with one hand.
Thump!
He needed only one hand to receive the ball and hold it in his palm.
Did he actually catch it?
Pan Heng and Qin Yuan exchanged shocked looks at each other and began to re-evaluate Ye
Lingchen.
The throw was quite a strong one, and an average person would likely dodge it and be wary
of catching it too firmly. However, Ye Lingchen’s feet did not move an inch, yet he could
easily grab the basketball with only one hand!
His technique and mentality were absolutely extraordinary!
“Hey, last time you said I was unworthy of being your opponent?” Captain Qian Sen
sauntered over and stared straight at Ye Lingchen. “I really want to see what makes you so
precious to the president! If you’ve got what it takes, let’s have a showdown!”
Chapter 185 - The Possibility Is 100%
Showdown?
Everyone’s attention was focused on one spot and the atmosphere of the entire court
became serious.
The basketball association’s players even clenched their fists unwittingly and had
impassioned looks on all their faces.
“Looks like Captain really is angry this time.”
“The kid might probably find it embarrassing to keep on refusing now.”
“I don’t believe that guy can really play basketball. Captain will crush and humiliate him!”
“President may have been scammed by a conman, it’s time to expose the conman’s true
face!”
…
The players clearly had a lot of confidence in Qian Sen and could not resist muttering a
remark or two.
Pan Heng’s eyes lit up too. “That sounds good. Let Zhang He have a good look at what he’s
doing!”
“Yeah, he has taken the bull by the horns but has no way out anymore. As long as Qian Sen
teaches that Ye Lingchen a lesson, Zhang He will be able to have a good look at reality.” Qin
Yuan nodded and then said, “He’s lost his mind because he’s hoping too much for a rise in
China’s basketball.”
“Sigh, when I was his teacher, there’s one phrase that I always emphasized—taking things
one step at a time. The most important thing in basketball is the foundation. The effort is
more important than talent. Don’t dream of quick success. He obviously didn’t listen!”
There was a hint of bitterness in his face, and it was incredibly uncomfortable to watch his
once-excellent disciple change so drastically.
“Rising stars in basketball are never easy to find, yet he pinned his hopes on an
unremarkable young man. He’s delusional,” Qin Yuan said.
Zhang He trembled and looked at Ye Lingchen with a hint of pleading in his eyes. It was as
though he was yearning for Ye Lingchen to give it another shot.
Ye Lingchen glanced at Qian Sen nonchalantly. The latter’s combative look elicited a smile
from the former.
Thump, thump, thump!
The basketball landed on the ground and produced a series of sounds. Ye Lingchen dribble
the ball casually and remarked, “If you want to fight, let’s fight!”
By the time he finished talking, he had already dribbled the basketball to the center of the
court. Qian Sen sneered and walked into the court.
Standing at a height of 1.93 meters, Qian Sen was exceptionally tall. He had an obvious
advantage when he stood beside Ye Lingchen and two of them were on vastly different
levels.
“Their height difference is too extreme. It’s surely a one-sided affair if they compared their
basketball skills.”
“That guy doesn’t look like he’s made for being a basketball player, but he actually took
Captain’s challenge?”
“Yeah, Captain is holding in his anger now. Maybe he’ll torture the guy. I’m starting to pity
the kid.”
…
At the same time, Pan Heng and Qin Yuan had already come down from the second floor.
They shot Ye Lingchen a wry look, as though they already foresaw how everything was
going to turn out.
“I apply for special training with the martial arts division every year, just for the sake of
basketball. All to develop my explosiveness and jump strength to its fullest. You? On what
grounds are you comparing yourself with me?” Qian Sen’s eyes were like a knife. “With this
showdown, I’ll show the President how wrong he is!”
Ye Lingchen looked calm and said, “Cut all the crap. Hurry up and start, I’m pressed for
time!”
“Oh, don’t worry, the game will end very quickly!” Qian Sen said coldly, “Dribbling is the
foundation of basketball. How about we start with dribbling?”
Ye Lingchen nodded nonchalantly. It did not matter much to him.
He tossed the ball casually to Qian Sen. “You first.”
“Hehe, sure!”
On the court, the sound of the basketball hitting the floor became louder all of a sudden.
Qian Sen lowered his stance and bounced the basketball quickly. His eyes were like that of a
tiger, eyeing each and every one of Ye Lingchen’s moves.
He did not dribble too fancily, but the muscles in his body were already tensed up, while all
of his nerve endings were heightened to maximum sensitivity. Whatever the circumstance
might be, he was able to react quickly and keep the ball in his possession.
Ye Lingchen kept still and merely looked at him indifferently. He seemed to be watching
Qian Sen rather than defending.
The sound of the basketball’s bounces resonated in everyone’s hearts. The two guys made
only the simplest of movements, yet that alone was sufficient to impart uneasiness into the
atmosphere.
“Does he not know how to defend? He’s just going to stand there?”
“What is Qian Sen doing? Why not break through such a simple line of defense?”
Many players gulped involuntarily and watched on nervously.
However, if one took a closer look, tiny beads of sweat were already forming on Qian Sen’s
forehead during that brief passing moment.
Deep down, he was under a tremendous amount of pressure when facing Ye Lingchen,
much more than what any onlooker could see.
Although Ye Lingchen was merely standing there, in Qian Sen’s eyes, Ye Lingchen’s figure
seemingly grew bigger and bigger. In the end, it felt like a mountain was blocking him.
Ye Lingchen was obviously not as tall as he was, but that was the kind of illusion that Qian
Sen saw.
The various possibilities of dribbling past Ye Lingchen swirled in Qian Sen’s mind.
However, each of the scenarios returned the same answer—impenetrable!
Ye Lingchen’s defense was impenetrable!
At that moment, all his skills seemed to be for naught, as he was unable to dribble past Ye
Lingchen!
Once this sensation came into being, it could no longer disappear. In fact, it intensified, as if
attempting to make him collapse.
Finally, Qian Sen’s accelerated his dribbles and lowered his gaze. He did not believe it! He
had to dribble past Ye Lingchen!
The next moment, his figure leaned to one side and his legs moved toward Ye Lingchen’s
left. However, the basketball flew to Ye Lingchen’s right almost concurrently with his
movement.
Fake dribble!
The rapid change in speed was to fool Ye Lingchen before dribbling past him from the right!
Amazingly, the basketball he was dribbling suddenly disappeared the instant he passed Ye
Lingchen, His entire body turned stiff and he froze on the spot!
Everyone else present was similarly stunned!
That included Pan Heng and Qin Yuan!
The dribbling sound continued, but it was Ye Lingchen who was in possession of the ball. It
was an ordinary dribbling technique, but it made everyone’s pupils contract at once.
Was Qian Sen…dispossessed?
Did Ye Lingchen really steal the ball away with such ease?!
That… How did he do that?!
Everyone’s mind went blank, what they just witnessed was so unbelievable that their
brains were unable accept that fact.
“My turn! Now, you defend.”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was calm, as though his actions were merely trivial.
Cold sweat rolled down Qian Sen’s forehead. He gulped hard and stood opposite Ye
Lingchen, steadying himself in a defensive posture.
His voice was hoarse and his arms were open. “Come at me. Don’t hesitate!”
He was not going to let himself fail again.
“Qian Sen’s defense couldn’t be that easy to break, right?” The other players’ initial
confidence was completely lost.
“It’s hard to dribble past a stationary opponent. Even though Ye Lingchen can stop Qian
Sen, it doesn’t mean that he can break through Qian Sen’s defense.”
Pan Heng set aside the slight humility he had earlier and frowned. “Based on an analysis of
their height and body shape, the probability of Ye Lingchen breaking through Qiansen’s
defense is almost zero.”
“No! The possibility is one hundred percent!” Zhang He’s face turned red and his eyes lit up
as he spoke up to correct Pan Heng.
Chapter 186 - Tear Filled Pan Heng
Pan Heng looked at the emotional Zhang He, asking suddenly, “Are you that confident?”
“Teacher, I’m telling the truth!” Zhang He defended himself. In his emotional state, his eyes
were tearing up. “In him, I saw the hope of Chinese basketball!”
Pan Heng did not bother to refute him this time but instead exchanged glances with Qin
Yuan, then shifted his gaze onto the court.
Bang, bang, bang!
The sound of the basketball stopped short. Ye Lingchen’s body moved!
Qian Sen, who had his eyes locked onto Ye Lingchen burst into action as well. His will
would not allow Ye Lingchen to break through his defenses!
However, at the very next moment, Ye Lingchen suddenly sped up and turned. Along with a
sidestep, his body broke past Qian Sen’s side with an extremely abnormal posture!
Meanwhile, Qian Sen’s body lost his balance from his momentum, causing his entire body
fall to the side and crash to the floor!
Ye Lingchen raised his hand. The tip of his toes lifted off the ground as he made an aerial
shot, and scored!
Thud!
The basketball went through the net and hit the floor. Like a heavy hit of a hammer, it
slammed into everyone’s heart, causing them to draw rapid breaths.
Silence!
Everyone’s mouths were agape with eyes wide open as they stared at the basketball rolling
on the floor, struck speechless.
Qian Sen was on the floor, forgetting to even stand as his eyes unfocused.
The speed, reaction, and feint that Ye Lingchen just pulled off were sufficient to confuse,
sway, and trip him. That was something he found to be unimaginable.
One should know that in basketball, it was already difficult to break through someone’s
defense but to cause your opponent to trip and fall at the same time, that was even harder
to do. Moreover, with the opponent being a professional basketball player, the difficulty
would be raised to the point of impossibility.
Nonetheless, Ye Lingchen managed to do it with ease!
“How is that possible?!” Pan Heng was stunned. His lips trembled greatly as his mind was
blown due to the heavy assault on his worldview!
Ye Lingchen’s earlier performance could be considered flawless.
Speed, explosive power, his control of the ball, and even the accuracy of his shots went way
beyond a professional athlete, far beyond that of Qian Sen!
Genius!
An absolute genius!
“What an amazing young man!” Qin Yuan was similarly shocked as he took a deep breath
and praised.
“The captain tripped while his defenses were broken through. This never happened
before!”
“Unbelievable. That earlier interception as well. That speed is just too fast!”
“I must be dreaming. How can there be such a monstrous person?”
“That’s just…scary!”
…
After a brief silence, the whole basketball court boiled over with countless amazed cheers
that swept through the hall.
Ye Lingchen paid them no heed, nor did he feel proud of the victory. Instead, headed
towards the door indifferently.
“Student Ye, please wait a moment.” Pan Heng’s aged body suddenly burst forth with
surprising speed. “I was blind. I beg Student Ye to not mind the actions of this decrepit old
man!”
“President Pan, you don’t have to do that.” Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Goodbye.”
“Student Ye, you will definitely be the future basketball star! It was our ignorance. Please
join the basketball association,” Qin Yuan too came over and tried to persuade him
sincerely.
“Thank you for your generosity, but I’ll pass,” Ye Lingchen said with a wave of his hand.
After all that had happened, his interest waned. He could only say that he was not destined
to be with the basketball association.
“Student Ye, your talent should not be buried here. It was my fault. I offer you my deepest
apology!”
Pan Heng gritted his teeth and bent his knees, planning to kneel before Ye Lingchen!
“Please don’t!” Ye Lingchen immediately stopped him. “Let’s part ways here!”
With that, he ran out of the door without looking back.
‘He’s really…gone?’
Everyone stared at Ye Lingchen’s figure as he disappeared into the distance, feeling
disappointed at the loss.
Right then, Qian Sen had walked over slowly. He was still dumbfounded with a dazed
expression.
“What do you think of the earlier competition?” Qin Yuan asked.
“Strong. He’s too strong!” Qian Sen answered without second thoughts. “I felt greatly
pressured by him. I’ve only felt that feeling in MBA from the international basketball stars.
It leaves me without the courage to even fight back.”
Of course, Qian Sen was never qualified to take part in an MBA, but he did meet them by
chance. Although they did not have any exchange, they gave him a huge impact!
Gasp!
Everyone took a deep breath with an astonished look on their faces.
What did Qian Sen’s experience mean? It meant that Ye Lingchen had what it takes to
become an international basketball superstar in the MBA!
One should know that due to their physique, up until then, there was not a single Chinese
person who was recognized by the MBA!
“That…that…”
Pan Heng pursed his lips. He seemed to have aged another ten years. His body trembled,
then fell to the floor dejectedly.
He had toiled for decades in hopes to see the rise of China in the field of basketball. Even his
dreams were of Chinese basketball’s rise to glory. However, right when that hope appeared
before his eyes, he had personally snuffed it out with his own hands. That pain ripped
through his heart, tearing him apart.
“I’m a sinner! I’m the sinner of Chinese basketball!” He steeped in his own despair as tears
flowed down his cheeks, filled with regret. “I’m the idiot! I’m the senile one!”
“President Pan, please calm down. It’s normal for youngsters to be prideful. We might still
have a chance if we try to persuade him again.” Qin Yuan suggested as a frown creased
across his brows with a look of pity.
“That’s right! Regardless of his conditions, even if I have to throw away my dignity, I will
have to beg him to join the basketball association!” Pan Heng’s tears continued to flow. He
then looked at Zhang He with his tear filled eyes, giving him an understanding look.
Zhang He had never seen his teacher cry like that. He felt bad, but he still voiced his
concerns, “Teacher, I wish for Ye Lingchen to join our association too. It’s just that he
wasn’t really interested in joining the basketball association before this. It took me a lot of
effort in order to get him here. Now that things are like this…I’m afraid it’s going to be
really difficult.”
They sat around each other with long faces, sighing constantly. After seeing Ye Lingchen’s
performance, they were totally unimpressed with the other players. It was like comparing
gold to rocks.
Right then, Qin Yuan suddenly snapped straight, shouting excitedly, “Old Pan, there’s a way.
We still have one way!”
“What is it?” Pan Heng almost jumped from the excitement. “Spit it out quickly!”
“The contract! We have a signed contract with Ye Lingchen!” Qin Yuan’s voice was
trembling. “We just need to find that contract and complete the registration. With that, Ye
Lingchen will be a member of our association!”
“OMG! OMFG! That’s brilliant!” Pan Heng actually cussed. Flushed with excitement, he had a
feeling of rising to heaven from hell. “That’s right! The trash can! Everyone let’s go through
the trash together. Find me that contract! I don’t care what you do, we must first register Ye
Lingchen as a member of our association!”
He laughed like a madman as he ran towards the trash can.
At that moment in time, the trash can was by no means dirty to his eyes, but instead
glowing brightly!
Zhang He immediately chased after him, giving him a worried reminder, “Teacher, be
careful of your body. Be careful of cardiac arrest…”
Chapter 187 - Explosive Music Trend!
The next day, after three days of development, QQ Music’s list finally made a huge change.
This change was sufficient to shock everyone.
At that moment, on the trending chart, three new songs were rising through the ranks at an
alarming speed!
Chaser of the Light, Boundless Sea and Sky, and Light Years Away!
Singer—Chen Xiaoyan!
Lyrics—Y!
Melody—Y!
These three songs were displayed on QQ Music’s recommendation banner. That spot was
originally only meant for superstars, yet at that moment, it was showcasing all three of
Chen Xiaoyan’s songs!
It was an event that went beyond the imagination for the ordinary folks.
Opening up QQ Music, one could witness the crazed state of those three song’s statistics.
The first day’s download count reached 500,000!
The second day’s download count reached 1,200,000!
As for that morning, the total download count has reached 2,600,000!
It dominated the top three places on both the new release and daily hits chart!
Placing 36th, 48th, and 52nd respectively on the trending chart!
That was only the third day after uploading!
With such amazing statistics, the implications were clear. Chen Xiaoyan’s influence in the
music scene was on par with the superstars.
Meanwhile, Singer Y and Chen Xiaoyan’s Weibo erupted with activity.
[Ahhh, Chen Xiaoyan, did you see that? You dominated the chart at the top!]
[Sob sob sob, As a morning light, I’m crying. I’m truly happy for Chen Xiaoyan.]
[This is true strength. China’s Top Voice is not worthy of Chen Xiaoyan performing on their
stage!]
[Finally a song release. I’ve been waiting for so long. Cut the nonsense, I’m playing this on
loop for one month!]
[Previous post, you’re too slow. I’m playing it on loop for two days now!]
[I just can’t tire from this. Such heavenly music. Just the thought of Chen Xiaoyan getting
disqualified makes me anxious!]
[China’s Top Voice’s reputation is done for!]
…
Back at QQ Music’s back end operation, Little Chen and the other music editors were
similarly shocked.
Although they had anticipated Chen Xiaoyan’s songs to be a hit, they did not expect it to
gain this much traction.
With this momentum, it was highly probable for her song to claim the top three in the
trending chart!
“Amazing, absolutely amazing! If Top Voice[1] saw these results, they might just cry!”
“Hahaha, what to do? With Chen Xiaoyan off their stage, they’ve suffered a great loss!”
“All three songs topped the charts, each of them a classic. What was Top Voice thinking not
taking any action to salvage that? Such idiots!”
Little Chen smiled instead. “That’s not all. There are better things in store for China’s Top
Voice!”
His gaze fell on another song title—Some People!
That song was similarly soaring through the chart at an amazing speed. However, due to its
recommendation being placed in a more obscured spot, its result was not as great as Chen
Xiaoyan’s songs. Nonetheless, it had limitless potential!
With only two day’s worth of minor recommendations, Some People’s download count was
over 230,000!
Those statistics were extremely terrifying. For a new song with an empty slate, those
results were eye-popping.
Most importantly, it was composed and sung by Y himself! Once it becomes a hit, that
would set everything alight!
Friday approached!
Little Hai was a generic white collar worker. He did not have any special hobbies. He
enjoyed listening to some music during his downtime to soothe his feelings.
“What a surprise! Three of Chen Xiaoyan’s new songs were released in QQ Music!” He
selected the song, then shut his eyes as he enjoyed the music.
Apart from that, he would check out the new release chart for some interesting new songs.
As a long time music fan, he was very picky with songs. As he continued to scroll
downwards, his hand suddenly froze.
‘Eh?’
He had not heard of this song, and the statistics seem promising!
Great improvements each day, while the popularity and placement of the song rose quickly.
The song was titled as Some People. What a weird name.
‘Should I try it out?’
Clicking into Some People, he could not help but frown at what he saw. The singing,
melody, and lyrics were all done by Y.
‘What’s the meaning of this? Impersonating my idol?’
With the recent rise in popularity for Y, it was inevitable to have many impersonators.
Some would even come out as Y, but without exception, all of them failed to prove their
ability.
Y’s popularity was not just by its name, but was instead judged by its recognition by the
masses!
‘This must be another one of those attention seekers. If this song sounds bad, I must
criticize this person until he deletes his account and song!’
At the same time, the song has begun—
“Some people travel the world, some people work hard their whole life.
Some people sweet-talk, and some have long been numb.
Some people think the poor love the rich, some people only think of money…”
With the deep, low voice at the start, it immediately swept away all his notions, calming his
heart.
Progressing through the song, the surprise in Little Hai’s eyes grew. The lyrics and the
emotions that the song conveyed resonated strongly with him.
Society was filled with various people. For their own benefit, they would play their roles.
People dealing with numbness, struggles, authority, forbearance, and countless other
experiences flashed before his eyes. The complex emotions blossomed within his heart. He
had never imagined that a song could pack so much within it.
Furthermore, the voice in the song was captivating, having perfect control over the melody.
Without realizing it, he had already listened for 10 times without growing tired of it!
‘This song, isn’t this about life?’
Little Hai’s eyes felt teary. In the song, he saw himself, and tears unwittingly flowed down
his cheeks.
Right then, he opened the song reviews. As expected, it was flooded with good reviews.
[F*ck! Amazing song! This is truly an amazing song!]
[I’m not bullsh*tting. This is the only song that made me cry like a baby!]
[Sob sob sob, I cry every time I listen to this. So impactful and relatable!]
[Genius! One must be a genius to write a song like this!]
[Listening to the end, I got woke. No matter what methods we employ, we are but dust at
the end of our lives. I just wish for a life without regrets!]
[This song is on a constant loop in my head. I think I’m addicted…]
[When I first saw the name Y, I didn’t want to listen to it as I fear it might ruin Y’s image.
Now, I realize my mistake. Everyone, do you think the singer is the real Y?]
…
Little Hai slowly read through the comments, but his heart was unable to calm down. His
boiling passion within him demanded to be vented out.
Finally, he sat straight and started to write his review.
[The song—Some People, lacked the fancy shower of words, nor does it contain elegant
phrases. However, the lyrics shoot straight through one’s heart. The more you listen, the
more the tears come. This song is truly a work of art! As of now, it is the one song that left
the deepest mark within me! Personally, I think it’s very likely that this song is written and
sung by Y himself!”
…
Chapter 188 - Top Voice’s Current State
As a long time music aficionado, Little Hai had his connections.
His online ID was Voice of the Sea, also known by his nickname of Sea Serpent, as a
reference to his venomous words.
Usually, very few songs would pique his interest. All the reviews he made were scathing
and vicious. However, the songs that he recommended became classics, which led to him
gaining some popularity.
Once the music review was published, it immediately attracted some attention.
[Hehe, since when did Sea Serpent take up such advertising?]
[Written and sung by Y himself? Are you kidding me?]
[Sea Serpent! How dare you blaspheme about my idol Y! That’s it, I’m turning into your
hater!]
[Appraisal complete. OP is a dumb*ss!]
[What song is this? I’ve never heard of it!]
…
A lot of users came out of hiding just to take a jab at Little Hai. His post was filled with
hateful comments.
It was bad enough to praise a song that much, but he had to involve Y. That was just asking
for it!
Did he not know how many fans Singer Y had at the moment?
Other than the hateful comments, some naturally had to check out the song in question—
Some People.
Once the song started, they had immediately quieted down. The song seemed to carry its
own calming effect. It managed to stir up the emotions within a person, yet calming them
down at the same time.
Classic!
An absolute masterpiece!
Without fail, all that listened to the song would be conquered!
After three days, Some People’s play count increased exponentially. At the same time, the
name Y in the song description attracted more attention and discussion.
Such a masterpiece was very likely the work of Singer Y!
Countless people rushed to leave comments and private messages under Ye Lingchen’s
Weibo account with unbridled excitement.
[Y, are you the one that sang Some People? It’s so good!]
[Y, I’m sure it’s you right? Only you can be that talented!]
[Sob sob sob, it’s wonderful. Y, all your songs had contributed to my tears!]
Several people had even gone to Chen Xiaoyan’s Weibo to ask if Some People was another
creation of Singer Y.
The comments in Weibo kept increasing. Soon enough, the term “Some People” and “Singer
Y” made its way to the top at Weibo’s trending search.
Ye Lingchen looked at the heated discussion on Weibo and started typing with a smile.
[Initially, I only wanted to sing on the down low, but my talent doesn’t allow for it!]
That phrase worked like a match on a stash of explosives, immediately triggering an
explosion!
[F*ck! That is really Y! Ahhh, I’ve finally heard the voice of my prince!]
[It’s so good! I can’t believe that Y sings so well. If he steps in the field, he will be at the level
of superstars!]
[Hahaha, truly your talent doesn’t allow for it. Y, you’re so mischievous…]
[Y is so easygoing. Some People was sung for Top Voice right?]
…
With the trend going stronger, Some People was understood in different ways, and
countless interpretations of its meaning appeared online.
However, most of them linked it with China’s Top Voice.
[Some people sweet-talk, some people only think of money. Some people are devils but
pretend to be saints. I don’t know why, I just suddenly thought of Hong Na!]
[Upvote that! I think so too.]
[This song similarly shows us Y’s mentality. He didn’t let Top Voice affect him. Most likely
this is another whimsically written song.]
[While taking a stab at Hong Na and Top Voice, this was probably also meant to comfort
Chen Xiaoyan. For people like Hong Na, there’s no need to take it to heart.]
…
Following the increasing influence, the incident of Chen Xiaoyan’s disqualification was
brought into view once again. China’s Top Voice turned into the target of ridicule by many
people.
Meanwhile, at China’s Top Voice’s backstage…
The crew was panicking. Countless complaints and criticism were hurled at them from all
angles that it almost crashed their official website.
“Director, what do we do? There are too many messages. We can’t delete them fast
enough.”
With every passing second, dozens of bad reviews filled with scathing remarks appeared.
How could they delete in time?
“Director, the invitations to the finals that we sent are also under heavy fire. Most of them
claiming that they would not attend nor watch again,” another crew member said
nervously.
“Director, half of our appointed participants for the next season are pulling out,” that
person paused, then continued, “They claim to be afraid of dirty tricks…”
“Fine by me. This is a big show. Why would I be short on participants?!”
The director’s face was dark. He paced left and right unnervingly. Never once he thought
that things would reach such a scale because of Chen Xiaoyan’s dismissal.
At the same time, he was extremely regretful at heart.
All three of Chen Xiaoyan’s songs were spread like fire on QQ Music. If Chen Xiaoyan had
received fair treatment in Top Voice, then they could claim that Chen Xiaoyan had made
such achievements via Top Voice. With that, Top Voice’s popularity would grow
explosively. Ironically, Chen Xiaoyan had faced unfair treatment within Top Voice itself,
garnering the exact opposite result, with dire consequences.
Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets.
“Director, why don’t we issue a public apology to Chen Xiaoyan and Y?” Suggested one of
the crew members.
Director Zhou kept silent for a moment, then shook his head. With a sigh, “Just try your best
to suppress this. Tomorrow is Top Voice’s finals. Whatever happens, we’ll wrap up this
season of Top Voice and settle the winner first.”
To have his program apologize to a single person?
He could not bear to lower himself to that extent yet! If that happened, it would be a stain
in his career as a director.
Saturday came. China’s Top Voice’s finals began!
However, what should have been a crowded scene had only a few dozen people. Among
them were several crew members.
The four judges took their places. As they turned around to look at the empty hall, it felt
extremely awkward.
As for Hong Na, she had an uneasy look on her face. The past few days, she was met with
much criticism. Her Weibo account was flooded with endless vitriol. Running out of
options, she could only delete her Weibo account.
“What’s the matter? Why are there so few people present?” The director was
dumbfounded. That scene before him was beyond understanding.
“Director, at this moment everyone is boycotting our program. A lot of our previous
audience were here because of Chen Xiaoyan…”
“Then don’t you know how to get people to come? Call your friends and relatives to boost
the numbers!” The director’s face flushed red, shouting angrily.
‘What’s the point of filming when the seats are mostly empty?!’
Everyone just kept quiet with their heads down.
At that point, they were too ashamed to let others know that they work at Top Voice as it
may lead to them being the target of public scorn.
“What’re you standing here for? Get on the streets and get people!” barked the director,
after which he ran out at the lead, trying to get someone from the streets.
He approached a couple, “Hello, Capital TV station is in the middle of recording a show.
Would you like to have a look?”
“Show? What show?”
“China’s Top Voice.”
“Oh is it that show that plays dirty tricks and even disqualified Chen Xiaoyan?”
“Ugh…yes.”
“Stay away from me!”
…
Chapter 189 - Worst Ratings in History
The boycott of China’s Top Voice went beyond Director Zhou’s expectations. He walked
alone in the wind, lost and in disarray.
This incident ruined the show’s reputation overnight, turning it into a target of public
scorn.
“Nevermind, we’ll just not film the live audience and stick to the stage!” the Director said
through gritted teeth, finally coming to a decision.
This season had finally arrived at the final stage. The stage was the main focus anyway.
They could just make do.
Everything was ready and the filming began.
The two participants for the finals took to the stage. Their faces were covered with tears,
appearing emotional and anxious.
Holding the mic, they kept speaking a whole load of emotionally charged words to stir the
heart. The cameraman had even given them the occasional close up of their tears.
All that to create an atmosphere of a strong bond of friendship being treasured, yet they
were forced to compete with each other.
The judges gave the occasional guidance and both participants prepared their script well.
After a lengthy exchange, the first person finally started to sing.
“How is it? How’re the ratings?” the Director asked nervously.
Little Zhao swallowed a mouthful of saliva, afraid of speaking. He finally spoke up
anxiously, “Director, the ratings are only at 0.02…”
“What? Say that again!?” The director’s face turned green.
0.02. Just how trashy would it be to obtain such low TV ratings? In his memories, there
were never any shows that made such low ratings.
“The ratings are only at 0.02…” said Little Zhao with great pain and difficulty.
“Impossible! Top Voice’s ratings had always been at least 0.8. The last two episode ratings
had just reached a record high. How can it drop this badly all of a sudden?!” The director
was going crazy. “Go check it carefully. The system must be wrong!”
“Director, I’ve already checked it five times. This is it,” said Little Zhao bitterly.
To be honest, the 0.02 rating was due to some people watching just to throw profanities at
Top Voice. Little Zhao could not bear to tell the director the truth.
Right then, a middle-aged man walked over quickly.
He frowned while he held onto a stack of materials in his hands. His expression looked
terrible!
“Chairman Ding!” Director Zhou’s expression immediately changed, looking at the middle-
aged man apprehensively.
“Director Zhou, so you do know that I’m the chairman?! If your Top Voice wants to die,
don’t drag our Capital TV station down with you!” Chairman Ding roared like a clear
resounding bell. “Stop all your shows under Top Voice immediately!”
“No! Please!” Director Zhou’s face turned pale. “Chairman Ding, today is Top Voice’s finals!”
“Hehe, nobody would watch such a competition. What’s the point of continuing it?”
Chairman Ding stared coldly at Director Zhou. “I don’t know how your brain works! This
show was such a hit when Chen Xiaoyan was on it. Can’t you tell the reason why your show
has fallen this far?! This is the data collected from our TV station’s servers. Look carefully at
your handiwork!”
Chairman Ding slammed the materials in front of Director Zhou with a loud smack.
Director Zhou grabbed them with his trembling hands.
The materials recorded Capital TV station’s ratings. When Chen Xiaoyan was around, the
entire channel’s ratings were soaring. However, after Chen Xiaoyan was disqualified, the
channel’s ratings sank like a rock and the TV station’s back end[1] was filled with
accusations.
That level of contrast was stunning, shocking them to their core!
“Chairman Ding, Chen Xiaoyan’s disqualification had nothing to do with us. It was all
because of Hong Na…” Director Zhou struggled to explain.
“Hehe, Director Zhou, you’re experienced in this field. How can you still not understand
Chen Xiaoyan’s worth?!” Chairman Ding voiced his disappointment. “Chen Xiaoyan was
popular to start with. Furthermore, there’s Y backing her up! How can you overlook that?!”
“Just today, your Top Voice faced such abysmal ratings, but QQ Music’s charts were taken
over by Y and Chen Xiaoyan!”
Some People placed first, then Chaser of the Light, Boundless Sea and Sky, and Lightyears
away were respectively placed second, third and fourth!
That popularity was fearsome.
Director Zhou’s body quivered and his mouth trembled, too stunned for words.
He could not help but recall the hesitation that he had. If he had stepped forward to clarify
the show’s position, cut ties with Hong Na, and taken back Chen Xiaoyan’s disqualification,
then the outcome would be a complete opposite of his predicament.
Even if he had only made an announcement to say that Chen Xiaoyan’s disqualification had
nothing to do with Top Voice, things would not have been this bad.
At that moment, his heart was filled with regret.
He overestimated Top Voice’s popularity, and also underestimated Chen Xiaoyan and Y’s
popularity!
“You have three days. If you can’t control the damage of this incident, our Capital TV station
will not air China’s Top Voice!” Chairman Ding then looked at the dejected Director Zhou,
then left with a sigh.
…
China’s Top Voice finals episode was canceled. The news went up into Weibo’s trending
topics.
Immediately behind that, the notice from Top Voice attracted a massive following.
[Chen Xiaoyan’s disqualification was not a decision from the show, but rather Hong Na’s
personal actions! Chen Xiaoyan’s skills were flawless. As long as Chen Xiaoyan is willing,
she will be able to step foot onto Top Voice’s stage once again!”
At times like this, China’s Top Voice threw Hong Na under the bus without a second
thought.
That notice undoubtedly became a hot topic at that time. China’s Top Voice gave in!
At that moment, all the morning lights felt a sense of relief wash over them.
[Hahaha, Top Voice finally knows the importance of our Chen Xiaoyan now!]
[Making an apology now? What were you doing all these while?]
[Hehe, trying to cut ties with just a single notice? Why didn’t you stand up for her when
Chen Xiaoyan was disqualified?]
[Now that Chen Xiaoyan is a hit, you want her back? How shameless can you be? Are you
even worthy of her?!]
Following that, someone exposed pictures of China’s Top Voice’s hall during the finals and
the TV ratings for that day. The empty hall and near-zero TV ratings could only be
described as pathetic. It got them a wave of insults and likes.
[F*ck! This is just too pathetic! Hahaha…]
[Forgive my bluntness, but this is the worst TV ratings in history.]
[No wonder they gave in. It seems that China’s Top Voice can’t survive anymore. You reap
what you sow!]
…
Meanwhile, towards China’s Top Voice’s announcement, Chen Xiaoyan’s reply was very
simple. [Thank you for your offer, but I will never step foot on this stage ever again!]
[Domineering!]
[Today you do not treasure me, tomorrow you’ll be unworthy of me!]
[China’s Top Voice, it’s about time to cry, hahaha…]
When Director Zhou saw Chen Xiaoyan’s reply, he could only shake his head in resignation
as it was expected.
As of then, Chen Xiaoyan’s popularity could be described as a massive hit. Furthermore,
there’s a Singer Y hidden behind her, boosting her popularity, most definitely turning her
into a popular guest fought over by various big-name shows!
Funny that he originally held the biggest trump card in his hand, yet it resulted in this. He
felt like a mentally challenged person!
[1] In raw, it was written as 电视后台 (TV back end) – pointing to the administrative end of
the TV station. However, we believe the author intended to mean the TV station’s online
portal/website.
Chapter 190 - Capital TV Channel’s
Goodwill
Soon after China’s Top voice made the announcement, Capital TV channel[1] too made an
announcement in its wake.
[We will temporarily stop airing China’s Top Voice for some internal adjustments and
regulatory reevaluation. At the same time, Hong Na’s position as a judge is no longer valid
and she will be placed into our blacklist. From this point on Hong Na will no longer be a
part of Capital TV channel’s future programs!]
That was equivalent to Capital TV channel’s one-sided banning of Hong Na!
It caused a rippling effect!
To a superstar, that was the heaviest punishment.
Although it was only a ban from Capital TV channel alone, it still made a great impact on
Hong Na as this would be a stain on her records. If other TV shows were to invite Hong Na
on board, they would have to think twice.
To put simply, Hong Na’s status in the entertainment industry would drop like a rock,
making it almost impossible to recover from!
Nobody ever expected Capital TV channel’s decisive action and ruthless approach. They
mercilessly killed Hong Na’s career in one stroke without any hesitation.
However, it was clear to many.
They all knew that Capital TV channel’s action was mainly to show their goodwill towards a
single person—Y!
Singer Y’s talent was undoubted. Although he never showed himself, his influence in the
music industry was monstrous. Capital TV channel’s action was to give up on Hong Na and
placed all their bets on Y!
Unsurprisingly, as the announcement made its rounds, Chairman Ding from the Capital TV
channel made a Weibo status update on his personal account stating, [Regarding Chen
Xiaoyan’s disqualification, I express my deepest regrets. I guarantee that our station will
keep a closer watch on future programs to avoid similar incidents from happening! I hope
for Chen Xiaoyan and Y to not bear any grudges towards our TV station. Both of you are
forever welcome on our channel!]
Meanwhile, at Capital TV channel’s headquarters…
“Chairman, are our actions a little too much?”
Little Wu was Chairman Ding’s secretary. He was reading the heated discussions on Weibo
as he asked in a worried tone.
“Hehe, you’re still in the dark because you have yet to see the essence of this incident!”
Chairman Ding shook his head and laughed, “Are you thinking that Hong Na, as the Music
Queen, is strongly rooted while Chen Xiaoyan and Y have no foundation, and my actions are
reckless?”
Little Wu unwittingly nodded.
“China’s Top Voice thinks the same too. See the predicament are they in now?”
Chairman Ding paused for a moment after his question, then continued, “Although Y had
only written four songs. Out of the four, I see limitless potential. He’s like a treasure trove,
one that can shake up the entire world of music!”
Little Wu heaved a deep breath. That was the first time he heard the chairman praise
someone like that. “He’s that amazing?”
Chairman Ding nodded seriously and continued, “Consider carefully. Under what
circumstances did Y write his songs?!”
Little Wu went silent, but his mind was going through a storm, with a growing sense of
shock the more he thought about it.
After the reminder, he finally realized. Apart from the first song being written for Chen
Xiaoyan with unclear reasons, the other three were all Y’s response towards Hong Na’s
provocations!
Furthermore, they were all out of whim, and the songs were all targeted!
Genius!
A terrifying genius!
If Y were to fully focus on producing his works, his musical achievements would be
terrifying!
“Now you get it!” Chairman Ding’s eyes glowed. “Chen Xiaoyan’s rise to fame is not by
chance. At the root of it, it’s because of Y!”
“That also means that Y can create stars!” Little Wu’s voice was trembling, then continued,
“As long as Y is willing, he might just create countless masterpieces!”
“Hehe, that’s not all.” Chairman Ding smiled with a profound look on his face, saying slyly,
“Now with the rise of so many Ys, each of them amazing in their own right with great
talents! Regardless of it being a coincidence or intentional, we need to play it safe and try
not to cross any of them.”
Little Wu finally had a moment of enlightenment, experience counts![2]
Right then, his eyes popped wide open and his face flushed red, shouting excitedly,
“Chairman, Y has liked our statement!”
That like was undoubtedly Y’s response to the Capital TV channel.
It was to dissolve the misunderstanding between both parties.
Chairman Ding laughed excitedly, knowing that he placed the right bet!
At the same time, the news of Singer Y’s[3] like on Capital TV channel’s status garnered
wide attention from the public.
[F*ck! Y liked Capital TV channel’s status!]
[Hahaha, China’s Top Voice is done for, and so is Hong Na! That is quite a bold move from
Capital TV channel.]
[Is this an attempt to get closer to Y? I look forward to Y’s appearance on Capital TV
channel in the future!]
[Y, when will you show yourself? I want to hear more of your songs.]
…
As for Hong Na, she was losing her temper on Weibo, criticizing Capital TV channel for
burning bridges, showing a lack of mercy, looking down on aged celebrities, and even
putting profits before all.
Of course, they were lost in the sea of comments of netizens.
After giving Capital TV channel a like, Ye Lingchen logged out of Weibo.
The incident had nothing to do with the Capital TV channel. Furthermore, they have shown
their sincerity, which deserved a response. After all, Ye Lingchen still needed to collect
popularity. It was unwise to sour his relationship with them.
In his free time, Ye Lingchen pulled up the system menu.
During this time, his Singer Y identity gained the most traction. He first wrote Boundless
Sea and Sky for Chen Xiaoyan on China’s Top Voice, then followed by Light Years Away.
Both the songs were quite the hit. Following that, due to Hong Na’s troublesome behavior,
it pushed this incident to its climax, where he wrote Some People and in turn gained a
tremendous amount of popularity points.
From 70,000, it shot straight to 223,698!
He would not have noticed if he did not take a look. The rate it increased surprised even Ye
Lingchen himself.
However, that was understandable. The quality of the songs was of no question. Add to it
the incident with China’s Top Voice which brought them the attention of the audience, it
was equivalent to a massive advertising campaign. It made sense for the big jump in
popularity points.
Apart from music, Ye Lingchen had also written Celestial Bane. Although Celestial Bane was
still in the new title phase, it was already beginning to gain traction. That had surely got
him several popularity points, just not as obvious as Singer Y’s identity.
It would seem that he still needed to stir things up to gain more popularity points quickly!
Over 200 thousand popularity points, that was sufficient for two skills to go through basic
advancement!
Ye Lingchen gave it some thought but finally decided to continue saving his popularity
points.
As of then, he had already mastered enough skills and had little need for basic
advancement for his skills. He might as well collect more popularity points and wait for the
intermediate skill advancement when he reaches one million popularity points!
If basic skills were already that amazing, Ye Lingchen was curious as to what intermediate
skills would look like.
Take Parkour for example. If that had reached the intermediate level, he estimated that he
might be able to fly if he was caught in another fire. As for the Dog Language, he would then
be able to communicate directly with Little Green and Little Grey. Then there were also
Diatribe, Animal Training, Arhat Fist, and the rest.
‘The intermediate skills are so alluring! Just the thought of it feels great…’
[1] 京城电视频道 (Capital TV channel) is the same entity as Capital TV station, but this is
the front that interacts with the public.
[2] In the raw, it was written as 姜还是老的辣啊 (jiang hai shi lao de la), which more or less
translates to “the old ginger is the spicy one.” It’s a comparison to the ginger root which is
commonly used in Chinese cooking where the younger roots are relatively mild and
tasteless, but the older roots develop a stronger taste while also increasing its spiciness.
The closest phrase that resembles its meaning would be experience counts. If you so feel
cheeky, try surprising your Chinese speaking friends with this phrase! Have fun 😀
[3] The author wrote Y-God in the raw, but we believe it was referring to Singer Y as that
was the persona dealing with the TV channel at that point.
Chapter 191 - Inferno Boxing Gym
The next day…
Ye Lingchen finished up his morning exercises early, then took Little Green and Little Grey
for a stroll in the residential area.
The environment within the residential area was excellent, merging with the park,
beautiful and invigorating.
Zhang Yunxi similarly went out early in the morning after preparing breakfast for Ye
Lingchen.
The renovation for Y Cosmetics was done and the store could begin operations. Zhang
Yunxi had spent most of her time on that matter lately. For her, the rent for each day was a
huge sum. Added to it the amount of money invested, she wanted to utilize every possible
second to make a profit.
She was already smart to begin with. Couple with that her practice of makeup skills with Ye
Lingchen during those times, her technique was already above average, Even if she could
not compare with a professional makeup artist, she was not far off.
“Little Green, get that bird on the tree!” Ye Lingchen gestured.
Little Green immediately shot out like an arrow, leaving only afterimages as it shuffled up
along the tree trunk, scaring a flock of birds, causing them to take flight.
By the time it reappeared, Little Green was carrying a sparrow in its jaws, placing it in front
of Ye Lingchen’s foot as though presenting a gift.
The sparrow’s feathers were stiffened and flustered, chirping wildly as its eyes filled with
terror, trembling all over.
“I’m gonna die, I’m gonna die, I’m really gonna die! The wolf pup is scary!”
“Not bad, you’ve improved a lot.” Ye Lingchen smiled as he retrieved the sparrow from
Little Green’s jaws. As soon as he let go, the sparrow flew away with a whoosh, nowhere to
be found. That incident would most likely develop into a traumatic experience that haunted
it for life.
“Little Grey, catch a fish from the river!” Ye Lingchen pointed at the river by the side.
Little Grey was long ready for that moment, splashing straight into the water immediately.
Its limbs flailing hard, enjoying the swim.
Three minutes later, it came back ashore excitedly with a carp in its mouth, then placed it
by Ye Lingchen’s foot.
“Haha, not bad!”
Ye Lingchen laughed, “With you two around, my meals in the future will be secured.”
As time passed, the greatness of the Animal Taming skill was brought to light. In Ye
Lingchen’s opinion, this skill had the scariest potential for growth.
That was because Animal Taming was not limited to one or two beasts, but instead could be
applied to many!
How scary would things be if a well-trained beast were to show itself?
Furthermore, when Animal Taming was paired with the animal language that he learned,
the synergy was even more terrifying, to the point that he could command an army of
animals.
Animal Taming was not limited to instilling obedience in the animal. It also sharpens an
animal’s abilities, increasing their overall potential by having a strict training regiment and
special dietary formula.
Little Green and Little Grey’s physique was by no means small. They were already near two
thirds the size of a full-grown dog, slowly developing the presence of a wild beast.
Ring ring ring!
Right then, Ye Lingchen’s phone rang.
It was a call from Li Tai.
Figuring that such a long time had passed, Huo Yuanjia’s filming should be almost done.
“Young Master Ye, it’s me.” Li Tai’s voice could be heard from the other side of the phone.
“Mm, how’s the filming process?”
“It’s about done. I estimate that we can wrap up soon as we only have a few more scenes
left.” Li Tai paused for a moment before continuing. “The reason for my call is to notify you
that we’re facing some troubles in the last couple of scenes.”
“What sort of trouble?” Ye Lingchen frowned.
“We lack actors!” Li Tai’s sound carried a hint of bitterness, “Our last scene requires some
foreigners to take part, and we need a muscular Englishman. We’ve sent the invitations, but
it was met with refusal.”
“Refused?”
“That’s right. Our movie’s ending theme is to showcase Chinese Kungfu and spirit. Huo
Yuanjia wins, showcasing the strength of Chinese Kungfu. However, it also insulted the
Englishmen. They felt that Chinese Kungfu is lacking, hence they’re unwilling to take part in
such a movie that insults their country. Thanks to that, we’re at an impasse,” Li Tai said
regretfully.
“I see.” Ye Lingchen nodded, considering the matter. That was a difficult situation indeed.
“They’re not budging at all? This matter is in historical records after all with historical
evidence, not something that we made up.”
“They have started a boxing gym in China. The main issue is that they’re looking down on
Chinese Kungfu,” Li Tai continued, “saying that they will only agree if Chinese Kungfu can
impress them.”
That matter had been delayed for a week. At first, Li Tai did not want to bother Ye
Lingchen, but that day was the day for their duel. After some thoughts, he finally decided to
notify Ye Lingchen about it.
“You guys head over first. Send me the location of the boxing gym. I’ll head over right now!”
After the call, Ye Lingchen brought Little Green and Little Grey home and immediately
headed to the location Li Tai sent him.
The location’s name was called Inferno Boxing Gym!
Hengdian Studios was already in the outskirts quite some distance away from Capital City,
but Inferno Boxing Gym turned out to be even further. It was located in a village on the
outskirts of Capital City, in the village of Xiangshui.
Without a choice, Ye Lingchen could only call for a taxi. The trip took him two and a half
hours, coming to a total of RMB500. The amount caused Ye Lingchen to flinch in pain.
‘Damn it, I must get a car as soon as I can!’
Right after that thought, Ye Lingchen remembered that he did not even have a driving
license and started to feel bitter.
‘F*ck, I better find a chance to get my driving license first…’
Arriving at Xiangshui Village, the scenery caught Ye Lingchen by surprise, baffling him.
It was nothing like he imagined. Xiangshui Village was incredibly prosperous, with heavy
traffic and big crowds.
Furthermore, there were quite a number of foreigners with blonde hair and blue eyes. The
guys were heavily built while the girls were tall and glamourous. They conversed in English
along the way, contributing to the lively atmosphere.
Could that be a tourist hotspot catered to the foreigners?
How did he not hear about it at all within the country?
As he continued, the closer he got to Inferno Boxing Gym, his surroundings grew
increasingly lively.
At last, he arrived in front of a huge storefront. Ye Lingchen stood still and looked up
towards the big letters of Inferno Boxing Gym above him.
In the store, he could clearly make out the sounds of shouting and excited screams.
Upon entering, Ye Lingchen saw a room full of foreigners. His brows creased into a frown
as his nose was assaulted with the sweaty odor in the room.
Rumor has it that foreigners were hairy and sweat profusely. It would seem the rumors
were true after all.
The boxing gym was very different from Ye Lingchen’s expectations. At first, he thought it
would resemble a Chinese martial arts hall, with people training in an orderly fashion. He
never expected to see a chaotic scene. It was unclear whether Li Tai and the rest had
arrived yet.
Amid the crowd was a ring. Within it, two foreign boxers were fighting each other. Each
attack brought cheers from the crow below the ring.
From the looks of it, the foreigners focused more on brute force than actual technique.
Within a crowd of foreigners, Chinese people with black hair and eyes were especially
outstanding. In one sweeping glance, Ye Lingchen managed to spot someone he knew.
At the same time, the other party’s gaze had similarly fell upon him, blurting out in
surprise, “Eh, why are you here?”
Chapter 192 - Chance Meeting
“Officer Xu. I didn’t expect to meet you here.” Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment.
Xu Jiannan wore a grey-white checkered shirt that day and had her short hair combed to
the left. As bold as always, but looking more charming than in her police uniform.
“Don’t address me as Officer Xu over here.” Xu Nan shot a glare at Ye Lingchen. “I’m on
leave.”
After arresting Brother Dragon previously, she was recognized for her contribution and
awarded a long holiday by the bureau.
“So you’re here just for a holiday? Or could it be that you’re a spy?” Ye Lingchen joked and
laughed.
The boxing gym might not be counted as a lawless place, but it was not a good place to be
too.
“Why aren’t I allowed to come here?” Xu Nan harrumphed, “I heard of a boxing gym run by
a foreigner here. I’ve always wanted to check out if boxing was as great as rumor has it.”
After a short pause, Xu Nan continued, “Right, I have to thank you for the previous incident.
Hehe, thanks to you, I’ve gotten another meritorious service.”
Both cases related to the human traffickers were solved because of Ye Lingchen. Xu Nan
thought that Ye Lingchen was her lucky star.
“That was just a coincidence. We’re just serving the people,” Ye Lingchen answered with a
smile. Xu Nan’s personality was just as refreshing as her appearance.
“Xu Nan, this is?” a man asked as he approached from behind Xu Nan.
In that queue, there were only a total of three people with Xu Nan included, consisting of
two men and one woman. When he saw Ye Lingchen chatting warmly with Xu Nan, he
frowned and turned hostile.
“This is Ye Lingchen. He’s amazing,” said Xu Nan, then she introduced the guy to Ye
Lingchen, “This is Lu Chao. We used to attend the police academy together, but he came
here after he graduated. Meanwhile, this is Li Mo. Lu Chao is the only Chinese boxing
instructor in the establishment. He’s a very good fighter.”
“Hehe, I’m just interested in fighting and have a little else in terms of talent. I’ve used what I
learned from the police academy and fused it with boxing. Just so happens that it gave me
some results.”
Lu Chao made a humble smile, then looked at Ye Lingchen. “This is the one you mentioned
that helped you arrest the human traffickers? It seems that he’s also interested in martial
arts. Perhaps we can spar if there’s a chance.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then gave Lu Chao a not so sincere smile.
‘F*ck! What a shameless person!’
An angry look quickly flashed through Lu Chao’s face. After those words he said, most
people would courteously patronize a little, but this person…that arrogance.
“Xu Nan, if you take on such a dangerous mission again, you must ask me along. I’ve been
through the police academy after all. It’s more than enough to take care of some Tom, Dick,
and Harry!” said Lu Chao as he glared at Ye Lingchen coldly.
There was a strong sense of provocation!
“Better not. My missions are classified.” Xu Nan shook her head, not taking Lu Chao’s words
to heart. Instead, she focused on the fight in the ring.
Mildly disappointed, she shook her head. “It seems boxing is not that special after all.”
“Xu Nan, that’s not all. What we present here is for the general public. The real deal is the
underground arena every Saturday!”
“Underground arena?” Xu Nan was surprised, but her face turned dark.
“That’s right! What you see here is the basics of boxing. They aren’t even considered
experts yet. Just something like this, I can fight 10 of them on my own with a single hand!”
Li Mo was nodding along at Lu Chao’s bragging. “Instructor Lu is famous here for his
fighting abilities. Even the boxing gym’s owner praises him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let
a Chinese take the role of an instructor.”
Boxing was originally a foreign sport. For Lu Chao to be a boxing instructor here, it was
natural that he performed better than others.
Seeing Xu Nan’s changing expression, Lu Chao immediately explained, “The underground
arena is not much different from the regular arena. It’s just that their target audience are
the foreigners, so the competition becomes much stronger, and offers better entertainment.
They take precautions to prevent death and serious injuries. It’s a lawful activity.”
With that, Xu Nan’s expression finally lightened up.
“Since we’re friends, why don’t I bring you over to the underground arena? Today’s match
is about to start.” Lu Chao smiled. “The gym owner said that he would personally take part
today. It’ll be a good show.”
Ye Lingchen’s heart trembled slightly, but he did not reject it.
He could not find Li Tai and the rest out there. There was a high probability that they went
to the so-called underground arena.
Meanwhile, seeing no signs of rejection from Xu Nan, Lu Chao made up his mind and took Li
Mo along to settle the registration process.
Along the way, his expression turned grim.
“Running into an obstacle like that out of nowhere. Where did that kid come from!?”
“Instructor Lu, Xu Nan seems quite close to that kid.”
“That kid just helped Xu Nan twice by chance. He’s a pushover! I’ve gone through the
academy with Xu Nan, so my chances are much higher than that kid. If he backs off then it’s
fine. If he doesn’t, I don’t mind teaching him a lesson!”
…
Following Lu Chao through the noisy hall, they went all the way to the back of the boxing
gym.
From there. They went through a door and took the stairs down.
Not only did the store cover a huge area, but it also came with a massive basement.
The lighting in the basement had a yellow hue. By the time Ye Lingchen arrived, it was
already halfway filled. Looking around, it was indeed as Lu Chao claimed. Over 80 percent
of the people were foreigners, with Englanders being the majority, followed by those from
the Rice Nation and Russians.
Although boxing was widely known in China, it was not particularly popular. Instead, the
foreigners loved it, they reveled at watching this violent art.
Ye Lingchen noticed that at the four sides of the ring of the underground arena were small
bars. The design was very similar to the Dog Fighting Arena, where attendants stood at the
bar to welcome guests. It was obviously set up for placing bets.
Since it was boxing, betting was unavoidable. That was probably the main income source
for Inferno Boxing Gym.
Lu Chao naturally would not risk getting in trouble and tell Xu Nan about it. Instead, he only
gave her a brief introduction to the underground arena.
“Those that fight here have reached a certain level in boxing. They’re on par with those
boxers on TV! Oftentimes, some rich Chinese merchants would come and hire bodyguards
through a tournament.” Lu Chao then continued, “as for the owner of Inferno Boxing Gym,
it’s none other than the previous boxing champion, Ali!”
“Ali? It’s him?!” Xu Nan was surprised. “Rumor has it that he moved to China after his
retirement. I didn’t know it was real!”
“While the owner Ali was the boxing champion, he had a record of 20 consecutive victories.
Even the current boxing champion had gone through his tutelage,” Li Mo explained.
Lu Chao then continued the introduction, “The patrons are all nobles from foreign lands.
Quite a number of them would send their kids over here to learn self-defense. Boxing is
considered a top tier fighting technique. The reason Ali came here was to popularize boxing
in China…”
Chapter 193 - Boxing Champion, Ali
At the same time, at the other corner of the underground arena…
A group of Chinese sat there. Some of them were uneasy and occasionally looked around.
“I didn’t expect this Inferno Boxing Gym to have an underground arena that I’ve never
heard of,” said Li Tai as he frowned.
“It just feels like these foreigners get to act with impunity in our country,” Li Jing chimed in.
Their party of seven consists of seven people. Li Tai, Li Jing, Sister Lin, and Xiao Feifei at the
core. Then there were three other martial arts stuntmen that were there to act as
bodyguards.
“With their special rights, it’s natural for these foreigners to be insolent.” Li Tai sighed.
These foreigners not only had special rights but also many benefits. Although it was a
necessary diplomatic arrangement, it still feels unfair when brought up.
“If only we knew they had this planned, we could bring more people along,” said one of the
martial arts stuntmen. Being seated amongst all the well-built foreigners, it was natural for
them to feel a little uneasy.
“Since the gym owner invited us over, he would surely have made preparations,” Li Tai
sighed again, then advised, “You guys must ensure Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin’s safety.”
The two ladies naturally needed protection the most.
“I wonder if Lingchen can find us here…” Xiao Feifei said in a weak voice, her face looking
sickly pale.
“Feifei, you shouldn’t have come while you’re ill,” said Sister Lin in a worried tone.
Xiao Feifei smiled. “Since I’m just going to lay around doing nothing, coming outside for a
stretch won’t hurt.”
Right then, a group of people rushed inside which caused a commotion.
At the helm was a muscled man with his upper arms exposed. The rock hard muscles
bulged all over his body, giving off a feeling of terrifying strength.
Furthermore, his physique was considered big even by England’s standards, standing tall at
two full meters, and he had eyes that gleamed like a well-polished brass bell.
Behind him was another group of muscled men with their upper arms exposed. They fell
into two lines and marched forward in strides.
Bang, bang, bang!
With all of them at that size taking strides together, their footsteps sounded thunderous as
the ground shook from their footsteps.
Instantly, the entire underground arena boiled over with excitement.
“Oh My God! It’s Ali personally leading the team into the ring!”
“He’s so manly. He’s the pride of England!”
“We lucked out this time to see the former boxing champion!”
“That’s Ali?!” Xu Nan exclaimed in surprise after taking a deep breath.
That man exuded a strong presence, giving off the feeling of an immovable mountain. A
normal person would not even have the courage to face him, much less fight him.
“Hehe, you haven’t seen him box!” Lu Chao snickered with a hint of smugness. “He can
throw up to five punches in a second! Furthermore, each of the punches hit at a minimum
of 100kg force!”
“That’s unbelievable!”
That speed and strength were already beyond the limits of a human. Even wild beasts
might not have such strength.
To put simply, it would be an easy feat for Ali to punch a bull to death.
“Explosive power, speed, and raw strength. All of them flawless. How else would he be a
boxing champion?” Lu Chao laughed, then continued, “however, he retired for too long and
was eventually forgotten. Behind him are the boxing gym’s instructors. They are strong as
well.”
Li Mo chimed in too, “You see that bald guy? One week ago, a merchant hired him as a
bodyguard to brave through the rainforests of South Africa!”
The rainforests of South Africa are filled with all sorts of dangers and wild beasts. If a
normal person were to enter, that person would probably end up as food within half a day.
“If the rainforests of South Africa are too vague, you should have heard about the Warrior’s
Department right?” Lu Chao pursed his lips. “These people each hold the record of
defeating martial artists! I think those so-called Chinese Kungfu are nothing but parlor
tricks! Only in boxing where you fight your way through real fights with every punch is the
real Kungfu!”
A look of displeasure flashed through Xu Nan’s face. “Amongst martial artists, there are
varying levels of strength. Even if they had defeated martial artists, that doesn’t mean that
they can defeat other martial artists, much less look down on Chinese Kungfu!”
“Hahaha, Xu Nan, I know that even back in the police academy, you disliked hearing others
insult Chinese Kungfu. I was the same.” Lu Chao laughed loudly. “However, the truth
remains. Chinese Kungfu is a product of fiction! After spending so much time in the police
academy, do you think you’re strong enough?”
Xu Nan faltered, unable to refute.
As a girl, upon entering the police academy, she had her dreams. However, after much
training, she could only manage to handle some simple thugs. If she met these people, she
would not even last one punch.
“I, too, have seen the wonders of the outside country before I had to unwillingly accept the
fact that Chinese Kungfu is fake!” Lu Chao lamented earnestly, “We can’t just live in our
imaginary world. Since boxing proved to be amazing, why not learn it? Why don’t you take
some time to come over in the future? I’ll teach you for free so that you can have more
options in your future missions.”
Xu Nan was slightly moved. She had always felt that women should be on equal footing
with men, fueling her pursuit for strength.
A delighted smile immediately appeared on Lu Chao’s face. Once Xu Nan came by daily,
then things were pretty much settled. To get her from that point would be an easy feat.
He turned to look at Ye Lingchen, then took on the tone of a senior lecturing his juniors.
“People need to learn from the strength of others. Admitting the failure of Chinese Kungfu
is not shameful. The right way is to learn the strengths of foreigners! Brother, if you’re
interested in learning boxing, I’ll give you a 20 percent discount!”
“No thanks,” Ye Lingchen replied indifferently, shaking his head.
Lu Chao shot a cold look at Ye Lingchen.
‘Brat, to hell with your arrogance! If not for Xu Nan, I would not even look at you!’
“Damn! Director Li, you’re trying to recruit Ali the boxing champion?!” Li Jing was stunned
when he saw Ali.
Li Tai nodded bitterly. “I’ve heard from others that as the boxing champion, Ali can be our
spotlight in our movie. I only thought of trying my luck.”
“No wonder this boxing gym is fearsome. The one running the show is the former boxing
champion!” Sister Lin too took in a gasp of cold air. She dared not look directly at Ali as it
was too terrifying for her.
“Now this is difficult. Ali would not be easy to recruit.” Li Jing’s face darkened. “He
mentioned that he wants to try out Chinese Kungfu, but who would be able to face him off?”
…
The underground arena tournament was meant for challenges between boxing gyms. It was
also a weekly assessment for Inferno Boxing Gym to showcase their matches to the public,
functioning as an advertisement and an income source.
Once the judges entered the ring, it signified the start of a match.
The entire arena entered a crazed state. When they saw two well-built boxers slowly
making their way to the ring, the foreigners stood up excitedly, screaming at the top of
their lungs…
Chapter 194 - : Provocations of the Boxing
Champion
Very quickly, the match began!
The two big and strong boxers exchanged blows, which visually looked impressive. Each
punch was backed with strength and accompanied by sounds of snapping wind which
instilled fear into the crowd.
Bang, bang, bang!
With each solid hit, muffled sounds could be heard.
“That’s too much violence.” Xiao Feifei and the others could not bear to watch.
“Roar! Get him!”
“Don’t just defend. Counter, counter!”
“Nice punch, continue!”
The foreigners instead, were getting riled up as they watched, cheering madly.
“They’re extremely particular about their diet. Their constant training allowed them to
develop all those muscles. Their endurance is excellent too and they can take multiple hits.
Moreover, their punches were trained hundreds and thousands of times. Each punch was
executed meticulously!” Lu Chao analyzed for Xu Nan, flexing his sense of superiority in
front of her.
“This round, the left corner should be the victor. The right corner lost his advantage right
from the start and is being suppressed all the while. The left corner is instead gaining
momentum. Furthermore, his punching speed and power are well polished through
practice. He’s a tough one!”
As expected, soon after he finished speaking, the left corner claimed victory after flooring
his opponent with a well-placed hook!
An uproar of cheers broke out immediately.
Following that, the second match, third match…
“What do you think? How does this compare to the so-called Chinese Kungfu?” Lu Chao
asked Xu Nan.
Xu Nan pursed her lips, giving no reply.
An average person’s understanding of Chinese Kungfu was limited to TV screens. Although
they look awesome, it was obviously faked.
Now that she witnessed the foreign art of boxing personally, it did carry a bigger impact.
“Hehe, you’re in luck today. There’s another round later,” Lu Chao said meaningfully and
laughed.
“Another round?”
“Muhammad Ali had always been interested in Chinese Kungfu. He’s taking part personally
as he received an invitation recently.” He paused for a moment, then continued, “It’ll serve
to help you see the gap between Chinese Kungfu and boxing!”
Xu Nan immediately snapped to attention. ‘Did someone issue a challenge to Ali?’
Following the end of the last match, the emcee did not end it there but instead waited
quietly in the ring.
Thud, thud, thud…
A resounding sound accompanied each step. The sound carried an indescribable strength
and presence, causing everyone’s heart in the hall to pump wildly.
Ali followed the steps into the ring.
He looked like a human-shaped monster, sending tremors throughout the ring.
“F*ck! Ali got on the stage?!”
“What’s he doing? Is he participating?”
“Ahhhh, Ali’s finally boxing again? Oh no, I’m getting too excited. I need to calm down.”
After a brief silence, everyone boiled over with passion and stood straight up.
“Ali, Ali, Ali…”
Everyone chanted along, as though on a religious pilgrimage. Their echoes filled the hall.
Ali stood in the center of the ring. He raised his hands slightly, causing all the noise to quiet
down as the crowd focused on him quietly.
“I came to China in hopes to promote boxing, to help all Chinese to appreciate the strength
and allure of boxing!” Ali said with a deep hoarse voice. “However, when I arrived here, I
heard about Chinese Kungfu! Over here, everyone worships that so-called Kungfu!”
“Although I’ve heard rumors of Chinese Kungfu, I’ve never had the chance to witness it for
myself. As for those so-called martial artists that I met, they were weak. My disappointment
with Chinese Kungfu had since grown. I can’t help but ask, is Kungfu in China real?”
“If there were Kungfu, how does it fare against boxing?”
The hall was quiet, everyone listening intently.
The more they listened, the darker Li Tai and the company’s faces grew. They could barely
make out Ali’s intention.
However, Ali continued with a resounding voice, “I’ve finally found the answer. Chinese
Kungfu is inferior to boxing!”
“Chinese Kungfu is inferior to boxing!”
…
All the foreigners ignited in cheers, screaming at the top of their lungs. Their voices grew
with each passing wave. Some Chinese people were also shouting along with flushed faces,
including Lu Chao.
The remaining Chinese in the audience felt helpless and indignant.
“Damn it. That’s going overboard!” Li Jing held a firm fist, his eyes showed signs of the
humiliation he felt.
“A group of foreign monkeys are trying to lord around here in China? Morons!” the martial
arts stuntmen added disgruntledly.
They had learned Chinese Kungfu and had a natural reverence towards it. It was a kind of
heritage. Nonetheless, that heritage was being mocked by foreigners. They did not take well
to that!
“Boxing is the best!” Ali’s expression was fierce. He smiled viciously, then waved at one of
the boxing instructors.
That boxing instructor was the one that had the best performance earlier. He quickly got on
the ring.
Ali’s face darkened, then made a full forced punch in a frenzy!
Bang!
Even though the instructor defended himself, he was still sent flying out of the ring by the
forceful blow!
“Chinese Kungfu? It’s no match for my fist!” Ali raised his hand high. With the roaring
cheers and screams from below the ring, he looked like a king.
“There’s a Chinese director that wants me to take part in his movie, to showcase Chinese
Kungfu, to show that our boxing is no match for Chinese Kungfu. Is that possible?”
“Impossible!”
“Impossible!”
All the foreigners puffed up, screaming their unacceptance.
“Right now, if you can impress me with the strength of Chinese Kungfu, I’ll agree to shoot
your movie!” Ali’s gaze fell upon Li Tai, mocking at him. “Do you dare to come into the ring
now?”
At that moment, the entire hall had their eyes focused on Li Tai’s direction. When the
foreigners saw the Chinese in their small frames, they had a look of condescension on their
faces, booing the Chinese party.
Ali raised his hand, provocatively signaling for them to approach, “Come in the ring.”
Li Jing’s expression was dark. His breathing became heavy, staring Ali dead in the eye. After
a deep break, he walked onto the ring!
“Chinese Kungfu has been passed down for thousands of years. Even your country had
many that were taught a lesson by Chinese Kungfu. Although it rarely shows itself to the
world, it is not something you can mock as you like!” said Li Jing coldly.
“You know Chinese Kungfu, don’t you? Come, let us have a look,” Ali sneered.
“Hmph, Ali called us here just to find a chance to humiliate Chinese Kungfu!” Li Tai
harrumphed in a hoarse voice, an extremely ugly expression painted across his face.
Although there were few Chinese people under the ring, they still unwittingly gripped their
fists tightly.
“That’s Li Jing right? I hear that he grew up in the Shaolin Temple and knows real Kungfu.”
“Will Li Jing be a match for Ali? This is vexing!”
“Chinese Kungfu is the best. We must show those foreigners who’s boss!”
…
Chapter 195 - Letter of Challenge!
“Please!” said Li Jing as he assumed his pose.
“Bring it on!” Ali replied in a carefree manner.
A look of rage flashed across Li Jing’s eyes. He placed his fist together in a bow, then placed
a foot in front of him and shot forward like a nocked arrow. He bounced off the ground with
his fist rising upwards straight at Ali.
That punch shot out in a flash, expertly utilizing the strength from his entire body. Like a
fearsome tiger breaking out of its cage, it shocked the audience below the ring.
The corner of Ali’s mouth curled into a contemptuous smile. When the first almost reach
him, he effortlessly raised his palm.
Slam!
His huge palm easily caught hold of Li Jing’s fist!
Li Jing’s expression turned dark in an instant, he then lowered his body, launching a kick
upwards!
His knee aimed straight for Ali’s chest, pressing the attack like a continual storm.
However, that kick was also effortlessly blocked by Ali’s arms. Following that, he lifted Li
Jing like a chick and chucked him aside, throwing him out of the ring instantly!
A sense of helplessness took over Li Jing as he felt his heart falling into a pit.
When faced with Ali, he felt like a child being toyed with. Even if he managed to hit him, it
would not cause much damage.
The difference in their physiques was too much.
“GOOD[1]!” Countless foreigners in the audience cheered out loud. Some of them even
whistled along.
“Chinese Kungfu is trash!”
“Hehe, you’re too weak,” Ali laughed lightly, “is this the so-called Chinese Kungfu?”
The Chinese in the crowd all took on a bitter expression. Li Jing and company had naturally
heard of the rumors where Li Jing was the once famed martial artist celebrity. Most
importantly, he practiced real Kungfu, yet his Kungfu was nothing in front of Ali, as though
everything was just a facade.
Was Chinese Kungfu that weak?
He bit his lips, feeling his resolve shaken.
Ali took two steps forward, looking down at Li Jing with his towering form.
“I’ll stand right here. If you can push me back, I’ll agree to your request.” The insolent voice
conveyed his contempt towards Li Jing.
“Not only you. Your friends can come into the ring too. You just need to push me back!”
Silence took over the hall!
The Chinese were stunned, whereas the foreigners were enjoying the entertainment.
“That’s too much!” Li Tai trembled in rage. That was not just humiliating them, it was
humiliating their country’s heritage!
The other three martial arts stuntmen exchanged glances, then gritted their teeth and got
in the ring.
Four on one. It was unfair, but Li Jing had no other choice.
“Haha, come!”
Ali laughed maniacally, glaring at the four like a tiger.
“Go!”
The four rushed out at the same time, splitting up and attacking each of Ali’s limbs from
four different directions.
They used various techniques. One focused on kicks, the other on grappling, while Li Jing
used his fists. He brought out his signature move, carrying with it the pride of Chinese
Kungfu. They could not afford to be looked down upon by the foreigners regardless of the
consequences.
Bang, bang, bang, bang!
Four separate sounds could be heard. All their attacks landed on Ali, but he did not budge
an inch.
“Weak. Too weak! Is this the strength of Chinese Kungfu?” Ali laughed coldly. He swung his
limbs, immediately sending all four of them flying.
“What a waste of time.” He shook his head. “If I knew you guys are such pushovers, I
wouldn’t even have to do this myself.”
Li Jing and the three looked downcast.
“I didn’t expect the boxing champion to be this strong,”[2] Li Tai muttered as he sat limply
on his chair, his eyes filled with dread.
He was too strong, on an entirely different level.
He had seen Li Jing and the other three stuntmen’s Kungfu. Although they could not walk
on walls or take flight, they were much stronger than the average human. They might even
be comparable to the special units. They had a wide variety of techniques, but none of them
did anything to Ali.
Their expertise was toppled by overwhelming strength!
Ali overwhelmed them completely!
“How can that man be this strong?!” Xu Nan was similarly stunned.
Li Jing’s group attack was by no means weak. However, it did not go past Ali’s defenses.
Furthermore, the strength of four men was simultaneously outmatched by Ali. Just how
strong was he?
That was…too terrifying!
“Hehe, I’ve said this before. Chinese Kungfu is only for show, it’s complete trash before
boxing!” Lu Chao laughed. “Ali did not even take action. If he acted, he would only need one
punch. Do you think those four would be able to withstand it?”
“Ali, Ali, Ali!”
“England’s pride!”
“Chinese Kungfu is trash!”
All the foreigners in the hall were cheering while many Chinese kept silent.
Ali’s strength was deeply imprinted into their minds. Unless a martial arts expert like those
from the movies appeared, who else could defeat the former boxing champion?
Did such a person exist? Could Chinese Kungfu be trained to such a level?
That was almost impossible!
“Should we give Ye Lingchen a call?” Sister Lin asked.
Li Tai sighed, then shook his head. “Even if we asked Young Maser Ye over, it won’t be of
any help. It’s my ignorance and lack of consideration.”
The boxing champion was too strong and prideful. The chances of recruiting him were
almost nonexistent.
Although Ye Lingchen also knew Kungfu, Li Tai did not think that he would be a match for
the boxing champion.
“We’ll just tell him it got rejected and think of some other ways. There are plenty of
foreigners in China anyway,” Xiao Feifei suggested.
It was better to not let Ye Lingchen learn of this humiliating incident.
“Chinese Kungfu, Is, Not, Trash!” Li Jing shouted word by word as he slowly climbed back
up from the floor.
Ali looked at him with interest.
“Although you have defeated us, that’s because we’re not well versed in our arts. We only
skimmed the surface from the depths of our Chinese Kungfu. You’re only being insolent
because you’ve not met a true expert!” Li Jing continued.
He could not tolerate others looking down on Chinese Kungfu.
“A true expert” Ali showed a conceited smile. “You Chinese just love to brag. Where’s the
expert? I’ve been in China for so many years and I have yet to meet a person that could
withstand one of my punches!”
“All you can do is brag, to produce a movie like Huo Yuanjia to deceive yourself when in
fact, Chinese Kungfu is just a piece of sh*t! If you don’t agree, feel free to challenge me
anytime. I’ll take you on! This is a statement from me, Ali!”
Ali stood there unmoving like a stiff pole, his sound resounded in the ears of the audience.
One minute, two minutes, three minutes…
Silence!
Nobody said a word as they were overwhelmed by Ali’s presence.
That was a letter of challenge issued by boxing towards Chinese Kungfu!
[1] This part is a cheer by the foreigners in English so we’ll be keeping that portion as
written as that’s the author’s take on English.
[2] Really Li Tai? You really think the champion that built his career around boxing would
be defeated by someone that acts in action movies? Where is your common sense? Special
forces? Really? Sorry guys, sometimes even us translators/editors have rants about the
plot. Have fun reading 😀
Chapter 196 - You Might Die From This
Fist!
“Does China have someone that can defeat the boxing champion?”
“You think this is a novel? How can such fantasy be possible?”
“Sigh, is Chinese Kungfu that weak?”
The Chinese felt resigned while the foreigners were cheering with pride.
“Xu Nan, I know this is cruel, but reality itself is cruel,” Lu Chao said to Xu Nan, who looked
a little lost.
Chinese Kungfu had deep roots. Regardless of it being real or fake, it had already become
part of the Chinese belief and pride. When that pride falls apart in front of them, it had a
significant impact on their psyche.
“Chinese Kungfu is not something for you foreigners to mock!”
A voice cut through the air suddenly. In the vision of Xu Nan and others like her, Ye
Lingchen slowly rose from the crowd.
All eyes in the hall instantly snapped over and focused onto him.
“Are you nuts? Sit down quickly!” Xu Nan’s expression changed to that of horror, as she
quickly whispered a reminder to him.
‘What’s up with this guy? Why did he stand up all of a sudden and said such idiotic words?’
‘Is Chinese Kungfu something you can get involved in? Furthermore, this place is filled with
foreigners. Do you realize that your actions are attracting their ire?’
“He’s the boxing champion. You’ve seen what happened. Stay low. Don’t tell me you’re
trying to fight him, are you?” Xu Nan added. She felt that Ye Lingchen was a hot-headed
person that could not assess the situation properly.
However, at that moment, Muhammad Ali’s gaze had already turned to them.
That gaze was one that belonged to the strong, one that others would not dare look at.
Lu Chao looked at Ye Lingchen, shaking his head and smiled mockingly.
‘This kid is still too young. So naive! What’s this about Chinese Kungfu is not to be
humiliated? Just who do you think you are? What gives you the right to say such words?’
Ye Lingchen suddenly became the center of attention in the hall with everyone’s eyes on
him.
“It’s Young Master Ye!” Li Tai had naturally noticed Ye Lingchen. “So Young Master Ye was
already here.”
“What’s Ye Lingchen doing?” Xiao Feifei looked worried.
“Since he knows Kungfu, I’m afraid he won’t look away from Ali’s provocations.” Li Tai
made a worried sigh. “Martial artists have their own pride too.”
“Will he be a match for the boxing champion?” Xiao Feifei bit her lips. She wanted to stop Ye
Lingchen but held back in the end.
Meanwhile, Xu Nan held onto a corner of Ye Lingchen’s shirt. “Ye Lingchen, calm down.
That’s the boxing champion. Don’t tell me you’re thinking of going up there, are you?”
“Hey kid, you should choose the right place to cause a scene. Let me remind you that this is
an arena. If you die or get disabled, nobody will be responsible for that. If you’re trying to
be a porcelain bumper, this is not the place for you,” Lu Chao said mockingly.
Ye Lingchen looked at Xu Nan and smiled at her. “I do intend to get on the ring. Just watch.
Chinese Kungfu is very strong!”
With that, he placed his hands behind him and walked slowly towards the arena.
Xu Nan looked at Ye Lingchen’s back, suddenly dazed. She felt as though she was looking at
a grandmaster.
In the meantime, Lu Chao was snickering in his heart. ‘Twerp, just continue showing off!
After bragging, you’ll have to face the consequences!’
Ye Lingchen walked slowly as the people in the hall could not help but stand up. They
looked at him and backed away like a receding shoreline, clearing a path for him.
Regardless of nationality, they all looked at him in amazement as though he was a crazy
person.
‘This kid is clearly a student. He probably won’t even be able to hurt Ali’s fingers.’
Meanwhile, a number of Chinese audience members looked at Ye Lingchen respectfully. No
matter what happened, Chinese Kungfu was not something the foreigners should
humiliate!
Ye Lingchen went on the ring one step at a time at a moderate speed. He did not put on a
flashy show and instead behaved just like a normal person.
“Y-y-young Master Ye…”
Li Jing watched Ye Lingchen walking past him. His throat trembled involuntarily, showing a
guilt-ridden expression. “I’ve brought shame to Chinese Kungfu.”
“It’s fine. Your performance was quite good.” Ye Lingchen smiled, then walked straight
towards the center of the ring. He stared Ali straight in the eye with a calm and collected
gaze, showing no signs of fear.
At that moment, he changed nothing, but to the audience, something changed.
Ali was tall and strong. When Ye Lingchen stood next to him, he should look small in
comparison. However, at that moment, Ye Lingchen gave off a strong presence. That
presence made him look bigger, matching up to the boxing champion.
He was too calm, as though the person standing in front of him was not the boxing
champion, but an average person.
Where did that confidence come from?
Ali stood on the same spot, measuring up Ye Lingchen. He frowned slightly.
By the looks of it, Ye Lingchen’s physique should pose no threat to him. Furthermore, his
body was just average. He was unlikely to be trained from the lack of muscles on him.
He was just a normal university student that most likely have problems with regular fights,
much less fighting in an arena.
How reckless!
‘Is it because I haven’t boxed for quite a while and turned soft that these weaklings think
that I’m a pushover?’
“Director Li, Lingchen…he’ll be fine right?” asked Xiao Feifei who was biting on her lips.
“Relax. I’ll rush up there at the first sign of trouble. I won’t let anything happen to Young
Master Ye.” Li Tai answered seriously, staring intently at the ring. “Li Jing and the rest are
nearby too. They will act accordingly.”
“Mm.” Xiao Feifei nodded.
Ali stared at Ye Lingchen, finally announcing coldly, “Kid, this arena is not a place for you to
play. You may lose your life. This is my final warning for you. Get out of here now!”
He had been through countless battles. With his presence condensed into a single point, an
average person would be badly intimidated even if he did not take any action.
Nonetheless, Ye Lingchen remained calm, saying, “I believe you have not seen the real
Chinese Kungfu. That’s why you dare to act so insolently. An ignorant person like you is
fearless.”
Those words immediately sent the crowd in an uproar.
Even Li Tai’s eyes popped wide and stood up uneasily.
Ye Lingchen’s bravado was too much. That was no different from asking for death.
“F*CK! Who is that Chinese kid? Is he looking for death?”
“Hehe, he’s provoking the boxing champion. We must teach that kid a lesson.”
“Boxing champion, crush him! Beat him up!”
The foreigners howled with rage while the Chinese gave Ye Lingchen a worried look.
As Ali’s eyes narrowed, a chill burst forth from him. That was a show of his anger.
“I don’t make a habit of bullying the weak, but that doesn’t mean that weaklings can behave
insolently in front of me!” Ali moved his body. Sounds of cracking joints could be heard
coming from all over his body. His lumbering body moved towards Ye Lingchen. “Show me
your moves!”
Ye Lingchen calmly replied, “I will stand right here. If you can make me take even half a
step backward, it’s my loss. If I act, you might die from this fist!”
Chapter 197 - The Stir Caused by Chinese
Kungfu!
Rustle!
Everyone rubbed their ears, fearing that they may have misheard.
The similarity between Ye Lingchen and the boxing champion’s tone was uncanny.
They both stood still waiting for the other to act.
However, Muhammad Ali’s words sounded convincing while Ye Lingchen’s words felt like a
joke.
“This person must be crazy!”
Not only the foreigners, but even Li Tai’s party were also similarly stunned.
“Cough, cough, cough,” Xiao Feifei coughed hard due to the stress, her face turning pale
immediately.
As she recalled Ye Lingchen’s appearance when he went on the stage, he gave off a feeling
of a warrior going on a suicide mission. He did so for Chinese Kungfu, valiantly going
forward in face of death!
“Since you’re looking for death, don’t blame me now!” Ali’s expression darkened. His
temper was explosive to begin with. Faced with the repeated provocation, his patience had
run out!
With that, he took a step forward and grabbed Ye Lingchen’s shoulder!
Like an eagle snatching at a chick, he could simply pick Ye Lingchen up and throw him off
the ring.
Within China, he had to watch his actions, not daring to cause death. However, it was still
within his limits to torture and mock Ye Lingchen!
Nonetheless, just as his hand touched Ye Lingchen’s shoulder, he was baffled.
Ye Lingchen’s body had seemingly melded with the entire arena, rooted in it. No matter
how hard he pushed, Ye Lingchen would not budge.
At that moment, a sense of helplessness took root in Ali’s heart, feeling as though it was
impossible to move Ye Lingchen.
Ali’s expression focused, looking at the calm young man in astonishment, feeling
bewildered.
“Ali, Ali, Ali!”
Below the arena, the foreigners were oblivious to what happened. They howled and
cheered in a craze, looking forward to Ye Lingchen being thrown out of the arena.
As time passed, the cheers faded away and the crowd had a surprised look on their faces.
“What’s happening? Why did Ali stop moving?”
“Ali, don’t hold back. Show him the power of a boxing champion!”
“That’s right. Teach that kid a lesson!”
…
As nothing happened after some time, the foreigners could not help turn rowdy.
“Weak. So this is the extent of a boxing champion’s strength!”
The quiet voice echoed through the hall, causing everyone’s heart to skip a beat as they
stared in astonishment.
Those insolent and arrogant words…it came from the young man?
Ali’s face turned red and roared viciously.
The muscles on his entire body suddenly pulsated as though it gained sentience, to the
extent that someone would hear the sound generated by the pulsating muscles in a quiet
environment.
At that moment, Ali’s presence continued to grow, his body seemed to have grown a tad
bigger.
“The boxing champion is angry!”
“That kid is dead. This punch will be the full strength from the boxing champion by utilizing
the strength from all the muscles on his body! Before he retired, he used this punch to
pulverize the fist of his opponent!”
“That’s terrifying. This is his maximum power. If that hits, it will be unimaginable!”
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched slightly.
“You managed to train your muscles to pulsate to your will to this extent. Not bad.”
“However, boxing techniques and Chinese Kungfu are still too far apart. Today, I’ll let you
experience it!” With that, Ye Lingchen threw a punch as well!
His fist seemed to devoid of strength, moving forward in a light and floaty manner.
Nonetheless, it gave others a feeling that everything was within his control.
Bang!
Both the fists collided!
A heavy, dulled sound could be heard!
Ali felt a burning wave surge into his body from Ye Lingchen’s fist.
Faced with that strength, he was like duckweed in the sea, floating with the currents.
Thunk, thunk, thunk!
He has pushed over three meters away. He looked up in horror, staring at Ye Lingchen who
did not budge an inch.
Monstrous!
The sweat glands on his entire body loosened up. In that instant, he felt that his life was
threatened, as though his life was within Ye Lingchen’s grasp, capable of snuffing him out at
any moment.
Crack!
At the same time, the pillar behind Ali made a cracking sound, the burst into pieces!
Ye Lingchen slowly retrieved his fist, then looked at Ali quietly, “Should we go on?”
The hall went silent!
Be it Ali on the ring, or the foreigners and Chinese below the ring. They were all scared stiff,
at a loss for words. That was only from one punch!
Although that punch did not harm Ali, its strength was sufficient to shake everyone to their
core!
“You might die from this fist!”
Ye Lingchen’s words were still echoing in their heads, but this time it seemed so much
clearer and ringing.
It was clear to see that Ye Lingchen had held back, or else…he might die!
Was that Chinese Kungfu?
Was that a strength that humans could possess?
Most importantly, Ye Lingchen had only thrown a light and feeble punch, one that seemed
to carry no weight behind it, as carefree as slapping a mosquito.
Xu Nan’s mouth was slightly ajar, at a loss for words from the shock.
Xiao Feifei’s beautiful eyes were wide open, finally letting out a sigh of relief, looking at Ye
Lingchen with a mixture of shock and joy.
Lu Chao, on the other hand, lost control of his body, shaking uncontrollably and looked at
Ye Lingchen in terror. Recollections of how he acted in front of Ye Lingchen caused him to
break out in cold sweat.
“Is that Chinese Kungfu?!”
“Oh my god!!”
“This is crazy!”
The foreigners felt their worldview crumble before them. They were all shocked beyond
words.
Ye Lingchen stood there with his hands behind his back, showing no emotions.
To him, defeating the boxing champion was just an ordinary thing. With his Eight
Extremities Brute Training and Arhat Fist Force, his fighting ability had already reached the
upper limits of humanity.
From the moment he obtained the Prodigy System, he was destined to be different from
other humans.
“I didn’t expect you to be this amazing.” Xu Nan looked at Ye Lingchen with twinkling, star-
like eyes as he approached. “This time you really helped bring glory to our country.”
Ye Lingchen laughed, then casually took a glance at Lu Chao, who was standing nervously at
the side. He then left without sparing any words with these people that blindly chased after
foreign culture and neglected their own.
“Young Master Ye.” Li Tai quickly approached him.
He gave Ye Lingchen a complicated look and finally realized that his prior knowledge of Ye
Lingchen’s identity was but the tip of the iceberg. He could be described as a transcendent
being.
With the power beyond mere mortals in his hands, any title bestowed on him would be like
a passing cloud.
Thud!
A sound came from the arena all of a sudden.
Muhammad Ali’s towering body knelt before Ye Lingchen, his eyes glued onto Ye
Lingchen’s back. “Thank you for not killing me. Today I’ve seen the real Chinese Kungfu and
finally realize that I’m but a frog in the well. I beg China’s master to take me as a disciple,
teach me Kungfu!”
With that said, kowtowed hard on the arena floor three times, resulting in three loud
knocking sounds.
“We too are willing to learn Chinese Kungfu. Master, please teach us!” Many English folks
started to speak using their accented Chinese together. Although it was only one punch,
Chinese Kungfu had made its impression on all of them, leaving an unforgettable mark
behind on their hearts.
Chinese Kungfu was destined to once again make itself known to the world!
“Director Li, you go tell Ali that if he wants to learn Chinese Kungfu, he’d have to join Huo
Yuanjia’s crew.”
Following that he immediately left the underground arena…
Chapter 198 - Xiao Feifei’s Illness!
“Sister Feifei, why are you here too?”
After he got out of the underground arena, Ye Lingchen gave Xiao Feifei a strange look.
“Why? Are you surprised?” Xiao Feifei rolled her eyes at Ye Lingchen. “You didn’t even look
for me recently. Did you forget about me?”
“How is that possible? Sister Feifei is so beautiful, it’s impossible for me to forget you,” Ye
“Lately I’ve nothing much to do. I heard that you’ve run into some trouble so I followed
Director Li over to have a look,” said Xiao Feifei.
Following that, she coughed lightly a few more times.
“You’re sick?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. He then only realized that Xiao Feifei looked
exhausted. Her eyes were droopy and she seemed fatigued.
“Feifei is not feeling well and rejected all her recent projects,” explained Sister Lin with a
hint of worry in her voice.
“It’s just a minor cold. I’ve already seen the doctor and was prescribed some medicine. It’s
nothing to worry about.” Xiao Feifei waved it off with a smile. “Don’t you worry about it.
Huo Yuanjia is screening soon. That’s more urgent.”
Ye Lingchen took a careful look at Xiao Feifei’s condition, and finally relaxed when he saw
the symptoms were that of the common flu.
At the same time, he was touched. All the while, Sister Feifei was worried about him.
After a brief moment, Li Tai brought Ali along with him.
Upon seeing Ye Lingchen, Ali immediately bowed at him.
If not for Ye Lingchen holding back in the arena, he would have been dead. As a boxing
champion, he pursued and worshipped strength. At that moment, his heart was filled with
respect for Ye Lingchen.
“I’ve looked down on Chinese Kungfu previously due to my ignorance. I have sinned!” Ali
stated. “Oh great master, let this disciple pay his respects!”
With that, he immediately got down to kowtow towards Ye Lingchen.
However, just as he tried to lower himself, he was held up by Ye Lingchen.
His body weighed at least 300 kgs. Add to that the strength he exerted in his movements.
Yet he was easily held by Ye Lingchen. That once again surprised him.
That strength was unbelievable.
“I don’t accept disciples,” Ye Lingchen said calmly, “but I’ll provide some guidance when I’m
free.”
“Thank you, master!” Ali nodded in full seriousness. Although Ye Lingchen did not accept
Ali as a disciple, to Ali, he was still the master.
“Ye Lingchen, you must teach me too!” Xu Nan immediately called out eagerly beside him.
“It’s really difficult for a beautiful young woman like myself to take on missions. You won’t
hold back from teaching me right?”
“Young master Ye, I-I-I want to learn too…” Li jing blurted out after swallowing that lump in
his throat.
Ye Lingchen was lost in his thoughts for a moment, then smiled at them. “I can teach you,
but it would be up to yourselves to keep up and understand the teachings.”
As the saying went: A teacher shows the path, the student travels it. Naturally, Ye Lingchen
would not supervise their training daily. All of it would depend on their own self-discipline.
“Today I’ll only teach you one move. Work hard on it. I’ll only teach you the second move
after you pass.” Having said that, Ye Lingchen did not mind having others around him and
started showing the first move of Eight Extremities Brute Training.
Ye Lingchen already gave it some thought before this. Eight Extremities Brute Training was
more well rounded as it could raise the body’s endurance. Although it was not as
destructive as the Arhat Fist Force, it was much easier to teach.
Those moves were extremely demanding on the body. At first, Li Tai and the others were
watching out of curiosity, but when they saw his posture, they immediately gave up.
Only Li Jing, Xu Nan, and Ali managed to barely complete the moves. Even then their
posture was flawed, to which Ye Lingchen pointed out one by one. “You guys train well.
Whoever masters the first move set can come to me for the second move set.”
“Okay!” The three of them answered at the same time. They exchanged looks, eyes filled
with fighting spirit and competitiveness.
Xu Nan and Li Jing were going wild with excitement. That was the moment they were
closest to Chinese Kungfu in all their life!
Muhammad Ali was similarly stoked. Although it was only one move set, it was already
sufficient for him to practice on. Chinese Kungfu was truly amazing to have come up with
such a training posture. It was only one move, yet it benefitted him greatly.
Following that, with the cast all set, they could get ready to film the last few scenes of the
movie.
The kungfu showcased in Huo Yuanjia was also similarly done in an arena. The situation
was somewhat similar to what had happened that day. Due to that, they were able to easily
get into character, making it easier to get a good shot.
Ye Lingchen followed Xu Nan’s car home after saying goodbye with everyone, finally
arriving home.
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s back, Xiao Feifei could not hold it back anymore, coughing
vigorously. This time, her coughs were a lot more strained and serious, taking a full minute
before finally settling down. Even her pale face turned red from it.
“Feifei, why didn’t you tell Ye Lingchen that you’ve been sick for half a month!?” Sister Lin
quickly passed Xiao Feifei a glass of warm water and pills to ease her coughs.
“It’s just the common flu, no need to make a scene out of it. Furthermore, Ye Lingchen is not
a doctor. It would only needlessly worry him even if we told him,” said Xiao Feifei softly
while shaking her head.
“It’s been half a month. It should have recovered by now, yet you’re showing no signs of
improvement. Is this really the common cold?” Sister Lin asked defiantly. Xiao Feifei’s
condition worsened with each passing day, causing her to worry. “Why are you doing so
much for him? He’s already accepted a beautiful woman as a disciple just like that!”
…
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen sat speechlessly in Xu Nan’s car.
Along the way, Xu Nan had not stopped talking, chattering away, showcasing her
surprisingly upbeat personality, shooting off questions continuously.
“Master, was that inner strength that you used in the arena?”
“Master, China has varying sects right? Which sect are we?”
“Master, what Kungfu are we training? It should have a very domineering name right?”
“Master, do we have any enemies? Is it some sort of hidden sect?”
…
Ye Lingchen regretted that he did not learn the skill to fall asleep under a second. He could
only feign sleep and act like he heard nothing.
Finally, they made it to Hill Spring Residences. Ye Lingchen got down the car quickly as
though running for his life.
Ring ring ring!
Just as he was about to start typing, his phone rang.
The caller ID showed it to be Song Qian.
“Y-God, Panda’s purchase has been completed. All their shares are now under your name,”
Song Qian announced eagerly the moment the call got through.
Panda was amazingly cooperative as they sorely needed the funds. The arrangements were
settled at an astonishing pace.
A cold gleam flashed across Ye Lingchen’s eyes. With his own streaming platform, it was
time for him to start his counterattack!
“So…what should we do next?” Song Qian asked.
“You’re the expert in this field. What do you think?” answered Ye Lingchen with a laugh.
Song Qian’s heart tightened. He realized this was a test given to him by Ye Lingchen.
Without any delay, he immediately presented his plan of action.
Chapter 199 - Explosive News!
“Y-God, you are our guarantee of popularity. I would like to use you to bring in recognition
for Panda,” said Song Qian. Met with silence on Ye Lingchen’s end, he continued, “Now that
everyone knows that you’ve been banned, and Huyu’s actions triggered public dissent, if
the news of you taking over Panda were to spread, it would cause quite a stir.”
“After that, all we need to do is to operate smoothly and maintain our popularity.”
Although Song Qian made it sound simple, the execution was challenging. First of all was to
promote the brand, then to operate smoothly. Which of those two were ever easy?
At the moment he could only think of a rough framework. After all, he was just providing
suggestions and was not the decision-maker. He needed to see Ye Lingchen’s attitude
toward this.
“Your plan is workable!” Ye Lingchen started with an affirmation, then said, “Let’s spread
the news of my takeover at Panda Streaming tonight. Furthermore, add on another piece of
information that I’ll be live streaming tomorrow!”
“Live streaming tomorrow?”
Song Qian was taken aback. He could not help but ask in a trembling voice, “Y-God, would
that be a little impatient?”
At the moment, streaming platforms were already in a difficult spot. Panda had just been
purchased and should be in the early stages of stabilizing its operations. Y-God was
undoubtedly the core of that stabilization. At times like this, it would be best to bank on the
sense of mystery and suspense.
In other words, Y-God should not do a livestream this early. He should instead start it when
he has another piece of promising work.
“You…have work ready?”
“My work is ready. Just do as I say!” Ye Lingchen said calmly. He paused for a moment
before continuing, “Right, start by registering Y-God to the platform!”
Ending the call, Ye Lingchen then completed his updates for the day before going to bed.
2am in the morning…
That was the time where most night owls were at their most active. A lot of trending topics
hit their peak during those times, then carried on until the next day.
Right then, a piece of news sneakily began to blossom explosively
Little Zhu was a blogger. One of his favorite pastimes was to surf Weibo. He would try to
grab hold of a piece of explosive news, then share it off to leech off its popularity. With that,
he had already managed to gain a following of over 200 thousand followers on Weibo.
That night, he was looking through posts as usual. It was then that one particular post
appeared before him.
[Y-God might have bought over Panda Streaming!?]
Below the post were some text and photos that seemed legit.
According to one of the higher-ups in Panda Streaming, a mysterious rich guy offered tens
of millions to purchase Panda Streaming, saving Panda Streaming from its death. According
to an anonymous tip, that mysterious rich guy was Y-God!
Streaming, Y-God, purchase!
These three keywords caused Little Zhu’s face to flush with excitement, his blood boiling
with passion.
He even silently shouted in his mind “F*ck!” three times! ‘This will be a hit! It will definitely
be a hit!”
Headlines! He might even make the headlines by riding on this Weibo update!
He immediately shared that Weibo update and added some rousing words to it just to make
it as eye-catching as possible.
After that, he tagged all those within his team on Weibo.
As a blogger, he had his own team. Although it was not comparable to those operated
professionally, it was still very effective.
Following that, he took out his phone and eagerly made a phone call!
“Hey, Butterfly, get up! Big news, explosive news! Our rise to fame depends on this! Get to
work now!” Little Zhu screamed all the way impatiently.
Every second counted online. A piece of news could go viral in an instant!
“What news is it that got you this excited?” Butterfly asked dreamily.
“Y-God bought over Panda!”
“What?!” Butterfly snapped awake immediately and almost jumped off the bed. “Y-God’s
finally making a move? He even bought over Panda?! WTF!”
“Enough with your WTF! Get to work now!”
Following that, he made more calls.
“Wild Boar, get up and work. This time we’re jumping onto the bandwagon. It’ll be a hit!”
…
The next day…
Weibo’s hot search had gone nuts. The news of Y-God buying over Panda had reached the
top, turning into the top searched news!
In merely one night, the comment section had exceeded 100 thousand comments!
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!]
[Previous post, why are you copying my words?]
[Other than “F*ck!”, I don’t know any other words to express myself.]
[Y-God is amazing. Y-God for the win!]
[Is this news for real? Y-God was being picked on by Huyu, and now he bought over a
streaming platform to compete with Huyu?]
[I’m finally hearing news from Y-God again. I look forward to the new work, I’ll support
you!]
[Ahhh! As expected of my prince charming, buying over a company just like that!]
[Junior girl looking for a friend, 60*****.]
…
When Ye Lingchen arrived in school, the atmosphere was lively along the way. A lot of
students seemed excited.
“Have you read the news on Weibo? It’s such big news!”
“Of course I’ve read it! I had trouble sleeping yesterday and saw it first. At first, I thought it
was just some rumors. I didn’t expect it to be such a hit this morning!”
“Nonsense. That’s Y-God. How can it not be a hit!”
“I didn’t expect Y-God to be that rich, buying over Panda on a whim. Fearsome!”
“Do you think Y-God can beat Huyu Streaming after buying over Panda Streaming?”
“Of course he can! He’s Y!”
All the way to his class, those discussions kept floating by Ye Lingchen’s ears.
After entering the class, his classmates were even more excited. Boys and girls alike, all
their discussions did not steer far from Y-God!
The Little Gen trio were holding their phones discussing the topic enthusiastically in front
of Ye Lingchen.
“Ye’zi, Y-God is making a move! Moreover, he’s going big, buying over Panda Streaming!”
“I knew it. All the Ys are not simple. I have a feeling that Y-God’s counterattack is coming
soon!”
“Another Streaming Platform. Y-God has his aim on Huyu now!”
…
The impact of the news went beyond Ye Lingchen’s imagination, and it seemed to be
getting out of control.
However, the reason for it to cause such a stir was because of Y’s influence. Nowadays,
anything that touches Y would attract a lot of attention from the masses. Apart from that, Y-
God accumulated quite a number of listeners. Add to that Y-God’s persecution, and later
banned by Huyu had many people sympathizing with Y-God. Most importantly was Panda
Streaming’s possibility to compete with Huyu!
Watching a drama from the sidelines never got in the way of important matters. With both
the streaming platform turning into mortal enemies, it naturally stirred debates from the
masses.
Ring ring ring!
Finally, Coold could not hold back any longer and gave Ye Lingchen a call.
“Y-God, is the news about you buying over Panda Streaming true?”
“Hehe, it’s true.”
Coold breathed in a mouthful of cold air. “I didn’t expect you to be so…rich.”
“So, would the great host Coold be willing to come over to my platform for a spin?” Ye
Lingchen asked with a laugh.
“Sure. How’s the benefits?”
That did not play out as Ye Lingchen imagined. Coold agreed quickly with a laugh…
Chapter 200 - Excitement on the Eve of the
Live Stream
Coold’s words stunned Ye Lingchen slightly.
“Really?” Ye Lingchen wanted to know for sure.
He was initially just kidding, but there was another, more fundamental aspect of a live
stream—its host!
Ye Lingchen believed that his abilities were sufficient to carry the entire platform. He could
later train some capable hosts in the future. However, that was too time-consuming and
laborious.
Coold was undoubtedly the leading female host in the DOTA world. She had diehard fans
supporting her, and if she were to come over, Ye Lingchen would not need to worry that
much anymore.
“Really!” Coold gave Ye Lingchen a resolute reply. “After you left, my contract was almost
expiring, but I didn’t renew it!”
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips and kept quiet for a moment.
“This platform is too ruthless. I can’t stay here.” Coold explained to herself, and then said:
“Now that I’m out of a job, I wonder if Big Boss Y-God is willing to take me in?”
“That won’t be a problem, of course,” Ye Lingchen immediately said, “What’s your pay
when you did live streams for Huyu?”
“Umm, this platform is just starting out, so just count me as an ordinary host.” Coold said,
“We’re friends anyway, and since we’re having a hard time together, let’s not talk about
money.”
“Hehe, who told you I’m having hard times?” Ye Lingchen chuckled. “Will I be able to buy
over Panda Streaming if I’m poor? If you come to my platform, I’ll make sure you won’t be
treated badly!”
Song Qian was surely aware of Coold’s treatment in Huyu. Ye Lingchen was prepared to
offer her the same terms as before, which would be reevaluated again when the live stream
platform expands!
He hung up, but his cell phone rang again not long later.
“Hey, Brother Y-God, you’re a big boss now, right? Is it possible for you to help me?”
Wu’er’s adorable voice was heard through the phone.
“What’s up?”
“I’m unemployed now. Maybe I can try to make ends meet on your platform?” Wu’er asked
pitifully. “It’s fine if you offer me the lowest basic salary, as long as I can put food on my
table.”
“Alright, quit pretending. Your contract expired, too?”
“Mmhmm, yeah.” Wu’er gritted her teeth and said bitterly, “Huyu’s live stream platform is a
scam. And then there’s that Si Yu, I don’t like it there!”
“Okay, welcome to Panda Streaming!”
…
Next, Love Letter and 09 also contacted Ye Lingchen. They were ready to wait until their
contract expired before shifting over to Panda Streaming.
In addition to them, many hosts from Huyu surprisingly took the initiative to contact Panda
Streaming.
Although they did not have much of a reputation, they were hosts too. Panda Streaming
lacked people and needed an influx of fresh talent.
Some of those hosts were unable to get along with Huyu anymore. They could no longer
make money and were ready to migrate to Panda Streaming to try their luck. They bet on
Panda Streaming being a hit in the future even though the platform had only just started.
Meanwhile, others simply could not bear to watch Huyu’s way of doing things. They were
concerned they might become expendable if they continued to stay there.
In short, Panda Streaming’s first step in publicity was a resounding success.
However, immediately afterward, one of the microblogs in Weibo suddenly went viral,
climbing up to first place at lightspeed!
“Y-God’s live stream will premiere on Panda Streaming tonight!”
The news was tantamount to pouring a can of gasoline on a fire and igniting everything in
an instant!
[Ahhh, Y-God is going to stream live tonight! So excited, I feel like I’m gonna c*m!]
[What will Y-God stream live this time? I’m soooo looking forward to it. Evening can’t come
soon enough!]
[What a surprise! What a big surprise, I must support Y-God!]
[Panda Streaming? F*ck! I’ll download it now!]
…
At the same time, Wang Yuan’s face was extremely gloomy behind the scenes at Huyu. His
entire body trembled from immense anger, and he ordered in a hoarse voice, “Go and dig
up Panda Streaming’s current statistics!”
“CEO Wang, I once said that Y-God’s ambitions were not small. My prediction is ringing
true!” Zhou Min remarked with a cold face.
“Humph! That two-timing Song Qian! To think that he’s now going over to the Panda
Streaming! His heart is set on going against us!” Wang Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Did
they think they were big enough to make any sort of difference?”
“These two were cast aside by Huyu and they bought over Panda Streaming, which was on
the verge of collapse. It’s nothing but the last hurrah from them.” Zhou Min huffed. “I bet
that Panda Streaming will cease operations within three months! ”
It was then that a behind-the-scenes staff member walked in with a form. There were
traces of anxiety in his eyes. “CEO Wang, this is the data from Panda Streaming.”
Wang Yuan quickly held up the data. One look was enough to make his mood sink.
In just half a day, the number of downloads for Panda Streaming’s app reached 80,000!
Madness was the only word appropriate to describe that statistic.
The most crucial piece of data for an app was the number of downloads. Those downloads
basically represented an absolutely reliable user base. That was only half a day after Panda
Streaming’s emergence!
Following that trend, Panda Streaming was surely in for a popularity explosion!
Turning to the second page, Wang Yuan’s breath was suddenly heavy, and his pupils were
filled with anger.
The data showed that many of Huyu Streaming’s hosts had jumped ship to Panda
Streaming. Among them were a few well-known hosts too!
“What’s going on?” Wang Yuan’s voice was somber. “There aren’t any issues with how we
treated them, right?”
Zhou Min glanced at Si Yu surreptitiously before saying, “These hosts may think that Panda
Streaming has great potential. They might simply be thinking of going over just to take
advantage of the popularity. They’re nothing but arrogant and ungrateful wretches.”
After Si Yu became their top female host, some strings were pulled and a group was formed
to stifle some of the other hosts. Many of those who chose to leave suffered under Si Yu.
Of course, it was obvious that Zhou Min would not speak about it.
“CEO Wang, the truth is, you don’t need to worry,” Zhou Min said nonchalantly. “The reason
why Panda Streaming became viral is because it has a few hyped-up aspects. However, the
ultimate focus of a live stream is the host and their content. Panda Streaming has a much
lower standard than us! Moreover, Y-God’s Grave Robber’s Chronicles is still in our hands.
Is anyone even able to surpass this kind of work?”
Wang Yuan’s complexion finally improved somewhat. Huyu Streaming’s insider knowledge
was naturally unparalleled when compared to Panda Streaming.
He flipped to the third page, but both his hands were shaking and he coughed violently.
On the third page was the number of Huyu’s Emperors. At that moment, hundreds of
emperors chose to take their Emperor title and leave Huyu!
It was obvious where they went!
Those were all Emperors!
Surprisingly, those rich individuals that live stream platform catered to had chosen to leave
at that exact moment!
Y-God charm was phenomenal!
Wang Yuan felt fear for the very first time. He was secretly praying for Y-God’s live stream
to be unspectacular.
As the day went on, time ticked closer to Y-God’s live stream. The number of people waiting
in front of the computer skyrocketed too!
There was a huge banner recommendation promoting Y-God’s live stream on Panda
Streaming’s home page. It occupied half the screen. The popularity had exceeded 500,000
even before the live stream started!
Chapter 201 - The Live Stream Begins
With a New Story!
It was five o’clock in the evening, two hours before the live stream.
The number of people in Panda Streaming increased suddenly. Many white-collar workers
switched on their computers and waited on the live stream immediately after work.
The popularity of Y-God’s live stream reached one million!
It was six in the evening!
The number of people exceeded two million!
In addition to that, Panda Streaming’s app reached a total of 250,000 downloads!
The broadcast had yet to begin, but there were already countless bullet messages and
comments.
[Y-God, come out quick! I’m going to die thinking of you!]
[Ah, ah, ah! So excited, so looking forward to everything! Can’t Y-God stream ahead of
schedule?]
[Prizes for anyone who can guess what Y-God will broadcast live today? Will he bring us a
good story again?]
[F*ck man! Y-God’s popularity is still amazing. There are already so many people here?]
[I’m putting a bucket of popcorn in front of me. Listening to Y-God’s story is more
interesting than watching a movie!]
[Y-God is so popular. Wouldn’t it be terrible if the story isn’t good?]
[The comment above me can f*ck off! Who are you to question Y-God?]
…
At the same time, behind the scenes of Panda Streaming.
Song Qian’s forehead was already full of sweat. There was excitement and nervousness in
his face and he could not care less about wiping his sweat droplets.
“All departments get ready! Check the server, don’t make any mistakes!” he commanded all
those working behind the scenes. “The number of viewers is increasing and the server
needs to be able to withstand it. Are there any technicians in place? The Live stream is
about to start! We haven’t reached the peak yet!”
“And the operations staff, get yourselves ready!”
It was probably the busiest day since Panda Streaming was established. The number of
viewers was soaring to unimaginable heights. Y-God alone was better than any form of
promotion.
Background operations were extremely important during a live stream. The likelihood of
the server crashing increases with the growth of viewers, and they must be wary of
network attacks and outside interference. If it crashes, the impact on popularity was going
to be unthinkable.
That day marked a very important day for the Panda Streaming’s rise. He could not afford
to be careless.
Things were off to a good start, and if that could be maintained, Panda Streaming will be
able to stand on its two feet!
After thinking for a moment, he finally decided to take out his phone and call Ye Lingchen.
“Hello Y-God, the live stream statistics are really good. The current data has already
exceeded the record highest that Panda Streaming had before the acquisition!”
“Mm, get everything ready. I’ll start broadcasting at seven o’clock sharp.” Ye Lingchen said.
“Y-God, a new story, are you…really sure?” Song Qian’s felt extremely tense. Everything
depended on Ye Lingchen’s story, and although he was confident, he wanted to confirm it
again.
“Relax,” Ye Lingchen assures casually and hung up.
Other than Panda Streaming, other live stream platforms could not help but turn their
attention to him too.
Panda Streaming’s ability to gain such immense popularity on the first day of acquisition
alone was something to be envied, admired, and hated!
Huyu Streaming was also paying attention to Panda Streaming.
They also switched their channel to Y-God’s live stream!
“I’m interested to see what other stories Y-God can tell!” Wang Yuan sneered.
…
6:59pm!
Y-God’s original live stream studio lit up suddenly and a countdown appeared on the
screen!
Everyone’s attention perked up!
It was starting. Was it finally going to start?
The remaining time to the live stream:
10
9
8
…
3
2
1!
Countless people followed along and chanted numbers in their hearts.
When the countdown reached zero, it was still that familiar darkness. Within that darkness,
they could sense that a figure was sitting there—it was none other than Y-God!
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been a while!”
A dull voice uttered those words slowly. Many people were momentarily stunned and they
could not help but feel a warmth surging from within hearts.
Yeah, it has been a while.
“I believe many of you are feeling the same things that I feel. I’ve waited a long time for this
day, and now, I’m back!”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was very smooth, giving everyone the impression of a spring breeze. It
was very comfortable to hear. “Let’s not bring up the past. Many people are waiting for a
story, so, what story shall I tell next?”
“I believe many people have heard Grave Robber’s Chronicles before. Well, the following
story is about a grave robber too. The title is…Candle Blowing Ghost.”
Candle Blowing Ghost?
Another grave robbing story?
Everyone was stunned for a moment. They did not expect Y-God to rehash an old idea.
[Is there nothing else to talk about besides grave robbing?]
[Can Y-God create something new?]
[Could it be that you have exhausted your imaginative writing?]
[People light candles, ghosts blow out the lights. This name, it feels promising. I’m looking
forward to it!]
…
As soon as the title came out, the bullet screen immediately exploded, and many people
were feeling rather repulsed.
After all, Ye Lingchen’s first story—Grave Robber’s Chronicles—was about grave robbery.
Candle Blowing Ghost was the same kind of story as well. It was a blatant repetition. Could
it surpass Grave Robber’s Chronicles?
Behind the scenes of Panda Streaming, Song Qian’s heart sank slightly. Why did Y-God want
to tell another grave robbing story? It’s aesthetically fatiguing for the audience. Plus, could
it even surpass Grave Robber’s Chronicles? It was definitely an uphill task!
“Hahaha, Y-God is done for!” Wang Yuan haha laughed heartily behind Huyu Streaming.
“He’s still talking about grave robbers. It seems like he really can’t come up with any other
more brilliant works!”
“I told you, CEO Wang. You’re worrying too much. Y-God is still human after all. It’s
everyone else that turns him into a myth.” Zhou Min smiled.
“Looks to me that Panda Streaming won’t turn the tides. Y-God is limited to that!” Wang
Yuan breathed a drawn-out sigh of relief and looked at Y-God’s live stream, sneering
scornfully.
Ye Lingchen ignored everyone’s opinions and simply took a deep breath. His tone suddenly
slowed down and became even more sonorous:
“Grave robbing isn’t sightseeing. It’s not reciting poems, nor is it painting. It can’t be that
elegant, leisurely, or respectful. Grave robbing is a skill, a skill that requires destruction…”
The calm voice suddenly gave off a dark atmosphere, causing the lively bullet screen to
become quiet.
Everyone was briefly stunned. The feeling…was somewhat intriguing!
It felt more captivating than Grave Robber’s Chronicles.
Ye Lingchen’s voice did not hurry, and it was as though the only thing left in the world was
his voice. It seemed to whisper to everyone, “All of these stories begin with an incomplete
book that my father left to me, titled Sixteen Symbol Yin-Yang Fengshui Mystic Techniques.
However, no one knows where the last half of this book is. Someone ripped it out, and only
the first part of the Fengshui Mystic Technique is left. The book mainly describes the secret
of how to read and decipher the patterns of Fengshui for tombs…”
Compared to Grave Robber’s Chronicles, the opening moment of Candle Blowing Ghost
grabbed everyone’s attention in an instant. Even those who had listened to Grave Robber’s
Chronicles before could not help but yell out their approval from within their heart!
It was all down to the superior writing of Candle Blowing Ghost. Grave Robber’s Chronicles
was like a draft, while Candle Blowing Ghost was the original…
Chapter 202 - I Really Did Not Do It for
Revenge
Chapter 202: I Really Did Not Do It for Revenge
“Chapter One. The White Paper Doll. My grandfather’s name is Hu Guohua. His ancestors
were large landowners that were famous throughout the surrounding areas. During their
most glorious and prosperous period, they purchased three alleyways in the city that
linked together forty houses. They were also involved in politics and trade, donating
provisions to the city and assisting with transportation.”
It started off pretty normal. There were no out-of-the-ordinary ghosts or strange scenes.
Everything just seemed as though Ye Lingchen was talking to himself.
However, that was also the reason why the story felt extremely authentic. When told by Ye
Lingchen, it gave off the impression that he was recounting his own experience in its
entirety—and with full detail—to everyone watching.
With the background concluded, it was time for the story!
“At that moment, the door curtain was pushed aside and a woman came out. Her skin was
white and clean and her face was round like a plate. She had a large bottom and small feet.
Hu Guohua’s heart thumped in surprise. Woah! Isn’t this the paper doll that I requested
someone make for me? How did it come to life? …”
Suddenly, a chill rose from the depths of every listener’s heart.
Although they had listened to Grave Robber’s Chronicles and were already numb to grave
robbing, Ye Lingchen’s narration really brought them into that scene.
It was then that the outline of Candle Blowing Ghost finally began unfolding slowly. From
the white paper doll to the corpses, and then to the ancient tomb, all of which touched
struck fear into their hearts.
At the same time, many people began to silently make comparisons between Candle
Blowing Ghost and Grave Robber’s Chronicles. They concluded that Candle Blowing Ghost
was miles ahead of Grave Robber’s Chronicles in terms of writing and storyline!
Grave Robber’s Chronicles was handled relatively sloppy in many aspects, and there were
times where the story had plot holes. Candle Blowing Ghost, however, was a lot more
rigorous. The story was laid out straight from the beginning till the end, and with every
step taken, everyone was brought for a ride into a truly complete world!
A masterpiece!
Another grave robbing masterpiece!
Deep down, everyone was cheering before the live stream.
In particular, the loyal listeners of Grave Robber’s Chronicles had faces flush with
excitement. They were all sporting a silly smile on their face.
[F*ck, man! Y-God is awesome! After listening to Grave Robber’s Chronicles, I was deeply
fascinated by grave robberies, but unfortunately, I couldn’t find a second grave robbing
novel. Candle Blowing Ghost is truly godsent!]
[To the commenter above me, I feel the same too! I think Candle Blowing Ghost can surpass
Grave Robber’s Chronicles!]
[I don’t know why, but I think Candle Blowing Ghost is more genuine and fascinating!]
…
During that period, Ye Lingchen’s exposition pumped up the numbers in the live stream. It
increased from the initial 2.2 million to 2.5 million and was on the rise instead of
dwindling!
“Hmph, this is Y-God we’re talking about!” Song Qian also breathed out a drawn-out sigh of
relief. The outcome was much better than he had imagined and his clothes were soaked in
sweat even though only a short amount of time had passed.
He was surprised when he found out Y-God was still going to tell a grave robbing story.
However, Y-God used his abilities to prove that he could tell a completely different story
despite the concepts being the same.
“Dear listeners, the live stream ends here. Predict what will happen next and tune in again
tomorrow.” Ye Lingchen smiled and ended the story.
Nevertheless, he observed everything that happened in the live stream instead of quitting it
immediately.
[It’s over already? NO! Time always passes quickly when watching Y-God’s live stream.]
[Don’t, Y-God, I beg you. Please continue. Another half-hour is fine too!]
[It’s was exciting! I thought Grave Robber’s Chronicles was the pinnacle, but I was wrong.
The only one who can surpass Y-God is Y-God himself!]
[Y-God is a genius. As expected, he can surpass his own classics whenever he pleases!]
At the end of the live stream, everyone who had been immersed in the story woke up.
Fragments of the bullet screen livened up all of a sudden.
Next, an unending stream of rewards came in.
[Y-God’s Die Hard Fan rewarded the host with a rocket!]
[Y-God’s Cute Little Girl rewarded the host with a rocket!]
[Y-God’s Little Fanboy rewarded the host with a rocket!]
[Y-God Is Mighty rewarded the host with a rocket!]
The rocket’s effects were unending and on the rise, drowning out the bullet screen
completely.
How shocking!
Everyone had forgotten how to type at that moment and rockets were the only thing one’s
eyes could see. He inhaled sharply—that was all money!
After five minutes, the rockets kept on coming and the number of rich people were
increasing too. They kept sending rockets in the live stream.
One rocket was worth RMB5,000!
Shocking was the only way to describe the situation. It was raining money!
Soon, Panda Streaming finally ushered in a full-screen golden banner!
It came one after another!
[Congratulations! Y-God’s Die Hard Fan has been promoted to Emperor in Y-God’s live
stream!]
[Congratulations! Y-God’s Cute Little Girl has been promoted to Emperor in Y-God’s live
stream!]
[Congratulations! Y-God’s Little Fanboy has been promoted to Emperor in Y-God’s live
stream!]
[Congratulations! Y-God Is Mighty has been promoted to Emperor in Y-God’s live stream!]
…
Emperor! They were truly rich!
It was not an exaggeration to say that they were the backbone of the live streaming
platform!
A line-up then appeared in Ye Lingchen’s live stream!
Y-God’s Die Hard Fan: Sorry, I was just too fascinated by the story. Reaction time slowed
down a bit.]
Y-God’s Little Fanboy: [F*ck! I f*cking went to recharge my money, but I still didn’t become
the first Emperor. This is irritating!]
Y-God’s Cute Little Girl: [Support Y-God! Support Panda Streaming!]
Those rich individuals appeared at the same time, and their strong aura of wealth plunged
the live stream into a prolonged period of calmness.
[Have those rich guys left yet? Can poor folks like me come out now?]
[Huhuhu, I was scared to death just now. I was afraid that those rich peeps will bury me
with money.]
[Do you know why I didn’t show myself just now? I was afraid that those rich guys will use
money to seduce me. I’m trying my friggin’ best not to be tempted…]
“Thank you for all your love and rewards.” Ye Lingchen did not expect to have such a large
appeal. He smiled and said, “Although Candle Blowing Ghost is the same kind of story as
Grave Robber’s Chronicles, Candle Blowing Ghost explains the complete framework of
grave robbing. The next story will be more and more exciting, and it will certainly be much
better than Grave Robber’s Chronicles!”
Many people nodded in agreement with Ye Lingchen’s comment. Although they had only
listened to the start of the story, in many ways, Candle Blowing Ghost was certainly much
more mature than Grave Robber’s Chronicles.
They then heard Ye Lingchen continue, “Regarding the copyright of Candle Blowing Ghost, I
am choosing to let it remain free! That’s right, completely free! This story will not be
monetized in the future! If there are investors interested in the copyright, whether for
animation, movies, or game development, it will be provided for free! My wish is for more
people to recognize my story!
“Also, everyone knows why I left Huyu. But I’m not a vengeful person. I hereby declare that
I did this not do this for revenge against Huyu. Please do not misunderstand, everyone…”
Chapter 203 - A Late Counterattack
Not for revenge?
Who was going to believe him!
The bullet screen was flooded instantly. Every listener knew what was going on.
Huyu Streaming spent a lot of energy to launch Grave Robber’s Chronicles. Seeing as the
copyright of Grave Robber’s Chronicles was about to be released, Y-God threw them a
curveball!
Headstrong! That was the only way to describe him!
Truth be told, once the copyright of Grave Robber’s Chronicles was sold out, the copyright
of Candle Blowing Ghost will rise and might eventually be sold at a higher price. However,
Y-God made an immediate announcement and proclaimed that the copyright would remain
perpetually free!
That was done plainly to drag Grave Robber’s Chronicles through the mud. In that
situation, who would buy the copyright of Grave Robber’s Chronicles at a high price?!
[Oh, f*ck! Y-God is bad*ss!]
[Too domineering! This is how it ends for those who offend Y-God, f*cking awesome!
(Breaking sound)]
[Hahaha, he’s letting off steam! Damn, I’ve never liked all those Huyu people to begin with!]
[Not long ago, Huyu was still promoting Grave Robber’s Chronicles future adaptations into
movies and TV series. Let’s see how it turns out for them.]
[No wonder Y-God created Candle Blowing Ghost. It’s aimed at Huyu. Y-God is too talented!
I’ll cut to the chase and send him a rocket!]
[You up there, you’re aggressive. I’m also going to send a rocket to the awesome Y-God!]
…
“B*stard! B*STARD!” Wang Yuan’s mood that day could only be described as an undulation.
It was like a roller coaster, rising to the sky and falling back down. His face was looking
exceedingly discolored.
Zhou Min stood beside him. Her mouth trembled and she was similarly speechless from
shock.
No one would have thought that Ye Lingchen would be so ruthless!
Only a madman would use one of his works to destroy another creation of his own!
“CEO Wang!” At that moment, a staff member came in hurriedly with a pale complexion.
“Xinyue Media just called and said that the acquisition of Grave Robber’s Chronicles’
copyright will be delayed…”
“CEO Wang!” Another staff member came in. “Tencent Animation just called. The
production of Grave Robber’s Chronicles comics will be temporarily suspended.”
“CEO Wang! After Panda’s live stream, the number of people on our platform has been
decreasing. So far, it has been reduced by 5%!”
“What?!” The news was like a thunderbolt on a sunny day. Wang Yuan immediately jumped
up. “Say that again?!”
The man shivered and dared not speak.
Panda’s live streaming had just only started, yet it had already managed to cause a 5%
decrease in Huyu’s popularity, all within the span of a few hours?!
Popularity is the lifeblood of a platform!
Wang Yuan had to hurry.
“B*stard! Y-God is a f*cking b*stard!” Wang Yuan slammed the table and nearly fainted
from anger.
He spent so much money just to hype up Grave Robber’s Chronicles, with huge investments
made for operations and publicity. He could already see the results of the harvest, but Y-
God suddenly made such a move!
Making a profit was the fundamental reason!
Under such circumstances, the value of Grave Robber’s Chronicles would only suffer a
sharp decline.
As for the popularity loss, it was a huge blow to Huyu Streaming’s platform.
At that juncture, Huyu Streaming was in a miserable position.
Wang Yuan’s eyes were red and he roared, “Keep a close watch on Panda Streaming. I don’t
believe a half-dead streaming platform can make such huge waves!”
Ye Lingchen had closed his live stream by then.
Ring ding ding!
It was no surprise when Song Qian called.
“Y-God, our live stream platform is on fire!” The first sentence from Song Qian were words
of rejoicing. He trembled with eagerness and excitement.
“As expected,” Ye Lingchen responded indifferently.
“Y-God, you are so talented!” Song Qian was excited was beyond imagination. He felt that
the best decision he ever took in his entire life was to follow Y-God because Y-God was far
from unambitious!
“Our platform has just completed the acquisition, and tonight, the popularity has reached 5
million! We have another additional fifty Emperors!” Song Qian could not wait to tell Ye
Lingchen about the data, “This is just the beginning. We don’t have many hosts yet. When
we expand, we can definitely surpass Huyu!”
However, Song Qian knew full well that the key to that achievement was Y-God!
After a pause, he continued, ” Y-God, don’t you think it’s a bit too hasty to announce free
copyright for Candle Blowing Ghost? Was it worth it to do that just to spite Huyu?”
If Candle Blowing Ghost was a success, it will become a huge piece of intellectual property.
Song Qian however, found it a pity to just keep it for free.
“It doesn’t matter.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He could create countless works similar to Candle
Blowing Ghost whenever he wanted. That was how confident in himself as a prodigy!
He simply wanted to prove a point to Huyu, that he could run them down to the ground just
as easily as he brought success to them!
“Manage the platform well, oh, and by the way, several well-known hosts from Huyu would
also be shifting over to our Panda Streaming. Give them the same treatment that they
received in Huyu and make sure it doesn’t fall any lower than that!” Ye Lingchen ordered.
“Alright!” Song Qian was even happier to hear that more hosts would be coming over to
Panda Streaming. He answered very happily.
Then, Ye Lingchen deposited RMB6,000,000 into Panda Streaming’s company account, to
be used to meet the basic operation and expenses of the platform. In the blink of an eye,
only RMB800,000 was left.
Of the six million, three million was from song copyrights. After Chen Xiaoyan got the
money, she immediately called Ye Lingchen.
He shook his head bitterly. It was so easy to just spend money.
Once Huo Yuanjia was released, it should be able to rake in a fortune from the box office. If
Panda Streaming took off steadily, there was great potential in it too. On the other hand, Y
Cosmetics was already in business and was managed by Zhang Yunxi. At the moment, the
store was only barely self-sufficient.
Unwittingly, there were already so many industries under his hands. F*ck, everything was
built up with the money!
As he thought of all that, Ye Lingchen’s face twitched in distress.
The next day came and it was time to go back to school.
Unsurprisingly, the most frequently-heard topic during his journey was Candle Blowing
Ghost. Naturally, many people talked about what happened between Y-God and Huyu.
When discussing Y-God, discussing the other Ys was inevitable too. The topic livened up
even more.
Ye Lingchen sat silently at one side and listened. He was relishing the worship of Y-God
between all those people around him.
Mm. He wondered if they knew all those Ys were the same person. What would their
expression be if they discovered all those Ys were a certain Mr. Ye?
Ye Lingchen could not help but think of something naughty.
The following days were uneventful.
He went to class whenever there were lessons and wrote novels when he did not need to
attend any classes; in the meantime, his evenings would be spent live streaming.
Everything progressed in an orderly fashion.
Celestial Bane was positioned solidly on the top of the new book rankings and readers
continued to pour in. He estimated that it would not take long to be published. Panda
Streaming was also progressing steadily, while Huo Yuanjia underwent its final cut and was
ready to be premiered during China’s National Day.
However, it was during then that an alarming piece of news slowly made the rounds…
Chapter 204 - Mass Panic!
Monday to Friday.
During those five days, nothing much had changed and the world seemed to be going on as
usual.
However, that autumn was slightly colder than in the previous years.
The cold wind was blowing and yellow leaves fell onto the ground, paving the road with
patches of gold.
Ye Lingchen walked to university and frowned slightly.
At some point, fewer and fewer people were seen on the road. Anyone who still out wore
masks and walked in a hurry.
When he entered the school, he saw many students wearing masks and wrapping
themselves tightly.
Crash!
A faint sound rang in Ye Lingchen’s ear. A student had fainted suddenly on the ground 50
meters away.
At that moment, students who were close to the collapsed individual were in a panicked
frenzy. They sped up their footsteps to avoid the fallen student.
Ye Lingchen had just decided to go over and check it out when some school staff arrived.
They carried the student away speedily.
The student looked up at Ye Lingchen with a flushed face. He was burning like a fire, and
his mouth was still muttering something despite being unconscious due to the high fever.
The temperature of the fever was estimated to be around 40 degrees. His entire body was
sore and weak, and he had probably not eaten for some time.
It only took a mere instant for Ye Lingchen to notice the student’s problem.
When he went into the class, there was a solemn atmosphere that was completely different
from the usual hustle and bustle.
“Sh*t! The sophomore Zhao Yan just fainted and was taken away!” Little Gen inhaled
sharply and had a terrified expression.
“The people in his entire dormitory have now been notified that they will be called up for
an extensive medical examination.”
“It’s terrible! Many classmates in their class are scared to death,” Potato said. He was
probably scared and could not help but shiver uncontrollably.
“What’s going on actually?” Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows and said.
He has been caught up with writing novels recently, and his daily routine was rather
mundane. He did not pay much attention to the outside world. How could things have
become like that in just five days?
Panic seemed to strike the masses out of nowhere.
“Ye’zi, don’t you know?” Xiang was surprised. “Open up Weibo and take a look. There’s
plenty of news notifications that you can read from.”
Ye Lingchen took out his phone.
Weibo’s trending searches exploded and practically all of them were about the flu. At the
same time, Ye Lingchen finally knew about the name of the new disease—it was called
Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu[1].
“An entire class in XX Elementary School has gone down with Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu.”
“Anyone below the age of primary six must be brought to a doctor if any symptoms of the
flu are present!”
“Signs of Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu and how to prevent it!”
“Hospitals are now overcrowded; the whole city is in crisis; people panicking!”
Those series of trending searches made Ye Lingchen’s heart sink.
Spring and fall were the two seasons where influenza outbreaks often occurred. However,
none of those previous occasions had ever been as virulent as the Wind-Heat Syndrome
Flu. Crucially, it was a unique flu virus—ordinary drugs were unable to kill it at all!
Although many measures were already in place, it took a long time to develop medicine
against influenza. People were unable to wait that long!
The reason for that was because…the flu was life-threatening!
“How can Zhao Yan get Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu?” Little Gen’s voice was faltering
somewhat. Under the circumstances then, being infected with Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu
was equivalent to being handed a death sentence—they could only wait until death came.
“Although Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu mostly targets children, adults with low immune
systems will also catch the disease. The main point is that this flu is extremely contagious
and very dangerous.”
“F*ck! That means I can’t go home on this National Day!” A piece of news popped up on
Xiang’s cell phone.
“Due to the increasing severity of Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu and the mutation of the virus,
adults are being affected as well. To prevent the virus from spreading, movement
throughout the city is now prohibited!”
Those who wished to travel by plane or high-speed rail were required to go through an
extensive inspection. One could only be allowed to proceed if it was 100% certain that the
person virus-free.
Ye Lingchen realized the seriousness of the matter and began searching the news.
The Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu made the news only within the past two days, but many have
already gone to the hospital seeking medical attention before the outbreak happened.
It was originally thought to be an unassuming flu, but prolonged periods of treatment
showed no signs of improving. Instead, it worsened even more.
The initial manifestations of Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu were the same as that of a common
cold, in addition to coughing as well as a sore and weak body. As time went on, fever
developed and there would be little or no appetite. Motor skills would then worsen.
Eventually, the high fever would continue intensifying and a person would then be
consumed by the disease.
At the beginning of the class, everyone was a little absent-minded, including the lecturer
and the rest of the students. Once class ended, the lecturer reminded students to be mindful
of keeping warm and maintaining their health before dismissing the class.
The students left as well and headed back to their dormitories.
Ring ding ding!
Ye Lingchen’s cell phone rang. The caller ID showed that it was his mother.
“Hi, Mom.”
“Son, how are you at school?”
“Everything is fine on my side.”
“Recently, there’s been an outbreak of Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. You must take care of
your body. Your dad said that once you catch a cold and your health declines, you are likely
to get Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu.” Xu Zhen’s voice was filled with worry. “You must drink
plenty of hot water and prevent yourself from catching a cold, okay?”
“I know, Mom. You and Dad should also take care of your health.”
“Your dad is a doctor. We know what to do.” Xu Zhen said. She paused briefly before
lamenting, “You have no idea how this flu is torturing people in the hospital. It’s too
miserable.”
“Is it alright over at Dad’s hospital?”
“There are groups of people coming in every day to the hospital. The flu can’t be cured. No
one can be discharged, only admitted. It’s full now. Your dad hasn’t come back in three
days. I don’t think he’s had a good night’s sleep at all.” Xu Zhen’s voice was very heavy, “The
hospital is full of crying of children and parents. ”
“Mom, tell Dad to take care of himself, don’t be too stubborn.” Ye Lingchen said.
He knew his father’s character well. In such a scenario, he was afraid that the old man
might end up catching the bug.
Ye Lingchen sighed heavily after hanging up and looked at the photos posted on the
Internet.
Suffering patients and crying relatives were all so helpless in the face of the virus.
At the same time, he began searching the Internet for an analysis of the Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu, as well as every detail on the disease’s symptoms.
Although his proficiency in Chinese medicine and Western medicine was not enough, he
reached 70% in the former and 80% in the latter, Ye Lingchen believed that he was able to
cure that flu!
Soon, countless pathologies began to quickly race through his mind.
It was then however, that his entire body froze slightly. The picture of Xiao Feifei’s past
illness appeared in his consciousness. Her symptoms seemed to be that of Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu…
[1] 风热流感 is translated as Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. It is known by various names,
including Wind-Heat Type Common Cold and Common Cold with Wind-Heat Syndrome
(abbreviated to CCWHS). Traditional Chinese medicine recognizes 3 different types of
common cold, namely wind-heat syndrome, wind-cold syndrome and summer-heat
dampness syndrome, of which wind-heat syndrome is the most common type (Ma et al.,
2017, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vol. 37-2: 185-192). In the real world,
however, it does not seem to be as contagious and life-threatening as depicted in this novel.
Chapter 205 - Do You Believe in Miracles?
It was definitely Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu!
Xiao Feifei had probably been ill for quite some time already, but Ye Lingchen did not
notice anything peculiar previously. He believed that it was just a simple cold, but he was
negligent.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up and he immediately called Xiao Feifei.
“Hello, Lingchen?” Sister Lin was the one who answered the phone. Her voice a little weak.
“Sister Lin, where’s Sister Feifei?”
“She… She’s asleep.”
“Asleep?” Ye Lingchen heart skipped a beat after hearing that she was sleeping in the
daytime. “Did she get Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu?!”
“This…”
There was no need for him to go on talking. Deep down, Ye Lingchen was sure of it. He said
not a single word and hurried immediately to where Xiao Feifei was staying.
When he passed by a pharmacy, he stopped, rushed in, and quickly bought a few pieces of
Chinese medicine.
It was already two o’clock in the afternoon when he arrived at Xiao Feifei’s villa.
After knocking on the front gate for a solid three minutes, the villa door barely opened a
crack. Sister Lin stuck her head out slowly. “Lingchen, you really shouldn’t have come.”
Ye Lingchen immediately pushed open the door and looked at Sister Lin. “You have Wind-
Heat Syndrome Flu too?”
Sister Lin looked very weak. Her face was pale and her cheeks were flush—obvious signs of
a fever.
“Lingchen, you should leave now!” Sister Lin was anxious. “Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu is also
contagious between adults.”
“Where’s Sister Feifei?” Ye Lingchen looked solemn. He walked towards Xiao Feifei’s room
without saying another word.
Xiao Feifei ‘s room was warmly decorated, but at this time, the whole room was filled with
the smell of medicine.
“Lingchen, what are you doing?” Xiao Feifei’s expression changed as soon as she saw Ye
Lingchen.
Her voice was hoarse and inaudible as if something was stuck in her throat and she was
having difficulty speaking.
She then began coughing severely.
In a span of just a few days, her face had slimmed down considerably. Her once beautiful
face was so emaciated that it was utterly heartbreaking.
“Please just leave now. The virus is everywhere in this room,” Xiao Feifei said urgently.
“I won’t leave! Sister Feifei, why didn’t you tell me such an important thing earlier.” Ye
Lingchen walked to the bed and felt Xiao Feifei’s pulse.
“It’s useless. I’ve received tons of treatment from different doctors ever since I became ill.
Currently, both our country and other countries are helpless to deal with this Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu.” As Xiao Feifei faced Ye Lingchen, the calmness she previously had finally
disappeared. She could not hold in her tears anymore.
Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu spelled a slow and painful death. She feared death too, but she
pretended to remain strong.
“You should go. I’m happy enough that you came and see me. Let me pass on quietly.” Xiao
Feifei was voiceless from crying. She tried to push Ye Lingchen away, but she did not have
any strength to do so.
“Lingchen, please go away now. Don’t let us infect you,” Sister Lin persuaded.
Quarantine was a must once a person was discovered to have Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu.
Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin were prepared to spend their last moments there silently, without
letting the outside world know.
“Sister Feifei, Sister Lin, this disease… I can cure it!” Ye Lingchen said suddenly.
“What?” Xiao Feifei thought her ears were mistaken. She looked at Ye Lingchen in a daze,
then shook her head and said, “Lingchen, there’s no need to lie to me. Just hurry up and go.”
Ye Lingchen looked at Xiao Feifei. His eyes were glowing when she stared at her. “Sister
Feifei, do you believe in miracles?”
The initial paleness in Xiao Feifei’s face was suddenly filled with an embarrassed blush
when Ye Lingchen looked at her that way. She was speechless.
“I have medical knowledge. Very powerful medical knowledge.” Ye Lingchen continued.
He then took out the eight silver needles previously given to him by Grandmaster Jiang and
laid them out on Xiao Feifei’s bed.
“The pulse points on the bottom of the foot are connected to the whole body. I’ll use
acupuncture to improve your body’s Qi and blood. That way, you can resist the flu virus in
your body.” Ye Lingchen said.
“There really is a way?” Ye Lingchen’s serious demeanor left Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin
rather stunned.
“Just try and you’ll know.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He had already walked to the end of the bed.
“Okay. Give it a try…” Xiao Feifei’s voice was hoarse when she said that, and it was more
like a whisper. She stretched out her feet from the blanket slowly.
They were very petite and delicate.
“Sister Feifei, relax, don’t be nervous,” Ye Lingchen said.
Xiao Feifei buried her head in the blanket. She felt increasingly powerless throughout her
body and she secretly looked at Ye Lingchen from under the quilt.
A girl’s feet were already special enough to begin with, but when Ye Lingchen looked
carefully at it then, it made her incredibly shy.
Next, she felt a slight numbness in her feet, as if something had pierced into it.
In addition to being painless, there was even a cool feeling spreading all over her body from
the puncture site.
The second needle went in almost immediately after.
“Humph!”
She moaned. The needle’s pricking made her tremble all over. Numb and itchy though it
may be, but it was also very comfortable.
Ye Lingchen maintained a serious look. He did the acupuncture slowly because he did not
dare to let himself be distracted.
There were thousands of pulse points on a foot and the slightest deviation would lead to a
mistake. Ye Lingchen was much too afraid to be negligent.
“So comfortable …”
Xiao Feifei could not help but exclaim during the acupuncture session. Her pale face
gradually became ruddy once more.
She felt several warm currents emanating from the needles’ insertion site. It began to flow
within her body, and gradually restored her strength. The warm current was able to dispel
the cold in her body and she shuddered instinctively.
Sensations gradually began returning to her once-weak body.
“It’s working!” Xiao Feifei’s eyes were filled with surprise. “I feel like I’m hungry …”
It had been five days since she had a decent meal. She forced herself to eat whenever it was
time to eat, and under those circumstances, her physical condition got worse.
Eating was the body’s basic need.
She craved food for the first time in so many days.
“I’ll bring you some porridge.” Sister Lin vigor seemed to come back too. She was not going
to neglect that request, so she went to the kitchen and brought back a bowl of porridge for
Xiao Feifei.
“Lingchen, how long will this acupuncture session last?” Xiao Feifei was a little
embarrassed.
She began to make a wheezing sound. Her face was flushed red, her eyes were shifty, and
her whole body was twitching.
“It’s almost done. What’s wrong?” Ye Lingchen looked at Xiao Feifei but finally realized
quickly.
Acupuncture promoted blood, and at the same time, many functions of the human body
would also be boosted. Xiao Feifei’s likely had no control over her bodily functions and she
was burning from head to toe as if she had a high fever.
His hastiness made him briefly unable to exert proper control over his pressure, thus
overdoing it slightly.
“How about…we stop first?” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen. Her eyes were in a daze and
she felt that an accident was waiting to happen if she went on like that. The blood in her
body was flowing fast and her entire body was heating up.
“Ahem. It’s done.” Ye Lingchen cleared his throat and retracted his hand in embarrassment.
The process may have been rather tortuous, but he finally managed to ascertain the
accuracy of his train of thought regarding the treatment. Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu could be
controlled and treated…
Chapter 206 - Only One Way!
Xiao Feifei slowly sat up from the bed. Her face was crimson and she shied away from
“Feifei, here’s your porridge.” Sister Lin came in just then with the bowl of porridge.
“Sister Feifei, hurry up and eat,” Ye Lingchen smiled and urged.
Xiao Feifei answered with a soft grunt and proceeded to consume her porridge slowly. It
had been a while since she enjoyed the wonderful taste of food.
She took her time to eat. Tears gradually began to fill her eye sockets but she pursed her
lips and stopped herself from crying.
“Lingchen, am I dreaming?” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen abruptly and asked.
Her brain was a little hazy. She had already come to terms with death, choosing to stay at
home and make preparations to leave quietly. Never in her wildest dreams would she
expect Ye Lingchen to fall from the sky and cure her disease.
“Sister Feifei, this isn’t a dream!”
“Lingchen, you are really amazing. You even have medical knowledge.” Xiao Feifei tilted her
head and looked at Ye Lingchen. All she felt was the radiance emanating from Ye Lingchen’s
entire body. He was like her own Prince Charming, pulling her out of the abyss when she
was at her most desperate and helpless.
Xiao Feifei’s look made Ye Lingchen touch his nose guiltily. “Sister Feifei, I’ll prepare some
medicine for you. From now on, just follow my instructions and make the medicine. Take it
once in the morning and once at night, and it’ll cure the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu.”
“Lingchen, thank you.” Xiao Feifei’s voice was very soft. She leaned her head toward Ye
Lingchen. “I don’t know how to show you my gratitude.”
Ye Lingchen exhaled slowly. “Sister Feifei, there’s no need to be so formal. It was my
pleasure.”
“Tell me. How can I thank you?” Xiao Feifei continued to lean her head against Ye Lingchen.
There was a touch of playfulness in her beautiful eyes. “I can promise you anything.”
Ye Lingchen’s breathing unwittingly became heavy. He could feel Xiao Feifei’s breath on his
face. Clearing his throat, he quickly pulled back, “Sister Feifei, it’s fine. Really. I’ll prepare
the medicine for you.”
“Humph!”
Xiao Feifei snorted with a disappointed look in her eyes. He had naughty thoughts but was
simply too afraid to act on them.
She urged him to stay, but after a lengthy struggle with his conscience, Ye Lingchen
eventually decided not to spend the night at Xiao Feifei’s house.
At the same time, all of Capital’s hospitals were brightly lit regardless of size or capacity.
Countless people were kept within hospital confines, and the treatment team was facing a
never-ending wave of patients.
Metropolis Hospital.
The premier people’s hospital in Capital was an indisputable authority. Every doctor there
was the finest medical professors within the country. They were also considered to be
highly-skilled medical professionals, even when compared to their international peers. At
that time however, they were gathered together with frowns on their faces.
Over the past week, the entire hospital—from the higher-up hospital directors to the
lower-level nurses—worked overtime together. They took turns with their duties
whenever they were tired, and their total rest time amounted to no more than seven hours
a day!
Among those in the medical laboratory were five senior doctors who represented the
crème de la crème. Others were similarly talented medical professionals. There were
practitioners in traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine—no one was left out!
The five old men wore white medical robes. They had greyish hair and strength of spirit
that stood out from the masses. One of the old men was Grandmaster Jiang, whom Ye
Lingchen had met before!
Amidst the other four people was an old man with sunken eye sockets. His eyes were red
and he seemed to be in a little trance. He looked as though he suffered a tremendous
beating from all that fatigue.
“Old Yu, why don’t you have some rest first. Your body will break down this way!”
Grandmaster Jiang gave the old man a sympathetic glance and lamented.
“I’m okay!” Old Yu shook his head. He kept his eyes glued on the research data and
remained in the lab to watch the evolution of the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu virus.
“Old Yu! We’ll be here watching. You should get some rest first!” Another old man directly
stood in front of Old Yu and yelled sharply, “Your body is fundamental to your life! We don’t
need to be in too much hurry at this moment!”
“Back off!” Old Yu wanted to push away the old man.
“Go and rest!”
“Back off, now!” Old Yu’s entire face was red. His bloodshot eyes teared up and he growled,
“I may not be in a hurry, but my grandson is! He can’t wait any longer!”
After completing his sentence, he walked straight past the other old man and went to each
computer so everyone could tell him about the virus’ characteristics.
The atmosphere in the entire office became extremely solemn and painful.
“Old Yu, it’s not just your grandson who’s sick. We’re all anxious.” Grandmaster Jiang sighed
heavily before asking, “Does everyone have any results now? How did the Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu come about? How do we prevent it? What is it afraid of?”
Everyone in the office looked at each other and pursed their lips.
After a prolonged silence, someone then said, “The characteristics of Wind-Heat Syndrome
Flu is very similar to that of your ordinary influenza virus, except for the fact that the virus
has a strong ability to mutate. Conventional drugs are only able to suppress it temporarily,
and after that, Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu will develop rapid resistance to the drugs, making
it even more difficult to kill. ”
“With our current standards, prevention is the only way. We cannot cure it!” That was the
conclusion.
“After all that research, this useless piece of information is the only thing you came up
with?!” Old Yu was so angry that he lost himself. In the end, he could no longer control his
tears from flowing.
He moved aside the medical instruments and thought of experimenting ways to fight the
virus, but those tears had already blurred his eyes.
“Old Yu, everything has a silver lining,” an old man assured.
“When my grandson got sick, he smiled at me. He said he was not afraid at all, because his
grandpa is a medical doctor who can cure him.” Old Yu cried silently. “From the moment he
started coughing up until he had a forty-degree high fever, the only thing I could do is
watch it. I’m too useless!”
“So far, there is only one way!”
At that moment, Grandmaster Jiang gritted his teeth and said suddenly.
During that time, the figure of a boy had been constantly popping up in his mind. After so
much hesitation, he finally decided to give it a try!
“What way?” Everyone’s eyes looked at him in an instant. Old Yu, in particular, was staring
at Grandmaster Jiang.
“I know a person whose medical knowledge is strong.” Grandmaster Jiang took a deep
breath. “In this situation, he might be only one who has a way.”
“Strong? How strong is he?”
“I am far behind him!”
Gasp!
Everyone inhaled sharply. Grandmaster Jiang was a medical champion, so if he could say
those words, how strong were the other party’s medical skills, exactly?
It was frightening!
“Grandmaster Jiang, does such a person really exist?” some people could not help but
question him. Grandmaster Jiang might not even have the right to make such a remark if
Hua Tuo[1] was still alive.
“Where is he?” Old Yu saw the last hope and said immediately, “I’ll invite him here even if I
have to kowtow to him!”
“He’s in Capital. I’ll contact him now.” Grandmaster Jiang took out his mobile phone. “Don’t
worry, you can say that he and I are friends. No matter what happens, I’ll make sure he’s
here!”
He took out his mobile phone as soon as he finished talking and dialed Ye Lingchen’s
phone…
[1] 华佗 – Hua Tuo was a Chinese physician that lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty
and was reputedly a legendary doctor during his time.
Chapter 207 - Why Him?
“Grandmaster Ye, hello.”
“Grandmaster Jiang.”
“Grandmaster Ye, our hospital encountered a problem and I’d like to ask you for a favor.”
Grandmaster Jiang’s tone was very polite.
“It’s about Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu.” Ye Lingchen had already guessed it. Grandmaster
Jiang was a doctor, so if the man came to Ye Lingchen for help, there was an eighty percent
chance that it was related to medical matters.
“Yes, that’s right, the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu is really terrible. The hospital is now
overcrowded and panic-stricken. Do you have a way to fight this disease?” Grandmaster
Jiang was already extremely tense by then, and although he knew that Ye Lingchen’s
medical knowledge was strong, the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu was an unprecedented
disease. He did not dare to give his guarantee that Ye Lingchen could cure it.
“I can cure it!”
Those simple words made blood rush to Grandmaster Jiang’s face. A slight tremble came
over his body.
Ye Lingchen had already cured Xiao Feifei of it, hence his confidence. He already knew how
to deal with Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu, and he would surely find a way to announce the
treatment even if Grandmaster Jiang did not contact him.
“Grandmaster Ye, what time do you think we should make an appointment?”
“Tomorrow then. I will come by first thing in the morning. Send me your hospital’s
address.”
“Mm. Okay. I’ll send a car to pick you up tomorrow morning.”
Hanging up the phone, Grandmaster Jiang breathed a sigh of relief. He looked at the gazes
all around him and smiled slightly, “He said he can cure it!”
“He can cure it?!”
The sound of intensified and rapid breathing was heard throughout the office. One by one,
they looked at Grandmaster Jiang in disbelief.
“He really said he could cure it?” Old Yu rushed up and hugged Grandmaster Jiang. “Is it
true or false?”
“It’s true!” Grandmaster Jiang nodded affirmatively. “If he said he can cure it, then he
certainly can cure it!”
“Okay, okay!” The old man shivered with excitement. “When will he come?”
“First thing tomorrow morning!” Grandmaster Jiang was equally excited. “The Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu that strikes fear in everyone can finally be solved tomorrow!”
…
The next day.
Grandmaster Jiang had already sent someone to pick up Ye Lingchen. The speeding car
soon arrived at Capital Hospital.
People looked incredibly anxious as they went in and out of the hospital entrance. All of
them were sullen and extremely depressed, be it elderly adults or young children.
The value of one’s health would only be appreciated during times of sickness.
The doctors were constantly busy and almost every clinic was full of people.
Ye Lingchen glanced briefly at the situation and went straight to the office that
Grandmaster Jiang mentioned.
Grandmaster Jiang and four other old people were anxiously waiting inside the office. They
had not slept for nearly the whole night just to wait for Grandmaster Jiang’s supposed
savior.
At that moment, they all froze when they saw the teenager at the door.
“Grandmaster Ye!”
Grandmaster Jiang was shocked beyond compare. He quickly walked up to Ye Lingchen and
said excitedly, “Grandmaster Ye, you are finally here!”
Ye… Grandmaster Ye?
The other four were stunned. Their hearts sank as they stared at Ye Lingchen’s face with
disbelief.
The boy was too young!
“Old Jiang, he, he’s …”
“He’s an extraordinary medical master that I mentioned!” Grandmaster Jiang exclaimed
before introducing, “These four individuals are the chief physicians of Metropolis Hospital:
Grandmaster Yu, Grandmaster Zheng, Grandmaster Xie, and Grandmaster Chen.”
“What?” Master Zheng stared at Ye Lingchen with widened eyes. “Old Jiang, are you
mistaken? This kid isn’t even twenty years old, are you sure he can cure the disease?”
“Old Jiang, you’re kidding, aren’t you?” Grandmaster Xie said the same thing and could not
help but shake his head. “Now’s not the time for jokes.”
Grandmaster Jiang became anxious immediately. “He is really a miracle doctor. I vouch for
it on my integrity!”
“Old Jiang, it’s not that we don’t believe you, it’s just that this kid is too young. Medicine is
wide-ranging and deep. We have studied for decades to get to this point, what
qualifications does he have?” Grandmaster Chen said out loud. “Turning to anyone or
anything in a time of crisis is something to be avoided. You’re a doctor yourself. How can
you make this mistake!”
Grandmaster Yu’s originally anxiously looking complexion suddenly became dark. He
stared at Grandmaster Jiang and asked, “Old Jiang, are you serious?”
His voice was hoarse, his eyes were sunken, and he looked extremely dejected.
“I’m serious.” Grandmaster Jiang nodded.
“Are you making fun of me?!” Grandmaster Yu finally could not resist yelling. He pointed at
Ye Lingchen and asked in a faltering voice, “Why him?!”
Hope was what they all waited for, but what they received were disappointment and
despair. Such a tremendous blow almost made him faint.
“Old Yu, don’t be too hasty. I saw him save a patient with my own eyes. I couldn’t treat that
patient at all.” Grandmaster Jiang said.
“Some hard-to-treat cases have home remedies, and at times, there is a possibility that
those diseases can be cured. But we cannot conclude from that alone that the person is a
doctor. Old Jiang, you were too hasty,” Grandmaster Zheng said again.
“I believe in Grandmaster Ye!” Grandmaster Jiang said solemnly and firmly.
After a pause, he continued, “Old Yu, your grandson is still ill, how about you let
Grandmaster Ye try.”
“Let him try?” Grandmaster Yu’s raised his voice suddenly, “Do you think of my grandson as
an experiment? You want me to let him try?! I don’t believe he can cure Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu!”
Grandmaster Chen frowned, looked at Ye Lingchen, and asked, “Can you really cure Wind-
Heat Syndrome Flu?”
“Yes.”
“How confident are you?” Grandmaster Chen asked again.
“A hundred percent!” Ye Lingchen replied calmly.
Grandmaster Chen however, shook his head. The feeling of disappointment in his heart
became even stronger.
As a medical practitioner, cautiousness was the primary issue, especially in the face of a
variable virus such as Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. No one would dare to state that they were
a hundred percent confident. Nine out of ten times, someone who was that confident was
surely a charlatan.
“Old Jiang, tell him to leave. I don’t want to see him again!” Grandmaster Yu waved his hand
weakly as if he had grown old several times in an instant.
“If you don’t want your grandson to be cured, there are other people that need to be cured.
I came over not to treat your grandson alone.” Ye Lingchen shook his head and spoke
indifferently. “Grandmaster Jiang, give me a set of scrubs. I’ll be treating the other patients!
”
With his scrubs and a surgical mask, he could also conceal his identity.
Such situations would attract plenty of attention and it was inappropriate to reveal his
identity in public.
“Okay.” Grandmaster Jiang nodded.
“Old Jiang, are you still going to obsess over this?” Grandmaster Yu was red with rage.
“Metropolis Hospital does not tolerate liars. You are ruining our reputation if you hand him
a patient!”
“Old Yu, Grandmaster Ye is really capable. We have nothing else to lose anyway, so just let
him try it.” Grandmaster Jiang smiled bitterly. He helped Ye Lingchen put on the white
doctor’s coat and brought Ye Lingchen to a treatment room.
“Grandmaster Ye, I prepared a treatment room for you. It’s in the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu
ward. The virus is very prevalent there. You must wear a mask. Don’t get infected …”
Chapter 211 - Surging Popularity!
Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu was the most frightening existence that autumn, and with the
advent of the news articles surfacing amongst the public, it appeared as though the disease
was defeated.
“There’s a cure?!”
When that particular piece of news popped up on the public’s mobile phone, everyone’s
heart skipped a beat.
Could it be some sensational rumor or merely a medical advertisement?
Doubts aside, they clicked on the news.
Catching their attention was a large picture, the location of which was Metropolis Hospital’s
treatment room. The quarantine area for Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu was also included in the
shot besides the room.
As could be seen from the photos, many who had fallen into despair were smiling with
hope.
Scrolling downward, there were two photos for comparison.
One was a picture of a sick child, and the other was a picture of the same child-eating. The
child’s complexion in the latter picture was much better!
Finally, the news ended with a sentence.
“This terrible Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu came violently and trampled on people’s precious
lives. However, it was finally overcome today! Let us all remember this day!”
Besides, authoritative news outlets such as Xinhua Daily and People’s Daily have also
tagged Metropolis Hospital. It was hoped that they could produce the medicine as soon as
possible and save the public as fast as they could!
Those media outlets represented the central government!
At that moment, countless people flocked to Metropolis Hospital like crazy. There were sick
individuals, media personnel, as well as famous doctors from all over the world!
The drug appeared so abruptly that it shocked the entirety of China as if God was lending
them a helping hand.
The five most renowned medical professors at Metropolis Hospital had undoubtedly
become the focus of the attention.
With no other choice, they stepped forward together and faced the public!
“May I ask, how was this drug developed?” a reporter asked. That was precisely the
question on everyone’s mind.
“There was a miracle doctor, someone with unparalleled medical skills and quaint medical
ethics. Hua Tuo has long passed on, but that miracle doctor lives amongst us. He has
commanded my respect!” Grandmaster Yu’s face was solemn, with admiration and
reverence flashing in his eyes as he spoke.
“His presence showed me the pinnacle of Chinese medicine. He is our country’s hidden
talent. Chinese medicine is our pride!” Grandmaster Chen offered a remark as well.
Those five doctors were the most influential figures in the medical world of China, yet they
were unduly generous in praising that person. It only piqued everyone else’s interest even
more.
“May I ask if you can tell us who he is?” the reporter pressed on.
“The miracle doctor has his own preferences. He values quietness and doesn’t like
attention.” Grandmaster Jiang then stood forward and held the paper that Ye Lingchen had
written!
“This was left by the miracle doctor. It will forever be displayed in that treatment room.
This is the most glorious testimony of our medical community!”
Click, click, click!
Camera lenses were all aimed at the paper and flashes were fired in a continuous stream.
The piece of paper bore the lives of countless people throughout China. For the first time, it
was finally exposed to the eyes of the world.
It was a prescription to counter the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu—a medicinal recipe that
saved countless lives and families!
Everyone looked at it word-for-word, with many unable to hold themselves back from
being moved to tears.
On that day, the video of that prescription even flooded TikTok. It was a simple
prescription with medicinal ingredients that were unfamiliar to many people, yet it had
already received 10 million likes!
It was the first time a video on TikTok received 10 million likes!
However, the instant everyone saw the final inscription, everything boiled over completely!
The inscription was—Y!
[Y! Yeah, I should’ve known. It had to be Y.]
[Huhuhu, I have no idea why, but I can’t stop myself from crying when I saw Y. Can
someone tell me why?]
[Well, that’s because Y has now become the ultimate symbol of hope. Haven’t you noticed
that? As long as it’s Y, a miracle is always on the horizon, and it would bring hope!]
[Yeah, so many Ys, is there any one of them who did not make us emotional and heartfelt?
I’ve unknowingly fallen in love with the letter Y. When I see it, it feels like I’m looking at a
loved one.]
[This is the miracle doctor’s character! He brushes off everything once the deed is done and
he seeks to hide his accomplishments!]
[Huhuhu, Miracle Doctor Y, may I ask where you are? I haven’t paid you for the treatment
yet. Name a price, just name it!]
[Yes, Miracle Doctor Y, we want to pay you for our medical expenses, we owe you our life!]
[Look at Miracle Doctor Y, then look at how high medical expenses are now. How could
human connection stray so far?]
…
Things that have been generally accepted by the masses become trends. Y had become the
trend of an era and was truly a sacred existence.
The matter at hand was undoubtedly a nationwide concern, tugging on the emotions of
countless people. Be it children or the elderly, everyone firmly had that name etched into
their minds—Miracle Doctor Y.
Xinhua Daily even came out to commend Miracle Doctor Y.
Metropolis Hospital also announced to the public that Miracle Doctor Y will be its visiting
physician. He was given only temporary assignments but enjoyed the highest standard of
benefits.
Ye Lingchen was equally excited on that day. He stayed in his room and never took a single
step out.
All his energy was spent staring at the system interface, or more precisely, his soaring
popularity.
His popularity value had not stopped increasing ever since midnight. It surged upward at
preposterous speeds, with the numbers scrolling like a click of the scroll wheel. The rapid
change was simply dazzling.
The original popularity value of 200,000 exceeded 300,000 in a blink of an eye, then
400,000, 500,000, 600,000…
It only stopped when it rose to 893,789!
Unprecedented! Truly unprecedented!
The increase shocked Ye Lingchen somewhat and his face flushed with excitement.
Frightening!
Utterly explosive!
That wave directly raised his popularity score by more than 600,000!
What was the significance? It should be mentioned that Ye Lingchen popularity score only
gained a total of 600,000 since the beginning. In other words, the present wave was
equivalent to the total sum of Ye Lingchen’s previous popularity!
Sure enough, major events affecting the country and its people was the fastest way to gain
popularity.
That was just one instance of the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. If he were to save the world,
would his popularity not shoot up to mind-bending levels?
Ye Lingchen was only fantasizing, of course. Saving the world…was too tiring, and more
importantly, it might never be his turn to save the world then.
Ye Lingchen looked forward to inch closer to the one-millionth mark. Once that was
achieved, he wondered how big of an upgrade he would have in his intermediate-level
knowledge.
He had to continue with persistent efforts!
Ye Lingchen prepped him up before switching on his computer and started writing like a
maniac.
That period of time was also a very memorable moment for Celestial Bane.
With the increase in the number of words, Celestial Bane’s impact was also explosive, with
the numbers increasing exponentially every day.
It stood out from the beginning, and such unheard-of grandeur swiftly propelled it to
become the most highly-read novel throughout the entire internet!
Chapter 212 - Furor Within the Web
Literature Community
When Celestial Bane reached 100,000 words, there were already as high as 150,000
bookmarks. At the same time, it ranked tenth in recommendation votes and was already
competing with many other great authors on the list. The battle was a fierce one.
Things did not stop there when Celestial Bane reached 150,000 words and there was not
the slightest hint of decline in support. On the contrary, it continued making headway.
Bookmarks reached 250,000 in one fell swoop, climbing up the recommendation votes list
and achieving third place!
To reach the third place on the recommendation votes list was a truly formidable result.
Recommendation votes represented a work’s popularity before the work was published!
Those votes could be regarded as directly correlated to the final score of one’s book. At that
moment, Celestial Bane has already caught the attention of Genesis Chinese Literature’s big
shot authors. It was a masterpiece that was expected to reach the same levels.
At 200,000 words, Celestial Bane’s bookmarks had exceeded the 400,000 mark. It
overwhelmed the recommendation votes and made it to the first in the recommendation
list!
During the past few days, Celestial Bane received an influential banner recommendation
from Genesis Chinese Literature. It was then that everyone realized how explosive it was!
The bookmarks skyrocketed to 800,000!
Even those renowned authors on the net could only watch and dream of such a result.
Ye Lingchen’s editor Yogurt was stunned too. Although he knew that Celestial Bane would
blow up, he never expected it to be so hot. It went against all odds, and if the result were to
continue, it would surely suppress Genesis and set a new precedent of its own!
Celestial Bane’s arrival kicked up a bloody storm within the web literature community.
Readers engaged in heated debates!
Every other web novel site besides Genesis engaged in heated debates!
Major editors within the web literature community engaged in heated debates!
Various renowned writers engaged in heated debates!
In short, Celestial Bane seemed to have ushered in a new era within the current web
literature community!
It reached a point where many external editors tried their best to contact Ye Lingchen in an
attempt to dig him out. Many more people were searching for Ye Lingchen’s true identity as
they hardly believed that such a work was written by a new author!
This situation developed into a horrifying state of affairs.
In the book review area of Celestial Bane, comments numbering in the hundreds of
thousands appeared every day. They were all compliments, leaving behind links in the
hopes that Ye Lingchen could go to their respective websites. The attitude shown by those
comments was that of absolute humility and respect!
Some were simple and direct—they offered him their highest offer and the best treatment
on their website.
The sheer scope of comments made it impossible for Yogurt to do anything. It was a
herculean task for one person to delete everything alone.
As a last resort, the situation could only be relayed to the higher-ups.
That short period of time was enough to shake up Genesis’ top brass!
Goodness!
Celestial Bane was a masterpiece, a flagship of their website in the future. Did anyone think
that they could dig out the author’s identity?!
The website added an editor to the xianxia genre almost immediately, without much ado.
The first task was to help clean up that portion of the comments from Celestial Bane.
In addition to discussing the title of the book, Ye Lingchen’s pen name was also the subject
of discussion.
Beep, beep, beep!
Yogurt the editor sent a congratulatory message to Ye Lingchen. “I am Y, congratulations,
your results will make you a famous author. Within a month, your popularity can already
surpass the highest record for new books on our website.”
“Thank you,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“It will be National Day in a few days and we recommend Celestial Bane to be published
then since it’s a holiday and that’s when the traffic is the highest. With your results, it will
be a hit when it’s published!”
“Mm. Let’s publish it on National Day then.” Ye Lingchen suddenly realized that he had
quite a lot of things going on during National Day. Huo Yuanjia was about to be released,
Celestial Bane was about to be published, and the trip to Las Vegas with Lu Hao all
coincided with National Day.
“Alright! It’s set.” The Yogurt replied. “There must be an explosive chapter when we are
published, usually. Save up a few drafts, so when the time comes, you’ll get famous in one
fell swoop!”
Regardless of the outcomes or popularity for any novel, the simplest and most effective
basis for measuring all of that was the subscription after publication!
Subscription did not simply enable authors to make money and feed their families. More
importantly, subscription represented the number of people willing to spend money for
one’s work, because readers would only spend money if the creation attracted them!
In general, the standard by which an author is measured on a website was also based on
subscriptions. When the subscription met certain conditions, the authors could then be
inducted as big shots.
…
Dragon’s Sky!
It was a dedicated online forum for the web literature community.
Throughout the month, the topic revolved around Celestial Bane and had yet to stop. A
search of the phrase ‘Celestial Bane’ would reveal a shocking discovery—there were
hundreds and hundreds of topics about Celestial Bane!
At that point in time, the post “Guess whether Celestial Bane can kill off big shot authors?”
became the hottest topic of discussion.
[Replying OP, it’s certain that Celestial Bane can kill off big shot authors! It just depends on
how it wants to do it!]
[Let’s all witness it when the big shot authors are killed off. Definitely going to be a
beautiful sight.]
[Swear on my heart, Celestial Bane is an amazing read. I can’t stop.]
[Every month there will always be one or two big-shot authors, but Celestial Bane should
get first-place!]
[Have any of you seen Celestial Bane’s data, it’s just scary! The bookmarks have reached
800,000!]
…
Amidst those words of praise however, it was inevitable that there were some mixed
reactions.
[Hehe, after reading so many comments, the only thing I want to say is, there are too many
stupid c*nts!]
[Celestial Bane’s data is obviously brushed[1]! How can a newcomer get such results? He’s
a brusher, shameless. Don’t show your stupid face, get lost!]
[I can’t even continue reading the first chapter of Celestial Bane anymore. What the hell are
you writing? I can write better, you garbage!]
[What use does it do if it has plenty of bookmarks? We still have to look at it when it’s
published! News about Y has been really hot recently, and the author of Celestial Bane is ‘I
am Y’. It’s obvious that he’s trying to take advantage of the hype!]
[Agree with the commenter above. Many people are probably bookmarking it thinking that
its Y, but few only genuinely bookmarked it.]
[Y’all upstairs are just jealous dogs. People are earning a living with their abilities, so you
have what it takes to write your own, do it then, you stupid c*nt!]
Soon, two sides of the divide quarreled with each other and fast became the hottest topic in
Dragon’s Sky.
Everyone initially thought that the topic would end there, and the subsequent arguments
were predicted to be simple little disagreements. However, a netizen named 3Logs
commented below and upped the topic’s intensity yet again.
[Before publishing, all the data is on paper, not on the table. I haven’t read Celestial Bane,
but the author called himself I am Y. Hehe, what does that mean? Now, assuming that Y
represents the pinnacle of the industry and your name is Y? On what grounds?! Are you
ignorant or arrogant, do you think you are number one on the web?!]
Once that post appeared, the situation exploded in an instant!
[Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! It’s 3Logs, the big shot!]
[When a big shot appears, the idlers will make way. All hail the big shot!]
[The big shot is finally unable to take it anymore. HAHAHA. I knew that the name I am Y
will sow hatred.]
[Are you going to fight Celestial Bane? Wow, wow, wow! The battle of the big shots is about
to start, so exciting! So exciting!]
…
[1] 刷 – this is translated as brushing, a deceitful technique used primarily in e-commerce
to boost a seller’s rating through fake orders. In this context, it is likely referring to Celestial
Bane’s rating being boosted through the creation of fake accounts that leave fake reviews.
Chapter 213 - Jia Di's Invitation
3Logs was one of the top big shots and was a veteran author as well. He bore down on the
web literature community for years and had countless fans behind him.
Originally, these big shot authors were said to stand at the very top of the web literature
food chain, where money was like nothing to them. Most of the arguments within the web
literature community had nothing to do with them, but when Celestial Bane swept across
the community, one of those big shot authors stepped forward after finding it unbearable
to hold back.
3Logs was a big shot author in the fantasy category. Five years ago, his third book became a
hit and cemented his esteemed status. However, the works he wrote in the past two years
had suffered a gradual decline, with content that was not innovative enough. It was clear
that he was going downhill.
However, that did not hide the fact that he was still a great author.
The hype of newcomers was a normal thing, but the pseudonym of the newcomer ruffled a
few people’s feathers.
3Logs’ sentence was very worthy of scrutiny. He went so far as to point out that Ye
Lingchen’s pseudonym basically proclaimed that Ye Lingchen was the top author within the
web literature community. That way, he made Ye Lingchen stand in direct opposition to
that of many existing big shot authors.
That comment soon received thousands of likes and nearly a hundred replies.
It was a clear indication of 3Logs’ reputation.
[Finally, a big shot has stepped forward. I never liked the name I am Y. It’s too bullish!]
[Someone doesn’t know where they stand.]
[Even the big shots never dared to call themselves Y. I have one question, why him?]
[It’s just a name. Is it really necessary to make comparisons? Celestial Bane is good!]
[Agree with the above. Don’t ignore Celestial Bane’s amazing results just because of a pen
name.]
…
[I don’t want to say anything else. Let’s just wait for it to be published. I’m not convinced by
his pen name anyway!] 3Logs made a hasty retreat after leaving that message.
The post continued to develop further. Aside from 3Logs, other big shots such as Li
Jianchou, Milky Way Overlord, and Xiao11 slowly began to show themselves. Although they
did not say anything, they liked the post in a clear signal of their position on the matter.
The dark side of the web literature community was making their move, and gradually,
countless cyber troopers appeared. They tried to dictate the rhythm under the comments
area of Celestial Bane, and some online forums have already started to discuss the negative
aspects of Celestial Bane’s author.
Ye Lingchen did not care for any of that though. More appropriately, it should be said that
he never paid any attention to them.
He simply completed and uploaded his chapters according to the schedule, then streamed
Candle Blowing Ghost when it was time. His time was comparably more carefree and
relaxed.
During that period, Candle Blowing Ghost’s influence had begun to spread. It could be said
Grave Robber’s Chronicles helped Candle Blowing Ghost to achieve a greater breakthrough,
completely overtaking Grave Robber’s Chronicles. It had become the most definitive work
in the paranormal genre.
Huyu Streaming originally expected Candle Blowing Ghost to collapse, but the subsequent
results sent them into despair.
The content of Candle Blowing Ghost was getting more and more exciting. The later
storylines all lined up perfectly, expounding upon a huge world in precise detail. That
aspect made people feel as though the story was not fiction, but something that existed in
real life.
Moreover, Huyu Streaming had paywalled Grave Robber’s Chronicles, leading to many
people giving up that story in favor of Candle Blowing Ghost. Huyu Streaming’s popularity
slid down even more due to that.
In the evening, Ye Lingchen had just finished the live broadcast when Song Qian called him
in a surprised voice.
“Y-God, Tencent Animation wants to adapt Candle Blowing Ghost into an anime.”
“Sure,” Ye Lingchen answered curtly.
When Candle Blowing Ghost was first streamed, many animation companies had already
called up Ye Lingchen to discuss possible cooperation, but they were all rejected.
Those animation companies wanted nothing more than to hitch on the fame after seeing
that the copyright of Candle Blowing Ghost was free. Ye Lingchen however, would not just
give away the copyright on a whim.
After all, giving something for free and giving the same thing on a whim were two different
situations. What he needed was a reliable animation company. He could not let his work
sink into oblivion.
Tencent Animation was undoubtedly an influential company, which made cooperation
possible.
“That… Y-God, our copyright is free?” Song Qian was still a little unwilling. It was a big piece
of intellectual property and could be considered gold if it were to be sold.
“Free!” Ye Lingchen said in a firm tone and smiled. “Don’t just look at it in the short term.
Candle Blowing Ghost is capable of bringing us endless popularity for free. In that case, the
copyright of my next work will surely be priced sky high!”
Song Qian’s breath had grown heavy and he could feel a strong confidence in Ye Lingchen’s
tone.
Candle Blowing Ghost was such a masterpiece, yet Ye Lingchen made it free just for the
sake of attracting popularity. How confident was he that his future works were classics?
Could it also exceed Candle Blowing Ghost?
His heart skipped a beat. On deeper thought, he realized that it was possible!
“Then…there are also companies that want to cooperate with you for film copyright and
game copyright. Are they also free?”
“It’s also free, but it has to be an authoritative film company. A contract needs to be signed
to ensure that it is produced with care, otherwise, we can retract the copyright at any time,”
Ye Lingchen responded plainly.
“Okay, I know.” Song Qian said.
Although only half of the Candle Blowing Ghost story was told, its popularity had soared
immediately. Countless entities eyed its copyright and it was normal practice to reserve
said copyright.
The following day, Ye Lingchen’s prescription had effectively controlled the condition of the
Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. The efficiency was remarkable with the help of the entire
country. Only three days had passed, but large quantities of tablets made according to the
prescription have been produced and sent to all regions within the country.
Later, it was even discovered that the tablets produced by this prescription had a positive
effect on ordinary flu in addition to Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. The pill could be described as
an all-round flu killer.
As a result, it was immediately included in the National Drug Repository and at the same
time, the tablet was named Y-Capsule.
That day, Ye Lingchen completed his entire day’s lessons and received a call.
Jia Di?
Ye Lingchen raised his brow slightly.
Jia Di was the chief designer of Vatti. They met when Ye Lingchen accompanied Zhang
Yunxi to buy clothes there.
Ye Lingchen showed immense proficiency in design, and because of that, Jia Di was so
shocked that he gave Ye Lingchen free privileges for life.
Ye Lingchen became a regular visitor to Vatti, but he did not go there simply because he
had those free privileges. The clothing designs there suited his tastes perfectly.
After one or two visits, Ye Lingchen and Jia Di became more familiar with each other, and in
addition to Ye Lingchen pointing out some shortcomings from time to time, Jia Di was even
more convinced of his skills. Within that period of time, Vatti’s sales increased significantly
and the feedback was much more positive.
The head office gave Jia Di a positive reply, saying that the design of the clothes was greatly
improved.
“Hello, Young Master Ye.” Jia Di was very polite.
“Grandmaster Jia, hello. Is something the matter?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“There’ll be a fashion show tomorrow evening. I want to invite Young Master Ye to attend it
with me. I wonder if you have the time, Young Master Ye?” …
Chapter 214 - Would You Like to Be My
Girlfriend?
“Fashion show?” Ye Lingchen froze. Could it be like on television, where models dressed up
and did a catwalk?
“Young Master Ye, our fashion show is different from ordinary fashion shows. This is an
artiste fashion show for singers and the lineups are all first-rank music stars. They will be
wearing the latest designs from major brands while making their public appearance. This is
considered a grand occasion and it’s worth your time to watching it,” Jia Di said.
Ye Lingchen nodded. A fashion show was a very big event indeed, and for the most part,
music stars were not in the same league as ordinary models. It was a win-win cooperation
between music stars and major fashion brands with the sole aim of increasing popularity.
“What time will the event be tomorrow?”
“It starts at eight o’clock at night.”
Eight o’clock clashed with Ye Lingchen’s live stream time, but it was not like he could not
adjust it. There was no class on Thursday afternoon, so Ye Lingchen was going to bring
forward the live stream by one hour.
“Sure, I’ll come. Just send me the address.”
…
The next day.
Central Commercial Hub.
Capital’s largest commercial building had the most luxurious stage, and most of Capital’s
catwalks would be held there.
There were already plenty of people when Ye Lingchen arrived. The whole plaza was filled
with cars, and the interior of the commercial building was brightly lit, making it look
extravagant under the night sky.
People came and went in the entrance of the commercial building. All of them were dressed
luxuriously, like accomplished people. Every single gesture of theirs was elegant and
graceful.
Ye Lingchen silently took out the electronic invitation Jia Di sent to him and went inside.
The interior was an extremely spacious hall with no pillars in sight. One could see the
entire place with a glance.
At the forefront of the hall was a big red stage. A red carpet in the center led from the front
of the door to the stage and many upper-class individuals gathered around in merriment.
Some of them were well-known models who were seeking some local rich men in the hopes
of scoring some wealth.
Some were tycoons in the apparel industry, whose simple decision to engage in
cooperation had the potential to change the future of the entire fashion industry.
There were also some big names from other industries, like songwriters and composers
from the music industry. They had their own circles and happily chatted away.
Ye Lingchen glanced at them and did not find it surprising that he knew none of them. That
did not bother him though, as he quietly kept to himself in a corner and ate his food.
Food and drink were laid out at arm’s length all around the hall, with waiters coming and
going to serve the guests.
Ye Lingchen was sitting alone and looked very ordinary. He was just like any other plain
individual and did not attract anyone’s attention. Many young models held their glass of
red wine in their hands and glanced at Ye Lingchen briefly before looking away in disdain.
As time passed, more and more people came in. Ye Lingchen’s unique presence gradually
attracted more attention, but most people simply looked away.
Everyone within the circle knew each other to some extent and were certainly acquainted
with some of those young masters. Ye Lingchen was a completely fresh face and none of
them knew how he even managed to get in, so it was only natural that no one would take
the initiative to talk to him.
However, it was then that a woman from a group paused after looking at him. She let out a
silent gasp and walked slowly toward Ye Lingchen.
“Hello, student. Have we met before?”
Her voice was very soft and made a profound first impression as if a bowl of clear spring
water was flowing slowly in front of them.
“Are you…Teacher Xu?” Ye Lingchen stunned slightly, then surprised.
Xu Wanqing graduated from Huaqing University and took up a position in the school right
after graduation. She was the beauty queen of Huaqing University and the stereotypical
mild-mannered woman. Although they had only met once during the basketball game, she
left a deep impression with Ye Lingchen.
On that day, Xu Wanqing wore a long red dress and was still wearing the same glasses.
Although it covered half of her face, her perfect figure and outstanding character were still
capable of making her stand out from the crowd.
Xu Wanqing smiled and asked suddenly, “Why are you here?”
“A friend of mine is very interested in fashion design and invited me to accompany him.” Ye
Lingchen replied.
“Then your friend is not any ordinary person,” Xu Wanqing quipped. “You’re quite modest,
aren’t you Student Ye? You’re not only a good basketball player; you’re also very strong in
math and make very interesting friends.”
“I’m just here to fill in the crowd.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He then asked, “Ms. Xu, why are you
here?”
“Me…” Xu Wanqing paused before saying, “I was forced to come.”
“Forced?” Ye Lingchen was surprised. “Why?”
“My family told me to. I thought it would be boring, but I was surprised to see you here,
Student Ye.” Xu Wanqing winked at Ye Lingchen. “The formula you used last time wasn’t
something that college students can master. Do you usually research mathematics? ”
“Sometimes.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Only sometimes?” Xu Wanqing frowned. “You’re a freshman. How is it that know such
complex formulas?”
“Maybe it’s talent.”
Xu Wanqing rolled her eyes at Ye Lingchen. “Student Ye, it’s not good to brag. I’ve been
working on a math question recently. I’ll believe you if you can answer it.”
“Alright, bring it on.” Ye Lingchen patted his chest, and handed Xu Wanqing a glass of
orange juice. “The juices here are all fresh. They have an exceptional variety of fruits and
the taste is good too. Try it. ”
“Exquisite!”
Xu Wanqing smiled and took the juice from Ye Lingchen. In the meantime, she began
talking about her math question.
Ye Lingchen answered Xu Wanqing while listening, and the two got along very well.
Although it was only the second time Ye Lingchen and Xu Wanqing met, Xu Wanqing’s
character was phenomenal. She was a quiet intellectual, with a temperament similar to that
of a darling daughter from a noble family. Her nature easily made others feel a sense of
familiarity with her.
Ye Lingchen’s mathematical achievement made Xu Wanqing feel as though he was meant
for her. The two of them were like old friends who had not seen each other for many years
and were getting along incredibly well.
Xu Wanqing was initially just bored and wanted to relieve that boredom after spotting Ye
Lingchen. Little did she expect him to surprise her like that. Ye Lingchen’s brain circuits
were lucid and lively, and in most cases, he often took an alternative way of looking at
things, which enlightened Xu Wanqing in many different aspects. The formulae he used
sometimes went beyond that of Xu Wanqing’s knowledge, thus allowing her to learn a lot.
“You’re amazing, Student Ye.” Xu Wanqing looked at Ye Lingchen with admiration. “Why
not come to Huaqing University? I recommend you to join the Mathematics Department.
With your talents, you can accomplish great things in mathematics.”
“That’s fine, of course, but can I take the liberty to ask you something?”
“What is it?”
Ye Lingchen was a little shy. “Then…would you like to be my girlfriend? Someone like
Teacher Xu is just perfect.”
Xu Wanqing, “…”
Chapter 215 - Jiangnan Tannery
Xu Wanqing’s complexion instantly turned two-shades rosier. She could not believe she
was teased by a student.
Although she often received love letters and confessions, it was the first time she was
caught off-guard by the teasing. It was really unexpected.
Ye Lingchen blushed when looking at Xu Wanqing and could not help but burst out
chuckling.
For some reason, seeing Xu Wanqing’s gentleness and intellectuality made it hard for Ye
Lingchen to refrain from teasing her. It was a bit of naughty little fun, as though he saw the
calm surface of a lake and was itching to throw a stone into the water. There was a sense of
accomplishment in watching ripples form on the water.
Some distance away, the eyes of a group of people were locked on Xu Wanqing’s body, but
their brows became increasingly furrowed.
There were men and women amongst the group, all of which were dressed in branded
clothing and had proud looks on their faces.
“Is that really just a student of Wanqing?” a young man could not resist asking. There was
envy in his eyes.
“Hehe, you feel that way too, I see. Look at them. It doesn’t feel like a student-teacher
relationship at all,” another remarked.
“This year alone, teacher-student relationships have been very vague.” A woman chuckled.
“Look at Xu Wanqing’s reaction. She’s laughing and blushing. How is that even normal?”
Xu Wanqing spoke very little with them, let alone laughed. After going over to Ye Lingchen,
she showed absolutely no intention of rejoining the group. She continued to chat away and
laugh with him.
“Young Master Wu, why do you keep staring at that woman? I’m great too. You can play
with me however you want.” The woman glanced at Young Master Wu and leaned against
him.
“You?” Young Master Wu casually shot the woman a look. “Are you a graduate student? Are
you a teacher? Is your math good?”
At that point, only Xu Wanqing—a woman with countless halos—could arouse his interest.
His desire to conquer her increased even more when he thought about Xu Wanqing’s
character.
Young Master Wu’s eyes lit up. There was another very important reason: Xu Wanqing was
Xu Jiurong’s daughter!
Xu Jiurong was the chairman of Wanrong Automobile Group and had a 73% share in the
company!
He had absolute power in the domestic automobile industry!
If Young Master Wu could successfully woo Xu Wanqing, his net worth would surely
skyrocket! As he thought of that, he looked at Xu Wanqing and felt his heart burn
passionately.
“Your friend seems to mind that you’re here with me,” Ye Lingchen could not help but
remark. It was inevitable that he would have noticed those displeased eyes.
“They’re not my friends. They’re just a bunch of self-righteous young guys.” Xu Wanqing
continued proudly, “They don’t even know a single bit of calculus.”
Err…
Ye Lingchen was somewhat speechless. He did not expect Xu Wanqing to choose her
friends based on their math abilities.
Just as he was about to say something, a cynical voice was heard from beside him.
“Ye Lingchen, why are you here?”
Looking around, he saw He Yuan frowning and scrutinizing him.
“It’s you.” Ye Lingchen glanced at He Yuan casually and laughed. “Have you washed the piss
off your body yet?”
“Humph! Do you know what this place is? This isn’t the kind of venue where any average
person can come! How did you get in?” He Yuan’s face was somber and he grumbled coldly.
He looked down on Ye Lingchen, of course.
Although he had repeatedly lost to Ye Lingchen, he always regarded Ye Lingchen as an
insignificant d*ck hair far below his level.
Ye Lingchen’s basketball was good, but what of it? What was the big deal if he knew how to
play? In the end, money was the be-all and end-all in society. Ye Lingchen influence was
limited to the university.
However, Ye Lingchen’s attendance in the same banquet was equivalent to being on the
same level as him. That was unacceptable.
There was an 80% chance that the kid tricked his way in!
“Pardon me, I don’t have the habit of talking to people who drink piss,” Ye Lingchen shook
his head and chided.
He Yuan’s breathing stalled for a moment and his expression was vague. He then said
sternly, “Talk! How did you force yourself in here? Believe me, I’ll get someone to throw
you out if you don’t talk!”
Then, his eyes turned to Xu Wanqing and he seemed quite shocked. Xu Wanqing’s
appearance was not inferior to Li Muxue’s, but her temperament was miles ahead of Li
Muxue. Xu Wanqing was the cream of the crop, without a doubt.
After that brief moment of shock, He Yuan’s heart was completely engulfed by fires of
jealousy.
Xu Wanqing was also acknowledged as a goddess by those at Capital University.
What was a poor c*nt like him accompanying a beautiful woman for? Who was he? What
right did he have?
“Ms. Xu, Ye Lingchen is just an ordinary college student. I don’t know how he managed to
trick himself in here. His private life is a mess and he has engaged in plenty of questionable
relationships with many other girls. Just ask around Capital University if you want to
know!”
“Oh, so he’s a wild kid that came in through dubious means. Wanqing, it’s best if you stay
away from people like him.”
Ye Lingchen had yet to say a single word. A group of people were already sauntering over
slowly with arrogant looks on their faces. Leading them was a man who stared at Ye
Lingchen with ill-intentions.
Ye Lingchen frowned, “And who are you?”
“Oh, my name is Wu Junjie.”
“Jiangnan Tannery’s Young Master Wu?!” He Yuan was startled and simply stared at Wu
Junjie in surprise.
“Oh? You know me?” Wu Junjie cocked a brow and smiled at He Yuan.
“Young Master Wu, I’m He Yuan, the son of Kaiyuan Garment’s CEO.” He Yuan immediately
greeted Wu Junjie with a flattering expression and smiled at those behind him.
Jiangnan Tannery was the largest tannery in the Tongzhou area of Capital, monopolizing
half of Tongzhou’s leather business. Without a doubt, the factory was a leader in the
clothing industry.
Wu Junjie was the sole young master of Jiangnan Tannery. No one in the entire Capital
dared to cross him!
“Kaiyuan Garments?” Wu Junjie frowned slightly and seemed to be in deep thought. Then,
he said, “Oh, I remember now. Your father has already contacted us a couple of times. You
want to cooperate, yes?”
“That’s right. I didn’t expect to meet Young Master Wu here. Lucky me,” He Yuan uttered
some flattering words and lifted his wine glass. “A toast to Young Master Wu.”
He downed his drink once he finished his sentence.
Wu Junjie was very pleased with He Yuan’s demeanor. Arrogance was even more prevalent
on his face and there were hints of contempt in his eyes, “You’re classmates?”
“Yes, Young Master Wu.” He Yuan noticed Wu Junjie’s attitude towards Ye Lingchen, and
remarked at once, “We’re all students of Capital University, but he’s just a poor kid.”
Wu Junjie shot Ye Lingchen an insipid look. “On account of Wanqing’s reputation, I’ll
pretend I never saw you at all if you leave now. If you wait until I call someone, you might
not be able to go out on your own.”
“Wu Junjie, Ye Lingchen is my student. He came with me,” Xu Wanqing replied casually.
A trace of anger flashed in Wu Junjie’s eyes and he sneered. “Sure, that’s fine, but we’re all
wearing rich and expensive brands, while his are all counterfeits. It’s unacceptable for him
to stay here!” …
Chapter 216 - Give You One Chance
Counterfeits?
Everyone was stunned for a moment. They looked at Ye Lingchen carefully.
Ye Lingchen was dressed purely in Vatti that day. He wore a sky-blue suit, complete with a
crisp white dress shirt and well-polished black leather shoes. Paired with his aura, it was
certain to make other people’s eyes light up in amazement.
Vatti was a well-known domestic luxury brand and a popular one at that, so it was only
natural that there were fakes everywhere.
Despite that, the material of Ye Lingchen’s clothes looked rather exquisite and did not
appear to be counterfeit at all.
“Young Master Wu is the Jiangnan Tannery’s youngest son. Jiangnan Tannery is Vatti’s
largest raw material supplier. He knows Vatti’s clothes well, so if he said it’s a fake, it must
be fake,” someone echoed immediately.
“Told you so. How can some d*ck hair like him wear Vatti’s clothes? Well, well. He not only
conned himself in here, he even wore fake clothes,” He Yuan snickered too. He shot Ye
Lingchen a mocking look and his eyes were filled with derision.
“You don’t have the sole say on whether it’s real or not.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
Vatti’s clothes piled up in his home, and that particular set was given to him by Jia Di before
the event. If those clothes were fake, then none of the Vattis in the world were genuine.
“Hehe, even at this point you’re still reluctant to admit your mistake!” Wu Junjie laughed. “If
I tell everyone here that my understanding of the Vatti’s brand is ranked second-best, no
one would dare to say that they know better! More than half of Vatti’s material is sourced
from my family!”
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s unwavering complexion, he continued with a sneer, “The material on
your body looks good, but Vatti’s current line doesn’t have anything similar to the style
you’re wearing!”
Wu Junjie looked up and glared at Ye Lingchen with disdain.
It was nothing but a fake, yet he managed to get himself in the event. Such an
overestimation of his capabilities!
Everyone there was very particular about fashion and they were extremely familiar with
luxury brands. None of them took a closer look at the beginning, but after Wu Junjie’s
reminder, they immediately noticed the difference in Ye Lingchen’s clothes. Many of the
details and finishings were vastly different from Vatti’s usual style.
“That’s right, Vatti never announced this kind of style.”
“This manufacturer of this fake must have done so carelessly. They can’t even do an
imitation?”
“That’s Young Master Wu for you. As expected, his eyes are sharp and he can spot fakes at a
glance.”
Various discussions were heard all around them and many were pointing at Ye Lingchen.
“The one I’m wearing is their latest piece. It’s normal if you’re unaware of it.”
Ye Lingchen had given a lot of suggestions for the design of the clothes he wore. It was a
new style, and the one worn by Ye Lingchen was probably the first piece to be produced.
“PFFTTT, HAHAHAHA…”
Wu Junjie burst into mocking laughter as if he heard the funniest joke in the world. He
rocked back and forth and his entire body was shaking.
“Are you kidding me? The latest model from Vatti is the one I’m wearing right now!” he
proclaimed. He flipped his cuffs to reveal a hidden Vatti logo. “And, this is Vatti’s limited
edition. There are only one hundred pieces in the entire world! You can’t buy them even if
you wanted to!”
It came as no surprise that there was another uproar after that remark was made.
He Yuan laughed in his heart. He was incredibly pleased to watch Ye Lingchen end up being
exposed. Besides, trampling on Ye Lingchen allowed him to get on Young Master Wu’s good
books. He killed two birds with one stone and everything was working out rather nicely!
As he thought of that, he could not resist stepping forward and pointing at Ye Lingchen
arrogantly. “Ye Lingchen, Young Master Wu has already treated you with much dignity.
Don’t be so shameless, now f*ck off!”
Xu Wanqing’s frowned and was prepared to say something in Ye Lingchen’s defense.
However, Ye Lingchen’s faint voice was then heard.
“Even Vatti’s CEO would not dare to talk to me like this if he were here. Do all you think that
you’re ‘all that’?”
The audience was stupefied after hearing what he said. Every single person gasped.
He Yuan was also dumbfounded, but he became incredibly inflamed soon after.
He looked at Ye Lingchen as if he was looking at some stupid c*nt.
It was Wu Junjie, for heaven’s sake. Wu Junjie could be regarded as one of Capital’s
noblemen. He could make a person vanish as easily as a wave of his finger, but that idiot Ye
Lingchen remained bravely stubborn. It was no different from courting death.
Xu Wanqing also looked at Ye Lingchen in shock. He was good at math, so why was his
brain so slow? His bluntness could easily offend other people.
“You dare to talk to me like this?”
Wu Junjie was also stunned. His mind raced through countless possibilities: either Ye
Lingchen would continue refusing to admit it, or he would ask for mercy to save himself,
but even if Wu Junjie cracked his head just thinking about it, he would never have expected
Ye Lingchen to make such a statement.
His actions could no longer be described as arrogance. It was nothing but lies, and he was
practically gloating his way to the Milky Way.
He had no idea how Ye Lingchen dared utter such blatant falsity.
“Do you believe that no one will dare to speak up if I beat you up now and throw you out of
here?”
“Ah? Is that so? You can try,” Ye Lingchen shrugged and said nonchalantly.
Wu Junjie grinned maliciously with a serious look in his eyes.
People around him have been flattering him ever since he was born. Not once did he ever
see anyone dare to challenge him face-to-face.
Cracking a smile, his low voice was filled with malice as he said, “Okay, I’ll try then if you
wanna try!”
“Wu Junjie, Jiangnan Tannery hasn’t yet reached a point where they can do as they please in
Capital. If you cause trouble now, I don’t think your old man can do anything to save the
situation even if he came here,” Xu Wanqing maintained an unwavering expression and
warned sternly.
Wu Junjie gritted his teeth. Only the richest of the rich attended artiste fashion shows.
Bigwigs and rich tycoons had yet to show up, and to ruin Jiangnan Tannery’s reputation for
a piece of d*ck hair was not worth it at all.
“Alright kid, I’ll give you one chance. Now kneel before me and apologize. I shall let bygones
be bygones!” Wu Junjie’s gaze was incredibly frigid and he gave Ye Lingchen a death stare.
“Ye Lingchen, Young Master Wu is being open-hearted now. And since that’s the case, it’s
too ungrateful of you not too appreciate his kindness and apologize!” He Yuan persuaded,
seemingly kindly.
“Exactly. Aren’t you going to apologize to Young Master Wu yet?”
“Even if a poor person isn’t afraid of a rich guy, this d*ck hair right here doesn’t know his
place and had the balls to challenge Young Master Wu.”
“You want me to kneel and apologize?” Ye Lingchen smirked and looked at Wu Junjie
calmly. “I’ll give you one chance too.
“Kneel now and apologize. Then I’ll pretend as though nothing happened.”
That… That…
That sentence spelled the ultimate doom.
Everyone around them was thoroughly flabbergasted. Many even covered their mouths
with their hands and their brains were completely unable to bear such a strong impact.
He was like a pig wanting to hunt down a tiger—an utter distortion of everyone’s
worldview.
“The VIPs are making their entrance now!” There was a hubbub at that point and the
largest door right in the center of the hall swung open…
Chapter 217 - Scheme
Everyone in the group was distinguished individuals. Their eyes glimmered and they had
an air of pride emanating from their bodies. Although they had smiles on their faces, they
left everyone’s heart thumping in excitement. No ordinary person could compare to the
kind of aura they possessed.
“That’s Tai Shan, the editor-in-chief of QQ Music!”
“Oh f*ck! Even the tycoons from Jiangsu and Zhejiang are here? That’s Master Long, the
Shoe King!”
“It not just Jiangsu and Zhejiang. The rich guys from Zhuhai and Guangzhou are here too.”
“They went to great lengths this time around. I never knew that all those stars would be
here.”
“It probably won’t be too shabby. Even if some of them aren’t first-rank stars, they’d at least
be second-rank ones.”
Discussions were aplenty and they attracted everyone’s attention. Naturally, the focus was
no longer on Ye Lingchen. After all, the importance of both sides was not something that
could be compared to. As angry as Wu Junjie was, he was afraid to vent it all out in front of
all those influential figures.
“Damn you, you little brat! I’ll deal with you when the catwalk ends!” The sullen Wu Junjie
squeezed out a few words, scowled at Ye Lingchen, then walked away.
The rest looked at Ye Lingchen with a half-smile before following suit.
Ye Lingchen was nothing but a joke in their eyes. It was nice to watch some drama and they
treated it as though they were relieving their boredom. As for his downfall, hehe, best of
luck to him then, because no one could care less about him.
“You’re done!” He Yuan reveled in the delight at Ye Lingchen’s misfortune. He gleefully
looked at Ye Lingchen before trotting over to catch up with Young Master Wu. His
expression turned into a subservient one in an instant.
“Student Ye, you’re not afraid of Wu Junjie?” Xu Wanqing looked at Ye Lingchen with
surprise. Throughout the entire episode, she never sensed any panic coming from Ye
Lingchen.
There were only two possibilities—one was ignorant fearlessness, and the other was that
he did not take Wu Junjie seriously at all.
Ye Lingchen was not stupid. Wu Junjie was not just any ordinary person when the present
occasion was considered, so the first possibility could be ruled out. However, the second
possibility…was also extremely unlikely.
“Why should I be afraid?” Ye Lingchen shook his head indifferently. “He should be afraid of
me.”
At the same time, everyone stood up and watched the VIPs coming in. From time to time,
the surrounding discussions would elicit shocked gasps. Each of those VIPs were smiling,
almost as if their smiles were engraved on their face.
It was only natural that no one else would dare to sit down if those VIPs had not taken their
seats yet.
At this point, Wu Junjie stood alongside a middle-aged man and both of them gazed
respectfully at the group of VIPs.
“You don’t seem to be in a good mood. What’s wrong?” the middle-aged man asked softly.
“I just met a country bumpkin. He came in wearing a fake and insisted that he was wearing
the latest model, but he seems to have a good relationship with Xu Wanqing. I taught him a
lesson just now, verbally!” Wu Junjie twitched his lip in disdain.
“You taught him a lesson verbally? That means you didn’t do anything physically?”
“No, I will not lose my reputation for that kind of garbage!”
“Good! It’s a sign of maturity if you can hold back and stop yourself from losing your
temper. I’ll be very be disappointed otherwise.”
“Tch, am I supposed to bite a dog back if it bites me?” Wu Junjie sneered. “But I’ll still kill
the dog later!”
“A gentleman gets his revenge even if it takes ten years. When it comes to these kinds of
ants, you can pinch them to death whenever you like, so there’s no need to be angry.” The
middle-aged man nodded, then frowned. “Xu Wanqing has a good relationship with him?”
“One is a teacher, the other is a student. They were talking and laughing.” Wu Junjie’s
complexion dimmed down as he spoke about that.
“Wanrong Automobile Group has recently been developing a new driving technology. Once
it breaks through, they will instantly become the leader in the automotive industry. By
then, they would have an influential status throughout the entire world, not only the entire
country!”
The words of the middle-aged man lit up Wu Junjie’s eyes and made his breathing quicken.
Their Jiangnan Tannery was nothing compared to the Wanrong Group. If he succeeded in
wooing Xu Wanqing, they were destined to become the most upper-class of upperclassmen.
By then, they could make it rain and do whatever they pleased!
The crux of the matter was Xu Wanqing. She was the best among the best. They could take
pleasure in each other’s money and looks, all while making a steady profit.
After looking at Wu Junjie, the middle-aged man smiled, “Xu Wanqing’s identity is
extremely confidential. I had to spend a lot of effort to find that out. I’m sure you don’t need
me to teach you what you should be doing next?”
“Don’t worry, Dad.” Coldness flickered in Wu Junjie’s eyes. His determination was high and
he said frigidly, “I’ll destroy whoever that dares to stop me!”
The second they looked at the door, their bodies tensed up and their eyes lit up.
“Dad, is that Vatti’s chief designer, Jia Di? Grandmaster Jia?!”
“Yes! Grandmaster Jia usually doesn’t attend such events. I didn’t expect him to be here in
person today.” The middle-aged man exclaimed incredulously. His eyes glowed and he
remarked excitedly, “When the catwalk is over, we must go over and greet him. You have to
be mindful of your words and actions when we do so, and you must leave a good
impression with Grandmaster Jia!”
“Don’t worry, Dad.” Wu Junjie nodded immediately.
Jiangnan Tannery’s fame and trustworthiness in cooperation with many other
manufacturers was due to the fact that they were Vatti’s suppliers. Their entire existence
hinged on Vatti and courting Vatti had become their priority in recent years.
The venue’s atmosphere instantly became more dignified and intense when those
important figures came in one-by-one. The entire hall seemed to be filled with their auras,
causing some people to have difficulty breathing.
Among them were QQ Music, Kugou Music[1], and NetEase Music, which represented the
pinnacle of the music industry. Brands like Vatti, Coach, MK, and various others
represented the zenith of the fashion industry. In addition, there were many other VIP
guests from different industries.
However, everyone gradually began to notice something strange. There was an empty seat
beside Jia Di.
That was…
A thought popped up in everyone’s mind and they thought of an extremely inconceivable
possibility.
Master Jia was actually waiting for someone!
Who was worthy of being waited upon by Grandmaster Jia? A seat was specially vacated, no
less!
It should be known that Vatti was a symbol of greatness amongst all other brands there. At
most, some of the other brands could merely be considered on par with it. Was it a sign that
another important person had yet to arrive?
Wu Junjie and his father noticed that, of course. They began feeling flustered out of instinct.
In particular, Wu Junjie’s father was already scheming wildly deep down. He was not going
to stop at currying favor with Jia Di. Ideally, it would be best to know more about any
influential figure around him.
He Yuan stood behind Wu Junjie with a slight smile on his lips. Having met Young Master
Wu that day, perhaps he could use that connection to propel himself and snag a high
position in the future!
[1] 酷狗音乐 – translated as Kugou Music. The author seemed to have reverted to using the
actual name after first using a pseudonym in Chapter 168 (够酷音乐 = translated then as
Cool Music).
Chapter 218 - Who Is He, Exactly?
Each of those VIPs took their seats one after another.
After receiving an affirmative answer, the emcee walked onto the stage with a microphone
and said, “Everyone, please take your seats!”
The crowd sat down according to the order of their status. Wu Junjie’s father sat in the
third row, while Wu Junjie himself was only considered as a family member and thus sat at
the back seat. A smiling He Yuan sat right next to him.
He Yuan used his sleeves to help Wu Junjie wipe down the chair. He then said flatteringly,
“Young Master Wu, please sit down.”
Wu Junjie enjoyed that feeling very much and nodded his head in satisfaction. “You have a
grudge with the kid just now?”
“I hate him for taking away my woman. We cannot live under the same sky. I detest him for
humiliating me and I will never forget what he did!” He Yuan’s eyes seemed to suggest a
deep-seated pain. “I hope Young Master Wu can get justice for me!”
“Oh, rest assured, that kid is nothing. I definitely won’t be letting him off!” Wu Junjie smiled,
then said, “When the show is over, my dad will bring me to say hi to Grandmaster Jia. You
can tag along.”
“Jia Di, Grandmaster Jia?!” He Yuan’s pupils suddenly expanded. He nearly exclaimed out
loud.
“That’s right.” Wu Junjie nodded enigmatically.
“Whoa, whoa, whoa…”
He Yuan could only feel his heart thumping. He was so excited that his entire face was flush
with red. “Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Wu.”
Grandmaster Jia was an unreachable figure under normal circumstances. It was difficult to
get a chance to look at him from a distance, let alone closely. Showing one’s face in front of
Grandmaster Jia was something that would only happen in one’s wildest dreams.
“Student Ye, why don’t you sit with me and we can continue talking about math.” Xu
Wanqing said to Ye Lingchen, she still had many questions to ask Ye Lingchen, and if Ye
Lingchen was not sitting next to her, she will find it difficult to endure the entire catwalk.
“Maybe next time. A friend of mine has saved a seat for me.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand
with a smile and straightened his posture up.
“Saved a seat?” Xu Wanqing frowned slightly.
There were no special seats there other than the first ten rows for those VIPs. Where could
Ye Lingchen’s friend possibly have arranged for him to sit?
Xu Wanqing was apprehensive, but Ye Lingchen had already started walking to the empty
place next to Jia Di.
“Student Ye …”
Xu Wanqing went blank immediately and urged him, “The first row isn’t for us. What are
you doing? Come back!”
Ye Lingchen turned around and flashed her a smile before continuing to walk forward.
“F*ck! What’s that kid going to do?”
“Stop! You can’t sit in the front seat!”
Many people were dumbfounded and could not help but exclaim when they saw Ye
Lingchen walking past them.
It was a grandiose artiste fashion show! Those who came were all illustrious and renowned
individuals. Where did that kid come from? He was surely crazy!
Anyone who angered those VIPs would be considered lucky if they only received a flaying.
Ye Lingchen turned a deaf ear to the exclamation of the people around him and continued
to walk with calmness and composure.
Considering the circumstances, Ye Lingchen’s expression was truly extraordinary. Perhaps
the most suitable description was ‘shocking’.
“Young Master Wu, look!” He Yuan’s pupils contracted suddenly. He watched as that
familiar figure slowly approached and began feeling a sense of panic coming over his body.
Frightening! Absolutely frightening!
In his eyes, Ye Lingchen’s behavior could only be described as petrifying.
It was like an ordinary person watching someone else go for a roller-coaster ride. How
could Ye Lingchen have such courage?
Wu Junjie turned around and was stunned to see Ye Lingchen.
“What’s he trying to do? Does he want to get killed?”
“He probably thinks that the seat next to Grandmaster Jia was reserved for him?” He Yuan
guessed a possibility, “Isn’t that too naïve for a stupid c*nt like him?”
“Tch!” Wu Junjie could not resist sneering. “It’s the first time I have seen such an interesting
character in so many years of dominance. It’s fascinating. No wonder he was brave enough
to go against me. This kid is your stereotypical silly hat! ”
At that point, a security guard was ready to step forward and stop him.
However, Jia Di suddenly left his seat in a hurry and walked over to Ye Lingchen.
He called out in excitement, “Grandmaster Ye!”
What was going on?
They frantically searched their minds in an attempt to find any information related to Ye
Lingchen, but they came up with nothing!
It scarcely occurred to everyone that Jia Di would be so respectful toward a little-known
teenager.
Ignoring everyone’s reaction, Jia Di personally welcomed Ye Lingchen forward and invited
him to take a seat. There was a stark humility in that action.
Boom!
Wu Junjie’s brain exploded violently. His mind was completely blank and overwhelmed.
He turned his head and looked at He Yuan with pleading eyes. He was dearly hoping that it
was all just an illusion.
However, He Yuan was completely stunned too. His body was shaking, his forehead was
covered with sweat, and he was horrified.
What in the world? God seemed to be fond of jokes…
“Who is he?”
“Could he be Vatti’s young master?”
“Even if he was Vatti’s young master, Jia Di would not have shown that kind of attitude. He
was like a student who met his teacher. It’s really odd.”
“No matter how you put it, this person must surely be an extraordinary character!”
Everyone murmured softly and occasionally glanced at Ye Lingchen in awe.
Many people around Jia Di also gave Ye Lingchen amicable looks.
They did not know who Ye Lingchen was, of course, but he was surely an exceptional
person to command such respect from Jia Di!
He Yuan and Wu Junjie had already turned into statues with dumbfounded looks.
That was especially the case with He Yuan, whose lips were trembling uncontrollably yet
unable to make a sound.
Was Ye Lingchen not just an ordinary student? How could he be acquainted with Jia Di?
What caused Jia Di to treat him so politely? It had nothing to do with science!
By then, flashbacks of him provoking Ye Lingchen was not the only thing popping up in his
mind. Time and time again, he felt as though he was frantically trying to escape from the
brink of disaster. Fear gradually seeped into his psyche even more, and eventually his face
was completely white and devoid of blood.
Ye Lingchen seemed to have told the truth then. If he was acquainted with Jia Di, how could
the clothes on his body possibly be fake?
Xu Wanqing’s mouth was slightly agape. She stared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief and her eyes
were filled with fascination.
What kind of student was he, exactly?
Faced with countless convoluted looks, Ye Lingchen appeared calm and sat down quietly.
The uproar stopped not long later and the emcee began to passionately deliver his opening
remarks. Countless waiters held up fruit bowls and snacks, placing them next to the VIPs.
At the same time, elegantly-dressed women were standing two meters apart at everyone’s
service.
Backstage, a group of nervous singers were getting ready and awaited further instruction.
Some of those singers were currently popular while others were past superstars. There
were men and women, all of whom wore clothes provided by various clothing brands. They
came out in groups of two when making their appearance in the runway.
Amid that group of people however, there was a pale-faced young girl that looked hesitant
and anxious.
A closer look revealed that she was also wearing a dress, but the style was very different
from that of the others…
Chapter 219 - Return to Owner
Chapter 219: Return to Owner
Translator:
Editor:
That girl was none other than Chen Xiaoyan.
As that year’s most popular female singer, her eligibility to participate in such an event was
not called into question.
She thought it was just an ordinary artiste fashion show, but it never occurred to her that it
would be so different.
She was thrilled after receiving the invitation and went there after taking great pains to
dress up and choose her clothes meticulously. It was only when she went there that she
realized the musical celebrities who joined the catwalk had to be sponsored by the clothing
brand.
Since it was a catwalk, the most important thing other than the person was to show those
clothes.
That particular artiste fashion show required singers to obtain sponsorship from luxury
brands and wear said brand’s latest lines that have yet to hit the market. That way, the
singers could make an appearance whilst advertising those new clothes, thus creating a
win-win situation for both parties.
However, Chen Xiaoyan was oblivious to that important piece of information!
Though the dress she wore was not at all bad, it was certainly not new!
It was known that everyone in the audience was extremely picky about fashion. She would
surely invite displeasure from them if she dressed that way, and once the public knew
about it, her image would also take a blow.
The invitation made no mention of that!
Chen Xiaoyan thought of getting a sponsor before the show started, but it was impossible.
Besides, the brands were very particular about sponsoring, and more importantly, she
needed it to be a new style, and even if there were, it would be too late to send them over!
At the same time, many singers onstage looked at Chen Xiaoyan on occasion. They pointed
fingers at her and were relishing in her misfortune.
Her peers were her foes.
Chen Xiaoyan rose like a comet and it was only natural that her peers were jealous. It
certainly sparked joy in the others to see her make a fool of herself during such a big
occasion.
“Hehe, Chen Xiaoyan, we meet again.” A cutting voice was heard when Hong Na appeared in
front of Chen Xiaoyan. Hong Na gave her a mocking look. “With that kind of clothes, are you
sure you’re here for the catwalk and not as a waiter?”
Chen Xiaoyan looked at Hong Na, kept quiet, and was ready to walk away.
“Don’t be in such a rush. Let me tell you the good news. When it’s time to go on stage, the
two of us happened to be in the same group. What a coincidence!” Hong Na grinned and
looked at Chen Xiaoyan.
A comparison of looks alone made it quite clear who was the winner, but catwalks were a
whole different thing altogether. Clothes made the woman, and the importance of clothing
could not be overstated!
Chen Xiaoyan wore a long black dress on that day. It was ordinary but atmospheric and
leaned toward a reserved style.
Hong Na was different. She was clothed in a golden color, complete with a gold crown-like
headdress that opened like a peacock on the back. It was very shiny, and if she went on
stage, the lights would no doubt make her stand out. Overwhelming Chen Xiaoyan was
going to be a walk in the park.
Chen Xiaoyan gave Hong Na a cold glare before snorting and turned away.
She knew that she could not get away from Hong Na on that day. Hong Ha wanted to crush
her on stage as retaliation for what happened in the past!
Onstage!
After the emcee’s completed his opening remarks, his facial expression switched to one of
seriousness. “Everyone, let us welcome the first group! They are a band whose songs are
known on the streets and all over the world. They are…Legend of The Phoenix!”
A man and a woman strutted out slowly in exquisite clothes as soon as the emcee spoke.
Members of the audience nodded slightly and made comments on occasions.
“They’re wearing the Tory brand. The color of this brand’s clothes has always been rather
plain, but it’s improved this time.”
“Legend of The Phoenix, eh? Their songs are quite good. I think I’ll buy some clothes from
this brand and try them out since they’re endorsing this brand.”
“I heard that they just hired a French clothing designer. It seems like they’ll be very
competitive in the future.”
After doing the catwalk, Legend of The Phoenix left the stage.
“The next group are singers Li Hao and Wang Song!”
It was two men, who wore different brands of clothing but were both suits. There was a
slight difference in color, but the similarly received rave reviews.
“The next group …”
Groups made their appearance one after another.
The VIPs observed carefully offstage, especially those who were leading figures in the
apparel business. They compared the characteristics of their competitors’ garments with
their own, jotting down the good and the bad for future improvement.
Besides the clothes, they also took note of the stars wearing those clothes. If they were
suitable for modeling, they would personally request those stars to be their ambassadors.
Fame and fortune were practically handed over to them on a silver platter.
The emcee then continued by saying, “The next group consists of singers that are famous
now and in the past. One has successfully transformed from an online celebrity singer, and
her songs have long been in the top three of QQ’s greatest hits. It’s Chen Xiaoyan! The other
is a veteran songstress who wrote countless classics, Hong Na! Welcome them onto the
stage!
Chen Xiaoyan took a deep breath, bit her lip, and walked out of the stage with a stubborn
look on her face. Hong Na meanwhile, beamed with a smile as she walked out.
Everyone was aware of the bad blood between Chen Xiaoyan and Hong Na. The entire
episode caused quite a stir, so when everyone heard that they were coming out as a pair, it
immediately attracted the attention of many. A great number of people focused their
attention on the stage.
Once the crowd looked over, everyone frowned unwittingly.
“What’s going on? Isn’t Chen Xiaoyan’s clothes last year’s style?”
“Could it be that no clothing companies were willing to sponsor Chen Xiaoyan?”
“This is a bit too lackadaisical isn’t it? She should’ve just refrained from participating. Is she
trying to act self-important?”
“Chen Xiaoyan cannot be compared to Hong Na, they’re far too different. This is what
happens when you aren’t mindful!”
“Chen Xiaoyan’s gonna be doomed soon. Many VIPs are obviously unhappy. How could she
make such a silly mistake?”
“Hong Na completely outshines Chen Xiaoyan onstage.”
…
Many of those comments flowed into Chen Xiaoyan’s ears, causing her delicate body to
tremble slightly. Still, she gritted her teeth and went on.
The corner of Hong Na’s lips curled up proudly. ‘That’s what you get for offending me! I’ll
always crush you. Why should you even try to fight me?’
Celebrities were well-off, but they still needed significant capital to support them. They
needed that support and funding to get better rates of exposure and be memorable in the
public sphere.
Those offstage VIPs were precisely the source of that capital!
Those who left a good impression would no doubt be treated very differently from those
who left a bad impression!
Many celebrities who failed to get good funding or sponsorship would find it difficult to
make a living, let alone make a name for themselves!
Ye Lingchen was also surprised when Chen Xiaoyan come out. The moment he saw Chen
Xiaoyan and Hong Na coming out together, he frowned after having guessed that something
was amiss.
In that situation, it was good enough that Chen Xiaoyan maintained her courage to do the
catwalk.
“Stop!”
At that time, someone suddenly said, “We do not accept outdated dresses for this catwalk.
Will the one wearing the black dress please leave!”
The catwalk was only halfway done, so the change stunned everyone present.
Slowly, however, many people began voicing out in favor of that, “That’s quite true. Please
leave the stage…”
Chapter 220 - Breathtaking Beauty
Chen Xiaoyan’s feet were stuck to the ground, at a loss on how to react.
She had thought of the consequences before, but she never expected it to be that severe.
Being thrown off the stage midway was equivalent to dragging her name through the mud.
How would she stand in front of others in the future?
The big shots below the stage were either big bosses or rich young masters. They have seen
plenty of celebrities and did not think much of them. Therefore, they would not be cordial
with Chen Xiaoyan. With that kind of influence, they could throw her off the stage
immediately!
Looking at Chen Xiaoyan’s pathetic state, Hong Na immediately burst out laughing. This
time, she crushed Chen Xiaoyan completely. Furthermore, she was confident that she could
start a trend using various media platforms to ensure Chen Xiaoyan would never recover
after this incident!
“I request not to share a stage with Chen Xiaoyan!” Hong Na announced clearly on the
stage, her expression stern. “This is an insult to both the fashion show and to the clothing
itself!”
In one sentence, she managed to propel herself upwards by stepping over Chen Xiaoyan.
Ye Lingchen sat right at the front. He looked at Chen Xiaoyan with her head hung low, her
long hair blocking her facial expression from scrutiny. One could only see her shoulders
shaking occasionally.
“Grandmaster Jia, I would like to request for your help,” Ye Lingchen told Jia Di all of a
sudden.
“Young Master Ye, just tell me what you need,” Jia Di replied.
“The new style of clothing that I had you design is tailored specifically for that girl on the
stage,” Ye Lingchen spoke softly, “and it’s about time to return it to the owner…”
Jia Di was stunned for a moment, then turned over to look at Chen Xiaoyan on the stage.
At that time, Chen Xiaoyan was obviously on the brink of a breakdown. She was prepared
to quietly leave the stage.
“Miss Chen Xiaoyan, please wait!”
The sudden voice caught everyone by surprise. Following that, they saw Jia Di slowly
standing up with a smile.
Jia Di was one of the VVIPs present. For him to stand up personally…could it be that Chen
Xiaoyan’s actions angered him?
It must be!
Jia Di was Vatti’s lead designer, known for being critical on clothing. Chen Xiaoyan’s
ignorance on the stage was a slap on the faces for the big shots present. It was natural for
Jia Di to be angered.
Backstage, many participating celebrities had their attention focused on the stage as well,
eager for the conclusion of Chen Xiaoyan’s debacle.
“Wow, that’s Jia Di! He’s so tasteful!”
“If Jia Di picks me, I will offer myself to him!”
“He’s the lead designer for Vatti. Definitely a big shot. Even the morsels that he drops would
be sufficient for our entire life!”
“Chen Xiaoyan is done for. What do you think Grandmaster Jia would do to her?”
However, they saw Jia Di taking strides towards the stage.
Seeing Jia Di’s approach, signs of fear crept into Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes while Hong Na was
flushed with excitement.
Hong Na could not help but straightened herself then tried to present her body and
expression the best she could. Her eyes locked onto Jia Di, playing through a myriad of
possibilities within her mind.
To her mind, Jia Di was walking towards her.
Grandmaster Jia must be interested in her nice body and classy presence, hoping to have
her be the spokesperson for Vatti. When that time comes, her popularity would soar. Along
with the spokesperson fee, she might go through a second peak in her career!
She picked on Chen Xiaoyan because Chen Xiaoyan’s youth, popularity, and potential were
all above hers. Due to that, she was envious and hateful!
Why did Chen Xiaoyan deserve to have it all? It was supposed to be hers!
Soon, Jia Di was already in front of Hong Na, who had practiced the conversation in her
mind. She put on a smile, then opened her mouth trying to greet him.
However, Jia Di did not even look at her, walking straight past her and arrived in front of
Chen XIaoyan.
The next instant, he nodded courteously at Chen Xiaoyan, and with a light smile, said, “Lady
Chen, I’m sorry. That was due to our negligence. Your clothing has arrived.”
‘Hm?’
Hong Na stared at Chen Xiaoyan, her eyeballs almost popping out of their sockets. Her mind
was ringing, unable to believe her ears.
‘Hallucination. This must be a hallucination!’
Her expression was livid, almost grinding her teeth to dust.
Following that, Jia Di gave a wave. The emcee dared not delay and immediately passed the
mic over.
“Actually, Miss Chen is the spokesperson for Vatti. It was due to our negligence that the
clothing came late. Now, I would like to have Miss Chen take a trip backstage for a change of
clothes and come back on stage,” Jia Di announced to all.
It was not hard to tell from his tone that he was protecting Chen Xiaoyan!
“Hehe, here I was wondering why there were no clothes from Vatti on the stage. So that’s
what happened. I agree with Grandmaster Jia’s decision!” someone stood and said.
“So we misunderstood Miss Chen.”
“Hahaha. I can’t wait to see Grandmaster Jia’s design. I believe it will be eye-catching.”
“Get changed quickly. Miss Chen’s looks and grace are top class. Definitely a beauty.”
Under Jia Di’s influence, everyone could only agree.
Right then, several young women respectfully led Chen Xiaoyan off to the backstage to
change.
On the stage, Hong Na was left alone.
Everything was paused at that moment and nobody told Hong Na, nor did she dared to
leave the stage. She could only stand awkwardly on the stage, waiting for Chen Xiaoyan.
She had a livid and pale expression on her which contorted her face, causing it to scrounge
up—forming an ugly look.
Why? Why did that happen?!
That sudden contrast almost drove her nuts. If not for her self control, she would have
walked up to Jia Di and questioned him about why Chen Xiaoyan had such preferential
treatment!
For a full ten minutes, Hong Na dared not move. She even had to force a smile to play along.
“Next, let’s have Chen Xiaoyan take the stage once again!”
As the emcee announced, the applause that had never been heard before this finally
appeared.
These big shots were actually applauding for a celebrity!
Nonetheless, the very next moment, the applause disappeared instantly. Time seemed to
have stopped!
Everyone looked at the direction Chen Xiaoyan walked out from, caught in a daze.
Chen Xiaoyan wore an aqua blue flowing dress.
A flowing dress that reached the floor, matched with an aqua blue pair of heels made her
look like an elegant daffodil that was untainted by silt.
A great deal of effort and attention was put into the cutting of that evening gown.
An ethereal layer of muslin wrapped around the silk fabric.
Along with her every step, the muslin around her fluttered about lightly.
Although her appearance was unclear from the distance, her slender waist and the
breathtaking view at the back of her shoulders were clearly seen.
At that moment, all of Chen Xiaoyan’s charms were fully showcased and accentuated to its
finest.
Within a crowd of “sirens” that were trying to gain garner attention from the crowd, Chen
Xiaoyan took everyone’s breath away.
Chapter 221 - Stunning the Crowd
“My God, she’s beautiful. I can’t breathe.”
The hall was shocked, its silence was broken by a single exclamation.
Immediately, many recovered from their daze.
“That’s right, that’s like a goddess descending in our world.”
“This set of clothes from Vatti is really god-like.”
“Ahhh, take pictures, quick! We must upload this before the other media platforms!”
“At this rate, Chen Xiaoyan will surely hit trending on social media!”
“She’s going to be a hit, definitely a hit! It’s as though Vatti’s clothes were tailor-made just
for her!”
…
For some time, there was only astonishment coming from below the stage.
Quite a number of the audience were reporters from media companies. They all raised their
cameras and snapped photos in a frenzied state, all focusing on Chen Xiaoyan. They did not
want to miss out on any angles at all.
They all knew that this piece of news would be a hit!
A comeback, a spectacular comeback! An unbelievable comeback!
That was just like the tale of the ugly duckling that turned into a beautiful swan.
On the stage, Chen Xiaoyan was still in a dream-like state.
From the earlier moments of humiliation to her current situation, she felt as though
nothing was real.
Previously, under the verbal abuse from Hong Na and the others, she had fallen into a pit of
self-pity and shame. However, at that moment, she could feel the eyes locked onto her and
heard the astonished gasps, causing her mind to go blank.
Following that, she composed herself, then put on a confident smile on her face as she
walked along the stage.
Hong Na stood at the other corner of the stage, quietly waiting for Chen Xiaoyan.
The moment Chen Xiaoyan appeared, Hong Na’s expression froze.
She had previously thought that her gold-colored dress would allow her to take the
limelight, grabbing the attention of all those present.
She never thought the moment Chen Xiaoyan appeared, the reporters’ gazes that were on
her would completely shift away and fall onto Chen Xiaoyan.
Gold was originally a color of elegance.
The golden threads of her dress flickering under the lights.
What at first was a beautiful dress was suddenly put to shame by Chen Xiaoyan’s clothes.
Hong Na’s expression was no longer under control.
Hearing the voices from below and witnessing the attention Chen Xiaoyan was getting from
all around, Hong Na’s exquisitely decorated face turned darker by the second.
She was deeply envious of Chen Xiaoyan.
Right from the start, she had tried to suppress her.
Chen Xiaoyan was young and popular, while Hong Na was already past 35 years old, long
past her prime.
Knowing that she was no longer youthful, Hong Na would always apply a thick layer of
makeup before any public appearance.
Bright red lipstick, matched with a golden dress.
At first, she was stunning like an empress, but when Chen Xiaoyan took the stage…
Everything changed.
Born of mud yet untainted, pure and innocent.
Chen Xiaoyan’s appearance was like a refreshing spring, flowing into their hearts, bringing
joy to everyone.
Her beauty was refreshing, as though a fairy that accidentally fell into the mortal realm.
The moment she appeared, Hong Na’s radiance was instantly dimmed.
Everyone’s evaluation of Hong Na changed, as she somehow looked gaudy in their eyes…
Gaudy and loud.
Compared to Chen Xiaoyan’s pure and refreshing appearance, Hong Na’s makeup and dress
made her look more and more like a tramp.
Furthermore, due to her envy, Hong Na’s face began to contort into an unsightly
expression.
The atmosphere on the stage turned delicate.
The reporters below the stage had keen perception. Just looking at that scene, they had
already planned a news report titled—Snow White and the Evil Stepmother.
After a change of clothes, it was like heaven and earth. Chen Xiaoyan had ascended to the
focal point of the entire event.
Jia Di took a deep breath, staring at Chen Xiaoyan with a passionate look in his eyes.
At first, he helped Chen Xiaoyan because of Ye Lingchen. However, the result went beyond
his expectations.
Beautiful, absolutely marvelous!
It would seem that Ye Lingchen was telling the truth. This set of clothes was tailor-made for
Chen Xiaoyan specifically!
No matter the style, or color of the clothes, they were a perfect match for Chen Xiaoyan’s
skin tone and body shape, complementing each other like a work of art.
At the same time, he was shocked to his core.
The level of Ye Lingchen’s design was far beyond his!
At first, he thought this set of clothes looked very nice. Never would he imagine that the
clothes would go through a qualitative change when put on Chen Xiaoyan. Under the
heavens, who else could achieve this level of designing?
Not only him, but those big shots in the fashion industry were similarly shaken.
To think that Vatti was able to produce such elegant and majestic clothing. Furthermore,
the clothes had many aspects that piqued their attention, giving the obvious feeling that
Vatti’s style is slowly changing. The metamorphosis was terrifying!
To an extent, they could feel that Vatti was growing at an alarming speed, aiming for the
international stage!
Was that Jia Di’s designs? Or was there another expert behind Vatti?
The distance on the stage was not far, yet Hong Na felt as though a century had passed,
drowning in her anxiety.
Walking next to Chen Xiaoyan, she felt a sense of shame growing within her as all the glory
seemed to gather around Chen Xiaoyan.
“Miss Chen, I would like to invite you to be the spokesperson for Vatti. Would you agree to
that?” Jia Di suddenly asked as he looked at Chen Xiaoyan, who was standing in the middle
of the stage.
Nobody felt that it out of place for him to say that.
Chen Xiaoyan would definitely capture the hearts of a great number of people by being the
spokesperson of Vatti in that dress.
In the backstage, countless celebrities were green with envy. Vatti was a big name luxury
brand within the country. To be a spokesperson for Vatti was a form of confirmation of
Chen Xiaoyan’s status. It also meant that Chen Xiaoyan was on her way to the international
stage!
Vatti had a decent market overseas as well after all!
“Thank you Grandmaster Jia. I am willing to be Vatti’s spokesperson,” Chen Xiaoyan replied
with a bow towards Jia Di. Her eyes were filled with a look of gratitude. If not for Jia Di’s
intervention that day, she would definitely end up as the laughing stock. Although it was
only a small turning point, it had brought her from hell to heaven!
However, from the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Ye Lingchen who was standing
right next to Jia Di.
In an instant, her body trembled and eyes popped wide open. She immediately turned
emotional.
‘Is that him? Y!?’
If not for him, why would Vatti’s Grandmaster Jia help her all of a sudden?
Her mind kept revisiting the memory of that night. She was drunk and only had vague
memories. However, the moment she saw Ye Lingchen, the hazy memory suddenly gained
clarity.
Only after Chen Xiaoyan walked off the stage did the crowd let out a long sigh of relief.
Fairy. Was that a fairy walking past them?
With Chen Xiaoyan as a precedence, the remainder of the fashion show after her became
dreary. Those other celebrities were nowhere near Chen Xiaoyan’s level as Chen Xiaoyan’s
beauty was deeply branded into the hearts of the crowd.
Even the emcee was distracted. Her stunning beauty was not something those worldly
charms could compare…
Chapter 222 - Jiangnan Tannery’s
Outcome
“Hahaha, Young Master Ye, your vision sure is keen. Thank you for finding me such a good
spokesperson!” Jia Di said with a smile on his face. He was delighted with Chen Xiaoyan
being the model for his clothes.
As the fashion show came to an end, the banquet for the night finally began.
The rich folks were engaged in conversation and networking. A lot of them would take this
chance to get acquainted with the big shots around them, hoping to gain their favor.
While Ye Lingchen was chatting with Jia Di, some people would occasionally come by.
Be it for praise, or get to get closer to Jia Di, they would treat Ye Lingchen respectfully. Even
if they were of higher status, at that moment, they all turned courteous.
Right then, a middle-aged man was holding onto a drinking glass, approaching them in a
humble manner.
“Greetings, Grandmaster Jia. I’m Wu Youcai from Jiangnan Tannery.”
“Ah, it’s Chairman Wu,” Jia Di acknowledged him with a simple nod.
“Grandmaster Jia, we’re considered acquaintances with Vatti. Let me give you a toast for
that.” Having said that, he emptied his glass.
Grandmaster Jia raised the glass in his hand, but it never reached his lips.
With his status, just that reply alone was considered a sufficient response.
“Also, to this young brother. You look capable, definitely someone outstanding. I’ll toast to
you as well!” With that, he once again down another glass.
Ye Lingchen did not raise his hand but instead stared at him coldly.
“He’s our guest designer at Vatti, Young Master Ye,” Grandmaster Jia introduced.
His words sent Wu Youcai’s heart racing, almost giving him a heart attack.
Guest designers were a special existence on their own. It was a position for those that a
fashion company could not get their hands on. In order to be a guest designer, they would
have to be at the apex of their arts. To a certain extent, the guest designer’s status could be
considered a level beyond the lead designer.
It was because the guest designers were not held back by the company!
He had never heard of Vatti having any guest designers!
“Hahaha, Young Master Ye is so capable despite his young age. I am ashamed. One glass
won’t suffice to represent my respect for you. Another toast!” Wu Youcai downed another
glass without any hesitation.
“Actually, my son is of similar age to Young Master Ye. Too bad that he’s lazy and
untalented, causing me much worry. If only he had a tenth of your abilities, I would thank
the heavens.”
Right after Wu Youcai finished his statement, his gaze fell upon a young man and waved
him over.
“This is my son Wu Junjie. You’re both young men and might have some common topics,”
Wu Youcai tried buttering up to Ye Lingchen, introducing his son happily.
Wu Youcai was elated. First, for managing to have a word with Jia Di. Next was to get close
to Ye Lingchen. If his son could establish a connection with Ye Lingchen, then his Jiangnan
Tannery’s future would be guaranteed.
He already planned to have his son butter up Ye Lingchen at all costs!
Wu Junjie kept his head lowered, not daring to look at Ye Lingchen. At that moment, his
entire body was trembling from fear.
“I know your son!” Ye Lingchen spoke calmly.
Right in front of Wu Junjie’s fearful eyes, Ye Lingchen slowly said, “Do you still remember
our earlier conversation?”
Wu Junjie’s trembling worsened, his mouth chattered, but no words came.
Wu Youcai’s heart skipped a beat. He felt a gloom encroach upon him, gripped by an
ominous feeling.
Inferring from his son’s words earlier, he felt a tight squeeze in his heart and almost passed
out. The person his son pissed off was Young Master Ye?
“You worthless son! How dare you bother Young Master Ye?!” Wu Youcai gave a
resounding slap on Wu Junjie’s face, helplessness and fury filled his eyes.
Wu Junjie’s face was red and swollen, standing still in a daze.
“Young Master Ye, please forgive my son’s ignorance. Just let him off like you would a fart.”
Wu Youcai was putting on a bitter smile, the glass in his hands shaking.
In just an instant, his back was drenched in sweat. Jiangnan Tannery’s life and death
depended on just a single thought.
“Quickly apologize to Young Master Ye!” Wu Youcai roared, his eyes were bloodshot.
“Young Master Ye, I’m sorry to have bothered you.” Wu Junjiue lowered his head, stealing a
glance at Ye Lingchen’s expression from the corner of his eyes.
However, Ye Lingchen’s eyes remained emotionless. He asked calmly, “I just asked you. Do
you remember the words I said before?”
“What’s worth remembering? You think you can act so insolently just because you’re close
to Grandmaster Jia? It’s already an honor for you to receive my apology. What else do you
want?!” Wu Junjie shouted in defiance.
Ye Lingchen was still young. Therefore, Wu Junjie did not expect Ye Lingchen to have any
achievements.
Smack!
Wu Youcai’s expression turned grim, landing another slap on Wu Junjie’s face. “Scoundrel!
Why did I have a son like you?! Just because you made nothing of your life doesn’t mean
others would be the same! Are you trying to drag our entire family to death?!”
Following that, he turned to look at Ye Lingchen. “Young Master Ye, I will surely teach this
idiot a lesson. Please forgive him.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “I’ve made it clear earlier. If he knelt and apologized, I can
overlook all that’s happened. Apparently he’s unable to do that.”
Wu Youcai saw the coldness in Ye Lingchen’s eyes, causing his face to turn pale. Before he
could say another word, Ye Lingchen had already taken his leave.
His pleading eyes unwittingly shifted onto Jia Di, who stayed silent all the while.
Nonetheless, Jia Di remained emotionless, announcing in a cold tone, “From today onwards,
Vatti will end all collaborations with Jiangnan Tannery. We will no longer source any raw
materials from Jiangnan Tannery!”
One simple announcement was sufficient to send Wu Youcai’s heart into the depths of a
chasm. He had seemingly aged ten years in that instant, appearing absolutely pitiful.
Wu Junjie, on the other hand, was stunned, his mind blown!
At that moment, he finally understood how much trouble he was in, what kind of person he
just crossed.
Vatti ceasing all collaborations with Jiangnan Tannery would cause its status to plummet all
the way to the bottom. Moreover, boycotting all of Jiangnan Tannery’s raw materials would
also cause other vendors to cease their partnership with the tannery!
Vicious!
Ruthless!
In just a few days, Jiangnan Tannery would lose all its current glory!
Thud!
He knelt down in Ye Lingchen’s direction, “Young Master Ye, I’m really sorry. Please forgive
me this one time.”
However, Ye Lingchen paid him no heed and left without looking back.
Many onlookers were looking at the dejected father and son duo from the Wu family,
shaking their heads as they criticized them.
Those business partners that were previously on good terms with Jiangnan Tannery
disappeared without a trace, trying to distance themselves from the tannery.
It was clear to them that Jiangnan Tannery would be a thing of the past in the near future…
Chapter 223 - Monthly Vote Challenge!
Chapter 223: Monthly Vote Challenge!
Translator:
Editor:
Backstage, Chen Xiaoyan hesitated for some time but finally gave chase through gritted
teeth. By then, Ye Lingchen and Jia Di were already getting in the car.
“Grandmaster Jia, please wait a moment.”
Jia Di and Ye Lingchen both halted.
Chen Xiaoyan ran up to them. “Grandmaster Jia, can you please tell me why you helped me
out today?”
With that, she shifted her gaze and locked onto Ye Lingchen.
“Hello Miss Chen. I’m Vatti’s guest designer, Ye Lingchen,” Ye Lingchen introduced himself
casually before Jia Di could reply.
“H-h-hello,” Chen Xiaoyan stuttered.
“I have a friend that talked about you. It’s just a small favor.”
“Can you tell me what’s the name of your friend?” Chen Xiaoyan stared at Ye Lingchen with
anticipation, her eyes glowing.
“I’m sorry. He specifically told me to keep it a secret,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
“Oh, I see.” Chen Xiaoyan looked disappointed. She bit her lips, then thanked him, “Thank
you.”
She once again stared Ye Lingchen deeply in the eyes. Unconvinced, she asked, “Have we
met before?”
“Absolutely not.” Ye Lingchen’s masterful acting skills were put to use. He shook his head
innocently.
Chen Xiaoyan then bowed towards Ye Lingchen and Grandmaster Jia before leaving.
She could already guess who Ye Lingchen was talking about. ‘Singer Y, why won’t you see
me? Are you trying to make me owe you even more?’
2
…
As one would expect, Weibo was completely taken over by that night’s fashion show the
very next day.
[Chen Xiaoyan, the descending fairy] was placed first amongst the trending searches.
Upon opening the trending search list, the first photo that popped up was a divinely
dressed Chen Xiaoyan. Her beauty was beyond that of any mortal, something otherworldly.
Following that, Vatti’s brand was also on the trending search topics.
The discussion area was also in an uproar.
[Damn! This is just too beautiful! Apart from beautiful, I don’t know what other words to
use!]
[Ahhh, how can such a beautiful person exist? I love Chen Xiaoyan!]
[She could have made a living with her appearance, yet she chose to use her talent.]
[Hong Na felt like a leaf by her side, as though she was made to be Chen Xiaoyan’s support.]
[What a major comeback. Honestly speaking, the black dress Chen Xiaoyan wore looked
good too. It’s just not the newest model!]
[I didn’t know Vatti’s clothes looked that nice. That’s it, I’m going to buy one right now.]
[The previous post, please stop dreaming. Only Chen Xiaoyan could achieve such an effect
with those clothes.]
[Vatti is China’s own brand. I can finally start supporting our local brands. Hopefully Vatti’s
clothing continues to improve!]
…
October was a day where everyone looked forward to.
It signaled the arrival of National Day. Everyone would take that opportunity to enjoy a
long holiday.
Be it the working class or the students, they all have a special place for National Day.
Naturally, National day was also a special day for Ye Lingchen. That was because Ye
Lingchen’s Celestial Bane was scheduled to officially publish on National Day!
Furthermore, Huo Yuanjia was similarly airing on National Day as well!
Countless eyes were watching the initial subscriptions for Celestial Bane and the box office
performance of Huo Yuanjia.
Just before the official publication, Ye Lingchen released his first blank chapter: [As of now,
Celestial Bane’s collection rate is at 800,000! Official publication would be at midnight.
Right after publishing, there will be a mass release of 50,000 words. Hoping for your
support. What do you guys think is a suitable number of initial subscriptions?]
That blank chapter was short, but it immediately attracted the attention of the online novel
community.
After all, Celestial Bane was under scrutiny by everyone within that field.
[F*ck! Celestial Bane is publishing on National Day? Awesome! I’ll wait for the fall of gods!]
[Scary! The online novel community will have another bloodbath soon!]
[I knew it. This coming October will not be a peaceful one!]
[Ahhh, a mass release is coming. I will support you. Looking forward to it!]
At the same time, the news of Celestial Bane’s publication was turning into a heated
discussion in all sorts of forums with countless people guessing at the initial subscriptions
Celestial Bane would achieve.
[Celestial Bane’s current collection rate is at 800,000. If we follow the average trend for
initial subscriptions, it should be at 800,000 initial subscriptions!]
[Definitely more than that! How can Celestial Bane be compared to other novels? Its initial
subscriptions will be much higher. I think it’ll be at least 100,000 more!]
[Celestial Bane is just irresistible. The author must’ve put in a lot of effort. I think those that
added the book to the collection would also subscribe right? With 800,000 collection,
400,000 subscriptions sounds reasonable!]
[F*ck! All the previous posts are stupid right? Are you guys trying to praise Celestial Bane
out of the milky way?]
[Agree with the post above. These people are just praisers for Celestial Bane. Do you know
what’s the record high for initial subscriptions? 50,000! Moreover the highest collection
rate to initial subscription ratio is only at five to one! In my opinion, Celestial Bane’s initial
subscriptions will at most be at 50,000!]
[Celestial Bane is the work of a new author, yet he’s dreaming of brewing up a storm in the
online novel community? Be realistic!]
[Just seeing the pen name of the author “I am Y” turns me off. Just like what big shot 3Logs
said, it’s just someone using Y’s hype to gain attention!]
[From what I can see, Celestial Bane is nothing compared to 3Log’s Under the Heavens!]
[The previous post is right! Celestial Bane is trash. I can’t even bare reading one chapter of
it!]
[F*ck! I just read the first chapter of Under the Heavens. I almost puked!]
[The rise of new gods will always be met by flustered old gods. Just wait for the face
slapping!]
…
As the number of comments grew, so did the number of heated discussions. Some would
even resort to personal attacks. That night was destined to be filled with unrest!
[I am Y, it’s half an hour until publication. Get your chapters ready by then. You can start
uploading once our system’s updated.] Yogurt reminded him on QQ.
[Yes, understood.]
[Just ignore the flame war. Your results are good. Just let your results do the talking!]
Yogurt added.
Time passed slowly.
Just before the publication, Tieba once again flared up with activity. 3Logs had uploaded a
blank chapter!
[Recently, some newbie got too arrogant. The number of words I have published is open to
all of you, over 12 million words, while a certain rookie has only published somewhere
over 200 thousand words. It pains me that this rookie started to lose track of his place after
some minor achievements. I hereby warn those rookies that steps must be taken one at a
time, the rice must be eaten spoon by spoon. If you eat all of it in one go, you won’t turn fat,
but instead, you would choke yourself to death!
Dear fans of Under the Heavens, the new month has come. I’ll teach that rookie a lesson in
October. I’ll wait for you on the monthly vote rankings!]
A challenge!
The rookie mentioned in that statement was without a doubt, Ye Lingchen!
The monthly vote was extremely important to a novel. The monthly rankings was where a
novel would showcase its results. All authors would wish to see their books listed on the
monthly rankings. That was an affirmation of their achievements!
One can only be given the monthly vote after being published.
That was a challenge!
3Logs was planning to haze Celestial Bane. It was obvious that he wanted to suppress
Celestial Bane on the monthly rankings!
Chapter 224 - Passed on for Generations!
Under the Heavens’ challenge from the blank chapter came just before Celestial Bane was
published. It was timed perfectly.
“Celestial Bane fans” was a group for fans that was founded by a few Lords. Lonely Seeker
of Loss was the group leader and Long Aotian was the vice leader. Apart from them, there
were also many other wealthy readers.
Although Ye Lingchen had never suggested for them to create a group for readers, these
people took the initiative to form Celestial Bane’s strongest backbone, vowing to be the
alliance of wealthy fans for Celestial Bane!
[F*ck! 3Logs is being shameless! What’s an old-timer author like him doing picking on
Celestial Bane?!]
[Damn it, fighting for monthly votes? How dare he suggest that! Under the Heavens is
already reaching three million word count. Furthermore he’s rather influential. He’s
already placing top amongst the monthly rankings! Meanwhile Celestial Bane is only at
somewhere over 200 thousand word count and barely published!]
[Most importantly, Under the Heavens had issued a blank chapter as a challenge. I’m afraid
the results would be terrible on the monthly rankings starting from the first day!]
[Celestial Bane has quite a lot of rich readers. Let’s all put in some effort. We must push
back Under the Heavens’ insolence!]
[Let’s go notify I am Y!]
…
Those that managed to enter this group were all Celestial Bane’s die-hard fans. All of them
were getting ready to do something for Celestial Bane at all costs.
Ye Lingchen was not in the group, hence they had to leave their messages on Celestial
Bane’s chapter review and comments to leave the message.
[If the author reads it, he should reply right?]
[Let’s see what I am Y says about this. We must duke it out with Under the Heavens!]
Midnight.
As his novel was being changed to paid content, it required a little time to make the
changes. Ye Lingchen patiently waited for the back end to make the necessary adjustments,
after which he would upload the chapters after publishing.
Feeling bored, he went to the discussion zone.
[Wah, our great author is finally publishing! Let’s subscribe!]
[Support our great author. Subscription is not an issue, just give us the mass release!]
[Keep it up, great author. Although I don’t have much pocket money, it’s still enough for a
subscription!]
There were many comments, and most of them were filled with encouragement. Ye
Lingchen read through them slowly and could not help but smile.
Although he started doing this for popularity, who would not feel happy when being
accepted by the public?
Having that many fans were something worth celebrating, to begin with.
However, a frown soon found its way onto his face.
[Great author come have a look quick! Under the Heavens is issuing you a challenge!]
[3Logs is shameless. To think that he would specifically pick on Celestial Bane!]
[Great author, just do your best. Our monthly vote is ready. Once you publish, we’ll put in
our efforts!]
These comments immediately got Ye Lingchen’s attention. He went to Under the Heavens’
blank chapter, took a look at the contents and his expression turned cold instantly.
‘Teach me a lesson? Suppress me with monthly votes?’
Ye Lingchen still had some recollection of 3Logs. 3Logs was the one that slandered his
works and even claimed that he paid to get his statistics. He did not expect this person to
show himself again on the day of his publication.
‘Hehe, you want a fight? I’ll give you one!’
Ye Lingchen immediately started typing away. He planned to use a blank chapter as a reply
to 3Logs.
His typing speed was extremely quick, especially with the relatively short length of a blank
chapter. He then uploaded it straight away!
Meanwhile, a lot of readers were waiting for Celestial Bane to be published. Long Aotian
was already topping up coins in his QQ Read app, getting ready to go all out.
‘It should be updating anytime now.’
Long Aotian experimented by refreshing the chapter page. To his surprise, a new chapter
appeared!
It was not a chapter, but instead a blank chapter as a response.
It was titled, [You want a fight? I’ll give you one!]
[Our generation was born through times of trouble.
Rushed by age as we step into society.
Dreams of greatness and talks of wonders.
Nothing compared to a drunken night!
Do you want a fight? I’ll give you one!
What do I fear?[1]]
That blank chapter was very short, with only six sentences.
However, when Long Aotian saw that, his pupils dilated. He could feel the blood within him
boiling with passion!
F*ck!
F*ck!
Is that a poem?
‘I am Y wrote a poem?!’
Although Long Aotian was not very cultured, he could still feel the emotions within the
poem through the surface meaning of those words!
Grand and impressive, bringing the passion of a reader to a boil!
Nice poem!
A wonderful poem!
“Our generation was born through times of troubles, rushed by age as we step into society.
Dreams of greatness and talks of wonders, nothing compared to a drunken night!” He read
the poem repeatedly, face growing redder each time, and beads of sweat were appearing on
his forehead.
At that moment, an urge to settle grievances took over him. He felt that he was looking at
the birthplace of heroes, witnessing the legends rising one by one!
Using blank chapters to ask for monthly votes was a common practice among the authors.
However, a blank chapter like the one that Ye Lingchen just uploaded was the first in his
life!
Under normal circumstances, blank chapters begging for monthly votes usually appealed to
the reader’s sympathy. Some might do it like 3Logs, by hyping it up with a duel. Regardless,
Ye Lingchen was a cut above the rest by sending them a poem!
Putting the blank chapter aside, just that poem alone was considered a masterpiece!
Such talent!
At the same time, countless other readers noticed it too. When they read the blank chapter,
they were all stunned.
Meanwhile, an old professor of Capital University[2] was wearing a pair of reading glasses
and opened QQ read on his Ipad.
He heard of Celestial Bane from his student, Hao Jian, during class. Furthermore, it was a
particular phrase in Celestial Bane that piqued his interest.
Until that day, he still remembered those words in his heart. “Heart for the world, life for
the people. Strive for hidden knowledge, strive for peace in the world.”
To the old professors, those words could be considered the words of a wise man.
When he first heard those words, his heart was in a state of shock. He could only feel his
mind being blown to bits. Those words had concluded the countless visions from past to
present. At that moment, he had seemingly heard the voice of truth!
It was because of that impression that he started reading Celestial Bane.
Although Celestial Bane did not have the depth of traditional literature, the world within
brought him back to the past. He relived the same feeling when he read Journey to the
West. It was the world of xianxia filled with fantasy.
With that, reading Celestial Bane became one of his few hobbies in life.
Nonetheless, on that day, he heard that Celestial Bane was being published and needed
monthly votes.
Those were of course none of his concerns. However, when he went into the blank chapter,
his entire body froze.
That was…a poem?
As a language professor, with just one look, he could tell that the poem was an original!
Something new to the world!
In this modern-day and age, someone could come up with such a poem? What great literary
talent!
“Wonderful, wonderful!”
His face was flushed with excitement and his eyes were teary. At first, he thought that
proper Chinese literature was lost to modern times, yet that day, he saw it. That poem that
would even put some old classics to shame, one that could be passed on for generations!
[1] This is a portion taken from a poem. It may sound weird as a translation of the poem
would lose a lot of its characteristic structure. We hope this would not affect your reading
experience too much.
[2] In raw it was written as Huaqing University, but other details seem to suggest it is at
Capital University. We believe it was a typo.
Chapter 225 - Stupefied Editors
That simple blank chapter was like a boulder thrown into a still lake, which stirred up huge
waves!
Regardless of their age group or occupation, the moment they read that poem, their blood
boiled and rushed straight to their heads. Some of them even bellowed right on the spot!
[Sob sob sob, this poem is too good. It’s moved me to tears!]
[In my life, I’m most impressed with those in the literary field for no other reason than
them being good with words!]
[Is that the power of a pen? Just a simple poem riled up our emotions and helped us feel
fearless!]
[Ahhh, if this isn’t considered a masterpiece, I’ll eat three pounds of sh*t!]
[Just this poem alone crushes Under the Heavens! It’s true. I feel that this poem is better
than the poems I learned in class!]
[Just for this poem alone, I’ll support Celestial Bane even if I have to sell my belongings!]
[I hereby announce that from this moment, I am Y is worthy of Y’s name!]
…
Celestial Bane’s comments section was bustling with the activity of countless readers.
Some even jested, [Some people might be a novelist on the surface, but he’s actually a
literary master in hiding.]
At Yuewen’s back end…
Yogurt originally thought of advising Ye Lingchen to avoid the confrontation.
After all, 3Logs was an old-time author with deep roots backed by countless fans.
Moreover, Under the Heavens also had a massive word count backing it, which put Celestial
Bane at a disadvantage when both were pit against each other.
Celestial Bane was still at its infancy. If it pissed off the big shots, that would inadvertently
bring about severe repercussions.
However, when he saw Celestial Bane responding to 3Logs with a blank chapter, he could
not help but chuckle bitterly. Both parties were already at each other’s throats.
He then opened up Celestial Bane’s blank chapter. Immediately, his mouth was wide open
from the sight. It took him a long time to snap out of his daze, finally exclaiming, “F*ck!”
He had thought of various possibilities but never expected Celestial Bane to take such a
direct approach.
It was shocking to see him respond by writing a poem.
What was the benchmark of being amazing? That was it!
The methods employed were beyond the imagination of the average person!
“Yogurt, what’s up? Why are you so agitated?” The other editors of the website were
shocked by Yogurt’s outburst. Even the chief editor was frowning.
There were a lot of books being published on National Day, hence causing a lot of editors to
be working overtime.
“Celestial Bane released a blank chapter,” said Yogurt in a daze.
“Isn’t it normal to release a blank chapter? What’s the big deal?” Sunny Day walked up close
to him. When he saw it, his eyes popped wide open and similarly shouted, “F*ck!”
“What’s up with both of you?”
The rest were similarly dazed, then came over with the chief editor at the lead.
As they saw it, their expressions were all the same, with their eyes almost popping out of
their sockets. They all exclaimed “F*ck!” at the same time.
The clear sounds echoed throughout the halls of Yuewen’s building, scaring everyone in the
building.
“Original, this is an original work!” The chief editor trembled, his voice shaking with
excitement. “This poem is a masterpiece amongst masterpieces! Who wrote it?”
“Chief, it’s the blank chapter from I am Y,” Yogurt replied.
“So it’s the author of Celestial Bane. That’s not surprising then,” The chief editor took a
deep breath, a look of excitement in his eyes. “Push this poem out there. Place it on Qidian’s
banner. We must advertise this as much as possible!”
“Chief editor, the banner is tightly controlled. It’s reserved for the novels from the big shot
authors!” One of the editors reminded him,
“Hahaha, Just do as I say!” The chief editor laughed. “Although online novels are developing
very quickly, no matter how hard we try, we will never be recognized by the traditional
literature community. To the public, we are just the fast food of literature, used to kill time,
something unsuitable for presentation. Now that we finally found such a poem, wouldn’t
we be idiots not to hold onto this chance?!”
“Push this out there. I want everyone to know that our online novels can produce poems as
well. This is an opportunity, one to have the world recognize online novels!”
The other editors were also nodding their heads in agreement. They were filled with
respect for I am Y.
In just a few minutes, Ye Lingchen’s poem spread from the website to all major forums.
Furthermore, it shot straight to the top of the list with unending comments!
[Our generation was born through times of trouble! Such magnificence. With just one
sentence, it struck me straight at my heart!]
[No wonder he dared name himself I am Y. No matter his talent or mentality, both are
qualities of a heaven-defying person!]
[Ahhh, he’s so cool, domineering, and talented! I feel that Y’s team has another member
now!]
[I’ve not read Celestial Bane before, but after reading this poem, I will support it based on
this poem alone!]
[If you’re a hero, you should vote for Celestial Bane. What do I fear?!]
[This blank chapter is the bomb. At first I was only here for the drama, but it got my blood
boiling.]
Beep, beep, beep.
In just a brief moment, Yogurt sent Ye Lingchen a message.
[I am Y, your blank chapter is too well written. Our website would like to advertise with it.
Are you okay with that?]
[No problem,] Ye Lingchen replied.
Yogurt was being courteous, out of respect for Ye Lingchen.
Since Ye Lingchen published his novel on their website, they had the right to make use of
the contents in the novel as they see fit.
[Thank you,] Yogurt replied. He then added, [You can upload the published chapters now.]
Ye Lingchen nodded.
Getting into the author’s corner, he uploaded the chapters he prepared in advance.
A total of 50 thousand words, all uploaded in one go!
Meanwhile, countless people were waiting for the update in front of their computers,
hoping to read to their heart’s content.
[Alright, I’m done uploading. I’ll be going to bed now,] Ye Lingchen informed Yogurt.
[You’re…going to bed?] Yogurt asked in surprise.
Publication was an important phase for most authors. On that night, many authors would
be excited and nervous, losing their sleep as they stay up all night watching the author’s
corner.
Ye Lingchen’s results were amazing, yet he would go to sleep without even bothering to
wait?
His heart…was just too calm.
[That’s right. I’m going to sleep, Goodnight,] Ye Lingchen went offline decisively after a
simple greeting, without any hesitation at all.
Yogurt was not the only one stupefied. All the editors in Yuewen were also stupefied.
They followed Yogurt, following the results of Celestial Bane with him. Ironically, the
person in question was not the slightest bit bothered by this.
That was the first time in history that they met such a situation.
They exchanged glances, then shook their head helplessly. ‘Nevermind, since you don’t
care, well just keep an eye on it for you.’
As the new novel with the highest potential, its results tugged at the heartstrings of the
entire editor team in Yuewen…
Chapter 226 - Legendary Record
Although Ye Lingchen went directly to bed, the editors did not. They needed to find out
Celestial Bane’s results as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, a lot of other people were glued to their screens, waiting for Celestial Bane’s
results as well.
“It’s been 10 minutes. Let’s have a look at Celestial Bane’s results,” the chief editor told
Yogurt.
Yogurt immediately refreshed the page. Within 10 minutes of publication, Celestial Bane’s
initial subscription had exceeded 10 thousand!
“Damn! This momentum is scary!”
Even the chief editor was stupefied. They thought it was a system error and refreshed the
page a few more times. Only then did they confirm that it managed to exceed 10 thousand
subscriptions within 10 minutes!
Following that, Celestial Bane did not stop there with the surprises.
[(Gift) User Lonely Seeker of Loss gifted Celestial Bane 1,000,000 coins! This book is
amazing! Here’s some support. Hopefully the following chapters will be more interesting!]
A huge banner flew across the site, announcing and showcasing a Silver Lord’s gift as it flew
by!
Any gift beyond RMB10,000 would trigger a global announcement across the site!
[Hot damn! I knew some rich guy would take part, but I didn’t expect it to happen so soon!]
[That’s RMB10,000! So f*cking wealthy!]
[Celestial Bane was just published today. I’m afraid gods will be felled, blood will run!]
[That poem is worth far beyond that RM10,000!]
Nonetheless, that banner was just the start. The real surprise would soon ensue!
[(Gift) User Long Aotian gifted Celestial Bane 1,000,000 coins! This book is amazing! Here’s
some support. Hopefully the following chapters will be more interesting!]
[(Gift) User Lonely gifted Celestial Bane 1,000,000 coins! This book is amazing! Here’s some
support. Hopefully the following chapters will be more interesting!]
[(Gift) User Freezing Dragon gifted Celestial Bane 1,000,000 coins! This book is amazing!
Here’s some support. Hopefully the following chapters will be more interesting!]
[(Gift) User The One Yearned For gifted Celestial Bane 1,000,000 coins! This book is
amazing! Here’s some support. Hopefully the following chapters will be more interesting!]
…
Celestial Bane’s Lords acted simultaneously!
As though planned in advance, it was well coordinated. They flooded Celestial Banes’s gift
chart with red. The banners were unending, floating across the screen on the reading app.
It stunned everyone. They forgot how to type and could only stare in a daze as the bright
red gift banners continually appeared.
Five minutes later, the banners were still unending!
[F*ck! Is there no end? Just how long are they planning to send gifts?]
[This is terrifying. Where did all these rich guys pop out from?]
[This is just spamming the channel with money! So brutal!]
People on the site felt numb.
The editors, readers, and even authors were all stunned!
They knew that Celestial Bane would be a hit, but never expected it to blow up to this
extent. Moreover with such simple brutality.
The gifts continued pouring in. They then started counting the number of gifts received.
One, two, three…
There were 100 gifts at the level of Silver Lords!
100 of RMB10,000 gifts, that was a total gift of RMB1,000,000!
That was just barely published!
Moreover, the gifts did not stop there!
It was increasing!
[F*ck! This…this…what else can I say?]
[I’m sorry, but I peed my pants and need to change my pants.]
[Come help me up. I’m on my knees and my legs are numb…]
Celestial Ban’s fanbase was huge, with almost a million collections. That was a massive
number so no doubt it contained quite a number of rich fans.
Furthermore, the blank chapter that was released prior had ignited the fighting spirit
within the readers. Such a good novel deserved their gifts!
Lonely Seeker of Loss and Long Aotian further urged the fans in their group to take part.
Faced with provocations, Celestial Bane has nothing to fear and they must counterattack
with full force!
Finally, the exhilarating flood of gifts slowly calmed down after 15 minutes, allowing them
to take a breath of relief.
300 Silver Lords!
That was a total of RMB3,000,000!
300 Silver Lords right on the day of publication! Put aside the big shots, it was impossible
even for the platinum authors!
That influence could definitely be considered as terrifying.
Moreover, many others sent gifts apart from the Silver Lords. The novel was just barely
published, and its gift had amounted to RMB3,300,000!
[Crazy! It’s f*cking crazy! Money means nothing now!]
[Where did those rich people spring out from? Are they the Child of Wealth[1]?]
[Award! This book will land him the award! I am Y broke the record for gifts collected for a
new title!]
Such a ferocity was unheard of, it was almost guaranteed to be recorded in the online novel
industry’s history.
Even 3Logs and his fans were baffled.
They were flabbergasted by the amount of money.
Over three million! An entire novel in its lifetime might not even get that amount of money.
That was insane!
To h*ll with the challenge, they weren’t even on the same playing field!
[Everyone calm down. Our side is not without rich fans too. You guys just send gifts within
your ability. We must not show weakness,] one of his fans said in encouragement.
However, some only gave a few dozen RMB. The better ones might gift him with the
occasional hundred, or thousand, but none of them showed any signs of flooding his charts.
Even if they had the money, it was not advisable to be spent that way. It was just too
wasteful!
His gifts, when compared to Celestial Bane, was like a drop in the sea. It could not even
cause the slightest ripple.
“Sir, this…”
Yogurt took a long time to recover from his daze. He rubbed his eyes before finally
believing what he saw with his own eyes.
The number of gifts was sufficient to blow countless minds.
Gulp!
The other editors tried very hard to swallow the lump in their throats. They all felt their
mouths dry up as they stared at the results helplessly.
If not for them witnessing this in person, they would have never dreamt of such a thing.
“What’s I am Y doing?” the chief editor asked with a hoarse voice.
“I think he’s…sleeping…” Yogurt shrugged in his reply. He just messaged Ye Lingchen on
QQ, but there was no reply.
“That…that’s just amazing…” The chief editor was stunned.
Suddenly, his eyes popped wide open and roared in a hurry, “What are you guys waiting
for? Go check Celestial Bane’s subscription!”
If the gifts represented the number of wealthy fans, then subscription would represent
Celestial Bane’s popularity!
Yogurt spared no time and immediately switched to the servers.
Gasp!
Everyone in Yuewen’s editorial department took a deep heavy breath, then started to
hyperventilate.
“This…this…” Yogurt’s teeth were chattering, excited to the point where words failed him.
“In half an hour, Celestial Bane’s subscription count has reached 35 thousand! OMFG!”
Sunny Day almost glued his face onto the screen. He could feel his heart beating like never
before.
“The five-year-long record for online novels is about to be broken today!” The chief could
not help but mutter along as his eyes widened.
One should know that the highest record of initial subscription was only at 50 thousand,
whereas Celestial Bane managed to achieve 35 thousand initial subscriptions within half an
hour. Putting aside the potential to break the record, it would potentially create a
legendary new record that would be impossible to surpass…
[1] ] 散财童子 (San Cai Tongzi / Child of Wealth) – There are various versions of this
mythical figure, but based on the context of this title, we believe that it’s referencing to the
one commonly depicted in Chinese culture where the child was a gift from Guan Yin to a
family that was destined to be childless. In this context, the reference has nothing to do
with the history of said figure, but instead just a play on its name by being a bringer of
wealth. If you feel interested in finding out more about this particular mythical figure, feel
free to visit this entry on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudhana
Chapter 227 - Disaster During Screening!
Chapter 227: Disaster During Screening!
Translator:
Editor:
The next day…
Early in the morning, countless readers habitually turned on the QQ Read app to check the
rankings.
When they saw the novel that was placed first, they were mildly surprised, then met with
acceptance.
First place on monthly rankings: Celestial Bane!
First place on sales rankings: Celestial Bane!
Both rankings were updated live, and they carried great authority. It represented the
novel’s results over the internet.
Although they were surprised that Celestial Bane placed first, it was within reason.
However, when their gaze went to the second place, that gave them quite a scare!
It was 3Logs’ Under the Heavens.
Even though it was placed second, it was heaven and earth when compared to Celestial
Bane!
On the monthly rankings, Celestial Bane’s votes were over 60 thousand, while Under the
Heavens did not even reach 10 thousand.
The sales ranking was even worse.
The sales ranking was capped at 10,000. If a novel’s results were good, then the sales of
other novels would drop.
Placing first was Celestial Bane at 9999, while the second-place sales were only at slightly
over a thousand!
That was a 10 times difference!
It was the most contrasting record in history. It stunned many eyeballs, and some even
suspected that it was due to system error.
A lot of authors looked at the sales ranking and could not help but laugh bitterly. Those
who scored in the hundreds to thousands in sales records were now left in the double-digit
ranks. They could only blame it on Celestial Bane being out of this world!
Celestial Bane’s results not only gave the readers and authors a surprise, but it also shook
the entire online novel community.
It could be said to have led online novels to a new peak. Most importantly, that novel was of
the unpopular xianxia genre! It created a legend!
Celestial Bane’s publication fully established itself as the number one novel, reigning over
the online novel community for a long period of time, creating an era of its own!
[F*ck! Although I knew that Celestial Bane was amazing, this is too much. How will the
other authors survive?]
[The gap between them looks quite bad. This novel should not have existed. It’s throwing
things out of balance.]
[I’m curious about Celestial Bane’s initial subscriptions. Breaking the record is as good as
confirmed. I wonder what the numbers will be?]
[Such results are weighing heavily onto 3Logs. I wonder what’s the surface area of 3Log’s
mental state now
1
?]
[Why isn’t 3Logs responding to tags? Did he lose his ability to talk from the crushing
defeat?]
[That loss is just too horrible. Today I finally know what it means to be annihilated.
Celestial Bane is really like a god slayer!]
…
[What a bunch of retards. How can you believe Celestial Bane’s results? How is this result
possible? It’s definitely bought!] 3Logs finally made his response in full force. “Such results
that people wouldn’t even dare dream about all after all this time. What qualifications does
Celestial Bane have to achieve them? It’s illogical. It must be faked!]
His words immediately allowed his fans to find a talking point, barking along like mad dogs.
[Great author 3Logs is spot on. Celestial Bane is just a cheater!]
[As expected of a big shot. Such rational analysis. Those bootlickers are just stupid!]
[I strongly urge the website to investigate Celestial Bane’s statistics. Such cheaters should
have their novel banned!]
[That’s right! I strongly urge the website to check on Celestial Bane’s statistics. We’re not
convinced!]
…
Under 3Logs’ lead, the call for investigating Celestial Bane’s statistics grew stronger with
time. That forced the higher-ups of Yuewen to place a higher priority on the issue.
However, after investigation, Yuewen announced that Celestial Bane’s statistics were all
legitimate, without any hint of cheating. Instead, it was 3Logs’ Under the Heavens that was
found to have purchased over 2000 monthly votes and was later retracted by the website.
With that, his ranking dropped from second place to eighth place.
The sudden turn of events doused out the burning passion of 3Logs and his fans, turning
them into laughing stocks.
Ye Lingchen naturally could not be bothered to follow the bickering online, nor did he have
the time to take part.
However, when he saw his novel being flooded by gifts, he was caught by surprise. At the
same time, he received a congratulatory message from Yogurt informing him that Celestial
Bane’s results were going down in history.
In just one night, he collected around 3.4 million. Taking away the website’s portion, he was
left with roughly 1.2 million.
Giving it a rough count, Ye Lingchen gave himself a scare.
F*ck!
So scary!
It should be impossible for someone to break such a record now. After all, its appearance
was just like a dream.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen took a look at his popularity points in the system. With the
recent livestream and novel writing steadily bringing him popularity, he went from roughly
890,000 popularity points to 956,798 popularity points. He only needed a little bit more to
reach a million popularity points!
He went through his morning routine as usual.
Ye Lingchen first received a phone call from Lu Hao.
“Grandmaster Ye, are you ready? We’ll be coming over to pick you up,” Lu Hao said with a
respectful voice that carried a hint of anticipation in it.
One month ago, Lu Hao made an appointment with Ye Lingchen to have him participate in a
gambling competition in Las Vegas. That was the day of the appointment.
“Sure, just come over.”
This trip to Las Vegas, Ye Lingchen was prepared to make a killing.
Panda Streaming’s operations cost a lot. He was far from having enough resources to
expand the streaming platform and fight with Huyu Streaming. Furthermore, he planned to
harvest more popularity points in filming, and that would burn through a lot of money!
All in all, in some regards, money was equivalent to popularity points. Ye Lingchen
naturally would not complain about having too much of it.
Just as he ended his call, Li Tai’s call came through.
“Young Master Ye, our movie will be screening today at midnight,” Li Tai said with a hoarse
voice. From the sound of it, things were not looking good.
Ye Lingchen knew the movie would hit the screens on National Day. He could not help but
ask, “Mm, what’s wrong?”
“Things aren’t looking too good,” Li Tai took a deep breath, his voice carried a hint of
defiance. “Our movie had no superstars, lacks hype, and the part where too many big-name
movies are being screened on National Day, our screening allocations are extremely
limited!”
Ye Lingchen frowned. “Extremely limited? How much?”
“Six movies being aired during National Day, and our screening allocation is only at five
percent!” Li Tai blurted out bitterly.
“Five percent?!” Ye Lingchen’s expression turned ugly. The screening allocation would
directly impact the box office sales. After all, without any screening, viewers couldn’t
purchase a ticket. How then would they have ticket sales?
“I believe it’s because of Wu Han that the cinemas lowered our screening allocation. This is
just a different approach to snuff us out.” Li Tai let out a sigh, then continued, “Wu Han’s I
am Hero has a 30 percent screening allocation. Also the trending comedy by Xiao Chenling,
Abduction, has a 25 percent allocation. The other three movies are all allocated with at
least 10 percent or more. Only our movie has the lowest allocation!”
…
Chapter 228 - Las Vegas!
The screening allocation represented the screening ratio in a cinema. With only five
percent of the screening allocation, a cinema would only be able to show it twice in a day,
and the time slots would be the worst possible ones.
All that was taking into account the influence of Y and Muhammad Ali’s taking part in the
production. From that, one could see just how much Huo Yuanjia was being ostracized.
“Under normal circumstances, other movies would only be given such low allocations if
there are too many big-name movies being screened,” Li Tai said defiantly. With such
allocations, even if the movie is good, the box office sales will definitely be bad.
“If the movie’s quality is good, the allocation will surely increase,” Ye Lingchen replied. At
that moment, he could only comfort himself.
He felt that if the movie was good enough, the box office sales would be guaranteed, yet he
did not consider this matter. Huo Yuanjia is obviously being ostracized.
“Therein lies the problem,” Li Tai said with a voice filled with exhaustion and helplessness,
“after the movie is screened, the reviews we received are mostly horrible.”
“Horrible reviews?” A gleam flashed through Ye Lingchen’s eyes. “Someone’s hiring
spammers to flood us with bad reviews?”
“That’s right!” Li Tai smiled bitterly. “Our screen allocation is already low to start with.
With the flood of bad reviews, we might even get taken off the screen. Right now our rating
at all major cinemas are down to 7.2.”
The allocation was already low to start with. Add to that the bad reviews, Huo Yuanjia
would be taken off-screen soon.
“Try to hold the fort there with our funds. We can’t let the bad reviews continue piling up
like that. As for the rest, I’ll figure out a way.” Ye Lingchen took a deep breath. Needless to
say, this must be Wu Han’s handiwork.
Ending the call, Ye Lingchen frowned. His carelessness had caused the movie to fall into
such a state after screening.
Opening Taobao’s TPP[1], Huo Yuanjia was indeed the one with the lowest rating.
When he checked Huo Yuanjia’s reviews, it was pretty much all one star.
[Sh*t movie. I left before 10 minutes was up!]
[I fell asleep watching it. What the heck was it filming?!]
[How dare you look down on our Hanhan. Trash! A bad review for you!]
[Please avoid this movie and go support Hanhan’s I am Hero!]
[Worst movie of all times!]
[This movie is quite good. Why are there so many bad reviews?]
[Those leaving bad reviews are probably spammers. This movie is lit. I strongly
recommend it!]
Although there were some good reviews, they were quickly drowned out in the sea of bad
reviews.
Meanwhile, I am Hero, which was screened at the same time, had a review score of 9.2.
[Ahhh, Hanhan is so handsome. Take my 10 points!]
[Just for our Hanhan alone, I’m giving you a full score!]
[It’s so good. I’m watching Hanhan throughout the entire movie.]
[Motherf*cker, what the h*ll is this? Zero special effects and the action scenes are just
comical. Why is this scored high? Must be spammers!]
The occasional bad reviews were immediately met with explosive outrage.
Ye Lingchen shook his head, feeling helpless. The die-hard fans were really scary. They
were beyond reason. No wonder they said it was the era of little fresh meats. Under such
pressure, anyone would have to make way for them!
Keeping his phone, Ye Lingchen then walked out of Hill Spring Residences. There was
already a Lincoln limousine waiting for him there. The Lu father and son duo were eagerly
awaiting his arrival.
Once they saw Ye Lingchen, they immediately came over and greeted him, “Grandmaster
Ye, welcome.”
Ye Lingchen nodded casually, then entered the car which already had its door opened for
him by someone.
The car drove slowly towards the airport. Lu group had reserved a small commercial plane
that was headed towards Las Vegas.
Meanwhile, I am Hero’s studio crew were all celebrating in high spirits.
“Hahaha, Mr. Wu Han is indeed the biggest guarantee of the box office sales. It’s only the
first day and our box office sales have reached 50 million! Moreover, the reviews are great.
A toast to Mr. Wu Han!” Shi Lei bellowed with a laugh.
“That’s right!” As the director of I am Hero, Wu Yong[2] similarly stood up. “Who was that
person again, Y? How can he compare to Mr. Wu Han? We have to thank Mr. Wu Han for
participating in this movie. Let’s drink to our hearts’ content!”
“Y? He’s just an attention seeker. Huo Yuanjia is just trash to start with. Plus, I’ve had a
word with all the major cinemas. It’s already very gracious for us to allow them any
screening allocation at all!”
Wu Han laughed out loud. “Those that offend me will never end well!”
“Mr. Wu Han is right!” Shi Lei immediately ingratiated himself. “You only need to make an
announcement on Weibo and millions of your fans would rush over to give bad reviews on
Huo Yuanjia. Now that Huo Yuanjia’s reputation is sinking like a rock, it should be taken off
the screens very soon!”
“Hehe, this time Li Tai will be suffering great losses. It’s his fault to put his faith in Y to
move into the filming industry.” Wu Yong snickered.
“Director Wu, Mr. Wu Han, Master Shi, a toast to all of you. Thank you for providing me the
chance to invest in your movie.” The chubby Chen Feng held on to his drinking glass,
smiling like a pig.
“I will offer a toast to you all as well,” beside him, Yang Yue interjected with a smile.
“Don’t say that, Director Chen. Your investment helped us greatly too,” Wu Yong replied.
Chen Feng’s face was turning red with excitement. “Remember when I last looked for Li Tai
and was kicked out by him? Bloody h*ll! Just because he had directed a few TV series, he
thinks he’s that great? Luckily I didn’t get myself involved in that failed project and chose
you guys instead!”
That’s right, Director Chen. If we had invested in Huo Yuanjia, we’d probably be crying from
all the losses.” Yang Yue’s eyes flashed with a look of mockery. “That foolish Li Jing
probably thought he found a coattail to ride on. Hmph! Trash will be trash. How can he ever
make a comeback?!”
“It’s still better to follow Mr. Wu Han. We’ll be profiting by the buttload. Hahahaha…” Chen
Feng then snorted, “Once Li Tai had lost everything, I must go rub it in his face!”
…
That afternoon, Ye Lingchen had already boarded the plane and headed towards Las Vegas.
Since they reserved the entire plane, the cabin was very spacious. It was well stocked with
all sorts of drinks, and the seats were lined with real leather. He could stretch his limbs as
he liked on it, and even had an air stewardess ready to serve him at all times.
“Grandmaster Ye, this plane is also equipped with a swimming pool and cinema. Just let us
know if you need any entertainment,” Lu Hao eagerly informed Ye Lingchen, trying to
butter him up.
Ye Lingchen answered with a soft groan, then lay flat on the sofa to take a nap.
Along the way, the flight was steady. By the time they arrived in Las Vegas, it was already
late in the evening. Looking down from the plane, he could see the boundless ocean. Atop it
were lights from the fishing boats, dotting the ocean like the stars in the sky, twinkling in
the distance.
As for land nearby, it was filled with colorful lights that gave off a drunken gold hue…
—
[1] 淘票票 (Tao Piao Piao / TPP) – a function in Taobao’s app for ticket purchase. The name
of the app is a play on the doubled word of 票票, which literally means ticket ticket. The
doubling of the character is used as a cute way to communicate the term.
[2] 吴用 (Wu Yong) has the same pronunciation as 无用 (Wu Yong) which means “useless”.
With the author’s records, we believe this is part of his trend to give cheeky names to his
characters.
Chapter 229 - Superhero’s Mask
Just as he disembarked, there was already a chauffeur ready to send them to the hotel.
Although it was late at night, the streets were brightly lit and brimming with people,
showing no signs of rest. Clubs and casinos were all over the place. It was truly a city that
never sleeps.
Along the way, cars zoomed by. Ye Lingchen could see countless beautifully dressed women
posing at tourists.
Over there, one could find people from all countries. In that short time, Ye Lingchen had
seen at least seven people from different countries.
“Grandmaster Ye, the hotel we booked is right next to the casino. It’s the most luxurious
hotel over here. Each guest room is bigger than the presidential suites in our country.
Furthermore, on the top floor of the hotel is a huge swimming pool with a see-through
bottom. When you swim there you will feel as though you’re flying in the air. It’s a
landmark over here.”
Lu Hao made a creepy smile. “Other than that, you can enjoy services here that are
unavailable in China. They have escorts from all countries. You can have a look at—”
Ye Lingchen gave Lu Hao a cold stare, causing him to immediately swallow the rest of his
words.
“Grandmaster Ye, the casino is right in front of us,” Lu Tianxiong said after coughing lightly.
Ye Lingchen saw a giant arch as he raised his head. The arch was adorned with a variety of
colored lights. In the middle of the arch, the eye-catching words of “Las Vegas” was lit in a
bright, gold color.
Under the arch, countless people walked by, excitedly chatting away.
The people there seemed to become more active at night. Both sides of the road were
crowded with various vendors, buskers, and a variety of stalls. The foot traffic was
unending. The night market seemed much livelier than he had imagined.
They arrived at the pedestrian walkway, and cars were forbidden to go further. Ye
Lingchen and the rest got out of the car and walked.
Unexpectedly, he met several of Chinese nationals, most of them young men and women,
most likely there on vacation.
As he continued walking, there were more and more Chinese people around him. Even the
language slowly turned from English to Chinese.
Could they be at Chinatown? It should not be.
Ye Lingchen felt a little off. Astonished gasps could be heard from a distance, which was
followed by a round of applause.
“Grandmaster Ye, there’s a Chinese performer up front. He’s been doing that for years.
Recently, he’s turning into a hit because of TikTok, attracting quite the crowd from the
Chinese visitors,” Lu Hao explained with a smile.
“What’s he performing?” Ye Lingchen asked curiously.
“Chinese Kungfu,” Lu Hao laughed, then added, “of course it’s nothing compared to
Grandmaster Ye. The Chinese Kungfu he performs is only for show, definitely no match for
you.”
He had seen Ye Lingchen’s prowess. Ever since he learned his lesson from Ye Lingchen, the
experience haunted him all the while. In his mind, Ye Lingchen’s capabilities were
extremely terrifying.
Unexpectedly, Lu Hao’s words triggered quite a number of people. They turned around and
threw a look at Ye Lingchen, then said through pursed lips, “Bro, it’s one thing to brag, but
don’t treat Chinese Kungfu as a joke.”
“We’re all Chinese. Just watch in peace when you can see Chinese Kungfu in a foreign
country. Don’t put down others just to make yourself look good.”
It would seem that those people were martial arts enthusiasts that had come all the way to
watch Chinese Kungfu.
Lu Hao wanted to get back at them but was held back by Ye Lingchen. He rubbed his nose
and smiled in a carefree manner.
As he joined the crowd, Ye Lingchen’s brows frowned slightly. The performer was a middle-
aged man. He was not tall, but very well built. His muscle tone was well balanced and had a
spirited look in his eyes, giving him a strong presence.
He was practicing…Martial Body Fist?!
Ye Lingchen was very familiar with this fist technique. However, that person had improved
on the basics of Martial Body Fist, making it a lot more appealing to look at. Some of its
movements were challenging, demanding a high level of bodily coordination.
At that moment, that middle-aged man leaped well over a meter in the air and made a
backflip, then landed perfectly in a graceful manner.
“Excellent! Fantastic!”
“F*ck! Watching it live is different compared to TikTok! So cool!”
“Right? Earlier I felt that strong wind rushing at my face. This is a real expert!”
“Our Chinese Kungfu is still the best! It’s so wonderful to see it spread out of the country.”
Meanwhile, the middle-aged man took a deep breath and adjusted his posture. He wrapped
his fist and thanked the audience, “Thank you all for your support. I’ll be taking a 10 minute
break, after which I will proceed with the next round of martial arts performance.”
The crowd willingly took out some change and placed them in the suitcase the middle-aged
man placed on the floor.
Ye Lingchen nodded. That person was not half bad. He guessed that he must be a retired
martial artist from the Warrior’s Department. His leg movements were a little awkward,
most likely from an old injury.
“Daddy, come wipe your sweat.” A cute little boy walked forward and passed a towel he
prepared in advance to the middle-aged man.
The boy had huge, jet black eyes that overflowed with energy. After passing the towel, he
quickly walked up to a stall nearby and shouted at the top of his lungs, “Superhero mask
and paraphernalia. Bargain buy! Original products! We support Alipay, WeChat Pay, and all
other forms of online payment. Come have a look!”
The sudden change caused the crowd to burst into laughter, thoroughly entertained by the
kid’s actions.
“Wah, he’s the kid of a martial arts expert.”
“He’s just as cute as rumored online!”
“I think he looks so much cuter in person than those pictures online.”
The little boy immediately caught the attention of countless young women and was soon
surrounded by them.
“Pretty Sis, I have Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and even Captain America’s shield…buy one as
a souvenir?” the little boy introduced his products one by one.
Ye Lingchen looked over, just to see the stall filled with various superheroes’ masks and
toys. Just then, his gaze stopped for a moment when he saw a special mask on the stall.
The mask was black, but right in between the brows was printed with a large red letter—Y.
He headed over, then held the mask in his hand and asked with a smile, “Is this another
superhero?”
“Mmm, that’s right!” The little boy’s face was filled with pride. “Big brother, you’re also
Chinese right? This is China’s own superhero and it’s different from the superheroes that
appear in foreign movies. Our superhero is real. Furthermore, there are many Ys. They’re
good at everything and also saved a lot of people. They’re very famous.”
“Is that so? Is he as amazing as your dad?” Ye Lingchen asked with a smile.
The kid frowned, not knowing how to answer. After a moment’s hesitation, he finally
answered, “I think Y should be a little better…”
Ye Lingchen smiled gently. He had Lu Hao put down a bundle of cash and left…
Chapter 230 - The Gambling King’s
Disciple
It was something worth celebrating to witness such a performance in a foreign land. No
wonder people would come over from afar to support that middle-aged man.
Very quickly, Ye Lingchen and co arrived at a casino in the heart of the gambling city. The
casino was much larger than the other casinos out there. It was lavishly decorated, well lit
as though daytime, and had excellent air circulation.
With an open space of several thousand square meters, various tables were present, from
Mahjong to Poker, all sorts of games could be found.
The high ceiling was over 10 meters tall, which exuded magnificence. The room was
divided into three floors, with a spiral staircase leading upwards. From the higher floor,
one could watch over the entire casino.
Meanwhile, on each floor, there was personnel dressed in black standing five meters apart,
most likely members of the security.
Apart from that, a magnificent feast was provided for them, neatly placed around the
corners of the casino with around a hundred of playboy bunnies walking back and forth
within the hall.
Within sight, they were all hot, sexy beauties with bodies of models. They were all at the
level of some C-list celebrities or trending hostesses on shows, scantily and stunningly
dressed.
The impeccable arrangements and grand decorations surprised even Ye Lingchen himself.
What a big investment!
“Grandmaster Ye, this casino is the venue for the competition,” stated Lu Tianxiong. “This
casino is the most luxurious one in Las Vegas, and it’s the home turf of Australia’s Gambling
King. Its anti-cheating technology is highly advanced, equipped with strong magnetic field
interference. All forms of communication devices are barred. Even photo taking is not
allowed!”
Those that are taking part in this competition were the big shots in real estate. IT was no
surprise that they could have the Gambling King lend this casino to them.
Ye Lingchen nodded his head, “What are the rules of the casino?”
He took a sweeping glance of the casino. They were not the first to arrive. Several big shots
with strong presences were similarly making observations in the casino.
“Win!”
Lu Tianxiong’s expression turned serious. “The competition is only for one day, from 9am
to 5pm! The amount of chips that could be bought is the same for everyone, capped at 50
million. Within this period, whoever manages to collect the most chips will be the winner.
The ranking will be based on remaining chips in hand by the end of it.”
After a moment’s pause, he added, “Within this period, gifting of chips and cheating are not
allowed. This area is under full CCTV surveillance from all angles without any blind spots.
Furthermore, we have countless eyes on us. Once caught, the consequences are dire!”
This was nothing like China. It was after all the Gambling King’s turf. Everyone had to show
some form of respect.
“Big Boss Lu is here?”
A rotund man with a round belly walked over. His expression looked stern. Even when
smiling, it came across as a sneer. He was definitely not a simple person to deal with.
Behind him was a tall and skinny middle-aged man. His eyes were different from the rest.
Half of his eyes were red. Just the sight would creep people out.
“Big Boss Wei, how are you?” Lu Tianxiong too forced a smile out.
“Hahaha, Big Boss Lu, where’s your guest? You can’t be thinking of doing this yourself
right?” Big Boss Wei’s eyes scanned around as he asked.
“This is my guest, Grandmaster Ye,” Lu Tianxiong introduced.
“Him?”
Big Boss Wei measured up Ye Lingchen with a condescending look, then accidentally let out
a muffled laugh. “Lu Tianxiong, you found a twerp like this to help you out? If you’re really
out of options, I can lend you some. Why would you bring someone like this and embarrass
yourself?”
Lu Tianxiong’s expression turned dark, scoffing, “Wei Hong, your bad mouth is still the
same. Just wait until we get back to China. I’ll make you cry!”
“Hehe, Lu Tianxiong, do you think I don’t know the state of your Lu group is in now? For
three years in a row, you ended up in the bottom 10 ranks of the competition. Your status
has long fallen to the bottom and you’re now barely surviving. To bring such a twerp this
time around, I think you’ve given up struggling. Do you think I’ll be afraid of you?” Wei
Hong sneered.
“Your Xinghong group is not faring any better.” Lu Tianxiong’s eyes narrowed slightly as he
looked past Wei Hong. “Oh, you’re changing your gambler this time?”
“Hehe. I forgot to introduce him to you. This is Hong Kong’s Grandmaster Meng Jiu!”
“Blue Eyed Monkey, Meng Jiu?!” Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao both gasped deeply, showing a
look of surprise on their face as they stared at the middle-aged man.
When they saw the half white, half red pupils, their expression turned ugly.
“You’ve managed to hire him?” Lu Tianxiong finally knew the source of Wei Hong’s
brimming confidence.
“Hehe, the land being pitched this year is nothing like before. The locations are all excellent,
situated in highly developed city areas. They will be placed as high priority development
zones with unlimited potential. How can I not treat this seriously?” Wei Hong laughed
condescendingly. “Only you would bring a twerp that’s barely even developed fully to this.”
They were all big shots in the world of real estate. It was only natural for them to be well
informed.
Lu Hao immediately shifted closer to Ye Lingchen and whispered him an introduction.
Wei Hong was the chairman of the Xinhong group, also another big shot in real estate
within Capital City. He had many dealings with Lu Tianxiong, all the while clashing both
overtly and covertly.
As for Meng Jiu, he was famous in Hong Kong. Although his eyes creeped people out, it had
a supernatural ability that allowed him to capture the shortest instant. It gave him the
ability to accurately predict the dices and cards on the gambling table, resulting in his fame.
However, Meng Jiu had always behaved strangely and never took part in such a gambling
competition before. It was unclear what methods Wei Hong employed to have hired him.
“Understood.” Ye Lingchen nodded, but his gaze skipped past Meng Jiu, instead focused on
a white-haired elder striding over towards them.
The elder’s hair was fully silver, sporting a traditional Chinese jacket. Somehow, yet he did
not give off the feeling of an old person. He walked over with a smile, seemingly filled with
energy.
When they saw the elder, both Lu Tianxiong and Wei Hong’s expression turned grim.
“Hahaha, Big Boss Lu, Big Boss Wei, how are you?” the elder in Chinese jacket asked,
smiling.
“Big Boss Jin. You sure are having a good time. The few plots of land last year have earned
you enough profits I assume,” Wei Hong scoffed.
“Now now, that’s only a small profit. Last year’s real estate economy was bad.” Big Boss Jin
smiled, “I’m here to let you in on some information.”
His voice suddenly lowered to a mysterious whisper, “This time, Hengtai Real Estate hired
the Gambling King’s disciple!”
“What did you say?!”
“Gambling king’s disciple?!”
Lu Tianxiong and Wei Hong exclaimed in surprise. They exchanged glances, then stared at
Big Boss Jin with wide-open eyes.
Big Boss Jin nodded, then said in a serious tone, “Although he’s not here today, my sources
are reliable! It’s the personal disciple of the Sun Nation’s Gambling King, Miyako!”
…
Chapter 231 - Sick Man of East Asia
“I believe there’s no need for me to tell you what the Gambling King’s disciple is capable of.
There are only a few choice plots. There’s no meaning to us being at each other’s throat
here. The reason I deliver this news is for you to think about what you should do.” With
that, Big Boss Jin turned and left them.
Lu Tianxiong and Wei Hong stood in place with a disturbed look on their faces.
That day was just to have a look at the casino and to get acquainted with the venue. After
that, Lu Tianxiong led Ye Lingchen outwards.
Along the way home, Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao’s hearts were plagued with unease.
This competition was of a grander scale than they had imagined. Nonetheless, Wei Hong
was right. The plots of lands being auctioned off this year were extremely important and
the outcome of this gambling competition would directly affect Lu group’s future prospects.
“Jin Heng sure had things planned out for himself, wanting to have us work together
against the Gambling King’s disciple!” Lu Tianxiong scoffed as he saw through Jin Heng’s
plan quickly.
“Jin Heng was the winner of last year’s competition. The gambler he hired was from
overseas. This time, he must have realized that we would be picking on him, hence
intentionally leaking such information,” Lu Hao added.
If Jin Heng would let them in on this information, he would naturally deliver it to the others
as well.
However, his scheme was an open secret. Even if they knew of his plans, they had no choice
but to play along. After all, the Gambling King’s disciple is giving the others a great deal of
pressure.
Ye Lingchen did not care about the Lu father and son duo’s worries. He treated this trip as
some sort of vacation. Along the way, he observed the local scene of Las Vegas, chilling
along.
“Grandmaster Ye, this is your room’s keycard. You can move in anytime.” Lu Hao then
passed the keycard to Ye Lingchen. When he saw Ye Lingchen’s carefree attitude, he could
not help but sigh in his heart.
At that point, they could only hope for Grandmaster Ye’s gambling skills to be really great.
Thinking back, they felt that it was too impulsive of them to have pinned all their hopes on
Ye Lingchen.
“You guys go on. I’ll take a stroll around first,” said Ye Lingchen.
“Alright, Grandmaster Ye. We’ll see you in the morning.” Lu Tianxiong’s mind was plagued
with worry. After a brief exchange with Ye Lingchen, he went back to his room with Lu Hao.
Ye Lingchen took the chance to explore. With such a rare chance to travel, he would not
waste such an opportunity.
There were many stalls by the road selling all sorts of merchandise. Ye Lingchen found a
few stalls that had high ratings and tried their snacks, occasionally taking a few selfies as
well.
Without realizing it, he once again arrived at the casino’s arch.
The crowd had not lessened one bit. However, it turned a little rowdier. Some gamblers
came out of the casino with bloodshot eyes and a fiery temper. It was obvious that they
suffered great losses.
There were also a few drunkards walking out of the casino spewing vulgarities and
behaving slightly out of control.
Ye Lingchen shook his head. It was, after all, a casino. No matter how well it was managed,
it was impossible to raise the quality of the gamblers.
At that time, the father and son duo performing Chinese Kungfu had not left the area.
Instead, they were no longer performing, but instead taking pictures with some fans.
The fans were also trying to make use of the video to get some likes after uploading it on
TikTok.
There were many Chinese people there. It was a lively scene filled with casual
conversations and laughter.
Crack!
Right then, a crisp noise was heard. The board placed by the side with “Chinese Kungfu”
written on it was destroyed by a kick. The broken board was then thrown down in front of
the middle-aged man.
“F*ck! What’s the deal?!”
“Someone’s here for a fight?”
“Damn it, which stupid c*nt did this?”
Everyone stared at the board, the words Chinese Kungfu were shattered and left in
disarray. They immediately felt the blood rush to their heads, shouting out in angry
retaliation.
Bang!
Before they could react, another board was placed where the original board once stood. On
it, the words “Sick Man of East Asia” were written!
Raising their gaze, they saw a bald man standing there coldly, with a look of condescension
and ridicule in his eyes.
The bald man stood at 175cm with broad shoulders. He was topless but wore a pair of
white capri pants. The muscles bulged all over his dark-skinned body that seemed to
glisten with an oily sheen in the night, giving off a feeling of strength, as though a bomb that
would explode at any moment.
Although his body was not at all large, he gave off the aura of the fearsome tiger.
“Southeast Asian?”
“F*ck! You’re looking for trouble?!”
“Son of a b*tch. I’ll beat you up until your mom can’t recognize you!”
“Sick Man of East Asia.” Those words were written in an eye-catching red, stabbing deeply
into the hearts of all the Chinese. Such humiliation wounded the hearts of all Chinese
people in the crowd. They felt as those victims having their scar torn open and having salt
rubbed onto them.
Faced with the enraged crowd, that bald man assumed a half crouching position, then
raised his hand and waved provocatively at the crowd!
“You’re asking for it!” Immediately, a muscular man with a fiery temper rushed at him with
his face flushed red. Holding onto a bottle, he aimed for the bald man’s head, swinging it in
from a high angle with full force!
The Southeast Asian man kicked off with his right foot, easily leaping into the air, and in a
flash, met the bottle with a kick!
Bang!
The bottle shattered and alcohol sprayed everywhere!
The next instant, he executed another spin and landed his other leg on the muscular man’s
cheek, almost touching his skin.
With his strength, if that kick connected, that muscled man would have lost all his teeth
even if he survived the attack.
Gulp!
The muscled man swallowed the lump in his throat, then retreated while trembling in fear.
The others held their breath. Their faces turned pale and voices grew soft.
“Sick man of East Asia!”
The Southeast Asian man pursed his lips contemptuously, then aimed his finger at the
crowd. He then pointed towards the shatter sign of Chinese Kungfu on the floor, shaking his
finger, “Chinese Kungfu. Trash!”
That commotion immediately attracted more people, causing more onlookers to crowd
over.
At that moment, it was the time where people were bored, hence they gathered around for
the drama.
As the crowd was mostly foreigners, most of them were laughing at the Chinese.
The title “Sick Man of East Asia” was something used to mock the Chinese for far too many
years.
Although in recent years, China grew stronger and Chinese Kungfu had slowly spread
throughout the world, many foreigners still saw China as the same old weak country that it
was.
“I just find you a sore sight to look at. Performing Chinese Kungfu here daily, but in actual
fact, you’re just cheating people’s money! You don’t deserve to be here. The so-called
Chinese Kungfu can only be played within your own country. Don’t bother embarrassing
yourself in public!” The Southeast Asian man glared at the middle-aged man.
“Fight! Fight! FIght!”
Those watching the show had started chanting with a look of excitement in their eyes.
“I’m a practitioner of Muay Thai. In my hands, you won’t last more than three moves! Do
you dare meet the challenge, sick man of East Asia?!”
“Sick man of East Asia! Sick man of East Asia! Sick man of East Asia!”…
Chapter 232 - Merciless Mockery!
“Step back.” The middle-aged man told his son to back off. With a serious look on his face,
his gaze was locked onto the Southeast Asian man as the bloodlust around him grew
quickly.
“You can do it Daddy!” the little boy shouted. “Beat him up!”
“You can do it!” the Chinese people in the crowd cheered along as well. Passion and fury
could be heard in their voices.
“Come!”
The Southeast Asian man lowered his body and his eyes emitted a chilling gaze. Following
that, his legs propelled him forward, zipping through the distance like a snake striking out
of its nest!
Just before he arrived in front of the middle-aged man, his body suddenly shifted to the
side. With his sides falling towards the ground, he supported his body with both his palms,
cracking his leg like a whip. It lashed through the air at the middle-aged man’s face!
His speed was like a cheetah and his strength was overwhelming. Moreover, he was quick
to act and ruthless.
The middle-aged man gripped his fists tightly, committing one hand to defense while the
other attacked!
Bang!
The fist and leg collided, but the Southeast Asian man’s other leg came in with a follow-up!
The middle-aged man was forced back a step.
By then, the Southeast Asian man pushed his advantage. Pushing on the floor with his
palms, he launched himself into midair and rolled himself into a ball with elbows and knees
pointing outwards. That turned him into a human’s strongest attack form and shot himself
forward like a wrecking ball towards the middle-aged man!
Bang!
The middle-aged man could only react to it by blocking. However, the force behind the
attack constantly pushed him backward. Furthermore, the constant elbow and knee strikes
caused stinging pains on his body which numbed his bones.
The next instant, the Southeast Asian man rained his attacks on him continuously like a
storm, coming in waves.
His attacks were all focused on elbows and knees. A combination of high and low attacks at
tricky angles forced the middle-aged man into a defensive form. Each time his elbow struck
from above, his knee was already raised and aimed for the abdomen!
Such violent attacks transformed his body into a killing machine. Combined with the
unceasing attacks, it was difficult to defend against.
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, surprised by Muay Thai’s techniques.
Unlike Chinese Kungfu, Muay Thai seemed more straightforward. It did not have any moves
for defenses or grappling. All was boiled down to one word—Strike!
Moreover, it was not with fist or palm, but the body’s strongest area as the weapon. When
matched with the amazing jumping strength, it was top tier in terms of close quarter
combat.
The middle-aged man’s Kungfu was not bad either. Under such an assault, he managed to
keep up his defenses. He kept his stance and occasionally matched moves and used the
opportunity to counterattack.
However, the middle-aged man’s disadvantage was clear.
The surrounding Chinese in the crowd went silent as well. Their faces turned uglier as time
passed as they watched Chinese Kungfu being suppressed by Muay Thai.
“Daddy, you can do it!” Only the little boy was still cheering for him.
As for the non-Chinese, they were just watching for the action. Seeing such a fight, they
were cheering loudly from the side. Quite a number of women were also staring at the
Southeast Asian man with gleaming eyes.
“Is that Muay Thai? It’s so amazing!”
“Chinese Kungfu is really just for show. It seemed great, but when it comes to a real fight, it
can’t even fight back.”
“Muay Thai is suitable for fighting. If I took that elbow, I don’t think I can remain standing.”
“Woooooah! Get him! This is exciting!”
The next moment, the Southeast Asian man leaped into the air with both his knees flying
towards the middle-aged man!
Bang!
The middle-aged man’s legs buckled and flew backward, almost losing his footing.
Ye Lingchen shook his head as he knew the middle-aged man was sure to lose.
He had long realized that the middle-aged man’s legs had an awkward posture in the fight.
Furthermore, he rarely used his legs to attack, most likely due to some past injury. He was
disadvantaged right from the beginning, rendering him to be on the defensive all the while.
That hit had reached the limits of what the middle-aged man’s legs could take.
As expected, after the Southeast Asian man landed, he made another backflip and aimed a
kick at the middle-aged man from the air!
Bang!
The middle-aged man immediately flew backward and landed on his butt on the ground.
By then, all his muscles were all red with several bumps on him. It was obvious they were
from the earlier battle.
“Dad, are you okay?” The little boy immediately rushed over.
The middle-aged man shook his head, a glimpse of desolate look flashed through his eyes. If
not for his leg’s injury, he would not have embarrassed Chinese Kungfu.
“Hehe, sick man of East Asia. What trash,” the Southeast Asian man spoke with insolence as
he assumed a victor’s pose, standing proudly in the middle of the square.
Those words immediately brought cheers from the other foreigners. Meanwhile, all the
Chinese people in the vicinity had ugly expressions, yet they dared not voice out their
anger.
“Hey, sick man of East Asia, I’m talking about you! If anyone has any objection, step right
up!” the Southeast Asian man scoffed as he pointed at the Chinese people within the crowd.
“We are not sick men of East Asia!”
The little boy stared right at the Southeast Asian man stubbornly, showing no signs of fear.
“Kid, you don’t agree?” The Southeast Asian man laughed, then with a condescending tone,
“People, do you know who is China’s current idol?”
“I know!” a blonde woman with blue eyes blurted. As she said that, she took out an Ipad,
and on it was the photo of Wu Han.
“They are worshipping this man.” The woman laughed contemptuously. “This type of man, I
can fight three of them by myself! If China worships such a person, sick man of East Asia
sounds right.”
“Following that she even pulled out some of Wu Han’s video clips, all of which were him
trying to sell his sex appeal, dancing in suggestive movements.
“Hahaha, this is a guy?”
“F*ck! I thought that was a woman! Did Chinese men devolve?”
“F*ck! For a country to have this kind of idol, they really are sick men!”
“I know, this is a sissy. They are very popular in China and are liked by most Chinese
women!”
“Sigh, what a waste!”
…
The unpleasant discussions and mockery came in waves, causing all the Chinese people to
be red as tomatoes, at a loss for words.
“Sick man of East Asia! Sick man of East Asia! Sick man of East Asia!”
At that moment, everyone apart from the Chinese people were chanting. “Sick Man of East
Asia” seemed to be tailor-made for them!
“We are not sick men of East Asia!” The little boy turned red. “China has many amazing
people too. We worship Superhero Y more. It’s just that he’s not here today.”
“Pfft!”
His words immediately caused many laughs within the crowd. Some of the foreigners were
laughing hard as they rocked back and forth.
“Superhero? Does China have them?”
“I’ve only heard of Ironman, Spiderman, and Captain America. I’ve never heard of any
superhero in China.”
“Are you dreaming? China has no superhero and Chinese Kungfu is just trash. The Sick man
of East Asia just loves to daydream.”
“China’s superhero? Could it be a sissy? Horrible, terrifying!”
The merciless mockery caused the Chinese people to lower their heads, too ashamed to
look up…
Chapter 233 - Someone Was Looking for
Me?
“Superhero Y?” The Southeast Asian man’s lips curled into a teasing smile as he walked
slowly towards the little boy’s stall. He looked at the assortment of superhero merchandise
on the stall, then proceeded to take up Y’s mask. “Is it this one?”
Following that, he threw the mask on the floor and stomped on it!
“Chinese Kungfu is sh*t, and so is your superhero! Where is he? Ask him to show himself if
he dares to!” The Southeast Asian man laughed as he kicked the mask away.
The little boy quickly rushed over in tears to pick up the mask from the floor, rubbing at the
footprint on the mask with his hands.
By then, all the Chinese people in the crowd fell silent. They were filled with rage, yet could
only blame themselves for their incompetence.
“You should stop performing such crappy Chinese Kungfu over here in the future. I’ll beat
you up every time I see you!” the Southeast Asian man sneered at the middle-aged man.
Right then, a figure approached the little boy slowly and stood in front of him.
The little boy looked up with teary eyes, swallowing the lump in his throat before asking,
“Big brother, it’s you.”
Ye Lingchen patted him on the head and took Y’s mask from his hand. “You’re right. China
has superheroes too. You must help me keep this secret okay? Can I have this mask
please?”
The little boy nodded in a daze.
Ye Lingchen slowly put the mask on his head. He spoke softly, but it still clearly reached the
ears of all those present, “Hey, I heard someone was looking for me?”
It was a very steady voice without emotions, yet under such circumstances, it made their
hearts skip a beat and turn to look at him.
All they could see was a man wearing Y’s mask standing next to the crying boy.
That man looked average, and the mask blocked out his features. However, he gave off a
feeling that was not to be looked down on.
“Looking for you?” The Southeast Asian man was caught off guard. “You’re Y?”
“I’m just one of them. However, since you mentioned that you looked down on Chinese
Kungfu, I can’t help but want to teach you a lesson.” Ye Lingchen calmly walked forward. “I
am practicing Chinese Kungfu after all.”
“Y-y-you are…Actor Y?” one of the Chinese nationals finally asked for clarification.
Ye Lingchen turned his head towards them. Although they could not see his face, they could
feel that he was smiling.
“It’s really Actor Y?!”
“F*ck! What’s he doing here? What a surprise!”
“Ahhh, he’s my idol!”
“Can he beat that Southeast Asian man?”
“Have you forgotten? Y had fought a wolf barehanded. His Kungfu is very strong!”
…
The crowd immediately turned lively, with all the Chinese nationals looking at Ye Lingchen
with anticipation.
As for the others, they had a scowl on their faces. The foreigners exchanged glances, then
gave Ye Lingchen a weird look.
That was…China’s superhero?
In person?
“What a facade!” The Southeast Asian man glared at Ye Lingchen and sneered, “you know
Chinese Kungfu too?”
Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment, then raised three fingers. “Three moves.”
The Southeast Asian man scowled, asking seriously, “What do you mean?”
“I’ll have you kneel and apologize to Chinese Kungfu in three moves!” Although his voice
was still calm and collected, it sent the hearts of the Chinese nationals in the crowd
pumping, turning their face flushed with excitement.
Such dominance!
Such excitement!
As expected of Y!
The foreigners too broke into discussion.
“Who is he?”
“What’s he talking about? Is that possible?
“The Chinese people are great talkers. Bragging is one of their talents.”
“F*ck, is this Y ripping off our Spiderman?!”
The Southeast Asian man’s expression turned dark. He glared at Ye Lingchen like an eagle,
with a killing intent flashing across his eyes. He lowered his body into a half-crouch, then
signaled with his hand, “In three moves, I will have you begging for mercy!”
Ye Lingchen stood with hands behind his back, as though he never took the Southeast Asian
man seriously. With a gust of wind, it made the atmosphere feel even heavier and chilling.
“You asked for it!”
The Southeast Asian man shouted, then dashed at Ye Lingchen.
Halfway through his dash, the Southeast Asian man leaped into the air, soaring towards Ye
Lingchen. By the time he reached Ye Lingchen, his elbows were up and striking towards Ye
Lingchen’s face.
That strike made use of all his momentum and his strength. Combined with the strength of
the elbow, it was definitely a move to kill, making it difficult to fend it off. Moreover, once
he tries to dodge, the Southeast Asian man would follow up with a flurry of blows.
“Still not moving?”
“Is that Chinese guy too scared?”
“Y, you can do it! We know that you guys that go by Y are all amazing!”
“Don’t let us fans down!”
At that moment, although the crowd was divided, all their eyes were glued onto Ye
Lingchen’s unmoving body.
The Southeast Asian man’s eyes focused hard onto Ye Lingchen as he got nearer. The
corner of his lips curled up into a bloodthirsty smile, as though he could already see the
look of Ye Lingchen’s defeated face.
Right when the elbows were only a half-foot away from Ye Lingchen’s face, he moved!
He responded with a very simple punch that was quick as lightning, matching the attack
speed although being late to act. Everyone could only see the quick flutter of the afterimage
from his fist. That fist collided with the Southeast Asian man’s elbow at an unimaginable
speed!
Crack!
A sickening sound drifted into the ears of the crowd, one that gave them goosebumps and
numbered their scalps.
The Southeast Asian man’s body flew backward with his entire arm dangling. The bones in
his elbows were shattered!
“How…how is this possible?!”
Everyone’s eyes went wide, at a loss for words.
Some of the foreigners almost had their eyeballs pop out from their sockets, mouth agape,
unable to close them.
In just one fist. Matching fist to elbow, yet the Southeast Asian man’s elbow was shattered!
One should know that the elbow was the hardest point of the human body. Under normal
circumstances, the fist is no match for the elbow. Moreover, this Southeast Asian man’s
elbow was most likely harder than rocks.
However, in just one fist, the Southeast Asian man had lost!
Regardless of speed or strength, it toppled the knowledge of the crowd.
“Again!”
The Southeast Asian man’s eyes were bloodshot. He stared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief, both
his legs stepping hard on the ground. A crazed look came across him as he launched both
his knees at Ye Lingchen at the same time.
Crack!
Another bone-cracking sound could be heard and the Southeast Asian man dropped to the
floor straight, with both his knees…on the ground!
“You!” The Southeast Asian man looked up at Ye Lingchen as his body trembled. The
excruciating caused sweat to break out over his forehead.
He wanted to stand, but the dislocated joints in his legs only allowed him to remain
kneeling. What more, the direction he was facing was right at the broken board with
Chinese Kungfu written on it that he had destroyed earlier!
Chapter 234 - Those Who Humiliate China
Must Be Taken Down No Matter How Far
They May Be
The audience went silent!
It took a long time for everyone to wake up from their dream-like state.
“So…so powerful!”
“Yes, Y is so strong!”
“He is Chinese?”
“This is Chinese kungfu?!”
“Is this China’s superhero? Oh my god! Why did God create such a powerful person?”
Everyone was dumbfounded, be it the Chinese or foreigners. All they could do was marvel
in surprise!
“He is Y, he’s our Chinaman!” The little boy first looked at Ye Lingchen blankly, then
immediately shouted excitedly, “I knew that we’re not the Sick Man of East Asia!”
The Southeast Asian was still kneeling on the ground, but their eyes were locked on Ye
Lingchen. There was nonacceptance in his look as well as fear.
This Y was so powerful that he felt as though he was nothing more than an ant—powerless
to resist and in danger of being crushed at any time.
“Chinese Kungfu is very strong! It’s much stronger than you think! Therefore, do not ever
try to challenge our Chinese Kungfu!” Ye Lingchen ‘s voice was faint, but the calmness
within had a huge impact on everyone’s mind. “Chinese Kungfu lost during the last match
because our people were injured. Haven’t you noticed that his legs can only make simple
movements?”
He gave his speech while walking to the plaque brought by the Southeast Asian.
“If I see this plaque again in the future, I won’t just make you kneel!”
At the conclusion of his sentence, he raised his hand, threw the plaque into the air, then
turned his body and kicked it!
The entire plaque immediately shattered into pieces. Debris flew in all directions and sent
everyone into a stupor. He left behind his silhouette and a brief remark, “Those who
humiliate China must be taken down no matter how far they may be!”
It was only when Ye Lingchen’s figure disappeared that everyone else snapped back to
their senses.
“Ah, ah, ah! Too handsome. I can’t take it anymore. I’m going to faint.”
“I’m so happy that I was this close to Y.”
“I knew that our country never lacked heroes. I’m moved to tears now.”
“Uhuhuhu, I can’t take it. I have to call my mother and tell her I’m in love …”
…
The Chinese in the crowd were instantly roused because it was simply too awe-inspiring.
The experience was one that truly made them feel proud of their race!
The onlookers were equally shocked and were flustered after a brief daze.
The impression left by Chinese Kungfu that night was too great. One could even say that it
was etched deep into one’s bone marrow. In particular, those emphatic last words left by
Ye Lingchen seemed to linger constantly beside their ears before disappearing much later.
Whenever they thought of China, they could not help recalling that domineering voice. It
made them afraid to look down on China, even in the slightest.
Being considered the Sick men of East Asia was a thing of the past. Those people looked as
though they were watching a male lion slowly waking up from its slumber!
China had its own dragons!
Back at the hotel, Ye Lingchen took off his mask and wiped off the mud stains. He looked
carefully at the Y mask and it was the first time he took a good look at his own mask.
Then, could not help but laugh bitterly.
The mask…was just too f*cking ugly!
Who designed it? Did that person have a grudge with Ye Lingchen?
It would have been better off designing a more handsome one himself if he knew it was that
horrendous. No one would think that he was a hero if he wore that mask out. People might
even report him as a robber to the police.
In any case, the mask was already regarded as a symbol of his identity.
Ye Lingchen put it away and went to sleep.
During that time, however, the entire internet was shaken, as though it was hit by an
earthquake!
The group of Chinese people originally came because of a celebrity from TikTok. They were
crazy about TikTok of course, so creating a TikTok video was the norm for them!
How could such an incident remain unrecorded?
In the beginning, there was a video of the middle-aged man being defeated.
The middle-aged man was a TikTok celebrity and his Kungfu was undoubtedly compelling.
However, his expression turned ugly after everyone watched him suffer defeat. His blood
boiled even more and he clenched both fists tightly when he heard voices ridiculing him as
the Sick Man of East Asia.
[F*ck man! F*cking hell! You’re all a bunch of stupid c*nts! There’s plenty of Chinese people
around, why aren’t they rushing up to fight him?!]
[No wonder people were angry? If I was on the scene, I definitely won’t let him mock me
like that!]
[Agrh, agrh, agrhhhhh! I’m so mad!]
[Those above are all keyboard warriors, right? I bet that you’ll pee your pants if you were
there on the spot!]
[Yeah, man. It’s easy to talk, but they’ll probably be beaten to death if they stepped
forward!]
[Is our Chinese Kungfu that lame? It can’t be, right? This is fake!]
The video’s views rapidly exceeded tens of millions and was still increasing exponentially.
However, it did not take long for the second video to appear.
The title was: “Huge counterattack, our hero will appear soon! Chinese Kungfu is very
strong! Incredibly powerful!”
Halfway through the video was the scene where foreigners ridiculed Wu Han.
[F*CK! He disgraced himself overseas!]
[Ah, Wu Han is nothing. I can deal with five of them at once! Us Chinese folks worshipping
him? He must be a stupid c*nt!]
[We don’t idolize this sissy! Absolutely not! I’m so f*cking mad right now!]
[These sissies are the ones that picked up this the Sick Man of East Asia title. F*ck!]
[Are all those diehard fans satisfied now? May all the sick men of East Asia continue to like
these sissies!]
[TikTok user, what are you doing! Hurry up and post the video! Who’s the hero?]
[Come on, TikTok user, did someone come out to reclaim dignity? I’m begging you here! I’ll
wait all night even if it means not sleeping!]
[Will Chinese Kungfu make a counterattack? Come on, dear TikTok user, please tell me.]
Not long later, the third video appeared.
The moment everyone saw Y—who was wearing a mask—make the Southeast Asians kneel
on the ground in two or three moves, everyone felt that the anger within their hearts was
finally vented out.
[Damn, finally managed to watch the entire incident. It’s really like a movie. F*ck, just
watching it makes me wanna cry…]
[I feel the same with the commenter above. My tears can’t stop flowing. It’s easy to get
emotional at the slightest things when you get older.]
[IMHO, I originally thought that Y’s mask was ugly, but I found it handsome in the video. So
handsome that it breaks the horizon. Wu Han is a piece of dogsh*t!]
[Recently, Y always makes it in time whenever something big happens. He has contributed
too much. I never am a fan of anyone, but from now on, you will be the only idol in my
entire life!]
[Relief! So relieved! Those Southeast Asian men oughtta be told to kneel and apologize to
our Chinese Kungfu!]
[Those who humiliate China must be taken down no matter how far they may be!! That
sentence is fricking dope! I love Y!]
[Open your eyes and look closely, all you foreigners! This is our Chinese Kungfu! This is our
superhero!]
…
That night was destined to be a long one. Countless people swiped on the video and
watched it over and over again. They had seen the power of Chinese Kungfu, along with the
rise of China and the reverence shown to the country by foreigners.
When everyone watched the Sick Man of East Asia plaque shatter into pieces with one kick,
many were no longer able to control themselves. Their eyes started tearing up…
Chapter 235 - Advancement—Inaugural
Intermediate Knowledge!
Chinese Kungfu became famous overnight. Many people were feeling restless, be it due to
excitement or pride.
Y was a man with real skills!
This night, countless people began thinking of watching Huo Yuanjia after seeing Ye
Lingchen’s Chinese Kungfu. That idea was a bit difficult to dispel once it popped up. It
would certainly be an exciting martial arts film if Y starred in it!
[I’ll buy tickets to watch Huo Yuanjia tomorrow! I hope the movie won’t let me down!]
[Hahaha, you above me, you’re too slow. I already bought the ticket moments ago just to
watch the early morning screening!]
[Dang, from where I come from, Huo Yuanjia’s has too few showtimes. It’s only once a day,
so I have to wait.]
[Huo Yuanjia’s rating is a bit low. Those who are going to watch should take that into
account.]
[I must watch it because of Y!]
[I’ve watched Huo Yuanjia before and I genuinely recommend it. It’s a really good movie.
You won’t regret watching it!]
…
The internet platform’s openness was undoubtedly manifesting itself then. Chinese Kungfu
caused an uproar, engulfing everything like wildfire sweeping across the plains.
This night, similar things happened at various places at the same time.
Guy: I refunded the ticket for I Am Hero and bought the ticket for Huo Yuanjia.
Girl: What?! What’s the meaning of this? Change it back now!
Guy: It’s a disgrace to China when a sissy like Wu Han wants to film a martial arts movie! I
want to support Y!
Girl: When was my Hanhan a disgrace? He’s so handsome. Doesn’t Y only know a bit of
Kungfu? My Hanhan is the best!
Guy: I will never watch Wu Han’s movie!
Girl: Y dares to look down on my Hanhan, so I must boycott Huo Yuanjia. Not only do will I
watch I Am Hero, but I will also buy ten movie tickets for myself to support my Hanhan!
Guy: Diehard fans are just terrifying! Let’s break up. Go and hug Wu Han’s poster for the
rest of your life!
…
Ye Lingchen had an exceptionally good sleep that night.
He woke up early and looked at his popularity value out of habit. At first glance, he froze
and rubbed his eyes before finally ascertaining that he was not seeing things.
His popularity value soared inexplicably from over 900,000 to 1,052,793.
It immediately increased by nearly 100,000!
That was…too amazing!
The moment he clicked into Weibo on his mobile phone, it came as no surprise that he was
on the trending searches. He was actually first in the trending searches list!
The headline read: “Actor Y’s Chinese Kungfu!”
He read the comments on Weibo and discovered that many people wanted to support Y by
watching Huo Yuanjia.
It was completely unintentional, and he was originally cracking his head on how to deal
with the Huo Yuanjia situation. Surprisingly, the coincidental circumstances that occurred
the previous night managed to create all that free publicity.
His popularity value finally exceeded one million. In other words, did it mean that he was
finally able to upgrade his knowledge to an intermediate level?
Ye Lingchen’s heart was getting heated. It thumped frantically and he was very eager to
find out.
His basic knowledge had surpassed the limit of ordinary human beings, making him one of
a kind in the world. Intermediate knowledge might even enable him to fly.
Without further ado, Ye Lingchen entered the system interface.
There was a total of eight basic pieces of knowledge at the moment, namely:
Bird Language (Basic), Diatribe (Basic), Parkour (Elementary), Transfiguration (Basic),
Arhat Fist Force (Basic), Animal Taming (Basic), Dog Language (Basic), Eight Extremities
Brute Training (Basic).
Although he only had eight basic skills, it was wrong to say that they were not of help to Ye
Lingchen. He could dominate the city with those eight skills alone. If he upgraded his skills
from basic to intermediate and finally to advanced, his power would be truly unimaginable.
Let everything begin, then!
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath. His profound eagerness made it hard for him to breathe.
The upgrade to intermediate knowledge had begun!
The yellow glow flickered madly and flashed back and forth among those eight skills. Amid
Ye Lingchen’s nervousness was a touch of anticipation.
Finally, the glow stopped at Eight Extremities Brute Training (Basic)!
It was Kungfu that received the upgrade!
Ye Lingchen’s pupil contracted slightly and there was excitement in his eyes.
His love for Kungfu has never once diminished, so much so that he looked forward to it
even more over time. He was getting closer and closer to his Wuxia dream!
Along with a shimmering golden light, the word ‘basic’ behind the Eight Extremities Brute
Training finally elevated to ‘intermediate’.
In Ye Lingchen’s mind, many more different movements were added on to the original
foundations for cultivation. Those movements could be aptly described as grotesque since
they practically distorted a person’s body.
As at intermediate, Eight Extremities Brute Training obviously had higher demands on the
body compared to when it was at a basic level. Tempering the body had to be done
regularly using various items, which would strengthen the body’s muscles and bones. It
was even capable of adjusting the muscles autonomously and temporarily change one’s
skeletal position.
For example, the power of a person’s punch was only about 100 pounds, but Ye Lingchen
was able to gather his entire body’s muscles into his right hand in a peristaltic manner, thus
amassing almost all his muscles onto his right hand. That way, his strength could directly
increase to 2000 pounds!
Besides that, if anyone tried slashing him with a knife, he could gather most of his muscles
at the site of the attack. It may not be completely invulnerable, but it was hardly any
different from invulnerability.
Awesome!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up. There was no doubt that it was an intermediate skill, as the
improvement was several times more compared to just the basics. An attack that paired the
Eight Extremities Brute Training with the Arhat Fist Force could only be described as
dreadful—one punch might be enough to crush an entire house!
Since Ye Lingchen was in a foreign nation, he was unable to begin cultivating his new skill.
He got out of bed, ate breakfast, then headed to the place where he was supposed to
rendezvous with Master Lu.
“Grandmaster Ye.” Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao were already waiting there since early on.
Their tired faces looked somewhat anxious and it was obvious that they did not sleep well
the previous night.
While on the way to the casino, Lu Hao opened the door and explained the situation to Ye
Lingchen.
There were 58 real estate companies participating in that particular gambling session. 50
of those were local Chinese companies and 8 were foreign real estate companies.
Due to the excellent locations of land that year, many companies sprung a surprise and
invited some eccentric gamblers.
“Overseas masters Miyako—the Gambling King’s disciple, and Meng Jiu—the blue-eyed
monkey, were invited by previous champion Jin Heng. In addition to those two, Nanshan’s
nine-fingered mad gambler came too. Furthermore, there are eight foreign companies, the
most ever seen in history. They cannot be underestimated.” Both Lu Hao and Lu Tianxiong
made discreet inquires to gather intelligence throughout the whole night. Their mood
became more and more solemn once they had a better understanding of the situation.
Ye Lingchen had a calm expression as he listened to everything. He nodded plainly but did
not respond.
He had already begun to calculate the price in his mind. There were 58 companies, each of
which took out 10 million chips. The total amount to 580 million!
As for winning or losing…
Would a prodigy be afraid of mere mortals?
Chapter 236 - Let the Gambling Begin
The entire hall was already full of people. The reception ladies were dressed in uniform and
were in charge of attending to the guests. Many had already taken notice of people at the
gambling table as well as those coming and going. They were on the prowl for their targets.
Although there were only 58 players, each one had assistants and bodyguards. There were
also gambling masters joining in some of the games, which was why there were so many
people.
Despite being a competition for 58 players, it was not only those 58 players who would
participate in the gambling. The casino itself also arranged for some of its personnel to join
in the games, otherwise, it would not be possible for the gambling to go on.
In the end, however, the 58 players were the only ones who would need to compare their
remaining chips to find out who had the highest amount left.
In other words, the total number of chips in the 58 players’ hands amounted to 580 million,
but ultimately, the final tally of all 58 players’ chips might add up to more than that. Of
course, there remained a possibility that it might be less than that. More chips would mean
that the casino lost to them, and vice-versa.
Lu Hao went to the chip counter to exchange 10 million chips. He followed behind Ye
Lingchen with beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
He did not care much for that 10 million of course, but rather, the wins and losses at the
casino itself.
The figures invited by each party were all very skilled. If the Lu Group failed to snag a
decent piece of land, their status would fall.
“Big Boss Lu, would you like to try?” Wei Hong, whom they had met yesterday, was sitting
at a gambling table. Beside him was Meng Jiu, whose expression was as calm as the water’s
surface.
Lu Tianxiong smiled and said nothing.
He followed Ye Lingchen and whispered, “Master Ye, it’s disadvantageous to start by going
in too recklessly.”
Tactical skills would be utilized at the start of a match unless one was very confident in
one’s gambling skills. Under normal circumstances, one would hope to crush a pushover,
expand one’s capital as much as possible, eliminate other players, and advance in the
rankings.
“Have you ever lost before?” Ye Lingchen shot Lu Tianxiong a playful glance.
Lu Tianxiong looked a little embarrassed. “I got last in the previous rankings because the
first thing I did was sit on the same table as Wei Hong.”
After a pause, he continued, “But he was not much better himself. It didn’t take long for Jin
Heng to eliminate him.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. Such was the case with casinos. Big fish gobbled up small fry, and one
could either avoid being slaughtered or possess enough mettle to ride through it.
It came to Ye Lingchen’s attention that several major real estate developers seemed
extremely tacit regarding the situation. None of them came forward as though they were
prepared to have a field day.
Wei Hong glanced at Ye Lingchen walking past him and frowned slightly. He turned to
Meng Jiu and asked, “Is he a master gambler?”
Ye Lingchen was far too calm, as though everything inside the casino had nothing to do
with him. Perhaps the composure was due to him being in control.
Meng Jiu’s scarlet eyes glowed red and he shook his head. “His body doesn’t give off a
gambler’s vibe. Judging from his hands, he probably doesn’t touch cards often. He doesn’t
even look like he knows how to gamble, much less a master?”
“Lu Tianxiong is nuts. Why would he invite a rookie here?” Wei Hong remarked plainly and
chuckled. “Looks like Lu Tianxiong has reached the end of the line. Unfortunately, I can’t
spur Lu Tianxiong to bet against himself like last time. Otherwise, the first one to be
eliminated is him! ”
When Ye Lingchen sized up the crowd, everyone else was sizing him up too.
Other than those well-known gamblers, Ye Lingchen was undoubtedly the most striking
person there.
He was too young and was unknown. At first glance, everyone thought he was Lu
Tianxiong’s bodyguard.
“Big Boss Lu, why not come to my table and play a couple of rounds?” Jin Heng saw Lu
Tianxiong and invited him with a smile.
“Big Boss Lu, you should be here at our table. How about a game of dice?”
“Hahaha, you’re amusing, Big Boss Lu. You actually brought a child over. Why not come
play a few rounds of Golden Flower. It’s the easiest.”
Along the way, many people greeted Lu Tianxiong while shooting looks of contempt at Ye
Lingchen.
Lu Tianxiong smiled bitterly. Everyone was regarding him as a pushover.
However, Ye Lingchen had an indifferent look on his face and he did not take anyone’s
words to heart. He swept his glance across the room and chose a table to sit down.
Eight people were sitting at that table playing Baccarat. When Ye Lingchen took his seat, all
those individuals looked at each other and smiled. The game was going to be a walk in the
park with the rookie as their companion.
Others looked depressed, lamenting their missed opportunity to pick on that rookie.
“Miyako is here!”
All of a sudden, there was a yell from outside the door. Everyone in the casino was
breathless. Their heartbeats accelerated and they all looked up.
Most of the gambling bigwigs gained their reputation through experience, so Miyako’s
name most certainly rang a bell. Her status as the Gambling King’s disciple was already
thunderous enough, but the crux of it was her undefeated streak going back to her debut!
All her opponents lost in her hands regardless of what the game was.
Ye Lingchen instinctively looked up as well. He saw a woman wearing a reddish-brown
kimono walking in. Beside her, a fat middle-aged man smiled and followed along, while
behind them were two rows of bodyguards in black suits.
The procession was so imposing that it immediately silenced the noisy casino.
Not long later, gasps and exclamations resounded through the hall.
“That woman is the disciple of the Sun Nation’s Gambling King? She’s too young!”
“She showed her skills a few times back in the Sun Nation and she’s very proficient. Rumor
has it that she already possesses seventy-percent of her master’s skills, but no one knows
whether it’s true or not.”
“That Jin Heng fella said it was true. Hengtai laid low too and they did invite Miyako over.”
“No wonder Hengtai chose to show up last. Turns out, it’s to surprise us! How crafty!”
In addition to being young, Miyako was also very beautiful. She had big and lively eyes, like
that of the Sun Nation’s anime girls. Her skin was fair, and her long, slender legs made her
look stunning when paired with her kimono.
It scarcely occurred to anyone that such a young girl would turn out to be a master in the
gambling industry.
Most people’s gazes unwittingly drifted away from Ye Lingchen and were drawn to Miyako.
Both of them appeared to be about the same age, but…comparing the two was futile. The
disparity between them was just too wide.
After Miyako came in, she picked a gambling table at random and sat down without even
taking a closer look at the situation. Those at the table immediately had a sunken look, with
traces of despair appearing in their eyes. They were just too unlucky
“It’s almost time!” Lu Hao’s voice was a little hoarse due to excitement. He sat earnestly
beside Ye Lingchen and stared nervously at the gambling table.
Baccarat was divided into four bets: banker, player, tie, and pair. Everyone is allowed to bet
according to the game and whoever made the right bet would win!
The gameplay was very simple. A third-party would deal cards to the banker and the
player. After that, both hands would then be compared. Any hand with a value closest to
nine would win. If both sides have the same value, it would amount to a tie. If either side
has a pair of the same cards, then it would be a pair.
Chapter 237 - Mutual Provocation
Everyone had to make a choice—based on their judgment—whether to bet on the banker,
the player, a tie, or a pair. If the bet was accurate, the punter would win money, and vice-
versa.
“Time to deal the cards!”
At the ring of a bell, everyone was on the edge of their seat. Lu Hao and Lu Tianxiong both
held their breath and looked at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen cracked a slight smiled and pushed out all his chips to bet on the banker.
That…
Lu Hao and Lu Tianxiong were immediately stunned and their faces were green. They
nearly suffocated after forgetting how to breathe.
Meanwhile, the others were all stunned. They stared at Ye Lingchen with a Flabbergasted
look.
“Grandmaster Ye, you…you’re going all-in?” Lu Hao’s teeth were chattering and his
complexion paled.
“I am. Why? Is there a problem?” Ye Lingchen looked at Lu Hao.
“Master Ye, you don’t know the rules.” Lu Tianxiong’s face also turned a bitter green color,
as if he wanted to cry but the tears did not come. Deep down, he lamented his ignorance
and asked, “Do you know why there are so many people playing Baccarat?”
Ye Lingchen looked around. There were 35 gambling tables in the casino, but there was
only one table playing Baccarat. Despite that, Baccarat had the greatest number of players,
with 12 people. At most, the other tables only had about five people.
“What rules?”
Ye Lingchen’s question elicited laughter from everyone at the gaming table.
“Big Boss Lu, where did you find this assistant of yours? Did he come here without
understanding the rules?” A bald man with a cigar in his mouth laughed while asking.
“Big Boss Lu, this kid is an idiot. I guess you’ll be the first one to be eliminated this time,” an
extremely fat man chimed in. The flesh on his body was practically hanging from the chair
and he had a giant gold chain on his neck.
Lu Tianxiong did not have the luxury of paying attention to them. Instead, he started
explaining everything to Ye Lingchen.
As it turned out, Baccarat was only regarded as leisurely entertainment within the
gambling world. It was fairly uncompetitive and was very different from games such as
Ox[1] or Golden Flower, where the stakes were higher and the gameplay was more
elaborate.
Therefore, the casino stipulated that the winning ratio for Baccarat was ten to one, while
the loss ratio was one to one!
In other words, Ye Lingchen would only win one million by betting 10 million, but if he lost,
that 10 million was all but gone and he would be eliminated at once.
Generally speaking, those who come to play Baccarat just wanted to test the waters and
were not too confident in their abilities. Once the game started, they could pass the time
without losing too much money.
No one ever went all-in on Baccarat as soon as they sat at the table. Simply put, it was too
stupid.
“My little friend, I’ll bet on the player than since you’re betting on the banker. A hundred
thousand!” The bald man smiled and placed his bet.
“I’ll bet on the player too! One hundred thousand!” exclaimed the fat man.
The others placed their bets too and shot mocking looks at Ye Lingchen. 100,000 was the
minimum amount for betting.
Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao were already drenched in sweat. It was already too late to do
anything, so all they could do was pray silently in their hearts.
“Only one hundred thousand? You guys aren’t brave enough.” Ye Lingchen’s disdainful
remark was met with malicious glances from everyone else.
‘Hmph! He is a stupid c*nt! Did you think that gambling was a battle of bravery? Wait till
you lose!’
Then, it was time to reveal the cards!
“Banker wins!”
Everyone was rather surprised to see the banker win.
“Motherf*cking dogsh*t luck!” the baldly could not help himself from cursing out loud.
“We won?!” Lu Hao instantly felt a dramatic change in emotion, as though he dropped from
heaven to hell. He was a little dazed and he trembled when gathering all his chips from the
table.
So thrilling!
So exciting!
He nearly burst into tears moments ago.
Around the table, Ye Lingchen was the only one who won a million. Everyone else lost
100,000.
100,000 was not a big sum to lose, hence many people’s preference for Baccarat. One could
take things slow and build on one’s luck.
“I’m sorry I let you down.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He pushed forward all his chips yet again
and proclaimed, “I’ll continue betting on the banker!”
Gasp!
Before Lu Hao and Lu Tianxiong’s breathing eased, they were triggered yet again, to the
point where their faces were twitching.
“What’s wrong? Are you brave enough to bet against me again?” Ye Lingchen stared at
everyone with a funny look.
“He’s asking to die!” the fat man grunted. “I continue to bet on the player! One hundred
thousand!”
“A hundred thousand yet again. If you’re really that poor, don’t come and gamble. How do
you become a boss because if you don’t have any guts?” Ye Lingchen pouted and his words
were densely laced with provocation. Then, he looked at others, “How about the rest?”
“Player, one hundred thousand!” The others looked at each other in displeasure. To think
that a puny little brat was mocking them!
“A group of cowards. No wonder you only dare to play Baccarat. Cause it’s pointless.” Ye
Lingchen shook his head disinterestedly.
Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao were grinning bitterly. Grandmaster Ye riled up the entire table in
no time, and the enmity incited was truly in a league of its own.
“The banker wins!”
Three simple words prompted everyone at the table to clench their fists in anger and
glared at Ye Lingchen with jealousy. They hoped that Ye Lingchen would lose, but he won a
second time!
His luck was amazing.
Within a short amount of time, Ye Lingchen had already won two million!
Lu Hao was flush with excitement. He finally ascertained that Grandmaster Ye’s gambling
skills were really good. Perhaps there might even be some pleasant surprises in store for
him after his decision to invite Ye Lingchen.
Lu Hao was just about to go forward and collect the chips when Ye Lingchen stopped him.
“It’s fine. I’ll continue to bet on the banker for the next round!”
He was already talking about the next round even though the cards were not dealt yet!
All in! Losing meant direct elimination! That kid’s courage was colossal!
Ye Lingchen looked at the silent crowd and smiled. “Will any of you still dare to bet against
me? If you still only bet one hundred thousand, don’t bother taking it out. It’s too childish.
Don’t you feel ashamed?”
“Bad things don’t happen more than three times. I’m betting a million on the player this
time!” The fat man’s facial blubber shook lightly as he gritted his teeth and said.
“Little brat. You can go on a rampage now, but your luck will still run out!” The bald man’s
eyes were sullen. Similarly, he bet a million on the player!
Others also found themselves in a tight spot, but in the end, they still bet on the player to
win.
Everyone stared at the gambling table, eager to see if Ye Lingchen could win yet again. Luck
was something no one could be sure about.
As gamblers, however, they were always convinced that there were no winners in the
casino. Prolonged gambling would bring about a loss sooner or later!
They still had capital and future chances even if they lost, but Ye Lingchen went all-in. Once
if he lost, there was no way for him to try and better his situation!
They were all waiting for Ye Lingchen to lose everything!
The dealer began dealing the cards.
Both Lu Hao and Lu Tianxiong gulped out of instinct. Their mouths and tongue felt dry and
they were trembling on the inside.
Although they believed in Ye Lingchen’s ability, such an approach was simply too bold. It
was difficult not to feel nervous…
[1] 斗牛 here likely refers to the card game Ox, or sometimes called Ngau/Ngao
(Cantonese). One hand consists of 5 cards. The objective of the game is to divide 5 cards
into groups of 3 and 2. One must identify which 3 cards sum up to a multiple of 10 (e.g. 10,
20, 30). A player who can do so is said to have an Ox. The remaining 2 cards will be used to
rank the strength of your Ox, with the highest value at 9 and the lowest at 1 (if the sum
exceeds 1 digit, for example a pair of 7s, only the last digit of that sum is taken into account,
which brings you to 4). Of course, it may also mean bullfighting, but in the context of the
casino, it’s more likely to refer to the card game.
Chapter 238 - Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
The cards were revealed!
“Banker wins!”
Everyone looked at the cards and were at a loss as to what they should say.
Even Lu Tianxiong and his son got all dreamy-eyed. Ye Lingchen bet on the banker for three
games in a row, winning all three, and doing so by going all-in every single time!
More than three million was won, and although it was not a big sum, the thrill of it all was
just exhilarating.
Thump!
A crisp sound was heard at that moment, alongside a loud clamor. A man had slapped the
table and stood up.
The ruckus came from another gambling table. The people sitting opposite that man was Jin
Heng and the gambler brought along by the latter.
“You cheater!” The man’s face was horrified and he growled, “My card was obviously the
Ace of Spades. How did it change!”
“The Ace of Spades is our hole card. Can there possibly be two Ace of Spades in one deck of
cards?” The overseas master brought by Jin Heng looked indifferent and showed his hole
cards. “There are CCTVs everywhere. There’s no opportunity for me to cheat.”
At the same time, two bodyguards came to the man and said coldly, “You’re out of chips,
please leave!”
The man gritted his teeth but did not dare to make a fuss. All he could do was retreat
unwillingly.
At that moment, Jin Heng turned his head and smiled casually at Ye Lingchen.
“Damn it. It’s still the same. He brought along the same person that can secretly switch
cards.” Lu Hao said, evidently having lost to them in the past. “Grandmaster Ye, you must be
careful if you meet him.”
Ye Lingchen nodded his head and stared intently at the overseas gambler who could switch
cards with others in silence. Such a gambling technique did not only rely on judgment,
memory, and eyesight—it was practically considered sleight-of-hand.
Only those who had practiced gambling techniques to such heights could be considered as
reaching the threshold to become a master. That person could then aspire to be crowned
the Gambling King.
Barely 10 minutes had passed, yet there were already people being eliminated. At that rate,
many raised their guard and focus on minimizing losses.
Jin Heng had won nearly 20 million through the overseas gambler in those 10 minutes
alone, in addition to eliminating one person.
The gambler’s apprentice Miyako might not have won much, but her tactics were different
from Jin Heng’s. Because of her reputation, those who gambled with her were doubly
careful and would not simply stake it all in one throw. Even so, she raked in wins very
quickly, with each opponent losing one to two million by her hands.
Other areas had more or less progressed into the main action. Ye Lingchen’s side was the
only that that was relatively harmonious, whereby money won or lost did not amount to a
great sum.
“Hey kid! You still dare to continue betting on the banker in the fourth game?” The bald
man smirked at Ye Lingchen with provocative eyes.
“Yeah, bet on banker if you’ve got the balls!” the fat man echoed a similar sentiment.
“What’s benefit do I get if I continue betting on the banker?” Ye Lingchen looked at them
funnily. “On the flip side, you’re the ones without any balls. If you’re brave enough to go all-
in on the player, then I’ll be brave enough to go all-in on the banker! Dare to gamble?” ”
Everyone was stunned. Traces of indecision flashed through their eyes and they could not
help but remain silent.
“Grandmaster Ye, are you planning on going all-in with the banker again?” Lu Hao inhaled
sharply, with terror flickering in his eyes.
“From a probability point of view, the chances for the banker to win all four rounds are too
small.” Lu Tianxiong was also worried. It was pure madness!
“Does Big Boss Lu know a thing or two about probability theory?” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“How about I let the both of you gamble?”
Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao scoffed at once and dared not say anything more.
“Hey, have you guys already thought about it? So cagey of you. Which one of us has no balls,
exactly?” Ye Lingchen knocked on the table impatiently. “If you’re not brave enough, get
lost while you still can!”
“Alright, kid. Let’s gamble!”
The bald man stared at Ye Lingchen while speaking. At the conclusion of his sentence,
everyone else silently pushed their chips to the player spot.
In their eyes, Ye Lingchen was just a snotty little boy who had an exaggerated opinion of his
abilities. His three-game winning streak was dependent on sheer luck. They were not the
kind to believe in superstition, so if the fourth game ended with the banker winning, then
the boy’s luck went beyond all conceivable laws of heaven.
“Go ahead and bet then. You’re not scared, are you!” The fat man frowned and urged as he
was afraid that Ye Lingchen was beginning to regret it.
Ye Lingchen gestured casually with his hand, prompting the reluctant Lu Hao to push all
the chips to the banker’s position. It was an ostentatious bet, no doubt.
“Little brat, I’ve had ten years of experience in casinos. It’s impossible that the banker wins
all four games consecutively. You’re definitely going to lose!” The fat man stared at Ye
Lingchen and sneered.
“Quit the nonsense, reveal the cards.” Ye Lingchen shrugged noncommittally.
“Banker wins!”
Once the dealer’s voice was heard, the fat man lost his voice and froze on the spot. He
turned his head to look at the cards and his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. How
was that even possible?!
“You’re cheating!” Unable to take it any longer, the bald man got up and pointed to Ye
Lingchen.
With a thoroughly red face, his eyes widened considerably and he began shouting.
By then, there were already ten bodyguards coming over. They gestured to the entire table
and signaled the players to leave.
Within that table of 12, the only one who was not eliminated was Ye Lingchen. The other 11
were eliminated in one fell swoop!
“You’re out of chips, please leave!” the bodyguard ordered calmly.
“I disagree!” The bald man placed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and stared at Ye
Lingchen. “This kid is a cheater!”
“Hehe, what a retard.” Ye Lingchen shook his head and stared at the bald man with
contempt. “I’m neither the banker nor the player. Tell me, is there any way I can cheat?”
“How is it possible for the banker to win all four rounds if he’s not cheating? There’s no
scientific basis!” the bald man growled.
“I’m lucky.” Ye Lingchen downplayed it.
Two bodyguards have already stepped forward to drag the bald man out. Even then he was
protesting, “You are a cheater! Otherwise, there’s no way you can be so certain of winning
by betting on banker! Your kid is a wolf in sheep’s clothing! ”
The situation there attracted everyone’s attention fairly quickly. They could not help
themselves from looking at Ye Lingchen. His harmless character, combined with the bald
man’s parting remarks, made everyone tremble and refrain from looking down on him.
Although the kid did not win much money, he was a formidable player who eliminated all
11 at the same time. Masters like Miyako might not even be able to do that.
Miyako glanced at Ye Lingchen too, but she quickly turned away and continued to win
money.
Jin Heng looked at Ye Lingchen with great interest. He always knew that Ye Lingchen was
something special considering the boy was invited over by Lu Tianxiong.
“Are you sure he doesn’t know how to gamble?” Wei Hong also frowned slightly and asked
Meng Jiu.
Meng Jiu did not give a direct answer. Instead, he looked at Ye Lingchen asked somewhat
mockingly, “Hey, why not come to our table to try?”
Chapter 239 - Gambling Match!
Was that…an invitation?
Everyone around looked at Ye Lingchen and waited for his answer.
Meng Jiu’s reputation was undoubtedly great. He had already won more than five million
by then and many were in awe of his methods.
“Okay!”
Ye Lingchen smiled and sat directly opposite of Meng Jiu. Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao were
responsible for observing the battle beside Ye Lingchen.
There were five people at the table, including Ye Lingchen, and the game was Texas
Hold’em.
Playing Texas Hold’em similarly required bets to be made.
To begin, each player would be dealt two cards. The dealer will then deal three flop cards to
the center of the table, face-up. Players would then have to evaluate whether their two
cards formed any combination with the cards on the table. Those who felt that they had a
good hand could choose to raise.
Raising was divided into three rounds.
After the first raise, the dealer would deal with the fourth face-up card. After the second
raise, the fifth card would be dealt in the same manner. The third raise was to appraise the
value of the flop cards.
The game was not complicated, but it was easy to win or lose money. Skills were of the
utmost importance, differing greatly from Baccarat.
“The buy-in for each round is a hundred thousand, and every raise must be no less than
that!” Meng Jiu’s eyes were like a viper and he licked his tongue while making that remark.
“Only one hundred thousand?” Ye Lingchen was briefly stunned before shaking his head
condescendingly. “No point playing if it’s that low. I suggest upping it to one million. If you
can’t take the heat, scram!”
Everyone’s minds went blank and even Meng Jiu was at a loss as to answer that.
It was then that they finally knew why Ye Lingchen could eliminate the 11 simultaneously.
The kid simply came purely to cause trouble and could be termed a game destroyer.
Everyone started with only a total of 10 million chips, so if he insisted on raising it to a
million, how many rounds could a player even last?
He was using that to speed up the game!
Meng Jiu suddenly began to regret it. The kid was a troublemaker and the only thing to be
blamed was Meng Jiu’s mouth. Why did he have to ask Ye Lingchen to come over?
“Hey, you called me over. Are you starting to regret it now?” Ye Lingchen said to the silent
Meng Jiu.
Meng Jiu looked at Wei Hong with doubtful eyes.
Wei Hong’s brows were also furrowed. He whispered a question, “How confident are you of
winning against him?”
“More than eighty-percent!” Meng Jiu’s voice was faint. He was very confident in his
gambling skills, and in truth, he was not that afraid of playing against anyone in Texas
Hold’em. The reason for that was his eyes—he could clearly remember the order of the
cards. In other words, he was able to determine other players’ hole cards!
“Then agree with his request and eliminate him as soon as possible!” Wei Hong’s eyes lit up
sharply.
“Okay, I agree!” Wei Hong proclaimed.
There were glimpses of fear in the eyes of the other three, two were hesitant and therefore
walked away from the table.
Meng Jiu smiled coldly and said.
“Deal the cards.”
The dealer opened up a new deck and shuffled it over and over again. When it was down to
the last shuffle, Ye Lingchen suddenly yelled and slammed his hand on Meng Jiu’s table.
“Hey, the Meng surname is pretty rare. And why are you named Jiu? Is that your real name?
”
Meng Jiu was taken aback. He glared coldly at Ye Lingchen and continued to direct his
crimson gaze onto the shuffled cards.
“Lu Tianxiong, control your man!” Wei Hong snorted coldly.
“Hehe, is there something wrong with talking in the casino, Big Boss Wei? You’re being too
much of a control freak.” Lu Tianxiong responded with a smile.
The first round’s cards were dealt!
The onlookers could not help but hold their breaths.
“Pass.”
Meng Jiu chose to fold immediately after receiving his cards, leaving only Ye Lingchen and
the other person.
For the first round, Ye Lingchen won four million, while Meng Jiu lost one million and the
other person lost three million.
The second round’s cards were dealt!
“Pass.”
It was Ye Lingchen’s turn to fold.
For the second round, Ye Lingchen lost one million, while Meng Jiu won three million and
the other guy lost two million.
The third round’s cards were dealt!
“Pass!”
Ye Lingchen still chose to fold.
Meng Jiu frowned. His red pupils stared at Ye Lingchen.
“What’s wrong? Why do you care if I fold?” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly and shook his head.
“My luck is just awful.”
In the third round, Meng Jiu won two million while Ye Lingchen lost one million. The third
guy lost one million, losing everything in one resounding go.
“Man, your luck is bad too.” Ye Lingchen patted the man’s shoulder and comforted him.
“Don’t worry too much and just make your exit. You really don’t belong in a casino.”
The man pursed his lips and was immediately escorted out.
During the shuffle, Ye Lingchen remembered the positions in the deck very clearly.
According to the order in which the cards were dealt, the man was destined to lose
throughout all the games. Either Ye Lingchen or Meng Jiu would get a win, but the man
would never have a share of the spoils. Luck was special in that way.
Only Ye Lingchen and Meng Jiu were left in the fourth game.
Both sides remained quiet and the cards were dealt in silence.
The three flop cards were the Six of Spades, Ace of Spades, and Nine of Spades.
“Raise, one million!” Ye Lingchen threw the chips directly into the pot without looking at
his cards.
Meng Jiu’s eyes narrowed sharply. For the first time since the round started, he picked up
his hole cards from the table. His red eyes glanced across his cards—they were two Aces!
With one Ace on the table, it was enough for a three-of-a-kind!
He could make do with those three Aces!
Beside him, Wei Hong controlled his heartbeat to the best of his ability, but his eyelids still
twitched. An ecstatic feeling was beginning to build up in his heart.
In that round, Ye Lingchen would lose unless he got a straight or a straight flush!
“Call!”
Meng Jiu’s said expressionlessly.
The fourth card dealt is the Ace of Hearts!
There are already a pair of Aces on the table, which meant that Meng Jiu had a four-of-a-
kind!
In that case, only a straight flush was bigger than those four Aces.
“Five million!” Meng Jiu pushed the chips forward. “You dare to call?”
“Call!”
Ye Lingchen still did not look at his cards. His expression was plain and he did not look
surprised.
The dealer dealt the fifth card—a Five of Spades!
Five of Spades, Six of Spades, Nine of Spades, and a pair of Aces were laid out on the table.
“All-in.” The corner of Ye Lingchen’s lips curled into a smile. His faint voice made
everyone’s heart thump madly. Lu Hao looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief and reminded
softly, “Grandmaster Ye, you didn’t even see your hole cards.”
Without waiting for Ye Lingchen to speak, Lu Tianxiong had already helped Ye Lingchen
push the chips forward. “Grandmaster Ye already said so. Let’s just follow him!”
“We have just as many chips. You might as well…go all-in?” Ye Lingchen looked over to
Meng Jiu. “I wonder if you dare?”
Meng Jiu’s fixed his eyes on Ye Lingchen in an attempt to see through the kid’s thoughts.
Wei Hong repeatedly clenched his fists and relaxed them—he was incredibly hesitant.
Four Aces could crush any other combination, but three of the cards on the table were
spades. If Ye Lingchen’s hand was the Seven of Spades and the Eight of Spades, it would be
a straight flush!
Ye Lingchen looked so certain. What could the cards be?
“Call!” Meng Jiu’s voice was hoarse as he pushed all his chips into the pot.
“You can remember cards too, right?” Meng Jiu suddenly asked Ye Lingchen. “Well, I don’t
believe that you have a straight flush!”
Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: The Sun
Nation’s Ambitions!
Meng Jiu bet all his chips. “You cutting me off earlier was just to interrupt me from
memorizing the cards, wasn’t it?”
His ability to remember cards was not a secret.
Ye Lingchen’s timing was flawless, stopping him from seeing the last four cards. Those
were the covered cards for both parties. It made it so that it was difficult for him to back
away from this turn.
The first three turns, Ye Lingchen and Meng Jiu took the initiative to pass as they knew
their cards were outmatched by the other party. However, on the fourth round, Ye
Lingchen’s shouting of “Meng Jiu” caused him to lose focus and he did not manage to
remember those cards!
With four aces, such a combination was a rare chance indeed. He couldn’t let go of this
chance.
He must take the gamble!
“You made me miss the four cards, but you too have missed those cards!” Meng Jiu’s eyes
carried a victorious gleam. “I won’t believe that your luck is that good! You’re definitely not
having a royal flush!”
With that, he immediately showed his cards.
The crowd around him gasped simultaneously with a look of surprise on their faces.
“It’s four aces! What luck!”
“The game is pretty much set unless he gets a royal flush. However, the chances are slim.”
“Two aces upcard and two aces face down! This is just unbelievable.”
Wei Hong laughed as well. “Lu Tianxiong, it seems that the person I hired is the better
player. It’s been a pleasure.”
Lu Tianxiong was speechless but instead looked towards Ye Lingchen with an anxious gaze.
He did not even know what the face-down cards were as Ye Lingchen never looked at his
cards.
“Our face down cards aren’t even revealed yet.” Ye Lingchen remained calm. “The result is
yet to be confirmed.”
“You think you can get a royal flush?” Meng Jiu sneered at Ye Lingchen in arrogance. “I don’t
think you even know what your face down cards are. You wanted to throw me off earlier,
but you never thought I could end up with four aces!”
“Nevermind, I can’t be bothered to waste my words with you. Next, it’s time to witness a
miracle!” Ye Lingchen laughed, then raised his cards from the table.
The surrounding crowd all stopped breathing, waiting in silence.
Those two face-down cards were the seven and eight of spades!
That…how was that possible?!
Meng Jiu’s pupils contracted and stood dumbfounded.
Wei Hong’s eyes popped open as far as he could. His head was ringing, unable to believe
what he just saw.
“Five, six, seven, eight, nine. It’s a royal flush!”
“F*ck! How did he manage it?”
Four aces met with a royal flush. This is too much of a coincidence! Meng Jiu is really
unlucky!”
“I won’t believe that’s just pure dumb luck!”
The surrounding crowd was similarly stunned, too awestruck by that round of display.
Furthermore, the weirdest part was, Ye Lingchen had never looked at his cards from the
start. How could he be so sure?
“You knew your cards beforehand?” Meng Jiu stared at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. “But you
were dazed for a moment—”
“Memorizing cards is just an entry-level skill for expert gamblers. Normally, one would only
remember the card from the last shuffle. As for me, I can remember the cards from every
shuffle and even sequence it!” Ye Lingchen explained to Meng Jiu, who was dumbfounded.
“Although I had missed the last four cards, I only need to compare it to the previous
shuffling sequence to conclude what those four cards are!”
Ye Lingchen’s words sounded simple, but it made everyone take in a deep breath. Such
memory power was just terrifying.
“It’s our loss.” Meng Jiu and Wei Hong sighed simultaneously, staring at Ye Lingchen, feeling
defeated.
Nobody thought that Ye Lingchen, whom they looked down on from the start, would be
such a great gambler.
At the same time, from another corner came a similar exclamation!
Over there was a bigger crowd with ceaseless sounds of wonderment.
“Grandmaster Ye, it’s Miyako and the foreigner that Jin Heng hired facing off. Miyako has
won!” Lu Tianxiong informed Ye Lingchen in a serious tone.
His face carried a touch of redness and his eyes brimming with excitement.
This gambling competition was more exciting than in any previous year. Furthermore, the
pace was extremely quick. Ye Lingchen had disqualified over a dozen people while Miyako
had also disqualified a big portion of them. Within just half a day, the placements were
pretty much set.
Ye Lingchen had a total chip worth of 35 million. Although it was not much, compared to
those disqualified participants, it was a glorious result. That meant that the lands they
could bid for would be of decent quality!
“That foreigner lost?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched.
“He lost!” Lu Tianxiong’s expression seemed gloomy. “Furthermore, I just heard that it’s
only us and Miyako that has chips remaining.”
“Everyone else lost?” Ye Lingchen was all the more surprised. This gambling competition is
ending faster than he had imagined. “How did Miyako defeat the others?”
“Contractual betting!”
Lu Tianxiong took a deep breath. “She would let her opponent choose their strong suit and
compete with them. Regardless of dices or poker, she would take them all on! Furthermore,
no matter how much chips her opponents had in hand, she would go all-in!”
That was to say, one would be able to choose his strength to challenge her with, and at the
same time potentially win big with fewer chips!
For example, if a person who was left with one million but Miyako had 100 million, she
would still bet with that person. If that person lost, it was only one million, but if that
person won, then that person would gain 100 million!
No wonder everyone still rushed over to bet with her despite her fame. Such bait was just
too good to pass.
“She sure is spirited.” Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up, more from delight than surprise.
‘This girl is such a wonderful person. This saves me so much trouble.’
At first, he thought it would be troublesome to win all this money. He never expected
someone to have helped him out with that.
“Miyako’s gambling skill is top-notch and she has a natural affinity for gambling since birth.
She loved to challenge various expert gamblers. It’s no surprise that she would do
something that crazy.” someone analyzed.
“What are we waiting for? Let’s go!” Ye Lingchen immediately headed over.
Meanwhile, Miyako was in her seat. Her alluring eyes were slightly narrowed with a hint of
displeasure in them.
“Chairman Wang, I only agreed to come over as you guaranteed that I would meet many
gambling experts. However, their gambling skills are just disappointing.”
Wang Yun’s expression turned awkward, smiling apologetically, “Miss Miyako, It’s my
oversight that these gambling experts did not meet your standards. I’m truly sorry.”
“What a waste of my time. As per our deal, you must give us the best plot of land to our Sun
Nation,” Miyako announced calmly, then continued, “there should be a plot of land that’s
within Capital City’s 2nd Ring Road. Turn that land over to us. Don’t worry, we’ll pay you
the cost of purchasing that plot of land!”…
Chapter 241 - Pinnacle of Gambling
Showdown!
Capital City used to be where the emperor stayed, and it served as China’s capital!
Pricing aside, the land within Capital City’s 2nd Ring Road carried with it a special
symbolism. It could be said that most of China’s landmarks and pride were all on the 2nd
Ring Road. The land within that ring was equivalent to being within the residence of the
emperor!
To think that the Sun Nation was aiming to get a hold of such a precious plot of land!
What owning such a plot of land signified? It was equivalent to giving away China’s most
treasured land to the Sun Nation!
Wang Yun’s expression turned gloomy, saying nothing.
“Hey, the likes of you are trying to get a hold of Capital City’s land? Dream on!” The flippant
sound attracted everyone’s attention. Miyako’s beautiful eyes shot a cold glare at Ye
Lingchen.
“Hey beautiful. You look rather cute when you’re angry. Would you like to add me on
WeChat? Perhaps we can get to know each other?” Ye Lingchen asked with a smile, looking
directly at Miyako.
“Are you here to gamble as well?” Miyako’s expression turned colder by the second,
replying calmly.
“That’s right!” Ye Lingchen nodded. “Right now we’re the only two left with chips. Did you
think I’m only here to flirt with you?”
Miyako stared at Ye Lingchen, blinking repeatedly.
Since entering the Casino, she had checked everyone out. That was the basic ability of an
expert gambler.
Honestly speaking, Ye Lingchen did not pique her interest at all.
He was too ordinary. Too young.
Within the younger generation, Miyako never thought that anyone was worth her respect.
“You have managed to survive all this while. Who is your sensei?” Miyako asked.
To her, Ye Lingchen must have a sensei just like her. Otherwise, he would not have lasted
that long.
“My sensei’s surname is Lao, given name Gong,” Ye Lingchen answered quickly while
maintaining a serious expression.
“Lao Gong[1]?” Miyako felt the name was weird, but she did not think much about it.
Instead, she sneered, “I haven’t heard of him! It goes to show that your sensei is nothing
noteworthy. Even if he’s here, he won’t be my match, much less you!”
“It’s easy to arrange for a match with him. All you need to do is to call out his name a few
more times and he will naturally show himself,” Ye Lingchen informed Miyako with a smile
on his face.
“Call him out a few more times? Lao Gong, Lao Gong. Like that?” Miyako gave it a try.
“That’s right. Keep it up, don’t stop.” Ye Lingchen narrowed his eyes, showing a blissful
expression on his face.
Pfft!
Hahahaha!
Around them, several people could not hold it in and burst out in laughter.
Countless eyes looked at Ye Lingchen respectfully. That was just amazing, daring to tease
the disciple of the Gambling King. Scary, truly scary!
“You dare toy with me?” Miyako had finally come to a realization. Her gaze turned into a
chilling glare, staring directly at Ye Lingchen. At that moment, she emanated an
unbelievably strong presence. “You’re asking for death!”
“Sigh, women are truly the most unpredictable creatures. Just a moment ago you’re calling
me husband, yet in just another second you’re talking about killing me, not even
reminiscing about our feelings,” Ye Lingchen began talking to himself as though he could
not feel Miyako’s rage at all.
“Hmph!” Miyako harrumphed, the furious expression on her face slowly calmed down. She
then looked at Ye Lingchen teasingly, “This plot of land in China, the Sun Nation is taking it!
Putting aside the possibility of you winning against me, as long as I refuse to gamble with
you, I’ll be safely placing first! What do you have to compete with me?”
Miyako’s words caused Ye Lingchen’s brows to twitch in silence.
“If you want to gamble with me, that’s possible! However, I will add another condition!”
Miyako’s smile turned icy. “If you lose, you will become my slave and serve me forever!”
That move from her was extremely vicious. Ye Lingchen pranked her, yet she wanted him
to be her slave, making up for that with a life of slavery.
“Grandmaster Ye, this…you must not agree!” Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao quietly reminded
him, unwittingly showing some anger on their faces. That was an outright insult!
“Sure thing.”
To everyone’s surprise, Ye Lingchen agreed to it without a second thought. He said with a
smiling face, “Since this pretty lady yearns to see me every day, I can’t let you down.
However, if you lose, I want you to be my maid!”
“Sure!”
Miyako similarly answered without hesitation. She had never thought of herself losing.
The people around them were flabbergasted. Nobody could have thought that things would
turn out like this.
“That kid must be crazy!” Jin Heng shook his head. “He doesn’t know how terrifying Miyako
is. The ignorant are truly brave!”
Even the foreign expert beside him was crushed, what more could be said of Ye Lingchen?
“He’s asking for it!” Wei Hong was still resentful about Ye Lingchen disqualifying him. “This
kid is just too insolent. This time he’s biting off more than he can chew.”
The rest were all shaking their heads. Such a young kid with so many years ahead of him,
yet his life was probably done for on that day.
Lu Tianxiong could only smile bitterly. He knew about Grandmaster Ye’s temper. It was
pride that ran in his blood. As expected, he had agreed to such a gamble.
“What are you best at? Make your choice.” Miyako asked nonchalantly.
“You should take the pick. After all, you’re going to be my servant soon. This will be your
last autonomous decision,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Ye Lingchen’s words once again stunned the crowd. Even at such a time, this person still
bragged. Youngsters truly are insolent and impulsive.
“Hehe, you’re really asking for it.” Miyako did not bother to be courteous with Ye Lingchen.
The only thought on her mind at that time was to quickly defeat Ye Lingchen, then she
would make him regret those words he had spoken!
She immediately decided, “We’ll gamble in the simplest way by rolling dice!”
Just as she finished, someone immediately carried two brand new dice cups.
These dice cups were different from the regular dice cups. They were a good three times
larger than usual. Furthermore, it was not the usual three or six dice in them. Each cup
instead came with 24 dice!
“Heavenly King Dice!”
Quite a number of people in the crowd identified it by its name and exclaimed, changing
into a serious look.
The difference between the Heavenly King Dice and regular dice was that the difficulty of
rolling it was harder by over a hundredfold. The dice cup’s size, weight, and the number of
dice was abnormal. To roll all 24 dice in one go required a strenuous amount of control
over one’s strength. It could be said to have reached the limits in the world of dice, hence
the name of Heavenly King Dice!
Nobody would have expected Miyako to have chosen the Heavenly King Dice!
Unless one had put in the effort to practice, it was almost a guaranteed loss for whoever
touches it!
Obviously, that was Miyako’s strength. As for Ye Lingchen…he probably did not even know
what Heavenly King Dice was, let alone roll them.
“This kid is really in trouble this time…” some people in the crowd lamented.
Most of the people present were Chinese nationals. They were more or less a little biased
towards Ye Lingchen. They just shook their heads with a bitter laugh.
—
[1] 劳龚 (Lao Gong) is a wordplay here as it sounds similar to 老公 (Lao Gong / husband).
Chapter 242 - Witnessing a Miracle
Although rolling dice was the simplest method, it still had its challenges. Furthermore, it
was also dependent on what sort of dice were being rolled.
Heavenly King Dice was something that many expert gamblers could not roll as it required
them to control all 24 dice at the same time. It was too difficult, hence many would not put
in the time to learn it.
Lu Tianxiong and Lu Hao’s faces turned ugly. An ominous feeling grew in their hearts as
they stared at Ye Lingchen with worry.
That round seemed to be quite a challenge!
“How do you play?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“We each have 24 dice. The biggest roll wins!” Miyako showed a gentle smile on her
confident face. “Take your pick.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then randomly took one of the dice cups, 24 dice[1], and placed it in
front of himself. Following that, he observed Miyako quietly.
As Miyako saw Ye Lingchen’s stiff movements, it brought a contemptuous smile to her face.
Following that, she took the remaining cup and slammed her hand on the table. The 24 dice
flew into the air and landed precisely into the cup in her hand!
Clack clack clack!
The sounds of dice rolling could be heard as she shook the cup casually.
Her movements were expertly done with grace, bringing out astonishment and
wonderment from the crowd. With that, she solidified the image of an expert dice player.
In the hall, only Ye Lingchen remained calm.
Without paying any attention to those around her, Miyako engrossed herself in rolling her
dice. Although her hands were a fair bit smaller than the cup, her grip was strong and her
fingers moved with dextrous grace as she shook the cup.
Clack clack clack!
The dice collided with each other within the cup, creating loud sounds.
Rolling the dice was already extremely taxing for one’s arms, but the Heavenly King Dice
was even worse. Even if a man were to shake it at low intensity, his arms would be sore.
However, Miyako acted as if nothing happened. Not only did she shake it at high speed, but
her hands could also pull off all sorts of fancy tricks, occasionally spinning it in her palm
and even throwing the cup into the air. It was eye-catching, as though they were in the
movie, God of Gamblers.
Meanwhile, the 24 dice behaved as though they were stuck to the cup—seemingly defying
gravity. That speed was just too amazing!
The surrounding crowd was stupefied. That was way more interesting than the movie.
Even special effects could not recreate the scene in front of them.
Ye Lingchen remained calm and stoic. He merely sat quietly opposite Miyako, observing
her.
When compared, Miyako’s polished movements and masterful skill formed a stark contrast
between her and Ye Lingchen. The presence they emanated was incomparable.
Some of them even assumed that Ye Lingchen was dumbfounded by the performance and
gave up resisting.
“Twerp, you’re just staring at me all these while. Why aren’t you making your move?”
Miyako could not help but ask as a cold gleam flashed through her eyes. “Just surrender
quickly if you’ve given up!”
“It’s fine. You just continue your performance. I’m very fast at rolling,” Ye Lingchen grinned
as he nonchalantly replied.
“So he has given up!”
“Sigh, at this point, the surface area of this kid’s must be very wide[2]. Showing off may be
fun, but the price is his freedom.”
“This kid managed to maintain his composure even under such circumstances. That’s
amazing.”
Everyone gave Ye Lingchen sympathetic gazes, feeling sorry for him.
Miyako reverted her attention from Ye Lingchen. Her expressions showed her seriousness
in this. No matter the situation, she would not let herself be careless. She must make sure
every attempt was perfect!
In gambling, she had her own basic principles.
Putting skills aside, just her attitude alone was on a much higher level than Ye Lingchen. No
matter what she did, she would treat it seriously, even in gambling.
Clack clack clack!
Only the sounds of Miyako’s dice echoed in the hall. Everyone stayed silent, quietly
awaiting the results.
Bang!
Miyako’s eyes brightened, finally slamming the cup on the table!
It was right then, that Ye Lingchen finally made his move to pick up the dice in front of him.
He then rolled them in an amateurish fashion.
Those that witnessed his movement all shook their heads tacitly.
It was terrible!
Unbelievably horrible!
Ye Lingchen’s cup never left the table. He had merely shaken it around with the cup stuck
to the table. He looked even more inexperienced than a newbie. All in all, he had shaken it
about twenty times and came to a stop.
‘That…that’s it?’
Even if he gave up, that was just too obvious.
“That’s an insult to the dice!” Miyako sneered. “You reveal yours first!”
“No, you first!” Ye Lingchen replied.
There was a rule to rolling dice that stated if both sides were tied at the same points, the
first to reveal is considered the winner.
Hence, under such special circumstances, the one who reveals first had the upper hand.
The crowd’s mind was numb. To them, the result is set. What was the difference between
revealing first or last?
Miyako did not waste any words. She lifted her hand, opening her cup.
24 dice were neatly stacked together, all with six-point sides facing up!
No!
It was actually 25 dice!
One of the dice was split in two, with the six-point side facing up and the one point side
similarly faced up.
That was to say, 24 sixes and a one!
That was just terrifying. Not only did she manage to have flawless control over 24 dice, but
she had also managed to break one of them. Such skills were just brutal!
That…that!
After a brief silence, the crowd went livid.
“That’s amazing. Such heaven-defying skills. No wonder she’s the disciple of the Gambling
King!”
“F*ck! This is even more exciting than the movies. Even the movies can’t possibly film it this
way!”
“That’s it. I’m offering my praise. This is a god, a true god of gambling!”
At that moment, they were all fully impressed.
Those that previously lost to Miyako all let out a long sigh, relieved that their defeat was
justified!
As for that kid, he was sure to lose.
“It’s your loss! From now on, you’re my slave!” Miyako calmly told Ye Lingchen, as though
passing a sentence.
“I have yet to reveal my dice. How are you so sure?”
“What’s the difference if you reveal them or not? It’s just a pointless struggle before your
doom,” Miyako scoffed.
“Is that so?” Ye Lingchen teased with a smile. He stretched his hand and placed it on the
cup.
The crowd could not help but hold their breath. Although they knew that Ye Lingchen was
about to lose, that did not stop them from feeling curious about the dice roll.
The scene was deathly quiet. Everything seemed to have stopped as Ye Lingchen slowly
lifted the cup.
The moment the cup was completely lifted, everyone was stunned.
That included Miyako!
Meanwhile, Wei Hong and Meng Jiu’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. It looked as
though they had seen something unbelievable.
“How is that possible?!” Miyako’s lithe body trembled and slumped onto her chair, staring
stupidly at the dice.
Ye Lingchen’s dice had multiplied to 48!
Each dice was split into two halves, with one half showing six points while the other half
showing one point!
—
[1] In raw it was stated as 20 dice, but we suspect it may be simply missing a four.
[2] As per one of the previous chapters, the author is trying to make a reference to how
much pressure the ordeal could be causing and “flatten out” Ye Lingchen’s heart/psyche.
Chapter 243 - A Good Beginning for Huo
Yuanjia!
Silence took over!
Compared to Miyako’s splitting of a single die, Ye Lingchen’s situation could be considered
a miracle, one that blew everyone’s mind.
Miyako…lost.
“G-g-grandmaster Ye won?” Lu Hao muttered to himself, as though he were dreaming and
trapped in a daze.
His voice snapped many of them back to their senses. In an instant, the hall went into an
uproar!
“Is that for real? Or are my eyes playing tricks on me?”
“Illusion. This must be an illusion!”
“Ah! My eyes! My 24K titanium alloy dog eyes are blind!
“This is just like a fantasy. It’s so unbelievable, even a novel wouldn’t write it this way!”
Waves of cheers followed. In an instant, it washed through the venue like a tsunami.
“How did you do it?”
Miyako’s face lost all color in an instant. She stared at Ye Lingchen in a dazed state as she
asked the question.
“Is that something you should ask? Call me master first.” Ye Lingchen said to Miyako with a
smile.
“You’re crossing the line!” Miyako’s eyes narrowed, glaring at Ye Lingchen as she bellowed
while gripping her fists tightly.
“What now? You’re going back on your words?” Ye Lingchen pursed his lips. “Or could it be
that you forgot our bet?”
Towards people from the Sun Nation, he felt no guilt at all. Furthermore, they tried to lay
their hands on China’s land. He wanted to let them fail and pay accordingly!
An extremely bitter struggle played out on Miyako’s face. A bet is a bet. That was the core of
her principles as a gambler.
She studied the art of gambling from a young age. From the most basic of the rules of
gambling, she had strictly followed every one of them. She had made a name for herself and
must defend her honor at all costs!
“M-m-master.” Miyako squeezed the word out through her gritted teeth.
She actually called him master.
Thousands of expressions of shock soared through the hearts of the people around them.
The scene was just too impactful and scary.
Miyako was the disciple of the Gambling King, yet at that moment, she became someone’s…
maid?!
If not for them witnessing it in person, they would not even dare dream about it!
“Not bad!”
Ye Lingchen nodded satisfyingly. “Since you’re now my maid, then you should get rid of
that kimono. It looks funny. Go get changed.”
Soon, Ye Lingchen had specifically picked out a cheongsam for Miyako.
“As expected. When it comes to clothing, China is more stylish. Your kimono is too
complicated,” Ye Lingchen dissed. His gaze made Miyako extremely uneasy, causing hatred
to grow in her heart.
“Grandmaster Ye, these are the chips you won, totaling at RMB465,000,000,” Lu Hao said
with a smile as he passed Ye Lingchen an atm card from which he cashed out all the chips.
“There’s only 400 million?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. It would seem that another 65
million was swiped away by the casino. What a waste!
This gambling competition ended a lot faster than previous years, but the excitement and
its consequences were sufficient to send chills down many spines.
Up until Ye Lingchen and company left the scene, the discussions about them never
stopped. Everyone could not help but remember Ye Lingchen, the mysterious young man,
and engraved that memory deep within their hearts.
Some even prophesied that he would eventually become the Gambling King!
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen had long boarded the plane that the Lu family had prepared. Along
the way, Miyako’s expression was not pleasant. It was as ugly as it could be.
“Hey, what’s the expression for?” Ye Lingchen suddenly looked towards Miyako. “Smile for
me!”
Miyako’s eyes were filled with shame. Glaring hatefully at Ye Lingchen, she forced out a
smile.
“Now that’s better.” Ye Lingchen sat down in a relaxed manner. He then patted the seat
beside him, indicating for Miyako to sit over there.
Right then, an air stewardess brought some fruits over. Originally personal attendants
served him by his side, but they were dismissed by Ye Lingchen. He instead had Miyako
peel the grapes for him.
“Know your limits!” Miyako finally could not hold it back any longer, her face flushed with
anger.
“A maid should behave like a maid. Is that the proper tone to talk to me?” Ye Lingchen
snorted. “Remember, when you speak with me, you need to add the word “master”!”
Miyako stopped breathing for a moment, shaking in rage, yet she kept mum and quietly
peeled the grapes for Ye Lingchen.
Nearby, Lu Hao and Lu Tianxiong were in their seats, sweating bullets as their hearts raced.
Grandmaster Ye’s bravery is truly unrivaled, a model for our generation.
Miyako’s status was rather special. At first, everyone thought that Ye Lingchen was only
joking and would let Miyako go after the incident to gain some favor. Who would have
expected him to really treat Miyako as his maid!
It was no longer sufficient to describe it as fearless.
Regardless, they dared not say nor ask anything.
After all, be it Grandmaster Ye or Miyako, both were not someone they could afford to
cross.
At the same time, more and more discussions of Huo Yuanjia appeared online. They were
beginning to sing a different tune. Furthermore, this time around, news spread quickly.
[This movie is amazing. I can guarantee with my honor that it is a masterpiece!]
[I agree with the previous post. It’s unthinkable for an amazing movie to have such a low
rating. What’s wrong with this world?]
[OMGWTFBBQ! If not because of Y, I would have lost my chance to watch such an amazing
movie. That’s it, I’m going to watch a second round!]
[Sob sob sob. This movie made me cry towards the end. It’s passionate, moving, and
romantic. Most importantly, there’re Chinese Kungfu and nationalism!]
[Huo Yuanjia…is that a real historical character? I’m proud that China had such an amazing
person!]
…
Those reviews had all popped up out of nowhere since the previous night. Furthermore, it
was like an unstoppable wave. Apart from the spammers, all those who watched the movie
gave it good reviews!
At first, a lot of them were merely giving face to Y and watched it for the Chinese Kungfu.
Some were even watching it out of curiosity. After all, Huo Yuanjia’s review scores were
really low from the beginning. However, they did not expect to be met with such a huge
surprise!
It was great!
Amazing!
The entire movie had no wasted moments throughout. The plot was constantly moving
forward. Chinese Kungfu was also present from the beginning to the end, keeping the
viewers immersed in the story.
Little Ge was a movie blogger. Normally, he would share his thoughts on a movie on Weibo
and recommend some excellent movie titles. Romance, stress relief, anti-Sun Nation, or
some classic inspirational film.
Nonetheless, on that day, he went into deep thought after exiting the cinema. He then came
up with a special topic titled—Thoughts on Huo Yuanjia!
Chapter 244 - Additional Screening
Allocation!
Little Ge would usually recommend movies for his readers according to genre. That day,
however, he recommended only one movie, a special one that he reviewed with all his
heart!
It was obvious how important Huo Yuanjia was to him.
[What should I say? In the beginning, I was like most of you, not holding much hope for Huo
Yuanjia. It was, after all, Li Tai’s first movie and they had no superstars in their cast. Even if
it had Y’s support, Y was not involved in the filming. Therefore, the anticipation for this
movie was quite low.
Later on, Huo Yuanjia’s ratings were at rock bottom compared to those that were screened
at the same time. I’ve already planned not to watch it, but yesterday Y’s “Those who
humiliate China must be taken down no matter how far they may be” moved me to finally
contribute my ticket.
In this movie, I saw myself. Everyone’s growth is separated into phases. As for the final
phase, that would be to fight for the country!
To avoid spoilers, I’ll end it here. I highly recommend Huo Yuanjia! Recommendation score:
Full marks + 1 star!]
Right after Little Ge posted his Weibo, it was immediately met with countless replies and
likes.
[Sensei Little Ge had also watched Huo Yuanjia? I watched it too. It’s really impactful!]
[Sensei Little Ge just spoke my mind. This movie is really good. You’ll regret it if you don’t
watch it!]
[I’ll leave it with this. Highly recommended!]
[Sensei Little Ge’s summary is very succinct. Huo Yuanjia will show you China of the past to
learn the Chinese spirit!]
[F*ck, everyone’s saying the same thing. Do you think I don’t want to watch Huo Yuanjia? I
can’t get the tickets!]
[Same as above. I just want to know why Huo Yuanjia’s screening allocation is so low. This
is just bullsh*t]
[On my end, tickets for the next three days are all sold out. What kind of rubbish cinema is
this, allocating so much screen time for the trashy films?!]
…
Soon, that Weibo post made it to the hot search list. Everyone was trying to support Y. Now
that they heard Huo Yuanjia was good, it made them eager to watch it.
However, almost all the cinemas had only allocated one or two screenings per day. That
was a joke of a lifetime, causing the tickets to be almost unobtainable!
The tickets for the next half a month were all sold out. Moreover, there were public cries for
increasing Huo Yuanjia’s screening allocation.
Quite some people called 123** to make complaints to the consumer association.
“Hello, this is the consumer association. Can I help you?”
“I want to file a complaint about the cinema! I want to watch Huo Yuanjia, but the cinema is
limiting its screen allocation. The movies they allocated are all trash. The lack of screenings
is a mockery to the consumers!”
“That is the cinema’s arrangement. You may choose to watch another movie in the
meantime.”
“I don’t care. I want to watch Huo Yuanjia! This cinema is a scam! I want to complain!”
…
Nobody would have expected Huo Yuanjia to turn into such a hit in an instant.
In only one day, its ratings went from 7.8 to 8.8, and that was under the circumstances
where the screening allocation was limited.
The heavens never let down good work.
A movie at the level of Huo Yuanjia only required an opportunity. Once that opportunity
was there, then it would blow up in popularity!
Coincidentally, Ye Lingchen created that opportunity!
A lot of people were bored as they were unable to watch Hua Yuanjia. Without a choice,
they moved their attention to I am Hero.
Very soon, another trend had started. However, it was of the opposite effect.
[F*ck! How can such a trashy movie be allowed this much screening allocation? The
cinemas must be crazy!]
[Throughout the entire movie, it’s filled with close-ups of Wu Han’s face. Even him
swallowing his saliva had a close-up. What kind of movie is this? It’s more like a softcore
p*rn!]
[This is an action film? You must be joking!]
[I’m curious. How did this movie get so much allocation? It’s a humiliation to the entire
movie industry!]
[Damn it, it’s obviously Wu Han buying up the tickets and purposely spammed low ratings
for Huo Yuanjia. Shameless!]
[The movie industry is ruined by gigolos like Wu Han!]
[No wonder there are no good movies and TV series of late. It’s all because of these wusses.
Furthermore, these wusses picked up the “Sick Man of East Asia” signboard. F*ck!]
[You know what, I broke up with my girlfriend while watching a debate on whether to
support Wu Han or Y.]
[Above post, you’re amazing! I support you!]
[That’s a real man. Good job!]
…
Just as Ye Lingchen got off the plane and turned on his phone, it showed two missed calls.
It was from Li Tai.
Ye Lingchen immediately gave him a call.
“Young Master Ye, good news!” Li Tai’s voice was filled with excitement. Ye Lingchen could
even hear him swallowing. “The cinema has finally given us additional screening allocation!
From five percent to 50 percent!”
Huo Yuanjia was the first movie he ever directed, hence he put a lot of effort into it. From
start to finish, he treated it with care. When faced with such unfair treatment, Li Tai would
naturally feel wronged. However, with the situation improving now, he felt elated.
“Hm? There’s such a thing?” Ye Lingchen was surprised.
The cinema’s screening allocation had strict regulations. A movie’s screening allocation
would only lower as time passed. For it to be boosted, the box office sales had to grow
explosively and be in short supply!
“Young Master Ye, you didn’t know? It was because of the video of Y and the Southeast
Asian man’s fight yesterday that a lot of people came to watch our Huo Yuanjia!” Li Tai
exclaimed.
Ye Lingchen finally nodded as he came to a realization. He did not expect the video from the
previous day to have such an impact on Huo Yuanjia. That was definitely a surprise.
“Furthermore, more people are watching the movie now and our reputation is growing.
Soon, the ratings will reach 9! There will only be more and more people watching this
movie!” Li Tai was as excitable as a child. He placed a lot of importance in this movie and
finally saw the fruits of his labor.
Apart from him, the entire crew was also excited. Before that, they were all depressed, but
in just one night, they made a surprising comeback. Be it Li Jing or Muhammad Ali, they
were all in a celebratory mood.
“Motherf*cker, I knew it. I’m a boxing champion. How can I not be a match for that wuss?!”
Ali said with a big grin on his face…
Chapter 245 - Discipline
Just as he finished the call, Ye Lingchen received another call from Xiao Feifei.
“Lingchen, congratulations for your movie being such a hit,” Xiao Feifei said with a smile.
“Thank you.”
“Are you free during this National Day holiday week? I bought Huo Yuanjia’s tickets. Do you
want to watch your own movie at the cinema?” Xiao Feifei suggested, trying to keep her
voice casual.
“Sure thing. When is the show?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Tomorrow.”
The truth is, Xiao Feifei had already bought the entire week’s ticket for Huo Yuanjia before
it was a hit. Even if the seats were not filled, she would quietly buy out the remaining seats.
Before that, she did not ask Ye Lingchen to accompany her for the movie, only asking him
after Huo Yuanjia had become a hit.
“Mm, I’ll see you tomorrow then.”
…
Meanwhile, unlike Huo Yuanjia’s crew, I am Hero’s crew that was celebrating previously
had turned quiet.
Wu Han’s expression was ugly. Just on that day itself, I am Hero’s ticket sales plummeted.
Furthermore, the ratings were also dropping and the movie’s screening allocations were
being cut by five percent!
That five percent was going to Huo Yuanjia!
‘What’s the meaning of this?!’
“Young Master Wu, what are the cinemas doing? Isn’t that slapping you in the face?!” asked
Wu Yong with a pale face.
“Why are they giving Huo Yuanjia your share of the allocation? Young Master Wu, the
cinemas are disrespecting you!” Shi Lei added as well, showing his dissatisfaction.
Chen Feng’s face twitched. “Young Master Wu, we can’t just leave this be. Screen allocation
is something that affects the life and death of a movie!”
He was anxious as he had invested in I am Hero. Moreover, to go against Huo Yuanjia, he
had invested a massive amount. This matter would decide his ability to break even!
Wu Han took a deep breath, then made a phone call.
“What’s the meaning of this? Why are you lowering our screen allocation? Didn’t we agree
to limit Huo Yuanjia’s screening allocation?”
“Young Master Wu, this is decided by the market. We didn’t expect Huo Yuanjia to be such a
hit. Furthermore, your movie…other than the fan’s reaction at the beginning, the ticket
sales are dropping quickly.”
“Dropping quickly? You’re saying that my movie has low views?”
“Indeed.” The sound was calm and steady. “Not only that, but I am Hero’s reputation is also
sinking fast. In this matter, our hands are tied.”
Wu Han ended the call and a gloomy look flashed across his face.
He had limited influence over the cinema. It was already very generous of them to do him a
favor previously. It was impossible for him to order them around now.
“Young Master Wu, what should we do now? Our movie is being outshined by Huo Yuanjia!”
Chen Feng was at his wit’s end.
“I’ll post on Weibo to ask for my fan’s support!” said Wu Han in a calm tone. “With my
appearance, a few simple words would be sufficient to have tens of millions of fans to
watch the movie. What qualifications Huo Yuanjia has to fight us with?!”
…
“Grandmaster Ye, we owe you big time for this. This is a small sign of gratitude from the Lu
group, please accept it.” The Lu father and son duo passed Ye Lingchen an atm card as they
dropped him off at 1 Hill Spring Residences[1].
“There’s a total of 35 million in here, nicely rounding it up to 500 million for you,
Grandmaster Ye,” said Lu Hao, trying to butter up to him.
He feared Ye Lingchen from the bottom of his heart. First of all, he was good at fighting.
Next, he had strong support in the background and was skilled at gambling. Furthermore,
he had realized after spending time with Ye Lingchen that things did not end well for all
those who crossed him.
Ye Lingchen nodded and was not shy about it, immediately accepting the atm card.
Zhang Yunxi was out, managing the cosmetics store. Ye Lingchen then threw an evil grin at
Miyako that caused her to feel threatened, unwittingly backing off a few steps as she asked
with a frown on her face, “What do you want?”
“In my house, a maid should be dressed like a maid,” Ye Lingchen threw a maid outfit
towards Miyako as he spoke. “Change into this and clean the house. There’s also the garden
outside. Don’t forget to trim the plants!”
“I’ll advise you not to go overboard!”
Miyako’s eyes narrowed, shooting a cold glare at Ye Lingchen. “I’m the disciple of the
Gambling King. If you cross me because of some momentary enjoyment, I’ll make sure you
live the rest of your life in regret!”
“Oh? You’re trying to put up airs with me?” Ye Lingchen looked at Miyako with growing
interest. He knew that Miyako would not submit that easily.
“Hehe, since you’re being ignorant, let me educate you!” Miyako sneered. “The Gambling
King’s influence is beyond your imagination. Once they know I’m here with you, you’ll
never live in peace! He can simply send a few people to make your life a living hell!”
“A bet is a bet. I can overlook your previous insolence! However, one should know his
place. If you disrespect me further, don’t blame me for taking action!”
Miyako emanated a chilling air of nobility and pride around her. At that moment, her
temperament was displayed without reserve. As expected of the Gambling King’s disciple,
she was not someone to be looked down upon, but instead a goddess that was unreachable.
“You seem to have forgotten your identity, and the fact that this is not your Sun Nation!
This is China!” Ye Lingchen’s expression remained calm. “I’ll also give you a chance. You
will do as I say immediately, or I won’t mind disciplining you and teaching you how to be a
good maid.”
“You’re asking for death!”
Miyako’s expression turned dark. With a grunt, she raised her right leg. Her slender leg
cracked like a whip, arcing through the air towards Ye Lingchen!
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. ‘This girl is definitely trained.’
Raising his hand, he easily caught Miyako’s beautiful leg in his hand.
Miyako’s expression changed, her body adjusted as she approached Ye Lingchen. Her other
leg swept horizontally, aiming to hook it around Ye Lingchen’s neck!
Her body was extremely flexible, as though her bones were non-existent, attacking nimbly
with ferocity.
Ye Lingchen’s expression remains unchanged. He simply stretched out his other hand and
caught onto the other leg. In an instant, Ye Lingchen’s hands held onto both Miyako’s legs,
holding Miyako down.
“Let me go, or I swear you’ll die horribly!” Miyako’s face turned red, screaming at Ye
Lingchen.
“You dare to swear?”
Ye Lingchen’s face turned dark. ‘This maid is unsubmissive. That’s challenging this
prodigy’s authority!’
With both his hands, he swept Miyako into his arms and then took a seat on the sofa.
Grabbing a feather duster from the side, he forced Miyako’s hand open and aimed right at
her palm!
Smack!
…
—
[1] House No. 1 of Hill Spring Residences.
Chapter 246 - Miyako’s Compromise
The sound was clear and its lingering echoes could be heard in the house.
Miyako was initially stunned with a look of disbelief on her face, unable to process the fact
that she was being punished.
She was being disciplined just like how a parent would do to a kid?!
She squirmed her body around, struggling to get free. “You b*stard! Scumbag! How dare
you hit me!? Just you wait, I’ll kill you!”
Ye Lingchen stared at Miyako, his heart calm as ever. Miyako was the disciple of the Sun
Nation’s Gambling King. Who knew how much hard-earned money by the Chinese people
was taken by him. Furthermore, he was not on friendly terms with China, all the more
reason for him to not feel a shred of guilt.
“It seems you have yet to understand your situation.”
Ye Lingchen raised the feather duster, once again hitting it on Miyako’s palm!
Smack!
Miyako’s body trembled, feeling the numbness that took over her entire hand.
A numbing sensation ran through her body like an electric current, bringing out fear and
anger within her. Her face turned red and her legs were kicking, trying to get at Ye
Lingchen.
“You’re dead. I will never forget this!” Miyako’s voice started to shake.
“Will you put on the maid uniform?” Ye Lingchen’s soft voice drifted by Miyako’s ear,
intensifying her embarrassment.
“In your dreams!”
Miyako steeled her face and rebutted stubbornly.
Just as she finished those words, she felt another heavy hit on her palm. The burning
sensation pained her greatly, further fueling the rage within her.
“Are you still the big shot? Do you still dare to strangle me? You’re now in China and you’re
my maid, not the disciple of your Gambling King.”
Ye Lingchen struck out at lightning speed, as though he was addicted to punishing her.
Wave after wave, Miyako’s palm burned, turning bright red.
He wanted to discipline that arrogant woman and have her realize her situation so that she
would cease her illusions of grandeur.
Miyako groaned in pain as Ye Lingchen seemed to be gaining momentum. The numbness
took over her body as her strength left her. However, he exerted masterful control over his
strength, causing her pain while avoiding hurting her body.
Miyako’s face turned scarlet. Her body was trembling and her eyes filled with humiliation.
Since young, she was always respected wherever she went. The people around her did not
dare to even look at her funny. Never did she expect herself to suffer such humiliation at Ye
Lingchen’s hands, bringing her close to her snapping point. She roared, “I’ll take you down
with all I have!”
She turned around to bite at Ye Lingchen. Fortunately, his quick reactions allowed him to
hold her down.
He was not afraid of Miyako’s bite. After learning Eight Extremities Brute Training, his body
grew stronger every day. He was worried that his muscles would very likely shatter
Miyako’s teeth.
Ye Lingchen was furious and continued the smacking. It was only when Miyako started to
whimper and sob that he finally stopped.
At first, Ye Lingchen thought that he might have been imagining things and stopped his
hands. After listening in, that girl really did break down in tears.
‘OMG!’
‘I’ve punished such a strong woman to tears.’
Ye Lingchen was a little shocked. Seeing that Miyako was no longer resisting, he was caught
slightly off guard.
However he knew at such critical times, he must let Miyako recognize his strength. He
scolded, “Are you wearing it or not?”
Miyako sniffled but gave no reply.
Seeing that Ye Lingchen’s hands were getting ready for more, she finally swallowed the
lump in her throat and spoke up, “Fine, I’ll wear it. What’s the big deal.”
Ye Lingchen finally retracted his hand and passed the maid uniform to Miyako. Seeing her
covered in tears, he felt no pity for her, stating coldly, “Remember, a bet is a bet. From now
on you’re my maid. You better clear those silly thoughts out of your head!”
Miyako shot a glare at Ye Lingchen. Within her eyes, a hint of fear could be seen. She finally
gave in and changed into the maid uniform.
At first, she thought that Ye Lingchen was only good at gambling, she never expected him to
know martial arts as well, making him her nemesis.
Soon enough, Miyako walked out in the maid outfit. It was a plain light blue outfit with a
pair of sexy bunny ears on the top of her head. In just an instant, her aura was drastically
different.
Transforming from an arrogant lady to a pretty little girl. However, she had a gloomy
expression on her face. She was fidgety and walked awkwardly. Meanwhile, her hands were
still burning.
“Now that’s more like it.” Ye Lingchen nodded in satisfaction. “Now go clean the house. I’ll
be checking on you later. If you don’t meet the requirements, I’ll…”
He swung the feather duster in front of Miyako again threateningly.
Miyako’s teeth chattered, but she dared not voice her anger.
Ye Lingchen then went upstairs. Disciplining Miyako was just out of convenience, to add a
little bit of flavor to his life.
With Celestial Bane going on the right track, its results ensured it stayed at the top,
securing first place in the monthly rankings. At the same time, the entire Yuewen site was
pushing this xianxia genre’s title with all its might.
Most importantly, as the plot develops, Celestial Bane’s true colors would be further
displayed, fully presenting the world of xianxia and the personality of each character to the
readers.
It could be said that the earlier chapters were just setting up the stage. Now that they
reached the middle of the story, it was finally the time to take in the world.
As Ye Lingchen logged onto the author’s corner, he did not expect it to be inundated with
comments, mostly urging for more releases. From the top to the bottom, 70 percent of them
were begging for a mass release. Apart from that, there were also scathing comments that
were automatically ignored by Ye Lingchen, too lazy to even delete them.
However, some comments caught Ye Lingchen’s attention.
“I am Y, your Celestial Bane is being targeted. Someone called you out!”
“Where’s the author? Please retaliate!”
“Celestial Bane is being mocked!”
Some comments even had a link attached.
Ye Lingchen raised his brows, then clicked into the link.
What appeared was a huge banner. It was news from the day before. That was when
Celestial Bane was published with explosive results, naturally turning it into a target for the
website to advertise strongly.
Yogurt had also told Ye Lingchen that he would prepare an article just for Celestial Bane.
The title was: [Being inducted with a single novel is no longer a myth. A new author with a
new novel. Celestial Bane surpassed all myths, a million sales in a day!]
Following that, it first introduced Celestial Bane’s background, Mostly it was to advertise
Celestial Bane’s results right after publication and listed the statistics for all.
First place in monthly rankings right after publication!
Obtaining the support of a hundred Silver Lords, gaining millions of RMB with just gifts!
Surpassing a million subscriptions on the first day of publications, sales surpassing a
hundred thousand RMB!
Any of the statistics given were sufficient to stun the crowd. Even if someone had no clue of
the rankings, just by looking at the RMB value would give them a similar shock. That was
just the same as being flooded with cash!
Apart from the statistics, this article had even listed the poem Ye Lingchen wrote before
publication, hoping to boost the image of online literature in the hearts of the readers.
Chapter 247 - Gradual Disciplinary
Actions
Our generation was born through times of troubles, rushed by age as we step into society.
Dreams of greatness and talks of wonders, nothing compared to a drunken night!
That poem was advertised at full force by the website. They had to do it as that was the
only poem that their online literature community had produced!
It was unavoidable for things to be exaggerated during the advertising, resulting in them
bestowing Ye Lingchen the title of literary genius.
Below that was an endless stream of comments.
[I love Celestial Bane, I support Celestial Bane!]
[I see a lot of money. This author is getting rich!]
[F*ck! I lived to see the legendary feat of being inducted with a single novel. Is the author
really a rookie?]
[So much money. Is the author planning to donate some for charity?]
The comments came from all sorts of readers. Nonetheless, Yuewen’s advertisement was
not limited to its own website. That same article was similarly published on other websites,
including literary blogs.
It was the rock that caused the tidal wave!
Online novels were looked down upon as uncultured and the article was naturally attacked
by those blogs. Of course, it was mostly out of jealousy.
[F*ck! This world is going nuts. How can trash like this earn so much money?]
[I poured my heart and soul into my work and nobody would even read it for free. Why
would idiots pay to read such uncultured work? This world is weird and beyond saving!]
[I strongly suggest we ban this! This is not worthy of being called literature. This is an
insult to literature and must be banned!]
[This is some dirty money! I demand for them to be distributed. He must be a criminal!]
[Literary genius? Blech! Uncultured swine!]
[Just two lines of a crappy poem and they dare make such a big deal out of it. Does that
mean that his pride will be off the charts if he wrote a few more lines?]
[It’s just a motivational poem. Moreover, the tone is unbearably insolent. Trash!]
[I strongly suggest that we ban this author. Better yet, ban the site altogether. This is an
insult to literature. This is poison!]
…
Ye Lingchen read through each comment and could not help but shake his head before
logging off.
As the ancient saying went, scholars would look down on each other.
Especially with the “online” label of online literature, it had always been looked down upon
by others. The traditional literature community had always despised the online literature
community, therefore, when they saw that online literature could earn such a big sum of
money, they were naturally jealous. That was to be expected.
Furthermore, traditional literature was being ignored. Their writers had difficulty keeping
food on the table. With such an extreme difference, it was only natural for online literature
to be the target of envy.
However, such people would look to themselves for the reason. They thought highly of
themselves and spewed criticism before even attempting to read Celestial Bane. It was
truly disappointing.
No matter the work, it was only considered quality work when it received the recognition
of the public. Self-evaluation meant nothing.
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered to compete with them, neither did he had the time to do
so. He proceeded to continue his writing.
By the time he finished the 10 thousand words, it was already late in the evening. After
uploading, Ye Lingchen stretched a little and went downstairs.
Just as he went down, his brows turned into a slight frown. Miyako was sitting comfortably
on the sofa watching TV while clunking sounds came from the kitchen. It was Zhang Yunxi
making dinner in the kitchen.
“Lingchen, there you are. It’s about time for dinner,” Zhang Yunxi shouted from the kitchen.
“Alright.” Ye Lingchen nodded, then turned to glare at Miyako. “Who let you on the sofa?”
A look of fear flitted across Miyako’s eyes, but she managed a huff, saying, “I’ve already
cleaned the house. What else do you expect me to do?”
“What kind of maid lazes away as her master toils? You sure know how to enjoy yourself.”
Ye Lingchen stared at Miyako. “From now on, work harder. If your master is working, you
have to go help out. Go learn online on how to be a qualified maid, or I’ll discipline you
again!”
“Maid?”
Zhang Yunxi was bringing out the dishes from the kitchen as she gave a weird look at Ye
Lingchen, then looked towards Miyako in her maid uniform.
At first, she thought this was Ye Lingchen’s girlfriend that he brought home. She assumed
that they were roleplaying and was even a little saddened.
She did not expect such a beautiful girl to be a maid.
“Yunxi, Miyako is a nanny that I’ve hired. If you’ve any laborious or dirty work, just have
her do it. Don’t hold back,” Ye Lingchen informed her.
“That doesn’t seem to be so nice?” Zhang Yunxi was feeling a little embarrassed.
“Yunxi, you mustn’t be shy. I won this with my life on the line.” Ye Lingchen then retold the
story of his bet with Miyako with embellishments. He left out some of the sensitive issues
and focused mostly on his contract with Miyako.
“Who knows how many families she has destroyed. I keep her nearby to prevent her from
hurting others. Furthermore, if not for me winning by chance, I’d be her slave instead, most
likely scrubbing some toilets now!”
Ye Lingchen said it in all seriousness, causing Zhang Yunxi to feel her heart being gripped
by fear.
After such an introduction, Zhang Yunxi’s gaze towards Miyako changed. The sympathy in
her eyes slowly dissipated.
She did not care much about the other matters, but to have almost enslaved Ye Lingchen,
she dared not imagine the consequences.
“Come here.” Ye Lingchen waved at Miyako.
Miyako gritted her teeth and glared at Ye Lingchen before she hesitantly approached.
“From now on, when we dine, you’ll stand there and serve us,” Ye Lingchen ordered calmly
in a bossy manner.
“Are you kidding me?” Miyako was stunned, then shot a cold glare at Ye Lingchen. “How
dare you! I’d rather die than suffer this kind of humiliation!”
“Hehe, that’s what you said earlier.” Ye Lingchen raised his palm and looked at Miyako
teasingly, causing the color to drain from her face.
“You!” Miyako was trembling in fury, feeling angry and afraid at the same time.
At that moment, she wished to rewind time. If she had the choice, she would never agree to
gamble against Ye Lingchen.
“Calm down,” Ye Lingchen said calmly with a smile on his face. “If your performance
improves, I’ll consider raising your status slowly. Who knows, I might even let you free.”
“Are you serious?” Miyako’s beautiful eyes stared straight at Ye Lingchen.
“Of course!” Ye Lingchen nodded earnestly.
“Deal!” Miyako took a deep breath, then added, “I can keep you satisfied in terms of your
daily lifestyle, but you better not have any dirty thoughts. I’ll rather die than submit!”
“That I can guarantee. Your appeal is insufficient to seduce me,” Ye Lingchen replied.
Miyako harrumphed, then picked up the chopsticks and stood beside him, asking softly,
“What would you like to eat?”
“Go get me a bowl of rice first,” Ye Lingchen said. Although Miyako’s attitude was lacking, it
can’t be rushed. It must be cultivated gradually.
Miyako delivered the rice to Ye Lingchen with a face devoid of expression.
Ye Lingchen nodded satisfactorily, then added, “Very good. Now go get me a bowl of soup.”
…
Chapter 248 - Watching His Own Movie
The meal concluded with Miyako’s assistance. Ye Lingchen enjoyed it greatly while Zhang
Yunxi had her reservations.
“Alright, it’s your turn to eat. Don’t forget to do the dishes.” Satisfied with dinner, Ye
Lingchen ignored Miyako’s silent objections in her eyes and went upstairs.
Miyako sat alone on the table. Imagining her horrible life ahead, sadness welled up from
within her and her eyes turned red.
She had never imagined herself to be in such a sorry state. That was just too pitiful and
unfair.
If someone were to see the disciple of the Gambling King in such a state, their eyes would
pop out of their sockets.
The next day…
Ye Lingchen arrived at the venue Xiao Feifei decided on.
Xiao Feifei arrived with a pair of shades. She wore a halterneck dress, draped with a tulle
jacket on the outside, and a cap, giving off an impression of a goddess.
“Lingchen, you’re finally here.” Xiao Feifei immediately went forward to greet him, finally
having the motivation when she saw Ye Lingchen.
Standing there, she was undoubtedly the most attractive person there. Although she hid
her face, those passing by would unwittingly shift their gaze unto her. Some would even
come over with some pickup lines, further pressuring her as she feared being identified.
“Sister Feifei, you’re really beautiful today,” Ye Lingchen teased softly.
Xiao Feifei rolled her eyes at him, then grabbed onto his arms without warning. Both of
them walked towards the cinema like a couple.
“Lingchen, where’s Little Grey and Little Green?” Xiao Feifei asked.
Ye Lingchen patted his chest, indicating that they were hidden within his clothes. Two wolf
heads immediately poked out of there, looking at Xiao Feifei.
“They’ve grown so much,” Xiao Feifei exclaimed, immediately drawing attention to the wolf
pups. Their eyes were filled with adoration.
The wolf pups were a fair bit larger than last time. Very soon, they will no longer fit into Ye
Lingchen’s clothes.
“That’s right. They’re big eaters and have put on a lot of weight.” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“Let me hold them,” Xiao Feifei asked excitedly and took one of the wolf pups into her arms.
She then exclaimed in surprise, “They’re a lot heavier!”
They both eventually arrived at the cinema while chatting. Countless people were in line to
purchase the tickets. Even the e-tickets collection had a long queue.
“Look at the crowd wanting to watch your movie,” Xiao Feifei stated as she watched the
massive crowd. After a moment’s hesitation, she pinched Ye Lingchen, then pursed her lips,
“Hmph! You didn’t even let me take part in your movie.”
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly as he shook his head. Xiao Feifei had seemingly got into the
character of being his girlfriend.
The cinema opened 10 minutes before the show started. To remain discreet, Xiao Feifei
bought a couple’s seat in the corner for them.
Looking over, the entire cinema could fit a few hundred people, yet the seats were all taken.
[1]
There were still 5 minutes before the movie started, yet the seats were all filled. Even the
first row was fully taken. That itself could be considered a miracle.
With enough people, murmurs of discussions grew as well. All of them had a look of
excitement and anticipation on their faces.
“The movie is about to start. I wonder if it’s as good as the rumors claimed.”
“This is so exciting. I knew Y wouldn’t let me down. I really can’t believe that Huo Yuanjia’s
initial review scores were that low.”
“I didn’t expect such a huge turnout. How popular is this movie?”
“Bro, are you that clueless? Now Huo Yuanjia’s tickets are sold out everywhere. It’s already
a blessing to be able to get seats in the first row.”
“Luckily my reaction was quick. I didn’t expect there to be extra screenings of Huo Yuanjia
today. The tickets sold out in just an instant!”
…
The majority of the crowd were youngsters, mostly couples. Some even came in groups.
Finally, the background music started playing and the movie began!
Right at the start, it was Huo Yuanjia during his childhood. His father was a martial artist
and had to fight in the arena with someone daily. However, his father forbade him from
learning martial arts, forcing him to learn how to read.
One day, his father lost because of his code of honor, losing the glorious title of Jinmen’s
best. That act had planted a seed in Huo Yuanjia.
He did not understand why his father would put martial arts and honor together. At that
moment, he resolved himself to be Jinmen’s best in the future!
The early phase of the movie was focused around fights in the arena. The fights happened
round after round, accompanying Huo Yuanjia’s growth. He fought with his opponents daily
due to his battle lust. It was so strong that he would beat all those that opposed him into
submission!
Furthermore, he was extremely prideful and arrogant, unwilling to listen to advice.
At that moment, the movie slowly moved into its climax. Everyone felt that something was
about to happen if that went on, an ominous feeling enveloped them.
Many viewers were fully immersed in the movie, their eyes glued to the screen. There was
hardly anyone touching their popcorn.
Finally, Huo Yuanjia’s disciple was wounded. He did not investigate further and brought the
issue straight to the other party, facing off in a duel with the strongest martial artist of that
time, Elder Qin!
Elder Qin was strong!
It was pouring during the fight. Both their movements had the viewers in the cinema
holding their breath. At the same time, many of their hearts were pumping wildly. Such an
action scene could not be found anywhere else!
Exhilarating!
Extremely realistic!
Furthermore, each move captured the essence of the fight, captivating the hearts of the
viewers. That was the real world of martial artists. Such a fight was the real struggles of a
life and death battle!
Finally, Huo Yuanjia won, and Elder Qin had fallen!
However, color faded from the movie screen. Huo Yuanjia began to reflect on his actions, on
the reasons behind his actions.
He attended Elder Qin’s funeral. By the time he returned, all he saw was a bloody scene. His
wife and daughter were murdered by his enemies.
At that moment, he finally understood why his father would always place martial arts and
honor together, always forgiving whenever possible.
The rain continued to pour and the atmosphere in the cinema turned gloomy.
Finally, Huo Yuanjia decided to dive into the river. Following its current, he surprisingly
arrived at a small peaceful village.
There, the men plowed the fields while the women tended the chores, enjoying their simple
yet fulfilled life without any fights or schemes. There, he finally found the peace he long
yearned for.
Right then, sobbing sounds appeared in the cinema, bringing out a shred of lamentations
from the viewers.
Although the movie was telling the story of Huo Yuanjia, many viewers saw their own
reflections. Huo Yuanjia in his youth was like most of them, insolent and prideful, only to
find out much later that a peaceful life was their final goal in life.
Huo Yuanjia stayed for a long time in that village, but in the end, he still left it behind him.
He wanted to go back to his old world and have a look.
Nonetheless, when he got back, he was stunned. The entire world had changed.
The place was filled with Westerners, and the Chinese were being enslaved. Everyone
passed their days in fear. It was no longer the prosperous scene of the past, but instead a
depressing sight to behold.
—
TN
[1] Despite the previous chapter stating that Xiao Feifei bought all available tickets for the
show throughout the week, we suspect the author may have forgotten that detail. Another
explanation could be that Xiao Feifei had Sister Lin sell off the extra tickets after she had
confirmed the date with Ye Lingchen. Whichever option, we will let you readers come up
with your own theory. Perhaps we could even start collecting a list of mysteries and maybe
have some theories running on the side 😛
Chapter 249 - The So-called Discretion
By then, China was being invaded. Countless Westerners acted with impunity, and they
even built an arena in Jinmen, planning to defeat all the Chinese experts!
Huo Yuanjia, Jinmen’s best fighter, was a relic of the past that nobody remembered. Only
one beggar there remembered his existence. The moment he saw Huo Yuanjia, he laughed
out loudly. “Huo Yuanjia, the best fighter of Jinmen, is back.”
That sound triggered him and sent him into a daze for quite some time…
He looked at the newspaper covered in English, then looked towards the arena. One by one,
the martial arts experts were being beaten to death.
Finally, he decided to pick up the fight. For his country, for Chinese martial arts!
The movie then went into its climax. Huo Yuanjia once again stepped foot into the arena.
However, this time, he was not fighting for himself. It was for his country, for them to clean
off the stain from the label “Sick Man of East Asia”!
When they saw Huo Yuanjia defeating the foreigners one after another, the viewers
clutched their fists tightly, cheering for him within their hearts.
Especially when it came to that phrase, “You can humiliate me, but you cannot humiliate
Chinese Kungfu!”
In that instant, that phrase set off a tidal wave in the hearts of the viewers, leaving a strong
impression within them…
As they watched the foreigners parading around, the movie’s color tones turned grim.
Although Huo Yuanjia was a good fighter, he could not fend off the dirty tricks from the
evildoers.
In the last match, he was poisoned and had to fight with the foreign boxing champion with
his body in that state.
They saw Huo Yuanjia vomiting blood as he suffered the attacks from his opponents.
Everyone felt furious and unresigned. As they watched Huo Yuanjia standing up time after
time, they were greatly moved and admired him!
The will of martial arts supported Huo Yuanjia as he attempted his counterattacks. When
the judge announced Huo Yuanjia’s victory, the entire country celebrated, and so did the
cinema.
Several viewers unwittingly stood up and cheered!
However, when they saw Huo Yuanjia fall to the ground, the entire cinema turned silent.
At that moment, many viewers were covered in tears. The sobbing sounds took over the
cinema. Another portion of the viewers were instead quietly rubbing at the corner or their
eyes.
“This movie is just wonderful!”
“That was great. I felt as though I had gone back in time.”
“I’m still unable to recover from that. It felt like Huo Yuanjia was alive right in front of us.”
“This movie tells such a rich story. In it, I saw life, and many other philosophies.”
“This is my second time, and it felt even more impactful. This movie is truly amazing!”
“Y really is a genius, managing to come up with such a great movie on his first try. If he
were to act this out himself, it’ll be even better. I can’t wait for him to continue coming up
with better movies!”
After a while, the viewers finally woke up from their dream-like state. Sounds of
wonderment filled the hall.
They remained in their seats until the cinema crew ushered them to leave before slowly
standing up to leave the hall.
The crowd was talking about Y since the start of the movie. Unbeknownst to them, Y was
right in their midst, happily basking in their praise.
“Lingchen, in just half a day, Huo Yuanjia’s box office sales exceeded eight million! At this
rate, it will continue to grow!” Xiao Feifei flipped out the movie box office site and showed
it to Ye Lingchen.
On October 1st, Huo Yuanjia’s ticket sales were only slightly above a million and had bad
reviews. Meanwhile, I am Hero’s ticket sales had reached 30 million!
Yesterday, after the incident on TikTok, Huo Yuanjia’s box office sales had reached almost
five million. All the tickets in the major cinemas were all sold out while I am Hero’s box
office sales were at 26 million.
Today, Accompanied by the additional screening allocation, the box office sales had
exceeded eight million, while I am Hero’s box office sales had barely reached eight million!
Such a comparison was sufficient to give anyone a good scare!
It was a major comeback.
I am Hero’s screening allocation was at 35 percent in the beginning, while Huo Yuanjia was
only at five percent!
With the current statistics, it was obvious that Huo Yuanjia was gaining momentum.
Little Yuan was Wu Han’s fan. Not only her, but almost all her classmates were also Wu
Han’s fans.
At first, the National Day holiday was a day they would enjoy and have fun. However, based
on their expressions, one could tell that they were not having fun.
On the first day of the National Day holiday, they were excited and made plans in the class
group chat to go watch Wu Han’s I am Hero in support of Wu Han. In fact, that was what
they did.
Those few days, they were discussing Wu Han’s cool looks and addressing him as their
husband.
However, with Huo Yuanjia’s comeback, they felt that something was amiss. Just the day
before, their hearts were lined with worry as they saw Wu Han’s post on Weibo.
The whole class was in an uproar, with everyone shouting foul and siding with Wu Han.
“What should we do? Our husband is asking for our help!”
“If our husband asks for us to support him, we must do it. Let’s bring Huo Yuanjia down!”
“That’s right. We’ll go watch another round of the movie! How can Huo Yuanjia compare to
our husband? They must have fluffed up the ticket purchase!”
“I have a suggestion. Why don’t we go watch Huo Yuanjia, then find out the flaw in the
movie and criticize the h*ll out of it! We’ll avenge our husband!”
“I think that’s a good idea! We’ll go sh*t on Huo Yuanjia. Better yet, we’ll criticize that Y into
oblivion and avenge our husband. Wakakaka…”
“Let’s do it. I’m going to watch Huo Yuanjia today and pick it apart!”
…
Naturally, Ye Lingchen was oblivious to that group of haters heading for his own movie.
After the movie, he accompanied Xiao Feifei for lunch in a thematic restaurant, then
wandered aimlessly for a while.
Along the way, both of them chatted on various topics without any awkwardness. The
atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.
“Lingchen, have you been to Capital City’s safari park?” Xiao Feifei asked out of the blue.
Ye Lingchen shook his head, “Nope.”
Not only the safari park, but he had not been to most of the tourist spots in Capital City.
Now that he thought about it, he was really hardworking. During his time in university, he
was either studying or making money, nothing shy of a perfect man.
“I’ve not been there before as well. Why don’t you go with me?” Xiao Feifei’s eyes were
slightly unfocused as she waited for Ye Lingchen’s reply.
Ye Lingchen thought about it for a moment. He did not have much to do during the National
Day holidays. He then nodded in agreement and said with a smile, “Sure.”
“Hehe, then I’ll contact Sister Lin immediately and have her drive us there.” Xiao Feifei put
on a charming smile and called Sister Lin right away.
Very soon, a silver Porsche pulled over in front of Ye Lingchen. Sister Lin was similarly
wearing a pair of shades.
“Let’s go.” Xiao Feifei pulled Ye Lingchen along.
“You changed your car?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched.
“I need to remain discreet when I’m outside. I don’t want to draw attention to myself. My
car needs to change frequently to avoid the paparazzi,” Xiao Feifei explained.
Ye Lingchen could not help but take a good look at the cool, brand new Porsche. ‘This car…
is discreet?’
Chapter 250 - Accident!
The safari park was a 5A grade tourist attraction which meant it was one of the biggest
safari parks in the country. Furthermore, this safari had one main attraction, which was the
availability of pandas.
The panda was the symbol of China. Cute, cuddly, and harmless. They were national
treasures that were loved by all.
The safari park was an open safari. Although the animals within were free to roam, they
had their own territory. With that, one must be extra careful when entering and not get out
of the car as they liked.
Sister Lin bought the tickets and drove in.
Along the way, apart from private vehicles, there were also zoo tour busses. It was a busy
day, and the lighthearted laughter of children could be heard.
Xiao Feifei was very excited, staring at the passing animals with a gleam in her eyes,
behaving like a little girl.
“Is this your first time entering a zoo?” Ye Lingchen asked out of curiosity.
Xiao Feifei sniffled her nose, then huffed, “Yeah, is that against the rules?”
“Feifei joined the industry when she was young. She had always been busy with practicing
her acting skills. When she got famous, she rushed to take part in all sorts of programs. She
had no time to enjoy these things,” Sister Lin explained as she drove.
“That’s just sad.” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched as he looked at Xiao Feifei with a weird
gaze.
“Do you think everyone is like you, turning into a major hit just like that?” Sister Lin scoffed.
“To be a superstar, Feifei had to endure a lot of hardships.”
“It’s okay, it’s all in the past now,” Xiao Feifei brushed it off with a smile.
Ye Lingchen looked out of the window, lost in his thoughts. He went through his
transformation because of the Prodigy System. If not for that, he would probably be one of
the average people. Nevermind standing out, he would most likely toil away for the rest of
his life.
He was really lucky.
“Actually, my dream is to achieve financial freedom and live my life as I see fit,” Xiao Feifei
said with a smile.
“Then you’ve pretty much achieved your dreams,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile. No
wonder Xiao Feifei seemed so relaxed. So she was trying to have a more carefree life.
“Hehe, half of it.” Xiao Feifei laughed.
“Half?”
“Of course there’s also finding the love of my life, getting married, and having kids,” said
Xiao Feifei in a somewhat joking manner as she stole a glance at Ye Lingchen.
“For a woman, that is a major event indeed.” Ye Lingchen nodded along, then dropped the
topic.
Xiao Feifei was speechless.
After that, Ye Lingchen’s trait of being a prodigy showed itself. Along the way, he would
name all the animals and explain their behavior, allowing Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin to learn
much from him. At the same time, their respect for him grew.
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen’s explanations were entertaining and relaxed. It was much
better than those tour guides. In just a few short sentences, he managed to plant the image
deep in their minds. Xiao Feifei’s laughter could occasionally be heard from within the car.
Meanwhile, Little Grey and Little Green were bouncing around in the car. They were
watching the animals outside excitedly, howling occasionally, and baring their fangs at the
animals outside.
Ye Lingchen noticed that their eyes showed a longing to be outside.
He had always kept them by his side. Although he brought them out to train, nature was
still their best home.
“Poor Little Green and Little Grey,” Xiao Feifei could not help but voice out as she also
noticed it. “If only we could let them out.”
Ye Lingchen had a sudden idea as he looked at the two wolf pups.
He had trained them well. It was impossible for them to get lost. In this safari, there were
only so few animals that could threaten them. At least they would not be in any life-
threatening danger. Why not…let them run freely?
“Might as well.” Ye Lingchen’s words caused Xiao Feifei to be slightly alarmed. “You can’t be
thinking of letting them go out?”
“Why not?” Ye Lingchen laughed, then gave Little Green and Little Grey a signal to them,
telling them to follow him, be ready for his summons, and not to cause trouble around
them.
Little Green and Little Grey were howling excitedly, bouncing around Ye Lingchen
energetically.
“Daddy is letting us go out to play. Awooo, I’m so excited.”
“Did you see that ram? Let’s go scare it once we get out!”
“Are you sure that’s wise? Will daddy get angry?”
“We’re just scaring it. I think that we are quite strong now.”
…
“Remember to look for my signal and return anytime!” Ye Lingchen issued a final order,
then sneakily opened a slit in the car door when there was nobody around.
Little Green and Little Grey howled and dashed outside quickly, leaving only an afterimage.
Watching from the car, they looked like some spirits that just regained their freedom,
running along excitedly and howling at some animals, quickly escaping from their line of
sight.
“Will they be fine?” Xiao Feifei was worried. “Will they get lost, or get wounded by other
animals?”
“Relax, it’s fine.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
Their car continued driving forward. Ye Lingchen could occasionally hear the wolf howls
and the cries of surprise of some other animals. He could not help but shake his head in
bitter laughter.
Right then, Sister Lin was stunned for a moment, inadvertently slowing the car down. “It
seems something had happened up front.”
Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei both frowned. As they looked over, many cars gathered further
up front. At the same time, many people were out of their cars, pointing towards something
in their heated discussion.
“What happened, why are they out of their cars in the safari?” Xiao Feifei asked curiously.
“This should be near the danger area. I’ll go down and have a look. You both drive over
slowly.” Ye Lingchen got out of the car, just to see that within the crowd, a woman was
watching with her face lined with worry and anxiety.
Beside her, a middle-aged man and an old lady were also looking in the same direction.
That old lady’s breaths were short and rapid. She was in tears and trembling in fear. In her
hands were some Buddhist prayer beads as she muttered a prayer, begging Buddha for
mercy.
“Tiantian, climb up quick!” The woman’s voice was shrill as she screamed emotionally.
“Faster, don’t look back. Just run up here!”
The middle-aged man instead begged at the crowd. “Please help me find a long stick and
pull my son up. Please, everyone!”
Ye Lingchen focused his gaze, noticing that further ahead, a boy was having difficulty
climbing up. He seemed to be in a nervous wreck covered in mud.
“Sigh, how can this parent be so careless. How can you let a kid out of the car over here?”
“I heard that the kid wanted to pee. At first, he walked to a tree nearby, but then
accidentally slipped and rolled down there!”
“Guys, let’s go find something and see if we can help pull him up.”
“This place is quite high! Furthermore, it’s very narrow. It’s very difficult for him to climb
up alone.”
“Why is the safari rescue team so slow? What’s with this efficiency?!”
“F*ck, look over there. Something’s coming!”
Everyone was caught by surprise. The woman lost all her composure, unable to keep her
calm. Her voice had changed, shaking uncontrollably. “Tiantian, climb up quick! Don’t look
back! Faster…”
Chapter 251 - I Order You to Stop!
Affected by the adults, the kid realized his imminent danger and quickly scrambled
upwards.
However, that slope was steep as it was designed to keep the animals in, making it
extremely difficult for him to overcome.
Every few steps Tiantian took, he would then slide back down.
Finally, he could not help it and looked behind him.
With that, the color drained from his face. He slumped down helplessly, trembling in fear
with a look of abject terror in his eyes.
“Tiantian!” The woman made a chilling scream and got ready to rush up to her son’s side.
Fortunately, someone held her back.
“F*ck! What are those? They’re coming in fast, and it seems like they came in a group!”
“They’re hyenas! Damn it! This area is the hyenas’ territory. OMG!”
“Oh no, why didn’t they cage up such dangerous animals?!”
“Why is the rescue team so slow? F*ck! This kid won’t hold out under the hyenas’ assault.”
Everyone was panicking and shouting as they watched the hyena pack in terror.
As for the couple, they were trapped in despair. The old lady had sat limply on the ground
and knelt in prayer.
Ye Lingchen snapped into focus, his face turned serious as he watched the pack of hyenas
rushing over.
Hyenas, as some may know, were a dangerous type of canine. Furthermore, they were the
most popular animals to make it onto the TV screen[1].
They were aggressive. Their claws and teeth were comparable to that of a lion. Although
they were much weaker than a lion individually, they were pack animals that focused on
teamwork. In the wild, they were without a doubt a force to be reckoned with.
“Quick, throw rocks at those hyenas! We have to buy time!”
Ye Lingchen exclaimed as he picked up a rock and threw them at the hyenas.
“That’s right, go get some rocks. We need to chase these animals away!” The sentiment
echoed in the crowd as they followed suit.
“Be careful not to hit the kid!”
“Thank you, please save my son.” The kid’s father similarly picked up a rock and threw it at
the hyenas with all his might as worry lined his face.
The hyenas were agile and dodged about with their feral instinct as they quickly
approached the kid.
Due to the distance, many of the rocks thrown had hardly any strength behind them.
Although the rocks slowed the hyenas’ advance, it did not stop them. As time passed, they
got closer and the crowd’s mood darkened.
“Stop throwing, you’ll hit the kid.” shouted a voice bitterly within the crowd.
The hyenas and Tiantian’s distance were only a few meters apart. If they continued to hurl
rocks over, it might hit him.
“No!”
Witnessing her own child being surrounded by hyenas, the woman almost fainted. She
broke down in tears.
The crowd could not help but shake their heads, sighing. It was as though the kid’s fate was
sealed.
Some kind soul even advised the parents not to watch. After all, the following scene would
only turn more violent.
“Daddy, Mommy…”
The kid dared not move, crying helplessly as he stared at the crowd.
Many of them had tears flowing down their cheek helplessly, powerless to help.
There were six hyenas in the pack. They circled the kid, lowering their bodies as they
growled continuously at the kid, occasionally baring their teeth at him.
Apart from the bloodlust in their eyes, there was also a hint of mischief as they chose not to
attack outright.
Living here for far too long, they never had any fun. Now that there was a toy that showed
itself, that made them excited.
Ye Lingchen listened in to their conversation.
“It seems we’re having extra food today. This is nice.”
“Hahaha, it’s a kid. To think a human would drop in here. I wonder if it’s nice to eat?”
“His cries are interesting. I think he’s scared.”
“Ah, so noisy. That group of humans are still watching. I’m so tired of being watched by
those humans every day. I want revenge!”
“That’s right. Let’s stop the game and dig in. My patience is running out.”
…
“They’re about to attack!” shouted a voice in the crowd. That person covered his eyes,
unable to watch.
“Awoo~!”
Right then, a wolf howl caused their hearts to skip a beat, surprising them.
“That’s…two wolves?!” someone shouted. “Even the wolves are here?!”
“F*ck, those two wolves are just pups. However, they are really fast!”
“They seem aggressive. What are they planning to do?”
They were none other than Little Green and Little Grey. Both of them had a majestic air
around them. Filled with energy, they howled while they ran.
“I order you to stop! Let that kid go!”
Shortly both of them arrived like bolts of lightning. Their tiny bodies shielding the kid as
they stared down the six hyenas.
Little Green and Little Grey’s bodies were smaller than any of the hyenas, but the presence
that emanated from them was extremely strong. Without fear, they bared their fangs and
growled at the hyenas.
“They’re…saving the kid?”
“F*ck! This is amazing! Those two wolves are intelligent!”
“The heavens bless us, Bodhisattva’s miracles!” Tears filled the old lady’s eyes. “They must
be sent by the heavens to save my grandchild.”
“Amazing. What a turn of events! Are the wolves in this safari this amazing?”
“Such cute wolf pups. It must be pure bliss to have these pups as pets!”
Cries of surprise broke out through the crowd. Everyone was excited as though they
discovered something amazing. However, some of them were still worried.
“Don’t celebrate so soon. The two wolf pups are so small, and they have to fight off six
hyenas. The chances of them winning are slim.”
“Yeah. How to fight?”
Those words popped the bubble and brought everyone back to reality.
They were silent, unable to accept the facts. The disadvantages were just too much.
“Awoo~!”
The six hyenas and the wolf pups were in a heated exchange. Both sides were alert, but
none were showing any compromise. It looked as though a fight would break out anytime.
“Young pup? You’re not even fully grown. Hehe, a newborn pup isn’t afraid of us hyenas.
I’m in a good mood today. If you know what’s good for you, leave immediately!”
“You should be the one f*cking off. Stay away from the kid, or suffer our wrath!”
“I gave you the option. Don’t think I won’t tear you apart!”
“You? Dream on. I am well trained. I’ll hit you so hard your mom won’t recognize you!”
“F*ck! You’re asking for it. Let’s go, guys, we’ll rip this dumb puppy apart!”
[1] This part is translated as per raw. Please note that hyenas are not part of the canine or
feline family. They belong to their own family of Hyaenidae. As for the TV appearance
compared to other animals, we decided to keep it as is. Perhaps in the world of IAP, hyenas
are the popular animal on TV screens. Cheers and have fun reading =)
Chapter 252 - Wolf vs Hyenas!
“It’s started!”
The crowd turned serious, their bodies tensed up.
Although they had little confidence in the wolf pups, they held onto hope for a miracle to
happen.
Six hyenas lowered their bodies at the same time, then lunged at Little Green and Little
Grey!
Little Green and Little Grey lowered their bodies as well, meeting the attack without a
shred of fear!
Little Green and Little Grey’s movements were swift. Although they were of a smaller size,
they displayed better speed and strength, not losing to the hyenas in terms of their
prowess.
Their tiny claws and fangs fought fiercely, matching the hyenas in the fight. Furthermore,
their nimble body allowed them to dodge and counterattack!
“F*ck! T-t-these wolf pups were trained?”
“Awesome, amazing! Look at the grey one there. Did it just stand on its front paws?” [1]
“Look at the green one, weaving left and right, then attacking during an opening. They’re
fighting with techniques.”
“Amazing, they’re turning into demons. That’s demonization!”
“Great bite! One of the hyenas is wounded by that bite. Awesome!”
“This is unbelievable. What happens when these two wolf pups grow up?”
…
Meanwhile, the director of the safari park was sweating bullets, becoming a nervous wreck.
On his flushed face was a pair of round-rimmed glasses. He continuously paced back and
forth.
“F*ck! What are you guys doing? Why isn’t the rescue team there yet?!”
“Director Xia, they’re almost there,” said one of the employees as he wiped the sweat off his
forehead.
“Almost there? How long more? Can they teleport?!” asked Director Xia with a trembling
voice, his eyes wide open. “We have time, but that child doesn’t! Do you know how much
losses our safari will have to bear?!”
Director Xia’s voice turned hoarse. Just the thought of the consequences sent shivers down
his spine.
After all, that was their safari’s responsibility. If anything happened, the consequences
would be too dire for him to bear.
Although the kid got out of the car on his own, the safari had no warning signs placed in
that area. Furthermore, with their slow rescue attempt, that only made things worse. By
then, he would be stuck in a difficult situation when faced with pressure from the general
public.
“Director, Director!”
Right then, another employee came running in, his voice was lined with amazement.
“What is it? Is that kid saved?” Director Xia stared right at that person, his voice filled with
anxiety and anticipation.
“No sir! The rescue team is still on the way.”
“What?! On the way? What the f*ck are you guys doing?” Director Xia’s hair stood on its
ends. He was hyperventilating as he slumped to the floor, saying bitterly, “That’s it. That kid
is surely eaten by now. All hope is lost…”
“Director, that’s not true,” that person said after a moment’s hesitation. “There were two
wolf pups that appeared to that kid’s aid and they’re fighting off the hyenas!”
“Wolf pups? Fighting?” Director Xia was flabbergasted. “Are you kidding me?”
“No sir. Director, please follow me.”
The entire party immediately rushed over to the surveillance room.
Although the surveillance room did not cover the entire safari, it covered the territories of
threatening animals, giving them a clear view of the situation.
Once he saw the surveillance footage, Director Xia was dumbfounded.
He rubbed his eyes before confirming that he was not hallucinating.
‘This…how is this possible?’
On the screen, two wolf pups were holding their ground against six hyenas, fighting at full
force.
“These wolf pups are less than a year old,” Director Xia exclaimed as he identified the
features of the two wolf pups, “but their strength is comparable to that of an adult wolf.”
“That’s not all. The way those wolf pups fight is different from the average biting and
clawing of an average wild animal. They are able to patiently wait for an opening, and their
attacks are extremely cunning. Furthermore, their dexterity is terrifying.” There were
several elderly people within the surveillance room, all of them fully focused on the screen.
They were the animal specialists of the safari. They were all shocked when they saw the
two wolf pups.
“Formidable. If these two wolf pups continue growing at that rate, they will be a match for a
tiger!” said one of the elders. “Furthermore, they are well adjusted to humans and came to
the kid’s rescue. That’s just unbelievable!”
“These two wolf pups just saved our safari!”
“Where did they come from? Does our safari have a record?” Director Xia asked.
Everyone exchanged looks, then shook their heads. Even the employees in charge of
feeding the animals had no recollection of those wolf pups.
Meanwhile, the fight was nearing its end.
All six hyenas were bloodied, covered in claw marks and bite marks. Four of them were
even limping around. Their gaze towards Little Green and Little Grey was filled with shock
and horror.
They had never thought that those two wolf pups were that formidable. That had wrecked
their understanding of the world.
Although Little Green and Little Grey were also wounded, they were superficial. They were
moving their bodies excitedly with unexpectedly strong muscles. They raised their heads,
staring down the hyenas intimidatingly.
By then, the hyenas’ violent nature was clearly shown. They did not plan to leave but
instead circled the wolf pups, as though ready to bet their lives.
Bark!
They rushed out together, lunging forward with their jaws open wide!
“F*ck! They’re aiming for the kid!” shouted someone in the crowd as they saw one of the
hyenas aimed for the kid instead of the wolf pups.
“Motherf*cker! Stop that you scumbag!”
“Despicable!”
Everyone went into a frenzy. Who would have anticipated such a twist towards the end?
Tiantian was only a kid. Even if it was just a bite, the damage would be severe. All that
effort had gone to waste!
“Tiantian, get out of the way. Don’t let it bite your neck!”
At that point, they could only pray for him to survive.
Just as the crowd watched helplessly as the hyena’s jaw approached the kid slowly, a green
figure interjected in a flash, blocking the hyena’s jaws with its body!
Silence!
At that moment, time seemingly came to a halt!
Everyone was in shock, covering their mouths.
The hyena bit onto Little Green. Little Green moaned in pain, and at the same time, swatted
its paw forcefully at the hyena’s eyes. In an instant, blood spilled forth!
Whimpers!
The hyena cried out in agony. With one of its eyes blinded, it turned around and escaped at
full speed.
The other hyenas similarly whimpered and escaped quickly with their tails between their
legs…
‘That…was that a victory?’
The crowd stared stupidly at the two wolf pups with their eyes wide open, dumbfounded…
—
[1] In raw it was described as standing upside down, but we thought standing on its front
paws might fit the flow better since flipping a quadruped creature upside down is…back on
the floor?
Chapter 253 - I Might Have Defected…
Winning against the odds!
Little Green and Little Grey’s appearance surprised the crowd.
At that moment, they were staring at the two wolf pups. Baffled and speechless at what
they just saw.
Taking advantage of that chance, Little Green and Little Grey ran back into the forest,
disappearing from their sights.
Meanwhile, sounds of sirens could be heard as the rescue team rushed over in a Jeep,
arriving at the scene.
“Please move aside and be cooperative.” The person leading the team had a serious look on
his face. When he witnessed what happened at the scene, he was caught off guard by the
unexpected outcome.
Despite his surprise, he still quickly set up some ropes and descended. Holding onto the
kid, he then pulled himself up the slope.
“Tiantian!” The parents of the kid immediately rushed forward. They were holding the kid
in their embrace as they were crying tears of joy. The kid’s grandmother too finally
recovered from her daze and kowtow three times respectfully on her knees, thanking all
the gods that she could think of.
Soon after, another black sedan arrived at the scene. Director Xia and others hastily
approached the kid, liaising with the family members.
“Good that he’s safe.” Director Xia let out a sigh. “Let’s head to my office for some tea to
calm you down. Also, please accept our sincerest apology on behalf of the safari!”
“Director, those wolf pups of yours, what breed are they? Were they trained?” asked
someone from the crowd.
Director Xia laughed out loud. “I’m sorry, but this is our safari’s secret. Please take care of
your safety during your tour.”
While everyone was talking about Little Green and Little Grey, Ye Lingchen’s trio stealthily
drove away.
“Lingchen, will Little Green and Little Grey be fine? Why aren’t they coming back yet?” Xiao
Feifei was worried. She constantly looked around, trying to locate Little Green and Little
Grey.
“Sister Feifei, relax. They are very healthy!” Ye Lingchen laughed without care. “They
should be here soon.”
“You’re such a cold-hearted person. I’m no longer confident you can take care of them.”
Xiao Feifei pouted. When she watched Little Green and Little Grey’s fight, she was worried
sick.
“They’re here!” Sister Lin’s eyes brightened and pulled over by the road. They then opened
the door to let the wolf pups back in the car.
Their bodies were still covered in blood, but they were still overflowing with excitement
with their big puppy eyes.
The first thing they did was to jump into Ye Lingchen’s arms, happily groaning away.
“Daddy, did you see it? We’re very strong!”
“Wahahaha, those six trashy hyenas were not our match at all!”
“A fist to the left, a kick to the right[1]. That felt great! Hahaha, fighting feels great. I’m a
champion!”
“Don’t let me see them again next time. I’ll beat them up whenever I see them, hahaha…”
Ye Lingchen was speechless. He flicked a finger on each of the wolf pups’ forehead. These
wolves were definitely mischievous.
“Lingchen, why are you hitting them!?” Xiao Feifei was triggered. “Look at how well they’ve
done. Furthermore, they’re injured.”
Looking at Little Green and Little Grey’s wounds, Xiao Feifei was pained, especially with
Little Green’s front limb showing a deep wound from the bite earlier. Although the bleeding
stopped, it was still horrifying.
“It’s good to let them have some training,” said Ye Lingchen as he took Little Green and
Little Grey into his arms, massaging them. “You need to learn from experience. What a
shame, having so much trouble fighting some hyenas.”
Little Green and Little Grey went through daily training with Ye Lingchen. Furthermore,
they practiced Eight Extremities Brute Training with Ye Lingchen, giving them a strong
physical foundation. They were outstanding in all aspects, but during a fight, they were
easily influenced by their natural ferocity, frustrating Ye Lingchen.
Little Green and Little Grey closed their eyes comfortably under Ye Lingchen’s massage.
The wounds looked serious but were not much of an issue for them due to their physical
conditions.
They drove steadily out of the safari. Along the way, discussions of the two mythical wolf
pups were constantly heard.
After Director Xia comforted those involved, he immediately rushed back to his office,
asking urgently, “Did you guys find out anything about those two wolf pups? Where did
they come from?”
The employees shook their heads with a bitter smile. “Director, our safari surveillance does
not cover the entire area. Although we have captured several photos of those wolf pups,
their quick and erratic movements threw us off. We do not know where they went.”
“These two wolf pups don’t belong to our safari.” One of the elders there had known for
some time. He took a deep breath, then said, “They must’ve been trained by some specialist.
To be able to train the wolves to that extent, that person is definitely a rare talent.”
Wolves were one of the most difficult animals to train. They were proud, and at times
would rather die than submit to a human. However, not only were the wolves trained, they
had even saved a life. Most importantly, they were strong! That was a miracle on its own.
If not for them witnessing it in person, they would never believe that someone could train
an animal like that.
That level of animal taming was far beyond their safari, or even the world’s level!
Director Xia nodded with a serious look on his face, sighing, “It’s a shame we can’t find out
where the wolf pups came from.”
…
Meanwhile, Little Yuan had finally finished watching Huo Yuanjia and walked out of the
cinema.
However, she had a terrible expression, one filled with conflicting emotions. She was at a
loss, as though her worldview was just shattered.
Her original intent was to nitpick the flaws in Huo Yuanjia, coming for the show with a bias,
trying to criticize the movie!
In just a few minutes into the movie, she looked down on the production quality. The
characters were all ugly. A bad review was confirmed!
A few more minutes passed, she thought to herself that the fighting scenes were just
average.
Nonetheless, 10 minutes later, she was pulled into the movie, forgetting her own goals for
watching this movie. There was only one thought in her mind, and it was to focus on the
movie!
She had never felt that way before. It was because previously, everything she watched was
aimed at Wu Han, to see his looks. If it were any other scenes, she would not even bother
watching. Never once was she immersed in the movies, yet this plot was just too perfect,
not at all watered down.
It was to the extent that when thought back of the scene where Huo Yuanjia fell, her eyes
would water and the urge to cry would well up within her.
The passion and tragedy!
How could a movie be that good?
Furthermore, the fights in the movie and the exciting scenes left a strong impression within
her, one deeply rooted in her mind forever!
Finally, she could not hold it in anymore. Taking out her phone, she went into the class
group chat. After taking a deep breath, she announced, [I’m not sure if you guys have
watched Huo Yuanjia, but…I might have defected…]”
[1] Yep, your eyes are not misleading you. The author did use fist and leg here. It’s still the
same wolves though.
Chapter 254 - The Clown Stays in the Hall
The whole group fell silent once that sentence popped up. Finally, someone appeared and
asked, [Little Yuan, what do you mean by ‘defected’?]
[Huo Yuanjia is an amazing movie. I really can’t find anything negative about it,] Little Yuan
replied.
[Oh f*ck! It can’t be! You’ve become a traitor after watching Huo Yuanjia?]
[It’s really good. I recommend it.]
[No! Traitor!]
[Actually…I watched it too. Huo Yuanjia is a good movie…] Suddenly, another person came
out in agreement.
[It’s a virtuous production. The fights and plot are very good. I like the character settings
too. I realize it’s much better than I am Hero…]
[All of you… This …]
[I won’t be shaken! I will always support my Hanhan!]
The class group used to comprise of Wu Han’s diehard fans, but it had separated into two
factions and began arguing.
[Class president, time to kick these people out!]
Finally, someone could not help saying, [@Class President, Kick out these fake Hanhan
fans!]
The admin of the group was none other than the class president and was also a keen
supporter of Wu Han. They hated it when traitors appear, so at that point, it was time to
clean up the house!
However, the class president did not respond even though she was usually online.
Ten minutes later. She sent a tardy message, [I’m watching Huo Yuanjia now. Objectively
speaking, it’s really good.]
[Class president, why have you betrayed us?!] someone exclaimed incredulously.
The class president did not respond but sent a short video in the group. The video was very
dim, and at first glance, everyone knew that it was shot from the cinema. It was probably a
short clip of Huo Yuanjia.
That short segment was only one of many incredible martial arts scenes. Sweat, mixed in
with blood, drizzled through the air. Strong muscles and powerful fists stimulated the
human senses, enabling them to truly experience the essence of a martial arts film.
With the posting of that video, those who shouted traitors before were quiet.
Although the scenes in the movie were not as picturesque as Wu Han’s, by comparison, Huo
Yuanjia resembled a martial arts movie much more.
[I also support Huo Yuanjia. I went because I wanted to find its flaws, but who knew I
would actually cry after watching it…]
[I’m crying, it’s really touching …]
[I feel proud of this kind of celebrity. They’re full of passion.]
[I’m surprised to see those fights. It felt like martial arts, you know. The highly-skilled
kind.]
[Yeah, it’s Y after all. He has real skills!]
[All of a sudden, I feel that this kind of man is the most handsome.]
…
The Wu Han diehard fans class group soon became lively, but it was completely
preoccupied with Huo Yuanjia. They discussed Huo Yuanjia’s plot and everyone was
excited.
Those who chanted traitors were all stupefied. For a moment, they even thought that they
were in the wrong group. Did they get lost somewhere? How could the personality of those
around them change so drastically?
Such a phenomenon was not unusual. It happened in many places.
There was absolutely nothing negative about Huo Yuanjia and anyone who watched it
would realize its ability to sway audiences. Even Wu Han’s diehard fans were beginning to
fall under its spell.
Ye Lingchen paid no attention to those things. At that point, he had returned to 1 Hill Spring
Residence.
Sure enough, when Zhang Yunxi saw that Little Green and Little Gray were carrying injuries
on their bodies, she nearly burst into tears from distress. She immediately went and
applied some medication on the two wolves.
Ye Lingchen headed upstairs to prepare the novel update and live stream.
Due to his desire to destroy Huyu, he planned to speed up the progress of Candle Blowing
Ghost, having already told more than half the content. At the same time, the comics for
Grave Robber’s Chronicles had yet to be published, but more than half of the Candle
Blowing Ghost comics had been drawn and would likely be available soon.
Although Ye Lingchen had previously inflicted a huge loss on Huyu, he did not plan to stop
just yet.
Moreover, during that period of time, Huyu Streaming had been trying to stir up trouble
with Panda Streaming, such as deliberately exposing Panda Streaming’s negative side or
attempting to dig up dirt on Panda Streaming’s people. In short, Huyu was coming up with
countless ways to draw in Panda’s popularity to themselves.
The operations of a live stream platform included public relations, such as trending
searches, news, or advertising. It was necessary to establish a good image of the platform,
and in doing so, Song Qian was tasked with plotting against Huyu Streaming.
In the past, Panda Streaming’s funds were insufficient because they were just starting up.
Therefore, they were temporarily only able to avoid going over the edge, all while
maintaining day-to-day operations.
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen’s funds had surged by more than RMB500,000,000 ever since Ye
Lingchen took a trip to Las Vegas.
Next, Ye Lingchen uploaded Celestial Bane’s chapters and prepared to hit the sack.
Beep, beep, beep!
His QQ beeped just in time.
Yogurt: [Is I am Y there? I just saw you finish the chapter update.]
[Here.] Ye Lingchen replied. He was surprised that his editor paid so much attention to his
movements.
[It’s about those comments on the Internet. I hope you don’t take it to heart. It’s best not to
respond, just feign ignorance,] Yogurt said directly.
[What’s going on?] Ye Lingchen was a little confused. He had no idea about any of that.
After a pause, he asked, [Does this issue have anything to do with those traditional
writers?]
[Well,] Yogurt continued, [traditional writers are very radical on this issue. Their words are
a bit intense, but they are the predecessors of this industry after all. Traditional literature
ranks higher than online literature, so it’s better not to get into any conflict with them.]
In fact, their website was also feeling rather embarrassed and felt as though they did not do
justice to Ye Lingchen. It was their original intention to use Celestial Bane to promote
online literature, but it was met with unexpectedly strong opposition from those traditional
writers.
[Relax, I know about that.]
[By the way, one of your fans is a professor from Capital University. He even helped you
speak out. You’d better thank him.] Yogurt reminded.
A professor at Capital University?
Ye Lingchen was shocked. He was, in fact, a student at Capital University.
He found the original post after doing some searching. The post’s popularity did not wane
even after such a long time and there were two distinct periods of surges.
Ye Lingchen finally knew why Yogurt came to advise him. The criticism was too unpleasant,
and when jealousies flared, they barked like rabid dogs.
He never paid attention to all that as he would have already long argued with them if he
did.
The first surge in popularity was due to a comment by an old traditional writer, certified as
a council member of the Traditional Writers Association. His status was a very special one
as it was the highest among traditional writers. He was also quite elderly and belonged to
the more highly-esteemed generation.
At the same time, he had also produced many works—including prose and poetry—and
was one of the flagships of the literary world.
His comment on the post was a sentence. [The master wanders, but the clown stays in the
hall. Online literature associates money with literature. This is considered a kind of
vulgarity. As for this work, my honest opinion is that it has yet to reach the threshold of
literature!] …
Chapter 255 - Making the Headlines by
Accident
The post was originally meant for everyone to just have a chat about a controversial topic
and exchange their views on it.
However, no one expected it to rile up an influential figure from the literary world.
Delirium was triggered when everyone saw that a council member from the Traditional
Writers Association was involved in the comment.
Those who previously lambasted Celestial Bane became even more arrogant and upped the
intensity of their criticisms. The comments barely stopped short of classifying Celestial
Bane as a trash book for children.
Some even suggested that Celestial Bane be banned. That way, the author would have to
refund all the money he made.
Although the title of the Traditional Writers Association council member was merely an
unofficial title, it was still a title no less. His words were gospel in the literary world—if he
praised a particular work, then the work was deemed good. If he denounced it, then it
would be considered bad.
Ye Lingchen noticed that the council member’s Weibo ID was Hong Yan, which was
probably his real name.
Ignoring the barrage of jealousy and abuse, Ye Lingchen continued to scroll down.
The second wave created by that post also came after a comment. The comment replied to
Hong Yan in the capacity of a peer!
Weibo verified him as a professor of Capital[1] University. His Weibo ID was Wan Yun and
that was his real name too.
Weibo verification was a sign of authenticity!
If Hong Yan was able to shock countless people, then Wan Yun practically caused
everyone’s eyeballs to explode. When they saw Wan Yun’s comments, their eyeballs nearly
popped out of their eye sockets.
[Council Member Hong, have you read Celestial Bane? If not, you have no right to comment
on it. I’ve read Celestial Bane from the beginning until the end!
Although the phrases and words used in Celestial Bane aren’t quite universal in style, it
cannot be denied that something accepted and recognized by the public will stand out in its
own way. It was a student of mine that influenced me to read Celestial Bane. He was
reading this book in my class when he yelled as if he lost himself completely. Later on, I
found out that the entire class was reading this book too.
At that time, I wondered what book this is and why it had such great charm. When I read it
sometime later, the imaginativeness, plot, characterization, and overall feeling of the book
were very good. And, it was not inferior!
Heart for the world, life for the people. Strive for hidden knowledge, strive for peace in the
world. This is all from that book!
Our generation was born through times of troubles, rushed by age as we step into society.
Dreams of greatness and talks of wonders. Nothing compared to a drunken night! This is
also in this book!
These are all concrete achievements, please don’t ignore them!]
Wan Yun’s comments were lengthy, but it clearly showed his approbation of Celestial Bane,
sending everyone into a frenzy.
He was a professor at Capital University!
And what of it?
Well, he was like a legendary character!
University professors were known to be reticent, more so when they came from Capital
University. No mortal could ever hope to come into contact with beings like them.
Nevertheless, the professor read Celestial Bane and even praised it highly!
In a flash, readers of Celestial Bane felt that the gap between themselves and the professor
was pulled closer. It turned out that their taste was the same as that of the professor,
someone who was considered a leading figure!
Wan Yun has just only replied to the comment the previous night. He did so to set the
record straight!
The comments section exploded within a day. All the comments below were worshipping
the professor.
[Oh f*ck! Capital University’s professor! I spoke online with Capital University’s professor. I
can boast about this for the rest of the year!]
[Ah, Professor, please accept my worshipping of you!]
[I came here just to say something to the professor. That way, I’ll look bad*ss.]
[No matter how much I dream, I would never have dreamt of Capital University. It’s so
amazing to think that I had the chance to meet a professor.]
…
No wonder the post gained so much traction and surged in popularity. The reason was that
some influential figures’ attention had been drawn to it.
After reading Wan Yun’s comments, Ye Lingchen could not help but shake his head and
smile wry. It was too much of a coincidence—the professor taught him too, and it was the
same old professor who caught Hao Jian in class.
It was truly surprising that the old man read Celestial Bane after punishing Hao Jian.
Ye Lingchen’s teacher—a professor, no less—was reading his book. More crucially, the man
even spoke on behalf of him at a critical moment, giving Ye Lingchen an indescribable
feeling of pride.
After a brief moment of pondering, he replied below Wan Yun’s comment, “Professor, your
student thanks you for the support!”
A simple sentence caused the situation to develop at an unimaginable speed that night. The
entire internet was sent into an instant frenzy.
The literature community went into a frenzy and so did the web literature community!
The next day.
Ye Lingchen opened his eyes. He brought Little Green and Little Gray out for his morning
exercise in the wee hours.
After having breakfast, he switched on his phone out of habit and clicked into Weibo.
He glanced at his phone and was incredibly stunned.
No. 1 on Weibo’s Trending Searches: The Magical Little Wolf in Capital’s Zoo!
No. 2 on Weibo’s Trending Searches: The author of Celestial Bane is a student of Capital
University!
No. 3 on Weibo’s Trending Searches: Huo Yuanjia’s Ending!
Ye Lingchen knew those three trending searches all too well because all three were related
to him.
F*cking hell! Everything blew up to such epic proportions.
Did he just make the headlines by accident?
He clicked on the first trending search. Someone had obviously filmed a video of the
incident at the zoo, whereby Little Green and Little Gray fought the evil dog to protect the
children.
The comments section became extremely lively.
[Are you sure this is not a movie? This looks awesome!]
[Those two wolves are exactly like humans. Too cute and heroic.]
[Handsomeness overload. Have these two wolves achieved enlightenment or something? I
thought demonizing animals was forbidden after the People’s Republic of China was
founded[2]?]
[Ah, ah, ah! They’re so cute. It’s amazing that they would go to such lengths to protect the
kid. I’m so emotional I’m gonna cry.]
[That last bit, was the green wolf bitten? Is the injury serious? Can the zoo please answer!]
[You’re right! They must give him the best treatment! These two wolves must be well taken
care of. Oh, how I wish I could raise one.]
[Dear zoo, are these two wolves for sale? How much do they cost? Name your price! They’ll
be much better than bodyguards once they get bigger!]
Little Green and Little Gray went viral throughout the internet. The playback statistics for
the video skyrocketed and exceeded five million. Tencent News and Sina News even
promoted it, attracting the attention of practically the entire nation’s population.
After all, those two wolves were extraordinary.
Ye Lingchen clicked the second trending search. As expected, it resulted purely from the
previous night’s reply.
[Oh f*ck! I am Y is actually a student at Capital University? No wonder he could write so
good!]
[F*CK! That professor is the author’s teacher? It’s such a coincidence that a teacher is
keeping himself updated with a book that his student wrote.]
[Famous teachers produce worthy disciples. I see. My respect for Capital’s talented
student!]
[Looks like there’s another Y in the literary world. This is the first time I’m hearing this.]
[I am Y is actually my university mate! I’m very honored, and… Can I request an
autograph?]
…
[1] Any mention of Capital University in this chapter is actually written as Huaqing
University by the author, but we all know that Ye Lingchen is from Capital University. We
have used Capital University to avoid any confusion but we add this note to make readers
aware of this error.
[2] 建国以后禁止成精 is translated literally as demonizing animals is forbidden after the
People’s Republic of China was founded’. 成精 can be understood as being smart, achieving
awareness, achieving sentience, achieving enlightenment, or developing a spiritual quality,
depending on context. The entire phrase originated from the supposed rumor that the
China wanted to ban feudalistic superstition and anything related to that during the new
establishment. Nowadays it is often used to describe an animal that acts like a human and
has humane qualities.
Chapter 256 - The Miserable Chen Feng
Huo Yuanjia’s propensity to rank third in Weibo’s trending searches was a testament to its
popularity.
The reason it made the trending searches was solely because someone dug up Ye
Lingchen’s Las Vegas video and paired it with Huo Yuanjia’s last scene. It did not occur to
anyone that the number of clicks would soar overnight along with an endless stream of
comments.
[Ahhh, I just found out that Y is a real-life Huo Yuanjia!]
[Chinese Kungfu is lit! Turns out there are plenty of people who defend China’s dignity!
We’re not the Sick Man of East Asia!]
[I looked up the history books and this Huo Yuanjia character really did exist!]
[Why did Huo Yuanjia die in the end? Couldn’t you have changed it a little so he doesn’t die?
Huhuhu…]
[I burst into tears when I saw Huo Yuanjia collapse with a smile. He’s truly our nation’s
hero!]
[The movie showed me why the Chinese wanted to become stronger! You’ll be beaten if
you fall behind! You’ll be trampled if you lose your pace!]
[Y is really talented to be able to write such a good script. It’s like history is repeating itself!
Foreigners are wicked and evil! (crying).]
[If I can travel through time, I’ll give my life up to stop Huo Yuanjia from drinking that cup
of tea.]
…
Weibo was very lively and the number of clicks on those three trending searches continued
to grow. The trending search regarding Huo Yuanjia has aroused a huge wave of interest,
with hordes of people making plans to watch it in a group.
With that trade-off, I am Hero faced great challenges in the box office.
Since there were plenty who watched I am Hero before Huo Yuanjia, they noticed a sharp
contrast between the two. I am Hero was the worst film in the history of terrible films. It
was completely unwatchable.
There was a reverse in the original ratings. Huo Yuanjia’s low score of 7.2 had already
reached 9.0, while I am Hero’s rating dropped to 7.0 within the next two days.
The comments section was filled with rants.
[Nowadays, all kinds of crappy movies are released just to make some money and rip
people off!]
[Guys, don’t ever, ever watch it! I feel like vomiting after seeing Wu Han’s pretentiously
stupid face!]
[This film’s initial earnings actually crushed Huo Yuanjia. Obviously, it was from brushing
[1]tickets! Shameless!]
[The movie is even titled I am Hero. Hehe, stupid c*nt!]
[How dare you pull down Huo Yuanjia’s ratings. You trash! No, thank you. Here’s a star for
you!]
…
Strangely, the bad reviews did not provoke Wu Han’s diehard fans into jumping out. No one
even tried to defend him.
It was the fourth day since the premiere and Huo Yuanjia amassed a total of 60 million at
the box office. The screening times continued to increase too, from the initial 5% to the
current 25%.
I am Hero only raked in 72 million at the box office. Its screening times were also reduced
to 25% of the original 35%. There was no doubt that Huo Yuanjia had already surpassed it.
It was all but certain that I am Hero would fall far behind Huo Yuanjia. Under those
circumstances, Huo Yuanjia’s late surge could only be described as a force to be reckoned
with. Many people even speculated that Huo Yuanjia could reach one billion in the box
office!
The bleak fate of I am Hero left the entire cast and crew dumbfounded.
Chen Feng was the most anxious among them!
In the beginning, he and Yang Yue taunted Li Jing and invested in I am Hero out of spite. It
was originally thought to be a profitable piece of business and he even fantasized about
making a fortune. Who would have thought that its mighty reign in the box office lasted
only one day before slipping down so terribly?
“Young Master Wu, Director Wu, hurry up and think of something. It can’t continue like
this. We can’t even get back our capital from the box office!” Chen Feng urged bitterly.
He invested almost all his recent net worth to support I am Hero. The entire sum amounted
to 30 million in working capital!
That portion of the money was originally set aside for the next film. The investment was
made only because he had some spare time.
“What way is there?” Director Wu sighed. The situation was completely different from what
he expected. By logic, Wu Han’s fame could not possibly have had such a low impact.
Moreover, they also invited several front-line stars—like Shi Lei, for example—who was
another martial arts star.
One could only say that Huo Yuanjia was simply too spectacular. A counterattack could
even be completed in that kind of situation, something that was usually quite impossible to
do. Public opinion and popularity began tilting toward Huo Yuanjia, while theaters were
feeling optimistic about it too. I am Hero was no longer capable of reversing its fortunes.
“Director Wu, continue to buy over some popularity. Young Master Wu, upload a few
microblogs for your fans to see. Buy one ticket, or two, or three! The more the better,
because the money comes from the box office!” Chen Feng ordered. It was as though he
could see all those currency notes flying away from him.
Impulsive! He was too impulsive!
He invested so much money just to spite Li Tai, and at the same time, he had been too
optimistic about Wu Han. If he could not get back his funds, he need not think about
shooting any more movies. In fact, his path as a director would suffer a great setback.
“Don’t you need money to buy over popularity? Public opinion is not with us now. Isn’t it
embarrassing for us to try and do that?” Wu Han shook his head. He was already in a bad
mood and he could not be expected to be all smiles with Chen Feng. “You even want my
fans to brush tickets [1]? Do you think I can make such a statement? Do you even have a
brain?”
Chen Feng’s face turned red but as angry as he was, he did not dare to protest.
It did not matter to Wu Han anyway since his asking price to shoot the movie was 20
million!
Many stunt doubles were used during filming, so he did nothing except stand there. It was
equivalent to borrowing Wu Han’s face for 20 million!
He made that kind of money a little too easily.
Shi Lei and the other celebrities set very high prices too. With that kind of payment, the
script and other considerations would be greatly reduced since the actor fees accounted for
most of the investment. How could they make a good movie, then?
Countless thoughts raced through Chen Feng’s mind. In the end, he could only sigh deep
down. He was a small-time director, who had no right to speak when things reached that
point. All he could do was acknowledge his bad luck in silence.
According to Chen Feng ‘s investment, he could get about 10% from the box office. In other
words, he could only get back his capital if I am Hero reached 300 million in the box office.
Judging by the situation, however, it remained to be seen whether I am Hero could even
reach 100 million.
The entire affair would cause him to lose at least two-thirds of his money. To say that it was
not a big loss was truly a gross understatement.
If he had invested in Huo Yuanjia back then, then he would be probably wake up laughing
from his dream. One misstep caused him to lose everything!
At the same time, Yang Yue stood to one side in a daze. She recently read too much news
about Huo Yuanjia, and whenever Huo Yuanjia was mentioned, she would naturally
associate it with Li Jing.
It was an instant hit, leaving a deep impression on countless people and causing its value to
hit the roof.
Numerous fans were proclaiming loudly that the glory days of Kungfu superstars were
making a comeback, backing Li Jing.
Her face was locked in a little trance, and she was unwilling to accept that fact. She did not
expect Li Jing to have such a dramatic change of fortune. If she was still his girlfriend, her
status would certainly be on the rise too.
[1] 刷 is translated as brushing and is often used in e-commerce to boost a seller’s rating
through fake orders. We have seen an earlier chapter using the same term to refer to
alleged fake accounts leaving fake good reviews on Celestial Bane to boost the novel’s
rating. In the same way, this is used to describe the fraudulent means by which I am Hero’s
box office performance is boosted: by buying many tickets just to give the impression that
the movie is well received.
Chapter 257 - Mom and Dad’s Surprise
Ye Lingchen exited Weibo and was feeling rather delighted. His popularity would surely
have shot up after making it to the top three trending searches.
He entered the system and saw that his original popularity of 50,000 had surged to
125,689.
He frowned unwittingly. Did his popularity only increase by 70,000?
Although the increase was no small number, it was not enough to satisfy Ye Lingchen’s
appetite.
There was only one explanation for that. The increase in his little wolves’ popularity was
not counted as his own.
That also made it easy to explain that the little wolves’ popularity was counted in the little
wolves’ own capacity. At the time, they were probably one of the most famous animals on
the internet, attracting countless followers. His popularity would only increase if he
admitted the wolves were his pets.
Previously, one of his basic knowledge had evolved into intermediate knowledge. Having
amassed more than 100,000 in popularity value, perhaps he could try upgrading another
basic knowledge?
At the mere thought of that, Ye Lingchen’s mind began to go into a frenzy.
Just do it!
At that juncture, there was a steady increase in knowledge which he was 100% proficient
in. They were Fortune Telling, Feng Shui Observation, Arhat Fist Force, Calligraphy,
Massage, German, Russian…
Bits and pieces altogether amounted to more than twenty different kinds. Many of them
were life skills whose subsequent evolution was anyone’s guess.
Let the upgrade begin!
The yellow halo flickered wildly. There were many different pieces of knowledge and Ye
Lingchen was eagerly waiting for the result.
In the end, the halo landed on Fortune Telling!
F*CK!
Fortune Telling?
How awesome was that?
That kind of chaotic and bizarre thing was particularly intriguing. One might well proclaim
that they did not believe in Fortune Telling, but there were occasions where things came
true as predicted. Assuming that one believed it, there was no scientific basis for doing so.
At most, it could only inspire feelings of awe.
Fortune Telling was already incredible enough, so it boggled his mind as to what it would
become once it advanced.
Ye Lingchen looked forward to it greatly.
Following a flash of golden light, his fortune-telling skills were eventually replaced by a
new skill.
Aura Divination (Basic)?!
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and trembled slightly.
Aura Divination was no doubt a worthy evolution of Fortune Telling. Fortune Telling was
divided into physiognomy, palm reading, deciphering one’s birthdate, and so on. A
combination of all those factors was required to determine one’s fortune, but Aura
Divination was different.
The so-called Aura Divination was the ability to see a person’s aura.
Everyone had their own unique aura, also known as a magnetic field. It was invisible and
intangible, but it had an impact on the course of one’s life.
Aura Divination enabled Ye Lingchen to see other peoples’ aura!
By seeing a person’s aura, one could guess whether the person was lucky or unlucky that
day, or whether the auras of two people would affect each other. Ye Lingchen could also
determine whether a couple’s aura was harmonious or dissonant with each other through a
mere glance.
It was so powerful that Ye Lingchen had the urge to establish himself as a medium.
However, Ye Lingchen was also aware that knowing an aura and deliberately changing it
were two different things altogether.
Changing another person’s aura was tantamount to going against the heavens, thus
affecting one’s aura as well. It was best to leave it to fate and refrain from doing something
that would bite him in the backside.
The evolution of another basic knowledge surprised Ye Lingchen once more. If the Aura
Divination continued to develop, his abilities might not be limited to seeing a person’s luck
or identifying the person’s future trend—it might reach a level so frightening that he could
see the entire process of fate.
If it turned out to be exactly as he imagined, it would be epic.
Ring ding ding—
Ye Lingchen was caught in his own reverie when his cell phone’s ringtone began blaring.
He was shocked when he saw the caller ID and immediately accepted the call.
“Hello, Mom?”
“Son, are you adapting to life in Capital?” Xu Zhen’s voice was heard on the other end of the
light and she sounded very happy.
“I’m doing good.”
“Guess what surprise your mom prepared for you?”
“Surprise?” Ye Lingchen also smiled. He asked curiously, “What surprise?”
“Guess where are your mom and dad are now?” Xu Zhen continued, smiling.
“Are you guys…in Capital?” Ye Lingchen asked tentatively.
“Smart!” Xu Zhen gave Ye Lingchen a positive answer, “The hospital had been too busy a
while ago, but there’s already an effective treatment for Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. Your dad
was busy for so long and it was difficult for him to get some time out. The hospital gave him
a day off and since we have nothing to do at home during National Day, we decided to come
over and visit you.”
“Well, where are you and dad now, I’ll pick you up,” Ye Lingchen stood up and said
immediately.
It was the first time he had been so far away from home, and for a long time too at that. He
did not realize that more than two months had already passed.
He recalled someone from the university posting a calculation question in the group, asking
how many times on average the students met their parents after entering university.
The results of the calculation were that even if both parents lived to reach 100-years-old,
they only had 55 years of life left. If children met their parents once every six months, there
were only 110 opportunities for them to meet each other.
Assuming that one was lucky enough to live with their parents in the future, they can then
be with their parents for a longer time.
Excluding social life, work, and sleep from the equation, a person could spend time with
their parents for a daily average of four hours. The total cumulative time for one year was
1460 hours, while the total time spent with parents during a 30-year period would only be
five years.
Most of those who work far from home could only go home during the New Year.
The Chinese New Year holiday was generally seven or so days. Excluding time spent going
to-and-fro their hometowns, gathering with friends, and sleep, the fact was that there were
only about 24 hours per year in which they could spend time with their parents. In total,
they would spend only a month with their parents over a span of 30 years.
The statistic was a shocking one. If it was never calculated, he had no idea how limited the
time was that he could have with his parents.
When he first saw that question, Ye Lingchen’s heart suffered a resounding shock and he
felt a piercing pain.
Once upon a time, everyone thought that their parents would always be beside them,
believing that the world continues to be constant—people were born as children and their
parents would always be their parents.
When faced with reality, however, one would finally realize how powerless one was.
“It’s fine. We just got off the plane and we’re now waiting for the bus to go to Metropolis
Hospital[1]. Just go straight to the hospital and we can meet there. It’ll save you the time to
come here again. So troublesome,” Xu Zhen said.
“You’re going to the hospital? Why?” Ye Lingchen asked prudently.
“Your dad is going to pay homage to Miracle Doctor Y. He saved a lot of people, after all. You
know your dad. Always taking medicine very seriously.” Xu Zhen said.
The site where Miracle Doctor Y cured patients the other day had been protected. It
became a hospital exhibit and was used to express respect for Miracle Doctor Y lest the
masses forget his good deeds.
“Yeah.” Ye Lingchen breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness it was not because his
parents were sick. He then said, “Capital’s public transport is really crowded. Take a cab.
Don’t be too worried about the money.”
“A bit of squeezing is fine. Capital’s taxis are too expensive. Why spend all that money just
for that?” Xu Zhen smiled and scolded, “You can’t just spend casually even if you have
money. Our bus is here. We’ll leave it that and meet at Metropolis Hospital’s entrance. ”
…
[1] The term used here is 京城医院, which would translate to Capital Hospital, but in
previous chapters it was 首都医院 Metropolis Hospital. It is believed to be the same
hospital, and we will retain the earlier translation of Metropolis Hospital for consistency
purposes and leave this note here so readers are aware of the sudden change. This
particular inconsistency prevails for this and the next few chapters.
Chapter 258 - Paying Homage to Miracle
Doctor Y
After hanging up the call, Ye Lingchen did not hesitate to take a taxi straight to Metropolis
Hospital.
The airport was some distance away from Metropolis Hospital. Ye Lingchen waited for half
an hour at the hospital entrance. A bus eventually appeared, with Xu Zhen and Ye Jin
disembarking from it.
“Dad, Mom,” Ye Lingchen greeted them immediately.
“Lingchen, haven’t you been eating well recently? You look thin.” Xu Zhen smiled as she
scrutinized Ye Lingchen all over.
“Of course I have. The one thing that Capital has is an abundance of food. I’ll bring you to
the most famous snack street later so you can try all of Capital’s delicious food,” Ye
Lingchen said casually.
“Street-side snack food is unclean. You have to eat less of that, okay?” Xu Zhen felt
uncomfortable and paused before saying, “But today’s meal is already settled. There will be
a big feast tonight.”
“A big feast?” Ye Lingchen looked at Xu Zhen and Ye Jin in surprise.
“It’s a friend of your dad’s in Capital, something like a distant relative. He hasn’t been in
contact for a long time since coming to Capital. All of us were poor last time, and it was your
dad who treated his sickness for free.” Xu Zhen smiled.
“We’ll follow you to buy some new clothes later, make you more presentable. You’re all
grown up now, so you must pay attention to your image. Do you understand that?” Ye Jin
also chimed in from beside.
Ye Lingchen nodded bitterly. He made a point to dress down a bit when he went to pick up
his parents, as he was worried that he would give his parents a scare if he wore all those
branded clothes.
“Yes, it’s important that you dress up nicer. I heard they have a pretty daughter. When the
time comes, you can introduce yourselves to each other and have a little chat.” Xu Zhen told
Ye Lingchen.
“Mom, I’m still a freshman. It’s too early to be setting me up with someone.” Ye Lingchen
was dumbstruck.
“It’s just an introduction. Who knows, maybe you’ll take a liking to each other?” Xu Zhen
asked.
Ye Jin shook his head and said, “This family came to Capital long ago to make a living. They
later received a lot of money after their house was demolished and they were relocated.
They’re very rich. What they’re doing for us now is a token of gratitude for my help in the
past. We’re not hoping to get overly close with that kind of family. ”
Xu Zhen did not speak.
“Mom, Dad, you came to visit Miracle Doctor Y, right? I’ll bring you.” Ye Lingchen was
incredibly familiar with the place and so walked ahead of them.
Although the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu has been brought under control, the number of
people visiting the hospital showed no signs of diminishing.
The busy hospital was full of patients.
Along the way, Ye Jin and Xu Zhen marveled at everything around them, utterings gasps of
surprise every once in a while.
Capital was far from comparable to Rugao City—the former was a bustling concrete jungle
while the other was a rural area. The disparity was a stark one.
They were already shocked enough when they saw how bustling Capital was. The immense
difference between Capital and Rugao City was evident when they compared a countryside
hospital to a city one.
“Hospitals in big cities are just so different,” Ye Jin said impassionedly.
Be it the environment, the capacity, or the supporting facilities, every single aspect went
beyond his imagination.
Through the corridor, Ye Lingchen took Ye Jin and Xu Zhen to the isolation area.
“That room is where Miracle Doctor Y treated his patients.” Ye Lingchen pointed to a room
not far away.
There were a lot of people around, each with grateful looks on their faces. They lined up to
visit the room, and most of the parents among the crowd brought their children along.
Ye Lingchen had never been there before, so it came as a surprise when he laid eyes on that
scene. He did not expect that so many people would go there just to venerate him.
A mother and her son spoke to each other while lining up in front of Ye Lingchen.
“Mom, is this the place where Miracle Doctor Y saved lives?” the child asked his mother.
“Yes. He wrote the prescription here and it saved you,” the child’s mother said. “You must
always be grateful for that, okay?”
“Mm.” The child nodded repeatedly. “I feel pain when I’m sick. Miracle Doctor Y is so
amazing, but why doesn’t he tell anyone who he is?”
“He did a good deed without seeking fame. That’s what you call a real doctor,” the child’s
mother explained.
“Yes, Miracle Doctor Y a good person. My child and husband both got Wind-Heat Syndrome
Flu. If it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t want to continue living too,” someone from the front
turned around and said.
“I came here from Nanling just to thank Miracle Doctor Y. Even though he didn’t reveal his
identity, we must never forget his kindness,” another professed.
“That’s right, we rushed here from all over the nation. You know, if Miracle Doctor Y named
a price, we would still want him to treat us no matter how much money it took!”
“Yes, many doctors will patent their medications and make an insane amount of profit from
them. Isn’t that the reason medicine is so expensive now? On the other hand, Miracle
Doctor Y is truly selfless and dedicated!”
Everyone had something to say and each discussion spoke well of Miracle Doctor Y.
Ye Jin also took a deep breath and sighed. “This is a true miracle doctor. Not only are his
medical skills superb; his ethics are admirable too.”
The sincerity was evident in his tone, and it was obvious that he had great respect for
Miracle Doctor Y.
Ye Lingchen kept quiet. He smirked silently and thought, ‘Dad, it’s a bit inappropriate for
you to worship your son like this…’
The line was very long. Everyone went in one by one and came out after viewing the room.
Ye Lingchen and his parents finally went in after several people came and went.
The layout of the room was the same as before, except that the table was framed with glass.
Inside it, a piece of paper was displayed. It was Ye Lingchen who wrote the prescription,
and the inscription ‘Y’ was also written on it.
This prescription was extremely well kept, and all of those who went in said a word of
thanks to it.
Ye Jin’s wish was fulfilled after the visit. The three of them then walked out of the hospital.
The old man was still in awe when he bumped into a person head-on.
Clatter!
The man had apparently just finished obtaining his medications. The bag in his hand fell
and the medicine box slipped to the ground.
“I’m so sorry,” Ye Jin uttered and immediately bent over to pick up.
“I should be the one saying sorry. My legs and feet aren’t any good. I walked a little too
anxiously just now and I couldn’t stop myself in time,” the man said.
He had dark skin, and from his looks, he was probably just an ordinary citizen.
Ye Jin picked up the pill boxes one by one. As a doctor, it was only natural for him to be
extremely perceptive of any medicine. He smiled and said, “You have sores on the soles of
your feet?”
“Yes!” The man looked at Ye Jin in surprise. “How did you know?”
“These medicines are meant for that.” Ye Jin smiled. “It’s just that, this particular one seems
to be prescribed a bit too much. Many of the healing effects are duplicated, so it will cost a
lot of money.”
Ye Jin paid attention to that when he came in. The patients there basically went home with
a bag full of medicine, as if they paid no mind to money.
“It’s all based on the doctor’s prescription. We don’t understand it that much. It’s good
enough if we’re healed,” the man said.
Ye Jin didn’t say much, but when he picked up a black glass bottle on the ground, he
frowned sharply and wondered…
Chapter 259 - Corrupt Medical Ethics
“This is…?”
Ye Jin looked at the black bottle suspiciously and asked.
The bottle was very plain and did not have any packaging instructions. It looked dark and
thus stood out amongst the pile of medicine.
“Oh, this was given to me by the attending doctor for free. He said that it makes the
medicine more effective.” The man smiled and said, “I always get my treatment here.”
“Always? How long have you had the sore?” Ye Jin frowned deeply.
“It’s been almost half a year, but it looks like it’s getting better soon.”
“Half a year?” Ye Jin inhaled sharply. Generally speaking, an injury like that should only last
one to two months at most.
He opened the black bottle and smelled it. His face turned gloomy in an instant.
“This is from the doctor?” Ye Jin asked incredulously.
The man nodded.
“This is a corrosive agent. It doesn’t help the wound and all but will make it rot instead.
That way, the wound would not worsen, but it will never be healed.” Ye Jin had a very
unhappy tone. It was too much of a shock to see such a thing. He could hardly imagine such
a thing happening in the hospital!
“C-c-corrosive agent?” The man was stunned as well and he subsequently became angry. “I
was wondering why it stung when I applied it. The doctor even said it was normal! I’m
going to demand an explanation from him right now!”
When he finished talking, he rushed to the doctor’s office with the concoction.
“You charlatan! Come out right now!” The man was getting aggressive as he rushed
immediately into the ward. “Everyone, don’t ever seek treatment from this quack doctor
again! I have a wound, and he gave me a corrosive so my wound will never go away!”
As soon as those words came out, everyone’s complexion changed slightly. The patients
became suspicious, while the doctor’s face was pale and he had a flustered look in his eyes.
That feeling was quickly replaced with fierceness and shame, and the doctor then
screamed, “Where did this mountain villager come from? You dare to behave like a goon
here and defame my reputation? Be careful, or else I’ll sue you for slander!”
“Everyone, look here. What is this?” The man raised the black bottle high and showed it to
everyone. “This is the medicine that this quack doctor prescribed to me. I didn’t know it
then but I know now that this is a corrosive agent. My wound did not heal for half a year
because of this!”
Whoa!
Chaos soon ensued.
Everyone looked at each other skeptically.
“That can’t be right. How could a doctor do such a thing?”
“Metropolis Hospital has just cured Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu. They have a reputation, and
that’s why we came here to visit the doctor.”
“Really? If that’s true, then this doctor’s medical ethics are corrupt!”
“This man was just in here for treatment, so I don’t think he’s lying.”
…
The doctor was wearing glasses and a white coat. He sat there pretending to be calm and
said coldly, “You’re simply going to take something and use it slander me? Trust me, I’ll
make sure you go to jail!”
“You fart!” the man growled and his eyes were red. “Everyone can see what medicine this
is. If you don’t believe it, let an expert identify it!”
“Oh, I don’t even know what this medicine is. I’ve never given it to you!” the doctor
protested coldly. “The prescription I gave you was plain and clear. There’s no mention of
this medicine at all. You’re spreading lies!”
“You… You’re shameless!”
The angry man pointed at the doctor. His face was flushed red, and he was both aggrieved
and angry. “May lightning strike me if I lie!”
“Kick out this nonsense person now!” the doctor waved his hands impatiently and said.
A security guard was ready to step forward.
“Don’t come near me! If we don’t clear things up today, I’ll bring your hospital down with
me!” The man’s face was ruthless.
“Yes, it’s better to clear things up today. Why are you rushing him out in such a hurry? Is it
because of a guilty conscience?” Ye Lingchen and his parents hurried over and said.
The man saw Ye Jin and welcomed him in immediately.
“Who are you?” The doctor’s eyesight was poor and he tried hard to look at Ye Jin.
“I’m also a doctor and this black bottle really is filled with a corrosive agent!” Ye Jin
proclaimed.
“Oh, it turns out that my colleagues are here to find fault with me! Where are you from?
You’re spreading lies about me. Believe me, I’ll make sure you won’t practice medicine
anymore!” The doctor’s eyes flashed coldly, “Even if it’s a corrosive agent, what of it? It’s
none of my business at all! ”
He was well prepared when he did those deeds. He handed it to the patient and left no
evidence at all, so the patient would have no evidence despite the protests.
“I bring you two big flower carps[1] whenever I visit you! I’m deeply grateful to you, but
you’re actually conning me?!” The man shouted helplessly, “Give me back my fish!”
Many people looked over and saw a big bag in the corner of the office. There were two big
fish that twitched from time to time.
The fish were both very large and was likely caught the man himself. It was a good quality
fish.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up and he looked at the doctor, saying, “You gave him this corrosive
agent because he gives you fish every time he comes over. You’ll be able to receive all that
fish for as long as his wound remains unhealed. He will also have to come by often to buy
medication from you.”
“That’s nonsense!” By then, the doctor’s complexion could only be described as ashen.
“Hurry up and take away this bunch of rogues!”
“I won’t go! Is anyone regulating this kind of quack doctors? Is there even any justice?” The
man screamed, “I fish for a living and I need to enter the water every single time, that’s why
I have sores on my feet. The wounds haven’t healed for the past six months. Do you know
how much it affected me? You have to explain yourself!”
“Social standards are getting worse by the day! How could a doctor do this kind of thing?
Didn’t you learn medical ethics when you first studied medicine?” Ye Jin was more
disappointed than sad.
It was Capital’s Metropolis Hospital, no less!
The most authoritative hospital in the country as well the largest and most trusted.
How chilling to think that something like that happened there!
“No wonder my child’s cold never gets better. Could this doctor have done something to
cause it?”
“Oh f*ck! We only came here because we can trust them. Are they exploiting us?”
“This doctor receives quite a lot of gifts. Last time he hinted at me to give him some red
packets!”
“How should this be settled? We’re all vulnerable groups! Our lives are in the hands of
others!”
…
People around began to talk about it too. One-by-one, patients who passed by stopped
walking and crowded the room so densely that it was impenetrable. Many began
gesticulating and pointing their fingers.
Others started to take out their mobile phones to record the situation and post it online…
[1] 大花鱼 is translated here as flower carp. The species is Percocypris pingi and does not
have an English vernacular name, hence the necessity to coin one. The Chinese vernacular
name 大花鱼 is an alternative name, and the fish is more commonly referred to as 鲈鲤.
Ichthyologists consider it a member of the carp family, but without any proper placement
in subgenera as yet.
Chapter 260 - A Serious Matter
Chapter 260: A Serious Matter
Translator:
Editor:
“Why are you recording? A hospital is a sacred place, photography is forbidden!” shouted
the doctor after seeing someone point a camera at himself. He faced the security guard and
ordered loudly, “Pull those who have no business with me out of my office!”
However, there were only a few security guards in the hospital and they were unable to
stop the crowd.
“What’s going on?!”
It was then that a loud yell was heard, sending the crowd into a brief silence.
A middle-aged man in a white coat was seen walking over quickly. Behind him were several
doctors and nurses.
“It’s Director Chen from the hospital!” Many people exclaimed and stood to one side with
awe on their faces.
“Director Chen is here. I wonder how this matter will be dealt with?”
“Since he’s here, I’m eighty percent sure that the man can’t do anything about it. The
patients are all but forgotten once the hospital is famous!”
“Yeah, many people suffered because of the hospital but dare not speak up even though
they’re angry!”
“How many hospitals are doing it for the people now? It’s all about the money!”
Director Chen was the deputy director of the hospital and had much more authority than
normal doctors. He was responsible for miscellaneous matters within the hospital and he
also handled many arguments among doctors. Although his authority was not all-
encompassing, the ordinary person would regard that authority as very important because
it was directly interrelated to his own life.
It was clear, however, that he did not have a good reputation.
“Director Chen, you’re here.” The doctor breathed a sigh of relief and immediately stood up.
He pointed at Ye Lingchen and his parents. “This group of people came to the hospital to
make trouble. They’re accusing me of insulting our hospital’s reputation!”
Then he pointed to Ye Jin, “He is also a doctor and I have no idea what’s he intends to
achieve by discrediting me!”
Director Chen’s eyes fell on Ye Jin. A touch of seriousness flashed in his eyes along with
pride. He asked, “You’re a doctor from which hospital?”
“Rugao City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.” Ye Jin replied faintly.
“Rugao City?” The disdain in Director Chen’s eyes was apparent. “A small, uninfluential
county? You insult your pears and discredit Metropolis Hospital. Your character is
questionable, and your medical qualification certificate will be revoked. Say goodbye to
medical practice. ”
His tone was faint and he declared Ye Jin’s end as though he was talking about some
ordinary thing.
“On what grounds? Your hospital’s doctor is clearly the problem here!” Ye Jin looked
blankly at Director Chen for a brief moment.
“We are well aware of our own doctor’s qualities. You’re slandering us!” Director Chen
asserted loudly in a righteous manner. “We will now draft a letter to recommend the
revocation of your medical qualifications!”
Ye Jin’s face turned red instantly and he was very angry.
He never thought that the doctors in that hospital would be so abominable.
A complete disregard for reason, as well as turning a blind eye to right and wrong, was
suggestive of indiscriminate protection of unethical doctors.
Ye Jin even started to doubt humanity itself. Did doctors in such big cities have no medical
ethics at all?
Leaving aside the wanton prescribing of medicine to spur patients into spending money, it
was simply absurd to be prescribing wrong medicines that were aimed at deliberately
deceiving the patients.
“Everyone can leave now. Seek treatment if you are ill, but if you’re not, please don’t
disturb the patients. This incident is a result of someone malicious trying to find fault, but
it’s all good now…” Director Chen waved his hand and started to usher everyone out.
One could either choose to get treated or not. Hospitals were oppressive that way.
“This is too brutal! I’ll report you!” The fisherman froze for a long time before roaring out in
his helpless voice.
“Our conscience is clear and we are not afraid of malicious discrediting!” Director Chen
sneered. “If you don’t trust in our hospital, you go to other ones. If you stay here, I’ll call the
police and have them arrest you!”
Those simple sentences cleared the tension, distorted the truth, and even made threats. It
would surely be a big blow to the man.
The mess was cleared up in one swift move, leaving everyone lost for words.
There was no evidence whatsoever that the black bottle was given by the doctor. As for the
two fish, it was merely a token of gratitude from the patient. Receiving some gifts was
completely normal and there was nothing unusual about it.
“Now, do you want to go out by yourself, or do you want me to invite you out?” Director
Chen asked. He looked at Ye Lingchen’s family with a taunting look.
Ye Jin’s face was ugly, his mood had soured, and his lips trembled. Despite that, he had no
idea what else to say.
He has been a doctor all his life and harbored a longstanding desire to visit Metropolis
Hospital and gain some knowledge. It truly shocked him to learn of all those things!
“Director Chen, right? If you want to know whether this medicine as prescribed by him, all
you need to do is see if there anything similar in his drawer. If that doesn’t help, you can
call a police officer to check if the bottle has that doctor’s fingerprints.”
The faint voice made Director Chen’s face sink slightly. He shifted his gaze to Ye Lingchen.
Since that was not the first time the doctor did something like that, it was obvious that he
had more than one bottle. According to others, this doctor might not only have that kind of
medicine—there was a possibility that he may have hidden other medicines just to swindle
the other patients.
With each passing day that the patient’s illness did not heal, the patient would always be
the hospital’s cash cow.
“Who are you to say that? You think I’ll check just because you say so?” Director Chen
scoffed. “What authority do you have to suspect a doctor from our hospital? Please leave
this hospital right now!”
Ye Lingchen looked calm and shook his head indifferently. “I’ll give you one last chance.
Save this doctor at your own risk!”
“At my own risk?”
Director Chen and the doctor were both amused. They looked at Ye Lingchen as if he was
mentally handicapped. “Boy, who do you think you are? Are you even aware of yourself
when you spout out all this nonsense?”
“You don’t have to answer me in a hurry. I’ll give you half a minute to think it over.” Ye
Lingchen’s tone did not waver.
“Are you bluffing me?!” Director Chen laughed, “Do you think I’m from Xiamen University?
Go on and pretend! I’m curious to see what you can do.”
At the same time, an old man from one of the hospital’s offices vaguely heard the noise
coming from downstairs.
That particular floor was where the Hospital Director’s office was. He was the head of
Metropolis Hospital and he could see the situation in the entire hospital lobby from there.
The old man looked at the chaotic crowd downstairs and frowned slightly, “What’s going on
downstairs?”
“Some patient-doctor disagreement. Director Chen went down to deal with it,” someone
said.
The old man nodded slightly and was just about to look away when he froze suddenly and
remained rooted on the spot.
He rubbed his eyes in disbelief, but when he confirmed that it was Ye Lingchen’s figure, his
entire body trembled instinctively.
Miracle Doctor Y!
It was Miracle Doctor Y!
Miracle Doctor Y visited Metropolis Hospital in his private capacity and happened to
witness the doctor-patient disagreement!
The old man’s face reddened instantly and his heart began thumping. He could not afford to
be nonchalant about it and therefore hurried downstairs at once.
The others were briefly stunned before following suit immediately.
“Old Yu, where are you going? You don’t need to take part in such trivial matters.”
“Trivial matters?” Old Yu said while walking anxiously. “This is no trivial matter. This is
something serious!”
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Chapter 261 - He’s My Father
Half a minute later, Director Chen looked at Ye Lingchen in amusement. “If there’s anything
you want to say, be my guest. I’d like to see you make me look good!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes sank slightly, albeit with a faint cold glimmer in his gaze.
He initially had no intention of voluntarily contacting Master Jiang. It would all be settled if
the hospital had just cooperated in apprehending the unethical doctor, but the results
disappointed him dearly.
Hospitals were the last guarantee for a person’s life. If that last guarantee was tainted in
some way, Ye Lingchen found it hard to envision anything else that people could rely on.
Just as he was about to take out his phone, loud utterances were suddenly heard.
“Grandmaster Yu! Grandmaster Yu is here!”
“Ah! It’s really Grandmaster Yu! He was on the news during the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu
and stood just beside Miracle Doctor Y.”
“This incident unsettled Grandmaster Yu!”
The crowd gave way instinctively and watched as Grandmaster Yu quickened his pace.
His heart thumped wildly when he saw Ye Lingchen and his expression changed
dramatically too. It really was Miracle Doctor Y!
Ye Lingchen was not someone he could forget. Back then, he even questioned Ye Lingchen’s
medical skills and made everything difficult for the boy, yet it was none other than Ye
Lingchen who saved his grandson.
He could never forget that graciousness.
“Grandmaster Yu!” Director Chen was also shocked. He was clueless as to why Grandmaster
Yu came down, but he stood up Immediately and explained, “Grandmaster Yu, this group of
people are telling lies intending to defame and slander our Metropolis Hospital. I’ve already
handled this matter.”
“You’ve already handled it? How exactly did you handle it?” Grandmaster Yu saw Ye
Lingchen giving him a look and understood immediately—he knew who Ye Lingchen was
but chose to ask that question instead of mentioning anything about the boy’s identity.
“This person is also a doctor, and he wants to frame our hospital’s doctors. His medical
ethics are corrupt and I recommend that he be barred from practicing medicine for life!”
Director Chen pointed to Ye Jin and remarked righteously. “As for the others, they’re
accomplices and I will get them to leave our hospital!”
“Nonsense!” The fisherman was incredibly agitated. He regarded Grandmaster Yu as his
last hope and said, “Grandmaster Yu, please seek justice for me! I had foot sores and came
here to get it treated, but I never expected that quack doctor to prescribe medicine that
would stop my wounds from ever healing! Such a waste for me to give him two flower
carps every time I come for a consultation!”
Grandmaster Yu’s expression morphed slightly. He took the black bottle from the
fisherman’s hand, opened it, then sank deeper into gloominess.
He stared at it with cold eyes and asked, “What the hell is going on?”
The doctor was trembling all over and became speechless due to fear. Director Chen
quickly stated, “This kind of thing is not from our hospital. Grandmaster Yu, you must not
listen to their words!”
“This group of people was brought by that small-town doctor!” Director Chen pointed to Ye
Jin.
Grandmaster Yu looked at Ye Jin, but subsequently heard Ye Lingchen’s saying, “He’s my
father.”
Those four simple words sounded like roaring thunder to Grandmaster Yu’s ears. His pupils
contracted violently, and his whole body was sent into shock.
F*CK!
That was Miracle Doctor Y’s father?!
Grandmaster Yu never dreamed that the father of Miracle Doctor Y was a doctor too. How
shocking to think that he was given a nasty welcome by the hospital’s doctors when he
came!
Simply put…it was too big of a strain on a person’s heart.
What were the people in his own hospital up to? How could there be such animals within
their own hospital?!
Grandmaster Yu almost cried. He hated himself for being negligent in properly managing
the hospital staff.
Seeing that Grandmaster Yu continued to remain mum, he thought that Grandmaster Yu
had defaulted on the earlier statement. Seizing that, Director Chen said immediately,
“Grandmaster Yu, don’t be bothered by these little things. I’ve already dealt with it.”
“SHUT YOUR MOUTH!” Grandmaster Yu snorted coldly. His cold gaze made Director Chen
afraid to utter a single peep. “What grounds do you have for saying that they are making
false accusations? Are you that hasty when dealing with these problems?!”
He then looked at the fisherman and said, “Don’t be nervous. Where did the doctor take this
bottle out for you?”
The fisherman pointed to the drawer under the doctor’s desk.
“OPEN IT NOW!” Grandmaster Yu screamed. He could already predict the result when he
saw the panic in the doctor’s eyes.
It was for that reason that he felt broken-hearted.
As soon as the doctor opened the drawer, everyone leaned over and gasped upon laying
their eyes on it.
A myriad of bottles was seen in the drawer and there were many kinds too. There were
even some unusual pills there.
Slam!
Grandmaster Yu’s face reddened at once. His hands shook with anger and he slapped the
table in front of him.
He stared at the doctor with crimson eyes, “These medicines aren’t regular medicines from
the hospital. What are you using it for? Is it to harm the patients?!”
The doctor’s forehead was covered with cold sweat and he was scared to speak.
“Have someone collect all these and hand them over to the police. Let this go to court and
be tried against the law!” Grandmaster Yu sighed heavily and said.
“Don’t.” The doctor’s complexion changed suddenly and turned pale. He begged,
“Grandmaster Yu, please don’t do it. I know I’m wrong. I’ll correct myself in the future and
I’ll apologize to all the patients.”
As a doctor, he deliberately used drugs for personal gain, which amounted to a crime. Jail
time was inevitable, and even if he was finally released, his reputation would be ruined. He
would no longer be able to practice medicine and it would forever be a black stain on his
name.
However, Grandmaster Yu had an ashen look and did not have a guilty conscience at all. He
sneered, “Have you ever thought of the patients when you did this kind of thing? Patients
are people that need our help the most, but you do this kind of thing anyway. Don’t you
have a conscience? You’re a disgrace to the medical profession. Your presence in my
hospital makes me feel embarrassed to face anyone in the future!
“Call the police!” Grandmaster Yu waved his hand and said after breathing out a drawn-out
sigh.
“I didn’t expect that this doctor was that kind of person. I was also misled by him. I’m really
sorry.” Director Chen changed his mien and immediately changed his words. There was
sadness on his face, as though he was indignant.
“Oh? Really?” Ye Lingchen looked at Director Chen and snickered. “Director Chen brushed it
off so easily just now. He targeted us as soon as he showed up and didn’t listen to our
explanations at all. I wonder if all the disputes in your hospital disputes are treated this
way? ”
Grandmaster Yu looked at Director Chen with a similarly unsavory expression.
“I always think of the patients! I’ve never oppressed them!” Director Chen assured at once.
The next moment, however, the crowd hesitated before someone stepped forward.
“Grandmaster Yu, my child was misdiagnosed last time. It was a minor illness, but he
hospitalized us. We spent a lot for nothing, but Director Chen simply said ‘Sorry’ and tried
to give us the runaround.”
“Grandmaster Yu, my husband had a stomachache last time but the hospital said it was
cancer. It scared our family so much that we all collapsed and he was nearly sent to the
operating table. In the end, Director Chen never even offered an apology for the mistake!”
“Grandmaster Yu, I bought expired medicine in the past and Director Chen also accused me
of maliciously slandering the hospital. He immediately ordered someone to kick me out…”
…
Chapter 262 - Olive Branch
The group became angry in an instant.
Director Chen’s reputation was already bad to begin with, but since he was one of the
smaller leaders of the hospital, no one dared not to speak up against him. At that point, the
floodgates had opened wide. They had a chance to air their grouses and none of them were
hesitant to say their piece.
Every allegation of misconduct was shocking, causing Grandmaster Yu’s expression to sour
tremendously. Even his breathing became rapid.
“Grandmaster Yu, you mustn’t listen to their nonsense, I’m innocent!” Director Chen said in
a panic.
“SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH!” Grandmaster Yu glared at Director Chen and was so angry
that his neck was feeling sore. “You’re relieved of your duties, director. You have no reason
to stay here anymore. I will record your actions inside your file! ”
“Grandmaster Yu, no!” Director Chen said in horror.
A record on his file would remain with him for his entire life, making it difficult for him to
find a job in the hospital.
Grandmaster Yu ignored him completely. He previously heard rumors about those
incidents that the crowd mentioned. Some of those disputes were rather serious, but he
eventually heard that they had all subsided.
How ridiculous of him to believe that it had all been dealt with. Turns out, the patients
simply had no choice but to compromise.
He had been too out of touch with the people’s feelings for a long time and he never
expected that the hospital deteriorated to such a degree. Even then, that was merely the
extent of what he saw with his own eyes. He wondered how many similar incidents were
shrouded by such dark practices.
A hospital like theirs ought to undergo some serious reparation.
Grandmaster Yu’s orders disposed of the matter with the utmost efficiency. It did not take
long for the doctor and Director Chen to be taken down.
However, Grandmaster Yu did not leave just yet. He looked at Ye Lingchen with much
respect and then gestured invitingly to Ye Jin, saying, “I’m the attending physician for his
hospital and a part-time medical professor. Our hospital made a big mistake this time, but
thanks to you, we can cut off this tumor from our system. May I ask where is it you
practice?”
“Grandmaster Yu, hello.” Although Ye Jin guessed that Grandmaster Yu had great influence,
he was still quite surprised when he heard that Grandmaster Yu was the hospital’s
specialist professor. He immediately replied politely, “I am from Rugao City TCM Hospital.
My name is Ye Jin! ”
“Dr. Ye, I’m glad to meet you.” Grandmaster Yu said with a smile: “Dr. Ye is capable of
spotting problems at a glance and even stepped forward to oppose it. Your ethics and skills
in medicine are outstanding as well, so I wonder if you’re willing to come over to our
hospital?”
He extended an olive branch out of the blue.
Both Ye Jin and Xu Zhen looked dumbfounded and shocked.
Capital’s Metropolis Hospital was an organization where countless candidates racked their
brains just to try and get in. However, Grandmaster Yu made him a direct offer! If that
happened to anyone else, they might wake up with a smile every day.
There, one’s welfare and well-being would be miles ahead of that in Rugao City and could
only be described as an instant road to success.
“This…”
Ye Jin and Xu Zhen looked at each other and smiled bitterly. “Thank you for your
admiration, Grandmaster Yu. I have no intention to leave Rugao City yet.”
“May I ask why?” Grandmaster Yu wondered.
“I’ve lived in Rugao City for most of my life, and it’ll be difficult to adapt if I leave there.
Also, doctors are important everywhere,” Ye Jin explained.
Medical expertise and facilities were lacking in Rugao City. Patients would be really
miserable if there were fewer doctors.
“Yes, doctors are needed everywhere regardless of the place or location!” Grandmaster Yu’s
eyes were bright and he sighed in admiration.
He originally made that offer as a sign of respect to Ye Lingchen, but his admiration of Ye
Jin became even more genuine. It was no surprise that he can raise a son who had such
noble medical ethics as Miracle Doctor Y.
“You’re a doctor from a county hospital yet your eyes are much more perceptive than
mine!” Grandmaster Yu lamented. “Many people are now squeezing their way into big
cities. The brain drain produces a big gap between big cities and areas outside of it. I can’t
say much about other professions, but that should not be the case in medicine! Every
patient should have a fair right to medical treatment!
“Doctors everywhere have the same mission and should be accorded the same status!”
Grandmaster Yu proclaimed thunderously and pondered for a moment before saying,
“Since that is the case, I am open to granting you our hospital’s name as a doctor assigned
to Rugao City. You can consider yourself as stationed in the countryside. How does that
sound?”
To be stationed at the countryside meant that he would remain at Rugao City whilst
simultaneously enjoying the same treatment as Capital’s doctors. In addition, that kind of
relationship would ensure that everything went smoothly in the future should Ye Jin’s ever
want to move up the ranks.
“This…” Ye Jin was taken aback but then replied graciously, “In that case, I’m grateful to
Grandmaster Yu.”
“Hahaha, I should be the one thanking you. You contributed greatly to our hospital too.”
Grandmaster Yu laughed and then sent the three of them to the entrance.
After leaving Capital’s Metropolis Hospital, Ye Jin and Xu Zhen’s faces were still in a dreamy
state.
“I’m a part of Metropolis Hospital but I’m still stationed in Rugao City?” Even Ye Jin was in
such disbelief that he began muttering to himself
“Dad, you don’t need to confirm it to yourself anymore. It’s really happening!” Ye Lingchen
nodded with a smile.
“All I did was go to the hospital. I didn’t do anything.” Ye Jin was a little stunned. He was
emotional but uneasy too.
“Maybe Grandmaster Yu noticed your character,” Ye Lingchen said casually. “This is a good
thing, okay. Stop thinking about it so much. In the future, you’ll no longer be a doctor in a
small county. You’ll be a great doctor from Metropolis Hospital!”
Ye Jin snapped back to his sensed and looked at Ye Lingchen suspiciously. “Why do I feel
that Grandmaster Yu’s attitude towards you was very unusual? He seemed to be very
respectful when he spoke with us.”
Although Ye Lingchen did not say anything to Grandmaster Yu, Ye Jin could sense
something different in the man’s attitude and tone.
“You’re seeing things! You were seeing things!” Ye Lingchen said with a very determined
expression, “I’m just a student. I’ve never seen Grandmaster Yu.”
Ye Jin and Xu Zhen nodded and set aside the doubt in their hearts. It was impossible that Ye
Lingchen met the man before.
Next, Ye Lingchen took his parents to the most luxurious street in Capital. It was a
pedestrian walkway that retained its ancient style and preserved its old buildings.
It was Capital’s East Street, where almost everything was sold with prices affordable
enough to meet the shopping needs of the masses.
Ye Jin and Xu Zhen had also experienced how crowded Capital was as well as the booming
economy. They were all gasping at the sheer number of people throughout their journey
and found it better to live in Rugao City.
They helped Ye Lingchen choose a couple of new clothes before having lunch together. Ye
Lingchen took his parents to Elite Tower in Capital Central.
There are still a lot of people there, but many came to look at the price instead of buying
things.
Elite Tower’s location ensured that everything sold there was far from cheap. It was also a
well-known luxury brand area, with all the items sold coming from internationally-
renowned luxury brands.
Any bag chosen at random would start at RMB10,000. Many of the luxury goods there were
out of reach even for an ordinary rich person, thus becoming something of a status symbol.
The prices introduced Xu Zhen and Ye Jin to a whole new world. Their brains were having a
hard time processing it and they could not control themselves from laughing when they
saw everything…
Chapter 263 - Stroking Feelings of
Superiority
It was a proven fact that when prices exceed expectations, a person could be spurred into
laughter and be relieved of their stress. It reached an extent where people who were in a
bad mood would go there just to see the prices and de-stress themselves.
When Xu Zhen heard that the price of a piece of clothing was RMB30,000, she was utterly
dumbfounded. She did not even dare to touch it, and the three of them then left with a
smile.
“Those clothes just now. What kind of material makes them so expensive?” Xu Zhen asked
in shock.
“Mom, those clothes just now aren’t only expensive. They’re formal dresses that can’t be
washed and are usually only worn once,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“Spending thirty thousand just to wear it once?” Xu Zhen gasped. “Being poor limited my
imagination.”
After a pause, Xu Zhen said worryingly, “Son, don’t buy any clothes here. You shouldn’t
spend like this even if you’re rich!”
Ye Jin nodded too. “I know you’re making money now, but don’t spend money wastefully
like how you did last time. The gold pipe you bought is still at home. It’s useless!”
Whenever Ye Jin and Xu Zhen thought of the gold pipe and the jadeite that Ye Lingchen
bought, the corners of their mouths twitched in distress.
That Ye Lingchen brought them to look at those luxury clothes was a huge surprise for
them, since they were worried that he would spend money arbitrarily.
“Dad, Mom, don’t worry. I’m not this extravagant.” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Although he was making money then, the clothes he used were provided by Vatti free of
charge, so he rarely needed to visit such places.
This street was filled with luxury brands and the three of them walked around until the
evening. He would occasionally tell his parents to try on some clothes, but after seeing their
expressions, Ye Lingchen decided not to buy it. He was prepared to wait and purchase it
secretly as a gift for his parents.
“Mom, Dad, when will the distant relative arrive?” Ye Lingchen looked at the sky and asked.
“Should be soon.”
Ye Jin had just finished speaking when the phone rang, “It’s them. They’re calling.”
After picking up the phone, Ye Jin immediately brought them out of the mall, “They’re not
too far away from here and will arrive soon.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, and the three stood outside the square and waited.
However, there was no sign of those people even though an hour had passed since the
three of them waited outside. Ye Lingchen’s brows were slightly furrowed, and displeasure
was beginning to surface in his heart.
They waited so long that the sky was gradually getting dark. Only then did a black car
arrived—albeit late. Three people then got off.
They were a middle-aged man, a woman, and a girl.
“Hahaha, Old Ye, I haven’t seen you for a long time. You still look the same!” The middle-
aged man laughed. He then saw Ye Lingchen and said, “This is your son, I believe? I never
imagined he’s this grown-up already! I heard he was admitted to Capital University? Such a
talented student!”
“Lucky in the exams, that’s all.” Ye Jin smiled.
Everyone introduced themselves to each other. The middle-aged man’s surname was Lu,
and his name was Lu Yuan. His daughter was Lu Qi and she was a sophomore in an average
school. His wife’s name was Sun Hong and she was standing quietly to one side.
“Ah, how embarrassing of me. I’m late because of all those traffic jams on the road,” Lu
Yuan explained, although his words were said in quite a nonchalant manner. “Capital is a
nice place but it’s too crowded. I live less than two kilometers away from here, but was
stuck on the road for an hour.”
He originally wanted to boast about living within Capital’s 3rd Ring Road, but it was
obvious that Ye Lingchen’s parents did not get what he meant to express.
“It’s okay. Capital is just too packed. It’s still more comfortable to live in Rugao City,” Xu
Zhen remarked.
Lu Qi could not help but smirk slightly and twitch her lips. She then whispered, “Bumpkin!”
“So, did you manage to buy any clothes that you like after walking around here?” Lu Yuan
continued to ask.
Ye Jin shook his head and sighed. “The clothes here are too extravagant.”
“Hahaha, well, things are really expensive here, but the clothes worn here symbolize a
person’s status. It’s has a different kind of significance.” Lu Yuan chuckled. “It embodies the
saying that ‘clothes make a person’. This is the only way to show the gap between each
people.”
Sun Hong cracked a slight smile. “We come here only once a week, so It’s normal if you can’t
afford it. We have plenty of these bags at our home and they’re just lying there. You can
choose one for yourself, Sister Xu.”
“That’s not necessary.” Xu Zhen shook her head. She clearly noticed the smugness in their
tone.
“I booked a private room at the Grand Capital Restaurant. We can talk while having our
meal there,” Lu Yuan said. He then led everyone to the car.
“Dad, our car can’t fit in too many people.” Lu Qi frowned and stared at Ye Lingchen’s family
in disgust. She was wholly unwilling to let those three people sit with her in the back seat.
“This…” Lu Yuan slapped his head. “Agh! My mistake, I forgot that you don’t have a car.”
“We’ll manage.” Ye Lingchen remarked plainly and remained expressionless. He then called
a taxi at once.
He could see that the family came with to stroke their sense of superiority. Those city
parvenus were doing so at the expense of an old friend from the countryside and were
obscenely pretentious. He would have long left if not for the sake of his parents.
After getting into the car, Ye Jin had a slightly displeased expression. He lamented, “They
were not like this before. Lingchen got along well with Lu Qi when they were kids. How did
it become like this?”
“They’re well-off now, so they look down on us,” Xu Zhen said uneasily. “It’s better that we
skip this meal with them.”
“Dad, Mom, it’s okay. It’s just a meal,” Ye Lingchen remarked as though he was not affected
by it. Deep down, however, he was very angry.
‘You can piss me off, but don’t you dare make my parents unhappy!’
Someone once flaunted their wealth in front of his mother and was given a slap on the face.
To think that another person was trying to boost their superiority in front of his parents
yet again!
He took out his phone and sent a text to a number.
“Am heading to your restaurant for a meal tonight!”
At this time, a middle-aged man in the Grand Capital Restaurant heard a sharp ringing from
his mobile phone.
His complexion changed suddenly.
As the owner of the Grand Capital Restaurant, he had a unique way of paying special
attention to some of the more important VIPs. He set his ringtone in such a way so his cell
phone would produce an exaggerated response when their messages came!
That sound was a signal that there were VIPs looking for him!
Afraid that he would overlook it, he glanced at his phone immediately. His face then turned
red.
Although it was just a simple sentence, his body shivered slightly. The sender was…
Grandmaster Ye!
He would never forget the Master Ye’s elegance that day. Leaving aside the Lin family for a
moment, the Lu family even came to him later on out of their own initiatives, saying that he
must do his best to please Grandmaster Ye if he ever saw Grandmaster Ye at the restaurant!
Grandmaster Ye was going there to eat that night!
Preparations! Proper preparations must be made!
He took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. Then, he replied carefully, “Yes, I
shall prepare everything for Grandmaster Ye!”
…
Chapter 264 - VVIP Treatment
At the same time, Lu Qi looked a little uncomfortable in the other car and could not help but
grumble, “Dad, I said I didn’t want to come. It’s best not to keep in contact with these kinds
of country bumpkins. What use are they except to make us feel all uncomfortable? ”
“No matter how you put it, they’re the ones who helped me in the past. His son is now in
Capital, so it’s inappropriate for me not to show up,” Lu Yuan said.
“Yeah, those villagers love to gossip, and when the time comes, it won’t be nice if they go
back to the village and say bad things about us. It’s much better to treat them to a meal and
be done with it,” Sun Hong chimed in as well and continued with her entitled demeanor.
“This family has been stuck in Rugao City their entire lives, and it’s no surprise that they
haven’t achieved anything. You can say that they’ve never experienced the world at all.”
“Sigh, you’re right,” Lu Yuan agreed. “I initially heard from the villagers that Ye Jin’s child
was impressive. They said that he entered Capital University and had already achieved
great things. That was why I wanted to bring Qi’er to meet him. If he was that good of a
person, it wouldn’t hurt to be a friend. Looks like it’s just an exaggeration. Other than his
ability to get into a good university, there’s nothing outstanding at all. They’ve oversold it a
bit too far.”
“Tch, so? What’s so great about going into a good university? There’s still a possibility he
won’t be able to graduate in the future, and even if he did, he might not be able to get a
good job. But even if he did get a good job, getting rich is another thing altogether! These
bumpkins have nothing and I won’t ever take a liking to him! “Lu Qi scoffed.
“Yes, yes, yes, my princess, it’s only natural that ordinary people are not worthy of you!” Lu
Yuan said.
“Treat this occasion as repayment of my debt in the past. After all, a family like theirs might
never again have the chance to eat food from Grand Capital Restaurant! We’re treating
them very lavishly now!” Sun Hong nodded and said.
…
The taxi stopped.
Xu Zhen and Ye Jin were taken aback by the Grand Capital Restaurant’s atmosphere. The
three of them walked to the private room together.
“This restaurant is the oldest in Capital and is one of China’s landmarks. Only the rich and
powerful can patronize this place. This restaurant has not fallen behind, even now. It
became a part of the culture too, and an average person might not even be able to book a
private room if they don’t have the money! The only reason I could do so is that I know
some people here. I was only able to book the room because of my relationship with that
person.”
Lu Yuan smiled and proudly said, “I will be your host today, and I vow to let you see the
world through food!”
“Dad, they might not understand everything you just said.” Lu Qi glanced at Ye Lingchen
and smiled. “The minimum standards to eat here are more than one thousand Yuan per
person, but when you sit in a private room, it’s at least two thousand!”
There were six people there, which meant that their meal would cost at least RMB12,000!
Paying RMB10,000 for one meal was unimaginable for most people.
Sure enough, Lu Qi noticed the change in Xu Zhen and Ye Jin’s expression, but Ye Lingchen
did not respond and it was as though he did not hear it at all.
‘Hehe, this peasant doesn’t want to lose his dignity and is trying hard to remain calm. Most
probably wants to be pretentious in front of me and attract my attention.’
At the same time, the restaurant owner was given a shock when he laid eyes on Ye
Lingchen. He immediately waited on him and gestured to all the waiters.
When Ye Lingchen and the group entered Grand Capital Restaurant, a team of waiters
stood in front of the door to greet them, comprising of both men and women. They all
smiled courteously and bowed with the humblest of attitudes. “Welcome.”
Their line-up started everyone there, including Lu Yuan and Lu Qi.
“Dad, what’s going on with Grand Capital Restaurant? They never welcomed us with such
high-standard of reception the last time we came.” Lu Qi was calm on the surface, but her
inner sense of vanity reached its extreme and she decided to ask her father regarding that.
Lu Yuan ‘s heart was also slightly shaken. He took a deep breath and said timidly. “I once
had a meal with one of the Lu Group’s directors here. I was fortunate to meet the owner of
the Grand Capital Restaurant, so maybe they’re just showing their respect.”
“Dad, you know a lot of amazing people,” Lu Qi said.
“Nah, we spend tens of thousands to eat here but it’s only because they’re talking about
projects valued at a hundred million!” Lu Yuan chuckled and was profoundly pretentious.
While they spoke, several waiters came over and greeted, “A warm welcome to our
esteemed VIPs.”
“We booked room 666.” Lu Yuan adjusted his collar, coughed, and said with flair.
“Alright. Please follow me.” The waiter immediately led the way.
Once he entered the room, various teas and drinks were prepared and there was also an
arrangement of snacks and fruits. Two rows of waiters were standing respectfully and on
both sides of the room.
“You’re all…” Lu Yuan asked in surprise.
“We’ll be here, if our distinguished guests have any requests for us, please let us know at
any time,” the waiter said with a smile.
Waiters such as those only served one private room, so that kind of treatment could be
described as being of the highest standard.
“Ahem, your boss is too polite.” Lu Yuan chuckled and his face was beaming. Turning to Ye
Jin, he said, “I’m acquainted with the owner of this restaurant but I never expected them to
care for me this way. Sigh, my popularity can’t be helped, I guess.”
“Wow, this is the first time I enjoyed this kind of treatment. If I tell anyone about this,
they’ll be so jealous of me! Okay, I can’t take it anymore. I’ll post this to my Moments.” Lu Qi
equally as excited. She took out her phone, snapped a picture, then paired it with a
pretentious caption.
Then, she tried telling a waiter, “I want to eat an orange.”
The waiter immediately peeled an orange for her and separated each piece before
presenting it to her.
She ate it while facing Ye Lingchen and proudly said, “This is just a minor scene. Don’t be
too shocked later. If you need anything, please just ask for it. You’re rubbing off our fame
today and you might not be treated the same way next time.”
Ye Lingchen glanced at her with a smile but did not say a word.
Dishes were soon served one after the other. The cold dishes were first and they only used
fresh ingredients. Each one was extremely exquisite.
Not long later, the hot dishes were also served up. They looked, smelled, and tasted great.
“Try this, Old Ye! This is abalone and there’s nothing like this in Rugao City!” Lu Yuan said.
“This too! This is shark fin! It’s rare for rural people like you to eat abalone and shark fin,
right? Seize the day! Eat more.
“And this! This is pufferfish. It’s amazing! I’m sure you’ve never eaten it before yet? This
kind of thing tastes like heaven, but it’s highly toxic and the poison can only be removed
using special cooking skills. It’s extremely rare!”
Lu Yuan introduced the dishes one by one and his face was flush. Lu Qi and Sun Hong also
interrupted from time to time, and in their eyes, it was all too amusing to see countrymen
entering the city.
“The steak is here. This is Grand Capital Restaurant’s special feature. The way they cook it
is exceptional!” Lu Yuan said.
Knives and forks came along with the steak. Xu Zhen frowned at those cutleries before
looking at the chopsticks. She felt helpless in an instant.
PFFT!
Lu Qi could not resist blurting out a sarcastic snicker when she looked at Xu Zhen…
Chapter 265 - I’m Secretly A Rich Kid,
Right?
The snigger stunned everyone at the table.
There was a look of embarrassment on Xu Zhen’s face and she did not look too happy.
Sun Hong had a mocking look in her eyes as well, but she pretended to chastise her
daughter by saying, “Qi’er, what are you laughing at? How could you be so rude! Quickly
apologize to your Aunt Xu!”
“That’s right,” Lu Yuan said too. “Isn’t it normal that those from the country won’t know
how to use a knife and fork? If your aunt doesn’t know how to, you should be teaching her!”
“Sorry, I really couldn’t hold it back,” Lu Qi said with a smile.
The three of them sang to each other’s tune and left Ye Lingchen’s family aside.
“Why aren’t you eating? Don’t you know how to use a knife and fork?” Lu Qi looked at Ye
Lingchen and asked.
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “I don’t usually need a knife and fork when I eat steak.”
“PFFTTT!”
Lu Qi laughed again. “You don’t need to use knives and forks? So that means you use
chopsticks? Don’t you try and argue that you’re patriotic! Those who have never seen the
world will never see the world! Do you want me to teach you?”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was very calm and he glanced at the dishes on the table. “This kind of
dish isn’t that great. I don’t find it very appetizing.”
“What?”
Lu Qi froze. She thought she heard it wrongly.
Lu Yuan and Sun Hong froze as well and stared at Ye Lingchen. They could not help but
shake their heads.
The quality of the food was called into question?
So be it then, if he never saw the world before, but he insisted on seeking to impress by
feigning his knowledge. Losing his dignity once was not enough, and instead of admitting to
it, he dug himself into a deeper hole. To think that he was a talented student. His future was
surely bleak.
“Do you know how much everything here costs? The steak alone costs three hundred! It’s
probably hard for you to imagine it!” Lu Qi found herself unable to resist taking a jab at
them. “Our family has been so kind as to invite you for dinner. It’s fine if you’re knowledge
is shallow but why pretend, huh? Our kindness is going to waste by feeding these
ungrateful wretches!”
“Old Ye, I must say, your son’s tone is too aggressive. Isn’t it just because he doesn’t know
how to use a knife and fork? There’s no shame in admitting it! We’re treating you to this
meal in all sincerity, but take a look at what your son said!” Lu Yuan yelled.
Sun Hong’s expression was ugly too.
She commented bluntly, “Children from poor families simply lacking upbringing, yet they
still want to get ahead? What a joke!”
At that moment, however, the waiter walked up and laid out a plate on the table.
Hm?
Why were there still dishes being served?
Lu Yuan’s heart was slightly shaken and he was puzzled.
The moment he laid his eyes on the dishes however, his heart thumped wildly and his
complexion changed slightly. He gulped before saying, “This is…”
“This is wild Australian abalone. It was just airlifted this morning and is very fresh,” the
waiter had already begun introducing the dish before Lu Yuan could finish the question.
The size of that abalone was more than three times larger than what they just ate. Lu
Yuan’s family stared at the dish looking confounded.
The difference between both abalones was not that difficult to distinguish. Generally
speaking, the larger the size, the rarer it was, but instead of being big in terms of size, it was
also Australia’s wild abalone!
The price it commanded was sky-high!
He heard about that abalone from others in the past. A piece starts at RMB8,000 and there
were six of them on the plate!
Before he could snap back to his senses, another waiter marched in. This time, the waiter
was holding a kind of crystal-white fish.
“Chinese tapertails[1]?” Lu Yuan gasped again.
“These are wild Chinese tapertails caught from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River,” the
waiter explained.
There was no need to speak of the rarity and price of tapertails. It became a rare fish in
recent times and some areas have even prohibited fishing for it.
Tapertails were already extremely expensive when sold in the area along the river. Capital,
meanwhile, was located inland, and the surrounding water was scarce all year round. That
fact made the tapertail even more valuable, and like the abalone, it also had to be
transported by air.
The price was higher than that of abalone!
Immediately afterward, the waiters came in one after another along with various dishes.
Wild pufferfish, Kobe steak, caviar, white truffle…
Lu Yuan’s face changed a shade paler with each dish that was served. Even Lu Qi and Sun
Hong were afraid to reach for their chopsticks because they were devouring money at the
table instead of eating food!
The plate of golden caviar, in particular, made Lu Yuan’s cheeks begin to twitch frantically.
The price of that caviar was calculated in grams, and the annual outfit was less than 100
fishes. However, one whole plate was sitting pretty right in front of them!
The entire plate cost no less than RMB50,000!
A more conservative calculation of everything on the table was estimated at more than
RMB200,000, though it was not surprising if it reached RMB300,000!
That was plainly…ludicrous.
“Please wait!” Seeing that there was still food preparation, Lu Yuan finally yelled out. His
face was extremely nervous, cold sweat began appearing on his forehead, and his eyes were
getting red. “Has there been a mistake? We didn’t order these!”
There were hints of fear in his tone, which was inevitable because he could not afford to
spend much money!
He was only lucky because he was compensated for the demolition of his house. Most of it
was spent on his new home, and his life could only be regarded and reasonably well-off.
That meal was far too beyond his budget and he would not have spent money in such a
lavish manner even if he was rich!
Spending tens of thousands was enough to show their superiority in front of those
peasants. He did not have enough money to pay for all the dishes on the table!
His eyes nearly popped out when he turned to look at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen, who had not eaten much before, was happily eating then. He wolfed down all
those dishes like a madman and even scooped a spoonful of caviar into his mouth.
Lu Yuan’s heart was throbbing—that spoonful was worth thousands of dollars!
Aside from that, Ye Lingchen was even putting food on the plates of Ye Jin and Xu Zhen.
They did not eat much yet, but all that expensive food had already been divided amongst Ye
Lingchen’s family.
They were all motherf*cking…b*stards!
Those peasants did not even appreciate the value of the food they were eating.
“We didn’t order these dishes, and we didn’t touch them at all!” Lu Yuan said, then pointed
to Ye Lingchen, “They’re the ones who ate, so let them pay for it!”
“Yeah, you must have made a mistake,” Sun Hong remarked as well. “Whoever eats it will
have to pay for it!”
“These dishes are given to our distinguished guests by our boss. On the house,” the waiter
explained with a smile.
“On the house?” Her words left Lu Yuan stunned on the spot.
How was that possible?!
“Dad, are you that respected now?” Lu Qi was also dumbfounded, but she was the most
excited and began shaking. Her dad was too awesome and she was actually a rich kid!
The more she thought of it, the more excited she became. Her breathing quickened, and she
said urgently, “Dad, be honest. You’re a billionaire, right? You’re just testing me before, and
you’re finally showing your true status now. I’m secretly a rich kid, right? ”
She looked yearning at Lu Yuan and was already making plans for the next two decades.
‘Like hell I’m a billionaire! What the f*ck are you blabbing about?’
Lu Yuan looked at his daughter. He was so dumbfounded at that moment that he had no
idea what to say…
[1] 长江刀鱼 is translated here as Chinese tapertails, but may also be known as Chinese
tapertail anchovy, growing up to 16 inches in length. The scientific name is Coilia nasus and
it really is one of the most expensive fish sold in China.
Chapter 266 - Attitude!
“Sorry, you think too much.” Ye Lingchen’s calm voice broke Lu Qi’s fantasy.
“Heh, you little country boy, what do you know!” Lu Qi smirked contemptuously at Ye
Lingchen.
It was then that a middle-aged man strode in.
“He’s the owner of the Grand Capital Restaurant!” Lu Yuan’s voice was faltering and he was
very agitated. His lips were a little dry and he felt incredibly tense.
Despite his earlier assertion that he had a good friendship with Grand Capital Restaurant’s
owner, it was nothing but a mere bluff.
Everyone in the entire Capital knew the owner’s character. Aside from having money, the
most important thing was the connections that he had!
It could be said that all of Capital’s important figures dined there. In light of that, the
restaurant owner’s connections could be described as particularly formidable. No one
knew how strong his backing was!
“Dad, are you still going to hide it from me?” Lu Qi gasped. “Even the restaurant’s big boss
came in person!”
“He’s Leng Jun, Big Boss Leng!” Sun Hong was similarly stunned. All three of them stood up
with their hearts thumping wildly.
“Mom, Dad, ignore them. Let’s just eat our food,” Ye Lingchen said to the nervous Ye Jin and
Xu Zhen. He was relaxed and nonchalant as if he was oblivious to the atmosphere then.
Lu Yuan glared at Ye Lingchen. He was a silly hat! Truly a silly hat!
If he did not see it with his own eyes, he would not have believed that such an idiot ever
existed in the world.
After sighing, he immediately smoothened his clothes, stood straight, then mustered his
most flattering smile, and greeted Leng Jun.
“Big Boss Leng.” Lu Yuan spoke with much humility. Lu Qi and Sun Hong were just as
nervous and did not even dare to exhale audibly.
“Eh? You are?”
Leng Jun froze for a moment and stared at Lu Yuan suspiciously.
He did not know who Lu Yuan was, but he maintained his courtesy on account of Ye
Lingchen’s reputation.
Lu Yuan was stumped. Leng Jun did not know him at all, but he continued to smile and say,
“Big Boss Leng, it’s me, Lu Yuan. I had dinner here with Lu Group’s Director Sun last time.”
“Oh… Oh, it’s you!” Leng Jun had a sudden realization but no one knew whether he really
did recall who Lu Yuan was. “So, it’s you, Big Boss Lu. Pleased to meet you.”
At the end of his sentence, he walked over directly to Ye Lingchen.
Finished! That kid was finished!
Lu Yuan’s family sported pitiful expressions when they gazed over at Ye Lingchen. The kid’s
casual attitude must have angered Leng Jun and he probably would have a difficult future
in Capital.
However, Leng Jun walked to Ye Lingchen without showing any hint of anger on his face.
Instead, he smiled, bowed down courteously, and said softly, “Young Master Ye, are you
satisfied with our dishes?”
Boom!
Lu Yuan’s head was momentarily blank and his brain exploded!
Lu Qi’s mouth was wide open, as though she could not close it, while Sun Hong’s eyes
nearly popped out of her head as she thought she was just hallucinating.
Young… Young Master Ye!?
Leng Jun knew Ye Lingchen?
The man even treated him with such a good attitude, it the most suitable description of that
action was humility.
According to Leng Jun’s words, was the entire table of dishes all for Ye Lingchen?!
In answering Leng Jun’s inquiry, Ye Lingchen put down his chopsticks slowly and nodded.
“Not bad at all, but I have a question to ask.”
“Please fire away.”
“Must we use a knife and fork to eat steak?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Leng Jun was slightly stunned, but he shook his head immediately. “Of course not!”
Without needing his signal, the waiter stepped forward and sliced the Kobe steak into thin,
even, and perfectly arranged strips. The waiter then handed them to Ye Jin and Xu Zhen.
“This piece of Kobe steak is a-hundred-percent authentic. Even the Sun Nation itself has
limited supply. Please enjoy it.”
“Mm, alright. Thank you.” Xu Zhen and Ye Jin looked at each other and were both equally
shocked.
Ye Lingchen looked up at Lu Yuan and smiled. “Do you still think it’s necessary to eat steak
using knives and forks?”
Shock, disbelief, horror, fear, and various other emotions flashed continuously in Lu Yuan’s
eyes. His face was exceedingly hot as if slapped by life, he finally forced out of a humble
smile. “No, Young Master Ye certainly doesn’t need a knife and fork.”
Lu Qi remained rooted on the spot, as if her spirit flew into space, and was completely
speechless.
She could not help but remember how she acted since she first saw Ye Lingchen. She made
a fool of herself and acted like a clown. How could she have had a sense of superiority in
front of someone like him? Did that kind of person even lack money?
As it turned out, the reason they were accorded such VVIP treatment when they entered
was solely because of Ye Lingchen!
A mere look at the atmosphere was a good enough indication of Leng Jun’s character. He
shot a cryptic look at the Lu family and took out a gold card, which he then handed to Ye
Lingchen.
Once again, the card made Lu Yuan’s pupils contract and his heart was thumping like crazy.
Where did that kid come from, exactly? How could a college student get Grand Capital
Restaurant’s gold card?
“Young Master Ye, it’s my pleasure to have you come to our establishment for dinner.
Please keep this card and visit whenever you like.” Leng Jun then continued, “I shan’t keep
you from your meal anymore! If there’s anything you need, call me and I’ll be here!”
He then walked away as soon as he finished his sentence.
Silence!
The room was completely silent!
Lu Yuan, who was teeming with high self-esteem before, only felt a dryness in his throat. He
had no idea how to face Ye Lingchen.
There was silence between them.
Lu Yuan folded his hand and faced Ye Jin, although it was unknown whether he was
genuinely sincere or simply faking it. “Old Ye, your son is a hidden gem. He’s so capable
even at a young age and his future is boundless!”
Traces of their earlier arrogance were all but gone, and they even had cajoling looks on
their faces.
“Lu Qi and Lingchen are both still young. There must be a lot of things in common, you must
get to know each other more,” Sun Hong said too. At the end of her sentence, she shot a
look at Lu Qi.
Lu Qi immediately understood and went to sit next to Ye Lingchen.
“I don’t think so. Since you’ve looked down on us, I don’t see any need to keep in contact
after this meal.” Ye Lingchen stood up.
“Lingchen, we didn’t mean that. Hear me out,” Sun Hong could not help but remark
anxiously.
“Your family lives in Capital, and we’re nothing country bumpkins. We can’t be on your
level.” Ye Jin also got up. “There’s nothing more to say.”
“Old Ye, don’t do this, we’re all old friends here. Let’s talk it over if you have anything you
want to say,” Lu Yuan said immediately. His voice was very sincere.
“What else is there to say? Should I continue listening to you criticizing my son?” Xu Zhen
asked. She could bear with everything else they said, but she never wanted to hear anyone
looking down on her son.
Lu Yuan’s family was speechless. They recalled their contemptuous words to Ye Lingchen
earlier and felt cold sweat running down from their bodies.
Leng Jun’s arrogance is notorious and he would never even be so courteous toward CEOs
from large corporations.
Even though they had no idea what Ye Lingchen’s status was, the boy was not someone
they could provoke!
Chapter 267 - Shocked Parents
“My dear nephew, don’t be impulsive, I’ll toast three cups to you,” Lu Yuan looked at Ye
Lingchen and said.
“Qi’er, what are you still staring blankly for! Hurry up and serve some tea for Lingchen.
Both of you played with each other when you were still young and you had a really good
friendship, so you can’t be too distant when you grow up,” Sun Hong chimed in too.
“Oh, yes! Right away!” Lu Qi nodded and immediately started pouring some tea.
Ye Lingchen’s status had far exceeded their imagination. Based on the relationship between
the two families, they might even have the chance to take full advantage of Ye Lingchen. It
would have been a wonderful thing if Lu Qi and Ye Lingchen took a liking to each other, but
unfortunately, it was already too late for regrets.
They never dreamed that a country boy—one who had just come to Capital to attend
university—would be so accomplished. It was simply too intimidating!
A wealthy son-in-law was not something they could ever hope for!
“Spare me your courtesy.” Ye Lingchen expression did not waver as he said to the waiter,
“Could you arrange a ride for us?”
“Certainly.”
The waiter would never dare to neglect that request. It did not take long for a limousine to
stop at the entrance at nine o’clock. Naturally, someone opened the door respectfully for
welcomed Ye Lingchen in.
The Lu family had a convoluted and agitated look as they watched the Ye family enter the
car.
At that moment, Leng Jun rushed over and even waved at Ye Lingchen in the car. “Young
Master Ye, take care, I’ll see you out.”
Lu Yuan stared at Leng Jun with a rather hesitant look in his eyes. He gritted his teeth
before walked over and asking, “Big Boss Leng, I’m from the same hometown as those three
people and we have a good relationship. I wonder what that young master’s status is? ”
Leng Jun shot Lu Yuan an insipid look and smirked.
Having seen everything, a simple guess was enough to reveal the truth of what happened.
Leng Jun had no reason to treat Lu Yuan nicely at all. He said curtly, “His status is much
higher than you think! He can take you to soaring heights if you have a good relationship
with him, but if you offend him, he could easily consign you to eternal damnation! ”
Lu Yuan wiped off the cold sweat from his forehead and cracked a bitter smile. “He’s
actually my dear nephew and we’re really close.”
“Hehe, you should know better.” Leng Jun smiled coldly. “You’re lucky that Young Master Ye
isn’t a vengeful person, but…don’t be too full of yourself.”
Lu Qi and Sun Hong exchanged glances with each other and sighed aloud. At that point, they
wanted nothing more than to give themselves a big slap. The chance of a lifetime was
shoved right into their faces, but instead of grasping it, they tried to be clever and spat on
their own faces. All the pain in the world could not match the amount of agony they were
feeling then.
“It was just a little misunderstanding. Please don’t take it the wrong way, Big Boss Leng.” Lu
Yuan was trembling all over. From the looks of the situation, Leng Jun even seemed to be
helping Ye Lingchen reclaim his dignity, which made Lu Yuan quite terrified. “Big Boss
Leng, we’ll be leaving now. ”
“I won’t see you out.”
…
On the way back, Ye Jin was still bitter about what they just said, “Is it true that people will
change when they come to a big city? Their family were all good people last time. How
could they be so arrogant now?”
“That’s right. Everything that came out of their mouths is either about money or
connections. Is there nothing else in this world except those two things?” Xu Zhen was a
little angry. “I remember how cute Lu Qi was when she was a kid and I even hugged her in
my arms! She’s like a completely different person now. ”
“Mom, Dad, don’t worry about it too much. People will always change,” Ye Lingchen
remarked plainly.
Xu Zhen let out a drawn-out sigh and looked at Ye Lingchen with stern eyes. “Son, you
mustn’t ever become like that.”
“Don’t worry, Mom, I’ll always be your son.” Ye Lingchen did his best to smile.
Ye Jin pondered for a moment before saying, “Lingchen, I don’t care what you are doing
now, but must always be able to answer to your own conscience, do you understand? Never
get involved with criminal things!”
“Yes. You’re now grown up and have your own matters to attend to, but you must always
make sure that your behavior is appropriate? Do you understand?” Xu Zhen advised as
well.
“Mom, Dad, don’t worry.” Ye Lingchen nodded and promised.
Ye Jin and Xu Zhen were incredibly shocked by everything that happened on that day.
They were well aware of Ye Lingchen’s situation in Capital, but the events of that night
made them feel even more distant to their own son. Ye Lingchen seemed to have gotten
along well with many people in Capital, but the reality exceeded their imagination greatly.
Even so, none of them asked Ye Lingchen what he had been up to.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, took out his mobile phone, then sent a text message to
Zhang Yunxi, “My parents will be there soon. Hurry up and prepare.”
“What’s going on? Are you telling the truth or just bluffing?”
Zhang Yunxi seemed to reply within mere seconds, three smiling emojis, and three crying
ones at the end of her text.
“It’s not a joke!” Ye Lingchen replied. “Clean up a room. Also! We are working in the same
company as Miyako and are living in the company’s employee residence.”
“Mm. I know what to say.” Zhang Yunxi replied.
Ye Lingchen breathed a sigh of relief only after making things clear. He arranged his words
and said, “Dad, Mom, the both of you already know that my salary here at Capital is very
high. Besides that, the company also provided me with a place to stay.”
Xu Zhen nodded. “How is the environment? Is it a staff dormitory?”
“The environment is very good, and the residence…is really big.” Ye Lingchen was trying to
mislead his parents to the best of his ability. “After all, our company is an international
company with first-class treatment. I’ll give you another surprise once we get there. ”
“More surprises?” Xu Zhen and Ye Jin both smiled. Their son was much more impressive
than they expected and his future seemed promising.
As the car drove into 1 Hill Spring Residence, the smiles on the Xu Zhen’s and Ye Jin’s faces
disappeared instantly because they were simply too shocked.
Its extravagance was overwhelming.
Even if they did not understand a thing, it was quite obvious that those who can live there
were by no means ordinary people—the residents were definitely very rich.
“This is your staff dormitory?” Ye Jin looked suspiciously at Ye Lingchen.
What kind of company was that?
Ye Lingchen could only nod bravely despite the bitterness in his heart.
He had no desire to lie to his parents, but if he said that the house was his own, it was
incredibly hard to explain the source of the money.
“Uncle, Auntie.” Zhang Yunxi had been waiting at the door for a long time. She greeted Ye
Lingchen’s parents as soon as they got out of the car.
“Yunxi? Are you here too?” Xu Zhen was beyond surprised, but a very pleasant smile soon
appeared on her face.
“Yeah, I work in the same company as Lingchen. Our boss always goes abroad, so he
allowed us to live in his villa because he knew we were not locals from Capital,” Zhang
Yunxi said with a smile. “We have another colleague inside.”
“I see.” Those words were much more convincing than Ye Lingchen’s. Both Ye Jin and Xu
Zhen nodded in response.
They might still be worried if Ye Lingchen was alone, but with Zhang Yunxi’s presence, they
were no longer suspicious and felt more at ease.
Chapter 268 - Joy and Harmony
Chapter 268: Joy and Harmony
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Editor:
Zhang Yunxi had taken great care when dressing up.
Although her clothes were plain and she did not apply much makeup, it was a perfect
combination that enhanced her figure well.
Her exquisite facial features and loosely bundled ponytail lent her a lively look.
The hair tie she used was pink and had some cartoon designs on it, thus adding touches of
cuteness to her appearance.
“Lingchen, how do I look today?” Zhang Yunxi whispered and winked teasingly.
“Very beautiful, like a fairy,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
Zhang Yunxi huffed coyly, but her face beamed with joy. She then said, “Uncle, Auntie,
you’re both very tired today. Hurry in and rest.”
“Mm, okay.” Xu Zhen nodded with a smile. She looked at Zhang Yunxi from head to toe and
was even more pleased with each passing moment.
“Lingchen, now that we know you’re staying with Yunxi, we’re not worried anymore,” Xu
Zhen said. “Remember to take good care of Yunxi, okay?”
“Yes, Mom, don’t worry.” Ye Lingchen said.
Xu Zhen turned to look at Zhang Yunxi again, “Yunxi, if Lingchen ever treats you badly, you
must let Auntie know! Auntie will side with you!”
“Auntie, Lingchen is very kind to me,” Zhang Yunxi smiled and said. “Oh yeah, I’ve already
cleaned up the room for you and Uncle. It’s all set for you to have some rest.”
Zhang Yunxi led Xu Zhen and Ye Jin to the room. The beds and quilts were all neatly spread,
while the room floor was also clean and tidy.
“Okay, okay,” Xu Zhen was very satisfied.
The next day.
Zhang Yunxi and Xu Zhen were busy in the kitchen, preparing lunch.
Although it was the first time they cooked together, they did so in perfect harmony. Xu
Zhen’s laughter could be heard from the kitchen from time to time.
Zhang Yunxi and Ye Lingchen were originally from the same village, so her background was
well-known and there was nothing unsavory about her character or her looks. Ye Jin and
Xu Zhen were more and more pleased as they looked at her and their hearts were filled
with joy.
Although Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi never expressed their feelings for each other, Ye Jin
and Xu Zhen felt that those two kids were likely to end up together!
They were both living together anyway, so their relationship with each other must surely
be excellent!
Ye Lingchen could also sense his parents’ genuine and heartfelt happiness, particularly his
mother Xu Zhen.
She had eyes on Zhang Yunxi for a long time already but was afraid that her family would
look down on Ye Lingchen. She even planned on helping Ye Lingchen save money so he
could bring Zhang Yunxi back as their daughter-in-law, but it came as a surprise that Ye
Lingchen had already gained the upper hand with his first move.
That alone made her happier than Ye Lingchen’s future prospects.
Even so…
As parents, they did not necessarily expect anything too spectacular from their child. Peace
and happiness were undoubtedly the priority.
To put it more bluntly, their son’s pursuit of a daughter-in-law was the most important
thing. Every parent hoped to see their son being with a girl like Zhang Yunxi—docile, pure,
and a good personality.
In the kitchen, Zhang Yunxi peeked at Ye Lingchen on occasion. Her eyes were sparkling
with happiness.
She kept a level head, washed the vegetables, cooked, and prepared lunch.
Half an hour later.
A flavorful table of beautiful dishes were finally served on the table.
“Yunxi’s cooking is really good,” Ye Jin commented after picked up a piece of meat and
putting it in his mouth.
“That’s true. Her skills are very good and she’s an amazing young lady,” Xu Zhen said, then
glanced at Ye Lingchen. “I’m worried that such a good girl is living with our Lingchen.”
Ye Lingchen began sweating profusely. ‘Just which one of us is your child?’
Zhang Yunxi got up and was ready to help everyone serve up the rice, but Ye Jin stopped
her.
“Lingchen, she spent so much time cooking and making lunch, but all you do is watch? Let
her eat. You should be the one serving the rice!”
Ye Jin was thoroughly displeased with Ye Lingchen’s attitude. “She’s already kind enough to
give you face, but you still have to respect her, do you understand?”
Ye Lingchen was silent. “…”
He got up helplessly and served rice to everyone, including Miyako.
A naughty smirk appeared on Miyako’s mouth. It was the first time Ye Lingchen ever served
her and the tables had been turned.
“Dad, would you like to have a couple of drinks?” Ye Lingchen suggested.
He knew that Ye Jin’s sole hobby was the appreciation of liquor, but as a doctor, the man
rarely touched alcohol. Furthermore, Ye Jin did not always have holidays.
“You even have liquor here?” Ye Jin was surprised.
“We don’t just have liquor. We have good liquor!” Ye Lingchen laughed. He was well
acquainted with big bosses who gave him plenty of liquor, all of which were undoubtedly
the finest in quality.
Ye Lingchen placed the wine onto the table in no time.
“This is…aged Maotai from ten years ago?!” Ye Jin’s eyes lit up and exclaimed. He took the
bottle and scrutinized it carefully.
Maotai’s reputation needed no introduction—it had always been one of the highest
standards of national baijiu [1].
Maotai from a decade ago bore some differences from present-day Maotai because there
were very few people who could afford Maotai back then. Ye Jin never even tasted it before.
He never would have expected to see a bottle of Maotai from ten years ago!
He had mixed feelings for a brief moment.
“Dad, are you satisfied with this liquor? Everyone says that baijiu’s fragrance grows with
age. How about we try it today?” Ye Lingchen offered.
“Then…let’s settle this bottle?”
Ye Lingchen took out two cups and immediately filled it up. He handed one over to Ye Jin.
Ye Jin was already bursting with excitement. He reached out and took it, then placed it in
front of his face to sample the smell.
“Lingchen, when do you learn how to drink? My goodness! Two alcoholics!” Xu Zhen shot
Ye Lingchen a glance and told Zhang Yunxi, “Yunxi, you must keep checking on Lingchen in
the future. Less drinking, and never let him smoke!”
“Mm, I’ll listen to Auntie.” Zhang Yunxi nodded.
The entire family had a great meal and were getting along harmoniously with each other.
In the next two days, Ye Lingchen took Ye Jin and Xu Zhen all around Capital and left aside
everything else—he ignored the box office, live streams, and his novel.
He spent a good long time just enjoying life with his family.
Near the end of the National Day holidays, Xu Zhen and Ye Jin were ready to go back home.
Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi took them to the airport.
Along the way, Xu Zhen held Zhang Yunxi’s hand. She asked about the young lady’s well-
being, showed care and concern, and was particularly fond of her.
Before leaving, Xu Zhen pulled Ye Lingchen aside and whispered, “Lingchen, fate has
brought you and Yunxi to work in the same company. I’ve been in her shoes, and I can see
that Yunxi has a thing for you. You must make sure to grab your chance with a good girl like
her!”
She could not help but remember Lu Qi when she brought all that up. In comparing the two,
she was much more satisfied with Zhang Yunxi.
“Also!” Xu Zhen’s face turned serious. “The other girl is pretty too and she also looks at you
differently. Don’t think of doing anything naughty and don’t ever be a two-timer. I’ll contact
Yunxi from time to time, and I won’t forgive you if she tells me you did something
inappropriate! ”
“Mom, I know. Don’t worry about it.” Ye Lingchen shook his head bitterly.
Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi waited at the airport. They watched as Xu Zhen and Ye Jin
passed the security check before leaving…
Chapter 269 - An Unstoppable Force at
The Box Office
National Day ended rather quietly, much to the obliviousness of many people.
The most eye-catching incident throughout the holiday was Huo Yuanjia’s performance box
office.
Huo Yuanjia’s popularity led to an outright explosion in the box office. Cinemas were
packed like sardines, regardless of the cinema company and its location!
During the seven days of National Day holidays, Huo Yuanjia’s box office performance
exceeded 500 million. It should be pointed out that Huo Yuanjia’s prospects were not
originally that optimistic, or else the figure would only be even higher!
As for I am Hero, its initial popularity soared two days before the holiday but did badly at
the box office several days later. Its reputation was also getting worse, and the total figure
it managed to get in the box office was just over 90 million.
The two films fired shots at each other before their release. Shi Lei mocked Y’s Kungfu,
while Wu Han clashed with Y. Chen Feng was also not on good terms with Li Tai. Those
incidents ensured that both movies could not coexist!
However, no one thought that Huo Yuanjia could destroy I am Hero so brutally.
It caused an uproar throughout the entire film industry!
A script provided by a newcomer; a director who had just entered the film industry; a
couple of film stars past their prime; a group of actors who were not even stars at all—to
think that all those elements produced such a high-quality movie!
Some professionals even analyzed Huo Yuanjia and figured out that its investments did not
cross the 30 million mark. The reason for that was because there was no money spent on it
other than a few special lenses and props!
It was completely unimaginable for such a low-cost movie to make 500 million in the box
office within a mere seven days!
That was practically 17 times the budget!
Most importantly, that was not the end of things. Many people predicted that Huo Yuanjia’s
meteoric rise was far from over. It was only a matter of time before the box office broke
through 1 billion!
At that exact moment, everyone thought of a word—Y!
The letter Y once again proved to be a miraculous one!
He could create such a mind-blowing script within such a short time simply because he was
angry at Shi Lei. Y was certainly a genius among geniuses.
On the other hand, I am Hero spent 50 million in total just to hire film stars, not to mention
all those special effects that were put in to try and please the masses. It was announced that
the total investment was more than 100 million!
It was undoubtedly going to be a loss.
The public initially thought that Huo Yuanjia’s popularity correlated to the National Day
screenings. They believed that its performance will face a slow decline after the National
Day holidays were over.
However, the reality was anything but that!
Many people went traveling during National Day and did not watch movies. After the
holidays were over, countless people around them were singing Huo Yuanjia’s praises,
prompting them to buy tickets immediately!
Despite the end of the holiday, the tickets from Monday to Friday were all sold out—a rare
sight indeed!
An apt description of the situation was ‘spectacular’. No movie could block out Huo
Yuanjia’s limelight during that period of time!
On the contrary, the number of people watching other movies began plummeting, making
for a very strange situation throughout many cinemas.
Huo Yuanjia’s halls were chock full of people while other halls were empty!
Many people watched once, then twice, and even thrice!
In response to that phenomenon, cinemas immediately made a joint announcement to add
on more showtimes on top of the original quota. Huo Yuanjia took up with 80% of
showtimes!
The cast and crew of films that were released at the same time as Huo Yuanjia were all
feeling bitter.
Whenever a movie was released, the one thing that cast and crew feared most was a
sudden craze, as it would suck up large audiences and cause other movies at the same time
to suffer setbacks in the box office. If anyone had the bad luck to run into such an
unreasonable situation, there was nothing one could do except admit that luck ran out!
It reached an extent where some soon-to-be-released movies announced delays in their
premiere, supposedly to avoid Huo Yuanjia’s prominence!
Many were glad to hear that.
[F*ck! Another showtime for Huo Yuanjia, gotta hurry and get tix!]
[I knew that Huo Yuanjia’s showtimes will increase. Its reputation is really off the charts!]
[I ready to watch it a third time so Huo Yuanjia can defeat foreign devils in the end. The
higher the box office, the better!]
[TCH! I watched it four times already during National Day! Once with my girlfriend, once
with my classmates, once with my brother, once with my parents!]
[Even my parents said this movie was good and interesting.]
[Everyone! Listen to me! Keep watching it more! Make it reach the top of the box office!
Let’s show it to the foreigners!]
[Well said, my man upstairs! Let’s all unite! I’m ready to support by buying another ticket!]
…
There were too many elements integrated within Huo Yuanjia, including Kungfu, dignity,
and a generous dose of patriotism!
It stirred up the passion within their blood! They vowed deep down to make a point to all
the foreigners!
The magnitude of the situation was a rough slap in the faces of I am Hero’s crew and cast.
It was especially so with Shi Lei, whose face felt incredibly hot. Under his Weibo was a
group of people taunting, [Does your face hurt?]
Despite also knowing Kungfu, it was not difficult to see who was better from watching both
movies. His skill was too far below that of Y’s, and Y did not even show himself at all. Y was
simply an action guide, yet it was already enough to produce such a marvelous movie!
Shi Lei could taste the bitterness in his mouth and could not help but feel regret.
If he did not hop on the bandwagon and ridiculed Y, Y would never have risked coming up
with the movie and Huo Yuanjia would never exist. After all that happened, he did nothing
but shoot itself in the foot!
Chen Feng was having it even worse than him. I am Hero’s decreasing showtimes means
that it was only borrowed time before being removed. Out of his 30 million investment, he
might probably only get back two or three million. Calling that loss terrible was a gross
understatement.
It was equivalent to being one foot out of the entertainment circle. After all, it was a
herculean task to make a good movie with that kind of money alone. Even if he tried pulling
in investors, the ordeal he went through would probably make investors lose confidence in
sponsoring him.
Ye Lingchen paid no such attention to any of those, however.
Having already spent time with his parents during the holidays, he was ready to go back to
university.
However, Xiao Feifei called Ye Lingchen early in the morning.
“Congratulations, Great Screenwriter Ye” Xiao Feifei teased, “Wait, I think I should call you
Rich Man Ye now.”
“Sister Feifei, what’s going on?” Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly.
“You really don’t know? Or are you playing dumb with me?” Xiao Feifei giggled and began
explaining, “You’re famous now, you’re already ranked as a first-class screenwriter with
one single movie. Huo Yuanjia’s box office performance has already exceeded 500 million.
You’re gonna be rich!”
“That much?” Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows slightly since he still had 500 million yuan
on him. Did he have a lucky streak recently?
“Yeah. You’re a screenwriter-cum-director, and you’ve invested another ten million yuan in
it. You’ll probably get a minimum of thirty percent of the box office earnings!” Xiao Feifei
gasped and exclaimed, “If the box office rushes past one billion, you’ll get three hundred
million! My debut was so long ago, I’m gonna be dumped out in the streets and forgotten!”
Chapter 270 - Xiao Feifei’s Proposal
“Rich Man, can you let me hug your thighs? Rewarding me with a strand of your leg hair is
fine too[1],” Xiao Feifei said.
“Sister Feifei, your words are my command. Where are you? I’ll let you hug my thighs until
you’re satisfied!” Ye Lingchen said.
“Bah!” Xiao Feifei snorted, then said, “Your balls have grown bigger, I see. You’re even
brave enough to tease your Sister Feifei.”
After a pause, she remained silent for a moment before saying in a rather solemn tone, “Oh
yeah, Lingchen. There have been a lot of talent scouts approaching the Huo Yuanjia cast
recently. They’re trying to discover people.”
“Discover people?”
“Yeah.” Xiao Feifei said, “Huo Yuanjia’s popularity means that many of the cast are thrust
into the spotlight too. We didn’t hire any big names and most of them were selected
through auditions. We don’t have our own company, which is why many people are eyeing
them.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. It was not at all surprising.
“But …” Xiao Feifei changed the topic and spoke somewhat hesitantly, “I think some of the
actors have great potential, and Li Jing doesn’t seem interested in signing with other
production companies. Many of them have said that they want to follow you.”
“Follow me?” Ye Lingchen froze a little but then realized that was to be expected.
Li Jing was a popular star in the past but was put on ice for a long time because he offended
Wu Han. It was understandable that he did not want to sign for a production company.
Besides, he helped them a lot with Huo Yuanjia’s filming and gained much of their trust.
“Sister Feifei, I understand what you mean.” Ye Lingchen’s lips curled up a little. “Do you
want to start an entertainment company?”
Over the phone, Xiao Feifei stuck out her tongue. “I had that idea before, but I just only
thought of bringing it up.”
After reaching certain heights, many modern celebrities would break away and start their
own companies. They would be the bosses who sign artists and train future stars.
After all, filming was a sufferable and tiring experience, and they were also still bound by
their contract. That contract was almost equivalent to a deed of sale, and an actor was
always at risk of being frozen out by the company.
Ye Lingchen still remembered Xiao Feifei’s dream of making enough money and be
completely worry-free. It was no surprise that she did not sign any more contracts after
leaving the company.
“You’re not trying to pull me under the water, are you?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Rich Man Ye, a star like Li Jing has skills, strengths, and is already famous enough. Signing
him is a hundred percent profitable and you’re the one who made him famous. Do you
really want to see him being poached by other companies?” Xiao Feifei made her case.
“There’s also Director Li. I believe he’ll be interested in being a part of your entertainment
company if you set one up.”
After all, Xiao Feifei had been in the entertainment industry for so long, making her
extremely perceptive of those kinds of things. In fact, everything that she said was to help
Ye Lingchen.
With the capital at hand, starting a company was a wise choice.
“I understand what you’re trying to say, Sister Feifei.” Ye Lingchen cracked a smile. “I’m
supporting it!”
The entertainment circle was an unavoidable avenue for him to gain popularity. Rather
than put the initiative in the hands of others, it was better to start a company by oneself
and answer only to oneself!
Moreover, entertainment companies needed more projects to support newcomers. With his
talent, doing so was incredibly easy.
“You decided just like that?” Xiao Feifei was a little surprised, but she still persuaded him,
“Lingchen, just think about it first. I’m was just suggesting…”
“There’s nothing more to think about,” Ye Lingchen said plainly. “You reminded me setting
up an entertainment company is a must! Why not cooperate on it, right? I’ll invest and
you’ll be responsible for managing it. How’s that?”
“You invest, I manage?” Xiao Feifei bit her lip. “You trust me that much?”
“I do. A hundred percent.” Ye Lingchen smiled. “You’re familiar with the entertainment
industry and know a lot of people too. It’s settled then!”
After a pause, Ye Lingchen continued, “The initial registered capital will be set at fifty
million first. I’ll send the money to you in a bit. Have a look at some potential stars and sign
them. We’ll discuss more when I find a project!”
“No, isn’t this a bit too rushed?” Xiao Feifei was a little dazed. How could it be finalized after
a mere suggestion from her?
Was it done without thinking? Were there no second thoughts?
“It’s not too rushed at all!” Ye Lingchen said matter-of-factly, “You’ll be the general manager
in the future, and I’ll be the chairman. May we have a prosperous partnership…”
Xiao Feifei remained dazed even after the call was over. She then saw that 50 million was
credited to her bank card.
That was…too spontaneous.
After ending the call with Xiao Feifei, Ye Lingchen walked directly to the university.
After the seven-day National Day holiday, it was clear that many students indulged
themselves and forgot their responsibilities. Each person looked as though they were still
immersed in the joy of the holidays, reluctant to go back to school.
However, it did not apply to students from Capital University.
Compared with other schools, Capital University’s students seemed to be full of
enthusiasm. They talked excitedly with each other with pride on their faces.
Upon entering the class, the students were all eager and passionate.
Hao Jian in particular, stood tall on top of a table all by himself. His face was beaming and
he pointed one finger to the sky. “Told you so, I’m a genius!
“If it weren’t for me, how could we have known that author of Celestial Bane is an alumnus
of Capital University? Even the cold-hearted Professor Wan stood up to support Celestial
Bane! Why? Because I recommended it to him!”
“Hao Jian, you were really awesome this time. You’ve blown the cover of Celestial Bane’s
author.”
“I didn’t think that Professor Wan would read it, but truth is, many of Celestial Bane’s
sentences were well written.”
“This time, our Capital University has been made famous and a huge talent appeared!”
Hao Jian arched his hands towards everyone and smiled. “You don’t have to thank me. It
just a little sacrifice of a few credits for my alma mater. I’m don’t regret it!”
Ye Lingchen looked at the crazy crowd in silence and shook his head, though the corner of
his lips were curled into a smile.
College students were lively and each one of them always found fun in life.
Due to the effects of that incident, Celestial Bane was probably already known throughout
Capital University.
“Ye’zi, I recommended you to read Celestial Bane last time. Have you read it yet? It’s a
genuine recommendation. The more you read, the more amazing it gets!” Xiang sat beside
Ye Lingchen and was very excited. “Did you know? The author is actually from our
university! We’re alumni of his!”
“It’s not just that! Even our Teacher Wan, our Professor Wan Yun actually supported
Celestial Bane in a post! Professor Wan is a big figure in the cultural circle!” Potato said too.
“Yeah! And that Hong Yan from the Writers Association or whatever it is, mocked Celestial
Bane before and was obviously jealous! Professor Wan shot back and the guy hasn’t even
dared to let a single fart out until now!”
Little Gen laughed, then search up the post. At first glance, his brow frowned slightly.
“F*cking hell, that stupid c*nt Hong Yan dare to reply?”…
[1] 你的大腿能让我抱抱吗?赏个腿毛也好 – Here, 抱大腿 is translated to ‘hugging thighs’, a
term often used to describe a weaker person who wants to bask in the glory or reap some
benefits from a more meritorious person. 赏个腿毛 in this context is translated to ‘reward
me with leg hair’, and can be understood as asking for scraps if the successful person is
unwilling to let the less successful one ‘hug their thighs’.
Chapter 271 - War of Words: Traditional
Writers’ Counterattack!
“What? That person dared to reply?” Everyone began shouting one after another.
Hong Yan initially did not dare to say a single word after Wan Yun made a comment that
reflected Celestial Bane’s true nature. The post comments became one-sided after that, with
many supporting Celestial Bane.
Just when everyone thought it was about to end, Hong Yan once again jumped out.
[Hehe, student-teacher relationship I see. That’s very interesting. I’ve always heard that
Capital University is fiercely protective of their children. Today proves that its reputation is
a justified one. The student writes such tasteless works, yet the teacher was prouder than
he was ashamed. Is this our country’s top-ranking university? Ridiculous and sad!]
That sentence was extremely ruthless and unpleasant. Many people frowned after reading
it.
In addition, the sentence was extremely inflammatory in what could only be described as
utterly malicious!
Ye Lingchen pulled a long face too after looking at Hong Yan’s comments.
“F*ck! What kind of joker is he? Who is he to slander our Capital University?”
“Is this Hong Yan’s ego inflated or what? Is he in over his head with that unofficial title of
Council Member?”
“Celestial Bane is tasteless? Which one of his eyes saw that?”
All the students in the class were extremely irate.
That was just the beginning, however. Not long after Hong Yan posted the comment,
another official account stood up.
Huang Lihua.
Vice-Chairman of the Capital’s Writers Association, and a writer of classics who became a
poet!
His Weibo fans exceeded one million in total and he had even published many poems.
No one expected him to come forward and comment:
[I have read and written a lot of poems, but I’m too old to keep up with trends. I’m afraid
that many people now regard me as a relic, but I really cannot fathom modern people’s
tastes. Is writing a few lines of words considered poetry now? Before even talking about
pronunciation and rhyming, my opinion is that it’s all a blab of random nonsense! With that
‘dreams of greatness’ and ‘step into society’. What era does he think he is in? That’s not a
poem. It’s more like a river of blasphemy from someone who thinks too highly of himself.
“The art of writing poetry requires scenes to be in perfect harmony. Even more important
is the intention, which must be established at once. Cautiousness and rigor come first, and
it must have literary value! It is a poison to young people’s minds if something like that is
labeled poetry! Some professors at Capital University shield their students without
considering the seriousness of the consequences, but we cannot do so! We have a
responsibility toward literature!]
Those comments increased in viciousness. The writers stood high atop the commanding
heights of literature and fired criticisms at Celestial Bane.
Someone immediately refuted.
[What the hell? I think this poem is very good. Rolls of the tongue nicely. How is it bad?]
[Oh, what about ‘dreams of greatness’? Can’t he write about ‘stepping into society’
anymore? Does the poem have to correspond with reality?]
[For me at least, I feel good when I read it. Can you even write such a poem?]
[Literature is all about letting the arts have free expression. You have that attitude, yet
you’re the Vice-Chairman of Capital’s Writers Association? Hehe?]
However, many people stood at the opposite end. Each one of them cursed at Celestial Bane
and refused to accept that Celestial Bane could make so much money.
Immediately afterward, a bunch of verified accounts began emerging on Weibo.
They were all people from each of the major cities’ writers’ associations and were poets
too.
A publishing author wrote the following message: [Are all the writer’s associations finally
calling people out? Truth to be told, I have been extremely dissatisfied these few days. Our
traditional writers are shuddering in trepidation, with many facing problems to be
adequately provided in their livelihood. For these tasteless works to make a lot of money is
a serious injustice!]
A modern poet also remarked, [Such is the decline of traditional literature, paving the way
for demons to dance merrily. Sad!]
Another traditional literature editor commented, [I will not comment on how the poems
are written, but for a book like Celestial Bane, firstly, there is no depth. Second, it’s devoid
of meaning. It’s the kind of fast-food culture that will only waste one’s time when reading
since there aren’t any lessons to be learned from it. It truly is a sad thing to hear that this
kind of book was written by one of Capital University’s talented students!]
Others were more direct. [What’s wrong with people nowadays? How could they chase
after this kind of thing? Human life is regressing and our country’s cultural future is
worrying!]
In such a short moment, members of major writers’ associations—including traditional
writers and poets—all began to target Celestial Bane on the Internet, firing shot after shot.
“F*ck man, all these stupid p*ssies are coming out of the woodwork.” Xiang was stunned
silly when he looked at the maddening increase in the posts’ comments.
The same was true of other people. In that brief moment, no one knows how best to refute.
There were just too many verified accounts popping up at the same time. Some were poets
and others were writers, but none of them were low on the popularity scale. Each person
was influential and remarkable, making it hard for ordinary people to refute.
“F*ck! This Hong Yan is insidious!”
Little Gen scolded, “No wonder he hasn’t replied in the past few days. He probably went to
recruit his army and have all the traditional writers join in!”
“Are they having a seizure or something, isn’t it just two poems? It’s ridiculous to rally a
troop just to hit out at someone.” Ye Lingchen shook his head and was feeling a little
speechless.
He finally knew why Yogurt persuaded him not to fight back. The group of classic writers
were now in a stage of decline. They were jealous after seeing the way online literature
made money, and with that chance seized, it was only natural that they would go mad.
Potato could not help but laugh as he showed the phone to everyone, “Motherf*cker, just
look at the work of these people. They still have the guts to criticize Celestial Bane?”
At that point, everyone had a sudden realization.
The group of writers had almost no readers and only achieved their business targets
among themselves. There were few real fans and their works were far too draggy. Most
people could not bear to continue reading after only reading the first sentence. No one
knew how far they were dumped after Celestial Bane became a hit. Their works might be
worth less than Celestial Bane even if all their creations were lumped together.
At that point, the group of people was not satisfied with simply posting angry comments on
the post. They went directly to the book review area of Celestial Bane to protest that kind of
rubbish literature and were strongly demanding a ban!
The wave spurred their fans into joining their crusade. It remained lively for some time and
the battle was furious.
[This so-called online literature, has nothing to do with literature. It is cancer and must be
removed!]
[F*cking hell! What kind of a stupid c*nt are you, upstairs? Do you know how much online
literature contributes to our GDP each year? And you, the only thing all of you know how to
do is to rely on the welfare of our country! How could you have the decency to point
fingers?]
[And you have the decency to think you’re so awesome after writing a line or two of
dogsh*t poems? Typical hype! Online literature should be banned!]
[Capital University’s students actually came up with this kind of crappy work? Hehe, do any
of you deserve a diploma? How could any of you even face your family?]
[Celestial Bane’s poem has been shunned by the literary world. It amounts to nothing!]
[Where did these trolls come from? Are they blaming their impotence on the modern era?
Protesting against new literature?]
…
Chapter 272 - Behold Him!
Chapter 272: Behold Him!
Translator:
Editor:
The war of words started under Celestial Bane’s book review.
No one was giving in to anyone, and no one could persuade anyone. Everyone came and
went in a rather hostile manner.
Even the book review’s administrator could not keep up with deleting everything.
Just then, a person who claimed to be a literary critic began to comment on Celestial Bane:
[The achievements of this book are indeed eye-catching and it is also making a hefty sum.
However, all those online websites as well as the so-called internet must pay attention! We
cannot just look at the interests at hand; we must do something for the future of our nation
and its people! These substance-lacking things will only consume the time and energy of
our current teenagers. It will affect our children’s learning and is considered cannibalism of
our national spirit. We must protest it seriously!
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To the author, please search your conscience. Would it not be painful to hurt our
teenagers? Please step away from your pen immediately and stop writing!]
That sentence once posted, received a lot of direct attention and naturally elicited another
wave of comments.
[F*CK! Where did this stupid c*nt come out from? All that claptrap just to please the crowd]
[He even wants the author to put down his pen? Why is he not dead already?]
[I’m gonna laugh to death! Doesn’t the author need to make a living? You want him to put
away his pen so he can support you? Why not just ban people from reading the Four Classic
Books, watching TV series, and playing games? IDIOTIC C*NT!]
[Celestial Bane does not have any elements of pornography. This is a good thing. Celestial
Bane is spiritual food!]
[Sorry everyone, I didn’t chain my dog well. Sorry it escaped to bark at you and disturb
you.]
…
Countless readers were looking forward to Celestial Bane’s update, yet people were asking
the author to put away his pen, which became the subject of criticism!
However, the opinions in support of those reviewers began to increase gradually.
Someone posted the comments section of Celestial Bane onto Weibo. It shot up the trending
searches and laid out the controversial topic in full view of the public.
[I support the banning of this book! This kind of author is a tumor and should be jailed!]
[F*ck! That’s just the kind of thing that made my son refuse to study before his college
entrance exam. This is the bane of our life!]
[My son holds his mobile phone and watches these things every day. I’m begging the
country to stop these kinds of work!]
[Upstairs, are your brains being short-circuited? Your children will continue to play with
other things even if they don’t read this. Are you motherf*cking kidding yourself right
now?]
[Idiots, idiots everywhere! This book is so eye-catching! it just shows that it’s a rare
masterpiece! You’re all jealous, aren’t you?]
[Even the writer’s associations came forward and said that this book is terrible! Ban it!
Don’t lead my children down the wrong path!]
[They’re students of Capital University too! I urge the school to expel them!]
[Leave the literary world!]
1
…
Those showing the most resistance were usually parents. Swayed by individuals from the
writers association, many parents began firing shots and complaining without trying to
distinguish between right and wrong.
Although there were also a large number of readers who supported Celestial Bane, they
soon disappeared under the siege of parents who came from all walks of life.
Ye Lingchen frowned deeply as he looked at the comments that got more and more out of
hand.
That kind of trending search was purely negative, and it was probably cooked by those
bunch of people from the classic literature. They wanted to harness the strength of the
masses to remove Ye Lingchen’s presence.
Such negative news was extremely disappointing and would have a great impact on his
future popularity. The mood that he so painstakingly constructed was brought down by
those slanderous classical writers and poets.
The pen name of Celestial Bane’s author was connected to Y and Ye Lingchen was unwilling
to let any of the Ys be vilified.
“Professor Wan is here.”
Their present lesson happened to be Wan Yun’s literature class, and despite his age, his
cheeks were still ruddy and he was as energetic as always when stepping into the
classroom.
“Time for class.”
“Good morning, Professor…” The voice was somewhat listless.
“What’s wrong? You have something to say about my lesson?” Wan Yun glanced at the class
and realized that the students were all dispirited and somewhat angry.
Someone could not help but say, “Professor Wan, someone is scolding our school online!”
“What’s going on?” Wan Yun frowned slightly.
“It’s about Celestial Bane.” Hao Jian took out his phone and showed those comments to Wan
Yun.
Since it was Wan Yun who spoke up in defense of Celestial Bane, some of the comments
were directed at him. There were even those who went so far as to say that the professor
did not deserve to be called one because he was damaging teenagers’ minds.
“Okay, switch off your phone and pay attention to the lesson!” Wan Yun merely glanced at it
insipidly and said very calmly.
“Professor Wan, don’t you care?” Many people could not resist asking.
“You are students of Capital University. Are you going to stoop on their level and quarrel
with them if they look down on you?!” Wan Yun had a serious expression as he looked at
each student below. “I teach you literature. I never taught you to scold others! Since this is
all about literature, the only way to deal with it is through literature! If others look down on
you, prove it to them that your literature standards are higher than them!
“Would you earn their respect if you scolded them back?”
Wan Yun’s words made everyone’s breath heavy, with many people hanging their heads
low in discontent.
They wanted to prove themselves, but at that moment, they realized that they still lacked a
lot in their words and had nothing to show in terms of literature.
One only realized the paucity of one’s knowledge when one needed to use it!
“What’s wrong? Cat got your tongue?” Wan Yun looked at everyone. “You should not be
proud of Capital University, but rather, you must make Capital University Proud! If others
berate me for the useless things that you learned, there’s nothing else for me to say!”
“Our lesson starts now!”
Everyone looked up and listened to Wan Yun’s lecture more seriously than ever before.
Many students asked questions about literature, especially ancient poetry.
Ye Lingchen was sitting in the back row of the classroom. He looked at his classmates and
lecturer, then felt his anger disappear in an instant. He exhaled and took out his mobile
phone silently.
He registered an account in Weibo as Y.
Under that microblog, he wrote word by word and clicked send!
It was a response to everyone.
[People in this world may slander me, bully me, insult me, laugh at me, look down on me,
deceive me, and lie to me. How shall I deal with it?
As long as I am patient with him, let him be, avoid him, leave him alone, bear with him,
respect him, and ignore him. Behold him in a few years!]
A simple question and answer, but in tune with the situation at hand. It displayed Ye
Lingchen’s attitude toward everything, and at the same time, it was also a response to those
who attempted to tarnish his name!
‘Scold, laugh, and despise me all you want, I don’t care. We’ll see who’s laughing a few years
from now!’
Chapter 273 - An Emphatic Reply!
Y had always attracted much attention, so the sudden appearance of another Y on Weibo
stunned many people.
[F*CK! Is Y actually registered on Weibo? Celestial Bane’s author? Is this real or fake?]
[F*ck man! He responded! The author of Celestial Bane responded!]
People in this world may slander me, bully me, insult me, laugh at me, look down on me,
deceive me, and lie to me. How shall I deal with it?
As long as I am patient with him, let him be, avoid him, leave him alone, bear with him,
respect him, and ignore him. Behold him in a few years’ time!
Those two sentences were nothing short of profound. They referred directly to the human
psyche, and at the same time, they also reflected Ye Lingchen’s nonchalance and self-
confidence.
Almost immediately, that sentence shot up to first place on Weibo’s trending searches.
Those curses even stopped momentarily once they saw that sentence.
The first verse seemed to tell of Ye Lingchen’s sadness and confusion at that time.
Faced with a situation various parties were insulting him, he seemed to be asking himself
what he ought to do. At the same time, he also appeared to be asking everyone what his
next move should be at that point in time.
However, the next verse seemed to show his open-mindedness. He replied to the question
by saying, ‘As long as I am patient with him, let him be, avoid him, leave him be, bear with
him, respect him, and ignore him. Behold him in a few years’ time!’
Everyone inhaled sharply. In that short moment of time, those who bullied him felt the
blood surge straight to their brains.
It was too irreproachable and domineering!
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! Is this poetry? Why do I feel like it’s poetry?]
[I feel the same way as you above me! Why do I feel like Y could say any two sentences and
it could become a poem!]
[I just read the poems of those so-called poets. It was a load of dogsh*t, but Y only needs to
say a couple of sentences to create a poem!]
[Good poem, such a good poem! Respect! Respect!]
[Simply amazing. When I saw those two sentences, I felt like I had an awakening and can
conquer everything!]
[Yeah, look at him! That group of people is just a group of clowns who jump on the bus.
How long are they gonna keep at it?]
…
What was the power of literature?
That was the power of literature!
Compared to those so-called writers who banded together to sway public opinion, Ye
Lingchen used his own creation to make a direct attack!
The power of literature was showing its influence at that moment—anyone who read it
would be instantly captivated and would find themselves inevitably immersed in it.
In an instant, countless people were screaming as though they were on steroids. The
support for Celestial Bane overwhelmed everything, while those who made a ruckus earlier
remained silent.
They were also shocked.
[It’s too insightful. It’s worthy of being labeled a creation by Capital University’s talented
student. Eloquent and articulate—that is the kind of talent our country needs!]
[To be fair, these two self-answered questions deserve to be included within the ranks of
poetry. It is an alternative kind of poem, one that carries the philosophy of life.]
[Yeah, after reading these two sentences from Y, I suddenly feel more open-hearted. The
gloominess that I felt after being ridiculed by those vile people has now been swept away.]
[Classic, another classic! Y doesn’t only have great talent, but also great wisdom and a great
heart!]
[Hahaha, why aren’t those people scolding anymore? Feeling embarrassed? Do you see it
now? Y thinks that it’s beneath him to be scolding you!]
Subsequently, a fan who was the head of the Celestial Bane fan group posted a comment.
[Dear parents, I know you care about your children’s studies, but literature is spoken out of
the conscience of one’s heart. It does not discriminate the rich from the poor. Celestial Bane
is, without a doubt, a good piece of work. At the very least, it will never be the scourge to
young people that all of you speak of. If you are skeptical, feel free to read the writings of
those so-called classic writers, then compare it with Celestial Bane. Then come back and
comment. Don’t be influenced by some people!]
[Upstairs, you could not have said it better!]
[Good! That group of people said that reading Celestial Bane is a waste of time. Are they
saying that it’s not a waste of time to read their works? Their works are all a joke. They’re a
waste of time and they surely did waste five minutes my time!]
[That group is just jealous that someone else’s achievements are better and more profitable
than theirs. Our eyes can see clearly, and works that everyone likes are good creations!]
Ye Lingchen’s two verses were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. It brought back
the flame war that was already beginning to hit the back foot which motivated the fans
even more.
At that exact moment, Huang Lihua—Vice-Chairman of Capital’s Writers Association—
could not bear it anymore and stepped forward. [I, as the vice-chairman of Capital’s Writers
Association, will not allow distortion of our country’s literature! We have been in the
literature world for decades and have a deeper understanding of literature. Does any of you
understand literature more than us?]
The head of the Celestial Bane fan group stood up again, [Then tell us right now. What is
literature? Hehe, are you saying that you have the final say on what is and what isn’t
literature? What right do you have? Are literary works mere playthings for people like you
to amuse yourselves with while disallowing ordinary people like us to read them? Literary
works are for everyone to read! Anything that resonates with the masses and makes us
invested in it is good literature!]
[You said it! Literary works that are accepted and acknowledged by everyone are good!]
Many parents chose to be silent because their bias had led them to be easily swayed.
In fact, those parents were once teens too. Back then, they also hid under their blankets to
follow up with Wuxia novels. As a result, they had profound feelings over it.
Later, those who wrote Wuxia novels have become recognized as great writers and their
works became classics. Present online novels were almost the same as Wuxia novels back
in the day.
In addition, some even began paying more attention to Celestial Bane. Anyone who read it
would certainly delve wholly into it.
[Author, I was wrong. I just scolded you because I was swayed by the others. I sincerely
apologize to you. Celestial Bane is good.]
[For you to write such a good poem and say such things with reason, I trust that your
writing isn’t tasteless! I apologize too.]
[F*ck, I just followed the call for you to put away your pen. I was possessed. Celestial Bane
is really good, please continue to update it…]
The plot reversal was faster than everyone expected and those traditional writers could
only cease-fire reluctantly.
However, there was no shortage of people who remained stubborn and began scolding like
nobody’s business.
[What the hell? I strongly insist on banning this author!]
[It’s reached this point already, but there are still people defending Celestial Bane. What a
bunch of stupid p*ssies!]
[Why is this book so popular when its contents are all written like rubbish?]
For those people, the response of those fans was rude and crass, so in light of the
unreasonableness, why not just continue scolding until kingdom come!
[Brothers, let me kill him and spare not a piece of his armor!]
[The scolding skills I learned from Y can finally come in handy!]
[Your mother is calling you home for dinner!]
[A fetus like you has grown so big already?]
…
Ring ding ding!
The bell rang to signal the end of class.
With Wan Yun declaring that class was over, many students took out their phones and
were anxious to see Celestial Bane’s latest progress on Weibo…
Chapter 274 - Jiangnan Tannery Going
Under
Chapter 274: Jiangnan Tannery Going Under
At first, they did not hold out for much hope, expecting to be met with a torrent of scathing
comments.
However, when they read the comments section, they were stunned. Their expressions
changed, turning red in an instant. They unwittingly exclaimed “F*ck!”
“Y-God replied! It’s a counterattack!”
“What? Is that for real?!”
“Amazing, this is just amazing!”
The whole class went into an uproar, taking out their phones. Reading it for themselves,
they were energized, feeling excited.
With just a simple question and answer by himself, he managed to make a full comeback to
shut the mouths of those who looked down on Y!
Everyone exchanged looks, noting the excitement in each other’s gaze.
“Professor Wan!”
One of the students stood up and ran up to Wan Yun. “Professor Wan, Y replied!”
With that, he quickly passed his phone over to Wan Yun.
Wan Yun took a look at the phone, but his expression remained stoic. However, his eyes
were a look of relief.
“Senior Y is really talented. We couldn’t think of an appropriate reply, yet he could silent
the opponents with just a few words,” said one of the students respectfully.
“He’s really glorified our university’s name. I must follow in Senior Y’s footsteps. A cultured
person is really on another level.”
“Do you understand the importance of literature now?” Wan Yun laughed out loud as he
rubbed his beard. Feeling relieved, he turned around and left, leaving the impression of a
wise man to the students.
At the same time, he shook his head with a smile, muttering, “I have taught so many
students. I wonder who is this Y? This kid… can’t he come over to meet up with me, his
teacher?”
As for Ye Lingchen, he was already at the university gate.
Just as he was about to leave the gate, a beautiful figure blocked his path.
Xu Wanqing was looking at him with an insincere smile and a look of curiosity within her
eyes. “Student Ye, to think that I’ve treated you as a friend. You didn’t even notify me when
you left last time.”
The last time he met Xu Wanqing was during the fashion show. Right after it ended, he
went off with Jia Di.
“I didn’t expect Student Ye to be so well hidden. You’re even friends with Vatti’s Jia Di,” said
Xu Wanqing.
“We’re just slightly closer friends.” Ye Lingchen smiled, then added, “Could Teacher Xu be
here to look for me specifically?”
“Tch, not wanting to admit it eh?” Xu Wanqing pursed her lips.
She noticed Jia Di’s attitude towards Ye Lingchen was humble and respectful. How would a
normal friend behave that way?
“I do have business with you.” To Ye Lingchen’s surprise, Xu Wanqing nodded in
acknowledgment, then added. “I need your assistance.”
“Assistance?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, looking at Xu Wanqing suspiciously.
“Your mathematics is good. It is at least above my level. I want to invite you to a
mathematics competition.” After a momentary pause, Xu Wanqing continued, “The
competition format is a team battle. Each team will have three participants, and they are
picked by the university’s lecturers.”
“You’re the lecturer in charge right?” Ye Lingchen had already guessed the gist of it.
“I’m just one of the lecturers. However, I have the right to nominate one participant.” Xu
Wanqing explained. “If you enter the rankings for this mathematics competition, it would
help you greatly as a student and you can add that to your resume.”
“Why are you placing so much confidence in me? Furthermore, I’m a student at Capital
University and you’re Huaqing University’s lecturer.”
“You are the best in Mathematics among those I’ve met. I believe in you! As for the
university, you don’t have to worry about it. This competition is a regional competition, not
one between universities,” Xu Wanqing answered with a smile on her face. “That is to say,
Capital City will be sending out three students to compete with other regions.”
“Understood.” Ye Lingchen nodded, not adding anything else to his reply.
“Hey, Student Ye, you won’t reject this right?” Xu Wanqing asked nervously. “If our Capital
City region’s universities were to lose to the universities from other regions, that would be
embarrassing.”
“Please, my nomination quota is very precious. You’re the only one I can trust.” Xu Wanqing
looked pitiably at Ye Lingchen. “I’ve just only started my life as a lecturer. If I chose the
wrong student, that would be a shameful record.”
“Alright,” Ye Lingchen finally agreed to it with a nod. Since he had nothing much to do, he
might as well help out.
“Thank you!” Xu Wanqing immediately blossomed with a smile. “Let’s go, I’ll buy you some
coffee.”
They walked down the street. Along the way, Xu Wanqing explained the rules and
regulations of the competition to Ye Lingchen.
The competition’s scope was just a simple mathematical competition between each region.
Although every team consisted of three members, these three members had nothing to do
with each other. It only represented that the university had three chances.
The method of competition was brutally simple. One question was given, and the first to
answer would get the point.
For them to be selected for the inter-region competition, each of the participants was the
cream of the crop. Xu Wanqing was trying to place her bets on Ye Lingchen.
Both of them chatted along the way, and right then, someone shouted a sales pitch from the
side.
“Jiangnan Tannery is going under! Jiangnan Tanner is going under! B*stard Boss Wu He [1]
indulged in hedonistic acts, incurring a debt of over RMB350 million and ran away with his
lover! We have no other choice but to take these wallets in lieu of salary. Originally priced
between RMB100 to RMB300, now all going for RMB20! Wu He [1] you b*stard, you don’t
deserve to be a human, return me my hard-earned money!”
The sound was strangely hypnotic as it played back on repeat. It caused Ye Lingchen and Xu
Wanqing to pause in their tracks for a moment. They then smiled and shook their heads.
They understood full well the real reason behind that incident.
Ye Lingchen had a decent recollection of Jiangnan Tannery. It was that tannery that had
collaborated with Vatti all the while, yet due to their previous provocations that offended
Ye Lingchen, Jia Di ended their collaboration.
However, that bankruptcy was just too fast!
“Jiangnan Tannery might look big, but most of it came from investments using Vatti as its
backer. Now that Vatti has thrown it aside, those that had a deal with that tannery had also
quickly ended their collaboration. Furthermore, their boss Wu He [1] was found to have
issued blank checks and evaded taxes, leading to their entire business being shut down,” Xu
Wanqing explained.
Ye Lingchen nodded. That was the way of businesses. The bigger it gets, the more money to
earn, but at the same time, the risks increased as well. If anything were to go wrong, it
would go down a path of no return. That was why many vendors wished to get close to the
titans of the business world. After all, the bigger the backing, the easier things got.
After enjoying their coffee, Xu Wanqing and Ye Lingchen set up an appointment and took
their leave.
Ye Lingchen looked at Xu Wanqing and opened his mouth as though trying to say
something, but held back in the end.
“What’s the matter?” Xu Wanqing stared at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “It’s nothing. Be careful on the way home.”
“Mm.” Xu Wanqing nodded.
Ye Lingchen stared at her figure, yet his gaze turned into a frown…
—
Chapter 275 - The Flying Bike
Chapter 275: The Flying Bike
Was that his imagination?
Ye Lingchen’s heart skipped a beat, he felt uncertain.
He had the Aura Divination ability, and when he looked at Xu Wanqing, he found out that
she would face a fatal disaster that day.
At his level, the chances of making a mistake were almost non-existent. Xu Wanqing was in
danger that day itself!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes turned serious. Getting up, he stealthily followed Xu Wanqing.
Under normal circumstances, any sane person would not believe him if he told them.
Furthermore, even if he had said it, Xu Wanqing would be powerless to change her fate.
He could only tail her and see what would happen.
The university campus was not within the town center. The area had many parks in its
immediate surroundings. Ye Lingchen tailed her silently.
Right then, Xu Wanqing waved her hand and stopped a taxi.
Seeing Xu Wanqing getting in the car, the twitching at the corner of Ye Lingchen’s eyes
grew stronger[1].
Something was wrong with that car!
F*ck!
Of all things, he did not expect it to be the car Xu Wanqing got into!
Ye Lingchen’s heart skipped another beat. Looking around, he noticed there weren’t any
other taxis around. Meanwhile, that taxi was already starting up.
He must not lose sight of her!
Ye Lingchen was frustrated. If it could unnerve him to that extent, the incident was
definitely severe.
He looked around once more, finally focusing his gaze on a mountain bike stopped by the
road.
He had no choice but to gamble on that!
Ye Lingchen had a serious look in his eye, then rushed upwards. With just a pull, the
mountain bike’s chain snapped. Following that, he jumped on the bike and pumped his legs
hard on the pedal, chasing after that car with the bike.
“Ah, my bike!” From a distance, a person peeing by the river had a shocked expression on
his face, running over while trying to pull up his fly. When he saw the sorry state of his bike
chain, his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. Fear rooted him to the ground and took
away his courage to give chase.
A metal chain was broken just like that!
‘How the f*ck did he do that?’
Moreover, when he looked up once more, the bike snatcher was already nowhere to be
seen. That speed at which the bike snatcher left was terrifying!
Of course, Ye Lingchen had no time to think about what others thought of him. At that
moment, his eyes were locked onto that taxi while his legs pumped like a wheel of wind and
fire[2]. He pedaled away with all his strength.
Meanwhile, a couple cuddling by the road felt something zooming past them with a
“whoosh”. A figure shot past them with a strong tailwind sweeping by which caused them
to have difficulty breathing for a moment.
“Was that a…bike?!”
Both of them rubbed their eyes, taking in a deep breath. The girl was pushing down on her
dress that was almost flipped all the way up.
Fortunately, the road had few people. Furthermore, the taxi driver obviously planned this.
He took all the quiet roads and its speed was increasing!
Xu Wanqing should have realized that she was being kidnapped by now.
Ye Lingchen dared not delay, pumping his legs even harder. All that he could hear was the
whooshing sound of air rushing past his ears. The scenery around him seemed to zoom
behind him.
Luckily his Biking skill had reached 100 percent. Moreover, based on his physical condition,
which could only be considered as abnormal, he did not feel any exhaustion from riding at
such intensity.
Fortunately, his luck was decent and found a mountain bike. If it were any normal bikes, it
would have fallen apart long ago.
Along the way, he followed the taxi to a suburb, which then took another turn into a
mountain road.
That was already within the Mount Fulong region, the secluded area in Capital City.
Little Mo’s favorite pastime was to drive around. Whenever he had the time, he would drive
around Mount Fulong
The road here was wide and devoid of vehicles. It was also far away from the noisy city,
allowing him to feel the pressure built up within him dissipate into the air.
As usual, he was driving while humming a tune. The music playing in his car was Someone
by Y.
Right at that moment, a taxi zoomed past his side with a “whoosh”.
“F*ck! Are you crazy driving at that speed?!” Little Mo was shocked and broke out cursing.
Just as he finished cursing, another bike zoomed past him with another “whoosh”, turning
into a blur.
“F*ck! Biking at that speed? Are you looking for death!?” Little Mo could not help but curse
again. However, he was suddenly stunned as he tried to recount what happened.
Bike?
It was a bike!
Focusing on the sight, he almost jumped out of his car.
All he saw was a person bent over a mountain bike, his legs pumping like a dynamo,
generating energy like crazy. His legs were a blur to the naked eye.
That was just f*cking terrifying!
‘To ride a bike like that, you’re f*cking amazing! At that speed, it was possible for the rider
to fly using the bike.’ Little Mo thought.
He slammed the gas, accelerating and followed along, barely able to catch up.
Following that, he took out his phone and turned on the camera, then aimed it at Ye
Lingchen. After that, he even recorded the speedometer in his car, which was at 120 miles!
The next instant, he pulled over and uploaded his footage to TikTok.
[Discovered biking miracle, riding faster than a car. At this rate he will be riding into the
sky!]
As expected, that video immediately went viral.
[F*ck! Is that for real? Are you sure it’s not photoshopped?]
[Amazing. Look at those two legs pumping, it’s like the unbeatable wheels of wind and fire!]
[2]
[I’m ashamed! After slowing it down by five times, I still can’t see how those legs cycled.]
[Heaven defying. A bike ridden at 120 miles, this is just illogical!]
[Are you sure this video is taken on earth? Is it not from Mars or outer space?]
[Oh no, it’s coming to an end. I think our earth is going through some transformation. Is it
the revitalizing of spiritual energy?]
…
Fortunately, that video did not capture Ye Lingchen’s face. However, due to the speed, his
image was blurry.
Ye Lingchen was naturally oblivious to the commotion he caused, continuing his chase
without stopping.
Finally, they left the main road and the taxi slowed down. It was no longer following the
main road, but instead went onto the mountainous roads and quickly arrived at a desolate
place.
In front of them was the abandoned amusement park, overgrown with weeds. All that’s left
were some simple structures that stayed intact.
Seeing that the taxi drove slowly into the amusement park, Ye Lingchen stopped his bike
and stealthily snuck in.
Luckily it was not an empty expanse. The amusement park had several facilities. His body
weaved amongst them, hiding in between some rides as he quietly watched the scene
unfold…
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[1] It’s a common Chinese belief that if one’s eyes/eyebrows twitched, it meant that
something was about to happen. It most likely stemmed from the Chinese idiom that said
左眼跳财右眼跳灾 (Left eye twitch for fortune, right eye twitch for disaster). So dear
readers, we bless you with a twitchy left eye 🙂
[2] 风火轮 (Wheel of Wind and Fire / Wind and Fire Wheels) – It may refer to a weapon
that resembled a chakram (not for throwing, unfortunately), or Nezha’s mystical
equipment that he rode on as a means of travel. Based on the context of this story, we
believe it points to the latter as a mean means of exaggerating the speed of Ye Lingchen’s
pedaling. If interested in the weapon itself, please feel free to follow this link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_and_fire_wheels
Chapter 276 - I’ll Punish You In The Name
Of The Moon!
The taxi door opened and the driver got out of the car slowly. He was a slightly chubby man
in a yellow short-sleeved shirt.
Three men then appeared from within the vicinity of the amusement park.
One of them was bald, and one had a skinny face with a mustache that gave him an air of
cruelty. Their eyes gleamed with a sense of danger.
The last person caught Ye Lingchen by surprise. It was Younger Master Wu from Jiangnan
Tannery, Wu Junjie!
“How is it? Did you bring her here?” said the skinny man in a voice as vicious as his
character.
“She’s in the car,” said the driver. “Most likely too scared to get out of the car.”
“Hehehe, that’s good!”
The skinny man made a dissonant maniacal laugh, glancing sidewards at Wu Junjie beside
him, and said in a cold voice, “You’re sure she’s the daughter of Wanrong Automobile
Group’s chairman?
“Absolutely!” Wu Junjie looked inside the car, his eyes revealing a cold look of vengeance.
“Although the Wanrong Automobile Group was secretive, Jiangnan Tannery is still able to
dig out some information!”
“Excellent!” The skinny man nodded.
“Get her out of the car!” Wu Junjie ordered with a grim smile on his face. He walked up to
the car and opened the door. “Miss Xu, please get out of the car!”
“Wu Junjie! It’s you!” Xu Wanqing’s face was pale. It would seem that she was in quite a bad
state of shock.
“Hehe, Xu Wanqing. Even if my Jiangnan Tannery goes under, I’ll make your life hell!” Wu
Junjie glared at Xu Wanqing. “You’re the little princess of Wanrong Automobile Group
right?!”
“You!” Xu Wanqing’s expression turned ugly.
“Haha, it seems I’m spot on!” The skinny man approached them. “With that, that makes my
job much easier.”
“Who are you?” Xu Wanqing asked after biting her lips.
“We’re from Sun Nation’s Earth’s Gate.” The skinny man’s eyes flashed a vicious gleam. “I
heard that your Wanrong Automobile Group is researching autonomous vehicles, right?”
Xu Wanqing’s expression turned dark, an ominous feeling filled her heart. “Wu Junjie,
you’re helping the people of the Sun Nation?!”
“What about it? It’s all because of you!” Wu Junjie had a crazed look in his eyes. “I’ve lost
everything. This information can bring me riches and women. Of course, I’ll have to make
the best use of it!”
“Well well, I didn’t expect Wanrong Automobile’s little princess to look so pretty!” The
skinny man smiled teasingly, with a glimmer of perverted lust in his eyes, then stretched
his hand towards Xu Wanqing’s cheeks.
Xu Wanqing’s body trembled while she backed off, barely getting out of the way.
Her eyes showed signs of terror, then said with a trembling voice, “We’re in China. If you do
anything rash, you will die!”
“Hehehe, you Chinese have an idiom that says, “the worst is just death[1]”. It’s been a long
time since I’ve met a woman of such quality.” The skinny man licked his lips, eager to push
himself on her.
“Since she’s our hostage, why don’t we enjoy her for a while. It’ll be fine as long as she
doesn’t die.” Those cold words threw Xu Wanqing’s heart into a chasm, causing a look of
despair to creep onto her face.
“Thank you sir for your offer.” Wu Junjie was overjoyed. He did not expect such a wonderful
turn of events for him. He had long yearned for Xu Wanqing. At that moment he was
running out of patience, eager to jump on her.
The four of them looked at Xu Wanqing with their eyes filled with an intention to toy with
her, as though how a cat toyed with its prey. Xu Wanqing could only back off helplessly as
her body trembled.
Right then, in an instant, a majestic voice representing justice could be heard.
“Hold it right there. Let go of that girl!”
That voice caught them off guard. They glanced at their surroundings and finally noticed a
person standing on the roof of the merry-go-round. That person was wearing a mask, and
in the middle of that black mask, was a blood-red Y.
“Superman Y?!”
Xu Wanqing and Wu Junjie both exclaimed at the same time.
However, one was from surprise, while the other was from fear.
“Superman Y? What’s that?” The skinny man gave Wu Junjie a dubious look.
“He’s someone that just got famous recently. He seems strong and mysterious,” Wu Junjie
explained in a serious tone, his mind going wild as though ten thousand alpacas stampeded
within.
‘WTF! Is Superman Y this amazing?’
‘How can he appear right now at a crucial moment?’
“Superman Y, save me!” Xu Wanqing immediately shouted, seeing a potential savior.
Ye Lingchen stood on the high ground staring at them, his eyes displayed an arrogant look
as he nonchalantly demanded, “Let go of her now, raise your hands up and surrender, or I’ll
punish you in the name of the moon![2]”
Ye Lingchen had always carried a Superman Y mask with him. After all, that was a symbol
of his identity. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be useful in this situation.
“Superman?” The skinny man was stunned at first, then chuckled. “What’s this? Calling
yourself a superman after wearing a mask?”
“Come out!”
With his orders, people started coming out from all corners of the amusement park
immediately.
They were hiding all over the amusement park. With weapons in hand, they all crowded
over towards Ye Lingchen with a vicious look on their face.
Xu Wanqing, who had never seen such a scene before, was scared speechless.
“Hehe, a Chinese superhero? This is just too funny.” The skinny man looked at Ye Lingchen
excitedly. “I think you’ve been watching too many movies. Today, I’ll destroy this superhero
of yours!”
Ye Lingchen leaped and landed with a cool pose, his gaze remaining unfazed. “I gave you a
chance. You guys…come at me together!”
“Brothers, get him!”
The thugs roared, then raised their weapons and charged at Ye Lingchen with full force.
“Wata[3]!”
Ye Lingchen raised his hand and sent a punch to the person right in front of him!
That thug immediately fell to the ground.
After that, Ye Lingchen executed a sidewards kick, landing straight at another thug’s third
leg, causing his eyes to tear up immediately.
“Wata!”
“Wata!”
Ye Lingchen was dominating. Each of his attacks cut through their defenses. All those
within a meter of his body were all knocked down to the floor, incapacitated.
Such a scene was even more amazing than an action movie. The skinny man, Wu Junjie, and
even Xu Wanqing were all dumbstruck.
Such a person was just too unbelievable.
Within three minutes, the world turned peaceful once again. The thugs were all knocked
out.
As for Ye Lingchen, he lightly dusted his shoulders as though he just did something
inconsequential, after which he slowly approached the skinny man.
“That…that’s superman!” Wu Junjie’s expression turned bitter, at the verge of tears.
Without any hesitation, he knelt to the ground. “Superman Y, we’re both Chinese. Please
forgive me…”
[1] 牡丹花下死做鬼也风流 (To die under the Moutan peony, even being a ghost is freeing
*Literal translation*) This is an ancient Chinese idiom. The Moutan peony here refers to a
woman. In this idiom, the general understanding of it is to show that when faced with
death, one would choose to die fulfilling one’s carnal desires. As for the in depth scholarly
approach, it would be to say that death is the worst it can get, be it getting killed by
someone or dying from exhaustion under a woman’s skirt. Gah, idioms. It’s a pain to
translate them. Rant complete 😛
[2] In case if our younger readers don’t get it, it’s a reference to Sailormoon’s slogan. “In the
name of the moon, I’ll punish you!”
[3] In raw, it’s “我打!”, which would literally translate to “I hit!”. However, with the constant
recurrence of this phrase whenever he hits one of the thugs, we believe this is a reference
to Bruce Lee’s “Wata wata wata” sound that he makes when making quick hits in
succession. Also, it sounds cooler this way instead of “I hit, I hit, I hit!” isn’t it?
Chapter 277 - Fire At Me
“Useless dirtbags, scram!” The skinny man kicked Wu Junjie to the ground, then stared at
Ye Lingchen with a cruel smile on his face. “What dog shit Superman Y? Nonsensical!”
With that, his eyes turned serious and he raised his hands. Suddenly, a pitch-black gun
barrel was aimed right at Ye Lingchen’s chest. With a vicious voice, he said, “I don’t care
who you are, you won’t be stronger than a bullet!”
‘A gun?’
Xu Wanqing’s eyes that saw hope suddenly dimmed. She could not help but cover her
mouth as tears flooded her eyes as she looked at Ye Lingchen with a worried expression.
“I hate it when someone points a gun at me,” Ye Lingchen said as though the gun was of no
threat to him.
At that time, there was not much that could hurt him in this world. Guns, unfortunately,
were one of them. Therefore, he would be especially pissed when someone points a gun at
him.
“Hahaha, you hate it? So what?” The skinny man laughed out loud. “Kneel in front of me
right now, and kowtow three times respectfully. With that, I can consider letting you live!
No matter if you’re the real superman or not, once you offend Earth’s Gate, you will regret it
for sure!”
He looked at Ye Lingchen condescendingly with eyes full of mockery.
He wanted the so-called Chinese superhero to kneel in front of him. Only then would he feel
accomplished.
“Kneel?” Ye Lingchen’s voice remained calm. He stretched out his hands and curled his
index finger at the skinny man, beckoning him, “Come, fire at me!”
The skinny man was stunned, thinking that he must have misheard and asked, “What?!”
The others around him felt their hearts racing, staring at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. ‘What’s
the meaning of this?’
“You want to die?” the skinny man asked coldly through gritted teeth.
Ye Lingchen did not reply but continued to provoke him by beckoning with his finger at the
skinny man.
After that, he even walked leisurely towards the skinny man.
“Don’t force me!” The skinny man’s expression turned into one of panic as he watched Ye
Lingchen approaching him, holding onto his gun tightly.
Wu Junjie remained kneeling on the floor. He watched Ye Lingchen with his eyes wide
open, filled with terror.
As for Xu Wanqing, she looked at Ye Lingchen with mixed feelings. She was shaking
nervously and balled her fists tightly. She bit her lips shut, forcefully stopping herself from
making any sounds.
At that moment, to her eyes, Superman Y seemed to be a glowing figure.
“Have you seen Fight Back to School[1]?” Ye Lingchen’s voice was calm, as though they
were casually chatting.
“What?” The skinny man looked confused.
“You haven’t seen it? Then I’ll show it to you!”
“You dare make fun of me? If you want to die, so be it!”
Bang!
“Ah!”
Xu Wanqing unwittingly let out a scream as the violent and deafening gunshot sounded.
She was shaken, looking at Superman Y through her watery bloodshot eyes.
However, the moment the shot was fired, Ye Lingchen’s body leaped into the air and made
a backflip. His hands seemed to grab at something in thin air, as though he had caught
something. After that, he landed steadily with both his feet on the ground!
“Nani!?”
Silence took over!
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen with bewilderment in their eyes!
“Superman! It’s Superman from DC![2]” Wu Junjie screamed in terror, feeling lost and
almost going crazy.
The skinny man stared at Ye Lingchen. However, Ye Lingchen had surreptitiously walked a
few more steps forward, then slowly opened his palm!
Everyone focused their attention on him.
Yet, they saw nothing!
The skinny man felt something was amiss. Just as he was about to continue firing, Ye
Lingchen had already turned into a blur and closed in on him. He raised both his legs and
kicked sideways, immediately kicking the gun in his hands away.
After that, he continued his motion and slammed the back of the skinny man duo’s [3] neck,
eliminating any future complications.
Bang bang bang!
In an instant, both of them passed out. Only Wu Junjie was left, having peed his pants in
fear. He looked at Ye Lingchen as though he had just seen a ghost, stunned and at a loss for
words.
“I’ve already called the police. We’ll let the law take care of these people,” said Ye Lingchen
softly as he looked at Xu Wanqing.
With that, he turned around to leave.
Xu Wanqing seemed to have recovered from her daze, then shouted at Ye Lingchen’s
leaving figure, “Please wait.”
Ye Lingchen stopped in his tracks and turned around to look at her.
“C-c-can you accompany me for a while? I’m all alone and scared…” Xu Wanqing bit her lips
as she looked at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen did not reply, but simply nodded and stood there on the spot.
The current Xu Wanqing was a little different from her normal self. Gone was the usual
calm and peaceful demeanor. Instead, she would occasionally peek at Ye Lingchen at the
corner of her eyes, as though a little deer was running wild in her heart.[4]
“Uhm…you’re not that old right?” Xu Wanqing could not help but ask timidly.
Ye Lingchen looked at Xu Wanqing awkwardly. ‘This girl…since when did she turn so
gossipy?’
To avoid any complications, he chose to stay silent.
Seeing that Ye Lingchen chose to ignore her, Xu Wanqing’s eyes dimmed. After a moment of
silence, she asked again, “Earlier…where did that bullet go? You’re not hurt right?”
“I’m fine.” Ye Lingchen gave a simple reply.
However, when Xu Wanqing looked at Ye Lingchen’s shoulder, her eyes narrowed and
exclaimed, “You’re injured!”
She could finally see that Ye Lingchen’s shirt was stained red around his shoulder region.
“I’ll call an ambulance for you right now.” Xu Wanqing’s blabbered in confusion as tears
flowed down her cheeks and leaned in towards Ye Lingchen.
The next instant, police sirens could be heard and several police vehicles appeared within
their line of sight, rushing straight at them.
“It’s just a small injury, nothing serious. The police are here and I have to get going! Oh,
please have the police return that bike to the owner for me.” Ye Lingchen backed off
slightly, then dashed, he made his way out of the amusement park.
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s disappearing figure, Xu Wanqing could not help but stomp her
foot.
The police vehicles pulled over and a cool, rugged female officer came down with a few
other police officers, rushing to the scene.
When they saw Xu Wanqing, Xu Nan’s eyes popped wide open, exclaiming, “Sis, it’s you?
Are you okay?”
“I’m fine. These people kidnapped me,” Xu Wanqing explained to Xu Nan with some
lingering fear in her voice. “It should be from the competitors trying to do something to
Wanrong Automobile.”
After that, Xu Wanqing explained the situation from the beginning. Xu Nan gasped loudly,
then glared at the people on the floor. “Lock them all up!”
…
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen had arrived by a river. He removed his shirt and could see the
gunshot wound on his left shoulder. It was still bleeding!
He took a deep breath, and all the muscles on his body began to squirm. After a moment, a
bullet was pushed out from his wound.
After washing his wound with water, his wound started to crust up and the bleeding
stopped…
[1] 逃学威龙 (Fight Back to School) – A comedy by Stephen Chow where a cop goes
undercover in a delinquent school to solve a crime.
[2] In raw, the author wrote 漫威 (Man Wei – Chinese name for Marvel). However, in this
case, we have decided to change it to DC to respect DC Comics. Happy geeking my friends.
Be proud of your geekiness.
[3] In raw it was stated as “trio”, but based on the description in chapter 276, the third
person is Wu Junjie, which in this case was spared from being knocked out with the sucker
punch. With that in mind, we decided to go with “duo” to avoid any confusion.
[4] 心中如同小鹿乱撞 (As though a little deer was running around in his/her heart) – This
is just a saying that’s about the same meaning with having “butterflies in his/her stomach”.
Chapter 278 - Study of the Three
Kingdoms by Y-God
Ye Lingchen let out a sigh of relief, then shook his head as he smiled bitterly.
As expected, based on his current physical condition, he was still no match for guns.
After all, the Eight Extremities Brute Training had only reached the intermediate level
recently. With the limited time he had to train, the boost to his body was also limited.
If that skinny man had continuously fired at Ye Lingchen, he would have to keep dodging.
Fortunately, he had first shifted his attention with his words and took the chance to sneak
up on him and give him a critical blow.
However, normal firearms were only a small threat to him. As long as his head is safe and
he had time to prepare, he could at least avoid getting his vitals shot while adjusting the
muscles on his body to block the hit. Even when shot, it would not cause too much damage.
Furthermore, with his enhanced recovery, he could just recover naturally.
Ye Lingchen was still slightly unsatisfied with his body. However, if this information was
leaked, it would no doubt blow the minds of countless people. In his current state, he was
already beyond human!
Walking out of Mount Fulong, there was an increase in traffic on the road. Pulling over a
taxi, he headed straight to 1 Hill Spring Residences.
Arriving at 1 Hill Spring Residences, Ye Lingchen immediately gave Song Qian a call.
“Y-God, you’re looking for me?” Song Qian quickly picked up the call and asked respectfully.
“Candle Blowing Ghost’s livestream will end tonight. Today, my stream will be extended by
one hour and it’ll be streaming a new story,” Ye Lingchen spoke calmly.
“What? Streaming a new story?” Song Qian was shocked. “Y-God, would you like to take a
break? The followers will understand if you took a short break after completing a story.”
He had full confidence in Ye Lingchen’s capabilities. However, with such high intensity
streaming every day, it still got him worried.
After all, Ye Lingchen’s livestream was original content that was also very taxing for one’s
brainpower. Inspiration also required time to accumulate. Furthermore, now that Ye
Lingchen was the big boss of Panda Streaming, Song Qian must ensure his wellbeing.
“It’s fine. Just make a platform-wide notice this afternoon. Place a banner on the main page
announcing that after Candle Blowing Ghost is concluded, I will start another new stream.
This time, it’ll be about history.”
“H-h-history?” Song Qian could not believe his ears and asked for confirmation, “Y-God, you
said history?”
From the supernatural genre to history, that was too much of a change.
“That’s right. It’s about history!” Ye Lingchen confirmed. “Furthermore, it’s about the Three
Kingdoms, and I’ll be starting the stream tonight.”
“Mm, I understand.” Song Qian could only begrudgingly accept it as Ye Lingchen had
already made his decision.
“Oh, how’s the platform doing now?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Everything is going on the right path. Recently, quite a few famous hosts are joining our
platform. Furthermore, our reputation is starting to build up and the marketing cost is not
as bad as before,” Song Qian explained with a smile. “In comparison, Huyu streaming
platform’s statistics are showing signs of decline. After all, they’re running out of ways to
attract the crowd.”
Ye Lingchen nodded in acknowledgment, not at all surprised.
If not for Ye Lingchen stepping into Huyu streaming platform, it would not have made a
comeback and lasted this long. As of then, Ye Lingchen had left Huyu, and the negative
impact on Huyu’s reputation guaranteed its downfall.
As for Panda, he had sufficient finances to fund its operations. As long as he could continue
to gain popularity, then it would only grow. If that trend continued, he would overtake
Huyu streaming platform.
With that thought in mind, Ye Lingchen had a sudden idea. “Right, nowadays gaming
streams brought more attention than other streams. You can have the gaming hosts in our
platform to interact with each other by fighting it out in team tournaments. That would
attract more viewers. Furthermore, based on the tournament results, our platform can
reward the champion to motivate the hosts.
“Good idea!” Song Qian was very sensitive in this area, immediately understanding the
beauty of such tactics and exclaimed his praises.
“With that, not only will it gain us more popularity, it will also increase the interaction
between the hosts and the viewers, giving them a sense of belonging. Y-God, you’re a
genius. I’ll get to it immediately!”
Ending the call, Ye Lingchen began to churn out chapters. He had to save up as many
chapters as he could to prepare for a rainy day.
The afternoon passed slowly and the sky turned dark.
By then, on the front page recommendation of Panda Steaming, the huge letters of Y-God
were displayed in full view!
Just a simple “Y-God”, without any fancy words, was sufficient to attract viewers.
Following the link on the banner, they were met with a notice.
[Candle Blowing Ghost will be concluding tonight. Y-God will be bringing a new story to
everyone. The content of the stream is “Narration of the Three Kingdom by Y-God”!
Meanwhile, tonight’s live stream will be extended by one hour. Please look forward to it!]
The notice stayed there the entire afternoon, garnering countless views from the readers.
Below it, discussions were running rampant.
[OMG, Y-God is narrating the Three Kingdoms? What is he doing?]
[It can’t be. Y-God, I have no interest in history. Can we talk about something else?]
[Y-God is getting arrogant. To think that he would talk about history. This time round he
will surely lose a huge number of fans! He’s asking for it.]
[The Three Kingdoms eh? I love the Three Kingdoms. I can’t wait.]
[Without us realizing it, Candle Blowing Ghost is coming to an end. However, the direction
of the new story is a little disappointing.]
[Why did he choose to talk about history? Is he going the scholarly route now? First, we
have to listen to history lessons in class, and now we have to listen to it after school as
well? I’m sorry, I’ll stop following this stream.]
…
There were mixed reactions. However, it was obvious that the sounds of disappointment
made up the majority.
When mentioning history, people would often think of it as being linear, boring, and lame.
Especially with the vast scope of Chinese history, it covered way too much. Learning it was
taxing to the mind, with a lot of memorization to do. It was unsavory and hard to love.
At first, everyone treated Y-God as a form of entertainment. However, with him going into
narrating history, that was not something they could accept.
7pm…
Ye Lingchen turned on his stream. As expected, countless viewers were sitting in front of
their computers waiting for him.
The comments started pouring in, pretty much flooding the screen with “are you really
going to talk history?”
Ye Lingchen ignored the comments, but instead calmly finished the story of Candle Blowing
Ghost.
“The previous story will end here. Next, will be a new story. That’s right, it’s the Three
Kingdoms!”
[No way, he’s talking about the Three Kingdoms.]
[I’m sorry, I’ll be leaving now.]
[Y-God, you’re going too far! I advise you not to talk about history. This topic has little to
talk about.]
Ye Lingchen looked at the comments, unfazed by them. Instead, he smiled and said, “Since
I’m talking about history, then there’s no need to turn off the lights.”
That sentence immediately ignited the atmosphere in the stream. In that few seconds, the
stream’s viewer count rose sharply, with countless people rushing in.
‘Y-God is about to show his face?’
Chapter 279 - An Unorthodox Three
Kingdoms
That was huge news!
Y, from who knows when, became a symbol of mystery. One by one they appeared out of
nowhere, all of them amazing on their own right, yet none of them showed their faces.
At that moment, the Y-God that was hidden within the darkness finally decided to turn on
the lights?
That news took over at full force, like a storm washing through the entire stream, attracting
countless viewers.
Finally, with a “click”, Y-God’s stream turned bright!
In front of the screen, was a person wearing Superman Y’s mask…
[F*ck! I’ve got my pants off, and this is what you show me?]
[Damn it! You beast, cheating my feelings!]
[Woe is me. I came here excited, yet return home sad.]
[Please don’t be depressed guys. At least we gained something. We got to see Y-God’s
slender fingers, his strong broad shoulders, that sexy adam’s apple, and those eyes filled
with emotions…]
[Bootlicker, you’re disgusting!]
[It seems like Y-God is not that old. I guess he is quite the handsome one. Regardless, this is
better than a black screen.]
…
Comments flew everywhere. Ye Lingchen coughed lightly, saying “Since we’re all called Y,
it’s fated. I’ll be borrowing this Superman Y mask for a while. I hope that Superman Y won’t
get offended.”
[Superman Y: I take offense! Take it down immediately!]
[I beg for Superman Y to appear and take that mask off Y-God!]
The entire stream turned extra lively. It would seem that Ye Lingchen had achieved his
desired effect.
He had already guessed that his changing of the streaming content would cause him to lose
several viewers. That was unavoidable, hence the skit he came up with. The effect was
better than he had anticipated. At least the viewers in the stream were increasing rather
than decreasing. Next up was to keep them there using the stream content!
[It was a time where heroes rose up in droves, of confusing historical records. It’s an
interesting topic. Historical records, wild myths, romanticization, and TV adaptations. Each
era had its focal points, and each composition described the scene differently. Fact and
fiction were indistinguishable, success and failures were similarly doubtful. Telling a story
with the characters, with the characters we relive history, with history we talk about
culture, and with culture we study human nature. Next, I present to all of you—Study of the
Three Kingdoms by Y-God!]
The charming voice slowly went on, stirring the hearts of the viewers watching the stream,
indicating the start of the show.
Listening to the intro, they felt that it might be somewhat interesting. Everyone felt a sense
of historical majesty coming their way.
‘This seems different from the average history lessons. Perhaps I should give it a try?’
Some of the viewers that wanted to leave hesitated and chose to stay back and listen
instead.
Meanwhile, somewhere out there, an elderly man was frowning as he watched his
grandson in the room, letting out a heavy sigh.
Grandparents would always spoil the kids. He felt a little regret for spoiling his grandson so
much. At that point, he could not bear to hit, nor scold him.
Every time the grandson came home, he would hide in the room, either gaming or watching
some live stream. As such activities wasted lots of time, his results had gradually
deteriorated. That caused the elderly man to feel helpless.
As a history professor, his grandson did not have a shred of interest in history.
Furthermore, he was failing all his history exams. That hurt the elderly man’s heart and
smeared his reputation, to the extent that many of his colleagues would make fun of him for
it.
After a moment’s consideration, he finally gritted his teeth as he steeled his heart and
entered his grandson’s room.
“Little Feng, are you watching that supernatural live stream again?” asked the elderly man,
testing the waters. “You should spend less time on those things and use them to study
instead.”
Little Feng quickly turned over to look at him. “Gramps, the previous supernatural live
stream has ended. I’m now learning history.”
“Learning history?” The elderly man was caught off guard, approaching with disbelief.
All he could hear was Ye Lingchen’s voice drifting over. [When it comes to the Three
Kingdoms, we will remember the famed Battle of the Red Cliffs. As for the Battle of the Red
Cliffs, we will be reminded of Su Dongbo’s famous poem, Memories of the Red Cliffs[1]—
The great river with piling waves flows Eastward, carrying along the gallant souls of the
remote bygone days…Life is just a dream. Allow me to libate a drink to the moonwake.[2]
From the magnificence of this poem, it showed us the heroic spirit and romance during the
times of the Three Kingdoms. With that, we can imagine the glory of that era.]
From the sound of it, it did sound like the Three Kingdoms.
The elderly man felt a shiver run through him and immediately took a seat.
He lacked confidence in the live stream and needed to confirm the authenticity of its
contents. He must not let his grandson be misled. However, looking at his grandson
overflowing with excitement, he could not help but feel slightly comforted.
That was a good starting point!
‘This history narrator is quite interesting.’
Unlike other history narrators, Ye Lingchen did not narrate it according to the timeline and
development. Instead, he cut in straight from the Memories of the Red Cliffs, grabbing onto
the interest of his audience before he started his narration.
[After reading this poem, I can’t help but tie it to Mr. Zhou in the poem. The Mr. Zhou that
turned boats and ships into ashes was none other than Zhou Yu!]
The elderly man’s eyes brightened. To cut into this point from the poem was a good call.
He could not help but grow more interested as he listened.
[I believe that Zhou Yu is no stranger to everyone. When we talk about him, most would
think of him as a petty person, therefore leading to an overwhelming number of scandals.
For example—”Zhou Yu’s three defeats”, “Why would the heavens conceive of Zhuge Liang
when I, Zhou Yu is here”, “Zhou Yu’s foiled plans, losing the wife and the battle”. These
phrases turned into proverbs and are used in our daily lives. However, in truth…that was
not the case!]
‘Scandals?’
Some viewers could not help but laugh. ‘Can history be taught this way?’
However, following that, a frown appeared on their faces. They have heard of the proverbs
that Ye Lingchen mentioned, but all the things they have known all these while were just
upended by Y-God in an instant? What was going on?
They wanted to continue listening.
The elderly man made a frown as well and was met with his grandson’s question. “Grandpa,
I’ve heard of these phrases before. Are they really like that?”
“Let’s continue listening first,” answered the elderly man, not refuting Ye Lingchen on the
spot as he watched the hunger for knowledge shown on his grandson’s face.
Ignoring the doubtful comments, Ye Lingchen continued to narrate with a calm voice.
[Zhou Yu was elected as a military officer of Jianwei by Sun Ce at age 24. Within the Wu
army, he was known as Zhou Lang. Everyone in that region called him Zhou Lang at that
time. “Lang” also meant kid. During that time, addressing someone in that fashion was
meant as a praise for his appearance, resulting in the name to mean Handsome Zhou.]
‘Handsome Zhou?’
Many viewers laughed in front of their computers. This history lesson was just too
interesting. It was filled with a modern twist in every aspect!
Casual with a hint of mischief.
With an amazing opening, interesting style, and unorthodox approach, he managed to grab
hold of the viewer’s hearts, cultivating their interest to continue listening…
[1] 赤壁怀古 (Sentiments of the Red Cliffs / Remembrance of the Tale of the Crimson Cliff)
– If you are interested in the full translation of this poem, please visit this site for the
complete translation. Do note that our translation may be different.
https://28utscprojects.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/%E8%8B%B1%E8%AD%AF-
%E8%98%87%E8%BB%BE-%E5%BF%B5%E5%A5%B4%E5%AC%8C%EF%BC
%88%E8%B5%A4%E5%A3%81%E6%87%B7%E5%8F%A4%EF%BC%89/
[2] 江月 (river moon / the moon’s reflection on the river) – We have decided to go poetic
and make use of the term moonwake (synonym moonglade, but that might be confused
with the World of Warcraft location). Taken from Wiktionary.
Chapter 280 - Upended Historical Views
Everyone listened intently. At that moment, they felt as though it was not history, but an
extremely interesting story.
In the past, whenever someone talked to them about history, it would usually be long-
winded and dull. However, when spoken through Ye Lingchen’s mouth, history was more
interesting than novels, causing them to willingly listen to it.
Ye Lingchen’s voice continued, [Since Zhou Yu was Handsome Zhou, that meant that his
looks were definitely beyond average. As the saying goes, beauties loved heroes, and the
ones these beauties looked up to the most were young heroes. Handsome Zhou fits the bill
of a young hero nicely, thus he would have countless female fans going after him.
Furthermore, we all know that he managed to marry Jiangdong’s most beautiful girl, and
that was Qiao Gong’s daughter, Xiao Qiao!]
Speaking of Xiao Qiao, Ye Lingchen gave her appearance another round of praise.
[Therefore, you should try to imagine yourself in that situation.] Ye Lingchen smirked.
[Imagine if you were Zhou Yu, in his mid-twenties with good looks, a government officer,
and married a wife that was matchless in beauty. With looks, career, and love life all going
well, would you be jealous of others?]
The viewers were taken by surprise and shook their heads.
If one reached that stage, life is almost complete. With nothing more to fight for, that
typically meant one had become a winner in the game of life!
A larger portion of viewers were instead laughing their butts off. That narrative style was
just a perfect match for them. It was very relatable and gave them a strong impression.
Without waiting for their answer, Ye Lingchen continued, [At least I won’t be! This is the
legendary pinnacle of life! What sort of feelings the phrase “Imagine Zhou in his prime,
obtaining Xiao Qiao’s hand in marriage” conveyed? He was the one others were jealous of.
How would he possibly be jealous of others?]
The viewers burst out laughing once more. From the start of the stream, their laughter had
never stopped.
Even the “pinnacle of life” reference was used. That was just too interesting for them.
At the same time, they could not help but quietly agree with Ye Lingchen’s words.
Comments of “666” flooded the screen.
“Grandpa, Y-God is amazing at narrating this.” Little Feng nodded as he spoke. “It’s so
interesting. I think Zhou Yu must have been framed. How can such an amazing person be so
petty?”
“You understood?” The elderly man looked at his grandson.
“Of course. How hard was that?” Little Feng huffed. “I can repeat what Y-God had just said.”
The elderly man nodded, his heart having a mixed feeling of comfort and defeat. Both were
teaching a lesson, yet how can it turn out so differently?
Furthermore, after listening to Ye Lingchen’s narration, his image of Zhou Yu was shaken.
[In fact, Zhou Yu was known to be very generous in history. The Records of Three
Kingdoms described him as “magnanimous”, implying his generosity and good intentions.
He was well-liked by the people during his time. Liu Bei praised him to be “extremely
generous” and Jiang Gan praised him as “benevolent”.]
[On that note, Jiang Gan was also wrongfully accused. Jiang Gan had indeed been to the
Zhou army’s camp, but that was because Jiang Gan and Zhou Yu were classmates. He did
not steal any book. It would seem that history is far removed from us and it’s very difficult
for us to identify what the actual history was back then.]
Ye Lingchen’s words had no doubt struck them critically. Not only had he upended Zhou
Yu’s image in their hearts, but he also ended up showering Zhou Yu with praises!
Before the viewers could voice their objections, he continued narrating.
However this time, the contents were not of the Three Kingdoms, but instead cut into
history using Zhou Yu as a link.
[Any historical incident and figures would have three images. One would be their original
history, one that we call “historical image”. That is what a historian will objectively look at,
for example, as recorded in the Records of the Three Kingdoms. The second image would
be the one portrayed in literary works, one that we call “literary image”. That is what
authors and artists painted them as. Last of all is the image that we common folks have in
our mind, one that we call the “folk image”. That was the image painted by the folklore of
historical figures and their image in our hearts.]
[This is actually very easy to grasp. For example, in our daily lives, everyone has a different
image for others. Some would feel that someone always acts without thinking, while in
others’ eyes, that person was on point and straight forward!]
Comments flooded the stream again, with many people agreeing with him.
[The authors are also human. They will similarly have their own personal bias. Therefore,
when recording history, it was unavoidable to tend to paint someone in a better light while
shunning another person.]
Ye Lingchen’s analysis was logical, making it impossible for them to refute. While they were
convinced by his logic, they were also enjoying the story.
Little Feng and his grandfather, the old and young duo, were sitting quietly in front of the
computer, listening to the stream with rapt attention.
However, the next instant, Ye Lingchen dropped a bomb on them, one that shook the entire
stream.
[These three images were naturally different. Nonetheless, in regards to the Three
Kingdoms, the one with the most horrible mismatch was no doubt Zhuge Liang!] Ye
Lingchen’s said nonchalantly.
[During the Jin Dynasty, Zhuge Liang had a die-hard fan named Guo Chong. His idolization
of Zhuge Liang had reached the level of being brain dead. With that, he wrote down five
secret incidents about Zhuge Liang! However, with him being a brain dead fan, that meant
that his words are not reliable. Of those incidents, I believe everyone here had heard of the
third incident. It was the Empty Fort Strategy. However…the Empty Fort Strategy was just
a hoax!]
‘What? The Empty Fort Strategy is a hoax?!’
‘Is that for real?’
[Bullsh*t! I grew up listening to stories of the Empty Fort Strategy, and you’re telling me
now that it was a hoax?!]
[F*ck! The host is ruining childhood! That crosses the line!]
[Host, please don’t go overboard. Tall tales will ruin your reputation!]
[It can’t be fake. It’s all over the place, how can it be fake?]
…
At the same time, in the Panda Streaming headquarters, Song Qian who was keeping an eye
on Y-God’s stream felt his heart skip a beat. He could not help but feel anxious and laughed
bitterly.
He must admit that Ye Lingchen was really good at narrating. However, it was going against
everyone’s recognition of history, constantly upending their views on history. That was just
like taking a tightrope walk.
That was testing his heart. He felt that he should go get an insurance policy. With him
following Y-God, chances of him getting a heart attack were going up drastically.
Ye Lingchen ignored the viewers and continued, [The Zhuge Liang you speak of belongs to
the category of “folk image” that I just mentioned earlier. Later on, Pei Songzhi referred to
those materials in his compilation of the Records of the Three Kingdoms, and added his
refutations, claiming that it was impossible for such a thing to have happened in Yangping
during that time.]
Chapter 281 - An Impromptu Poem!
Chapter 281 An Impromptu Poem!
“Why? Because Sima Yi was the then governor of Jingzhou. He was stationed in Wancheng
instead of on the battlefield at Yangping, so how could the Empty Fort Strategy involving
Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi come about?”
[F*ck, is there really such a thing?]
[Could the Empty Fort Strategy really be fake?]
[If you put it that way…it does seem genuine. Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang were not in the same
place at all.]
Those who had read the Three Kingdoms would have understood it to some extent.
Ye Lingchen knew that he was not persuasive enough, thereby continuing, “Besides, it’s
impossible to make sense of this from a logical perspective!
“Let’s talk about the Empty Fort Strategy first. The general understanding was that Sima Yi
led his troops to attack. At that time, Zhuge Liang had no soldiers, so he opened all four
gates and instructed veteran soldiers to sweep the roads there. Zhu Geliang grabbed a
Guqin, lighted a joss stick, and brought two young children along with him for a karaoke
session in his tower. Sima Yi’s army came over, saw that, and had no idea what was going
on. Sima Yi himself rode up on his horse and was shocked. He said to himself, ‘What’s the
hell is that old bull doing?’ The city gates were opened as though there was some kind of
party going on, leaving him bewildered. He felt that Zhuge Liang had set a trap, so he
withdrew his troops.”
[That’s right, that’s the Empty Fort Strategy.]
[666, throwing a party, singing karaoke? Why are you so showy, host? This so flowery and
flamboyant!]
[What’s wrong with the logic above? Dear host, please continue explaining.]
Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. “Firstly, Sima Yi was reputed to have an army of a hundred
thousand. He was merely afraid of an ambush in the city, right? Wouldn’t it be possible for
him to send reconnaissance to head in and take a look and see if it was true? He couldn’t
have been afraid of some landmines buried underground.”
That…
Everyone was stunned. It was like they were suddenly enlightened and everything made
sense!
Their notions of the story were constrained in the past and their thoughts unconsciously
accepted the story as is, leaving them oblivious to the possible loophole. When Ye Lingchen
challenged their understanding, everything suddenly became crystal clear to them.
[There is nothing wrong with this kind of analysis. All I can say is, the host is 666…]
[Now I find the Three Kingdoms interesting. Y-God, you’re really talented and you’ve
greatly changed my understanding of history.]
[Landmines? Hahaha, are you going to make me laugh myself to death with your theatrics?]
[Damn! Will, I still fail my history if the host was my history teacher?!]
However, they heard Ye Lingchen continue, “Secondly, Sima Yi personally went to the gate
and saw the calm Zhuge Liang playing the Guqin without any wrong notes in the tower
above. This indicates that the distance was very near, so why not just send in a master
archer to shoot him down? ”
F*ck!
Everyone was stunned again.
That was some loophole there…and it could not be denied that it was a very big one.
Nothing was shielding Zhuge Liang at all, and a single arrow would have settled it once and
for all!
“Thirdly…”
There was a third point?
Everyone could only admire the evidence presented by Ye Lingchen.
“In the Empty Fort Strategy, Sima Yi brought more than a hundred thousand people but did
not dare to attack. Why not just encircle the entire city for three days? Is it logical if he were
to do that without making an attack?”
Three questions in a row left everyone speechless and dumfounded.
“The others, like Battle of Bowang, Battle of Xinye, To Borrow Arrows with Straw Boats,
were all fabricated. There are no official records in standard history books and were widely
circulated only because they were too deeply ingrained into the masses. The most
ridiculous is the bag of tricks. Zhuge Liang was written to the point where he was almost a
wizard or a sorcerer who could make magic and was a genius. Other military generals were
reduced to dim-witted puppets who bring their army to fight wars. Then, when they finally
reach the place, the general will take out a bag from their pocket and go, ‘The military
counselor gave me a couple of clever tricks. Let’s open it and take a look. OH! So, THIS is
how it should be done!'”
[F*ck. The way the hosts put it makes Zhuge Liang seem like a demon.]
[Motherf*cker, I always suspected that it’s all fake, like a fantasy novel.]
[I was caught off guard, and my worldview has been subverted by the host.]
[Hahaha, under the host’s tutelage, I’m no longer a fool for history.]
“It’s almost time. I’ll leave the Three Kingdoms at that. Those who are interested may click
like and keep tabs on this. Next time, I’ll bring you Old Man Guan and unscrupulous
careerist Cao Cao!”
[It’s over? Isn’t there a one-hour extension today?]
[Nooooo. Why must time pass so quickly whenever I listen to the host’s live stream?]
[Don’t, I admire Guan Yu a lot. I’m begging the host, is it okay if you continue to talk about
it?]
Faced with the slew of urging, Ye Lingchen’s mouth twitched in a smile. The impact of
talking about the Three Kingdoms was very much apparent.
After thinking for a moment, he continued to say, “Of course, most of the so-called ancient
and modern happenings are simply stories told by contemporary individuals. Who could
say for sure what exactly happened at that time? Recently, I’ve realized that traditional
poetry is quite popular, judging from a recent post. I am pen pals with Novel Y and he’s
already written a few poems. Inspiration has struck me, so I shall show my imperfect
skills.”
F*CK!
Y-God was going to create an impromptu poem?
Many people understood the main point at once. They scrolled the screen in a frenzy, like
cats who picked up on a fishy scent.
[F*ck! Y-God and Novel Y are pen pals?!]
[Both of them are equally talented. They know each other and are both cultured people.]
[Superman Y and Actor Y know each other too, while Novel Y knows Y-God. Why do I feel
that this group of people organized and pre-planned this mysteriously?]
[Waiting for the poem. Looking forward to it…]
Ye Lingchen gathered all the emotions in his mind and said, “The gushing waters of the
Yangtze River pour and disappear into the East, washing away past heroes. Their triumphs
and failures, all vanish into nothingness in an instant. Yet, the green hills still stood as
before, along with the perpetual rosy sunset.”[1]
His voice was not heavy, but its energy was magnificent. Those words reached everyone’s
ears like a thunderstorm, as if carrying them down the Yangtze River, flowing eastward
with endless waves washing away those heroic characters!
The first sentence displayed the heroic spirit of the Three Kingdoms period to its fullest. In
an age where such heroes appear, many people developed a yearning feeling as a result.
Later on, ‘triumphs and failures vanished in an instant, yet the green hills still stood as
before, along with the perpetual rosy sunset’.[2]
The turning point came without warning, sending everyone’s heart into coldness. They
were jolted awake from that glorious ambiance as it turned into depression and sadness.
In the end, success or failure were all the same and those heroes faded away. The only
constant factor that withstood the test of time were the green hills.
“A gray-haired man fishes and splits firewood in a small island, accustomed to observing
the autumn moons and feeling the spring winds. A good old friend drops by happily with a
bottle of crude wine; all tales, old and new, shall then be told and shared together in
laughter.” [2]
Boom!
The last sentence sent everyone into an impassioned state. Emotions that were vastly
different from the norm surged into their brain, leaving it blank and vacuous.
Many people are mesmerized!
‘A good old friend drops by happily with a bottle of crude wine; all tales, old and new, shall
then be told and shared together in laughter.’
That was just perfect. Despite the numerous heroic deeds done, were they not all just for
kicks and giggles?
In front of the computer, some who were originally sitting down stood up without realizing
it. There were tears in their eyes and they were completely immersed in those verses…
[1] This is the from a poem titled The Immortals by The River (临江仙), written by Yang
Shen (杨慎), a poet in the Chinese Ming dynasty. It will later be used by Luo Guanzhong (罗
贯中) as the introductory poem to his Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the exact same
story that Ye Lingchen was lecturing about.
[2] A continuation of the aforementioned poem.
Chapter 282 - Rave Reviews
Chapter 282 Rave Reviews
At the end of the poem, the bullet screen was silent. Everyone went blank and no one said a
single word.
The audience slowly began recovering after a full five minutes.
[A good poem. A really good poem!]
[F*ck! I was doing fine one second, then the next my tears just flowed out. Can you believe
it?]
[This poem is too amazing. I could feel life’s insignificance in that tiny instant.]
[‘Triumphs and failures vanished in an instant; all tales, old and new, shall then be told and
shared together in laughter’. F*ck, man! I could immediately feel my spiritual state
improve.]
[Y-God is really talented. Too f*cking awesome! That poem, I think it even surpassed
Author Y’s.]
[As far as character is concerned, this poem left the deepest impression on me. Please
accept my worship of you!]
…
The live stream ended.
Many people were still sitting in front of the computer with emotions that were yet to be
fully expressed. Even though the live stream had already concluded, they remained in the
live stream room and chatted using the bullet screen for the time being.
[Nobody can beat the way he tells history. It’s really good.]
[You got that right. I’m just a primary school student but I’m already hooked.]
[You may not believe it, but I’m a lover of all things supernatural. I was going to leave after
listening to Candle Blowing Ghost, but I suddenly found out that I’m also a history lover.]
[Looks like I’m destined to be forever attached to Y-God, Y-God is amazing!]
[This kind of live stream is undoubtedly a must-watch. It’s not only interesting but
educational too. It’s really good.]
…
Ring ding ding!
Barely seconds after leaving the live stream, Song Qian called Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen smiled and accepted the call. “How is it? Was it okay?”
“Y-God, you are amazing. There’s nothing you can’t do! It was simply perfect!” Song Qian’s
incredulous tone came from the mobile phone. “We can focus on promoting this!”
After all, Candle Blowing Ghost touched on the subject of the supernatural, meaning it will
be subject to some restrictions. the Three Kingdoms, however, was different and could be
considered positive energy. It had the potential to be promoted wherever and whenever!
“It’s nothing, really. You’ll know all this as long as you read more books in your spare time.”
Ye Lingchen’s tone was calm. “Many people like listening to stories involving the Three
Kingdoms. Since it’s only a story, exaggerations are inevitable, making it inconsistent with
reality and leaving incorrect impressions. To understand everything, one just needs to read
some of the official accounts of history, such as the Records of the Three Kingdoms and
similar works.”
“Y-God, you are truly a person of culture. You read a lot of books. To be honest, I haven’t
even read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It’s such a shame that some of the Three
Kingdoms’ stories were based on rumors or hearsay.” Song Qian was a little embarrassed.
“Oh, that’s normal.” Ye Lingchen was not surprised. There are too few people willing to
calm themselves down and take a good look at history. It was good enough if people got
into the unofficial accounts. “As long as the live stream results are achieved.”
“Hahaha, the results of the live stream are beyond expectations!” Song Qian chuckled. “You
can even create prose, Y-God. You’re just too amazing.”
He finally understood where Y-God’s confidence came from when going against Huyu in the
past. Cultured people were, without a doubt, a rarity throughout the entire world.
In the past, anyone who could write Grave Robber’s Chronicles, Candle Blowing Ghost, and
Study of the Three Kingdoms would have been considered an eminent writer. To think that
Huyu Streaming would make enemies out of someone like him for the sake of someone like
Si Yu, who only used her sex appeal to get ahead. They were probably regretting it by now!
…
At the same time, at Huyu Streaming HQ.
The higher-ups of Huyu gathered for a meeting, with the topic of discussion none other
than how the platform will continue to develop in the future, as well as how to compete
with Panda Streaming.
The rapid rise of Panda Streaming was a thorn in their hearts. They originally monopolized
the live stream industry comfortably, but their sojourn was unexpectedly destroyed by
Panda Streaming. The crux of it all was Y-God’s presence in the live stream industry—the
impact on popularity was too impressive.
Suddenly, a staff member hurried from the outside.
“CEO Wang, something big happened on Panda’s live stream today. Y-God changed the
story and started live streaming history!”
Many senior executives frowned, after being interrupted in such a way during the meeting.
When they heard the news, however, they were all stunned. Wang Yuan found it hard to
believe and enquired again, “Are you sure that Y-God is streaming about history?” ”
“One hundred percent sure! He’s talking about the Three Kingdoms!”
“Him? Talking about the Three Kingdoms? He must be joking?” Wang Yuan smiled smugly.
“There’s no need to even talk about whether he understands the Three Kingdoms. From the
topic alone, I don’t believe anyone would want to watch it,” An executive sneered.
“Hehe, I’ve never heard anyone say that live streams could be used to talk about history.
Isn’t he giving himself a death sentence? Does Y-God feel that he can do whatever he likes
because he’s too popular?” Zhou Min was feeling happy too.
“Our opponents are starting to become stupid. This is great news for us!” The executives all
smiled and asked, “How much popularity did Y-God’s live stream lose this time?”
“Someone is compiling the data over there.”
“Let’s take a guess first. I’m guessing that at least two-hundred thousand people will be
lost!”
“Two-hundred thousand? Panda Streaming should consider themselves lucky if they only
lost two-hundred thousand. It won’t be any less than one million!”
“Y-God’s popularity is still quite good, so I estimate it to be between five-hundred thousand
and six hundred thousand, but if he keeps talking about history, his popularity will
continue to decline.”
“CEO Wang!”
Someone then cried out the next moment. Several people flew right in while holding a
report. They had panic written all over their faces and their feet were shaky.
“What’s wrong? Did the popularity of Y-God’s live stream drop so much that it scared you?”
“Hahaha, they look so excited, it’s probably great news!”
Many executives were already rejoicing. Deep down, they started planning their
celebration feast.
Wang Yuan coughed and pretended to sit back calmly on his seat. “Don’t worry, if you have
something to say, say it slowly. Our competitor is done for, right? Treat it with a calm heart
and tell me, how big of a loss did Panda Streaming incur this time?
The group of people looked at each other and did not dare to speak at all. They simply
placed a page of that report in front of Wang Yuan and said nothing.
Wang Yuan picked up the report, and with one glance, his entire person was so shocked
that the chair behind him slid backward. A loud thud was heard and he was sitting on the
ground.
He seemed to feel no pain though. His mouth was simply open wide and he sat blankly on
the ground.
“Mr. Wang, what’s the matter with you?” Zhou Min walked over. At first glance, her eyes
were staring so hard that they nearly popped out of her eye sockets. She trembled, held the
report in her hand, and repeatedly confirmed it several times. Startled, she shrieked
sharply, “How is this possible?”
“What happened?”
The executives had a bad feeling in their hearts and looked at the report.
At that instant, it was complete silence!
Everyone in the entire office froze as though they were doing a martial art pose. They were
so dumfounded that their minds went blank!
Even their souls had left their bodies!
The popularity of Y-God’s live stream had increased instead of decreased, so much so that it
had 1.5 million people more than before. It was only because of one simple poem that
Panda Streaming’s popularity shot up so rapidly. The figures nearly detonated their
eyeballs!
Y-God knew how to create motherf*cking poetry, too?!
Chapter 283 - The Poem Was Accepted by
the Education Press!
After that night, the popularity of Study of the Three Kingdoms did not wane in the
slightest. Furthermore, the scope of discussion was already covering a wide range of areas.
The first was the live stream industry, which created a new trend about history. Within a
short time, various works such as Study of Water Margin and Study of Journey to the West
appeared one after another.
Next was the literature industry. History was inseparable from literature, and moreover, Ye
Lingchen wrote a poem too. It sent shockwaves throughout the literary world.
Of course, the history circle was affected most, as the opinions provided in Study of the
Three Kingdoms were subversive. Many people felt overwhelmed while they were being
entertained and their worldview was completely destroyed.
Those three fields had the most intense discussions, whereby a large number of people
were involved. Some even went to Celestial Bane.
[Author Y, is it true that you know Y-God?]
[Author Y, Y-God watched you write a poem and decided to create one himself. It’s a blatant
challenge, you can’t just let it slide!]
[Logically speaking, Candle Blowing Ghost and Grave Robber’s Chronicles would certainly
be a hit if they were written as novels. Fortunately, the two of them aren’t in the same
industry, otherwise they would’ve been fighting like tigers and dragons!]
More individuals began leaving messages under Y-God’s Weibo. It was reply after reply and
it was ridiculously lively!
Just like that, it reached Weibo’s trending searches.
[F*ck, what’s going on? Why is it that all these people suddenly care about history?]
[Scared me to death. I thought I traveled through time and reached an era where people
were interested in history.]
[Really? Y-God really did stream about history? No wonder things are getting heated here.
Was it bad?]
[You upstairs, let me tell you that it was not bad at all! He truly is the best person who ever
spoke about history!]
[I initially started watching it because of Y-God’s fame, but once I started watching, I never
looked away. It was exciting!]
[My grandfather even watched with me and urged me to continue with the next episode.
Tell me, isn’t that amazing or what!]
[The Three Kingdoms was really talking about a deity! With Y-God, no one will be ignorant
about the Three Kingdoms in the future!]
There were also plenty of doubts in addition to the positive comments, causing both sides
to begin arguing.
[Study of the Three Kingdoms destroys your worldview. I urge everyone not to see it, Y-God
is spouting nonsense!]
[Y-God said that Zhuge Liang was terrible and the Empty Fort Strategy was fake!]
[That can’t be right. The Empty Fort Strategy? Fake? How is this possible?]
[This is distorting history. Y-God’s live stream must be banned!]
[Sensationalism! Attention seeking!]
The quarrel continued and the heated discussions showed no signs of cooling down.
At that moment, a person verified by Weibo as a history teacher stepped forward and
commented below, [I’m just an ordinary elementary school history teacher. Everyone
knows that history is not appreciated much in the classroom, and many students find it
uninteresting. However, just today, my office was jam-packed. One-by-one, children came
to me and asked me questions about history!
They had a look of curiosity on their faces and an attitude that displayed unprecedented
seriousness. I could feel the envious glances from teachers in other disciplines. Later, I
learned that those students had watched Y-God’s live stream and wanted to understand
more about the history and the Three Kingdoms! History is the backbone of a country and a
nation. I’m here to thank Y-God from the bottom of my heart, for being the person who
made history attractive to children. As an elementary school history teacher, I truly wish to
convey my heartfelt gratitude!]
[Elementary school history teacher?]
[Well said! the Three Kingdoms that Y-God spoke about are deeply rooted in people’s
hearts. Even I am attracted!]
[The fact that children fell in love with history is a testament to Y-God’s amazing charm!]
[But no matter what, you can’t just simply talk about it. Doing so will only convey the
wrong history to our children!]
The history teacher spoke up despite those comments, [In addition, I can tell you in all
certainty that Y-God’s words are firmly based on actual history. They conformed to
historical standards and adhered to certain degrees of historical logic. Of course, I have my
reservations about some of his personal opinions, but there is nothing wrong with what he
said in terms of historical facts! History exaggerated Zhuge Liang!]
At the end of that comment, he also posted various anecdotes from official history records
and marked some of the more important sentences to prove that Y-God was right.
All of a sudden, countless people either liked or began following the posts.
People who have studied history quickly began coming forward to support Y. Even
students with history majors made lengthy comments, each of which was authoritative and
enabled history to float up the surface.
[I’m shocked. Did history actually lie to me for so many years?!]
[What? The Empty Fort Strategy never existed?!]
[F*CK, turns out that Y-God’s words are true, his eyes were opened!]
[Amazing! Too talented! He’s capable of talking about everything and even knows how to
create poetry. I’ve decided. I’ll watch Y-God’s live stream in the future!]
[Upstairs, are you only going to start watching now? I’m telling you; the only way to keep
up with the times is by watching Y-God’s live stream!]
[To be honest, the poem was really good. So emotional!]
Public opinion soon changed its course and the voices of doubt began to disappear. When
authoritative individuals stepped forward as well, was there anyone who could refute what
they said?
At that time, Y-God’s Weibo suddenly received a tagged message, the source of which was
the Cultural Education Press.
[Y-God, the poem you wrote is very suitable for the Three Kingdoms. We hope you can
agree to us putting it into educational books about the Three Kingdoms. We’ll also consider
adding it to elementary school textbooks or extracurricular readings.]
The Cultural Education Press was undoubtedly an authority within the cultural world and
was related to education. During that moment, their official Weibo took the initiative to tag
Y-God, an act which left countless people opening their mouths in surprise.
Anything related to education involved every household and constituted the nation’s
foundation!
Y-God’s status shot up in the blink of an eye!
[I am thankful to the Cultural Education Press for the admiration. Of course, I’ll approve!]
Ye Lingchen responded immediately. He was a prodigy, and since he received such
acknowledgment for the first time from when he was still in elementary school, it was easy
to imagine his inner pride and excitement.
[Thank you, Y-God. Study of the Three Kingdoms is a good program that allows genuine
history to be presented to and accepted by everyone. We want to thank you for your
dedication to the cause of education. We will pay close attention to each episode in the
future and hope you can keep it up. The seriousness of history must always be maintained
along with the entertainment factor!]
[Alright] Ye Lingchen replied. As a result, his live stream program instantly became
prominent, even to the extent of answering his calling!
[One more thing. Your understanding of history and lecturing ability are both really great.]
[I’m flattered!]
Ye Lingchen’s conversation with the Cultural Education Press was carried out publicly on
Weibo, and their dialogue immediately sent waves amongst the people, especially those
who were parents!
[F*ck! what did I do? Yesterday I asked my child to turn off the Y-God’s live stream. I’ve
sinned!]
[Y-God’s live stream is practically a history lesson and the effects are just remarkable. I’ll
make sure to let my children watch it next time!]
[Y-God is going to go against all the laws of heaven. His poem has been accepted by the
Education Press and it’s too, too, too bad*ss!]
…
Chapter 284 - An Explosive Live Stream
At six-thirty in the evening.
The number of viewers in Ye Lingchen’s live stream had exceeded 200,000, and each one of
them waited in anticipation.
By then, a barrage of people were already in the live stream.
[You may not believe it, but my mother forced me to come to watch it.]
[Oh, you might not believe it, but my parents are sitting next to me and waiting with me.]
[Hehe, next time there’ll be additional daily homework. I feel bitter!]
At the same time, the offices in a certain school’s history department were still lit.
Old Zhao has just finished his class and was about to go back, but he glanced across and
could not help but feel stunned. “Yo, Teacher Wang, Teacher Li, and Teacher Chen, why
haven’t any of you left yet? What’s up? Are you going to spend the whole night putting
together a history exam?”
In that office were all the history teachers from that school. Surprisingly, all of them
gathered and stared at the computer instead of going home.
“Old Zhao, we’re learning as students today. Would you like to come and listen too?” asked
one of the teachers.
“Learning?” Old Zhao asked in surprise. “Learning what?”
“This is Study of the Three Kingdoms, even the Cultural Education Press singled it out for
praise. We’re here to learn his lecturing skills.”
“Oh, it’s Study of the Three Kingdoms! Hahaha, I’m anxious to go back because I want to
watch it!” Old Zhao immediately showed his interest once he heard it was Study of the
Three Kingdoms. He decided to sit back down and join them to watch it together. “I
watched Y-God talking about the Three Kingdoms yesterday. It’s really good! Even I’m
excited to learn about the Three Kingdoms!”
Similar scenes occurred in many places.
Study of the Three Kingdoms excelled not only in history but culture too. Many people
found it appealing and a great number tuned in due to Ye Lingchen’s lecture skills and
captivating live stream. After all, it attracted a huge number of people—individuals from
teachers to hosts that wanted to learn a thing or two from him.
Ye Lingchen certainly had no idea that his Study of the Three Kingdoms attracted so many
viewers. Among them were teachers, hosts, TV stations, and even cultural leaders, all of
whom sat in front of the computer while waiting for the live stream!
It was almost time. Ye Lingchen put on Superman Y’s mask and sat in front of the computer.
Many things became much more convenient with that mask and it was only logical that he
wore it.
Looking at the number of people online, he realized that it set a new high for his own live
stream. The Three Kingdoms seemed to be an attractive stunt.
After starting the live stream, Ye Lingchen adjusted his state of mind and spoke in a steady
tone:
“We’ll be talking about Cao Cao today. We can’t possibly talk about the Three Kingdoms
without mentioning Cao Cao. The so-called Three Kingdoms are Wei, Shu, and Wu. Cao Cao
is the one who founded Wei, but we will soon discover that that Cao Cao’s depiction is a
complicated one. Many people don’t like Cao Cao. Su Dongbo said that in the Northern Song
Dynasty, many folks talked about history, told stories, and spoke of the Three Kingdoms.
When Liu Bei’s failure was mentioned, the audience burst into tears; when Cao Cao’s failure
was brought up, everyone applauded. It shows us that Cao Cao was very much disliked, at
least during the Northern Song Dynasty. Why was Cao Cao disliked? What unflattering
things did he do? ”
It was as casual an introduction as ever, which amused many. At the same time, those
people were beginning to feel curiosity growing in their hearts.
Exactly. Why was Cao Cao disliked?
They too, could not help but feel a trace of contempt in their hearts when they heard Cao
Cao’s name. Compared to Liu Bei, Cao Cao’s reputation could plainly be said to be extremely
poor.
“It has nothing to do with us even if Cao Cao was a traitor. We’re just spectators, and with
all those troops going to war, how could he not be a traitor? Is Liu Bei not a traitor? Why do
people only hate Cao Cao?”
That was another question that confounded everyone. In addition, it simultaneously made
them restless, impatient, and eager to know the answer.
Many people were already firing questions.
Ye Lingchen was not going to disappoint them. He began explaining, “People were
originally dissatisfied with Cao Cao because of one sentence that he said: I would rather
betray the world than let the world betray me! So, a person who would rather turn his back
against the world instead of letting the world turn their back against him is considered a
bad person, hence the general public’s dislike of Cao Cao. ”
[Exactly! I remember it now. It’s exactly that sentence!]
[So, it was Cao Cao who said that sentence. No wonder I hate him so much!]
[Too selfish, who does he think he is? He wants to betray the entire world!]
The bullet screen was flooded with comments and the situation continued to heat up. Many
were cursing madly at Cao Cao.
“But …” Ye Lingchen’s change of tone made everyone jump. The change was a bit too
unexpected!
“Did Cao Cao really say this? If Cao Cao was wrongly accused of that, shouldn’t we be
vindicating him?”
Vindicating him?
That… Y-God wanted to vindicate Cao Cao?
Having previously corrected Zhou Yu’s depiction, Ye Lingchen then moved on to do the
same to Cao Cao. Could it be that Cao Cao never said that sentence? That did not seem too
likely. Was it possible for any good person to make such a remark?
Ye Lingchen continued, “Historically, the more acceptable story is probably this: Dong Zhuo
wanted to persecute Cao Cao and this led to Cao Cao escaping from the capital. Along the
way, he passed by the house of an old friend whose name was Lü Boshe. Due to a
misunderstanding, Cao Cao suspected that Lü Boshe’s family was going to hurt him, so he
killed all of them.
“After killing them, Cao Cao realized his mistake and lamented: I would rather betray a
person than let that person betray me.”
After a pause, Ye Lingchen resumed his explanations. “Let’s take a look at the context at
that time. He spoke distressfully once he found out that he killed them wrongly. ‘Distress’ is
the keyword here. He killed the wrong people, and then, alas, he felt sad too. He brushed it
aside and said that he would rather betray others rather than let others betray him. It was a
kind of self-consolation for him to make peace with himself, hence the reluctant
justification for his wrong behavior.”
Many people nodded as well. They were almost able to feel Cao Cao’s state of mind at that
time.
They then heard Ye Lingchen continue, “Cao Cao made that remark at the time simply by
judging the events by its merits. I was wrong, I killed someone else by mistake, and I have
turned my back against these people. Even so, there’s nothing I can do now. I’m at the end
of my rope and I have no other alternative. I would rather turn against them than have
them turn against me. But in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, his words became confident
and righteous, with the use of the word ‘world’ to replace the original ‘I would rather
betray someone than let that person betray me.’ This is a big difference!”
[Turns out that’s the original story. With this analysis, it seems that the later rumors added
a lot of extra elements.]
[Putting yourself in his shoes, Cao Cao’s actions were not completely wrong at that time.]
[Is it really because his words were misinterpreted?]
Ye Lingchen’s analysis left many historical experts in contemplation, not only the audience.
“Cao Cao is devious and that can’t be denied, but there is also an honest side of him as well
as a cute side. Let’s take a look at the contradictions in Cao Cao’s character …”
…
“That is why I believe that Cao Cao’s can be summed up in five words—an adorable yet
unscrupulous careerist! Why is he an adorable yet unscrupulous careerist? Please listen to
the next episode. The Enigma of The Unscrupulous Careerist.”
At the end of the live stream, many people had a look on their face that they have never had
before. After listening to Ye Lingchen, they had the feeling of experiencing history from a
personal perspective, benefiting a lot from it.
It was profound and interesting.
At the same time, their hearts were filled with endless admiration. Ye Lingchen’s historical
research was thorough while his detailed analysis conformed to logic—an impressive feat
indeed!
Chapter 285 - Condescension From the
Math Departmen
The results from Study of the Three Kingdoms went far beyond Ye Lingchen’s expectations.
The dramatic surge in popularity was surprising and it even surpassed Candle Blowing
Ghost.
On second thought, Candle Blowing Ghost was good but it was not widely accepted by the
general public. There was a big difference between spiritual novels and history. His Study
of the Three Kingdoms was recognized by the country as the absolute benchmark.
Upon entering the system interface, the accumulated popularity during that period had
changed increased from 20,000 to 89,568. It would not be long before it reached 100,000.
Sure enough, making frequent big waves was very conducive to popularity gain.
He looked at the time. It was only ten minutes past nine, and since Ye Lingchen had nothing
going on, he decided to enter the gaming world.
He clicked on the WeChat group and called out in the game hosting group, “Are there any
premade spots?”
After Ye Lingchen’s earlier suggestion, Song Qian immediately began to act. He encouraged
the game hosts to form a premade team at a set time every night to attract the audience’s
attention.
Doing so actually made it the center of attention, turning into a good topic for interaction
between fans. It was really interesting to watch the hosts fighting each other in the game
and sometimes even blaming each other.
[Love Letter: F*ck! BOSS is here!]
[09: Yes, there’s still a spot, but…whichever team BOSS is in will surely win!]
[Wu’er: Huhuhu, Big Bro Y-God finally remembered Wu’er. I want to team up with Big Bro
Y-God.]
[Coold: Y-God, you seem to be in a good mood. Congratulations on the popularity of Study
of the Three Kingdoms.]
[Little Guai: I’ll feel really guilty if Y-God is my opponent. After all, he’s my boss and even I
wouldn’t dare to kill him.]
Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. [Little Guai, you seem to be confident in your technique? See
you on the battlefield.]
Little Guai immediately sent a half-crying emoji, [It’s just a joke, please don’t abuse me.]
Soon, the team started.
To maintain the balance considering Ye Lingchen’s outrageous strength, him, Coold, Wu’er,
Cannon God and nada formed a team of five. Fundamentally speaking, the other five-person
team was better than Wu’er’s team.
The game soon began.
Originally, many viewers watched the host’s premade team as usual. At that time, however,
everyone froze and rubbed their eyes vigorously before squinting to see once more.
[F*ck! Who am I seeing here? Y-God?!]
[I thought I was seeing things, but it really is Y-God!]
[Y-God, oh f*ck! Did you come here to game right after you finished streaming Study of the
Three Kingdoms?!]
[You should continue streaming Study of the Three Kingdoms; I still want to listen to what’s
next for Cao Cao. You fell from grace!]
[Shut up! Y-God is also very good at playing games. I haven’t watched him for a long time.
It’s a visual feast!]
[I pity Y-God’s opponents, but…would they dare to do anything funny, since Y-God is their
boss?]
…
Ye Lingchen’s appearance immediately attracted more attention, with each person
watching the game attentively. The entire OTA category’s popularity increased by 50%!
Love Letter and the rest of the fans got even more ecstatic. Y-God’s graciousness brought
them plenty of fans and ample attention.
However, the prerequisite for their gratification was that they had to accept Y-God’s
ruthless abuse. The more ravaged they were from the torture, the more explosive the bullet
screen was.
[Not gonna lie to the host, I came here just to watch Y-God abuse you.]
[Miserable, so miserable! This is the first time I saw the host being abused so terribly, but
why am I feeling so delighted though?]
[Don’t cry, host. Stand up for yourself!]
[Here’s a bonus question. How large is the area of darkness within the host’s inner heart at
the current moment?]
[Answer: 100%!]
…
The following days, Ye Lingchen went to class during the day and coded when he had time
to spare. At night, he would make live streams for enrichment.
When Saturday came, Ye Lingchen headed straight to Huaqing University.
That was the day he promised to meet with Xu Wanqing—the day of his participation in the
math competition.
Ye Lingchen arrived at Huaqing University entrance in the early morning. Xu Wanqing was
already waiting there.
“Student Ye, here!” Xu Wanqing beckoned Ye Lingchen. “Come on, I’ll bring you to the
classroom. We’ll gather there first.”
Capital was a metropolis, so it was only natural that Capital would be selected as the
competition’s location. It also avoided the trouble of having to travel to another city, which
was good news for Ye Lingchen.
Once they entered the classroom, they discovered that many people were already there.
Even so, they all seemed to have arrived fairly recently as were busy chatting with one
another.
“Teacher Xu is here.” Everyone noticed Xu Wanqing, and although she looked young, her
reputation was still quite prestigious.
However, everyone frowned when they laid their eyes on Ye Lingchen. A plump middle-
aged man could not help but ask, “Teacher Xu, this is …”
“He’s Ye Lingchen. A student at Capital University. I was the one who invited him to
participate in the competition,” Xu Wanqing explained.
“What?”
Everyone was dumbfounded, including three gray-haired old professors present there.
They subconsciously began sizing up Ye Lingchen and frowned deeply.
“Professor An, is this a student from Capital University? Do you know him?” an old man
asked.
Professor An shook his head.
“Student Ye, these three are Professor Bai from Huaqing University, Professor Tang from
Capital Institute of Technology, and Professor An from your Capital University,” Xu
Wanqing introduced them to Ye Lingchen at once.
Ye Lingchen immediately greeted them.
“This student, are you from Capital University’s mathematics department?” Professor An
thought for a moment but came up empty, so his only recourse was to ask.
As a math professor at Capital University, he was more than familiar with the university’s
outstanding math students. He knew each of them, but he had never heard of Ye Lingchen.
“I’m a freshman from the language department,” Ye Lingchen answered softly.
“What?”
Everyone was startled yet again. They stared blankly at Ye Lingchen in complete
speechlessness.
“Are you kidding me?” The plump middle-aged man looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. He
then turned to Xu Wanqing. “Are you sure he’s the one you invited to participate in this
competition?”
The middle-aged man was named Xu Dong and he was also one of the teachers who led a
team.
Xu Wanqing nodded, “Student Ye’s math is very good. I can attest to that.”
Despite her words, the expressions shown by the others made it quite clear that they did
not believe it.
“Teacher Xu, this is not the time for child’s play! There are many students who score good
in math, but only three participants from the entire Capital are allowed to participate in
this competition! Capital’s reputation is at stake here!” Xu Dong frowned. He finally said
what he had to say after finding it hard to keep it all in.
He later pointed to two other students who looked slightly elder than Ye Lingchen and said,
“You two, please introduce yourselves.”
“Zhang Yu, a graduate student in the mathematics department from Capital Institute of
Technology. I won the first prize in the Youth Mathematics Competition, the National
Mathematics ***[1] Award, and the first place in the Mathematical Modeling *** Team …”
“My name is Cao Tongtong, a graduate student in mathematics at Huaqing University.
During my studies, I published three papers on mathematics, all of which were accepted by
the state for publication. I also won the *** Award and the *** Mathematics Award.”
…
[1] This and the *** appearing in the next few instances are exactly from the raw.
Chapter 286 - Never Seen Such a Cheeky
Person Before
After listening to their self-introduction, everyone else nodded instinctively and had a
relaxed expression.
Xu Dong said in satisfaction, “There’s no need for me to introduce you to these two
mathematical geniuses. They’re undoubtedly one-in-a-million amongst mathematical
prodigies. Other than that, almost none of their peers in Capital could surpass their
achievements in mathematics. They even went on TV! Their superb results are clear for all
to see! ”
After a pause, he turned again to Ye Lingchen and stared at the boy with a burning gaze. “I
invite this student to introduce himself again!”
Ye Lingchen’s face remained calm and unruffled. “Ye Lingchen, from Capital University’s
language department. Mathematics achievements currently stand at none.”
The f*ck did he mean by ‘currently stand at none’!
Everyone exchanged glances with each other. How pompous could he be to even say such a
thing!
“Pfft!”
Xu Dong was even more amused. “Dear student, we’re not here to fool around. We’re here
to participate in a math competition and bring honor to Capital!”
“Mr. Xu, I was the one who invited Ye Lingchen.” Xu Wanqing noticed Ye Lingchen being
targeted and could not help but speak up.
“Ms. Xu, this is a math competition. Let’s just set aside the fact that you invited a freshman
student. I’m appalled that he’s a language major! What are you thinking?” Xu Dong’s
expression was unsavory. “This is completely illogical! I strongly urge for him to be
replaced! ”
His words made everyone ponder.
The three old professors glanced at each other and seemed to have a zealous look.
However, Xu Dong continued, “There are still a lot of top math students from Huaqing
University and Capital University. It’s still possible to make last-minute changes. No matter
what, doing so will at least give us some guarantee and let us have some peace of mind.”
“I disagree!” Xu Wanqing made a direct refusal. “This is my quota, and it stands to reason
that I have every right to choose who I want!”
“Sigh, come with me, Wanqing.” Huaqing University’s Professor Bai sighed and called Xu
Wanqing over.
“Wanqing, what’s your relationship with Ye Lingchen? Why are you helping him like this?”
Professor Bai looked at Xu Wanqing and asked helplessly.
Xu Wanqing was the pride of Huaqing University and enjoyed a high level of popularity. She
was also a new tutor, hence her right to choose students out of her own accord. Despite
that, no one would have thought that she would be so crazy as to choose a freshman from
the language department.
“Help him?” Xu Wanqing was slightly stunned, but she shook her head and said, “Professor
Bai, I assure you, there’s nothing personal going on here.”
“Wanqing, I brought you along too when you were in graduate school. Your talent in
mathematics is the best I’ve ever seen. Most importantly, you have a serious and profound
passion for mathematics. This time though, I am disappointed with you!” Professor Bai’s
eyes dimmed slightly as he lamented.
“Professor Bai, Ye Lingchen’s mathematical talent definitely surpasses mine. Please believe
me.” Xu Wanqing bit her lip and insisted.
“Well, since you’re still stubbornly insisting on going your way, pretend as though I said
nothing.” Professor Bai shook his head.
At the same time, in the classroom.
Many people looked at Ye Lingchen the same way Xu Dong did—with scrutiny in their eyes.
Professor An of Capital University stared solemnly at Ye Lingchen. “Student Ye, since you’re
a student of our Capital University, I shall ask you a question in my capacity as one of
Capital University’s professors. Do you really want to participate in this math competition?”
Ye Lingchen nodded.
Professor An said dejectedly, “I don’t know why Teacher Xu wants to help you this way, but
do you know how valuable your quota is to Teacher Xu? If our Capital city doesn’t perform
well in the competition this time, it will be a big blow to her. She might not even be allowed
to tutor anymore!”
“Xu Wanqing allowed you to participate in the competition solely because she wanted you
to make a name for yourself alongside the glory of the other two mathematical geniuses.
That’ll be very helpful for you in the future.” Xu Dong also said, “But there are many hidden
talents in the competition this time. You’ll lag far behind and it’ll even cause Capital’s
results to plummet!”
Everyone was looking at Ye Lingchen. Deep down, they believed that Xu Wanqing wanted
to let Ye Lingchen ride on their coattails, which was practically the same as putting him on
a pedestal. How ridiculous of her to do all that!
Ye Lingchen had no grounds and no knowledge to participate in that kind of competition. If
a person like him was allowed to win the competition without even needing to lift a finger,
Capital University would feel incredibly disgusted even if they won first place!
As for Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong, there were hints of unhappiness and revulsion when
they looked at Ye Lingchen.
It was practically a situation where two hard-working geniuses were asked by someone to
let an unproductive rich kid tag along and allow that kid to share the spoils of glory with
them. Such a feeling was even more uncomfortable than eating a swarm of flies.
“Student Ye, I believe that all of our students at Capital University are self-reliant and strive
for self-improvement. You should take the initiative to convey to Teacher Xu your request
to give up your spot,” Professor An said in a serious tone.
However, Ye Lingchen shook his head slightly and replied solemnly, “Since this involves
Teacher Xu’s future career, there is all the more reason for me to participate and ace the
competition.”
WHAT?!
Everyone was shocked by Ye Lingchen’s remarks and were left with their tongues in a
twist.
“You, y-y-y-you!”
Professor An could hardly believe his ears. He glared at Ye Lingchen and could not even
speak properly. He was so infuriated that his eyes nearly popped out and his old face
reddened. “This child can’t be taught! This child can’t be taught! How is it possible that
you’re one of Capital University’s students? I’m ashamed! ASHAMED!”
The old man did his best to be calm, but he was already thumping his chest the next
moment. Tears were on the verge of flowing out, even.
Everyone else was not feeling much better either.
Shameless, utterly shameless!
They felt enlightened to see the existence of such brazen people in the world!
Harping on about getting good results; was that not a big, fat joke?
They looked at Ye Lingchen and felt only tightness in their hearts. They were already
speechless by then.
He made such shameless remarks and still kept a straight face. That guy… He had probably
lost all his integrity a long time ago.
At that time, Professor Bai and Xu Wanqing had walked in from outside. Neither seemed to
be too happy, and Xu Wanqing could only give Ye Lingchen an apologetic smile.
Ye Lingchen shrugged indifferently.
“Let’s get in the car, we have to rush to the competition venue now.” Professor Bai’s voice
was a little hoarse. He looked at Ye Lingchen and let out another drawn-out sigh. The
competition was anything but reassuring!
Others simply nodded and walked out of the classroom silently.
Originally, a couple of cheers would usually be uttered to improve morale before the
competition. Even if it did not work as intended, a bit of comforting was necessary to
reduce the pressure they were feeling in their hearts. At that point, however, no one was in
the mood. They all seemed dispirited as they got up the car.
The group of people stared belligerently at Ye Lingchen and silently ostracized him. Ye
Lingchen did not take it to heart and followed along leisurely…
Chapter 287 - Plenty of Pretentiousness at
the Scene
The school bus drove on the road at a moderate pace and no one spoke throughout the
journey.
Ye Lingchen was seen sitting all alone with a heart of stone, looking to his left and right
without a care in the world. As a result, anger began bubbling inside Zhang Yu and Cao
Tongtong.
They could be described as the pride of heaven in the math world and were crowned as
geniuses, yet they had to team up with a useless piece of garbage. They would feel no pride
if they lost but the slacker would get the benefits if they won, thus trapping them in a
dilemma.
They were both nervous and uneasy as they braced themselves to face the competition.
When they looked at Ye Lingchen’s nonchalance, their ire increased even more.
“Hey, since you’re going to participate in this competition, you ought to have some
foundation in math, right? The contents of this competition span an entire university’s
syllabus, up to the graduate level. Even the most partial formulas are included in it. How
about we warm up? “Zhang Yu challenged Ye Lingchen.
“I agree.” Cao Tongtong nodded.
Ye Lingchen merely glanced at them and remained silent.
Zhang Yu was already saying to himself, “I’ll go first. Since we’re in the car, there’s no way
we can do anything too high-level, so why not just compare our calculation speed.”
“Okay, in this game, quick calculation skills are crucial. You need to compete for speed,” Cao
Tongtong agreed.
The two of them decided on that with a simple exchange and started asking questions.
Both individuals were truly worthy of being mathematics geniuses. They were more
perceptive to numbers than ordinary people, and the answer to a random math problem—
no matter how many twists and turns, no matter how complicated the calculation formula
was—could be calculated in mere seconds.
Although the problem was not particularly complicated, it was stunning enough that they
could add, subtract, multiply, and divide a five-digit number and answer at lightning speed.
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong kept up the question-and-answer session amongst themselves
with neither being put at a disadvantage.
In the car, teachers and professors had looks of amazement in their eyes. The unhappiness
caused by Ye Lingchen gradually disappeared, and although there an extra person holding
them back, there was still hope yet for two of Capital’s prodigies.
Even though they might not get first place, there was still hope that they could make the top
three.
“Awesome, awesome!” the driver could not resist exclaiming. “Looks like Capital will be
getting another good ranking. I remember our miserable loss last year where we only
managed to get second place. We’ll get first place this year!”
“Sigh, it’s going to be a bit difficult,” Professor Bai lamented with traces of anxiety. “Last
year we lost to Beihai Province, I heard that one of their contestants today is more talented
than the previous champion.”
“It’s not just Beihai, I even heard that Nanking City produced a math prodigy too. Last
month, there was news that this genius broke twelve years of unbroken quick calculation
records. Some people even compared him to a calculator,” Professor An chimed in as well.
“I’ve also heard rumors about geniuses in other regions. In simple terms, all major
provinces and cities have put in a lot of effort this time to make a push.” Professor Tang felt
pressured too.
They glanced at Ye Lingchen simultaneously and their hearts became heavier.
A computer was used in the competition to decide match pairings at random. For example,
one person each from Capital and Beihai would be sent in for a Capital vs. Beihai duel. The
winner would then proceed to the next round while the loser would be eliminated.
Teams consisted of three individuals. In other words, it meant that a certain region would
have three opportunities, which were independent of each other. It was considered a way
of maintaining the competition’s fairness by giving each province and city more
opportunities to perform.
There was supposed to be three opportunities, but for Capital, Ye Lingchen could simply be
considered a direct pass. Due to that, there were only two opportunities left.
It was a painful thought, and one could only hope that Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong could
carry the team.
Cao Tongtong and Zhang Yu were tired of asking and answering. In the end, they turned to
Ye Lingchen and asked, “Hey, why aren’t you saying anything? Do you know anything or
not!”
“We’re already kind enough to take you into account with the question that we’re asking.
We’re basically limiting them to the range of freshman questions. Don’t tell me you don’t
know all this?”
“Forget it. We might think that some topics are simple, but others might feel that they’re
difficult. Just forget about it, he probably can’t understand it. After all, not everyone is as
smart as we are.”
“You’re right. The difference between two people can potentially be very large. Some can
only walk through the back door, and in fact, their level is completely unbearable to look
at!”
They could not make any direct comments despite their unhappiness, so their only outlet
was to vent their dissatisfaction through sarcasm.
Ye Lingchen looked at them, then took out his phone without saying a word.
“Hey, one one zero? I’m calling the police! There are pretentious people here and the scene
is going out of control. Please send support!”
The next moment, he placed his phone down and looked at Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong,
“She said you’re a bunch of stupid p*ssies!”
“F*CK, she’s talking about you!” Zhang Yu retorted. He was stunned by Ye Lingchen’s
actions.
“You like giving out questions, don’t you? How about I give you a question.” Ye Lingchen
looked at them and offered.
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong nodded and agreed without so much as a second thought.
Others also showed an interest and began looking at Ye Lingchen. They wondering what
kind of question he would have.
Ye Lingchen took pen and paper then started working hard, writing down calculations one
by one, with brackets for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and brackets
within those brackets that contained fractional decimal functions. It was all arranged in a
long line, and instead of stopping on the first page, he continued onto the second page.
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong looked at Ye Lingchen and sneered inwardly. The kid was
probably thinking that the difficulty of a question was related to its length. How naïve!
“Done.” Ye Lingchen gave the question to the two of them.
“Oh, is this difficult? Watch closely!” Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong grabbed it hurriedly and
started doing frantic calculations.
Ye Lingchen’s question was not particularly complicated. It was merely the numerical
values that were relatively large, coupled with various complications mixed together. It
only looked scary.
Zhang Yu’s eyes quickly scanned the numbers. His hands were clenched tightly and his
brain was running wild as he started calculating quickly.
Cao Tongtong was mumbling something. A series of numbers were spoken from her mouth
and she quickly made her calculations according to the order.
Their imposing character was breathtaking and the calculation on the first page was
finished in a short amount of time. They then turned to the second page.
They reached the end in just one minute, but at that moment, their faces froze. The
accompanying professors and teachers froze too because the last step of the question
required one to multiply by zero!
Oh f*ck!
Multiplied by zero???
Whatever calculations they did before that zero ended up going to waste because
irrespective of what the results were, multiplying by zero would only result in zero!
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong’s face turned all shades of green and white. They were so
gloomy that they nearly vomited blood. ‘What the flying f*ck are you doing? You wanna
make a fool out of us?’
Chapter 288 - Prodigies Assemble!
The zeal and enthusiasm they had when they were counting showed that they were under
control, but the last zero threw them off instantly and sent them tumbling from the top all
the way to rock bottom. It was as though a pot of cold water was poured over them and
there was use telling anyone how bitter they felt.
No one, not even Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong could predict the sudden turnaround.
Most people could only wonder if it would get more difficult as the question went on, or
whether there would be something more demanding toward the end. No one would have
expected the question to end with a zero. What kind of question was that?
Pfft!
Xu Wanqing’s petite mouth morphed into an “O” shape. Soon after, she could not help
herself and burst out laughing. Ye Lingchen was truly someone who did not like to lose.
“You’re messing with us?”
Zhang Yu’s face soured up immediately and began twitching. He felt humiliated that a math
underachiever used a math problem to toy with a math genius like himself. It was
practically a stain in his entire life.
“Absolutely not!” Ye Lingchen shook his head solemnly. “I was purely creating a question,
but I have to say, the way you did it was amazing!”
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong snorted and no longer wanted to speak.
They needed time to relieve their depression.
Finally, those teachers and professors were back to being disinterested after Ye Lingchen’s
little prank.
The bustling car once again reverted to calmness. It stayed quiet as they made their journey
toward the venue.
Capital City Cultural Center occupied a huge area and was divided into several halls. Those
halls were specially dedicated to holding various large-scale events, be it literature,
mathematics, art, or social events. All of them could be conducted within the cultural
center.
It was also the venue of the present competition.
There were already plenty of cars in the cultural center by the time Ye Lingchen and others
arrived. Most were buses, and the number of people coming made for a lively scene.
In addition to teachers and students, many parents came from all over the nation to cheer
for their children. Those parents all shared something in common—their faces were
beaming with pride and they were incredibly proud of their children.
Teachers and students constantly glanced at the cultural center with anxiety, excitement,
and anticipation.
Along the way, many professors seemed to know Professor Bai and the others. Many of
those professors came over to say hello, in addition to showing off some of their gems.
The crowd entered the hall in an orderly manner. The competition venue was an extremely
spacious hall, with 19 competition tables arranged in the middle. The distance between
each table was about three meters, just enough space for each of the 38 provinces and cities
to continue with the competition.
In the middle of the tables was a large screen used to display questions. Papers and pens
were also placed at the forefront of each table for the participants to use as drafts.
Meanwhile, the surrounding areas were resting areas for other players and teachers. The
audience was only allowed to be on the second floor, where they would be separated by a
glass panel to prevent noise from affecting the competition’s proceedings.
Each team sat in their respective zones and watched the competition area in the center.
Their faces were all extremely dignified and they were whispering to each other.
Since arriving there, Professor Bai’s face became even more petulant. The others had
similar expressions too. Their eyes swept across one participant to the other and their
mood sank to rock bottom.
“The girl from Xihai Province, could it be the mental arithmetic prodigy, Qiu Luo?”
Professor An inhaled sharply and his tone became hoarser.
“Yes, it should be her!” Professor Bai was very solemn. “I remember she made the news
when she was still in high school. All these years, Xihai Province hid their talents all too
well!”
“Old Bai, look over there!” Professor Tang gestured. “Do you know the boy with glasses?”
“That’s…” Professor Bai’s pupils contracted sharply and his voice faltered slightly. “…the
inventor of the Simple Method, Liu Yuan?!”
“It’s him!” Professor Tang nodded affirmatively and smiled bitterly. “I’m afraid it’ll be
almost impossible to get first place this time.”
“Really? He’s probably only in his third year, but he’s already participating in the
competition?” Cao Tongtong blurted out unwittingly.
“It’s not odd at all. Liu Yuan’s talent in mathematics is too formidable. It’s a walk in the park
for him to finish a graduate course even though he’s in his third year.” Professor Bai said,
“Every province and city are pulling out all the stops this time!”
In comparison, Capital’s team seemed rather miserable and was probably not going to be
too enthusiastic in the competition.
“Who’s Liu Yuan?” an untimely voice was suddenly heard. Ye Lingchen looked at everyone
curiously.
It was clear that everyone was in an unpleasant mood. They had no time to deal with Ye
Lingchen and choose to ignore him.
Xu Wanqing said, “Liu Yuan had always been crowned a mathematical genius from
elementary school to high school. He achieved first place in everything, whether it was an
exam or the Mathematical Olympiad! During high school, he tutored his sister in math and
felt that the existing methods were too cumbersome, so he created the Simple Method.
Although it can’t be regarded as particularly advanced, the efficiency and accuracy of
calculation are greatly improved, at least for junior high school students!”
“Amazing, he was able to create a new method.” Ye Lingchen nodded. Apparently, there
were plenty of mathematical geniuses across the country.
“Look at the one on your front right, the one sitting in the middle of Xihai Province wearing
a hat,” Xu Wanqing continued speaking to Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen turned his head to look at the young man wearing a hat. He was not
participating in any discussion and simply sat there silently with his head down as if the
tense atmosphere and the surrounding boisterousness had nothing to do with himself.
Upon laying eyes on him, Ye Lingchen’s pupils contracted immediately and he was in shock.
That guy was wearing a green hat!
“His name is Zhou Ran and he’s nicknamed the Ten-Finger King!” Xu Wanqing introduced.
Even she felt the pressure during that moment.
No one would have thought that the intensity of the competition surpassed all previous
editions!
“So, he’s the Ten-Finger King?!” Zhang Yu’s face seemed amazed. “I heard of him before!”
“Rumors has it that every time he encounters a math problem, his ten fingers will be
tapping on the table at lightning speed. The higher the difficulty, the faster the frequency of
taps. He doesn’t even need to use a pen. All he does is tap the table with all ten fingers and
he’ll get the answer! Some even believe that he’s created a method that can solve math
problems with ten fingers! ”
Zhang Yu looked at Zhou Ran with a hint of aggression on his face. “I wonder if he’s as
amazing as the rumors say he is.”
Capital, being the metropolis of the nation, naturally attracted the attention of many
people. In fact, many provinces and cities come to Capital, and at the end of the day,
defeating Capital was a mark of prestige.
As the saying went, a stuck-out nail would usually get hammered down. Capital was
certainly one of the main adversaries for everyone there.
“The girl from Capital is probably Cao Tongtong, the one who won the Intellectual
Mathematics Program last year. Did they really let her participate?”
“I know that guy next to her. He won the Mathematics Master Award and is highly
perceptive when it comes to extremely difficult questions! He’s a very strong opponent!”
“I just don’t know…that other boy… Who is he?”
…
Chapter 289 - Geniuses Who Were
Regarded as OP Brainiacs
Capital was the premier city in the nation. They strived for first-place in every endeavor
and set a stellar example for everyone.
The names Cao Tongtong and Zhang Yu were well-known in the mathematics world. After
all, their appearance rate was impressive and they won many awards in various major
provinces and cities. Everyone noticed them right from the beginning, but as for the other
guy—no one recognized him at all!
“Capital is certainly a place where hidden talents lie. Could they have prepared a secret
weapon? This kind of person is the most dangerous because we have no knowledge of him
at all!” someone could not resist giving a warning.
“He looks very young. None of us heard about him before. The only thing you can say is that
he’s lying really, really low.”
“It seems I have to prepare early this time.”
At that moment, a participant looked at the phone and suddenly chortled. “I think I know
who he is?”
“Who is he?”
“I have a friend who participated in a math contest with Cao Tongtong last time. She was
the one who assembled the group, and now, Cao Tongtong is making fun of him in that
same group.” The boy laughed. “You’ll never believe it, but that guy is a freshman from the
language department! ”
“WHAT?!”
“Impossible!”
“Capital has gone nuts! Did they really send this guy in as a participant?”
Everyone was stunned and their eyes widened in disbelief.
“It’s the plain truth!” The boy continued, “Xu Wanqing insisted on recommending him. He
might be involved with Xu Wanqing in some way and is simply here to ride along with the
glory.”
“Riding on their coattails in this kind of competition? Have Capital’s standards fallen so
low?”
“F*ck! Don’t they want to win? This is ridiculous.”
“Xu Wanqinq is that female math prodigy? I heard that her attitude toward math was
unparalleled. How could she make such an error of principle?”
“If this is the case, there no need to be worried about the guy!”
An unending stream of gazes fell on Ye Lingchen, seemingly with convoluted feelings.
However, Ye Lingchen appeared to be unmoved by them and remained calmly seated.
“The competition is about to begin, please prepare yourselves!” the emcee finally took the
stage and proclaimed.
Voices in discussion ceased immediately. Everyone’s face was serious and anxious at the
same time.
Professor Bai pondered for a moment and whispered, “The both of you can step up
depending on the situation.”
He shot a glance at an insouciant Ye Lingchen who certainly could not be relied on. Capital’s
pride was at stake in the competition, and if they could stop Ye Lingchen from actually
participating, they would certainly try their level best to do so.
After all, it would create a horrendous spectacle if he stepped forward—he would suffer a
crushing defeat without being able to make any sense of the question and would simply sit
there like an idiotic fool. Their only hope was that Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong could get a
good ranking.
“Also, the two of you must pay attention to these few areas: Xihai, Donghai, Nanhai, Beihai,
Xiangjiang, and Nanking! They’re the strongest opponents this time!” Professor An
reminded.
Cao Tongtong and Zhang Yu nodded solemnly.
Toot!
With the sound of a whistle, the computer screens of all 19 tables lit up. The countdown to
the competition was beginning!
Ten!
Nine!
…
Zero!
After the countdown, the computer screen started randomizing each region’s name.
“Everyone can see that the competition has officially started. Now, which regions are going
to kick start our competition this year?” The host then said suddenly, “Stop!”
The computer screen froze.
On the fifth table was Capital vs Qinchuan!
“Phew!”
Teachers and professors on Capital’s side breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously. Lucky
for them, their opponent was Qinchuan, so at least there was some stability. It was not as
bad as having to face some of those OP brainiacs[1].
“I’ll go first this round.” Zhang Yu stood up and walked to the corresponding seat on the
fifth table. His opponent was a bespectacled boy.
“Qiu Luo is the only one among those OP brainiacs who came forward.” Professor Bai
looked at the eighth table.
Qiu Luo was a girl with neatly combed bangs. She was not much of a fashionista and looked
somewhat rustic, even. Her face was also devoid of makeup.
The competition began!
Various questions began flashing wildly on the computer screen. Each table had a different
set of questions, totaling ten written questions. Whoever answered the quickest and most
accurately was the winner!
The difficulty level of those questions was competition-standard at the minimum. The
problems had extremely tricky perspectives, and most graduate students would likely need
a minimum time frame of one entire morning to calculate the answer. However, the
contestants were all skimming through the questions quickly with their rapid thought
processes.
Not long later, many people were already starting to draft their answers on the draft paper
in front of them. They wrote at record speed, and upon closer inspection, they skipped a
few steps when they wrote. Many processes were omitted, and an ordinary person would
be unable to keep up with how their brains work.
Ye Lingchen noticed that Qiu Luo was not writing at all. All she did was look at the question.
Her eyes lit up constantly and she was making silent calculations!
Moreover, she was the first to write down her answer!
Correct!
The computer automatically advanced to the next question. Her opponent failed the first
question and was forced to go on to the second as well!
In eight minutes, Qiu Luo’s side had already completed the 10 questions!
She steamrolled her opponent to victory!
That kind of speed shocked everyone, including the host!
Some teams were had only proceeded to the third question within those eight minutes, so
one could imagine how much stress Qiu Luo’s presence put on her opponents.
Everyone from each province and city were somewhat shocked. They stared in horror at
the plain and unassuming maiden.
“An interesting opponent.” Nanhai Province’s Liu Yuan looked at Qiu Luo with interest. His
fighting spirit was evident in his eyes.
“This little girl’s mental arithmetic level is already comparable to that of a computer. You
should pay more attention,” one teacher reminded.
Donghai Province’s Zhou Ran, who had been sulking, also looked up. “Looks like we’re
eliminated in the first round. Let me go forward next!”
“You’re eager, eh? This… Okay then!”
Qiu Luo’s appearance made it hard for all those geniuses to sit still. They were all ready to
compete ahead of schedule.
At the eleventh minute, Zhang Yu defeated his opponent and lagged just three minutes
behind Qiu Luo!
“She’s too strong!” Zhang Yu returned to the team and palpitated as he stared at Qiu Luo.
Deep down, he was feeling the pressure!
“She’s stronger than we thought!” Professor Bai and Professor An looked at each other and
sighed. There was nothing they could do except pray that they would run into such freaks
as late into the game as possible.
The second round featured nineteen teams as well. Eliminated regions were allowed to
send a second player to enter the field. It was also their second chance.
“Liu Yuan and Zhou Ran are also there.” Professor Tang’s eyes narrowed slightly. “They
appear to be quite confident in facing Qiu Luo.”
Everyone began feeling nervous when they looked at the continuously flickering screen.
Capital VS Xiangjiang!
“It’s Miao Quan!” Xu Wanqing frowned slightly. “Xiangjiang actually sent Miao Quan to
play?”
“Logically speaking, Miao Quan is Xiangjiang’s best. I suppose he couldn’t wait to play? Miao
Quan aside, are they saving that other girl for last?”
“It’s him! Let me face him.” Zhang Yu smiled. He walked forward confidently after
completing his sentence…
[1] Although 变态 refers to ‘perverted’ or ‘freak’, the term ‘OP brainiac’ is used to refer to
these uber-genius math prodigies’. Their sheer intellectual strength alone struck fear into
other math geniuses.
Chapter 290 - Capital’s Team Sank into
Despair
“Zhang Yu and Miao Quan have met in a math competition before,” Professor Bai said.
“Zhang Yu’s result edged Miao Quan!”
Everyone then nodded in realization. No wonder Zhang Yu was so confident.
“Unfortunately, none of those OP brainiacs are facing each other!” Professor An sighed.
The best-case scenario was to let those OP brainiacs eliminate each other. That way, there
will be fewer competitors and their reputation would soar higher too.
Luck was also a part of one’s strength in such competitions.
The next match started.
Naturally, everyone’s attention was focused on a few notable individuals.
Qiu Luo still relied on mental arithmetic. She omitted the writing process when doing her
questions, and her speed could only be described as ridiculously formidable. Liu Yuan
would start tapping all ten fingers of his hand with each question that he encountered. He
tapped rapidly and was able to get his answers quickly too.
Zhou Ran was different. He needed to write, but he only needed to do a rough calculation
on paper for the answer to magically appear. He had an extraordinary method which could
be described as the easiest method, one that no one could ever think of.
“This is crazy! What are these OP brainiacs’ brains made of?” Students who came to
participate in the contest were all stunned and shocked.
This time, the speed was even faster under the silence of smoke!
In seven minutes, those OP brainiacs all succeeded in disposing of their opponents!
Although they neither communicated nor looked at each other, deep down, they had
already registered the other party as the strongest opponent!
“Zhang Yu is going to lose!”
At that moment, Xu Wanqing’s remarked gravely, “Zhang Yu answered two of the first six
questions, while Miao Quan answered four!”
As for the last four questions, Zhang Yu was bound to lose unless he took the lead and
answered them correctly!
“How could Miao Quan progress by such leaps and bounds?” Professor Bai’s face soured to
the extreme. “It had only been two months since the last competition. Zhang Yu never took
a break this whole time!”
Ten minutes!
Zhang Yu lost!
He looked at Miao Quan in disbelief and was rattled by feelings of frustration in his heart.
Nothing was more unacceptable to a genius than being overtaken.
“Teacher, I’m sorry, I lost.” Zhang Yu’s voice was a little hoarse.
“Well, you tried your best. You can’t force everything,” Xu Dong lamented.
“Miao Quan seems to have changed a lot. I took a look at his draft and his style of problem-
solving has completely changed!” Zhang Yu took a deep breath and said.
“It looks like he had some special training in problem-solving before the competition!”
Professor Bai had a very heavy heart.
Elimination in the second round was a definite blow to Capital. After all, Cao Tongtong was
the only one left, and luck was an important factor as well. If she encountered a math
genius, Capital would certainly be eliminated too.
The third round.
Capital VS Guangning!
Cao Tongtong stepped up and survived that round.
However, that kind of competition was designed so 19 people would be eliminated each
round. It was a highly efficient system!
A total of 114 people from 38 provinces and cities participated in the competition; only half
was left after three rounds!
The fourth round.
Capital VS Nanxia Province!
Cao Tongtong beat her opponent by a 6-4 score.
There were only 38 people left standing. 10 provinces and cities have seen all their
contestants eliminated. Ye Lingchen remained cheerful and leisurely as if he was a mere
spectator.
The fifth round.
Capital VS Xiangjiang!
No one expected Capital to be paired with Xiangjiang again.
However, Miao Quan was eliminated in the previous round, so the one who came forward
was the girl.
“This girl has always been an unknown. I’ve never heard of her before, but she mustn’t be
taken lightly. We still have a lot of hope for this round,” Professor Bai said.
Professor An also breathed a sigh of relief. “Our luck seems to be pretty good and we
haven’t encountered any of those OP brainiacs yet.”
Cao Tongtong nodded and walked forth with a dignified expression.
“You’re down on your luck, Zhang Yu. You’ve matched with us again.” Miao Quan suddenly
came over and smiled.
“What do you mean?” Zhang Yu was originally worried about losing to Miao Quan, but at
that time, his brows frowned even more.
“Do you know why my math skills were able to progress so fast in such a short time?” Miao
Quan’s face had a look of amazement and he began palpitating when recalling what
happened in the past, “If an OP brainiac that’s far better than you is always at your side,
you’ll make rapid progress too. ”
“You mean …” Zhang Yu’s pupils contracted slightly as he stared at the girl on stage.
The completion of Miao Quan’s sentence also produced a slight change in the countenance
of Capital University’s teachers and professors.
Miao Quan nodded, “Yes, I’m talking about that girl. Her name’s Bai Ling, and her mental
arithmetic abilities are better than Qiu Luo’s!”
What?!
The news was like a thunderbolt that struck on a sunny day, leaving everyone stunned.
At the same time, the game had already started.
Five minutes!
It took only a mere five minutes!
Cao Tongtong was the first to be eliminated!
She was pale and it was obvious that she suffered a huge blow.
Everyone’s expression paled when looking at that kind of speed. At that juncture, Bai Ling’s
speed had exceeded Qiu Luo, Liu Yuan, and the others.
The competition’s difficulty increased toward the latter stages, yet Bai Ling ended the
match at a speed faster than that of anyone else. That kind of strength was truly
unimaginable.
Back in the arena, Qiu Luo and the rest stared profoundly at Bai Ling. No one would have
expected her to kill a dark horse.
“Such an amazing student. Why haven’t I heard of her before?”
“Could it be that she was kept under wraps? Her mathematical talent is terrifying!”
“Capital is done for this time. Their reputation was destroyed in one fell swoop!”
“Yeah, Cao Tongtong and Zhang Yu were eliminated, leaving only a freshman from the
language department. He’s just cannon fodder, and Capital might not even enter the top ten
this time.”
“This is a punishment for going through the back door! Nobody asked Capital to be so
corrupt!”
The fifth round was over.
There were only 19 people left, from 13 regions.
Capital’s teachers and professors have never looked so ugly before. It was especially so
with Professor An, whose old face was already red like a burning fire.
After all, Ye Lingchen was a student at Capital University and he was a professor from the
same university. He was already far too embarrassed to stay there and face all the shame,
as well as the odd looks, that Ye Lingchen attracted.
At the beginning of the sixth round, the names of every region began randomizing on the
computer screen.
“It’s all over this time…”
Professor Bai’s eyes sank low and he began regretting his decision to allow Ye Lingchen’s
participation. Things would not have been so desperate had he insisted on replacing Ye
Lingchen.
He could not help but sigh in sadness when he thought about it.
“Teacher Xu, you’ve screwed Capital up big time in this competition.” Xu Dong’s heart was
throbbing incessantly and he was unable to resist complaining, especially when he saw Ye
Lingchen sitting there without a care in the world. The man huffed and looked away. Out of
sight, out of mind…
Chapter 291 - Taking the Stage
Meanwhile, other regions had a completely different mood—they were smiling.
“Capital’s team has only one game left, may God bless us and pair us with them!”
“Next up, it’s time for a contest of character. Anyone who matches with Capital will get this
round’s bonus match!”
“Those who can reach this level rank among the best, except for that guy from Capital, of
course. Whoever meets him in the next match is truly a lucky guy!”
All of them glared at the computer with a burning gaze. All sorts of thoughts were flying
around in their head and they were eagerly anticipating the outcome.
Over on Capital’s side, everyone had a doleful look on their face. Their potential adversaries
were certainly going to be formidable individuals, regardless of who they would go head-
to-head against. Heaven was playing them for a fool, for they would scarcely have imagined
being ripe pickings in everyone’s eyes!
Eventually, the computer screen halted!
Everyone’s attention perked up at the same time, and their eyes searched around wildly in
an attempt to find the word Capital!
However, Capital was nowhere to be seen.
That was…
“It appears that there’s another stroke of luck in this round!”
Without waiting for anyone to question what was going on, the host had already given an
explanation, “Thirteen provinces and cities are left, but because twelve provinces and cities
have been matched, the extra region will receive instant promotion without the need to
participate in this match! I must say, sometimes luck is also a part of strength. ”
It was not the first time something like that occurred, though it was a rare occurrence
indeed.
“F*ck! Is this really possible?”
“This is what you call motherf*cking luck! Damn sh*tty luck!”
“God is blind. How could garbage like them be given such a good opportunity? I hate it!”
Everyone was stunned. Their earlier fantasies shattered immediately into pieces.
“I’m okay, I’m okay!” Professor Bai was stunned for a full two minutes before snapping back
to his senses. His body was shaking and he could not help erupting in mad laughter.
“This isn’t something you’ll see when you’re on the edge of despair!” Professor An’s eyes
were red, and God only knew how much pressure he had moments ago.
“God must have heard our prayers, huhuhu. I was so scared to death that I nearly had a
heart attack.” Professor Tang was in tears.
The three of them said nothing further and huddled together while crying.
Judging from those who were still contesting, Capital would surely make the top ten after
passing through that hurdle, regardless of what the result might be.
It was not too shameful to make the top ten even though they did not get good results. At
the very least, their dignity would remain intact.
Ye Lingchen was already prepared to take the stage, but he was surprised by that luck of
his and sat back down again.
The match had begun by then.
Liu Yuan, Qiu Luo, Bai Ling, and the others used their own methods to dazzle everyone and
leave them breathless.
“Ye Lingchen, aren’t you nervous at all?” Xu Wanqing could not resist asking.
Although she knew that Ye Lingchen was good in math, there were many OP brainiacs too.
People like them have already surpassed the mortal standards and could not possibly be
compared to him.
Ye Lingchen shook his head and responded with a smile, “I’m fine. As the saying goes,
‘Leave the stubborn be, for the hill stands tall against the wind; leave the despotic alone, for
the moon will always shine above the river.’ Just keep an open mind.”
“Goodness, why not just say that you’ve practiced the Nine Yang Divine Skill[1]?” Zhang Yu
could not control himself from making a snarky remark. “Of course there’s nothing for you
to be nervous about, you’re destined to lose anyway.”
“I hope you can remain like that when it’s your turn, at least let Capital lose with some
dignity,” Cao Tongtong chimed in as well. “Luck can help you once, but it can’t help you a
second time!”
“After this round, the remaining super contestants are from Donghai, Xihai, Baihai, Nanhai,
Nanking, and Xiangjiang. The result will be the same no matter who takes the stage. It’s
already lucky enough considering the unluckiness we’re in,” Professor Bai said plainly.
Everyone was speechless because that was the truth.
Ye Lingchen remained quiet and looked at Xu Wanqing’s bracelet instead. It was a very
simple piece, consisting of a red rope with a piece of carved jade that looked like an English
Y.
“Teacher Xu, did you buy the bracelet just recently?”
“Mm.” Xu Wanqing rubbed the bracelet within her palm.
“Looks like you’re also a fan of Y.”
“Actually, I’m a fan of Superman Y.” Xu Wanqing’s cheeks were slightly ruddy.
Ye Lingchen nodded. Perhaps she bought that as a protective item due to Ye Lingchen
saving her in the capacity of Superman Y last time.
Having said that, there were Y masks, Y bracelets, and maybe even an amulet. Those
manufacturers had not been authorized by Ye Lingchen, so would it be considered
infringement?
F*ck, he should at least be paid a handsome sum!
Ye Lingchen felt that he had suffered some losses.
The match was already over while they were busy speaking. Three other provinces were
eliminated, and the next round of the competition began immediately!
Capital City VS Donghai!
It was Donghai’s Zhou Ran—nicknamed the Ten-Finger King!
Sure enough, miracles would never happen a second time. His ending was already
foreordained when he was matched with Zhou Ran.
” My turn at last.” Ye Lingchen stood up, loosened his joints, then slowly walked forward.
Aside from the geniuses, the most noticeable character was naturally the lowest-ranking
participant. Many people paid attention to Ye Lingchen since no one would ever look kindly
upon someone who came through back-channel means. Most importantly, the guy had
nothing to show at all.
“Hey, it’s an insult to mathematics to let people like you join this competition.”
Zhou Ran looked at Ye Lingchen with a hint of derision and continued, “It’s an insult to me
that you’re my opponent.”
Ye Lingchen glanced at the green hat on his head and remarked curtly, “Did anyone ever
tell you that the hat suits you well?”
“Hehe, it’s useless to try and please me by saying all that,” Zhou Ran snorted and sat down.
The match began!
Zhou Ran’s hands and fingers were already on the table, ready to begin his tapping at any
time.
His eyes lit up when the first question was displayed on the computer. He lifted his fingers
and was just about to start tapping when he heard a soft voice coming from the opposite
side, “The answer to this question is zero!”
“Nonsense! Utter nonsense!”
Professor Bai could not help but stand up and yell. His breathing was getting quicker and
his body began shaking. “Even if he can’t do it, he should just sit there quietly. This is
nonsense! Shameful, how shameful!”
“Even if he gives up and attempts to resist, he should at least maintain the last shred of his
dignity!” Professor An said. “When we go back, I’ll do a proper check on this student. How
could he manage to enter Capital University? This is embarrassing!”
It was better to calculate the answer in such a competition because once the wrong answer
was given, the opponent would get a direct win from that question without needing to
make any calculations!
“This guy is one of a kind,” Zhang Yu said impassionedly. He could not help but recall the
question that Ye Lingchen gave him in the car, the answer of which was zero.
“In his mind, zero probably has the highest rate of being correct,” Cao Tongtong said and
shook her head. “This guy…is doomed.”
“Such a stupid c*nt! A person like him is worse than pig teammates!”
“Are you sure this is a student from Capital University? How many connections did he have
when he entered Capital University?”
“He’s joking, right? He is making a mockery of this serious competition.”
…
[1] 九阳神功 is translated to the Nine Yang Divine Technique, or Jiuyang Divine Skill, based
on the fictional manual arts manual called the Jiuyang Zhenjing or Nine Yang Manual (九阳
真经) from Jin Yong’s Condor Trilogy.
Chapter 292 - Zhou Ran“s Breakdown
Zhou Ran’s ten fingers froze and he frowned at Ye Lingchen.
He pursed his lips in disinterest and shook his head disdainfully. “Boring. So boring to meet
an opponent like you.”
The question had just only been displayed when Ye Lingchen answered arbitrarily. It was
simply too unrealistic. Would anyone be able to do that?
If he wanted to hoodwink everyone, he should at least do so a bit more genuinely!
He ought to have waited some time before blabbing out a more persuasive answer, but the
first thing he said when he opened his mouth was zero. Was he afraid that others would be
in the dark regarding his deceit?
“Just tell him to come down and say that Capital city is going to abstain. A show of
magnanimity is better than losing our honor,” Professor Tang waved his hand weakly and
said.
“Teacher Xu, you were the one who found him, so you should be the one to go up there and
call him down,” Xu Dong said to Xu Wanqing.
“Let’s see whether the answer is correct or not before deciding.” Xu Wanqing’s felt a bit of
uneasiness in her heart, but she bit her lip and insisted.
“Wait before deciding? Are you seriously expecting a miracle to…” Xu Dong left his words
hanging because when he looked at the computer, he was staring so hard that his eyes
nearly popped out. No words came out of his mouth despite it being wide agape.
As soon as Ye Lingchen’s finished his words, the computer screen froze and the image
changed. A zero appeared, and following a tick, Ye Lingchen scored a point.
“F*ck? Am I seeing things? That kid got a point?!”
“Crazy! This world is crazy! Either that or my eyes are blind!”
“The answer is really zero!? Why is it zero, how did he count? F*cking hell!?”
Everyone was delirious. Many students jumped from their seats and had incredulous looks
in their eyes. Some people even gave themselves a tight slap in the hopes of waking
themselves up. Surely, they were dreaming a dream that was beyond all reason!
Teachers as well as highly-respected professors were also stupefied at that moment. Their
calmness disappeared and they looked as though they had seen a ghost.
“F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!”
Professor Bai would not have believed it had he not seen it. At first glance, his jaw nearly
fell to the ground and he hardly looked the part of a professor. “He got it right? The answer
is really zero!”
“How bloody…amazing!” Professor An blurted out unwittingly and was equally shocked.
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong exchanged glances and were utterly dumbfounded. Their
minds had gone blank.
“This boy’s luck is just too ridiculous!”
Someone exclaimed in a shaking voice, “Forget about their direct advancement earlier. This
time, he took a shot in the dark with that answer and got it right. Heaven must be looking
fondly over this kid. Lady Luck is on their side!”
Zhou Ran’s expression froze too. He stared at Ye Lingchen and sank into gloominess. “How
is this possible ?!”
Ye Lingchen waved his hand in front of Zhou Ran to let the latter snap back. “Hey, the
second question is already given. Are you going to count or not?”
“It’s just one question, don’t be so smug. You’re destined not to go far if you only rely on
luck!” Zhou Ran immediately adjusted his mentality, took a deep breath, and immediately
dived right into the new question.
Just as his ten fingers were lifted and he was about to start calculating, he heard Ye
Lingchen’s faint voice, “The answer to this question is root two.”
“Would it kill you to do these questions properly?” A red-faced Zhou Ran glared at Ye
Lingchen. “Please respect your opponent even if you don’t want to win. Let me do my
calculations, please?!”
He was thoroughly irate. Being a math genius meant that he was naturally attuned to math,
so he found it maddening when others disturbed him while he solved problems.
“Sigh, just tell him to come down.” Professor Tang sighed once more. The kid was truly a
marvel. After guessing that the first answer was zero, he proceeded to take a guess and
answer it as root two.
“Professor Tang, it looks like…Ye Lingchen is correct again this time…” Zhang Yu’s voice
trembled. The only thing he could feel was a direct impact on his world view.
“He’s correct a-a-gain?” Professor Tang looked up and saw the eye-catching tick. Ye
Lingchen had scored another point.
“Old Bai, am I dreaming?” The trembling Professor Tang grabbed Professor Bai. His old face
was red and his breathing became rapid, almost to the extent of panting. “No, this isn’t
good. My brain is not working anymore. I’m starting to hallucinate. Quick! Call an
ambulance!”
“Old Tang, you’re not hallucinating. This really is happening!” Professor Bai quickly
appeased Professor Tang. “Calm your heartbeat down and take care of your body. Be
careful of getting a heart attack!”
Everyone there were expert mathematicians. If the first time was pure luck, then the
probability that he would be lucky a second time was 0.03%, which was practically
impossible.
The hubbub at the scene vanished. Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen in a daze.
At that point, the third question had already begun.
Zhou Ran was hit hard by what happened. Thin beads of sweat appeared on his forehead
and he looked at Ye Lingchen in horror. The next moment, his pupils expanded
considerably and he saw Ye Lingchen mouth beginning to open.
What the f*ck! Was that b*stard going to answer again?!
“The answer to this question is root 3 plus 1.”
The faint voice sounded like thunder in Zhou Ran’s ear, making his head buzz.
Sweat began flowing profusely down his cheek, yet he could not care less about it and
simply stared at the screen.
He finally lost all control when he saw a big tick–Ye Lingchen managed to snag another
point. His heart crumbled and tears were gushing out. The next moment, he wailed and
howled on the spot!
“HUHUHUHU…” Zhou Ran covered his mouth in desperation and cried frantically with a
look of despair. He then ran off the stage.
It was a blow that struck not only his IQ but also his psyche.
Who would have thought that Ye Lingchen was such a freak? To think that he could answer
as soon as the question was given. The change from slacker to prodigy was so strong a
contrast that Zhou Ran was crushed. In addition, Ye Lingchen answered before Zhou Ran
could even finish reading those questions. The blow made Zhou Ran doubt his existence for
the very first time. ‘Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?’
The pressure was too strong and he eventually found himself unable to continue any
further.
“This is…” The host was briefly stunned before saying, “It appears a player has already
given up this match. The first team to win is…Capital.”
Wow!
Everyone went into a frenzy.
“Who is that kid? Why is he such a freak?”
“A wolf in sheep’s clothing. This is a typical example of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Many of
us have been fooled by that kid!”
“Zhou Ran was beaten so badly by that kid. So miserable, so ruthless!”
“Capital is really unkind. They hid such a secret weapon and pretended to be all sad and
depressed. It’ll be a shame if they don’t become actors!”
“Yeah, if you look at their team, they’re still playing along with their shocked looks. They’re
doing a good job at pretending!”
…
Chapter 293 - Forfeited Again
The events had affected the other students who were still in the competition.
Zhou Ran was undoubtedly believed to be the person to beat. Many were initially envious
of him because he was matched with Ye Lingchen. It was equivalent to a walk in the park
where one could relax and have a break!
Who would have thought that it that kind of break? He was inexplicably defeated without
even needing to make any calculations.
Terrifying!
How was he so formidable? Was he even human?
“This kid, is actually…that strong? Is this real or fake?” Zhang Yu was still finding it a little
hard to accept. Although he was siding with Capital, he found it laughable that the slacker
he despised turned into a prodigy in a flash.
“All three questions are correct, and all his guesses were completely different answers. We
can rule out the possibility that’s he’s simply guessing.” Cao Tongtong took a deep breath
and tried her level best to her inner shock down. She completely changed the way she
looked at Ye Lingchen.
“Xu… Teacher Xu, who is he?” Xu Dong gulped and felt dryness in his throat. God only knew
how much his heart was shaken after barely one minute. Fortunately for him, he had a
human brain—if his brain was like that of a computer, he would probably crash instead of
coming back to his senses.
Professors Bai, An, and Tang were also stunned. They turned their heads and stared at Xu
Wanqing. “Teacher Xu, who the hell is he? You actually invited such a secret weapon and
didn’t tell us in advance. We wouldn’t need to be so worried if we knew he was that smart!
”
Xu Wanqing pursed her lips. “I’ve already introduced him to you before. He’s a freshman in
Capital University, and… I know he’s very good at math, but I didn’t think it was so
outrageous.”
“Is he really a student from Capital University?!” There was excitement in Professor An’s
voice. He looked at Ye Lingchen as though he was looking at some rare treasure. “I never
imagined that we’d have this kind of math genius in our university. How could I now know
about it? I’m ashamed. ASHAMED!”
Ashamed though he was, there was still excitement on his face. When he saw Ye Lingchen
step down from the stage, he rushed up like an arrow and embraced Ye Lingchen’s arm
with both hands. He looked at Ye Lingchen eagerly. “Student Ye, are you really a student at
Capital University?”
The sudden enthusiasm stunned Ye Lingchen somewhat and he nodded plainly.
“Hahaha, he’s really from our school!” Professor An smiled and his entire body was
trembling. He could not have been more excited. He tossed his virtue and reputation to the
back of his head. He brought Ye Lingchen to the major provinces and cities, then held his
head high and introduced the boy to them, “Everyone, look here! This is our freshman
student at Capital University, the pride of math, and the pride of Capital University. Just
forfeit this competition! Forfeit!”
After he finished speaking, he arched his hand towards the public with a smile.
“What? Only a freshman! This is too insane!”
“This kind of math talent is truly unprecedented. How does his brain work?”
“F*ck, this Old Man An is too smug. Such a shame. He’s lucky to get this kind of good talent.”
“Capital is likely getting first place this time.”
…
Countless people looked at Ye Lingchen in bewilderment, shock, envy, and admiration.
“Save your smugness, Old Man An. The competition isn’t over yet. The victor remains
undecided!” It was then that an old man dressed in black said in a huff. He puffed his beard
and glared at Professor An. “Both of Capital’s earlier two contestants were eliminated us,
Hong Kong! ”
He was Professor She from Xiangjiang University.
“Old man She, just you wait for our revenge!” Professor An was filled with a fighting spirit
and was incredibly confident in Ye Lingchen.
At the end of that round, Ye Lingchen became the biggest dark horse, one that was hair-
raising and terrifying.
Ye Lingchen, whom everyone originally thought was a bonus question, transformed into an
awe-inspiring existence that could not be avoided.
When Ye Lingchen came back, everyone in Capital’s team pursed their lips. Some did not
even dare to face Ye Lingchen.
They were surprised and embarrassed.
“Student Ye Lingchen, you can…you can count in seconds! How did you do it?” Xu Wanqing
asked Ye Lingchen with a smile.
“I can’t help it. The answers just jumped into my head. I can’t chase those thoughts away
even if I wanted to,” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
“This… Student Ye, you’re really good. We were wrong before. You are the strongest math
genius I have ever seen,” Professor Bai coughed and said.
Ye Lingchen nodded and replied, “Thank you for the compliment.”
Zhang Yu and Cao Tongtong smiled sheepishly at Ye Lingchen.
There were only six provinces and cities left. It was a showdown between geniuses.
The computer screen started randomizing, and the pairings for the next round was
confirmed!
“It’s a narrow road for our opponents. Hahaha, let’s see what Old Man She has to say this
time.” Professor An chuckled and said to Ye Lingchen: “Student Ye Lingchen, since our
opponent is Xiangjiang, please don’t hold back. I believe you can take your revenge!”
Professor She’s face sank slightly and he could not help but curse out in his heart. His
greatest fear was happening right in front of him.
“Set your mind at ease. I don’t believe that he can answer every question in seconds. We
still have a chance.”
“Mm, I know.” Bai Ling nodded and stared profoundly at Ye Lingchen before slowly taking
the stage.
It was not an easy feat to answer math questions in seconds.
The audience silenced immediately and were watching quietly.
Bai Ling sat across from Ye Lingchen. Her fluid glance was like water flowing around in a
circle. She smiled and implored, “Student Ye Lingchen, please take it easy on me.”
“Student Bai Ling, you’re beautiful,” Ye Lingchen responded with a smile.
“Which part of me is beautiful?”
“Keep dreaming.” [1]
Bai Ling, “…”
The round began.
The first question appeared slowly and the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly
dignified. Everyone stared at Ye Lingchen to see if he could answer in seconds.
However, Ye Lingchen did not answer immediately.
Professor She breathed a sigh of relief. Ye Lingchen did not seem to be as amazing as he
imagined.
Bai Ling’s beautiful eyes stared at the question and her gaze lit up rapidly. She took a deep
breath and was just about to speak, but Ye Lingchen answered before she could. “The
answer is one.”
“You!” Bai Ling stared at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen grinned. “Student Bai forfeited.”
Bai Ling snorted and waited for the second question.
The second question was very lengthy. Bai Ling’s brain waves were instantly activated and
a smile appeared at the corner of her lips. Her lips were slightly ajar, but before she could
make a sound, she heard Ye Lingchen say, “The answer is six-hundred-sixty-six.”
“Oh, how unlucky of you, student Bai Ling. You forfeited again.”
Bai Ling bit her lip.
The third question.
“The answer is 66.”
“Classmate Bai Ling has forfeited again.”
The fourth question.
“The answer is 6.”
“So sorry, but student Bai Ling has forfeited again.”
By then, everyone realized that Ye Lingchen answered when Bai Ling was just about to give
her answer. It happened every single time, and he was clearly…teasing the girl!
Teasing! He was teasing her blatantly!
Motherf*cker! He really was a b*stard!
Translator’s note:
[1] 想得美 is usually translated as ‘In your dreams’, ‘keep dreaming’, or ‘you wish’.
Although this definition stays true to the meaning, it does not do justice to Ye Lingchen’s
snarky exchange with Bai Ling. A similar example often used in English is:
Person A: “Am I pretty?”
Person B: “You’re pretty alright. Pretty stupid!”
Hope this helps to understand the exchange a little better! Again, we’re really quite
dismayed that we couldn’t make this exchange a little authentic.
Chapter 294 - The Friendship Boat
Capsized
“You’re doing this on purpose!” Bai Ling glared at Ye Lingchen resentfully. “Are you even
human? How could you bully a girl like me!”
“Old Man An, your university’s students are heartless!” Professor She was getting flustered
too. He was already trying to argue with Professor An.
It was intolerable to watching his proud disciples being teased.
“Old Man She, it’s a coincidence. I assure you, it’s a coincidence!” Professor An kept a
straight face and subsequently smiled while shouting at the stage, “Student Ye Lingchen,
tactfulness please. Pay attention to your tactfulness. Don’t go too hard.”
Question five.
Bai Ling swept through the question at record speed and began quick calculations in her
heart. On that occasion, she felt as though she had pushed her potential to its limits and
exerted her fastest speed.
Before opening her mouth, she secretly glanced at Ye Lingchen before turning her lips away
in a thunderous manner and blurting out, “The answer for this question is eight-thousand-
eight-hundred-forty-eight.”
She breathed a sigh of relief after she finished speaking and glanced at Ye Lingchen
proudly.
Ye Lingchen responded by smiling at her before saying, “Student Bai Ling, you’re too
careless. This question has two answers, one is 8848 and the other is 360. Forfeited again.”
“I…”
Bai Ling nearly vomited blood. Ye Lingchen had put too much pressure on her, leading to
an overzealousness for success that made her rush things.
“I’m not competing anymore, I quit!” She glared at Ye Lingchen and was practically
speaking with gritted teeth.
Facing Ye Lingchen required one to be a lot more resistant to pressure, for his abilities
were truly otherworldly!
“Hahaha, I’m so sorry, Old Man She. Nobody told you to get paired against our Ye Lingchen.
Don’t be too sad. The ranking is just a status.” Professor An chuckled heartily at Professor
She and was very proud.
“Tch, some dogsh*t luck you have this time after getting such a talented student!” Professor
She snorted and did not want to linger there any longer.
There was no suspense in the next game. Ye Lingchen was unstoppable, and those whose
opponents were Ye Lingchen could only blame it on their bad luck. Capital managed to
emphatically get first place.
“Student Ye Lingchen, you have brought Capital great honor today. I thank you on behalf of
Capital’s major universities!” Professors An, Bai, and Tang said solemnly to Ye Lingchen.
“You’re all too courteous, dear professors,” Ye Lingchen replied modestly.
“And Teacher Xu, it’s all thanks to her this time, otherwise we would have let an amazing
math genius slip by us. Teacher Xu has keen eyes and a unique vision. She’s a good
teacher!” Professor Bai added.
“Ye Lingchen, I was wrong before. I apologize to you,” Xu Dong offered a sincere apology.
“That, we’re sorry for looking down on you before.” Cao Tongtong and Zhang Yu looked at
each other, then stood up and said to Ye Lingchen.
“It’s okay.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand. Having reached the kind of level that he was at,
such tiny little things were of no concern for him at all.
“Student Ye Lingchen, congratulations on getting first place!” Xu Wanqing said with a smile.
“You’ve made a great contribution to Capital this time.”
Everyone nodded emotionally.
It was truly an assembly of prodigies on that occasion. Each one was more otherworldly
than the other, and if it were not for Ye Lingchen’s dominance, first-place would be out of
the question. Anything above fifth was already Godsent for them.
“It’s a pity that you’re not in the mathematics department. You have a talent for math. It’s
such a waste of talent to stay in the language department!” Professor An looked at Ye
Lingchen and proposed, “How about I make an application for you to transfer to my
mathematics department? I’ll send you for postgraduate and Ph.D. studies.”
“That’s right.” Professor Bai nodded in agreement as well. He said, “Ye Lingchen, if you
want to change universities, Huaqing is a good choice. Just say the word and I’ll
immediately transfer you to the Huaqing University’s mathematics department. In addition
to guaranteeing your postgraduate and Ph.D. studies, I’ll also help you find a good job after
graduation!”
“F*ck! Old Man Bai, what’s the meaning of this? We’re teammates just moments ago, but
now you’re trying to poach someone from my university?” Professor An was immediately
anxious and snarled angrily.
“Old Man An, he’s from the language department. It’s not like he’s your student. How can
you say that I’m poaching one of your own? Besides, he’s such a good seedling. Can’t I
compete fairly?” Professor Bai retorted.
“You’re trying to snatch away students from my Capital University? You…stinking
shameless man!”
The two professors began arguing and disregarded their image. Neither would concede to
the other, and their friendship boat was capsized just like that.
It was fortunate that they were both already of age. Otherwise, they would probably be
exchanging blows be then.
“Thank you both for your admiration. I have no plans to transfer departments for the time
being. I’m fine with the language department,” Ye Lingchen said.
Professor Bai and Professor An fell silent.
“Forget it, with your level of math, you can’t possibly learn anything from the math
department. But if you ever decide to transfer to our department, come to me at any time,”
Professor An remarked.
Once everyone got in the car, it was a slow drive back to the university.
The journey back had a much more relaxed atmosphere. There were sounds of laughter
from time to time and it could be treated as a glorious return.
Ye Lingchen sat by the window and quietly watched the scenery passing by before him.
With nothing better to do, he took out his mobile phone. Weibo or TikTok were nice little
things to pass the time.
Weibo’s trending searches had a few entertainment-related news and some other weird
occurrences. Ye Lingchen glanced briefly through them, and in the end, he saw an activity
initiated by Weibo.
“Literary Prose Creation Competition.”
The event was for the general public and was aimed at collecting original poetry. It could be
regarded as an event for language and culture to be commemorated and passed on.
The catalyst was undoubtedly the short period in which Celestial Bane created waves
amongst traditional literary writers, who came together just to bombard the work. The
incident caused quite a stir, and there was also Y-God’s spontaneous creation of poetry on
Study of the Three Kingdoms.
Those events made many people interested in poetry, and Weibo took advantage of this
trend to launch that event. It attracted the attention of countless individuals within a short
amount of time. The number of replies and follows continued to increase, and under that
were various poems. The majority, however, leaned more towards a parodic nature, fully
reflecting the wealth of netizens’ intellect and wit.
For example: [New Quiet Night Thought. Moonlight before my bed, Li Bai drinking rice
soup. After drinking one big bowl, he pees his pants at night[1].]
Although they had little, if any meaning, they made people smile and relax for a while.
Ye Lingchen scrolled around for some time, then quit Weibo and began scrolling TikTok.
Soon however, he frowned slightly when watching one of the videos in TikTok.
The stretch of road in the video was very familiar and should be near university town. The
TikTok user who posted the message was the owner of a cosmetics store. Judging by the
look, it was a shop by an internet celebrity and it received lots of likes.
The video was initially shot in their own store. All kinds of cosmetics were available and
the decoration was also very tasteful, but the video then changed slightly, and viewers
could spot another cosmetics store not far away. The sign on the door was a big Y.
The voice of the TikTok user was also heard:
“In this day and age, it’s common to take advantage of trends and there really isn’t any limit
to it. Someone opened up a shop and named it Y Cosmetics. Hehe, I’ve visited this store. The
cosmetics all look branded, but they’re fakes. To all my dear friends around university
town, please beware. Don’t go to this store!”
[1] 新静夜思 is translated as New Quiet Night Thought. A parody of Li Bai’s Quiet Night
Thought (静夜思). Only the first line remains the same.
Chapter 295 - The Maid’s Second
Disciplinary Action
Hundred thousands of likes, and over 5000 comments.
Ye Lingchen went into the comment section and was met with strong support for the
TikTok user. Furthermore, they seemed to be people staying around the college town.
[Thank you for sharing. I was originally planning to give the shop a try due to its interesting
name.]
[The things they use are counterfeit? That’s too much! Where’s the bottom line?]
[I support the uploader. However, can you set up an appointment for me? I’ve been queuing
up for three days already. I’m sad…]
[That’s shameless, and the shop even used Y’s name. I strongly recommend having this
shop closed down!]
[That’s right. Y should trademark the name to avoid it being misused by others for easy
fame.]
…
It would seem that the TikTok user was rather popular. The comment section was filled
with supportive voices. Quite a number of people were convinced and shouting their
support from behind.
Ye Lingchen’s eyebrows twitched. He could tell from one look that the Y Cosmetics store
was the one he had Zhang Yunxi run. Although he rarely visited the store, he did not expect
to come across it in TikTok, especially when it was being slandered.
Fake cosmetics?
That was just a baseless assumption.
Ye Lingchen understood Zhang Yunxi better than anyone. Putting aside her serious
working attitude, she was extremely careful with running this store. She treated it as her
lifelong career goal, taking this more seriously than anyone else.
He could not let someone slander it like that as it was his brand after all.
When he got home, Zhang Yunxi had yet to return from work. Ye Lingchen then finished up
his novel chapters and continued to live stream the Study of the Three Kingdoms.
The popularity of Study of the Three Kingdoms was still rising, attracting more and more
viewers. Along with the rising popularity, some publishers were contacting Panda
Streaming to try to secure the publishing rights to get it into printed media.
There were even TV stations that wanted to gain the rights to broadcast Study of the Three
Kingdoms!
That was something beyond the imagination of an average streaming platform.
Although live streams were popular, most of its contents were still quite different from the
TV screen. In simpler terms, it fell short of public perception.
However, the Study of the Three Kingdoms was different. That was something that was
filled with positive energy and was educating viewers on history. It received recognition
from the literary education publishers. Going on TV was not a problem!
At 9pm, Ye Lingchen logged off his live stream and went downstairs.
It was already late at night, but Zhang Yunxi has yet to come home. In the living room, only
Miyako was left sitting on the sofa watching TV without her shoes. She even held onto a
bolster within her arms.
Recently, Miyako was showing better behavior, no longer thinking of running away. Apart
from helping Ye Lingchen clean up the house, she was left with a lot of free time.
After all, Zhang Yunxi had to work at the store and Ye Lingchen had to attend classes. They
were all busy, leaving Miyako unsupervised.
‘What kind of maid is this? That’s obviously someone here to enjoy life.’
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s approach, Miyako’s originally calm face turned dark. With a huff, she
avoided meeting Ye Lingchen’s gaze.
“Hm? Is this how you treat your master?” Ye Lingchen frowned. With that, he grabbed the
feather duster and waved it in his hand. “It seems you need some more disciplinary
actions!”
“Ye Lingchen, know your limits!” Miyako glared coldly at Ye Lingchen. “I’ve already done
my utmost to fulfill our agreement. Just wait until people from my dojo get here. You’ll
regret it!”
“Huh! People from your dojo eh?” Ye Lingchen was suddenly motivated. “A momentary
lapse of discipline and you let it get to your head. No need to wait for them. I’ll teach you a
lesson right now!”
“What are you doing? Don’t act rashly or I’ll fight you!” Seeing Ye Lingchen rushing towards
her like a ferocious tiger, Miyako turned pale from fear and jumped off the sofa, backing
away barefooted as she did not have the time to put on her shoes.
However, that was Ye Lingchen’s territory. She couldn’t escape from him. As she screamed
in terror, the distance between her and Ye Lingchen shrunk.
“I’m giving you a final warning. Go away!” Miyako screamed in terror. The next instant, she
raised her leg and kicked at Ye Lingchen!
She was wearing a simple pajama dress at home. It was loose and comfortable. Raising her
leg like that, it caused her dress to flutter, adding extra allure to her.
Ye Lingchen soaked it all in, feeling a twinge in his heart. Following that, he grabbed onto
her leg. “You dare retaliate!? As punishment, you’ll keep your leg raised in this posture for
two hours!”
Miyako quickly realized what happened and glared at Ye Lingchen. “You shameless
b*stard!”
“Vulgarities and physical violence. You are letting it get to your head! It seems that I was
being too nice to you.” Ye Lingchen unhesitatingly held Miyako down and forced her palm
open, letting loose the feather duster for a wild dance on the palm of her hand!
“Ah! You monster, let me go!” Miyako gave Ye Lingchen a death stare as her body trembled
slightly, holding back her urge to bite at him!
“Looks like someone is still not compliant!” The edge of Ye Lingchen’s lips curled upwards,
then followed up with three smacks to Miyako’s palm.
“Hmph!” Miyako turned compliant immediately, letting out a groan as she bit tight on her
lips.
“How’s that? Did you learn your lesson?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Mm…” Miyako replied hesitantly.
“How should you address me?” Ye Lingchen followed up with another question.
Miyako tilted her head and answered hesitantly, “M-m-master.”
“I’ll let you off this time. Go upstairs and make my bed,” Ye Lingchen ordered in a firm tone.
“What?!” Miyako stared at Ye Lingchen with wide-open eyes, unable to believe her ears.
“Yes? Do I need to repeat myself?” Ye Lingchen gave her a cold look with the feather duster
held high.
“Alright, I’ll go!” Miyako agreed to it quickly with a fearful look in her eyes.
Watching Miyako walking upstairs, Ye Lingchen finally nodded in satisfaction. ‘Now this is
more like it.’
At the same time, Zhang Yunxi finally returned. Her eyes showed signs of exhaustion as she
quietly entered the door.
When she saw Ye Lingchen in the living room, she was caught by surprise. “Lingchen,
you’re still here? Where’s…Miyako?”
“She’s fulfilling her responsibilities,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
Seeing the exhausted look on Zhang Yunxi’s face, Ye Lingchen’s lips twitched. Miyako the
maid seemed to be the relaxing one. That was just…unjustifiable!
“Oh, it’s late. You’re not retiring upstairs?” Zhang Yunxi continued.
“In a bit. How’s the cosmetic store doing lately?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“It’s doing fine. We’re still growing,” Zhang Yunxi replied after a nervous gleam flashed
through her eyes.
Zhang Yunxi avoided his gaze, then tried to act cool, saying, “It’s inevitable to run into
competitors when doing business. It’s just some minor issues, not a big deal.”
…
Chapter 296 - Kitchen Knife for Protection
“Minor issues?” Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi, then took out his phone and showed
that TikTok clip to her. “That’s the competitor you mentioned right?”
Seeing that TikTok clip, Zhang Yunxi turned pale, as though she were a cat with its wounds
exposed, feeling insecure.
“Yunxi, I’m the boss of Y Cosmetics. You just let me know if there’s any problem. You don’t
have to handle it alone,” Ye Lingchen said. He felt hurt seeing Zhang Yunxi in such a
distressed state.
“That caused quite an impact on our store’s reputation right?”
“It did cause quite an impact.” Zhang Yunxi bit her lips, then sighed as she continued, “At
first, our store was growing slowly, and many people from the university town came over.
However, another cosmetic store opened up across ours. The owner was an internet
celebrity. That internet sensation store has many customers coming in and out daily,
causing a long queue outside their store. Some of them that couldn’t wait would come over
to our store. Recently, the number of people coming over started declining.”
Zhang Yunxi had no time to browse through TikTok. After watching the clip Ye Lingchen
showed her, she finally understood the reason for the decline.
At the same time, she felt that it was unfair. It was fine for that store to compete with them
normally, as it was mostly competing in terms of offers and promotions. But to think that
they would resort to slandering on TikTok. It was no wonder that fewer customers showed
up recently. At times, she might even hear some horrible rumors.
Ye Lingchen nodded as he had a rough understanding of the situation.
The internet sensation store’s customer flow was saturated, and some customers came
over to Zhang Yunxi’s store, but that was seen as Zhang Yunxi stealing their customers.
That was the reason for their vengeance.
Even when oversaturated with customers, they would not leave them to other cosmetic
stores. That was just petty. Furthermore, to think they would use his popularity and
slander it as they like, that was a low blow.
“I’ll come over tomorrow and recover our dignity!” said Ye Lingchen calmly as he narrowed
his eyes.
At first, he wanted to stay out of it. After all, he had enough on his plate, and opening the
cosmetic store for Zhang Yunxi to manage was a decision he made on a whim. However,
since this issue came up, it was time for him to be involved.
Since the store was up, then he had to make it the best. Furthermore, cosmetics were
considered as a high return business, an excellent moneymaker!
‘Is it that hard to be an internet sensation store?’
“Lingchen, you don’t have to worry about this incident. I can handle it,” said Zhang Yunxi.
“Our products are flawless. For them to slander us like that, they will eventually be
exposed. Authentic items will stand on their own!”
“You’re being naive. Nowadays, you can’t reason with them online.” Ye Lingchen shook his
head. He had seen and also been through many cases of cyberbullying. Haters were
everywhere. With their market limited to the university town, it would make the future of
the business a struggle if their reputation was ruined.
If Y Cosmetics went under, it would no doubt be a heavy blow to Zhang Yunxi.
“Relax. I’ll go over and settle this matter for you tomorrow. It won’t be complicated,” Ye
Lingchen said with a laugh. The easiest way to settle this type of problem was through a
show of strength!
In comparing strength, a prodigy like him feared no one.
He had mastered Transfiguration. Some simple makeup would just be like playing house
with kids.
After some chitchat with Zhang Yunxi, Ye Lingchen retired upstairs.
Meanwhile, Miyako was lying on Ye Lingchen’s bed alone. Her face turned redder as she
heard Ye Lingchen’s footsteps approaching, her heart pumping faster.
‘If that monster has any unruly thoughts later, I will fight him with my life!’
Countless scenarios flew by Miyako’s mind. She steeled her eyes and tightened her grip
under the sheets. She was holding a kitchen knife in her hand!
The lights in the room were lit. Ye Lingchen stared at Miyako laying in the bed. Her body
was all covered under the sheets, leaving only her head out, staring right back at him.
“You’ve done well. Off you go,” said Ye Lingchen.
“Hm?” Miyako was caught off guard. She had run through various possibilities in her mind,
but never did she expect Ye Lingchen to ask her to leave. ‘Shoudn’t he stay around and
tease me a little first?’
“You’re letting me go?” Miyako asked.
“You want to stay back and serve me in bed?” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“Dream on!” Miyako harrumphed and quickly jumped out of bed. At the same time, out
came the bright gleaming kitchen knife.
“You f*cking brought a kitchen knife into my room?!” Ye Lingchen was dumbfounded.
“It’s just a weapon I carry with me all the time. I keep a knife with me at all times. Sorry for
the surprise,” Miyako scoffed as she walked out of Ye Lingchen’s room proudly.
The next day, Ye Lingchen got out of bed early in the morning and took Little Green and
Little Grey to the park for morning exercise.
Maybe it was due to their training with Ye Lingchen, the two wolf pups had developed
strong physical attributes and were growing exceptionally quick. They were already at Ye
Lingchen’s calves’ height. Furthermore, due to their fight with the six hyenas in the safari
park, their battle lust started to grow. They would often scare and disturb the animals in
the park. Recently, even the number of birds resting in trees were reduced.
Finally, Ye Lingchen just had them fight each other. They were deeply engrossed in the
fight, exchanging bites and claws, showing an impressive fight, matching the ferocity of a
tiger fighting with a lion.
Ending their morning routine, Ye Lingchen headed straight for Y Cosmetics.
It was a Sunday, and students were out of their classes. The only thing that a university
town had in abundance was students. They were all walking in groups, chatting happily
and laughing as they walked along the way. Snack bars, street foods, hawker stalls, internet
centers, and arcades were everywhere, all filled with people. There were also several
couples shopping for clothes and accessories, making it a bustling scene.
Students were definitely one of the biggest consumer groups.
As he neared Y Cosmetics, he could hear a loud argument happening further upfront.
Ye Lingchen tried to focus his eyes, just to see that Y Cosmetics’ door was surrounded by
people. The arguments originated from that crowd.
He immediately broke out of the group he was walking with and headed over.
The crowd had somewhat blocked off the entrance to Y Cosmetics. In the middle stood a
man with a big head and huge ears. Beside the man was a middle-aged woman that was
shouting scathing remarks as she pointed at the storefront.
“Scam. This store is a scam!” shrieked the middle-aged woman. “I just had my makeup done
here yesterday. After going home for the night, my face itched all night long. When I got up
this morning, my face was ruined! Look, my face is showing signs of allergies. Even my neck
is all red! The cosmetics used in this store are low-quality products. They are all fake!”
“I saw this store yesterday when I browsed TikTok. They said that this store uses fake
products. Seems like it’s true!”
“F*ck! That’s just too much. This store is evil. The boss is a scumbag!”
“Cosmetics are sensitive items that could ruin one’s appearance if anything goes wrong.
This is way too important for a girl. How can they do this?”
“Luckily we were warned to not have our makeup done here. How fortunate of us!”
“Guys, we must warn and share with those around us to stay away from this place. It’s a
scam!”
“Close this place down!”
…
Chapter 297 - Ye Lingchen’s Methods!
“Everyone, look at my face and my neck!” The middle-aged woman stretched out her neck
to show the crowd.
The crowd watched as they shook their heads, continuing their criticisms for the store.
Zhang Yunxi stood in front of the door, seemingly confused as she tried to defend herself.
“Ma’am, our store uses authentic products. We have the purchasing order here. You can
have a look at it.”
Behind Zhang Yunxi were two more beautiful girls that looked to be almost the same age as
her. They were hired to help out at the store.
They too were trying their best to explain to the crowd.
“Hehe, authentic? Based on a purchasing order to show the authenticity?” the middle-aged
woman answered harshly. She stared coldly at Zhang Yunxi. “Young lady, do you even have
a conscience running the store like this? Trying to earn money through illegal means?
Aren’t you worried about karma?”
“I’ve used makeup for so many years and I’ve yet to see such a situation. Don’t you think I’ll
be able to tell if your products are authentic or not?”
“Cut the crap. I want reimbursement!” the man with a big face next to the middle-aged
woman finally piped up. “Psychological trauma, scam, and the damage to her face. You’ll
have to pay us at least RMB200,000!”
“RMB200,000? That’s daylight robbery!” exclaimed the girl beside Zhang Yunxi.
“Hehe, RMB200,000 is already on the low side! If you don’t pay, I’ll make a complaint about
you and sue you!” said the man sternly.
“This type of cosmetic store is a menace to society. Let’s report them together and have
them close down!” shouted someone from the crowd.
“Everyone, please trust me. If it was our store’s problem, we will definitely be responsible
for it. However, things are still unclear now. Please don’t jump to conclusions hastily!”
Zhang Yunxi said nervously.
“Hehe, the truth is before our eyes. Are you still trying to talk your way out of this?”
“This woman looks so beautiful. How could she do something like this?”
“Nowadays, people will really do anything for money.”
Ye Lingchen frowned. He was standing in the crowd and he could tell with a glance that the
middle-aged lady’s face and neck was swollen from applying chili oil. That was an
intentional setup to frame Zhang Yunxi.
Under such circumstances, a simple check at the hospital would reveal the truth. However,
the other party was trying to look for trouble and would not give Zhang Yunxi that chance.
The TikTok video clip from the previous day had just gone viral, and someone was already
looking for trouble. With such coincidence, it was very clear that they were here just to stir
up trouble.
They were trying to run Y Cosmetics into the ground!
Ye Lingchen stealthily put on Superman Y’s mask over his head and slowly walked forward.
Meanwhile, the man with the big face was already in front of Zhang Yunxi. His attention
was on her face, and some unclean thoughts fleeted through his mind as he sneered, “If you
don’t pay up, we’ll never let this go. Don’t even think about running the store anymore!
We’re not leaving!”
“We need to investigate this incident. If the problem is with the makeup, we will be fully
responsible,” Zhang Yunxi explained. ” I suggest we hire a professional to have a look at it.”
“You still need to investigate? It’s clear that you’re just trying to shirk your
responsibilities!” Right after his statement, the man licked his lips and stretched his hand
creepily towards Zhang Yunxi.
Right at that moment, a hand stretched out and grabbed hold of the man’s wrist. “Let’s keep
this civil, no need to get physical!”
The man’s gaze turned serious. “Who the h*ll are you? How dare you—”
However, he gasped before he could finish his sentence. His face turned pale and started
shivering all over.
From his wrist, an excruciating pain caused his face to contort, losing the ability to speak.
“O-o-ow, let me go…” His voice sounded as though he was about to cry.
“Do you think it’s better to be civilized or be physical?” Ye Lingchen stared at him coldly.
“Civilized, let’s be civilized…” replied the man immediately while covered in a cold sweat.
Ye Lingchen swung nonchalantly, swinging him back a few steps. At the same time, a silver
needle flashed from Ye Lingchen’s other hand, stabbing on that man’s body.
He then turned to the crowd, speaking calmly, “I’m the boss of this store. If there’s any
question, bring them to me!”
“F*ck! Amazing! Even with such troubles, this boss is still so impressive?”
“Are you wearing a mask to hide your identity? Most importantly, that’s Superman Y’s
mask. You’re insulting my idol!”
“The store is called Y Cosmetics, and he’s wearing Superman Y’s mask. Does he think he’s
Y?”
“That tone. It’s too much. What’s the deal?”
Everyone was shocked. Countless eyes focused on Ye Lingchen, measuring him up as they
continued their discussion.
Zhang Yunxi stared at Ye Lingchen, then quietly retreated behind him and kept silent. At
that moment, she felt fully secure.
“You’re the boss?” The middle-aged woman pointed at Ye Lingchen. “Your store ruined my
face, and you dare to use physical violence? Is the law dead?! I want to complain, and sue
you!”
Ye Lingchen slowly walked forward.
The middle-aged woman stared at Ye Lingchen, screaming at the top of her lungs, “What?
Are you trying to beat me up? Help, someone’s trying to assault me! The shady store is
hitting its customer!”
She walked up to Ye Lingchen during her speech. “Come, come hit me if you dare!”
Ye Lingchen flashed his silver needle again, poking on her body without anyone realizing it.
After that, he spoke calmly, “Your face and neck are because of a disease!”
“Hehe, disease? What disease?” The middle-aged woman showed a sarcastic smile.
“Nonsense. You’re just shirking responsibilities!”
She understood it better than anyone else. How could that be a disease?
“Believe it or not, the name of this disease is Sexually Transmitted Disease![1]” Ye Lingchen
said calmly. “Don’t you feel that your neck and face itching?”
Everything was fine before Ye Lingchen mentioned it. However, right after he brought it up,
the middle-aged woman and that man were stunned for a moment. They really felt an itch
on their face and neck.
Furthermore, now that they touched it, their hearts skipped a beat. At the place of the itch,
a small lump was there!
“This…” They exchanged looks, then immediately screamed out loud.
On the other party’s face and neck, red bumps appeared suddenly, looking absolutely
horrifying.
When matched with Ye Lingchen’s words, their hearts went cold.
“F*ck!”
The man’s face turned ugly. Without any hesitation, he gave that middle-aged woman a
huge slap to the face!
“Slut! Did you do some shameful things behind my back? You slut! I’m in trouble because of
you!”
“How dare you hit me?!” The middle-aged woman shrieked in her loud and shrill voice,
then swung her hand to the man’s face!
“You b*stard, I’m the one that can’t be sure which slut you sleep with! I’m not done with
you!”
Both of them immediately got tangled up in a fight. The man’s face was filled with countless
scratch marks while the woman’s face was bulging with bumps, turning into something like
a pig’s head.
The surrounding crowd spread out in an instant, watching them with expressions of pity
and horror…
[1] The author literally spelled out 性传播疾病, which translates to sexually transmitted
disease. Considering it was the disease name, we decided to go with capital letters.
Chapter 298 - Full Scale Price Hike!
“If you want to fight, do it elsewhere, and hurry to the hospital. You might have a chance to
be saved,” said Ye Lingchen coldly as he frowned at both of them.
Hearing Ye Lingchen’s words, they were stunned for a moment, then rushed at full speed to
the hospital without any hesitation.
Ye Lingchen watched as they disappeared from sight, the corner of his lips curled up into a
smirk.
He had only agitated their blood circulation with the silver needle and aggravated their
inner ki flow. However, that was enough to torment them for the next few days.
As both of them left the area, the crowd slowly calmed down. Nonetheless, they did not
disperse that quickly, with some still gathered around the area, staring at Ye Lingchen
curiously.
Furthermore, regardless of the products being the real reason for the earlier couple’s
issues, this cosmetic store’s reputation is ruined.
“Lingchen, I’m sorry to have mismanaged the store,” Zhang Yunxi muttered in a guilty tone,
her face a guilt-ridden expression.
“It’s okay. Misfortune and fortune come together. The current situation is not that bad. At
least we have some publicity.” Ye Lingchen smiled, but with the mask on, nobody could see
his expression. He walked forward slowly into the crowd.
“I’m this cosmetic store’s boss, and at the same time, a makeup artist. At first, I didn’t plan
to do it myself. After all, an average joe is not worth my time.”
Gasp!
Ye Lingchen’s words stirred the crowd, all of them looking at him as though he was crazy.
“F*ck! What’s this boss trying to say? Did he go nuts from the stress?”
“Not worth his time? Who does he think he is?”
“Didn’t plan to do it himself? Is he trying to upsell his skills? What a joke!”
Ignoring the discussions around him, Ye Lingchen continued, “From now on, Y Cosmetics’
service fees will be increased to three times the previous rate!”
That message stunned everyone, including Zhang Yunxi. She stared at Ye Lingchen in
disbelief, thinking that she might have misheard.
“Yunxi, go adjust the price now. Raise it three times!” Before she could speak, Ye Lingchen
had already given the order.
“Oh, alright.” Zhang Yunxi could only nod.
The prices in the cosmetics store were already high to begin with. Now that it was raised by
three times, it would be at the same level as those famous international cosmetic stores.
Just what did this little store have that could justify the price hike?
“What a moron!”
Not far from the crowd, two girls were observing the situation. Witnessing Ye Lingchen’s
insane actions, they could not help but laugh out loudly. “With this hotheaded brat of a
boss, this cosmetic store won’t last long!”
“I’m guessing that this store planned to leech on the hype of Y’s popularity and raise the
prices of their products, turning it into an internet sensation store. They even got the mask.
Too bad that his attempts are doomed to fail. If he can make it work, I’ll eat all the makeup
in the world!”
“He’s raising the prices despite such a bad rep? It’s impossible to have any more customers
after this. I’ll bet that store will close in under a month!”
“That’s right. If they run some events and promotions, it might be salvageable, but now…
hehe!”
As expected, seeing Y Cosmetics’ high price point, everyone shook their heads as their
minds were set to blacklist the store, never planning to visit it again.
Faced with countless sneers, Ye Lingchen’s calm voice continued, “From now on, my Y
Cosmetics will be picking a lucky customer once a month from all those who shop here. I
will personally provide my makeup service for the lucky winner for one session! Of course,
the more you spend, the higher the chances to be picked!”
‘Lucky draw?’
‘A chance to have him personally do the makeup?’
‘WTF? You think you’re some hot stuff?’
‘Who gives a sh*t that you’re doing their makeup for them?! Even international makeup
artists wouldn’t brag like this!’
‘You’re crazy!’
“Hey boss, have you gone mad thinking about money? Put the lucky draw aside, even if you
provide the makeup session for free, I don’t want it!” a girl blurted out from the crowd.
“That’s right! Who do you think you are? Some big shot or master makeup artist? Or your
hands are embedded with diamonds?”
“I didn’t expect to run into such an interesting incident on my leisure walk today. What a
joke, a joke of the century!”
“This boss is definitely a talented comedian, being able to entertain everyone here.
Hahahaha…”
Zhang Yunxi was also looking at Ye Lingchen nervously, whispering to him, “Lingchen, I
think we’ve overdone it. This will scare away the customers.”
“That’s alright.” Ye Lingchen quietly observed the reaction from the crowd, totally unfazed.
As for the two girls hired by Zhang Yunxi, their mouths already turned into an “O” shape
while staring at Ye Lingchen, their eyes filled with disbelief.
“Our boss has gone nuts. He’s trying to bring the whole store down!”
“The end is coming. It seems we’re about to be jobless.”
“It was very fortunate for us to have worked under Sister Yunxi as she treats us well, but
this store seems like it’s going to close down soon.”
“This boss is just too nonsensical. Sigh!”
Right then, an aunty holding a bundle of vegetables approached them.
She had a look of sympathy on her face, sighing heavily. “Oh Yunxi, how did your store turn
into this mess?”
“Hello, Aunt Zhao,” Zhang Yunxi greeted. “You’re here for your makeup today?”
That auntie was one of Zhang Yunxi’s regular customers. She did not spend much on the
store, with only the occasional facial and eyebrow tattoo.
She, along with her partner, would both come over to chat with Zhang Yunxi when they
were bored, treating her like their own daughter.
“I came out to buy some vegetables and saw the ruckus over here. That’s why I came over
to have a look,” said Aunt Zhao as she turned to look at the crowd. “Auntie here comes to
this shop all the time. The three of them are good ladies. They won’t scam you! I can
guarantee it!”
“What’s the use of your guarantee? Moreover, look at the store’s prices. Who else but idiots
would come here?!” said someone within the crowd.
Aunt Zhao took a look at the price and immediately gasped. “Yunxi you little girl, what’s
this? Why is it raised this much?”
After a momentary pause, she advised in all earnest, “This is not how you run a business.
Go set the prices back. It’s not easy to run a store. How can you be so reckless?”
Right then, Ye Lingchen walked up to her with a smile. “Auntie, you’ve been using our
service previously right? Would you be willing to be last month’s lucky customer? I can
provide you a makeup session for free.”
“Free?” Hearing the word ‘free’, Aunt Zhao’s eyes lit up and looked at Zhang Yunxi.
“Aunt Zhao, he’s the boss of the store, a very kind person,” introduced Zhang Yunxi. “This is
our store’s latest event.”
Chapter 299 - Legendary Makeup
Technique!
“Event? Is it really free?” Aunt Zhao confirmed once more.
“We’ll not collect even one cent from you.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “I’ll give you a free makeup
session!”
“Sure! I’ll give it a try.” Aunt Zhao’s face was glowing with joy, agreeing to it immediately.
She placed her vegetables on the ground and found a seat for herself.
“Come on. Let’s go over and see what skills this amazing boss has.”
“What bullsh*t skills. I think he’s only good at telling tall tales!”
“Is he planning to do the makeup here live? Interesting!”
Quite a number of people from the crowd stayed back to watch the drama, wanting to know
how things would end up for Ye Lingchen.
Some of them even followed into the store and started taking pictures of everything within
the store, especially prices displayed near the front door. They were given special closeups
and shared onto TikTok!
[I went out today and found a weird store. Tch tch tch, just look at these prices!]
Some even recorded a video with a brief explanation of the situation, and then similarly
uploaded to TikTok.
In a moment, many comments appeared one after another in the comments sections.
[F*ck! Where did the store find its courage to do this?]
[This world is filled with weird things. Is this some new way of seeking death?]
[Isn’t this the shop that someone exposed for selling fake goods? Are they doing this out of
desperation?]
[I’m following this user. Will the boss pull off a miracle? I’m looking forward to it!]
…
Meanwhile, a girl in the crowd was holding onto a selfie stick as she walked in with them.
On her phone screen, countless comments flew by. It turned out that she was doing a
livestream.
“Hello everyone. Welcome to my stream. I’m your beauty stream host, Little Mei.” Little Mei
smiled at the camera and went into the cosmetic store.
“Those that want to learn about makeup, remember to click the button on the top right
corner and follow me! Today, Little Mei will show you a mysterious cosmetic store!”
As she explained, she briefly explained the situation once again. At the same time, did a
closeup of Ye Lingchen and Aunt Zhao,
[We’ve roughly learned about this incident on TikTok, but I didn’t expect to find a
livestream here!]
[Hahaha, I’m intentionally here to see how the bosses around here get slapped in the face!]
[To markup to such a high price, he must be overestimating his own worth!]
[Dear host, please record the entire process. I want to see how this boss embarrasses
himself. I’ve even prepared the mockeries in advance!]
[That’s right. Everyone, wait for my command and we’ll criticize this shameless boss
together!]
[He even had a mask on. What’s with the mysteriousness? Is he afraid of getting lynched?]
Little Mei was shocked. She never thought her whimsical stream would attract that much
attention. She immediately turned the camera and aimed it at Ye Lingchen, who was
preparing for the makeup session. “I’m as curious as everyone. Well then, we’ll just have to
wait here together.”
“Yunxi, you guys just assist me for this,” said Ye Lingchen.
“Alright.” Zhang Yunxi’s face was filled with nervousness as she did not expect the issue to
be escalated this much.
The other two girls were also worried as they stood beside him anxiously.
Under the eyes of those around him, Ye Lingchen started the makeup process.
Ye Lingchen started by carefully studying Aunt Zhao’s facial structure and her brows. With
that, he began to hatch a plan of action.
After that, he took out an eyebrow trimmer and removed the excess eyebrows along her
brow line. That included the hair in between her brows, under the peaks, and those
excessively thick spots of her brows.
Aunt Zhao had a typical Asian girl’s brow shape. Thick along the peaks, and thin towards
the edge. Ye Lingchen thickened and darkened the edge while trimming down the peaks
until it reached an equal thickness. The brows were extended from the point that was in-
line with the nose alae in a straight line. The width was tapered gradually from the peak to
the tail of the brows.
After setting her brow shape, Ye Lingchen went on to observe the hair along her upper lip.
He then removed those that were too thick or too dark.
Due to Aunt Zhao’s age, these parts were not as well kept as the young women, making it
appear slightly messy. Ye Lingchen trimmed them with the utmost care.
His procedures were open for all to see. Those that were familiar with makeup could not
help but nod along. Those procedures seemed expertly done!
Next, Ye Lingchen was in deep thoughts for a moment and began to choose a foundation.
Aunt Zhao’s skin was of the oily type, hence it was better to use a matte foundation.
He first picked out a few foundations that were closer to her skin tone and tested them
individually. Ye Lingchen chose the colors that were closest to her skin tone, and then
picked another one whose color tone was slightly darker than Aunt Zhao’s skin tone.
These two foundations, one bright and one dark could be used to bring out broad and
narrow effects to patch up the skin tone. Both of them could be blended and evened out to
achieve a great result.
Next was to apply the makeup.
Ye Lingchen’s application was very delicate. Furthermore, his movements were gentle and
seemed very natural. It was quite a sight to behold.
At that moment, the noise quietened down. Everyone looked at it quietly, as though
appreciating a scenic view, fearing that their voice would break the perfect yet delicate
balance.
Even the comments in the livestream toned down as they paid close attention to the
camera, immersed in the feed.
It was too professionally done, too elegant!
Whatever the job, once seriousness and expertise were involved, it would transform into
something enrapturing.
Following the application of the makeup, everyone noticed that Aunt Zhao’s aura had
changed. She seemed more energetic, and when her perfect brows matched with her nicely
toned skin, she seemed a long younger, looking nothing like an auntie.
[F*ck! How did a simple eyebrow trimming and makeup cause such a huge change?]
[Are my eyes playing tricks on me? He’s just applying makeup. How can there be this much
difference?]
[If everyone’s makeup was this good, then wouldn’t the street be filled with beauties?]
A few comments occasionally popped up in Little Mei’s stream.
Following that was the rouge, drawing of the brows, eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick, and so
on. Ye Lingchen moved on step by step.
His movements were not quick, but it flowed smoothly without any pauses. To the crowd,
he seemed to be creating a work of art rather than applying makeup.
Although the procedures were complicated, it only took him one hour to finish them.
“Aunt Zhao, it’s done.” Ye Lingchen said calmly.
Aunt Zhao did not react. She was already dazed, looking dumbfounded at herself in the
mirror. It took her a long time before she recovered from her daze.
She raised her hands and gently touched her cheeks, asking in disbelief, “Is this really me?”
Her eyes were filled with tears, moved and at a loss of how to react. It was as though she
was dreaming.
At the same time, the people around them all gasped. Their eyes widened, unable to believe
what they saw.
They kept rubbing their eyes, unable to respond to the shock they felt.
“How…how is that possible?! Did she change into another person?”
“How can makeup make such a big difference? It must be magic!”
“F*ck! F*CK! What’s going on?!”
…
Chapter 300 - Return to Youth
“This…Is this for real?!”
Everyone at the scene was stunned. If not for them witnessing it in person, they would
never believe that to be true.
Right before their eyes, an auntie that was shopping for vegetables in the market just
turned into a beautiful young lady because of makeup?
Furthermore, they could tell with just a look that this was different from those ladies in a
brothel whose faces were caked with makeup. This looked natural rather than a thick layer
of makeup!
“Our boss. Isn’t he too monstrous?”
The two girls working in the cosmetic store were in a daze. They covered their mouth
fearing that they would let out a scream.
They had learned how to apply makeup, which gave them further understanding of the
difficulties involved.
As the saying goes, a tad too much would look fat, a tad too little would look skinny.
Makeup techniques were very particular on technical skills. It was not something that could
be done with just an understanding of the concept. Putting it in actual practice is the most
important part. Every step taken was crucial, not allowing for a single bit of mistake.
Although applying the lipstick seemed like a simple task, most people could not apply it
evenly and would easily go out of line. Not only that would not look good, but it would also
worsen the appearance.
To reach such a state with only makeup was just magical!
Little Mei was the closest, watching Aunt Zhao up close gave her a heavy impact. If Aunt
Zhao were to tell her that she was only in her twenties, Little Mei would believe her!
The makeup was done well, and could be considered perfect, it was flawless!
Meanwhile, her stream exploded with activity.
[F*ck! Host, what are you doing? Why did you turn on beauty filters?]
[Host, is the makeup done? Can you please turn off the filter so we can see what a joke the
boss is?]
[Beauty filter technology these days is scary. An auntie just turned into a young woman in
an instant. From now on I’ll never believe the beauties I see on a livestream.]
[Host, where are you? Say something. Turn off the beauty filter!]
After some time, Little Mei finally recovered from her daze. She entered the stream, took a
deep breath before explaining with a hint of awe in her voice, [This time, I swear that I’m
not lying to you guys. I definitely did not turn on the beauty filter!]
[This boss turned an auntie into a young woman with makeup alone!]
To boost her credibility, Little Mei aimed the camera at herself. [I’m not lying. The moment
I saw it, I was moved to tears. I really cried. It was too moving. Until now my scalp still feels
numb!]
With that, she made a closeup shot at the corner of her eye, showing the trail of tears that
flowed.
Then, she spun her camera around. [Look around. Everyone was petrified from shock, all
with their mouths wide open.]
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! Is that really something a human can do??!]
[Host, you’re joking with me, right? You guys are all doing an act right? Don’t scare me, I’m
a coward that can’t take it.]
[Guys, the host didn’t turn on the beauty filter. We’ve watched the entire process. You’d be
able to tell if she turned on the beauty filter.]
[My mom asked me why I knelt in front of the computer. I told her I’m watching a fairy…]
…
In an instant, the comments burst forth, with everyone shocked into self-doubt.
[Guys, I want all of the cosmetic store’s information within three minutes. Please respond
quickly!]
[I’m begging you for the address. I want to go!]
[Ahhh, such godly people do exist in this world. I can see my hope of returning to my
youth!]
[Sob sob sob, I’m crying. Do you know that? I’m really crying! If you’ve not aged, you
wouldn’t know how important youth is.]
For a woman, looks were more important than life. Especially for a woman like Aunt Zhao.
They were once young but grew old. Their desire for youthful appearance was unmatched.
“B-b-boss, can you do my makeup? Name a price!” Right then, a woman within the crowd
asked Ye Lingchen.
“Boss, can you do my makeup? Hundred thousand, two hundred thousand? I’m begging
you.” Soon another woman joined in from the crowd. “My husband made some profits and
would always flirt with young ladies. He won’t even look me straight in the eye. Please do
my makeup for me, pretty please?”
“Boss, I was wrong. You’re the expert. If you’re willing to do my makeup, I’ll agree to
anything.”
In an instant, countless people started to request from Ye Lingchen with a pleading look in
their eyes.
They finally understood why Ye Lingchen was so confident. With such skills in makeup, no
matter where he went, he would be idolized by countless people. At the same time, they
understood that what Ye Lingchen said previously was true!
In this world, who was worthy of having him personally do their makeup?
Even trending celebrities, rich people, or even authority figures. When faced with Ye
Lingchen, they would have to cordially invite him over. No matter the price, they would not
feel that was too much!
The entire Y Cosmetics store suddenly turned unbelievably lively in an instant. However,
unlike before, this time the noise from the crowd was of people begging for makeup.
“I’ve already stated that this store will pick a lucky customer every month. I will then
provide a single makeup session for free!” Ye Lingchen announced calmly. “This is the only
chance to have me do your makeup.”
Right then, a white-haired middle-aged man came over. He was looking around in the
crowd.
He entered the cosmetic store. Upon seeing Zhang Yunxi, he immediately asked, “Miss
Yunxi, have you seen Aunt Zhao? She went out to buy some vegetables earlier, but it’s
already lunchtime and she’s still not home. I went to the market but the people there told
me she had gone off some time ago. She likes to chit chat with you over here. Have you seen
her?”
Zhang Yunxi opened her mouth, her eyes uncontrollably shot a look at Aunt Zhao beside
her.
The middle-aged man followed her gaze and looked over. He was then stunned, as though
struck by lightning.
He opened his mouth, but no words came forth. He could only stare dumbly at Aunt Zhao.
“You look familiar. I’ve seen you somewhere.”
“Old Fang, you don’t recognize me? I’m Zhao Huifang!” Aunt Zhao smiled as she looked at
the middle-aged man, tears rolling in her eyes.
“You…you’re Huifang?” muttered the middle-aged man in disbelief. “You’re really Huifang!
You…how did you turn so young and beautiful?”
“It’s me. It really is me!” Zhao Huifang hugged the middle-aged man. “What do you think?
How does it feel to be hugged by such a beautiful young lady?”
“Huifang, y-y-you became younger?” The middle-aged man was also in tears. “No wonder
you seem so familiar. Take a look at this photo.”
With that, the middle-aged man took out his wallet and then found an old photo within
with his trembling hands. That was Zhao Huifang’s photo back in her younger days!
The photos were not as detailed back then, but one could still tell that Zhao Huifang looked
exactly the same as her younger self!
“Huifang, you’ve gone back to your twenties. Will you despise me from now on?” the
middle-aged man stuttered as he laughed and cried along with Zhao Huifang.
Zhao Huifang laughed out loud, then wiped her tears. “You dumdum!”
Chapter 301 - Igniting The Internet!
Seeing Zhao Huifang and the middle-aged man hugging each other, people in the crowd
could not help but start tearing up.
That scene was captured by a large number of people.
The livestream’s comments once again took off, with them howling along.
[I’m crying, I’m really crying. Sob sob sob, that is just so touching.]
[When you regain your youth, would you still love me?]
[Maybe that is true love, holding one’s hand and growing old together.]
[It’s so touching. I too want to regain my youth and walk up to my husband to give him a
surprise.]
[Where is this store? I want to go. Even if I have to beg him in tears, I have to have him help
me out once, sob sob sob…]
…
“Aunt Zhao, please stop crying. If you continue crying your makeup will be ruined,” Zhang
Yunxi reminded her.
“Yunxi Girl, I have to thank you,” Zhao Huifang sincerely thanked Zhang Yunxi, then added,
“Thank you for helping me turn young once again. You can remove the makeup for me. I’m
already satisfied.”
“Remove it?” Zhang Yunxi was caught off guard.
Zhao Huifang nodded, then said with a smile. “Mm, you see how my old partner is shocked
by my looks. Auntie is already old. I’m already plenty happy with an old partner like this.
My biggest wish is to grow old with him. Thank you.”
“Alright.” Zhang Yunxi nodded.
That scene once again touched the hearts of countless people.
Watching Ye Lingchen getting ready to leave, the crowd panicked. With such legendary
makeup technique, he could make miracles. As a woman, who would not want to
experience being a fairy for once?
“Boss, I beg of you, please help me do my makeup. I’m willing to pay any price.” The crowd
stared helplessly at Ye Lingchen.
“I’ve already told you the store policy. I’ll be back in a month!” Ye Lingchen explained
calmly, then took his leave.
If he wanted to leave, the crowd would be powerless to stop him even if they brought more
people. Very quickly, he weaved through the crowd and disappeared from their sight.
The crowd finally snapped back to attention. The next moment, their burning gazes shifted
onto Zhang Yunxi.
“Boss, are there any promotions if I top up credits over here? How much do we need to top
up per year?”
“Boss, do you take card? I’ll top up RMB10,000!”
“Boss, please start with my makeup. I need an eyebrow tattoo.”
“F*ck! You guys at the back, stop pushing! Do you understand what it is to queue up? I can’t
stand it anymore!”
“You’re a guy and you’re here for makeup? Are you crazy?!”
“What about it? Are you forbidding us men from regaining our youth? Who said that men
can’t do makeup?”
…
The scene went out of control, with everyone fighting to spend money.
Nearby, within another cosmetic store…
“F*ck! You’re still doing your makeup here? Y Cosmetics is just nearby! You might be the
lucky one!”
“Quick, go queue up at Y Cosmetics. With that boss’s amazing makeup technique, that
cosmetic store is no mere store. There’s a guarantee!”
“I’m sorry boss, I’ll not do my makeup. I’m heading over to Y Cosmetics for my makeup!”
“What’s this Y Cosmetics? Why are you heading there?” a clueless person asked.
“You don’t know about it? Watch this TikTok video.”
“F*ck! What are we waiting for? Let’s go quick!”
Very quickly, the store with its originally long queue turned empty. The boss looked at the
scene, her face turning pale, almost vomiting blood from the sight.
That day was destined to be the busiest day for Y Cosmetics. The store had a long queue
running outside. They were either waiting for makeup or paying for credit top up with a
desire burning strong in their eyes.
Zhang Yunxi was kept busy, feeling bittersweet. If that went on, her store would have to
expand and hire more staff!
By that afternoon, that incident became the hottest topic and was pushed by Tencent News
and Weibo News.
[When makeup can once again show you your youthful partner, what would you do?]
At the same time, the news made a comparison of Aunt Zhao’s before and after picture,
along with that old photo.
Once the news was pushed, it immediately stirred waves.
[Is it hype, or does such an amazing makeup artist exist?]
[Are you sure that is not photoshopped? Turning someone 20 over years younger with
makeup?]
[This makeup artist is amazing. Even the celebrities’ private makeup artists are no match.]
[No wonder they dare to name it Y Cosmetics. This boss is really well hidden. Definitely a
godly person.]
[Did you guys not notice? The storekeeper is really beautiful. If 100 is the full score, she
would be at least 95!]
[F*ck! Now that you mention it, that is the case. She’s more beautiful than most internet
celebrities!]
…
Slowly, it went off-topic. However, Y Cosmetics was deeply ingrained into the minds of
many.
It could not be helped. That name was too easy to remember. Another Y!
At the same time, Y Cosmetics’ Weibo following increased explosively. Within half a day, it
reached 500,000 followers, and it was still increasing fast.
Everyone knew that another amazing person was born in the world of makeup, and he was
also named Y!
By the time Ye Lingchen returned home, Miyako had already prepared lunch and waited for
Ye Lingchen’s return in her maid uniform.
She stared at Ye Lingchen with a belly full of simmering anger. Who would have thought
that the disciple of the Gambling King would end up as someone’s maid? With recent
disciplinary actions, even her hands that had never done any hard work could cook now.
“The taste is still lacking slightly. However, it’s barely acceptable for me to swallow it now.
There are slight improvements,” Ye Lingchen critiqued as he ate.
As he shifted his gaze, Miyako immediately caught onto it and served a piece of meat into
his bowl. Pouting her lips, she thought to herself, ‘Eat more, I hope you choke and die!’
“Mm, your vision has improved too.” Ye Lingchen was satisfied with his disciplining.
Satisfied with his meal, Ye Lingchen looked at Miyako and announced, “From now on, you
will follow Yunxi to the cosmetic store and help her out.”
“To the cosmetics store?” Miyako looked curiously at Ye Lingchen, at the same time secretly
celebrating in her heart. Wherever it was, it would be better than staying next to Ye
Lingchen that monster. By Zhang Yunxi’s side, at least she would not have to feel
oppressed.
“That’s right.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “You’re quite capable. Your main objective is to make
sure of security over there. If you perform well, I can consider teaching you gambling
techniques and Kungfu.”
After that day’s incident, he realized that everyone working at Y Cosmetics were women. If
someone were to stir up trouble, it would be really dangerous. With a resource like Miyako
by her side, he must make good use of it.
After a period of observation, he noticed that Miyako was one that kept to her words
despite her attitude. She was a person with strong principles.
“You’ll teach me?” Miyako looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise, her eyes displaying her
eagerness.
The longer she spent time with Ye Lingchen, the more she felt that this man was more than
meets the eye. In front of him, she was unable to retaliate, fully suppressed by him.
“Have you watched God of Gamblers?” Ye Lingchen asked randomly with a smile…
Chapter 302 - Capital University’s Big
Move
Miyako stared dumbfoundedly at Ye Lingchen
“Does this card look familiar?” Ye Lingchen opened his hands and displayed them in front
of Miyako. In his hand was a deck of poker cards.
Miyako’s expression changed suddenly. Those cards were the deck that she always brought
along with her. Immediately, she checked her pockets which turned out empty. She asked
in surprise, “When did you—”
Before she could finish her sentence, Ye Lingchen slammed his hands on the table,
launching the deck of poker cards into the air. As they fell, it was nicely arranged in four
stacks from the Ace to K!
Miyako’s eyes popped wide open. She had to admit that it was impossible for her. Ye
Lingchen swiped his hands over them, and four Aces were held within his fingers.
Following that, with a flick of his wrists, all four cards spun at high speed, cutting through
the air with a sonic boom, piercing straight into the vase in front of him!
“T-t-t-this…” Miyako’s body trembled and gasped a mouthful of cold air. If those cards were
launched at a person, it would only be stronger than bullets.
She turned around to look at Ye Lingchen, just to see his face twitching as though in pain.
‘F*ck!’
That vase was a gift from Lu group, which he heard was an antique.
Impulsive. He had acted impulsively!
The next day, Ye Lingchen went back to university, just to receive a notice telling all
students to meet at the university’s grand hall.
The grand hall would usually open only for big events, for example, the yearly graduation
ceremony, or the school-wide arts exhibition. The sudden announcement for them to
gather at the grand hall was out of everyone’s expectations.
Along the way, the entire class was queuing up to enter the grand hall.
All the first to third-year students were chattering, exchanging information, trying to guess
at what huge incident might have happened.
“What’s the deal? What’s the big incident that shook the whole university?” Little Gen tried
to look around to gather more information using his height advantage.
“Could it be some big event?” Potato voiced his guess. “This is just too sudden. Even the
classes are canceled.”
“Ye’zi, look over there.” Xiang nudged at Ye Lingchen, then said creepily, “Those girls over
there are obviously talking about you.”
Ye Lingchen looked over, just to see that group of girls happily chatting away while
occasionally looking over. When they saw Ye Lingchen glancing at them, they did not
cower, but instead bravely faced his gaze.
It was Ye Lingchen that gave in instead. Shaking his head as he laughed bitterly. He did not
expect his fame on campus to linger until then.
“Ye’zi, you’re now killing it. Even the girls from Huaqing University next door are sending
you love letters!” Potato made a jealous jab at him. “If I had such treatment, I’d laugh myself
away from my dream.”
The gang chatted happily as they entered the grand hall.
Coincidentally, their line was nicely placed next to that group of girls earlier.
“You’re Ye Lingchen?” asked one of the more courageous ones amongst the girls.
“Mm, nice to meet you.” Ye Lingchen nodded with a smile.
“I’m from the second year, one of your seniors,” said the girl. “You’re absolutely dashing
when playing basketball! I heard that the provincial basketball association invited you to
join them. That’s just amazing.”
“Uh, it’s nothing much,” Ye Lingchen replied humbly, rubbing his nose.
“Student Ye, I’ve heard that you know how to cook and it tastes amazing. How did you learn
to do that?” asked one of the other girls as she grew bolder. “I’ve learned how to cook
before, but the food I cooked following the recipe doesn’t taste nice. Are there any special
tricks? Why don’t you teach me when you’re free?”
“Student Ye, last time I went to shoot hoops but I’ve got nothing. How can you be that
accurate? Why don’t you bring me there for revenge?” asked another one of the girls.
That was clearly an attempt to ask him out for a date!
Countless eyes around him turned red, looking at him with glares filled with jealousy and
hate. Such fortune with the ladies was not something they could ask for.
The girls chatted away, a word here and there, making small talk with Ye Lingchen.
Occasionally, Potato and the rest would join in the conversation. The group instantly broke
into a full-blown chatter fest.
“Quite down! Stop your chattering!”
Right then, a strict voice could be heard as a spectacled student walked over.
His facial features seemed a lot more mature compared to the average students. His brows
were tightly knitted together and his voice stern.
Ye Lingchen could clearly feel the animosity in his gaze.
After he left, Xiang finally muttered, “He’s Pu Lin, a third-year student in the mathematics
department that loves to mind other people’s business.”
“Does he have some beef with us? Why is he only staring at us?” Ye Lingchen frowned. The
entire grand hall was filled with chatter that none of the professors even bothered. Why
would a third-year senior come over to talk them down?
“This I do have an idea. Student Ye, you’ve offended him before.” One of the girls made a
faint smile, then looked over at Ye Lingchen.
“Me?”
“Pu Lin likes one of the girls in the second year and was just freshly rejected not so long
ago. Do you know what’s the reason for the rejection?”
“Could it be related to me?” Ye Lingchen had a rough idea.
“Of course it’s related to you!” The girl looked at Ye Lingchen, amused by his plight. “That
girl asked him a series of questions. Do you play basketball? Can you cook? Can you hit
shoot hoops at 100 percent accuracy? Those three questions in a row struck him critically,
taking Pu Lin out in an instant. She even ended it with “If you have half of Ye Lingchen’s
capabilities, I’ll consider being your girlfriend.”
‘That…’
Ye Lingchen let out a bitter laugh. That hatred was fully aimed at him!
“Hahaha, so that’s the case!” Potato and the rest immediately broke out into fits of laughter.
“Damn it, a senior trying to fight for a junior sister. How shameless!”
“He’s blaming this on Ye’zi? With such pettiness, it’s no wonder he can’t find a girlfriend,”
Little Gen scoffed.
“You’re still talking?!” Pu Lin approached them once more. “What are you guys doing here
in university if you can’t even be disciplined! Are you honoring your parents doing so?”
After that, he stared at Ye Lingchen, sneering, “You know why we’re here? It’s because last
weekend, someone representing our Capital City won first place in the Interprovincial
Mathematics Competition!”
“First place?” exclaimed one of the students. “It can’t be. I’ve heard that some of the
participants of this competition from the other provinces were OP brainiacs. Previously the
mathematics department was still talking about how great it would be just to be in the top
five.”
“I remember that last year, even our Capital University didn’t manage to get first place. Did
they manage to place first this time?!”
Everyone was stunned as they stared at Pu Lin in disbelief.
“Hehe, that’s right. It’s the first place!” Pu Lin put on a faint smile. “Furthermore, the reason
they could place first this time is because of a mathematical genius from our university!”
“A-a-amazing!”
“No wonder the university authorities are placing so much importance in this. I wonder
who’s that genius.”
“Our university’s mathematics level is slightly inferior to Huaqing. For a few years now, we
didn’t produce any proper mathematical genius. I didn’t expect there to be such an amazing
person hidden in our midst. So scary!”
…
Chapter 303 - Excuse Me, I Need to Receive
My Prize
“Now you know why the university placed such importance in this?” Pu Lin looked at them,
filled with a feeling of superiority. He heard of that news from a senior in the graduate
program.
“Senior Pu, who is that mathematical genius?” asked someone from the crowd.
“Uh…” Pu Lin was dumbstruck for a moment, then said, “You’ll know when they make the
announcement. That’s all I can tell you. This is supposed to be a secret to begin with!”
After a moment’s pause, he added, “If not for someone being too full of himself, I would not
have told you this news! Listen up, the university is a place to study. Even if you’re extra
talented in any field, it’s not something to be proud of. A student should behave like one!”
His words were sufficiently obvious, just shy of naming the target.
Quite a number of them shifted their attention to Ye Lingchen. After all, Ye Lingchen was
the famous one recently.
“F*ck! What’s the matter with this guy? Those in the dark might even mistake him as the
mathematical genius!” Xiang muttered grumpily.
“Jealousy. He’s jealous and used someone else’s results to push Ye’zi down. What good is
that?”
“Ye’zi’s basketball obtained the recognition of Capital City itself. That’s on par with
mathematics!”
“Look, the university authorities are here!” shouted someone in the crowd.
As they looked over, they saw the leaders walk in one after another. The voices of
discussions immediately toned down.
“Principal, vice-principal, and the director of student affairs are here! They really value this
event greatly!”
“Not only that. There are two more over there. They should be the leaders of Capital City.
After all, this is quite an important thing!”
“That’s right. It’s regarding the glory of the entire Capital City!”
Whispers filled the hall, carrying with them feelings of awe and surprise.
“They’re making such a big deal out of this?” Ye Lingchen was surprised. He did not expect
this competition to have attracted that much attention.
“Ye’zi, this type of competition is at the national level. The results will be announced to the
entire country. It’s only normal for it to be a big deal!” whispered Little Gen. “I wonder who
that mathematical genius is. This brought great honor to our university!”
“It’s been a long time since Capital City placed first in a competition like this. I’m afraid this
will stir up the entire Capital City, bringing glory to the capital.”
“Ye’zi, I’ve watched the videos of past competitions. F*ck me, those people are really OP
brainiacs!” Potato lamented. “Perhaps you don’t know. I’ve never understood any of the
questions in their competition. However, they could answer them within a minute. They’re
really terrifying! With the number of calculations involved, I won’t even make it
“That’s right. For them to master mathematics to such a degree, they’re a terrifying
existence. I have the utmost respect for these mathematical geniuses. They are really smart.
I wonder how their brains developed.”
“Ye’zi, once we get back, I’ll look up the competition footage for you. I guarantee you’ll be
surprised!”
Ye Lingchen looked at them, keeping his silence.
‘I’m not sure if I’ll be surprised, but I can guarantee that you guys will be surprised.’
With the leaders seated, the principal cleared his throat and started his speech.
“Hello, dear students. This time, I’m very delighted that Capital City placed first in the
National Mathematics Competition. As it goes, learning…”
After some pointless opening speech, he finally cut into the topic at hand.
“Unexpectedly, the one that helped Capital City place first in this competition is a student at
our university! Next, I would like to invite this student to the stage to receive his prize. This
is an honor that he can be proud of for life, and also the pride of our Capital City! Let’s give
him a round of applause!”
Clap clap clap!
In an instant, the hall was filled with thunderous applause.
The crowd could not help but hold their breath as they looked around.
Ye Lingchen was caught off guard. ‘I need to receive a prize?’
He raised his leg, getting ready to walk up the stage.
“What are you doing?” Pu Lin scowled when he saw Ye Lingchen’s actions, blocking him.
“Get back to your line and stand still!”
However, the very next instant…
“That student is…Ye Lingchen!” The principal’s voice was loud and strong, filled with pride.
“Please welcome student Ye Lingchen onto the stage!”
‘Ye Lingchen?’
‘Which Ye Lingchen?’
The whole university’s students were flabbergasted. In their minds, they all thought of that
famous Ye Lingchen. ‘Could it be that our university has another Ye Lingchen in hiding?’
“Excuse me, I need to receive my prize,” said Ye Lingchen nonchalantly.
Pu Lin’s mind was blown, turning blank immediately and lost the capability to think. He
could only stare stupidly at Ye Lingchen. “It’s you? How can it be you?!”
His simple mind could not react fast enough and froze on the spot.
Ye Lingchen ignored him and pushed him aside lightly before slowly walking towards the
stage.
“W-w-wtf?! It’s really that Ye Lingchen!”
“What? Isn’t he in the language department? Furthermore, he’s just a first-year student!
What’s going on?”
“He’s already tied to so many legends, and now you’re telling me he’s a mathematical
genius too?”
Putting others aside, even Ye Lingchen’s classmates were stunned, including his lecturers.
“F*ck! F*ck! Ye’zi went forward?!”
“It’s Ye’zi! The mathematical genius is Ye’zi! OMG, monster! He’s been hiding from us all
these while!”
“That scumbag! He’s never hit the books in front of us, passing off as a slacker. He’s
definitely studied secretly at home!”
“What’s going on? How can Ye’zi be that amazing? He’s a hidden curve breaker! Is he still
human? This is too much!”
“Ye’zi, you’re amazing!”
As for the girls, they were even crazier.
“It’s that Ye Lingchen. It’s the prince charming of our university, Ye Lingchen!”
“Ahhh, he’s so handsome. Oh no, I’m feeling faint!”
“If Ye Lingchen walks over to propose to me now, I’ll be willing to do anything for him.”
“To think that he’s a curve breaker too. His future is limitless. Handsome, good at
basketball, and he can cook. He’s definitely perfect boyfriend material!”
“F*ck! Even Korean dramas won’t dare to show it like this. Ahhhh, he has the aura of a main
character! Oppa, I love you!”
…
“That’s right. Student Ye Lingchen is from the language department. Furthermore, he’s only
a first-year student. However, he’s managed to achieve the unimaginable. Education has
nothing to do with age. The first to reach is the master! Knowledge has no bounds either.
Although he’s in the language department, he could still achieve greatness in mathematics!
Although he’s a mathematical genius, he’s willing to remain hidden in the language
department. What would you call this? True talent hides itself! At such a young age, he’s
already reached such enlightenment. Student Ye Lingchen is truly our Capital City’s pride!
My pride!”
As expected of the principal. As someone blessed with speechcraft, words flowed forth
from his mouth, praising Ye Lingchen to the heavens. Finally, he returned to the topic at
hand and took out a shiny plaque.
“This reward plaque was an honor sent over from the Capital City office! Student Ye, this
plaque belongs to you. However, you can choose to leave it on display in the university to
motivate your juniors and be their pride.”
With that, he looked over quietly, asking sincerely, “Student Ye, what do you think?”
‘The principal is hoping for me to contribute this plaque to the university for display? No
way!’
All those words of praises were probably all for this.
Ye Lingchen’s expression turned serious, then nodded thoughtfully. “The principal is right.
This plaque is not just for me, but it also carries great meaning for the university!”
The principal nodded in satisfaction, but then Ye Lingchen added, “Worry not, principal.
Once I’m home, I’ll take a big closeup picture of this and frame it nicely before sending it
over to the university for display!”
“Picture?” The principal was flabbergasted. “That’s not what I meant…”
“That’s alright principal. As a student, it’s my pleasure!” Ye Lingchen said confidently in an
awe-inspiring tone.
The principal was speechless.
Chapter 304 - 304 Spotcheck
304 Spotcheck
‘
After the awards ceremony, Ye Lingchen was added with another title of recognition as a
curve breaker. For some people, they felt as though they could see countless eye-catching
titles above his head when they saw him, making it difficult for them to look at him up
close.
Ye Lingchen felt the plaque was quite heavy after weighing it. Of course, he did not mind
that the plaque was made of pure gold. He only wanted to show it to his parents.
Noticing that it was only 10am and he had nothing much to do, he took a taxi and headed
straight for Capital City’s city center.
Xiao Feifei previously brought up the suggestion to start a filming company. To be honest,
her efficiency was unbelievable. Within just a few days, the company was already
registered.
Its size was by no means big. One might even consider it on the small side.
The storefronts in Capital City’s city center were worth more than gold. Even after
throwing in tens of millions, one could hardly have an effect. Furthermore, there was a
need to set aside some finances for the company’s operations.
When Ye Lingchen arrived at the location, he was stunned when he saw the signboard of
the rather small filming company. He was unsure whether to cry or laugh at that.
From the looks of it, he lacked a proper understanding of the situation. If he knew of this
earlier, he would have invested more.
Walking into the company premises, the interiors were in good condition, with new walls
and tiles. There were a total of three receptionists to greet customers.
“Hello. Are you here to drop off your resume?” asked one of the receptionists. “You can
drop it off here. We’ll give you a reply within three days.”
“I’m Ye Lingchen,” Ye Lingchen answered calmly, shaking his head.
“Director Ye?” All three receptionists were caught by surprise, standing up immediately.
“Good morning, Director Ye.”
It would seem that Xiao Feifei had already briefed them on Ye Lingchen’s existence.
“May I know what Director Ye is looking for over here?” one of them asked.
“I’m just here to have a look. Where’s Sister Feifei?”
“Director Xiao is on the third floor.” The receptionist led Ye Lingchen forward. “Director Ye,
please follow me.”
Along the way, Ye Lingchen inquired about the company’s situation.
The company was just only founded and most positions were yet to be filled, therefore they
were urgently hiring. The first floor was for greeting others, the second floor was used for
interviewing those whose resumes passed the selection process, while the third floor was
for the offices and meeting rooms.
It was a simple layout, which also displayed the haphazard nature of the company.
However, just as he passed through the second floor, Ye Lingchen was slightly taken aback.
It was not from the lack of people, but rather, too many people!
With a simple glance, the second floor was separated into multiple smaller, partitioned
rooms. It was obviously meant to be used for individual interviews. As for the other areas,
they were packed with people, with them either standing or sitting down. All of them were
nervous and anxious, some even working on their interviewing techniques.
In the crowd, there were quite a number of handsome guys and pretty girls. Some of them
even looked…Uhm, special.
“Are they all here for interviews?” Ye Lingchen asked curiously.
“That’s right.” The receptionist nodded, then explained, “Director Ye, the number of people
trying to achieve their celebrity dream is plentiful. Even for a livestream studio, there’s
high demand. Even the status of an internet celebrity is that alluring, it’s even more so
when it comes to a formal filming company like ours.”
There was a hint of pride in her voice. “Furthermore, our company is founded by Director
Xiao. Director Xiao’s status in the entertainment industry is definitely on the top. Add to the
fact that some of her good friends have joined the company as well. Countless people would
even dream of entering our company! What you see now are just the interviewees. We
receive easily a thousand resumes a day, and those are the ones submitted physically. If we
include the online submissions, then it’s just too many.”
Ye Lingchen nodded in agreement. That was truly the case.
Once the contract is signed with a filming company, that was a guarantee to their career as
an artist. Even the worst would be better than an extra. If they were lucky, they might
achieve great fame.
Amid their conversation, Ye Lingchen arrived at Xiao Feifei’s door.
He waved his hand, dismissing the receptionist. Meanwhile, he looked inside through the
window.
In the room, Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin were engrossed in reading through piles of material,
occasionally taking a drink of water.
Who knew how long they were at it, but the materials in front of them had piled up into a
small hill.
Ye Lingchen suddenly felt bad. As a background boss, he seemed to be a tad irresponsible.
Nothing was ever easy. Be it Zhang Yunxi’s cosmetic store, or the filming company now.
The effort and suffering behind the scenes were never shown to the public.
Without witnessing it for himself, he truly did not expect there to be this many concerns to
settle.
Thunk thunk thunk!
A knocking sound on the door could be heard.
“Come in!” Xiao Feifei answered simply without even raising her head. “Place the script on
the left, resumes on the right. Anything else goes to the middle.”
After some time without a response, she finally frowned and lifted her head. “You…”
Without completing her sentence, she was stuck in a daze, as though she was dreaming. She
then asked in surprise, “Lingchen? You…why are you here?”
Sister Lin raised her head as well, looking at Ye Lingchen curiously.
“Sister Feifei, you’ve lost weight.” Ye Lingchen walked up to Xiao Feifei, feeling saddened.
He then said with some self-loathing, “It’s my fault.”
He remembered that Xiao Feifei told him about her dreams to be carefree. Who would have
thought that she would end up even busier than before?
“Lingchen, this is my own choice. I’m already content for having your support,” said Xiao
Feifei with a smile. “Furthermore, it’s unavoidable for a company to be busy right after its
founding. Everything will be fine once the operations are settled.”
“Sister Feifei, why didn’t you tell me that our finances were running low?” Ye Lingchen
frowned as he asked.
“Are you stupid?” Xiao Feifei rolled her eyes at Ye Lingchen. “We have already invested a lot
of money into this. A storefront of this size is already considered huge in the heart of
Capital City. Furthermore, we need to hire screenwriters, actors, and also purchase scripts.
They all cost money.”
“You call this big? The other filming companies all have their own buildings, with dance
studios, recording rooms, break rooms, and so on. Moreover, our security for this company
is lacking as well. It should at least have some security tags right?” Ye Lingchen mumbled.
On his way up, only the second and third floors had two security guards. Xiao Feifei was a
famous celebrity, but he did not expect her to be in such dire straits after leaving the
managing company.
The average celebrities would always be accompanied by a team of bodyguards.
“You think money just falls into your lap?” Xiao Feifei was almost at her wit’s end. “Our
current employees can’t even fill this building up! It’s just a waste of money. When we need
to use those special facilities, we can just rent them outside. That’s the safest way.”
Ye Lingchen was trying to add on but was cut off by a smiling Xiao Feifei. “It’s alright,
Lingchen. Even if you’re rich, the money should not be spent willy nilly. Our current setup
is optimized. It’s not too late to think of expansion after the company starts making money.”
Ye Lingchen sighed, giving in to her argument.
Chapter 305 - We’re Actually Not That
Restrained
Ye Lingchen had no issues with money. In fact, he had too much money lying around.
Previously, Huo Yuanjia’s box office sales had brought him RMB300 million in income. Add
to that his RMB500 million from Las Vegas, it amounted to a cool RMB800 million!
After paying RMB50 million to Xiao Feifei for the joint investment of the filming company,
he transferred another RMB50 million to Song Qian for the operations of Panda Streaming.
With that, he still had RMB700 million remaining.
Now that he looked at it, the RMB50 million was insufficient. That was due to his
inexperience and lack of understanding of the market rates.
With that in mind, he felt uncomfortable.
Being that rich, he should at least buy a building that matched his status!
“Lingchen, what are you thinking about?” Xiao Feifei could not help but ask as she observed
the expression on Ye Lingchen’s face.
“I want to buy a building!”
“Lingchen, stop joking around,” said Xiao Feifei.
“Sister Feifei, how much does it cost to get a building here?” Ye Lingchen asked coolly.
“This place cost RMB200,000 per square meter. If you consider a building to be around
5,000 square meters, that would require RMB100 million. If you add in the renovations
required, then it’ll be at least RMB 1.5 billion. Furthermore, if you get an entire building, the
utility bills are also quite costly. If you run a company, the overhead, property costs,
maintenance fees, and…” Xiao Feifei elaborated.
“Cough cough, Sister Feifei, let’s stop playing around…”
…
Ye Lingchen’s heart was shattered to pieces from the impact. Poverty had limited his
imaginations.
He looked at the stack of materials on Xiao Feifei’s desk and noticed the many resumes
placed on top. Many of them were students from Capital City’s multimedia or arts
universities, with some of them wanting to be screenwriters.
Apart from that, there were also scripts delivered over from others. TV series, movie
scripts, and even scripts for variety shows were in the mix.
“Sister Feifei, with all these materials, how long more do you plan to read them?” Ye
Lingchen could not help but frown. No wonder Xiao Feifei lost so much weight. Nobody
could withstand this.
These materials were all different, containing almost anything. Ye Lingchen had only taken
a quick scan and he could already feel his head hurting.
“Why don’t we have someone do the reviewing?” Ye Lingchen questioned.
“Lingchen, we’re at a critical period now. We must do it ourselves.” Sister Lin was forced to
explain it to Ye Lingchen as he was too ignorant about the industry. “Our company has
barely started without any piece of work under it. We need to make a name for ourselves in
one go. That’s why the first work must be picked with the utmost care. If we have someone
else go through the selection, it’s hard to guarantee.”
“Is that so…” Ye Lingchen nodded, then started to flip through some materials on the desk.
With that, he could not help but shake his head.
“These scripts are just trash!” With his extreme reading speed, he grew uncomfortable the
more he read. Finally, he decided to just trash the entire pile of scripts in his hand.
“The good scripts are long gone, purchased by the big filming companies. It’s too difficult to
pick something out with such fierce competition.” Ye Lingchen then directed the
conversation at Xiao Feifei. “Sister Feifei, Sister Lin, you both take a good rest. I’m the boss
of this company. Just leave the script to me.”
“Leave it to you?” Xiao Feifei gawked at Ye Lingchen but then thought about Huo Yuanjia.
The movie that blew the box office away was written by none other than Ye Lingchen
himself.
“That’s right. Leave it to me!” Ye Lingchen thumped his chest audibly, filled with
confidence. “In three days, I will give Sister Feifei a satisfactory answer.”
“Pfft!”
Xiao Feifei was laughing from Ye Lingchen’s behavior, dissipating a good amount of her
recent stress, helping her to relax visibly. “Alright, Lingchen, I’ll leave this to you. However,
don’t force yourself.”
“Relax, Sister Feifei.”
After some small talk, Ye Lingchen went downstairs. Xiao Feifei decided to stay back to
avoid causing a commotion.
Ye Lingchen stood at the door and looked around, planning to have his lunch before
ordering takeout for Xiao Feifei.
Right then, someone with waxed hair in a brown shirt approached him.”Hey bro, are you
here for the interview as well?”
That person looked like a student, not much older than Ye Lingchen. He seemed to be a
person that mingled easily with others.
Beside him was another friend with slicked back hair, narrow eyes, and a creepy smile.
“I’m Lu Xiaobu and this is Chen Chichi. We’re students from the acting department of
Capital City Arts Institute, here for our interview.” Lu Xiaobu explained.
“Damn it! Why did you steal my line?” Chen Chichi pushed Lu Xiaobu aside, straightening
himself. “Let me reintroduce myself. I’m the nice guy—Chen Chichi!”
With that, he raised his eyebrows, instantly boosting the level of his creepiness.
“I’m Ye Lingchen. Capital University, language department,” Ye Lingchen answered with a
smile, looking at them thoughtfully.
“Nice to meet you. So you’re a language…wtf? What’s your major again?” They thought they
had misheard and looked at Ye Lingchen awkwardly.
“Language,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly.
“Language major? How did you get into the interview here?” Lu Xiaobu was suspicious but
immediately waved his hand nonchalantly right after. “That’s not the main point! Piupiu[1]!
Look over there!”
Following the direction of his fingers, there were three women standing in that direction,
and all of them were in their prime. They had some light makeup and dressed fashionably.
Both their looks and body shape were above average, definitely at the level of a goddess if
placed in any schools.
“Those three beauties standing under the sun, suffering the scorching heat. Brother Ye, I’ll
bet that if we invite them to join us for lunch, they will take us up on it!” Lu Xiaobu looked
creepily at Ye Lingchen, giving everyone an obvious signal with his eyes. “There’s three of
us, and three of them. Just nice. Hehehe…”
Chen Chichi added, “Brother Ye, we’re sharing this wonderful opportunity with you
because we click well with you. Let’s not delay, or someone might get ahead of us.”
“Sure.” Ye Lingchen laughed and followed both of them over.
“Hey pretty, it’s fate for us to meet. Why don’t you join us for a meal?” Lu Xiaobu asked.
“This…I think better not,” answered one of them gently. One could tell that she was a well-
pampered lady at home.
“Oh, that’s too bad then,” Ye Lingchen replied calmly and started to head off.
“Eh? Eh!”
Lu Xiaobu, Chen Chichi, and the three beauties were all stunned.
“Handsome, don’t go!”
One of the shorter girls called out to Ye Lingchen. “Handsome, why don’t you try again?
Maybe we will agree to it. You should know that us girls are quite restrained right?”
“Yeah, and we’re actually not that restrained. No need for three tries. Just twice would do,”
said the other girl.
“That’s too troublesome. Forget about it.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand and appeared to
take his leave.
“We agree! Is that okay?” All three beauties urgently called out together.
…
[1] The author wrote “piupiu!” in the raw. We believe it’s Lu Xiaobu’s attempt to make
finger guns while pointing Ye Lingchen to the girls.
Chapter 306 - Hu Yifei The Macho
Ye Lingchen looked at the five of them and asked with a smile, “You guys know each other
right?”
The three beauties were the bait, while Lu Xiaobu and Chen Chichi were the hook, waiting
to fish a victim to buy them a meal.
“Lu Xiaobu, I told you this won’t work!” said the shorter girl. “How can such a shoddy
scheme work on this handsome and wise young man? Handsome guy, we’ve not eaten a
proper meal for the past few days. Can you treat us beauties to a meal? You can forget
about those two.”
“Chen Meijia!”
Lu Xiaobu pointed his finger shakily at Chen Meijia, his expression changed immediately
from one of anger to sadness. “Sob sob sob, Brother Ye, don’t leave me behind.”
“Let’s go, I’ll treat you guys to a meal.” Ye Lingchen shrugged his shoulders and laughed,
then headed towards a restaurant nearby.
“Ahhh, you’re the best!” Chen Meijia jumped up immediately, speaking excitedly, “I’ve
dreamed of having a meal here. Who knew it would really come true!”
“See? I told you this fella is a rich guy right? My eyes are sharp.” Lu Xiaobu was full of
himself.
“What’s the use of having sharp eyes? Aren’t you still a poor bloke?” Chen Meijia rolled her
eyes as she took a jab at him.”
Along the way, through their conversation, Ye Lingchen finally learned that the three girls
were Chen Meijia, Lin Wanyu, and Hu Yifei. They, like Lu Xiaobu, were students from
Capital City Arts Institute from the same class.
It was undeniable that arts institutions churned out beauties. The looks of these three were
more than sufficient for them to become actresses.
For this interview, they spent most of their living expenses on clothes and makeup, barely
passing each day with porridge. Furthermore, the food in the heart of Capital City was too
expensive. Even when they were rich, they would not dare to spend their money here,
much less so in their current condition. Due to that, they were constantly hungry.
Entering the restaurant, all six of them took a seat in the hall and the waiter immediately
brought them a menu.
“This, this, this, and that…” Ye Lingchen pointed at several dishes that were of the lower
price range. However, Lu Xiaobu and the gang did not care at all. They were already content
that someone would pay for their meal here.
However, Ye Lingchen followed with, “I don’t want those. Give me a portion of everything
else.”
“What?” The five of them were dumbstruck, gawking at Ye Lingchen.
“Brother Ye, there’s no need. We don’t need that much. This is too costly,” Lu Xiaobu
immediately spoke up.
“We can’t eat that much. It’s too wasteful,” Chen Chichi added, getting ready to call out for
the waiter.
“Just sit down and enjoy your meal at peace. I’m not ordering just for you guys. Some of the
dishes I plan to take away,” Ye Lingchen explained with a smile.
Although the five of them took their seats, their eyes were still showing signs of shock. Lu
Xiaobu silently mouthed at the rest, “RMB10,000!”
That meal would cost at least RMB10,000!
That was beyond their imagination. Even if the clothes they all bought through saving
crazily was not worth RMB10,000.
“Wah! Tall, rich, and handsome!” Chen Meijia stared at Ye Lingchen, her pupils turning into
the shape of a heart. Her body unconsciously steered nearer towards Ye Lingchen.
“Chen Meijia, behave yourself. Your saliva is almost dripping onto Brother Ye’s body,” Lu
Xiaobu reminded her spitefully.
“Why should you care!? Lingchen didn’t even say anything!” Chen Meijia shot a dissatisfied
look at Lu Xiaobu, then turned over to look at Ye Lingchen, saying, “Lingchen, do you have a
girlfriend? If you already do, do you mind changing to another one? In fact, would you mind
one more? I’m open-minded.”
“Ahhh, Chen Meijia, please control your sluttiness! Just kill me!” mocked Lu Xiaobu. “When
you look for a husband in the future, you must find one that has a good temperament.
Otherwise with a large green pasture[1] above his head filled with horses running free,
who could withstand such a thing?”
“Lu Xiaobu!” Chen Meijia stared daggers at Lu Xiaobu.
“According to research, temperament plays an important role in longevity. The better the
temperament, the longer the lifespan,” Chen Chichi interjected.
“Haha, I don’t know anything about temperaments, but according to a fortune teller, I will
face a hurdle at 130 years old,” Lin Wanyu jested.
“What’s the problem? Your grave is demolished?” Ye Lingchen added out of nowhere. The
entire table immediately burst into laughter.
“Brother Ye, I didn’t expect you to be a master of assisting. I’m humbled.”
In an instant, the entire table grew closer. The dishes were served and they started eating
while happily chatting away.
Eventually, the meal came to an end.
“Hey pretty, what are you so happy about? Tell us so we can share your joy.”
Right then, a guy from the neighboring table spoke to them.
The dissonant voice put a frown on everyone’s brows.
“Are you talking to us?” Chen Chichi stared at that guy.
“To be precise, I was talking to the pretty lady.” That guy chuckled, ignoring Ye Lingchen
and the other two guys. “We’re students from the sports academy nearby. Directors often
come by our academy to scout for actors and filming locations. I’m acquainted with quite a
few directors, and could perhaps help these three pretties get connected.”
“No thanks.”
“Don’t reject me so quickly. Let’s add each other on WeChat. The path of an actress is not
easy, with lots of unspoken rules. Perhaps you might come to an understanding sometime
down the road.”
“Oh? Pass me your phone then,” Hu Yifei said suddenly.
“Hehehe.” That guy laughed teasingly, feeling proud as he thought Hu Yifei had given in. He
then passed his phone over.
However in the next instant—
Hu Yifei’s grip relaxed, and the phone fell to the ground with a thud. The screen cracked
immediately, the cracks spreading out like a spider’s web.
“Oh no, I’m sorry. My hand slipped.”
Hu Yifei apologized with an innocent expression on her face. “Do you have another phone?
I’ll add it again.”
That guy’s face twitched. Suppressing his heartache, he asked his friend for another phone
and passed it to Hu Yifei.
Clang!
“I’m sorry, my hands slipped again…” Hu Yifei clapped her hands. “The three of you should
have another one right?”
“Are you toying with me?” That guy’s face turned dark, finally coming to realization. His
gaze locked onto Hu Yifei menacingly.
Hu Yifei was no doubt one that studied in performance. Her facial expression changed in an
instant, unrecognizable from before. She placed her hand on her hips, putting on an
intimidating aura. “What about it? I hate those that try to talk about those unspoken rules
in front of me!”
“F*ck! I will show you what the unspoken rules are tonight!” The three guys slammed hard
on the table and stood up.
“Sirs, please calm down. Let’s keep it peaceful and avoid getting physical.” The commotion
immediately alerted the manager to come over to talk them down.
“Get out of the way!” One of them pushed the manager away. “Nobody dared to behave so
insolently in our territory!”
“Let’s get them together!”
“Issen[2]!”
Crack!
…
[1] The large green pasture is a play on the word “green”. The commonly used phrase is (戴
绿帽) “putting on a green hat”, which is a euphemism for being cuckolded. In this case, the
“green hat” is so large that the author compared it to a green pasture.
[2] 弹一闪 (flick, one flash / Issen). Originally a gameplay mechanic in Onimusha which
allows the player to make a counter-attack when timed properly to achieve instant kills.
However, in this context, that move was referenced to in a Chinese TV series and it’s about
how the character is so well trained in martial arts that her auto-response when
approached would be to disarm/dislocate the opponent’s arm. So with the double
reference and warped meaning from the original reference, we have decided to just stick
with the name and have our reader check out the reference used in Chinese media instead
(this is, after all, a Chinese novel) https://www.bilibili.com/video/av88797935/
Chapter 307 - The Magnificent Slaps
After quite a stir, the three guys were lying on the floor whining.
Hu Yifei overlooked the scene, her eyes carrying a cold gleam of a queen. “You scumbags. If
I meet you again in the future, I’ll make you learn why the flowers are red!”
The three guys scrambled to their feet and looked at Hu Yifei in terror. “I dare you to wait
here. The people from our sports academy won’t be pushed around!”
With that, they immediately ran outwards.
“Wahhh, Sister Yifei is awesome! Teach me Issen! Teach me Issen! That way I can discipline
Lu Xiaobu in the future!” Chen Meijia hugged around Hu Yifei’s thigh excitedly.
“You? Forget Issen[1], even with 10 flashes you can’t defeat my Buddha’s palm!” Lu Xiaobu
refuted.
Chen Chichi neared up to Ye Lingchen’s ears, whispering fearfully, “Yifei learned
Taekwondo, and she’s the only female black belt amongst them! She’s extremely violent,
dominating with fear over our entire class. She’s not someone the average person should
cross.”
“Chen Chichi, are you gossiping about me in front of Mr. Ye?!” Chen Chichi was scared
motionless as she saw Hu Yifei with gritted teeth and a cold gleam in her eyes.
“Right then, the restaurant manager ran over with a fearful expression, reminding them,
“Guys, you should leave quickly. Those three are specially recruited by the sports academy.
They all have strong physiques. These people are petty and insolent around this area. They
will definitely call for backup.”
The sports academy had a bad reputation around this area. As long as they did not cause
too many problems, even if a fight were to break out, they would only be given a slap on the
wrist due to their special status. Furthermore, they were extremely united. Offending one
would be similar to poking the hornet’s nest. All those around the area would come over for
revenge.
“Hehe, am I afraid of them?” Hu Yifei scoffed. Her expression then changed instantly to a
serious one. “However, I dislike fighting. Let’s make a move.”
“Too late,” Ye Lingchen stated.
“What’s too late?” The group was caught off guard.
They could hear a shout coming from outside. “With a cloud-piercing arrow, I call forth the
sports academy[2]!”
Following that was a rumbling sound. A group of twenty ran wildly into the restaurant.
They all wore a standardized black singlet, each filled with an overwhelming presence.
“F*ck! The sports academy is at it again?”
“Look at that commotion, it must be someone offending the sports academy. This is bad.”
“Let’s go, there’s drama to watch.”
The pedestrians were in awe, having their own discussions but none came forward to stop
them.
At the lead was a big young man sporting a crew cut. He demanded coldly, “Who dares hurt
my people from the sports academy?!”
They swept a glance around, immediately locking onto Ye Lingchen’s table.
“Sister Yifei, can you use your Issen?” Lin Wanyu gave Hu Yifei a pleading look as she
whispered.
“That’s twenty people. Techniques are useless now. Of the thirty-six stratagems, escape it
the best!” Hu Yifei responded in a low voice.
“Bro, you’ve got the wrong person. The person earlier is my older sister, and I’m the
younger sister,” Chen Meijia said weakly with a bitter face.
“Ah, right! We’re also younger sisters.”
“We’re the younger brothers!” Chen Chichi and Lu Xiaobu answered together.
The crew cut guy scoffed, his gaze loathsome. “Do you think I’m stupid? You’ve hurt my
men. How do you plan to settle this?”
“How do you think we should settle this?” Ye Lingchen interjected with a smile right at that
moment.
“Either these three pretties pick a boyfriend from among us, then we’ll be considered
family, or you can pay me doctor fees of RMB100,000. If not, none of you will be leaving this
place!” announced the crew cut guy coldly.
Behind him, the group’s eyes were filled with pervertedness. From the moment they
entered the door, their gaze had never left the Chen Meijia trio. They were just too pretty.
No wonder the three guys from earlier came to harass them. Their taste was spot on.
“Wait a moment and let us consider this,” Ye Lingchen replied.
Several people shifted their gaze onto Ye Linghcen. That was just too cowardly.
The crew cut guy looked at them proudly, as though having them under his grasp.
However, Ye Lingchen slowly took out a notebook from his pocket and started reading.
Everyone turned curious and looked closer. They could barely make the line “How to
negotiate with morons” written on it.
“Are you done considering?” the crew cut guy asked impatiently.
“Just a moment, the content here is a little complicated,” Ye Lingchen replied calmly, then
took out another notebook. The crew cut guy frowned and checked it out, just to see it
labeled “How to negotiate with morons, vol.2”.
“You dare toy with me?” The crew cut guy’s expression turned ugly immediately.
With that, he raised his hand and grabbed at Ye Lingchen.
“Brother Ye, lookout!” Lu Xiaobu and Chenchichi were already getting up.
However, that hand only managed to stretch halfway and did not move forward another
inch. Ye Lingchen made a casual throw, and the crew cut guy flew away immediately.
“F*ck! You dare retaliate? Brothers, get him!”
The crew cut guy shouted, and twenty men immediately surrounded them.
Chen Chichi and the gang prepared to get up but were instead signaled to stop by Ye
Lingchen’s gaze. After that, he walked forward alone.
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s back, they backed off slightly.
“Twerp, don’t you know what place is this? You dare to play the hero?!” The crew cut guy
stood up, his expression ugly. “Now I’ll add another condition. Kneel and beg for mercy, or
I’ll have you leave here lying down!”
“Kneel and beg for mercy?” Ye Lingchen laughed. “That’s a good idea!”
With that, he placed his hand on the crew cut guy’s shoulder and pressed down forcefully!
The crew cut guy felt an overwhelming force coming through. His legs trembled and fell to
the ground with a thud.
“I hate being disrupted during my meal,” Ye Lingchen said softly. That move stunned
everyone at the scene.
Hu Yifei and the gang exchanged glances and could see the amazement in each other’s eyes.
“Let’s get him together!” shouted the group from the sports academy as they all rushed up
at Ye Lingchen.
“Taste my 10 Dragon Subduing Slaps[3]!”
Ye Lingchen’s face turned serious and raised his right hand, striking as quick as lightning.
Piak piak piak!
The crowd could only see the continual hand movement, each wave accompanied a round
of slapping sounds, gliding through the face of all his opponents. The next moment, all
twenty of them flew off in all directions, just like the petals scattered by a fairy.
One person single-handedly slapped twenty people without giving them any chance to
respond. Such quick and violent slapping technique blew everyone’s mind. Those watching
the show and those being slapped were similarly stupefied.
In their eyes, Ye Lingchen’s slaps were like a magnet. The entire group of twenty had
seemingly pushed their face forward to Ye Lingchen’s palm just to be slapped.
What an awesome miracle.
Furthermore, after the slaps, all twenty men seemed to have made a line and scattered
outwards like flower petals. What a sight to behold.
[1] 弹一闪 (Issen) can be literally translated to “flick, one flash”. Lu Xiaobu is making a
wordplay on one flash and making it to 10 flashes.
[2] 一支穿云箭,体育学院来相见 (Literally translated to – with a cloud-piercing arrow,
sports academy comes forth) – This phrase is a reference from the movie Kungfu Hustle
where the original phrase was 一支穿云箭,千军万马来相见 (with a cloud-piercing arrow,
the army comes forth). Generally used as a call for backup.
[3] 降龙十巴掌 (Xiang Long Shi Ba Zhang / 10 Dragon Subduing Slaps), a pun played on 降
龍十八掌 (Xiang Long Shi Ba Zhang / 18 Dragon Subduing Palm). They are read very
similarly, with only the “Ba” being read with a different inflection.
Chapter 308 - Why Aren’t You Nervous?
Twenty people laid on the ground moaning with an extremely eye-catching scarlet palm
print on their faces.
They all stared at Ye Lingchen in terror, not daring to approach him.
Under such circumstances, even an idiot would know Ye Lingchen was an expert not to be
crossed.
There was definitely a crushing difference in power if he was able to smack down that
many of his men.
The entire group did not even dare let out any snarky comments, and just ran away in a
hurry.
“Wow! Lingchen, you’re amazing. I’ve always thought Sister Yifei was unbeatable, but I
never thought you’d be this good,” Chen Meijia shouted exaggeratedly while running
toward him. “You’re a martial arts expert right?”
“It’s nothing much. They just needed some beating,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“F*ck! That move of yours is way more exciting than those in the movies. Brother Ye, if you
go for the interview, you just need to show this move and you’ll definitely pass it!” Chen
Chichi suggested.
Speaking of the interview, the group immediately became nervous again as they walked
toward the filming company.
They arrived on the second floor together and waited for their interview session in the
afternoon.
Seeing the people entering the interview hall one by one and exiting with varying
expressions made Hu Yifei and the rest increasingly nervous.
“What to do, what to do? I’m so nervous!” Chen Meijia was a nervous wreck. “If we pass the
interview, we’ll be officially entering the entertainment industry.”
“Meijia, just stop talking. Every time you speak, I get more nervous. “Lin Wanyu was
worried and anxious.
“I heard the entertainment industry’s waters run deep. I wonder how deep it goes.”
“Chen Meijia, you’re overthinking things. We’ve just only graduated. Even if we passed the
interview, we’ll definitely start off as extras. That’s still thousands of miles away from the
entertainment industry.”
Watching them chatting nervously, Ye Lingchen smiled without a word. He quietly took his
phone out and sent a message to Xiao Feifei.
Before long, an employee approached them and said, “It’s your turn. Please come this way.”
“Us?” Lu Xiaobu and the gang were stunned, and asked surprisingly, “Isn’t the interview
done individually?”
“I’m only in charge of passing the message. The higher-ups are asking for you guys to enter
together.”
They were all confused as they quietly followed behind the employee. All their gazes had
confusion in them.
Right then, Chen Chichi looked at Ye Lingchen and asked out of curiosity, “Brother Ye, why
aren’t you nervous at all?”
Hearing that, the others looked at Ye Lingchen as well, just to see him calm and relaxed.
Moreover, he seemed to be unprepared, unlike one that was going for an interview.
“I’m not nervous. Why should I be?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“We’re going in for an interview now! You’re really not nervous?” Lu Xiaobu brought it up
once again. By then, the gang already arrived at the door.
“Oh, maybe that’s because I’m in charge of the interview,” Ye Lingchen replied
nonchalantly, entering the door. Right before their stupefied eyes, Ye Lingchen walked up
to the chief evaluator’s seat and casually sat down.
The entire gang was flabbergasted.
Their mouths opened wide, frozen on the spot as though fossilized.
That was just…
After the interview, Ye Lingchen went to Xiao Feifei’s office.
“Lingchen, you’re really done with the script?” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen. Before the
interview, Ye Lingchen sent her a simple message, but she agreed to it without a second
thought.
“Not just the script. Most of the actors are set. The theme will be urban comedy. The
investment cost will be quite low too,” Ye Lingchen said with a laugh.
“Comedy is definitely popular, but it’s too difficult to make it good.” Sister Lin was a little
worried.
“Leave everything to me.” Ye Lingchen was fully confident of his plan. “Sister Feifei, for the
beginning stages of our company’s founding, let’s just focus on this series. No need to hire
too many actors. Since we’ve decided on this, you should rest up properly and stop
worrying about it.”
“Mm.” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen, then nodded with a smile.
Along the way back from Xiao Feifei’s place, Ye Lingchen was polishing up his thoughts.
Hu Yifei and the gang gave Ye Lingchen a good feeling. They were filled with the energy of
youngsters. Moreover, their attitudes were extremely positive.
The TV series was meant to add some comedic essence into various aspects of life.
Such a series would bring joy to the people and be greatly loved by everyone.
After arriving home, Ye Lingchen started to write an outline by hand.
[Time: X year, X month, X day. It would not be too far off from modern times.
In a simple apartment, there were two very normal suites. In them were seven young men
and women of different backgrounds, status, and dreams…
The name of the TV series should be…iPartment[1]!]
‘Since I can’t afford to purchase a building, I’ll start by filming a story within a building.’
Looking at the time and realizing it was already 7pm, Ye Lingchen turned on his computer
and started streaming Study of the Three Kingdoms.
Three days later, it was done!
Ye Lingchen let out a long sigh of relief. He read through his script from the front to the end,
then nodded in satisfaction.
At the same time, inside Xiao Feifei’s office…
Xiao Feifei and Sister Lin were still reading up materials. Although Ye Lingchen told them to
rest, it was impossible for them to take it easy.
However, they began to alternate between rest and hard work, thus no longer giving
themselves such intense workload.
“Feifei, do you think Ye Lingchen can come up with the script?” Sister Lin asked suddenly.
“I believe he can do it.” Xiao Feifei smiled with a spirited look in her eyes. “I’ve never seen
anything that he failed to do all these while.”
Sister Lin looked at Xiao Feifei as she went into deep thoughts for a while before finally
sighing. “Feifei, why don’t you tell him directly?”
“What?”
“I’ve been with you for so long, but I’ve never heard that you wanted to retire from the
entertainment industry.” Sister Lin looked at Xiao Feifei. “Do you think I don’t know what’s
in your heart? I just don’t want Ye Lingchen to see you acting with someone else. That’s
why you plan to retire right? It’s so much easier for you to be acting than this.”
With Xiao Feifei’s current status, even if she acted, it would not be too exhausting. The
reasons she gave earlier were just nonsense.
Xiao Feifei kept silent and walked up to the window. She looked at the scene below and bit
her lips. “Sister Lin, if it was just a movie role, that’s unworthy of him…”
A movie role was just a role. It would not turn her into a phoenix.
“That’s why you wanted to start a company?” Sister Lin asked.
Xiao Feifei nodded. Her eyes looked determined as she said calmly, “I just wish to grow as
fast as I can in order to catch up with him. There will definitely be more and more talented
girls appearing by his side. Only through this will I remain competitive.”
Xiao Feifei looked at Sister Lin, begging her, “Sister Lin, you must keep this secret for me. I
just need to quietly be by his side.”
“You…”
Sister Lin sighed, “You’re really stupid.”
[1] 爱情公寓 (Apartment of Love – literal translation) or iPartment (the actual comedy
series that the author took this from). The Issen thing from the previous chapter was also
referenced in iPartment.
Chapter 309 - Can’t Take It. My Eyes Are
Going Blind!
Ding dong!
Right then, Xiao Feifei’s phone sounded.
“It’s Lingchen.”
Xiao Feifei’s eyes brightened, and she immediately opened the message. “He has really
finished the script.”
“He actually finished the script in three days?!” Sister Lin exclaimed in surprise. “I wonder
what’s the quality like.”
“It won’t be bad.” Xiao Feifei was filled with anticipation. She printed out Ye Lingchen’s
script in a hurry and read it back to back with Sister Lin.
Once they started, their laughter never stopped and they were totally engrossed in it,
unable to stop midway. Only when they finished the last page could they stop reading.
“This script…OMG! It will definitely be a hit!” Sister Lin gasped a mouthful of cold air. She
recalled the plots in iPartment and still felt like laughing.
Xiao Feifei was the Queen of TV series. Their sense for TV series was definitely on par with
any directors. This iPartment script was really well written and could be considered a
masterpiece!
“It’s a heartwarming and funny TV series.” Although Xiao Feifei had full confidence in Ye
Lingchen, she was still shocked when she saw that script. She even felt that this script
surpassed all the scripts she had seen before this!
“The content of this script is impeccable. It accommodates audiences of all ages. Most
importantly, this script’s filming cost is extremely low!” Xiao Feifei noticed that point.
Filming cost was an important factor for a filming company because it directly affected the
profits. Nonetheless, Ye Lingchen managed to create the perfect content and minimize the
cost at the same time. He deserved to be described as a genius. Furthermore, this script was
written in only three days!
If that news were to be leaked, it would shake the screenwriting community. All the
screenwriters would die from embarrassment!
“Feifei, I finally understand why you’re working so hard.” Sister Lin nodded profoundly as
she read the script.
At first, Xiao Feifei was a rare good girl in her eyes. Those that are worthy of her could be
counted on one’s hand. However, Ye Lingchen was an exception!
Just what kind of monstrous person was this!?
Seeing Xiao Feifei reply to him with a satisfied emoji, Ye Lingchen smiled and took a break.
He then used his phone to log onto Weibo.
Recently, there were a lot of people tagging him on Weibo, causing his Weibo account to
vibrate non stop with notifications. Even some of the public official accounts were tagging
him. Meanwhile, he was unsure of what had happened.
Novel Y’s Weibo was already taken over from all sides. Below it were countless comments.
[F*ck! Please go to Weibo and sanction this. I can’t take it anymore!]
[Novel Y, aren’t you good with poems? Please go at it with those poets. I beg of you!]
[Livestream Y, you can’t just focus on live streaming. You’re so good with poems, why not
write a few more?]
[F*ck! I can’t take it anymore. I want to vomit!]
[I didn’t turn on Weibo for three days now. My eyes, it burns!]
…
Ye Lingchen was shocked when he entered Weibo’s main page.
In the middle of the main page was an event banner. It was the poem event that he saw a
few days back. It was a platform for everyone to express themselves through poems.
To be honest, that event was rather successful and was buzzing with activity.
Opening the event link, Ye Lingchen was surprised. The event page was unexpectedly filled
with many poems over the past few days. It was roughly estimated to be in the thousands.
Apart from some trolls from when the event started, it managed to bring in a few
traditional linguists to take part as the event progressed.
Their Weibo were all certified accounts, and they were members of the Author’s
Association from various districts, various poets, modern poets, and even ancient poem
appraisers.
This group of people was rather famous and had previously created some works. With their
reputation, their participation immediately boosted the status and liveliness of the event.
Everyone took turns to voice out their comments, teachings, and debates.
At first, everything was fine. However, this group of people got addicted to boasting which
eventually got into their heads. With that rush, they started sharing their poems for
everyone to read.
[XX City’s WA [1] Chairman: River covers all, black hole above the well. White on a yellow
dog, swelling on a white dog.]
[XX City’s WA member no.1: Good poem, good poem! Chairman’s poem is describing a
snowing scene, right? So lifelike. I’m humbled, so humbled!]
[XX City’s WA member no.2: The poem’s content and words are easily relatable. It also
breaks apart from the usual rhyming pattern, especially that last sentence, “swelling on a
white dog”, is the essence of the poem. It shows us the scene of a heavy snowstorm, causing
the image to pop out from the paper! Just amazing!]
[XX City’s WA member no.3: This poem is a masterpiece, one I look up to!]
Faced with the praise from the crowd, XX City’s WA Chairman laughed humbly, [It’s
nothing. This is just something I wrote casually at the end of last year. It’s not suited for
formal events. Please don’t laugh at me…]
With that, they started stroking each other’s ego on the platform, getting more and more
out of hand, eventually turning the platform into their stage.
Ye Lingchen continued reading. With that, it turned even more nonsensical.
[XX City’s WA Chairman: Since everyone is sharing their works, then I shall show my flaws
and entertain everyone. Big Clear Lake[2]—Big clear lake, lake clear big. Big clear lake has
lotus, lotus has a toad, jumping here and there.]
[XX City’s WA member no.1: Good poem, good poem!]
[XX City’s WA member no.2: This poem fully expressed the scene of Daming Lake. This is
awesome!]
[XX City’s WA member no.3: Everyone please applause!]
Apart from that, there were also those asking for advice.
[XX City’s WA member: I had an inspiration and wrote a poem, hoping for chairmen and
presidents to give me some pointers. A Praise of the Clouds—The clouds in the sky are
really white. Really white, really really white. Very white, very very white. Extremely white,
super white, so white I could die. Ah!]
That was not the worst. Below that, someone was actually giving him pointers.
[XX City’s WA Chairman: Your poem is mainly writing about the whiteness of the clouds.
The theme is clear, but the obscurity is lacking. However, as a poem, it is considered
acceptable. Passable.]
[XX District’s WA Chairman: I feel that your poem might need another supporting sentence,
for example, “Reflected on the water, turning the water white.”]
[XX City’s WA member: That’s the essential touch! As expected of the chairman. Thank you
for your guidance. I’ve learned much!]
‘No, I can’t read this anymore.’
Ye Lingchen quickly logged out of there. If he continued reading them, he feared that his
intelligence would be affected.
No wonder so many people cried foul. That was just challenging the extreme!
—
[1] Writer’s Association. With so many instances of this happening, we decided to just give
them an acronym.
[2] 大明湖 – Daming Lake, or literally translated as Big Clear Lake
Chapter 310 - Must You Force Me to
Compose a Poem?
Needless to say, because of that group’s participation, the entire poem platform turned into
their dominion; writing poems and stroking each other’s ego.
On Weibo, the flame war started long ago.
[WTF is this? Good poem? Good my *ss!]
[Very wet[1], definitely wet. It’s so wet that I can’t bear to look at it.]
[Even professional circle jerks should have a limit. This is jerking it to the milky way!]
[They dared to criticize Y’s poem before this. Now that you compare them, Y is like a
scholar!]
[Previous poster, you’re wrong to say that. Y is a scholar to start with!]
[I can’t take it anymore. Someone please get Y out of hiding and compose a few poems so I
can wash my eyes. Our Chinese literature is being sullied by these idiots.]
…
Voices of complaints went on. It was no wonder they would bring it to Ye Lingchen’s Weibo
account.
However, the more dissents there were on the internet, the more it fueled that group’s
excitement. They had never been so famous. Now that they had the attention of so many
people, it was impossible to not feel excited.
They were spreading Chinese culture. They were bringing Chinese poems into the sights of
the public!
They instantly felt sacred, as though their shoulders were loaded with heavy
responsibilities.
Right then, the WA’s Vice-Chairman Huang Lihua, who dissed Celestial Bane online, put
forward his opinion once again.
Reading through the criticisms on the internet, his heart already felt annoyed. When he saw
so many people bringing up Y’s name and claiming that his group’s poem was nothing
compared to Y, his patience ran out.
What did his association stand for? Bathed in decades of traditional literature, they were
the heirs of Chinese literature. How could they be surpassed by a web novel writer?
He could not help but make a post on Weibo:
[Lately, Weibo is becoming lively with people writing poems. Everyone’s voices are loud.
This represents the rise of Chinese traditional literature, and the phenomenon is
inseparable from the hard works of traditional literary scholars. It is a form of recognition
for us; one that I’m comforted by! However, I still hear the other voices. On this, I must
speak up and say my piece.]
[First, I admit that within our WA, some poems fall short of the standards. However,
everyone had to start off as a beginner. For them to present their works to everyone, that
takes courage! Secondly, there are plenty of good compositions within our works. For
example, Moon, So Bright! by XX WA President; Wind, So Comforting! by XX WA Vice
President; Snow, So White! by XX WA[2] Chairman. These compositions are considered
classics! Compared to Y’s poems, they are much better!]
He quickly wrote an entire paragraph. With a smug smile on his face, he uploaded it to
Weibo.
As expected, once it was uploaded, the views skyrocketed.
[F*ck! So shameless! What does the rise of traditional literature have to do with them?]
[Please check the facts. It’s because of Y’s poem that triggered this event alright?]
[F*ck! I can’t take it anymore. This bugger is feeding us bullsh*t. Please get Y to save me…]
…
Meanwhile, a few other major WA members started to reply to the post.
[Thank you, Chairman Huang. Your poem, Flower, So Beautiful! is the true classic.]
[Chairman Huang’s words resonate deeply with me. That’s the truth!]
[Chairman Huang’s summary is very accurate. However, I need to add on a little bit.] Right
then, another vice-chairman of the WA came forward and interjected, [Many people are still
tagging Y, asking for him to compose a poem. Seeing that, I feel that it’s laughable. These
people don’t understand poems at all!]
[When it comes to writing poems, apart from talent, one would also require inspiration. As
the saying goes, the abundance of the heart leads to the spring of ideas. Our poems were all
born through trials, tribulations, along with the right environment for its conception. These
people tagged Y to call him out, but did he show himself? Not at all! Are they expecting him
to create a poem on the fly? Based on his talents, I’m sorry, that’s impossible!]
[Chairman Shi is right, it makes sense!]
[Hahaha, that’s right. You see lately Y hasn’t been showing himself. You want him to
compose a poem? Wait on!]
[Straight to the point, as expected of the chairman. Since when was writing a poem easy? If
he can compose one, I’ll eat three pounds of poop!]
Members of the WA continued to sing their praises.
[I can’t take it anymore, I need to escape. These people are too much.]
[At least I feel that Y’s poems are a hundred times better than theirs. Shameless bunch!]
[Even a scumbag is not as scummy as them. They’re the best… at losing themselves in their
boast.]
However, quite a number of people were shaken. After all, the WA was the authority in
such issues, making it easier for them to be convincing.
[Guys, let’s not argue. The WA has their point too. How can he just compose a poem on the
fly?]
[I think these chairmans’ poems are quite good. They read well.]
[Most of Y’s die-hard fans can’t recognize reality and live in their own dream world.]
[Hehe, a lot of people refuse to believe it. Why don’t you get Y to show himself? I don’t need
him to compose a poem on the fly. If he can compose a poem that everyone likes within
three days, I’ll submit to him!] Chairman Shi grew more prideful as he typed. [I’ll bet that he
won’t dare to show himself!]
At first, Ye Lingchen was only there to watch the drama and did not consider taking part.
However, the flames of war had mysteriously latched onto him.
Ye Lingchen’s heart was unaffected by the provocations, but rather, it brought him a slight
twinge of excitement.
These people were delivering popularity right to his doorsteps!
It was originally a trivial matter, but they managed to blow it to the point of being the top
search result. That was a major assistance for him.
‘F*ck! What wonderful people!’
‘I don’t dare to show myself? Why won’t I, the prodigy, show myself?’
‘Since you’re forcing me to compose a poem, then I’ll have to take you up on it.’
Without hesitation, Ye Lingchen announced on Weibo. [Is composing a poem on the fly that
difficult?]
In just a simple sentence, but it sent Weibo into a frenzy in an instant.
[F*ck! Novel Y replied immediately?]
[OMG, OMG! It’s going to be another bloodbath!]
[You see that tone. Y is going to compose a poem on the spot?]
[Y, you’re too impulsive. The opposing party is obviously trying to agitate you and have you
embarrass yourself.]
[Y, let’s ignore them. Why should you compose a poem on the fly for them? We need time
too!]
At the same time, Capital University’s Professor Wan Yun was also following this incident.
After seeing Novel Y making a statement, he unwittingly frowned his brows. That was just
too impulsive! Composing a poem on the spot was no different from the seven-step
verse[3]. Even the legends of ancient times were awed by such a feat. How was it possible
for those in the modern age?
Ye Lingchen ignored the excited crowd, but instead closed his eyes and went into deep
thoughts for a moment before typing on his computer.
[The first poem, on wind.]
[Lyrics to the Melody of Green Jadeite Bowl-New Year’s Night
Easterlies of the night call to bloom blossoms of a thousand trees,
As if blowing adrift stars that drizzle like rain.
Precious horses and lavish carriages go by leaving a scented trail.
Phoenix flutes music perform as the timekeeper witnesses the turning of hours,
Throughout the night lanterns in the shape of fish and dragons dance and gyrate.
Golden are the willowy tassels of her butterfly hairpin,
Among giggles and chatters, her scent is fading away.
In the crowd, I look for her presence everywhere time and again,
Suddenly I turn around, and I see her there,
Where lights are dim and faint[4].]
…
[1] 好湿 (Hao Shi / very wet) and 好诗 (Hao Shi / good poem) sound the same.
[2] XX WA- In raw, the author did not put XX City or XX District, so we just went with XX.
WA over here is the acronym for Writer’s Association.
[3] The Seven-step verse tells the story of a genius scholar in classical literature who was
issued an ultimatum: Compose a poem within 7 steps or be executed. The scholar managed
to recite a poem consisting of four verses with five chinese characters in each line.
[4] The translation of this poem is sourced from
https://28utscprojects.wordpress.com/2011/10/01/s202/
Chapter 311 - One After Another
Chapter 311 One After Another
Suddenly I turn around, and I see her there, where lights are dim and faint!
Those on Weibo saw the poem that suddenly appeared. They were caught by surprise,
gawking at the poem, reading it repeatedly!
In an instant, the entire internet went into a frenzy!
Those from the WA were stunned just from the first sentence.
Huang Lihua and Vice-chairman Shi were flabbergasted as well.
Easterlies of the night call to bloom blossoms of a thousand trees, as if blowing adrift stars
that drizzle like rain.
The first sentence was describing the wind, and it was expertly written. The imagery was
lifelike; describing the scene with the wind, it was beautifully scenic.
For a moment, time seemed to have stopped on Weibo. During that time, even the
comments ceased. Those not in the know might even suspect that everyone’s internet
disconnected.
They were pulled into the poem, into the lively market, with a beauty walking along with
the crowd. The crowd tried to locate her, yet she was nowhere to be found. Just as they
were feeling dejected, turning around, they saw her standing near the flickering lights.
Such beautiful imagery!
It was only a poem, but everyone felt as though it was a story.
After they struggled to recover from their daze, Weibo exploded with activity.
[Amazing poem!]
[F*ck! F*ck!]
[Such composition, such a wonderful poem!]
[I don’t know much about poems, but I know that this is f*cking good!]
[Divine inspiration, this is divinely inspired!]
[F*ck! I was so excited and tried to send gifts all the while. Only now I realize that there’s no
gift button. Damn!]
…
Meanwhile, Capital University’s Wan Yun was in shock.
‘Is this really a student from our Capital University? My student managed to compose a
poem of this level? The heavens are blessing our Chinese literature!’
The comments on Weibo were like fireworks going up in waves. The number of likes
increased by a few thousand every passing second, causing Weibo to malfunction
temporarily.
Just how well was the poem written? An average person would not be able to tell.
However, those in the WA knew that this poem was really well done. The scenery and
character were expertly brought to life. They were way better compared to the poems Ye
Lingchen previously wrote.
That was the first time Ye Lingchen put his heart into writing a poem. In an instant, it
subjugated everyone. It could be described as perfect, definitely worthy to be considered a
masterpiece!
Those from the WA remained silent; some were even eager to go offline. They were too
ashamed to stay around and were trying to find a hiding place.
‘Novel Y…just what kind of person is he?’
‘Composing a poem of this caliber on the fly. Is he still a human?’
However, someone soon noticed Ye Lingchen’s choice of words. “First!”
[F*ck! First poem?! Could it be that Y intends to compose more?]
[Awesome! Would the second one be coming soon? I’ll wait for it!]
The next instant, the second poem was out.
[The second poem, on the moon.]
[Moon Gazing with Distant Thoughts.
Bright moon over the sea, sharing the same moment in distant lands.
Lovers resent the long nights, where sentiments grow strong.
Snuffing the candle to appreciate the full moon, adorning the robe to feel the moisturizing
dew.
Regretfully unable to present this to my dear, I return to sleep, for a dream of cherished
union.]
Amazing!
Another amazing composition!
The first sentence grabbed the hearts of all the readers!
Bright moon over the sea, sharing the same moment in distant lands.
This poem was about separation, projecting the sentiments onto the moon. Loved ones
separated in distant lands sharing the same view of the moon. The long-distance separation
was aptly described by this.
[I’m crying. Thank you Y for composing such a wonderful poem. Thank you! I’ve been
working away from home for many years now. It’s been so long since I last went home.]
[Above post, I’m in the same boat. I miss my hometown.]
[Sob sob sob, I’ve already made plans with my wife to share the view of the moon tonight.
That way, it’ll be like me watching it next to my wife.]
However, while they were still lamenting, the third poem was out!
[The third poem, on flower.]
[On Flower After Failed Examination.
Waiting for autumn to come, eighth of the ninth month,
Once my flowers bloom, hundreds of flowers perish.
Bursts of fragrance soar the skies as it penetrates Chang’an,
The entire city coated in golden armor.]
Once the poem was published, everyone was shaken even further.
The style of the poem was distinctly different from the two previous poems.
The previous poems were of restraint and separation. However, this poem gives off a
feeling of tyranny, unrivaled dominance!
Such a change made it difficult for them to switch over.
This poem was domineering from the beginning to the end. It could be said that every
word, every sentence struck awe into their hearts.
Just how prideful and confident must one be to write such a poem!?
[I suddenly feel that Y is writing this poem for himself. I wonder if any of you guys feel the
same?]
[The first one I can think of is Y. Didn’t you realize that once Y started composing poems,
those fools from WA dare not utter a single word?]
[F*ck, it’s true! His pride and domineering demeanor are oozing from his bones!]
[The fourth poem, snow.]
Ye Lingchen paused for a moment, but this time he laughed, suddenly feeling trollish.
He split up the upload, starting with the first sentence. [One, two, three and four.]
‘Hm?’
Everyone was dumbfounded. Such an opening seemed very mundane.
[Five, six, seven and eight.]
[What’s this? Counting game?]
Ignoring the masses, he uploaded the third sentence.
[Thousand, ten thousand, and countless.]
With that, the crowd could no longer hold back.
[Y, why are you suddenly learning from those WA members? Please don’t!]
[F*ck! It’s the end. Y’s poem is starting to burn my eyes.]
[Is our Chinese literature going into decline now? No…]
However, the fourth sentence came.
[Disappearing into the plum blossoms.]
Boom!
All their minds were blown, ringing continually. They did not expect the last sentence to
salvage the entire poem in that manner.
That poem was by no means amazing, but it was simple. In its simplicity, it did not lose its
rhyming. In a way, it could also be considered another masterpiece.
[Amazing! I knew Y wouldn’t let me down.]
[The essential stroke. That’s the real essential stroke!]
[Genius, definitely a genius. He’s just doing as he wishes!]
[Hahaha, did any of you realize that Y’s poem was picking on those poems that Huang Lihua
was praising earlier?]
[It is! Wind, flower, snow, and moon. Hahaha…]
[I would like to ask, Master Huang Lihua, is the wind still gentle? Are the flowers still
beautiful? Is the snow still white? Is the moon still bright?]
…
Composing four poems in a row, and each of them masterpieces. All that without any
preparation beforehand; all impromptu work. Such level of poetry would have made him a
champion in ancient times!
Others would have something to be proud of for life after composing one good poem.
Instead, he wrote one after another, as if they were nothing. That was just beyond amazing!
Frightening, absolutely terrifying!
All those from the WA became mute, after which they started to delete their Weibo posts
one after another.
They were ashamed of showing their poems. It was impossible to compare with Ye
Lingchen. They could not afford to embarrass themselves any further.
Huang Lihua deleted the post where he criticized Ye Lingchen along with his other posts.
Ye Lingchen’s standards were way beyond most people out there. If his literature standards
were considered low, then the entire China would have no standards to go by.
Just where did this monster pop out from? He was just too monstrous. Not someone one
could afford to offend…
Chapter 312 - Special Mission, Xu Nan’s
Reques
Logging off Weibo, Ye Lingchen entered the system menu.
A lot had happened recently, causing quite a commotion. Maybe his popularity points might
bring him some surprise.
Ye Lingchen eagerly looked at the system menu.
With one look, the corner of his lips unwittingly transformed into a smile. What was around
80 thousand points had grown to 178988!
It went up by almost a hundred thousand popularity points!
Recently, due to Y Cosmetic’s sudden fame, it helped him gain quite a number of popularity
points. Add to that Weibo’s poem event, Ye Lingchen did not expect them to bring him that
much popularity points.
Both incidents were not planned by him. They were purely accidental gains.
Should he save up the popularity points for intermediate level skills?
Ye Lingchen was torn.
Intermediate skills were much stronger than basic skills. Take the Eight Extremities Brute
Training for instance. Although Ye Lingchen’s body was unable to block bullets, he would
not be easily injured. When his body grows stronger, he may be able to block bullets.
However, the cost of popularity points for an intermediate skill was hefty. Furthermore,
there were too many skills that needed to be upgraded. He hardly had enough popularity
points.
Ye Lingchen was frustrated. In the future, upgrading an intermediate skill to an advanced
skill would cost him 10 million popularity points. Where would he get them from?
Meanwhile, he was extremely eager to find out just how terrifying advanced skills would
be.
Ye Lingchen looked at the list of skills he had at full proficiency. Drawing, Fengshui
Observation, Martial Body Fist, Culinary Skill, Farming, Singing, Calligraphy, Massage,
German, Russian…
There were quite a number of skills. After looking at it repeatedly, there was no shortage of
wonky skills. ‘Farming is considered a type of skill, but can someone tell me what it will
evolve to?’
‘With so many skills waiting to be upgraded to the basic level, let’s do it!’
He spent 10 thousand popularity points.
Upgrade began!
The yellow glow flashed repeatedly, jumping over each skill. Ye Lingchen was both nervous
and excited at the same time.
Finally, the yellow glow came to a halt and stopped right on top of Martial Body Fist!
‘Hot damn!’
‘Martial arts again?’
By all rationale, Ye Lingchen’s current need for martial arts was not very urgent. With the
Eight Extremities Brute Training and Arhat Fist Force, he could already act with impunity.
Unless faced with firearms, he was almost invincible.
Along with a golden flash, Martial Body Fist slowly changed into Dragon-Catcher Hand
‘This name…seems awesome.’
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched slightly. Martial Body Fist was a Kungfu style that was made
after collecting the strength of various forms. It was definitely full of potential. As expected,
the name was domineering after the upgrade.
Martial Body Fist was mostly focused on grappling techniques, therefore Dragon-Catcher
Hand was also based on grappling.
Ye Lingchen’s mind was suddenly filled with vast amounts of information regarding
Dragon-Catcher Hand. Its moves were much more complex compared to Martial Body Fist.
Just within the basic level alone, there were several hundreds of variations. The training
difficulty was far beyond Arhat Fist Force and Eight Extremities Brute Training.
That was under the condition where he had a hack. If given to a normal person, it would be
impossible for them to be trained in Dragon-Catcher Hand unless bestowed by divine
talent.
However, he could not deny that Dragon-Catcher Hand was fearsome. It could pick out an
enemy’s weakness and subdue them in the shortest time. It could also split tendons and
dislocate bones, twisting the joints directly to immobilize the opponent.
As an example, if the Dragon-Catcher Hand went against Eight Extremities Brute Training,
Dragon-Catcher Hand would subdue the Eight Extremities Brute Training in a flash.
Although Eight Extremities Brute Training focused on defense, Dragon-Catcher Hand aimed
for dislocation of joints and splitting tendons. Who could withstand that?
When both parties were of similar levels, this type of Kungfu was nothing short of a godly
technique!
Following that, the day’s classes came to an end, and up next was another weekend.
Ring ring ring!
On the way home, Ye Lingchen’s phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, Ye Lingchen was
surprised.
The caller was Xu Nan.
“Hello, Officer Xu.”
“Master, I have someone that requires your assistance.” Xu Nan had been addressing him as
master ever since Ye Lingchen started teaching Xu Nan the Eight Extremities Brute
Training.
Xu Nan hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Tonight, we’ll be executing a special mission.
The targets are dangerous and there are more than one of them. I would like to have
Master come along.”
“Time and location,” Ye Lingchen spoke calmly.
“Master, you’re fine with it?” Xu Nan was surprised. “Don’t you need to think about it? This
mission is very dangerous. Furthermore—”
“It’s fine. You’re already calling me master, how can I not help?” Ye Lingchen answered with
a smile.
To have Xu Nan invite him over with a phone call, this mission was definitely extraordinary.
It should be noted that Xu Nan had been practicing the Eight Extremities Brute Training for
some time and her abilities were improving at an alarming rate. Most missions would not
pose any problems for her. Furthermore, it was easy to hear the determination in Xu Nan’s
voice. It was obvious that she placed great importance on this mission.
Ye Lingchen had a good impression of Xu Nan. She was positive and strived for excellence.
Furthermore, she was a hard worker. From her practice of Eight Extremities Brute
Training, one could see her persistence. She was a good police officer.
Moreover, this was doing a good deed, contributing to the country. Why would he reject it?
“We’re in the suburbs nearby the university town. There are no landmarks here. I’ll send
you a GPS location. Come meet us here,” Xu Nan replied with a laugh, feeling a warm feeling
deep in her heart.
“Alright!” Ye Lingchen nodded.
Meanwhile, somewhere in the suburbs of the university town, weeds grew unabated.
Looking up, one could see the rocks scattered over the ground, the distant mountain, and
the shimmering outline of the dilapidated building in the fog.
They were very far from the city area, further out than the farming villages, standing over
an undeveloped plot of land.
A Buick MPV was driving leisurely along the road. The MPV looked old and busted. Its paint
faded at parts, and it looked absolutely inconspicuous. Inside it, was a total of six people
including the driver.
Five men and a woman. That woman was Xu Nan. She had just ended her call with Ye
Lingchen.
“Unreliable. I still feel that it’s unreliable!” One of the men said, seemingly frustrated.
“Sergeant Gao, it’s sufficient to carry out this mission with just us. Why did you have to get
some outsider to participate?”
“My master is not an outsider. Moreover, he’s amazing!” Xu Nan stated.
“Hehe, who knows what your master is like?” That person laughed coldly. “We all know
what kind of mission we’re in. If any of this is leaked, whose responsibility will it be?”
“Li Hu, what do you mean? Are you suspecting me or are you suspecting my master?” Xu
Nan’s brows knitted into a frown as she confronted him.
“Xu Nan, you need to fix that temper of yours. Don’t get too carried away with your tone!
You’re the youngest among our entire team, and you’re a girl. You’re the easiest to trick and
act impulsively. With our identity, we need to consider our actions carefully. Cautiousness
will avoid mistakes,” said one of the more mature men among the team.
“But Sergeant Gao, didn’t you agree to my master joining us?”
“Since you trust your master that much, we can take this chance to get to know him. It’s
good to get acquainted with each other.” Sergeant Gao chuckled.
Xu Nan’s expression turned ugly, and she asked grumpily, “Sergeant Gao, even you don’t
trust my master?”
Although Sergeant Gao said it was to get to know him, it was another way of investigating
him.
“Xu Nan, you’ve been following behind us ever since you graduated. Us uncles watched you
advance step by step and treat you like our daughter. We just don’t want you to be cheated
by someone,” interjected another person. “Furthermore, as an officer, we need to go
through examinations. With you suddenly having a master, of course we have to learn
about him.”
Xu Nan harrumphed, then kept quiet. She was obviously displeased.
Chapter 313 - Definitely a Con Artist!
Seeing Xu Nan’s reaction, the others shook their heads as they laughed bitterly.
“Alright, we’ll stop here,” Sergeant Gao said as he slowly brought the car to a stop.
All six of them got out of the car and headed to a straw hut nearby.
“I need a cigarette.” With that, Sergeant Gao went off by himself. It was a little embarrassing
to smoke with a woman around.
“Hehe, I’ll come along too.” Li Hu smiled and followed suit.
When they were some distance further away, Li Hu took a deep breath and scowled as he
asked, “Sergeant Gao, why did you agree to let Xu Nan bring an outsider to this mission?”
Sergeant Gao took a puff, pulling a trail of smoke around him. “Xu Nan has brought up the
topic of her master outside of our circle. Aren’t you curious?”
“Of course I’m curious.” Li Hu paused momentarily, then continued. “Sergeant Gao, are you
planning to use this chance to check him out?”
“What other chances would we have?” Sergeant Gao threw a glance at Li Hu, faintly smiling.
“We can’t have Xu Nan ask him out for a date to show us right? By chance she suggested
this by herself, so I just play along.”
“Haha, Sergeant Gao you cunning old fox!” Li Hu laughed, but then asked in a worried tone,
“Will this affect our mission?”
“Since Xu Nan respects this person so much, he shouldn’t be too sloppy. Furthermore, our
mission this time is not to attack. We’re only doing reconnaissance. It won’t be affected
greatly.” Sergeant Gao shook his head. His decision seemed to be made after careful
considerations.
“I still feel that Xu Nan is being conned. Women her age are easiest to fall for blind
worshipping,” Li Hu stated. ” I must know who this person is. If he’s a con artist, I’ll give
him a good strangling! How dare he con his way into our heads!”
Sergeant Gao kept his silence after hearing that.
He was also sighing softly in his heart.
Li Hu’s worry was the shared sentiment of the entire police station. Xu Nan was the station
belle [1]. Furthermore, her personality and overall performance was great too. Everyone
there treated her as a treasure. Nobody expected her to suddenly find a master just a while
ago. Whenever she spoke of him, her eyes would be gleaming; that sent the entire station
into a frenzy. Although they did not mention it, everyone kept this master of hers in their
minds.
“Xu Nan mentioned that her master is good at fighting. Even the boxing champion was no
match for him,” Sergeant Gao sighed.
“Nonsense! What a load of nonsense!”
Li Hu’s voice boomed suddenly, carrying his extreme dissatisfaction. “Just the mention of
that makes me furious! By Xu Nan’s words, her master is just like those martial arts experts
on TV, one with those whatchamacallit inner force, hitting a cow through a mountain. Isn’t
that just bullsh*t?!”
“With our department, we’ve encountered several experts. Which of them weren’t
proficient with combat? Even within the Warrior’s Department, we have yet to meet an
expert like that! How can someone like that be a commoner? Hidden expert? More likely a
con artist!”
Li Hu was infuriated. Because of this incident, he had overtly and covertly reminded Xu Nan
multiple times, but she just would not listen.
“Li Hu, do you remember someone in the Warrior’s Department mentioning something
about inner force martial artists?” Sergeant Gao asked out of the blue.
“Inner force martial artists?”
Lu Hu nodded, then shook his head. “Sergeant Gao, I believe in the existence of inner force
martial artists, but I don’t think Xu Nan’s master is one. It’s too difficult to be an inner force
martial artist. There’s only a few of them in the entire Warrior’s Department. That’s even
rarer than pandas. Almost none of them show themselves to the public!”
Sergeant Gao nodded. “Wait for Xu Nan’s master to come, then we’ll have a good look. If
he’s a con artist, we’ll find some ways to expose him. We mustn’t let him hurt Xu Nan.”
When both of them returned to the straw hut, they saw Xu Nan sitting there. She was
occasionally checking out her phone, then looking around. She was obviously excited.
The frowns on their brows knitted even tighter together.
“My master is here!”
Xu Nan shot up and ran toward a direction excitedly at full speed.
As the gang looked up, their gaze suddenly turned cold.
100 meters away, a figure was leisurely approaching them. Although it was difficult to
make out his appearance, he was obviously young.
As he neared, their hearts turned heavier.
“Sergeant Gao, do you think this kid can fight?” Li Hu asked. “This kid is at most in his
twenties. Based on his physique, I don’t think he’s even trained in martial arts. I can defeat
10 of him single-handedly!”
“This can’t be. I thought Xu Nan’s master would be of similar age to us. He’s this young?”
another person added.
Another person shook his head. “This guy can defeat the boxing champion? Are you kidding
me? How did he con Xu Nan?”
“He must be some rich kid!”
Sergeant Gao focused his eyes. “The set of clothes he’s wearing is Vatti’s newest limited
edition model. Him defeating the boxing champion is most likely through bribery.”
It was impossible to be an inner force martial artist at such a young age.
Spending money to make a show, hiring the boxing champion to be his wingman, that
would easily win him the girl.
“F*ck! How can we tolerate this? This is cheating Xu Nan’s feelings!” One of them jumped
up. “Motherf*cker, these rich kids are the king of scumbags. How dare he set his eyes on our
station belle?”
Li Hu was already glaring at Ye Lingchen with an ugly expression as he walked up to him.
Xu Nan was in the middle of some casual banter with Ye Lingchen, giving some pointers for
Xu Nan on some difficulties she faced in her practice. Seeing Xu Nan’s team coming over, he
could not help but stop in his tracks.
They were carrying out a special mission, therefore everyone was in their casual clothes.
However, their bodies were broad, each step was firm, and their backs were unconsciously
straight, giving off an extraordinary aura. They were not to be trifled with.
“I’m Li Hu, Xu Nan’s colleague. You’re Xu Nan’s master?” Li Hu looked at Ye Lingchen, a hint
of condescension flashed in his eyes.
The closer he got, the more he realized how young Ye Lingchen was. He looked just like a
high schooler.
Ye Lingchen’s physical attributes were improving as he practiced. Along with that were
better bodily functions and better health. He was much younger compared to others at his
age, thus looking fresh.
“Hello, I’m Ye Lingchen.” Ye Lingchen nodded at them.
“I’ve heard Xu Nan mention that you’re a capable fighter. Can we have a little spar?” as Li
Hu finished his sentence, his body was lowered, watching Ye Lingchen menacingly with his
battle stance ready.
“Uncle Li, you…” Xu Nan’s expression turned a little gloomy, looking at Li Hu displeasingly.
However, Li Hu’s focus was on Ye Lingchen’s eyes. “I didn’t expect Xu Nan’s master to be
this young. Us old folks do not have much left to pass down to Xu Nan. We’re really curious
as to what you might be teaching her. Why not show us a little?”
Ye Lingchen shot Li Hu a look as he thought about it. Before he could reply, Sergeant Gao
already approached them, and lectured, “Li Hu, mind your manners!”
“But Sergeant Gao—”
“This is a crucial time. We don’t have the luxury to act impulsively. Since we’re all a team,
we should focus on teamwork!”
Li Hu gritted his teeth, then kept silent dejectedly…
Chapter 314 - Ye Lingchen the Braggar
“Little Brother Ye, you seem really young. Are you still a student?” Sergeant Gao asked.
“Capital University, language department,” Ye Lingchen replied. It was no big secret.
‘He’s really a student!’
Sergeant Gao and the gang were taken aback, and at the same time mildly surprised that he
was a student at Capital University. It was considered high achieving to be in that school.
“Capital University? You bought your way in right!?” Li Hu scoffed disdainfully.
He had already equated Ye Lingchen to a rich kid. If one were to say that Ye Lingchen got in
based on his results, he would never believe that person.
“Li Hu, you’re not allowed to speak from now on!” Sergeant Gao scowled. At first, he wanted
to find out more about Ye Lingchen, but when he noticed Ye Lingchen being so young, he
lost most of his interest. “Brother Ye, our mission this time is rather special. There are risks
of endangering your life. Are you sure you want to come along?”
“That’s fine. I’m Xu Nan’s master. If it’s dangerous, all the more reason for me to tag along,”
Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Those words brought a frown to everyone’s faces. No matter how they saw it, they sounded
like tricks a playboy would use to captivate a woman’s heart.
Seeing the smile on Xu Nan’s face, their hearts turned cold. Mixed feelings of anger and
disappointment welled up within them. What a detestable rich kid with flowery words!
“If that’s the case, then come along,” Sergeant Gao stated coolly, then led the way.
Li Hu and the rest immediately followed behind. Ye Lingchen and Xu Nan were situated
right at the back of the line.
“Sergeant Gao, why won’t you let me expose that twerp?” Li Hu was frustrated. “I’m having
a headache just from watching that gigolo sweet talk!”
“If we expose him on the spot, wouldn’t that make Xu Nan feel bad?” Sergeant Gao shook
his head. “It would seem that Xu Nan is too deeply engrossed at the moment. It’s better that
we settle this matter slowly. Furthermore, our mission comes first. It’s better not to have
Xu Nan suffer from emotional turmoil. We’ll have more chances in the future.”
“Sigh, that’s all we can do.” Li Hu stole a glance backward. Seeing Xu Nan and Ye Lingchen
chattering happily, anger welled up from inside him again. ” You guys go on first. I’ll stay
back and be their third wheel!”
“Master, this mission is related to Earth’s Gate. They’re well known internationally and are
extremely dangerous. You better be mentally prepared,” Xu Nan explained.
“Earth’s Gate?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. ‘Wasn’t Earth’s Gate under the Warrior’s
Association’s scrutiny?’
“Yup, it’s Earth’s Gate.” Xu Nan thought that Ye Lingchen knew nothing about Earth’s Gate,
so she elaborated, “This is an organization of the Sun Nation where martial artists interact
with each other. It’s somewhat similar to our country’s Warrior’s Association. Those that
joined Earth’s Gate are all pretty strong. Their prowess is on par with the Warrior’s
Association.”
Xu Nan’s voice carried a certain severity. As a police officer, she was quite capable.
However, when compared to a martial artist, she was still lacking. As the saying goes,
heroes break the rules using martial arts. Martial artists were like beasts out of a cage; their
threat levels were difficult to measure.
“Some time ago, we caught some people and finally learned of their stronghold.” Xu Nan
paused for a moment, then smiled at Ye Lingchen as she continued, “You won’t be able to
guess how I caught those people.”
“Hm?” Ye Lingchen looked at Xu Nan funnily, but he already had some speculations in his
heart.
“It’s because of Superman Y!” Xu Nan was a little excited. “I heard from those at the scene
that Superman Y managed to dodge bullets. That’s just too amazing! I’ve heard of many
deeds by Superman Y, but I never expected them to be real. It’s too bad I couldn’t see it with
my own eyes.”
“Kid, did you hear that? The opponents have firearms. It’s not too late to leave now!” Right
then, a rough grumbling voice interjected as Li Hu approached them, looking at Ye
Lingchen mockingly.
“Your mission this time is just to check out the reliability right?” Ye Lingchen smiled faintly,
then stated, “Up against Earth’s Gate, the few of you are not enough. Furthermore, you guys
are wearing casual clothing, obviously for the ease of staying hidden.”
“That’s some decent observation!” Li Hu gave Ye Lingchen a weird look.
However, Ye Lingchen shook his head and continued, “Nonetheless, you guys are too
naive.”
Ye Lingchen was familiar with how the Earth’s Gate operated. Their methods were vicious
and they were strong, way beyond the imaginations of the common folks.
“What do you mean?” Li Hu’s expression turned serious. He started off on the wrong foot
with Ye Lingchen. Hearing his words dripped in sarcasm, his temper was close to blowing
up.
It was like a tiger watching a cat act tough in front of it.
“Earth’s Gate is not as simple as you guys imagine it to be. You should notify the Warrior’s
Department,” Ye Lingchen continued his explanation, ignoring Li Hu’s response.
“Act, you keep that act up!” Li Hu sneered, putting on an expression as though he had seen
through everything. “Kid, no wonder you managed to trick Xu Nan. Your boasting skills are
quite amazing! Just who do you think you are to talk about such serious matters?”
“However, it’s fine since Xu Nan called me over. With this, the situation is still salvageable.”
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered with Li Hu as he continued on.
“F*ck!”
Li Hu bellowed, feeling as though he just ate poop. It was not something he could bear with
any longer. “Kid, if you continue to boast like that, I won’t let you off easy!”
“Uncle Li, what are you doing?” Xu Nan asked immediately.
Sergeant Gao and the rest came by as well. Li Hu had just barely joined Ye Lingchen. They
did not expect conflict to break out so soon. “Li Hu, calm down. What are you doing?”
“Sergeant Gao, this kid is a braggart. He’s just too good at boasting. I can’t stand him
anymore!” Li Hu’s face was scarlet and his entire body was shaking. “Boasting is a crime,
isn’t it? I want to arrest this kid!”
“That’s enough! Boasting is not a crime!” Sergeant Gao glared at Li Hu, lecturing him
sternly. “This is an abuse of your power. Give it a rest!”
Li Hu felt helpless. His eyes still locked onto Ye Lingchen, just to see him shrug and stated
flippantly, “Luckily, being handsome is not a crime. Otherwise, I’ll be in big trouble.”
“F*ck!”
Li Hu almost jumped at him. His entire body was at the edge of control. “You guys better
not stop me. I’ll go down together with this braggart!”
Finally, Li Hu was forced to the front by the group, staying far away from Ye Lingchen.
“Master, is Earth’s Gate really as powerful as you’ve said?” Xu Nan could not resist asking.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “You can’t evaluate a martial artist like you would a normal person.
You calling me along this time is the right choice.”
Xu Nan nodded, still feeling a little blur. “But we’re only doing a recon mission to check the
validity of the testimony. It should not be too much of a problem.”
“How did you get your info?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“From the interrogation, this is the spot given in their testimony. They corroborated
perfectly.”
Ye Lingchen instead shook his head. “Normally, places like these are top secret. How did
you pry it out of them that easily?”
With Ye Lingchen’s words, Xu Nan’s eyes widened as she experienced an epiphany.
‘That’s right. This is too weird. The interrogation process was quite smooth…’
Chapter 315 - Encountering Someone
From Earth’s Gate!
“Just follow behind me later. If anything happens, I can cover you,” said Ye Lingchen.
Xu Nan nodded, but she still had some wishful thoughts in her head. The people from
Earth’s Gate were still human; they should not be that horrible.
In order to avoid startling their target, the group decided to continue on foot from quite
some distance away. The sky turned dark as they trodded along.
As they proceeded, they entered a forest. There were quite a number of leaves scattered on
the ground. The group threaded along into the depths of the forest.
According to the testimony given, the heart of this forest was Earth’s Gate’s stronghold.
Once they confirmed the location and returned with a report, troops would be dispatched
to decimate this stronghold.
Rustle!
Right then, distant footsteps could be heard. The sound of it was painfully obvious in the
silent night.
The group widened their eyes. They could see the shimmering shadows of human figures in
the distance under the moonlight.
“Stealth!” Sergeant Gao quickly ordered in a hushed voice. “Xu Nan, you protect your
master’s wellbeing! Unless under special circumstances, you’re not to act on your own!”
Ordering the disciple to protect the master; that showed what impression Sergeant Gao had
of Ye Lingchen. However, the comforting thing was that he still ordered Xu Nan to protect
Ye Lingchen.
Soon, the group shuffled and disappeared into the woods.
In a short moment, the footsteps closed the distance. Three shadows appeared on the
ground. These shadows were elongated, approaching the group step by step.
Three people!
Everyone unconsciously held their breath, not daring to produce the slightest sound.
Rustle rustle!
In the silent night, only the sound of footsteps echoed at the scene.
Under the cover of the night, they could not make out the appearance of those three.
However, the one in the middle was much bigger than the other two. Further, he looked
burly, giving off an intimidating aura.
All of a sudden, the man in the middle curved his lips. He stopped in his tracks and
announced in a chill tone, “Stop hiding and show yourselves!”
The voice was like a basin of cold water, one that chilled their hearts thoroughly.
However, with tacit understanding that developed over the years, they took a deep breath
and walked out of the shadows. By the time they showed themselves, they had already
made a ring to surround those three in the middle.
“Who are you? What are you doing here at this hour?” Sergeant Gao asked coldly, his eyes
staring at them like an eagle.
“Hehe, you captured my people. Why are you still asking the obvious?” The burly man in
the middle laughed, his eyes filled with malice. Although he was surrounded, he showed no
signs of fear.
Beside him, the other two were slightly shaken. However, they only lowered their body and
put on a smile filled with bloodlust.
“So it is you guys!”
Li Hu bellowed, “Raise your hands, squat down, and surrender. That way you’ll avoid some
torment!”
“Hehehe, with just you guys? Surely you jest,” The burly man’s voice was deep and filled
with energy as he spoke disdainfully.
“Cut the nonsense. Go!”
Sergeant Gao roared and the five of them rushed forward from five different directions!
Due to Sergeant Gao’s orders, Xu Nan stayed with Ye Lingchen and did not join the
operation.
“Hmph!”
The burly man did not act. Instead, the two beside him huffed and rushed forward!
“Know your limits!”
Li Hu chuckled continuously. Although he was big-sized, his moves were agile and nimble,
punching forcefully at one of the opponents.
That person, similarly, raised his hand. Unable to dodge the attack, he decided to match Li
Hu’s attack.
Bang!
Both of them separated again the moment they clashed, equally matching the other.
However, next to Li Hu, someone dashed forward and stretched his hands to grab at that
person’s shoulders!
It was a grappling technique!
That person swayed his body and started a roll, after which he bounced straight up again.
Raising his leg, he sent a sweeping kick at Li Hu!
“You attack his lower body, I’ll get the top!” Li Hu bellowed.
Both acted in harmony, quickly suppressing their opponent.
On the other end, Sergeant Gao, with the assistance of two more members, managed to
subdue the other person without wasting much effort.
After that, five of them casually knocked those two out and tied them together.
“Hehe, it’s your turn!”
Li Hu’s eyes were gleaming. The five of them surrounded the burly man like a pack of
wolves hunting their prey.
“Are you regretting that you didn’t comply with the other two earlier?” asked the person
next to Li Hu, laughing in a relaxed manner.
The people from Earth’s Gate were extraordinary indeed. The two men earlier were on par
with them in terms of fighting prowess. If not for their numbers, subduing them would not
be as easy.
Meanwhile, the burly man was just watching from the side. He did not fight, nor escape. He
was undeniably a feeder, providing them with advantageous conditions.
Bringing these three back and confirming the location, that day’s mission would be
complete. It was miraculously smooth.
Although he was surrounded, the burly man’s expression remained calm. He casually
cracked his neck. “Although you’re slightly lacking, the five of you will somewhat be
sufficient to warm me up.”
His voice was incomparably cold, and he was cocking his finger provocatively at Sergeant
Gao’s team of five men.
Li Hu bellowed, his gaze cold as he rushed at the burly man.
He lowered his body and leaped into the air, rotating a few times while airborne. His leg
made a sweeping kick aimed at the burly man’s head!
That was his signature move, and also his strongest technique. He was confident that not
many could block his attack!
Seeing the burly man standing still on the spot, Li Hu’s eyes showed signs of excitement.
However, right at that moment, the burly man moved. He quickly raised his left hand.
Bang!
The kick that Li Hu was so proud of was caught dead in his hand!
“How is this possible?!” Li Hu’s voice was filled with disbelief. In an instant, he felt a chill in
his limbs!
That attack carried almost all his strength, yet it was easily blocked by that person?
Sergeant Gao and the rest were similarly stunned. That attack from Li Hu was something
they were familiar with.
The burly man swung his hand and Li Hu was immediately sent flying like a small boat in
the ocean.
“Uncle Li!”
Xu Nan immediately rushed over, looking at Li Hu worriedly. “Uncle Li, are you okay?”
Li Hu rolled a few times on the ground somewhat pitifully. “I’m okay. It’s just a fracture on
my leg.”
He wanted to stand up but the pain from his leg caused him to take in a mouthful of cold
air.
Who would have thought that the burly man would be that strong. With just a simple grab,
it almost snapped the bones in his leg.
“That guy is monstrous!” Li Hu stared at the burly man, his eyes displaying a look of horror.
Within his mind, a devastating storm was brewing.
Sergeant Gao and the rest were facing the burly man, their hearts were also in extreme
turmoil. An ominous feeling filled their hearts…
Chapter 316 - A Martial Artist’s Might!
“Too weak, one more time!”
The burly man continued to raise his hand and wave at Sergeant Gao’s team of four.
“Let’s go together!”
Sergeant Gao’s face suddenly sank. All four individuals rushed out at the same time!
They had obviously cooperated with each other on numerous occasions and could already
understand each other’s intentions without the need for verbal communication.
Sergeant Gao’s strength was the strongest, so he waved his fist in full view to attract the
burly man’s attention. The other three people rushed to the back while the other two
rushed toward the burly man’s legs.
Faced with their attack, disdain flashed through the burly man’s eyes and he stood rooted
to the ground unmoving.
There were hints of rejoice in the eyes of Sergeant Gao’s team of four. The man might be
strong, but he was too arrogant. It was their chance!
Their eyes suddenly turned somber and they immediately exerted their strongest attack.
Sergeant Gao punched the chest of the burly man while the person behind soared up. With
a backflip, the person descended from the sky and kicked the burly man’s back. The other
two came in from the sides and kicked the burly man’s waist!
Boom!
The four individuals attacked simultaneously from four different directions, all at the same
time. Attacks from back and forth, as well as left and right, fell on the burly man!
“Weak, still too weak!”
The burly man’s voice made everyone’s pupils contract violently. Their hearts felt troubled
and their scalps went numb too.
How could that be?!
Each of them packed at least 100 kilograms’ worth of force in their attacks. A punching bag
would be destroyed by their attack, yet it seemed to have absolutely no effect on that
person.
Was that still a human body?
The burly man made a move without waiting for them to react.
A casual turn of the body swept all Sergeant Gao’s team of four as though they were fallen
leaves being swept by the autumn wind.
“It’s too strong. He’s too strong.” The strength of the burly man almost distorted their
knowledge. The same feeling of powerlessness of an ant seeing an elephant rose from their
hearts.
“Sergeant Gao, Uncle Wang, and Uncle Zhao. Uncle Zhou.” Xu Nan’s face became extremely
pale, and she looked worriedly at everyone.
“Now, do you still want to capture me?” The burly man sneered and walked up toward the
crowd.
“Don’t move!” Sergeant Gao stared at the burly man with a tiger’s eyes and suddenly
uttered out loud.
In his hand was a dark pistol, which he pointed at the burly man.
The scene became quiet for a moment with only the sound of leaves falling from the tree.
Sergeant Gao’s eyes were fixed on the burly man while holding the gun in both hands. He
did not dare to let himself be distracted and handed him the handcuffs. “Cuff your own
hands and feet!”
The burly man still remained motionless.
“Do as I say! I’ll only give you three seconds!” Sergeant Gao’s voice was unbelievably stern.
The man was truly too dangerous.
However, the burly man grinned and showed his teeth, making him look menacing. “You
don’t have to scare me. You only have rubber bullets in that gun. You can try it!”
At the end of his sentence, he actually continued to walk toward the crowd.
Sergeant Gao took a deep breath and narrowed his eyes.
Boom!
The loud noise was accompanied by green smoke. It completely broke the tranquil night.
As the green smoke dispersed, everyone’s heart had sunk to rock bottom and their faces all
had a look of horror.
Although the gun used rubber bullets, it was equally as powerful—albeit without the
penetrative power—and still produced a very strong shock. Those who were fortunate
would merely feel their entire body become powerless, while those who suffered more
would faint. Repeated shots might even be life-threatening!
However, the shot fell on the burly man and had zero effect.
Sergeant Gao endured the palpitations in his heart and kept moving forward while shooting
continuously!
Bang, bang, bang!
“This kind of bullet doesn’t have any effect on me.” The burly man smiled coldly, stared at
the gun, and continued walking forward. Each shot produced a burst of smoke on his body,
but it could not halt his footsteps.
In everyone’s eyes, those steps were the same as the grim reaper’s footsteps. It brought
about a chill from the bottom of one’s heart. He was too strong, and there were few, if any,
martial artists in the military department who could reach such a point!
Was that the might of a true martial artist?
“Don’t come over!” Xu Nan’s voice sounded rather helpless and panicky. The burly man’s
strength also exceeded her imagination and was far from what any ordinary person could
imagine. It was so powerful that it sent everyone into despair.
Seeing that the burly man was getting closer and closer, Sergeant Gao and others fell to the
ground helplessly. Xu Nan was prepared to rush over and be ready to die.
At that moment, however, Li Hu grabbed her.
“Xu Nan, run!” Li Hu’s voice was deep and his eyes were red.
“Uncle Li, you…” Xu Nan froze slightly.
“Run! Take your master and run together!” Li Hu’s voice was very anxious as she stared at
Xu Nan.
“Xu Nan, listen to your Uncle Li. Run, quick!”
Sergeant Gao and the others also spoke up simultaneously. They spoke while struggling to
get up.
Death was there if they were caught, but as a woman, the harm Xu Nan would suffer was
truly unimaginable if she were captured.
“Run? Don’t even think of running!” The burly man joked like a cat toying with a mouse.
“Run!” Sergeant Gao roared at Xu Nan who was still frozen in place. “This is an order! Obey
the order! Don’t go back! Run!”
“You little brat, if you don’t want to die, hurry up and run with Xu Nan!” Li Hu looked at Ye
Lingchen, who was standing beside him. He said urgently, “Are you scared stupid? What are
you still doing?!”
Having finished speaking, he and Sergeant Gao’s team of four struggled to stand up and
delay the time as long as possible for Ye Lingchen and Xu Nan to run.
At that moment however, a hand rested on Li Hu’s shoulder, and words began to flow from
Ye Lingchen’s mouth, “Since you can’t stand up, don’t force it.”
“You…” Li Hu looked at Ye Lingchen and was slightly dumbfounded.
He then saw that Ye Lingchen was already lifting his legs and walking forward toward the
burly man.
That action suddenly attracted everyone’s focus and all of them were stunned.
Xu Nan was the only one who knew of Ye Lingchen’s strength, but she nevertheless bit her
lip worrisomely. “Master, can you beat him?”
The burly man’s strength was obvious to all. It was a power so unmatched that it left people
trembling. She was not confident at all.
As for Li Hu, he could not help but smile bitterly after listening to Xu Nan’s words. At the
same time, he felt a little anxious. Was it the time to be spewing nonsense?
Would he even need to ask that question? To think that she also pinned her hopes on her
so-called master. Women were sometimes too stupid and naïve.
“Relax, he can’t pose a threat to me yet.” Ye Lingchen smiled casually and continued to walk
forward without any trouble.
F*CK!
Li Hu almost vomited blood. The guy was actually in such a relaxed mood that he could
pretend. Was he going to be that pretentious throughout his entire life!
Damn, Li Hu and others had been asking him to run quickly, but their advice fell on deaf
ears…
Chapter 317 - Who Said You’re the Only
Martial Artist?
“What are you going to do? Come back!”
Sergeant Gao and the others saw Ye Lingchen’s actions and shouted immediately due to
fear.
In their eyes, Ye Lingchen was just an ordinary person, so walking up to the man was no
different from having one foot in a grave.
However, Ye Lingchen did not seem to hear their shouts. He continued advancing toward
the burly man without looking back.
The burly man had a sturdy body and a dark face. One glance was enough to tell that he was
not a good character. In comparison, Ye Lingchen was much too ordinary.
He was just a college student!
The thought of what Ye Lingchen would face next made Sergeant Gao and the others
tremble uncontrollably.
“Hm?”
The burly man also looked rather keenly at Ye Lingchen. “You’re the first person to remain
calm in this situation. Very good! In just a moment, I’ll give you a dignified death and make
it more painless for you.”
“You’re that confident of dealing with me?” Ye Lingchen’s faint opening remark displayed
immense loftiness. He exuded an aura that faintly opposed that of the burly man.
He was so composed that his entire person was like the calm surface of a lake.
“Oh? Looks like you don’t know how puny you are.” The burly man clearly relished other
people’s fear. He lifted his foot slightly and slammed it onto the ground!
Boom!
The earth roared as if an iron block had crashed onto the ground from the sky. A second
look revealed an inch-deep footprint that was imprinted on the ground!
Gasp!
Li Hu gasped in surprise. That powerful destructive power was more easily perceived than
being hit.
The area was not a soft sandy road. It was extremely strong, and if that foot was stepped on
a person’s body, it was sufficient to leave a massive hole!
The burly man sneered and looked at Ye Lingchen, but was disappointed to find that his
opponent’s eyes were still calm. There were faint traces of disappointment, even.
Ye Lingchen shook his head and his voice was indifferent. “Meh.”
Ye Lingchen’s voice reached everyone’s ears, and for a moment, they all had a feeling of
panic. All they felt was numbness in their scalps, as though it was going to explode; they
even forgot how to breathe.
The boy’s courage was too impressive. A person’s life was like an ant in front of that martial
artist, yet he still had the guts to say that.
It was all over…
They could not help but close their eyes and sigh. It was too difficult to look at the scene
again.
Sure enough, the burly man’s eyes widened suddenly and his vigor suddenly surged up.
“Little brat, I will teach you a sentence before you die, a martial artist…must not be
humiliated!”
The clothes on his body began moving despite the absence of wind. Sparking sounds were
heard, following which he formed his five fingers into a claw. He was like a fierce tiger
descending the hill, while his power was akin to lightning.
Previously, a gentle shake of his hand crushed Li Hu’s leg bones. An ordinary person’s body
was like tofu to the man—Ye Lingchen’s bones might be crushed into pieces if he
confronted that claw!
“Sigh, this kid is helpless. Xu Nan, just quickly run away!” Li Hu shook his head and sighed.
Sergeant Gao turned away and could not bear to look.
He regretted bringing Ye Lingchen over. It was a life lost in vain.
“I won’t go.” Xu Nan shook his head with a firm tone of voice, she said, “My master really is
powerful. He has never lost yet!”
Even if he truly was strong, the opponent’s strength had already exceeded human
imagination. Was she still expecting him to win?
No one was optimistic about Ye Lingchen and they all felt sadness in their heart. They had
only themselves to blame for underestimating the other party and failing to make enough
preparations.
Faced with the burly man’s claw, Ye Lingchen moved suddenly too. He also raised a hand
and flexed his fingers into claws, then brandished them violently!
There was nothing too striking about his claw and it looked soft, just like that of any
ordinary person.
However, when his claw collided with the burly man’s claw, Ye Lingchen’s five fingers
landed sharply and locked the man’s five fingers firmly!
“How can this be?!”
The burly man exclaimed in shock. All he felt was the young man’s hand strength
surpassing his imaginations. It was as though they were made from iron wire, and the
sharpness of his five fingers was as unbreakable as hawk talons!
His playful smile finally froze and he could no longer remain calm. His legs retreated
sharply, and the claw that was being held became soft. He wanted to slide out, and at the
same time, he raised his other hand and pried Ye Lingchen’s hand away!
However, before he could retreat, a sharp sound broke through the air and another claw
reached for his waist at thunderous speed!
Rip!
Ye Lingchen’s claws grabbed onto the burly man’s waist. Clothing debris flew over and
penetrated the clothes, leaving a deep five-finger bloodstain on the waist of the burly man!
Ye Lingchen had no nails at all, but the power of his five fingers was like a weapon.
The burly man retreated!
Despite his retreat, Ye Lingchen’s speed was much faster. His hands morphed into
countless afterimages, and the entire air was densely covered in claw marks, like a group of
eagles besieging a human being. It was impenetrable!
Rip!
Under the disbelieved gaze of Sergeant Gao and the others, the burly man’s body rolled in
the air a few times and flew away, hitting a tree and falling to the ground.
That, that…
The atmosphere was deadly silent!
Everyone was stunned right then and there; their faces were filled with confusion.
Li Hu was staring so intensely till his eyes nearly popped out. He could not believe what he
just saw with his own eyes. Sergeant Gao’s mouth widened and his chin almost dropped to
the ground.
Only Xu Nan, who had a look of surprise on her face, knew that her master would not let
her down.
In the woods, the burly man staggered up from the ground and looked at Ye Lingchen in
horror. He was in a miserable state.
Under everyone’s shocked eyes, Ye Lingchen stood up with his hands behind his back. His
mouth was slanted slightly and he grinned. “Who said that you’re the only martial artist?”
Moonlight shone all over the teen as if covering him in a glowing layer and trapping
everyone in a trance.
The burly man who made everyone desperate was toppled to the ground by Ye Lingchen.
Such a result exceeded everyone’s expectations, and the sharp contrast made their mouths
dry and speechless.
“He’s really a master martial artist!” Someone could not help but exclaim.
They also remembered Xu Nan’s words. In the beginning, they were all skeptical about Xu
Nan’s master, and it was only then that they realized he was truly a master of martial arts!
Li Hu struggled to swallow his saliva. It turned out that Ye Lingchen was not pretending—
he truly was formidable! The thought of him deliberately challenging a martial arts master
made Li Hu feel bitter in his heart.
“You… You’re also a martial artist!”
The burly man did not care about the wounds on his body, but his eyes narrowed sharply
as he stared at Ye Lingchen. The man’s eyes were both cold and shocked. It truly surpassed
his expectations to see a master of martial arts at such a young age.
However, he did not believe that he was any inferior to Ye Lingchen. Ye Lingchen simply
managed to seize the opportunity due to his carelessness. Having immersed in martial arts
for decades, the man was confident that he could deal with that little kid.
Chapter 318 - One Fist Breaks Mountains
and Rivers!
“Looks like you’re still not convinced.” Ye Lingchen made a come-hither movement at the
burly man and smiled. “Come!”
“HUFF!”
The burly man yelled loudly and his voice was thunderous. His face was dignified and he
lowered his body. His hands formed claws, and his muscles tensed up into a line. He was
not going to be careless again!
Once his legs stepped on the ground, his body leaned forward and he launched at him!
He placed his claws in front and brandished them rapidly, directing it toward Ye Lingchen’s
chest!
“Good move!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up and he raised his claws as well. Claw against claw, Ye Lingchen
exchanged repeated blows with the burly man. No matter how fast the man’s attack was, Ye
Lingchen could easily push it away.
In an instant, both their hands had delivered 20 blows to each other. Li Hu and the others
only saw blurry afterimages and heard a roar from the wind. They could clearly sense the
danger although they were only mere onlookers.
Such claw techniques were the most dangerous. They were extremely fast and very
destructive too. If one was not careful, a huge crater would be left on one’s body.
“How could his claw technique be so strong? The strength of both his hands is too great!”
Claw techniques were a very powerful branch of techniques, but it also made it incredibly
difficult to train. The sum of its demands on a person was very harsh, especially with the
ten fingers. It took a lot of pain to achieve such success, but a person as young as Ye
Lingchen could already have such great claw skills.
The more blows were exchanged, the more shocked the burly man’s heart was. His hands
trembled slightly due to the vibrations of the shock.
‘His ten fingers are harder than my own and his strength is far better than mine!’
The burly man’s heart sank deeper and deeper.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen’s heart was getting bigger and more excited. Ever since he first
learned martial arts, it was the first time someone could actually keep up with him for so
long. The burly man could be considered to have reached a level where he was Ye
Lingchen’s warm-up, leaving the latter with an indescribable joy throughout his entire
body.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen had just learned the Dragon-Catcher Hand, albeit not fully mastered
yet. It was such a coincidence that he could encounter a claw master whom he could try the
technique against.
‘This kid’s physical fitness is stronger than my own, but his moves are a bit strange! I need
to attack quickly and make quick decisions!’
In an instant, the burly man already had a plan in his heart. His body leaned to the side a
little and he pulled away from Ye Lingchen.
“Cage-Escaping Tiger, Heart-Ripping Claw!”
The burly man’s body seemed to tremble slightly as his face swelled red.
In the dark of night, his hands seemed to be covered with hazy steam.
The next moment, he did not wait for Ye Lingchen to make any preparations. His body
immediately rushed forth like a cheetah!
Ye Lingchen’s body flickered slightly and the burly man’s claw sliced across a tree beside
him. Rip! A crisp tearing sound ensued, and a large chunk was taken out of the half-meter-
wide tree. The tree trunk’s fragments flew in all directions. It was truly a horrifying sight.
The scene was like the Dragon-Catcher Hand seen in martial arts television shows. Those
claws appeared to be indestructible—a light swipe was sufficient to leave a hole in the tree
and an iron rod might even bend as a result.
“It’s inner force!”
Sergeant Gao’s pupils contracted to the extreme, like the eye of a needle. His voice was
trembling too.
Inner force martial artists were extremely rare even within the Warrior’s Department.
They were all worried whether Ye Lingchen could handle it.
“So, this is your trump card eh? It’s just some inner force.”
Ye Lingchen smiled, but he turned his claws into fists that looked rather ordinary.
“Arhat Fist Force!”
The last time he exerted his Arhat Fist Force, he was able to pierce a boulder through the
air and kill a marksman. At that time, he had just cultivated the Arhat Fist Force. Presently
however, the fist strength in his body was stronger and the person he faced was a martial
artist.
“Even if it’s just a hint of inner force, it’s still going to be easy to kill you!” said the burly
man coldly. He was confident. The difference between one who had inner force and one
who did not was tremendous—it was equivalent to an empty-handed person facing
someone who wielded a gun.
The movement of Ye Lingchen’s fist compressed the air around him quickly. A fierce gust of
wind then came crashing against the burly man.
The burly man felt a sense of panic. He had no time to think properly about it and retreated
immediately.
Boom!
The trees in the distance were punched away one after another before falling onto the
ground.
“What kind of technique was that?!”
The burly man was nearly scared to death. His face paled and his whole body could not stop
shaking.
He thought that his first mistake was a result of carelessness, but Ye Lingchen’s punch
completely destroyed his confidence.
The only thing the burly man could see was his entire right hand mutilated and mangled.
Blood flowed down his arm in a steady stream, and if he had not ceased his attack and
escaped in time, his whole body might look the same way too.
Li Hu, Sergeant Gao, and the others were dumbfounded. Even Xu Nan could not help but
cover her mouth.
“This… Is he still human?”
They gulped and their voices were trembling.
Prior to that, they still lived in the world of ordinary people, believing that taekwondo
masters and judo masters were already masterly enough. There were martial artists in the
Warrior’s Department, while legends of inner force martial artists were also heard, but
never did anyone ever imagine that they would be that strong.
That punch was exactly like a bulldozer, capable of destroying everything.
The burly man’s expressions had been completely replaced by horror. He lost all courage to
face Ye Lingchen and turned to flee!
“Running away?”
Ye Lingchen sneered, his legs carried him forward like monkeys shuttling through the
woods.
“Eight Extremities Fist, Iron Mountain Smash!”
He soon caught up with the easy-to-deal-with burly man. He arched his body before
ramming the burly man with his back!
Boom!
The burly man’s body immediately flew through the air like a dandelion seed. He hit the
tree straight on and became unconscious.
Ye Lingchen clapped his hands as if he was simply doing a mundane action. He smiled
faintly at the stunned crowd and said, “All done, pack up!”
“Ah, Master, you’re so handsome!”
Xu Nan screamed and immediately threw herself on Ye Lingchen. She hugged him and was
super excited. Her mood that night could aptly be compared to a roller coaster, going up
and down at random intervals.
“All right, calm down, men and women should not touch hands when they give or receive
things.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Nooooooo! You’re my master!” Xu Nan hugged Ye Lingchen with glimmering eyes. “Master,
you’re biased. Why didn’t you teach me the claw technique. Such a powerful punch is just
too cool! I don’t care, you must teach me.”
The thought of Ye Lingchen’s techniques made her heart thump and her face flush. “Master,
I want you to know you’re the real superman! Superman Y might even be less powerful
than you!”
As for Sergeant Gao and the others, their gazes toward Ye Lingchen’s had been completely
replaced with awe. They even had a hint of envy in their hearts when they looked at Xu
Nan. Would she still need to worry about practicing Kungfu in the future if she had a master
as powerful as him?
Their shallow mindset was laughable. They thought that Ye Lingchen was a liar.
They became even more ashamed as they thought of Ye Lingchen saving them all. They said
to him, “Thank you for your kindness in helping us, Grandmaster Ye.”
…
Chapter 319 - What Should I Do Now? This
Is Urgent!
Such a master was definitely worthy of being a grandmaster!
Sergeant Gao and the others became distinctly more reserved around Ye Lingchen. Their
earlier ignorance did not matter anymore, but since the grandmaster was beside them, they
did not dare to be careless.
After cuffing the three men, they breathed a sigh of relief and rid themselves of the tension
they felt prior. The pressure heaped onto them by the martial artist was too great.
“Master, what should we do next?” Xu Nan asked.
One by one, the others also looked at Ye Lingchen and wanted to hear his opinion.
By right, any encounter with a martial artist should be left to the Warrior’s Department.
Things, however, happened too suddenly, and it was too hasty to notify the Warrior’s
Department and that time.
“I am a layman. You should ask Sergeant Gao,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Sergeant Gao took a deep breath and pondered for a moment, then remarked, “We can
confirm that this is their base, but its definite position can only be confirmed once it’s
sighted…”
As he spoke of that, his words were unwittingly slowed down and he frowned.
If they continued to move forward, God only knew what kind of people they would meet. If
there were many martial artists in that stronghold, then it would certainly spell trouble for
their group. Even so, they felt reluctant to just stop here.
“Sergeant Gao, shall we notify the Warrior’s Department first, and come back when we are
fully prepared?” someone suggested.
“No!” Li Hu shook his head and his tone heavy. “We have no idea what these three people
are doing when they came out. If the three of them don’t return, they will certainly arouse
suspicions in the others. We can’t spook the enemy or else this will all go to waste.”
The current situation left them in a dilemma. The burly man’s emergence left everyone
feeling uncertain.
“I might have a suggestion,” Ye Lingchen spoke up with lit-up eyes and he looked at the
comatose burly man.
“Grandmaster Ye, please do tell.” Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen.
“I think the first thing we can do is infiltrate and find out the situation,” Ye Lingchen said
plainly.
His words made everyone frown slightly. His words practically made no difference. If only
they could infiltrate the place!
As they listened, however, Ye Lingchen continued, “I have learned Transfiguration. We can
transform our look into someone else’s. Wouldn’t hurt to try it.”
“Transfiguration?” Sergeant Gao and the others were all startled. They looked at Ye
Lingchen strangely.
“Master, could you have stumbled here from a TV show?” Xu Nan opened her mouth
slightly and looked at Ye Lingchen adorably. Their worldview was being upended slowly,
but quietly. Danger truly did lurk everywhere in the world.
“It’s just a bit of makeup actually, but the technique is superior,” Ye Lingchen said casually.
“I can change my appearance to look like this burly man and get myself in there. That way,
I’ll be able to get more information and it’ll be easier to handle things.”
“Isn’t it too dangerous to do this?” Xu Nan looked at Ye Lingchen worriedly.
Doing such a thing was much more frightening than being a spy. After all, Ye Lingchen was
practically a fake. If he gave the slightest bit of his true identity away, he would
immediately be trapped and surrounded.
“That is why I should go alone.” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. “With my skills, I can escape
even if I’m exposed.”
“This…” Sergeant Gao and the others were all hesitant. Commencing with the plan would be
Ye Lingchen in danger, but other than that, there seemed to be no other way.
In the end, Sergeant Gao’s face abruptly turned solemn. He stood up and bowed deeply to
Ye Lingchen, “Grandmaster Ye, we have to trouble you then!”
The others followed suit and bowed to Ye Lingchen too.
“Grandmaster Ye, I, Li Hu, was ignorant of greatness in the past. I have offended you and I
seek your forgiveness.” Li Hu said solemnly.
“It’s okay.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand casually. He never even put all that to heart.
At that point, he had already begun to prepare for the transfiguration.
Speaking of which, it was the first time Ye Lingchen used Transfiguration, but it was
derived from makeup after all. Since it was similar to makeup, it should probably not be too
rusty.
There were not many materials needed for Transfiguration, just a couple of small
containers that resembled makeup boxes. Ye Lingchen always carried it with him just in
case.
He placed all the materials in front of him before raising his hand to measure the burly
man’s face.
The bones on both sides of the cheek were slightly convex and the tip of the nose was
pointed slightly downward. The man’s eye sockets were sunken, and his skin was black…
Ye Lingchen committed each one of the burly man’s characteristics to memory. At the same
time, he was also planning out the transfiguration technique in his mind.
Soon after, he took out the material and applied it according to sequence on the burly man’s
face. He used a very slow and light method to ensure that it was applied very evenly and
covered completely.
After finishing the application, Ye Lingchen began to apply a part of that material to
himself. They were makeup materials used to alter his skin tone.
Ten minutes later, the material on the face of the burly man had completely dried, and Ye
Lingchen removed it gently. It formed something similar to that of a human skin mask. He
then put it on his face without any hesitation and smoothened it out like a mask.
In addition, there was another important step—painting eyebrows, beards, and other
details on the human skin mask.
It was not too difficult for Ye Lingchen. He referred to the burly man’s face, and slowly
painted all the parts one by one. Once he was done, Sergeant Gao and others were stunned
and completely speechless.
They watched Ye Lingchen become another person before their very eyes. If the change did
not happen before them, they would have thought that Ye Lingchen was the burly man.
They looked at the comatose burly man and then at Ye Lingchen again. The astonishment in
their eyes grew stronger and stronger.
It was amazing! Except for a slight variance in body shape, there was practically no
difference at all.
“Master, you’re a God.” Xu Nan’s reverence of Ye Lingchen had reached a point of no return.
Her eyes were shining like stars, and Ye Lingchen surprised her time and time again. The
first time was when he subdued the traffickers easily; the second was when he caught the
trafficker’s underground leader; the third was when he fought against the boxing
champion; the fourth was when he did the transfiguration.
In her mind, her master was clearly a hero.
“Don’t worship Brother, Brother is merely a legend.” Ye Lingchen smiled indifferently, then
got up and went deeper inside with Sergeant Gao and the others.
It did not take long for a building to be spotted up in the distance. It was rather run down
and no one knew when it was built there. It looked like a warehouse with light coming from
the inside.
“You can’t move forward anymore. Wait here for me,” Ye Lingchen whispered.
“Grandmaster Ye, be careful. If something happens, we’ll rush in with all our might!” Li Hu
said.
“Master, you must be careful!” Xu Nan also said with great concern.
Ye Lingchen nodded and stepped forward.
He imitated the burly man’s pace. He walked slowly, and at the same time, he changed his
physique slightly so it matched the burly man’s. After cultivating the Eight Extremities
Brute Training, it was not difficult to modify his physique somewhat.
Ye Lingchen’s 100% proficiency in acting also came in handy at that time. He was not
nervous at all and went straight to the door of the warehouse.
A group of people patrolled outside and two people were standing at the gate. When they
saw Ye Lingchen, they immediately lowered their heads and said respectfully, “Boss!”
Ye Lingchen nodded slightly, but soon after, his entire person was slightly stunned.
What?
Boss?!
Ye Lingchen suddenly felt that he was on the verge of being exposed. What should his next
course of action be?
‘What should I do now? This is urgent!’
…
Chapter 320 - A Shocking Discovery
“Mm.”
Ye Lingchen gave a faint response and displayed indifference in his exterior. Since he was
the boss, it was surely the right move to feign a reserved character.
“Boss, why did you come back alone, just…”
“Hm?” Ye Lingchen’s eyes narrowed and he swept his gaze coldly across the subordinate.
“Will it ever be your turn to mind my affairs?”
The two men trembled immediately and their faces paled.
After a pause, Ye Lingchen continued, “I sent the other two to carry out their tasks. Now
stand on guard!”
He strode in after finishing his sentence.
Ye Lingchen made the right bet. Their boss was usually very intimidating and many people
did not dare to look at him.
After all, he was a martial artist who had the power of coercion. It was only natural that he
was feared.
The warehouse was huge and the interior layout was rather. It looked like a temporary
base and it was hard to determine how long they stayed there. There were plenty of boxes
in the hall.
“Boss!”
“Boss!”
Everyone else greeted him respectfully after seeing Ye Lingchen walk in.
Ye Lingchen nodded nonchalantly. Plenty of men were carrying boxes to and fro while he
was walking. Ye Lingchen could not say for sure what they were doing, and it went without
saying that he did not dare to ask them about it.
There were three different warehouses—the one in the middle was a relatively empty hall
with a table placed in the center. It was probably used for meetings. Another portion of the
warehouse was where various equipment and odd-looking boxes were displayed. It was
from there that those subordinates carried those boxes out.
The third warehouse was quite special, resembling the layout of a library. There were
bookshelves inside as well as various documents scattered randomly across a table.
Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows slightly. He picked up a file, but his eyes then lit up in an
instant.
It was a map, one that detailed University town and the surrounding areas. It was so large
that it encompassed the surrounding mountains, yet it was also so detailed that the
classrooms and teachers’ offices of each school were recorded exhaustively. Even the
intricacies of each pathway were sketched out with precision.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen noticed that Earth’s Gate circled in red some places on the map,
such as the residences of some professors, special laboratories, and student dormitories. Xu
Wanqing’s location was also marked!
No wonder Xu Wanqing was captured—it turned out to a part of their plan.
Earth’s Gate was incredibly savage. University town was undoubtedly their top priority.
Within the area were many future talents as well as famous professors and teachers.
Moreover, technology for scientific research was aplenty there, and Earth’s Gate was doing
something insane!
In that case, could some of the equipment in the second warehouse be scientific technology
stolen from those very places?
Ye Lingchen’s face sank slightly. Those things there were nothing more than what he
managed to see. If that was true, then would Earth’s Gate have set up bases in other places?
What were they actually collecting, and for what purpose are they doing so?
Ye Lingchen placed down this map and looked to the other end. It also looked like a map
and was rather similar to the earlier one, differing only in that the contents were marked
more cautiously. It was the base for the Warrior’s Department, but any place that was a
threat to Earth’s Gate was marked. There were even records of some people’s names.
Ye Lingchen visited the Warrior’s Department before. Lin Ao told him once that an
inconspicuous place would be selected for their bases. It was either somewhere desolate in
the outskirts or hidden in the city, one that would not draw attention to them. However,
Earth’s Gate knew so many of their locations!
As the saying went, ‘know the enemy and know oneself; only then shall one be ever-
victorious’. The matter at hand was incredibly serious.
Ye Lingchen placed all of that down and went to the bookshelf on one side. None of the
books there were ordinary and there were not too many books either. However, they were
all sealed tightly in a similar style of file.
He selected one file at random the header was surprisingly two words ‘Medical
Knowledge’.
He opened the envelope and saw various sets of information within, all of which were PhD
medical papers from various universities. In addition, they were all important papers that
were usually encrypted and were considered a treasure. Aside from that, there were also
some research materials and topics from various hospitals.
“Self-study Western medicine thesis, Western medicine proficiency +1.”
“Self-study Western medicine thesis, Western medicine proficiency +1.”
…
“Self-study TCM formula, TCM proficiency +1.”
“Self-study TCM formula, TCM proficiency +1.”
…
What shocked Ye Lingchen most was that his Western medicine proficiency reached 100%
from 80% after going through the entire paper. His Chinese medicine proficiency also
reached 90%!
The information was absolutely confidential!
It was a known fact that Ye Lingchen scoured for whatever material that he could find—
whether through offline or online means—in order to improve his proficiency to the
extreme. However, those materials continued to raise his proficiency, thereby showing how
precious they were!
Although many of the papers were still in the half-researched state, it did not matter to Ye
Lingchen at all. Anything feasible could also be used as a theory to increase his proficiency.
With 100% proficiency in Western medicine, Ye Lingchen was surely capable of standing
on top of the world.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath. Those were all China’s wealth and riches. How could they
have fallen into the hands of others?
He picked up another file that was labeled biology. It increased Ye Lingchen’s biological
proficiency from 50% to 65%.
Subsequently, both physics and chemistry were increased from 50% to 60%. That aside,
there were also significant quantities of technological materials. Those were the top
priority, and they allowed Ye Lingchen’s technological proficiency to reached 55%. Finally,
there was even The Art of War.
Those guys were rats! It was shameful to see all the things that they snatched!
“Boss!”
At that moment, an old man came in a hurry and looked respectfully, “Everything’s almost
ready. You can leave at any time!”
The old man played a role similar to that of a housekeeper. He did not seem to uneasy when
he saw Ye Lingchen.
Leave?
Ye Lingchen’s heart became slightly cold. His expression was quiet and he said
indifferently, “Oh? Bring me to take a look.”
The old man led the way at once and the two walked to the backyard.
It was a huge open space there. Cars were aplenty, mainly vans, and the subordinates were
loading those boxes into the car.
Ye Lingchen casually stopped one of the henchmen and opened the box. Inside were bottles
and bottles of bright red blood.
As for the equipment, some were brand new and some were old, but whatever their
condition, they were certainly related to science and technology.
“Boss, the plan with Xu Wanqing failed. Sooner or later there will be trouble. I think it’s
better to leave tonight,” the old man proposed.
Ye Lingchen did not speak but pondered for a moment instead. “Get everyone into the hall,
I have something to announce.”
The hall was soon filled with people. A rough observation of the scene revealed that there
were hundreds of people, all of whom had an incredibly good physiques. Most of them have
practiced martial arts, and their skills were at least on par with Li Hu. There were even
plenty of masters there.
The situation was a bit difficult to handle…
Chapter 321 - I Had a Though
The importance of knowledge was unquestionable. It was a fundamental principle that
knowledge must be valued and protected.
Ye Lingchen, being the prodigy that he was, absolutely did not allow knowledge to be
humiliated in such a manner!
The group of people looked at Ye Lingchen in confusion before exchanging glances with
each other. They had doubts all over the face and Ye Lingchen did not say a word for quite
some time.
The housekeeper gave Ye Lingchen a careful look. “Boss, you…”
“I have a thought.” Ye Lingchen suddenly said.
“Boss, what thought?”
“Boss, we all listened to you?”
“Are we going all out? I knew we couldn’t just leave like that!”
The crowd below murmured between themselves and looked at Ye Lingchen.
“We surrender!”
“…”
Silence!
The entire place was deathly silent!
Everyone was stunned. They stood in a daze for some time with a stunned expression on
their faces.
After a long time—
“It’s over, it’s over. Something’s wrong with my ear. What did Boss just say?”
“I think Boss said…surrender?”
“F*CK! What does that mean?”
“Impossible! My boss can’t possibly be like this!”
Everyone’s complexion changed in an instant and they looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief.
“Boss, are you kidding me?” The old man’s face sank too and he stared at Ye Lingchen
incredulously.
“I’m serious. This is no joke!” Ye Lingchen looked solemn. “This is the decision I’ve made
after careful consideration.”
He waved his hand and the situation finally calmed down a little.
Suddenly, Ye Lingchen looked at one of the men present there. His tone was very relaxed.
“Do you have a dream?”
The man was caught flat-footed by the question. He could not help but nod after a brief
moment of confabulation. “Yes.”
“What’s your dream?” Ye Lingchen continued to ask.
“My dream is…” The man tensed up and hesitated.
“Come on, don’t be shy. We’re all brothers here. Speak your dreams out loud!” Ye Lingchen
said loudly in a very contagious manner.
“I’m going to be the Martial Arts King in Earth’s Gate!” The man blushed as he stuck his
head out and yelled.
“Okay! That’s good! You have a pursuit!” Ye Lingchen applauded and encouraged him. Then
his face turned solemn and he shook his head in regret. “That’s a good dream, but
unfortunately, you can never achieve it in your entire life.”
“Why?” The man’s face expressed grief and indignation, and he was almost unwilling to
speak.
“Look at what you’re doing?” Ye Lingchen was filled with righteousness. “Pilfering around,
hiding your heads, and showing your tails. Are these the things that martial artists do?
These are precisely the things that will condemn you to unfulfilled aspirations. You can
only reach your peak once you set your heart on the right path! Do you understand?”
“This, this…” The man’s face was blank while his eyes were empty and lost.
Ye Lingchen turned his head again and looked at another person beside him, “Do you have
a dream?”
“I… I have one too.” The man was already a little scared.
“Come on, don’t be afraid, proclaim your dreams boldly!”
“My dream is simple, to make a lot of money, then let my wife and children live a good life,”
the man said.
“It’s over, your dream is all over.” Ye Lingchen shook his head sadly.
“What? Why? We can go home after we complete this task,” the man refuted quickly.
“Do you think you can go back!?” Ye Lingchen sighed. “What are doing? We’re committing
crimes! This is unforgivable. If someone finds out, you’re nothing but cannon fodder. You’ll
be sold off without any hesitation, and your life is gone. How can you let your family and
children live a good life?! Have you ever considered your family’s feelings when you
decided to do such a dangerous thing? You said that you love your family, but you will lose
your life at any time. Is that love? You are a typical scumbag!”
“I… Am I really a scumbag?!” The man shed tears and repented. “I’ve disappointed my
family…”
Next up, Ye Lingchen’s eyes glowed and his gaze fell on a third person. “Do you have a
dream?”
The man gritted his teeth and said firmly, “I have no dreams! I only obey orders! To
complete the task!”
“What? You don’t have a dream?” Ye Lingchen’s tone was incredibly contemptuous. “What’s
the difference between a dreamless man and a piece of salted fish? You don’t even know
your reason for living. You’re just a waste of air when you live. If I were you, I won’t even
dare to continue living in this world, you… Kill yourself!”
The man was at first confused, then ashamed. He subsequently looked at the scornful looks
cast by everyone around him and shouted, “I have no dignity to continue living in this
world! Farewell, brothers!”
After he finished his words, he drew the knife and slit his own throat.
“Amitabha, very good indeed.” Ye Lingchen continued to speak, “Praise be is the virtue of
recognizing one’s mistakes and learning from them! As Buddha said, the sea of bitterness
has no bounds, but turn your head and you shall see the shore! My brethren, feel your
conscience, look back at your own life. Do you have no regrets? If you go on like this, you
will be the cancer of society. You’re still young. There’s still time for you to change…”
Ye Lingchen blabbed on and on like a stream of firecrackers. He yapped on from Buddhism
to philosophy, and from philosophy to the future—he was talking about the meaning of life.
Clang!
A loud clamor was heard. Someone had thrown away his weapon.
Immediately after—
Clang!
Clang!
One by one, clamoring sounds were soon heard. Hundreds of burly men all tossed away
their weapons, then sat right on the ground and crying with their hands around their
heads.
Cries of grief shook the heavens and made for an astounding sight.
“I’ve lived for half a lifetime but I never expected to live like such a dog!”
“It’s like I can see the lost years of my youth. It’s so hard to accept it!”
“Now that I think about my dreams, I realize the stupidity of everything I did!”
“Enlightened with purest wisdom, enlightened with purest wisdom! Our boss is the man,
his words awoke the dreamer in me, huhuhu…”
…
“Very well, since all of you know that you are wrong, go ahead and turn yourselves in.” Ye
Lingchen nodded. He was satisfied with his achievements and his diatribe was not phony at
all.
He used his status as their boss to unleash his diatribe, hence the stronger persuasiveness.
He utilized his diatribe to the fullest and left them unable to refute him. If that had not been
the case, the effect would truly be hard to say.
“Boss, if all of us surrender, what are you going to do?” someone asked worriedly.
“Yes, boss, you’re the main culprit and you’ll be punished heavily.”
“Me?”
Ye Lingchen sat still and upright. The look on his face was that of someone who pursued
justice with no second thoughts and he said solemnly, “You don’t need to worry about me.
Sacrificing myself will help complete your aims. I’ve lived…long enough!”
“Boss!”…
The crowd cried even more bitterly and each one of them was completely shocked. They
looked at Ye Lingchen with teary eyes and were truly touched.
“Boss, you’re my reincarnated parent! It’s like you’ve given us a new lease in life! We’ll
never forget the boss’s kindness!”
“Once a boss, always a boss! Please accept my humble respects!”
…
Chapter 322 - No! This Isn’t Happening!
At the same time, outside the warehouse.
Xu Nan and Sergeant Gao’s team stared at the warehouse without blinking. Their faces
were all filled with worry.
“Sergeant Gao, it’s been so long, what’s going on inside? Did something happen?” someone
asked worriedly.
“Did you hear the crying from the warehouse, why do I feel like there are plenty of people
crying together?” someone wondered.
“Everyone who just patrolling outside has gone in. Did something happen?” Li Hu then said,
“Let’s rush in!”
Sergeant Gao shook his head slightly. “We shouldn’t be impulsive in this matter. Since
Grandmaster Ye hasn’t informed us of anything yet, hasty actions will only add to the
chaos.”
“Yes.” Xu Nan nodded too. She also looked at the warehouse with anxiety before saying,
“Based on my master’s strength, it’s impossible that nothing would happen if something
went wrong. Just wait.”
“Look, someone is out!” Just then, Li Hu exclaimed.
Everyone’s eyes were electrically-bright as they stared at the warehouse door.
What they saw, however, was each of them walking out one by one with their heads held
low. They seemed to be thinking about their life, as though they had received
enlightenment. Many of them had shrugging shoulders and were sobbing spasmodically.
“This… are they crying?” Everyone was dumbfounded.
They then saw Ye Lingchen walking over quickly and uncovering his disguise. He said with
a smile, “It’s done, escort them back with a car at once and lock them up.”
“Ye… Grandmaster Ye, what the hell is going on?” Sergeant Gao swallowed and asked.
“They surrendered,” Ye Lingchen spoke nonchalantly like it was no big deal.
“Surrendered?!”
Sergeant Gao and the others could not believe their ears. They thought they heard wrongly.
“M-M-M-M-Master, all these people are surrendering together? Really?” Xu Nan had a
stupefied look and she stammered while she spoke.
“Yes.” Ye Lingchen nodded and said solemnly, “A teacher persuades others through virtue.
As the saying goes, ‘a gentleman uses his words instead of his fists’. Violence isn’t the
solution to a problem. Only by communicating with the heart can the other party be
completely convinced. Guiding people to do good is often more important than killing a
person. Have you… learned all this?”
What the hell did she learn?!
Xu Nan opened her mouth but was unable to answer his question. Not even novels could be
written like that.
However, Ye Lingchen was seen to raise his hand and waved at the group of people. He
shouted, “Hey, we’re the police, come on!”
In an instant, hundreds of eyes were focused toward him, following which everyone ran in
his direction without a second thought.
“F*CK!”
They were finished! Their cover was blown!
Such a sudden change caused Sergeant Gao and others to jump up. They were scared to
death and their limbs were cold.
“Grandmaster Ye, what’s the meaning of this? If you wanted to go against us, it’d would’ve
been enough if you did so yourself. Why would you want to toy us like this?” Li Hu could
not resist asking.
He looked at the crowd rushing towards him and his eyes were filled with despair.
“Get ready everyone! I would rather die than give up!” Sergeant Gao spoke in a tragic tone.
However, when the group of people rushed to Sergeant Gao and the others, they burst into
tears and knelt directly on their knees. As they wiped their tears, they said sincerely, “My
police comrade, I am a bad guy. I surrender. Please apprehend us!”
Sergeant Gao and his team’s eyes nearly popped out and they exchanged glances with each
other. All they could feel was dryness in their mouth as well mucus stuck in their throat—
they were speechless.
That was…too awesome!
However, Sergeant Gao was an experienced policeman and reacted calmly. He coughed
softly and tried hard to remain calm. “Very well. The charges will be lighter if you know
how to learn from your mistakes.”
“Mr. Policeman, we have a car in the backyard. You can use that to take us away.”
“Everyone queue up! Please be mindful as you get on the bus. I’m now announcing that we
have all been arrested by our police comrades!”
“Oh, oh, oh! We’re arrested. This is where my life starts all over again!”
…
“Sergeant Gao, this group of people…seem a bit broken in the head.” Li Hu pointed to his
head with a dumbfounded look on his face.
“Let’s go. Escort them back.” Sergeant Gao sighed. He had no idea what was going on, but
regardless, they still had to be escorted.
When looking at the materials in the warehouse, Sergeant Gao and others immediately
pulled a long face. Whether it was information, knowledge, or scientific technology,
everything there was very important. The thought that everything was nearly stolen under
their noses sent a chill deep inside their hearts.
“What do Earth’s Gate people want to do with these things? There’s human blood and
animal blood too. Could they be studying something unspeakably inhumane?” someone
could not help but take a wild guess.
“Bring it all back first!”
A group of people drove toward the police station.
“Master, you’re too powerful! You made so many people surrender! How did you do it?” Xu
Nan’s mouth never stopped speaking throughout the journey and she was incredibly
surprised.
Sergeant Gao and the others looked at Ye Lingchen in shock too. If they had not seen it first
hand, they would have thought that it was a mythical story.
“You asked me this for the thirteenth time, and I will also answer you for the thirteenth
time. As a teacher, I persuaded them through virtue as well as used language to influence
them,” Ye Lingchen answered with a smile.
“Grandmaster Ye, you’re amazing.” Li Hu smiled. “Someone told me that he wanted to be a
monk. He asked me how he could become one?”
They were hard at work until the sky was bright and it was only then that the group of
people was held in custody. In addition, it was a situation where the other party was
extremely cooperative. In an instant, the entire prison was full.
Of course, the entire police station was shocked when they saw Sergeant Gao escorting so
many people back. Eventually, the Warrior’s Department was notified because of the
special circumstances. However, this was not a concern to Ye Lingchen.
“Master, I’ll send you back,” Xu Nan said.
“Sure.”
“Master, I really want to thank you for this time. You not only saved me but also allowed me
to contribute. I want to invite you to lunch,” Xu Nan said.
“I’m your master. Why all the courtesy?” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
“This is a big deal! It’s only right for the apprentice to invite the master! You can’t refuse!
Otherwise… I’ll cry.” Xu Nan looked at Ye Lingchen with a grin.
“Yes, no problem!” Ye Lingchen nodded bitterly. It was a weekend after all, and there
nothing was going on.
At the same time, inside the prison.
The boss woke up in a daze and he looked confused. When he saw countless familiar
figures around him, he instantly shook his head and asked in horror, “What’s going on?
How did we all end up in prison?!”
“Boss, you finally woke up.” Some of the men immediately came up with a smile and had
proud looks on their faces, “You forgot? We surrendered! It’s the most glorious thing I’ve
ever done in my life!”
“Surrender?! Who told you to surrender?” The boss was shocked.
“You! It’s your teachings that made us repent, which is why we all surrendered together.
Boss, we want to thank you for your advice,” everyone said solemnly.
“Me?” The boss’s face turned dark immediately. His whole head was buzzing and his voice
became hoarse. “No! This isn’t happening! I must be dreaming. I’m still in a coma and I’m
not awake!”
After he finished speaking, his head slanted to one side and he fainted…
Chapter 323 - Readers Who Turned From
Fans Into Haters
Ye Lingchen slept until it was noontime. He woke up and lazily stretched his waist before
getting ready to head over to the meeting point with Xu Nan.
There were too many things going on in recent days and updates for Celestial Bane had
slowed down significantly. The book review area was full of complaints, but when Ye
Lingchen uploaded the latest buffer chapter, the book review area exploded with even
more comments.
Little Chen was a bookworm who read any and every book as long as it was a best-seller.
He would then pick out his favorite works and followed them zealously. After Celestial
Bane was published, he fell deeply in love with that work. He would never miss any
chapters to the point the book become part of his routine. The more he read it, the more
exciting it became.
[Unfortunately, I am Y is pulling a fast one on us. The latest updates are always sporadic. I
miss the days when there were tens of thousands of words updated in one day!] Little Chen
lamented. Forget about the reduced updates, even the update time had become unstable.
Sigh…
While he was busy complaining, he opened QQ Read like he always did. At first glance, his
heart skipped a beat and he had a happy look on his face. Celestial Bane had been updated!
Surprise!
He clicked into Celestial Bane without any hesitation and began satiating his hunger for the
story.
That part was also a major climax for Celestial Bane. When the Demon Sect and the
Orthodox Sect gathered on Clear Skies Peak, they entered an endless battle with each other.
Following countless misunderstandings, everyone felt that Zhang Xiaofan and the Demon
Sect were somehow connected.
Just as the demons were about to retreat, Clear Skies’ Caretaker did not hesitate to use the
Celestial Bane Sword Formation for fear of Zhang Xiaofan’s future potential. There was no
doubt that Zhang Xiaofan would be killed!
When Celestial Bane Sword Formation started, the sword Qi was released and the wind
screamed as it took on the shape of a huge sword. The boundless sword Qi enveloped
Zhang Xiaofan.
A flurry of perplexed looks stared at Zhang Xiaofan. There came from brothers who grew
up together, confidantes, and fellow friends—all of which seemed unable to change Zhang
Xiaofan’s deathly fate.
No, Zhang Xiaofan was the protagonist! He could not possibly die!
Little Chen was extremely serious when reading those chapters. He read it word by word
and the plot deeply moved his emotions. It was only one chapter, but time passed as slowly
as a century. He was constantly on edge and he continued to read on.
[Silence covered the world in an instant. Even the imposing and earth-shattering aura of
the Celestial Bane Sword Formation ceased…
Those gentle, fair hands that were all to Zhang Xiaofan had gotten familiar with all those
years appeared beside him. There was a quiet yet crystal clear sound of a bell and he was
pushed to one side.
It was a sound that had probably been in slumber thousands of years, but it was ringing
softly at that very moment, chanting softly for its beloved lover:
‘Spirits of the Nine Netherworlds, all the Celestial Deities, and Demons, with this I offer my
blood and body as a sacrifice…
She stood in the raging storm while her slightly reddened eyes looked at Zhang Xiaofan.
Her faint and clear face carried a faint smile.
The wind blew her light-green clothes. It fluttered and danced about like the most poignant
scene in the world…]
Little Chen felt a wrench in his heart after reading that. An extremely bad hunch began
looming over him.
When he read about the green-clothed woman hurtling toward the giant sword like a moth
rushing toward a light, Little Chen’s eye sockets became teary.
[…Three lives and seven generations, forever in hell; for the sake of love, death brings no
regrets…]
Tears flowed down his cheeks and Little Chen began crying. It was the first time he ever
shed tears when reading a novel.
“F*ck! F*ck!” He could not control himself from standing up and cursing out incessantly. All
he felt was suffocation in his heart. “Bi Yao died? Did the author really killed off my Bi Yao!”
Celestial Bane was the hottest book of its time and some people have analyzed statistics on
who was the most well-received female character within the novel.
Surprisingly, the most popular woman was Bi Yao from the Demon Sect. However, the story
had written about her death.
Little Chen was not the only one who cried. When the chapter was uploaded, countless
people read it too and there was a great number who cried at the same time.
[F*CK! This is fake, right! Author, come out right now! You’re just lying to gain our
sympathy, aren’t you?]
[Author, if you’re writing about Bi Yao’s death, I’ll abandon the book and become a hater!
That’s right, I’m not bluffing!]
[Fuck! Bi Yao will be resurrected, right? Author, do you still have a heart? You’re an
animal!]
[Ah, ah, ah, author, show yourself, and die! Why did you write about Bi Yao’s death? I was
happy when I started reading and now you show me this?]
[This whole day, no, this whole month, I’ll be in a bad mood! Author, if you don’t resurrect
Bi Yao, I’ll seek an explanation from you even in the very end!]
The entire book review area was flooded in an instant. Many even called on everyone else
to wage war against Ye Lingchen and force him to resurrect Bi Yao.
As a result, the name ‘Bi Yao’ unexpectedly shot up the trending searches.
Ye Lingchen naturally ignored all that. By then, he had already arrived at the place that he
agreed-upon with Xu Nan.
Spacelab Restaurant was a well-known dining establishment in Capital. The price was not
too high but the atmosphere was very good. It was perfect for couples. The entire
restaurant was warmly-colored, and the food was served not by the waiter but slid down a
slide directly to your table. It was very unique.
“Master, here!” As soon as he entered the restaurant, he saw Xu Nan beckoning him over.
Ye Lingchen smiled and walked toward her.
Very soon, however, he froze for a moment and looked at another person in surprise.
“Teacher Xu?”
“Ye Lingchen, you’re Xu Nan’s master?” Xu Wanqing also looked at Ye Lingchen in shock.
Her mouth was slightly agape and she was bewildered.
“Sis, you know him?” Xu Nan was also stunned.
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly. He did not expect Xu Wanqing to be Xu Nan’s sister. It made
sense why Xu Nan would scout Earth’s Gate’s base in the dead of night. Xu Nan’s sister was
kidnapped, so it was only natural that she would take it seriously.
“He’s the math genius I told you about,” Xu Wanqing said and calmed down quickly.
“GASP!”
Xu Nan inhaled sharply and looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief, “Master, you’re good at math
too?! You’re amazing!”
“I dabble in it. It’s nothing worth mentioning,” Ye Lingchen said modestly.
“Master, I realize your pretentiousness is also outstandingly refined. So amazing!” Xu Nan
marveled yet again.
“I think you should learn more from your sister and be a gentler, quieter maiden.” Ye
Lingchen rolled his eyes.
Xu Nan pouted, “Master, do you feel anything toward my sister? It’s unfortunate though
because you came a step too late. My sister already has a sweetheart.”
Mm?
Ye Lingchen could not help but look at Xu Wanqing in amazement. He could not imagine
that such a devoted and quiet woman of mathematics would have someone that she liked.
“Xu Nan, don’t talk nonsense!” Xu Wanqing blushed and retorted immediately.
“Tch, come on Sis, even a fool can see that you wear Superman Y’s bracelet every day. You
keep watching Superman Y’s videos over and over again. What else could that be if it isn’t
love?” Xu Nan commented loudly before pausing. She then said, “If you ask me, Superman Y
isn’t as good as my master.” …
Chapter 324 - Wanrong Automobile Group
HQ
“Xu Nan, can you be quiet!”
Xu Wanqing said anxiously. It was the first time Ye Lingchen saw her lose control and
become utterly discomfited.
“Fine, I’ll keep quiet then, but you didn’t see my master’s power last night. He knocked
down several trees directly with just one punch.” Xu Nan was incredibly excited when she
thought of what happened the day before. “It’s true! He’s too invincible!”
“Tch, you weren’t even there on the day I was kidnapped. Not even a bullet could hurt
Superman Y.” Xu Wanqing said without thinking.
“Hehe, Sis, siding with Superman Y so quickly?” Xu Nan glanced wryly at Xu Wanqing
before saying, “Don’t worry, we’re also keeping tabs on Superman Y’s identity. If there’s any
news, the first thing I’ll do is tell you. Who knows, he might even be an extremely
handsome guy!”
Xu Wanqing kept quiet on that occasion but there was plenty of emotion in her eyes.
Ye Lingchen listened to the two sisters’ conversation from one side. God knows what would
happen if they found out that they were talking about the same person.
“Oh, Teacher Xu, why would someone kidnap you?” Ye Lingchen asked.
By then, the dishes had all quickly slid down the slide. It was a picturesque scene and
everyone was talking while eating.
It turned out that Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing were the daughters of Wanrong Automobile
Group’s CEO. Wanrong Automobile Group was a well-known domestic automobile tycoon
with a market value of hundreds of billions. They were influential too, even in the
international scene. During the past two years, Wanrong Automobile Group became even
more renowned, with its major breakthroughs in science and technology. It was said that
they had overcome the problems of driverless technology and would soon launch
driverless cars.
The news was undoubtedly a big. It caused a storm in the entire industry, and for a time,
Wanrong Automobile Group received much attention and was at the cusp of the storm.
It was an age of science and technology, so a technological breakthrough meant that one
would be able to pave a new era. Taking the first tiny step could spur unprecedented glory
in the future!
In addition to envy from many individuals, terror was also struck in many of their peers.
With that kind of technology, many people wanted to claim it as their own, which was why
Xu Wanqing was abducted.
“This group of people are really crazy!” Xu Nan felt a chill in her hear after thinking of the
stuff that was found in their base the day before. It was all too frightening and she had no
idea know how those people could do such a wretched thing.
“They are all martial artists, with animalistic tendencies deep within. Coupled with their
strength, they are all extremely dangerous. It’s best not to be involved with this kind of
thing. Just leave it to the Warrior’s Department,” Ye Lingchen suggested to Xu Nan.
Xu Nan nodded palpitatingly.
“But I never expected that the two of you were the princesses of Wanrong Automobile
Group. Fair, wealthy, and beautiful, just like the legends say. My respect, my respect,” Ye
“Teehee, Master, it’s still not too late for you to find out now. My sister may have a
sweetheart, but you still have a chance if you were to go after me,” Xu Nan tempted him.
Ye Lingchen directly flicked Xu Nan’s head. “If you were half as quiet as your sister, I might
still consider it.”
After the meal, Ye Lingchen took up Xu Nan’s suggestion and followed them to Wanrong
Automobile Group HQ.
With two beautiful ladies leading the way, nothing held them up during their journey.
The headquarters for such a company needed little introduction. It was unparalleled in its
stylishness and magnificence. Along the way, the sounds of clicking and clacking were
heard—it was the sound of high heels stepping on the ground with a quickened rhythm.
A group of white-collar workers dressed in suits came and went with folders in their hands.
They all seemed like very capable individuals.
The division of tasks within the entire company was very clear. Each floor was a
department, and each person was assigned their duties. It was very organized.
Xu Nan hesitated before finally pressing the button for the 20th floor.
Then, she reminded Ye Lingchen, “Master, Abbess Miejue[1] is here on this level. You have
to be careful when you speak. It’ll be even better if you ignore her!”
“Xu Nan, don’t say that about your cousin!” Xu Wanqing could not help but frown.
“HMPH! I don’t want an Abbess Miejue like her to be my cousin!” Xu Nan grunted.
Dingdong, the elevator stopped. The three of them then walked out of the elevator.
“Hello, miss.”
It was obvious that many people on that level knew Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing. They stood
straight after seeing the two women and bowed when saying hello.
As he walked in, Ye Lingchen discovered that there were mainly theoretical research and
design on that floor. Materials were everywhere and some offices were filled with books.
Ye Lingchen had a look of intrigue on his face. He walked into an office and began reading.
“Self-study ‘Intelligent Assistant System’, Science and Technology proficiency +1.”
“Self-study ‘Intelligent Assistant System’, Science and Technology proficiency +1.”
…
“Self-study ‘Machine Revolution’, Science and Technology proficiency +1.”
“Self-study ‘Machine Revolution’, Science and Technology proficiency +1.”
…
Originally still at 55%, his proficiency in Science and Technology was unexpectedly raised
to 70% with the help of those books.
“Master, do you understand these? Do you understand it?” Xu Nan exclaimed when she saw
Ye Lingchen’s serious look. “These books were brought back by Abbess Miejue when she
was studying abroad. Most of them are English and it’s hard to understand unless your
English is at Level 8!”
Xu Wanqing also looked at Ye Lingchen with confusion. Those books were not sold abroad,
and one needed to achieve certain milestones before being eligible to get them. Most
importantly, even she would get a headache when she looked at that thick stack of English.
The professional terminology used there was outrageous, and it was all in English, making
it even more terrifying!
“Just out of curiosity.” Ye Lingchen smiled and put the book down.
“Luckily, Abbess Miejue doesn’t seem to be around. I didn’t see her anywhere,” Xu Nan
rejoiced softly to herself, then looked at Ye Lingchen, “Master, my sister said that you’re
very good at math, but the real freak is Abbess Miejue. She brought all these things back
when they were studying abroad. Last time, there was even one overseas company that
offered her a million dollars a year just to hire her.”
At that moment, a man in a suit came hurriedly with a stack of materials in his hand. “Miss
Xu, can you help me hand these materials over to CEO Ouyang? I still have one topic to
continue.”
“Sure.” Xu Wan nodded crisply.
“Sis, check and see what it is.” Xu Nan asked curiously, then opened the information
without saying anything more.
The information was not too thick, roughly about ten pages or so. It was a model for a car
and was accompanied by plenty of explanation texts and some close-ups of the parts.
Ye Lingchen’s perused it swiftly and already had a rough idea in mind. It was probably
some theoretical plans regarding driverless technology, as well as the means to achieve it.
“BO-RING!” Xu Nan glanced through it and turned her head away in boredom. Xu Wanqing
found it confusing too, and although her talent in math was great, that was only the extent
of her abilities—the material at hand deviated too far away from math.
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. “Xu Nan, let me have a look at this.”
…
[1] 灭绝师太 – Abbess Miejue, whose name (灭绝) means destroy and eliminate, is a
character from The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber (倚天屠龙记, literally meaning ‘Story
of the Heaven Reliant and Dragon Slayer’). It Is the third and final installment of the Condor
Trilogy. The Abbess Miejue character is someone who has dogmatic and radical views,
leading her to commit various misdeeds that are ethically and morally wrong.
Chapter 325 - Abbess Miejue
“Here you go, Master.” Xu Nan handed the materials over to Ye Lingchen without thinking.
Ye Lingchen turned it page by page, but his brows furrowed deeper and deeper. The
driverless technology was theoretically achievable and the design concept was also rather
good. However, there were a few aspects that were too idealized and lacked proper
consideration.
The so-called details determined success or failure, especially when it came to technology.
A tiny mistake would lead to catastrophic consequences, and if one were to design
driverless vehicles in such a manner, the probability of a car accident would be extremely
high. One car accident alone may involve countless lives!
Clack, clack, clack!
The clear sound of rushed footsteps was heard hurrying toward Ye Lingchen. He seemed
not to care and continued looking at the last page.
However, the next moment—
A pair of hands reached out in front of Ye Lingchen and snatched the information away
rapidly. A cold voice was then heard asking, “Who are you? Who allowed you to come in?”
“Cousin, this is my master. You have to be polite!” Xu Nan frowned and spoke in a
displeased tone.
“Xu Nan, what do you take this place for? Are you allowed to bring any outsiders in?”
Ouyang Qing chastised Xu Nan, “You’re not an employee of the company. If not for your
father, you won’t be able to take one step into the company. As I’ve told you last time, it’s
best not to enter this floor!”
“You know that this is my dad’s company so I can come whenever I want, and I can bring
whoever I want to bring. Are you going to control me?” Xu Nan’s expression sank. She had
always been amenable to coaxing, but not coercion.
“Cousin, Lingchen is my student and he saved Xu Nan. He’s not an outsider.” Xu Wanqing
stood up and chimed in.
“Hehe, there’s no use telling me this!” Ouyang Qing snickered repeatedly. “Do you know
how many people view our company as a thorn in their side? Just this month, we caught
sixteen commercial spies! They all came because they wanted to steal our technology! Do
you know how much impact it will have on our company if they were successful?”
“My master is not a spy!” Xu Nan also glared at Ouyang Qing.
“What do you two hothouse flowers know? It’s so easy to get close to you and gain your
trust.” Ouyang Qing shook her head disdainfully.
At that time, Ye Lingchen looked up at Ouyang Qing. She was taller than Xu Wanqing and
was probably around 1.76 meters. She had black-framed glasses and was clothed in a
uniform. Moreover, it had to be admitted that Xu Wanqing’s family had strong genes. Her
beauty was not inferior to Xu Wanqing, and her temperament of a strong career woman
was just the opposite of Xu Wanqing’s aloofness from worldly affairs. Nevertheless, they
each had their charm.
In short, she gave off a cold, strong, confident, and mature vibe.
Ouyang Qing also looked at Ye Lingchen. Her eyes were very aggressive and her gaze was
sharp like a sword. “You broke into our company illegally, and read our company’s most
confidential file. I have the right to call the police and detain you. This kind of secret might
even be considered as national security. Getting locked up for ten or eight years is deemed
a light sentence!”
“Abbess Miejue! I AM the police! I can confirm that this is criminal intimidation!” Xu Nan
shielded Ye Lingchen and said coldly.
“I really never expected that you would bring an outsider in. I’ll tell the boss about this!”
Ouyang Qing snorted and looked at Ye Lingchen with his eyes narrowed. “Regarding this,
you’d better not mention it to any outsiders. If anyone out there knows, I’ll sue you
immediately and let you spend the rest of your life in prison!”
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanging right from the very beginning. He was
extremely calm. His gaze was also rather tranquil as he looked at Ouyang Qing. Eventually,
he could not resist bursting out in laughter.
“What are you laughing at?” Ouyang Qing frowned. Her voice was sullen.
She was very displeased with Ye Lingchen’s attitude—it was too calm and he did not take
her seriously at all.
Wherever she went, people trembled in awe and called out CEO Ouyang. Ye Lingchen
should have been scared and helpless.
“Your ignorance is laughable.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
By then, it was only natural that the events attracted the attention of other people. Many
were watching from afar, and when they heard Ye Lingchen’s words, they were all slightly
surprised.
That there were people brave enough to call Ouyang Qing ignorant was simply too
unimaginable.
“What did you say?” Ouyang Qing was briefly stunned before she snapped back at him.
“You take this error-ridden piece of technology and treat it like a treasure. This is a curse,
not a blessing!” Ye Lingchen’s voice was faint and neither too domineering nor too servile.
“A bunch of nonsense!” An old man stepped out of the crowd. He was obviously very
agitated and he pointed at Ye Lingchen while trembling. “This is a lucky breakthrough that
our entire team achieved after a full six years of research. You… How dare you disrespect
scientific achievements? What a fart!”
“How could this technology be wrong? We’ve tried it countless times.”
“This guy is spewing nonsense!”
Ye Lingchen’s words undoubtedly incited plenty of anger. Everyone was pointing fingers at
him.
“This is ridiculousness to the extreme! Do you know what intelligent system technology is?”
Ouyang Qing smiled as if she heard the funniest thing in the world. She then said coldly,
“Please get out of our company, now!”
“Forget it, it’s useless to say more.” Ye Lingchen sighed and turned to leave.
Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing immediately followed and the three went out together.
“Master, I’m really sorry for what happened today,” Xu Nan said apologetically.
“It’s okay, it has nothing to do with you.” Ye Lingchen waved his hands indifferently.
“Ye Lingchen, my cousin has a soft heart despite her sharp tongue. Her life revolves around
work and the attitude toward everyone has always been the same. Don’t worry about it,”
Xu Wanqing explained.
Ye Lingchen shrugged, and asked, “She’s never been in a relationship, right?”
“Master, how did you know?” Xu Nan laughed out loud. “My cousin is thirty-three-years-old
but she never even had a boyfriend before. All the men who saw her felt afraid. Who would
be brave enough to be in a relationship with her? That’s why I call her Abbess Miejue.
“I remember a blind date she had with a man. The first thing she did was show her salary
slip. She then told the man, ‘if you’re not as good as me, what right do you have to be my
husband?’ The guy skedaddled out of there.
“Another time, she went on a blind date with a doctor and spent the whole afternoon
talking about professional knowledge, leaving the doctor dumbfounded. Finally, she left
him a sentence, ‘if you’re only at this level, you’re truly a disappointment’, then left
immediately.”
Xu Nan imitated Ouyang Qing’s expression at that time and was as proud as a peacock.
“Based on what you say, the average person is too far behind her already. Aren’t you just
subjecting yourself to suffering if you marry her?”
…
Chapter 326 - Who Is He to Educate Me?
Ye Lingchen remained silent. As he approached the door, he suddenly said, “Xu Nan, go get
a pen and a piece of paper.”
“Oh.”
Xu Nan was confused, but she hastily got a pen and a piece of paper.
On the paper, Ye Lingchen casually wrote down all the problems he saw earlier. He even
drew out some of the finer details for special annotations.
“Master, what are you writing?” Xu Nan looked curiously at Ye Lingchen.
Xu Wanqing’s brows were knitted into a frown as well. She felt that the content Ye
Lingchen wrote was similar to the materials he viewed earlier.
“Done!”
Ye Lingchen stopped writing, smiled, and explained, “Here are some of the flaws of that
autonomous vehicle. The turning system and obstacle recognition will act up. Furthermore,
there are no limiters on the acceleration and deceleration. That’ll also cause problems.”
With that, he passed it back to Xu Nan. Seeing that it was rather late, he prepared to head
home.
“Master, let me send you back,” Xu Nan offered.
“No need!” Ye Lingchen took his leave with a simple wave.
Right after he left, Ouyang Qing arrived in hasty steps, her expression as ugly as before.
“You guys, come over here!” She waved at the security guards. With a haughty voice, she
pointed at Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing, and said, “From now on, even those brought over by
both of them need to go through the examination. If they’re not an employee of our
company, they’re not allowed to enter. Understand?”
“Abbess Miejue, what’s the meaning of this?!” Xu Nan objected and gave Ouyang Qing an
unfriendly glare.
“I’m doing this for your own good! From now on, stay away from those unimportant
people!” Ouyang Qing gave them a cold look. “If you continue to act so brazenly, this
company will eventually go under!”
“It’s going to go under because of your behavior! My master wrote these down for me
earlier. Our autonomous vehicle has many flaws!”
Xu Nan waved that piece of paper in front of Ouyang Qing as she spoke.
However, Ouyang Qing’s expression changed drastically. She grabbed that piece of paper
and started tearing it to shreds without even reading, lecturing them sternly, “How can you
show these secrets in public?! You’re really ignorant of the severity of the situation! If that
person leaked this info outside, I will see to it that he pays!”
“Ouyang Qing! What are you doing? Those are the flaws my master pointed out!” Xu Nan’s
face turned pale in an instant as she screamed.
“I’ve studied in England, Deutschland, Francia, and Murica[1]; Research focused on
equipment manufacturing, intelligence systems, high-end cars, and other related fields. My
team was picked from the elite of the elites. Who is he that we would need him to point out
our errors? He should know his limits!” Ouyang Qing sneered as she passed the shredded
paper to the secretary. “Burn them. Don’t let anything escape!”
“Cousin, you’re going overboard. Ye Lingchen knows what he’s doing. If some problems
were to arise, who’s going to be responsible for it?” Xu Wanqing could not help but speak
up. “Furthermore, Ye Lingchen placed first in the National Mathematics Competition.”
“Hehe, those competitions are child’s play. I can’t even be bothered to look at it! It’s just
mathematics, nothing to be proud of. Xu Wanqing, you might be a genius in the university,
but you’re still far off from managing the company. Your technical skills are like a
greenhorn. You’re so far behind, what do you know?” Ouyang Qing stated quietly, but with
extreme confidence. “If anything were to happen, I’ll take full responsibility!”
With that, she hastily took her leave in her high heels, making a series of thudding sounds
as she went.
“Damn it!”
Xu Nan stomped her foot angrily. “Sis, Abbess Miejue is just too horrible! I want to complain
to Dad and have her fired!”
“There there, don’t be angry. That’s how she is, straightforward and honest. Furthermore, I
truly don’t have the ability to manage the company.” Xu Wanqing felt a little dejected. Her
achievements may seem outstanding in the eyes of most people, but she was only a
mathematics professor at Huaqing University. She had nothing to be proud of as she was
thousands of miles away from her cousin’s level.
At first, she too, had wanted to study science and engineering to help her father manage the
company. However, she realized that it was too difficult. Very few managed to be a genius.
Xu Nan gritted her teeth, then nodded helplessly. She would never bring such an issue to
her father. Although her cousin was mean, she was also a genius. It would be a joke for the
company to fire such a talent.
Ye Lingchen was oblivious to the incident that happened after he left. By then, he was
already back at Hill Spring Residences. The drama in the comment section of Celestial Bane
was a mess of whines and criticism!
Ye Lingchen could only laugh bitterly. The plot needed it. Maybe the readers loved Bi Yao
from the beginning, but it was because of Bi Yao’s death that made the character complete
and made a greater impact in their hearts.
Beep beep beep!
QQ’s icon lit up. As expected, it was Yogurt looking for him.
[I am Y, you’ve really done it this time. You’re the first to cause such a scene with the death
of a character!]
Ye Lingchen replied with a ‘tears of joy’ emoji. “I didn’t expect the readers to be so
passionate.”
[Today someone came to Yuewen’s headquarters, asking for us to contact you. Apparently,
he wants to have a debate with you,] Yogurt replied.
[Could it be a hater that wants revenge on me?] Ye Lingchen replied with bitter laughter.
[Hater? They’ve already decided to form a group to hunt you down. If you don’t bring Bi
Yao back to life, they might keep this going.] Yogurt replied. He paused for a moment, and
then added, [However, this incident has been suppressed by Yuewen. You just relax and
write your novel. Don’t let the outside world affect you. We will protect our authors.]
[Mm, thank you,] replied Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen did not explain nor guarantee anything to the readers in the comments
section. He merely continued doing things his own way.
Meanwhile, at Huyu Streaming headquarters…
Wang Yuan and Zhou Min were seated in the meeting room. Apart from them, Huyu
Streaming’s higher-ups and investors were all present. Their expressions were serious and
had a glint in their eyes; they were passionately discussing something.
“Huyu’s status is going down day by day. It’s near the end and it’s about time we make a
decision!” Wang Yuan said with a sigh.
The streaming platform might seem to be doing well, but it was mostly a facade; like a
bubble. Once the bubble pops, the result would be horrible. That was the reason so many
streaming platforms went under.
The rise of Panda Streaming and the desertion of Y-God along with other hosts paved the
way for Huyu Streaming’s downhill slide. Finally, they have reached the end of their line.
“CEO Wang, are you sure you want to do this?” Zhou Min took a deep breath. Her voice was
filled with worry. “If we do this, that’s really a path of no return!”
“What other choice do we have? To continue doing things this way is just a way to die off
slowly. If we do this, we can at least bring Panda Streaming down with us. One final
struggle is better than doing nothing!” Wang Yuan’s eyes were filled with hatred.
His hatred toward Y ran deep, but he had never considered the fact that it was Y that saved
Huyu Streaming in the beginning. It was them repaying his kindness with enmity that
brought them to their current situation.
…
[1] 美丽国 (Mei Li Guo/Beautiful Nation) – An alternate name used in Chinese novels that
refers to the United States of America. Previously the author was using 米国 (Mi Guo/Rice
Nation) as an alternate name for USA. Please note that they are both referring to the same
country. Sorry for the confusion.
Chapter 327 - Huyu Streaming Platform’s
Final Struggle!
“I agree!” Right at that moment, one of the investors raised his hand to show his support.
“I agree as well!” said another. “We’ll take the risky measure. We might even be able to use
this chance to gain some traction for the platform!”
“We have no other choice.”
Seeing everyone agreeing, Wang Yuan’s expression turned even more sinister as he
announced with a sneer, “Alright, we’ll start preparing to catch Panda Streaming off guard!”
…
7pm, Ye Lingchen prepared for his usual livestream. However, right at that moment, his
phone rang.
“Y-God, bad news!”
The moment he answered the phone, Song Qian’s voice could be heard coming from the
other side, sounding anxious.
“What’s the matter? Tell me slowly.” Ye Lingchen frowned lightly. It was rare to see Song
Qian so flustered.
“It’s Huyu Streaming. Those people are shameless. They’re collaborating with Sun Nation to
stir up trouble!” Song Qian said through gritted teeth, feeling indignant.
“Collaborating with the Sun Nation? Are they giving up?” Ye Lingchen could not help but
laugh. That was the typical example of courting with death. Everybody knew that China had
a strong sense of nationalism.
“The Sun Nation’s people are using Huyu’s platform to challenge our Panda Streaming!”
Song Qian said worryingly. “They’re trying to take us down with their final struggle!”
“Challenge? On what?”
“On gaming. DOTA!” Song Qian was obviously terribly busy. “I’ve already contacted all the
gaming hosts on our platform. The opponents are professional gamers from the Sun Nation.
They claim that they’re here to reclaim their honor for their last defeat in your hands.”
“Oh?” Ye Lingchen chuckled. “It’s just a game, right? No worries. I’ll go have a look first.”
“Y-God, these people—”
Doo, doo, doo…
Before Song Qian could finish, Ye Lingchen had ended the call. He did not start a livestream
but instead went to Panda Streaming’s mainpage. As expected, he saw a huge challenge
banner from Huyu Streaming. In it were people flooding the comments.
At the same time, Huyu Streaming’s mainpage was already pasted with a huge challenge
banner stating, [Tonight is the final battle with Y-God. Do not cower if you are a man!]
That was as good as forcing his hands. Making a public challenge without any prior
agreement. That was a low blow.
It was obvious Huyu made ample preparations for that day. This sort of news spread at a
scary speed, with various media covering it. In an instant, the entire gaming community
knew of it. Apart from that, the majority of the users in Huyu Streaming and Panda
Streaming were following this incident. Needless to say, Y-God’s fans were also on it.
Of course, there was also a big group of patriotic netizens. They first went over to Huyu
Streaming to spew vitriol for collaborating with foreigners, then came over to Panda
Streaming to cheer, hoping to fight for the glory of the country.
Weibo and the streaming platforms finally coalesced into one sentence. [Y-God, do you dare
to fight?!]
That was purely a suicide attack!
If Ye Lingchen lost to the Sun Nation, then Y-God’s undefeatable legend would be
destroyed, greatly damaging his popularity.
After roughly understanding the story, Ye Lingchen remained calm and started his
livestream as usual. As he expected, the entire stream went into a frenzy.
[Y-God, you’re finally online. Have you seen the challenge? Are you answering the challenge
tonight?]
[Y-God, you can do it. Go kick their *ss!]
[Seems we won’t be listening to Study of the Three Kingdoms tonight. Y-God, I’ll still
support you!]
[Y-God, please listen to my advice and reject it this time. I heard that the Sun Nation sent
over professional gamers specifically to pick on you!]
…
Ye Lingchen looked at the comments, then smiled calmly. “Worry not. Since they’re coming
for me, then I have only one message for them. If you want a fight, bring it on!”
[Domineering. 666666…]
[Hahaha, I can see Y-God play DOTA once again. I’m so excited!]
[Y-God, all the best. You’re so cool. Ahhh, I want to have your babies…]
Of course, apart from those, several people were disappointed, thinking that Y-God jumped
straight into a trap.
At Huyu Streaming’s headquarters, a group of people was similarly swamped with work.
Right then, one of the workers hurried in and excitedly announced, “CEO Wang, Y-God
accepted the challenge!”
“Wahaha, I knew he would take the challenge! This guy is just too prideful. This time, I must
have him lose everything!” Wang Yuan’s face turned scarlet. Just the thought of Y-God
losing made his entire body shiver with excitement.
After that, he turned around to look at the five people standing beside him and announced,
“Sirs, I’ll leave the rest to you guys.”
The five of them looked similar to Chinese people, but their stature was slightly smaller and
their dressing was a little weird. They replied with a slightly off-standard Chinese accent,
“Getting rid of him is like killing a chicken with a butcher knife.”
“This is that Y-God that defeated our people from the Sun Nation? We’ll have him lose a lot
more thoroughly this time!”
“Sigh, to play DOTA with this type of people is a waste of my time and effort. There’s almost
no challenge. It’s soiling my hands.”
They were all extremely condescending and filled with confidence.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen was already shouting out in the host group chat. [Coold, Wu’er, 09,
Love Letter. It’s still the four of you. Team up with me.]
[Sure!]
Although the four of them had no confidence, they would not reject now that Ye Lingchen
had called on them.
The five of them connected their microphones. Ye Lingchen could even hear the four of
them breathing heavily due to anxiety.
[Alright, let’s relax. Don’t be so tense.] Ye Lingchen comforted them with a smile.
[Boss, this time our opponents are the professional gamers from Sun Nation. How can we
not be nervous?] Love Letter laughed bitterly.
[Boss, I’m really scared. We’re only considered professional gamers in our prime. Now
we’re just old retired players. The difference is huge,] 09 chimed in.
Whatever it was, once they reach the level of a professional athlete, then they must be at
the top of their field. That was the recognition they had with their country!
As a professional gamer[1], their overall attributes were much higher than any regular
candidate. It was like an adult watching a kid, able to see through everything.
[Brother Y-God, I’m scared. I’ve never been a professional athlete. Why don’t you swap me
out? I’ll only be holding you back,] Wu’er said weakly.
[Y-God, this time it’s really serious. For Huyu Streaming to issue a challenge so brazenly
while collaborating with the Sun Nation, I believe it’s not as simple as it looks,] Coold
added; her voice filled with fear.
[It’s fine. Everyone just play as you normally would,] Ye Lingchen said calmly.
‘Oh no. Why did Y-God accept this challenge so hastily?’
Song Qian almost broke down in tears. Even if he wanted to accept the challenge, he could
have waited for another day or two and have someone investigate Huyu Streaming. It was
better safe than sorry.
Rushing into a challenge like that—that was putting himself in an unfavorable situation!
However, he knew that he could not change anything at that point. He could only pray
within his heart and hope that Y-God could create another miracle.
Under the eyes of countless viewers, the challenge platform was completed and they
entered the game together…
—
[1] 职业选手 (Zhi Ye Xuan Shou) – Literally translated as “professional candidate”, or
commonly known as professional athletes. This term is used in all sports (including e-
sports), hence the use of the term when referring to professional gamers. 选手 (Xuan
Shou/candidate/participant) is a vague term that can be used in various contexts. In this
case, the candidates are gamers instead of regular athletes.
Chapter 328 - Death Quintet!
The gaming menu spun slowly. At the same time, Huyu Streaming Platform also displayed
the avatar of Sun Nation’s Death Quintet.
The moment their avatar was shown, all those that were familiar with games were
immediately stunned.
Their eyes were glued to the avatar of the five players, slowly widening and showing fear.
After a detailed confirmation, they could not help but feel their hearts palpitating.
[F*ck! It’s them, the Death Quintet!]
[F*ck f*ck f*ck! How much money did Huyu Streaming throw in to get those five people
here? This is too scary!]
[How to fight? Y-God is doomed. If he knew this in advance, Y-God would not have accepted
the challenge!]
Voices of horror and fear appeared in the comments.
Of course, some were oblivious to the situation and immediately asked, [Death Quintet?
What’s that? Are they good?]
[Good? They’re horrifying. You just need to know that even amongst the professional
gamers they reign on top.]
[In the DOTA tournament four months ago, half of Asia’s professional gamers took part.
However, first place was taken away by these five people, winning 500 thousand USD.
What do you think?]
[In the tournament’s matches, all those that went up against them were eliminated. They
were all completely crushed. That was why this group was named the Death Quintet.]
Gasp!
Countless viewers sucked in a mouthful of cold air in front of their computers. Their
expressions turned gloomy and were lined with worry.
These people were at the level of an emperor in terms of gaming. With a gap of an expert
and layman, how can Y-God win?
Some people even went on Baidu to find out more information on the Death Quintet. They
joined the DOTA community at age 16 and were recruited into professional gaming at age
18, after which they displayed their surprising talent. Furthermore, the five of them were
talented in different aspects, thus complementing each other. They were currently only 21
but had already won three championships. Other medals and prizes were beyond counting!
Scary. Absolutely terrifying!
Song Qian similarly saw the information regarding the Death Quintet and fell into the chair
butt first in shock. ‘That’s it, Huyu is really going to duke it out with Panda Streaming to the
bitter end!’
[It’s the Death Quintet!?] 09 and Love Letter were flabbergasted, and their voices were
trembling. They felt their scalp go numb and goosebumps broke out all over their body.
They used to be from the circle of professional gamers and felt it even more intensely. Even
during their prime, they would have to avoid confrontation with the Death Quintet.
Along with the surprised gasp of countless viewers, they officially entered the game.
The game this time was a very formal one, adhering to all the rules of an official
tournament. It started with a banning procedure used to ban heroes.
This procedure was meant to prevent certain heroes from affecting the fairness of a match.
Right from the get-go, the Sun Nation used their first ban on Shadow Fiend!
When they saw Shadow Fiend disappear, the viewers were dazed as they all knew that Y-
God had only used one hero, and that was Shadow Fiend. He was being targeted… Outright
targeted!
[F*ck! How shameless of them to ban Shadow Fiend?!]
[Motherf*cker, I’m dying from laughter. It’s my first time seeing someone ban Shadow
Fiend in a match!]
[I heard that those five would resort to unscrupulous means to win a match. Seems like it’s
true. Shameless!]
[It was already bullying to use professional gamers, yet now they even banned his
strongest hero? Trash!]
[F*ck! How will they fight? Y-God can only use Shadow Fiend right?]
…
The livestream broke into a slugfest. The Sun Nation’s shamelessness made the viewers feel
as though they had eaten a pile of poop.
Ye Lingchen’s stream was filled with a load of people voicing out the injustice, asking for Ye
Lingchen to call the match, claiming there was no point to carry on like that.
Contrary to that, those from Huyu Streaming had a smug grin on their face, waiting to see
Ye Lingchen embarrass himself.
[Y-God, what do we do? They’re just too much!] Coold bit her lips and asked in a worried
tone.
[It’s fine.] Ye Lingchen smiled relaxly and announced in the stream, [Everyone please stay
calm. Who told you that I can only play Shadow Fiend? To be honest, Shadow Fiend is my
worst hero. The reason I’ve been using it all these while was to avoid bullying others.]
[F*ck! Is this for real?]
[Shadow Fiend is your worst hero? Why does that statement sound so much like a brag?]
[Y-God, are you trying to comfort us?]
Ye Lingchen’s words finally soothed the viewer’s emotions.
The heroes were picked out one by one. Finally, Ye Lingchen began to make his pick. Under
the scrutiny of countless eyes, he moved his cursor over a hero wielding two blades with a
blindfold over his eyes, Anti-Mage!
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s selection, all of their eyes almost popped out from their sockets; they
almost could not believe their own eyes.
[A-a-anti-Mage?!]
[Host, are you f*cking with me? Why are you picking such a trashy hero?!]
[F*ck! Y-God has given up on winning!]
[This is the end, What’s this? Why must you choose Anti-Mage out of all those heroes?]
…
Ye Lingchen’s choice also caused the Death Quintet to be shocked, after which the
condescension in their faces grew as they put on a mocking smile.
Anti-Mage was publicly known as DOTA’s trashiest hero. Once, many people refused to
believe that and tried to develop this hero. However, after countless experiments, it proved
that the hero was really trashy and totally useless.
First skill: Mana Break. Each attack burns 60 points of mana of the opponent and deals 60
percent of the mana burned as damage.
Second skill: Blink. Short distance teleportation.
Third skill: Counterspell. Increased magic resistance.
Fourth skill: Mana Void. Deals damage to an opponent for each point of mana missing.
Anti-Mage, true to its name, had an unmatched beef with spellcasters. Each of his skills was
specifically targeting spellcasters. Although these skills may seem useful, they were actually
very trashy.
Lacking crowd control and burst damage, he was bad at attack and defense. Only blink
could help him escape. However, this hero was very squishy by nature. Once on the
battlefield, he would probably be dead before dealing much damage.
When they saw Ye Lingchen pick Anti-Mage, the viewers that did not hold much hope for
this match turned thoroughly hopeless. They felt as though they could already see the
outcome of this match.
09 and the rest looked at the hero and similarly cursed in their hearts. They opened their
mouth trying to say something but stopped short. At this rate, they could only give it
everything they had.
Ring ring ring!
Right when Song Qian was plagued with concern with a tight frown on his face, the phone
rang. The caller ID showed that it was Wang Yuan.
“Hello. Wang Yuan?”
“Hehe, Song Qian, look at you now! I’ve told you before that those who go against me, Wang
Yuan, would not end well! You forced our Huyu Streaming down this path of no return,
then you better prepare yourselves to be decimated!” Wang Yuan’s voice was exceedingly
cold and carried a smug tone. “Say, how long do you think Y-God can hold out in this match?
30 minutes, no! 20 minutes. I’m sure he won’t even last 20 minutes! Wahaha…”
Chapter 329 - Extreme Escaping
“Don’t be full of yourself! The match is not set.” Song Qian ended the call with an ugly
expression. He looked at the screen where the game started and unwittingly tightened his
grip. ‘Y-God, you must do your best!’
[Y-God, how should we do this?] asked Love Letter.
[I’ll optimize. You guys decide among yourself and just ignore me,] Ye Lingchen stated
calmly. After purchasing his items, he then went to the bottom lane. [1]
In the opposing lane were Drow Ranger and Jakiro. These two were absolutely trollish
existences on the lane. Both were ranged heroes with orb effect. Drow Ranger’s Frost
Arrows could reduce speed while Jakiro’s Liquid Fire could reduce attack speed and cause
damage over time.
Anti-Mage was a melee hero. Faced with these two, he can only be suppressed, thus making
it difficult to even get last hits.
Ye Lingchen did not panic. He held out under pressure and walked up to acquire some last
hits, trading his HP for gold.
Jakiro had both crowd control and high burst in the early stages. Paired with Drow
Ranger’s speed reduction, there were a few times Ye Lingchen almost died trying to get a
last hit on the creeps. However, using his Blink ability, he could always execute some
extreme escaping. The sight of it sent chills down the viewer’s spine.
However, Ye Lingchen had sufficient recovery items and Coold had even passed her
recovery items to him, which allowed him to hold out.
For five minutes, Ye Lingchen kept up his last hit, managing to put in 24 last hits, bringing
his gold count up to 1100.
Everyone was filled with curiosity as they watched Ye Lingchen maneuver Anti-Mage to the
side lane shop.
[As expected of Y-God. He managed to maintain his cash flow under such pressure.
Amazing!]
[Why does Anti-Mage feel so much more agile in Y-God’s hands? If it were me, I would’ve
died a long time ago.]
[Didn’t you notice that Y-God’s blink is always at cunning angles? An average person would
be hard-pressed to find him.]
[I wonder what items would Y-God purchase. What build should Anti-Mage go for?]
…
The first item Ye Lingchen bought was a Ring of Health, giving him a five HP regeneration
boost.
‘Is he playing tanky?’
Everyone had their guesses but finally shook their heads. Someone had tried playing tanky
before, but it was ineffective. That build could not even kill anyone due to the lack of
damage. It was very stupid.
Ignoring the lively comments, Ye Lingchen continued to farm creeps.
With the Ring of Health, Ye Lingchen’s sustainability increased drastically. Faced with the
opponent’s wearing down, he only needed to avoid the occasional confrontation in order to
bring his HP back to a healthy level.
At the seven-minute mark, First Blood was drawn. 09’s Lion was killed by the opponent’s
Slayer.
[Eesh! Y-God, I’m sorry,] 09 apologized.
[It’s ok. Keep your cool,] Ye Lingchen replied calmly.
As time passed, the opponents started showing their strength. Drow Ranger had an aura
that greatly boosted all ranged heroes with high attack power. Because of that, the
opponent’s attacks were strong. Add to that their skills, Ye Lingchen’s side was
unconsciously being pushed into an extremely unfavorable situation. Any minor mistakes
would lead to death.
Ye Lingchen did not engage in the fight, nor did he try to kill anyone. Instead, he focused on
farming.
Furthermore, he was occupying his own lane, thus holding absolute control over the lane.
That skillful lane control surprised the viewers.
However, Coold and company were facing off five opponents with four heroes. They were
at a complete disadvantage and were painfully suppressed.
All the viewers grew anxious as they all focused on Ye Lingchen. The tension from the game
had affected them in real life.
[Y-God, their top lane is empty. They might be coming after you!] Wu’er stated.
Just when she barely finished her sentence, Jakiro sneakily peeked its head out from the
darkness and breathed fire at Anti-Mage!
Right at the moment it appeared, Ye Lingchen blinked and teleported right into the forest.
The next instant, Slayer, Drow Ranger, Earthshaker, and Ancient Apparition all made their
appearance.
Earthshaker used Fissure, aiming directly into the forest. Ancient Apparition immediately
used his ult to expand their sight as Slayer prepared her skills. However, Anti-Mage’s
Blink’s cooldown was complete, hence he teleported away once more.
They were obviously prepared for this; the five of them were standing in different
directions, so no matter which direction Anti-Mage blinked, they would be able to catch up
easily.
The target of Ye Lingchen’s Blink was Earthshaker, right on his face!
He did not escape but instead started attacking Earthshaker.
Earthshaker’s Fissure was still under cooldown and could only activate his second skill.
However, the stun duration was limited.
It actually took a full four hits from Ye Lingchen!
After that, the other four quickly followed up and Ancient Apparition got ready to trap Anti-
Mage in ice. However, Ye Lingchen once again blinked away!
Moreover, he naturally took a step back and avoided Jakiro’s Ice Path.
A blatant escape.
The five of them were still giving chase from behind, but they were once more met with
another of Ye Lingchen’s Blink. It was impossible for them to catch up.
This time, not only did they fail to get Anti-Mage, the five of them acting together wasted a
good two minutes of their time. That was a great loss!
Ye Lingchen laughed and explained as he maneuvered Anti-Mage, [Why did I teleport to
Earthshaker? That’s because within the five of them, Drow Ranger has silence and Slayer
has crowd control. Only Earthshaker, after using Fissure, is of the least threat to me.
Furthermore, I attacked him four times just to burn his mana!]
[Each of my attacks would reduce his mana by 60 points. Four hits would be 240 points.
Earthshaker didn’t have much mana to begin with. With this, he would have no mana to use
the second Fissure!]
[My blink was most afraid of extra long-ranged crowd controls. Once Earthshaker ran out
of mana for the second Fissure, then the others would pose no threat to me as I Blink
away!]
[F*ck! 666666…]
[Although it may seem like a nervous mess, in actuality, it’s as steady as an old dog. Are you
some sort of director?!]
[I would’ve long panicked in such a situation, but Y-God managed to analyze and find an
escape. Amazing!]
[This is the worst gank in the history of the Death Quintet right? Hahaha, I’m dying from
laughter! Y-God, you’re amazing!]
[Motherf*cker. I’m just watching a game, yet it feels like I’m watching some great movie.
This is blowing my mind!]
“Tch!”
The Death Quintet frowned at the same time with an ugly expression on their faces. Their
grand gank was toyed with by Y-God. That was a taint in their gaming career.
However, that was due to their lack of understanding for Anti-Mage that led to them
underestimating its abilities.
[Anti-Mage can only escape with his Blink. No need to worry. Just speed things up and
destroy them. We just need to win!] said the leader of the group.
The other four members nodded their heads.
By then, they were at the 12-minute mark. Anti-Mage had finally obtained his first major
item, Battle Fury!
Everyone had an epiphany. ‘So that Ring of Health was meant for Battle Fury!’
Battle Fury had a special effect, and that was a 35 percent cleave damage effect.
[Alright, watch and learn. Getting Battle Fury would be Anti-Mage’s first qualitative change.
As the saying goes, “a melee combatant without Battle Fury should go home and plant
sweet potatoes”. Next, watch carefully…]
—
[1] In raw it was written as top lane, but as the story progressed, the lane that Ye Lingchen
secured was the bottom lane. In retrospect, we changed this to keep the flow of the story.
Another point to note that the author has always been looking at it from the Sentinel’s
perspective, so in this case, the safe lane would be the bottom lane as well.
Chapter 330 - The Elusive Dragon
At that moment, right after the Death Quintet lost their advantage due to the failed gank
attempt on Anti-Mage, they immediately switched their strategy to push towers.
The five of them grouped up and mowed down everything in their path. Starting from the
middle lane, they destroyed the tier one tower and moved straight to the tier two tower.
Coold and the other three could only wear them down from a distance, and hide behind the
line, not daring to go forward.
However, with a single positioning mistake, they still let the opponent make use of that
chance. Earthshaker teleported over with his Blink Dagger and ulted two of them, then
followed up with a Fissure.
Meanwhile, Ancient Apparition used its ult as well while Slayer teleported with Blink
Dagger and claimed the kills.
With his teammates being caught, 09 could only force himself to push forward. However,
he then suffered Drow Ranger’s frenzied attacks. The team fight broke out rather
unexpectedly and ended quickly. On Ye Lingchen’s side, all four of them were obliterated in
an instant!
[Oh no, oh no, they’re dying way too fast!]
[As expected of the Death Quintet. Their teamwork is on point and vicious. Once they find a
chance, they will commence a deadly assault!]
Everyone’s hearts sank. This team kill greatly impacted Y-God. Furthermore, it allowed the
opponents direct access to their high ground.
[Sorry Y-God, we’re unable to hold them off.] Coold could not help but feel demotivated.
Even her voice started turning hoarse.
[What should we do? Wu’er doesn’t want to lose,] Wu’er pouted.
09 and Love Letter chose not to speak; both feeling gloomy.
[You guys just try your best to wear them down. Don’t target the heroes. You just need to
clear the creeps.] Ye Lingchen’s voice was still as calm as ever. He added with a faint smile,
[Don’t worry, we won’t lose this match.]
Coold replied with a soft grunt, then went back to defending the high ground after
resurrection.
However, they had underestimated the strength of the Death Quintet. They managed to
bypass the tier three tower and roamed free on the high ground, hunting down Coold and
the other three.
This time, the four of them just kept mum as their mood sunk to an absolute low point.
They had no chance to retaliate and were decimated once more.
[Hahaha. Weak, too weak! China’s hosts are only of this level!] The five men team from the
Sun Nation laughed maniacally; the skin on their smug faces were all crumpled up together.
In the next instant, they showed the middle finger to the screen!
[F*ck! Those b*stards from the Sun Nation! How dare they behave insolently on our land!?]
[Motherf*cking retard! Those five people need some face bashing!]
[Villains intoxicated by their success. This is the typical behavior of villains intoxicated by
their success. I’m so angry!]
[Sigh, what can we do when we are outmatched? I’m really disappointed in Y-God.]
…
The comments were flashing in a frenzied manner, filled with criticism. Some of them
criticized the Sun Nation, while some criticized Ye Lingchen’s incompetence.
However, everyone was stunned in the next instant.
The team of five from the Sun Nation suddenly stopped doing anything on the high ground.
They could not even push the tower!
Upon closer look, the creeps were gone!
In DOTA, apart from the heroes, the creep line played an important role as well. Only when
the creep line arrived at the opponent’s high ground would one have the right to attack the
tower. However, at that moment, the creeps were all gone.
Looking closely, they were surprised to see the opponent’s Anti-Mage situated right outside
their doorstep, decimating all the creeps that came out.
‘That’s just amazing. If I can’t beat the heroes, I’ll make a move on the creep line.’
‘Unscrupulous. That was just totally unscrupulous! Yet I somehow feel good watching it?’
[You thug, hiding behind enemy lines and cutting off their creep line. I never knew of such
an underhanded tactic!]
[Every day we learn something new…]
[F*ck me! That straight-up blinded my precious f*cking eyes!]
The viewers could not hold back their laughter, letting out the breath they held for so long.
The dire situation had finally alleviated.
The expressions of the Sun Nation’s team of five changed drastically as they cursed in their
hearts. They were forced to retreat from the high ground and rescue their own creep line.
By the time they returned, the opponent’s Anti-Mage had already disappeared from view
with a few Blinks.
However, right then, the missing Anti-Mage showed himself once again. A cunning Blink
brought him next to the Ancient Apparition that fell behind during their retreat,
immediately putting in three strikes!
Nobody expected the Anti-Mage that never took part in battle to suddenly appear.
Furthermore, due to his Blink ability, he was really elusive.
Ancient Apparition had just been on the high ground, not in its peak condition. After taking
three hits from Anti-Mage, its mana ran out, leaving it unable to do anything other than run.
It then received another hit from Anti-Mage.
After that, Anti-Mage activated his ult and Ancient Apparition was killed on the spot!
Only then did the others come to their senses. By the time they looked over, Anti-Mage had
once again disappeared from view with a Blink.
The viewers were stunned, and they felt as though they were catching an elusive dragon.
After some time, the viewers finally recovered from their daze, gasping a mouthful of cold
air.
Awesome. So cool!
The ability to casually make a kill and swiftly escape from the battlefield. No other heroes
could achieve that!
Such an elegant maneuver was the dream of countless gamers.
The Sun Nation’s team was down by one, which directly impacted their progress.
Everyone looked at Anti-Mage just to see that it was no longer hoarding money, but instead
going into the forest and farming within.
Battle Fury had the ability to boost HP and mana regeneration. With that, Anti-Mage had
sufficient sustainability.
Under the cleaving effect of Battle Fury, farming in the forest was very efficient. Add to that
Anti-Mage’s ability to Blink, he managed to clear the wild creeps under 30 seconds.
After that, Ye Lingchen did not delay. He maneuvered Anti-Mage into the opposing team’s
forest, and within 30 seconds, had cleared the creeps within as well.
After clearing the creeps in the forest, Ye Lingchen went to the top lane to clear more
creeps. Paired with the cleaving effect, it only took him a few swings to clear a wave of
creeps.
The Blink skill enabled Anti-Mage to travel the map and earn gold quickly. Following that,
within the creep zones in the forest, one could see shadows of the Anti-Mage.
The livestream audiences were stunned. They could only see how Anti-Mage turned into an
unbelievably nimble hero in Ye Lingchen’s hands. Running all over the map, raking in gold
wherever he went. His gold count shot up quickly as the entire map’s gold was seemingly
farmed by him alone. Furthermore, it felt like a walk in the park.
[F*ck! Amazing! He’s unbeatable in terms of farming speed!]
[Damn, I’ve learned something. I’ve really learned it. My hands are itching to play a round
of Anti-Mage.]
[Previous poster, give it a rest. Have you seen how Y-God played in the opening? Can you
get a Battle Fury within 20 minutes?]
Anti-Mage’s appearance was already handsome to begin with. Add to it the ability to
teleport as desired, it gave it a graceful feel. That immediately led to a large number of
people falling in love with that hero.
The comments were filled with shouts of surprises. Even those that were watching Ye
Lingchen, Coold, and the gang were stunned. Why did it seem like Anti-Mage had
transformed into a totally different hero in Ye Lingchen’s hands?
Under such efficiency, Ye Lingchen managed to farm for Anti-Mage’s second item, Manta
Style. Apart from the attribute boost, it could also create two more illusions.
Those from the Sun Nation felt something was off and prepared to rush the towers. They
continued to gather in the middle lane.
However, right then, the terror of Anti-Mage was finally shown to the public…
Chapter 331 - Left the Game!
It was almost impossible to catch Anti-Mage. Therefore, the Sun Nation’s team could only
hasten the tower push!
However, as they pushed the middle lane, Anti-Mage was still wandering around, showing
no signs of returning to base.
The attentive viewers would realize that although Anti-Mage did not return to base, he was
still cutting off the creep line!
If they grouped up for a push, they could not afford to leave someone behind to protect the
creeps. Therefore, the Sun Nation could only keep the creeps they had at the moment in
their push. If those creeps died, they could only start it over.
Furthermore, Anti-Mage was not only cutting off the creeps on one lane but all three lanes!
With the Blink ability, he could quickly clean up the creeps on all three lanes and even had
spare time to clear some creeps in the forest.
When the five people from the Sun Nation painstakingly brought the creeps to Y-God’s high
ground, the creeps on the other two lanes were pushed up to their high ground by Anti-
Mage.
Moreover, the Sun Nation’s team still had to put up with Coold’s group retaliation. The
painstakingly escorted creeps were quickly cleared up by Coold and the gang while Anti-
Mage led his creeps to wreak havoc in their high ground.
“F*ck! Back down!”
Reluctantly, they were forced to retreat. All five of their hatred against Anti-Mage reached
its peak as they ran straight up to the top lane where Anti-Mage was at.
However, just when they reached the top lane, the opponent’s Anti-Mage had already gone
to their bottom lane and had continued his reckless demolishing of their high ground.
The versatility of the Blink ability was too overpowering. Others needed to walk over step
by step, but he could easily arrive with just a few Blinks. The gap was way too big.
Furthermore, with the Battle Fury, he could clear creeps quickly. The synergy could be
considered a bug at this point. As long as Ye Lingchen felt like it, he could even lock down
the creeps from all three lanes at the Sun Nation’s high ground, keeping them inside the
base.
The Sun Nation’s team felt helpless and had to split into two parties. They sent Earthshaker
and Ancient Apparition to guard the bottom lane.
Earthshaker angrily slammed a Fissure toward Anti-Mage.
However, it was that Fissure that gave Ye Lingchen the opportunity. He immediately
teleported up to Earthshaker’s side and started attacking him with full force.
Ancient Apparition, who was beside Earthshaker, quickly aimed its spells at Anti-Mage, but
the spells were evaded by Anti-Mage using Manta Style. Three Anti-Mages were chasing
after Earthshaker in a frenzied assault.
Earthshaker’s Fissure was still under cooldown and could only resort to his ult. Just as
Earthshaker raised his hand in the casting animation, it was forced to stop halfway because
his mana ran out in that short amount of time.
Anti-Mage’s clones similarly inherited the Mana Break effect. With three Anti-Mages, one
attack from each of them was 180 points of mana. Earthshaker’s total mana was only
slightly above 600 points. It was no wonder that it was burnt away in an instant.
Tssk, tssk tssk!
Every strike hit its mark. Earthshaker turned into a useless manaless bull. All it could do
was run, yet it was taken out by an ult from Anti-Mage.
Anti-Mage’s ult caused AoE damage, bringing Ancient Apparition’s HP down by a big chunk.
All three Anti-Mages immediately turned their attacks on Ancient Apparition.
By then, the other three members from the Sun Nation finally arrived in a hurry. Before
they could muster a response, Anti-Mage used Blink and teleported far away. Leaving the
poor Ancient Apparition to be chased by two mirror images, chopping him to death with
normal attacks.
[Double Kill!]
[Y-God is on a killing spree!]
A resounding voice boomed from the announcement. The viewers remained restless with a
dreamy expression on their faces.
Strong! He was just too strong!
Nobody expected the publicly denounced Anti-Mage to be this strong. It was almost on the
point of being overpowered.
Ye Lingchen laughed. He maintained a leisurely pace in his speech from the beginning and
calmly said, [Battle Fury is an item that makes a qualitative change on Anti-Mage’s ability to
farm. Once Anti-Mage gets a Battle Fury, I would rate its farming speed as number one in
the entire DOTA! Meanwhile, Manta Style is an item that makes a qualitative change in Anti-
Mage’s fighting ability. Not only would Manta Style increase Anti-Mage’s survivability, but it
could also inherit the Mana Break ability, therefore increasing its damage on the enemy. It
plays an important role!]
[That’s amazing. I never dreamed that Anti-Mage could be this strong.]
[You might not believe it even if I told you. I’ve always believed that Anti-Mage was only
slightly better than a creep.]
[Y-God is awesome. Seems like his statement of Shadow Fiend being his worst hero is true.
From him, I can see the physical representation of a lonely expert.]
[No hero is truly trash. It just depends on the player.]
[Wahaha, what Death Quintet? They’re just some braggarts. Now they’re just chasing
behind Y-God’s butt like some dogs. Wahaha…]
[So disgusting. How can Anti-Mage be that disgusting in Y-God’s hands? Especially that
Mana Break. At first, I thought it was just a useless skill since Anti-Mage could hardly hit
anything. Now I finally know how disgusting this skill can be!]
Regardless of the hero, they all depended on their skills. If their mana were burnt away by
Anti-Mage, how would they fight? Should they just trade blows with Anti-Mage?
With that farming speed, Anti-Mage once again obtained a new item—Heart of Tarrasque.
To put it simply, Heart of Tarrasque was to buff tankiness. It could greatly increase one’s
max HP. Furthermore, outside of combat, it gave a two percent HP regeneration per second,
greatly increasing the recovery speed.
[Brother Y-God, you’re so cool. Wu’er loves you to death!] Wu’er screamed out loud in an
exaggerated manner with a shaky voice.
[Boss, you’re…too OP. Nobody played Anti-Mage like this before, yet you managed to play it
this well. How did you do it?] Love Letter asked in awe.
[There’s something called talent. There’s no point getting jealous over it.] Ye Lingchen
replied with a laugh, then added, [You guys should come over quick. Let’s end this quickly.]
The tides suddenly turned around, it was Y-God’s team of five with their creeps before the
base, getting ready to push for the Sun Nation’s high ground.
Ye Lingchen did not let Coold lead all five of them in, but instead guarded right below the
high ground. He moved Anti-Mage onto the high ground by himself and attacked the tier
three towers while ignoring the others.
Met with Anti-Mage, all five from the opposing team immediately went for an all-out attack,
throwing all sorts of skills toward Anti-Mage.
By the time they painstakingly took out two-thirds of Anti-Mage’s HP, Anti-Mage
disengaged from the fight with just a Blink and ran away. After that, thanks to the Heart of
Tarrasque, it quickly came back to full HP and continued its assault on the tier three
towers.
That maneuver was really trollish and almost caused the team of five from the Sun Nation
to vomit blood. It could not be helped as Anti-Mage’s items were too luxurious. Even if he
stood unmoving, it was difficult for them to kill him—it was seemingly an impossible feat.
Difficult growth early in the game, crazy creep farming mid-game, then finally baring its
fangs late into the game and turning into an unstoppable force. The hero Anti-Mage was
deeply imprinted in the minds of many viewers.
‘So Anti-Mage is this strong. That’s how you play him.’
“What should we do? What should we do? Aren’t the five of you elites amongst the
professionals? Why can’t you handle one game host?” Wang Yuan was no longer smug and
proud, but instead sweating bullets in fear; his entire body was shaking.
“Relax, he can’t win!’ The Death Quintet’s faces turned extremely dark. They exchanged
looks, showing a hint of viciousness in their eyes as they momentarily went to their
desktop to run a software.
The next instant—
[Coold has left the game!]
[Love Letter has left the game!]
[Wu’er has left the game!]
[09 has left the game!]
…
Chapter 332 - Miracle!
The sudden change of events blew everyone’s mind. Their minds went blank as they
gawked at the four people that just left the game in an instant.
DOTA was a five-player game, and having one against five, it was impossible to win.
Right when everyone was blindsided, the Sun Nation typed a ‘?’ in the public chat.
[Why did they run? Cowards, traitors, trash!]
The bright red letters triggered everyone.
[F*ck! F*ck! The five b*stards are f*cking shameless! Kicking people out with a hack and
they still mock us?]
[Shameless! F*cking shameless! Those from the Sun Nation are really shameless! Trash!]
[That’s obviously cheating. Where are the moderators? Y-God was winning the match!]
[Rubbish game. Why would they have a hack to kick people out? Ahhh, I’m so frustrated.
I’m suffering from internal injuries from the aggravation.]
Meanwhile, Coold and the gang were similarly stunned. They stared at their screen
showing the game they were just kicked out of and were at a loss of how to react.
Wu’er even broke into tears. [Sob sob sob, Brother Y-God, we were kicked out of the game.
What do we do now? Sob sob sob—]
Coold was trying to find a way to reconnect to the game to no avail, cussing with a hoarse
voice, [Shameless!]
Countless viewers rushed into their livestream to comfort them.
[Host, don’t get angry. This is the opponents using underhanded tactics. It’s not your loss!]
[Don’t bother reasoning with those animals from the Sun Nation. These people have no
morals.]
[Y-God, you’ve done well. Just leave the game. We don’t want to see the Sun Nation’s team
with their smug faces!]
Bang!
Song Qian smacked the table in anger. He stood up straight with his face beet red and his
body shaking.
His mood had been going back and forth between heaven and hell. A moment of hope, then
a moment of despair. In his entire life, he had never experienced such a great emotional
rollercoaster. Finally, when he endured the ordeal and saw the glimmer of hope for a
victory, this situation occurred right at the critical moment. That almost drove him mad.
“Report! Report them for hacking!” Song Qian blurted out through gritted teeth in his rage.
The report would no doubt be successful, but the match was already doomed for loss. What
was the point of reporting then?
The Death Quintet seemed to be enjoying the triggered response from the viewers. Each of
them had an unbearably smug smile on their faces, ignoring the countless criticisms flying
their way. Instead, they continued to speak up in the public chat. [Y-God, aren’t you super
amazing? Keep it up. Come destroy our high ground! You’re a coward if you don’t!
Wahaha…]
[Ahhh, I’m about to explode. I’ve never been this angry before in my life.]
[Y-God, ignore him. Just leave the game. He’s just trolling you and trying to humiliate you in
the game.]
[I’ll head over to Huyu Streaming and beat up those five from the Sun Nation!]
[Let’s go, I want in as well!]
At that moment, in the public’s eyes, Ye Lingchen turned into a helpless loner without
backup that could only silently endure the humiliation from the Sun Nation. However, they
had no means to help him and could only thump their chest in anger.
[Y-God, sorry…]
Coold and the gang could not help but apologize regretfully.
[It’s fine. This is not your fault,] Ye Lingchen answered with a faint smile. After that, he
looked straight at the stream and stated nonchalantly, [It’s alright. Thank you for all your
concerns. I didn’t say I couldn’t win alone. Why are you guys in despair when I’m not?]
Ye Lingchen’s words put everyone in a slight daze and filled their eyes with curious looks.
‘What did those words mean? Could Y-God still have something up his sleeves?’
Right at that moment, Ye Lingchen made an unbelievable move. He selected all five heroes
at one go!
[This…this…it can’t be!]
[F*ck! I think what’s coming next is the true display of skill!]
[Somehow I feel my passion boiling over. Could Y-God really be planning to micromanage?]
[Controlling five heroes alone? This is crazy!]
Everyone had their eyes glued to the screen, their eyes filled with disbelief and
anticipation. Coold and Wu’er were biting on their lips as they watched Ye Lingchen’s
livestream. Song Qian too was watching Ye Lingchen with his fists held tightly, once again
filled with hope.
Under the scrutiny of countless eyes, Ye Lingchen controlled all five heroes to charge up the
opponent’s high ground!
As usual, it was Anti-Mage attacking the tower while the other four heroes provided cover!
“Hm?”
The Death Quintet frowned. ‘He’s micromanaging?’
Under normal circumstances, each hero in DOTA had specific requirements when it came
to their skill activation and utilization. Furthermore, there were several factors to take into
consideration. After all, your opponent was a team of five players, which meant countless
variables!
For one person to take control of two heroes was already considered quite the feat. As for
controlling five heroes, that was just a myth!
[Hmph, parlor tricks!]
The Sun Nation’s team sneered, then focused their attacks on Anti-Mage as before.
Slayer moved slightly forward and was planning to wear down Anti-Mage’s HP. However,
right then, Ye Lingchen controlled Centaur to teleport in using a Blink Dagger and appeared
right in front of Slayer, slamming the ground immediately!
Slayer was stunned!
Following that, Anti-Mage used Blink without any delay and immediately teleported to
Slayer and started hacking away. At the same time, Centaur activated the other skills along
with its ultimate.
The other four from the Sun Nation realized what had happened and rushed over to save
Slayer. Just as Earthshaker raised its hand, Clockwerk shot forward, hooking itself onto
Earthshaker, breaking its cast and separating it from the others.
At that same moment. Lion joined the fray. Hexing one of them and stunning the other two
with Earth Spike!
Just within that one moment of delay, Anti-Mage had used its ult onto Slayer. Slayer and
Earthshaker bit the dust together!
In the next instant, Anti-Mage used Blink once again and teleported right onto Drow Ranger
that turned into a sheep, hacking away once more!
Ancient Apparition and Jakiro just only recovered from their stun and got ready to use their
skills. Ye Lingchen then teleported in with Tidehunter and activated its ult, Ravage!
With its wide AoE crowd control, it sent those three back into a stunned state!
Tssk, tssk, tssk!
Three Anti-Mages hacked away with impunity, sending all three to their graves one by one!
“Mega kill! Rampage!”
The entire battle ended surprisingly quickly. Before everyone could come to their senses, it
was over, and the Sun Nation’s team of five went into resurrection cooldown.
[T-t-this…WTF? One hit, one kill?]
[I’m sorry, I was a little lost earlier. Can we replay that?]
[That’s so cool. Do we need to kneel down while watching this video?]
[Kneeling while watching? Hehe, help me up please. I can’t feel my legs from all the
kneeling…]
…
In an instant, the comments flooded in, 666 covered the screen. This time, everyone knew
what it felt like to see a ray of hope amid despair. What was a miracle? This was the
miracle!
How much despair they felt previously was proportionate to the excitement they felt at that
moment. The entire stream was filled with gifts flying all over the screen. Some of the
viewers were even breaking down in tears from the emotional rollercoaster ride…
Chapter 337 - Variety Show Livestream
The next day, everyone followed the itinerary from the program crew and arrived at the
beach early in the morning. Over there, a cruise ship was waiting for them.
All the cameramen went to their respective places. Director Zhan Yong approached them
immediately, briefing them on the things to look out for.
This variety show was for everyone to see the celebrities’ daily routine while adding some
theme of survival on a deserted island to gain some views.
At the same time, within the livestream channel, countless people waited in front of their
screens.
[I heard this time’s Survival on Deserted Island managed to invite Chen Xiaoyan. I’m really
excited about it!]
[What can those celebrities do on a deserted island? They shouldn’t know how to cook
right?]
[Big news! You guys didn’t notice it right? According to the information they let out
yesterday, this time Singer Y is joining as Chen Xiaoyan’s companion!]
[For real? Y is joining too!?”]
[F*ck! That’s major news! What does Y look like? I must see this!]
…
Zhang Yong looked at Ye Lingchen and the rest. “Next we’re going to start the livestream.
You guys just carry on as normal. Try your best to make the topic a little more interesting.
Don’t feel pressured.”
Seeing Ye Lingchen and the rest nodding their heads to show that they were ready, the
filming crew gave a hand signal.
Three!
Two!
One!
Begin!
At that moment, everyone was boarding the ship. The camera swept past their faces one by
one, pausing momentarily on Ye Lingchen’s face.
[Damn! They even have a foreign woman in there. She’s beautiful!]
[Chen Xiaoyan is so beautiful. That guy beside her seems quite stylish too. Why is he
wearing a mask?]
[Could that be Singer Y? F*ck, he’s so young!]
[Ahhh, Singer Y is so well mannered. I’ll bet that under that mask is a supremely handsome
face!]
[Speaking of which, this mask is so cool! Where can you buy that? You can definitely act
cool wearing that!]
…
Although it barely began, the viewers’ passion was already boiling over. Most of their
attention was focused on Ye Lingchen and Chen Xiaoyan.
“How is it? How’s the show’s reception?” Zhang Yong asked nervously.
“The number of online viewers just reached 1.1 million. This is the first time the viewer
count exceeded 1 million right at the start!” exclaimed the analyst excitedly.
“Singer Y and Chen Xiaoyan are our guarantees for viewer ratings.” Zhang Yong let out a
deep breath. “Let the camera focus on them more.”
“Understood.” The filming crew nodded. However, they asked in a worried tone, “Director
Zhang, this is the first time they’re in a variety show. Will they be able to do it without a
prepared script?”
Variety shows were more taxing than TV series as they were very demanding on
improvisation. They needed to entertain the audience, which meant they had to be
amusing.
“Let’s give it a try first. Our main goal is to record their day to day lives. Moreover, it’s on a
deserted island. Even if we had a script, it’ll be difficult to adapt to the situation,” Zhang
Yong explained. At the same time, he looked at the scene worryingly.
The filming just barely started, so everyone was rather restrained. Furthermore, they were
all internet sensation singers, strangers to filming a variety show. Their topics went
everywhere and the lackluster topics were not very amusing.
Eventually, they got the hang of it.
“Do you think the deserted island would have wild beasts?” Right then, Dalei asked out of
nowhere, trying to start a conversation.
“It shouldn’t have, right?” Little Mo was obviously nervous.
“There shouldn’t be. If there are wild beasts, that would be too dangerous,” Chen Xiaoyan
added as her body unwittingly leaned closer to Ye Lingchen, feeling a little nervous.
“Even if there are no wild beasts, there should be a lot of snakes, bugs, rodents, and ants,”
Brother Yang said in a deep low voice, assisting in the conversation.
“Ah! There are snakes!”
As expected, women had a natural fear of snakes. The expression on all three ladies’ faces
immediately turned pale, especially Little Mo, whose color drained from her face and let
out a shrill scream.
“Little Mo, don’t worry. Don’t you Chinese have a saying, “A girl that loves to smile won’t
have bad luck”? I feel that our luck should be quite good,” Arnelle tried her hardest to
comfort her.
“Oh, I’m afraid you have not heard of what comes after that phrase,” Ye Lingchen said
calmly, immediately attracting everyone’s attention. At the same time, it also piqued the
interest of the viewers. ‘That phrase had a continuation?’
The cameraman took the chance to aim the camera at Ye Lingchen, who then continued,
“The next phrase is, “How could a girl with bad luck afford to laugh?”
Pfft!
In an instant, the viewers in front of their TVs all laughed hard.
[F*ck! That makes perfect sense. I have no rebuttal.]
[Amazing. I didn’t expect Singer Y to be a comedian as well.]
[What was originally a wonderful bowl of chicken soup was forcefully turned into poisoned
chicken soup. I just can’t…I’m poisoned.][1]
Then they heard Ye Lingchen going on, “The sea is the place with the most life forms.
Snakes, as an amphibian[2] would swim to land under such weather conditions. A deserted
island would be a snake’s top choice. Therefore, it’s not surprising to see snakes
appearing.”
Gasp!
This time, not only the three girls, even Dalei and Brother Yang were scared. At first, they
were only joking, but this caused their faces to turn pale as well.
“Mr. Y, you’re joking right?” Little Mo felt a chill run down her spine.
“Y, are you serious or joking?” Chen Xiaoyan asked anxiously as she grabbed onto Ye
Lingchen’s arms, her face ashen.
“No point asking me. You should ask the director,” Ye Lingchen replied jokingly with a
shrug. That finally allowed the group to relax a little.
After all, that was not an actual wilderness survival program. Basic safety should be taken
care of.
Following that, the group dared not continue to chat on darker topics. They stood on the
ship, looking at the scenery around them as they started chatting about some lighter topics.
“Arnelle, your Chinese is so fluent. How did you learn it?” Brother Yang asked out of
curiosity.
“I like to listen to Chinese songs. Furthermore, I’m interested in Chinese culture. China is a
very interesting country,” Arnelle replied.
“I’ll have you know, Arnelle is superb. Her Chinese won’t lose to any Chinese person out
there. She can even sing Nunchucks[3],” Little Mo said.
“Wow, really? Nunchucks are at a level where even Chinese people might have difficulty
singing it,” Dalei quickly chimed in. “Why don’t you perform a live show now?”
Very quickly, the tuner[4] prepared the music and Arnelle performed Nunchucks, winning
the praises from everyone.
“Mr. Y, how was my singing?” Arnelle looked at Ye Lingchen pridefully.
Ye Lingchen nodded and said with a smile, “Not bad. However, I have a song that you can’t
sing. If you can recognize half the words, consider it my loss.”
“Impossible!” Arnelle immediately shook her head. She was confident in her Chinese
proficiency. “Can I know what song is Mr. Y talking about?”
The rest of them looked towards Ye Lingchen, frowning as they thought about it.
Just what song was it that was more complicated than Nunchucks? Arnelle’s skills were for
all to see. How was it possible that she would not recognize those words?
The viewers in front of their TVs were also waiting for Ye Lingchen to speak…
—
[1] A pun played on Chicken Soup for the Soul. Instead of the motivational messages to
soothe one’s soul, Poisonous Chicken Soup (毒鸡汤) is something akin to demotivational
memes that twists a motivational message into its polar opposite. A form of (somewhat)
dark humor.
[2] As your friendly fact checker, we would like to inform you that snakes are not
amphibians. They are, in fact, reptiles. Thank you for tuning in. Enjoy your read.
[3] Nunchucks (双节棍) – A song by Jay Chou.
[4] 调音师 (Tiao Yin Shi / tuner) – as much as we have no idea how the tuner would be in
charge of doing the job of a DJ, that’s what the author wrote.
Chapter 338 - Wave After Wave of
Surprises
Ye Lingchen smiled, then walked up to the tuner[1] and arranged his own accompaniment.
“Wow, Y-God knows how to arrange his own accompaniment. Amazing!” Dalei could not
help but praise.
The accompaniment was the background music of a song. It required a professional tuner
to arrange it properly to avoid clashes. In singing, apart from the vocals, the
accompaniment also played an important role. A good tuner could even salvage a horrible
voice.
Although Dalei and the rest were good at singing, they knew nothing when it came to
tuning. They were different concepts.
“Camera! Camera!”
Zhang Yong was impatient, frantically signaling at the cameraman. Such a good gimmick
must be recorded.
Ye Lingchen’s skills were good. With one look they could tell that he was a pro. However, it
took quite some time for him to tune. After watching him do it for some time, the tuner
beside him felt his brows twitch, exclaiming in surprise, “These adjustments aren’t for any
songs out there! Are you trying to tune a new song and sing it live?!”
His words immediately caused those around him to gasp in surprise, then walked up to
him.
Ye Lingchen remained silent, quietly acknowledging the tuner’s words.
The cameraman held onto that chance and intentionally made a closeup scene of Ye
Lingchen in the tuning process. Not only those at the scene, but those in front of their TV
screens could feel their hearts pumping, the excitement building.
[F*ck! F*ck! Live tuning and performance! I can’t wait!]
[As expected of Singer Y. Stir things up. Any disagreements, make a new song!]
[It seems a new song will appear to dominate the charts soon. My recorder is ready to
record and play on loop.]
[Hahaha, what a surprise. I hope Singer Y won’t let me down!]
[Awesome. Singer Y’s tuning speed is so fast. Although I don’t understand, it seems
amazing.]
…
Under everyone’s scrutiny, Ye Lingchen stopped his movements. The tuning was
completed.
“All cameras! Broadcasters get ready!” Zhang Yong’s face went scarlet from the excitement.
He could even feel a small compulsion to cry. This surprise caught him off guard, as though
the heavens were dropping a prize on him, hitting him so hard that it caused his head to
spin.
The speakers played back a rhythm. It was a new song!
“Miss Arnelle, please listen carefully. What about this? If you can write down my lyrics, it’ll
be my loss,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
“Hahaha, how hard is that?” Arnelle thumped her chest. One of the crew immediately
passed her pen and paper.
At that point, the screen was split into two halves. On one side was Ye Lingchen singing,
while the other side was Arnelle preparing to write the lyrics.
Finally, Ye Lingchen’s voice sounded.
“Our Chinese characters.
The characters are like art, written in 5000 years of history.
Let all the world know.
Our Chinese characters.
Every stroke tells a story.
Holding the torch, devotion bright as light.
A square field, abundant harvest.
Ancients use the characters to separate good and evil.
…”
The opening rhymed well in typical Chinese fashion. Everyone felt a twinge in their hearts,
feeling a shred of cultural pride within them. At the same time, the beautiful melody
immediately captured their hearts.
Arnelle, on the other hand, was hastily writing the characters down. In order to catch up
with the progress, her writing was very messy. However, on her face was an expression
filled with confidence. “Tch, it’s not that hard. These are all common characters.”
When the viewers saw the characters Arnelle wrote, they nodded lightly. They did not
expect this foreign lady to write the characters down. She was good!
Then, they heard Ye Lingchen continued to sing,
“Ba xiao kui ji chi mei wang liang[2].
Wu~ you shuang ruo zhuo.
Wu~ huo yan yan yi.
Wu~ shui zhui miao man.
Kui bao.
…”
Arnelle’s hand that was scrawling away stopped immediately, looking up at Ye Lingchen
with a dumbfounded look. The only characters that she wrote was “you, huo, and shui.”
‘WTF? Are you sure those characters exist?’
However, Ye Lingchen showed no signs of stopping. He continued.
“Qiong qiong jie li, hang xie yi qi.
Ju ju du xing, ti hu guan ding.
Mian mian gua die, feng wei gui nie.
Long xing da da, ji jiao ga la.
Ping ting niao na, ti si pang tuo.
Nao nao bu xiu, bu lang by you.
Ang ~
Ling yu, ying yu, ji yu, ju yu.
You e wu xuan, hu e bu quan.
Qi lei hui hui, a za jie jue.
Zhi fa zang pi, zhen bian shi bi.
Lin ci zhi bi, yi zhang yi xi.[3]
…”
‘F-f-f*ck!’
Everybody was stunned.
They all took a deep break at the same time, their faces filled with terror.
Arnelle’s mouth turned into an “O” shape. It was obvious that she could no longer write
anything down. She could only gawk at Ye Lingchen.
The song ended, but everyone was still stuck in a daze.
At that moment, they were questioning themselves deep down, ‘Am I a fake Chinese?’
More time passed.
[A-a-amazing! Other than amazing, I can’t find another word to describe Y.]
[Hahaha, look at Arnelle’s expression. It’s as though three huge question marks are printed
on her forehead. A new sticker is born.]
[A blank face. These people can finally experience fully what it means to have a blank face.]
[I’m a Chinese and I can’t understand these characters. I wonder what’s the surface area of
Arnelle’s trauma at the moment. Hahaha…]
[Let’s not mix things up. This song is really nice. Furthermore, it brings out our culture’s
pride. Chinese characters are deep and meaningful. Simply put, it’s amazing!]
…
The people on the ship slowly recovered from their daze. They all looked at Ye Lingchen in
profound shock.
“Y, you’re just too amazing, too talented! To think that you could create such a song!” Dalei
felt compelled to go down on all fours and pray to him. When he was still frustrated over
writing a song, Ye Lingchen was already done creating such a great piece of music. The
difference was immeasurable.
“I don’t even recognize these characters, yet you can write a song with it? That’s too
monstrous,” Little Mo joined in lamentations. “Your musical talent is just too much. I’m
humbled!”
Chen Xiaoyan was also looking at Ye Lingchen with a smile, her gaze overflowed with joy.
Seeing Ye Lingchen stunning the crowd, it felt better than her gaining fame.
“Little Mo, do these characters really exist?” Arnelle suffered a strong blow to her
confidence. “I’ve put in so much hard work on Chinese culture, but I’ve never heard of
them.”
“If you admit defeat, I’ll write those characters out,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
“Fine, you’re good. I’ll admit defeat, okay? Quickly write it out!” Arnelle impatiently passed
the paper to Ye Lingchen, with a hint of embarrassment on her face.
Apart from the characters in the beginning, she could not write a single character later on.
That was just like getting zero for dictation. It was too embarrassing.
Ye Lingchen took the pen, then started scribbling on the paper.
His writing speed was very fast, but at the same time extremely smooth. His pen drew
across the paper, the characters were then printed on the paper. One by one, the weird
character appeared, causing a great sense of shock in Arnelle.
[Such beautiful handwriting! F*ck! It’s even more beautiful than those printed by the
computer. So nice to look at!]
[I finally know why they describe things with “floating clouds and flowing water”. His
writing is just too beautiful!]
[OMG, my eyes are getting pregnant. It’s too beautiful!]
[I’m not joking. Look at that writing. I think I can have a telepathic relationship with Y…]
—
[1] 调音师 (Tiao Yin Shi / tuner) – apparently, the author here is having the tuner do the
work of a music arranger, a DJ , and sound engineer all in one. We’ll just be sticking to tuner
since that’s what the author wrote in the raw.
[2] This section of the lyrics is just a bunch of characters that were composites of each
other. For example, 又双叒叕 (you shuang ruo zhuo) which the meaning is really out of
context in terms of lyrics, but in this case, it’s more for the complexity of the characters
rather than the meaning behind it. On its own, these characters are a compounded form of
又 (you) which means “again”. Due to the compounding of the word “again”, this phrase is
now being used to indicate something that was bound to happen repeating itself again.
[3] Continuation of the song, but this time it’s a compilation of idioms or sayings that were
difficult to write, mostly using uncommon words. For you readers that are curious as to
how this song sounds like, please feel free to listen to this youtube video that provided the
pinyin to each of the words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL-KDRyGv1Y
Chapter 339 - Shocking! The Thing Ye
Lingchen Brought Was…
These characters were already extremely complex to begin with. Most people would not be
able to write them. However, Ye Lingchen was able to write them out beautifully. That itself
almost caused their eyes to go blind.
“You’re intentionally aggravating me!” Arnelle could not hold back from glaring at Ye
Lingchen. First the jumble of words that she did not recognize, and now showing off his
beautiful handwriting. When compared to her writing, it was no contest.
“Look, there’s an island!”
Right then, Brother Yang shouted excitedly.
Looking up, an island came into their field of vision on the vast open sea.
From afar, they could see the island covered in greenery. Although it was deserted, it was
obvious the environment was decent. Furthermore, it was suitable for travel. It would seem
the program crew did not randomly pick any island. They surely had put in their
considerations.
Everyone got up to the deck, looking at the island. For the next seven days, they would be
living on it.
Howl!
Right then, a strong sea breeze blew, drawing screams from the three girls. Little Mo was
trying her hardest to hold down her skirt.
“That’s a strong wind. It’s dangerous to stand here. Let’s head into the cabin first,” Dalei
suggested.
“Brother Dalei, you’re scared too?!” Brother Yang laughed.
Right then, Ye Lingchen interjected, “He’s afraid that if the others were blown away by the
breeze, leaving him behind. Won’t that be embarrassing?”
Pfft!
At that moment, everyone broke into laughter. Arnelle’s hands held onto her stomach. “Mr.
Y, you’re so mean!”
Zhang Yong instead let out a long breath in relief. The worries in his heart washed away
without a trace, putting a smile on his face.
Ye Lingchen’s comedic sense could be considered unmatched. The group was not well
acquainted with each other and was restrained even during their conversations. However,
after a few jokes from Ye Lingchen, everyone’s attention unconsciously shifted onto him.
Luckily Y joined them this time. The show had just started and he had already brought him
round after round of surprises. This type of person was born for a variety show!
Finally, the ship reached the shore!
It was no different from the island they imagined it to be. A reef beach and all sorts of
vegetation.
Due to the lack of people, the island had no roads. Weeds grew everywhere. Looking
around, it gave them a desolate feeling. The three girls talked less. When girls encountered
such a foreign environment, it was inevitable that they felt a little nervous.
However, all three of them simultaneously shifted closer to Ye Lingchen, as though that
would provide them with a sense of security.
The ship that brought them here dropped them off then departed just like that, leaving
them as they watched its slowly shrinking silhouette with their nervous gazes!
That was like watching their last shred of guarantee disappearing. At that point, it would be
impossible for them to go back.
This time, even Dalei and Brother Yang could not help but take a deep breath, feeling a
twinge of nervousness and pressure.
“Alright, I now announce that we have reached the destination for our program, Survival on
Deserted Island. We now officially begin the Survival on Deserted Island trip! Next up,
these six celebrities will be living on this deserted island for seven days and nights!”
Zhang Yong looked at the group, then continued, “Now, the first step of entering the
deserted island is to check everyone’s luggage!”
‘What?’
Ye Lingchen and the rest were slightly stunned. Was that an impromptu decision by the
program team? They never communicated with the group beforehand!
Once they thought of the stuff they had in their luggage, quite a number of their expressions
started changing.
That reaction was of course something the program crew was delighted to see. The viewers
in front of their screens were similarly filled with anticipation.
[It’s obvious that this was a trollish program crew. The guests did not know of this part of
the program.]
[Hahaha, Let me have a good look at what the celebrities would place in their luggage.]
[The director is smiling faintly, hiding his achievements.]
…
“Director, I feel that this portion of the show is a bit redundant. Can we forget about it?”
Dalei’s mouth twitched unnervingly.
“I think Dalei is right!” Brother Yang immediately joined in agreement.
“Director, please no!” Arnelle chimed in as well.
However, regardless of them behaving coquettish or being difficult, the program crew
ignored them all. Finally, they could only open up their luggage dejectedly.
Following that, this group’s luggage brought a decent surprise for everyone.
Inside Dalei’s luggage, there were a total of 10 power banks, sending everyone into a daze.
He was truly a master of power banks.
Dalei coughed lightly, trying his best to explain the situation. “I brought them for everyone.
You should know that our phones are very important. We need to maintain battery life. If
any of your phones run out of battery, just let me know ya!”
“Brother Dalei, although I don’t want to hurt your feelings, you seem to have forgotten
something,” Ye Lingchen said.
“What is it?”
“There’s no signal here,”
Dalei was speechless.
Little Mo’s luggage instead was filled with makeup and many cute little skirts, giving off the
feeling of a teenager.
As for Arnelle, her luggage caused their eyes to pop. It was filled with food.
It was filled to the brim with food. All sorts of packaging, ranging from vacuum-sealed
bread, instant noodles, beef jerky, milk, and so on. It was just like a mini supermarket.
“You’re amazing. Did you empty out someone’s supermarket?” Brother Yang exclaimed in
surprise.
“We need to stay here for seven days. We naturally have to eat. I can’t starve myself,”
Arnelle argued matter of factly.
However, her words immediately reminded the group. Everyone’s expression started
changing, then turned to stare at Zhang Yong. “Director, it won’t be without food right?”
Zhang Yong returned them with a super friendly smile. “During the show, you have to
depend on yourselves for everything.”
“F*ck! That can’t be—” in an instant, sounds of whining took over.
The camera then shifted onto Ye Lingchen. Everyone, including those in front of their
screens, was watching him curiously.
Y was already the symbol of mystery. What would he bring?
“The things I brought, might be a little special.”
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, then opened up his luggage slowly in front of the camera.
Silence!
Complete silence!
The director was stunned, the cameraman was stunned, and the viewers in front of their
screens almost dropped their eyes out from their sockets.
[Hot damn! Am I hallucinating? Y brought kitchen tools?]
[Amazing! Absolutely amazing! How is that a little special? That’s absolutely f*cking
special! This is the first time I see someone bringing kitchen tools to this show!]
[Wok, bowls, ladle, platter. The whole complete set. He even brought seasonings as well. Is
he there for a cooking show?]
[Previously everyone was still worried about food. That’s settled now that he’s brought the
whole kitchen along.]
[Logically speaking, the stuff that Y brought should be the most useful right? He even
brought some necessities. It seems that Y is very well versed in wilderness survival.]
…
“Mr. Y, I didn’t think you’d be a good house husband! You’ve planned well. At this rate we
won’t be starving,” Arnelle stated. It was apparent that she placed food as the top priority
in her life…
Chapter 340 I Refuse!
“The first part is over. Next up is the second part—drawing straws!”
Zhang Yong spoke with a smile. There was a mischievous playfulness in his eyes that gave
everyone else a bad feeling.
Without waiting for anyone to say anything, there were already six long straws in front for
everyone to draw!
Each person took one and opened it.
“Director, it says here ‘one tent’,” Dalei said.
“I also got ‘one tent’,” Brother Yang said immediately before having an afterthought, “It is
possible that one of us here doesn’t have a tent? This is too cruel.”
As expected, Arnelle wailed the next moment and showed everyone the straw she drew. It
was blank.
“I don’t have anything either,” Chen Xiaoyan also drew a blank.
There were a total of six people, but only four tents.
“Uh, I can squeeze in one tent with Dalei. I’ll offer up this tent,” Brother Yang said. He most
certainly would take care of the girls.
“Friendly reminder, the tent is very small! Two people might not fit inside.” Director Zhang
duly added insult to injury.
In fact, the purpose of that level was to test everyone’s unity, allowing the audience to see
the guests modestly helping each other. Plenty of subsequent activities will also have tents
used as a reward.
Sure enough, Director Li’s words made Dalei hesitate slightly. In the end, he finally said,
“Since that’s the case, I’ll offer up my tent. We’re men. We’re strong and burly. We can sleep
anywhere as long as we have a blanket.”
It was a virtue for a man to give way to a girl, more so when they were three amazing
beauties.
However, everyone instinctively shifted their attention to Ye Lingchen soon after, since he
was the only one who did not give any indication of offering up his tent.
“Hey, Mr. Y, us two girls don’t have tents. Aren’t you going to be more considerate?” Arnelle
could not help but remind him.
That was the effect of a live stream. If Ye Lingchen did not show his sincerity, he would
probably be attacked by haters and give them something to condemn him.
Chen Xiaoyan looked eagerly at Ye Lingchen. Whether genuine or otherwise, Ye Lingchen
need only pretend to show her some courtesy, as that would suffice to momentarily fill her
heart with sweetness.
However, Ye Lingchen froze for a moment before shaking his head. He said indifferently, “I
refuse!”
What?!
Everyone could not believe their ears! His joke went a little too overboard!
Dalei and Brother Yang were already frantically giving Ye Lingchen a couple of looks. Zhang
Yong’s expression was bitter too. It was a live stream and there was no way to cut out that
shot. Many people have probably already seen it.
[He’s a steely straight man[1]! This guy is definitely a steely straight man!]
[No, Y is so talented, his EQ can’t be that low! Wouldn’t it be better if he pretended to say
something nice!]
[Did you notice Chen Xiaoyan’s expression? It dimmed down in an instant! Heartbreaking!]
[How can anyone be happy with this man? Such a waste that Chen Xiaoyan is infatuated
with him!]
…
The audience shook their heads and sighed. Every single one began scolding Ye Lingchen.
However, Ye Lingchen ignored the stunned crowd and crouched instead. He rummaged
through his suitcase.
Amidst everyone’s skeptical looks, the first thing Ye Lingchen did was take out a machete
used for agriculture and placed it on the ground. Then, he took out various little tools one-
by-one and placed them on the ground too.
Then, he brought the machete and went into the depths of the deserted island.
That was…
Everyone’s heart skipped a beat. They thought of only one possibility and immediately
began following him.
The cameraman followed too of course, with the lens constantly pointed at Ye Lingchen.
They then saw Ye Lingchen wander around the desert island for a while. He stopped at a
bamboo thicket, and after eyeing a few good-looking bamboo sticks, he lifted his machete
and sliced the bamboo!
Bang, bang, bang!
Every cut was filled with power and the crowd seemed to look at him rather
dumbfoundedly. No one stepped forward to disturb him.
“Mr. Y is so handsome!” Arnelle stared at everything for a moment and could not help but
exclaim, “So…MANLY!”
As for Chen Xiaoyan, her vision was blurry and she had long been trapped in a daze.
Ye Lingchen raised his hand and chopped down in an extremely rhythmic manner.
Although he was wearing clothes, his bodily muscles were still slightly exposed whenever
he lifted his hand, displaying his ample strength.
Chopping bamboo was a very unsophisticated action, but for some reason, it looked
pleasing to the eye when Ye Lingchen did it. Every move seemed so natural, like an artful
performance.
Soon, ten bamboo poles were chopped off by Ye Lingchen and he dragged them across the
ground.
“Hey, what are you all gathered here for?” Ye Lingchen reached out and waved his hand in
front of everyone’s eyes.
Everyone snapped back to their senses and gave Ye Lingchen some very strange stares.
“Mr. Y, what are you doing, could you be thinking of building a house?” Arnelle asked in
surprise.
“That’s right!” Ye Lingchen nodded, then smiled. “You and Xiaoyan don’t have a tent, so
where are the two of you going to live in if I don’t build a house?”
Arnelle stuck out her tongue. “Why didn’t you say so earlier. Told you Mr. Y is a gentleman.”
“Y, we’ll think of something, you don’t need to tire yourself,” Chen Xiaoyan said worriedly.
The actions of chopping bamboo appeared effortless, but it actually used a lot of power.
Furthermore, building a house was not an easy task either.
“It’s fine. There’s nothing to do anyway, and it won’t take much effort,” Ye Lingchen
assured.
[F*CK! Turns out, we blamed Y wrongly! Phew, he scared me there. I knew that my idol
would not be like that.]
[Awesome, he actually wants to build a house. How amazing!]
[Ah, Y is incredible. He chops bamboo like he’s cutting vegetables. He’s a real man!]
[I think that each of Y’s moves are super handsome. Simple and unassuming, but also
confident! So handsome!]
…
“Choosing a location must be done with care. The ground on the beach looks flat, but it’s
not a good place for tents, because we might have to deal with the problem of high tide at
any time. The direction has to face the interior, and at the same time, we must be very
particular with the terrain. Choosing higher ground is desirable because you can avoid
snakes and other critters.”
Ye Lingchen walked and explained it to everyone, leaving them nodding continuously in
total admiration.
“Here.” Ye Lingchen placed the bamboo down. “The view here is wide and you can see the
sea when you look up. There are many tall trees around it, which can block the wind from
the sea. Very good.”
When he finished his sentence, he took out the machete yet again and began to refine the
bamboo.
There was no room for error in that kind of situation, so Ye Lingchen rejected everyone’s
proposal to help. He began getting down to business without delay.
He chopped the bamboo into different shapes and sizes, then left different-sized openings
at the top sections for easy joining. At the same time, Ye Lingchen used the surrounding
trees as a ladder to piece together the bamboo along the openings that he intentionally left
earlier.
Soon, a simple and practical outline of a house was built. The benefits of bamboo were clear
to see at that moment—it was more convenient to process than solid wood and it could be
pieced together without requiring overly-complicated tools. As long as the shapes were
arranged properly, they could potentially be very sturdy.
…
PS: I [the author] is not a professional in architecture and is just randomly writing this.
Everyone, please don’t be too serious…
[1] 钢铁直男 is translated as ‘steely straight man’. This refers to a straight (as in hetero)
man who is straightforward and does not go with the flow. A man like that most probably
does not show his emotions often too.
Chapter 341 - The Program Team’s Evil
Schemes
Chapter 341 The Program Team’s Evil Schemes
“Wow, this house looks incredible!” Arnelle paid constant attention to Ye Lingchen. Her
eyes glimmered when he saw the house’s outline.
“Y, you’re amazing!” Dalei and Brother Yang were also amazed. They did not even dare
entertain the thought of building a house in the wilderness.
Zhang Yong was delighted as well. Y’s presence was godsent and Zhang Yong wondered
what other surprises lay in store.
The cameraman also followed with a close-up, eliciting awe from the audience.
“This is just the most basic framework. A house needs to be sheltered from the wind and
rain!” Ye Lingchen shook his head and smiled. He continued to carry his machete into the
woods.
Instead of chopping down bamboo on that occasion, he cut some special plants, such as
thick tree trunks, or banana leaves and lotus leaves. He also found some long vegetation
and some plant roots.
There was naturally a dedicated cameraman who followed him throughout the entire
process.
After two hours, a very simple bamboo house was built. Although it was not that tall, it was
still enough to shield them from the elements.
“Ah! This house is really beautiful! It’s much more intimate than city bricks!” Arnelle
screamed excitedly.
“Y, you’re amazing!” Chen Xiaoyan opened her mouth slightly as she stared at the house in
front of her in wonder.
Everyone who was watching found it hard to imagine that a few bamboo sticks and simple
materials could be turned into a house so quickly.
“This house is so beautiful, so amazing!” Dalei’s eyes widened and his entire person seemed
rather fascinated.
“A skilled craftsman! A skilled craftsman indeed! Y, your hands are truly the hands of God!”
Brother Yang chimed in too, full of admiration.
They were all stunned when they entered the house. “Oh f*ck! You even made a bed?!”
“You can’t let the girls sleep on the floor, right?” Ye Lingchen smiled casually. “It was
convenient for me to do it. Doesn’t take much effort.”
“Ah, Mr. Y, I love you! You are the most gentlemanly man I’ve ever seen!” Arnelle was
excited. She sought confirmation from him, “Is this house really for me?”
“It’s not just for you. Xiaoyan and Little Mo must also live in here, but the bed may be a little
crowded.” Ye Lingchen said.
“Wakakakaka, did you hear that, Director? We don’t need a tent anymore!” Arnelle waved
her hand proudly to Zhang Yong and even made a hand gesture for victory.
Zhang Yong smiled bitterly. Everyone in the program group could only live in a tent, but the
treatment given to Arnelle and the girls could be considered as VIP treatment.
At that exact moment, the live stream had already exploded!
[Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! Y actually built a house? This is too incredible!]
[It’s hard to imagine that there are people in this world who could build a house by hand.
How did he unlock these skills?]
[Congratulations to Singer Y on his successful transformation into an excellent carpenter!
Simply amazing! (Breaking sound)]
[A peerless man, this is the Prince Charming in every girl’s heart! If you love him, you must
build a house for him.]
[Y, I want to give birth to little monkeys with you! If I’m with you, I’ll never need to worry
about not having a house!]
[People who own a home, we dare not provoke, we dare not provoke…]
…
“Xiaoyan, why don’t you try and see whether the bed is firm?” Ye Lingchen said to Chen
Xiaoyan.
“Well, thank you.” Chen Xiaoyan’s cheeks were reddish and her eyes glanced deeply at Ye
Lingchen. She then spread out the blanket and the bedsheets. Although it was slightly
harder, it was definitely more comfortable than sleeping on the floor.
As for Arnelle, she laid on it and rolled about a few times. “Wow, this bed is really firm. Is
this the so-called Chinese craftsmanship that the Chinese speak of? It’s amazing!”
After marveling at it, everyone faced the next question—what should they eat?
Time had passed unwittingly and it had reached four o’clock in the evening. None of them
had eaten lunch yet and were very hungry.
Everyone glanced at each other and saw helpless confusion on each of their faces.
Dalei smiled bitterly. “We went around and didn’t find anything to eat.”
“Director, what do you say?”
Everyone looked at Zhang Yong coyly and sought his help. “You won’t just watch as we go
hungry, right?”
Zhang Yong laughed out loud and displayed a mischievousness in his smile. “I actually
guessed that this would happen. It was not impossible for everyone to get food. I’ve
prepared sumptuous food for all of you here!”
Before anyone could speak, Zhang Yong words took a turn and he said, “But… Our food is
hidden in different places on this isolated island. You can get some clues on the food’s
whereabouts by completing our task.”
“What?!”
It was undoubtedly a big shock to everyone, like a thunderbolt on a sunny day.
“Director, you’re too cruel. We’re hungry as of now, and you still ask us to complete those
tasks?” Brother Yang suddenly wailed.
“Director, don’t do this! We’ve just only arrived here. You should treat us leniently! Let us
have a free meal!” Brother Dalei started kneeling and sucking up to the director.
“Director, we’re girls, we couldn’t possibly have the strength to do the task? You need
gentlemen,” Arnelle said coquettishly.
It was clear however, that everyone’s begging for mercy had little use. Several cards were
placed in front of everyone. “Each card is a task. You’ll get one type of food if you complete
it. If you don’t want to be hungry, you should get going.”
“Ah! Doesn’t your conscience hurt when you do this?” Dalei looked up to the sky.
In his desperation, Dalei could only draw out a card. Upon looking at the task written on it.
He immediately became petrified and howled, “OH, NO!”
He showed the card to everyone and instantly elicited laughter from everyone.
“Carrying your companion and jump ten times on the Shiatsu sheet!”
His companion was Brother Yang, who weighed a lot. Jumping on the Shiatsu board would
definitely make him very sore.
[This director is too cruel! But I like it, hehehe…]
[Looking at their miserable looks, I laughed when holding my instant noodles. I laughed
good, real good!]
[Come on, young stud. Work hard for your food, I’m rooting for you!]
…
The audience laughed after seeing that. Zhang Yong deliberately arranged everything,
making for an entertaining variety show.
However, instead of picking up a card, Arnelle snorted and smiled. “Fortunately, I’ve
already prepared beforehand and brought a box of snacks. At least I don’t need to be afraid
of starving!”
Snacks were not as good as proper meals, but in such an environment, it was much better
nothing.
“If it doesn’t work, I can even cook instant noodles.” Arnelle patted her breast. She was
fortunate to have foresight.
Later on, she looked at the crowd, and although she was reluctant, she still said, “Perhaps
everyone can eat my snacks first, at least it’ll give you some strength.”
She handed a packet of dried anchovies to Ye Lingchen and said with a smile, “Mr. Y, do you
want some?”
“I don’t usually eat these, and snacking isn’t good when it’s time for a proper meal.” Ye
Lingchen shook his head and said plainly.
Ye Lingchen nevertheless took the dried anchovies and pondered for a moment. Instead of
opening it, he slowly stood up…
Chapter 342 - The Smug Director Zhang
Ye Lingchen’s actions immediately drew everyone’s attention.
“Mr. Y, are you really not going to eat?”
“I’ll wait for dinner,” Ye Lingchen said.
“Y, are you ready to complete the task? We have rice, sweet potatoes, and bread. If you’re
lucky, you might even find corn.” Zhang Yong was tempted.
However, Ye Lingchen still refused. He walked toward the depths of the forest with the
dried anchovies.
Hmm?
Everyone was slightly surprised. What did that mean?
The camera was already behind Ye Lingchen. The others looked at each other and
eventually followed behind curiously.
“Y, where are we going?” Chen Xiaoyan could not help but ask. She was still holding the
potato chips that Arnelle brought, but she did not eat them because Ye Lingchen was not
eating.
“Do you want to eat meat?” Ye Lingchen asked with a smile.
Eat meat?
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise. They wanted to eat meat of course, but…where
would they find any meat there?
Even the director could not get meat, right?
“Yes! Mr. Y, I’d like to eat meat!” Arnelle said immediately and continued, “Did you secretly
bring the meat over?”
“Of course not. But I can get us meat!” Ye Lingchen smiled inexplicably.
“Brother Y, you don’t have to speak in riddles. The more you talk about it, the greedier I
become. How can we possibly get meat?” Dalei asked eagerly. He was really hungry, and he
missed the times when he had something to eat.
“There are pheasants in this mountain!” Ye Lingchen spoke very determinedly.
“Oh f*ck! Are you for real? I didn’t even see a shadow when I wandered around.” Brother
Yang could not help but voice out. The others looked at Ye Lingchen one after another. How
did he know there were pheasants in the mountains?
“I discovered it by accident while preparing the materials for the house.” Ye Lingchen
smiled. “Pheasants are very alert and it’s normal that they avoid humans.”
Everyone followed Ye Lingchen to the depths of the jungle before stopping.
“Take a look at what this is.” Ye Lingchen pointed to one spot.
Everyone looked up. At first glance, their eyes lit up, and Dalei even said, “This should be
animal feces!”
“These are fowl feces, and if you look at the messy leaves on the ground, there’s definitely
more than one!” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
“F*ck! We struck gold! We struck gold!” Dalei gulped heavily and his face was flush, as
though he could already smell the aroma of pheasant meat.
The audience in front of the TV was also stunned by Ye Lingchen. Such analysis was simply
outstanding!
[66666, Y is so amazing. He could discover it just like that?]
[Observation! Why do I feel that throughout this whole thing, Y is pretty much on a holiday
tour instead of being deserted on an island!]
[Previous poster, I feel the same way too! Y is practically a man of the wild. So amazing!]
[Wait, why are these pheasant feces?]
[Even if there are pheasants, it will certainly be difficult to catch. I heard that pheasants can
fly!]
…
“But… How should we catch them?” Arnelle asked.
“By setting a trap,” Ye Lingchen said casually, as if talking about something mundane and
ordinary. He had already started when he said that.
“According to my observations, this should be the place where pheasants are often active.
The probability of catching them is extremely high!”
He took the materials from around and arranged a simple trap. Then, he opened the packet
of dried anchovies and placed it in the trap.
Everyone realized that Ye Lingchen had decided from the outset to use dried fish as bait.
How did he know that pheasants frequented that area? Besides, was he sure that pheasants
would eat dried anchovies?
“Okay. Let’s wait for an hour and come back again.” Ye Lingchen clapped his hands and
remained as indifferent as ever.
Everyone looked at the trap with anxiety and anticipation. Could that trap really catch
pheasants? It looked too simple!
He subsequently brought the crowd away, and along the journey, he picked some special
flowers and plants, and cut down some bamboo again. He sat down, then cut the side of the
bamboo with his machete.
What was that for?
With Ye Lingchen, everyone felt that their IQ was insufficient as if they were not even on
the same level.
Even Zhang Yong shook his head constantly. He felt bitter but happy at the same time.
The bitterness was because Ye Lingchen did not follow the script at all. It was impossible to
keep up with Ye Lingchen’s brain circuits. On the flip side, he was glad because Ye Lingchen
was clearly intriguing the audience, thus causing the number of online viewers to grow
exponentially.
[Hahaha, I laughed myself to death! This group of people all look so blank! Like they’re
filled with the desire for knowledge.]
[It’s scary. Through them, I see the horrors of ignorance.]
[Previous poster, you seem to understand this very well. What’s Y going to do now?]
[Oh, of course…I don’t understand…]
[I feel like it’s the kind of feeling where a father leads a group of children. Y is really putting
in a lot of effort for everyone!]
…
Ye Lingchen first chopped the bamboo, then looked at the sky before crushing the flowers
and plants he had picked earlier.
He stood up only when everything was ready.
However, he saw Dalei and others gulping down saliva frantically. They were staring at the
show crew.
The program crew had already started eating, and it was unknown whether they did that
intentionally or otherwise. As they ate, they even showed off their treasured food in front
of everyone, producing looks of enjoyment on their faces.
“Slurp!”
Zhang Yong buried his head and drank a big mouthful of porridge. He then walked to the
crowd with a bun in one hand.
“So good, so good!” Zhang Yong narrowed his eyes in utter satisfaction and looked askance
at Ye Lingchen and the others. “A bowl of hot rice congee at night warms the stomach.
Ahhh, I feel like life has reached its peak.”
“Director, this is too much!” Dalei pouted and his tone was sour.
“It’s not my place to say anything, but even if you can really catch those pheasants, it’s not
enough to divide among the six of you! Hurry up and do the task now, or we’ll finish all the
food! Muahaha…” Zhang Yong smiled and persuaded them earnestly.
Arnelle and the others pouted. They could not help but turn away—out of sight, out of
mind.
“Director Zhang, the corn is ready to be served!” the program crew shouted.
“Come on then!” Zhang Yong laughed. He held corn in one hand and steamed buns in the
other, thoroughly enjoying his food.
Arnelle’s eyes were red and she glared fiercely at the program crew. “Mr. Y, what’s going to
happen to us at night. We’re hungry.”
“Grumble!”
Dalei’s face turned red and he looked at everyone with embarrassment. “My stomach can’t
hold it anymore. I’m so hungry.”
“Relax, I won’t let you go hungry!” Ye Lingchen shook his head amusingly. He held the
bamboo in one hand and walked toward the beach.
What was he going to do again?
Everyone’s eyes, including those from the program crew, followed Ye Lingchen unwittingly.
They then saw Ye Lingchen take off his shoes and his shirt before walking toward the sea.
It was already six o’clock in the afternoon by then. The sun lost its dazzling brilliance and
had turned red. The distant sky was dyed golden yellow, and it was offset against the sea.
Sunset connected heaven and earth, making for a spectacular scene.
However, when everyone saw the figure standing in the sea under the setting sun, their
pupils expanded continuously and their mouths were agape…
Chapter 343 - The Fishing Master
“Ah~ So handsome!”
Arnelle exclaimed and immediately trotted forward. She stared at Ye Lingchen’s figure with
drool all over her mouth. “His body is too perfect. His physique is definitely of the highest
standard among men!”
Chen Xiaoyan also walked forward and looked at the shirtless Ye Lingchen. Blushes of red
immediately appeared on either side of her cheeks. She shifted her gaze away, though she
did peek at him from time to time.
“Brother Y’s figure…” Dalei could not help but swallow. “It’s too enviable.”
“How on earth did he develop such a perfect body? It’s much stronger than those fitness
stars!” Brother Yang also exclaimed.
At that moment, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on Ye Lingchen’s body, as if covering
him with a glowing layer. Through the camera lens, Ye Lingchen’s posture stood proudly by
the sea, with his perfect figure set against the backdrop of heaven and sea.
The audience who were watching the live stream suddenly went crazy—especially the
girls.
[Ah, no, I can’t stand it…]
[Too perfect, TOO PERFECT! I really want to touch him!]
[Huhuhu, how can there be such a handsome man in this world. Most importantly, he
doesn’t even belong to me. Oh heavens!]
[Boom! My eyes are pregnant! Y, you’re responsible!]
[Fuck! If I had a figure like Y, I wouldn’t be a single dog for 20 years? I need to work out!]
…
In a flash, Ye Lingchen’s figure attracted widespread attention, making men envious and
driving women mad.
On the same day that the video was posted on Weibo, it immediately made the headlines
with the title ‘The most perfect male body!’
Ye Lingchen’s figure was even published in the newspapers abroad!
His eight abdominal muscles were sharp and well-contoured; they were very uniform but
did not give people any oppressive vibes. It could even be said that additional weight would
make him look fat, while less weight would make him look thin.
In that short amount of time, there was an upsurge of online discussions regarding the
perfect body.
Of course, Ye Lingchen did not know that he gave rise to such a big discussion. At that point,
he held the bamboo in his hand and was staring closely at the water.
His steps were very light while his movements were very quiet. It gave people the
impression that he resembled a male lion waiting for its prey, ready to deliver a fatal strike
at any moment.
He was not trying to fish, was he?
Everyone’s heart felt a little shocked and that thought popped up in their mind unwittingly.
It was the kind of plot that could only be seen on TV. Was there really someone in real life
who could use bamboo to spear fishes?
However, Ye Lingchen suddenly made a move before anyone could even align their
thoughts!
He raised his hand slightly before thrusting it!
Everyone’s heart jumped along with his sudden movement.
When Ye Lingchen lifted it again, there was a fish on the tip of the bamboo spear. It had
been completely pierced by the bamboo.
[What…the…f*ck? He really stabbed the fish?]
[AMAZING! SO AMAZING! How fast is his hand? How fast was his power! Too awesome!]
[I always felt that this Y is too OP. Can anyone tell me why he knows anything and
everything?]
[No wonder he wants to sharpen the bamboo. Turns out, he already had that plan in place.
It really was all under his control.]
…
“Fish! It’s really a fish!” The most excited person was Arnelle. She ran over and gesticulated
with joy. When she saw the fish on the tip of Ye Lingchen’s bamboo, her saliva almost
flowed out. If she had lost all traces of reason, she probably would have chowed down on it
immediately.
In their predicament, having fish to eat was obviously a luxury.
Chen Xiaoyan and the others also ran over excitedly. They saw the fish’s eyes shining
brightly.
As for the show crew, they glared until their eyes nearly popped out. They looked at the fish
in Ye Lingchen’s hands, then looked at their buns and corn. Their appetites vanished all of a
sudden.
There was no harm done if they did not make a comparison, but at that point, the difference
seemed to be rather huge!
“Mr. Y, you’re really very, very, very, very amazing!” Arnelle’s speech was becoming
incoherent.
“Brother Y, you seem to have specifically waited for this time to fish. How did you know
there would be fish here?” Dalei asked curiously.
Everyone else also looked at Ye Lingchen. They realized that Ye Lingchen was a walking
encyclopedia, and being with him allowed them to forever learn something new.
Ye Lingchen smiled silently. “This is usually the time when the seawater is at low tide.
Haven’t you noticed that this location is already much further away from the original
seawater location.”
After a pause, he continued, “Fish are most abundant during low tide. They will stay where
they are for a short amount of time.”
The crowd was enlightened, and at the same time, they admired Ye Lingchen to no end. He
was indifferent and his knowledge was vastly wide.
“Mr. Y, look. There’s also a fish right here, swimming next to my feet.” Arnelle was
pleasantly surprised and she immediately called out to Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen had Arnelle retreat slowly to one side. All of a sudden, he thrust his hand out
and another fish was stabbed on the tip of the bamboo spear.
The two fish were skewered together in a pair.
“Y, there’s also one here,” Chen Xiaoyan said excitedly. She trotted to Ye Lingchen’s side and
pointed with her finger.
Whoosh!
Another fish was speared on the bamboo.
Suddenly, everyone was busy helping Ye Lingchen find fish. The thought of dinner was
already surfacing in their minds.
Ye Lingchen finally stopped after spearing six fish. He said with a smile, “That’s it. These
fish aren’t small, it’ll be just perfect.”
“Oh, oh, oh! We have fish to eat!” Arnelle cheered jubilantly and looked at the program
crew.
“Come on, let’s try to fish,” someone from the program group suggested.
Many people were also eager to try. It did not seem very complicated when they watched Y
fish.
A group of people then walked vigorously toward the beach, but the next scene made
everyone laugh.
Leaving aside the bamboo spear, many were even willing to dive right into the water just to
catch the fish, though it proved resoundingly unsuccessful. The entire group of people
looked incredibly miserable and made their way back.
[PFTT! BWAHAHAHA. I laughed myself to death. This group of people overestimated
themselves. Did they think they are Y?]
[This is a decade of work for one minute on stage. It looks simple, but it’s actually
impossible if you do it yourself.]
[Can’t bear to look at it. I can’t bear to look at it. The entire program crew not only failed;
they even made a fool out of themselves. Muahaha, it’s so satisfying!]
[Their purpose here is to make a fool of themselves. My analysis is complete.]
…
There was constant laughter in the live stream room. The camera turned and continued
following Ye Lingchen.
The cameraman now knew that the first shot must be reserved for Ye Lingchen. He was
simply a machine when it came to pulling viewers.
Arnelle and the other four stared in anticipation at the fish on the bamboo spear. It was as
though they could already smell the delicious aroma from that fish.
“Anyone know how to remove fish scales?” Ye Lingchen asked.
The three girls obviously did not know how, so at that moment, Brother Yang stood up and
said, “I do. I’ll take care of this.”
Ye Lingchen nodded and handed the fish to him. “Then you clean up the fish first. I’ll go
over there and have a look.”
After Ye Lingchen finished his words, he walked toward the trap that he set up earlier
under everyone’s watchful gaze…
Chapter 344 - Issues with Tinder
“I’ll go with you.”
Chen Xiaoyan and Arnelle said in unison. Both of them were slightly stunned and they
exchanged glances with each other. The atmosphere became rather strange.
[Oh shizz! It’s like I can already smell the gunpowder. My condolences to Y.]
[The dark tide is surging! The dark tide is surging, ah! As a Chinese, I stand on Chen
Xiaoyan’s side!]
[I stand on Arnelle’s side. Y is very lucky if he can win over that beautiful Murican!]
[He’s taking it all. He’s going transnational as he takes it all! I envy Y’s luck with women.]
…
Ye Lingchen touched his nose before saying, “No, it’s quite far away and the sky is getting
darker. You shouldn’t come with me. It’s not safe.”
“This… Okay. Then be careful.” Chen Xiaoyan bit her lip and nodded.
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen’s rear figure slowly getting farther and farther. They could
not help but feel eager with anticipation. Could that kind of trap really catch pheasants?
Ye Lingchen went to the depths of the forest alone on that occasion, but instead of going
directly to the trap, he turned a corner and walked even deeper.
Since there were pheasants there, other animals were likely present too, such as…animals
which eat pheasants!
Generally speaking, gathering together would minimize the chances of encountering any
danger. However, it was inevitable that there might be times when one would be left on
one’s own. In that case, it would be bad if something unfavorable happened.
His speed was very quick. The program crew would surely be stunned if they followed him.
Everyone had to be doubly careful when they walked in the barren mountain, especially
since the sky was getting dark. Walking alone was already dangerous enough, and Ye
Lingchen’s bravery was surely unparalleled considering how brave he was to run around in
the woods like that.
In particular, Ye Lingchen’s actions were more flexible than a monkey. He could climb up a
tree in two or three moves in order to look at the scenery.
There were many birds and squirrels on the barren island, dashing around in groups of
three to five. Ye Lingchen even saw several pheasants flying, but he did not discover the
presence of any aggressive beasts.
Perhaps he was thinking too much.
Ye Lingchen thought for a moment before retreating.
“Gugugu!”
A pheasant’s mourning calls were heard upon approaching the trap. Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit
up—the trap turned out to be a success!
He rushed over and saw a pheasant caught within his trap. It panicked when it saw Ye
Lingchen.
He carried the pheasant effortlessly in his hand and began making his way back.
“Director, how can you do this? Could you at least let us play happily?” When Ye Lingchen
was almost approaching, Dalei’s depressed and indignant voice was heard.
“It’s too inhumane! The program crew is too inhumane.” Little Mo’s voice also rang across
the land. “It’s just borrowing a fire. Don’t be so stingy!”
“It goes without saying that Survival on Deserted Island’s program crew should be
invisible. There’s no way we can help you,” came Zhang Yong’s indifferent voice. Not long
later however, he revealed malicious intentions. “It’s not that you can’t borrow our fire. You
can exchange it for one fish.”
“Director Zhang, this is too much. Turns out you were eyeing our fish!” Brother Yang had
just only finished cleaning all six fish and said immediately, “We’re not doing business with
you!”
“Exactly. We have a total of six fish and we don’t even have enough for ourselves. We can’t
possibly give you any.” Arnelle pouted. “This program team is cheating us!”
“You can’t do anything with that fish if you don’t have a fire. You’ll be sure to benefit with
this deal,” Zhang Yong persuaded earnestly.
He looked at the fish and gulped. Who would want to eat congee if there was fish!
How were they going to survive the entire week with such meager food!
“Gugugu!”
The pheasant’s call stunned everyone slightly. They then turned around all of a sudden.
“It’s a pheasant! It’s really a pheasant!” Dalei jumped up in excitement. His face instantly
turned red and he became very excited.
“Ah! Mr. Y, you’re too amazing!” Arnelle cried in surprise and immediately went up to him.
“Wow, there’s really a pheasant here. It’s much better than the pheasant at home,” Chen
Xiaoyan exclaimed when she looked at the bird.
The fowl was truly majestic, handsome, and very strong. If not for Ye Lingchen, other
people might find it a bit too laborious to catch.
“That… That trap actually managed to catch pheasants.” The entire crew was stunned to no
end. They felt bitter when they saw the bird in Ye Lingchen’s hand.
To actually be able to catch fishes and pheasants was simply too awesome. In contrast, the
crew looked rather pitiful with their congee and steamed buns!
“Wonderful. There’s not only a pheasant, I also picked some fruits while I was at it. These
fruits are very good. They’re all-natural and may be a bit sour, but eating them before the
main meal is good for digestion.” Ye Lingchen distributed the fruits to Arnelle and others.
“Wow, there are even fruits!” Arnelle’s eyes lit up. She was pleasantly surprised.
Everyone was already starving. so filling their tummies with some fruit was just perfect.
Those in the live stream were dumbfounded.
[From a professional perspective as a graduate of Pheasant University, this is a pheasant!
It’s a real, genuine, pure pheasant!]
[I’m a big-time pheasant farmer and I’ve been raising pheasants professionally for 20 years.
Y really did catch a genuine pheasant this time! If you want to eat the same variety, click on
my profile picture…]
[Y is just amazing. He was able to catch pheasants using a simple trap. We receive the same
9-year compulsory education, but why are you so amazing?]
[He not only managed to catch pheasants; he even picked some fruit. Could Y be a man of
the wild and the wilderness is his home?]
[A person like him is the most perfect boyfriend. He can do anything! The highest-standard
of a man!]
…
“Since we have a pheasant, should we exchange a fish for fire?” Dalei could not resist
suggesting. There was no other way but to compromise.
“Haha, that’s right! Tinder is the most important thing!” Zhang Yong smiled in extreme
satisfaction.
“Ah! Do you really want to make an exchange? It feels like a loss. I’m so reluctant!” Arnelle
stared at the fish with her eyes and pouted.
However–
“Wait!”
Ye Lingchen’s words stunned everyone slightly. “We won’t be exchanging anything!”
“Y, you can’t eat anything if you don’t have any fire,” Zhang Yong continued to persuade.
“The program crew needn’t worry about this.” Ye Lingchen smiled lightly and casually
picked up some fallen leaves along the way. Then, he used some tools to cut out a palm-
sized hole in a fallen tree, which he then placed all the dry leaves in.
“This is…” Dalei’s pupils widened. “Brother Y, are you preparing to hand drill a fire?”
“The legendary hand-drilled fire? Is that really possible?” Little Mo’s eyes were also filled
with intrigue.
“Fires originated from trees that had been struck by lightning. Since then, humans have
tried to grill food with fire, but they were too dependent on lightning. Later, our human
ancestors invented hand-drilling to create fire, and it was then that they rid themselves of
the dependence on thunder and lightning! Hand-drilling wood to produce fire is very much
possible, whether from a theoretical or a practical standpoint!”
Ye Lingchen’s words made everyone nod to themselves. ‘Although I can’t understand a
word you’re saying, you make the most sense because you talk the most.’
…
Chapter 345 - Sudden Change of Scene
345 Sudden Change of Scene
“Hand-drilled fire?” The program crew stared at Ye Lingchen and shook their heads.
“Y, we’re not trying to discourage you or anything, but we did a variety show before and
one of the segments was to hand-drill fire. But it was not until later on that we discovered it
was impossible,” someone said.
“Yeah. No matter how much time or power is used, it’s difficult to actually produce flames,”
someone else said.
After hearing what the program crew said, Dalei and the others became skeptical in their
hearts. Each of them looked at Ye Lingchen.
However, Ye Lingchen’s complexion remained calm. He did not immediately start hand-
drilling the wood, but instead he got up and continued to pick some leaves and weeds from
the ground. Every single one differed from one another and it was clearly chosen with care.
Without waiting for anyone to ask questions, Ye Lingchen had already started explaining,
“It goes without saying that it’s very difficult to hand-drill a fire. I don’t mean that simply in
the practical sense. The materials must be carefully chosen too. It’ll be impossible to
produce flames if the wrong leaves are selected. Besides, some leaves are inherently
flammable, so if they could be paired with each other, it’ll make it easier to create a hand-
drilled fire.”
“Mr. Y, then will the different leaves and weeds you chose make it easier to drill wood for
fire?” Arnelle asked.
Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Wow, you know a lot of things. I don’t even need to use my brains when I’m with you,”
Arnelle could not resist exclaiming excitedly.
“This is all just common sense. It’s nothing.” Ye Lingchen shrugged before saying to Brother
Yang, “Brother Yang, can you handle this pheasant?”
“No problem!” Brother Yang rolled up his sleeves. “It’s perfect that we do it at the same
time.”
Then, Ye Lingchen made all the preparations and held a branch between both his palms. He
then proceeded to hand-drill the wood.
He was very fast and he controlled his frequency well too. It was done at a very uniform
speed, making it look rather pleasant to the eye.
The audience gradually quieted down and watched as Ye Lingchen rubbed the branches
quietly.
Even the audience in front of the TV was quiet. They waited in silence and were able to
hear the rustling sound produced by the hand-drilling action.
Ye Lingchen rolled the branch within his palm while blowing it from time to time to
maintain proper air circulation.
Arnelle and Chen Xiaoyan were sitting on either side of Ye Lingchen. They waited with their
heads tilted to one side.
The question in everyone’s mind was whether hand-drilling could really produce a fire.
Barely five minutes later, a greenish smoke slowly rose from the hole.
“Smoke!” Chen Xiaoyan exclaimed softly. Her beautiful eyes were full of eager anticipation.
Not long after that, the smoke got thicker and thicker. In the next moment, a red flame
immediately rose.
“Fire! It’s really fire!”
“God! He’s really God! He really was able to hand-drill a fire!”
Continuous gasps ensued and everyone surrounded him to take a look. There was shock all
over their faces as they stared at the flame’s sudden appearance.
“Bring the leaves!” Ye Lingchen said.
Chen Xiaoyan took the leaves and sticks that were prepared beforehand and placed them
onto the fire.
Crackling!
The crackling fire lingered in their ears. It sounded like music to everyone’s ears. The light
from the fire made everyone’s faces red, and it was evident that Chen Xiaoyan and the
others were extremely happy.
“Hahaha, Brother Y, I, Dalei, have never admired a person so much before. I have only one
word for you! Respect!” Dalei laughed.
“Brother Y, I’m glad to have you!” Brother Yang said too. He handed over the cleaned fish
and pheasant to Ye Lingchen.
The six of them sat around the fire, talking and laughing.
The cameraman shot the scene with the utmost precision.
[Wow, the scene changed so suddenly. I suddenly feel that Survival on Deserted Island is a
really relaxed program.]
[Oh, previous commenter, you’re a bit slow on the uptake! I feel like Y’s participation in this
show turned Survival on Deserted Island into a life that one would yearn for.]
[Yes, with Y there, there’s no need to worry about anything. It’s practically a vacation!]
[I’m so envious. I feel like this kind of life is so close to nature and is really beautiful. I
suddenly feel like going camping and having a picnic.]
…
The people in the program group looked at Ye Lingchen and could not help but smile
bitterly. It was over—their bargaining chips were gone and all they could do was watch the
participants enjoy the food.
“Mr. Y, you must be good at cooking, right?” Arnelle looked at Ye Lingchen with a glowing
gaze, one that appeared to say, ‘You’ll never let me down’.
“Ahem, all of us aren’t that good.” Brother Yang coughed a little and felt slightly
embarrassed.
“Y, I…don’t know how to.” Chen Xiaoyan was a little embarrassed to look at Ye Lingchen.
She paused for a moment and said, “But I’ll learn next time…”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Forget it. Let me do it.”
In such an environment, it was unrealistic to expect someone to cook up a delicious meal. It
was better to rely on himself, as good food should not be wasted.
“YES! I knew you wouldn’t let me down. I love you!” Arnelle wanted nothing more than to
hug Ye Lingchen and kiss him. To have someone like Ye Lingchen to rely on in such
circumstances made her feel incredibly safe.
“Time is running out. Let’s just grill the fish. As for the pheasant…we can just make Beggar’s
pheasant[1],” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
After that, he took out the pot and placed the spices before him.
Then, he poured water into the pot and dumped the spices—including five-spice and star
anise—into it. That pot of water and spices were subsequently put on the fire.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen walked nearby to pick up a huge banana leaf. He placed the
whole pheasant into it and the bird’s stomach was also stuffed with various spices. While
he was still in the woods, he found some unique plants to cover the whole pheasant. Finally,
he wrapped it completely in lotus leaves.
Clay was then wrapped around the lotus leaves to form an earthen ball. After that, the
flames were drawn out to surround the earthen ball, allowing the fire to cover the earthen
ball completely.
Ye Lingchen’s steps might seem easy, but in everyone else’s eyes, they were actually very
complicated. There was the choosing of materials, the addition of seasonings, as well as the
cutting away of certain fish or bird parts. It was hard to even remember all those steps.
Grumble!
The water in the pot was beginning to boil. Ye Lingchen placed the fish into the hot soup
and poached it. He told everyone to continue adding the fire around the earthen ball, as the
flames must always cover the ball at all times.
After poaching for five minutes, Ye Lingchen took the fish out, skewered them on the
bamboo, then began grilling it on top of the fire.
“Take one skewer each and grill your fish over the fire,” Ye Lingchen said to the other five.
“Okay!” Arnelle could not help but feel excited and immediately took one from him.
She took the skewer but did not immediately put it over the fire. Instead, she smelled the
fish and was completely hypnotized by it. “Wow, Mr. Y. How did you do it? The fish smells
so fragrant, I’m dying to take a bite out of it right now!”
“I just used some seasoning to remove the fishy smell. It’ll taste better after you grill it.” Ye
Lingchen turned over the skewer in his hand and smiled…
[1] Beggar’s chicken (叫花鸡) is a popular dish in China, whereby chicken is stuffed,
wrapped in clay and leaves (usually lotus, but banana or bamboo may be substituted), then
baked slowly in low heat. Here, Ye Lingchen is using pheasant, so we term it as Beggar’s
pheasant. There are various stories on the origin of the name, but most of them revolve
around a beggar who stole chicken and either used the method because he had no utensils,
or because he wanted to cook it in such a way that would not attract the attention of
imperial guards.
Chapter 346 - Feeling as Though Life Had
Reached Its Peak
The group of six surrounded the bonfire and turned over their bamboo skewers from time
to time, according to Ye Lingchen’s instructions.
Some distance away, the earthen ball was quietly enveloped in another different fire.
The program crew could only look at them earnestly. In reality, eating only congee at night
was not very nutritious, plus it did not fill their stomachs too. They got hungry after
watching the participants grilling the fish.
Many of them even licked their lips involuntarily. They really wanted to eat some and they
could not help it!
“Everyone, do your jobs properly. Don’t get distracted.”
Zhang Yong swallowed his saliva and could not resist remarking bitterly, “This is the
wilderness. Do you think we’re still in the city? What’s so delicious about such simple food?
The fishy smell is probably not cleaned off well! It’s fully cooked alright, but it’s definitely
not going to be delicious!”
“The director makes sense! Here, it’s better to eat congee rather than fish and meat!”
Someone nodded in agreement.
“I think that’s just about right. It’s too difficult to cook a meal in this kind of place. How
could it possibly be delicious when you can’t even show your skills?”
“We’ve been traveling here and there for so many years. Are there any delicious foods that
we’ve never eaten? Such simple food is unfit for us!”
Everyone began to nod.
Their self-comforting soothed their hearts tremendously and reduced their temptations to
great effect.
Crackle!
The fire danced about and burned the fish, gradually producing sizzling noises.
Along with that sound came a green smoke that rose slowly and drifted toward the
program crew.
At that point in time, everyone in the program crew was chatting away as a means to
forcefully divert their attention.
“Look at the sea. It’s just so big,” Little Wang said.
Little Mei nodded. “Yeah, look at the moon, how beautiful.”
“It’s still this kind of environment that’s most comfortable. The sea breeze is blowing so
gently, and it’s so cool.” Little Chen remarked too, with a face full of enjoyment.
In the next moment however, the green smoke drifted slowly past their noses, causing their
noses to twitch. Their entire bodies then froze.
“Oh f*ck! It smells so good! It smells so good!” Little Wang’s nose had an uncontrollable
desire to stick itself out. His entire body nearly floated up along with the fragrance.
“It’s so fragrant! It smells so good that it might even take my life!” Little Chen shouted
loudly with goosebumps forming all over his body.
“Slurp!”
Little Mei took a deep breath and swallowed her saliva; though it soon began to drool out
once more.
Aside from them, the entire program crew were also going crazy.
“F*CK! This is just too fragrant! What’s going on?!”
“I can’t take it anymore. I’m so hungry! So hungry! Where’s that delicious food coming
from?”
“I’ve traveled so many years, but I’ve lived in vain! This is the most delicious aroma I’ve
ever smelled!”
…
The whole crew was getting flared up, but their eyes soon slid down to Ye Lingchen’s side.
At that moment, those six fish were gleaming with oil under the bonfire, dyed golden by the
roaring flame. Juices even began flowing slowly along the bodies of the fish.
“Oh f*ck! Is there something wrong with my eyes? Those six fishes are actually glowing!”
Everyone in the program crew rubbed their eyes in surprise and exclaimed.
They were not alone. Chen Xiaoyan and the other four were exactly like the ants on top of a
hot pan. They were fidgety and could not help but scratch their ears and their cheeks.
They looked at the fish in their hands and wanted to hammer their eyes into it.
Fragrant! It was too fragrant!
In all their life, they had never seen such a deliciously fragrant fish!
It did not stop at just the fragrance. The appearance of the fish was sparkling and
translucent, as if calling to them, “Eat me! Come and eat me.”
“Y, is this fish ready to eat? I think it’s already cooked.” Arnelle could not help but say.
Saliva dribbled out as soon as she opened her mouth, causing her beautiful face to blush.
“Y, I can’t take it anymore. This is torturous!” Dalei said bitterly.
What could be sadder than having delicious food in hand but not being able to eat it?
Ye Lingchen smiled. “Let’s countdown from ten!”
His words calmed everyone’s minds at once, while simultaneously making them anticipate
it even more.
It was only ten seconds!
Despite that, it felt as though it was a century long. Their hearts felt itchy and impatient, as
if it was bitten by thousands of ants.
“Okay. It’s done!”
Ye Lingchen’s words made them incredibly relieved. They brought the fish into their
mouths at the fastest possible speed.
“Ah! It’s so hot!”
Arnelle screamed, but in spite of that, she merely blew it a couple of times, before
impatiently taking a bite out of the fish.
“Huhuhu, it’s delicious! It’s so delicious!” She had a mouthful of fish and her petite body
trembled uncontrollably. Her complexion turned ruddy at once.
Although it was grilled fish, the flesh of the fish was extremely silky, as though it was
swimming in her mouth. It flowed along her tongue and brought her unparalleled
satisfaction every single time.
When she swallowed the fish, the warmth went from her throat all the way into her
stomach. At the same time, that delicious scent finally exploded inside her stomach, causing
her to shudder involuntarily.
Chen Xiaoyan was more reserved. She first brought the fish in front of her and blew it for a
moment. It was then that her teeth were revealed slightly as she bit down on the fish’s
belly.
Crackle!
There was a crunch.
The fish’s exterior seemed to be covered in a golden layer. It was very brittle, but not tough
at all, making it easy to bite off.
Under that golden layer was a near-translucent white flesh. Two completely different
textures combined to elevate the taste to its fullest. Moreover, there was no fishy smell, and
all the delicious flavors were imparted into the fish thanks to Ye Lingchen. The taste simply
delighted one’s mouth.
She could not help but exclaim, “The outside is crisp and the inside is tender. This is
exquisite!”
Little Mo’s reaction was no less amusing than Arnelle’s—the former’s mouth never even
stopped and there was only one thought in her mind: eat!
However, she muttered with excitement as she was eating, “It’s so delicious! It’s really
delicious! This shouldn’t be a delicacy that mortals ought to eat. This fish should only be
available in the Heavens. How many people had the privilege of tasting it on earth? Y, I’ve
eaten food prepared by Michelin star chefs, but they truly can’t be compared to you!”
Dalei ate the fastest and his mouth was greasy. The fish was gone and he was licking the
bamboo as well as the fish bones. “I didn’t study a lot and I can never be compared to
cultured people like you. I just want to say, f*cking amazing! This fish is really delicious!”
“Brother Yang, what do you think?” Dalei turned his head to look at Brother Yang but was
left stunned by what he saw.
In the corners of Brother Yang’s eyes were two streams of tears which flowed incessantly
like a ruptured embankment.
“It’s delicious! It’s delicious!” Brother Yang was already silently crying. He did not forget to
chew on his food while he cried. “Huhuhuhu, I’m feeling unprecedented happiness. Really!
My life feels complete after eating such delicious food. Thanks be to God, for he looked
kindly upon I, Brother Yang!”
…
Chapter 347 - The Program Crew’s
Breakdown
The audience watching the live stream was also dumbfounded. Each of them glared with
their mouths agape at the participants eating madly.
[Motherf*cker! Pretend! Go on and pretend! How could it be so delicious?]
[Oh f*ck, it’s a pity this group of people aren’t actors. They’d definitely win an Oscar.]
[Their acting looks pretty legit. Even tears are flowing down. Must they be so fake?]
[This show is lethal! It’s definitely lethal during late nights. My stomach is suddenly
hungry!]
[Can’t take it anymore! My plan to lose weight is over!]
…
As for the crew of the show, they were downright miserable having been surrounded by
the delicious aroma. They felt as though the fragrance was a naughty child, constantly
drilling into their nostrils, into their mouths, then pulling their tongues, causing them to
tremble constantly.
They looked at how Ye Lingchen and the gang were eating and felt that the torture was
getting worse. Their teeth chattered in their mouths and they trembled uncontrollably.
“Hold up, everyone! Hold up!” Zhang Yong’s saliva did not stop dripping. Some of it was
dripping down when he was talking and he wiped it away with his hand. His eyes were
already reddened. “Bring out your manly spirit. Isn’t this just food? We won’t surrender!”
The program crew nodded. “We just need to wait for them to finish eating six fishes.
Everyone, hold on!”
They all put on a dignified look, as if facing an unprecedented battle.
“Don’t panic, Director Zhang. When I was young, I followed a Buddhist monk to learn
Dharma and there’s this meditation mantra that can help us through this difficulty!”
someone said.
“Good! Little Zhang, we’re depending on you!” Zhang Yong had a cheerful expression.
Little Zhang immediately sat cross-legged and chanted ‘Namo Amitabha’ in his mouth.
“Everyone, keep up!”
Soon, the entire program crew followed suit and sat cross-legged together. For some time,
those Buddhist chants were heard continuously, making for a rather amazing spectacle.
“Pftt!”
Arnelle looked at them and finally burst out laughing.
“Director Zhang, are you using a sutra to restrain your appetite? Have you ever considered
how the sutra would feel?” Dalei laughed too.
“Director Zhang, I’m not trying to say anything, but it’s truly a lifetime’s regret to miss these
delicacies!” Brother Yang also shook his head in sympathy.
Faced with their ridicule, Zhang Yong turned a deaf ear and seemed to immerse himself
fully in those Buddhist scriptures.
Ye Lingchen smiled and walked over to the Beggar’s pheasant.
The fire was extinguished at that moment since there was no need to keep it going.
However, the huge earthen ball was still exuding hot air and it seemed to have turned into a
dark-colored earthen ball.
“Oh yes, there’s still Beggar’s pheasant!” Arnelle was very excited and she wiped off the
oiliness from the corners of her mouth. She looked at the earthen ball with extreme
anticipation.
One fish was unable to satisfy their appetite, of course. After tasting the grilled fish, they
equated Ye Lingchen’s ability to that of a divine being! It was that delicious!
“Is the Beggar’s pheasant done yet?” Chen Xiaoyan also licked her lips and stared quietly at
the earthen ball. Her mouth was still relishing the deliciousness of the grilled fish.
“Prepare yourself, the smell will be extremely fragrant.” Ye Lingchen gave everyone a
heads-up first.
“WHOA! If you say that, I’ll look forward to it even more.” Arnelle was smacking her lips
incessantly.
“Is it more fragrant than the grilled fish?” Dalei was curious.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Very much so!”
Very much so?!
Everyone from the program crew was stunned.
Then, they all sneered.
Braggart! Would it not send one to heaven if it was much more fragrant? Impossible!
However, they could not help but increase their chants slightly, as if their voice could
suppress the fragrance from the Beggar’s pheasant.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen had picked up a stone on the ground. Following a loud thud,
the earthen ball cracked open.
Whoa!
At that moment, the rich scent seemed to have finally seen the light of day after being
sealed for countless years. It surged out like an erupting volcano!
In just a moment, this scent shrouded the entire desert island, though it was unknown
whether that was an illusion. Everyone seemed to hear the roar of this scent, sending their
hearts into disarray for a long time.
So fragrant!
It was so fragrant!
“Gasp!”
Arnelle took a deep breath. At that moment, she even felt suffocated as the fragrance was
quite strong, blocking her nose and making her unable to breathe.
The entire scene was deathly silent!
Chen Xiaoyan and the others could not find any words to describe how they felt at that
moment. Their brains were blank and they were all drowned in the fragrance.
The Buddhist chants also stopped at once. Everyone in the program group shut their
mouths tightly. A breath was trapped in their chest, leaving them red-faced due to
suffocation. They felt that once they opened their mouths, they would be controlled by the
fragrance, making it even more difficult for them.
They only had congee and steamed buns for dinner, which was a very simple meal. Most of
them were not full yet. For a time, the grumbling in their stomachs began sounding and did
not stop for quite some time.
Gulp!
The next moment, their throats moved up and down, and the gulping sound was consistent
and loud.
Tears flowed down Zhang Yong’s cheeks.
He could not take it. He really could not take it any longer. Could someone tell him why it
smelled so fragrant? It was illogical! Completely illogical!
“Huhuhu, I can’t take it. I can’t take it anymore!” Someone amongst the program crew stood
up suddenly. “It smells too good! Why must I smell such a delicious aroma, especially when
I can’t eat it! Huhuhu…”
His tears were like a flood breaking through an embankment. It was unstoppable, as if he
was experiencing the most hideous form of torture in the world.
“There’s now a fragrant Beggar’s pheasant right in front of me, but I can’t eat it. Nothing is
more painful than that! Why is God so cruel to me?” someone shouted again, with tears
obscuring his vision.
“Huhuhu, I really want to eat it! Mommy, I’m homesick, I really want some Beggar’s
pheasant, huhuhu…”
Besides, someone picked up the last remaining bun from one side and carefully held it in
their hands as if they were holding some rare treasure.
He then took a deep breath with a mesmerized look all over his face, then bit down on the
bun.
“It’s delicious! It’s delicious!” He was very excited and began chewing quickly. Eating buns
along with that fragrance was extremely satisfying.
Others scooped up congee and started eating it alongside that aroma. They did so while
whispering in self-hypnotism, “It’s delicious! Beggar’s pheasant is so delicious!”
[F*ck! Is this for real? Is it really that exaggerated?]
[The program team is really doing their best for this show. Could they be faking a mental
illness?]
[Bruv, this is too much. There must be a limit to pretending. This is too fake.]
[Why do I feel like it’s true? This kind of thing can’t be faked, right? They’re really crying!]
[Is it really that delicious! Terrifying.]
Chapter 348 - Shattered and Scattered
Integrity
at that moment, ye lingchen had removed the pheasant’s outer wrapping. at the same time,
he removed all the seasonings from the pheasant belly.
the entire pheasant exterior was covered in a golden layer of oil; the pheasant skin even
glowed with light. even if there was no aroma, the appearance alone was stunning. it
produced an uncontrollable desire for one to take a bite.
“mr. y!”
at that moment, zhang yong screamed violently. his slightly chubby body dashed out at a
speed that was completely disproportionate to his physique. he rushed to ye lingchen’s side
and said, “mr. y, we’re all a team here. you can’t eat it alone!”
his eyes were all red as he stared yearningly at ye lingchen. “one bite, one bite! if that won’t
do, just share a bit of pheasant skin with me. please, please!”
“director zhang, we couldn’t even borrow fire before this, but now we’re suddenly a team?”
arnelle asked amusingly.
“misunderstanding! it was all a misunderstanding!” zhang yong immediately explained
himself; his sincerity was appalling. “don’t you know who i am? how could i let you be
hungry? it’s just a joke, all for the sake of the variety show. i did not expect y to be so
amazing. he could even hand-drill a fire.”
the next moment, he looked admirably at ye lingchen. “y is really a great man. he knows
everything. with him by your side, anything is possible and greatness can be achieved. to be
honest, i’ve already lived half my life yet i’ve never seen such a miraculous person before.
my admiration comes from the heart. amazing, really amazing!”
everyone shot him a disdainful look. bootlicker! such a good bootlicker!
he was still a director, after all. where was his integrity?
“director, how can you be so shameless!” someone said to him with vigor. “how can you
throw away your integrity just for the sake of food! you must be like me! you must eat with
dignity!”
when he was done, he looked straight and knelt down to hug ye lingchen’s thigh, begging,
“y, treat me to a bite…”
“y, to be honest, i used to be shallow and ignorant. i didn’t know greatness when i saw it,
and i thought i could stand proud in front of my family with the achievements that i have. i
now realize how insignificant i am after meeting you, like a firefly that sees the moon or a
small river that meets the sea. your broad mind, handsome face, and unique temperament
deeply affected me. most importantly, in addition to your appearance, you also have that
unfathomable talent. can you treat me to a bite?”
“y, when i saw you, i couldn’t help but think of a sentence that the ancients said. ‘young men
are like the rising sun, illuminating the entire way; the river flows into a mighty current
once the hottest period of summer ends; the dragon that has been suppressed will soar
again…’ he’s talking about you! of course, i say all this not just for a piece of meat. they’re
compliments from the heart! in fact, i’m grateful enough for being able to smell the food
you cooked!”
“brother y, i genuinely feel like we’ve known each other for a long time. we must’ve been
sworn brothers in our last life…”
…
in order to eat a piece of meat, the entire program crew redefined everyone’s
understanding of shamelessness. it stunned even chen xiaoyan. at the same time, she felt
kind of proud in her heart because y was really capable.
ye lingchen picked up the beggar’s pheasant and the crowd’s eyes followed him insistently.
everyone swallowed their saliva frantically and their face was full of longing.
then, they saw that ye lingchen tear the cooked bird in half. “there’s only one pheasant in
total, so i’ll divide it into half for your program team.”
“a kind person! a kind person indeed!” zhang yong’s face turned serious and he was
speechless with unparalleled excitement. “mr. y is righteous. he’s truly a role model for my
generation.”
at the end of his speech, he picked up half of the pheasant at a thunderous speed and
retreated frantically.
“the director wants to eat it by himself, stop him!”
“f*ck! i won’t go easy on you! i’ll fight you!”
“are you guys still human? you even eat all the bones? this bone is mine! don’t take it!”
“don’t even think about leaving, thief! let me have the pheasant butt!”
…
the live stream for the first day of survival on deserted island finally ended. although there
were some accidents that derailed from the script, the effect was surprisingly good. the
number of online viewers doubled that of the previous number and praise was unending—
it was arguably the most successful edition yet.
of course, a large part of that was credited to ye lingchen. it was practically a one-man show
from the beginning till the end as he displayed his extraordinary abilities.
as night fell, the live stream ended and everyone went back to the tent. arnelle and the
three girls walked toward the small bamboo house built by ye lingchen. they were eager
and excited as it was considered a very romantic place for the girls.
“oh, by the way, please put these next to your pillow.” ye lingchen handed a few small balls
to chen xiaoyan and others.
“what’s this? it has a smell, and it smells pretty nice, ” arnelle asked curiously.
“these are some plants that i’ve picked from the surroundings. it can ward off mosquitoes,”
ye lingchen said plainly.
“wow! thank you, mr. y!” arnelle exclaimed. “if you were my boyfriend, i’d be so happy i
would die.”
mosquitoes from the wild were formidable. they could leave a mark on the body with just
one bite, which was a terrible thing for women. arnelle and the girls were actually rather
worried about that, but they hardly expected ye lingchen to be so thoughtful.
ye lingchen touched his nose. he could not be bothered with that crazy girl’s words.
back at the tent, ye lingchen laid on the ground and found it difficult for him to fall asleep.
he thus entered the system interface, and unexpectedly, his popularity value reached
203,578.
the aftermath of the last game with the sun nation was still there, and even foreign
countries gradually knew of the y-god’s title, hence the continuously-growing popularity
value. coupled with singer y’s participation in the variety show, with the live stream being
full of surprises and startling the audience at every turn, his popularity value increased
even more.
apparently, increasing exposure was the way to go in order to increase popularity as fast as
possible.
after struggling for a long time, there was still no advancement from his basic level, so he
set that aside first.
it was still difficult to fall asleep after tossing and turning, so ye lingchen took a deep breath
and decided that he might as well get up and head out of the tent. he climbed up a tree in a
couple of swift moves and laid there on a branch. both his hands were placed behind his
head and he looked up at the sky.he had to admit that the night sky was very beautiful
there. it was not shrouded in smog, nor were there any multi-colored lights from various
shops. the stars are densely packed together and magnificently dazzling. it was also very
peaceful since it was miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city. the only sounds
lingering near his ear were the calls of various insects.
squeak!
at that moment, a crisp sound came from outside his tent, causing ye lingchen to raise his
brow slightly.
there were still people walking about that late at night?
as he turned to look, two pairs of eyes made direct contact. chen xiaoyan was standing on
the ground and she looked in surprise at ye lingchen sitting on the tree. she then smiled.
“you’re not asleep yet.”
“mm.” ye lingchen nodded. “why haven’t you slept yet?”
“i’m just so happy.” chen xiaoyan looked at ye lingchen. her eyes curled into a crescent-
shape and she was all smiles as she looked at ye lingchen. “just thinking about you
accompanying me makes me so happy that i can’t sleep…”
Chapter 349 - An Uneasy Ye Lingchen
Chen Xiaoyan was very beautiful, especially under the moonlight at that moment. She
seemed to be covered in a layer of silver light.
Ye Lingchen looked at Chen Xiaoyan’s smile for a moment, then touched his nose and
looked away rather rigidly.
“Can you keep me company and walk with me along the beach?” Chen Xiaoyan suddenly
asked.
“Mm.” Ye Lingchen jumped from the tree and the two walked silently toward the beach.
Under the silent night and the sea breeze, a man and a woman walked on the beach without
saying a single word.
During that period, Chen Xiaoyan turned her head from time to time in order to look at Ye
Lingchen’s face. Her eyes blurred up and she smiled secretly from time to time.
“Y, are you very young?” Chen Xiaoyan asked all of a sudden.
The corner of Ye Lingchen’s mouth curled up slightly and he shook his head. “You know I’m
not young.”
Chen Xiaoyan lightly pshaw-ed, and she blushed a bit. She could not help wiping the
corners of her mouth with her hands and rolled her eyes at him. “Men are all the same.”
“Hey, don’t make a mistake here. I’m the one who was forced to, okay?” Ye Lingchen smiled
bitterly and remarked.
Chen Xiaoyan stopped suddenly and stuck out her ruddy lilac tongue toward Ye Lingchen.
She licked her lips. “Do you want to revisit it?”
Ye Lingchen’s body stiffened abruptly and he quickly turned his head before coughing
violently.
“Tch, you want it but you don’t have the guts.” Chen Xiaoyan pouted, then said, “If you want
it, I’ll go to the tent with you, how about it?”
“Stop kidding.” Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly.
A trace of disappointment flashed in Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes. She suddenly tiptoed, hugged Ye
Lingchen’s neck, and raised her head. Their lips were facing each other.
After a brief peck, Chen Xiaoyan’s beautiful eyes gazed deeply at Ye Lingchen and she said,
“Thank you so much, Y. You gave me a new life, dispelled the darkness, and filled my world
with beauty.”
Chen Xiaoyan let go and trotted back toward the bamboo house without waiting for Ye
Lingchen to speak.
Ye Lingchen looked at her rear figure, raised his hand to touch his nose, and sighed.
Wanted it but had no guts? Why was he so modest?!
…
In the next three days, the reception for Survival on Deserted Island was improving. The
number of people who were online for the live stream increased tremendously too,
although many people proposed to change ‘Survival on Deserted Island’ into ‘A Life to Long
For’.
Since everyone was too leisurely, not only could Ye Lingchen catch game, he also made
delicious food from it. It was simply heaven!
On that day, the dazzling sunlight shone down and landed on the sea, reflecting the dazzling
rays of light. The day was also a very sunny one.
Toot, toot, toot!
At that moment, whistling sounds came from the distant sea, prompting everyone to stand
up instinctively and look into the distance.
“There’s a ship coming!” Dalei said in surprise. “Why is a ship coming?”
“Director, is it because the show is ending early? Why would a ship come over?”
“Are we going to change location?”
Everyone began throwing guesses as they looked at Zhang Yong.
Zhang Yong’s expression was calm. It was clear that everything had been arranged by him,
but he did not give any answer. Instead, a smirk appeared in the corner of his mouth, which
sent a chill down everyone’s spine and made them feel a bad hunch.
The ship was the same ship that sent everyone to the island previously. There was no
unnecessary nonsense and they simply tossed a few kayaks from the ship before leaving
without a single word.
“They’re going back?”
“What’s going on? What’s the meaning of these kayaks?”
“Everyone, gather round!”
Zhang Yong shouted, “I’m now officially announcing that Survival on Deserted Island has
launched a new program! Escape from Deserted Island begins now!”
Escape from Deserted Island?
Everyone pondered on it.
“Director Zhang, do you want us to paddle to the opposite island with this kayak?” Ye
Lingchen asked.
Zhang Yong grinned slightly. “You guessed it, Y!”
“What? This can’t be? With this kind of kayak, how long do we have to paddle?”
“F*CK! This is too much! It’s very tiring, you know?”
“I seriously doubt our kayak will not be pushed back if the wind blows!”
Everyone wailed.
The program team obviously ignored everyone’s wailing and announced, “Following the
team designation that you came here with, there are a total of three groups with two people
sharing a kayak. This is a test of your chemistry and unity!”
“I object!” Arnelle raised her hand immediately. “Little Mo and I are both girls. It’s obvious
that we’re more physically weak. Director, you’re not being fair to us!”
“Your objection is invalid!” Zhang Yong did not intend to pity members of the fairer gender.
“The team that has been formed must persevere, even during times of tears. Don’t give up,
don’t give up!”
“Vicious Director!” Arnelle immediately condemned Zhang Yong.
The three groups quickly boarded the kayak according to the program team’s
arrangements. At the same time, each person was also issued a life jacket to wear in the
event of an emergency. A paddle was then handed to each of them.
The program team had their own kayaks. They were to follow beside everyone and protect
their safety.
“How do I use this thing?” Everyone’s faces were filled with bitterness. They tried it several
times, but it either turned around in the same place or retreated. They were unable to
control the direction.
Arnelle and Little Mo even screamed in panic. They could not even control the kayak itself.
It swayed violently from side to side as if it could turn over at any time.
Ye Lingchen was the only exception. He casually moved the paddle several times and
propped the kayak forward quickly, as if there was no resistance at all. Aside from that, he
could also control the direction and paddle around the crowd.
“Y, have you ever learned to kayak before?” Everyone was dumbfounded. That guy knew
anything and everything!
“Not too shabby. I’ve read a bit of theoretical knowledge before,” Ye Lingchen remarked
lightly.
One could do that with a little theoretical knowledge?
Hehe, full marks for that pretentiousness!
“Firstly, your posture on the kayak and the position you’re holding the paddle with isn’t
correct. Paddling doesn’t take effort, but skill.” Ye Lingchen looked at them and explained
while providing a demonstration. “It should be like this… Then like this… And this…”
Arnelle did it exactly according to Ye Lingchen’s method and immediately revealed her joy.
“It really is very stable! The kayak can move forward!”
“F*ck, this method is indeed effective. It’s just as Y said,” Dalei and Brother Yang also
laughed and said.
Everyone smiled and began to move slowly toward the destination.
Since it was a kayak and many people there were novices, they did not advance that fast,
but no one was in a hurry. They talked and laughed along the way while enjoying the sea
breeze. It was relaxing and uncomfortable.
At that moment however, Ye Lingchen’s eyes suddenly began twitching violently.
His heart froze slightly and he looked at the surrounding sea. Under the light sea breeze,
there was only a tiny wave for as far as the eye can see.
Ye Lingchen’s sense of uncertainty was getting stronger and stronger. It was too calm and
too tranquil that it was absolutely horrifying.
Ye Lingcheng’s gaze swept across everyone’s face and his expression sank dramatically. He
shouted out at once, “EVERYONE! HURRY BACK AS FAST AS YOU CAN!”
…
Chapter 350 - Threat of Death!
there was great urgency in ye lingchen’s voice, which took everyone by surprise as they
looked at him curiously.
“y, what’s the matter?” chen xiaoyan asked out of concern as ye lingchen’s expression made
her feel uneasy.
“brother y, what happened?” dalei similarly asked.
the program team also looked at ye lingchen with confused expressions.
“there’s danger ahead. we need to turn back and paddle back full speed at once!” ye
lingchen’s voice was deadly serious, with no intention for negotiations.
‘danger?’
everyone raised their heads and scanned the boundless seas. it looked calm, with no
indications of a tsunami.
“y, you don’t have to worry. our program picked this time with the best weather condition.
there won’t be any tsunami. your safety is assured,” zhang yong reassured him.
ye lingchen scowled furiously at zhang yong, then articulated his words one by on, “i’m.
telling. you. to. turn. back. immediately!”
that caught everyone by surprise. it was the first time they have seen ye lingchen lose his
temper like that, leaving them no room to negotiate with him.
one should know that over the past few days, everyone understood ye lingchen’s
temperament. he was definitely a calm and capable person. regardless of the situation, he
would always come up with the best solution. furthermore, he was friendly toward others.
to sum it up, it was comfortable to be around him.
however, when ye lingchen showed his anger, they felt their hearts shivered, not daring to
even look him in the eye.
it was too terrifying. the presence he exuded was not something a normal person could
stand up to.
zhang yong turned pale, then smiled bitterly as he replied, “we’re having a special situation
today and will be changing our itinerary slightly. let’s head back.”
nobody dared to voice their dissent.
all of them quietly turned their kayak around and paddled back.
everyone on the program team threw occasional glances at ye lingchen. they were curious
as to why ye lingchen would suddenly have such a huge reaction.
arnelle opened her mouth but decided not to speak after looking at ye lingchen’s tense
expression.
the live stream immediately erupted with activity as the viewers’ curiosity was piqued.
[what’s the matter? why did y’s expression turn ugly all of a sudden?]
[awesome. he’s so domineering that he would even reprimand the director.]
[y’s just too temperamental. why should everyone turn back just because of him?]
[i think that might be scripted, most likely to steer our attention. otherwise, why would
they suddenly do that for no reason?]
[y’s not someone frivolous. there should be a reason behind this. he must’ve discovered
something.]
…
the viewers debated each other. some were defending y, while some of them were taking
this chance to diss ye lingchen.
meanwhile, the camera was switching between ye lingchen and the other five participants.
right then, all the viewers froze in front of their screens.
‘earlier…was there something swimming on the surface of the sea?’
filled with suspicion, they looked more closely!
with that, all their eyes popped wide open as their faces were painted with disbelief, their
heartbeats quickened.
the comments flooded in.
[f*ck! what’s that behind them? a monster?!]
[are you stupid? that’s a shark! it’s a shark fin cutting through the water’s surface!]
[shark! it’s not just one, but a shiver of sharks!]
[that’s so f*cking scary! what’s going on? why would a shiver of shark appear here?! isn’t
the program team doing anything?]
[paddle faster! there are so many people there. hopefully, nothing happens!]
[oh no! oh no! how can they outrun the sharks? this won’t end well!]
…
the comments went crazy as the number of viewers rose drastically. countless people
rushed in after hearing about it. on weibo, it immediately went to the top of the trending
search list!
that was too big a news. most importantly, it was a variety show filled with celebrities!
whoosh!
at that moment, countless little fishes sped by underneath the kayaks, affecting their
stability.
“why are there so many fish rushing by? it’s like they’re escaping from something?” asked
one of the team members, as he noticed the phenomena. it gave him an ominous feeling.
“sharks! the sharks are coming!” shouted one of the cameramen with a trembling voice, his
face pale. in that short time, his forehead was covered with sweat, breathing heavily.
‘sharks?’
everyone looked up just to see the seawater being parted from some distance with
something swimming towards them at high speed. furthermore, there were a total of eight
fins on the surface of the water!
although they have only seen this phenomenon in the movies, they were familiar with it.
those were shark fins!
“ah! sharks!” someone shouted in despair. “what do we do? i don’t wanna die! i don’t wanna
die!”
“sob sob sob. i’m doomed. it’s sharks!”
“why are there sharks?! there’re even eight of them. we’re so dead!”
in that instant, chaos took over the entire program team. everyone was disoriented and
quite a number of them even broke down in tears.
arnelle similarly had a pale look on her. her petite figure trembling uncontrollably. “sob sob
sob. i heard that it’s very painful to be bitten by a shark. ahhh, i don’t want to be shark
food!”
little mo was instead hugging her own legs. words failed her as she was trapped in despair.
although chen xiaoyan did not have much of a reaction, she could not help but hold onto ye
lingchen’s arm. unknowingly, her nails lodged tightly onto ye lingchen.
if not for ye lingchen’s amazing physique, it would have been excruciatingly painful!
ye lingchen gently tapped chen xiaoyan’s hand, indicating for her to relax.
chen xiaoyan looked straight into ye lingchen’s eyes with tears brimming in hers. biting her
lips, the anxiety in her heart slowly dissipated.
“everyone please don’t panic. paddle faster and distance ourselves from the sharks!” ye
lingchen stated.“how can our kayak go faster than a shark? sob sob sob. i wanna go home…”
“the sharks are not necessarily coming after us. we just need to paddle away quietly and
leave this place!” ye lingchen instructed, then added, “furthermore, keep your voices down
to avoid attracting the sharks. stay stealthy. most importantly, you must not drop into the
water. don’t even think about swimming away from this!”
ye lingchen’s words were effective. it managed to help everyone calm down slightly. they
all tried their best to not make any sound. some of them that could not control their
sobbing would cover their mouth tightly with their hands. their bodies, however, would
still tremble vigorously.
right then, they could only silently chant within their hearts, ‘you can’t see me…you can’t
see me…’
the viewers in front of their screens held their breath, not daring to make a sound. they
could only stare nervously at the screen.
at that moment, they finally understood why y was showing such a fiery temper earlier. he
urged them to leave because he sensed real danger. unfortunately, it was too late!
—
Chapter 351 - A Hero!
Chapter 351 A Hero!
as the sharks closed in, everyone was on edge. they held in their urge to shout with tear-
filled eyes. some of them even forgot to breathe.
the eight fins looked like a grim reaper’s scythe, cutting through the surface of the sea as it
approached them.
right then, ye lingchen silently raised his oars. it parted the water on the surface, causing
his kayak to zoom forward at a high speed without making a sound.
he was extremely quick. by the time everyone realized it, he was already over a hundred
meters away and still going.
the group’s pupils shrunk immediately, their faces turned ashen.
‘he…ran away?!’
‘t-t-this…’
all of them went from disbelief to anger, despair, then finally gave up altogether. in their
hearts, countless curses were hurled at ye lingchen.
between them, ye lingchen was the best at rowing and was capable of escaping on his own.
they did not expect him to really ditch them and paddle away like that.
[f*ck! unbelievable! i didn’t expect y to be such a person! everyone cares for themselves in
the face of danger.]
[motherf*cker! what a coward to run away like that! trash! scumbag!]
[hehe, keeping that facade all this while. it takes a moment of peril to show a person’s true
heart!]
[to be fair, y was already doing his best. he warned everyone right at the start and only ran
away at the last moment. there’s nothing he could do!]
[that’s right. you expect him to fight with the sharks? that’s just suicidal!]
[although i am quite disappointed as well, would those “saints” please shut up. everyone
has the right to survival!]
…
“y, you…” chen xiaoyan looked at ye lingchen through her tear-filled eyes in disbelief. she
was shocked by ye lingchen’s choice to ditch his companions.
“how is it? are you disappointed?” ye lingchen quietly with a calm voice.
chen xiaoyan let out a sigh of relief, then looked at ye lingchen emotionally before saying
with a sigh, “y, you’re doing this for me right?”
“huh?” ye lingchen was unable to follow her train of thought.
“you’re only ditching them to let me live, willingly bearing the sin of betraying your
companions for me!” chen xiaoyan stared straight at ye lingchen. “there’s no need for you to
sacrifice your reputation just to save me. i won’t be happy with that. i’m willing to die with
you!”
“after you saved me, will you kill yourself to make up for their lives lost, using that to calm
down the heated debate?” chen xiaoyan drifted off in her imagination, her tears pouring
forward. “if you died, i won’t bother living on.”
ye lingchen shook his head with a bitter laugh. “cough cough. with your thought process,
why are you still a singer? you should have been an author for romance novels.”
while he paddled with the oars, he was looking for something on the ocean surface.
at the same time, he could feel something weird on the ocean surface. the swiftly swimming
sharks suddenly slowed down. following that, they ignored the fishes and closed in on the
kayaks instead, slowly surrounding the group’s kayaks in the middle.
[f*ck! they can’t be that unlucky right?!]
[the kayaks grouping together attracted the sharks’ attention!]
[oh no, it’s the end. this is a hopeless situation. how are they going to escape in the sea?]
[where’s the miracle? will it appear? will superman y appear?]
[previous post, please don’t be stupid. do you think superman y is omnipotent? this is the
sea, and it’s against sharks!]
…
“sob sob sob…”
little mo was like a scared kitten. she curled into a ball and muttered to herself as her tears
flowed.
“who’s going to save us?” the people from the program team were also wailing in despair.
the eight sharks showed no signs of leaving, leaving them in an inescapable situation.
right then, they had no mood to blame ye lingchen’s abandonment. only fear remained.
“sob sob sob. i have thought of many ways i would die, but i never expect myself to be killed
by sharks. sob sob sob…” cried arnelle as she complained.
perhaps it was the commotion that drew the sharks’ attention. two sharks steered off
slightly and slowly headed towards them.
under the calm surface of the sea, they could even see the outline of the shark. it was a huge
shadow that was twice the size of the kayak.
terror and helplessness!
arnelle was stricken with terror. right then, she was hoping against hope that a prince
would come to her rescue. however, that was unrealistic.
she could not help but remember ye lingchen’s capable figure. however, it was followed by
a bitter feeling in her heart. how could she still be fantasizing at such a time? unlike fairy
tales, reality was cruel.
whoosh!
one of the sharks knocked against the kayak, sending a strong tremor through it, shaking
on the surface of the sea!
“ah!” arnelle and little mo screamed at the same time. they could not hold it in any longer
and started bawling in despair.
their reaction triggered the predatory nature of the sharks. all eight sharks started moving
more energetically with their mouths open, as though ready to bite onto the kayak the very
next instant.
everyone stopped moving. they could only sit on the kayak and wait helplessly for the
arrival of the grim reaper.
however—
boom, boom, boom!
right then, a series of smacking sounds came from a distance. it was loud and seemingly
rhythmic.
everyone raised their heads to look, just to find ye lingchen smacking the surface of the sea
with the oars and taunting loudly, “hey, come here if you dare!”
‘didn’t he…run away? why is he back?’
for some reason, when they saw ye lingchen, their eyes unwittingly started to tear up.
arnelle, who barely escaped death was all the more speechless. she opened her mouth,
initially thinking to have ye lingchen stop being stupid and run. however, words failed her.
boom boom boom!
ye lingchen’s paddling was very rhythmic, apparently following some sort of a pulse,
agitating the sharks. as though being taunted, all the sharks swam towards ye lingchen
together.
a total of eight sharks swam ferociously towards ye lingchen. the sight of that was tragic by
all measures. countless people in front of their screens had their sights blurred by tears.
some of them even raised their hands to give themselves a good slap!
[singer y, i sincerely offer my apologies for my earlier misunderstanding. i’m sorry!]
[singer y, you’re the real hero. a great hero!]
[sob sob sob. he paddled away intentionally so that he could lure the sharks away. this is so
touching.]
[oh heavens, please bless singer y and protect him from harm. i beg of you!]
[what’s singer y doing? why is he not escaping? get away!]
…
the entire network went into a frenzy. at that moment, time had seemingly stopped.
“are you scared?” ye lingchen looked at chen xiaoyan.
“i was before, but not anymore,” chen xiaoyan shook her head with a smile, “because i have
a hero beside me!”
Chapter 352 - Heavenly Sound!
Chapter 352 Heavenly Sound!
ye lingchen calmly looked at the eight sharks speedily swimming at him. maintaining his
calm, his unearthly composure affected everyone else, garnering their respect.
with everyone watching him, ye lingchen slowly fished out a leaf from his pocket.
the leaf was mundane, but its shape was extremely even with clearly pronounced veins.
‘what’s that for?’
everyone was dumbfounded. right at that moment, the eight sharks had ye lingchen
surrounded, seemingly ready to attack the very next instant.
chen xiaoyan similarly looked at ye lingchen. him paddling away earlier was just to find this
leaf.
“mr. y is…” arnelle bit her lips, staring blankly at ye lingchen, feeling confused.
unexpectedly, ye lingchen raised his hands and put that leaf in between his lips.
the next moment—
a lengthy melody could be heard. the tune was very soft, yet it drifted into everyone’s ears.
it sounded like a murmur that instantly caused a ripple in their hearts.
that melody was unlike the sound of any other instrument. it was something played by ye
lingchen with a single leaf, natural sound at its most fundamental form, directly affecting
the soul and lulling the listeners with the tune.
the sound was not hurried but slow and sustained. at that moment, everyone’s eyes glossed
over. they felt relaxed, emptying their minds. apart from the tune, they could not hear
anything else. they were in a deep trance, tuning out all the noise, forgetting all their stress
from work. achievements, fame, profits, and labor were all left behind, experiencing the
world as a newborn infant once more.
the comments in the livestream stopped. arnelle and the program team, who were
despairing earlier, calmed down, their hearts achieving a state of peace.
the eight sharks that were surrounding the kayak slowed down. finally, they were
swimming ever so slowly around the kayak, flapping their tails gently, no longer showing
any signs of ferocity as before.
with ye lingchen as the center, the sound spread outwards. although it was not loud, the
sound traveled extremely well.
under the sea, schools of fishes slowly broke to the surface, blowing bubbles. the birds in
the sky slowed down and landed on branches, listening intently. even the sound of the wind
calmed down.
up until the moment ye lingchen put down the leaf in his hand, the group had yet to awaken
from their daze. in their ears, the music did not stop but continued to hum on gently.
the sonorous sounds lingered for days! [1]
after a long time, they finally awaken from their dream-like state. their eyes still showed
signs of being lost in thought. most of them were still stuck recollecting the experience in
silence.
at that moment, their hearts were calmed, giving them a sense of enlightenment.
“look, director! the sharks are gone!” shouted someone in the program team. his voice was
filled with excitement and astonishment.
“they’re really gone, and they went peacefully too!”
“look at y’s surroundings, he’s surrounded by schools of fish!” someone stated as he
pointed in ye lingchen’s direction.
when everyone looked over, they invariably let out a surprised gasp.
they could see that around ye lingchen, countless fishes had their heads out of the water,
blowing bubbles, as though on a pilgrimage. occasionally, some of them would even jump
out of the water, painting the water around with splashes.
above ye lingchen, a flock of birds were circling around, chirping along as though in reply to
ye lingchen.
[f*ck! f*ck! f*ck!]
[this is too amazing! heaven defying! scary! awesome!]
[what just happened? i lost my ability to think! damn it, how could such beautiful music
exist in this world?!]
[ahhh, i’m going crazy. it’s too good! it’s too melodious! i feel that my soul has been
refreshed!]
[what tune was that from earlier? to think that it’s played with a single leaf. that’s just too
incredible!]
[even sharks were affected by this music and stopped attacking. that’s just waaaaaay too
monstrous!]
[sonic blast! i never thought the long lost sonic blast skill would once again see the light of
day!]
[stop it with your bullsh*t. i’m almost brainwashed! i hereby formally announce that from
this day on, i’m y’s die-hard fan!]
…
by the time everyone recovered from their daze, the stream exploded with activity. the
number of viewers increased drastically, flooding with so many comments that the servers
were almost overloaded!
“mr. y, you’re just amazing. can you tell me what tune is that?” asked arnelle as she stared
intently at ye lingchen, slowly inching closer.
“it’s just a random tune. let’s call it…calm,” said ye lingchen nonchalantly.
heavenly sound’s effects were more overpowered than ye lingchen had anticipated.
although it was not world-changing, it had far-reaching effects, allowing it to affect
someone’s mental state via their hearing.
earlier, he intended to have the sharks calm down and let go of their intention to hunt. he
never expected it to succeed.
“what a fitting name,” arnelle commented. “listening to this tune, i’ve even forgotten about
my fears. thank you.”
being terrorized by sharks would usually result in a lifetime of trauma that would lead to
recurring nightmares. however, under the effects of ye lingchen’s tune, arnelle was sure
that she had truly let go of her fears!
“brother y, i, da lei, owe you my life. i’ll be straight to the point. if you have anything to ask
of me in the future, just say the word!”
“same here!” brother yang joined in as well. “brother y, you’re a true hero, a great man!”
“y, thank you very much!” the program team joined in to thank him sincerely.
without going through despair, one would never know how to treasure the chance to live
through a calamity.
ye lingchen nodded at them. “it’s just a small matter, no need to dwell on it.”
due to this accident, the program team dared not continue the show. the group had also lost
their interest to continue taking part in the program. this round of survival on deserted
island ended right there. nevertheless, this round outperformed the previous one. not only
that, but it also outperformed any other variety show.
y was a super heavyweight. from the start to the end, he had no flaws, and successfully
captured the heart of the viewers.
everyone disembarked from the cruise and began their farewells.
just as ye lingchen was ready to leave with chen xiaoyan, arnelle took a deep breath and
walked up to ye lingchen. her deep blue eyes focused on him, glimmering mysteriously.
“y god, you’re truly a prince. i’m about to return to my country. can you give me a formal
farewell?”
as she was speaking, she lifted her left hand.
ye lingchen was caught off guard, not expecting arnelle to return home just like that.
after a moment of consideration, he took up arnelle’s hand, bowed, and kissed her palm.
“miss arnelle, i bid you safe travel!”
“mr. y, you’ve opened my eyes to the wonders of china. this is truly an amazing country.
you’re also an amazing person! i’ll remember your house, delicacies, music, and…heroism! i
hope we’ll meet again!”
…
[1] 余音绕梁,三日不绝 (yu yin rao liang, san ri bu jue) – literal translation would be the
lingering sounds echoes through the beams for three days unending. this is a chinese
saying that was used to praise a good performance (of music) in an exaggerated manner by
claiming that the lingering sounds could be heard throughout the beams (of the ceiling) for
days.
Although Survival on Deserted Island came to an end, it had just started to trend online!
Who would have thought that a simple variety show would end up with a hardcore survival
challenge, and one with an unexpected miracle!
On Weibo, a post titled Godlike Man took the top spot of the trending searches!
[Have you heard of heavenly sound? Have you seen someone deter sharks with music? Can
you perform a tune with a leaf? The Godlike Man can do that!]
Many netizens could not hold back from laughing when they saw the title. They looked at it
with ridicule and silently judged it in their hearts.
‘It must be another idiot paying for the trending search. Why would they use such a
ridiculous title? It’s so fake.’
Nevertheless, the show was rumored to be related to Y, coupled with the fact that it had
over 50 thousand comments below it, quite a number of people still clicked into it out of
curiosity.
When they saw the sharks, they were all stunned. There were actual sharks, eight of them!
The moment they saw Ye Lingchen perform his tune, they were all dumbfounded. This
time, their minds blanked out, fully engrossed with the music.
It was too melodious and so good that they had goosebumps all over their body. It was so
enjoyable that they felt their souls shivering!
With just that one short clip, the number of comments went up to over 60 thousand!
[At first, I thought it was fake, but it turned out to be real! Is that something humanly
possible?!]
[F*ck! This tune belongs to the heavens. How often does one come across it in the human
realm? I finally understand the meaning behind this saying!]
[Wonderful. This is truly wonderful! Singer Y is true to the Y name!]
[Sharks are natural predators that are difficult to tame. With their aggressive nature, death
is inevitable when meeting one in the sea! Putting aside the possibility of it being scripted,
this is chasing away sharks using music! It’s too awesome!]
[I’m sorry, I didn’t know that the celestials were performing. I didn’t get into a proper
posture. Let me kneel and listen to it again.]
[This is too magical. Had anyone considered who these Ys are? They all carry with them
some mysterious abilities, each more monstrous than the other!]
[Previous poster, you’ve noticed it as well? What you see is just the tip of the iceberg. Our
world is going through a spiritual revitalization and I’m Xiang Yu, the Hegemon-King of
Western Chu. As long as you make a transfer of RMB100 to 12345678, I’ll send you a set of
martial arts scriptures. RMB100, cheaper than a scam…]
…
Apart from that, another trending search quickly climbed up the ranks and rose to second
place!
The post was titled “What godly tune is this?”
[I’m not boasting. This tune is amazing. It works wonders in calming children. My baby
cries all the time and makes me worried sick. With this tune, not only did he quiet down, he
would even laugh. Ahhh, this is a blessing to all mothers out there!]
The likes and comments grew explosively.
[I just gave it a try. My rascal at home quietened down and listened with rapt attention
without making any noise. However, the moment the tune stops, he would throw a tantrum
to have it continue.]
[Hehe, you’ve only discovered one of its uses. I’ll have you know, this tune works as a
sleeping aid. If you don’t believe me, listen to it as you sleep. I’ve never slept so soundly for
the past three years!]
[What’s so special about calming down the kids? My kid is always below par on his
intelligence and fails his exams. After listening to this tune, it was like an enlightenment. He
can now fully grasp addition and subtraction within ten!]
[This is truly a godly tune. It’s much more effective than those Buddhist texts and
Diamond Sutra in soothing our hearts!]
[Hehe, you’re all too weak! To be honest, I’m a thief. After listening to this tune, I’m on my
way to turn myself in…]
…
On the other hand, Ye Lingchen’s Uncommon Words had similarly become a hit, appearing
all over TikTok. Approximately one out of five channels were using Uncommon Words.
Multiple versions appeared all over the internet, fighting to be the designated singer.
Meanwhile, the popularity of the song attracted the attention of the music platforms in the
industry. QQ Music, NetEase Music, and Kugou Music contacted Ye Lingchen via Weibo,
fighting for the rights to Calm and Uncommon Words.
Finally, Kugou Music successfully bought the rights to both songs with RMB10,000,000!
RMB10,000,000 for the tunes. Even superstars were not given such a treatment. That was
considered the highest record of a song’s copyrights.
To say that he was poor, the hundreds of millions was by no means a small sum. To say that
he was rich, he could not even afford a single building. That amount was not considered
much.
Ye Lingchen apparently still held a grudge from his inability to purchase a building.
It was a misunderstanding on his part. Given a normal location, he could easily purchase a
building, yet he was adamant about getting a building in the middle of Capital City. The
location made the difficulty rise by a few folds. It was only fair that the price was
exorbitant. His ambition was just too big.
Considering that he was still on a leave of absence, he did not go to class. Instead, he went
back to Hill Spring Residences to count his gains.
Entering the system menu, his popularity points had already reached a total of 500
thousand. It went up by almost 300 thousand popularity points!
Such an explosive gain was totally out of Ye Lingchen’s expectations. However,
remembering the effects of Calm, he came to an understanding. Calm was a song that would
permeate into people’s hearts, therefore causing a greater effect, and that naturally
increased the speed of his popularity growth.
Since he had collected 500 thousand popularity points, he decided to wait a while more and
get it to a full million popularity points for second intermediate skill advancement.
Just the thought of the awesomeness of an intermediate skill brought a hint of exhilaration
to Ye Lingchen’s heart.
At the same time, within Wanrong Automobile Group’s headquarters…
A middle-aged man was in his seat. His eyes glimmered intimidatingly. Before him was a
long conference table, with 10 people seated on both sides. A small portion of them were
middle-aged, while the rest belonged to the older age group. However, each of them gave
off an air of superiority.
Right then, the middle-aged man held a report in his hands, reading through it page by
page. Right at the forefront of the conference room, Ouyang Qing was explaining to those
present with her powerpoint presentation on the theory and practical implementations.
Her voice was steady, filled with utmost confidence.
“Niece Ouyang, are you sure that the autonomous vehicle technology is fully in our grasp?”
the middle-aged man asked in a serious tone as Ouyang Qing ended her presentation.
“Chairman Xu, I’m sure!” Ouyang Qing nodded. “Right now, countless eyes are watching our
Wanrong Group[1]. It’s unwise for us to showcase our autonomous vehicle technology. We
might be faced with unexpected variables if we’re late! This is why I suggest conducting a
press conference immediately and show the public our technology, claiming the
achievement as the first company to develop autonomous vehicle technology!”
Her speech brought a slight frown to all those present in the conference, seemingly in deep
thoughts. For a moment, everyone quietened down…
[1] 万荣集团 (Wanrong Group). Used interchangeably with Wanrong Automobile Group by
the author.
Chapter 354 - Wanrong Automobile
Group’s Decision
Chapter 354 Wanrong Automobile Group’s Decision
Chairman Xu looked at those present and introspected for a moment before asking, “What
do you all think about this suggestion?”
The group maintained their silence as their eyes showed signs of indecision. However, after
a brief moment, someone nodded and voiced out, “I agree!”
“I too, agree! Since Director Ouyang Qing is confident about it, I trust her judgment!”
“I think we should give it a shot.”
As those supporting the motion grew in ranks, Chairman Xu nodded along. Just as he was
about to make a statement, a dissonant sound drifted in from the sideline.
“Dad, I disagree!” Xu Nan stood up as she rushed to speak.
Chairman Xu scowled, his expression unhappy. “I’m allowing you to observe and learn from
this. What qualifications do you have to speak here? Furthermore, you are to address me as
Chairman Xu in the company!”
Hesitating for a moment, he stared at Xu Nan as he asked, “Why do you disagree?”
“Ouyang Qing’s autonomous vehicle technology is flawed. It can’t be realized. If we simply
use it like this, things will be bad!” Xu Nan stated.
“What flaw do you know of? Share it with us!” Chairman Xu stared at Xu Nan.
Xu Nan puckered her lips. “My master told me. Unfortunately, the things he wrote down
were burnt by Abbess Miejue!”
“Your master?”
Chairman Xu’s brows knitted tightly together. He felt his heart drop and his expression
turned dark.
“Chairman Xu, it was like this…”
Immediately, Ouyang Qing retold the incident from that day from start to end.
Smack!
Chairman Xu’s expression turned ugly, slapping hard on the table and stood up. He pointed
angrily at Xu Nan and scolded, “Not only did you bring in an outsider, you even let him see
our autonomous vehicle technology? Who gave you the authority?!”
Those in the conference room had similarly darkened expressions, shaking their heads as
they looked towards Xu Nan.
“Dad, I brought him in with Xu Nan. He’s my student, not a spy from some other
corporations. You don’t have to worry about that.” Xu Wanqing stood up and defended her.
“Nonsense! Morons!”
Chairman Xu bellowed, “If you’re not my daughters, I would have thrown you out of this
company right now! What is he? You’re believing him just because he claimed there was an
issue? Our team researched this for so many years, yet he could see the problem with just
one look? He’s obviously lying to you. He could very well have stolen our technology by
now!”
“Sigh! No wonder Director Ouyang was in such a hurry to showcase our autonomous
vehicle technology. This is to prevent others from overtaking us!”
“How did you leak such an important secret?”
“This is too reckless. It’s just…”
Within the conference room, everyone was shaking their heads.
“Dad, I’ll say it once more. My master is a good person! He will not lie to me. Furthermore, if
he claims to have issues, then there will be. If you don’t believe me, you’ll all regret this!” Xu
Nan retorted.
“You shut up!”
Chairman Xu howled. His face flushed red. “How did I have such a naive daughter! You even
took him as a master? Are you trying to lose all my face?! Go back to your rooms this
instant, Both of you! You’re not allowed to leave your room for a day. Reflect on your
mistakes!”
“Chairman Xu, I plan to spread the news today and announce for this weekend to showcase
our autonomous vehicle technology. By then, all the mainstream media will be there!”
Ouyang Qing stated.
“Good!” Chairman Xu nodded. “This matter cannot be delayed. You’ll handle this
personally!”
…
Ring ring ring!
Ye Lingchen looked at the caller ID, thought for a moment before answering the call.
“Master, things are not going well!” Xu Nan’s voice was lined with resentment.
“What’s wrong?” Ye Lingchen was surprised.
“Last time you wrote down the flaws of the autonomous vehicle technology for me, but
Abbess Miejue burnt it without even taking a glance. Right now my dad decided to
showcase our autonomous vehicle technology to the public. If anything happens, that
would be disastrous!” Xu Nan was worried sick.
“She burnt the things I wrote?”
Ye Lingchen’s brows knitted into a frown. He felt slightly offended. It was a sign of goodwill,
yet he was met with such treatment.
“Master, I’m sorry. Can you help me?” Xu Nan begged weakly.
“Your dad won’t believe my words. Furthermore, they have made their decision and I can’t
change them.” Ye Lingchen expressed his inability to help.
“The public demonstration is on the day after tomorrow, on a weekend. Can you take a trip
here? I’ll bring you to the venue of the autonomous vehicle display. That way you can point
out the flaws. Can you please help me?” Xu Nan begged.
“Lingchen, we’ll feel better if you came along. Please.” Xu Wanqing’s sound could be heard
on the other end of the phone.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Fine. I’ll be there on that day.”
“Thank you master!” Xu Nan let out a sigh of relief.
Not long after he ended the call, Ye Lingchen’s phone vibrated once again. It was a news
update. Taking a look, his eyebrows twitched.
He did not expect that news update to be from Wanrong Automobile Group.
[Today’s headline: Wanrong Automobile Group is making an official announcement to have
a public showing of their autonomous vehicle technology! The era of intelligent driving is
here! If intelligent driving is realized, what would you be doing in the car?]
Ye Lingchen opened the news. Right then, the view count and the number of comments
were quickly increasing. It would no doubt make it onto the trending topics soon, gaining
the attention of the whole country.
After all, such big news regarding technology was closely followed by a great number of
people.
There was a slight glimmer in Ye Lingchen’s eyes. The technology was something followed
by a huge audience. If his own technology achieved some sort of breakthrough, would that
not gain him a large number of popularity points?
He got more excited as he thought about it, finally discovering a new path to harvest
popularity points. However, such a plan was not suitable for him to continue using Y’s
identity. The best approach was to form a company, one that was based on technology!
As for the execution, that would require more planning.
The following day, Ye Lingchen returned to university. Xiang and Little Gen each carried a
box and placed them in front of Ye Lingchen, both of them showing an expression of
hopelessness.
“For me?” Ye Lingchen was taken aback. That scene was familiar to him. The items in the
box should be love letters and gifts. How did it suddenly increase to that much?
“It’s for you!” Little Gen pursed his lips, lamenting, “I’m also a good looking person. On both
appearance and intelligence, I’m only slightly behind you. Why are there no love letters for
me? This is discrimination. It’s not fair!”
“How come there are this many all of a sudden?” Ye Lingchen exclaimed in surprise.
“You didn’t know? Today is 11 November, Singles’ Day! Throughout the year, this is the
best day to say goodbye to being single,” Xiang explained.
“Sigh, shouldn’t Singles’ Day be a day to comfort the singles? Why did those couples have to
stick their hands into this? Tonight we’ll be experiencing earthquakes again. Pity us single
dogs!” Potato lamented on his own.
Chapter 355 - Confession Trend
Chapter 355 Confession Trend
‘Singles’ Day?’
Ye Lingchen was stunned momentarily. He looked at his phone, finally realizing that it was
11 November. The four eye-catching “ones” stood out like a sore thumb.
‘It’s already been a month since National Day celebrations?’
‘No wonder.’
Singles’ Day was also known as Un-single Day, an alternate form of Valentine’s Day. Its
popularity was on par, if not higher than Valentine’s Day.
Ye Lingchen looked at the two boxes of love letters in front of him and could not help but
shake his head with a bitter laugh. Having too many pursuers was quite troublesome in
itself.
He randomly opened a few letters. Inside them were mostly words of affection and some
confession poems with elegant handwriting. Some of the braver ones would even include
their selfie in the letter.
“Ye’zi, can I borrow a few letters?” Little Gen asked Ye Lingchen out of the blue.
“What are you planning?”
“I plan to learn how to write a love letter and confess to a girl!” Little Gen was highly
motivated. “I’ve decided that today I will say goodbye to my single life! I can no longer
accept the fact that I’m a single dog!”
“Ye’zi, lend me a few too!” Xiang interjected as well.
“You’re planning to write love letters too?” Ye Lingchen asked out of curiosity.
“I want to take a picture and post it in Wechat moments, claiming that someone wrote me a
love letter,” replied Xiang in a creepy manner.
That move was even more despicable than Little Gen’s, causing Ye Lingchen to roll his eyes
immediately.
On this special day, regardless of gender, their hearts would begin to flutter. Apart from
physical love letters, the internet was going wild with confession poems and confession
prose. Everyone was either showing off their confessions or publicly displaying their
affections for each other. Of course, there were also those publicizing their status as single,
hoping to be approached.
On Weibo, some VIPs and celebrities were also taking this chance to get some popularity.
A well known male celebrity posted on Weibo, [I dare not self deprecate. Love to share the
snow with thee, sharing the chalcedony. You, if this heart is unenlightened.][1] With that,
he tagged his wife, and added one last line, [I wish all the lovers get married.]
[Ahhh, you’re so heartwarming. Your wife must be really blessed.]
[This is an acrostic poem. The first word in each sentence would join together to say “I love
you”! I love it!]
[Sob sob sob. All the singles suffered a critical hit from you guys. We now require a partner
to resurrect us.]
…
Apart from that, some people had also written confession poems and published them
online, bringing in lots of cheers.
Some confessed, with the comments flooded with support from the public to get together.
It was a very happening day. Countless people managed to confess using a comedic
approach. Similarly, there were also countless people silently wounded, and could only
laugh off the awkwardness by claiming it as a joke.
Very quickly, half a day’s classes came to an end. Having nothing to do, Ye Lingchen headed
over to Y Cosmetics.
It was a special day after all. He wondered how Zhang Yunxi was doing. As a boss, he should
show more concern over his employees.
However, when he arrived at the doors of Y Cosmetics, he was dumbfounded. It took him a
long while before he could confirm that it was his store.
There was a sea of people outside the door, which overflowed with customers. It was
normal that business was booming, but the abnormal part was the cosmetic store’s doors
were filled with fresh flowers.
The majority of the flowers were roses, mostly red, and some white. They were all arranged
nicely and placed in front of the cosmetic store.
‘What’s going on? Did the cosmetic store take up a side business selling flowers?’
As he approached, he noticed the flowers had cards attached to them. Most of them were,
“Love you for ten thousand years”, “Be XX’s angel”, “You’re my everything”, and so on. It
was unbearably affectionate, causing goosebumps to appear all over Ye Lingchen’s body.
Honk honk honk!
Right then, an electric bike stopped at the store’s door. The driver shouted, “Boss, delivery
for you!”
“Oh, I’m coming!” Zhang Yunxi’s sound could be heard from within the store, followed by
her taking quick strides outwards.
The delivery guy took out a magnificent bouquet of flowers and passed it to Zhang Yunxi.
“This is your 99 roses. The other party asked me to pass you a message: I’ll hold your hand
and grow old with you. Please sign the delivery confirmation.”
Zhang Yunxi helplessly received the item from the delivery guy,
“Yunxi,” Ye Lingchen greeted with a smile as he walked over. However, his heart was
spasming lightly.
‘Just what are these people? Trying to court our village belle with just some flowers and
love letters? Hmph!’
He did not feel anything when he received love letters. However, when Ye Lingchen saw
Zhang Yunxi receiving a mountain of gifts, he could not help but feel uneasy. ‘These people
are of ill intent. They’re here to steal my girl!’
“Lingchen, when did you get here?”
Zhang Yunxi’s eyes lit up when she saw Ye Lingchen.
“Let me help you keep the flowers.” Ye Lingchen took over the flowers from Zhang Yunxi’s
hands.
“There are too many flowers. We don’t have enough space in the store. Just put them all
outside,” Zhang Yunxi stated.
“Yunxi, you sure are popular.” Ye Lingchen winked.
Zhang Yunxi looked at the flowers around her, then stuck her tongue out playfully. “These
were sent over by some online friends.”
“Are they all trying to court you?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Zhang Yunxi gave Ye Lingchen a charming smile. “Shouldn’t be. I’ve not even met them
before.”
‘Tch, you think I’ll believe that?’
Seeing Zhang Yunxi’s expression, Ye Lingchen pouted. He then started going off on those
people, “How can these people be so half-hearted. Trying to confess without even meeting
you in person? That’s so typical of those people that only focus on looks. These people are
unreliable!”
“Lingchen, why are you so agitated? Are you jealous?” Zhang Yunxi slowly walked closer to
Ye Lingchen, her beautiful eyes staring at Ye Lingchen as she chuckled.
“Cough cough. I’m just worried about you. I’m afraid you might be tricked by these people.”
Ye Lingchen replied after a light coughing.
“It’s because today is Singles’ Day. It’s normal to receive gifts.” Zhang Yunxi then continued,
“It’s not just me. Miyako and the others working outside also received gifts.”
‘What?’
Ye Lingchen was shocked. These people targeted Miyako as well.
However, it made sense as he thought about it. Miyako was beautiful. It was only normal for
her to be targeted by those single dogs online. ‘Those animals are trying to get my whole
store!’
“Singles’ Day was meant for the single people. Why was it forcefully turned into Confession
Day? This is straying off from its roots. What nonsense!” Ye Lingchen exclaimed furiously.
“Boss, your delivery is here!”
Right then, another delivery guy came by. This time, apart from the flowers, was another
greeting card.
The design of the card was elegant, with cartoon designs that resonated with a teenage
girl’s heart. It even came with its own music. With one look, one could tell that it was a
popular type on Taobao.
(Only) Guests leaving for the blooming flowers.
(Wish) Longing for Spring to last.
(To) Birds singing and dancing to the warmth.
(Live) You transform into a misty charming river.
(Another) Going through the river of love once more.
(Day) Like the loving swans on the river
(For)Playing with water as it flows away.
(You) The heavens were heartless to keep us away[2].
Ye Lingchen took a glance and understood the situation, mumbling, “Hehe, acrostic poem.”
Connecting this poem, it would read “Only wish to live another day for you.”
Although he appeared calm and collected, he was cursing away in his heart. ‘Jerk!
Disgusting! I’ve never seen such a shameless person in my life!’
…
[1] This is an acrostic poem. We merged the second and third sentence together and did
some awkward rephrasing of the words to use “I, Love, You” to start each sentence as the
raw uses four words, 我喜欢你 (Wo Xi Huan Ni). Hopefully, that would keep it somewhat
relevant to the raw in terms of the delivery of the poem. Thank you all for your support of
this title. We love you =)
[2] Another acrostic poem. This time, due to the length, it was almost impossible to make
those rearrangements so we decided to put it in this format. The words in the brackets are
of the translated phrase made from the first words in each sentence. Please note that the
order does not match each sentence.
Chapter 356 - Nonsensical Love Poems
Chapter 356 Nonsensical Love Poems
“sister yunxi, you’ve got flowers again.”
little moon and little star were employees of y cosmetics. seeing zhang yunxi heading over,
their faces immediately lit up with admiration.
they were slightly younger than zhang yunxi. they did not manage to get into university
after high school but instead went to normal school. however, they were not well
connected, therefore they never got to become a teacher, and finally settled on working for
y cosmetics.
although they were not considered the best in appearance, they were lively and still
pleasing to the eyes over a longer period of time.
“sister yunxi had already received 16 bouquets of flowers and 38 confession cards.
meanwhile, sister miyako received 11 bouquets of flowers and 23 confession cards. both of
us only got four bouquets of flowers. the difference is just too vast!” little moon twiddled
with her fingers dejectedly.
“sister yunxi, why don’t we sell these flowers? i’m sure they’re very expensive!” little star
suggested with a greedy look on her face. “after selling them, we can enjoy a good meal!”
“let’s just give these flowers to our returning customers. get to work,” zhang yunxi replied
with a smile, after which she looked at ye lingchen hopelessly. “ever since y cosmetic
became popular on the internet, we’d receive flowers on regular days as well.”
“boss, you have a delivery!” outside, the sounds of a delivery guy could be heard once more.
“hehe, you chinese people are really lame!” miyako chuckled condescendingly. shreds of
paper was littered in front of her; they were whatever was left from the confession cards
she received earlier.
ye lingchen frowned. with her time spent just on receiving flowers, zhang yunxi would not
be able to get anything done that day.
‘this won’t do. this is picking on my cosmetic store!’
he quickly went into the inner room of the cosmetic store. it served as the break room for
zhang yunxi and the rest. he quickly took out a piece of paper and a pen.
zhang yunxi took a curious peek at him just to see ye lingchen’s pen move slowly on the
paper. each stroke was on point, as though they were printed from a printer.
“crab is peeling my shell.
the notebook is writing on me.
the sky filled with me lands on the maple leaf and snowflakes.
yet you’re thinking of me.”
it was a simple message, yet zhang yunxi was frowning and could not process it fully.
however, when she read through it the second time, her expression showed that she just
had an epiphany. she was stunned as tears flowed from her eyes.
after a brief moment of blanking out, she finally looked at ye lingchen in astonishment.
“lingchen, you wrote this poem?”
“it’s just something simple. these animals copied a few poems from the internet and dared
to challenge my cosmetic store. how can i tolerate that?” ye lingchen harrumphed, then
passed the poem to zhang yunxi. “stick this outside. tell them that if they can’t beat this
poem, then don’t bother sending anymore.”
“pfft!”
zhang yunxi could not hold back her laughter. she rubbed the tears from the corner of her
eyes and threw an amused look at ye lingchen. “lingchen, you’re so cute. are you sure you’re
not being jealous?”
“i’m doing this to make sure my employees don’t get cheated. it’s to ensure my store can
operate normally!” ye lingchen said with a straight face, as though he was on the side of
justice.
zhang yunxi took the poem and placed it on the door of the cosmetic store. she also
included ye lingchen’s earlier statement. in an instant, those queuing up in the store rushed
over curiously.
“this is a poem? that’s so easy!”
“it feels a little like a love poem, but it just doesn’t flow right!”
“competition? this poem doesn’t feel special at all. is it that hard to surpass this poem?”
the crowd broke into their own debate. quite a number of them even took out their phones
in a hurry and uploaded this poem onto tiktok. at the same time, zhang yunxi had also
uploaded this poem onto y cosmetics’ official weibo account.
y cosmetics had over three million followers. just as it was announced, it immediately
attracted a large number of views.
[hahaha, pretty boss lady finally ran out of patience? it must be annoying to have countless
people send you flowers and confessions right?]
[ahhh, i can only express my admiration for this. speaking of which, when will the pretty
boss lady conduct the lucky draw?]
[these people are really quite annoying. with the never-ending deliveries, it’s lowering the
efficiency of the makeup process for our pretty boss lady. please stop it already!]
[who wrote this poem? to be frank, it’s quite nonsensical, isn’t it?]
[is there some hidden meaning within? it doesn’t seem like it! how can this poem be used
as a standard?]
[earlier this morning, i heard someone claiming on weibo that y cosmetics began selling
flowers. hahaha, pretty ladies are so popular.]
…
it was singles’ day. countless internet celebrities would take this chance to bump up their
popularity. however, when ye lingchen’s poem made an appearance, it immediately stole
the limelight, cascading out of control!
it was not because the poem was good, but rather due to it being nonsensical!
others would try to perfect their own poem to make it more touching or elegant. however,
y cosmetics was on another level. this poem was just all over the place, making others
speechless.
such a trashy poem somehow piqued everyone’s interest. countless netizens started to
study and pick it apart.
how uncultured would a person need to be to produce a poem of such nonsensical quality!?
[let’s just leave it be. this is obviously y cosmetics’ attempt to gain attention. it’s a
meaningless ordeal.]
[just looking at this poem makes me feel good about myself, like one of the cultured folks.
wahahaha…]
[it should be written by an elementary school kid. it’s so illogical.]
little moon and little star were also reading the poem repeatedly. their faces lined with
confusion. no matter how they read it, it did not flow well.
“sister yunxi, who wrote this poem? it feels so…lame,” little moon could not help but ask.
those around them shifted their attention to zhang yunxi, waiting for her reply.
however, zhang yunxi merely gave them a faint smile. “this poem is very simple. just read it
a few more times and you’ll naturally understand. this is the most beautiful poem i’ve read
in my entire life.”
everyone was taken aback, unsure of why zhang yunxi thought so highly of it.
when zhang yunxi’s remarks were uploaded to the internet, it attracted even more
attention. nevertheless, they read it repeatedly and still could not figure it out.
little yu was a poem enthusiast. the elegance found in ancient poetry was her favorite, both
beautiful and filled with sorrow, enrapturing her. later on, due to her exceptional
foundations in poetry, she was invited to take part in poetry of china. a girl like her,
equipped with literary knowledge carried an or ancient elegance, immediately attracted a
huge following online.
it was singles’ day. unsurprisingly, she was sharing a few poems about love with everyone.
furthermore, she explained the meanings within the poem and shared her appreciation of
the affection and sorrows within. love poems were naturally something a girl would fall for.
however, right then, someone tagged her to have her rate a poem. ‘new poem? love poem?’
…
Chapter 357 - Revolutionary Poem!
357 Revolutionary Poem!
little yu’s brows unwittingly knitted tightly into a frown. it was most likely someone’s
randomly written poem trying to use her to boost popularity.
nevertheless, within a brief moment, the number of people tagging her grew, all pointing at
the same poem.
‘what poem is this? how did it get so much attention?’
fueled by her curiosity, she finally decided to check it out.
[crab is peeling my shell.
the notebook is writing on me.
the sky filled with me lands on the maple leaf and snowflakes.
yet you’re thinking of me.]
‘such a simple poem!’
that was little yu’s initial impression. additionally, the writing style came off peculiar. it was
childish, and the sentences seemed to be in reverse. under normal circumstances, it would
not be appropriate.
however, weirdly enough, she felt that the poem carried a hidden meaning. crab, notebook,
maple leaf, snowflakes. they all described one emotion—sorrow.
with that sorrowful feeling in mind, she read the poem again. this time, as she read through
the verses, the sorrowful feeling deepened. suddenly, her eyes narrowed, and tears seemed
to pour out from her heart, instantly flooding her eyes.
‘reverse!’
‘it was in reverse!’
‘this is a revolutionary poem!’
she wiped the tears at the corners of her eyes, and read it for the third and fourth time. the
emotions grew stronger, and finally, she took a deep breath and started to voice out her
views on weibo.
[the beauty of language lies in its versatility. i firmly believe poetry to be the canvas for this
beauty to be fully expressed. language can use the simplest words to express the deepest of
emotions! this poem is definitely well written. it is different from all other poems. it was
written in reverse! it shook me to the core!]
she started by uploading that message onto weibo. like a rock that caused a thousand
ripples, it instantly attracted the attention of all the viewers.
[it can’t be. even little yu is praising that poem?]
[fml. this is my first time seeing little yu giving such high praises to a poem. a new writing
method? what does this mean?]
[i’ll await for the explanation with you guys. let’s appreciate this together!]
[could it be a circle jerk? y cosmetic is an online trend store after all.]
[it’s too fake. just a couple of words and it’s getting such great assessment? i just can’t see
what’s so good about it.]
…
very quickly, the comments under little yu’s post grew. more and more people started
following the thread, all of them trying to figure out the meaning behind this poem.
little yu paid them no heed but instead continued to type out her insights.
[i believe everyone here have read the poem. actually, from the beginning to the end, this
poem is in reverse. that is to say, the author is writing about a world turned upside down.
you can try to read the poem in reverse.]
‘reading in reverse?’
they once more shifted their focus on the poem.
[i’m peeling the shell of the crab.
i’m writing in a notebook.
the sky full of maple leaf and snowflakes landed on me,
yet i’m missing you!]
boom!
just as they finished reading the last line, all their minds were blown. at that moment, they
finally understood what the poem was about.
it was a poem about longing, trying to convey the message of ‘i miss you’!
[i believe that everyone has given it a try. after reading it in reverse, those verses make
sense now right? the author didn’t only express his longing, but it also carried a deeper
meaning: you’ll only think of me if the world is upside down! this is a sad one-sided love.]
little yu’s words once more stunned the crowd. in the next moment, they all felt a warmth
within them that moved their hearts.
[you’ll only think of me if the world is upside down. hehe, what a sad tale…]
[ahhh, reading this poem again made me cry. how shameful that i didn’t understand it on
my first try.]
[this poem is written in a really special way. however, i really can’t relate to the sadness it
portrays. it can’t be that exaggerated right?]
[previous post, you’ve never loved someone before right? when you experience a one-sided
love, you’ll truly understand this poem.]
[that’s right. you’ll only think of me if the world is upside down. meanwhile, longing for you
has become a part of my life, just like a normal notebook. sob sob sob…]
[genius! only when you understand you’ll realize how magnificent this poem is!]
…
in an instant, the poem’s explanation spread like wildfire over the internet. on that special
occasion, the poem naturally became the most welcomed poem on singles’ day.
nothing was more suitable for singles’ day than a one-sided love.
furthermore, along with the poem gaining traction, y cosmetics rose in popularity too. a lot
of people expressed that it was too difficult to court the pretty boss lady of y cosmetics.
composing a poem that surpassed theirs? how was that even possible?!
that poem immediately turned into y cosmetics’ symbol, gaining countless praises.
ye lingchen was instead sitting in the back. as he watched his popularity points went from
500 over thousand to 558,978, a faint smile appeared on his face as he remained hidden.
the next day, ye lingchen got out of bed early in the morning. after his morning exercise, he
calmly waited for xu nan to pick him up.
early in the morning, all the big media platforms were covering the news on autonomous
vehicle technology. aside from the entertainment news channel, some central news
broadcasts had also brought up topics on autonomous vehicle technology. it was the arrival
of a new era. the significance of this issue resulted in foreign media reporting on it as well.
it would appear that the whole world was focused on that day, a day the people of china
took pride in.
at 9am sharp, xu nan’s car parked outside the gates of hill spring residences.
“master!”
seeing ye lingchen, xu nan immediately came forward to greet him with a smile.
ye lingchen returned a nod and got into the car.
the car drove on, and shortly arrived at the exhibit venue.
looking around, the area was filled with cars. countless people were coming and going with
excitement displayed on their faces as they conversed.
ye lingchen saw quite a number of foreigners, ranging from fair to dark skin tones. all of
them had an excited smile on their faces.
“student ye lingchen, you’re here.” xu wanqing appeared before ye lingchen.
“teacher xu.”
“i’m sorry about the previous incident. we didn’t manage to safeguard your note and had to
trouble you again,” xu wanqing apologized.
ye lingchen returned a smile without words.
it would be a lie to say that he was not angry. as he grew steadily, he slowly developed the
ego as a prodigy. at first, he did not plan to take further actions, but with xu nan as his
disciple and xu wanqing as a teacher he was close to, it was difficult for him to say no when
requested by both of them. furthermore, autonomous vehicle technology was an important
matter. one could even say it directly impacted the technological standing and
advancement of china. for those reasons, ye lingchen would still try his best to contribute.
“master, please calm down. you can point out the flaws later and give her a good round of
face slapping! let abbess miejue admit her mistakes. i guarantee that she’ll offer her
sincerest apology!” xu nan said coquettishly while tugging at ye lingchen’s arm…
Chapter 358 - Congratulations on Missing
Your Last Chance
358 Congratulations on Missing Your Last Chance
The three of them chatted as they walked toward the exhibition.
The exhibition was held in a wide, open area. It was originally a huge race track with a
circular runway. A big group of people surrounded the exhibit, talking to each other with
outstretched necks as they tried to get a better look around them.
Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing hoped that Ye Lingchen could point out the flaws of the
autonomous vehicle technology before the car starts up. They hoped that he could quickly
fix it to avoid any issues from happening while on the road.
“Hold it right there!”
Just as the three of them entered the exhibit, the security guard raised his hand to block off
Ye Lingchen.
“Don’t you know who I am? This is my master. Get out of the way!” Xu Nan huffed with a
serious look on her face.
“I’m sorry Miss Xu. Director Ouyang had given us specific orders to deny entry to anyone
you bring along, especially your master,” the guard apologized calmly.
“What’s her deal?! Are you listening to her orders or mine? Get out of the way right now or
you can just leave!” Xu Nan scoffed.
However, the security guard stood his ground. He replied calmly, “Chairman Xu had also
given the order that Miss Xu would need Director Ouyang’s permission before you’re
allowed to bring anyone in!”
Xu Nan’s expression instantly turned ugly. At the same time, a frown crept onto Xu
Wanqing as well. As for Ye Lingchen, he just stood there leisurely.
“Master, just wait a moment. I’ll get someone for you.” Xu Nan immediately took out her
phone and called her father.
However, the familiar tap of high heels could be heard after a brief moment as Ouyang Qing
appeared at the door. Her sharp gaze aimed directly at Ye Lingchen.
“Xu Nan, Xu Wanqing, I can’t believe that both of you are so stubborn!” Ouyang Qing
sneered, “You’re both Chairman Xu’s daughters. When will you ever contribute to the
company?”
“On what grounds are you telling us that, Abbess Miejue? We’re doing this for the company.
It’s your actions that are endangering the company!” Xu Nan retorted.
“Cousin, you have to believe us. This would affect our company’s future. You should let Ye
Lingchen in to point out the flaws first. After all, this technology doesn’t allow for the
slightest mistake,” Xu Wanqing urged.
“Haha, let him in?” Ouyang Qing measured up Ye Lingchen with a queen-like condescending
glare. “You may believe what this gigolo has to say, but I won’t! If I let him in and he
sabotages our vehicles, the losses will be beyond our calculations!”
As she finished her statement, she could not be bothered any further. She ordered with a
simple wave. “Keep an eye on them. Do not let them in!”
Just as Ouyang Qing was about to leave, she heard a faint voice coming from behind her—
“Congratulations on missing your last chance. Since you didn’t treasure it, so be it.”
“Pfft!”
Ouyang Qing stopped in her tracks as she scoffed, “What a braggart.”
“When the car is on its third lap, the autonomous driving system will lose control. The car
will spin in place, then continue moving in reverse. Following that, it will veer off the
runway. If you don’t want to endanger others, I suggest you disperse the crowd as much as
possible,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly with a firm tone, as though the outcome was playing
out right before him.
“Haha, what an alarmist!” Ouyang Qing raised her chin high, exposing her fair neck as she
looked down at him. “Ever since I started my studies, I’ve tested 263 vehicles. Once it’s
confirmed, there’s a 90 percent probability of it being successful on the first try! Over 150
of my experiments were award winners! What do you have?”
“I have nothing.”
Ye Lingchen shrugged, then turned around to leave.
Ouyang Qing looked at Ye Lingchen’s back as a smirk crept onto the corner of her lips. ‘Too
embarrassed to stay after being exposed by me?’
Meanwhile, Xu Nan quickly chased after Ye Lingchen. “Master, I’m sorry.”
“It’s fine.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand. “Just send me home.”
“Okay…”
Xu Nan nodded, then got in the car with Xu Wanqing.
Both of them wanted to persuade him, but stopped themselves. In the end, they could only
let out a long sigh.
Ye Lingchen was already doing his best. They could not bear to ask more of him.
Meanwhile, the exhibit was bustling with activity. Countless reporters surrounded the race
tracks, running their interviews, and recording. At the same time, a large number of people
were doing live streams on the spot. An even bigger portion of people were just there after
hearing the news.
In the center of the exhibit, Wanrong Automobile Group’s higher-ups were all at the scene.
Their faces were glowing as they were interviewed by the reporters.
Ouyang Qing was also being interviewed. Facing the camera, she looked absolutely
confident as she spoke at a controlled pace.
“This autonomous vehicle technology is something our team spent eight full years
developing. It includes navigation, positioning, obstacle detection, and other system
functions. Apart from that, it will make automated adjustments based on the speed limit on
the road. With the autonomous vehicle, you’ll never have to worry about speeding fines
ever again. Furthermore…”
As the director of this technology, Ouyang Qing was no doubt the main focus. Her tall and
slender figure, prideful demeanor, matured beauty, and exceptional wisdom brought forth
countless howls from the audience. Countless people lamented in their hearts, wondering
who could ever dominate this wild horse.
After the interview, it was time for Wanrong Group’s leaders to give their speeches on their
views on the prospects of autonomous vehicles. Of course, most of them were just
meaningless banter. Under the eager stares of the crowd, the speech came to an end.
“Next, let us have Director Ouyang light the celebratory firecrackers for the birth of the first
autonomous vehicle in human history!”
Crackle, crackle, crackle!
After a series of firecrackers, Ouyang Qing approached an object covered in red cloth.
Raising her hand, pulled the cloth away!
Appearing before everyone’s eyes was a bright scarlet sports car. It had a sleek
aerodynamic shape and awe-inspiring design, looking like a burning flame, sending off a
challenge to the crowd that looked at it.
The exhibit erupted with all the people cheering eagerly.
For some time, bright flashes filled the room as the crowd took out their phones to snap
pictures. That was a car that would be recorded in the history books.
After that, Ouyang Qing personally opened the car doors to display its interior to those
present, showing them proof that the car was empty and would not have a driver inside.
Furthermore, unlike other cars, this car’s driver seat was empty. There was no driver seat
installed. The space was turned into an entertainment zone for one to enjoy during their
trip in the autonomous vehicle. It was definitely a perfect companion for travelers.
After the showing, it was time for the autonomous vehicle to start its engine!
Chapter 359 - Confirmation!
359 Confirmation!
Vroom!
Without any warning, the scarlet sports car roared like a wild beast. The sound generated
was even louder than the race cars in the movies. It brought excitement to the crowd,
bringing cheers and screams from them.
“So cool! This type of sports car is definitely every man’s dream!”
“If I had a sports car like this, I’ll never have to worry about getting a girlfriend. This is a
lady killer!”
“That’s so awesome. The car is really empty. What amazing technology. China is amazing!”
…
The crowd broke into discussions. Their eyes were all glued to the sports car.
“It’s moving! The car is moving on its own!”
Someone from the crowd shouted. They could see the car starting to move on its own.
Furthermore, it turned about to move around Ouyang Qing who stood beside the car.
Such a miraculous moment was met with astonished gasps from the crowd. They took out
their phones to record this exciting display.
Vroom!
The sound from the car’s engine roared, after which it accelerated wildly, only leaving
behind a trail of dust for the crowd to see!
Its speed was top notch. In their eyes, it was like a burning fireball leaving behind a trail of
fiery afterimages.
The first lap was completed within a short while.
The astonished gasp from the crowd grew. The car was self-activated and navigated. Along
the way, obstacles were placed, yet it managed to automatically reduce speed and avoid
them. It was absolutely amazing, top-notch technology.
“Hahaha, wonderful!”
Chairman Xu laughed as he nodded along. “Niece Ouyang, you’re quite something. This
contribution of yours will definitely be remembered well!”
The other higher-ups in Wanrong Group were looking at the reporters excitedly, similarly
feeling proud of themselves. “This time, our Wanrong Automobile Group will expand
overseas and strive to be on top in the international market! From now on, rising to the top
is no longer impossible. Hahaha, Director Ouyang is really our top contributor…”
“Please, you’re too generous. I’m just doing my job,” Ouyang Qing replied steadily in a calm
voice.
“Ouyang Feng, you’ve got yourself a wonderful daughter!” Chairman Xu praised one of the
higher-ups of Wanrong Group with a laugh.
“It’s because of Brother Xu’s magnificent leadership.” Ouyang Feng joined in laughter
proudly.
Chairman Xu’s expression darkened all of a sudden, then let out a long sigh. He looked
toward Ouyang Qing and asked, “Niece Ouyang, where are Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing?”
“They’ve gone off with that young man named Ye Lingchen,” Ouyang Qing replied softly.
Just the mention of Yue Lingchen’s name brought a gloomy look to Ouyang Qing’s face.
“Unfilial child! They’re such unfilial children! It’s my fault for pampering them all the time!
How dare they miss such an important occasion!” Chairman Xu took a deep breath, his face
turning dark. “Two girls running around a man all day long. Just what do they think they’re
doing?!”
“Chairman Xu please calm down. Both of them are only fooled temporarily. Just wait until
our autonomous vehicle technology is proven to be flawless, that scammer’s lies would
naturally come to light. By then, they’ll come to a realization,” comforted someone from the
group.
“Sigh! If they’re half as capable as Ouyang Qing, I won’t have anything to worry about!”
Chairman Xu’s expression remained gloomy. “How can they not see through such a simple
scam? Were they so deeply hypnotized by that kid’s words?”
“Chairman, I believe that they’ll understand your concerns very soon. Please let it go. Once
the autonomous vehicle performance is over, we still have to attend the press conference
and give our speech,” advised another person from the group.
Chairman Xu nodded and kept quiet.
By then, the sports car was almost done with the second lap and continued to drive at high
speed.
Ouyang Qing’s beautiful eyes stared intently at the sports car. Her brows formed a faint
frown as her heart felt a sense of unease. An ominous feeling crept into her heart.
She could not help but recall Ye Lingchen’s warning that the autonomous vehicle
technology would fail on the third lap.
However, she took a deep breath and forced herself to remain calm. Those words held no
weight coming from such a person. She should not be affected by him.
Finally, the sports car finished its second lap and started on the third.
Ouyang Qing’s hands balled up tightly as she focused on the sports car’s condition. In her
eyes, the sports car did not show any hint of malfunction. It continued to zoom forward at a
high speed. She watched it as it almost finished the third lap!
‘He’s really an alarmist!’
Ouyang Qing’s lips could not help but curl into a smile. However, before that curl could go
away, her eyes narrowed instantly!
All of a sudden, the car skidded around for no reason. The entire car turned to its side,
creating screeching noises, yet it showed no signs of slowing down. After that, it moved
around like a snake, swirling left and right. Although it was an empty area, the car behaved
as though it was trying to avoid some obstacles.
Screech!
The next instant, the sports car started to spin around on the spot. Three left turns, then
three right turns, not following any patterns at all.
‘This…’
Everyone was dumbfounded. They exchanged glances at each other, obviously confused.
“Could it be that Wanrong Automobile is trying to show us some stunt driving?”
“That’s possible! After all, what’s so interesting if we just watched the car drive just like
that? It’s to show off the autonomous driving skills!”
“F*ck, its driving skills are insane! Not only is it done at high speed, it’s also doing all those
tricks! Autonomous vehicles are amazing!”
“So cool!”
…
Slowly, faced with the sudden change, the cheers from the crowd grew louder as they
howled excitedly.
In the next moment, the car was no longer going forward, but instead reversing at high
speed, making its way through the runway in reverse.
“This is f*cking amazing! It’s driving faster than me. Autonomous vehicles are crazy
awesome!”
The cheers from the crowd grew stronger, totally ignoring the smoke coming out from the
back of the car.
Chairman Xu and the rest of the higher ups were frowning. Doubt crept into their hearts as
they felt uneasy. He could not help but ask, “Niece Ouyang, is this really a stunt driving
performance? Did you arrange for this?”
Ouyang Qing did not reply. Panic was evident in her eyes. Her tiny hands hidden in her
sleeves were trembling greatly. She could not help but remember the words Ye Lingchen
said \before he took off. Her face turned white in an instant.
‘When the car is on its third lap, the autonomous driving system will lose control. The car
will spin in place, then continue moving in reverse. Following that, it will veer off the
runway. If you don’t want to endanger others, I suggest you disperse the crowd as much as
possible’
At that moment, Ye Lingchen’s warnings were being confirmed one after another. Next, it
would be…
Ouyang Qing’s eyes narrowed immediately. She spoke up urgently, “Chairman Xu, please
disperse the crowd and have everyone stay away from the runway!”
Chapter 360 - We’re Done For!
‘stay away from the runway?’
chairman xu and the rest felt their hearts skip a beat. they stood up from the shock. ‘this…
something’s wrong?!’
however, before they could react, a sharp screeching sound came from the runway!
after that, the sports car made a complete stop, yet the revving sound of the engine grew
louder, as though gathering power.
the next instant, like a hungry tiger hunting for its prey, it zoomed at full speed out of the
runway!
at that moment, the runway was surrounded by hordes of people. they were fighting to
watch it up close and would even stick their body up to the race tracks if they were
allowed. who would have thought things would take such a drastic turn. they were all
flabbergasted!
vroom, vroom, vroom!
the sports car’s engine roared, as though it was the whistle of a grim reaper.
“f*ck! what’s going on? is that car coming toward us?!”
“are they trying to have us experience the sensation of autonomous driving by having it
speed past us?”
“sensation your buttocks! run, quick!”
“idiot! instead of speeding past you, it’s going to speed through you! snap out of your daze
and run!”
in an instant, the entire place turned into a chaotic mess. people were pushing each other,
causing many people to fall to the ground. the scene looked pitiful.
most importantly, the car was not just speeding in a straight line. sometimes it would make
a turn, or go in reverse without any set pattern. nobody knew where it would go next. it
was horrible, and it was as though they were playing a game with the grim reaper.
“why are you still standing there? go salvage the situation!” chairman xu’s voice was hoarse
from all the shouting. he roared urgently, causing his face to turn scarlet.
fortunately, they were prepared for such circumstances. four big cars moved out
immediately and rushed in from four different directions to block the sports car in, locking
it in the middle.
the incident finally came to an end. however, the crowd’s fears were not placated fully.
everyone’s shirts were already drenched. they felt as though they took a trip to the gates of
hell and back. it was too exhilarating.
“f*ck, f*ck, f*ck! i wet my pants from fear! what dumb f*ckery is this car!”
“intelligent system? auto mapping? obstacle navigation? autonomous driving? bullsh*t!
hoax! it almost took my life!”
“sob sob sob. mommy, i’m scared!”
“wanrong automobile is trying to get us killed. we won’t let this go. we must fight for our
rights! sue them!”
“evil corporation! how dare they show us some half-baked product. how shameful!”
“that’s it. you look at those people lying on the ground. that should be around 70 to 100 of
them. this time wanrong automobile group is doomed!”
…
everyone was grumbling resentfully. as for the reporters, their eyes glowed brightly. their
cameras never stopped and were just clicking incessantly. they recorded the scene from all
possible angles, especially those people still lying on the floor on the runway. some of those
with serious injuries were given special closeup shots.
big news. that was news of epic proportions!
everyone knew full well that wanrong automobile group was doomed for sure!
as for those on the viewing platform, the higher-ups from wanrong automobile group were
all in shock. unable to move, their lips trembled, yet they were unable to utter a single
word.
their foreheads were covered with cold sweat. their faces ashen as they were paralyzed on
their seats.
ouyang qing felt as though her body was sapped of all strength. it was as though she lost
her soul. she stared at those on the ground with her soulless eyes as she bit on her lips. her
weak body trembled uncontrollably.
her mind was blank. she lost the ability to think. the consequences of such an incident were
beyond her imagination!
“that’s it. we’re done for!”
chairman xu seemed to have aged 10 years as he muttered to himself.
the incident was too big. furthermore, there were too many viewers. it was impossible to
cover up. the incident delivered a critical blow to wanrong automobile group!
“huff!”
after a moment, ouyang qing was the first to recover from her daze. she took a deep breath,
then immediately started making arrangements.
“quick, call the ambulance. everyone go check on those injured and work together to save
them. furthermore, contact operations and have them send out a notice immediately. we
need to apologize to the public and compensate them. no matter whose fault it is, wanrong
automobile group will take responsibility for it! comfort the family members of the injured.
we’ll take care of all the expenses for this!”
ouyang qing continued working on the arrangements. she was indeed a strong woman. she
managed to push down her worries and fears, taking the best option in the least amount of
time.
“chairman xu, let’s head back for now. we need to settle this as soon as possible.”
…
meanwhile, xu nan and wu wanqing had barely dropped ye lingchen home. when they saw
ye lingchen’s huge villa, they were both surprised. they did not expect ye lingchen, a
student, to stay in such a luxurious villa. that was just too wasteful.
“whimper!”
little green and little grey immediately ran forward as they saw ye lingchen coming home.
they have already grown to a large size, comparable to a normal fully grown wolf.
furthermore, they were strong, healthy, and extremely agile, scaring xu nan and xu
wanqing as they rushed out.
“ahh!”
xu wanqing’s calm was shattered in that instant as she lost her composure.
xu nan was not faring any better. however, as a trained personnel, she lowered her body
and was prepared to fight.
“don’t be afraid. they’re little green and little grey. they’re very obedient.” ye lingchen
smiled, then commanded, “little green, give those two sisters a handshake!”
little green immediately sat down in front of xu nan and xu wanqing, then raised its paw. its
eyes filled with innocence.
xu nan was a brave person. after a moment of hesitation, she stretched her hand to grab
little green’s paw. xu wanqing instead took a few deep breaths before finally daring to
touch little green.
ye lingchen continued, “little grey, salute!”
little grey similarly stayed on the ground, then raised its paw and placed it over its head.
xu wanqing and xu nan were completely shocked this time. it was the first time they met
someone that managed to train a dog to that extent. furthermore, little grey and little green
felt different. they were ferocious, yet intelligent, as though filled with wisdom.
xu nan exclaimed, “wow, this dog follows your command so obediently. it feels even
smarter than those police dogs in the troop! master, you’re too amazing!”
‘of course. little green and little grey are wolves. they’re much better than dogs.’
as he thought to himself, he smiled and replied, “your master is omnipotent. you should
learn more.”
“master, you’re actually from a rich family?” xu nan exclaimed as she looked at the well-
decorated interior after entering. “you’re enjoying life a little too much by yourself don’t
you think?”
“who said i was alone?” ye lingchen rolled his eyes. “why do i need to be from a rich family?
i’ve earned all these by myself okay?”
Chapter 361 - A Fuming Xu Nan
“How old are you? Even robbing a bank won’t get you money this quickly,” Xu Nan retorted.
However, the confidence in her tone was lost right after that. Thinking back on Ye
Lingchen’s capabilities, she could not help but feel that it made sense. Based on her
master’s capabilities, earning money really seemed to be a piece of cake.
“Student Ye Lingchen, the one staying with you is a girl right?” Xu Wanqing instead pointed
at the clothing being dried on the balcony.
“That’s right. To be exact, there are two girls.” Ye Lingchen nodded, acknowledging the
statement.
“Student Ye Lingchen, as a teacher, I have to remind you. First, you need to know your
limits. Secondly, a man needs to be responsible!” Xu Wanqing warned him sternly.
Beside her, Xu Nan pouted as her expression darkened. “Master, you’re illegally staying
together. I have the right to arrest you!”
“You’ve gotten cocky eh. How dare you speak to your master this way?” Ye Lingchen raised
his hand, ready to give Xu Nan’s forehead a flick.
“Hmph!” Xu Nan harrumphed, then turned around to avoid Ye Lingchen’s hand. She cocked
her head sideways, muttering, “Men and women should keep their distance. I can sue you
for harassment!”
Ye Lingchen shook his head as he smiled bitterly. This missy’s temper was a little too weird.
Xu Wanqing looked at Ye Lingchen, then toward Xu Nan. Her gaze indicated that she was
considering something.
Bzzt, bzzt, bzzt!
At the very next instant, all three of their phones vibrated at the same time.
Taking out their phones, it was just as they expected. It was a public news update. Taking a
look at the contents, Ye Lingchen showed no reaction, only keeping a straight face. On the
other hand, Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing’s expression instantly turned pale.
The news was none other than the incident of the autonomous vehicle exhibition.
Although it had barely just happened, it was the biggest news in recent years. It
immediately attracted attention from all major media platforms. They were all rushing to
report on it, leading to this immediate news update.
All over the news were [Autonomous vehicle technology was incomplete. Wanrong
Automobile Group experiment despite public concerns, resulting in 97 wounded! 21 of the
wounded suffered heavy injuries. Fortunately, there were no casualties… Our channel will
continue to keep you updated as soon as possible. If this led to any casualties, Wanrong
Automobile Group’s chairman might have to face prison time!]
Apart from that, they also had a rough estimate of Wanrong Automobile Group’s losses
from this incident and the setbacks it would face in the future. The article was written in a
judgemental tone.
Weibo News, Tencent News, and even the official China Central News reported on it
immediately. Chairman Xu went from a highly respected chairman to a street rat hated by
the public in an instant.
Without a doubt, waves of outrage flooded them online. The autonomous vehicle
technology that Wanrong Automobile Group depended on turned into their downfall,
flushing their reputation down the drain.
[They dared to boast with this technology? This kind of heartless company should be shut
down!]
[They’re hoping to use autonomous vehicle technology to scam our money right? Luckily
their experiment failed. If it was a success, how many families would be destroyed when
this is widely adopted?]
[So scary. They’re too irresponsible! This is playing with the lives of others! I suggest the
country give this company a thorough audit. There’s definitely something fishy going on!]
[Damn it, I’ve been so supportive of this company previously! What nonsense, claiming to
be the first in the automotive industry! You’ve embarrassed us internationally, do you
know that!?]
[That’s right. Even the international news are reporting on this incident. Your boast
amounted to nothing, but the face slapping sure is loud!]
…
As they continued reading, Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing’s got more nervous. They were both
slightly dazed.
They had expected the autonomous vehicle to fail, but they did not expect such dire
consequences. It must be such a crushing blow to their father.
Their hearts were burdened with guilt. They should have listened to Ye Lingchen in the
beginning and risked their relationship with their father to prevent this exhibition from
happening.
“Master…” Xu Nan looked up at Ye Lingchen. Tears were flowing helplessly down her
cheeks.
Xu Wanqing quickly called her father instead.
Meanwhile, at Wanrong Automobile Group headquarters…
The conference room was deathly silent. Everyone had a gloomy expression and nobody
voiced out. They felt as though a huge rock was on their chest, making it difficult to breathe.
‘How did things turn out this way?’
At that moment, Ouyang Qing’s heart felt desolate. She was not standing but was instead
kneeling in the middle of the conference room. Her teeth biting hard onto her lips, almost
causing it to bleed.
“Uncle Xu, Father, and fellow shareholders, I’ve failed Wanrong Group.” With that, even a
strong woman like her could not stop the tears from flowing.
Nobody replied. The room maintained its deathly silence.
It was too late.
Ring ring ring!
Chairman Xu’s phone rang. He looked at the caller ID, then picked up the call after a long
sigh.
“Father, is the situation still salvageable?” Xu Wanqing asked while holding on to the last
glimmer of hope.
She was met with a long silence on the other end of the call.
What was there to be saved? A brand’s worst nightmare was a bad reputation.
Furthermore, the losses from the incident was huge. It could be described as horrendous.
In the future, Wanrong Group would lose a lot of its investors and other companies would
cease their collaborations as well. It was almost a hopeless situation.
Most importantly, it was not difficult to infer from the news that Wanrong Group’s
competitors and some international companies were using this chance to slander and
suppress Wanrong Automobile Group. Given such circumstances, how would one turn
things around?
It would all come crashing down!
Xu Wanqing felt her heart sank. Right at that moment, Xu Nan grabbed the phone from her
and shouted angrily, “Dad, I’ve told you earlier that I’m against this exhibition. My master
told you that the autonomous vehicle technology was flawed, yet you dismissed my words.
I’m your daughter. Do you think I’m trying to bring you harm? You’re really pissing me off!”
At that moment, Xu Nan’s bottled rage and sorrow melded, and she was crying as she
shouted, “You never trusted me and always claimed that I’m reckless. You’ve never listened
to me! At first, I brought my master to the exhibition hoping to find a chance to do some
last-minute fix, yet you prevented us from entering. Do you know how much we sisters
have to lower ourselves to beg my master time and time again? I’ve been trying to help you,
but did you give me a chance?!”
“And that Ouyang Qing, let that Abbess Miejue take this call! All this happened because of
her arrogance! She’s the main culprit! My master had already written down the solution for
the autonomous vehicle technology for her, yet she did not even look at it! On what
grounds was she worthy to look down on my master? In my heart, she’s not even worthy to
lift my master’s shoes!”
The entire conference room was eerily silent. Everyone could hear Xu Nan’s voice clearly. It
was uncomfortable for them to hear that, and they pouted bitterly. If only they listened to
Xu Nan’s suggestions earlier, things would not have come to this…
Chapter 362 - Kicking a Man While He Was
Down
Xu Nan finally stopped, perhaps tired from her outburst.
The call was cut off. Chairman Xu’s expression was dark. The entire conference room
remained quiet.
Tap tap tap!
Right then, a series of hurried footsteps could be heard. A formally dressed female
employee walked in, holding onto a handful of materials.
“Chairman Xu, managers!”
“What’s the situation? Give us a report,” Chairman Xu asked with a sigh.
“Yes sir.” The employee nodded, then flipped open the materials and announced in a
serious tone, “As of now, the injured were all sent to the hospital, totaling at 97 people. 21
were seriously wounded. The estimated medical expenses should be within four million.
However, apart from this, many family members are coming to us, looking for
compensation for their trauma, lost time costs, and others. The grand total is…around 10
million!”
Around 10 million would average out to about 10 thousand per person. Those
compensations were compulsory. It directly relates to Wanrong Group’s last shred of
reputation. Furthermore, they were in the wrong. If they refused to pay compensations, it
would lead to the same results when the family members bring them to court.
With that, they needed to payout a total of 14 million!
Chairman Xu took a deep breath, then said with a hoarse voice, “Continue!”
“After we settle those injured, we still need money on operations to make an
announcement on the major news platform to run a series of promotions. The estimated
cost would be around 5 million. However, the main issue lies in…”
The employee hesitated for a moment before continuing, “As this incident caused quite a
stir, it attracted the attention of many departments. A lot of our company’s rights are frozen
and would be faced with various audits. Furthermore, our cars in the market are having
trouble with sales and are being returned. Many collaborating companies announced that
they would cease collaboration with us. The deal we previously signed with Wanhao
Automobile Group for collaboration on autonomous vehicles is now being challenged.
They’re asking us to pay 50 million in compensation for breach of contract!”
Silence.
Although they had expected this outcome, it was difficult not to feel despair when they
heard the news.
“C-c-chairman Xu…”
Right then, a middle-aged man in the conference room suddenly voiced out. “I would like to
withdraw as a shareholder of the company…”
Wanrong Automobile Group adopted the joint venture method. Shareholders would invest
in shares, and then dividends were paid at the end of the year according to the company’s
performance. Under such circumstances, dividends were out of the question. It would be
lucky for them to even retrieve their initial investments!
Once the topic was brought up, the conference room’s atmosphere turned even eerier.
Chairman Xu’s face took on a gloomy expression, yet there was nothing he could do.
As for the others, a lot of their faces showed signs of eagerness.
In light of profit, they would kick a man while he was down.
“Our meeting ends here. Save your opinions for the next meeting. Dismiss!” Chairman Xu
did not wait for the rest to voice out and quickly left the office.
Ouyang Qing finally stood up and massaged her numbed knees. Her face was filled with
sadness, looking at Chairman Xu who was walking out of the office.
When she opened the door, Chairman Xu and Ouyang Feng were both there, frowning
helplessly.
“Uncle Xu, Dad, I’m sorry.”
“What’s the use of saying this now.” Ouyang Feng waved her off, suffering from his
headache.
“Actually…this incident was totally avoidable. It was caused by my arrogance.” Ouyang
Qing’s mind recalled Ye Lingchen’s face, the sorrow on her face deepened. “Xu Nan’s master
had brought to my attention the issues the autonomous vehicle would face before the
exhibition. At that time, I didn’t listen to him. After that, the exhibition went exactly as he
had foretold!”
“What? There was such a thing?!” Ouyang Feng immediately stood up, his expression was a
mix of shock and anger. Finally, he let out a long sigh. “This world had such talent, yet we
rejected him outside our door!”
“Xu Nan’s right. I should’ve listened to him from the start. Sigh, it would seem that she
found an exceptional master. Unfortunately, we’ve been misjudging him. What a joke.”
Chairman Xu shook his head as he laughed self-deprecatingly.
“Chairman Xu, do you think it’s possible…”
“Impossible!” Chairman Xu shook his head, cutting Ouyang Qing off. “Xu Nan and Xu
Wanqing had contacted me earlier. Her master wouldn’t offer his assistance any longer.
There’s no chance for me to say anything.”
Ouyang Qing remained silent. Ye Lingchen’s reaction was reasonable. Geniuses had their
ego, especially given her previous attitude toward him.
“I got us in this mess. I’ll get him to help no matter what it takes!”
Ouyang Qing steeled her eyes, her voice filled with dedication. After that, she immediately
headed out without hesitation…
Hill Spring Residence…
Ye Lingchen was in his villa, both his hands typing away on the keyboard.
It was rare for him to have this much free time. He prepared to quickly type out all the
chapters for Celestial Bane and end this novel.
Xu Wanqing and Xu Nan could not bring themselves to ask Ye Lingchen for help again. With
the troubles back home, they quickly returned.
Since the publication of Celestial Bane, it had always been a hot topic in the world of
internet novels. It turned into a symbol of Yuewen Group, a legendary novel where the
author achieved greatness within the first publication.
Right then, because of his frenzied uploads, the entire comment section exploded with
activity.
[F*ck! It’s going crazy! What’s wrong with I am Y today?]
[15 thousand words! He’s already uploaded 15 thousand words! This is amazing!]
[Ahhh, this is wonderful! I’ve never read so comfortably for a long time! Thank you very
much!]
[This hits the spot. If only the updates are like this every day. Thank you!]
[Author, you should take care of your health. If you churn out chapters this intensely, your
health will be affected.]
[Cut the crap. I’m just a student without much money. I’m sending you 1,000 coins to show
my gratitude!]
[I’m well off. It’s difficult being an author. I’ll send you 10,000 coins. Keep it up!]
…
Following that, 20 thousand words, 25 thousand words, 30 thousand words!
The chapters were still being uploaded. Not just the readers, even authors were stirred.
[F*ck! What’s going on today? What’s Celestial Bane’s author doing?]
[Damn! It’s bad enough that his ratings are good, and he’s still putting in this much effort?
Are they leaving us any room to breathe?]
[So scary! What kind of typing speed is this? No wonder he became a legend!]
…
However, right at that moment, Ye Lingchen’s hands froze. It was not that he lost the
motivation to type, but there was a guest.
Ding dong, ding dong!
The villa’s doorbell brought a frown to Ye Lingchen’s brows.
The visitor did not have a key, so it was not Zhang Yunxi coming home.
He went downstairs and opened the door, which led to a frown on his face, followed by a
mischievous smile on the corner of his lips. “Well, I didn’t expect the great Director Ouyang
to be here.”
Chapter 363 - Crushed Pride!
right then, ouyang qing did show any of the arrogance she had before. her eyes were
gleaming, looking at ye lingchen with mixed feelings.
she took a deep breath. “i know that i’ve treated you horribly before this. this time i’m here
hoping that you’d give wanrong automobile group another chance. i—”
“if you’re here to ask for my help, then save it.” ye lingchen waved his hand, annoyed. “the
only reason why i’ve not kicked you out is because you’re xu nan and xu wanqing’s cousin.
if there’s nothing else, then please leave.”
“ye lingchen, i know that i’ve been wrong all these while. i’m here to offer my sincerest
apology!” ouyang qing took a deep bow at ye lingchen. “our wanrong automobile group is
considered a famous brand throughout china. right now, the automotive industry in china
is growing quickly. our country’s cars are always falling behind first world countries. if our
company goes under, then china’s automotive industry wouldn’t survive!”
“hehe, i’m not the person to talk to for this matter. how the automotive industry does is
none of my concerns.” ye lingchen shook his head uncaringly.
“mr. ye lingchen, i don’t have to tell you the prospects of the autonomous vehicle. you’re
highly skilled and can definitely make it to the top of the automotive industry. i acted
harshly previously due to my ignorance. if you’re willing to help our company, we can give
you 25 percent of our company’s shares,” ouyang qing begged. “this way you can lead
china’s automotive technology to the forefront and gain fame for yourself while helping our
company!”
it was no wonder ouyang qing could be such a superwoman. she was highly intelligent and
good at negotiating, and she knew how to convince him with virtues and benefits.
“hehe, 25 percent of shares? i’d like to know, with wanrong automobile group’s current
predicament, how much is 25 percent of your shares worth?” ye lingchen gave ouyang qing
a mocking smile.
ouyang qing’s lips trembled and was unable to answer.
even if wanrong group managed to survive this ordeal, its status would drop like a rock. 25
percent of its shares would be nowhere near the worth of ye lingchen’s villa.
“moreover, if i provided the autonomous vehicle technology, which automotive company
would reject it? why do i have to work with your wanrong group?”
ye lingchen’s words caused ouyang qing’s face to turn pale, her body trembling. that was
her biggest weakness.
“mr. ye lingchen, i beg of you to save wanrong group. you’re xu nan’s master. her father put
in too much of his life into this company along with my father. they can’t afford to lose
wanrong group. this company mustn’t fall!” ouyang qing bit her lips. “if you’re willing to
save wanrong group, i’ll do anything you ask!”
“you’ll do anything?” ye lingchen’s eyes glowed with mischief. his eyes scanned all over
ouyang qing’s body without a care.
ouyang qing’s appearance and figure were definitely the cream of the crop, matching her
quality of a strong woman. she could easily trigger the urge for others to dominate her.
given her previous attitude toward ye lingchen, it was impossible for him to not harbor any
resentment.
he really wanted to crush her arrogance.
“mr. ye lingchen, as long as you save wanrong, i’ll do whatever you say!” ouyang qing had a
determined look in her eyes. “in the future, i’ll be your personal item. i can even sign a
contract to sell myself to you!”
ye lingchen’s gaze showed signs of discomfort, yet he was unwilling to back down in front
of her. the corner of his lips maintained the smile, then mockingly checked ouyang qing out.
“i’ve not been in love before. you don’t have to worry about that.” ouyang qing lowered her
head, avoiding ye lingchen’s eyes. tears were flowing down her cheeks as she spoke.
she covered her body uncomfortably with her hands as her body shook.
ye lingchen kept quiet for a full five minutes, further elevating ouyang qing’s discomfort
before finally shifting his gaze away.
“i didn’t promise to help. that was just to vent my frustrations.”
“you!” ouyang qing’s face turned red in an instant, feeling humiliated.
“however, since you’re sincere, we can talk about it.” ye lingchen changed his tone, then
continued, “i want 51 percent of wanrong group’s shares!”
“what?!”
ouyang qing was shocked. she immediately shook her head. “that’s impossible!”
51 percent of the company’s shares meant that ye lingchen would be the biggest
shareholder, giving him the biggest influence. that was equivalent to turning wanrong
group into ye lingchen’s company.
“if that’s impossible then we won’t come to a deal. director ouyang, please go home!” ye
lingchen was about to retire to his room.
“mr. ye lingchen, please wait,” ouyang qing quickly interjected. “please listen to my
explanation. our company is a joint venture. there are many shareholders. even with
chairman xu and my father’s portion added together, that would only be 51 percent of the
shares!”
“there’s no point negotiating then.” ye lingchen did not slow but continued to walk upstairs.
“i can have chairman xu and my father to hand over 30 percent of their shares! however, i
can help you purchase the remainder from other shareholders!” ouyang qing chased after
him, speaking quickly, “right now, our company is going through some rough times. a lot of
shareholders are ready to sell their shares. i can help you get them!”
ye lingchen stopped in his tracks as he thought about it.
“that means you want me to spend my money to purchase them?” ye lingchen smiled.
“that’s not a big deal. how much is one percent of your shares worth?”
seeing that ye lingchen was not outrightly rejecting it, ouyang qing let out a sigh of relief.
“these people are the founding members of the company. when the company was founded,
the investments weren’t that much. one percent of the shares is not even worth one million.
although it has risen quite a bit over the years, i’m confident that i can keep the price of one
percent share within 1.5 million!”
Chapter 364 - Rat Swallowing an
Elephant!
“Then we’ll consider it 1.5 million!”
Ye Lingchen stopped in his tracks and considered for a moment before looking at Ouyang
Qing. “How much shares are you confident in purchasing?”
“These people are already on edge. I’m confident in purchasing over 30 percent!” Ouyang
Qing claimed, “Together with the 30 percent we’re passing over to you, you’ll have 60
percent of the shares.”
60 percent of the company’s shares would ensure Ye Lingchen’s position as the major
shareholder, giving him the right to decide on Wanrong Automobile Group’s fate.
Ouyang Qing was unresigned, but there was nothing she could do. Compared to that,
Wanrong Group’s downfall was a fate she hated more.
“Mr. Ye Lingchen, I hope that you’ll treat Wanrong Group well.” Ouyang Qing stated while
“Hehe, relax. Once Wanrong Automobile Group becomes my company, it’ll naturally be
different from before.” Ye Lingchen laughed. His tone was filled with confidence. “By then,
autonomous vehicle technology would only be the beginning.”
He already had plans to form a technological company. Wanrong Group’s foundations were
sturdy. Given such a chance, he would be stupid not to purchase it.
“Try your best to buy over all the shares from the other shareholders!” Ye Lingchen’s eyes
glowed as he looked at Ouyang Qing. “When you go back, do as I tell you to…”
It was Sunday, a very ordinary weekend. However, news regarding Wanrong Automobile
Group was still all over the place. At that moment, all sorts of negative news came one after
another. Within those two short days, Wanrong Automobile Group suffered an estimated
loss of over 100 million!
Naturally, the 100 million was not actual assets, but instead a sum of their reputation,
canceled contracts, and other legal fees added together.
All in all, Wanrong Automobile Group’s losses could only be described as disastrous. For a
megacorporation, they immediately sunk to a third-rate company, with the dangers of
dissolution hovering over them.
However, even under such circumstances, an unbelievable piece of information that almost
triggered the entire internet was leaked.
On Y Cosmetics’ Weibo, they would occasionally educate people with some handy makeup
tricks, and their monthly lucky draw was also carried out on Weibo, leading to a massive
following, thus making them a VIP on Weibo.
On that day, a lot of people habitually turned on Weibo, hoping to see Y Cosmetics’ updates.
However, they were stunned after they logged onto Weibo, thinking that they had clicked
on the wrong Weibo account. Leaving the page and entering again, they were stunned once
more.
‘What’s the matter? Y Cosmetics’ Weibo announcement had a bug?’
The comments underneath it exploded with activity.
[F*ck! WTF! Y Cosmetics is planning to acquire Wanrong Automobile Group?!]
[Wait a minute! Let me sort this out. Y Cosmetics is a cosmetic store, right? Wanrong
Automobile Group is in the automotive industry, right? How can an acquisition happen?!]
[Previous post you dumb*ss! If you have money, you can even buy over Mars.]
[This plot twist is beyond my expectations. My brain is feeling numb. What’s going on?]
[Us drama watchers don’t understand at all. I rate this move zero points.]
[Leaving aside the acquisition across a different industry, why are they purchasing a
company that’s going under soon? Does Y Cosmetics have too much money?]
[Awesome! Seems to me like a rat just swallowed an elephant. This is just too amazing…]
…
Apart from those watching the drama, even other industries were stunned. A cosmetic
store acquiring an automobile company. Not only was it unheard of, it was also
unimaginable. That was definitely the weirdest thing that they had seen in this world.
Wanrong Automobile Group was already at the forefront of news reporting. With this piece
of news, it gained even more popularity. During that time, news of it was everywhere!
Many reporters rushed to Wanrong Automobile Group’s headquarters to confirm the
validity of this news. Some of them even went to Y Cosmetics for confirmation.
Y Cosmetics’ storefront was surrounded by people. Various reporters were boxing them in.
Zhang Yunxi looked helplessly at the situation, laughing bitterly in her heart.
When she heard from Ye Lingchen about his plan to acquire Wanrong Automobile Group,
her reaction was similarly livid. However, she still had to listen to Ye Lingchen’s
instructions. She already had a speech prepared.
“Miss Zhang Yunxi, is it true that your Y Cosmetics is planning to acquire Wanrong
Automobile Group?”
“Absolutely! We’ve already achieved an understanding with the chairman of Wanrong
Automobile Group!”
“Can I know what approach you’ll be using to carry out the acquisition? Is it through
funding or some other methods?”
“That’s our trade secret. I can’t divulge.”
“Wanrong Automobile group is facing bankruptcy. What gives you the confidence to
acquire it?”
“Wanrong Automobile Group has always been a symbol of our Chinese cars! I do not wish
to have our country’s symbol fall just like that. Furthermore, although their autonomous
vehicle technology was a failure, failure paves the path to success. The automotive
technology they possess is still leading the rest of the world! I do not wish for its
technology to be lost just like that as that would be a loss for our country!”
That reply immediately received the cheers of many from the crowd. Its reputation started
to show signs of being cleared.
“How do you plan to grow Wanrong Automobile Group in the future?”
“In the future, Wanrong Automobile Group will be renamed as Wanrong Technology. It will
be a subsidiary of Y Group. Our Y Cosmetics is similarly a subsidiary of Y Group.”
Y Group. That was the first time the term appeared in public. Many felt that this group was
ambitious. If it could acquire an automotive company, would it continue to acquire other
companies across various industries?
“Can we know who’s the big boss behind Y Group? Is he related to the other Ys all over the
internet?”
“I have no comments!”
…
At the same time, Wanrong Automobile Group was similarly faced with a horde of
reporters. However, they were all blocked outside the building. On the notice board outside
the building, it had already confirmed the validity of Wanrong Automobile Group’s
acquisition by Y Cosmetics.
Within the conference room, all the shareholders were seated together with their steeled
expression.
“Chairman Xu, it’s only been one night. How did it turn out this way? Is it for real?” One of
the shareholders could not hold back any longer.
Chairman Xu was calm and casually answered, “I’ve taken 18 percent out of 30 percent of
my own shares, while Chairman Ouyang took out 12 percent from his 21 percent of shares.
In total, we pass 30 percent of our shares to Y Cosmetics. That is to say, Y Cosmetics is now
the biggest shareholder, making them the major shareholder of our company.”
His words agitated the other shareholders. They stood up one after another with a mixed
expression of anger and sorrow showing on their faces.
“You’re letting a cosmetic store acquire our company? You’re just shoving our company
into a fire pit! This is the end!”
“Chairman Xu, everyone here can see the situation our company is in. You’re being selfish
here! You sold your shares for money. What about the rest of us?”
“That’s right! I told you yesterday that I want to sell my shares, but you kept quiet about it.
Now you’re using such underhanded tactics! I don’t care, you must take over my shares!”
“A cosmetics store managed to be the major shareholder of our automotive company. This
is a joke! Chairman Xu, I’m selling my shares! According to our company’s market value, I’m
cashing out the three percent of my shares for 100 million!”
…
Chapter 365 - Buy Them All!
wanrong automobile group’s shareholders were in an uproar. even chairman xu and
chairman ouyang sold their shares. under such circumstances, it was natural for them to
panic.
“director li, do you think your three percent of shares are still worth 100 million?”
chairman xu laughed while shaking his head. he then added, “the 30 percent shares from
me and chairman ouyang was given to them for free.”
“given for free? you’re lying!” someone slammed the table, stood up and sneered,
“chairman xu, i’ll put it bluntly. i have four percent shares and i’m selling it for 80 million!
are you taking it or not?”
“i would like to, but my assets are all tied with the company. in our current condition,
where would i find the money for you?” chairman xu laughed bitterly.
“chairman xu, you’re backstabbing us! after all that we’ve been through with you, you’re
now throwing us under the bus!”
tap tap tap!
right then, ouyang qing walked up the stage in her heels. sweeping her gaze over the crowd,
she said, “everyone here are wanrong automobile group’s founders. you’re clear about how
much money you’ve invested in us in the beginning. after all these years, just the yearly
dividend had earned you guys plenty. now that the company is in dire straits, you shouldn’t
make it difficult for chairman xu.”
“director ouyang, if not for you, we wouldn’t be in this situation. you must come up with a
solution for us!” shouted one of them.
ouyang qing took out a contract and spoke calmly, “apart from acquiring 30 percent of our
shares, y cosmetics plans to purchase our company’s shares! you guys have a look.”
her words immediately quietened the scene. they exchanged glances, then suspiciously
took up the contract from the table and read through it.
“1.5 million for one percent of shares? since when did wanrong group’s shares become this
cheap?” one of the shareholders scoffed disapprovingly.
“that’s right. it should be at least 2 million!”
ouyang qing remained unfazed by the crowd’s reaction and announced, “if you’re unwilling
to sell, so be it. i’m only suggesting for y cosmetics to purchase your shares in order to
compensate you guys. this cosmetic company doesn’t understand the automotive industry.
they’re dumb and rich, only agreeing to purchase because they think they found a good
deal. just wait until they realize the situation our company is in, purchasing our shares or
not would be a different story then.”
with that, she took the contract back from their hands.
however, some of them held tightly onto the contract in their hands. “wait!”
“how much is y cosmetics planning to purchase at 1.5 million per share?” asked one of
them.
“however much you’re willing to sell, they’ll buy them all! should i have this company run
an audit first before naming a price?” ouyang qing said with a smile.
“no need! no need for that!” someone said urgently. “1.5 million per share. i’m selling!”
the other shareholders kept their silence. with the current trend, those in the industry
would know that wanrong automobile group’s prospects were not looking good. it was
already lucky for them to have someone purchasing their shares at that price!
if y cosmetics sent someone over for an audit, they might outrightly reject purchasing
them!
‘this cosmetic company is indeed stupidly rich and knows nothing! we’ll lose this chance if
we don’t sell it now!’
“i’m selling too! when will the money be transferred?”
“once you’ve signed the contract, the money will be transferred the next day. i’ll handle the
rest of the transaction procedure!” ouyang qing stated.
“hahaha, sure thing! director ouyang is indeed capable, managing to sell the shares of the
company in times like this. i’m impressed!” the shareholders had a smile on their faces. one
by one, they signed their names on the contracts. “director ouyang, please settle the
transaction as soon as possible. we don’t want this cosmetic company to regret their
decision!”
“rest assured!” ouyang qing immediately nodded in acknowledgment and walked out of the
room.
chairman xu and chairman ouyang exchanged glances, then let out a long sigh. they knew
that from that day on, the entire wanrong automobile group would undergo a change in
leadership!
on the other end, ye lingchen picked up the phone.
“c-c-chairman ye. things are settled on the company’s end. the shareholders are willing to
sell off all 49 percent of their shares!” ouyang qing’s voice could be heard on the other side
of the phone. she sounded uncomfortable.
whenever she thought of ye lingchen, it would remind her of her current situation which
made her extremely uncomfortable. that was definitely the most humiliating moment in
her life.
“excellent!” ye lingchen nodded with a smile. “it totals to 735 million. i’ll have y cosmetics
transfer the money to wanrong automobile group’s account. you settle the rest as soon as
you can.”
ouyang qing’s heart skipped a beat. although she had expected that, it still gave her a scare
when ye lingchen nonchalantly talked about such a huge sum. despite that, she still
managed to nod in agreement. “got it!”
very soon, zhang yunxi called him once again. there was a slight trembling in her voice.
“lingchen, h-h-h-how did 700 over million suddenly appear in our company’s account?”
“i transferred it over. you can transfer them to wanrong automobile’s account,” ye lingchen
replied calmly. “no need to worry. that money was all obtained legally. relax.”
“but…this… are you really trying to completely buy out wanrong automobile group? they’re
currently in a bad spot.” zhang yun’s voice was filled with worry. “why don’t you
reconsider? that’s over 700 million!”
zhang yunxi was almost scared to the point of tearing. at first, she thought she had seen the
world. after all, y cosmetics was a major success and it was no big deal for the company’s
account to have a few million. however, she just realized that she had underestimated ye
lingchen’s terrifying capabilities!
‘just where the f*ck did he get all that money?!’
moreover, she too had heard rumors of wanrong automobile group’s predicament. with
that amount, even a fixed deposit’s interest would allow one to be set for life. why did he
bother acquiring such a company? it was most likely a scam.
“don’t worry about it. just do what i’ve told you to. aren’t you confident in the way i handle
things?” ye lingchen answered firmly.
zhang yunxi felt helpless. she could only grit her teeth and transfer that money away with
tears.
ye lingchen let out a long breath. he looked at the remaining sum on his card and shook his
head with a bitter smile. in just an instant, he used up a big portion of his hard-earned
money.
initially, he was wondering where to spend them. now, over 700 million was spent just like
that.
150 million was all he had left from the money he had in his account, y cosmetic’s profits
and the money he earned from live streaming.
as of then, y cosmetics and the livestream were self-sufficient. however, the newly acquired
wanrong technology was stuck in the middle of a stormy period. moreover, future
development and production required a large amount of money as well. 150 million was
barely sufficient.
nevertheless, he was confident in his technological knowledge. once things were on the
right track, the profits would be crazy!
it would seem that he needed to do some planning for the development of this newly
acquired company…
Chapter 366 - Ouyang Qing in Despair
After that, Ye Lingchen got hold of a shocking 79 percent of Wanrong Technology’s shares,
granting him absolute power. None could deny his demands!
The remainder of the shares were 12 percent with Xu Nan’s father, and nine percent with
Ouyang Qing’s father.
‘They’ve surely benefited from this. Although they hold little shares, with my leadership,
this company will be exceptional. This is akin to being carried along without effort.’
Furthermore, this incident had also greatly raised Y Cosmetics’ popularity. Y Group made
its debut in the eyes of the public. Along with that, Ye Lingchen’s popularity points made a
big leap forward, growing from over 550 thousand to a total of 636,893.
During that time, Ye Lingchen’s popularity points increased continually. With a few more
major incidents, he would be able to reach 1 million popularity points. At that time, he
would be able to advance to intermediate skill for the second time!
That night, Ouyang Qing settled all the documentation, and then brought the completed
documents directly to Ye Lingchen’s place.
“Chairman Ye, this is our company seal, business license, and shares certificate.” As Ouyang
Qing passed the documents to Ye Lingchen, her eyes were focused on him.
“Mm.” Ye Lingchen nodded before keeping the documents. However, he returned the
company seal to Ouyang Qing. “Please pass this back to Chairman Xu. He’s still the general
manager of the company. In the future, I’ll be directing from behind the scenes. Just keep
the company operating as usual and listen to my instructions.”
“That won’t be a problem! We’ll definitely do our best to manage the company!” With that,
Ouyang Qing stared intently at Ye Lingchen.
“Mm?” Ye Lingchen looked at her and noticed she had no intention of leaving. “Is there
anything else?”
Ouyang Qing bit her lips, then took a deep breath. “C-c-chairman Ye, that…autonomous
vehicle technology…”
“Oh, let’s put that aside for now!” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly.
“What? Set it aside?!” Ouyang Qing stood up immediately and said through gritted teeth,
“Chairman Ye, that’s not what you promised me!”
Her downfall was due to the autonomous vehicle, which led to an obsession within her
heart. She wanted to rise again with autonomous vehicles. That was why she came begging
to Ye Lingchen as that was her last hope.
“Chairman Ye, if we can’t produce the technology for autonomous vehicles, our company
will still be questioned. That will lead to our doom. Your investments will all be for naught!”
Ouyang Qing stated urgently.
“Even if we could develop the technology for autonomous vehicles, do you think people
would believe in us?” Ye Lingchen asked.
His words stunned Ouyang Qing and left her speechless.
At that moment, Wanrong Technology’s reputation was tainted. It was too difficult to turn
things around. Even if they successfully showcased their autonomous vehicle technology,
nobody would believe them in the near future.
“Leave the technology for autonomous vehicles aside for now. We need to take small steps
forward,” Ye Lingchen explained calmly while smiling. “I plan to have our company lay off
some people! We’re cutting off all production of standard vehicles. From now on, Wanrong
Technology will no longer produce standard vehicles. We’ll go for state of the art
technology and only produce high tech products!”
Buzz!
Ouyang Qing could only hear a buzzing sound in her ears as she almost passed out.
Wanrong Automobile Group was an automotive company. Vehicle production was their
lifeline and also an important income source, yet he wanted to cut them all off?
‘Only produce high tech products?’
She felt that Ye Lingchen’s brain was most likely damaged.
“Ye Lingchen, are you kidding me?!” Ouyang Qing roared. Even a strong-willed person like
her could stop her tears from flowing. She looked at Ye Lingchen with a soulless expression.
She bet everything on the line, including her dignity, all for a chance to survive. She did not
expect it to end this way.
Ye Lingchen kept quiet and returned to his room. He took out some documents and placed
them in front of Ouyang Qing.
“Have a look at it yourself!” Ye Lingchen said lazily. “In our current situation, would anyone
purchase the cars that Wanrong Automobile Group produce? It would only hold us back!
Take this chance and cut off all the unimportant departments. Reformation is the way!”
Ouyang Qing pursed her lips. Ye Lingchen’s words had its merits. However, since when was
reformation that easy?
She picked up the documents skeptically and flipped through them. However, her eyes
eventually brightened up, and her body started shaking!
Although her main line of research was in autonomous vehicles, she had a good
understanding of intelligence technology as it had a lot of overlaps between them. Within
Ye Lingchen’s documents, there were many intelligence systems jargon that she knew of,
therefore she could easily comprehend them.
It was due to her comprehension that caused her to be in shock.
On it was a technological product. Unlike cars, it was a very small, yet extremely useful
product!
Reading from cover to cover, she was too stunned for words. Within the documents,
everything was listed down in detail, from theory to execution, then production. Moreover,
she could not find any flaws!
“This is a new model of intelligent cleaner robot system?” Ouyang Qing took a deep breath.
Her voice started to shake. “If this system can be realized, then it will be heavily sought
after by every household! The market will be revolutionized!”
Intelligent cleaner robots had already appeared on the market. Although they seemed to be
convenient, their actual usefulness was limited. They could only clean up some dust and
were very inefficient at that. However, Ye Lingchen’s model was totally different!
Just the features alone, in Ouyang Qing’s eyes, was considered the perfect model of a
cleaner robot!
After her initial shock, she looked at Ye Lingchen. “Chairman Ye, are you sure this system
can be fully executed?”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then replied, “As of now, Wanrong Technology needs to start from
low-cost technological products. This is just the first step. The future products will only be
more advanced. Even autonomous vehicles are nothing.”
“Chairman Ye, your plans are very thorough!” The way Ouyang Qing looked at Ye Lingchen
had completely transformed. “You’re a really great scientist!”
No wonder Ye Lingchen was so calm from the beginning. He was someone that was blessed
with knowledge!
Those knowledge were priceless. No matter what happened, he would not be fearful. That
was his foundation!
“Chairman Ye, I’ll be returning now to supervise the company reformation myself!” Ouyang
Qing took a deep breath, then turned around and left hastily.
Her heart was racing excitedly. She had a feeling that Wanrong Technology would really
turn into an unrivaled tech company in Ye Lingchen’s hands. The technological
advancements would definitely transform the world!
Ouyang Qing did not rest for the entire night. Meanwhile, Wanrong Technology underwent
a major transformation that very night. The entire vehicle production line was cut and 70
percent of its employees were laid off. All that was left was a small portion of
administrative staff and tech staff…
Chapter 367 - International Exhibition
Match
Ouyang Qing did not require further instructions from Ye Lingchen as she already
understood his intentions.
At that moment, Wanrong Technology needed to gain the public’s trust once again. They
could only do it one step at a time. Although the cleaner robot was a small product, it was a
good start with low cost and short production time.
The current priority was to put the cleaner robot into production and have the public
accept them, once again pushing Wanrong Technology’s reputation to the front lines!
Moreover, after that incident, Wanrong Technology had limited fundings. They could not
afford to stagnate. The automotive production line must be scrapped!
Wanrong Technology’s recent developments attracted quite a lot of attention. All of them
sighed in disagreement. Such massive layoffs showed that Wanrong Technology was at the
end of the road. They even ceased their vehicle production. What else could they do? They
were just waiting to die!
Therefore, Wanrong Technology slowly faded away from public scrutiny.
The next day was the beginning of a new week. Ye Lingchen’s holiday came to an end and
he returned to class.
However, the scene in the university was not what he expected. Early in the morning, the
road was filled with many people, several times more people than usual!
Apart from that, there were also many new faces. In fact, there were even foreigners.
Judging from their appearance, most of them should be from England and the Stick Nation.
‘Is there some sort of event today?’
Ye Lingchen was stunned. He had only attended class on Friday the previous week.
Therefore, it was understandable that he was not informed of any events.
“Hey, Ye’zi!”
While he was lost in thought, a familiar sound could be heard. It turned out to be Potato. He
was standing outside the basketball court with Xiang, watching the crowd playing
basketball. Little Gen was instead playing in the court.
“Why are you here playing basketball instead of going to class?” Ye Lingchen walked up to
them, confused.
The basketball court that day was bustling with activity. It was early in the morning, yet the
court was filled with people playing basketball.
“There’s 10 more minutes until class. We’re doing an early round of basketball as training,”
said Xiang with a smile.
“This is rare. You guys are really early,” Ye Lingchen stated.
“That’s because we’re excited!” Potato replied enthusiastically. “Today is our university’s
Basketball Day!”
“Basketball Day?” Ye Lingchen was surprised. ‘What sort of day is this? Why have I not
heard of it before?’
“More accurately, it’s a day that our university should set aside to celebrate basketball!”
Xiang corrected. “Oh right, Ye’zi, you weren’t around last Monday. We forgot to tell you.
Today our stadium will be holding an international exhibition match! The opponent is the
Stick Nation!”
“International exhibition match?” Ye Lingchen was mildly surprised. That was an
international basketball exchange. At any rate, that should be an extremely important
match. “Why is it taking place in our university?”
“This we don’t know. However, it’s something that sends our heart pumping!” Xiang’s eyes
glowed. “We’ve decided to skip class and watch the match!”
“Normally we can only watch it on TV. This is a rare chance. I won’t mind even if I get some
demerits for it!” Potato was mentally prepared for sacrifice to be made. “Ye’zi, why don’t
you come along?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “I’m not that interested in basketball. I’ll pass.”
“F*ck! You’re so good at basketball, yet you’re not interested in this kind of match?” Potato
was shocked. “This has everything to do with our country’s honor! We must be there to
cheer them on!”
“That’s right. This time I must personally witness our Chinese team’s comeback and give
the Stick Nation a crushing defeat!” Xiang exclaimed, filled with fighting spirit.
All these while, basketball was China’s weak spot, unable to surpass the weak-looking Stick
Nation. It was considered an international joke.
Ye Lingchen smiled and kept his silence.
The last time he went to the Capital City Basketball Association, he was constantly looked
down upon. With that, he had pushed basketball aside and had lost interest. To him, it was
just a skill.
“Hahaha…”
Right then, a burst of dissonant mocking laughter was heard, bringing a frown to
everyone’s face.
Looking over to the corner of the basketball court, 10 people dressed in black uniforms
were standing there. They were chit chatting in a group, occasionally pointing fingers at the
court and laughing at them.
Although nobody understood what they were talking about, it was obvious the contents
were nothing good.
Those in the middle of playing basketball frowned deeply, feeling insulted. However, they
could only hold it in.
“That’s the bad part of this basketball match. A lot of outsiders are coming to our
university. They have no class at all!” Xiang huffed.
“That’s right. A lot of people came over just to watch the basketball match. I really wish we
could kick that group out of here!” Potato chimed in.
Whoosh—
Right then, one of the players made a shot that hit the ring. The basketball bounced off and
shot straight at that group of people!
The basketball was flying at high speed, whistling through the air. Quite a number of people
could not help but look over.
However, right before their eyes, those people acted as if nothing had happened. They
continued their conversation in a carefree manner. Just as the basketball was almost hitting
one of them, his face turned serious and raised a hand!
Bang!
The basketball was firmly caught in his palm!
That move was decisive and beautifully executed. It made the viewers’ hearts skip a beat.
Everyone could feel that these people were not ordinary. They were definitely basketball
experts!
“Bro, sorry about that. Can you pass us the ball?” the shooter asked apologetically.
However, that person merely shot a glance at him. He had no intention of returning the
basketball. His mouth opened and closed constantly as he chewed gum.
The next instant, he swung his hair back and dashed forward at full speed!
Bang bang bang!
The basketball hit the ground and was being dribbled at high speed. Before the crowd could
react, he arrived under the backboard. Taking a leap, his surprising jumping power caused
those watching him to narrow their eyes, their hearts trembled at the sight!
His body was already higher than the backboard. With both his hands raised, the ball was
slammed heavily into the hoop!
Boom!
Accompanying the loud sound, the hoop on the backboard was bent by his brute strength,
pointing straight down while that person landed firmly on his feet. A condescending smile
formed at the edge of his lips!
Everyone was stunned. That person not only did a slam dunk, he had also bent the hoop on
the backboard. That was just too monstrous.
“Chinese people aren’t just bad at basketball, even their basketball courts are trash.
Hahaha, what rubbish!” That person stated in broken Chinese, after which he broke into a
fit of disturbing laughter once more.
Everyone’s expression turned gloomy. However, before they could say anything, the other
nine people rushed out at the same time. They were like a leopard that discovered its prey,
rushing toward nine separate backboards!
Under the backboards, the students were holding onto their basketballs. However, in just a
flash, accompanied by a loud bang, the basketballs were struck to the ground, falling into
their hands. Immediately after that, those people similarly leaped into the air…
Chapter 368 - You“re Very Cocky!
Thump!
With another violent dunk, the entire basketball hoop was destroyed at once!
The hoops became crooked one after another. One of the people on the field had a slight
change in expression and wanted to defend his basketball. However, another person
snatched the ball away with a slight flicker, then proceeded to make another violent dunk!
Throughout the entire basketball court, all ten baskets faced that situation.
The atmosphere suddenly became solemn and everyone was terrified. They were shocked
by the skills displayed by that group, and were simultaneously angered by their vandalism!
Little Gen saw the situation and was ready to use his height advantage to raise the ball high
above his head. In the meantime, the other players would surround him to prevent anyone
from snatching the ball away.
However, following a strong gust of wind, a figure leaped up at lightning speed and grabbed
the basketball from Little Gen’s hand without the slightest suspense. After landing, he
dropped his body low and jumped up again, raising both hands toward the basketball hoop
and dunking it!
His pupils widened and he had an evil and excited smile on his face. His attitude was like
that of someone looking down on others from above, as if he had spotted the haplessness
and resentment on everyone else’s faces.
At that time however, the same figure rose from the ground. He was very quick and even
managed to catch up to the person and be on level height with him!
The guy’s pupil contracted slightly and his face looked frightened. Before he could even
respond, a loud bang ensued and his hand became empty. The basketball had already flown
out.
The two of them landed on the ground at the same time and the entire venue went silent!
The only sound that could be heard was that of a basketball bouncing on the ground.
Everyone looked at those ten people as well as Ye Lingchen, and for that moment, were
briefly left stunned.
“Ye’zi, beautifully done!”
Xiang and Potato shouted at the same time with excitement!
Although nine of the ten basketball hoops were destroyed, there was still one that Ye
Lingchen managed to protect. For them, it was already considered a great encouragement!
Whoa!
There was soon an uproar in the basketball court!
“What the hell are these people doing? How dare they come here and destroy everything?!”
“F*ck! Motherf*cking cocky! Come on bros, let’s f*ck them up!”
“I don’t think they’re Chinese. They don’t even speak well!”
“DUH! Didn’t you hear what they said? They look down on our country!”
…
At that point, the team of ten had their heads up and were staring at Ye Lingchen with
unsightly gazes. It vaguely appeared as though they were going to surround him.
“Your jump is amazing, kid!”
The person whom Ye Lingchen managed to block stared coldly at him, then lifted his legs
and walked to Ye Lingchen. He was practically coming into contact with Ye Lingchen’s
chest.
Ye Lingchen’s face was calm. He stared indifferently at the guy.
“You’re very cocky!” Another person growled and raised his hand to point at Ye Lingchen’s
head!
“What the f*ck are you gonna do?”
“F*ck! You wanna fight?!”
The classmates all around began cursing and immediately stood in front of the group of
people. There were plenty of them, and they surrounded those ten people with extremely
unfriendly-looking faces!
Tempers flared up when playing basketball. By then, the hoops were destroyed for no
reason and they were mocked by others, which fired up the bellyful of anger that they had
been suppressed earlier.
Preet!
A sharp whistle dispelled the tension. Outside the basketball court stood a man wearing a
cap while holding a whistle.
“Don’t waste time. Everyone, gather round!”
His voice was rather loud, but he was speaking the Stick Nation language instead of
Mandarin.
The ten people shot a taunting glance at the crowd. Arrogance and disdain was apparent in
their expression, and they shook their body with their heads held high as they walked out
of the sports fields.
One of them also pointed goadingly at Ye Lingchen.
“Coach!” they said to the man in the cap.
“What are you doing here? Go back into the stadium and prepare for the game!”
“We’re just having a bit of fun. Do we really need to get serious when we’re facing the
Chinese team? Bwahahaha…”
“Yeah, people in this country are born to be sports junk. Whether it’s basketball or football,
they’re totally unpresentable!”
“If it weren’t for the hundreds of invitations from China, we wouldn’t have shown up. Such
a waste of time! They’re a big country with more than a billion people, but not a single one
of them are skilled athletes. Man, it’s funny!”
“Just look at how they play. In their own words, I finally understand why they’re like ‘the
useless Adou’![1]”
…
They spoke in the Stick Nation’s national language and gradually moved away. The others
could not understand it, but Ye Lingchen’s heard it all and frowned.
“Ye’zi, you’re too cool! Vent out your anger!” Little Gen said with a smile.
“Yeah, that group of people can’t possibly be pro players from the Stick Nation, right? F*ck
man! No wonder they’re so good!” someone speculated.
“They most likely are. They’re heading to the stadium.”
“Motherf*cker, so they’re awesome just because they’re professional players? It was still
Ye’zi who managed to slap them down!”
“What were they talking about amongst themselves?! My head hurts when I hear the Stick
Nation’s language!”
Everyone looked at the ruined basketball hoops and had a sour expression. After a bit of
grumbling, they then walked back to their respective classes.
“I’m pissed! Those people from the Stick Nation are just so despicable!” Potato complained
all the way back.
“Can’t help it. They’re the good ones. It’s not like you don’t know our Chinese basketball
standards. Too shameful!” Little Gen shook his head.
“We’re a big country and we’re skilled! Can’t we deal with a small island country?” Xiang
snorted and was feeling very uneasy. “I think Ye’zi is better than them!”
“Stop kidding!”
The person walking with them were the players who had just accompanied Little Gen to
play some basketball. He laughed and shook his head. “Do you think that the players in the
Stick Nation are just merely basketball players? In their training, they will add in judo and
taekwondo drills, making them the same as professional judo players. Because of that, their
physique is very strong, and the disparity between them and the average person is far too
great!”
“Realistically speaking, the reason Ye’zi was able to succeed earlier was only because it was
unexpected,” someone then commented.
“Didn’t Ye’zi also enter the Warrior’s Department before. They’re not afraid of him?” Potato
pursed his lips, but he was clearly not that confident.
“Just let them be smug for a while. Our basketball team occasionally goes to the Warrior’s
Department to participate in special training. It’s only a matter of time before we wipe off
our disgrace!” Little Gen huffed too.
China’s basketball team had always been at a disadvantage internationally. Everyone
complained about it, but they were unable to do anything except walk sullenly into the
classroom.
Ye Lingchen did not take what had just happened to heart. His face remained calm and
unsurprised. In his eyes, the Stick Nation’s basketball skills were good indeed, but it was
still far behind his level. It was no different to comparing an adult to a baby—was there
even a need to compare them?
Moreover, he was not a member of the Basketball Association, and he showed his hand
earlier simply out of spite.
Class then began.
The students were sitting and listening, but it was obvious that many were absent-minded.
They gazed at the door from time-to-time, and on occasion, they whispered and discussed
amongst each other…
[1] 扶不起的阿斗 is used to describe a useless weakling, with its literal translation being
‘Adou who cannot be lifted up’. Adou or Edou (阿斗) is the infant name of Liu Shan (刘禅), a
man commonly perceived as an incapable, even mentally handicapped, ruler who was
accused of indulging in pleasures while neglecting state affairs.
Chapter 369 - A Hidden Ace!
Finally, the university bell rang under everyone’s eager anticipation.
“Ye’zi, are you going to the stadium?” Little Gen looked at Ye Lingchen with excitement.
“The basketball game is about to start.”
Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows slightly. “You’re not going to class?”
“What other classes can there be at this time! Such eye-catching basketball games are so
rare in our university. We definitely can’t miss them!” Potato said.
By then, some people have begun to leave the class. Each person was very excited, and it
was obvious that they were rushing to the game.
“The game is about to start. It’s not too late for us to catch up now!” Xiang was excited to go
and was ready to rush out at any time.
“You guys go ahead. I’m not going.” Ye Lingchen smiled. It was pointless for him to watch
that kind of game.
“Okay, let’s go first.” Little Gen nodded. The three of them quickly walked out of the
classroom when class ended.
The classroom became noticeably cold after most of the boys went out. The teacher knew
that it was a special occasion, so he paid no mind to it and continued to give the lecture.
At the same time, the stadium was already filled with people. Capital University’s students
were not the only ones there. Many students from the surrounding universities also
skipped classes and attended, in addition to a number of basketball enthusiasts and
foreigners who were present too. They were looking forward to the next game.
On top of that, various TV station crews came too. Such a large-scale game would
undoubtedly be recorded and broadcasted on television.
Down at the stadium, the Capital City Basketball Association’s players and their coach were
already on the basketball court. They were all wearing white kits. On the other side were
players from the Stick Nation. Donning black kits, they warmed up and raised their hands
to wave at the audience.
“Ahh!!! Oppa, saranghaeyo~~~”
“Oppa, fighting!”
“So handsome! I want to have your babies!”
…
Other than the Chinese, the second-largest group of people there were from the Stick
Nation. They accounted for almost one-third of the stadium. It was obvious that they came
from the Stick Nation simply for the sake of cheering on their team.
At the same time, there were also many foreigners cheering for Stick Nation’s players.
Some Chinese people were even on their side.
On the other hand, although there were cheers of encouragement for the Chinese players,
the lack of confidence was evident. After all, China’s basketball was synonymous with
rubbish and they had never won when facing the Stick Nation. Plenty of articles on the
Internet were dedicated just to mock China’s basketball, making it a bane in everyone’s
heart.
At that point, several people from the Chinese team were watching the situation on the
basketball court. They were bureau chiefs from the Capital City Sports Bureau, so it was
only natural that they had to show up in the basketball game.
“President Zhang, do you have any confidence in this game?” a bespectacled man in a suit
asked with a smile.
Zhang He’s face was calm and he replied, “This year, our Capital City Basketball Association
has increased the players’ training by thirty percent, and the recruits are the most talented
players. It won’t be a bad game!”
“Oh? Then I’ll just have to wait and see!” said the man in the suit.
However, on one side, an old and gray-haired man groaned, evidently due to displeasure.
“President Zhang, don’t make that kind of cliché statements! I’ve heard the same kind of
words every day after I entered the sports bureau, but the result has always been
disappointment, again and again!”
“Bureau Chief Fang, you won’t be disappointed this time.” Zhang He touched his nose and
smiled bitterly.
“I hope so,” Bureau Chief Fang said plainly, then continued, “It’s not that I don’t trust you,
it’s just that the things you do are really disappointing! Pan Heng, you’re here today as well.
Now tell me, why isn’t Chinese basketball progressing?”
Although Pan Heng had resigned from being the Capital City Basketball Association’s
president, he was always present in that kind of games. Upon hearing that, his face looked
ashamed and he sighed deeply. “It can’t be denied that I’m part of the reason!”
“Hmm?” Bureau Chief Fang and the others were stunned for a moment. They never
expected Pan Heng to express such emotion.
“Does Bureau Chief Fang know why I insisted on setting Capital University as the game
venue?” Pan Heng’s gaze was drawn out and his tone was that of a regretful man.
“Why?” Bureau Chief Fang asked curiously.
Generally speaking, an international game of that stature would be held in a more formal
stadium, such as the Capital City Stadium. It was actually against the norm to hold it in
Capital University’s stadium, thus piquing Bureau Chief Fang’s curiosity even more.
Pan Heng found it rather hard to speak and hesitated for a moment. He then looked firmly
at President Zhang and said, “Tell him, Zhang He!”
Zhang He nodded and pondered for a moment. “There’s something you don’t know about,
Bureau Chief Fang. Look at the court. We only brought nine people with us.”
As a general rule, 10 people were usually brought into that kind of game. Five would take
the field, while another five would be on the bench. Indeed, the Stick Nation had ten people,
but there were only nine in the Chinese team.
Without waiting for Bureau Chief Fang to ask why, Zhang He said emotionally, “We actually
have a hidden ace. He’s right here in Capital University and we nearly had a missed
opportunity with this ace!”
Then, he recounted what happened in the gym.
“Oh? There is such a basketball prodigy?” Bureau Chief Fang gasped, though there was a
trace of disbelief at the same time. “Are you making this up?”
“Bureau Chief Fang, I can vouch for this, because I was also present,” Qin Yuan asserted
from one side. “Ye Lingchen is definitely a basketball prodigy. If he participates in this
game, we’ll have a much higher chance of winning!”
“I see!” Bureau Chief Fang exclaimed emotionally. “I knew that there was no way our great
China didn’t have a basketball master. Many of them were probably missed opportunities!
President Pan, this is indeed your responsibility!”
Pan Heng nodded and said nothing.
“Now that you’ve said all this, I’m really excited to see this basketball prodigy!” Bureau
Chief Fang may be old, but he spoke with zeal and eagerness.
“Bureau Chief Fang, I don’t think you should expect too much. We’ve been lied to for so
many years, and it’s not like we’re clueless about the worth of China’s sports. There was
never a real rise,” the young man beside Bureau Chief Fang pursed his lips and said. He was
obviously discouraged.
As they spoke, the game started with the referee’s whistle!
Nothing unexpected happened as the first ball was won by the Stick Nation’s players. They
dribbled it past the players, and each of their skills were extremely superb. Furthermore,
they cooperated extremely well with each other, and the coordination between passes was
seamless. They quickly broke through the Chinese teams’ back court, then leaped up and
dunked!
Thump!
First to score and two points obtained!
“WHOA! AH!”
Immediately, the Stick Nation’s cheerleaders became all excited as they waved and cheered.
Meanwhile, the Chinese shook their heads and could not help but sigh to themselves. It
could be seen from the first shot alone that their difference in basketball skills was not a
small one…
Chapter 370 - Refusal to Participate!
Throughout the entire basketball court, the only sound heard was that of the basketball
constantly thumping against the ground. 10 individuals battled against each other—
dribbling, passing, getting past their opponents, shooting, dunking…
Each person played to their own unique abilities.
Everyone’s skills were remarkable, and an international game like that was much more
interesting than the average basketball game.
The audience’s cheers did not stop and came in waves, with each one louder than the
previous one. They resounded above the entire basketball court, but the cheers were
mostly in the Stick Nation’s language, with shouts of ‘Oppa’ heard again and again.
Just like that, the first half was about to end. Capital City Basketball Association’s players
were all sweating and gasping for air. Qian Sen—as the captain—had sweat rolling down
his cheeks. He stared at his opponents and made an airtight defense.
They had already put on their best skills but still felt powerless when facing the Stick
Nation’s players. Seeing the gap in the score getting wider and wider, the powerlessness
they felt from within was also increasing.
“How could Capital City Basketball Association have the dignity to invite us for a friendly
match when their standard is so low?” one of Stick Nation’s players sneered. He looked at
Qian Sen and made that disdainful remark while dribbling the ball.
Then, his body flickered and moved to the right before turning to the left. It was a very
confusing fake and he was ready to move past Qian Sen.
Qian Sen’s eyes narrowed sharply. He could not help but be reminded of Ye Lingchen’s fake
dribble in the past. His body flickered, and he actually blocked his opponent’s body!
“Eh? It wasn’t easy but you could see through my movements,” the player whispered.
However, he still did not panic and passed the ball to his teammates.
His teammate caught the ball, turned around, then dunked it in three steps!
Thump!
The dunking sound was undoubtedly very clear, but at that moment, it sounded very
unpleasant to the ears of the Chinese.
The first half was not over yet, but the score was already 38:75. The team was a full 37
points behind, and the gap was simply too obvious.
“President Zhang, is this the result of the intensive training you mentioned?” Bureau Chief
Fang’s face was completely gloomy. “I remember we didn’t fall behind by such a big margin
last year!”
Zhang He’s face was bitter but he could not say a single word.
“Don’t worry, Bureau Chief Fang. President Zhang said that they still have an ace? Maybe
they can bring him out to turn the tide?” the other person could not help but remark, but
his tone was full of sarcasm.
“Humph!” Bureau Chief Fang snorted coldly and there was disappointment in his eyes. “I’ll
be more realistic in the future. I won’t entertain this empty talk. Incapable and completely
baseless!”
Evidently, he did not believe in the so-called trump card.
He sighed and looked at the court with sadness in his eyes. When would he be able to see
the rise of China’s basketball team?
Apart from them, nothing more could be said of the Chinese audience in the stadium.
Despite having prepared themselves mentally for the outcome, it was inevitable for them to
feel distressed when they saw their own country’s team being abused so badly.
“Hey, it’s a waste for me to skip class so excitedly just to watch the game. I didn’t expect this
result.”
“Such rubbish! Truly! I feel ashamed as a Chinese person. Garbage at its finest!”
“F*ck! These noobs are still gladly accepting so much allowance from the state. It’s like
rearing a group of pigs! It’s really a service to them!”
“Even if they can’t beat them, they could at least let us see their progress. Why is the gap
between our country and the Stick Nation growing even bigger?”
…
As the saying went, ‘the higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment’. After the
initial cheering, everyone began to suffer a hard blow and hated how things were not
improving.
Potato and the other two stood in the audience and were equally disappointed.
“No wonder the Stick Nation’s people were so arrogant that they smashed our school’s
basketball hoop. Turns out, our country really doesn’t have any good players!”
“I expected the group of people from the basketball association to avenge us, but I never
imagined that they’re five useless garbage!”
“We get excited every single time, but what we get is always disappointment.”
“The next game is meaningless. It’s obvious that the Chinese team’s players are starting to
lose their strength. Their endurance is far more lacking compared to the Stick Nation too,
and the second half will only be a one-sided abuse!”
An abrupt voice attracted the attention of Little Gen and the other two. They turned their
heads and were rather surprised. “Are you Zhao Ritian from Huaqing University?”
Apparently, Zhao Ritian had also skipped class to watch the game. He glanced lightly at the
three of them and continued to speak for himself, “In my opinion, only the captain seems a
bit more promising among the entire Chinese team. There are stark differences between
the others and the Stick Nation’s players. Their basketball skills are just awful!”
“Ritian, I remember the basketball association also invited you,” Zhao Ritian’s classmates
said.
“That’s right.” Zhao Ritian nodded. “I’m considered a member of the basketball association
now. Give me two years of special training, and I won’t be weaker than any of the Stick
Nation’s players!”
Such pretentiousness made Potato frown instinctively. He retorted compulsively and said,
“He’s Zhao Ritian alright. Always pretending as though he’s some super c*ck, but he still
lost to our Capital University, didn’t he?”
Zhao Ritian raised his eyebrows before smiling and saying, “I remember that Ye Lingchen
from your school also joined the Capital City Basketball Association? That was a personal
invitation by President Zhang. Why don’t I see him on the bench?”
“Ye’zi feels that it’s beneath his dignity to come. What’s it got to do with you?”
“Hehe, it’s rare to meet an opponent who has talent in basketball. I hope his basketball
skills don’t fall behind. I’ll challenge him again in another year at most, and I’ll clear my
earlier reputation!” Zhao Ritian said bullishly.
Little Gen and the other two were speechless for a while.
They had no idea what to say when facing such an aggressive player. If they really had to
say something, then they were obliged to curse and scold him directly.
At the end of the first half, the score stopped at 40:81 with the gap widening even more.
The basketball players left the basketball court to rest. Qian Sen and his team were
ashamed and frustrated.
“President Zhang, if you don’t invite the trump card, we’d have no chance at all in this
game,” the young man beside Bureau Chief Fang could not help but say.
Zhang He’s face turned blue, then white. He hesitated for a moment before finally picking
up his cell phone.
Ring-ding-ding!
Ye Lingchen looked at the caller ID and was silent for a while. In the end, he still picked up
the call.
“President Zhang.”
“Ye Lingchen, I apologize once again to you for what happened last time. You probably
already heard news about our game against the Stick Nation today. I implore you to come
and participate.” President Zhang’s voice was incredibly sincere.
“President Zhang, I’m not a member of your basketball association, and I’m not eligible to
participate in this kind of game.”
“Please don’t worry about that, Ye Lingchen. We’ve entered your information into the
system again after you left last time. We’re informing you now only because we have our
backs against the wall. Please don’t take heart to it. You can rest assured that we’ll promise
not to interfere with your life. We just need you to participate in every game.”
“My apologies, I refuse to participate!” …
Chapter 371 - Humiliated by The Stick
Nation!
Seeing as Ye Lingchen had outrightly refused him, Zhang He shook his head bitterly and did
not continue to persuade.
He hung up the phone and sighed with a forlorn expression.
“He refused?” Pan Heng sighed when he saw Zhang He’s expression. “I blame myself for this
matter. I’ll personally go to him and apologize later.”
“I’m also to blame for this. I’ll go with you later,” Qin Yuan said immediately. “It’s actually a
good thing if young people have a temper.”
They did not blame Ye Lingchen for it. The way they despised Ye Lingchen in the past
would be unbearable for anyone. Moreover, Ye Lingchen was really skilled, and he was a
young man too. Having a sense of pride was only natural, and he must have been deeply
upset.
Seeing the three of them dancing to the same tune, Bureau Chief Fang could not help but
feel a little stunned. He could not resist asking, “Can the three of you honestly tell me
whether you’re speaking the truth? Are you sure you’re not just putting up a front?”
“Bureau Chief Fang, how can we possibly put up a front when it comes to this? It’s
unfortunate that Ye Lingchen isn’t playing, otherwise he’ll open your eyes!” Zhang He said
with a smile.
Bureau Chief Fang nodded and had a look of anticipation.
“Hehe, so what if he’s really skilled? When it’s time to fight for our country’s glory, he acts
like a cowering tortoise and has no sense of responsibility at all. How can a person like him
become a secret weapon!?” The young man beside Bureau Chief Fang could not help but
point out.
His words made Pan Heng frown, but the young man had an air of haughtiness whenever
he spoke, coupled with a cynical tone. He was like an angry youngster, who was spiteful in
his words and terribly unfriendly.
However, that young man came with Bureau Chief Fang, and although the others felt
uncomfortable, they merely stopped talking instead of showing their displeasure.
People like him only spoke assertively and made things sound easy with their words, but
when it boiled down to actually doing it, they were no more than utter fools.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen was sitting in the class. He held a mobile phone in his hand
and pondered for some time.
It became apparent that the basketball game had reached a very bleak point for Zhang He
to come and beg him.
If he had not joined the basketball association, he would certainly laugh at that kind of
thing. He had nothing to do with basketball.
Even so, it was clear that Zhang He entered his information into the system after he left last
time. He was already a member of the Capital City Basketball Association and could
participate in those basketball games on behalf of China.
Should he participate?
Ye Lingchen was really upset last time in the stadium, and he was still rather unhappy deep
down. At the thought of the Stick Nation’s arrogance however, he became even more
displeased.
Looking at his country being abused by others, Ye Lingchen asked himself whether he could
just stand idly by, especially when he was very capable.
Forget it. First things first, he would go to the stadium.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, got up, and walked out of the classroom.
Ye Lingchen heard cheers from the stadium when he was still some distance away, but
there were also jeers among those cheers.
Once he entered the stadium, Ye Lingchen spotted Little Gen and the other two. They could
only watch the match at the outermost edge of the stadium, close to the exit.
However, their expression was not very good and their faces were red. They all look like
they were gritting their teeth.
Ye Lingchen walked over and asked, “How’s the situation?”
“Ye’zi, you’re here.” Potato looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise, but then said distressingly,
“What other outcomes would it have? It will surely end in a loss!”
“We haven’t won a game against the Stick Nation,” Little Gen lamented frustratingly.
“The score is 58:136. It’s too far behind.” Xiang pointed to the score screen, then continued,
“The Stick Nation’s people have already started partying.”
Ye Lingchen looked up and saw that the court no longer resembled a game. Most of the
time, the basketball was in the hands of the Stick Nation’s players. They had no intention of
scoring goals but merely held the basketball in their hands. Teasing voices came out from
their mouths, and when the Chinese team’s players came to take the ball, they passed.
Everyone watched as the Chinese team chased the ball, but the players were so helpless
that they could only let themselves be toyed around with.
Most of the Chinese in the stadium were silent, while the Stick Nation supporters all stood
up and screamed excitedly. They watched as the Chinese players were led in circles and
even laughed mockingly at them.
“Damn, they’re all bullies!” Zhao Ritian was thoroughly irked and he could not help but
clench his hands into a fist.
“It’s so unfortunate that I’m too young. Just give me two years and they won’t be able to
recognize their mothers by the end of a match!” Zhao Ritian’s anger flared up and he looked
at Ye Lingchen. “I hope you can continue to walk on the path of basketball as my rival. I
want to make the world acknowledge China’s basketball again!”
Ye Lingchen frowned too. He looked at the game on the court and remained silent.
Victory was one thing, but it was another to be toyed in such a manner. It could be
considered as utter humiliation.
It was impossible to regard that scene as an insignificant blow to the Chinese—the
ruthlessness far surpassed any verbal insult. As for Zhang He, he felt gazes coming from all
sides and his expression had already ashen. He just wished he could dig a hole and bury
himself there.
The undermining of China’s basketball team by all those people was more humiliating than
being insulted by others.
At that moment, there were already reporters surrounding the Stick Nation’s coach.
Numerous microphones were handed over to him for interviews.
“We’re honored to be invited by China to participate in this friendly game. Through this
game, it’s not difficult to see some progress in China’s basketball team. Although there’s
still a big gap compared to our Stick Nation, I’ve seen the enthusiasm of the Chinese! It’s a
zealous enthusiasm for basketball and they’re chasing after it!”
“Pftttt, HAHAHAHA! You’re so mean, Coach!”
“They’re really chasing after the basketball, but unfortunately they can’t even touch it.”
“Look at those Chinese players. They are as tired as dogs. Just looking at them makes me
want to laugh.”
The coach’s words immediately elicited laughter from the Stick Nation’s people. Each one
of them made a mockery of the Chinese without regard for the Chinese’s ugly expressions.
“Please don’t misunderstand. My intentions are pure.” The coach waved his hand at the
Stick Nation and smiled at his explanation before saying. “China’s basketball is really quite
subpar in the international arena, but they still insist on inviting us to play friendly games
every year, even when they know they’re terrible. I believe this isn’t because they are
ignorant or because they like to be tortured, but because they have a heart that dares to
challenge the strong! I applaud them!”
Clap, clap, clap!
The people in Stick Nation clapped and laughed. Anyone could hear that the coach made
those remarks ironically and full of sarcasm.
“As for this game’s victory, I would first like to thank the group of fans who came from Stick
Nation to watch and cheer for us. Secondly, I want to thank my players, and…”
The game was not over yet, but with the cameras all pointing at the coach, he had begun to
make his congratulatory speech…
Chapter 372 - Do Not Let China’s
Basketball Be Undermined!
372 Do Not Let China’s Basketball Be Undermined!
The Stick Nation’s coach became more and more energetic, and in the end, he still appeared
to have a lot to say even after going so far as to thank his parents.
Meanwhile, those reporters were taking shots wildly. Some of them had already started to
write their draft reports. As for the game…there was no need to pay attention to it
anymore.
“Cough, cough, cough—”
Upon seeing such a situation, the gray-haired Bureau Chief Fang coughed violently and his
entire body was shaking.
It was a shame for the whole country when their players were being played for fools on the
court while simultaneously being mocked by others outside the court!
His old face turned red and he stood up slowly.
“Bureau Chief Fang, where are you going?” Zhang He could not help but ask.
“Where else can I go? I’ll go back, of course!” Bureau Chief Fang groaned and his voice was a
little hoarse. “How can I continue to stay here with dignity?”
Zhang He was speechless and embarrassed.
His eyes glanced at the crowd, but his pupils suddenly shrank and his entire person was
shocked!
“Bureau Chief Fang, please wait,” Zhang He pleaded immediately. His body was starting to
tremble.
Everyone around sensed that something was not right and turned to look in the direction of
his gaze. It was then that they saw a teenager standing off-court and looking calmly at the
game being played in-court.
“It’s him!” Pan Heng also gasped sharply. There was excitement and emotion in his tone.
“He? Who is he?” Bureau Chief Fang frowned slightly.
“It’s our trump card!” Qin Yuan stood up; his expression was constantly changing. In the
end, he reverted to calmness, then exchanged glances with Pan Heng and Zhang He. The
three of them walked toward the off-court.
They were at the most conspicuous place aside from the court, so when they moved at that
time, it immediately attracted the attention of most people, who then focused their eyes on
them.
Had they finally lost all dignity and were unable to carry on?
Almost everyone had that kind of feeling in their minds. The Stick Nation’s people sneered
while the Chinese shook their heads and sighed.
The Stick Nation’s coach looked in that direction and had a cold grin at the corner of his
mouth. He then said to the reporter, “I think you should go and interview those individuals
over there, otherwise they’ll escape! Hahaha…”
Many reporters also noticed that and began chasing Zhang He. As soon as they arrived, it
was not just the reporters who were stunned—everyone else was, too.
Zhao Ritian froze at once and there was a bewildered look on his face, as Zhang He’s group
of three stopped right in front of them.
“Please stop the game for a moment!”
At that moment, Bureau Chief Fang made a gesture to the referee and the basketball game
was stopped for five minutes.
“It’s him!” Qian Sen looked up and exclaimed when he saw Ye Lingchen. His tone sounded
conflicted, but a strong hope burst forth from his eyes all of a sudden.
The other Chinese players fixed their gaze on Ye Lingchen as well, and they were all very
eager.
There were only 20 minutes left until the end of the game, and winning might be far-
fetched if Ye Lingchen came onto the court. At the very least however, the Stick Nation
would no longer underestimate China’s basketball and would stop playing everyone for
fools!
“Eh?”
The Stick Nation’s players also whined softly. Without a doubt, they recognized Ye
Lingchen as the student who jumped up on the basketball court and stopped them from
making violent dunks.
“Student Ye Lingchen, I hope you can look past our past misgivings and let the world see
China’s basketball potential!” Zhang He looked at Ye Lingchen earnestly before bowing
profoundly!
“I’ve bet my entire life on basketball. Ye Lingchen, please accept my apology!” Pan Heng
bowed too.
Qin Yuan also bowed down and said sincerely, “Student Ye Lingchen, on behalf of the
Chinese basketball community, I urge you not to let China’s basketball be undermined by
foreigners!”
That scene left everyone’s mind blank and stunned them speechless.
The minds of Zhao Ritian and the others exploded and their mouths were agape. They
wanted nothing more than to let their chin drop to the ground.
Those three people were authorities in the sports world. It was known that Zhao Ritian—
despite his talent—had only received an invitation from the Capital City Basketball
Association. He did not get a personal invitation from Zhang He.
At that time however, the three top figures were actually bowing to Ye Lingchen all at once.
The scene was like a dream—one could not believe it if one never saw it with one’s own
eyes.
Whoa!
Sometime later, the entire stadium was sent into a frenzy!
“What’s going on? Which divine place that did that guy come from?!”
“The three presidents are asking him to go onto the court? Why on earth would they do
that? Is it still possible to reverse the situation?”
“F*CK! Isn’t he the Capital little basketball prince? His skills are really amazing!”
“Yes, it’s really him! But even so, it doesn’t warrant those actions from the three chairmen,
does it?”
“Don’t let China’s basketball be undermined by foreigners? That’s a rather big statement!
Where’s their confidence in this teenager coming from?”
…
There were a lot of discussions, and soon enough, Ye Lingchen’s identity was also revealed
in an incredible way.
“Ye’zi… You…”
Little Gen and the other two were confused and could only feel their mouths dry up. Their
lips trembled, but they were unable to say a single word.
They were all unprepared for that sudden twist.
“I agree to play!”
A faint voice sounded and was transmitted clearly into everyone’s ears, causing their hearts
to begin thumping wildly.
He agreed! He really did agree!
Everyone could only feel their blood bubbling and creating an unparalleled sense of
anticipation.
That boy must have had some skill for all three presidents to treat him so seriously!
Those simple words sounded like music to Zhang He and the other two men’s ears. Their
hearts had been suffering from guilt ever since the last time they forced Ye Lingchen away.
Such an exceptional talent could be considered the hope of China’s basketball, and if they
were obliterated on that day, they would never forgive themselves for the rest of their life.
Fortunately, Ye Lingchen agreed to play!
Zhang He’s face turned red. The decision to hold a basketball match at Capital University
proved fruitful! In the future, all of the shame in China’s basketball would be wiped out, and
perhaps it would even go so far as to trigger international attention!
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, almost to the point of crying on
the spot.
On the other hand, the Stick Nation’s people were rather stunned by it. Did China really
have a trump card?
However, regardless of how they looked at Ye Lingchen, they did not feel anything special
about him, nor did they sense the temperament of a professional basketball player.
“Do you have a basketball jersey?” Ye Lingchen continued speaking and snapped the three
men out of their daydream. Zhan He immediately nodded. “Yes, yes!”
The next moment, a jersey was given to Ye Lingchen. The size was just right and it was
obviously meant for him.
Ye Lingchen nodded, put on his jersey, then walked toward the court.
“Ye Lingchen, do your best! Hand it back to them!” someone—apparently a student of
Capital University—shouted.
“Yeah! Give it to them good! You’re the pride of Capital University!”
“Come on, I believe in you!”
“Do your best!”
Chapter 373 - Come On, Try Again!
373 Come On, Try Again!
As Ye Lingchen walked forward, the surrounding cheers became louder and louder. They
did not know whether Ye Lingchen could win against the Stick Nation, but their energy did
not fall far behind.
In a short moment, the languishing Chinese could not help but put their hopes on Ye
Lingchen after the three presidents’ actions.
Zhao Ritian looked at Ye Lingchen’s silhouette and was momentarily dazed.
Of course, he did not think that the three presidents invited Ye Lingchen because their
brains had short-circuited. He played against Ye Lingchen before and knew of the latter’s
strength. He proceeded to whisper silently, “I hope you’re able to achieve glory for the sake
of China’s basketball world!”
The Stick Nation’s people frowned at Ye Lingchen and were unsure of what his background
was.
At that moment, the Stick Nation player who had earlier been blocked by Ye Lingchen on
the basketball court looked at him with an unsightly expression. He then raised his hand
and gesture thumb-down to Ye Lingchen in an extremely provoking manner.
Upon seeing that, the Stick Nation’s people came to their senses and began to cheer wildly
to put pressure on the Chinese.
“I didn’t expect you to be a member of the Capital City Basketball Association, but that’s
good. You were brave enough to prevent me from dunking, so let me teach you a good
lesson now!” When Ye Lingchen came to the front, the player’s eyes narrowed and he
remarked coldly to Ye Lingchen.
He was wearing a number 10 jersey, and from everyone else’s reaction, he was surely the
core of the team even if he was not the captain.
Ye Lingchen glanced at him faintly, as if he did not hear the player’s words, and walked
straight past him.
Ignored!
Ignorance was a far greater insult than any word!
That behavior made the number 10 player’s face even gloomier. He raised his hand and
made a gesture, signaling for his teammates to return quickly to their positions.
“This little guy. He seems to have a good aura.” Bureau Chief Fang looked at Ye Lingchen
with approval and could not resist smiling. In any case, at least Ye Lingchen’s aura calmed
the scene.
“It’s not just his aura. His ball skills can completely crush Qian Sen’s!” Pan Heng returned to
his original seat and said.
“Oh?” Bureau Chief Fang raised his eyebrows slightly. Qian Sen was the current captain,
and it was surprising that his skills—which were recognized by everyone—would be
crushed.
He looked at the court again and noticed that Capital City Basketball Association’s players
had looks of reverence toward Ye Lingchen!
Zhang He laughed too and was very much looking forward to it. “Hahaha, Bureau Chief
Fang, the show is about to begin!”
“You seem to be brimming with confidence!” Bureau Chief Fang could not resist laughing
too. “Is there any hope for us to make a comeback?”
“I’m afraid it’s a bit difficult to make a comeback!” Qin Yuan sighed. “There still would’ve
been hope if he played since the beginning of the game, but there are only twenty minutes
left in the game now. It’s too difficult…”
The score fell behind by far too wide a margin, and the opponent was an internationally-
acclaimed professional team. Catching up to them was possible only in one’s wildest
dreams.
“Even if we can’t win, at the very least we won’t let the Stick Nation’s people look down on
us!” Pan Heng asserted.
The referee started to count down and everyone’s heart sank. They watched the game
nervously as it was about to continue!
It was obviously the Stick Nation who kicked-off the restart. They winked at each other and
shot mocking looks at the calm Ye Lingchen.
“Kid, would you believe that we can stop you from ever touching the ball?” Player number
10 sneered at Ye Lingchen.
“You can try.” Ye Lingchen’s reaction had been extremely calm from the very beginning.
That kind of arrogance and calmness was as if he did not take his opponent seriously at all,
which made the Stick Nation’s players extremely pissed.
Preet—
The whistle was blown.
The game continued!
The Stick Nation served and the ball was passed directly to player number 10.
Player number 10 dribbled but did not sprint or pass the ball. He merely moved forward
slightly, and the entire stadium could only hear the basketball thumping against the
ground.
Not moving?
Those eager Chinese spectators looked at Ye Lingchen and were slightly stunned.
He was still standing calmly and motionlessly in the same spot.
“BOOOOO!”
A chorus of boos was heard from the Stick Nation’s crowd.
“BWAHAHAHA, I thought he was some amazing guy. Turns out he’s just a pretentious fella.”
“F*ck! What’s this guy doing? Posing? What does he take this place for?”
“I know, this guy is here for laughs! Is this an entertainment program provided by the
Chinese?”
“I can’t! I’m going to laugh myself to death!”
…
Contrary to the Stick Nation, China was silent, and they felt rather puzzled.
Aside from them, even the Stick Nation’s players were equally as dumbfounded. Soon after,
they could not resist but utter a loud chuckle. They made plenty of mental preparation, but
it turned out to be just a bluff.
Player number 10 laughed too. He dribbled the ball and approached Ye Lingchen slowly.
“Kid, if you still know what’s best for you, you should know that resistance is useless,” he
remarked sarcastically. Then, he lowered his body sharply and quickened the pace of his
dribble, like a cheetah about to sprint. He then passed Ye Lingchen at lightning speed.
However, at the exact moment that he passed Ye Lingchen, his entire body froze and the
sound of dribbling stopped. His rhythm had been interrupted abruptly as if the power was
suddenly cut off while watching a movie. Everyone’s heart skipped a beat and slowed down
by half a beat.
Player number 10’s pupils contracted extremely. He only felt that his hands were empty
and his brain had been short-circuited. To be honest, he did not even know what happened.
When he looked again, Ye Lingchen had already taken the basketball. He still maintained
the movement he made earlier, and if it were not for the fact that he had a basketball in his
hands, no one would have thought that he moved.
“What is…going on exactly?”
“The ball was dispossessed? Pardon me, but can we rewind time? I didn’t see anything.”
“A-a-a-a-amm-mmazingg!”
“He’s too formidable. He’s almost divine!”
“Don’t say anything, I can no longer express my admiration in words!”
…
The Chinese suddenly erupted with great fanfare and all of them instinctively stood up.
They felt goosebumps all over their body, and although they could not understand
anything, it was enough that they saw Ye Lingchen stealing the ball!
They have been suppressed for too long, far too long! It was rare for them to see a
counterattack, and it was as refreshing as pouring a basin of cold water on their head in
summer.
The Stick Nation players were initially still mocking Ye Lingchen, but their smiles froze
instantly. They could not help but stare right at him as if they saw a ghost.
However, Ye Lingchen snatched the ball and stood still without dribbling, as if he was doing
something trivial and ordinary. Under everyone’s constant gaze, he raised his hand and
lightly tossed the ball back to the number ten player.
“Come on, try again!”
…
Chapter 374 - Ruthless Man, Werewolf,
Wolf-Fire
That, that…
The audience was deathly silent!
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. For a moment, no one knew what to say.
Without even mentioning the dispossession, Ye Lingchen threw the ball back to the
opponent. The action was blinding to one’s eyes and was absolutely unprecedented.
No one could say a single word.
That included the Stick Nation’s audience, the foreign audience, and the Stick Nation’s
players!
The number 10 player face turned ashen, then paled. He felt humiliated but did not know
how to refuse.
All of a sudden, the basketball in his hand was bounced on the ground. The echo
reverberated and resonated in everyone’s heart, snapping everyone back to their senses.
“Domineering, too motherf*cking domineering! I almost cried!”
“Pride! This is the pride of our China! It’s so exciting, so thrilling!”
“Ah, how can you be so handsome? Ye Lingchen, I want to have baby monkeys with you…”
The entire Chinese audience was sent into a frenzy. At that moment, a heartfelt pride came
over them and all they felt was an enthusiasm lingering in their heart, causing them all to
have goosebumps!
Basketball had always been a sore point for everyone, and at the mere mention of it,
everyone’s faces turned dull. It reached a point where no one sought to win, as long as they
were able to go onto the ground and play on an even level with everyone else.
However, Ye Lingchen not only snatched the basketball easily; he even threw it back to the
opponent. The kind of disdain and arrogance made everyone fanatical, and no one even
dared to think about it in the past.
“That kid…”
Pan Heng raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes. He was shedding tears, and he
had only ever seen such a scene in his dreams. However, it was actually happening right in
front of him!
It had been too long! He waited too long for that day!
“Hahaha, he’s still as arrogant as ever! His self-confidence surpasses everything.” Zhang He
could not help but laugh. He looked at Ye Lingchen with hopeful eyes.
He still remembered how Ye Lingchen was the same back at Capital City Stadium. With that
crushing attitude, he left everyone speechless.
“Nonsense, this is truly nonsense! There’s only twenty minutes left and we should pay
attention to scoring!” Bureau Chief Fang was complaining, but he looked at Ye Lingchen’s
eyes with full admiration.
“You’re brave, Brother Ye!” Qian Sen stood on the court and said to Ye Lingchen.
The other players did not move. They merely stood there like bystanders and did not go up
to grab the ball.
They had full confidence in Ye Lingchen. At that moment, there were even some players
who sympathized with Stick Nation’s players and could sense their dread at Ye Lingchen’s
dominance.
“Pick it up and continue!”
Ye Lingchen’s calm voice made player number 10 come to his senses. He looked at Ye
Lingchen in exasperation, and with an ashen face, he bent down to pick up the basketball.
“I make sure you regret it!”
After speaking coldly, he continued to dribble with both hands while having his eyes fixed
on Ye Lingchen.
The audience turned quiet again and were even afraid to breathe too heavily.
The Chinese hoped to see Ye Lingchen’s heroic character, while the Stick Nation’s people
hoped to wipe away all the embarrassment!
Squeak—
The shoes rubbed against the ground and stung everyone’s eardrums. The number 10
player’s face looked extremely serious. He lowered his body as much as he possibly could.
He bounced the ball between his palm and the ground. That way, his chances of being
intercepted was significantly reduced.
His speed was incredibly fast, and he was no longer careless at that point. Instead, he put
on his best state-of-mind and used the method he was most good at to move past Ye
Lingchen!
When he arrived in front of Ye Lingchen, his body shook slightly and he faked a move. At
the same time, he stared at Ye Lingchen’s every move!
However, he was disappointed because Ye Lingchen had not moved at all since the very
beginning.
Pfft!
He snorted but felt extremely uneasy deep down. Just as he was preparing to execute his
next move, his hands were empty again!
“How is this possible?” His face paled. He brushed past Ye Lingchen and froze on the spot.
Cold sweat was dripping from his forehead!
After barely two encounters, his heart began to tremble. The pressure Ye Lingchen piled
onto him was simply too great, like an unconquerable mountain! He had a feeling that he
was incapable of moving past Ye Lingchen!
The ball was not slapped away, but rather, it had been taken. Both actions were two
different concepts and had vastly different levels of difficulty.
Whoa!
On that occasion, it was not just the Chinese who were in awe—the Stick Nation’s people
were too.
“He’s too skilled! He’s really too skilled! Is he still human?!”
“He could even intercept a low dribbling technique. What kind of hand speed is this? What
kind of reaction was it? Didn’t he make contact with the opponent?”
“Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! A ruthless man exists in our great Chinese basketball! Praise and glory!”
“He’s more ruthless than a ruthless man. He’s a werewolf!”
“Werewolf? Haha, I think he’s wolf-fire[1]!”
In addition to the Chinese language, foreign languages were uttering madly too.
“OH MY GOD, HE IS Superman!”
“SO COOL!”
“Chinese is so BT[2]!”
…
The audience had reached a boiling point and there was a lot of noise!
It was no longer a question of nationality, but pure respect for the strong. A basketball
prodigy like him could receive the admiration of anyone.
“One more time!”
Ye Lingchen glanced at the dispirited number 10 player and continued to speak.
The number 10 player held the ball in his hand and was completely speechless. All he felt
was that Ye Lingchen’s figure grew mightier and mightier in his eyes, to the point where it
struck fear in him.
“Scared already? Then… What about you?” Ye Lingchen saw the opponent remaining quiet
for some time and turned to look at the other Stick Nation players.
They looked at each other with horror in their eyes. A few of them stepped back
instinctively.
Two simple moves crushed all of Stick Nation’s players. No one expected the
condescending Stick Nation players would become so timid in such a short time. That
timidness came straight from inside their heart.
“Don’t mind him! Shoot!”
At that moment, the number 10 player’s face was dull, but he shouted out loud and raised
his hand to toss the basketball over!
Thump!
Another baseball player jumped up, caught the ball, then lowered his head and ran
frantically toward the hoop!
“Basketball is not a game for one person! It’s a scoring game! We’ve won this game! We’ve
won! With this kind of score, how could you possibly catch up with us?!” Player number 10
seemed to have gone mad as he roared with reddened eyes.
His words made everyone’s heartbeat quicken.
“Shameless!”
“Tsk! He can only show-off for a short while now. If he had entered the game earlier, we
would’ve long won it!”
“It doesn’t matter, China’s basketball is going to make headway!”
The Chinese scolded and sneered.
“Sigh, such a pity!” Bureau Chief Fang sighed but looked at Ye Lingchen with a smile. “But…
this guy really has character, hahaha…”
He had overwhelmed his opponents’ psyche, and as for winning or losing the game,
everyone knew that it was no longer important.
The audience watched as the player dribbled past other players in a flash and reached the
Chinese team’s basketball hoop…
[1] 狠人,狼人,狼火 – this expression is rather difficult to translate into English, but an
attempt will be made to aid readers in understanding this. The commonly used saying is
that 狼人比狠人更狠一点 (狼人 = werewolf; 比 = compared to; 狠人 = ruthless man; 更狠 =
more ruthless; 一点 = slightly), thus giving rise to ‘A werewolf is slightly more ruthless
compared to a ruthless man’. However, the phrase 一点, while translated as ‘slightly’, can
also be taken literally as ‘one dot’—a comparison of 狠 (ruthless) and 狼 (wolf) reveals that
there is one extra ‘dot’ in the character for wolf. Moving on to 狼火 (= literally, ‘wolf-fire’), it
has another 2 extra ‘dots’ compared to 狼人 (火 vs 人) and three more compared to 狠人,
thus signifying that a ‘wolf-fire’ u003e ‘werewolf’ u003e ‘ruthless man’. Hopefully this
makes more sense!
[2] The phrase ‘BT’ is taken from the initials of 变态 (bià n tà i), which can be used to mean
pervert or abnormal. In this case, we can take it to mean that, “The Chinese are such
freaks!”
Chapter 375 - Regarded as a National
Treasure Too!
Previously, Ye Lingchen’s performance left everyone in shock. Even the Chinese team’s
players were unable to come back to their senses.
At that moment, the corners of that Stick Nation player’s mouth curled up into a proud
smile. His body leaped up and his eyes were fixed on the hoop—he was ready to make a
lay-up!
“Good!”
Upon seeing that, the number 10 player was stunned and incredibly excited.
‘So what, if you can intercept a ball? We’ll just score! We’ll still win this game and you can
continue to be cocky!’
He shouted in his heart and was already prepared to mock Ye Lingchen good once the game
was over!
However, at the next moment, the smile on his face froze. From the corner of his pupils, a
figure sprinted at lightning speed, and along with the roar of wind, appeared next to the
player who had already made a lay-up!
Thwack!
With that tremendously loud noise, the basketball in the man’s hand was slapped away. It
was a perfect block that was easily executed, shocking the audience yet again.
The basketball flew into Qian Sen’s hands. Without even thinking, Qian Sen threw it back to
Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen dribbled the ball casually and his eyes glossed over the Stick Nation’s players,
pressuring them.
“Scared already? Stick Nation players are so disappointing.” Ye Lingchen shook his head
and said indifferently, “Look closely. I’ll show you what China’s basketball is all about!”
As soon those words were said, Ye Lingchen’s dribbling speed suddenly accelerated. His
eyes narrowed and his body dashed forward like a leopard!
“Come at me if you can!”
The number 10 player’s face looked humiliated. He dropped his body low and opened his
arms to surround Ye Lingchen like an eagle!
“You definitely can’t break my defense!”
Despite screaming that, his heart was already on the verge of collapse. He had to stop Ye
Lingchen, that time, or else that day would forever be an unforgettable day of shame!
In the stands, everyone’s body leaned forward slightly, and their eyes did not dare to blink.
Squeak!
Ye Lingchen dribbled the ball and ran in front of the number 10 player without slowing
down at all. It appeared that he was about to pass through the number 10 player’s side.
The number 10 player had his hands outstretched and was ready to grab the ball.
However, Ye Lingchen’s footsteps stopped abruptly and he jerked his arms. During that
high-speed movement, he changed direction unexpectedly and passed from the other side
of his opponent!
There was no pause in the dribbling sound, and soon after, Ye Lingchen jumped before
everyone’s eyes with the ball and made a perfect dunk!
The action was incredibly smooth from the beginning until the end. Everyone found it
extremely admirable, and the number 10 player’s defense was nothing to Ye Lingchen. It
was no threat at all.
The number 10 player was unable to respond when Ye Lingchen breezed past him, and he
even fell bottom down on the ground because of that.
Even until then, he remained seated on the ground with a sullen face and a look of
confusion.
“A…mazing. Marvelous!”
“Where did this basketball freak come from? Our great China’s basketball is about to rise!”
“Ah, ah, ah! So handsome! So manly! I can’t take it! I’m going to faint with happiness!”
“Hahaha, why aren’t the Stick Nation’s people speaking anymore? Come on, jump and shout
again! Why so terrified?”
“In the past, our great Chinese nation did not hold grudges against you. A great and
powerful country like ours has plenty of masters. Muahahaha…”
…
Although it was only one shot, it single-handedly ignited the entire stadium. Ye Lingchen
shot very few times, but whenever he did so, it was enough to stun everyone. Such was the
aura of a master!
“Ye’zi! Amazing!”
Little Gen was red with excitement. He shouted so much that he nearly lost his voice. He
wanted nothing more than to run down to the court.
“You see that? He’s my roommate, my best buddy!” Potato and Xiang were so proud that
they practically lost themselves. They continued to show-off to the people around them, as
if they were just as amazing themselves.
The same was true of Capital University’s students. They maniacally yelled Ye Lingchen’s
name, and their voice was earth-shaking.
Zhao Ritian stared blankly at Ye Lingchen. There was still pride and admiration on his face,
but at the same time, there were traces of mixed feelings too. He clenched his fists tightly.
Little did he expect that the era he had always dreamed of ushering in was realized in Ye
Lingchen’s hands. He could not fall behind him and it was imperative that he upped the
intensity of his basketball training!
“Good, good, good!”
Bureau Chief Fang stood up tremblingly. Tears were flowing from his eyes and he stared at
Ye Lingchen. “Amazing! He’s good! This person…must be treated as a national treasure!”
“Bureau Chief Fang, you mustn’t get too worked up. Ye Lingchen won’t run away,” Zhang He
said quickly.
“He won’t run?” Bureau Chief Fang glared at him and said unhappily, “A person as good as
him nearly left because he was angry at you! You nearly angered me to death!”
“Bureau Chief Fang, he’s here, isn’t he? Calm down, calm down,” Pan Heng smiled bitterly
and said.
“Calm, my foot! I’ve waited my whole life! My whole life! The day finally came!” Bureau
Chief Fang said filled with emotion. “This talent must be given preferential treatment!”
Ye Lingchen gave the people wave after wave of thrill. The Chinese had been suppressed
for too long, and it was difficult for them to calm down the longer it went on.
On the court, the ball was served and the game started!
Between the Chinese team players, the ball would definitely be passed to Ye Lingchen.
There was no doubt that Ye Lingchen had become the target of all the Stick Nation’s
players. The five players no longer cared about anyone else and they all surrounded Ye
Lingchen defensively.
Despite their efforts, Ye Lingchen could always easily intercept their ball. His strong
physique, agile speed, and superb skills left them feeling deeply frustrated.
Thump!
Thump!
Thump!
After scoring again and again, the entire stadium seemed to be Ye Lingchen’s one-man
show. Although the Stick Nation’s players were surrounded by Ye Lingchen, they were
unable to even touch the basketball.
Ye Lingchen’s ball skills were really too good. A simple fake dribble could leave them going
around in circles, after which he would immediately penetrate the defense and score the
defensive goal.
Time passed bit by bit, and the score was also gradually getting closer.
“Stop him at all costs! We mustn’t let him overtake the score!”
That had become the sole thought in the hearts of the Stick Nation players.
As for the Chinese, they remained silent in their hearts and stared closely at the score on
the court. There was plenty of expectation in their eyes.
Perhaps… It was possible to overturn the score!
The score was 106:136 during the last five minutes!
Ye Lingchen had already scored 48 points while the Stick Nation’s score remained
unchanged.
The audience was silent and they waited quietly for the final result.
“Defend him! Make every effort to stall him!” the Stick Nation’s coach shouted.
Ye Lingchen looked at the Stick Nation and smiled slightly. Instead of getting caught up
with trying to break through them, he leaped from where he was and shot for the basket
with a single standard shot.
Clang!
Clean shot, three points!
Continue, serve, shoot!
Clang!
Another three points!
Then, another three points!
Each three-pointer shot made everyone’s heart tremble once, and the same was repeated
yet again. The Stick Nation’s players were all in despair.
A total of ten three-pointers made the score 136:136—a tie!
Ye Lingchen did not rush to shoot the last shot. He dribbled around randomly and left
everyone on the edge of their seat. In the final second, the basketball left his hands.
Under everyone’s attention, the ball sliced through the air in a beautiful arc and entered the
hoop!
Wow!
The Chinese cheered and everyone stood up with their bodies trembling.
Bureau Chief Fang and others tried to control their breathing but were barely able to calm
their excited heart down.
The Stick Nation’s people sat on the chair and marveled at Ye Lingchen’s prowess.
“Ye Lingchen! Ye Lingchen! Ye Lingchen!”
Someone from the crowd took the lead to cheer, and at that moment, everyone shouted Ye
Lingchen’s name and many even shed tears too.
Click! Click!
Countless reporters aimed their cameras at Ye Lingchen and fired their flash continuously.
Seeing a lot of reporters coming toward him, Ye Lingchen waved to everyone and left by
sneaking through the crowd like a fish.
The reporters could not catch Ye Lingchen, so their attention was diverted to the Bureau
Chief.
Faced with those reporters, Bureau Chief Fang’s face glowed with pride as he gave a long-
winded speech. He also narrowed his eyes at the Stick Nation’s embarrassed coach. “You
were giving out a rather proud speech earlier. Do you want the microphone so you can
continue expressing your thanks?”
At the end of the morning, Ye Lingchen received a call from Zhang He, who invited him to
have a meal together. On that occasion, Ye Lingchen did not refuse.
During lunch, Bureau Chief Fang expressed his gratitude to Ye Lingchen repeatedly, and in
that period, he held Ye Lingchen’s hand and said while weeping. He truly regarded Ye
Lingchen as the savior of China’s basketball. In addition, he also gave Ye Lingchen a
RMB500,000 bonus as a reward for defeating the Stick Nation.
Regarding Ye Lingchen’s treatment, there was a RMB600,000 sports allowance given every
year. On top of that, Ye Lingchen belonged to a completely otherworldly existence, and
there was no need to participate in training. All he had to do was play in national games.
As for the players of the Capital City Basketball Association, they each gave Ye Lingchen a
toast with words of reverence and admiration. In the end though, Ye Lingchen did not get
drunk at all. Instead, they were the ones who got drunk and were sprawled out on the
ground.
Soon, the basketball game went viral throughout the internet!
The reporters were flush with excitement, and at the exact end of the basketball game, they
all delved right into writing their press release.
Big news! It was undoubtedly one of the biggest news that history had ever seen!
Once they reported that news it would certainly spark worldwide attention!
Tencent News, Sina News, and Jinri Toutiao all reported at once, sending push notifications
directly to everyone’s mobile phones. Weibo’s Trending Searches also exploded at once,
while the official website for China’s sport and basketball experienced heavy traffic.
At the same time, many people who were watching the game on-site uploaded videos to the
Internet from time to time, attracting countless broadcasts.
As a basketball enthusiast, Little Ding’s greatest hobby was playing basketball. Whenever
he was free, he would round up three to five friends and play basketball together. He
usually paid more attention to news involving basketball.
At that point, he was watching an NBA basketball game.
‘It would be nice if there are good basketball players in our country. Then I wouldn’t have
to watch foreigners play basketball every day. It’s such a pity…’
He lamented in his heart. However, at that moment, his computer screen vibrated and a
piece of news was delivered.
[Surprise! There’s hope for China’s basketball!]
That was the news link that popped up.
It was the same trick again.
Little Ding pursed his lips and was too tired to curse at it.
Such clickbait was truly repulsive. Every day, they would use some famous person’s name
to try and attract people’s attention. It was so pointless.
He had already seen at least eight or nine similar headlines.
After hesitating for a moment, he reached out and clicked it curiously.
Hmm?
It was a game between China and Stick Nation?
Little Ding froze for a moment before coming to a sudden realization. Indeed! China played
a friendly match with the Stick Nation at the same time last year. Was it already over that
year?
His heart skipped a beat and he looked at it intently.
However, as the game progressed, Little Ding’s face became redder and redder due to
anger.
It was rubbish! They were completely crushed by the Stick Nation!
Little Ding could no longer stand it, especially when seeing the Stick Nation’s players
making a mockery of the Chinese players.
What the hell was that? Hope? ‘Hope, my foot!’
He cursed in his heart and became increasingly disappointed with China’s basketball scene.
Just as he was about to close the video however, he saw Ye Lingchen coming onto the court.
Little Ding’s hand movement stopped for a moment and he continued to watch.
In the next room, Little Ding’s excited shouts could be heard constantly.
“Oh f*ck! Awesome interception!
“That block is beautiful! So skilled!
“Scored, a resounding dunk, incredible!
“They’re catching up. Finally, the score is overturned! China actually has such a powerful
trump card, bwahahaha…”
Little Ding’s heart was beating fast, and he was never as excited as he was that day. It was
the first time China’s basketball team made him feel so proud.
Then again, his brow furrowed slightly. It was far too unusual. Could it be a fake? News
made just for showing-off was rampant that year.
It was only when he went to Weibo that he had a smile on his face. The trending searches
about China’s basketball’s victory over the Stick Nation had risen to the top!
The Chinese team really did win!
That comments on that article had already exceeded 50,000!
[Reasonably speaking, I’m stating that this is China’s No. 1 prince charming. No objections,
right?]
[He’s really handsome! Much more handsome than the stars on the Internet!]
[With that skill, I think it’s 100% comparable to people in the NBA. I have a strong hunch
that our Chinese basketball players will be able to enter the NBA soon!]
[Please be quiet, don’t stop me from licking the screen!]
[So handsome! So handsome! It’s hard to imagine that there are people who are more
handsome than me in the world. RESPECT!]
[I’ve never had any idols since I was young, but today, I hereby solemnly announce that I
will have an idol in the future!]
[I’ve got no blinking idea how many times I watched the video. It’s amazing to watch. So
chic and elegant. Playing basketball seems to turn into an art in his hands.]
…
On that occasion, regardless of whether the sports bureau was pushing this matter or
whether it was the public opinion of the masses, it was definitely a feat of the epic
proportions for China’s sports. Publicizing it was a must.
Ye Lingchen looked at the soaring popularity of his system interface and could not help but
feel shocked. He was mentally prepared to become a famous sports star, but he never
expected it to cause such a sensation.
The popularity almost made him a household name overnight! His fame even surpassed the
average star!
In fact, China had been suppressed in the sports world for far too long. Pride and brilliance
were a rarity, so it was only natural for his popularity to explode!
Chapter 377 - It“s Time for Me to Take
Action
377 It“s Time for Me to Take Action
Ye Lingchen felt like he was in a dream when he looked at his soaring popularity.
The number flashed wildly at an unimaginable speed and all he saw was the rapid surge of
data representing his popularity value.
700,000!
800,000!
900,000!
1,000,000!
However, it did not stop there!
It was not until it reached 1136789 that things began slowing down.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen realized the importance of sport to the Chinese, and how wise
it was for him to participate in a basketball game!
It was quite logical when he pondered further about it. In addition to making waves within
the country, many people from abroad were also shocked, especially those from the Stick
Nation. Those people would also bring him popularity.
One single international friendly match was enough to increase his popularity by a full
500,000!
Would he not break past 10 million if he went for more games?
Ye Lingchen suddenly sensed that an upgrade to advanced knowledge was not too far
away.
It was the second time he exceeded one million in his popularity value, meaning it was time
for him to have his intermediate knowledge upgraded for the second time.
Ye Lingchen looked forward to it and placed all of his attention onto the system interface.
He did a count of his current skills.
There was only one intermediate skill—Eight Extremities Brute Training (Intermediate)! It
allowed him to block bullets with his body, a testament to how amazing it is.
Basic skills, however, were much more.
Dragon-Catcher Hand (Basic), Bird Language (Basic), Diatribe (Basic), Parkour (Basic),
Arhat Fist Force (Basic), Animal Taming (Basic), Heavenly Sound (Basic), Transfiguration
(Basic), Aura Divination (Basic).
Before he knew it, he already had eight basic skills.
He looked down and saw various skills that he was 100% proficient in.
Calligraphy, Massage, Western Medicine, Cooking, Farming, Swimming, Deutsch, Feng Shui,
Russian…
Bits and pieces added up numbered more than 40, most of which were languages of various
countries. There were many other remaining skills, but his proficiency was not full.
The next step was to upgrade his intermediate skills.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, focused his attention, then clicked to start!
The golden glow glossed over every basic skill at lightning speed. His breathing became
heavy too and was extremely nervous.
There was a total of eight basic skills, and the glow darted back and forth about ten times
before finally coming to a sudden stop!
Parkour!
Ye Lingchen was briefly taken aback before a smile appeared in the corners of his lips.
Parkour was the first skill he could upgrade to intermediate and it was one that benefited
Ye Lingchen greatly, as it had the widest uses. He never expected it to become the second of
his intermediate knowledge. It could even be considered fate!
With an eye-piercing golden glow, one of the basic skills finally became intermediate!
Parkour (Intermediate): Strong leg techniques are fully capable of supporting your runs,
running at 90 degrees, and walking on the waves is not the stuff of dreams!
Amazing!
After looking at the skill’s explanation, Ye Lingchen’s heart inadvertently skipped a beat.
Although the introduction was brief, it undoubtedly left a strong impression.
He could practically be said to have reached the peak of running ability! If he continued to
upgrade to advanced, would he not be able to fly?
With a satisfied smile, Ye Lingchen continued to look at the system interface. Since there
were still 100,000 left in his popularity value, he might as well use it up all at once.
He rubbed his hands and had an eager look on his face.
He clicked and got things started!
The familiar glow was flickering wildly and the skills in which he was 100% proficient in
were much more than his basic skills. Ye Lingchen was dazzled, and at the next moment,
the glow stopped!
Cooking?
While Ye Lingchen’s was still in his stunned state, a flash of golden light turned it into
Gastronomy (Basic).
Gastronomy (Basic): You, who have broken through the limits of Cooking, are now able to
make delightful food.
The skill seemed to be an awesome one too.
Sure enough, the skills produced by the system were high-quality products. Many ordinary
skills would undergo a qualitative leap after an upgrade.
Looking at the remaining 30,000 popularity points, Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up slightly. His
popularity value soared rather quickly in recent times because of his constant appearance
on the news. It seemed as though he would have to focus more on that aspect in the future.
As long as he did things perfectly, his popularity value could surely skyrocket!
…
On that day, Ye Lingchen got on a car and headed toward the southern suburbs of Capital.
The southern suburbs were regarded as Capital’s development zone. They were still
considered rural and relatively underdeveloped, but during those past five years,
government policies began inclining toward that area, which was developed significantly
vigorously. It had quickly changed from a rural area to a place of skyscrapers, causing many
of the households to be demolished and then relocated.
He still remembered how troublesome the incident was. Countless people watched in tears
as their old houses were demolished, but of course…those tears were that of joy and
happiness.
An apartment in the development zone was the filming location for Xiao Feifei’s iPartment.
The red-and-white walls made the entire apartment very warm and the apartment itself
was near a park. The scenery was beautiful, with green trees shading off the rippling water.
Along the way, the car was driven slowly. The driver was silent and focused on driving,
while Ye Lingchen closed his eyes slightly and listened to the music on the radio.
At that moment, the radio channel paused slightly, and there was a brief static sound. The
next moment, a rapid voice came bursting from the radio.
“Next, we will broadcast an urgent piece of news!
“Moments ago, in Capital City Development Zone, a bus overturned on Longyou Lake’s
bridge and the entire vehicle fell into the water. A total of forty-two people on the said
vehicle have fallen into the water. Calling any swimmers who are near Longyou Lake!
Please come and save the people!”
The piece of news was broadcasted in a loop, clearly signaling its extreme urgency.
Longyou Lake, an artificial lake built by Capital City Development Zone at the beginning of
its inception, consumes an unimaginable amount of manpower and material resources. It
could be considered the largest artificial lake in the country. If one stood at the edge of the
lake, the opposite side of the lake would only be faintly visible!
It is difficult to swim back if one fell from the bridge unless the water was calm. Drowning
was a definite possibility!
The only good thing to come out from that news was that most of the doors and windows
were open before the bus fell into the water. That way, the passengers could swim out of
the car. Otherwise, not even the gods could save them if they were trapped in the bus and
sank with it!
The news shocked Ye Lingchen slightly, as Longyou Lake was in the development zone and
was not that far from where he was!
It was not just a rescue mission, because it also represented a great amount of popularity.
He touched the mask in his clothes. Superman Y had been silent for a long time and it was
time for him to debut!
“Looks like it’s time for me to take action!”
Before Ye Lingchen could even speak, the driver who had been silent throughout the
journey suddenly uttered out loud! At that moment, his disposition changed abruptly and
he became inscrutable.
“My little friend, I’m sorry. I’m going to Longyou Lake to rescue them first, so I’ll have to
delay your trip!”
At the end of his sentence, he turned his steering wheel abruptly and the taxi turned
around. He then floored the accelerator all of a sudden!
Screech!
Along with that harsh rubbing sound, the taxi left as fast as possible…
Chapter 378 - Deity? Demon?
Clack, clack, clack!
Under Ye Lingchen’s stupefied gaze, the driver shifted gears like a madman, then pressed a
button in the car. The louder roar of the car’s engine could be heard clearly and the entire
car began to shake.
The taxi sped up on the road and flew past in a blur!
Zoom—
A skillful drift left behind a cloud of dust and stunned the other road users.
“My little friend, don’t be scared. To tell you the truth, I was Mount Akina’s Racing King!
This car hasn’t shown its true colors for quite some.” There was a hint of sentimentalism in
the driver’s eyes. His eyes were distant and he seemed to be missing it.
“Human life is beyond value. If I can save even one person, then I’ll do so,” the driver uncle
said compassionately.
“Uncle, do you know how to swim?” Ye Lingchen could not help but ask.
“Hehe, swimming?” The uncle’s eyes reminisced even deeper. “Truthfully speaking, I was
the school swimming champion when I was in sixth grade of elementary school.”
…
It had to be admitted that the uncle’s driving skills were top-notch. Faced with congested
roads, he always managed to spot empty spaces and zoom right through them. His driving
speed was not slow either, and all that could be seen was the roadside cars left far behind
one after another. Barely five minutes later, he had already reached Longyou Lake.
At that point, the splashing water could be seen even from the inside of the taxi. Everyone
was crying for help in the lake and they flailed about in the water. Their voices calling out
for help could vaguely be heard from the lake.
After a rough assessment of the situation, the area where they fell into the water was less
than one kilometer from the shore. It was not too far away, but it could not be considered
close either.
“My little friend, I shall go now!”
With a solemn expression on his face and a sense of being duty-bound, the driver uncle
opened the car door at once and ran toward Longyou Lake.
Ye Lingchen opened the car door as well and got out of the car.
By then, many people had gathered around the lake. Each one of them looked anxiously at
the lake, and plenty of them shouted to those around them, asking whoever that knew how
to swim to do their part. Others were actively thinking about how to make the rescue.
Few people knew how to swim, and the place where the victims fell into the water were
some distance away. Even if there were anyone who could swim, they felt unsure of
themselves and did not dare to jump, let alone save those people.
Huhuhu!
At that moment, a couple of electric bicycles came swiftly. On each of them were people
dressed in yellow clothes, with a kangaroo icon printed on them. They rushed over at
lightning speed
Aside from them, three-wheeled freight trucks also came quickly soon after and stopped by
the lake.
In addition, there were many taxis coming too.
“Oh my god, it’s the almighty Meituan Delivery riders! Do your best, brothers!”
“Rider brothers are here too! Do they know how to swim?”
“So many taxi drivers, the greatest of our country’s three hidden professions are here!”
“Such strong characters, hidden in those three major professions! Not bad!”
…
Chatter!
Shouts of exclamation sounded one after another. Under everyone’s close attention, those
individuals executed extremely perfect diving postures and jumped into the water one
after another. Each person swam wildly toward those who fell into the water.
Amazing! Absolutely stunning!
Ye Lingchen looked at the group of people and could not help but gasp. They deserved to be
recognized as the greatest among the common folk in the three hidden professions.
However, they still fell short in trying to snatch away his popularity!
At that time, many people saw light at the end of the tunnel when those people dived, but
they soon discovered a problem.
“No, it’s too far and it’s against the current. Their physical strength can’t keep up!”
“It’s over, the rider boys are putting their life at stake.”
“There are too many people falling into the water. It is impossible to save them. Those who
attempt to rescue might even be dragged with the water.”
“There are already some people over there who can’t bear it anymore. It looks like they’re
going to sink soon!”
“Why hasn’t the country sent anyone here to rescue? Time waits for no one!”
…
Those on the shore were anxious and they were constantly analyzing the situation.
Tap-tap-tap!
At that moment, a rush of footsteps was picked up by everyone’s ears.
Everyone was stunned for a moment. They looked at the sound, and at first glance, they
stared in that direction to the point where their own eyes nearly popped out.
“F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!”
“Goodness me! Is that a Deity? Or a Demon?”
“It’s over, it’s over! I might die soon. Why am I having such a ridiculous hallucination!”
“Walking on water! He’s walking on water! What the f*ck!”
“Superman Y! Superman Y is here! He’s really Superman! He’s so handsome!”
“God, you made a mistake. This is a city. How could You have come up with some martial
arts fantasy?”
…
Despite the initial anxiety, everyone forgot everything in an instant. All their attention was
focused on Ye Lingchen—their brains turned blank and they forgot how to think.
The driver uncle who originally chauffeuring Ye Lingchen swam forward frantically using a
standard dog-paddle technique. It was only after he dived into the water that he discovered
his oversimplification of the situation.
It was autumn, so the water temperature was ice-cold. His entire body was trembling when
he fell into the water and he was swimming against the current, which consumed a lot of
power. Whether or not he could swim there was another matter altogether, and even if he
did, it was also very difficult to save someone and return to shore. Furthermore, he had to
ensure that his legs did not suffer from cramps.
He heard shouts from the shore and wondered to himself, as he had no idea what was going
on.
However, the next moment—
Tap-tap-tap!
The rapid sound of water waves came from behind him, and a figure swiftly came to his
side. The water waves resulting from the steps splashed his face directly.
“F*ck!”
The uncle was so shocked that his jaw almost fell off. He took a few big gulps of water to
finally stabilize his figure.
The others were not in a much better condition either. Those courier brothers and Meituan
brothers were nearly blinded by the sight. Some of those who had a weaker psyche sank
directly into the water and it took a long time for them to resurface.
Tap-tap-tap!
Ye Lingchen wore his mask and walked on the waves. His speed was faster than that of
ordinary people running on flat ground. In the blink of an eye, he rushed to the area where
those people fell into the water, and with a glance, he identified two victims who had
reached the limit. With one in each hand, he lifted them and ran back!
Even when carrying two people, he did not slow down at all.
The uncle stared blankly at Ye Lingchen, who was dashing back quickly, and momentarily
forgot to dodge. The water splashed all over his face again.
“Superman Y! It’s really Superman! Ah, ah, ahh…”
“That’s amazing! Superman Y, please accept me as a disciple! My only dream is to save the
world!”
“He’s turned into an immortal! He truly turned into an immortal! Can any scientist come
out and explain, whether this is scientific?”
…
Back on the shore, everyone went crazy as they saw Ye Lingchen approaching. Some even
knelt to show their piety.
After putting the two victims down, Ye Lingchen did not slow down. He turned around and
continued to head toward the lake.
His clothes fluttered and it was like he left everyone else in the dust. The crowd looked at
his figure and could not help their amazement.
Those who had come from every direction were also stunned. They never imagined seeing
such a formidable scene after they rushed over to try and save some lives…
Chapter 379 - I Can“t Hold Down the Lid
on Newton“s Coffin
379 I Can“t Hold Down the Lid on Newton“s Coffin
Of the 42 people, 20 had been rescued by Ye Lingchen as he went back and forth ten times.
The remaining 21 were rescued ashore by the other swimmers.
None of the bus passengers’ lives were in danger, and it was rightly considered a blessing.
“Superman Y, I’m your diehard fan. Please kiss me, hug me, and lift me high up…”
“Ah, my prince, please awaken your princess with a kiss, come on!”
“Superman Y, please let me have an hour with you. I’ll give you a little Superman…”
…
There was no doubt that Ye Lingchen became the focal point of the audience’s attention.
Everyone, regardless of gender, rushed toward him frantically with a wolf-like luminance
in their eyes.
Facing the mad crowd, Ye Lingchen did not dare to delay any longer. He raised his legs and
did not leave through the shore. He walked on the lake and fled away quickly, leaving
behind the sight of water splashing behind him.
Everyone could only sigh bitterly and watch as his rear-figure disappeared quickly.
…
Ye Lingchen let out a sigh of relief after getting rid of those people. He then walked toward
iPartment at a relaxed pace.
He had plenty of free time anyway, and it was very comfortable to enjoy the roadside
scenery while walking.
An hour later, Ye Lingchen looked at the building in front of him and his eyes lit up.
The scene that Xiao Feifei chose was really good. It was perfect for shooting iPartment.
The studio was on the 16th floor. When he entered, a plethora of cameras and recording
equipment were all set up.
Outside, Ye Lingchen heard all kinds of exclamations coming from the room. He saw Hu
Yifei and the others huddling around a computer with shocked expressions, and Xiao Feifei
was no exception.
“What are you doing?”
Ye Lingchen’s voice surprised him slightly and they then surrounded him in excitement.
“Young Master Ye, come and look at this. It’ll definitely scare the daylights out of you!”
Chen Meijia’s face turned red and she showed the video to Ye Lingchen. She seemed to be
incredibly lovestruck. “I bet there’s a handsome face like no other hidden under that mask!”
Ye Lingchen could not help but smile when he looked at the video’s contents—it was
playing the entire sequence of Ye Lingchen’s walk-on-water rescue. He had already
predicted that earlier, as his popularity had been growing rapidly during that period.
On the surface, however, he utilized his 100% proficiency in acting and pretended to be
extremely shocked. “Whoa, such incredible people exist? Is this even real?”
“it’s real! It’s entirely genuine!”
With a look of admiration on Wanyu’s face, she said with much anticipation, “I never
imagined there would really be a superman in this world. I feel like I’ll see Ultraman soon.”
“Why? Are you preparing to watch the live version of Ultraman fighting little monsters?” Lu
Xiaobu could not resist making that remark before saying solemnly “Based on my years of
experience, Superman Y is likely the legendary Iron Palm Water Skimmer[1]!”
They chatted away happily with each other.
During that short period, any news involving Superman Y shot up directly to Weibo’s
trending searches, while videos were uploaded frantically in TikTok. The entire Internet
basically exploded.
Without a doubt, such momentous and genuine news could not possibly be a sham. In other
words, Superman Y did walk on the water with his actual abilities!
If Superman Y’s act of saving the children from the burning building was considered
reasonable as it was only pushing a human body’s limits, his most recent act violated
common sense completely. Science was unable to explain it at all, and it had a deep impact
on people’s worldview.
[F*ck! I can’t hold down the lid on Newton’s coffin! Request support!]
[I’m calling for an explanation from popular science! What’s the principle here? This
newbie doesn’t understand.]
[The Degenerate Age[2] is ending. Martial arts secrets and abilities are awakened! I beg the
Almighty to give me a golden finger!]
[Superman Y is definitely the protagonist! Please accept me as your disciple, I can do
everything, please protect me.]
[I’ve read books my entire life and now you’re motherf*cking telling me that Superman is
real?]
…
Xiao Feifei seemed much calmer. She walked to Ye Lingchen’s side, pursed her lips, and
smiled, “Lingchen, I didn’t expect you to play basketball so well. You’re so handsome on the
court!”
“I’m just average. I’m more than capable of torturing those Stick Nation guys.” Ye Lingchen
smiled and said.
“By the way, Young Master Ye, you’re so handsome! I’m your diehard fan, for real!” Chen
Chichi immediately looked at Ye Lingchen with an impassioned gaze. She then revealed her
arms without warning. “Please sign your autograph! Write it on my arm, neck, *ss, or
anywhere is fine!”
“Ah, ah, ah! I almost forgot that Young Master Ye is now a basketball superstar!” Chen
Meijia screamed and jumped up. “You’re our national treasure!”
Since Superman Y’s story was too shocking and attracted most of their attention, they only
remembered the recent basketball game after Xiao Feifei reminded them of it.
The figure of Ye Lingchen galloping across the stadium surfaced in their minds too.
“Young Master Ye, I’m your fan and it’s an honor to meet you.” A tall girl with long and thick
wavy hair walked over and smiled at Ye Lingchen with her slender outstretched hand.
“She is a classmate of our Capital City Arts Institute. Since there are so many guest roles in
iPartment, we brought her here too.” Hu Yifei introduced.
“Young Master Ye. Me too! I am Hu Yifei’s roommate. I’m very fortunate to be able to
participate in the filming of iPartment.” Another girl with a smoking-hot figure and a red
dress came over.
Capital City Arts Institute’s high quality had to be acknowledged. They were all beautiful
women who each had their own merits.
“Alright, everyone, quickly check your scripts and get ready to film iPartment,” Xiao Feifei
remarked plainly as she seamlessly separated the girls surrounding Ye Lingchen.
Xiao Feifei could see through the passion in those women’s eyes at a glance. They were
probably eager to let themselves get taken advantage of.
With Xiao Feifei’s as a barrier, the group of women could only withdraw their lustful hands,
which had already been prepared to take advantage of Ye Lingchen. They backed away
resentfully.
“What’s that smell?” At that moment, Ye Lingchen frowned slightly and could not help but
look in the direction of the kitchen.
“Ah! My lunch!”
Wanyu screamed and immediately rushed into the kitchen, followed by Hu Yifei and Chen
Meijia.
By then, black smoke was emanating from the pan in the kitchen along with the burning
smell.
“Damn it, damn it, it’s burnt. This can’t be eaten anymore,” Chen Meijia remarked bitterly.
“It’s all because we were so mesmerized when watching Superman Y’s video. We forgot the
food in the pot.” Wanyu was very upset.
“Forget it, let’s cook it again.” Xiao Feifei took out a few bags of instant noodles.
Ye Lingchen looked at the burnt instant noodles in the pot, then at the instant noodles in
Xiao Feifei’s hands. He could not help but frown. “You’re only going to eat this?”
It was no wonder that Xiao Feifei’s face looked emaciated. She had always been hard at
work but always ate unhealthily. How could she even bear with it?
“This is all just for the time being. I had to rush the filming recently, so I just ate whatever
for lunch as long as I had lunch,” Xiao Feifei said.
“This won’t do.” Ye Lingchen shook his head, then smiled. “You guys go and start filming. I’ll
prepare lunch for you…”
[1] 铁掌水上漂 – is translated to Iron Palm Water Skimmer. Yet another reference by this
author to Legend of the Condor Heroes, this nickname is used in the Condor Heroes novel
to refer to Qiu Qianren, the leader of the Iron Palm Sect famed for his extremely powerful
martial arts.
[2] 末法时代 is translated to Degenerate Age, the last of The Three Ages of Buddhism.
These Three Ages are divisions of time following Buddha’s passing, and the Degenerate Age
could also be known as the Dharma-Ending Age or the Latter Day of the Law, where the
Dharma becomes increasingly diluted and corrupted with non-Dharma elements, leading to
rare attaining of Enlightenment, while moral chaos proliferates.
Chapter 380 - Delicacies to Rid All Worries
“You can cook?”
Everyone, including Xiao Feifei, looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
“It can’t be, right? Does young Master Ye actually know how to cook? This is shocking.” Lu
Xiaobu exclaimed in disbelief.
“Yes, good-looking people who are second only to me are already in great demand.
Amazingly, he knows how to cook. He’s truly one of the top ten outstanding men!” Chen
Chichi chimed in too.
“Hahaha, now you see the difference. Men who can cook are the most handsome, especially
Young Master Ye!” Chen Meijia had a look of sheer infatuation.
“Tch, the food might not be delicious if he knows how to cook,” Lu Xiaobu could not help
but retort.
“I agree! The taste may be just so-so,” Chen Chichi voiced out in support.
Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen suspiciously. “Do you really know how to cook? Would
you like me to help you?”
“Can you cook?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Xiao Feifei shook her head.
“Then that’s not necessary. Bring them to do some filming first. Leave the cooking to me.”
Ye Lingchen smiled.
Of course, there was a refrigerator in that apartment, and to keep it as close to reality as
possible, there were various ingredients in the refrigerator.
Xiao Feifei nodded and began to organize the crowd.
Xiao Feifei’s temperament changed suddenly when she did things. With a sharp look in her
eyes, a cold and domineering aura exuded from her entire person. Ye Lingchen felt that she
resembled Ouyang Qing a little, as they were both strong women.
Soon, everyone entered their filming mode. Though they were filming, the venue was
actually in that very same room. iPartment was a story about a young man and a young
woman living together in an apartment.
Everyone else was in the living room, while Ye Lingchen was inside the kitchen, so neither
would disturb the other.
Soon, they realized they were wrong. Everyone who was filming could not resist stopping
on occasion, and even the director Li Tai was stunned. He stared blankly at the direction of
the kitchen.
“Wow, so handsome! Young Master Ye’s looks too handsome when he’s cooking!”
“Looking at him cutting vegetables so effortlessly, it’s really beautiful and pleasing to the
eyes.”
“So amazing! Looking at him like this, he definitely looks like a chef. He does things
smoothly and in an orderly manner. He’s amazing.”
“Very focused! Men are the most handsome when they are serious.”
…
Chop, chop, chop!
From time to time, the sound of Ye Lingchen cutting vegetables could be heard coming out
from the kitchen.
Everyone was mesmerized by Ye Lingchen. They felt like he was dancing when they
watched Ye Lingchen stir-frying.
It was a proven fact that once something is executed at its finest, it would become an art
and contain a sense of beauty.
“Smells so good! This smell is too heavenly!” Wanyu took a deep breath and her cheeks
were flushed red as if she were drunk.
“Huhuhu, I can’t take it! As soon as the smell comes, my hunger reaches its extreme point.”
“Too fragrant! It’s just one dish. How could it possibly give off such a fragrant aroma?”
As the aroma grew stronger and lingered in the room, everyone was sent into a frenzy.
They swallowed their saliva frantically and waited anxiously like ants on top of a hot pan.
“Feifei, come and taste it.”
Ye Lingchen’s voice came from the kitchen and instantly cheered up Xiao Feifei’s
expression.
‘Hihihi, Lingchen thought of me first.’
With her reddened face, she walked into the kitchen under everyone’s envious and
resentful gazes. She no longer had the strong woman aura but looked at Ye Lingchen with
warmth and eagerness.
“There isn’t a lot of meat here. I rummaged through the fridge for a long time, but there
were only three steaks in total. You should eat this piece first,” Ye Lingchen whispered to
Xiao Feifei.
“Mm, mm, mmm!”
Xiao Feifei was like a chicken pecking at food. Her eyes had a fluid glance as she looked at
Ye Lingchen and nodded quickly. She was happy enough to be able to eat Ye Lingchen’s
cooking, and at that point, her heart was so happy that it exploded. The sweetness she felt
rivaled that of eating honey.
The steak looked similar to those served in restaurants, but on closer inspection, one would
find that the color of his steak was more even, and the meat quality was more evident. The
black pepper sauce was lathered evenly on it, and the aroma was very pleasant instead of
being pungent.
As she opened her mouth and took a gentle bite, Xiao Feifei’s pupils suddenly widened and
she was dumbfounded.
It was not because it was unpalatable, but because it was too…delicious!
Beef was generally very, very difficult to chew if cooked incorrectly. Xiao Feifei did not use
a knife and fork but relied solely on her teeth, yet she was able to bite it off easily. The meat
was firm and the taste was amazing. That feeling she felt was as if her teeth became itchy
after biting into something delicious. The satisfaction was mind-blowing.
MMMMMM—
Xiao Feifei could not resist moaning. Once the beef entered her mouth, a soaring fragrance
filled her oral cavity at once. Her lips squirmed and she began to chew.
Chew, chew——
Every inch of the steak tasted perfect. It was neither tough nor tender, and with every bite
was an overflowing fragrance, causing her entire person to sink into the aroma with no
hope of coming out.
And as the beef entered her belly—from her mouth to her esophagus, to the stomach—a
feeling of incomparable satisfaction suddenly rose from the bottom of her heart. At that
moment, she suddenly felt that she had never been happier before, and she also felt that
she had never loved the world as much as she did then.
Her feeling turned into a warm current flowing all over her body, cheering up every cell in
her entire body.
Thump!
Outside the kitchen, everyone else’s faces were almost sticking to the kitchen glass. Their
eyes were fixated on the food and they were anticipating it longingly.
Lin Wanyu and Hu Yifei looked at Ye Lingchen with resentment. He was too biased.
Everyone was equally beautiful, so why was there such a big difference in treatment?
“Okay, it’s ready to serve.”
Ye Lingchen belted out an order and everyone rushed into the kitchen at the speed of light,
as if they had received an imperial decree.
“Wow, it’s delicious!”
After only the first bite, everyone was helpless and their eyes were red.
It was too delicious and completely surpassed worldly delicacies. Any adjective could be
used to describe that moment, but it was all reduced to two words—eat it!
As celebrities, healthy eating was of the utmost importance. At that moment, however,
losing weight and keeping in shape were all set aside. Whoever dared to stop them from
eating would be killed!
In just five minutes, the plates were cleaner than those that had been washed and were
placed quietly on the table.
“Phew, so satisfying! I feel like today is my happiest day.” Chen Meijia rubbed her stomach.
“I suddenly feel so happy! I don’t know why, but I’m all excited.”
“Me too, I feel like all the scenery today is so beautiful.”
“Wow, the fatigue from filming just now is all gone! I can’t even describe how energetic I
feel now.”
Everyone rubbed their stomachs and were enveloped in a sense of happiness.
There were not many ingredients there, so they could not be full, of course. However, after
eating those dishes, they all felt a sense of happiness and satisfaction from the bottom of
their hearts. That kind of feeling was akin to a child’s satisfaction after eating sugar and
ridding away all the world’s troubles…
Chapter 381 - Qi Refinement?!
Xiao Feifei narrowed her eyes in contentment and looked at Ye Lingchen beside her. She
leaned her head unobtrusively toward Ye Lingchen, and when she looked at the shadow on
the ground, the two of them seemed to be leaning on each other’s shoulder. She smiled
triumphantly like a promiscuous cat.
“By the way, Feifei, I just noticed that the first season of iPartment has been shot halfway.
It’s progressing quite fast,” Ye Lingchen said.
Xiao Feifei hurriedly raised her head, but the blush on her face did not fade. She pretended
to be calm and said, “Yes. We’re planning to release it on New Year’s Day.”
New Year’s Day is only a month away from then.
iPartment was like a slice of life television show. The shooting cost was very low and the
venue was not complicated. As long as the actors’ acting skills were competent, the
shooting would progress quickly.
Ye Lingchen nodded before saying, “Has the timeslot been booked the broadcast?”
“We booked Durian TV, and it’s the prime time from seven to nine o’clock in the evening!”
Xiao Feifei said with a smile and a bit of smugness. “We bagged that slot because of Director
Li’s reputation and mine as well.”
Durian TV was undoubtedly one of the most popular TV stations. It was the overlord of
entertainment channels. Be it variety shows or television dramas, all its broadcasts are the
highest quality. Therefore, the ratings were always high and it overwhelmed other
television channels.
Durian TV’s prime time, coupled with iPartment’s quality, would certainly make it a hit. Ye
Lingchen believed that his popularity will increase tremendously.
“Lingchen,” Xiao Feifei called out suddenly. She looked at Ye Lingchen and bit her lip with a
hesitant look in her eyes.
“What’s wrong?” Ye Lingchen looked at her.
“Can you cook dinner for us again tonight?” Xiao Feifei said.
The others suddenly raised their heads and stared at Ye Lingchen with a scorching gaze. Hu
Yifei had already leaned over. “Then… can I serve the rice?”
“Young Master Ye, there were too few dishes for lunch just now. Can you count me in for
dinner? I’ll go and get whatever you need,” Wanyu volunteered.
“Young Master Ye, I’ll help you wash the vegetables!” Lu Xiaobu said instantly.
“Then I will help you massage your back and your legs.” Chen Chichi was briefly stunned
but she quickly made that remark.
At that point, their mouths were still reminiscing about the previous delicacy. They would
be overjoyed if they ate the rice cooked by Ye Lingchen.
“Don’t make a fuss.” Xiao Feifei had a stern look and she said, “Lingchen, I have a close girl
friend who hasn’t had a good meal for a week. Your cooking might help her.”
“Is she anorexic?” Ye Lingchen raised his brow slightly and guessed one of the possibilities.
“Mm, it’s anorexia.” Xiao Feifei nodded. “She’s obviously hungry, but every time she eats,
she has the feeling of wanting to vomit. Her appetite is really poor.
“She’s a very good girl. It’s possible that she got anorexic because she was under too much
pressure to film a TV series.”
“Mm, okay. You can call her to come over at night.” Ye Lingchen nodded. It took him little
effort to do so.
“Thank you,” Xiao Feifei said happily.
In the afternoon, everyone continued to shoot at the venue. Ye Lingchen had nothing to do,
so he went downstairs and wandered around.
Capital City Development Zone was full of high-rise buildings and was a modern city in the
purest sense. It was unlike old cities whereby many old buildings would have to be
maintained, and it was not as congested as old cities too.
On the street were men and women in fashionable clothing coming and going. On occasion,
he would hear murmurs about Superman Y’s heroic diving into the water to rescue people
earlier that morning.
Following the map’s instructions, Ye Lingchen walked to a nearby library. He was about to
try his luck and see whether he could find books that were useful to him.
The first floor of the library was filled with literary books, such as the Four Classic
Novels[1]. In the novel column, Ye Lingchen also saw the published book version of
Celestial Bane, which was his own creation. Many readers were sitting on the ground,
holding the books and reading them with interest.
The second floor contained books from elementary school up till university. The entire
floor is full of books, and Ye Lingchen skipped it completely.
On the third floor were some miscellaneous books, like parenting books, health and fitness,
and other topics. Many people were there reading those books.
Ye Lingchen slowed down and walked around the third floor. He was prepared to see if he
could gain some knowledge that day.
His knowledge was already very wide and he had read all those regular books. All that was
left for him was curiosity.
After passing by the bookshelves one by one, Ye Lingchen’s footsteps stopped at
architecture.
It would never hurt to have extra knowledge so he might as well have a look at them since
he would not be on the losing end anyway.
Ye Lingchen thought about it and randomly took a book from the shelf.
“Self-studying Exterior Design, Architectural proficiency +1.”
“Self-studying Exterior Design, Architectural proficiency +1.”
“Self-studying Architectural Drawing, Architectural proficiency +1.”
“Self-studying Architectural Drawing, Architectural proficiency +1.”
“Self-studying Architectural Mechanics, Architectural proficiency +1.”
…
Soon, piles of architectural knowledge were poured into Ye Lingchen’s mind. His
proficiency increased at a rapid rate.
After reading the eighth book, Ye Lingchen’s hand paused slightly—his proficiency in
architecture had reached 100%!
He had one more skill that could be upgraded.
Indeed, he did that just to get more upgrade options!
Naturally, Ye Lingchen would not use all that knowledge, but using it to have upgrade
options would bring about some surprises for him!
With a smile, Ye Lingchen put the book back on the shelf, glanced at it, then paused slightly.
He then walked toward another area.
That area was filled with Buddhist and Taoist scriptures.
Reading Buddhist scriptures would bring about an increase in Dharma proficiency, but he
had no idea know what kind of proficiency would increase if he read Taoist scriptures.
Holding on to the mentality of giving things a try, Ye Lingchen picked up a copy of Big
Dipper Scripture.
“Self-study Big Dipper Scripture, Qi Refinement proficiency +1.”
‘F*CK!’
Looking at the system’s prompts, Ye Lingchen’s entire body trembled and he almost
jumped up.
He calmed himself down and looked carefully.
Qi Refinement!
It really was Qi refinement!
‘F*CK! This is awesome!’
Perhaps his heartbeat was beating too wildly because he found it rather difficult to calm
down even after taking a few deep breaths.
It was too shocking and too appalling! Refining Qi really was capable in that world!
Having martial arts skills was already shocking enough! At that point, he could even start
cultivating immortality!
In such a short time, his proficiency in Qi refinement had reached six percent, but it did not
increase anymore.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen’s mind was also filled with a couple of other peculiar things,
such as meditation postures, how to exhale, how to sense the world’s spiritual Qi, and how
to control the Qi in his body.
Those were all very mysterious things, and if not for the system’s awesomeness, Ye
Lingchen would probably think that all of it was fake.
Ye Lingchen looked at the bookshelf full of Taoist books and his heart fired up. ‘The path to
cultivation, here I come…’
[1] For the uninitiated, they are: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West,
Water Margin, and Dream of the Red Chamber.
Chapter 382 - Problems of Being Too
Handsome
Apart from the initial shock he went through when he acquired the system, that would be
the second time Ye Lingchen was this excited.
What Qi Refinement represented was beyond words!
It was beyond amazing!
Putting down Big Dipper Scriptures, Ye Lingchen quickly picked up True Nanhua
Scriptures.
‘Self-studying True Nanhua Scriptures, Qi Refinement proficiency +1’
…
This time, Qi Refinement’s proficiency merely went from six percent to 11 percent. It
seemed that getting Qi Refinement to full proficiency would require a lot of books from the
Daoists.
Fortunately, this place was filled with books.
Ye Lingchen smiled gently, then continued to pick up another book of Daoism.
Along with his increasing proficiency, Ye Lingchen’s understanding of Qi Refinement grew
deeper.
Qi Refinement was not as heaven-defying as Ye Lingchen thought, let alone being able to
help him ascend to immortality. Putting it bluntly, it was just an advanced method to
temper his Qi.
Qi Refinement helped absorb the spiritual energy in the air and gather them into his body.
It did not give him any earth-shattering power, but it would subtly transform a person’s
physical attributes. For example, it could improve a person’s eyesight, hearing, recovery,
and even extend one’s life.
In ancient times, some people lived over 150 years through Qi Refinement!
Although those functions were quite significant, it was still too far when compared to the
cultivation of the mystical arts.
By the time Ye Lingchen was on his 20th book, Qi Refinement’s proficiency had finally
reached 55 percent. It could be said that this was the hardest skill that he had come across.
Daoism was truly profound.
By then, Ye Lingchen was already able to control his Qi Refinement. He did not need to sit
down in a specific pose. All he needed was to remain focused to benefit from the effect of Qi
Refinement.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, then closed his eyes and stood still to experiment.
In an instant, a mysterious feeling came over him. He felt as though he was located in an
independent dimension. There was no sky, nor ground. Surrounded by air, his body was
levitating.
The next moment, the air flowed through the pores of his skin, diving into his body and
collected in his dantian[1].
The inner force of a martial artist flowed between the meridians and muscles, while Qi
Refinement was located in the dantian. One consisted of destructive and defensive power,
while the other would temper the body, supporting it. Both were considered great in their
own right.
“Hello, hello…”
Right then, he could hear someone calling out to him, causing him to snap back to attention.
Beside him, a young woman around 30 years old, dressed in a cheongsam was staring at
him.
“Hi,” Ye Lingchen replied as he woke up. “Is something the matter?”
The young woman shook her head, then answered, “I came to have a look at you as you’ve
been standing here for an hour. If you like to read, there are some seats over there. I can
show you the way.”
Ye Lingchen was surprised. He did not expect an hour to pass without him noticing. No
wonder Daoist claims that time was non-existent in the mountains. That was just scary.
“Oh. Thank you, but that won’t be necessary.” Ye Lingchen picked up another Daoist
scripture after rejecting the young woman’s offer.
The young woman stared at Ye Lingchen as her eyes showed a hint of disappointment.
However, she kept quiet about it and went off to a corner. Nevertheless, she kept stealing
occasional glances at Ye Lingchen.
She felt that Ye Lingchen was emanating a type of unique energy. It felt comfortable as
though one was sitting in an air-conditioned room in the Summer. When she was near him,
she felt calm and relaxed.
Ye Lingchen naturally noted the young woman’s gaze, which gave him a sense of pride for
his attractiveness. After that, he continued to immerse himself in the ocean of knowledge.
‘Self-studying The Book of Dao, Qi Refinement proficiency +1’
…
Looking at The Book of Dao in his hands, Ye Lingchen had a look of surprise on his face.
That was the book that gave him the best proficiency boost in Qi Refinement. It managed to
raise 20 percent of his proficiency! Furthermore, that was during the later stage where
proficiency was increasingly difficult to raise.
After finishing the books on the rack on Daoist scriptures, Ye Lingchen’s proficiency finally
hit a full hundred percent. Right then, even if Ye Lingchen was not actively refining his Qi,
the spiritual energy around him would constantly enter his body. In other words, Ye
Lingchen was constantly undergoing Qi Refinement.
‘Awesome!’
‘Since ancient days, few people had managed to reach this stage.’
Ye Lingchen made a faint smile as his heart filled with anticipation. If Qi Refinement were
to be upgraded, what would that lead to?
‘Books are indeed filled with surprises.’ Ye Lingchen continued to wander around in the
library, occasionally reading some uncommon books.
“Dear student, are you looking for a book? I’m here often. What genre are you looking for?
Perhaps I could be of assistance.”
The young woman from earlier came by once more. This time, her body was almost
rubbing against Ye Lingchen as she offered to help.
Following that, her eyes narrowed and took a deep breath, secretly feeling accomplished.
In actuality, following Ye Lingchen’s learning of Qi Refinement, spiritual energy would
naturally gather around him. To put it simply, it was like a magnetic field. The magnetic
field around him was a beneficial one. Those exposed to this magnetic field would develop
better health.
Humans were born with an instinctive ability to approach benefits and avoid harm.
Therefore, the magnetic field around Ye Lingchen would naturally cause others to
unwittingly approach him.
Surprised by the young woman’s friendliness, Ye Lingchen unwittingly took a step
backward. He rubbed his nose and replied, “I’m looking for some special books.”
“Special books?” The young woman looked confused.
“Mm, the very special ones.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“I understand.” The young woman blushed after a moment’s thought. She then glared at Ye
Lingchen and spoke softly, “What’s the use of reading those books? I can just teach you.”
Ye Lingchen was rather confused as the young woman winked at him, showing her charms.
‘Er…’
Ye Lingchen was caught totally off guard.
To be honest, that young woman looked wonderful, but it was not his type.
“Cough cough.” He coughed lightly, then awkwardly avoided her gaze, rejecting her offer.
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s turned back, the young woman could not help but feel a little
dejected and angry. Ye Lingchen’s aura and the mysterious smell was deeply attracted to
her. Unfortunately, the affection was one-sided and would only add on to her regrets.
‘Too bad I’m past my prime. Otherwise, I’ll make him mine by any means necessary.’
‘Sigh, such a nice man. I wonder which vixen would benefit from this…’
[1] Dantian (丹田 dantian) – literally translates as “Cinnabar Field” or “Elixir Field”. Refers
to the region in the body where a person’s Qi is concentrated.
Chapter 383 - Big Boss Ye Lingchen
383 Big Boss Ye Lingchen
Despite escaping from the library, Ye Lingchen still felt some lingering fear.
‘A crazy woman can be really scary. Men are on the losing end. I can’t afford to trigger her.’
On the way back to the film crew, Ye Lingchen took a trip to the market to buy a flounder
and some ingredients.
During that time, the awesomeness of a prodigy was put to show. His ability to bargain left
the uncles and aunties helpless to the point of tearing as they sold their items to him. Ye
Lingchen, unrestrained, departed coolly as the crowd looked at him with complicated
feelings and respect.
An afternoon passed swiftly. By the time Ye Lingchen returned to the film crew, it was
already dinner time.
“Young Master Ye, you’re back.” Li Tai jogged up to Ye Lingchen with a fan in hand and
fanned at him.
Ye Lingchen nodded at Li Tai, somewhat greeting him.
“Young Master Ye, there’s no need for you to do these menial tasks. If you need to buy
anything, just give us the word.” Li Tai looked at the stuff in Ye Lingchen’s hand and took
them off his hands, passing it to a lackey beside him.
For some reason, Li Tai was showing signs of turning into a lapdog, fulfilling all of Ye
Lingchen’s wishes. Furthermore, he would constantly butter up Ye Lingchen and throw in
praises now and then, stroking Ye Lingchen’s ego.
Ye Lingchen was not against that phenomenon but instead enjoyed it greatly. If there were
nobody to flatter him in his life, then living would be pointless. All that mattered was his
enjoyment.
Apart from Li Tai, the others in the film crew similarly showed friendly smiles at Ye
Lingchen. Some of them were even hovering near him.
They all knew that Ye Lingchen was the true boss behind Xiao Feifei’s company. In other
words, Ye Lingchen was their boss. Furthermore, they have seen Ye Lingchen’s talent. Be it
Huo Yuanjia or iPartment, both were absolute masterpieces. On top of that, even Lu Group
was trying to get on his good side. Most importantly, Young Master Ye was an expert
martial artist. All in all, he was considered a perfect person!
If they did not butter up to a perfect boss, they would be idiots.
“Young Master Ye, take it easy. The road in this region is too poorly designed. It doesn’t
come with an anti-slip design.” Immediately, one of the bootlickers came by with a carpet
and laid it on the floor.
Seeing how everyone was busying around Ye Lingchen, Chen Chichi quickly rushed over as
well.
“Nobody moves. I’ve got this!” He hastily grabbed a chair and placed it before Ye Lingchen.
“Good, good!” Ye Lingchen gave a satisfied nod, smiling. Enjoying this, he realized that he
began to like this type of situation. Splendour was an important part of life. It was
something he should be picky about now that he was well off.
After all, along with his growing popularity, he would be faced with grand occasions in the
future. He needed to grow accustomed to this.
“Chichi, I’m planning to give you a few more scenes.”
Chen Chichi was stunned by the sudden good news. However, he quickly recovered from
his daze, dusted his sleeves, and went down on one knee. [1] “Thank you, Young Master
Ye!”
“Young Master Ye~~~”
Lu Xiaobu rushed over upon hearing the news, breaking his speed record. “Young Master
Ye, you must be tired after all that walking. I’ll massage your legs for you. Just say the word.
I, Lu Xiaobu, will get it done without question.”
“Mm, very well.” Ye Lingchen’s smile slowly turned into one of kindness.
Not far from the crowd, Xiao Feifei, Hu Yifei, and the other girls were together. As they
looked at Ye Lingchen, their eyes unwittingly glowed with excitement.
“Wah, Sister Feifei, Young Master Ye seems different. It feels like he’s more attractive,”
Wanyu exclaimed in surprise.
“He seems more outstanding and gives off the vibe of a highly cultured person,” Hu Yifei
added.
“I feel that Young Master Ye is more handsome now.” Chen Meijia was a lot more direct.
Xiao Feifei nodded. She, too, was looking at Ye Lingchen curiously. There was an
indescribable feeling. Although his appearance was the same, it felt more pleasing to her
eyes, giving her the urge to look at him more.
Meanwhile, beside them was another young woman. Noticing the commotion over there,
the young woman had a frown on her face.
Her body was slender. Though one might consider her petite, she had some baby fats on
her. However, her face was ashen, looking very sickly and weak. “Sister Feifei, could he be
that Young Master Ye you all have been talking about?”
“Yes, that’s him,” Xiao Feifei answered. She then looked at the young woman’s expression
and explained, “Ying’er, relax. Lingchen is only joking around. He’s a good person.”
Zhao Liangying sniffled uncomfortably, then looked at Xiao Feifei, lowering her voice and
asked in a worried tone, “He seems too fickle. I think this type of people would usually take
advantage of—”
“Relax. Your worries are misplaced,” Xiao Feifei replied without a second thought. She
could not even get any despite offering herself up. How she hoped he would take advantage
of her.
“This I can guarantee. Young Master Ye is an exceptionally good man.” Hu Yifei and the
other girls nodded in agreement.
Right then, someone ran over and whispered to them, “Chen Chichi and Lu Xiaobu were
given extra scenes by Young Mater Ye!”
‘What?!’
Chen Meijia and company almost jumped at that. Following that, they rushed toward Ye
Lingchen immediately.
“Young Master Ye~ I’m coming~”
…
Faced with her best friend’s gaze, Xiao Feifei felt a little awkward. She coughed lightly and
said, “Let’s head over as well. Ye Lingchen’s cooking is really delicious. You’ll definitely find
your appetite.”
“Mm.” Zhao Liangying was still worried. She asked while walking over, “Sister Feifei, you
must protect me in your company. Don’t let them take advantage of me…”
Ye Lingchen was half lying on the chair, enjoying Hu Yifei’s massage while eating the fruits
fed to him by Wanyu. Looking at the slightly embarrassed young woman in front of him, he
gave off the aura of a big boss.
Steeling herself, Zhao Liangying announced weakly, “Nice to meet you, Young Master Ye.
I’m Zhao Liangying. I’ve just entered Sister Feifei’s company.”
However, Ye Lingchen maintained his silence and stared straight at her.
Zhao Liangying was feeling even more uncomfortable. She had a feeling that Ye Lingchen
was planning to take advantage of her, and she was imagining all sorts of scenarios. She felt
like a sacrificial lamb; helpless, and lost.
At that moment, she felt extremely regretful. She should not have listened to Xiao Feifei’s
persuasions and impulsively joined this company. She should at least carry out some initial
research. Who would have thought that Ye Lingchen, the perfect man they claimed to be,
was such a scary person? ‘This best friend of mine is plotting against me!’
Following through her imaginations, her heart was made up for the worst-case scenario.
Even if she had to be blacklisted, she would never bend over to the forces of evil.
Right at that moment, she could hear Ye Lingchen nonchalantly stating, “You’re sick[1]!”
[1] 你有病 (Ni You Bing) – It literally means “you are sick/ill”. However, it can also be taken
as “you are crazy”. In this case, Ye Lingchen is trying to tell her that she’s ill, but due to her
wild imaginations, she will misunderstand it as a claim to say that she’s crazy.
Chapter 384 - This Porridge...Is Special!
‘You’re sick. Your entire family is sick[1]!’
Zhao Liangying was aggravated, almost to the point of getting internal injuries.
Like Xiao Feifei, she was a goddess on the silver screen. Moreover, due to Xiao Feifei fading
out of the scene, she was considered the number one goddess of the silver screen and the
unrequited love interest of many.
However, as much as she felt wronged, she dared not let it out. She could only glare at Ye
Lingchen and huffed, “I’m not sick!”
“No, you’re sick!” Ye Lingchen corrected.
“You’re sick!” Zhao Liangying could not hold back any longer and retorted.
“Ying’er, aren’t you suffering from Anorexia? Lingchen is probably talking about that.” Xiao
Feifei immediately tried to diffuse the situation. At the same time, she threw a look at Ye
Lingchen, signaling him not to bully her best friend.
“She’s not only suffering from Anorexia.” Ye Lingchen looked at Zhao Liangying, continuing,
“You’ve been having difficulty sleeping right? Loss of sleep and disturbing dreams.
Furthermore, your limbs feel weak and you constantly have headaches.”
“How did you know?” Zhao Liangying no longer made a fuss, but instead looked at Ye
Lingchen in shock.
She did not tell anyone about her issues. Even with Xiao Feifei, she had only told her about
her Anorexia.
The condition was not considered serious, but it did torment her greatly. Her overall
condition was deteriorating quickly, having a fatigued body. Over time, it was almost to the
point of breaking her.
“Lingchen, what sickness does Ying’er have?” Xiao Feifei asked.
“Hehe, overactive imagination.” Ye Lingchen smiled faintly. “She’s just overthinking things. I
think it stems from her constantly imagining being taken advantage of.”
Although Xiao Feifei and the rest were chatting quite far from him, with Qi Refinement, his
hearing and eyesight were greatly increased. He could jest as he had picked up on their
conversation.
His words immediately caused Zhao Liangying’s face to turn scarlet. Embarrassed, she
opened her mouth, trying to come up with some retort, yet words failed her. She could only
angrily turn her head away.
“Alright, let’s get to work and prepare dinner.” Ye Lingchen clapped, losing interest in
toying with Zhao Liangying.
Everyone immediately got up. Just the thought of the delicacies they could be tasting
brought a look of excitement to their faces, volunteering themselves. “Young Master Ye,
what can I do for you?”
“First, go get me a stove.”
“Quick, stove!”
“Who can wash these vegetables?”
“Me, I’ll do it!”
“Where’s the pot? Get me a pot.”
“I’ll go get it right now!”
…
Ye Lingchen sat comfortably where he was as he gave the orders. The others quickly
followed them excitedly.
If that scene were to be uploaded to the internet, it would definitely cause quite a stir. The
director and celebrities all turned into servants.
Zhao Liangying was staring wide-eyed at the crowd. She was secretly looking down on
them. These people were being toady. ‘Isn’t it just a meal? If not for Sister Feifei dragging
me here, I won’t even bother coming over.’
“What are you doing sitting there?” Ye Lingchen’s gaze fell upon Zhao Liangying’s
disdainful expression.
“I, I…”
“This meal is something your Sister Feifei fought for you,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly. “Go
pick up some leaves and sticks by the road. We’re starting a fire!”
‘Starting a fire with sticks?’
‘This is too embarrassing. I, Zhao Liangying, will never do this!’
“Okay.” Zhao Liangying got up, then quietly walked along the path.
Very soon, everything was neatly arranged and prepared in front of Ye Lingchen. Everyone
stood around him and observed him attentively.
“Chen Chichi, you’re in charge of fanning the flames,” Ye Lingchen said while nodding
lightly after taking a look at the materials and ingredients.
“Aite!” Chen Chichi happily followed his orders. Right then, he gave a condescending look to
those around him, filled with pride as he subtly showed off to the crowd.
‘See? I’m the first one Young Master Ye thought of when he needed something. I’m the most
helpful person in Young Master Ye’s mind!’
After that, Ye Lingchen ignored the crowd and placed the pot on the stove. He poured in the
water and then added some rice into it.
‘This is for cooking porridge?’
The crowd was not totally clueless about cooking and had their own guesses. That
unwittingly brought a trace of disappointment into their hearts. What was so good about
porridge? Could it make something remarkable like stir fry? Its taste should be quite
ordinary as well, right?
Zhao Liangying stared at Ye Lingchen as well with a disgusted look in her eyes. She knew
how to cook porridge this way as well. When she felt too lazy to cook, she would make a
simple porridge and considered it a meal. Just this simple thing and he had to put up such a
show? That was just making a mountain out of a molehill.
With that, Ye Lingchen took the fish out and took a quick measure in his hand. The next
instant, with a flash from the knife, a slice of fish flew and floated quietly in the pot!
Everyone’s heart skipped a beat. They only saw a blur, and the fish’s meat was in the pot,
just like sliced noodles.
Following that, “swish swish swish”. The crowd felt their eyes blur as the meat on the fish
quickly disappeared, leaving only the bones behind. Meanwhile, in the pot, countless fish
meat was floating on top of the pot. It covered the entire surface of the water like
snowflakes.
Gasp!
Everyone took a deep breath; their eyes filled with shock.
Even Zhao Liangying could not help but feel impressed by Ye Lingchen’s skill.
They all noticed that each slice of fish was just the right size. Furthermore, they were all
equally sized! Most importantly, Ye Lingchen managed to accurately remove all the fish
bones. Such knife skills could be considered godly and were leagues above slicing noodles.
With that, the doubt in their hearts was washed away, and they grew excited.
With such a grand display, it should taste quite delicious.
“Sister Feifei, is his cooking really as good as you guys claim it to be?” Zhao Liangying could
not help but ask, swallowing a mouthful of saliva.
“You’ll know soon enough. If the supply is not limited, I believe many would die from
overeating. Even if you’re Anorexic, you won’t be able to resist the charms of this type of
delicacy!” Xiao Feifei stated confidently.
“Really?”
Zhao Liangying grew a little excited at this. Those that did not suffer from Anorexia would
never understand how horrible it was.
Although the food was right in front of them, they had to withstand hunger. That pain was
torturous. All the while, she had to force herself to eat in order to survive.
Right then, Ye Lingchen was quickly arranging some seasonings by the side with an
assortment of spices. Apart from the vegetables, he had also added some herbs into the
mix. After processing them, he poured them all into the pot in one go.
Following that, he joined the crowd and stared at the pot. For a moment, everyone was
speechless as they were confused.
“That’s it?” Zhao Liangying looked cluelessly at Ye Lingchen. Apart from his impressive
display while filleting the fish, everything else seemed mundane.
“It’s done. We just need to wait half an hour before lifting the cover,” Ye Lingchen stated
casually. Faced with the crowd’s suspicions, he could not just let them look down on him.
He then explained with a smile, “Everything goes back to the basics in the end. As I’ve
reached the level of a master chef, you guys might think that it looks easy. However, this
porridge…is special!”
…
[1] Similar to the previous chapter on 你有病 (Ni You Bing), Zhao Liangying most likely
misunderstood the part of “you’re sick” as “you’re crazy”. This format of retort is commonly
used in Chinese where a person would throw the insult back and also involve the other
party’s family.
Chapter 385 - Drawing Tortoises
The crowd naturally ignored the latter part of Ye Lingchen’s sentence.
‘Hehe, it’s just his routine swagger. Don’t mind him.’
“I believe!”
Chen Chichi, who was constantly fanning the flames, nodded his head vigorously. “Even
Young Master Ye’s farts will smell great, let alone the porridge he makes!”
Zhao Liangying threw a look filled with disgust toward Chen Chichi. She could not help but
distance herself from this person. It was just way too shameless and too much for her eyes
to behold.
For some time, the scene went quiet. The only thing they could do was watch the pot.
“Why don’t we play a round of cards?”
Right then, Chen Meijia finally spoke up as her patience waned.
“That’s a great idea. Since we have nothing to do anyway.” Hu Yifei immediately seconded.
The three of them quickly teamed up together for a round of Fight the Landlord.
“Sister Feifei, why don’t we play a round of cards too?” Zhao Liangying stared at the three
girls. Her eyes filled with envy. Unexpectedly, she was quite a fan of the card game.
“Lingchen, want to join us?” Xiao Feifei immediately looked toward Ye Lingchen.
“You girls go ahead. I’m not interested.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand nonchalantly.
With his gambling skills, it was just pure bullying for him to play with them. They were of
no challenge to him. He would feel more comfortable lying down and enjoy the night sky.
However, Zhao Liangying rolled her eyes. She was not going to let Ye Lingchen go just like
that. “Young Master Ye, come join us. Could it be that a strong man like you are afraid of
two weak little girls?”
“It’s too boring to play with you. You’ll constantly lose. Surely that will feel lame,” Ye
Lingchen replied bluntly.
“Don’t you worry about that. I will not lose all the time.” Zhao Liangying was confident in
her abilities. “I’m known as the female God of Gamblers in the industry. Although I don’t
have a perfect win rate, I still have an 80 percent chance of winning!”
Zhao Liangying was by no means bragging. Her fame as the female God of Gamblers in the
industry was real. Whenever she played cards with others, she would win most of the time.
Despite her gambling skills being average, her luck was excellent. She was so blessed that
her opponents would descend into despair. With that, she naturally won most of her games.
Because of that, she wanted to play cards with Ye Lingchen. Although she had just met Ye
Lingchen, she was extremely annoyed by his constant bullying. If she did not teach him a
lesson, she would not feel satisfied.
“Lingchen, you’re too condescending!” Xiao Feifei retorted as well. She was obviously
confident of her gambling skills too.
However, unlike Zhao Liangying, she did not solely depend on luck. She could memorize the
cards and also track them. It was a skill dependent approach that helped her win most of
the time. It was natural for her to be confident.
“Young Master Ye, what’s the point of an empty brag? Just tell us, do you dare to take us on
or not?” Zhao Liangying issued the challenge in high spirits.
She had finally understood that Ye Lingchen was a braggart who loved to brag wherever he
went.
Ye Lingchen merely shook his head. He was too lazy to get up. He welcomed the cool breeze
from the lake, thoroughly enjoying it.
“Not daring to face our challenge? Are you a man?” Zhao Liangying added.
“Hey, do you know that it’s dangerous if you make such statements?” Ye Lingchen shifted
his gaze onto Zhao Liangying, immediately causing her to react like a frightened deer,
hiding behind Xiao Feifei.
However, Ye Lingchen continued with a sigh. “I’m only stating a fact. You really can’t beat
me. Why won’t you believe me? Do you really need to torture yourself this way? I’m just
afraid of ruining your good mood.”
“Oh my god, this is just too boastful. Don’t you worry. If you dare play with us, we won’t
blame you no matter how badly we lose,” Zhao Liangying expressed her dissatisfaction.
“Young Master Ye, your words are really aggravating. Even I can’t tolerate them,” Lu Xiaobu
interjected.
“Fine. I can’t help it if someone’s looking for trouble,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“Come on!” Zhao Liangying was filled with excitement as she shuffled the card expertly
with her beautiful hands.
Ye Lingchen shifted from lying to a sitting position. Without a care, he added, “It’s too
boring to just play cards. We need to add some things to spice it up.”
“Perfect, I like that!” Zhao Liangying was the first to agree. After that, she threw a
mischievous glance at Ye Lingchen. “Here’s a pen. We’ll draw tortoises on the loser!”
“Sure! I hope someone doesn’t end up in tears.” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
“Tsk, let’s start!”
Zhao Liangying rubbed her hands together. Her face was filled with excitement and
anticipation. ‘Don’t fail me, my lucky hands. We must teach this stinking b*stard a lesson!’
After the shuffle, they started drawing the cards.
Looking at her cards, a wide grin was immediately plastered on Zhao Liangying’s face. Her
luck was the real deal.
Both Jokers were in her hand and the cards were quite complete. It was difficult to lose!
As she was the one that dealt the cards, it was her turn to call for the Landlord.
In order to keep a complete hand and play it safe, she decided not to claim Landlord. After
all, it was the first turn. She should take it slow.
“I call for Landlord!”
Ye Lingchen took the card away without hesitation.
Xiao Feifei unwittingly shot a glance at Zhao Liangying. However, she was smiling and
winking at her. It was obvious Xiao Feifei felt confident.
Both of them were best friends. Faced with a common enemy, they worked well together.
‘This round is set.’
Zhao Liangying’s eyes were already checking Ye Lingchen’s body, looking for a place to
draw. ‘Should I draw it on his arms? Or his face? He’s my boss after all. Although he’s a jerk,
if I drew on his face, would he intentionally pick on me?’
“555, 666, each attached with another card!”
Ye Lingchen was already making his move, throwing down eight cards in one go.
“Pass.” Xiao Feifei took a look at the cards in her hand, then shook her head helplessly.
Zhao Liangying frowned instead. She could not decide if she should use the Joker Bomb. She
hesitated for a moment, then decided to let Ye Lingchen take another move first. “Pass.”
“3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, A.”
Ye Lingchen placed his entire hand on the table. The series of flush immediately blew Zhao
Liangying’s mind.
“That’s it?”
“That’s it!”
“That can’t be. I still haven’t used my Joker Bomb. I should’ve used it earlier!” Zhao
Liangying’s face was twitching, feeling regretful.
“Lingchen, you broke up your 5555 and 6666,” Xiao Feifei was astonished.
“I had to do that. Fortunately, I took the right bet.” Ye Lingchen won effortlessly. Zhao
Liangying was instead triggered. Her breathing hastened as her brain continued to ponder
why she did not use her bomb. ‘Why didn’t I use the bomb?’
“Hey, female God of Gamblers, get yourself together please. It’s time to draw tortoises,” Ye
“Draw, draw. I’ll let you draw!”
Zhao Liangying pouted her lips, but she still extended her slender hand toward Ye Lingchen
for him to draw a tortoise on her wrist.
‘It’s just the first match. This is nothing. I’ll just have to win the next match…’
Chapter 386 - Losing Badly
“I call Landlord. The base point is three. Both of you did not play any card. Spring[1]. I get
six points.”
Ye Lingchen was unreserved when it came to keeping track of their scores.
Zhao Liangying and Xiao Feifei exchanged glances. Both pouted their lips. ‘This fella is
despicable, and is not leaving us any chances. This round is a big loss, costing us six
tortoises.’
“Go on and draw. It’s just six. I can afford to lose them, and I’ll win them back!”
Zhao Liangying huffed, then rolled up her sleeves with a resolved look in her eyes.
Ye Lingchen held onto Zhao Liangying’s fair wrist and started drawing. The tortoises were
about the size of a square inch. Six of them almost covered her entire wrist.
“Eh?”
At first, Zhao Liangying was still a little annoyed. However, when she brought her wrist in
for a look, she was mildly surprised. After checking them out for a while, she said, “Your
tortoises are quite cute. They look so life-like.”
Ye Lingchen’s drawing was not complex at all, but he managed to portray the essence of a
tortoise in a cartoonish fashion. Looking at that, Zhao Liangying felt her temper subsided.
After finishing his drawings on Zhao Liangying, Ye Lingchen moved on to draw on Xiao
Feifei’s wrist.
Xiao Feifei was naturally willing. In fact, she stared at Ye Lingchen all the while with a
sweet smile on her face.
“Again!”
Zhao Liangying shuffled the cards, still filled with fighting spirit.
Bravery was important in playing cards. That loss was due to her negligence. Winning and
losing was commonplace in war. Victory would eventually be hers!
The last match was Ye Lingchen’s victory. This time he started drawing cards, and it was his
turn to call for the Landlord.
Zhao Liangying’s opening hand was quite good again. A smile crept onto the corner of her
lips. Following that, she looked at Xiao Feifei and saw her smiling back. It was obvious that
her cards were good too. This round should be set as well.
“Young Master Ye, are you going to continue claiming the Landlord?” Zhao Liangying hoped
to cooperate with her bestie and teach Ye Lingchen a lesson.
Her main target was Ye Lingchen. It would be best if she could fill his entire body with
tortoises. ‘Let’s see if he dares to be such a braggart in the future. Hmph!’
“I call for Landlord!”
Zhao Liangying’s eyes were filled with anticipation. Ye Lingchen did not let her down by
calling for Landlord.
That brought delight to Zhao Liangying’s heart as she let out a sigh of relief.
‘Jerk, your day has come!’
‘Just you wait for this beautiful young lady’s judgment. In the name of the moon, I will
punish you!’
“Joker Bomb!”
Just as Zhao Liangying was dreaming about her wonderful future, Ye Lingchen’s first move
blew her mind.
“You’re using Joker Bomb right at the start?!”
Zhao Liangying’s voice was trembling.
“Mhm.”
Ye Lingchen calmly nodded, then placed all the cards from his hands neatly arranged on the
table.
“444, 555, 666, 777, 888, 999.”
He emptied all the cards cleanly from his hands. Another Spring.
“F*ck!”
Zhao Liangying could not help but curse. She almost stuck her face to the table, feeling
dumbstruck.
Xiao Feifei was similarly gaping stupidly at the scene. Not only her, but even Lu Xiaobu,
who was watching from the side, almost had his eyes popped out of their sockets. Chen
Chichi, who was busy fanning the flames was stunned as well and almost lost his grip on
the fan.
‘What’s going on?’
“Sob sob sob…”
Zhao Liangying cried as she looked at the cards in her hand. She had 2222! Xiao Feifei had
KKKK as well, but all those cards had gone to waste in their hands.
She had played countless matches of cards, but such a weird outcome was her first.
“You… Are you cheating? How could there be such nicely arranged cards.”
Zhao Liangying frowned suspiciously at Ye Lingchen.
In a game of Fight the Landlord, it was normal to have the occasional Spring. However, two
consecutive Springs were too suspicious. Furthermore, each time it happened with such
coincidence.
Ye Lingchen shook his head, retorting, “You’re the one that shuffled the cards. How can I
cheat without touching them? Furthemore, Lu Xiaobu was watching from the side the
whole time.”
Lu Xiaobu immediately showed his loyalty, giving his firm support, “I can guarantee with
my reputation that Young Master Ye did not cheat!”
Zhao Liangying twirled her hair angrily, at a loss for words.
‘Could it be luck? His luck is just too good.’
‘I don’t believe it. Again!’
Zhao Liangying shuffled the cards angrily. This time she was super focused on her shuffling,
shuffling the cards for a good seven to eight times. She even wanted to cut each individual
card.
Meanwhile, Xiao Feifei obediently stretched out her other hand and let Ye Lingchen draw
the tortoises.
This round was not merely a Spring, but it was multiplied by the bomb, coming to a total of
12 tortoises. The drawing went from their wrist all the way up their arm.
She looked at the tortoise on her arm and was instead delighted. It was considered a
slightly more intimate interaction with Ye Lingchen. Furthermore, these tortoises were
cute. She must take a picture of them for memories when she gets back home.
The third match…
Ye Lingchen maintained the right to call for Landlord for this match as well. At first, he did
not want to call for Landlord, but that led to Zhao Liangying mistaking the cards in his hand
to be bad and taunted him to call for Landlord. Without any other choices, he could only
claim it.
However, Ye Lingchen once again won the match. Although it was without bombs or Spring,
it was still as effortless.
The fourth match…
Ye Lingchen drew the Red Joker and had a pair of 2 to back him up. It was too difficult to
lose.
By then, both of Xiao Feifei and Zhao Liangying’s fair arms were taken over by tortoises.
The result was a crushing defeat. If their fans saw that, they would probably laugh their
butts off.
A girl’s arm was slender to start with. If they continued losing, then they would have to
change a location.
Zhao Liangying was putting everything on the line as well. ‘If I don’t win today, I’m not a
human!’
Nevertheless—
Fifth match, sixth match, seventh match, eighth match…
…
Time passed slowly. Zhao Liangying’s beautiful face was showing an ugly expression,
glowing scarlet. She was almost doubting her life.
Even Xiao Feifei who thought fondly of this at first did not feel so good by then. She had a
gloomy expression on her face.
Playing cards would only be interesting if there were victories and losses.
If one continuously won, it would be boring.
If one lost continuously…that would be even worse.
Not only did it feel meaningless, but it was also an emotional trauma.
“Impossible. How can you constantly win? You’re definitely cheating. Otherwise, how can
you win so much?!”
After losing the 15th match, Zhao Liangying finally lost it. She threw the cards from the
hand and screamed at Ye Lingchen.
Nobody could tolerate that. It was just too monstrous. If not cheating, then the heavens
must be cheating for you.
Right then, both Zhao Liangying and Xiao Feifei had tortoises all the way up to their faces.
However, Ye Lingchen still had some conscience. His drawings were symmetrical. One on
the forehead and one on each cheek, adding a touch of mischief and cuteness to their faces.
However, cuteness aside, they were losing so badly that their mother might not recognize
them anymore. If that went on, they would go nuts.
In the 15 matches, Ye Lingchen had six rounds of Spring. Other times, it was bomb after
bomb. It was merciless, causing Zhao Liangying to be stunned and shout uncontrollably a
few times…
[1] 春天 (Chun Tian) – Spring. This is referring to the winning condition where the
opponents failed to play a single card, which allows the winner to double his/her points.
Chapter 387 - The Glowing Porridge
“Huhuhu, so merciless. You’re not a man!”
Zhao Liangying looked at the slow tortoise in her hands and felt sad all of a sudden. She
started crying out of the blue and felt incredibly aggrieved.
She had never been so distressed in her entire life.
Ye Lingchen was rather speechless. He was chided for not being a man if he did not fight
her but was accused of the same even though he won a fight against her. That woman was
really hard to please.
However, he touched his nose and felt somewhat guilty.
His gambling skills were simply too good, almost to the point of being integrated into his
bones. Although he did not shuffle or cut the cards, he could quickly draw whatever cards
he required from the deck, with complete imperceptibility. Furthermore, he could identify
the cards in Xiao Feifei’s and Zhao Liangying’s hands without even needing to rack his
brains.
For him, it had become instinctive, and it was improper to use it to bully a little girl.
Zhao Liangying’s cry immediately attracted everyone’s attention, but when they saw the
tortoises painted on her and Xiao Feifei’s faces, many were unable to resist laughing out
loud. It was a truly miserable situation for both of them.
At the same time, they secretly raised Ye Lingchen to the status of an extremely dangerous
person. Young Master Ye was incredibly formidable and no matter what happened, they
should never play cards with him in the future.
At that moment, however, an unstoppable scent wafted through the air, shocking everyone
at once.
“What’s that delicious smell?”
“F*ck, it’s too fragrant!”
“Wow, how can something smell so good?!”
The answer was obvious. Everyone already had their eyes set on the pot of porridge. They
watched it gurgling in the heat and their saliva had overflowed from the corners of their
mouths.
“This porridge is too fragrant!”
Chen Chichi raised his hand and could not help himself from opening the lid, but Ye
Lingchen smacked his hand away.
“It’s not time yet. We have to wait!” Ye Lingchen glanced at Chen Chichi lightly.
Chen Chichi cowered. “Young Master Ye, I really can’t hold back anymore. Can you give me
the first bowl on consideration of all my hard work? It’s too tempting!”
He licked his tongue after he said that as if he wanted to gobble up the entire pot.
“Don’t worry, you’ll have your share.” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
At that moment, Zhao Liangying stopped crying and looked tearfully at the pot of porridge
in front of her. Her little nose twitched constantly.
It was so fragrant, and she really could not figure out how Ye Lingchen could cook such a
fragrant porridge.
Despite that fragrance, she felt a little uneasy in her heart. Could she eat that porridge?
Would it be able to stifle her anorexic nausea?
“It is done!”
Three simple words caused everyone’s eyes to brighten up, like a cat that caught a whiff of
fish. In a flash, everyone grabbed bowls and chopsticks, waiting for a feast that would come
at any time.
The doubts that were earlier present in everyone’s hearts disappeared completely without
a trace. What happened to the porridge? It was explosively fragrant!
The instant Ye Lingchen lifted the lid, a crisp sound—accompanied by a rising mist—
instantly enveloped everyone.
The aroma was much stronger than before, and everyone’s eyes immediately became red.
Gulping sounds were heard constantly.
Woo—it was really fragrant.
At that moment, everyone’s entire body began shaking slightly, as if all their cells were
jumping for joy.
“F*ck, this porridge is glowing!”
Li Tai yelled and his pupils expanded like he had seen something incredible.
Gasp!
Everyone inhaled sharply and was equally as surprised.
Glowing food was probably seen only in anime, right? To think that it appeared right in
front of their eyes!
At that point, the sky was already dark, making the porridge look extremely eye-catching.
It was still bubbling in the pot because the stove was still on. With bubbles coming out, the
thick porridge-y liquid seemed to be alive and flowing in the pot. The rice grains in the
porridge were distinctly separated amongst the liquid, which was crystal clear, white, and
translucent. Other than the pieces of fish, there were also some green vegetables dotting it.
What could be considered a perfect color and fragrance?
That could be considered perfect color and fragrance!
Unsure whether it was an illusion, but a careful inspection of the porridge in the pot made
it seem like the rice grains and the liquid were like glowing stars reflected in the ocean,
lighting up the entire pot.
“Today’s dinner is prepared for Zhao Liangying, so this first bowl will be given to her.” Ye
Lingchen served a bowl to Zhao Liangying, and the rest of the people would never say
anything about it anyway. Stunned slightly by that gesture, Zhao Liangying raised her hand
to take it and let out a muffled hum, giving her a humane quality.
However, she did not eat it directly, firstly because it was hot, and secondly because she
was a little apprehensive.
Although the smell whetted her appetite, it was one thing to have an appetite and another
to actually put in her mouth. She might not be able to swallow it due to nausea, and that
was precisely the tormenting horrors of being anorexic.
The second bowl was given to Chen Chichi.
Chen Chichi was incredibly overjoyed. “Thank you, Young Master Ye.”
After he said that, he did not care about whether the food was hot or not and immediately
took a sip. The next moment, his face reddened at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.
“Too… It’s too delicious!”
He wanted to jump up and was smacking his mouth constantly.
After that one bite, he could not believe the taste in his mouth. The rich porridge aroma
accompanied by the taste of fish instantly filled his mouth. It teased the tip of his tongue
continuously and made him want to groan.
Moreover, the porridge looked hot, but it cooled down after being put in his mouth. After
one bite, his entire person felt like it was soaked in a hot spring, with his body becoming all
warm and fuzzy.
It was hard to imagine that porridge could be cooked to such heights!
That was no ordinary porridge—that was clearly a divine porridge!
Although he has yet to become famous, he did not think of himself as a bumpkin, especially
when it came to his passion for food. He had eaten countless delicacies before, but all of
them paled in comparison to that porridge.
“Young Master Ye, your porridge is more delicious than our afternoon meal!” Chen Chichi
took another spoon when he finished speaking, then sighed with satisfaction. It was
extremely invigorating.
Blessed!
His reaction made everyone look forward to it even more. One by one, they stared at the
casserole.
Next, Ye Lingchen distributed the porridge to everyone. Each person got one bowl—no
more, no less.
“Chen Chichi, a person must be calm. Watch how I taste the porridge.” Lu Xiaobu said
cryptically. His throat moved uncontrollably after he looked at the porridge in his hand, and
he felt stimulated by the fragrance. His desire for that porridge reached its limit, but he
resisted it and took a sip in a gentlemanly manner.
However, his whole body was shocked by that mouthful and his eyes suddenly brightened.
“Gulp, gulp—”
He could not help it anymore. He held up the bowl like he was drinking water and poured it
directly into his mouth. In just a few blinks of an eye, his bowl of porridge had already
emptied.
Later, he began to lick the bowl frantically with his outstretched tongue, with tears slipping
silently from the corner of his eyes as he licked.
“Huhuhu, so… so delicious. Too delicious! I’ve got no regrets in this life!”
Chapter 388 - They Slap You; You Slap
Back!
Gulp, gulp!
A magical spectacle appeared at the scene—the group of people held a bowl of porridge in
their hands and tasted it, but aside from that, their faces were filled with happiness and
transcendent delight.
If someone photographed their expressions then, it would certainly become very effective
as an advertisement for food.
Was it…really that delicious?
Zhao Liangying’s mind went blank. The people in front of her were all accomplished figures
in the entertainment circle, yet a bowl of porridge made them like that?
Even the ever-calm Sister Feifei went crazy. She had never seen Sister Feifei eat something
with such a blatant disregard of her image.
However, the next moment–
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Everyone’s eyes focused on her at almost the same time, or rather, the bowl of porridge in
her hands!
The tremendous pressure made her cower her neck weakly and retreat two steps back.
“Ying’er, you have anorexia, and if you don’t want to eat it, don’t force yourself. Let me help
you eat it.” Chen Meijia had already raised her hand and barely stopped short of grabbing it.
“Meijia, you’re a girl, you must keep in shape! Let me do this kind of thing!” Lu Xiaobu said
immediately.
“Your words are wrong! You men in the entertainment industry should also pay attention
to your figure! In my opinion, it’s better for me to eat this bowl of porridge,” Li Tai could
not help but interject.
“It’s just a bowl of porridge. How could it affect my figure?” Chen Chichi laughed loudly. “I’ll
eat this porridge.”
Everyone remarked one after another, ready to pounce if Zhao Liangying nodded.
“I didn’t say I wouldn’t eat.”
Zhao Liangying said quickly. She did not dare to be careless and raised her hand to take a
sip.
“Mm!”
That mouthful immediately prompted her to let out a low moan. Fresh and tender fish
melted in her mouth, while silky porridge swam like silk with the rice grains dancing on the
tip of her tongue.
All in all, it was delicious!
It was much better than all the delicacies she ate before!
Eat it! She must eat it!
She had forgotten everything, picked up the porridge, then gulped it all down!
“Whoa, so delicious!”
In just five seconds, she emptied the entire bowl of porridge and her little face turned red.
After seeing everyone’s perplexed looks, she could not help but let out a “Yeah” and blush.
During that period, she was too hungry, as she had never eaten a decent meal. Besides, she
was a full-fledged foodie herself, so it was agonizing for her.
Unexpectedly, the porridge’s sheer deliciousness suppressed her anorexia and left her with
a lingering aftertaste. It displayed the full extent of its deliciousness.
“Young Master Ye, the porridge you made is really delicious.” Zhao Liangying went directly
to Ye Lingchen’s side and even stretched out her slender hand to massage him. “I’m really
lucky to be able to eat your delicious food. In the past, I was an ignorant little girl, but
please don’t take offense. From now on… I hope you don’t mind if I come and get a free
meal.”
A single bowl of porridge led Zhao Liangying to betray herself, and her position changed
drastically.
Whatever pompousness, whatever loss in the card game, and whatever unspoken rules had
all gone down the drain.
As an experienced foodie, she could abandon everything just for the sake of eating. It was
not like Young Master Ye was forbidden from breaking those unspoken rules if he wanted
to. Zhao Liangying had to first calculate how many meals he would need to cook for her.
Having been tortured by her anorexia, she felt a heavenly satisfaction at that moment and
felt like she had turned into the happiest person in the world.
…
Although it was only a bowl of porridge that did not seem like much, after eating it,
everyone could neither say that they were full nor felt hungry. It was known that many
people there could eat at least two or even three bowls usually.
The reason was naturally because of the ingredients that Ye Lingchen added. A bowl of
porridge contained plenty of nutrients, which were more than enough to fill them.
Ring-ding-ding!
While everyone was sitting idle and chatting together, Xiao Feifei’s cell phone rang.
“It’s Durian TV.”
Xiao Feifei’s brow furrowed slightly and Li Tai was also taken aback. As the saying went,
‘one would not visit the temple without a cause’, so receiving a call at that juncture was not
a good sign.
“Just pick it up,” Ye Lingchen said faintly. He remembered Xiao Feifei telling him that it was
Durian TV who accepted iPartment for broadcasting.
Xiao Feifei nodded and answered the phone.
“Chairman He, hello.”
“Hello, Princess Xiao. Regarding the time that we discussed last time regarding iPartment,
after some discussion on our side, the time will probably be delayed.”
“Delayed? What do you mean?” Xiao Feifei’s voice sank slightly.
“Originally, it was set for the timeslot from seven to nine o’clock, but unfortunately, this slot
has been set for For My Love. You will only get the timeslot from ten to twelve o’clock.”
Chairman He’s tone suggested that he was giving them a notice instead of discussing things
with them.
“Chairman He, we’ve already agreed to this timeslot, and you’ve promised it too. It’s only
been a month and you’re changing as and when you please?” Xiao Feifei’s imposingness
came at once.
“Hehe, Princess Xiao, the situation forced us into doing so and we can’t help it. If you don’t
like it, you can change to another TV station. We sympathize, but our hands are tied.”
Chairman He said trivially.
“You—”
Xiao Feifei still had a lot to say, but the phone was directly snatched away by Ye Lingchen,
who remarked curtly, “Chairman He, right? I’ll have you know that iPartment will not be
shown on your TV station! I’d also like to remind you that from this moment onward, your
Durian TV’s position as the leading station will not last long!”
After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.
“Lingchen, you…” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen and did not know what to say. He knew
that Ye Lingchen was in a bad mood and could not help but utter weakly, “Sorry, I messed it
all up.”
Ye Lingchen waved his hand indifferently. “Why are you apologizing to me? You didn’t do
anything wrong. I’m pissed off. They’re just a TV station but they have the balls to look
down on others!”
Everyone was a little speechless. What did he mean by ‘just a TV station?’ It was Durian TV,
the leading figure among TV stations, but Ye Lingchen not only answered them
straightforwardly but even threatened them! He was just too freaking amazing!
Zhao Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen and was incredibly shocked. It turned out that he
was imposing toward anyone, and was not actually targeting her specifically.
“I accord plenty of respect toward anyone if they just respect me a little, but if anyone
commits a misdeed against me, I’ll make them regret it!” Ye Lingchen said lightly. “Durian
TV obviously didn’t take us seriously. If he could breach the contract once, he can breach it
a second time. Does he think he’s so great just because he’s the leading TV station? Our
show can be popular anywhere. Why must we be at his service?”
“Feifei, next time, you don’t need to be at any TV station’s service, let alone beg them for
help. From now on, only the TV stations will be begging for you! This is easy. They slap you;
you slap back!”
Chapter 389 - New Year“s Day Battle!
Ye Lingchen’s words made Xiao Feifei feel sweet in her heart, but she still felt slightly
worried. “Lingchen, Durian TV is so powerful that it’s hard to avoid being targeted if we
offend them.”
“Haha, there will be a time when they’ll come begging?” Ye Lingchen smiled indifferently.
“But Young Master Ye, if we’re rushing to release it on New Year’s Day, which TV stations
should we cooperate with?” Li Tai asked with hints of dejection.
“Leave this to me. I know a director named Zhang Yong. He’ll likely honor my request.” Ye
Lingchen said plainly.
Zhang Yong was the director when Ye Lingchen participated in Survival on Deserted Island
previously. The show was broadcast on TV with a mixture of live streaming and recording.
Ye Lingchen wanted to broadcast iPartment on that particular TV station.
“Zhang Yong? Is it the Zhang Yong from Banana TV?” Li Tai could not help but be surprised.
“It’s not a bad choice for our show to be broadcast on this station.”
“Lingchen, do you know him?” Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
Speaking of which, Banana TV was also extremely lucky, as it was not well-known at first
and could only be considered one of the more general television stations. However, a
variety show was held not long ago, and Singer Y was invited to participate.
That was nothing actually, but Singer Y’s appearance on the show was very attractive. The
crux of it was that they actually encountered a shark in the end, which was then hypnotized
by Singer Y’s tune.
It was almost like reading a fantasy novel, sparking plenty of heated discussions on the
Internet. The only word that could be used to describe it was ‘miracle’.
Aside from those ordinary people, even within Li Tai’s circle of directors and Xiao Feifei’s
acting circle also exploded. At the same time, there was also envy in them.
Because of that, Banana TV soared and entered the public eye. Although it cannot be
compared with Durian TV, it was still a well-known station that had the faintest tendency
to threaten Durian TV’s status.
Almost immediately, Ye Lingchen used the identity of Singer Y to send Zhang Yong a
message. It did not take long for a reply to be received.
Last time around, Ye Lingchen saved the entire ship and by extension, Zhang Yong’s life as
well, so the director did not hesitate when agreeing. Firstly, he had confidence in the TV
series recommended by Singer Y, and secondly, it was a gesture of gratitude.
“It’s done!” Ye Lingchen made an OK gesture to the nervous crowd.
“Ah, Young Master Ye, you’re so amazing. You’ve convinced Banana TV in one sentence. I
love you so much!” Chen Meijia screamed in excitement.
Hu Yifei and the others also breathed a drawn-out sigh of relief. They looked at Ye Lingchen
gratefully.
In was their very first TV series and they were the main cast too. Durian TV’s rejection
made them disheartened, and if it failed to be broadcasted, they would probably be in tears.
At that moment, in the headquarters of Durian TV.
A middle-aged man slapped the table sharply and his face was displeased.
“Damn, who does he think he is? How dare he talk to the boss like this?!”
“Chairman He, Xiao Feifei is the queen of TV series, and Li Tai’s current momentum is also
rising rapidly. Inevitably they probably grew arrogant and no longer know their place.
Inferior people become conceited after getting into a position of power!” a bespectacled
man in a suit remarked disdainfully.
“Hehe, she’s just an actor. She thinks she so great after setting up a film and television
company?” Chairman He sneered. “I showed plenty of respect when I allowed their TV
series to be shown in our Durian TV, but they don’t even know how to appreciate that.
Shameless!”
“Chairman He, this script was written by Actor Y. I think we should pay attention to this
particular point,” someone couldn’t help but say.
“Hehe, Actor Y is a farce! It’s just a myth. He currently has only one screenplay in Huo
Yuanjia! I’ve seen the list of names for iPartment, and the actors invited are greenhorns
who just graduated from art institutes. It’s also a story about one apartment. What are we
supposed to watch?” The man in the suit sneered coldly. “In my opinion, Xiao Feifei did this
to save shooting costs, so it’s assumed that it won’t be a good TV series.”
“You’re right!” Chairman He seemed to have considered everything. “She wants to make
money for herself using our Durian TV’s reputation. She’s dreaming like an idiot! In
comparison, the lineup of For My Love is unprecedented, and it could probably bring our
Durian TV’s popularity to greater heights!”
“Wise opinion, boss!” the man in the suit laughed and flattered. “I’ll start preparing for the
promotion of For My Love right away.”
The next day!
Without warning, a piece of news quietly crept up Weibo’s trending searches.
[For My Love is waiting for you to love on New Year’s Day!]
Below the news, was the entire cast of that series. All of them are now well-known little
fresh meat and beautiful young girls.
[Wow, For My Love is finally going to be released, looking forward to it!]
[Hahaha, is this set? My little milk dog[1] Xuxu is so handsome!]
[My Kunkun is the most handsome! I’m going to keep up with this TV series for sure!]
[A combination of handsome guys and beautiful girls, this TV series lineup is really
amazing!]
[Last time there was some viral news that Xiao Feifei’s iPartment will be screened on New
Year’s Day?]
[I also heard that Actor Y is the screenwriter for iPartment. I was even looking forward to it
at that time.]
…
The effect of online celebrities was obvious and the trending search remained very high. In
addition, those stars also utilized the news as a pretext to post their microblogs and
interact with netizens. Occasionally, they would chat about their opinions and highlights of
the TV series, setting up some suspense, allowing their fans to shriek repeatedly in
excitement.
At that moment, Banana TV also quietly sent a meager message. [iApartment will be with
you on New Year’s Day!]
Below, a set of stills were also attached.
Movie Y and Xiao Feifei also posted on Weibo at the same time to promote iPartment.
[iPartment is also going to be released on New Year’s Day! Ah, ah, ah, so amazing!]
[Really looking forward to Actor Y being a screenwriter. I hope it’s as awesome to watch as
Huo Yuanjia.]
[Tch, what kind of actors did they invite? I haven’t heard of any of them. How poor can the
crew be!]
[Posting on Weibo one after another. Are they battling with For My Love?]
[Judging from the perspective of the cast, For My Love is way way way ahead of iPartment.]
[After all, Xiao Feifei just only set up her film and television company. I feel like there were
many places that were not done properly. It’s better not to put too much hope in this TV
series.]
[Xiao Feifei is a queen. Why didn’t she take part in it? If she were there, maybe they could
compete with For My Love.]
…
As the topic gradually livened up, netizens began to express their position. It was obvious
that the supporters of For My Love were far greater than those of iPartment, and even a lot
of those fresh meats’ diehard fans began to criticize iPartment. They believed that it was
not qualified to compare with For My Love, and some people boldly predicted that the myth
of Actor Y would finally be broken…
[1] 小奶狗 is translated literally as ‘little milk dog’ and has its origins in 小鲜肉 (=
translated literally as ‘little fresh meat’, used to refer to male teen idols). The difference
between ‘little milk dogs’ and ‘little fresh meat’ is that the former implies someone who has
all the qualities of little fresh meat but with the addition of subservience and
submissiveness.
Chapter 390 - Smart Robot Little Cloud!
“Hahaha, Banana TV has gone nuts! They’re crazy!”
Chairman He looked at the information in front of him and could not help but laugh wildly.
With sarcasm in his voice, he said, “They actually accepted iApartment. Isn’t this just self-
destruction?”
“Chairman, God is helping our Durian TV!” the man in the suit laughed too. “We originally
thought of Banana TV as a threat, but now that they’re courting disaster, we can sit back
and relax!”
“Tch, I’ve never regarded them as a threat!” Chairman He sneered. “The reason why Banana
TV is growing was solely because of Singer Y. To put it bluntly, they had some dogsh*t luck!
If Singer Y comes to our station, we’d long have soared to heaven!”
“You’re very right, Director! Looking at it this way, there can never be constant good luck.
Banana TV’s glory will not last long, as expected!” the man in the suit asserted.
“They dare fight us, haha, they overestimate themselves! I’ll wait for New Year’s Day and
see how miserable Banana TV will be!” Chairman He laughed. After a brief pause, his eyes
lit up. “By the way, since Singer Y has such a big appeal, we’d better organize a variety show
and invite him over. In addition to him, you can also try Livestream Y and Novel Y. They can
wear a mask without needing to show their face.”
“Okay, I’ll do it now! If we can invite them over, our station will definitely advance further!”
The man in the suit nodded.
“You can learn from Banana TV and start with Chen Xiaoyan. She wouldn’t refuse an
invitation to a big TV station like ours!” Chairman He ordered. “Also, we have to add fuel to
fire behind netizens online, giving them the feeling that iPartment’s atmosphere is not as
good as For My Love. That’ll make everyone unconsciously reluctant to watch iPartment!”
…
Ye Lingchen naturally saw the reaction of netizens, but he did not care too much about it.
Everything in the early stage was fake, as it still hinged on the TV series itself. He had full
confidence in himself.
As for Chen Chichi and the others, they all worked doubly hard after seeing the comments
on the Internet and filmed as best as they could. So, what if they were not famous? Were
those without fame unable to act well and create good shows? Who made that rule?
However, just after solving the TV series’ problem, Ouyang Qing came to the door—the
smart cleaning robot was ready for production!
Ye Lingchen walked quickly to the seventeenth floor of Wanrong Technology. At that point,
Xu Nan, Xu Wanqing, and their father were also there, aside from Ouyang Qing.
“Chairman Xu.” Ye Lingchen nodded at Xu Nan’s father.
Chairman Xu gave a wry smile before saying, “I should call you Chairman Ye. Chairman Ye
is young and promising. It is really amazing.”
“You flatter me, Chairman Xu. Have you thought about what I said to you last time?” Ye
Lingchen smiled.
“Hahaha, you’re joking again, Chairman Ye. Unless I’m senile, I definitely won’t sell it.”
Chairman Xu laughed.
“What about Chairman Ouyang?” Ye Lingchen looked at Chairman Ouyang again.
“Don’t even think about it!” Ouyang Qing glared at Ye Lingchen. “We definitely won’t sell
our shares!”
“That’s a pity.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
He proposed to buy all the remaining 19% of Chairman Ouyang’s and Chairman Xu’s shares
at a high price, but he was rejected.
“Master, I’m your apprentice, you can’t cheat my father!” Xu Nan could not help but say.
“Don’t worry, I’m just kidding.” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
With the advent of smart cleaning robots, Chairman Ouyang and Chairman Xu would never
sell their shares unless there was a hole in their brain.
What the market held for that kind of robot in the future was unimaginable, even for
laymen like Xu Nan and Xu Wanqing, let alone insiders.
Moreover, it was drawn by Ye Lingchen for Ouyang Qing, and if there were further high-
tech products in the future, they would be rich!
The future might turn out to be as Ye Lingchen said—Wanrong Technology could
potentially become the world’s most eye-catching technology company!
It was wrong to feel that they possessed too few shares. When Wanrong Technology stood
on the top of the technological world, even one percent of the shares was enough to drive
anyone crazy!
“Chairman Ye, please follow me to see the results of the smart cleaning robot,” Ouyang Qing
said with a serious face.
She then took the lead and walked through the corridors of the building to a relatively
confidential laboratory.
The laboratory was rather empty, with only a circular cleaning robot spanning thirty
centimeters in diameter sliding around inside.
“This is our result. We unanimously named this cleaning robot Little Cloud,” Ouyang Qing
said and switched on the computer. On it were clear records of Little Cloud’s cleaning
actions in the room as well as the results.
Nothing was apparent without comparison, but when a comparison was made, one would
find that the room at present was several times cleaner than the previous room. It could
even be described as spotless.
Xu Wanqing looked at everything in amazement, then asked, “Did you deliberately dirty the
ground that much earlier?”
“That’s right!” Ouyang Qing nodded. “The robots on the market now have small capacities
and can only clean up the dust. They’re also a bit dull when encountering obstacles. We
solved this problem perfectly. In addition to being able to self-charge, it’s also able to
change the internal trash receptacle once it’s full. When the cleaning is over, there’s a water
tank inside and it can even mop the floor!”
“Chairman Ye, please take a look at what else can be improved with this robot.” Ouyang
Qing looked at Ye Lingchen.
She was now convinced with Ye Lingchen, but there were traces of complex emotions in the
depths of her eyes. Her arrogance was no longer present—it was replaced instead by awe
and other mixed feelings.
“You’ve done a good job. It’s ready to be put into production,” Ye Lingchen’s words made
everyone look happy. That way, it would not take long for Wanrong Technology to attract
worldwide attention!
Sure enough, Ouyang Qing did not disappoint him. Although she was an arrogant woman,
she had real skills and was meticulous when doing things. With her, there was no need to
worry much about science and technology.
“Master, you’re amazing! You even know about science and technology!” Xu Nan was so
excited that she hugged Ye Lingchen directly. The Wanrong Group signified a great deal to
her, and Ye Lingchen’s actions were equivalent to rescuing Wanrong directly.
“Student Ye Lingchen, thank you,” Xu Wanqing said too. With Ye Lingchen’s scientific and
technological capabilities, he could find other big companies to cooperate or even create his
own, but he gave that opportunity to Wanrong. For them, it was the greatest favor.
“Teacher Xu, please don’t say that. I’m the one who’s taking advantage of the situation.” Ye
Lingchen smiled. That situation was the most suitable for him, as someone who wants
others to work without doing anything himself…
Chapter 391 - The Lucky Winner’s Dread
391 The Lucky Winner’s Dread
“Chairman Ye, now… We’re still facing a problem.” Chairman Ouyang, who had been silent
for a while, said suddenly with a slightly worrying look. “It’s not a product issue, but a
reputation issue.”
His words made everyone frown. They showed the same sense of worry.
Because of the driverless car incident, Wanrong Technology’s reputation had been
completely ruined. There was still negative news on the Internet from time to time, even
until then. Even if Wanrong Technology created a product, it was likely that no one would
buy it.
No matter how good the product was, if no one bought it, their efforts would go down the
drain!
“Rome wasn’t built in a day. Public relations will take some time.” Ouyang Qing bit her lip
rather helplessly.
“If you can’t sell it, give it away!”
Ye Lingchen waved his hand casually and said magnanimously, “First, let’s draw five
hundred lucky winners, each of which will get one Little Cloud!”
His words made everyone’s eyes brighten. Chairman Xu looked at Ye Lingchen in
amazement, “I can’t believe that Chairman Ye is a salesman. It really surprised me. Xu Nan,
I’ll be very happy if you can learn at least something from your master.”
“Tch, my master specializes in Kung Fu. This is what I want to learn,” Xu Nan said directly,
leaving Chairman Xu shaking his head helplessly.
Ye Lingchen did not care about anything else, while Wanrong Technology entered a busy
period. Preparations were made and everything was set.
On that day, a piece of news about Wanrong Technology suddenly popped out. The content
was naturally about the cleaning robot Little Cloud, accompanied by various pictures.
There was also a link included at the end of that news, directing one to the website where
Little Cloud could be purchased.
For a while, the news evoked memories hidden in people’s hearts.
[F*ck! How dare this kind of garbage company come out with a new product?]
[Damn, it looks like we weren’t harsh enough last time. Brothers and sisters, let’s continue
to curse them! Scold until they go bankrupt!]
[F*CK, I’m gonna laugh myself to death. They’re no longer selling cars, but a garbage
collecting robot? It matches you well!]
[Hahaha, I never imagined a formerly glorious company becoming like this. How
miserable!]
[Isn’t Wanrong Technology under the Y Group? It’ll be awesome if this intelligent robot is
amazing!]
[Upstairs, haven’t you learned the lesson from last time? Driverless technology is so
awesome, but how many people were killed in the end?]
…
The internet exploded at once with insults, mockery, contempt, and various other negative
comments. Besides, Wanrong Technology was acquired by a cosmetics shop, thereby
further reducing its credibility.
The next moment, however, even more explosive news came, sending everyone into a
frenzy.
[Oh f*ck! This is impressive! Everyone, click the link fast and look at the price of this so-
called robot!]
[8848! Damn it! Robbery!]
[At present, even Dyson’s robots are less than 6,000, and they’re a big brand!]
[Crazy, Wanrong Technology is crazy! They’ve gone mad just thinking about money!]
[They’re treating all of us like fools! They want to take advantage. Who’s gave them such
confidence?]
Without even mentioning Wanrong Technology’s terrible reputation, the price was enough
to scare off many people even if Wanrong Technology’s reputation was still there!
At the same time, Wanrong Technology’s developments caught the eye of major technology
leaders, who found it very amusing. The hype was all too typical, but the methods were
very low quality and the effect was very poor. Wanrong Technology was no longer worthy
of being their opponent!
In addition, many directors who sold their shares and left Wanrong Technology took note
of that matter.
“Hahaha, Wanrong is getting worse by the day. They’re courting their own demise!”
“Isn’t that right? I’m glad I sold off all the shares. That Y Cosmetics is picking up the pieces,
bwahahaha…”
“Ay, it’ all thanks to this cosmetics store. Otherwise, I would’ve lost even my pants. Let the
two of us have a toast to celebrate!”
“They’re doing well as a cosmetics store, but they just had to buy a tech company. They’re
rich and stupid. They’re good people for giving us money!”
…
Despite all their cursing, Wanrong Technology’s aims have been achieved. Many people
paid attention to Wanrong Technology’s official website and criticized it.
Later, a big announcement appeared on the official website, and 500 lucky viewers have
been drawn from those comments. They were poised to get a smart cleaning robot for free.
[What’s going on? I’ve cursed them with a f*ck and now they’re telling me I won a prize?]
[I also won the prize and an official has contacted me too. They’re not fooling anyone, are
they?]
[I’m so worried that this kind of robot will explode. Should I accept this prize? What should
I do now? Urgent.]
[Hahaha, you upstairs, don’t accept it. It’s a ticking time bomb!]
[Fortunately, I didn’t win the prize. No troubles in this regard, hahaha…]
The sudden prize-winning stunned everyone. There was no warning nor any sign, and
everything went by so swiftly that many people’s prizes were delivered on the same day.
Little Ya was a white-collar worker in a company. She lived at Mo City under tremendous
pressure. She had to scrape the barrel to get just enough for the down payment and bought
a small house in Shanghai. She was also burdened with a huge mortgage.
On that day, however, Little Ya was in a particularly good mood because she won the prize.
Everything began with the news from Wanrong Technology. After seeing the smart
cleaning robot, she felt that the introduction was awesome and so typed 666 under the
comments. Unexpectedly, the goddess of luck patronized her and gave her one unit!
It should be known that more than half of her monthly salary went to her rental. She had
other expenses as well and had almost no savings. At 8848, the official price of that robot
was simply an unattainable dream for her.
Still, how could she not feel excited now that her dream had come true somehow?
When she got up in the morning, she turned on the robot and allowed it to clean her room,
then happily went to work.
Her life would be much easier in the future. With that robot, at least she did not need to
clean her house after getting off work. As she thought of that, she had already arrived at the
company.
“Little Ya, what’s up with you today? You’re smiling so brilliantly?” a colleague asked.
Little Ya smiled slightly. “I won a prize!”
“Won a prize? It isn’t Wanrong Technology’s robot, is it?” her colleague asked. Everyone
else came over too.
“Mm, that’s the one. Is there any problem?” Little Ya was puzzled.
“You dare to use Wanrong Technology’s stuff? Watch out for an explosion at home!”
“Little Ya, didn’t you know what happened last time? I’ll send you the link and you can read
it yourself.”
“Many people who won the prize wouldn’t dare to use that robot for fear of burning their
home.”
“Little Ya, you didn’t use it, did you? Don’t be cheap!”
Everyone’s remarks made Little Ya’s face paler and paler…
Chapter 392 - The Sensation Caused by
Little Cloud
392 The Sensation Caused by Little Cloud
“Oh no, I have to go home quickly!”
That was Little Ya’s first thought. In fact, she did exactly that and hurriedly asked for a day
off. She did not dare to waste another second and went back as soon as possible.
By then, everyone in the company looked at her with sympathy. It appeared that Little Ya
did use that robot and was hoping that her home would not be burned down.
Along the way, Little Ya’s eyes turned red unknowingly, as if she could already see her
home burning and she was helpless to do anything about it.
The more she thought about it, the more anxious her heart became. It reached a point
where she endured the pain and suffering just to speed up her pace.
That house was her lifeblood, the lifeblood of her entire family, so she could not afford to
have the slightest damage to it.
Finally, after she rushed to her home and opened the door, her hands trembled violently
because of trepidation and fear.
Whoosh!
She opened the door quickly and was taken completely by surprise when she looked at her
entire home.
Her shock came not because of an accident, but because the house too spotless!
Although she said that she would clean it from time to time, but because of an entire day’s
work, she could not be too meticulous when she did any cleaning and the house could not
be considered too clean. At that moment, however, the dust on the ground was all but gone.
There were still some water stains too, an obvious sign of recent mopping. Other than that,
even the wall had been cleaned once.
HOLD UP!
The wall?!
Little Ya was shocked. She looked up and saw that the cleaning robot was moving vertically
along the wall. Water stains were left wherever it passed!
She remembered the product introduction for that robot. The bottom plate had a suction
effect, which not only made cleaning more thorough but also expanded the cleaning area.
It was then that she realized what that introduction meant. The quality was akin to a
gecko’s ability to climb a wall. It was amazing!
“High-tech. It’s very high-tech, much better than other cleaning robots!” Little Ya gasped. It
was shocking, and the stark contrast made her feel somewhat stunned.
No one would have guessed that her worries were superfluous and that she would be given
such a big surprise.
At that point, the cleaning robot had come down from the wall, then went automatically
toward the device and connected to it to replenish its water supply. After it completed the
water refill, it proceeded to continue mopping the wall.
The device was where the cleaning robot was charged, but aside from charging, it had
another function, which connected it to a flushing device. Moreover, the way it mopped was
different from using a mop to mop the floor—it was not as wet and did the job very evenly.
“Those guys scared me to death. This is such a good robot, yet they made it seem as though
it’s terrifying to own one.” Little Ya sighed and patted her chest to soothe her trauma. Then,
she could not resist taking out her mobile phone and record the hard-working robot. The
video was uploaded to TikTok.
[When I went to work this morning, I suddenly heard people saying that Wanrong
Technology is very unreliable. I rushed back without delay to check on it, but I didn’t expect
it to give me such a big surprise! By the way, my home used to be very dusty.]
[Amazing, she’s brave enough to use products from Wanrong Technology.]
[The poster is one of the lucky ones among the 500. Is your video real or fake?]
[Fuck! How could it be on the wall? What logic is this?!]
[How much did you charge Wanrong Technology for such a good advertisement? Dog care!]
[If your home really was cleaned by robots, then it’s truly amazing!]
…
Wanrong Technology was in the eye of the storm now. Any news involving the company
could easily attract attention. Moreover, many people were eager to find out what
happened to the 500 lucky winners.
Little Ya did not even think that her video would become so popular, but apparently many
people regarded her as in on the marketing.
Smart cleaning robots were not unfamiliar to everyone and they were well aware of the
specific functions. For many people at least, they found it rather dubious and regretted
buying it.
That was because their home was not clean at all. The robot was extremely clumsy and it
was easy to get stuck. The self-charging function was unreliable as well, and it needed
people to take the initiative to put it on and charge. The general public, therefore, had a bad
impression of that robot.
Even professional manufacturing companies were unable to produce them, so how could
Wanrong Technology create such a great product?
However, many people—after watching Little Ya’s TikTok—could not help but re-examine
Wanrong Technology’s Little Cloud.
If the depiction in TikTok was true, then it entirely possible for the product to usher in a big
change.
Under the public’s uncertainty, a microblog went viral yet again!
The microblog came from a lucky winner too.
[Wanrong Technology has a bad rep but based on the principle of being doubly careful, I
kept a constant eye on this so-called robot. It really did stun me!]
Following it was a video that was much longer than Little Ya’s. It was a full five minutes
long, and after some editing, the entire process—from charging to mopping—was filmed.
The video was undoubtedly more convincing than Little Ya’s. For the first time ever, that
robot attracted everyone’s interest and attention to the fullest. Moreover, the first orders
have begun to appear on the official website, followed by the second and the third…
“Master, your method is really useful!”
As Xu Nan watched the orders that popped up one after another on the Internet, her entire
person began to dance. Even the constantly unsmiling Ouyang Qing cracked a smile.
It was a good start, and once everything was kicked off, Little Cloud’s high standards would
produce a snowball effect. It would not take long to capture everyone’s hearts, and
Wanrong Technology would soon regain its name.
“Don’t worry, the show is just about to begin.” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. “People will
always believe anything that happens right in front of them. The best advertisement is
coming up next.”
At the same time, a large number of technology companies also set their sights on Little
Cloud.
“Are the online videos real?”
“No wonder Wanrong Technology was so brave. It turns out that they mastered new
technology! Can our company’s robots do this?”
“Boss, it’s very difficult for our company to achieve this level. From what I know, the
advanced level of this robot is two to three years ahead of the technology in the current
market!”
“What?! Are you all garbage or what? We’re a company that genuinely specializes in
technology. How could we be surpassed by a car company? Send out an order for our
technology department to work overtime throughout the night. They have to create a
similar robot as fast as possible!”
Similar phenomena occurred in each major company. The advent of Little Cloud caught all
domestic technology companies by surprise and allowed them to sense an impending
threat.
While the news was simmering quickly, several employees of Wanrong Technology had
already brought some products to Y Cosmetics’ doorstep…
Chapter 393 - Surpassing 300 Million in a
Day!
393 Surpassing 300 Million in a Day!
Y Cosmetics was filled with people, as always. Aside from girls, there were also many boys
sporting helpless expressions on their faces; it was obvious that they were forced by their
girlfriends.
At that juncture, the group of boys were chatting away while waiting, each of whom had an
excited expression.
“Did you hear? Y Cosmetics bought over Wanrong Technology, and they’ve released a new
product. It’s now very popular!”
“Of course! I heard it was a cleaning robot called Little Cloud. I watched the video and I was
like ‘what the f*ck’! It’s really awesome!”
“If that’s the case, then there won’t be any need to sweep and mop the floor at home in the
future. It can save a lot of effort.”
“That’s right. Employing a cleaner to clean the house costs a couple of hundred per job. It’s
better to buy this robot.”
…
Everyone exchanged remarks with each other. They were bored anyway, so they chatted
and gossiped.
Some curious people even walked up to Zhang Yunxi and asked about Little Cloud’s
situation. Girls who could go there to buy cosmetics were never going to be short of money.
There was a hint of eagerness in their eyes, and if they could, they would conveniently buy
it whenever they wanted.
It was then that the sound of footsteps was heard. Two people in Wanrong Technology’s
uniform drew the attention of the crowd.
They were holding none other than Little Cloud.
“Hello, Miss Zhang. This is Y Group’s latest robot. It’s delivered specially for you to help you
clean the shop,” the employee said respectfully.
“Is this kind of robot nice to use?” Zhang Yunxi had a hint of curiosity in her eyes. It was
only natural for her to pay attention to that kind of news. She was initially worried that Ye
Lingchen would be deceived, but at that point she could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
“Hehe, this one has an extra smart function compared to those on the Internet. It’s the
latest model that’s currently not for sale.”
Even more high-tech?
The employee’s words immediately made the people around them doubly interested. Each
person focused their attention on them.
“Don’t brag. If it’s so good, why not open and try it?” someone could not resist urging.
“That’s right. Seeing is believing. Let’s see how high-tech this really is.”
“If it’s that effective, I’ll definitely buy it. Let us have a look.”
Both of Wanrong Technology’s employees looked at each other and smiled imperceptibly
while switching on the robot.
The robot was similar in appearance to the robots on the web, but there were a string of
lights flashing around that seemed to be its eyes.
“Smart cleaning robot Little Cloud is now fully charged and ready to serve you.”
Little Cloud turned around and made a crisp mechanical sound that seemed cutesy.
“Wow, they actually put a voice system in this one,” everyone exclaimed.
“Yes, this robot can be controlled through voice command, making it more intelligent than
the ones on the Internet,” the staff explained.
“Little Cloud, clean the room again,” the curious Zhang Yunxi belted out an order.
“Roger that.”
Little Cloud replied and started to work.
There were plenty of people in Y Cosmetics, and there was a large amount of debris
produced from their cosmetics, thus making the floor dirty. Under everyone’s close
attention, Little Cloud began moving slowly along the path.
“Wow. Its cleaning ability is great. Other than very large and very heavy garbage, it also
sucks in the others in the areas where it passes.”
“It’s also very smart and can perceive obstacles in front of itself from a long distance,
avoiding it in advance. It’s much smarter than the one at my home.”
“Did you notice that it rarely repeats the same path! Remembering its route is one of its
functionalities!”
…
Everyone looked at it curiously and their interest grew stronger.
At that moment, someone turned his eyes and stood up to block Little Cloud. Little Cloud
immediately avoided it, but the person raised his footsteps and blocked its way again.
After going back and forth three times that way, Little Cloud had no choice but to stop. Its
light flickered and it said, “Please give way. Do not interfere with Little Cloud’s work.”
“Wow, so cute!”
“Hahaha, don’t you feel that sudden flood of maternal love?”
“Seriously, I don’t know why I’m happy.”
“Ah, ah, ah. I want to buy one too. It doesn’t only clean; it relieves boredom too.”
The girls in the whole shop failed to control themselves from having heart-shaped eyes.
Their laughter was heard constantly.
At that moment, a few boys got upset and surrounded Little Cloud directly, blocking its
surroundings. No matter which direction it went, it would hit an obstacle, making it
impossible for it to go anywhere.
“Order, order! If nobody heeds, Little Cloud will get angry and go on strike,” the robotic
voice sounded again, stunning everyone and causing them to burst into laughter.
It was too cute! It even became arrogant.
Then, the laughter gradually stopped, and Little Cloud really did not move under
everyone’s eyes. Its light even went out, as if it had been completely turned off.
“F*ck, he actually went on strike.”
“Does it need to be so cute? No, my heart is urging me to buy one.”
“Don’t block him, don’t bully Little Cloud!”
Y Cosmetics became very lively because of Little Cloud’s arrival. At the same time, many
people even took videos and shared them on the Internet. For a brief moment, TikTok was
almost entirely occupied by Little Cloud, with its videos going viral everywhere.
In just one night, Little Cloud the robot amassed millions of fans.
Wanrong Technology Headquarters.
At that moment, every department was incredibly busy, especially the sales department.
Their phone lines blew up, but everyone had a smile on their faces.
“Director Ouyang!” An employee was flush with excitement. “Our orders have exceeded ten
thousand in one night, and it’s still growing rapidly!”
“Ten thousand?!”
Although Ouyang Qing was prepared for it, she was taken aback by that data. 10,000 units
was equivalent to more than 80 million!
80 million in less than a single night! If that accomplishment was leaked out, it might shock
the entire industry!
“It has reached eleven thousand units now. It might exceed thirty thousand today!” The
man was so excited that his entire body was shaking.
If it reached 30,000 units, the sales would approach a full 300 million! It was only a single
day’s sales, yet it already reached 300 million!
Ouyang Qing took a deep breath to calm her heart, and her eyes focused into deep
seriousness. “Can production keep up?”
“We previously produced 10,000 units in advance, according to your instructions. Judging
from the current situation however, it’s difficult to keep up,” the person replied.
“Then stop the direct sales and switch to pre-orders! Purchases can only be shipped in
seven days!” Ouyang Qing decided at once. “Also, even though we’re speeding up
production, we must ensure quality at the same time too. There must be no mistakes!”
“Okay.” The man nodded, then paused and continued. “Many people called to ask about our
Smart-Version Little Cloud. They all wanted to buy the latest model.”
“Wait a minute. We currently have a limited supply, so they need to snap it up every day on
our official website. We’ll only sell one hundred units, at a price of twelve thousand!”
Ouyang Qing said with a piercing gaze and a smile on her face.
Chapter 394 - Meet-and-Gree
Wanrong Technology was undoubtedly popular!
Their current popularity was no less than their past popularity—it was a real technological
breakthrough.
For a while, every news media wrote reports about Wanrong Technology, with Little Cloud
standing at the pinnacle of intelligent robots.
“Shocking! A new beginning for intelligent robots!”
“Wanrong Technology created the most perfect intelligent cleaning robot.”
“A shocking reversal of fortunes! Wanrong Technology has achieved a turnaround!”
“With sales up to 300 million a day, this is the newly emerging technology company!”
The plethora of headlines was overwhelming, not only domestically, but also abroad. After
all, technology was something that attracts the attention of the whole world.
The intense discussion on the Internet showed no signs of stopping either.
[I bought one Little Cloud and gave it a go. Surprised by how easy it is to use it! Hahaha…]
[It’s really convenient. My house has three floors and a large area. Things are much easier
with Little Cloud. It’s even scared of stairs. I love it!]
[You upstairs, it’s shameful to show off your wealth! I bought three Little Clouds, otherwise
my house wouldn’t be cleaned in one day.]
[Hehe, I like Little Cloud but I didn’t buy it because I don’t have a house…]
[Wow, have you read the Murica’s newspapers? They even mentioned Little Cloud and said
it was a breakthrough! So amazing, our magnificent China is incredibly awesome!]
[Damn, I should’ve realized it. It’s impossible for Y Group to fail. It’s Y for goodness sake!]
[Y has not only left his mark on the entertainment industry but has also begun to dominate
businesses!]
…
Inside a villa in Capital.
A middle-aged man read the news on the internet. His eyes lost focus and he was stunned.
If Chairman Xu was there, he would definitely recognize the man as one of Wanrong
Group’s previous shareholders.
“How is this possible? Why did it become like that?”
He muttered repeatedly as if he had lost his soul. He regretted it tremendously.
“My four percent shares!” he cried out sadly. Tears slid down his cheeks and a sorrowful
aura shrouded him.
He even organized a celebratory feast when he sold four percent of his shares.
Unexpectedly, it gave him a slap in reality and made his heart hurt.
Of course, he was not the only one who regretted it. On that day, there were plenty of
shareholders who thumped their chests and were so angry that they could not even eat.
Yoji Tech.
A man with a thin face and a mustache squinted his eyes and looked at the news in his
hands. Cold rays of light flashed in his eyes.
“What the hell is going on with Wanrong Technology? Weren’t they done for? You’d better
give me a reasonable explanation!” Instead of speaking the Chinese language, he spoke the
Sun Nation’s language!
“Mr. Ueshima, this is our mistake,” said a person wearing a black mask. “According to our
projections, Wanrong Technology will collapse sooner or later, but its technology has
appeared too suddenly. It really came as a surprise.”
“You’re just going to tell me that?” Mr. Ueshima’s expression sank. “Do you know how much
a single mistake from you has affected our plan? Once the Wanrong Group goes bankrupt,
we can easily obtain that driverless technology in our hands. Even if there’s a problem with
the technology, it’s a breakthrough for us! But now, their technology has advanced one step
forward!”
“You needn’t worry about it, Mr. Ueshima.” The man’s voice was faint, and his eyes were
cryptic. “Wanrong Group was able to come back to life because it was acquired by Y
Cosmetics. The man behind Y Cosmetics is a teenager. He was the one who persuaded the
Wanrong Group and pointed out that there was a problem with the driverless technology!”
“Oh?” Mr. Ueshima’s eyes lit up and he waited quietly for the next sentence.
“This time, their intelligent cleaning robot is probably also from that young man’s hand.”
Although the person was simply guessing, he said confidently, “Moreover, maybe he
understands flawless driverless technology!”
“That way, whether or not our Sun Nation’s science and technology can create brilliance is
dependent on this young man!” Mr. Ueshima licked his lips. “This issue is closely linked to
our country’s glory. Inform Earth’s Gate immediately and have them send someone to
assist!”
In addition to Yoji Tech, companies from other countries were also treating Wanrong
Technology as their ultimate target. They were prepared to take various actions.
…
Technology was an extremely sensitive topic for any country. Wanrong Technology was
making too much of a stir. Ye Lingchen did not know that he had been targeted by all those
parties. At that moment, he was gleefully watching his soaring popularity within the
system, as well as news about Little Cloud.
300 million in sales within just one day! Indeed, he was correct to take the science and
technology route. It could increase popularity and make money at the same time. At that
rate, buying a building could no longer satisfy him. If he could, he might as well buy an
island.
Once the idea of buying an island appeared, it took root in Ye Lingchen’s mind and lingered
there.
There were too many things that he had mastered, and he could quickly reach the peak in
any field. However, it could potentially cause confusion and distraction. For example, there
would definitely be new developments in the future with Panda Streaming, Y Cosmetics,
and Wanrong Technology. It was impossible to do everything if it was too messy, so
harmonizing everything was a must!
The best way to do so was naturally to establish a headquarters. It must be magnificent,
and it would certainly not work if it was too small. Therefore, an island was just right!
Buy an island! He had to buy an island and be the island’s owner in the future!
As he was thinking of that, he had already arrived at Capital City Sports Center.
In the sports center, Ye Lingchen sat there with a pen and smiled. He was surrounded by
players and coaches of the Capital City Basketball Association. They basically served as
background characters for Ye Lingchen, with some being utilized to maintain order.
Banners were hung very conspicuously above the stadium. The meet-and-greet for Ye
Lingchen—China’s basketball star—officially began.
Ye Lingchen did not expect that Capital City Basketball Association would put on such a
show. Except for him, everyone else had excitement plastered on their faces. Even Pan
Heng was constantly waving to the fans in the audience as if he never won a game in a
hundred years.
“Wow, Brother Ye is so handsome! Ah…”
“God Ye, give me your autograph!”
“Let’s take a photo together!”
“So handsome, much more handsome than on TV!”
“Brother Ye, you’re the pride of our country, and I’m your die-hard fan!”
“Don’t squeeze, don’t squeeze, I’m here first. I need to get the autograph first!”
This event was not only organized by the association but recognized officially too. After all,
it was the first time that China had officially defeated a foreign basketball team, and a
formidable one at that. It most certainly aroused excitement and pride.
The girls intimately called out to Ye Lingchen as Brother Ye, while male fans respectfully
referred to Ye Lingchen as God Ye. The event spiraled out of control for a moment.
“Thank you, thank you for your support.”
Sensing his fans’ enthusiasm, Ye Lingchen was infected by it too and started waving at
everyone.
Ye Lingchen had become a superstar just by playing basketball. Sure enough, a display of
one’s ability was inevitable if one was too excellent. He could not hide it even if he wanted
to. If it was revealed to the public that he was also Y, would it not cause an explosion?
Chapter 395 - A Call from Mom and Dad
China’s basketball had been suppressed for too long. The appearance of Ye Lingchen was
tantamount to a new milestone in Chinese history. Many people even regarded him as the
pride of the country, and the savior of the basketball world. Besides, Ye Lingchen was
naturally handsome and became even more handsome when he played basketball. It was
only natural for fans to go wild.
“God Ye, please sign my clothes.”
A tall and sturdy teenager stared at Ye Lingchen with beaming eyes. He was wearing a
jersey, and one look was enough to tell that the lad was a basketball fan and liked playing
basketball.
Ye Lingchen said nothing further. He wanted to gain popularity, so he had a wonderful
attitude toward his fans. It was all those lovely people that allowed him to grow in the
system.
Swipe, swipe, swipe!
With a snake-like nimbleness, he signed his name very smartly.
The three characters of Ye Lingchen’s name were coherent together. They had strong
strokes but were unrestrained and free. It appeared to be rife with emotion, making that
young man feel proud.
There was probably no one In the entire entertainment industry who signed an autograph
with as much character as our prodigy. The young man’s jersey had skyrocketed in value
because of those characters, making everyone envious!
Ye Lingchen fantasized about that.
Later, many fans were beginning to get all sorts of ideas and made various strange
requests.
“God Ye, sign my palm. I’m your stubborn fan!”
“Brother Ye, sign my neck! Ah, I’m so happy!”
“Brother Ye, come and sign my t*ts…”
Some fans were also very attractive. Their bodies were smoking hot, and their requests
were also equally as racy. They even came in a group and surrounded Ye Lingchen happily.
As it turned out, women were more open than men when they were in a group.
With all those beautiful women surrounding him, Ye Lingchen could not bear it even
though he studied Buddhism and Taoism.
Each woman had their own merits, and it was really difficult to choose.
“Brother Ye, sign here.”
Another curvy woman came over and pointed to her small waist. She touched her red lips
and winked at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen felt that his nose was a little hot. It was far too suggestive.
The people inside the stadium were also dumbfounded, but such scenarios happened more
than once. Unsurprisingly, there were all kinds of fans who came and faced celebrities.
Ye Lingchen touched his nose. Although he did not refuse, he hurriedly signed the woman’s
arm. There were reporters on the scene, so it was evident that he had to pay attention to
his influence. However, the woman was incredibly discourteous and molested Ye
Lingchen’s abdomen with her other hand.
“Wow, they’re real abs. So hard!”
The female fan’s face immediately became red with excitement, then she pranced away and
showed off to her other friends.
…
After a busy half-day, the meet-and-greet was finally over. Even if Ye Lingchen had a good
physique, his whole body was already sweaty. That half-day made him more tired than
moving bricks, and it felt like he had engaged in a battle. The only thing that made him
content was his increasing popularity. At the same time, his fans’ enthusiasm also made
him feel good.
In the evening, he chatted with President Pan and the others about basketball, then got up
and said goodbye. Someone sent him back, of course.
When he got home, Zhang Yunxi and Miyako were there too. They were busy cooking
dinner in the kitchen.
“Lingchen, you’re back? Did the meet-and-greet go well today?” Zhang Yunxi’s eyes lit up
and she looked at Ye Lingchen.
“It was smooth. Those fans were…cute,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
“You’re really amazing. Now you’re also a star with millions of fans.” Zhang Yunxi served
the dishes to the table with smiles and sweetness in her eyes.
“Goddess Yunxi must be kidding. Your fans on TikTok is about to exceed ten million, right?”
Ye Lingchen laughed.
Y Cosmetics was a shop that was famous online, and Zhang Yunxi’s appearance was on par
with that of a star. She naturally attracted fans when she joined Y Cosmetics, becoming one
of the well-known online celebrities on TikTok.
“Lingchen, don’t tease me.” Zhang Yunxi stuck her tongue out and her cheeks turned red.
After their wonderful meal, Ye Lingchen’s phone rang as soon as he went upstairs.
Looking at the caller ID, Ye Lingchen could not help but curl the corners of his lips into a
smile. He answered the phone. “Mom.”
“Son, Mom wants to ask you a question. You must answer me honestly!” Xu Zhen’s voice
came from the other side. It was a very soft voice, with a hint of tension and solemnity.
“Someone in our village said that you’ve become a big star, a basketball superstar. Is that
true?” Xu Zhen asked.
“I play basketball, yes. But it’s not as exaggerated as the rumors outside.” Ye Lingchen
smiled and took the opportunity to speak, “I told you before that your son can already
make money. You really don’t need to save any money for me.”
“You’re my good son.” Xu Zhen’s laughter came from the other end and she was proud.
“You’re now famous in our town. You don’t know how many people came to me just to try
and be friendly. Several families came over and talked about being matchmakers, but I
rejected all of them. Are you and Yunxi doing okay?”
His mother changed the topic and was genuinely worried about her daughter-in-law.
“Mom, everything’s fine here. Don’t worry.”
“I’m telling you… Yunxi is a good girl. Even if you’re a star now, you’re not allowed to bully
her. Mom heard people say that there are deep waters in the entertainment circle. You
mustn’t be taken down the wrong path!” Xu Zhen warned uneasily.
“Mom, no matter how deep the water in the entertainment industry is, it can’t drown me.”
Ye Lingchen smiled.
His father’s voice suddenly came from the other end of the phone. It was obvious that the
phone had been put on speaker, and at that time, he finally could not resist educating his
son. “Your mother is asking you to pay more attention. What do you mean it can’t drown
you? Your attitude now is like you’ve lost yourself in all that ecstasy! Remember, don’t be
cocky.”
“Dad, I understand.” Ye Lingchen certainly understood it.
“It’s useless to just understand. Remember it in your heart! If you don’t listen to your
parents, you’ll suffer the consequences sooner or later!” Ye Jin was also very unoptimistic
about the entertainment industry. He said worriedly, “I’ll break your legs if I ever hear bad
rumors about you!”
“Dad, I’m playing basketball. It’s not technically considered the entertainment circle.” Ye
Lingchen could not help but smile.
“Son, don’t pay attention to your dad,” Xu Zhen said. “Many young kids in our village are
looking forward to you coming back and asking for an autograph.”
“Mom, I have some extra stadium postcards with my signature on them. Would you like me
to send them back?”
“That’ll be wonderful!” Xu Zhen was extremely satisfied. “Hurry up and send me more. I
must send it to our neighbors and my colleagues too. Send more to them and let them look
at my son.”
“Arrogant!” his father’s voice bellowed. “Fortunately, I educated my son well. I don’t know
what he’ll turn into if he learns from you!”
“Come on, you’re getting ahead of yourself. What did you teach him? Didn’t I educate him
ever since he was young?” Xu Zhen began to ask for credit. “People say that sons follow
their mother, and that saying seems to hold true.”
His father huffed, paused, then said, “Son, remember to send some postcards to Dad as well.
I’ll distribute them in the hospital.”
…
Chapter 396 - An Invitation From Apple
TV
After chatting with his parents for a while longer, Ye Lingchen hung up the call and lay
quietly on the bed.
That meet-and-greet gave Ye Lingchen a taste of the sweetness that being a star entailed.
Although his popularity surged, he had not announced Y to the public yet. Therefore, he
could not strictly be regarded as a star, because he was in the dark—he had yet to
experience the kind of feeling akin to having stars surround the moon.
That time, it was different. It was the first time that he appeared in the public’s sphere, and
the enthusiasm of his fans made him have a stronger desire to increase his popularity.
During that time, his exposure rate has been very high. Ever since the last basketball game,
Ye Lingchen’s popularity showed no signs of fading. Firstly, he caused a sensation by
walking on the water to rescue lives, then the Y Group released a small cleaning robot
named Little Cloud, which attracted a lot of discussion. At the time of the prize draw, his
popularity value was slightly over 36,000, but it had already risen to 458,967.
It was nearly a 400,000 increase in popularity!
Although it was fast, it was still not enough!
Ye Lingchen summarized all methods of increasing his popularity. As far as the current
situation was concerned, it seemed that many occasions were all passive shows of strength.
Examples would be Superman Y, Singer Y, as well as Doctor Y and Actor Y. Such a manner
greatly reduced the progress of gaining popularity.
In all reasonableness, those four Ys could gain popularity much more consistently if they
were made public, but there was no way he could go through with it.
Taking basketball as an example, he could join various activities after making himself
known, thus allowing his popularity to increase extremely quickly. That allowed the active
and continuous increase in his popularity. In fact, his popularity would surely increase after
participating in a basketball match.
He was previously worried that his performance would be too conspicuous, thus attracting
the attention of interested parties. At that moment however, his physical strength was very
good as a result of constant cultivation. Unless he received a headshot or was bombed with
an atomic bomb, hardly anything could kill him. With the extreme speed of his parkour
skills and the addition of Qi refinement toward all aspects of himself, the chance of getting a
headshot was almost zero.
As for the atomic bomb… It was never in consideration at all.
Generally speaking, his misgivings were negligible. Even if his performance was a little too
eye-catching, it would not pose too big a problem. As long as he gained popularity, his
growth rate will continue to increase at lightning speed!
Ye Lingchen laid on his back on top of the bed and looked up at the ceiling. He started
daydreaming.
He felt that he had entered a dead end, as he was continuously doing things on a small-
scale. The identities of all those Ys were awesome, but they were extremely unstable,
thereby leading to instability in his efforts to gain popularity. What he lacked was a
sustainable development strategy.
Banging away clumsily in all directions, with no overall vision, was not a long-term
solution. That kind of popularity would all be in vain eventually, as nothing would be left
over time. That was not the result Ye Lingchen wanted to see. Occasionally boosting his
popularity would firstly make him tired, and secondly, his popularity value could not grow
fast.
Ye Lingchen felt that he lost the plot.
He really did lose the plot. He was obviously one person, yet he insisted on acting like a
plethora of Ys. In turn, that was what held him back.
After all, that was not the way to go. He had to think of a breakthrough.
There were two methods, the first was to actively come out and admit that all Ys were him,
but that method could be discounted for the time being as it was preposterous.
The second was to reduce Y’s mystery and use the different Y identities to do other things
more often, like how Singer Y participated in the Survival on Deserted Island variety show.
However, that would undoubtedly cause various Ys to conflict, which was not practical.
Actor Y could only retreat behind the scenes, unable to appear on the screen. His popularity
value could increase if he was just a screenwriter, but the effect paled in comparison to
acting. The same was true for singing. How long would it take to accumulate popularity if
he was simply creating lyrics? The public focused their attention on the singer, and Singer
Y’s lyrical skills had already caused a sensation. It would not help increase his popularity,
even if he were to continue writing songs.
Writing novels was one way, but his novels were too insignificant and it spanned too long a
duration. Writing a few million words to make a best-selling book was not as popular as
being an internet celebrity, and it could no longer satisfy Ye Lingchen’s tastes. Livestream Y
was in just as awkward a situation as novel Y—relying on storytelling to increase
popularity was never going to be as quick as playing basketball.
As for business, the main thing was to make money. The increase in popularity was
extremely limited. Commercial brands with a large following were almost unheard of.
Transformation!
He must transform!
Other things can be set aside. He had to give due consideration to his popularity value, as
his exposure rate was the most important thing.
After thinking about it, there was only one left—being a sports star. It was a fair and
promising route.
How should he utilize his status as a sports star?
After much thought, basketball games were not very frequent too.
God had probably heard Ye Lingchen’s heartfelt voice because his mobile phone rang all of
a sudden.
It was an unfamiliar number with a female voice on the line. She has a nice voice and had
the potential to be an announcer.
“Hello, is this Ye Lingchen?”
“Yes, I am. I wonder if you’re…”
“Hello God Ye, let me introduce myself first. My name is Li Lihua. I’m the vice-chairman and
producer of Apple TV. Our main focus is variety shows, which are currently at the top of the
industry. You’ve probably heard of me. I’m definitely a lot older than you, so you can call
me Miss Li or Old Li.”
Was it suitable for a woman to be addressed as Old Li?
Ye Lingchen was sweating, but he ignored it and said, “I’ll address you as Chairman Li. May
I ask why Chairman Li is calling me?”
“I like sports very much, and I pay special attention to our country’s sports. Also, our Apple
TV often holds some sports-related activities, such as water obstacle courses and various
other extreme challenges. We watched your basketball game not long ago.”
Li Lihua’s voice was filled with excitement. She smiled and said, “Your skills really attracted
me. You’re the best athlete in our country, and your physical fitness is excellent in every
aspect, am I right?”
Ye Lingchen smiled modestly. “It’s decent.”
He could more or less discern that something was definitely up when the vice-chairman
took the initiative to contact him. Moments ago, he had just fretted about how best to
utilize his status as a sports star, so it was a surprise that business would come knocking on
his door so soon.
His brilliance could not be concealed and he was always attracting endless attention.
Li Lihua continued, “Your achievements in sports are really amazing to me. You’re just the
kind of guest that’s missing from Apple TV. I wonder if you’re interested in participating in
a variety show that we’ve just launched? We can discuss the appearance fee as well as the
duration.”
…
Chapter 397 - A Sleepless Nigh
Were wages and time negotiable?
The other party seemed very sincere.
Could it be that the show was trying to cheat him somehow?
Ye Lingchen thought of all that, and proceeded to ask, “I wonder what’s the name of your
show? What exactly do you need me to do?”
“The name of our program is Life’s Struggle,” Li Lihua began. “The main focus is actually
about life in general. The location is selected in the beautiful countryside, and in addition to
you, there will be several other distinguished guests, be it by special invitation or regular
appearances. All of you will need to be self-sufficient in the countryside, and the program
uses multiple shots to broadcast live, after which some editing will be done before
broadcasting on TV.”
“Is that so?” Ye Lingchen nodded. “Can you tell me who’s participating?”
Ye Lingchen was simply too bored, hence he asked that question. He paid little attention to
people in the entertainment circle, and even if the other party mentions any of them, he
would not necessarily know who they were.
“We’re required to keep the special guests confidential, but we’re able to tell you that the
regulars are Huang Lei, He Jia, and Wei Daxun.” Li Lihua smiled.
“Oh.”
Ye Lingchen responded casually as he did not even know any of them. “When will this show
start?”
“It’ll start in four days. The location will be in Mount Li District. You’re our first guest, so
when you arrive at Mount Li, someone will be there to pick you up.” Li Lihua did not expect
Ye Lingchen to agree so readily, judging from the surprise in her voice.
In fact, Apple TV had always been famous for its variety shows and could be considered a
relatively popular channel. However, after the furor surrounding Banana TV’s earlier
Survival on Deserted Island, it piled the pressure on Apple TV. Therefore, they launched the
Life’s Struggles program in the hopes that it could increase their ratings
They invited a popular sports star like Ye Lingchen in the hopes that he would bring some
surprises.
After hanging up the phone, Ye Lingchen made a point to search the Internet for the Life’s
Struggles program. Indeed, it was a variety show that had just been launched by Apple TV.
The theme was to allow people to be self-sufficient and create wealth with their own hands.
It could be regarded as a rural struggle. The selected location was beautiful, thus attracting
a large audience was all but certain.
The next day, the staff at Apple TV contacted Ye Lingchen and said that they had already
booked him a flight ticket to Mount Li for the following day. They asked Ye Lingchen if it
was too quick, and if that turned out to be the case, they would change his booking dates.
Ye Lingchen hesitated for a moment and decided to go the following day since there would
not be much time left before the show started.
…
“Lingchen, come down and eat dinner,” Zhang Yunxi shouted to Ye Lingchen from
downstairs.
“Mm, I’m coming down.”
Ye Lingchen went downstairs, washed his hands, and sat at the dining table. Zhang Yunxi
had already prepared all the food.
Ye Lingchen did not move and simply sat in his chair. “Yunxi, let me tell you something. I’m
going to film a show at Mount Li. I’ll be participating in a variety show and I might not be
back anytime soon.”
Zhang Yunxi’s hand paused for a while, but she then smiled. “That’s a good thing, Lingchen.
From now on, you’ll be a real star.”
Ye Lingchen sensed a bitterness in the smile at the corner of her mouth.
“You must take good care of yourself at home. Don’t do any tiring work by yourself. Leave it
to Miyako,” Ye Lingchen said, much to the chagrin of Miyako.
She had changed a lot and learned plenty from Ye Lingchen—she both loved him and
feared him at the same time.
“When are you leaving?” Zhang Yunxi asked.
“The ticket is scheduled for tomorrow. I need to go there early and prepare.”
“In such a hurry?” Zhang Yunxi was taken aback for a while, then stopped eating before
getting up at once. “Then I’ll help you clean up.”
Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi neatly stacking his clothes into the suitcase, stunned
briefly by that scene.
What his mother said was right—Yunxi was really a good girl. She was beautiful, the
perfect wife material, and not squeamish at all.
In that modern age, girls never did any housework, let alone do other things. One would be
lucky if they did not ask one to buy this and that. In addition to being squeamish, they also
liked spending money. Those who knew how to be considerate of men were few and far in
between.
One particular song went, ‘Husbands make money for their wives.’ Just hearing the title
gave one a glimpse of how hard and toxic a man’s life was.
That night, Ye Lingchen had just gotten upstairs for some time, but he soon heard sounds of
footsteps. Those feet walked upstairs bit-by-bit with some reluctance and anxiety. In the
end, it stopped at the door of his room and hesitated.
Ye Lingchen took the initiative to open the door.
“Yunxi.”
Zhang Yunxi was wearing a pink nightgown. There were water stains in her hair and a fresh
fragrance, evidently due to having just taken a shower.
“Lingchen, can you talk to me and keep me company?” Zhang Yunxi looked at Ye Lingchen
with a complicated expression.
“Come in.” Ye Lingchen quickly turned around. He had the feeling that Zhang Yunxi changed
considerably after finding out that he was leaving.
“Lingchen.”
“Yunxi.”
The two of them spoke in unison. They glanced at each other and were both surprised by it.
Zhang Yunxi’s face turned red at once.
Ye Lingchen touched his nose. “You first, Yunxi.”
“Lingchen, I’m really glad that I met you in this life.” Zhang Yunxi looked at Ye Lingchen like
an idiot. She bit her lips and said, “You’ve saved me too many times, thank you.”
“Yunxi, our relationship feels a bit too formal if you say thank you,” Ye Lingchen said with a
smile.
Zhang Yunxi’s eyes were transfixed all of a sudden and she said, “What’s our relationship?”
“Uh…” Ye Lingchen was stunned for a moment. “You’re the village belle and our school belle
too. As a man, I certainly can’t let you be bullied.”
“Then do you think I’m beautiful?” Zhang Yunxi continued to ask.
“Yes,” Ye Lingchen answered without hesitation, then added, “Very beautiful.”
Zhang Yunxi had a hint of coyness and joy on her face. She then closed her eyes and asked
softly. “Can you hug me?”
Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi as if she was sleeping beauty. Stunned, he took a deep
breath, suppressed the charm deep in his heart, and held Zhang Yunxi in his arms.
Zhang Yunxi’s hands then hugged Ye Lingchen tightly—very tightly, then whispered in Ye
Lingchen’s ear, “Lingchen, I like you.”
Ye Lingchen’s body shook suddenly, but then she heard Zhang Yunxi continue saying,
“Actually, I’ve liked you ever since you shielded me from that fake Taoist priest in Rugao
City. I really like you, and I secretly came to Capital because I felt it was the best way for me
to get closer to you.”
“Now that you’re becoming even more awesome, I suddenly feel like I’m getting further
away from you. I’m worried that one day I won’t even have the right to be by your side.”
Zhang Yunxi was obviously very emotional almost to the extent of choking back sobs.
She originally buried all that deep in her heart and was content with living under the same
roof as Ye Lingchen. However, seeing Ye Lingchen’s increased eminence and preparation to
enter the entertainment industry, she felt very much afraid. She feared that one day, a
random woman would go to the home and drive her away. She was afraid that she would
no longer be qualified to be with Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen hugged Zhang Yunxi in his arms completely and took in her fragrant scent. He
said with a smile, “Silly girl, I like you too.”
10,000 words describing the subsequent sweet-talk and so on were left out automatically…
The next day…
Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi and an unspeakable feeling came to his heart. There
was pride, happiness, and a sense of responsibility.
However, he saw her close her eyes tightly while her eyelashes trembled lightly. She was
pretending to be asleep.
“You still dare to pretend to be asleep? I won’t spare you so easily.”
The two of them stirred things up for a while, then fell silent and enjoyed their bliss.
“Lingchen, I feel like the happiest woman in the world right now.” Zhang Yunxi smiled
sweetly.
“It’s not only now. It will always be the case in the future,” Ye Lingchen said.
“You’re the best.” Zhang Yunxi became even happier as she looked at Ye Lingchen
affectionately. “When I heard that you were going to a variety show yesterday, I was
suddenly so scared. I was in fear throughout the entire day.”
“Afraid that I’ll be snatched away?” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Yeah.” Zhang Yunxi nodded, bit her lip, then continued, “There are plenty of beautiful
women in the entertainment industry. You’ll definitely attract many girls because of how
amazing you are. I’m afraid you’ll forget me.”
“Silly. I’ve actually started crushing on you very early on,” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“Really?” Zhang Yunxi’s face was surprised.
“You’re the village belle and school belle. You’re beautiful and you have a good personality.
Many people view you as their dream lover, and I’m no exception.” Ye Lingchen smiled
triumphantly. “I finally made my dream come true.”
“Bah, you’re bad!” Zhang Yunxi chuckled softly, but the worry in her hearts disappeared.
Zhang Yunxi happily folded the sheets and put them away carefully. She then walked out of
the room with Ye Lingchen.
Downstairs, Miyako looked at the two of them with a complicated expression. There was a
trace of resentment in her eyes.
There was so much movement the night before that she did not sleep well at all, and she
never expected there to be such a big movement in the morning too. It was impossible for
Miyako not to know what happened after looking at Zhang Yunxi’s reddened face.
Zhang Yunxi was about to cook breakfast, but Ye Lingchen grabbed her. He said gently,
“You rest well. I’ll cook.”
“Mm, you’re the best.” Zhang Yunxi nodded happily.
On one side, Miyako’s body stiffened. The blow she received was too hard for her to handle.
As Ye Lingchen cooked breakfast, Zhang Yunxi helped him tidy up his clothes while
reminding, “Your pants and socks are placed in the compartment on the lid of the bag. I’ve
packed five pairs for you. There’s also a first-aid kit, which I placed on the left side of the
box, and your jacket at the bottommost. The better the place is, the greater the temperature
difference between day and night, so remember to wear it.”
Zhang Yunxi’s maternal love was overflowing, just like a mother who was reluctant to see
her son travel a long distance. She explained everything one by one and looked at Ye
Lingchen’s with a reluctant eye.
“I’ll just be participating in a program. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of myself.” In Ye
Lingchen’s current physique, it might be a bit of an exaggeration to suggest that he was not
afraid of the cold and heat, but normal temperature fluctuations were practicably
negligible.
After eating breakfast, Zhang Yunxi kissed Ye Lingchen goodbye before he left the house.
The two of them have been talking in a lovey-dovey manner since the morning, so much so
that Miyako bore the brunt of that public display of affection, causing her face to turn sour.
Goosebumps appeared all over her body. Miyako felt as though she had endured the
maximum amount of affectionate displays she could possibly endure in her entire life.
Chapter 398 - Sorry for the
Inconvenience...
The next day…
Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi and an unspeakable feeling came to his heart. There
was pride, happiness, and a sense of responsibility.
However, he saw her close her eyes tightly while her eyelashes trembled lightly. She was
pretending to be asleep.
“You still dare to pretend to be asleep? I won’t spare you so easily.”
The two of them stirred things up for a while, then fell silent and enjoyed their bliss.
“Lingchen, I feel like the happiest woman in the world right now.” Zhang Yunxi smiled
sweetly.
“It’s not only now. It will always be the case in the future,” Ye Lingchen said.
“You’re the best.” Zhang Yunxi became even happier as she looked at Ye Lingchen
affectionately. “When I heard that you were going to a variety show yesterday, I was
suddenly so scared. I was in fear throughout the entire day.”
“Afraid that I’ll be snatched away?” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Yeah.” Zhang Yunxi nodded, bit her lip, then continued, “There are plenty of beautiful
women in the entertainment industry. You’ll definitely attract many girls because of how
amazing you are. I’m afraid you’ll forget me.”
“Silly. I’ve actually started crushing on you very early on,” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“Really?” Zhang Yunxi’s face was surprised.
“You’re the village belle and school belle. You’re beautiful and you have a good personality.
Many people view you as their dream lover, and I’m no exception.” Ye Lingchen smiled
triumphantly. “I finally made my dream come true.”
“Bah, you’re bad!” Zhang Yunxi chuckled softly, but the worry in her hearts disappeared.
Zhang Yunxi happily folded the sheets and put them away carefully. She then walked out of
the room with Ye Lingchen.
Downstairs, Miyako looked at the two of them with a complicated expression. There was a
trace of resentment in her eyes.
There was so much movement the night before that she did not sleep well at all, and she
never expected there to be such a big movement in the morning too. It was impossible for
Miyako not to know what happened after looking at Zhang Yunxi’s reddened face.
Zhang Yunxi was about to cook breakfast, but Ye Lingchen grabbed her. He said gently,
“You rest well. I’ll cook.”
“Mm, you’re the best.” Zhang Yunxi nodded happily.
On one side, Miyako’s body stiffened. The blow she received was too hard for her to handle.
As Ye Lingchen cooked breakfast, Zhang Yunxi helped him tidy up his clothes while
reminding, “Your pants and socks are placed in the compartment on the lid of the bag. I’ve
packed five pairs for you. There’s also a first-aid kit, which I placed on the left side of the
box, and your jacket at the bottommost. The better the place is, the greater the temperature
difference between day and night, so remember to wear it.”
Zhang Yunxi’s maternal love was overflowing, just like a mother who was reluctant to see
her son travel a long distance. She explained everything one by one and looked at Ye
Lingchen’s with a reluctant eye.
“I’ll just be participating in a program. Don’t worry. I’ll take care of myself.” In Ye
Lingchen’s current physique, it might be a bit of an exaggeration to suggest that he was not
afraid of the cold and heat, but normal temperature fluctuations were practicably
negligible.
After eating breakfast, Zhang Yunxi kissed Ye Lingchen goodbye before he left the house.
The two of them have been talking in a lovey-dovey manner since the morning, so much so
that Miyako bore the brunt of that public display of affection, causing her face to turn sour.
Goosebumps appeared all over her body. Miyako felt as though she had endured the
maximum amount of affectionate displays she could possibly endure in her entire life.
The car started and drove straight out of the residential area. Only then did Zhang Yunxi
turn around and stop watching.
The car drove on all the way to the airport.
He checked in, boarded, and the plane took off at 9:30 am sharp.
Ye Lingchen had checked up on Mount Li’s information. Mount Li was situated in Xihai
Province, the inland region of China. Surrounded by the beautiful mountains, it was
therefore named Mount Li[1].
The area was a rare sight in modern times where the town maintained the ancient lifestyle.
It had no highrises, and the houses were made of bamboo and ceramic tiles. It was a famous
tourism hotspot known throughout China.
Ye Lingchen went through all the information he had on Mount Li before finally realizing a
beautiful woman in shades sitting next to him. That woman raised the collar of her shirt
and had a cap on, covering almost her entire face, leaving only a little bit of her fair skin
exposed.
Why would he consider her a beautiful woman? That was because of her body shape and
the aura she gave off. It was sufficient to stun others without even looking at her face.
‘Dressed in such a mysterious fashion. Could it be a celebrity?’
Ye Lingchen unwittingly smiled as he thought of the possibility. ‘What a coincidence
running into someone in the same field.’ After that, he lowered his body and asked the
woman, “Excuse me, are you a celebrity?’
Through the shades, Ye Lingchen could feel the woman shooting a look his way, then
carefully move her body away disdainfully without replying to him. It was obvious that she
was ignoring him.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose awkwardly. Not planning to give up, he continued, “No need to
worry. To be honest, I’m also a celebrity.”
That woman shot another look at Ye Lingchen as though looking at an idiot and kept her
silence.
‘Damn!’
‘I’m being looked down upon?’
Ye Lingchen felt indignant. ‘I’ll prove it to you that I’m a big shot celebrity!’
His competitive spirit was immediately triggered. Looking around, he kept meeting the
gaze of all those around him, hoping that someone would recognize him.
He was mentally prepared. If someone were to shout “Wah, you’re that basketball
superstar that defeated the Stick Nation right?”, he would humbly nod and give out
autographs, then proudly show it to this person that seemed like a celebrity.
In reality, it was just in his imagination.
A lot of people met his gaze curiously, but they would just turn their heads away with a huff
in bafflement.
Tap tap tap!
Right then, an air stewardess in her uniform strode toward Ye Lingchen with a smile on her
face.
‘It seems someone has finally recognized me. My fame is nothing to scoff at.’ Ye Lingchen
sat up alerted, ready to get in action.
The air stewardess arrived next to Ye Lingchen, then asked, “Sir, do you need anything?”
“That’s right. I’m the…huh?” Ye Lingchen was baffled, then looked awkwardly at the air
stewardess. “You don’t recognize me?”
The air stewardess looked at him innocently, then shook her head in the confusion. She
asked again, “Sir, I saw that you were looking around. Do you need any assistance?”
“Basketball. I need a basketball.” Ye Lingchen asked stubbornly, hinting strongly.
“I’m sorry sir, but our airline does not provide basketballs. It’s inconvenient to have that in
the aircraft as it has a risk of exploding.” The air stewardess’ gaze started to change a little.
Ye Lingchen grew anxious. He drew a ball in the air, continued hinting. “Basketball, I’m
talking about basketball…”
“Sir, I’m sorry, but if you keep this up, it would be obstructing the aircraft’s operation and
we’ll have to take action then.” The air stewardess started to look annoyed.
“Oh, it’s okay then. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.”
…
[1] 丽山 (Li Shan / Mount Li) – It was named after the word 丽 (Li) in 秀丽 (Xiu Li) which
meant beautiful, making the literal translation of the name to be Beautiful Mountain or
Mount Beauty.
Chapter 399 - Going Further Along the
Path of Cultivation…
…
‘Ignorance!’
‘I didn’t expect all the passengers to be so ignorant! Such uncultured people. So
disappointing.’
Ye Lingchen once again looked at the young woman by his side. He could feel the mocking
gaze directed at him under those shades. He could not help but feel frustrated. ‘What are
you so haughty for? Do you think you’re a celebrity? There might be even fewer people that
recognize you after showing your face.’
Feeling indignant, Ye Lingchen finally closed his eyes and restes. His attention shifted to the
system.
He had almost 460 thousand popularity points, sufficient for him to advance his skills four
times. Since he had nothing to do at the moment, might as well use them up.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his hands eagerly. Only by advancing his skills would he grow
stronger, thus feeling more secure.
‘Well then, let’s start!’
He looked toward the list of skills at 100 percent.
Calligraphy, Massage, Architecture, Qi Refining, Western Medicine, Farming, Swimming,
Deutsch, Russian, Turkish…
Naturally, he yearned for Qi Refining to be picked for advancement. As of that moment, Qi
Refining would only improve his physical condition. Although the effects were decent, it
was not heaven-defying. If it were to be upgraded, then he might really be able to cultivate.
In regards to cultivation, that was everyone’s dream. Ye Lingchen was of course not
excluded.
At that moment, he felt regretful. ‘Such stupidity. Why did I have to learn all those
languages to full proficiency? This is taking too many spots and lowering the chances of Qi
Refining being picked.’
He sighed helplessly, then proceeded with the upgrade!
The yellow glow flew over the skills one by one. Under Ye Lingchen’s anxious gaze, it finally
stopped.
‘Turkish?’
‘This is just…’
‘I jinxed it. Why did I learn so many languages!?’
Along with a golden flash, a new skill appeared on the list: Fish Language (Basic).
‘The language of fishes?’
‘Better than nothing. One more skill along the road.’
Ye Lingchen could only comfort himself that way. He did not stop, but continued the lucky
draw!
‘Qi Refinement. Can I get Qi Refinement?’
Ye Lingchen was bellowing internally.
However, the yellow glow halted, stopping on Fengshui Observation.
‘Hm?’
This skill made Ye Lingchen’s heartbeat to spike up, causing him to feel a twinge of
anticipation.
Last time, Fortune Telling was upgraded to Aura Divination. That skill was very powerful.
Ye Lingchen had high hopes for unique skills of this kind.
‘What would Fengshui Observation turn into?’
Finally, under his watchful eyes, the glow dissipated and the skill Dragon Seeking Formula
(Basic) appeared before him.
He frowned slightly. ‘Dragon Seeking Formula? It sounds awesome.’
‘Dragon Seeking Formula: Look past the superficial[1]. The aura of the dragon will be
apparent to one’s eyes!’
Ye Lingchen’s heart skipped a beat. Dragon Seeking Formula had a similar function to Aura
Divination. Aura Divination allowed him to observe the aura of living beings, while Dragon
Seeking Formula allowed him to observe the aura of inanimate objects.
For example, geographical location, items, and even specific regions.
Previously, Ye Lingchen needed to summarize the landscape, environment, layout, and
other attributes for Fengshui Observation. However, as of now, he only needed one look to
determine if a location was good or bad, where the spiritual energy was stronger, or what
place was heavy with Yin energy.
‘What an amazing skill!’
Ye Lingchen’s lips curled into a smile. ‘This round is profitable. With that, let’s continue.’
‘Third attempt, begin!’
With the previous tries, Ye Lingchen’s nervousness was toned down. Finally, the selection
came to a halt on Swimming!
With a golden glow, Swimming turned into Water Spirit (Basic).
‘Water Spirit Constitution?!’
This time, Ye Lingchen was truly shocked to the core. That was by no means a skill of any
kind!
‘Water Spirit Constitution: A constitution that has a natural affinity with water, achieving
freedom in water. Gain overall bonus when in water.’
Logically speaking, this Water Spirit Constitution was no longer considered a knowledge,
but a passive skill that had directly modified his body.
‘Does this mean that I’ll be amazing as long as I’m in a body of water?’
Ye Lingchen closed his eyes and focused on feeling the changes on his body. He felt nothing
different and had no clue what difference would there be if he was under water.
Leaving the Water Spirit Constitution aside, Ye Lingchen continued to stare at the lucky
draw menu.
Since he was doing the lucky draw, he might as well go all the way and use up the last
chance as well.
‘Qi Refinement, I must get Qi Refinement!’
Ye Lingchen watched as the yellow glow continued moving, shouting internally.
However, the end result was a disappointment.
The golden glow enveloped Architecture. Surprisingly, the skill that appeared in front of Ye
Lingchen was Formation (Basic).
‘WTF!’
‘Formation?!’
Ye Lingchen thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. After refocusing his attention, he
could not help but take a deep breath. It was really Formation.
Logically speaking, Architecture was related to construction. Setting up formations
similarly required geological layout and materials to construct something around a
location. Both of them were indeed related.
‘Formation: Borrow the strength of the formless to achieve supernatural deeds using Qi as
a catalyst.’
At the same time, a torrent of information rushed into Ye Lingchen’s mind. It felt as though
he had just learned a ton of new information. Knowledge regarding formations flooded into
his brain, giving him a feeling of enlightenment.
After a quick summary of the contents he just learned, Ye Lingchen finally had some basic
understanding on formations.
At that moment, he could only be considered an amateur that stepped into the world of
formation. He could use some simple materials to lay some small scale formations to
improve the air quality, increase fertility, or even increase the shadiness of an area.
Basically, they were all supportive functions.
Apart from those simple formations, he was also able to set up some slightly more complex
formations. However, the requirements were extremely stringent and were sufficient
enough to shock him.
That was because those types of formations required extremely rare materials. For
example, spiritual wood that was centuries old, spiritual jade, or even locations with special
spiritual energy.
Just basic formations already required so much from him, what more when it came to the
material requirements of intermediate or advanced formations?
Ye Lingchen had a feeling that he was really going further along the path of cultivation.
While he was lost in thought, Ye Lingchen felt that someone was prodding him.
Opening his eyes, he saw that the beautiful woman in shades was carefully prodding him
with her fingers. She had a worried look on her face.
Ye Lingchen’s earlier behavior was sufficiently odd. However, just a moment ago, she
noticed Ye Lingchen’s expression changing. It was very interesting. Although his eyes were
closed, his expression went from nervous, eager, disappointment, then excited. It was a
weird sight to behold; he was most likely a crazy person.
Under normal circumstances, she would definitely distance herself from such a person.
Nevertheless, at that moment, she had no other choice. Of all times, she did not expect her
period to arrive at such an inconvenient time.
She did not prepare any padding and urgently needed to take a trip to the toilet. Otherwise,
if the blood leaked, then it would be extremely embarrassing…
[1] 看山不是山,看水不是水 (Kan Shan Bu Shi Shan, Kan Shui Bu Shi Shui) – Literally
translated to: Mountain is not what it seems; Water is not what it seems. This is a Buddhist
saying where it describes the three phases of a person’s life. For the details of that saying,
please visit the following link
Chapter 400 - Hmph, Straight Man!
“Excuse me, I’m in a hurry,” Hu Yue’er said shakingly. She was really in a hurry and could
not hold it in any longer.
Right then, she was really worried that a weirdo like Ye Lingchen could not be reasoned
with and would block her in—she would cry if that happened.
Fortunately, Ye Lingchen was not a weirdo. Instead, he politely moved away for her to
leave.
Not long after, she was back from the toilet. Her expression was calmer than before and her
attitude much friendlier as she greeted Ye Lingchen with a nod.
Ye Lingchen ignored it and took a look at the time. It was approximately another hour until
landing.
“Oof!”
Right then, beside him, Hu Yue’er made a muffled noise as she shook uncontrollably. Very
quickly, cold sweat started to line her forehead.
“Can you please help me get a glass of water? Thank you.” Hu Yue’er’s body was already
bent over as she curled up in her seat. Her face was flushed, appearing to be in lots of pain.
Ye Lingchen shot her a glance but remained quiet.
“You…” Hu Yue’er was annoyed. She felt the pain in her body intensifying, preventing her
from speaking.
The next instant, Ye Lingchen stretched his hand outward. Before she could react, he
moved her hands away from her abdomen and covered over it with his huge palm.
Hu Yue’er was stunned, dumbfounded.
Just as she was about to scream, a feeling of warmth flowed from Ye Lingchen’s hand into
her abdomen. It sent an indescribably calming feeling all over her body, as though she was
immersed in a hot spring. Furthermore, she could feel the pain slowly fading away.
That feeling got her hooked as it felt way too comfortable.
“Period pains?” Ye Lingchen asked softly, then gave her a gentle reminder, “It’s this strong
because you have a bad diet and lack proper rest. I suggest you pay more attention to this
or you’ll be faced with irreversible damage in the future!”
Hu Yue’er’s cheeks turned red. She felt embarrassed being reminded by a man of such a
sensitive topic. Most importantly, that man was massaging her abdomen attentively.
She looked sideways, acting as though she could not see him.
However, right after that, Ye Lingchen raised her hand and placed it over her abdomen. “Do
it yourself. Five turns clockwise, five turns counter-clockwise, and then repeat the process.
That should help you ease the pain.”
‘What?’
Hu Yue’er’s eyes popped wide open. She turned over and stared at Ye Lingchen in surprise,
with her mouth agape, as though trying to say something.
‘This lady here is gifted with natural beauty. With such a beauty giving you the chance to
massage her tummy, letting you take this advantage and you’re having me massage it
myself?’
‘What an ignorant fool! God knows how many guys would brave the flames at my
beckoning.’
However, remembering that Ye Lingchen helped her with the pain, she could only
helplessly stifle the anger within her and turn her head with a huff, feeling dejected.
Ye Lingchen, however, frowned in confusion.
Earlier, he experimented as he provided the massage. He tried to control the Qi he refined
to meld into Hu Yue’er’s body through his hand. It was unexpectedly successful and greatly
boosted the effects of the massage.
If it were any normal massage, it would be impossible to alleviate Hu Yue’er’s pain
instantly. This time, however, he managed to pull it off.
It would seem that Qi Refinement had a lot of interesting uses. Although it was still far from
spiritual energy, it was considered to be the purest form of energy[1] that would only
benefit the body.
Eventually, the plane arrived at Mount Li and the air stewardess’ voice could be heard over
the speakers. After that, they landed smoothly.
Hu Yue’er sat in her seat, occasionally stealing glances at Ye Lingchen from the corner of
her eyes. Her inner thoughts were going wild.
‘This fella must be playing hard to get. He’ll surely try to get my WeChat contact. If that
happens, I must reject him first. Only when he begs me will I begrudgingly accept.’
With the script planned in her heart, she looked up at Ye Lingchen, just to see that he paid
her no heed and started walking off. He went further and further away, until…he was
gone…
‘Hmph! Straight Man[2]!”
Ye Lingchen was obviously oblivious to Hu Yue’er’s internal drama. By then, he already
contacted the program crew of Life’s Struggles at the meeting location.
Shortly after, a black Buick MPV approached slowly and pulled over in front of Ye Lingchen.
A female employee got down from the car, followed by a cameraman.
“Greetings, God Ye. We welcome you to join our program.” After politely greeting Ye
Lingchen, the female employee opened the car door for him.
“Nice to meet you.” Ye Lingchen nodded, then shot a glance at the cameraman on the side.
“God Ye, our program will be filmed using both regular filming and live streaming at the
same time. The live stream will also be published on various streams. Each guest will have
their own private stream,” the employee explained quickly, then added, “If you’re ready,
then we will start filming.”
With a channel for each guest, that would mean that everyone had different popularity.
That would be made apparent on the number of online viewers on their channels. Those
with good performance would naturally have more viewers on their stream.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Just start filming. I’m ready to go anytime.”
The employee then gave the cameraman a signal to start off the live stream.
[Life’s Struggles’ fifth stream is on. Who will it be? Who will the guest be?]
[Wah wah wah! It’s God Ye! It’s really God Ye!]
[He’s so handsome. I think he’s much better than those little fresh meat out there. I just
won’t grow tired from looking at his face.]
[I feel the same way too. He seems to give off a special aura and gives an impression of
some unearthly feeling.]
[I should’ve known. Apple TV had always focused on sports. How can they not invite God
Ye?]
[Is this a celebrity as well? How come I’ve never seen him in the entertainment circles? He
doesn’t seem famous.]
[Hehe, previous poster, you’re ignorant. How can you only know of those little fresh meat
but know nothing of God Ye who defeated the Stick Nation? How disappointing!]
…
As the stream started, the audience from Life’s Struggles continuously shifted over. When
they saw Ye Lingchen, it sparked a new series of debates.
Strictly speaking, Ye Lingchen was yet to be considered a celebrity as he had not appeared
on the silver screen. His popularity was naturally on the low side. The viewers on his
stream maintained around 20 to 30 thousand. Normally, a celebrity invited by this type of
variety show would have a base viewer count of 50 thousand people.
Meanwhile, within Y Cosmetics, Zhang Yunxi turned the TV to Ye Lingchen’s stream as soon
as she could. Watching Ye Lingchen on the TV screen, her lips could not help but curl
upward into a charming smile. The customers in the shop that were waiting in line with
nothing to do turned their heads and watched together excitedly…
[1] In raw, it was written as 空气 (Kong Qi / air), but we chose to translate it as energy as
the author was comparing Qi and spiritual energy.
[2] 直男 (Zhi Nan) is a derogatory term used to describe a dense guy’s social ineptitude to
read the mood or just lacked the ability to be in touch with one’s emotions. The term is
literally translated as “straight man”, which can also mean heterosexual. In this context, it’s
used as a stereotype of how a heterosexual guy would be very out of touch with the
emotional side of things. Dear straight readers, please do not take this the wrong way.
Chapter 401 - Ye Lingchen’s Story
The car slowly drove forward. Ye Lingchen sat by the window, looking at the scenery
outside quietly. For a moment, it was very quiet in the car.
For a variety show, it was bad to have such awkwardness, therefore they needed to
generate a topic.
The female crew looked at Ye Lingchen, then asked with a smile, “God Ye, do you know
where we’re heading?”
“No idea.”
“Do you want to know where we’re going?”
“Not interested.”
…
[Pfft. Hahaha…]
[God Ye is so blunt. The crew’s face is messed up now.]
[Crew: How am I supposed to continue this topic? Waiting online. Urgent.]
Although there were not many viewers, the comments were very active. Some of them
were in bouts of laughter from Ye Lingchen’s bluntness.
The crew member was also aggravated. ‘Don’t you know that this is a variety show? We
need something to talk about!’
She could not help but ask again, “Aren’t you afraid that I might sell you off?”
Ye Lingchen was surprised. He looked around in the car, seeing one driver, one crew
member, and the cameraman with his camera. “You have someone hidden in ambush? I
don’t think the few of you would be sufficient.”
[Wahahaha, I can’t take it anymore. God Ye is trying to kill me with laughter and inherit my
Ant Credits.]
[God Ye is good at basketball, and he’s also funny. I’m becoming a fan!]
[Ah, did you notice that God Ye seems to look better recently? When I first looked at him, I
was surprised. By the second and third look, I’m fully addicted.]
[Previous poster, I have the same feeling. Even if God Ye keeps quiet, I’m happy to look at
him all day long in silence.]
[Oh no, the love-struck syndrome has started.]
…
The number of online viewers continued to climb, and the comments were popping out
continuously.
The crew member’s expression turned dark. She had always thought she was sufficiently
experienced. After all, she mingled with celebrities for quite a number of years.
Furthermore, most celebrities would pay attention to keeping up appearances, therefore
they would speak carefully and were willing to keep up the conversation for the screen.
However, that day, she met Ye Lingchen. ‘This person is such a weirdo!’
She really had no way of carrying the conversation with the way he answered.
“Hehe…” The crew member laughed awkwardly, then continued to explore other topics.
“God Ye, you’re such a good basketball player. You must love basketball right?”
“Not at all,” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly, then continued, “To be honest, basketball is
among my weakest skills.”
He was not lying. As of that moment, he had mastered too many skills. He already had over
ten basic skills, and there were still intermediate skills as well. Compared to those skills,
basketball was nothing.
However, his words were viewed as boastful by others.
[Basketball is his weakest skill? That’s too boastful.]
[Shameless. Absolutely shameless! Doesn’t he know that he’s doing a live stream? He will
face backlash from those lies.]
[Maybe God Ye had just only entered the entertainment industry and has yet to understand
the rules. With this bragging, he’ll lose some fans.]
[It’s that woman’s fault. What’s with all those questions? She should just let us watch God
Ye quietly. Must she keep bugging him with all those questions? Such an annoyance!]
…
The crew member obviously did not expect Ye Lingchen to reply that way. For a moment,
she regretted asking such a question and dared not ask any further. The car once again fell
into silence.
Ye Lingchen took the opportunity to enjoy the peace and quiet. Although he knew that it
was a live stream and he wanted his popularity to grow, he would not intentionally appeal
to their likes. He was only answering truthfully. Those that liked him would naturally
follow him. Furthermore, when they really understand him later, they will realize that he
was not lying.
He would never put up a facade just to gain popularity.
Despite all that, the crew member was surprised when Ye Lingchen’s viewer count
continued growing. From the comments, one can see that many of them were really
satisfied with just watching him quietly.
She unconsciously looked over at him. Right then, Ye Lingchen was looking out of the
window, seemingly focused on something with a mysterious glow in his eyes.
To be honest, his body emitted a very attractive aura. It was an aura that made others
unwittingly feel like going closer. He emanated the presence of an enlightened expert.
“God Ye, do you enjoy watching the scenery?” She could not help but ask.
“Yes, very much.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “I grew up in a farming village, therefore I feel a
connection with this type of scenery.”
The crew member’s eyes brightened. She had finally found the right topic. “Can you tell us
more about life in a farming village?”
“Hmm…nevermind.” Ye Lingchen gave a surprising reply after a moment.
“Please! Don’t be like that. Could it be that you had some bad experiences?” the crew
member urged. Following that, she showed the comments from the live stream to Ye
Lingchen. “Look, those viewers would like to listen as well. They’re very supportive of you.
Please tell us.”
A hesitant expression came onto Ye Lingchen’s face, then he sighed. “If you put it that way,
I’ll tell you a little about it since you’re curious.”
Somehow, Ye Lingchen’s voice took on a darker tone. The car’s temperature seemed to
have dropped and the driver felt goosebumps breaking out all over his body. The viewers
were caught off guard. They felt that Ye Lingchen was about to tell them something big.
“It was about 10 years ago, when I was still nine years old. In China, we have a saying:
Fallen leaves return to their roots. After death, one must return to the ground to rest in
peace. Otherwise, your soul will roam as a lost soul. However, transportation was
inconvenient back then. If someone died away from home, it was very difficult to transport
their corpse back to their hometown. It was both costly and troublesome. With demand, a
business naturally rose out of it. That gave rise to a specific job in my village—corpse
herding!”
“Corpse herding, just as the name suggests, was to control the movement of the corpses.
However, to be accurate, it was more of carrying the corpse. I’ve seen how the people in my
village treat the corpse. They would clean the innards from the corpse, fill it with straw,
then proceed to preserve it. After that, they’ll carry the corpse and be on their way. Due to
the inauspicious nature of corpse herding, they would usually do it late at night to avoid
spoiling the moods of others.”
“Corpse herding is nothing mysterious. It’s just another job for those with financial
difficulties. Due to the number of corpse herders in the village, I would occasionally take
part due to curiosity. After spending so much time with corpses, it was natural that I would
encounter some weird incidents. I still remember it clearly. I was 12 years old then, and it
was my first time herding a corpse with my second uncle…”
Ye Lingchen spoke mysteriously, carrying a hint of creepiness in his voice. It made
everyone forget what they wanted to say. Meanwhile, the number of viewers in his stream
continued to increase…
Chapter 402 - Ye Lingchen’s Voice
Mimicry!
“Do you have water? I’m thirsty,” Ye Lingchen asked the crew member out of the blue.
The crew member was caught off guard, then nodded quickly. “Yes, yes!”
After that, she quickly passed the water to Ye Lingchen and watched as he drank it.
“God Ye, did you really experience those things?” She looked at Ye Lingchen skeptically, a
hint of terror shown in her eyes.
The comments that disappeared started to pop out once more.
[F*ck! This is amazing. Where’s God Ye’s hometown?]
[Damn it, I’ve wet my pants. For God Ye to grow up in such an environment, wouldn’t it
drive anyone crazy?!]
[Is that for real? Does this world really have corpse herders?]
[Previous poster, corpse herders are really a thing. It was popular in the Mount Miao
region. Could God Ye be from Mount Miao?]
[God Ye is amazing. Please continue, what happened to your corpse herding?]
…
The live stream was bustling with activity. The number of viewers had then risen to 50
thousand.
Ye Lingchen finished his drink. Feeling his mouth moistened, he continued, “Along the way,
my second uncle kept reminding me to not turn my head around no matter what happened.
He said that a person had three lamps, located on both shoulders and the top of the head.
Once you turn around, then your breath will snuff out one lamp. These lamps are the three
souls when others mention about three souls and seven spirits. Once it’s snuffed out, your
soul will be lost…”
In the car, the driver could not help but shiver. In front of the screens, many viewers had
turned pale. They were scared, but at the same time wanted to continue listening, showing
a determined expression.
Ye Lingchen continued telling the story. Of course, those were not his personal experiences.
They were merely ghost stories he made up. However, when it came to ghost stories, the
most important thing was the immersion. When telling it from the first perspective and
basing it upon some facts, it was easy to get their attention.
Ring ring ring!
Right then, the ringing phone surprised those that were still immersed in the ghost story.
The viewers were familiar with that part of the program. It was originally for added
interaction that increased the viewership. However, at that moment, everyone was cursing
in their hearts. ‘Why must this stupid phone call happen at such a time.’
The crew member was similarly stunned and hesitantly took out her phone.
Meanwhile, deep within Mount Li was a plain-looking house. It had a symmetrical thatched
roof that made it look like a mushroom, and was named the Mushroom Hut.
There were four guests inside. They were Huang Lei, He Jie, and Wei Daxun, the three
regular guests, along with another young woman. She was a special guest that arrived
before Ye Lingchen. At that moment, it was that young woman making the phone call with a
frown on her face.
“Huh, this is weird. Based on the estimated time, they should be here. Leaving aside the
part where they didn’t call us, why aren’t they picking up my call for so long?!”
“Do you know who is the other special guest?” He Jia asked out of curiosity.
The four of them exchanged glances, then shook their heads. The program team kept their
lips tight on the arriving guest.
“It’s connected!” the young woman announced softly, then spoke into the phone, “Hello, this
is the mushroom house. Who might you be?”
Ye Lingchen took the phone from the crew member. When he heard the familiar voice from
the other end of the phone, he was initially shocked, but then a mischievous grin crept onto
the corner of his lips. “Hello, try guessing who am I?”
Just as he spoke, all three people in the car shuddered, then stared intently at Ye Lingchen,
as though they had just seen a ghost. The comments in the live stream immediately halted,
then erupted!
[F*ck, f*ck, f*ck! I’ve seen a ghost!]
[Who was talking just now? It gave me quite a scare.]
[I was drinking water earlier and spewed it everywhere. What’s going on?]
[Did God Ye make that sound earlier? How can he make such a sound?]
…
“Ah! You’re Sister Feifei?” The other end of the phone had no idea what was happening. An
excited scream could be heard. “Sister Feifei, didn’t you retire from the screen and stopped
taking part in programs? Why are you here?”
“The program crew invited me, so I’m here,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
[F*ck! It’s really God Ye’s voice! F*ck!]
[I’ve peed my pants. I really peed my pants this time! 666…]
[Xiao Feifei’s voice. That was really Xiao Feifei’s voice. It’s too similar.]
[It’s Zhao Liangying on the other end of the call. Hahaha, she can’t differentiate the sound,
hahaha…]
[My mom is asking why I’m watching the show on my knees…]
…
“Sister Feifei, what do you want to eat? I’ll have them prepare it for you over here,” Zhao
Liangying quickly asked.
“Are there any requirements on the orders?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Huang Lei Sensei, it’s my Sister Feifei, Princess Xiao. She’s asking if she can order
anything.” Zhao Liangying’s shouts could be heard over the phone.
“What? Princess Xiao is coming?” He Jia exclaimed in surprise. “You’re both Queens of
dramas, goddesses of the silver screen!”
“Wah wah wah, another beautiful woman is coming. This season’s show is really great!”
Wei Daxun could not hold in his excitement.
“Since Princess Xiao is coming, of course she can order anything. Have her order away!”
Huang Lei announced generously.
Meanwhile, the viewers in the stream were getting cramps from laughing.
[Oh the naive Baby Ying. She’s too cute.]
[God Ye, you’re so cruel, but I like it. Wahahaha…]
[I can’t take it anymore, I’m dying from laughter. Those people in the Mushroom Hut really
think it’s Xiao Feifei.]
[I wonder what their expression will look like when they see Ye Lingchen. I can’t wait.]
Within that short time, Ye Lingchen’s stream viewer count exceeded 100 thousand. As for
the four in the Mushroom Hut, Zhao Liangying had the most viewers, with 1.2 million. Next
was He Jia at 1 million, and Huang Lei at 700 thousand. Wei Daxun however, only had 150
thousand viewers.
They had their own popularity and the popularity from the marketing to rely on, whereas
Ye Lingchen had only the measly 20 thousand followers. However, he quickly exceeded 100
thousand. That talent for variety shows was terrifying.
On Zhao Liangying’s side, a lot of comments were notifying Baby Ying that she was
scammed. However, Zhao Liangying remained naive and waited eagerly, paying no
attention to the comments.
“Well, I’ll be ordering then,” Ye Lingchen said matter of factly, as though he was not pulling
a prank. “I want to eat Peking duck, Sichuan Mapo tofu, West Lake fish in vinegar gravy,
flying dragon soup, Wuwei smoked duck, Dongpo pork, steamed preserved meats, chili
chicken, and Wuchang style steamed fish. We’ll go with these 10 dishes.”
“Sure thing!” Zhao Liangying carefully noted down the 10 dishes, then told Ye Lingchen,
“Sister Feifei, come quickly. I’m waiting for you.”
“Mm, thank you Sister Liangying…” Ye Lingchen replied.
[Shameless, truly shameless! He’s taking advantage of my Baby Ying.]
[You beast. Animal!]
[Who can tell me how he did that? It’s too amazing! I respect you!]
…
Chapter 403 - Be a Handsome Guy in
Silence
Meanwhile, Xiao Feifei was sitting in front of the TV. She was blushing, then scoffed while
watching Ye Lingchen. ‘How can this person be so evil?’ She thought in her heart, but her
eyes did not move away from Ye Lingchen’s face on the screen, growing fonder with every
passing moment.
Ending the call, Ye Lingchen continued to sit in the car. With a serious expression on his
face, it was as though nothing happened.
“God Ye, how did you do that? It’s too amazing.” The crew member laughed for a bit before
asking Ye Lingchen.
“This is a natural talent. There’s no point being envious.” Ye Lingchen smiled faintly, giving
off a creepy vibe.
“Oh right, you have yet to finish your story earlier,” reminded the crew member. At the
same time, she looked at him eagerly.
“I don’t want to. I just want to be a handsome guy in silence.” With that, Ye Lingchen
supported his head with a single hand and stared longingly out of the window.
[Be a handsome guy in silence? God Ye, you’re a sports superstar. How can you behave like
this?]
[Why won’t you continue the story? Please tell us more! You’d dig a hole and leave it there?
We’re all waiting!]
[I’m so pissed. I want to continue listening. Please continue the story. I’ll be your fan in the
future!]
[Everyone just keep quiet. God Ye is so handsome. I want to just watch him in silence like
this.]
[Whatever it is, God Ye, let me bear your child…]
…
The comments grew livelier than before. A lot of the audiences were attracted by Ye
Lingchen, and had joined his stream as it was just too interesting.
Since the car arrived at the base of the mountain, Ye Lingchen did not speak another word.
However, the number of viewers in his stream exceeded 150 thousand, overtaking Wei
Daxun. That was a miracle that shocked the employees of Apple TV.
Meanwhile, at Apple TV, Li Lihua was similarly watching Ye Lingchen’s stream as the
corner of her lips formed a smile. When she recruited Ye Lingchen, it was for his recent rise
to fame in sports. Unexpectedly, Ye Lingchen’s sense of humor was far beyond her
expectations. She really hit the jackpot this time round.
“God Ye, the car can only drive until this point. You’ll have to finish the remainder of the
journey on foot,” said the crew member.
“Alright.” Ye Lingchen nodded, then walked up the mountain path with his luggage. He was
not a pampered person.
Approximately 20 minutes later, a structure that looked like a farmhouse appeared in his
sight. In front of the farmhouse, there was a figure dressed in white standing there, looking
for something.
Upon noticing Ye Lingchen, that figure walked over.
“Huh? Why are you here?” Looking at Ye Lingchen, Zhao Liangying frowned deeply and
then peered further down the mountain path while standing on her toes. “Where’s Sister
Feifei? Did you come here with her?”
“Are you looking for me?” Ye Lingchen asked with a smile. Upon hearing the voice, Zhao
Liangying froze on the spot. She stared at Ye Lingchen with a stupefied expression. She
pointed at him with wide-open eyes while being too dumbfounded for words.
“You…you…” She was clearly angry and anxious at the same time. The words in her mind
finally consolidated into the form of little fists and rained upon Ye Lingchen.
However, her petty strength could barely serve to scratch an itch for Ye Lingchen. Instead,
it made her look rather cute.
At the same time, two other voices could be heard coming from the farmhouse. “Is Princess
Xiao here?”
“No.” Zhao Liangying glared at Ye Lingchen. “We’ve been tricked by this fellow! Playing
with my emotions, this is too much!”
“What?”
“How can this be?!”
He Jia and Wei Daxun looked at Ye Lingchen; their expression filled with surprise.
“It can’t be. I clearly heard a female voice. It can’t be wrong!” Wei Daxun was doubting
himself.
“That’s just a trick with my voice. I can mimic all sorts of sound,” Ye Lingchen answered.
However, this time, his voice was exactly like Wei Daxun.
“WTF!” Wei Daxun jumped in surprise, then looked at Ye Lingchen fearfully.
[This is too amazing. This is a skill of the gods!]
[Ye Lingchen is really multitalented. Do you remember how he claimed that basketball was
his weakest skill? I’m starting to believe him now.]
[It’s true. He knows vocal tricks, and he’s good at storytelling. I wonder what other skills he
has that we don’t know of.]
[Handsome treasure of a man. I’m a fan now.]
…
“Hello, I’m He Jia, and this is Wei Daxun.” Although He Jia was shocked, he recovered
quickly and gave a quick introduction.
“Nice to meet you both. I’m Ye Lingchen,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“Wow, basketball superstar Ye Lingchen!” He Jia’s eyes brightened.
“God Ye, you’re God Ye!” Wei Daxun grabbed onto Ye Lingchen’s arm excitedly. “God Ye, I’m
a fan of yours. Your basketball skills are amazing, especially when you taught Stick Nation a
lesson. My blood was boiling with passion. Can you give me an autograph and teach me
how to play basketball?!”
Zhao Liangying stared at Wei Daxun, feeling a wave of mysterious anger seeping into her
heart. ‘This guy just scammed us. What’s wrong with you turning into a die-hard fan all of a
sudden?’ she thought.
Ye Lingchen freed his arm from Wei Daxun’s grasp, then distanced himself from him. “I’m
sorry, I’m not used to intimate interactions with a guy.”
Wei Daxun was speechless.
Later on, the production crew added a special effect of a crow flying by his head.
[Pfft. Wahaha, I felt sorry for him for a second there.]
[His expression froze. God Ye’s words stabbed through him viciously. So pitiable.]
[God Ye is right. Wei Daxun should stay away from our God Ye. God Ye is mine!]
[Bullsh*t. God Ye belongs to everyone.]
…
The three of them went into the farmhouse, just to see a slightly chubby guy sitting in the
kitchen looking out expectantly.
When he saw Ye Lingchen, he froze up slightly. “Isn’t it supposed to be Princess Xiao? How
did she turn into a man?”
“Old Huang, God Ye was playing a trick with his voice and mimicked Princess Xiao’s voice. It
was amazing,” He Jia explained, then followed with an introduction, “This here is Huang Lei
Sensei.”
“Nice to meet you.” Ye Lingchen nodded at him.
Huang Lei clapped his hands, then walked out of the kitchen, his face smiling. “Hahaha, here
I was worrying about how to make those 10 dishes that Princess Xiao ordered. They’re too
difficult. Now that I don’t have to make them, I can finally relax.”
“Huang Lei Sensei, this is discrimination,” Ye Lingchen chuckled.
“However, you sure know your stuff when it comes to food. All 10 dishes sound wonderful.
Do you have their recipes? Share them with us.” As the top chef of Mushroom Hut, Huang
Lei was naturally interested in different dishes.
“Huang Lei Sensei, God Ye’s cooking is really amazing. I’ve tried his porridge last time, and
I’ll never forget its taste in my life,” Zhao Liangying interjected while staring at Ye Lingchen.
She has yet to forgive Ye Lingchen’s scam, but at the thought of food, she pushed everything
else aside. It was time to butter up Ye Lingchen a little.
Chapter 404 - It’s Not What You Want to
Eat, but What We Serve
404 It’s Not What You Want to Eat, but What We Serve
Hearing Zhao Liangying’s words, everyone shifted their gaze onto Ye Lingchen and silently
judged him.
Zhao Liangying did not need to lie, but for her to remember it with such fondness… Was Ye
Lingchen’s culinary skills that amazing?
“God Ye, why don’t you show us your skills and let us have a taste?” He Jia immediately
suggested.
Zhao Liangying’s eyes glowed brightly. Just the thought of tasting Ye Lingchen’s cooking
once more made her brimming with excitement. “God Ye, are you really cooking?”
“No!” Ye Lingchen rejected instantly. “I’m a guest. What logic is this to have the guest cook?
Furthermore, you have yet to serve me the 10 dishes I ordered.”
“Oh, that’s right. God Ye, you haven’t explained to us what those 10 dishes are.” Huang Lei
followed up with his questions.
“They are the 10 famous dishes of China!”
Ye Lingchen’s words stunned everyone. They did not know that these dishes were the 10
famous dishes of China.
“I’ve heard of the others, but what’s a flying dragon soup?” Wei Daxun asked curiously.
“Flying dragon is an alternate name for hazel grouse. It’s a famous traditional dish of
Longjiang from the Daxing’anling Prefecture. Flying dragon soup is made by removing the
innards of the hazel grouse and then cooking it in clear stock. The soup does not require
any seasoning, hence preserving the natural flavors. The flying dragon soup is known for its
flavorful meat and high nutritional value, making it suitable as restorative soup,” Ye
Lingchen explained, educating the group.
“Then what about steamed preserved meats?” Zhao Liangying asked.
“Steamed preserved meats would usually make use of dry-cured pork, chicken and fish in a
dish, adding to it—” Ye Lingchen stopped explaining halfway. “Why am I explaining all this
to you? It’s not like you’ll understand it!”
With that, he ignored the group and walked in with his luggage. “Where’s my room?”
“Hey, can’t you show some respect!?” Zhao Liangying pouted.
“Nope!” Ye Lingchen replied without a second thought.
[666666, I can only say that it’s amazing!]
[Straight man. This is a steely straight man that will be single for life!]
[How dare God Ye bully our Baby Ying! You’re tired of living!]
[Awesome! God Ye, I’ll be your fan from now on. You’re so much better than those
bootlickers. I hope you can keep this up.]
…
He Jia courteously showed Ye Lingchen upstairs and led him to the bedroom.
In the bedroom was a huge Kang bed-stove[1] that was sufficient for three to four people.
The blankets were also spread out with sufficient spacing in between. It was obvious the
program crew prepared them meticulously.
Ye Lingchen unpacked his stuff, then casually went downstairs, bumping into Zhao
Liangying.
“Hmph!”
Zhao Liangying huffed and turned her head away. She could not be more obvious in
showing her annoyance. After that, she coquettishly squeezed past Ye Lingchen and went
upstairs.
‘Huh, this brat must’ve forgotten who she’s working for. Seems like I need to find a chance
to remind her.’
Ring ring ring!
Right then, the phone in the hallway started ringing.
“It should be another special guest,” Huang Lei and He Jia said in unison. They then looked
at Ye Lingchen who was standing next to the phone. “God Ye, why don’t you answer the
call?”
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Hello.”
“Hello, I want to order some food!” A melodious, female voice could be heard from the
other end of the phone, speaking excitedly.
“Sure, fire away,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“I want braised pork trotters!”
“Not available.”
“Chili chicken?”
“Sichuan boiled beef?”
The caller was speechless.
The other end of the phone fell into a long silence and took a deep breath. After a while, she
finally asked, “Why don’t you have anything?”
Ye Lingchen kept his poker face, then stated matter-of-factly, “I’m sorry, but we have a
special policy. It’s not what you want to eat, but what we serve!”
The caller was obviously stunned. “Well…what do you have?”
“A great selection. The issue is what do you want?”
Ye Lingchen’s calm voice almost drove Hu Yue’er crazy. ‘What kind of person is this? I’m
gonna explode if I hear another word from him!’
Toot, toot, toot…
Ye Lingchen could only hear the line being cut off. His brows frowned slightly. ‘Girls
nowadays have really short fuses. Ending the call just like that? It’s very rare to find
someone as polite as I am.”
“God Ye, did the special guest make any orders?” Huang Lei asked.
“Our special guest said that she’ll eat anything.”
“Wow, this is the first time we have such an easygoing guest,” He Jia stated.
[What is this, I’m dying of laughter! God Ye is really trying to kill me with laughter. I’m
going to report you. This is definitely a murder attempt!]
[It’s not what you want to eat, but what we serve? Such logic. I love God Ye’s confident
bullsh*tting!]
[I’m in tears from laughing. I sympathize with the guest for just a second.]
[God Ye, you’re really evil. I’m loving it…]
[Guys, go watch that special guest’s stream. It’s Hu Yue’er, another goddess!]
…
Right then, an SUV was on its way to Mount Li. A young woman in the car had her face
flushed red, her eyes filled flames of anger.
She looked right at the camera and gave the order to her many viewers, swinging her fists
as she bellowed, “I’ll have you know that I, Hu Yue’er, will definitely have my revenge! A
vicious revenge!”
[Killing intent. I can feel the killing intent!]
[I’ve heard that Hu Yue’er is of Mongolian descent. She’ll definitely seek revenge.]
[Wahahaha, a clash between a beauty and a handsome guy. I wonder where you’ll be
seeking your revenge. On the bed?]
[Previous post, the old driver is starting his journey[2]. Everyone, buckle up! I just want to
say that if it happens on the bed, I want to be an observer!]
[Observer +1.]
[Observer +2.]
[Observer +10086.]
[Let me out of here. This is not a bus to the daycare…]
…
Ye Lingchen walked out of the Mushroom Hut and went to a gazebo right outside. He made
himself a cup of tea and slowly enjoyed it there.
The Mushroom Hut was located on a high point. It was the highest building in Green Grass
Village. The gazebo was built next to the cliff on the mountain. From there, one could
oversee the entire Green Grass Village in one glance. With the mountain being wrapped in
mist, it offered quite a breathtaking view.
Ye Lingchen held the tea in his hand. Given the surrounding environment, his figure turned
into part of the beautiful tapestry of the scenic view, standing out from the material world.
This place was much better than the highrises of the cities. Only here would one be able to
truly look over the world. As Ye Lingchen was lost in his thoughts, he could feel the speed of
his Qi Refining going much faster than normal.
[Wah! He’s really graceful!]
[God Ye feels like some enlightened wise man. Such otherworldly grace is not found in most
people.]
[Didn’t you guys notice God Ye’s posture when he made his tea? It was extremely on point.
He’s definitely someone with exquisite taste.]
[Screenshot is made. I must save this as my background. I’ll lick my screen every day from
now on!]
[I suddenly find God Ye very lovable. This environment makes one reluctant to disturb.]
…
Ye Lingchen’s various tricks caused his online viewers to exceed 200 thousand as his
fanbase grew…
[1] 炕 (Kang) – A type of bed. Despite the name, please do not worry about its safety as it’s
not meant to cook its occupants. Please refer to the link for further information.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kang_bed-stove
[2] This is a saying where the old driver (an experienced person) is leading a topic.
Chapter 405 - Meeting Hu Yue’er Again
405 Meeting Hu Yue’er Again
Zhao Liangying went downstairs and saw Ye Lingchen. She could not help but blank out for
a bit, after which she pouted once more. ‘That fella really has some good looks.’
Thud thud thud!
Right then, footsteps could be heard from outside. Following that, a tall woman stood by
the door.
“Wow, you’re… Hu Yue’er?” Zhao Liangying exclaimed in astonishment when she saw the
guest.
“It’s me. Nice to meet you. You’re Zhao Liangying?” Hu Yue’er nodded at Zhao Liangying,
then continued with a smile, “It’s nice to met you. I’ve always watched your TV series.”
They were all goddesses of the silver screen. Although they were not personally
acquainted, they would still know about each other.
“Sister Yue’er, your acting skills are amazing.” Zhao Liangying immediately led Hu Yue’er
into the Mushroom Hut. “Huang Lei Sensei! He Jia Sensei! Hu Yue’er is here.”
“Wow, another pretty lady. This season’s guests are really lucky.”
“Welcome, welcome to our big family.”
He Jia and Huang Lei greeted them with a wide smile on their faces.
“Nice to meet you. Who was the one that answered the phone earlier?” Hu Yue’er went
straight to the point after exchanging formalities.
“That…”
Everyone was baffled. They could not help but shift their gaze to the figure sitting at the
gazebo.
[It’s coming, it’s coming. The show is about to start!]
[I can’t wait. This day has finally come!]
[I wonder, what kind of warfare will come out of this? Cut the crap, get it going!]
[The live show is starting. Everyone, buckle up!]
The comments in the stream went into a frenzied mode. Quite a number of viewers
adjusted their seats and watched the program on their screen excitedly.
Hu Yue’er wasted no time and immediately headed toward Ye Lingchen.
She glared at Ye Lingchen, feeling her anger well up from inside. ‘How dare he sit there
sipping tea as though nothing happened after toying with me. That carefree expression!
Damn it! If I don’t get my revenge, I, Hu Yue’er, will spell my name backward!’
Very soon, she arrived at the gazebo. Her eyes popped wide open. “You… Why is it you?!”
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s face, Hu Yue’er was shaken to her core. All the words she prepared to
say were stuck in her throat; she could not voice them out.
“Eh? It’s you?” Ye Lingchen was mildly surprised. This girl was not a stranger, but the
celebrity that wrapped herself up tightly on the plane earlier.
“I told you I’m also a celebrity. How’s that? I’m not lying right?” Ye Lingchen said smiling.
“You know each other?” Zhao Liangying looked at both of them in surprise. Judging from
Hu Yue’er’s expression, it was obvious that something happened between them.
“Yes.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “I’ve helped her—”
“Treat an illness! He’s treated my illness before!” Hu Yue’er immediately cut him off,
blushing slightly. She shot an angry look at Ye Lingchen, warning him.
“Illness? What illness?” Huang Lei asked curiously.
“Just a minor cold.” Hu Yue’er quickly made up an excuse. How could she bear to mention
those things?
[Something’s wrong. There’s definitely something between them!]
[Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Hu Yue’er is blushing?]
[Hu Yue’er is known for being cold and arrogant. For her to blush, it’s definitely something
big.]
[He helped her? Who can tell me what he helped her with?!]
[Previous posters, I think it’s better you guys don’t learn the truth.]
…
“God Ye knows how to treat people?” Seeing how Hu Yue’er was trying to avoid the topic,
He Jia, the considerate guy, decided to shift the topic for her.
“He does. Some time ago I developed Anorexia and he got rid of it for me,” Zhao Liangying
chimed in.
“Wah, that’s amazing.” Huang Lei was impressed.
Zhao Liangying’s Anorexia was no secret. People inside and outside the industry knew
about it. Zhao Liangying had also lost quite some weight, therefore deciding to join Life’s
Struggles in hopes to reduce her stress and help her with her recovery.
“God Ye, why don’t you help me check what illness I might have?”
“Me too! Help me check as well.”
Ye Lingchen glanced at them, then stated calmly, “He Jia Sensei is suffering from
indigestion. Your stomach is inflamed. You should be suffering from gastric pain quite
often, right? Huang Lei Sensei has quite a healthy body. You’re undergoing a diet therapy I
assume?”
“Amazing!” Huang Lei gave Ye Lingchen a big thumbs up. “I’m interested in cooking,
therefore will put myself through diet therapy often by making my own meals.”
“Huang Lei Sensei, you really know how to take care of your health.” He Jia looked at Ye
Lingchen in admiration, then asked, “God Ye, are there any ways to treat my illness? I’ve
been to various hospitals and they could only keep it under control for a short period of
time, after which it would recur. It’s tormenting me.”
“If you depend on western medicine to treat this, it’ll never be fully cured unless you
undergo surgery. The best method is to use Chinese medicine. Diet therapy is an important
part of Chinese medicine. You can consult with Huang Lei Sensei and have him make you a
nice meal every day, treating your illness whilst enjoying delicacies,” Ye Lingchen explained
with a smile.
“Old Huang, it’s up to you now.” He Jia looked at Huang Lei with puppy eyes.
“No problem, just leave it to me. You should’ve told me about your condition earlier. I
would’ve done it for you a long time ago.” Huang Lei and He Jia were close friends. Both the
middle-aged men always supported each other.
[Hot damn! This is too amazing. The program crew is not making things up, right? How can
he tell a person’s condition with just one glance?]
[Chinese medicine. It’s definitely China’s medical techniques. Previous poster, you’re just
ignorant. These are the four ways of diagnosis in Chinese medicine. God Ye is awesome!
Ahhhhhh!]
[God Ye is right. Diet therapy is the best method that saves the patient from unnecessary
suffering. As the saying goes, sickness enters the body through the mouth. However, the
same can be said for treatment. Eating is the best way to cure a disease.]
[Western medicine depends on surgery. Chinese medicine is still the best.]
He Jia and Huang Lei quickly went to the kitchen to prepare food. Hu Yue’er, on the other
hand, brought her luggage and went to the room. Only Ye Lingchen and Zhao Liangying
remained at the gazebo.
It was late, and night fell upon them quickly in the mountains. The scenery was just as
beautiful as sunlight faded away and night breeze blew by, basking them in a comfortable
coolness.
Ye Lingchen walked out of the gazebo and stood by the cliff, enjoying the gentle breeze,
embracing heaven and earth.
When a person stood in the middle of a mountain range, he would feel insignificant, as
though his entire being blended into nature, allowing him to let go of the shackles in his
heart.
Zhao Liangying, sitting in the gazebo with her white skirt fluttering in the wind, similarly
felt at ease.
She looked at Ye Lingchen’s back, suddenly feeling an urge to prank him. She quietly snuck
up to Ye Lingchen.
‘This fella is always acting cool and ignoring me. Am I not beautiful enough for you? I must
prank you good to release the hatred in my heart.’
Ye Lingchen was standing at the edge of the cliff. She planned to hug Ye Lingchen from the
back and give him a good shake. ‘When that happens, he will surely be terrified.’ Just the
thought of that almost caused Zhao Liangying to laugh out loud…
Chapter 406 - The Fate of Speaking in
Unison
406 The Fate of Speaking in Unison
Although Zhao Liangying’s plans were perfect in her mind, reality proved otherwise.
Due to her tiptoeing, she lost her balance when she was reaching Ye Lingchen. Her body
lurched forward and fell straight into Ye Lingchen.
“Ah!” she screamed.
Ye Lingchen’s reaction was quick as lightning, immediately turning around. The next
moment, Zhao Liangyin fell straight into his arms.
Her fair arms wrapped around his waist, and Ye Lingchen could almost feel Zhao
Liangying’s breath on him.
They locked eyes.
Silence ensued.
‘What’s this? Presenting herself?’
Ye Lingchen’s mind went blank, staring awkwardly at Zhao Liangying.
Zhao Liangying’s reaction was just as quick. She forced herself to calm down and put on a
calm expression. She slowly broke free from Ye Lingchen’s arms, then without a word,
acted as if nothing had happened. She then slowly walked back from the gazebo.
She knew that there was nothing she could do in that situation. The more she tried to
explain, the more it would make things worse. It was better for her to remain silent and act
ignorant.
Ye Lingchen watched Zhao Liangying’s figure from behind, a frown came onto his face. ‘This
brat just threw herself at me. Could it be that she was subdued by the porridge I made her
last time?’
‘Or perhaps she has fallen for my good looks and talents? Sigh, I’m just too extraordinary.’
Zhao Liangying lowered her head. Her long hair covered her blushing face and both her fair
hands clasped together, unconsciously playing with her fingernails.
Although she appeared calm, her heart was pumping wildly as though it would jump right
out of her anytime. Her cheeks were burning hot.
She could feel Ye Lingchen’s gaze on her. At that moment, a foreign feeling bloomed within
her heart. It was indescribable, but it made her feel conflicted. For a moment, she lost the
ability to think rationally.
“God Ye, dinner will be ready soon. Come join us” Wei Daxun shouted at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen nodded, then joined them.
Zhao Liangying took a deep breath and felt her own cheeks. After making sure they were no
longer burning, she joined them as well. Everyone was already seated, leaving only one
empty spot beside Ye Lingchen, leaving her no other choice but to sit next to him.
Seeing Zhao Liangying taking the seat, Ye Lingchen scooted a little to the side.
He had just confirmed his relationship with Zhang Yunxi. Furthermore, apart from Zhang
Yunxi, he had owed quite a lot of love debts; it was beyond his ability to handle. Therefore,
he naturally tried to maintain some distance.
‘What’s the meaning of this? Trying to avoid me?’
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s actions, Zhao Liangying was stunned.
She was already feeling awkward to start with, not even daring to make eye contact with Ye
Lingchen. In order to prove her innocence, she was deliberately maintaining distance with
Ye Lingchen.
However, at that moment, she suddenly felt furious—extremely furious.
‘It was just an accident earlier. Furthermore, I’m such a beauty. Not only did you fail to
appreciate it, you’re now avoiding me? Do you hate me that much?’
‘Am I covered in disease? I’m not even going near you. Why are you running away? Do you
think I’ll swallow you whole?’
Beautiful women were naturally confident about their looks. No matter how they acted,
even if they claim to not care about appearances, it was just a facade. Taking it seriously
would be a big mistake.
Deep within their hearts, they felt proud of their beauty. That was their dignity.
When a day came where they found their beauty being questioned and challenged, they
would be extremely sensitive about it.
Zhao Liangying was obviously facing such a situation. She pursed her little lips, then shot
an extremely upset look at Ye Lingchen. She almost wanted to interrogate him right there
and then.
She felt her dignity being humiliated.
Of course, apart from her own complicated inner thoughts, there was another person’s
heart that was going through a rough storm.
That person was Hu Yue’er.
In order to avoid Zhao Liangying, Ye Lingchen had unwittingly shifted toward Hu Yue’er.
The table was not that big. With that shift, both of them almost bumped into each other.
They were wearing loose clothing. Being that close, it was unavoidable to have some limb
to limb, skin to skin contact.
Although Ye Lingchen made no extra movements, men and women were still different. Hu
Yue’er felt that it was inappropriate.
‘This guy, is he trying to harass me?’
‘He had already taken advantage of me on the plane. Could it be that he’s addicted to it and
feel that I’m a pushover? Or…does he like me?’
She stole a glance at Ye Lingchen just to see his expression remaining stoic, as though
nothing had happened.
‘Hmph, your acting skills are quite good.’
Hu Yue’er’s internal thoughts were a mess. She wanted to avoid Ye Lingchen, but with
everyone on the table, it would definitely attract their attention if she moved away. It
would be bad if that hurt Ye Lingchen’s self-esteem.
They were currently live streaming. If she made it public, it would definitely be bad for Ye
Lingchen. Furthermore, due to the nature of the incident, it would be bad for her too.
‘No, I’ll just tolerate it for now. If he crosses the line again, don’t blame me for not saving
your face.’
“Eh, You three…” Huang Lei stared at the three of them intently. “Something must be going
on!”
“Hehe, is that so?” all three of them answered in unison. That stunned everyone around the
table. Huang Lei and He Jia immediately broke into fits of laughter.
As for Ye Lingchen, Zhao Liangying, and Hu Yue’er, they all had an awkward look on their
face, each occupied with their own thoughts.
“Oh my, you guys are just amazing. I’ve seen two people speaking in unison, but three
people answering in unison is definitely a rare thing. You guys are fated to be together!” He
Jia stated.
“No such thing!”
Once again, they spoke together in unison.
For a moment, everyone quietened down. The next instant, Huang Lei, He Jia, and Wei
Daxun once again broke into laughter.
“Now we’ll never believe you guys even if you tell us that nothing is going on.” Huang Lei
grinned at them mockingly.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s faces turned beet red, not knowing how to explain the
situation. Nevertheless, both of them shot an angry look at Ye Lingchen at the same time.
‘It’s all because of him!’
Ye Lingchen was speechless as well. That was just too coincidental. Looking at the pot on
the table, he asked, “Huang Lei Sensei, is this the diet therapy that you prepared? It smells
wonderful!”
It was a crude way to change the topic, but effective nonetheless.
“That’s right, God Ye. Since they mentioned that you’re a great chef, can you taste the
ingredients I’ve put in?” Huang Lei asked.
“This should be hog maw soup with ginkgo and tofu skin!” Ye Lingchen answered. He then
added, “Hog maw would nourish the body, strengthen the spleen and stomach. Ginkgo is
rich in protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals, while tofu skin is beneficial for the brain. This
soup can improve stomach and spleen functions, nourish the kidneys, and also control
inflammation. Huang Lei Sensei is truly a pro.”
“Hahaha, as expected of God Ye, being able to identify the secrets within with one glance.
You’re an expert!”
“Be done with it. You both don’t have toot each other’s horns. I’m running out of patience.
Let me give it a try,” He Jia interjected happily. With that, everyone started eating as they
chatted…
Chapter 407 - Storytelling in the Middle of
the Nigh
“Wah, it’s really tasty!”
He Jia took a sip of the soup and immediately started singing praises. “Moreover, it leaves a
warm feeling in my stomach. So comfortable. Diet therapy is really effective. Sigh, Old
Huang, it seems I’ll need to move over to your residential area in the future.”
“He Jia Sensei, you’re trying to get free food every day aren’t you?” Wei Daxun made a snide
remark.
Huang Lei’s face darkened. He sighed and said, “Ever since the last two seasons, quite a
number of people within the industry had already moved to my neighborhood.”
“Is that so? Hahaha…” the rest of them laughed along.
“He Jia Sensei, you shouldn’t just fix your sights on me. We have another notable chef in our
midst. Furthermore, he knows medicine too.” Huang Lei shifted their attention back to Ye
Lingchen.
He was not trying to pick on Ye Lingchen as everyone was just casually chatting. Moreover,
they all knew of Ye Lingchen’s talents, therefore it was not considered a boast.
“God Ye, why don’t you show us your skills?” the group immediately looked at Ye Lingchen.
Although Zhao Liangying still felt angry at him, her eyes still glowed with anticipation. It
could not be helped as she was a serious foodie.
“That’ll depend on my mood.” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
Although Life’s Struggles was not scripted and was purely a record of their day-to-day life,
everyone had their own role. Huang Lei was naturally the chef. In fact, his culinary skills
were quite good and were considered to be at a professional level. Of course, it was still
incomparable to a monster like Ye Lingchen.
Given their roles, Ye Lingchen, as an outsider, should not steal the limelight. He was not one
of those braggarts that loved to stir up trouble.
[Depends on his mood? God Ye is really arrogant! He’s the one with the least experience in
the entertainment industry amongst them right?]
[Hahaha, now this is real, unlike those celebrities putting up a facade.]
[It has always been dependent on his mood. Why should God Ye be cooking to begin with?]
[I wonder if God Ye’s cooking is really that good. He must show us his skills before the
program ends.]
…
Although Ye Lingchen was straightforward, he did not attract the ire of the crowd.
Everyone finished their meal happily.
After dinner, they gathered at the gazebo. The night breeze was undoubtedly cooling,
basking everyone in a wave of comfort.
While sitting in the gazebo, Zhao Liangying could not help but recall her earlier mistake;
her expression turned awkward. Fortunately, nobody paid much attention to her looks at
night.
“The night time scenery here is very beautiful,” Wei Daxun lamented as he watched the
multitudes of lights from the village below.
The area was surrounded by mountains with a meandering stream somewhere further
down the mountain. Green Grass Village was built along the banks of that stream. At the
moment, both sides were illuminated by the dim yellow lights from the lamps, giving off a
unique atmosphere.
It gave off the impression of a secluded family hidden deep within the clouds.
“That’s right. Ever since the first season, I’ve fallen in love with this place and decided to be
the regular guest over here,” Huang Lei shared. “When I’m free, I plan to bring my kids over
here for a holiday.”
“Old Huang, I’m in the same boat. This is the real utopia!” Hu Jia chimed in as well.
Following that, he pointed at the sky. “Just look at the stars in the sky. I’ve only seen this
many stars when I was just a kid.”
The night sky was like a huge black screen, peppered with a sky full of stars. They were like
naughty little children, playing hide and seek at a distance.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er looked upward together. “Wah, it’s really pretty!”
Just as they lamented, both of them were stunned, then exchanging looks with each other
awkwardly. This time, they once again spoke in unison.
Ye Lingchen looked at them, silently celebrating in his heart. Luckily chose to remain silent
ever since that mishap from earlier.
“Pfft—”
He Jia laughed so hard, his stomach was hurting, and could only stop after some time.
“Wahahaha, I can’t take it anymore. What’s wrong with both of you tonight? You’re way too
in sync.”
“The chances are just too unlikely, and it happened multiple times in a row. I’m estimating
it to be a one in 100 thousand chance of happening, perhaps even one in a million. You both
are really spiritually connected.”
[Hahaha, this is interesting. Baby Ying and Goddess Yue’er must be besties in the past.]
[Fate, this is fate! The tacit understanding of goddesses.]
[Even their astonishments are the same. Too bad this time God Ye didn’t join them. What a
pity.]
…
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er surreptitiously peeked at Ye Lingchen, then once again
exchanged glances with each other before quickly looking away, chuckling internally.
Both of them felt speechless as well.
Such phenomena were very rare. At the same time, their sixth sense told them that they
were not the only one that had some little secrets with Ye Lingchen.
That feeling made them feel a little uncomfortable. They were laughing it off internally, but
at the same time cursing at Ye Lingchen, ‘Jerk!’
Fortunately, the rest of them could not hear their inner thoughts, or they would be in
another laughing fit.
Ye Lingchen somehow felt a little strange. Although the group and their laughter were
focused on Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er, both of them for some reason decided to stand
beside him, landing him in an awkward situation.
Furthermore, he could feel that both of them would occasionally shift their focus onto him.
‘What’s going on? Is taking part in a variety show this troublesome?’
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, then clapped his hands together. “Everyone, since it’s the
middle of the night, it’s a good time for some storytelling. Why don’t I share one of my
stories with you?”
“Your own story?”
As expected, everyone’s attention shifted toward Ye Lingchen. Hu Yue’er and Zhao
Liangying were no exception.
“Your stories need to be told in the middle of the night?” He Jia asked out of curiosity.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “That’s right. I hope you’re ready.”
Just as they were getting interested, one of the female crewmembers approached them
eagerly. “God Ye, is this the story you were telling in the car earlier today?”
“Story in the car?” Wei Daxun looked at the crewmember’s expression. “Is it interesting?”
The crewmember nodded. “Very interesting, and scary at the same time. Until this moment,
the people in the stream are still urging God Ye to tell the story.”
“OMG, this is amazing!” Huang Lei gave Ye Lingchen an astonished look. “God Ye, I realized
that you’re truly amazing. You know everything. Awesome!”
Ye Lingchen was just about to speak, yet hesitated. “I’ve told one part earlier today. Where
should I start?”
“God Ye, why don’t you start from the beginning? Since you didn’t tell much anyway.
Moreover, there weren’t many viewers at that time too,” suggested the crewmember. She
knew that Ye Lingchen’s story had already piqued the interest of the program crew. The
director had in mind to ask Ye Lingchen to share more stories due to the positive feedback
from the viewers.
“Alright, then we’ll get started!”
Ye Lingchen nodded and immediately lowered his voice. “This will have to start from when
I was nine years old. That was when a kid started to remember…”
Chapter 408 - Two Women Who Could Not
See Eye to Eye
Although he started from the beginning, the same content was described differently. With
his oratory skills, that was an easy thing to do.
Ring ring ring!
In the night, the sudden clear ring sounded like the rings of a Daoist bell. Following that
was the shuffling sounds of someone stepping on dried leaves.
“Ah!”
A scream of terror could be heard from the gazebo. The three men, Huang Lei, He Jia, and
We Daxun looked pale. Meanwhile, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s faces turned ashen as
well. Their eyes were tightly shut and shuffled close to Ye Lingchen, wrapping their arms
tightly around him.
“Hey, what are you doing? Is this necessary?” Ye Lingchen looked at them, asking
helplessly.
Not only them, but even the director and other crew members had their faces drained of
color, obviously all in shock.
“God Ye, what was that sound earlier? It’s so scary!” Wei Daxun carefully looked around
and asked with his trembling voice.
“I made that sound. It’s a vocal trick. You’re too cowardly,” Ye Lingchen stated. Following
that, another shuffling sound in the night could be heard.
Huang Lei and He Jia finally recovered from their shock and let out a sigh. “God Ye, can you
please give us a heads up before making those sounds? We might die from shock.”
“That’s right. I’m so scared.” Zhao Liangying stuck out her tongue. Hu Yue’er similarly
patted her own head.
However, for whatever reason, both of them did not loosen their hold. One from each side,
they both held onto Ye Lingchen’s arms.
[F*ck! I was so scared earlier.]
[Damn it, I got too immersed listening to God Ye’s story. Who could take that sudden scare
like that.]
[God Ye is really amazing. He’s not only good with storytelling. Matching with that vocal
trick of his, it’s even more exhilarating than a movie.]
[I’m afraid I won’t be sleeping tonight. It’s too scary!]
[You guys are cowards. God Ye, please continue. I can’t wait!]
…
After everyone had recovered from the shock, Ye Lingchen finally continued. “Corpse
herders had a lot of rules to follow. Furthermore, the corpse herders did not accept all sorts
of requests. Corpses were differentiated into categories, for example, the beheaded—who
must have their head and bodies sewed back together, the hung, and the drowned. Those
three types are sent to death against their will. They died resentful, missing their family,
therefore their souls could be collected. These types were herdable.”
“Those that died of sickness, suicide, or struck by lightning will not be accepted as their
souls have already returned to the underworld, beyond collection…”
Ye Lingchen told the story professionally, helping those listening to him to be fully
immersed in the story. Accompanied by the sound effect from his vocal tricks, the crowd
felt the initially beautiful environment around them transform into a gloomy and scary one.
They could not help but look around, feeling as though all sorts of demons and spirits were
watching over them, sending a shiver down their spines.
However, despite being afraid, they were curious to listen to the rest of the story.
With that story, two hours passed. It was quite late, and Ye Lingchen yawned. “Alright, it’s
getting late. Everyone should get some rest.”
“You’re stopping now?” He Jia was not done with listening.
“Please don’t. I want to know what happens when the corpse arrives at the desolate
mountain. Will they transform?” Huang Lei asked.
“Mommy, I’m scared.” Although Wei Daxun had a strong body, he was the most cowardly
and was still plagued by the lingering fear.
“You guys should check what time it is. I’m tired.” Having said that, Ye Lingchen got up and
headed to the Mushroom Hut.
[No! God Ye, you can last through the night. We’ll accompany you!]
[Hey, don’t go. Director, stop him! If he stops telling the story, I’ll stop watching this show!]
[God Ye, another half an hour please. I’m begging you.]
[Director, are you underpaying God Ye? I demand a pay raise!]
…
Ye Lingchen naturally ignored the requests from the stream. After showering, he laid on his
bed and checked out his popularity points. After an entire day, his stream finally went from
30 thousand viewers to 70 thousand. The results were satisfying.
As expected, it was great to take part in this type of show that had good exposure. It was
only the first day. If this went on, his popularity points would increase quickly every day.
At the same time, Li Lihua was checking the statistics from the live stream. Her face was
glowing with excitement. The first episode of season three’s Life’s Struggles had reached
the peak viewership compared to the past two seasons!
A majority of those viewers were brought in by Ye Lingchen. When she invited Ye Lingchen,
some of the higher-ups in Apple TV were disapproving. With such a quick face slapping, she
would like to see who else would disagree with her.
After a moment of thought, she gave the director a call and had them do their best to
cooperate with Ye Lingchen, giving him more screen time so that he could have more
chances to display his talents.
As for the Mushroom Hut under the night sky, it was not as peaceful as one might think.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er were both lying on their beds. They rolled around, failing to
fall asleep.
What happened during the day kept replaying in their mind. Finally, they looked at each
other and felt a similar feeling coming from the other party.
“Hmph!”
The next moment, both of them huffed, then turned to face the other side.
Although they were not well acquainted with each other, they were both goddesses of the
silver screen without any conflict or competition between them. Although they might not
be best friends, it was normal for them to befriend each other.
However, at that moment, they just could not see eye to eye for some reason. A weird sense
of annoyance and threat gripped their hearts.
Both of them had difficulty sleeping, yet were unwilling to speak up. The entire room fell
into an awkward silence.
Right then, Hu Yue’er’s brows knitted into a frown. Her body trembled weakly. Following
that, she quietly took out her phone and got onto WeChat, sending out a message. [Are you
there?]
Ye Lingchen was just about to sleep but was awakened by the vibration of his phone.
Taking a look at the message, he could not help but frown. Following that, he replied, [Mm.]
Hu Yue’er was delighted, then immediately replied, [My symptoms are coming back. My
stomach hurts. Can you help me massage it?]
[Alright.]
Ye Lingchen did not dwell on the matter. Back on the plane, he sensed that Hu Yue’er’s
condition was quite serious. It was normal for her pain to be intolerable. He would not have
cared if they only met once. However, living under the same roof, it would be unjustifiable
for him not to help her out. Furthermore, it was just a simple request.
[I’ll wait for you in the living room then.] Hu Yue’er’s lips curled into a smile, then
immediately got out of bed.
Her movements naturally alerted Zhao Liangying, causing her to look over curiously.
Hu Yue’er then shot a haughty smile at Zhao Liangying, as though scoring a checkmate on
her. She got up and exited the room.
‘There’s no live streaming at night. Why is she not sleeping? Where is she going?’
Zhao Liangying thought of Hu Yue’er’s smile earlier, feeling all the more frustrated, yet she
could not bring herself to follow her out. She then tossed and turned in the bed, feeling
even more restless. ‘Could she be meeting a lover?’
…
Chapter 409 - Late-Night Restlessness
Hu Yue’er went downstairs only to see that Ye Lingchen had already sat and waited in the
living room.
A rosy color spontaneously appeared on Hu Yue’er’s cheek when they made eye contact.
She never expected him to take the initiative and make such a request after she took
advantage of him during the day. A sudden awkwardness came over her when she saw Ye
Lingchen’s eyes.
“Come here. Let’s hurry up and get the massage over with. It’ll stop others from seeing us.”
Ye Lingchen beckoned Hu Yue’er over.
“Do you hate being with me that much?” Hu Yue’er could not resist asking.
She was taken aback as soon as she asked that question. Why did it feel as though they
were lovers flirting with each other?
Quickly, she continued, “Mm, my pain feels really awful. I need your help.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Your problem is more serious. Are you usually a workaholic?”
He placed his hand on Hu Yue’er’s lower abdomen as he spoke and began to massage
slowly. Traces of Qi that he refined were also slowly entering her body.
Hu Yue’er maintained her body well and had a perfect figure. She could be described as
having the golden ratio.
“Sigh, I can’t help it. We look beautiful, but it’s other people who make arrangements for us
before informing us. We can’t do anything about it. We might have to continue shooting
some scenes in the middle of the night, or we might sometimes have to endure the cold and
jump into a river.” Hu Yue’er sighed and lamented, “It’s even worse if you have to act out a
fight. It’s common to have scars and bruises on your body.”
After that, she closed her eyes in satisfaction and her face gradually became ruddy. She
remarked, “Your massage technique is really good. It feels so good and so warm.”
“You’ve succumbed to an incurable illness and it will continue to hurt. If you don’t pay more
attention, your body will collapse sooner or later.” Ye Lingchen then reminded, “When you
get old, you’ll not only have a bad physique, but your entire body will start aching. You’ll be
drained of energy after just taking a couple of steps.”
“Then when I get sick, you can help me to massage it away.” Hu Yue’er looked at Ye
Lingchen with her beautiful eyes and could not help but speak profoundly.
“Dream on. I’m no one to you. Why should I keep massaging you?” Ye Lingchen blurted out
without thinking.
Hu Yue’er’s face turned stiff. She was so angry that she could not even speak. He was truly
an unromantic, steely straight man! He would forever be a single dog!
Upstairs, a shadow loomed on the railing and stared below.
Zhao Liangying’s face turned sullen. She looked at Hu Yue’er and was incredibly irritated,
almost to the point of exploding.
‘Vixen! Seductress! shameless!’
Deep in her heart, she uttered out almost every curse she could think. She was thoroughly
incensed.
Recalling the look in Hu Yue’er’s eyes before she went out, Zhao Liangying finally
understood that it was a blatant demonstration of power!
Her small face was full of convoluted expressions, then—as if she had a sudden moment of
clarity—she finally made up her mind and headed downstairs.
Whenever Sister Feifei was with Zhao Liangying, she often mentioned Ye Lingchen’s name.
The love and admiration in Sister’s Feifei’s eyes were evident, so there was no way Zhao
Liangying could watch Ye Lingchen being seduced by other women.
No way! Absolutely not!
Zhao Liangying felt that she had good enough reasons. She had to forge ahead for the sake
of Sister Feifei’s future!
Tap, tap, tap!
Zhao Liangying walked downstairs, and as an actor, her acting skills were executed to its
fullest. She yawned, then looked at Ye Lingchen and Hu Yue’er in ‘surprise’.
“Eh? Why are you two here? Aren’t you asleep?”
“Hu Yue’er’s body isn’t feeling well, so I’m helping to relieve it,” Ye Lingchen explained.
“Oh, I see.” Zhao Liangying nodded nonchalantly, then seemed to think of something. “God
Ye, your medical skills are so amazing and you’ve checked my illness last time too. Can you
treat me as well?”
“You want me to treat you too?” Ye Lingchen looked at her.
“Yeah.” Zhao Liangying nodded and looked at Ye Lingchen pitifully. “I didn’t eat much for
dinner today. I felt much better after eating the porridge you cooked last time, but I still
don’t have much strength.”
“Okay. When I finish giving Hu Yue’er her massage, I’ll help you again.” Ye Lingchen
nodded.
Whether he was massaging one person or two, it was still massaging all the same, so there
was no difference.
He did not notice the secret enmity and turbulent undercurrent between the two women.
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying stared at each other and exchanged hostile looks.
Both of them found each other thoroughly unpleasant, so they sneered in their hearts, ‘Heh,
she really knows how to pretend!’
“God Ye, how about you teach me how to massage? That way, I’ll feel a bit better the next
time I get sick.” Hu Yue’er whispered and she used her hands to cover Ye Lingchen’s hands.
Ye Lingchen’s hairs were standing on end and he did not know what to do. ‘What the f*ck is
that woman trying to suggest? Does she have other intentions toward me?’
“God Ye, you’ve been helping her massage for so long. It’s my turn. I can’t sleep at night and
it’s so uncomfortable.”
Zhao Liangying grabbed Ye Lingchen’s other hand and shot a goading look at Hu Yue’er.
“Mm, it’s done.” Ye Lingchen nodded, then took his hand from Hu Yue’er’s body. He then
said to Zhao Liangying, “Lift your feet.”
“Left my feet?” Zhao Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen in confusion. “Aren’t you going to
massage my stomach?”
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly at her and shook his head. “Your illness is different from hers.
Why do I need to massage your stomach?”
He then placed Zhao Liangying’s feet in front of him.
They were very small and incredibly beautiful.
Zhao Liangying’s face blushed immediately. She was very bold when she provoked Hu
Yue’er, but at that point, she felt very shy.
Ye Lingchen ignored her and raised his hand to begin massaging her feet.
“Your body is very weak, your appetite is poor, and you have low energy. Massaging the
acupoints on your feet is the most effective,” Ye Lingchen said.
“Whoa, it’s really comfortable.” Zhao Liangying’s eyes closed slightly and she could not help
but exclaim.
“Hmph, vixen!”
Hu Yue’er pursed her lips and did not leave. She was worried about leaving those two
people alone.
“God Ye, is it okay if you keep massaging me in the future?” Zhao Liangying winked at Ye
Lingchen.
“It’s not okay.” Ye Lingchen refused without hesitation.
Those two women were never content and always made such excessive demands on him.
‘Is this a free massage? Where’s your sincerity?’
“God Ye, is there a way to cure my illness?” Zhao Liangying asked.
“As long as it’s an illness, there will naturally be a way to cure it. What’s important is
finding the right method,” Ye Lingchen said.
“How about mine?” Hu Yue’er looked at Ye Lingchen in anticipation.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “In fact, your illness cannot be considered serious or not serious,
because this kind of illness does not require surgery. It won’t cause a great impact on the
body within a short time, but this illness is difficult to cure and the incubation period is
very long. Many people are unsure where to start.”
“God Ye, you can cure it, can’t you?” Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er held each one of Ye
Lingchen’s arms.
“I’ve already said in the morning that diet therapy is the best way to cure many illnesses, as
long as the right medicine is used…”
…
Chapter 410 - Purple Qi from The Eas
“Diet therapy means delicious food.” Zhao Liangying naturally loved food and was very
excited.
“The porridge you ate last time is a kind of diet therapy. In addition to being rich in
nutrients, it can also increase your bodily resistance.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying looked at each other. It was rare for the two of them to be on
the same page. They immediately acted like a baby in front of Ye Lingchen, feigning misery
while simultaneously acting cute.
“Stop!” Ye Lingchen quickly held down the two of them so that they were motionless for a
moment. Then, he let out a long sigh of relief, “In any case, both of you are still goddesses.
Do you still value your image or not?”
“No! You’re giving us diet therapy, aren’t you?” Zhao Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen
fiercely.
“It’s not like they’re streaming live now. What are you afraid of? If you don’t agree, we’ll
keep pestering you,” Hu Yue’er said too.
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly. “Be good and go to bed right now, both of you. I’ll cook fish
soup for you two tomorrow.”
“Really?” Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying’s eyes lit up. They looked at Ye Lingchen in
suspicion and surprise.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Mm. I’ll change my mind if you guys still don’t head up.”
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er immediately cheered and ran upstairs.
Ye Lingchen touched his nose helplessly before going up as well.
Nights in the countryside were exceptionally quiet.
The same held true in the early morning. The occasional crowing chicken or chirping insect
might be heard, but it was not noisy at all. In fact, it made people closer to nature.
Even if Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying disturbed Ye Lingchen late last night, he still
managed to wake up early.
His biological clock had been set long ago and he was never in the habit of taking a nap.
Moreover, after learning how to refine Qi, his constitution had also been greatly improved.
He would remain very energetic even if he did not sleep all day.
At that moment, even Huang Lei—who was supposed to get up to cook breakfast—did not
wake up. Ye Lingchen got out of bed, freshened himself up, then walked out of the
Mushroom Hut and went to the pavilion.
The pavilion’s location could be regarded as rather excellent. It was not too isolated and off
the beaten track, but it allowed one to have a panoramic view of the scenery.
At that point, the sun had not risen and the sky was just beginning to light up. The entire
mountain was shrouded in mist and so were the villages at the foot of the mountain.
The mist was endless, like a fairyland.
The fog was formed by morning dew and it was vastly different from the smog from the city
—not only was it harmless; it was refreshing too. When one took a deep breath and the air
flowed from the throat to the trachea to the lungs, one’s entire person would become
incredibly energetic.
Ye Lingchen stood there motionless for a long time. He soaked in the mountain’s tranquil
morning and felt his entire body becoming relaxed.
At that point, he did not want to do anything and did not think of anything. He was simply
feeling it all.
Of course, it was not to say that he had achieved detachment. It was just a momentary
feeling of inspiration.
Secularity and people were inseparable. How many of those Daoist priests in Daoist
temples or monks in Buddhist temples could treat worldliness as a mere illusion? If anyone
did retreat to live in seclusion, stand aloof from the world, and become out of touch with
society, it was all too easy to be driven into madness.
Peace might sometimes bring people spiritual enjoyment, but if it continued forever, it
would turn into suffering and end up being a waste of life.
At the same time, a crew member came out of the Mushroom Hut and was already starting
to prepare for that day’s filming.
However, they were all taken aback when they saw Ye Lingchen in the pavilion. It was hard
to imagine that Ye Lingchen would actually wake up so early.
Their stupefaction did not last long because they did not want to waste that chance. They
picked up their camera with lightning speed, pointed it toward Ye Lingchen, and went live
at once.
[First, the sofa!]
[Today’s live broadcast is starting so early? Wow, someone has already woken up?]
[Is this figure God Ye? So handsome! As expected of my hubby! Even his back looks so
handsome.]
[I feel like my husband is an immortal, mmmmmm! He’s become an immortal, otherwise he
can’t possibly match the surrounding scenery so well.]
[I don’t know why, but I felt at peace when I looked at his figure from behind. I want to take
a screenshot as my wallpaper!]
[Good morning, hubby. Did you sleep well last night?]
…
Ye Lingchen gained a lot of fans in just one day. It was completely unexpected for there to
be people waiting in front of the TV so early in the morning.
It was rather strange too since Ye Lingchen simply stood there without moving, yet his rear
figure alone made many people watch eagerly.
As time went by, the fog in the air gradually dispersed and a ray of sunlight parted the
clouds and shot out directly.
Purple Qi from the east[1]!
The first ray of morning sunlight shone on the earth and peeked through the mountains.
One could imagine how startling the scene was to them.
[F*ck! So amazing! The natural scenery is too beautiful!]
[A stunning work of God. I’ve never seen such beautiful scenery in my entire life, it was
worth it for me to get up early.]
[Wow, look at God Ye’s body. It’s like it’s covered with a glow! Wow, wow, wow! He’s so
attractive!]
[Upstairs, stop being a nympho. It’ll never be your turn.]
[Fart off. I’ll get in touch right now and travel to meet him!]
…
At that point however, Ye Lingchen raised his brows slightly and his face was surprised.
During the exact moment that the purple Qi came from the East, he felt that the speed of his
Qi refinement increased indefinitely. A current—warm like no other—flowed through his
body, as if he had absorbed all the sunlight.
Any ordinary person would probably be completely rid of all cold energy from their entire
body, with illnesses like rheumatism capable of being cured in an instant.
He did not study much about such phenomena, but the only thing he needed to know was
that it brought him purely benefits instead of harm.
However, that warm current caused Ye Lingchen to feel an indescribable heat all over his
body. He had not done anything, but the sweat had soaked his clothes and his blood seemed
to flow even faster.
He moved his body and there was an eager look in his eyes.
He had the habit of shadowboxing regularly and relied on it to temper his body. With his
system, he mastered the pinnacle of punching, which created an extremely visible physical
enhancement.
Under the effects of the purple Qi coming from the east, Ye Lingchen suddenly felt like
shadowboxing to exercise his muscles and bones as well as vent his inner feelings. It was
rare that he felt that way, and it would have been wasteful not to do any shadowboxing.
He turned and walked out of the pavilion. With his straightened body, his legs sank slightly
and he swiftly moved them to enter into a horse stance. Both his hands were clenched into
fists and he kept them at the sides of his body.
Feet flat, shoulders level, elbows to one’s side; palms pressed down, breath calmed down,
lower stomach hardened.
Press palms forward together with Qi as one; cross palms in front of the heart and guard
one’s crotch
Flip body over, press the web of the hand, and throw a punch; stand up again and aim both
fists to the ears
Turn body around, hack the wrist like a coiled dragon; strike the back like dragons exiting a
cave
Keep a horse stance and ruthlessly strike the crotch twice with your fists; lighten your step
and soar over to deliver another punch
Take flight like a Sparrowhawk tunneling through the sky; retain your momentum like a
lonesome fighting tiger.
Strike twice with a flurry of flying kicks; the Arhat carries his sword and descends the
famous mountain.[2]
…
After undergoing an upgrade by the system, his fist technique had been simplified. They
were often lucky techniques or those with few moves. There was nothing to practice.
As a result, that particular fist technique of Ye Lingchen became his first-ever martial art.
The technique’s name was called the Arhat Fist!
[1] 紫气东来 – is translated literally as ‘purple cloud from the east’, but here we use Qi in
place of cloud because it seems to describe what Ye Lingchen is experiencing, instead of
what anyone else saw. Legend has it that purple clouds were considered a lucky omen in
the olden days.
[2] This entire sequence of words (from the ‘Feet flat, shoulders level’ line onward) is from
a lyrical piece of poetry that details the Arhat fist’s moves, known as the 罗汉拳歌诀
(literally translated to Arhat Fist Lyrical Mnemonic). It is incredibly difficult to translate
such pieces, especially when there is scant information made available to the public, but we
have—to the best of our ability—translated the moves as understandably as we could. Our
apologies should there be any shortcomings.
Chapter 411 - The Invincible Wind and
Fire Spin
Ye Lingchen’s movements flowed smoothly and he turned his body 360 degrees in mid-air.
He unleashed a fist produced a sound like slicing through the air.
He was as nimble as a rabbit and as silent as a maiden.
It was a perfect performance from Ye Lingchen.
He stood motionless in the pavilion for close to an hour, but at the next moment, he began
shadowboxing with intensity.
The cameraman, the director, and the audience in the live stream were all stunned.
Barely moments later however, they were all sent into a frenzy.
[666666, God Ye actually knows how to do martial arts!]
[He’s shining so bright that it’s blinding my eyes. This is too awesome! it feels so different
from those who make it look fancy but have no ability!]
[No wonder God Ye is so f*cking lit when playing basketball. It’s because he practiced
Kungfu before. F*cking awesome!]
…
The director winked at the cameraman at once, signaling for them to go up and start
shooting.
As for the other members of the program crew, they found an open space on one side and
watched in hypnotic bewilderment as Ye Lingchen began shadowboxing.
Although they were idiots when it came to martial arts, it did not mean that they were
unable to understand anything at all. For example, when doing goose-step drills in military
training, there would always be a clear difference between a novice’s steps and an
instructor. Laymen could spot it at a glance.
Although they did not know any Kungfu routines, they could sense that Ye Lingchen’s
punches were different from old men in parks or that which was seen on television. They
were both entirely different concepts.
Punches by ordinary people tended to lean toward gentleness. Their fists gave everyone an
impression of being soft. Elegance and grace were the only adjectives to describe those
moves since people would hardly feel threatened by it. Ye Lingchen’s punches however,
were different—every punch was accompanied by the sound of his fists cutting through the
air. It was easy to imagine the power in each move.
Despite having such strength, his moves were no less graceful and gave everyone a
pleasant feeling.
It was still very early in the morning and everyone’s mind was still a little dazed. However,
they were all wide awake when they saw Ye Lingchen punching.
The concept of Chinese Kungfu was deeply ingrained in the hearts of every Chinese person.
In the past, there were no guns and it was all based on cold hard weapons. Kungfu was the
distinguishing factor in separating the winner in a life-or-death battle!
Even in the age of peace and technology, martial arts had always lingered in people’s hearts
because Kungfu was inextricably linked to chivalry, rooting out the strong to help the weak
and those in distress!
Even the once incredibly popular Actor Y only ever appeared on video fighting wolves,
leaving only a superficial display of combat skills. There was no real punching going on.
One could imagine the amount of shock that Ye Lingchen’s Kungfu brought to people.
Rigid but graceful, all his movements flowed elegantly and uninhibitedly, like water. His
body was extremely flexible, like a nimble swan. Each move could be described as an
unending combination of firmness and gentleness.
In Ye Lingchen’s hands, those movements were not just Kungfu, but art. Though it was
savage, it was also full of beauty.
“F*ck! God Ye knows Kungfu too!” Huang Lei had already gotten up. He heard the
movement, walked out of his room, and stood in shock as he watched from the second
floor.
Later on, he hurriedly called everyone to wake up. Along the way, he also knocked on Hu
Yue’er and Zhao Liangying’s door. “Everyone, come out and look, there’s some really
amazing stuff we can watch. Quickly, quickly!”
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying slept very late yesterday. They slept very well after receiving
Ye Lingchen’s massage late last night. At that point, they yawned rather unhappily and
opened their eyes in a slow daze.
Watching something amazing was not as important as sleeping! How annoying!
Outside the door, He Jia and Wei Daxun were dragged up by Huang Lei. “Get up quickly and
look outside!”
“Huang Sensei, are you doing this to force us to get up early? I hate you.” Wei Daxun’s eyes
were blurred and his body was shaking as if he would fall asleep again at any time.
“It’s God Ye! God Ye is shadowboxing down there! This is real Kungfu!” Huang Lei
continued to emphasize.
Shadowboxing?
Wei Daxun and He Jia were interested. They never expected God Ye to actually know
Kungfu.
“God Ye is shadowboxing?!”
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s screams came from the other room. Their small faces were
full of excitement and anticipation. They mumbled and crawled out of the bed, then slipped
their fair feet into their slippers before running out of the room.
Two little heads peeked out and looked down.
“Hu Yue’er, Zhao Liangying, aren’t you both overreacting? You’re not fans of God Ye, are
you?” Huang Lei could not help but ask as he looked at the two excited girls.
“So, what if I am?” Zhao Liangying snorted and looked intently at the court.
At that point, Ye Lingchen’s entire body was already sweating and his clothes were sticking
to his body, emphasizing the outline of his muscles. Those perfect abdominal and chest
muscles triggered bursts of screams in the live broadcast.
“God Ye is truly worthy of practicing martial arts! This kind of figure makes lots of people
jealous!” Wei Daxun could not help but sigh. Although he was also strong, it was only just
the surface. His abdominal muscles were all in one piece, which was far behind that of Ye
Lingchen.
“That’s right!” Zhao Liangying was very proud as if she heard someone complimenting
herself. When she looked at Ye Lingchen’s body, her cheeks were slightly red, and her little
heart throbbed.
At that point, he had completed the Arhat fist, but Ye Lingchen became more addicted to it.
His punching style took a sudden turn and he changed to a different kind of Kungfu.
The first practice was sheer blunt force; the second was gentle thwarting, blocking, and
pushing; the third was inch-by-inch movement; the fourth was to practice freestyle from a
crouching dragon pose; the fifth was for the heart, liver, gallbladder, spleen, and kidney; the
sixth was for muscle, bone, skin, and flesh.[1]
That fist technique was called the Eight Extremities Fist!
The Arhat fist was a very tough fist technique, but the Eight Extremities Fist was even more
powerful. It was—without a doubt—a supplementary fist technique that had explosive
power.
In addition to his fists, Ye Lingchen’s shoulders, elbows, and knees were also utilized. The
area surrounding his body was filled with vigor.
In that manner, the Eight Extremities Fist showcased his entire body’s muscles more
prominently to everyone. He had a perfectly streamlined body, with an unbridled
masculine aura that stimulated the hormones of many women.
Other than Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying, the female crew in the yard were having rapid
heartbeats and shortness of breath.
After punching to his heart’s content, Ye Lingchen became more and more excited. All he
could feel was an indescribable sense of strength in his body, allowing him to pour out
everything on his mind.
His figure suddenly leaped into the air and did a stunning backflip.
Later, his backflips continued and his body moved quickly with the help of those backflips.
Ye Lingchen’s hands did not touch the ground at all. His legs sliced through the air, along
with a breaking sound produced by spiritual power piercing through the air. To an
onlooker, his entire body resembled a high-speed rotating wheel of wind and fire.
“…”
The scene left everyone dumbfounded. Their eyes widened and they looked at him in
disbelief.
If the earlier shadowboxing could leave them feeling its power earlier, then the current
moves made them feel Ye Lingchen’s strength even more clearly. They could perceive it
even more distinctly and excitingly than a movie.
His action was too formidable, and even the so-called Kungfu superstars were unable to do
it.
Ye Lingchen’s last mid-air backflip sent his body more than one meter higher in the air. He
leaned back slightly, stopped in front of a tree, then formed a fist to direct an electric-like
punch right toward that tree!
[1] Similar to the previous chapter, this is also reminiscent of a mnemonic, but it is for the
Eight Extremities Fist (八极拳), sometimes Romanized as Bajiquan. The paucity of
information on the actual meaning of these lyrics makes it rather difficult to translate
certain terms, but we have taken multiple measures to ensure that our translation keeps to
the meaning as closely as possible.
Chapter 412 - What Should We Eat When
We Have No Money?
Boom!
Following a loud bang, Ye Lingchen struck through the tree, leaving a fist-sized hole in the
tree trunk.
Everyone became deathly silent!
They were all dumbfounded when they looked at the tree that Ye Lingchen left a hole in.
Many were even left momentarily entranced, believing that they were in the midst of a
movie being filmed. After all, only movies would dare to shoot such a scene.
[AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! Important stuff must be uttered three times.]
[I finally know why God Ye can beat the sh*t out of the Stick Nation. He plays basketball but
knows martial arts. Who can stop him?]
[Chinese Kungfu is too motherf*cking awesome!]
[I finally saw what real Kungfu looks like and I’ve recorded the video. I’m ready to follow
along and practice.]
[My mother asked me why I knelt and watched the live broadcast. I said I was watching
God Ye defy heaven.]
[I never even knew that God Ye had the same high level of skill as Actor Y. I’m not trying to
instigate disharmony here, I’m just curious. They’re both my idols!]
[This is unbelievably powerful. Do you think that’s the production crew’s plan all along? Is
this tree actually made out of bubbles?]
…
Phew—
Ye Lingchen let out a long sigh of relief and immediately felt very comfortable. His entire
body felt refreshed.
However, he was dumbfounded when he removed his fist from the tree. He had…left a hole
in the tree…
He looked up and around just to confirm that it was the only tree planted in his yard. It was
likely a fruit tree, and it had to endure being punched by him.
Everyone recovered from the brief shock, but they soon felt stunned too.
Ye Lingchen retracted his hand in embarrassment, touched his nose, then looked at the
program crew. “This tree has a strong life force. It could still…live, right?”
The director gave Ye Lingchen an extremely friendly smile. “What do you think?”
“PFFTTT!”
The crew beside him laughed suddenly and it took them a lot of effort to hold it back.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er also burst out in uncontrollable soft giggling. Huang Lei and
the three laughed maniacally without a care in the world.
The contrast between how it ended and how it was expected to end was far too big. It was
very dramatic and really funny.
By right, Ye Lingchen should be greeted with exclamation and applause after Ye having
shown such immense power, but it was all destroyed because of the tree.
Most importantly, Ye Lingchen seemed to have just returned to his senses only then. He
looked at his masterpiece with a dazed expression. It was absolutely comical and utterly
adorable since he appeared to be a different person entirely from the one who did those
punches earlier.
[BWAHAHAHA, I’ll laugh myself to death. I’d wonder how gloomy God Ye’s heart is feeling
at this time.]
[As expected, it was fun to act cool, but at the end of everything, he looked like he was
struck by lightning!]
[God Ye, I’d like to ask whether you’d still dare to act cool again?]
[God Ye: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? There’s a hole in the tree right in front
of me?]
[God Ye, you destroyed the environment. I will condemn you strongly.]
…
Ye Lingchen glanced at the tree in front of him again and his eyes lit up slightly. He
immediately bent over to pick up the part that had been hollowed out and stuffed it into the
hole little by little. He made sure to cover the entire hole before stopping.
“Brother Tree, I’m sorry. I’ve returned your lost parts to you. Whether you can survive is up
to you now. Please don’t blame me…” Ye Lingchen remarked sadly to Brother Tree. After he
finished his words, he turned back to the house as if nothing happened at all.
“God Ye, it is said that people who engage in sports are freaks. You’re so good at basketball
and you are a freak amongst freaks,” Huang Lei said impassionedly as he went downstairs
with the others.
“God Ye, are your hands okay?” He Jia asked kindly and was even holding band-aids.
For every action, there was an equal and opposite reaction—having punched the tree, the
force would definitely cause harm to Ye Lingchen’s fist, and most people would be unable
to withstand it.
“It’s fine.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
“Is it really fine?” Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying expressed suspicion, but when they saw
the back of Ye Lingchen’s palm, they could not help but cursed him silently for being
inhuman. There were no red marks at all, let alone wounds.
Their breakfast was steamed corn and milkshakes sponsored by advertisers. After that
simple meal, everyone sat at the table and chatted.
At this moment, the staff of the program group came over. “Everyone, we have something
to announce.”
This sentence caused everyone to focus their attention curiously.
“What’s the matter?” Huang Lei asked.
“The tree in the yard has been ruthlessly destroyed. Everyone can see it,” the director said.
“Hahaha, I saw it.” When it came to the tree, everyone laughed.
However, there were some noticeable signs that something was up, prompting He Jia to
ask, “Director, God Ye didn’t deliberately vandalize it. You’re not going to do something
about this, right?”
“That’s right, Director. God Ye didn’t intend to break the tree.” Zhang Liangying pouted.
The director shook his head. “This won’t do. If you destroy it, then you destroy it. God Ye
must be held responsible for this.”
“Well then, I’ll take responsibility for what I’ve done.” Ye Lingchen stood up. “Tell me, what
do I need to do to be responsible? I don’t have money. I can’t even give you my life… I don’t
have anything anyway, so you have to figure this out.”
“Pfft, hahaha…” Everyone laughed suddenly.
The director laughed as well. “I don’t want money, nor do I want life. However,
distinguished guests on each episode of Life’s Struggles will be given a two-hundred-yuan
payment. Since God Ye just destroyed the fruit trees in the yard, we’ll deduct this two-
hundred yuan and use it as compensation.”
“Deducted? Director, don’t tell me that we wouldn’t have any money for this episode?”
Everyone was stunned and they shot ugly looks at the director.
“That’s precisely the case.” The director nodded.
“No! What will we eat if we don’t have even a penny? It’s okay for us to be hungry, but it’s
crossing the line to let our special guest go hungry, especially with the two girls,” He Jia
said.
The director shrugged helplessly. “This will require you to find a way. The show’s title is
Life’s Struggles, so naturally, you need to survive by your own hands. No matter how bad
things seem, our corn and sweet potatoes are still in the fields. You can harvest them by
yourself and you won’t die from starvation.”
“Corn? Sweet potatoes? How are we supposed to eat those for every meal?” Wei Daxun was
nearly in tears. “Director, you can give us a hundred and it’ll be fine. At the very least we’ll
reduce our meat intake for every meal.”
“You want money and our lives too!”
“Didn’t you eat well yesterday? What’s going on?” Ye Lingchen asked.
He Jia smiled bitterly. “That was only the first day. It’s a benefit that’s provided to welcome
our three special guests. We’ll have to rely on ourselves for the next few days. The two-
hundred yuan was originally a guaranteed payment for each episode’s special guests.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. No wonder that variety show was called Life’s Struggles. It was all
because of those conditions.
“Two-hundred yuan isn’t good for anything, right?” Ye Lingchen could not help but ask.
“There’s so many of us. It’ll be gone in just one meal.”
“It’s better than nothing. We could get by in the previous episodes with two-hundred yuan
plus the crops in the field. Without that two-hundred yuan, you’re saying goodbye to meat!”
Huang Lei said in distress.
“Ah, what should we do then? God Ye, you even said that you’ll make fish soup for us
today.” Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er pouted…
Chapter 413 - Where’s the Knife? Where’s
My Knife?
“Director, there is really no room for discussion?” Ye Lingchen narrowed his eyes suddenly
and said, full of seriousness, “I’ll give you another opportunity to rephrase yourself.”
“No…”
“Alright, you win.”
Ye Lingchen shrugged his shoulders and looked at Huang Lei and the others. “I tried my
best. This director is a tough one.”
[PFTT, hahaha… God Ye, do you have to be so funny?]
[Damn, I thought God Ye was going to go berserk in public and beat the director.]
[Don’t be scared, God Ye. You know kung fu. Be like The Flash and attack at once!]
[In terms of character, I—God Ye—am unwilling to pass on my responsibilities to others.
I’m still so handsome even though I’m terrified.]
…
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er were both similarly speechless when they looked at Ye
Lingchen. They were all ready to intervene in the case of a fight, but they were caught
unprepared and never expected Ye Lingchen to be so terrified.
“Although you don’t have money, you can harvest corn and other crops from the farmland
and to trade or sell at the market. Perhaps you can also find other ways to make money at
the market,” the director said with a smile.
It signaled the official start of the struggles in Life’s Struggles.
“What should we do? We can’t just eat corn for lunch, right?” Wei Daxun felt extremely
agonized.
“Of course not, we still have milkshakes sponsored by the advertisers,” He Jia said and
made an advertisement while they were at it.
“I’m fine with eating it for breakfast, but I’m going to throw up soon.” Huang Lei shook his
head, then said, “I’ll do my best and see whether I can gather one hundred and eight ways
to eat corn.”
“How could it be possible for us to just eat corn?” Ye Lingchen said with a chuckle.
“God Ye, you have a way, don’t you? How about I accompany you to the market to sell corn
and potatoes,” Zhao Liangying offered.
In fact, she was still very interested to sell corn and potatoes, but the crux was that Ye
Lingchen would keep her company so she would not be too bored when she sold the items.
“Sell these? Whether anyone buys them is one thing, and even if they’re all sold, we won’t
even get a pound of meat in return.” Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes, then pointed to the
direction outside the house. “Isn’t that meat? ”
Everyone looked over and saw a duck with its eyes closed, sitting quietly on the eaves. It
could remain motionless for an entire day, and those who did not know about it might
assume it was a statue.
“It’s a Muscovy duck and it’s one of us. We can’t eat it!” Hu Yue’er said.
“Yes, the Muscovy duck is so docile. How can we eat it?” Zhao Liangying said the same too.
“A Muscovy duck isn’t an ordinary duck. It’s a Muscovy duck!” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly
and continued, “It’s also known as a musk duck, Brazilian duck, ocean duck, or turkey duck
in Europe[1]. Without a doubt, it’s a fine poultry duck with excellent meat quality. Less fat,
more lean meat, and high protein content. It’s regarded as a treasure for strengthening
one’s body and is very nutritious.”
“Wow, really?” Zhao Liangying’s position changed in an instant. Her eyes looked at the
Muscovy duck and there were already various convoluted intentions in her heart.
Ye Lingchen struck while the iron was hot and continued. “Aside from that, I have 23
methods—whether it’s boiled and cut, braised, steamed, or making duck soup—that are
guaranteed to satisfy you. It is a rare taste.”
“Then what are you waiting for? The lunch menu is all set,” Zhao Liangying’s eyes lit up.
“Where’s the knife? Where’s my knife?” Hu Yue’er also began to help.
The duck seemed to have sensed the crowd’s murderous intent. It finally opened its eyes,
flapped its wings, and quacked, before running past the yard as fast as possible.
“Calm down, calm down!” Huang Lei and He Jia hurriedly grabbed everyone. Their faces
were flush, they were the resident guests in Life’s Struggles and had been there since the
first episode. The Muscovy ducks had been with them from the beginning, so it was only
natural that they have deep feelings toward the ducks. They had to stop them after seeing
that there were people actually wanting to eat those ducks.
“I’ve always regarded the Muscovy ducks like my own children. Eating them is the same as
eating me!” Huang Lei’s tone was firm.
Ye Lingchen stopped then, looked at Huang Lei, and could not help his surprise. “Huang
Sensei, much respect for you! You treating the duck like a son! I feel so inferior.”
Huang Lei’s face became embarrassed all of a sudden and everyone laughed.
“God Ye, are you still going to catch the Muscovy duck? It’s about to fly out,” Zhao Liangying
remarked anxiously.
Ye Lingchen flicked her forehead and shook his head. “A foodie like you really wants to eat
it?”
“You’re the one who brought it up first!” Zhao Liangying said in a rage.
“I said I’d make fish soup for you, so I won’t break my promise, of course.” Ye Lingchen said
lightly, “It’s clear that there’s no way to buy fish, so I can only catch it myself. I’m going to
the mountains now.”
“Are you going to catch fish? I’ll go too!” Zhao Liangying trotted along and caught up
immediately to him. “I’ll follow you.”
“I’ll go too.” Hu Yue’er also followed suit.
“I…” Wei Daxun was about to speak, but he was immediately pulled back by He Jia. “You
little kid. Can’t you see the situation? Why would you want to butt in?”
Huang Lei also told him, “You’re responsible for cutting wood!”
Wei Daxun: “…”
Ye Lingchen and the other two girls took the hand net and slowly began their mountain
ascent. The houses in Green Grass Village were built along the stream and they were going
to the upper area of the stream. Ye Lingchen surmised that there would be a river
upstream.
Along the way, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er looked a little lively and their beautiful eyes
could not resist admiring the surrounding scenery. They took a deep breath from time to
time and gasped in amazement, like spirits returning to nature.
Most of the time, Ye Lingchen only walked forward silently. The two of them became more
and more interested and laughed like silver bells, making the journey up the mountain no
longer lonely.
No matter what the situation was, allowances could be made for beautiful women, since
they could cheer up anyone’s heart. Imagine if two men followed Ye Lingchen at this time:
noisy chattering could probably be heard all around him and he would have already
slapped the daylights out of them.
If it were two ugly women, Ye Lingchen would have run away if he did not slap the
daylights out of them.
“The environment here is really good, and I didn’t expect the mountain scenery on Life’s
Struggles to be so beautiful,” Zhao Liangying said with passion.
“Yeah, it seems that none of the guests came out of the Mushroom Hut in the previous
episode. Even if they came out, they just wandered around, which is a big loss,” Hu Yue’er
also agreed.
“God Ye, do you think we can catch any fish?” Zhao Liangying asked.
“Yes!”
“Why?”
“Because I’m going to catch it!” Ye Lingchen was confident.
“But we walked along the stream and didn’t see any fish at all. Do you think there might be
no fish in the water?” Zhao Liangying was worried.
“I heard that there will be no fish in clear water. The stream is so clear that there’s no fish
at all.” Hu Yue’er’s brows were also frowning tightly.
There were no aquatic plants in the stream at all, let alone fish…
[1] These other names that Ye Lingchen refers to are used by Chinese literature, but
translating their names into English would certainly cause some confusion if not clarified. A
Muscovy duck is sometimes referred to as ‘musk duck’ in Chinese literature, but the name
is more appropriately used to refer to Biziura lobata, which is native to southern Australia.
While Muscovy ducks do in fact originate from South America, the supposed name
‘Brazilian duck’ actually refers to Amazonetta brasiliensis, another different species. As for
‘ocean duck’, there is no English literature that supports this nickname. Finally, his so-
called European name for Muscovy duck is also dubious because no one in Europe calls it
that—Googling turkey duck will get you results of a dish called three-bird roast.
Chapter 414 - The Place Where
Providence Converged
414 The Place Where Providence Converged
“Don’t worry. Would I let you go hungry after you followed me?” Ye Lingchen asked
casually.
He raised his head and looked ahead, but a strange color glowed in his eyes. “Our
destination is not far ahead.”
With the Dragon Seeking Formula, one could determine the providence of a particular area.
Providence, in popular terminology, could also be termed as an aura or spiritual energy.
In Ye Lingchen’s eyes, a spot right ahead was where the mountain’s spiritual energy was
strongest.
Generally speaking, the aura of a particular place should be evenly distributed, and even if
that were not the case, it should not have been too stark of a difference. That mountain
however, deviated from the norm, as almost 50% of its aura was concentrated in one place.
That was something to be feared.
Ye Lingchen could see that there was a faint flow of purple energy from the sky at that area,
which was a sign of providence formed due to having too much spiritual energy.
Meanwhile, other areas were silent.
That was why no fish could be seen along the way.
That was because animals had a higher sensitivity to aura and would naturally converge
toward a place with rich aura.
If he refined Qi at that place, he would get twice the result with half the effort. At the same
time, Ye Lingchen thought about whether the purple qi coming from the east that morning
had something to do with the abnormality there.
Just when the two women were beginning to feel out-of-breath and exhausted, their eyes
suddenly lit up after they went up the slope. In front of them was a small waterfall lake,
with a radius of about three meters. The lake received water from above to form a small
waterfall, with the water subsequently flowing downstream.
Around the waterfall lake were stones, trees, and flowers. It could be regarded as a kind of
utopia, which far surpassed those five-star tourist parks advertised in public.
“Wow, it’s so beautiful!” Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er shouted in unison. They were
instantly captivated by the scenery.
That was a pure work of nature. It was a shock that far surpassed that of landscape
gardens.
Plop!
At that moment, water splashed and a shadow leaped up from the water before falling
quickly into the lake.
“It’s a fish! There really are fish here!” Hu Yue’er got excited immediately and licked her
lips. “The fish in this pool of water are so active. They must be very plump.”
“I can’t wait, I’m going to try it.” Zhao Liangying’s inner foodie was out in display. Without
any hesitation, she rolled her trousers up and stepped on the edge of the lake. Her eyes
stared at the water without blinking and she was ready to catch some fish.
[Wow, this is a Fengshui paradise. So beautiful!]
[God Ye is awesome. Amazingly, he could find such a place. How did he know that there
were fish there?]
[This truly is nature at its purest. We humans have destroyed too many of nature’s
wonders.]
[Baby Ying is so cute. Hahaha. I’ll sit here and wait for Baby Ying to catch the fish.]
[Upstairs, are you sure Baby Ying will catch the fish and not the other way around?]
…
“I’ll help you!” Hu Yue’er was also excited. She lifted her trousers, but before she could step
into the water, Ye Lingchen caught hold of her.
“Can you enter the water in your state?” Ye Lingchen asked and chastised. “No wonder
you’re in pain during this period.”
Hu Yue’er’s pretty face blushed, and only then did she realize that she should never touch
cold water in her present state.
She stuck her tongue out, but there was a hint of sweetness in her heart.
Snapped!
Zhao Liangying seized the right moment and slammed down. She looked fierce, but the
lethal force was completely absent. Except for a large splash of water, she did not even
manage to come within a whisker of the fish.
She could not afford to be discouraged, so her eyes flashed with an increasingly spirited
glow. Her playful heart was starting to get excited.
Ye Lingchen did not join in. He frowned instead and looked around, but did not notice
anything special.
Originally, he thought there were high-quality ingredients such as thousand-year-old
ginseng, or spiritual things such as fine-quality jade in that area. After scanning the
surroundings however, he was still unable to discover the reason for the strong spiritual
energy there.
Despite that, he did not think much of it. Fengshui was essentially very vague to begin with,
but what aroused his interest then were some herbs.
It might be because of the aura there that caused the vegetation to grow better than in any
other place.
“Lingchen, what are you doing? Aren’t you here to catch fish?” Zhao Liangying had been
busy attempting to catch them for quite some time and her face was flushed. She looked at
Ye Lingchen with rosy cheeks, “These fish are bullying me.”
Each fish from the shoal was quite sizable. They played around in the water pool and
seemed to swim rather languidly, but whenever Zhao Liangying pounced on them, they
would slip and swim away in an instant. Then, they would gather at Zhao Liangying’s feet,
as if to mock her.
“Enough playing? Come up if you’ve had your fill. This lake looks quite deep. Don’t fall
down,” Ye Lingchen said.
“The lake doesn’t look big. Is it really deep?” Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er both looked at
the waterfall lake curiously.
“Look at the color of the water. Doesn’t the color become darker as it goes to the middle? At
the middlemost, it becomes dark blue. Generally speaking, the deeper the color, the more
light it absorbs, which in turn means that it’s even deeper,” Ye Lingchen explained.
“Oh. You know so much, Lingchen.” Zhao Liangying smiled and said. She walked out of the
water with her bare feet.
Hu Yue’er raised her brow slightly, as she noticed that Zhao Liangying’s called Ye Lingchen
‘Lingchen’ instead of ‘God Ye’. That woman really wanted to get closer to him.
She subsequently asked, “What should we do, Lingchen? Can we catch fish?”
“It’s easy to catch fish.” Ye Lingchen smiled and glanced at the direction of the waterfall
lake. The water flowed downstream along an opening.
After pondering for a moment, he walked forward, found a few stones from the shore, and
arranged them in a row at the opening. He arranged them in a strange pattern, then raised
his eyes to look at Hu Yue’er’s neck. “Can you lend me the jade pendant hanging from your
neck?”
Hu Yue’er was watching curiously as Ye Lingchen fiddled with everything. Upon hearing
that question, she could not help but feel slightly taken aback.
“Mm, yes.” She took off the jade pendant and handed it to Ye Lingchen.
“Exquisitely white jade. Warm and translucent. This is a really good piece of jade!” Ye
Lingchen picked up the jade pendant and could not help but comment. It matched with Hu
Yue’er’s temperament and fragrance.
“This was passed to me by my mother.” Once the jade pendant reached Ye Lingchen’s hand,
Hu Yue’er’s face blushed and she made that soft remark.
“This jade can be treated as a family heirloom,” Ye Lingchen nodded. He did not know much
about jade, but with the Dragon Seeking Formula, he could clearly feel the aura in that jade.
It was dense and gentle. The saying that jade could be used to nurture a person was not a
fallacy.
Ye Lingchen did not say much but simply placed the jade in the center of the pattern he
built with those stones. He then said, “Next, you only need to put the hand net in front of
the opening where the water flows. Fish will swim into the net on their own.”
Chapter 415 - A Bit of Knowledge
Ye Lingchen was there, but his online fans were very restless and were creating a stir.
[Oh f*ck! I discovered something amazing! How did God Ye know that Hu Yue’er had a jade
pendant on her neck?!]
[F*ck, really! The jade has never been made known to the public at all. Could it be that God
Ye peeped on Hu Yue’er’s while bathing before? This is too great!]
[The point is that Hu Yue’er actually lent it to him! Let’s not even talk about how precious it
is. Do women lend the stuff that they usually wear close to their bodies to men on a whim?]
[This is fishy. Very fishy!]
[It’s over. Is my goddess Yue’er going to fall into enemy hands? No, my heart… It hurts!]
…
If Ye Lingchen saw those bullet comments, he would definitely smirk. In fact, he did, but
instead of peeping, he was given a clear chance to see it. She did not even look at her, but he
even gave her a massage…
Zhao Liangying’s expression changed too. She was very upset seeing Ye Lingchen get close
to Hu Yue’er. She bit her lip and wondered, ‘Wasn’t it just jade? I should definitely buy some
good jade next time!’
After putting the jade in place, Ye Lingchen had already fixed the net and placed it in front
of the jade pendant, right at the opening of the water flow.
“Is it really possible to catch fish like this?” Hu Yue’er asked curiously and looked at Ye
Lingchen’s puzzling arrangement.
However, she noticed that the fish in the pond did not swim downstream at all. It took a
long time before they could pass through the opening. How could any fish be caught in the
net just by waiting like that?
“Watch carefully,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Not long after he completed his sentence, a fish in the pond moved its body, and then—as if
something clicked in it—began to swim toward that direction slowly.
“It’s coming? It’s really coming?!” Zhao Liangying’s eyes flickered and she covered her
mouth with excitement. She then looked nervously at the fish that was slowly approaching.
The next moment, the fish threw itself through the opening and fell into the net. Ye
Lingchen quickly lifted the net and dumped the fish on the shore.
Flip-flap!
The fish was full of vitality, and it could jump three feet high on the shore. It flapped its tail
constantly on the ground.
“We caught it? We caught the fish!” Zhao Liangying was incredibly excited and her pretty
face was filled with disbelief.
“You’re too awesome, Lingchen. You could catch fish so easily.” Hu Yue’er was stunned too.
Although they always felt that Ye Lingchen was someone with a simple temperament, they
never expected him to catch fish so easily. For Ye Lingchen, it seemed like a trivial matter.
That feeling sent her mind into somewhat of a daze and she had the misconception that
they were waiting idly for an opportunity rather than showing any initiative.
[I’m feeling a bit blank after seeing that. Can anyone explain what happened?]
[Is this fish brainless? They didn’t even swin there when there’s no net. They just had to
swim there when there’s a net.]
[They’re seeking their demise. These fish must hate their fishy lives and deliberately sought
out death.]
[Actor! This fish is an actor! Their acting skills are 666…]
…
At that moment, Ye Lingchen put the net in the water again.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er stopped talking at that moment and even the live broadcast’s
bullet screen was less prominent. They wanted to see what would happen to those fishes.
On that occasion, they did not even have to wait as long as the previous one. One fish
struggled and swam quickly in, bumping headfirst into the net. Ye Lingchen then netted it
up and dumped it on the shore.
“Lingchen, how did you do it? Are you hypnotizing these fish?” Zhao Liangying opened her
mouth slightly and she barely stopped short of having the word ‘surprise’ plastered all over
her face.
“Yes, I can actually communicate with the fish. See this jade pendant? It’s a medium for me
to communicate with them. I told them that there are mermaids here and they swam over-
enthusiastically.”
“Really?” The shocked Zhao Liangying inhaled sharply.
“Of course not.” Ye Lingchen was rather worried about the IQ of the endearingly silly Zhao
Liangying. She would believe practically anything.
“I think it’s related to the stones Lingchen fiddled with earlier. Is that what attracted those
fish?” Hu Yue’er guessed.
“Smart.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “In fact, this arrangement is a kind of formation, and the most
important thing is the effect of your jade pendant. Good jade possesses good spiritual
energy, causing nature and its creatures to feel close to it. It’s only normal that they’d be
attracted over here.”
“Wow, is it really a formation technique? Is the legendary formation technique real?” Hu
Yue’er immediately exclaimed.
“Of course. In ancient times, there has always been a saying that formations could increase
soldiers’ morale and add to their ruthlessness. It isn’t baseless. There’s also the Eight
Trigrams in the Book of Changes, and the ancient Mystical Doors to Thriving Kingdom
Technique[1]. I’ve done a bit of research on this, but my knowledge is very limited,” Ye
Lingchen said.
“I heard that some formations can even make people hallucinate, while some formations
can change by itself. Is that true?” Hu Yue’er was like a curious baby at that point.
“Okay, wake up. You’ve read too many fantasy novels,” Ye Lingchen remarked.
In fact, what Hu Yue’er mentioned was capable of being done after the formation was
completed. It was also possible for him to change the climate in a formation and turn it into
an independent world. However, that kind of awesomeness should not be exaggerated in
the live broadcast, otherwise he would just look like a fool.
Hu Yue’er snorted. “Hate you.”
When Zhao Liangying looked at the other two talking and laughing, her buoyant mood
while catching those fishes disappeared instantly. All she felt was panic. She wanted to
interrupt them, but she did not know what to say. She felt dejected because she wondered
whether she was just a silly little girl in Ye Lingchen’s heart.
The sight of Hu Yue’er acting all coy toward Ye Lingchen made Zhao Liangying even
angrier! It was shameless of that woman to be acting cute!
“Three fishes is just about enough.”
Ye Lingchen picked up the jade pendant from the water and returned it to Hu Yue’er. He
then put the three fish into the net.
“Lingchen, aren’t you going to take the opportunity to catch a few more?” Zhao Liangying
looked at the fish in the pool with greedy eyes.
“It’s enough for us to eat. We’ll come over again next time if we want to eat it.” It was not
difficult for Ye Lingchen, so there was no need to kill them all.
“Then I’ll accompany you the next time we do,” Zhao Liangying said quickly, followed by
happiness and anticipation.
“Sure.”
Ye Lingchen smiled, got up, and walked toward a blade of grass by the pond.
“What’s this?”
“Dwarf Lilyturf[2].” Ye Lingchen introduced the plant while picking it. “It’s an herbal
medicine listed as one of the best items for nurturing Yin and the lungs. In The Classic of
Herbal Medicine, it is said to have long-lasting effects without stressing the body and
prevents aging and hunger. Besides, it also has the effect of clearing the heart and
eliminating restlessness. Since we’re going through diet therapy, some herbs are naturally
indispensable.”
“Lingchen, you know too much. You can even recognize herbal medicine,” Hu Yue’er
exclaimed.
“I know a thing or two about it.”
‘Motherf*cking ‘I know a thing or two’.
‘He knows a thing or two about curing illnesses.
‘He knows a thing or two about Kungfu.
‘He knows a thing or two about formation.
‘Then, he knows a thing or two about herbal medicine too.
‘Please tell me, what else do you know?’
[1] 奇门遁甲 is translated to Mystical Doors to Thriving Kingdom Technique but is more
popularly known as Qimen Dunjia, after the literal pinyin. It is an ancient form of divination
often used for forming military strategy and tactics. With the changing of the time, this
technique grew in popularity and was expanded to include several other types of
divination, including medical, matchmaking, childbirth, travel, personal fortunes.
Contemporary applications are that of business and finance.
[2] 麦冬 is an herb known as Dwarf Lilyturf. Other vernacular names include Mondograss,
Fountainplant, or Monkeygrass, while in Japanese it is known as Dragon’s Beard or Snake’s
Beard. The scientific name of this herb is Ophiopogon japonicus and it is used traditionally
in Chinese medicine for Yin deficiency. It is also grown as an ornamental plant and is a
superb choice for groundcover, forming lush thick masses when grown properly.
Chapter 416 - Leave the Roots When
Collecting Herbs
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er both looked at Ye Lingchen speechlessly.
“Baby Ying, does Lingchen know how to cook?” Hu Yue’er asked softly in disbelief.
Although Zhao Liangying was not that fond of Hu Yue’er, her unhappiness was only limited
to her heart. She wanted to maintain her image in front of Ye Lingchen and nodded just as
soon as Hu Yue’er asked that question. “He does, and it’s very delicious. He made porridge
for me the other time. It didn’t have much ingredients, but it was delicious!”
Zhao Liangying could still imagine the taste at the thought of that porridge. She
remembered that it was fish porridge too.
Hu Yue’er looked at Zhao Liangying with brightened eyes and asked, “Have you both met?
What’s your relationship with him?”
Murkiness bubbled in Zhao Liangying’s eyes and she smiled in her heart. She finally had
enough and wanted to smite the girl’s interest so she would be forced to retreat.
“I’m working under Lingchen’s company. We meet often, and he has a very close
relationship with my good friend Xiao Feifei.” Zhao Liangying kept her voice low and gave
Hu Yue’er a triumphant glance.
Sure enough, Hu Yue’er’s brows furrowed slightly and had started to visualize everything
herself.
It came as a surprise that Ye Lingchen was still very close to Xiao Feifei. Hu Yue’er knew of
Xiao Feifei since the latter was the queen of the screen, a goddess through-and-through,
and someone who had also established a film and television entertainment company. Xiao
Feifei was a combination of beauty and power.
Then, she glanced inconspicuously at Zhao Liangying with sympathy.
She could easily see through that silly girl’s thoughts—Zhao Liangying wanted to keep her
as far away from Ye Lingchen as possible.
However, Zhao Liangying was under Xiao Feifei’s company and was close friends with Xiao
Feifei as well. Did she never think about whether she would be prepared to vie for a man’s
affection with Xiao Feifei? Hu Yue’er thought that the silly girl was even more hopeless
compared to herself. It was ironic that Zhao Liangying was still so content and smug.
While two of them were having devious thoughts, Ye Lingchen concentrated on collecting
medicine. After collecting some Dwarf Lilyturf, he raised his leg and walked toward another
herb.
The leaves of that herb were elliptic-lanceolate with a cuneate base, pubescent adaxially
and abaxially. Botanical terms used when describing a plant. It is instantly understandable
to anyone with knowledge of botanical description, and Ye Lingchen does describe the
plant rather accurately here.Leaf apexes were acute while margins were serrated[1]. The
shape was indeed very different from other grasses, but most people certainly would not
think that it was some kind of herbal medicine.
“Lingchen, what’s this?”
“Ox Knee[2]!” Ye Lingchen said faintly, and then said casually, “The root of this herb can be
used as medicine. It can promote blood circulation and help with menstruation. It can also
treat postpartum abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, epistaxis,
toothache, beriberi edema. When cooked, it can nourish the liver and kidney, and
strengthen one’s waist and knees. It can be used to treat waist and knee pain, liver and
kidney deficiencies, grazes, and bruises.”
“So amazing.” Hu Yue’er was marveling at two things; Ye Lingchen’s exposition, and the use
of those herbs.
No one could have imagined that an unnoticeable herb had so many uses.
At the same time, she felt quite excited deep down, because after hearing the effect of that
herbal medicine, it seemed just right for her present situation. She believed that he had
kept her in his thoughts.
Next, Ye Lingchen continued to gather some other herbs, with Zhao Liangying and Hu
Yue’er playing the role of curious babies asking a barrage of questions. Ye Lingchen was
always able to explain the habits, characteristics, and uses of each herb.
[Well, I’m convinced that God Ye really is awesome.]
[Ashamed! I’m really ashamed of myself when I see God Ye! We all underwent a nine-year
compulsory education, but why are you so outstanding?]
[Educated, really educated. I’m a graduate student in a medical university and I don’t even
know any of these herbs.]
[The previous poster is a doctor for western medicine. If you learn Chinese medicine, you’d
still know a little bit about these herbs.]
[Ayy, Chinese medicine hasn’t declined. I did not expect to find hope in this within God Ye.]
[Upstairs, have you forgotten Miracle Doctor Y, his knowledge in Chinese medicine is…very
strong. Very strong!]
[God Ye actually plays basketball. Can you believe he’s such a spectacular sports
superstar?]
[F*ck, if you didn’t remind me, I would’ve forgotten that God Ye was a basketball player.
He’s a jack of all trades.]
…
“Okay, let’s go back.” Ye Lingchen stood up and said.
“Lingchen, we’re only going to pick this amount of herbal medicine?” Zhao Liangying asked
curiously.
Ye Lingchen only picked a little bit of each herbal medicine. There were even some which
he took only a small portion of the rhizome. Even after picking for so long, it was not
enough to fill his hand.
“It’s enough.” Ye Lingchen smiled. “There’s a saying in medicine collecting, ‘Whoever that
uses the plant parts above ground must leave the roots intact; whoever that uses the
underground part should collect the old and leave the young. Take that which is dense and
leave that which is sparse.’ Only in such a manner will it not damage the flourishing of
herbs, so they can be passed down to the next generation.”
[666666, God Ye is really the most perfect Prince Charming.]
[I was just thinking of picking all these herbs and selling them for money. I feel so
ashamed!]
[God Ye is right in leaving the roots when collecting herbs. We must respect nature’s gifts.
That’s the only way for it to proliferate.]
[Sigh, thinking of the environmental destruction in the world right now, if we all be like God
Ye, perhaps not many things would go extinct in the future.]
…
“Hehehe, let’s go back quickly.” Zhao Liangying smiled as she felt that Ye Lingchen was
always correct.
Ye Lingchen’s temperament was very much beyond earthly in nature, but he may not have
noticed it. His aura had gradually begun to change, and in countless situations, he no longer
looked at the world from the eyes of ordinary people. It was probably related to his Qi
Refinement and his erudition. To put it bluntly, it was a kind of foundation.
Moreover, his aura could easily rub off on people around him and convince others.
The three of them embarked on a journey back home while talking and laughing.
At that time, Huang Lei, He Jia, and Wei Daxun were waiting in the Mushroom Hut. They
picked some corn and potatoes and were thinking about how to cook for lunch.
Hearing the sound of footsteps outside, they all looked up in unison.
“They’re back.” He Jia smiled. “Judging from their looks, they probably managed to get
something.”
“Wow, what a big fish!” Wei Daxun had already rushed out. He could not help but exclaim in
excitement when he saw the three fish in the hand net.
All three fish were very strong, as they were full of vitality and continued to struggle in the
hand net even until then.
“You’re all really amazing.” He Jia gave a thumbs up to the three of them. It was very
difficult to catch fish with a hand net alone.
“Hey, each one of these fish is more than two kilos, right? They’re so fat!” Huang Lei also
said. “How did you catch them?”
“These three fishes are too silly. We put the hand net there and they swam in by
themselves,” Ye Lingchen said casually and poured the three fish into the fish tank as he
spoke.
“Wow, really? Then your luck is just too amazing,” Wei Daxun said.
“Hahaha, today’s meal is going to be good.” Huang Lei also smiled.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er giggled secretly from the sidelines and did not say a word.
The live broadcast room also flew into a frenzy, with excitement aplenty.
[Hahaha, God Ye is laying low. I didn’t expect them to believe it.]
[God Ye is too lazy to explain. If he did that, there’ll be another wave of exclamations and
questions. He’ll be annoyed to death.]
[In my opinion, God Ye is not interested in putting up a front with three big men. If they’re
replaced with three beauties, then hehehe…]
…
[1] Botanical terms used when describing a plant. It is instantly understandable to anyone
with knowledge of botanical description, and Ye Lingchen does describe the plant rather
accurately here.
[2] 牛膝 bears the common name of Ox Knee, which is a literal translation. It is known
scientifically as Achyranthes bidentata, with two distinct varieties: var. bidentata and var.
japonica. It is quite a common plant, ranging across much of Asia.
Chapter 417 - What Was the Most Basic
Foundation Between People?
“The three of you have worked so hard and are our heroes. Please rest well.” He Jia smiled.
Fish was delicious but extremely troublesome to handle. It had to be scaled and its internal
organs must be removed, or else it might impart a fishiness to the flesh itself.
Ye Lingchen was naturally not interested in doing those things, so Huang Lei took over.
By then, it was only just after nine o’clock, since everyone had woken up early that
morning. Ye Lingchen and the two girls were bored stiff, so they sat outside and enjoyed
the late morning mountain scenery.
The mountains were clearer in the early morning. One could see greens all over the
mountains, and even the air seemed to be filled with the scent of flowers and grass.
“God Ye, there’s nothing to do anyway, so why not tell us a story?” Wei Daxun moved a
stool and sat over, looking at Ye Lingchen excitedly.
The story that Ye Lingchen told before was deeply rooted in his heart, rendering him
sleepless in the middle of the night. He was scared, but at the same time, he could not help
but think about it constantly. He wanted to hear what happened next.
“No.” Ye Lingchen shook his head without the slightest hesitation.
“Why not?” Wei Daxun asked.
Ye Lingchen pointed to Huang Lei and He Jia who were busy, then said with a smile, “The
two of them are working and preparing for lunch. The three of us have just returned from
fishing. What are you doing?”
Wei Daxun was taken aback for a moment. “I… I’m in charge of eating.”
“PFFT, HAHAHA…” Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying both laughed.
“In charge of eating? I’ll be the first to disagree.” Ye Lingchen then said to everyone, “Do you
agree for him to eat?”
“I don’t.” Zhao Liangying refused without even giving it any thought.
“I disagree too,” Hu Yue’er chimed in quickly.
“He Sensei, Daddy Huang[1]…” Wei Daxun looked pitifully at Huang Lei and He Jia.
“Daxun, Daddy Huang won’t help you this time. This is Life’s Struggles, and if you don’t do
anything, you really won’t have anything to eat.” Huang Lei smiled.
Ye Lingchen stood up and beckoned to the despairing Wei Daxun. “If you still want to eat,
come and work quickly.”
“Oh,” Wei Daxun responded and asked, “What will we be doing, God Ye?”
“Chopping firewood!”
“Chopping firewood?” Wei Daxun walked to the pile of firewood. “What do I need to do?”
At that point, Ye Lingchen had already picked up the ax and touched it. “You’re responsible
for keeping the wood straight. I’ll do the chopping.”
“What?” Wei Daxun flinched. “God Ye, you’re not asking me to hold it with my hands, are
you?”
“Duh, if not your hands then are you going to use your face? Hurry up.”
“God Ye. Calm down for a bit. You… Have you chopped firewood before?”
“Nope. There’s always a first time for everyone, but it’s fine. We’ll take it slow,” Ye Lingchen
remarked curtly. That answer made Wei Daxun scared, and his face became paler.
“No, are you sure you won’t cut me if I hold it with my hand?” Wei Daxun gulped and asked
worriedly.
Ye Lingchen patted Wei Daxun on the shoulder. “Don’t worry, I’ll try my best not to chop
you.”
Try his…best?
Why did he pale when he heard those words?
Wei Daxun trembled as he straightened the wood and his face turned completely bloodless.
He swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said in a faltering voice, “God Ye, I’m your fan. You
mustn’t hurt me.”
“Look at my eyes.” Ye Lingchen pointed to his own eyes. “Do you see what’s inside? It’s
trust! What’s the most basic foundation between people? Trust!”
He had already raised the ax while speaking and swung it down under Wei Daxun’s
horrified gaze.
Chop!
“AHHHHHHHH—”
Wei Daxun was so frightened that he let out a woman-like scream. His entire body
trembled and the ax landed on the left side of his arm, exactly half a foot away. Ye Lingchen
did not chop off Wei Daxun’s hand, but he did not manage to chop the wood either.
“It’s not too accurate. Let’s try again,” Ye Lingchen said and raised the ax once more.
“No way. I really can’t do it.” Wei Daxun dropped the firewood and ran back. “God Ye,
please spare me, I’ll help clean the fish.”
Looking at his rear figure, Ye Lingchen could not help but sigh and say with compassion,
“Sigh, I never imagined that even the most basic trust between two people has disappeared.
Modern men are unreliable.”
[PFTT, God Ye, this is too much!]
[I’ll support God Ye this time! Don’t run, Wei Daxun. At most, God Ye will cut off a hand.
What’s a hand compared to trust?]
[Hahaha, this is too pathetic. Wei Daxun is so miserable. Did you see him? He nearly fell
while walking. He probably collapsed from sheer fright.]
[He actually did okay. A bit of a slant in the ax and it’ll cut right into his hand. If I was in his
shoes, I’d probably pee myself in fear.]
[Big Brother God Ye is too mean, but I like it…]
…
Wei Daxun smiled and returned to Huang Lei’s side. “God Ye, I feel that I suddenly
awakened the ability to cook. I discovered that I’m actually good at cooking. Daddy Huang,
what can I do to help? You don’t need to pity me, just let me dive into as much as possible.”
Zhao Liangying smiled. “You? Discovered the ability to cook? You can’t tell the difference
between oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar. You’ll only burn the kitchen down.”
“Don’t slander me!” Wei Daxun spoke righteously and appeared to start getting busy beside
Huang Lei. He stroked an ear of corn back and forth, then urged, “I think we should let Zhao
Liangying and Hu Yue’er help. This is a crucial moment to test your trust.”
“I trust Lingchen the most, of course. There’s absolutely no need to test that at all,” Zhao
Liangying answered without thinking.
“Me too.” Hu Yue’er nodded as well.
“Verbal statements can’t be taken as proof. The time to prove yourself has arrived!” Wei
Daxun continued.
“Hmph, we’ll go then!”
Zhao Liangying got up and went to Ye Lingchen’s side. Her slender hand held up the
firewood and she said firmly, “Come on!”
Hu Yue’er went over too.
Seeing Zhao Liangying’s fear and resistance, Ye Lingchen could not help but smile. He then
said, “How about you throw the wood into the air and I’ll cut it.”
Zhao Liangying huffed softly, then threw the wood into the sky. She proceeded to close her
eyes tightly and looked very nervous.
Clatter!
The wood fell in front of her again.
“Who told you to throw it like this, Sister?” Ye Lingchen rubbed his head and smiled
bitterly. “At least throw it a little bit higher. And also, stand further away. Why are you
staying here?”
“Oh.” Zhao Liangying stuck her tongue out, picked up a piece of wood, then retreated a
distance. She then looked at Ye Lingchen. “Is this enough?”
“Mm, throw it over.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
Zhao Liangying raised her hand, and the wood flew through the air toward Ye Lingchen in a
curved arc.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes gleamed. He raised his ax and slashed straight at the wood in mid-air!
…
[1] 粑粑 – is a type of thick, round, heavy bread known as baba, but in this case, it’s
probably a term of endearment for father, since father is also pronounced similarly ( 爸爸 =
baba). We thus use the word Daddy here!
Chapter 418 - The King and The
Commoner
Crack!
Accompanied by a flash of the ax’s shadow, the wood was chopped in half!
“Wow, Lingchen, you’re amazing!” Zhao Liangying could not help but exclaim.
“God Ye, you’re just too unbelievably good! You can even split it like that!” He Jia and the
others had been keeping their eye on him from the start and made that comment after
seeing Ye Lingchen’s cool demeanor.
Chopping firewood in midair deserved acknowledgement!
The first test of chopping wood in the air was eyesight. One could not simply chop on a
whim but had to split it from the top of the wood. Secondly, the technique must be accurate.
However, the most important factor was definitely strength!
It was extremely difficult to use force in midair. Ordinary people who could chop the wood
might not even be able to split in half if mid-air, but instead, send it pummeling down to the
ground. However, Ye Lingchen’s speed and that terrifying power of his could actually split
the wood in half!
His actions were so stunning that it could certainly blind everyone’s eyes.
“Let’s continue! One more time!” Ye Lingchen said to the stunned Zhao Liangying and Hu
Yue’er.
The two women snapped back to their senses and there was a hint of excitement in their
eyes, apparently because they found it to be really fun.
“Take this, Lingchen!” Hu Yue’er shouted and the wood flew along with her call.
“Good one! Now watch my unbridled strength!” Ye Lingchen moved his wrist and hacked
straight down, producing a swooshing sound!
Crack!
The wood was chopped in half again.
“Lingchen, look here,” Zhao Liangying shouted afterward.
Ye Lingchen yelled again, “Watch me wield this ax!”
Crack!
The sound of cracking was endless, interspersed with applause and crisp cheers from Zhao
Liangying and Hu Yue’er.
The three of them became a team and had a great time playing.
[F*ck! This is a bit too amazing. Only martial arts movies dare to act like this.]
[Awesome, so handsome! What kind of ax is God Ye wielding? Could it be the legendary
Mountain-Splitting Thirty-Six Stroke ax that had been lost for so long?]
[God Ye’s Kungfu is probably stronger than we thought. He’s a martial arts master!]
[Damn, I wouldn’t need to worry about wooing a girl if I’m as awesome as God Ye!]
[Upstairs, you’re obviously thinking too much. Didn’t you see? God Ye is so awesome that
he could easily win over goddesses like Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er.]
…
That scene made Huang Lei and the other two men sink into despair at once. It felt as if
they were cast aside by the world.
Beautiful women were welcomed everywhere, and whether one was intentional or not, it
was a man’s instinct to hope for beautiful women to surround oneself. Even if one could not
marry them, it was still nice to be able to have some fun with them.
However, it was clear that their charm was far behind Ye Lingchen’s.
“God Ye, you’re putting too much emphasis on women instead of your friends. I want to
play too.” Wei Daxun ran back stubbornly and threw a piece of wood at Ye Lingchen.
However, Ye Lingchen did not even look at it. He said curtly, “Move aside.”
Wei Daxun was speechless.
Reasonably speaking, Ye Lingchen’s speed of chopping wood was not that fast and was
somewhat slower than traditional wood chopping. It consumed more energy, but it was
better in that it was fun.
After the three of them played around for a while, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er were
obviously tired.
The amount of exercise they had that morning was the most those two women ever had.
They climbed up the mountain to catch fish, then threw wood. Their little faces blushed and
sweat began flowing down.
They did not feel anything at all when they started playing, but as soon as they stopped,
they immediately felt exhausted to no end and their clothes were all soaked in sweat.
“You three, it’s time to stop. Go and take a bath first. God Ye, you’ll still have to cook later,”
He Jia shouted.
The three of them nodded and returned to the Mushroom Hut.
The Mushroom Hut had two floors and each floor had a bathroom. Boys took their shower
on the first floor, while girls did so on the second floor.
Ye Lingchen took his clothes and walked straight into the bathroom. After about five
minutes, he walked out and carried the dirty clothes upstairs.
At that point, Hu Yue’er was also upstairs. She was waiting for Zhao Liangying to finish
bathing.
Hu Yue’er was slightly taken aback when she saw Ye Linchen. “Why are you so quick?”
“It’s just a shower. How much effort will it take?” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
Hu Yue’er looked at the clothes in Ye Lingchen’s hands and could not help saying, “Give me
those clothes. I’ll wash them for you.”
“This…doesn’t seem like a good idea, does it?” Ye Lingchen hesitated.
“Are you going to put those dirty clothes back in your suitcase?” Hu Yue’er took the clothes
from Ye Lingchen’s hands, turned around, and brought them back to her room. “I’ll wash
myself anyway, so I’m just doing it for you since I’m at it.”
Ye Lingchen touched his nose. It was then that he remembered his underwear was in that
pile of clothes.
Nevertheless, it would only make for an ugly scene if he asked for it, so he shrugged it off
and hoped that Hu Yue’er would not mind.
By the time Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying went downstairs after taking their showers, Ye
Lingchen was already preparing to cook the fish.
Rice was a staple food, and although the program group did not give any money, basic
staples were still provided.
Ye Lingchen was only responsible for cooking the fish. The rest was handed over to Huang
Lei.
The two women’s eyes lit up when they saw Ye Lingchen and trotted over excitedly. They
were ready to learn cooking with Ye Lingchen.
As for the others, they looked at Ye Lingchen curiously as they wanted to confirm whether
Ye Lingchen could really cook.
Ye Lingchen put the fish on the plate first, then laid out the herbs in front of him before
sorting and chopped the herbs. They were put aside, and he then began to process the fish.
With three fish, Ye Lingchen chose three different methods of cooking. He scored one fish,
stuffed some condiments and seasoning into the belly of another, then separated the head
from the body of the last fish.
His actions were skillful and deft, stable and orderly, and smooth like a stream. At a glance,
it made everyone feel like he was a chef.
While Ye Lingchen was doing all that, he took the time to explain to the two women.
“Fish meat is generally tender, so it shouldn’t be cooked too long. The specific time should
be adjusted according to the situation. In fact, the most important thing in cooking is to
control the heat. As long as you know what you’re doing, you’ll be able to cook.
“I use this fish for normal cooking. In such a scenario, ginger shouldn’t be added too early.
Putting it too early won’t be conducive to removing the fishiness. You should first cook the
fish until the protein has solidified before adding in the ginger. This has a much better
effect of removing the fishiness.
“As for this one, I’ll be steaming it. In this case, you need to wait until the water in the
steamer is boiling before we put the fish on the tray. The skin of the fish will shrink when it
encounters high temperatures, trapping the juices, thus making it tastier.”
…
Ye Lingchen’s was doing some impromptu teaching, but the likes of Hu Yue’er and Zhao
Liangying were completely unable to understand.
It was like a king leading his commoners. Many things that the king viewed as simple would
be completely incomprehensible to commoners. Of course, it was not something that could
be taught.
However, Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were still very excited to follow Ye Lingchen. They
listened carefully, and it did not matter whether or not they understood, because what
mattered was that they regarded Ye Lingchen as an amazing man…
Even though they were true blue commoners, it did not affect them as they watched the
king put on a show of pretentiousness.
Chapter 419 - Two Resentful Girls
The program was titled Life’s Struggle, but frankly there was nothing much to struggle
about. Everyone just sat and chatted together in a very leisurely manner. Most of the time,
they either ate or played, and the environment there was very good. It was undoubtedly
what everyone regarded to be an ideal life.
Ye Lingchen cooked lunch at a moderate pace. Since there were three fishes, he might as
well make an entire feast out of fish using three different methods.
Cooking, steaming, and fish soup.
Those three fish were very big, so even if there was only one fish in each dish, it would not
feel too unpresentable.
The two girls followed Ye Lingchen continuously. Although the fish had yet to be cooked,
they watched Lingchen’s preliminary handling of the dish. Various condiments were
arranged in an orderly manner with the fish.
Ye Lingchen’s cooking made people feel pleasant. There was no arrogance or rashness, only
fluidity.
He would always prepare all the ingredients and materials before cooking and arrange
them in such an order. That was his habit to prevent any rushing.
The corners of those two women’s mouths were already coated in crystal-clear saliva. They
looked like impatient, greedy cats.
“Lingchen, why haven’t you started cooking yet. How long do you need to prepare?”
“These are fish that we caught with our hard work. Every fish is the result of our hard work.
I believe you’ll make the most delicious fish in the world!”
The two women mumbled in Ye Lingchen’s ear constantly, like Tang the Monk.
Ye Lingchen did not feel like speaking anymore. He looked at He Jia. “He Sensei, do you
have any earplugs? My ears are getting calluses.”
Several people next to him laughed and Huang Lei said, “Look, these two girls are
practically forcing God Ye to insanity.”
“Liangying and Yue’er, you guys should stop and let God Ye rest. I’ve listened to both of you
chant at least ten times,” He Jia said.
“We can’t wait. A lot of my hard work and sweat went into these fish. It’s only natural for
me to supervise.” Zhao Liangying pouted.
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly and shook his head before saying helplessly. “I’ll only ask you
one question. What hard work and sweat did you put into this fish?”
Hu Yue’er’s small face wrinkled slightly, and she was very dissatisfied with Ye Lingchen’s
words. “I don’t like hearing what you said. You’re staying mum about my efforts!”
“It’s our hard work!” Zhao Liangying emphasized from the side. “This is the result of all
three of our hard work. I endured the coldness of the pool and stood in the water. Yue’er
also provided you with her jade pendant. Can you catch these three fishes without us?”
“I sure can!”
Ye Lingchen remarked earnestly, “You two didn’t have any substantive contribution
besides being amazed. Simply put, you both acted as though it was none of your business.
Even if I bring those four with me, they’ll at least be more useful than you two.”
He said while pointing to the four Shiba Inus in the corner.
There were many animals in the Mushroom Hut to further enhance the closeness to rural
life and make the environment warmer.
“You’re insulting our character! How could you compare us with a dog?” Hu Yue’er asked
angrily.
Ye Lingchen immediately shook his head to deny it. “You’re accusing me wrongly. In my
heart, those four dogs aren’t as important as one of you.”
“That’s more like it.” Zhao Liangying nodded in satisfaction.
“Hey, do you think being more important than a dog is something to be proud of? You’re
still being mentioned in the same breath as a dog, aren’t you?” Hu Yue’er was amused and
unhappy at such her terrible teammate Zhao Liangying.
[Pfttt, hahaha, I can’t take it anymore, I’m going to laugh myself to death.]
[Baby Ying is so funny. She’s adorably clueless.]
[Her little brain can’t work properly. If she really was together with God Ye, would she not
be led around in circles?]
[The previous poster is a fan that’s in love and heartbroken.]
…
The people in the live stream were all amused, as was the program crew.
“Okay, if you really want to help me, then go and start the fire. I’m almost done. The three
fish are ready to be cooked,” Ye Lingchen said quickly when he saw the two girls
surrounding him.
It would inevitably affect his cooking if they continued to chatter.
“Okay!” Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s eyes lit up. Finally, they were able to help Ye
Lingchen.
With a big sigh of relief, Ye Lingchen poured oil into the pot and made the braised fish first.
The Mushroom Hut used a traditional stove instead of a gas stove, which necessitated
firewood. A centrifugal fan was used to control the heat from time to time, and the stove
was placed on a large pot.
The structure was obviously not as convenient as a gas stove, but food that was cooked
using it would turn out much more delicious than using a gas stove. In particular, braising it
in brown sauce would make it very tasty.
“Lingchen, how is this? Is this enough heat?” Zhao Liangying added a piece of wood to the
stove and asked.
“Almost. Just turn up the heat a bit more,” Ye Lingchen smiled and said.
“Okay, look at me.” Zhao Liangying smiled and felt very satisfied with herself. She continued
to add firewood to the stove.
Show-off!
Hu Yue’er’s delicate nose twitched slightly and she snorted. In the same manner, she also
threw a piece of firewood into the stove.
All she did was start a fire, right? There was no skill in doing so whatsoever, so what was
there to take credit for?
Hostility between women usually came for no reason. The most important thing was that
they were also very sensitive. Zhao Liangying immediately sensed Hu Yue’er’s scorn.
Seeing Hu Yue’er adding firewood to the stove, she suddenly became unhappy and picked
up a piece of wood to throw in again.
Hu Yue’er was not to be outdone, of course. Both women threw in firewood one after
another and were having fun.
Ye Lingchen’s brows furrowed slightly and had traces of confusion. The temperature in the
pot was clearly lowering rather fast. “What’s going on? Why is the flame getting smaller and
smaller?”
He glanced at the two women and saw that each of them was holding a piece of wood. Their
eyes flashed with eagerness, as if ready to stuff the wood in at any time.
“What in the world? What are you doing?”
Ye Lingchen looked at the fire pit that was already full and his entire person became
speechless.
“Fire needs oxygen. If you stuff it like this, I’ll be damned if there’s fire.” He slapped his
forehead and smiled bitterly. “I shouldn’t let you into the kitchen.”
“How would I know? It’s already full of wood.” Zhao Liangying pouted and she glared at Hu
Yue’er angrily. “You’re to blame for trying to vie with me.”
Hu Yue’er’s pretty face flushed but she did not want to display weakness. “It was you who
desperately stuffed wood into it!”
“Okay, enough. You should both go out. Just sit on the table and wait to eat.” Ye Lingchen
waved his hand.
Both Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying felt a bit aggrieved but still walked out of the kitchen
obediently. The two sat on the table staring at each other. Neither spoke, as they were still
putting on a show of strength to others.
It had to be acknowledged that it was very important to keep up one’s appearances.
Even if the two beautiful women bore grudges, people would still generally find them to be
adorable and pleasant to the eye…
Chapter 420 - Released Aroma
420 Released Aroma
[Goddess Baby Ying and Goddess Yue’er are really cute. They’re so attractive even when
they’re angry.]
[Hahaha, God Ye can’t help it either. They really pranked him well.]
[I feel sorry for the stove. It was probably never stuffed to that extent before.]
[Is that jealousy? Wow, two goddesses fighting for God Ye. I smell drama.]
[We’re forming teams. I’m supporting Baby Ying all the way!]
[I think that Hu Yue’er is the better match for God Ye!]
[I’m against both. God Ye is ours!]
…
In the past, if there were any rumors of Ye Lingchen being with Zhao Liangying and Hu
Yue’er, the fans would most likely go berserk. Just getting lambasted online would be
considered a minor nuisance as they might even come after Ye Lingchen themselves.
However, over the past few days, Ye Lingchen proved himself with his abilities. Not just the
girls, but even the guys were slowly turning into his fans, including some of his haters.
His performance was impeccable. Putting aside his good looks, he was graceful and
talented. Sufficient to say, women would go crazy over him while men would feel
insignificant.
Ye Lingchen placed the fish and prepared ingredients into the wok. After stir-frying, he
then covered it and braised it on low heat.
Fish cooked quickly. In about 10 minutes, steam filled the wok and made a gurgling sound.
Within the wok, white misty steam was roiling, spreading the rich aroma of fish from
within. The aroma was not intense right off the bat. It merely tickled their noses, smelling
incredibly fragrant.
However, as the meat of the fish continued cooking, the aroma grew stronger, enveloping
the entire hut. Everyone felt their noses twitch.
Zhao Liangying could not help but smack her lips together repeatedly, with the occasional
saliva leaking out. That aroma was just too overwhelming.
Hu Yue’er similarly took a deep breath. That aroma fully ignited her appetite.
Huang Lei’s face froze for a moment as well, looking at Ye Lingchen in astonishment. Never
did he thought Ye Lingchen’s culinary skills to be at that level.
He Jia and Wei Daxun were both mesmerized, feeling shocked to the core.
It was about time.
When Ye Lingchen lifted the lid, steam wafted out at full force. Following that, the rich
aroma was like a depth charge, exploding in that instant!
“Wow, wow, wow!”
Zhao Liangying’s voice was trembling. She stood up immediately and rushed into the
kitchen, no longer caring about her squabbles with Hu Yue’er.
“It smells amazing. How can it smell this good?” Huang Lei’s nose twitched as he seemed to
be paralyzed in astonishment.
He was an experienced chef, but no matter what he did, he could not create such a mouth-
watering dish. Furthermore, he could not be sure if it was his imagination, but he felt that
the aroma alone was able to calm his nerves.
“God Ye, what did you put in this? The aroma seems so unique,” asked He Jia. Even with his
level of self-control, he was salivating uncontrollably.
“I’ve added some herbs. Nature is wonderful. A lot of things would synergize with each
other and bring us surprises,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile. He could create the best-
tasting dishes with limited resources.
To those words, Huang Lei merely smiled and did not take it to heart. He loved cooking, and
Ye Lingchen was speaking the truth.
“Lingchen, I’ll help you carry the plates.” Hu Yue’er approached him, then relieved the fish
from Ye Lingchen’s hands and placed it on the table.
Immediately, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er had seemingly forgotten about their rivalry.
They rested their heads on the table, staring intently at the fish.
“One bite, let’s try one bite together?” Zhao Liangying asked while swallowing a mouthful of
saliva.
“I agree!” Hu Yue’er licked her lips. With that, both of them surprisingly arrived at the same
conclusion and reached out with their chopsticks.
“Oooh—it tastes so good!”
Hu Yue’er let out a moan. The moment the fish entered her mouth, her eyes went wide. Her
face was glowing with astonishment…
It was too amazing. That was definitely the tastiest thing she had ever eaten.
Zhao Liangying swallowed a mouthful of saliva and decided not to delay any longer. She
picked up a piece of meat from the fish cheeks. That was the most tender part of the entire
fish.
As soon as the fish entered her mouth, Zhao Liangying looked mesmerized, her eyes closed.
Her face was one of bliss as she let the aroma from the fish linger in her mouth, feeling as
though she was on cloud nine.
Although she knew that Ye Lingchen’s food was amazing, she was still captivated by the
taste when she tasted it once more.
Moreover, as the fish went down their throats into the stomach, both women felt a feeling
of contentment. The unhappiness in their hearts and conflict with each other had been
thrown away. It was a blessing to partake in such a wonderful dish. What was there to be
unhappy about?
“How is it? Is it amazing?!” Wei Daxun, who was paying close attention to their expressions
could not hold back any longer. He quickly rushed over with his chopsticks.
“Scram!”
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying said in unison, then guarded the fish behind them as though
it were their child.
That display immediately stunned Wei Daxun.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er exchanged glances, then smacked their lips. “Why don’t…we
take another bite? Just one more!”
Wei Daxun was stunned speechless.
[Hahaha, Baby Ying and Hu Yue’er are just too cute.]
[Wei Daxun: I feel wronged, but I won’t say it.]
[Is it really that good? Sob sob sob. I want to eat too! The fish looks appealing. It looks even
better than those made by chefs in five-star restaurants.]
[God Ye is really omnipotent. He’s too amazing.]
[F*ck! I haven’t eaten anything. It’s not good for you to spread poison like this.]
[OMG! Did you guys realize that Baby Ying and Hu Yue’er put aside their differences over
food? Does that mean that God Ye’s culinary skills could bring peace between them?]
[Gasp—it gets scary when you think about the smaller details.]
…
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen was focused on the other two dishes. One was the fish soup, while
the other was the steamed fish.
Both of them were being processed at the same time. Moreover, once the preparations
were complete, all he had to do was watch the pot cook. Although it required more time
than braising fish, it was not that much longer.
As expected, shortly after, a different aroma was present in the Mushroom Hut.
This aroma was not as intense as the braised fish, but it was lasting. Furthermore, it stood
out from the braised fish. It was an aroma that was closer to nature, the original essence of
the fish.
“The fish soup and steamed fish are ready too,” Ye Lingchen announced, then opened the
lid.
The fish soup was milky white. The plump and tender fish head, along with the soft and
tender tofu bounced about within the boiling soup. On top of the soup were some chopped
scallions and herbs, looking like stars scattered across the night sky. The image enticed
their appetites…
Chapter 421 - Pinnacle of Delicacies
421 Pinnacle of Delicacies
Ye Lingchen carefully poured the fish soup into a porcelain bowl.
The milky white fish soup was devoid of any impurities and the fish meat within it was
plump and tender. The rich aroma hovered around the area above the soup as it let off a
captivating glow.
The steamed fish came out right after. Just like the fish soup, it retained the original
appearance of a fish and gave off the natural aroma of the fish. With a single glance, one
could tell how tender and fresh the fish was.
Everyone in the Mushroom Hut shifted their attention over. It might have been their
imagination, but the surface of the fish seemed to be glowing.
“I-i-it smells so good!”
He Jia came closer and inhaled deeply, breathing in the refreshing aroma of the fish. He felt
as though the smell had taken a physical form, going down his throat and spreading all over
his body.
Although fish soup and steamed fish had seemingly simple preparations, they were rather
difficult dishes to prepare. It tested one’s ability to control the heat. However, with Ye
Lingchen’s culinary skills, it proved to be a breeze.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er came running in as well, making an astonished gasp as they
saw the fish soup.
“Wow, this soup looks just like milk. Look at that tofu, why does it look like crystals
reflecting light.”
“Lingchen, this fish soup must be very tasty right?”
Faced with their stupefied gaze, Ye Lingchen’s lips curled into a faint smile. He picked up
two more bowls. “There are still some left in the pot. I’ll get you one bowl each. Don’t touch
those that are plated. We’ll eat together with everyone later.”
He filled the bowls halfway, then placed a piece of succulent and tender fish into each,
followed by one piece of gem-like tofu before passing it to both the girls.
“Thank you.”
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er bobbed their head, happily receiving the bowls. They took a
whiff with their petite noses. The warm fragrance caused them to blush slightly, as though
they were tipsy.
As they just had the braised fish, both girls started to pay more attention to keep up their
image of a lady after going through the initial shock. They did not lose their minds over the
taste of the fish soup.
They did not start with the meat, but instead carefully spooned a spoonful of fish soup into
their mouths.
The delicious fish soup flowed by their succulent lips into their mouths. Their eyes
brightened at the slight jelliness of the soup. That silky feeling of it brushing through the
insides of their mouth as the aroma bloomed within, enveloping their taste buds. The
delicious taste circled inside them, then went down their throat, irrigating their cells and
left their body in a calm state.
“A-a-amazing!”
Both girls were fully captivated. They forgot about everything and solely focused on using
the spoon to savor the taste of the soup bit by bit.
Zhao Liangying’s eyes narrowed and curved, as though showing two new moons on her
face. She had a blissful look on her face, as though she could enjoy that fish soup for the rest
of her life.
Hu Yue’er, on the other hand, stole a glance at Ye Lingchen. The corner of her lips curled
into a sweet smile. As she drank the soup, she felt her exhausted body being energized. The
effects of diet therapy were significant.
“Don’t just drink the soup. Eat the meat. You’ll be surprised,” Ye Lingchen said with a faint
smile on his face.
“Wow, it’s so tender!”
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s eyes popped wide open at the same time. Their eyes were
filled with disbelief and enjoyment.
As the meat entered their mouth, it seemed to have melted, dissolving into their mouths.
With a simple flick of their tongue, the meat was crushed, followed by an explosion of an
even richer aroma.
On the other hand, the tofu was unbelievably soft and was just dissolving in their mouths.
The gentle aroma of the tofu mixed with the lingering taste of the fish brought them
incomparably bliss.
“Lingchen, thank you. This is the best fish soup I’ve had in my life! Also…my body feels a lot
better now.” Hu Yue’er thanked him sincerely after finishing the last drop of soup. Not only
did the soup taste amazing, it also filled her body with warmth as it entered her stomach,
making her feel a lot more comfortable.
Ye Lingchen nodded, then announced to everyone who seemed to be trying their utmost to
hold back from eating, “The rice is almost done. Why don’t we get started before everything
gets cold?”
“Yes! I agree!” Wei Daxun had long run out of patience and quickly took a seat on the table.
Although Huang Lei and He Jia said nothing, they were by no means slower than Wei
Daxun. One after another, they took their seats and looked at the three fish dishes
passionately.
They could not wait any longer. Looking at Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying eating away
earlier was a huge temptation to them.
“Cough cough, I’m getting started.”
All three of them said in unison, then immediately picked up their chopsticks and started
eating.
Instantly, they understood why Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s expressions were so
animated earlier. It was too amazing!
“God Ye, can you tell me where you’re staying? I’m planning to move over. You must
remember me when you’re eating at home in the future!” Even He Jia, the most reserved
among them, could not help but make that statement. It was testament to the deliciousness
of the dishes.
“God Ye, me too! It’s a blessing to be able to enjoy your food!” Wei Daxun immediately
chimed in.
“Dream on, both of you. Do you know what level God Ye is at?” Huang Lei spoke up after
taking a mouthful of fish soup. “God Ye’s culinary skill is beyond the pinnacle. I’ve
interacted with Michelin chefs before. Even their dishes are nothing compared to God Ye!”
“Do you know how much those Michelin chefs charge for a personalized dish?”
The group shook their heads, looking at Huang Lei.
“Minimum of 50 thousand!” Huang Lei said somberly, “And that is the most basic of dishes.
If you want some fancy dishes, it’ll cost you at least 100 thousand!”
“Gasp!”
Everyone took in a deep breath. 50 thousand for one dish. Even they felt that it was
wasteful.
“Does that mean that we’ve profited greatly with this meal?” Wei Daxun asked.
Huang Lei nodded. “God Ye’s dishes really are the best I’ve eaten. Moreover, his dishes have
something other dishes don’t have—Emotion!”
“That chef once told me that he had always been chasing after that realm. Just like how
music can convey emotions, food should be able to do the same!”
“It’s true. My mood is now exceptionally good. It’s like I had forgotten all my worries. This
is definitely the most expensive meal I’ve ever had!” Wei Daxun stated. Going by that logic,
these three dishes by Ye Lingchen would cost them at least 200 thousand.
“That’s why you guys are considered lucky to be able to enjoy it once, yet you’re thinking of
smooching off his meals every day.” Huang Lei pursed his lips. “As for your shameless
actions, I I have only one thing to say…please bring me along!”
“Pfft! Hahaha…”
Huang Lei’s sudden change in character caught them all off guard, sending them into fits of
laughter. The stream was similarly lively.
[Huang Lei Sensei, you’ve changed. Even you are breaking character now.]
[Just how good are those fishes? It managed to turn the serious Huang Lei Sensei into a
jokester that willingly embraced shamelessness.]
[Sob sob sob. It’s not funny at all. I’m yearning for fish now…]
Chapter 422 - Simple and Boring
422 Simple and Boring
Lunch did not consist of just the three fish of course. Huang Lei had some ideas of his own
too. He prepared corn pie, mashed potatoes, and other side dishes.
Naturally, those dishes were incomparable to Ye Lingchen’s dishes, so everyone focused on
the three fish dishes. However, they were also considerate and would take some of Huang
Lei’s dishes too.
As they ate, Zhao Liangying was boasting about her contributions to catching the three fish
happily. Most of the time was spent on her summarizing her experience when catching
them.
“Lingchen, I’ve decided to catch more fish in the afternoon. That pool has a lot more fish.
With our ability, we can easily catch another ten fishes or so,” Zhao Liangying bragged.
“I agree! We had the chance to catch more fish this morning but we missed it. We can catch
a few more and save them for the coming days,” Hu Yue’er immediately chimed in.
Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes. “Won’t you get tired of eating fish every day?”
He was not particular about food. However, it might be his delicious cooking that led to his
intolerance of the food made by others. As of that moment, Ye Lingchen was just doing
things that struck his fancy and enjoying life in the process.
“How can I grow tired of eating such delicious food? I’m willing to eat it for the rest of my
life,” Zhao Liangying replied without hesitation.
Hu Yue’er gave it some thought, then nodded as well. “Me too.”
The next moment, they realize the implications of their answer and blushed. They quietly
stole a glance at Ye Lingchen, then lowered their heads and continued eating.
Huang Lei and the other two were focused on eating. Given their financial status, they have
had their fair share of good food. However, the moment they tasted Ye Lingchen’s cooking,
they could not stop themselves as they realized how much they were missing out on.
As they ate, their hearts were still inundated with astonishment.
Ye Lingchen brought them too many surprises. He got famous via basketball, and was a
sports superstar. Yet it was this star that was capable of doing everything well, especially
when it came to cooking. With his standards, not even speaking of those with 10 years of
bitter training, even those that went through 100 years of training might not reach his
level.
They gave up thinking about it after failing to comprehend the situation. Perhaps he was a
prodigy. A prodigy’s growth was beyond the imaginations of commoners.
Compared to the others wolfing down their meal, Ye Lingchen took his time and ate slowly.
He observed their changing expressions and had a sudden realization. He finally
understood why his attitude would be so carefree.
Without him realizing it, he was already standing at the peak that many people had dreamt
of. He would be considered a grandmaster no matter which field he was in.
His attitude toward life was carefree thanks to his abilities.
That was probably what they meant by going back to basics. When the accomplishments of
others were insignificant to oneself, there was not much in this world that could affect
one’s heart.
For him, it was more about experiencing life. Of course, he was still looking to collect more
popularity points while doing that.
‘Sigh, the happiness of a prodigy is so simple and boring.’
The three fish were undoubtedly lapped up down to the bones, not leaving even a drop of
soup behind. If not for the hardness of the bones, they would have probably eaten that too.
After the meal, Huang Lei was slouching on the chair, patting his slightly round belly. His
face was filled with satisfaction as he lamented, “God Ye, your culinary skill is too amazing.
Your wife will definitely be a very happy person.”
“Oh my, Huang Lei Sensei, what wise words. That’s truly the case!” Wei Daxun’s eyes
glowed brightly, clearly excited.
According to Huang Lei’s deductions, the meals made by Ye Lingchen were priceless.
However, if one became his wife, then she would be able to enjoy such priceless meals
every day. That was true bliss.
“Why is a man like you getting excited over being God Ye’s wife?” He Jia could not help but
mock him. “Could it be that you think you still have a chance?”
“I can’t, but it doesn’t mean my children can’t!” Wei Daxun retorted. “If God Ye has a son in
the future, I’ll get myself a daughter and offer her to his son!”
His words caused Wei Daxun and Huang Lei’s eyes to brighten as well. He Jia immediately
urged Ye Lingchen, “God Ye, you’re not that young anymore. You should get married and
have a kid!”
“That’s right. This is important. My daughter is waiting for your son!” Huang Lei chimed in.
“Speaking of which, God Ye, you better come clean. Do you have a girlfriend?”
Everyone’s eyes were burning with passion for gossip. Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s
beautiful eyes were staring intently at Ye Lingchen at the same time, feeling nervous.
“Yes!”
Unexpectedly, Ye Lingchen nodded in agreement. He had no intention to hide that.
Within Y Cosmetics, Zhang Yunxi’s hands trembled. The corner of her lips unwittingly
turned upward, forming a sweet, affectionate smile. The way she looked at Ye Lingchen was
gentle and filled with emotions.
As a woman, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s intentions could not escape her eyes. At the
same time, she felt a sense of insecurity creep into her heart. Ye Lingchen was just like she
had expected. Regardless of where he was, he would naturally attract a lot of people.
It was undeniable that Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were both goddesses. Men were
defenseless in front of them.
Right then, Zhang Yunxi was filled with joy. Thanks to her wits, she left a mark on Ye
Lingchen before he left home. At least she would not be as passive.
At the film set of iPartment, Xiao Feifei was watching Life’s Struggles while directing the
filming. Hearing Ye Lingchen’s words, her body froze up and tears appeared in the corner
of her eyes.
‘He has a girlfriend? When did that happen?’
As for Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying who were at the scene, their eyes immediately turned
dull. They sat there as though they were drained of their spirits.
“God Ye, really?” Huang Lei looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise. “Is it someone in the
industry?”
The industry was naturally referring to the entertainment industry.
Ye Lingchen gave it some thought, then replied with a smile, “Is there a need to lie to you on
such matters? I guess she can be considered half related to the industry.”
“Half related?” He Jia’s brows twitched. “Could it be an internet celebrity?”
“Mm.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. Although Zhang Yunxi was not in the entertainment industry, she was
very popular on TikTok and had quite a big following. It was to the extent that some web
series wanted to invite her over to be a guest star, so she was definitely an internet
celebrity.
Hu Yue’er pushed down her inner thoughts, then exclaimed as though nothing happened,
“Wow, I wonder who’s the lucky girl.”
A different emotion flashed across her eyes for a moment. ‘He’s just dating. It doesn’t mean
that I’ll have no chance at all. Furthermore, the other party is an internet celebrity. That
shows that Ye Lingchen doesn’t mind dating an entertainer. I’m definitely not any worse off
than an internet celebrity.’
“I will not mention her name.” Ye Lingchen shrugged, then casually smiled.
Zhao Liangying was instead looking at Ye Lingchen with mixed feelings, her intentions
unknown…
Chapter 423 - This World Never Lacked
Beauty
423 This World Never Lacked Beauty
Those in the Mushroom Hut looked at Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying and felt an awkward
atmosphere taking over. They witnessed the recent incidents themselves and naturally
understood the intentions of the two women. The reason they were not butting heads was
because of Ye Lingchen. At that point though, the situation just became more complicated.
However, thinking about it from a different perspective, they were able to let it go. Just
based on the abilities that Ye Lingchen had shown so far, he was definitely a prince
charming that all women dreamed of. Those that loved him were definitely not just limited
to Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying. It would only become more complicated than they can
imagine.
They lamented in their hearts. ‘It seems this kind of trouble isn’t something an average
person would face.’
Those in the live stream similarly fell into a long silence. Most of the comments were cries
from his female followers, voicing out their brokenhearted feelings.
[F*ck! God Ye has a girlfriend!]
[Sigh, I knew that an exceptional man like God Ye would’ve long been taken by someone.]
[Did you guys see Hu Yue’er and Baby Ying’s gaze instantly turn dull? Poor things.]
[Ahhh, who was it that stole my husband? Unforgivable!]
[Internet celebrity eh? Guys, let’s guess who it is. I can only think of Little Hui’zi and Chen
Xiaoyan.]
[Previous post, we can remove Chen Xiaoyan from the list. She’s in love with Singer Y.]
…
The great debate of the netizen started, eliminating the numerous internet celebrities one
by one.
Huang Lei collected the plates for washing while the two women were still going on about
catching fish in the afternoon. He was not interested in that topic.
Looking at the sky, he noticed the weather turning for the worse. The sky turned gloomy
and a strong wind was blowing.
In less than 10 minutes, heavy raindrops started falling, splashing onto the ground.
The rain came strongly and suddenly, bringing the entire mountain region into a world
inundated by water.
With such weather, going out was not an option. Even the gazebo was not accessible. Due to
the heavy rain and strong winds, everyone could only wait within the Mushroom Hut.
Ye Lingchen had one hand behind his back while the other leaned against the door frame as
he looked into the distance.
Under the heavy rain, the jade green leaves of the trees were swaying about in the wind.
Wave after wave, just like an ocean of green. Within the mountains, mist enveloped the
region.
In fact, the rainy scene was quite a beautiful sight as well. However, most people disliked
rainy days, hence they would have their bias and think that rainy days were not as good as
sunny days.
As the saying goes, this world never lacked beauty. What it lacked was the eyes to
appreciate such beauty.
Looking at the rain outside, Ye Lingchen’s heart calmed down. The rain was a crucial part of
nature, just like life. Only by going through ups and downs would one’s life be truly
complete.
Zhao Liangying had quietly snuck behind Ye Lingchen. She reached out and tugged at the
corner of Ye Lingchen’s clothes, then poked her head out to look at the heavy rain outside.
“What are you looking so intently at?”
“Do you have to? It’s not raining knives outside. Why are you so scared?” Ye Lingchen asked
when he saw the way Zhao Liangying was behaving.
“It’s so uncomfortable to be wet. I don’t wanna touch the rain.” Zhao Liangying pursed her
lips, then forced the doors close, after which she pulled Ye Lingchen over to be seated by
the table.
At that moment, Huang Lei and the others were also seated around the table with a cup of
warm tea in their hands, taking casual sips from them. They looked over at Ye Lingchen
with a smile on their faces.
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. “What are you guys up to? Interrogation?”
“God Ye, since we’ve nothing to do here, why don’t you continue to tell us some stories?”
Wei Daxun voiced out bluntly with eagerness showing in his eyes.
The others were silent, but their heads were nodding quickly in agreement.
“No!”
Ye Lingchen immediately shook his head without hesitation. He was very particular about
that. He replied, “It’s still day time, not the time for ghost stories.”
“Please. We can just close the curtains and turn off the lights. Please tell the story,” Huang
Lei suggested.
“No. I’m not in the mood.”
Ye Lingchen continued to shake his head. He then looked at the group. “Why don’t we play a
game?”
“What game?” Hu Yue’er asked.
“Why don’t we play some brain teasers?” The corner of Ye Lingchen’s lips curled into a
smile, saying, “If you can answer even one question, I’ll tell you a story.”
“We only need to get one right?” Huang Lei looked at Ye Lingchen with an unconvinced
look. “You’re looking down on us!”
“That’s right. You’re just too condescending! I hope you don’t regret this!” He Jia chimed in,
high in spirits.
“God Ye, I admit that you’re good, but I must say this. We’re not weak either! Bring it on!”
Wei Daxun felt provoked as well.
Zhao Liangying had already rolled up her sleeves and was eager to start. “Lingchen, there’s
the saying that three stooges tops one wise man. Moreover, we have so many stooges here.
We’ll definitely beat you!”
“Hey, how can you compare yourself like that?! You’re just demoralizing us while cheering
him on!” Hu Yue’er laughed bitterly at Baby Ying’s words.
“Did I?” Zhao Liangying had yet to realize her own mistake. “What I said were words of
encouragement!”
Ye Lingchen smiled, then looked at them. “Let’s lay the ground rules. If I lose, I’ll tell you a
story, but what if you guys lost?”
“I’m old and frail. I can’t do much other than cook for you,” Huang Lei immediately voiced
out.
He Jia followed. “I’m the same as Old Huang here, weak and frail. This kind of matter shall
be shouldered by the younger generation. You can ask Wei Daxun, Zhao Liangying, and Hu
Yue’er.”
Hu Yue’er bit her lips, then stared at Ye Lingchen. “How about this. If we lose, we’ll send
someone to perform for you.”
“Sure!” Ye Lingchen nodded. “Shall we start?”
“Let’s begin. I refuse to believe that so many of us would fail to answer a single question.”
Huang Lei and the rest were rubbing their hands. “Let’s pull off all the stops and show your
skills!”
“Perfect! Let’s go with the first question. Listen up.”
Everyone kept quiet and listened carefully to Ye Lingchen’s question. At the same time,
their brains went into overdrive.
Not only them, but the viewers in the live stream were also waiting, curious to find out
what questions would be asked.
“If there was a deep pit in front of you and you jumped in, how would you get out?”
Ye Lingchen’s question had them all looking at each other. This type of brain teasers
seemed a little different from the usual ones.
“Climb out of it. What else can you do?” Zhao Liangying was speechless.
“Since it’s a brain teaser, the answer is surely not to just climb out of it. The edge of the pit
will surely be slippery.” Huang Lei offered his deductions.
He Jia nodded, then gave it more thought. “I think we can form a human ladder, then climb
out over each other’s shoulders.”
…
Chapter 424 - Steamrolling Intelligence
424 Steamrolling Intelligence
“This method seems more reliable.” Huang Lei nodded.
They discussed it for some time but failed to come up with a better idea. With that, they
looked over at Ye Lingchen and said, “We’ve decided to climb over each other’s shoulders
to get up.”
“Are you sure?” Ye Lingchen asked.
The group nodded.
“Congratulations, you got the wrong answer!”
“Huh? Why?” Zhao Liangying was confused. “Why can’t we get up?”
“That’s right. We’ll admit defeat for this question. Show us the answer,” He Jia stated.
Ye Lingchen smiled faintly. “We’ll naturally have to pour the water out of your head and
swim up.”
“Damn it, you’re just insulting us now? Why would we have so much water in our heads?”
Huang Lei grimaced.
“If it’s not filled with water, why would you jump in?” Ye Lingchen blinked and questioned
him.
That…
The whole group was stunned. ‘That’s right. Why did we jump in?”
[Pfft. Hahaha. That answer has no flaw.]
[Indeed, only those with a flooded brain would jump in there. God Ye is so naughty!]
[This brain teaser is amazing. Moreover, it’s a must-have for pranking others.]
[Such a weird question. How did God Ye come up with it?]
…
“Damn, so that’s the solution!” Huang Lei looked as though he had an epiphany, then
smacked his head in frustration. “I should’ve thought of that long ago. Brain teasers are
really tricky.”
“Quickly give us the second question. We must win the next one,” He Jia encouraged the
group.
“Question two. Listen up.” Ye Lingchen shot a glance at the director sitting at the side, then
continued, “I heard the director was accompanying his wife shopping. There were many
handsome guys along the way. Why is his wife sad?”
“OMG, God Ye, you’re too evil.” Wei Daxun immediately gave Ye Lingchen two thumbs up,
filled with respect.
“Hahaha, I like this question.” He Jia and the rest broke into laughter.
The director had taken away what little money they had, resulting in them having to
tighten their belts and come up with solutions for their meals. This was the chance for them
to protest.
As for the program crew, they were holding in their laughter while the director smiled
bitterly as he shook his head.
“That’s enough. Quickly answer your question,” Ye Lingchen implored.
Zhao Liangying frowned lightly. “That shouldn’t be the case. She should be happy seeing all
those handsome guys. Why is she sad?”
“This question clearly has a trap. We can’t use standard logic to answer it. Let’s exchange
some perspective and consider them,” He Jia reminded the group.
“I think that the director is jealous and forbids her from looking at those handsome guys.
That’s why she felt sad!” Hu Yue’er guessed.
“This rationale seems solid, but it shouldn’t be the model answer.” Huang Lei shook his
head. The answer should not be that simple.
“Could it be that there were similarly many beauties on the street? The director was
gawking at hotties, thus making the wife feel bad,” Wei Daxun stated.
“This answer makes sense. It’s plausible!” Huang Lei nodded. “God Ye, we’re going with
that!”
“Congratulations, your answer is incorrect!”
“That was wrong too? What’s the answer then?” Zhao Liangying asked Ye Lingchen.
“The director’s wife saw so many handsome guys, then took a look at the director’s face.
Can she not feel sad?” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
“Pfft. Hahaha…”
The group immediately broke into fits of laughter. Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were
holding onto their stomachs that were cramping up from laughing.
This time, even the program crew members could not hold it in any longer and joined in
laughter. The director was standing there awkwardly, having mixed feelings.
“This answer is brutal! We submit!” Huang Lei answered respectfully after laughing for
some time.
“Ah, I knew that God Ye is amazing,” Wei Daxun exclaimed.
“Daxun, don’t you start belittling yourself. This is just the second question. We still have
many chances,” He Jia said sportingly.
“Let’s go on to the third question then. I feel that I’ve gotten the hang of your line of
thought!” Zhao Liangying was confident. “I’ll definitely get the next question right!”
The others nodded along. Growth accompanies each mistake. They understood that brain
teasers needed them to change their mindset and turn a few corners to get the answer.
The beauty of a brain teaser was that the question may seem difficult, but when the answer
was announced, it would give them a sudden epiphany. The answer was often unexpected
yet logical, leaving them helpless.
People were habitual and would approach their problems using a fixed mindset. Even if
they remind themselves they needed a paradigm shift, it was still difficult to get out of that
pattern due to the limitations of their thought process.
“I’ll be moving to the third question now. Listen up!”
“Question. Four people were fighting with Mahjong in a house. The police came, but he took
five away. Why?”
The group frowned immediately. That question’s approach seemed to have changed once
more. Although it seemed easier to understand, it was because of that ease of
understanding that made them feel all the more confused.
Four people were fighting with Mahjong, and the question had stated four people as well.
How did five people leave?
“The fifth person is a spectator? Or was it the lookout person?”
“I think it might be the judge.”
The group thought about it long and hard, yet it still felt wrong.
“I got it,” Wei Daxun exclaimed, “The last one is the landlord!”
The group nodded. That answer seemed to be the most logical one they have for now.
“Is it the landlord?”
“Congratulations everyone. You’ve, once again, got it wrong. You’re awarded the honorable
title of clueless blokes,” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“Ah! This sucks!” Zhao Liangying felt that her brain was about to explode. “Then what’s the
answer to that question?”
“The police took Mahjong away. The person they were beating up was named Mahjong.”
“Ahhh! How is that possible?! Damn it. Why didn’t I think of it?”
“This question is crazy. God Ye, how did you come up with such crazy questions?”
“Get on with the next question. I refuse to accept this!”
Although the questions were easy, they still could not answer them. That feeling drove
them crazy, once more renewing their confidence to continue the challenge.
“This time I really figured out your tricks. This round is in the bag!”
Ye Lingchen smiled. “Fourth Question. Under what circumstances would you see two tigers
on the same mountain?”[1]
Hu Yue’er blinked. “Good friends?”
“Wrong!”
“Husband and wife?”
“Wrong!”
“Brothers?”
“Wrong!”
“Then you tell us why!” Hu Yue’er stomped her foot out of frustration.
“Male and female.”
“Ah! We were so close!” The group was stomping their legs, almost going crazy.
They felt horrible. After cracking their heads, they still got the wrong answer; it was truly
torturous.
“Continue! We’re getting closer to the answer. This time we must clear our past
humiliation!”
“Fifth question. What’s the difference between Confucious and Mencius?”
“Sixth question…”
Following that was when the group truly lost it. At that moment, they suddenly felt as
though their intelligence had been steamrolled to the extent that they started doubting
themselves…
[1] Some background information. There is a Chinese saying of—一山不容二虎(One
mountain can’t fit two tigers) which means that a region/place/location can’t
accommodate two powerful figures. An English saying that conveys the same meaning
would be—If two men rides a horse, one must ride behind.
Chapter 425 - Are You a Demon
425 Are You a Demon
After 10 questions, Ye Lingchen shook his head and was starting to feel bored. “No more
questions. This is meaningless.”
‘How lonely is it to be unbeatable?’
Although Ye Lingchen could not answer that question, he truly felt lonely at that moment.
Around the world, those that could be his match probably did not exceed the digits on his
hands.
The occasional bullying of amateurs was fun, but to do that all the time was a little
meaningless.
“Don’t stop. One more question. One last question!”
“That’s right. We’ve just discovered your pattern. Are you scared?”
“Just give us one last chance. This time we’ll definitely get it right!”
Ye Lingchen was tired of playing, but the others were hooked to being bullied. They were
urging him one by one, looking as though they were about to face the final battle.
“Alright. Last question!”
Ye Lingchen shrugged helplessly. “This is a freebie. If you can’t answer this one as well,
then don’t blame me.”
“Be quick about it. You can’t lie to us. It must be a freebie.” Zhao Liangying quickly replied
joyfully.
“Hahaha, God Ye, you’re letting it get to your head. If you really dare give us a freebie, I’ll
dare to get it right!” Huang Lei laughed along.
“Alright then. Listen up!”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then said calmly, “We all know that things dropping from a high
altitude is dangerous. If a drop of water was dropped from a sufficient height, will it kill?”
‘Hm?’
Everyone was caught off guard. That question did not sound like a brain teaser at all.
Instead, it was a physics question.
“God Ye, you’re sure this is a freebie?” He Jie frowned, questioning him.
“You’re lying. This question needs a curve breaker to answer.” Zhao Liangying pursed her
lips as she stared at Ye Lingchen.
“From what I can tell, it will surely kill,” said Huang Lei. “This question stated that if given
sufficient height. Whatever object, given sufficient height, will accelerate to an extreme
speed and kill someone right?”
“That’s right. I think so too.” Hu Yue’er nodded in agreement. “There’s the saying that water
can break rocks over time. That shows us that water is quite powerful too.”
Ye Lingchen’s question brought on a heated debate on the live stream as well. The viewers
were similarly tortured by Ye Lingchen’s questions earlier. At that moment, they wanted to
avenge themselves.
[I think it will kill. Since he mentioned sufficient height, we can assume limitless height, all
the way until it’s sufficient to kill someone.]
[God Ye’s question would not be that simple right? Where are the curve breakers?]
[God Ye said it himself that this question is a freebie. It shouldn’t be complicated.]
[Curve breaker here. I’ll analyze it for you guys. We’ll assume that the water droplet’s
diameter as d, then the water droplet will be affected by gravity and…]
…
Finally, the group came up with a confirmed answer, then stared intently at Ye Lingchen.
“Our answer is yes. It will kill!”
“Congratulations, you’ve got it wrong once again.” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
“Damn it. Why is it wrong? Why?” The group was immediately defiant. “How can it not
kill?”
Ye Lingchen shrugged, then looked at the group innocently. “Have you guys not
experienced rain before?”
Silence!
Everyone’s eyes popped wide open, remaining speechless.
“OMG! How can that be?!” Wei Daxun was not in the right mind.
“Oh my goodness. I feel so stupid. I can’t do this. I’m too embarrassed to live on.” Zhao
Liangying was almost pushed to the point of tears from her own stupidity.
“You’ve woken me from my long slumber. I’ve been living a lie half my life!” Huang Lei and
He Jia laughed bitterly.
That was right; they never saw someone killed by raindrops before!
[God Ye is a demon right? He’s too f*cking amazing!]
[Damn it. Here I was calculating it with pen and paper, yet you tell me that’s the answer?]
[God Ye is right. This is definitely a freebie. A very simple one at that.]
[Previous post please stop. It’s this kind of easy question that hurts the most.]
[Hahaha, Baby Ying and Hu Yue’er are so cute. It feels like they’re crying for their own
stupidity.]
…
“Alright, since none of you were able to answer a single question, isn’t it time for a
performance?” Ye Lingchen looked at the stunned crowd.
They exchanged glances, then Hu Yue’er stood up slowly and walked toward Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen smiled and was getting ready to enjoy the show. However, just as Hu Yue’er
reached his side, she grabbed at Ye Lingchen’s arm and bit forcefully onto it while glaring at
Ye Lingchen.
“F*ck! Are you a dog?” Ye Lingchen quickly relaxed his muscles, fearing that it might break
Hu Yue’er’s teeth.
“That’s right. I would love to!” Hu Yue’er blurted, then looked at Ye Lingchen’s arm and said
in a dissatisfied tone, “Your skin is just too thick. How did my bite not leave any mark
behind?”
That bite was not strong. Ye Lingchen actually felt nothing. However, it did leave behind
some saliva on his arm.
Following that, Hu Yue’er raised her head and proudly walked onto the stage.
Her performance was a type of tribal dance. She was half Mongolian, giving her the natural
talent of dancing and singing. The shows she took part in were also of her tribal dances.
Paired with her beauty, it was quite a sight to behold.
As the dance ended, it was met with a round of applause from everyone.
The rain during that season was heavy, but it ended quickly as well. By then, the rain
outside had toned down sufficiently. In just a while more, it would be over.
However, after the rain, the mountainous roads were muddy. None of them planned to go
out. After the rain stopped, they went to the gazebo to enjoy the coolness.
At night, they had a simple meal. It was the authentic Zhajiangmian from Beijing. That was
of course personally made by the head chef Huang Lei. Ye Lingchen, on the other hand, was
slacking off whenever possible.
Beijing Zhajiangmian was a regional traditional Chinese noodle dish made with shredded
vegetables and soybean paste mixed with noodles. At such a time, under the summer’s
night sky facing the wind, paired with a bowl of Zhajiangmian—that feeling was very
comforting.
Of course, there was another reason. The cost to make Beijing Zhajiangmian was very low.
Without any other dishes around, that was the best they could afford.
After dinner, the group enjoyed the breeze and chatted for a while more. A day passed just
like that and everyone prepared to go back to bed.
For showers and the likes, the guys would be on the lower floor. The girls, on the other
hand, would be upstairs. As the special guest, Ye Lingchen was allowed to go first.
Ye Lingchen went upstairs after he was done showering. Zhao Liangying was in her room.
She could see Ye Lingchen through the crack of her door and immediately exclaimed,
“You’re done showering already?!”
“What’s so complicated about a shower?” Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes. He still remembered
that Hu Yue’er had asked the same question in the morning.
“Come in!” Zhao Liangying waved at Ye Lingchen. Seeing Ye Lingchen’s hesitation, she
quickly got out and pulled him into the room…
Chapter 426 - Inner Thoughts of Two
Ladies
“What’s the matter?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Zhao Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen with her puppy eyes. “I’m so tired. I want last night’s
treatment.”
“Massage?”
“Mm.” Zhao Liangying nodded quickly.
“Now?”
Zhao Liangying continued to bob her head up and down. However, when she remembered
that she was sweating throughout the day, she was not in her best condition. She hesitated
for a moment, then said, “Let me shower first. You just stay here and chat with me for now.”
Ye Lingchen nodded, then swept a glance at Zhao Liangying. “Your clothes…”
Zhao Liangying just realized that she had already changed into her pajamas. She stuck out
her tongue and tightened her clothes and shot an embarrassed look at Ye Lingchen.
‘He must’ve seen something. Otherwise, he wouldn’t remind me. He took advantage of me!
Hmph!’
However, the corner of Zhao Liangying’s lips secretly curled up slightly, looking smug.
She was not an easy woman. If it were anyone else, she would have lost her temper and
would lose her appetite for a few days. However, things were different with Ye Lingchen.
She felt that it was a little sweet instead. So what if he saw it? It was not like she would lose
much.
Nevertheless, right at that moment, Hu Yue’er was done showering and walked into the
room. She was wearing thin pink pajamas. A beauty out of the shower, with her hair still
wet; the sight was a mesmerizing one.
Seeing Ye Lingchen, Hu Yue’er was surprised, not from shock but joy instead. “Lingchen, I
was just about to look for you.”
“You’re looking for a massage as well?” Ye Lingchen could already guess what she wanted.
“Mm.” Hu Yue’er nodded. “It’s so much more convenient that you’re here.”
With that said, she laid down on her bed, casting a curved shadow on the bed with her
perfect body.
“Hmph!” Zhao Liangying huffed. She was frustrated. She had invited Ye Lingchen herself,
yet it benefited someone else!
“Baby Ying, what are you standing there for? It’s your turn to shower,” Hu Yue’er said.
Zhao Liangying had an indecisive look on her face, and her features all scrunched up. She
just realized that if she went for a shower, that would leave Ye Lingchen here alone with Hu
Yue’er. With the two of them alone together, could something happen?
‘Ahhh, I shouldn’t have dragged Ye Lingchen in here. I should at least wait until I was done
showering.’
“What are you thinking?” Ye Lingchen was observing Zhao Liangying’s changing
expression. He could not help but laugh at it.
“Nothing.” Zhao Liangying bit her lips. She unabashedly searched for her undergarments in
front of Ye Lingchen and headed to the shower. After that, she still felt insecure, and
warned them, “Hey, we’re still in the program. The soundproofing here is not that good.
You guys should be careful.”
Although Ye Lingchen had clarified that he was attached, Zhao Liangying felt that she still
had a chance. Hu Yue’er was obviously a very capable rival. She needed to be wary of her.
“Lay still,” Ye Lingchen told Hu Yue’er.
Hu Yue’er groaned softly, then locked her eyes on Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen placed his hand on Hu Yue’er’s abdomen and a flow of warmth immediately
filled her entire body, causing her to shut her eyes blissfully. That was not the first time,
therefore allowing her to relax completely.
“Lingchen, do you always give your girlfriend a massage?” Hu Yue’er asked.
“Occasionally,” Ye Lingchen replied. He hesitated for a moment, then added, “I would
probably do that more often in the future.”
He had only recently established his relationship with Zhang Yunxi. Previously it was truly
just an occasional thing as Zhang Yunxi would always overwork herself and would
naturally suffer from certain conditions. However, in the future, he will constantly help
Zhang Yunxi recover her body.
“In the future?” Hu Yue’er caught onto Ye Lingchen’s words. “Could it be that you’ve just
barely started the relationship?”
Speaking of Zhang Yunxi, Ye Lingchen could not help but reminisce about that night. A
smile crept onto his face.
Hu Yue’er saw the slight curve on Ye Lingchen’s lips, then pursed her lips and kept silent.
As a woman, she immediately thought of Zhang Yunxi’s plans.
For Ye Lingchen to take part in this kind of program, his girlfriend would surely be afraid of
others acting first. If she were in Zhang Yunxi’s position, she too would have made the first
move.
However, with this new revelation, her chance just went up.
Hu Yue’er was delighted internally, happily closing her eyes.
This time, it only took Zhao Liangying 10 minutes to be done with her shower. After getting
out of the shower, she hurriedly rushed back to her room.
Seeing that Ye Lingchen was only giving Hu Yue’er a massage, she let out a breath of relief.
Looking at Hu Yue’er laying quiet and still, she asked, “What’s wrong with her?”
“Fell asleep,” Ye Lingchen answered.
Zhao Liangying was delighted. With that, she was essentially spending alone time with Ye
Lingchen in the same room.
“Stop blanking out. Get ready for your massage,” Ye Lingchen said as his hands stopped.
The massage should be limited to about 15 minutes. Too long and it might cause other
problems instead.
“Oh,” Zhao Liangying answered, then lied down on the bed and stared at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, then reached out and straightened Zhao Liangying’s clothes
before finally sitting by the bed and started giving her a massage.
‘This girl is just too carefree. I’m giving her a massage, yet she’d just lie down completely
defenseless on the bed like that and make that kind of submissive pose. Even her pajamas
are so revealing.’
15 minutes later, Ye Lingchen went back to his room and went to bed.
The next day, Ye Lingchen woke up early in the morning as usual.
After the heavy rain from the previous day, the scenery in the mountain was even better.
The whole mountain was a glimmering green, and even the air was fresher.
The program crew had learned their lesson from the day before and got up earlier. Even so,
Ye Lingchen was already standing in the gazebo way before them.
He looked out afar, his brows suddenly twitching as a look of surprise dawned on his face.
This time, he intentionally focused his attention on the hill they went to previously.
Unexpectedly, the spiritual energy near the pool had grown more concentrated. Unsure if it
was due to the rain, even the spiritual energy from other regions of the mountain was being
guided to that area.
The surroundings did not seem like it had a formation. Why was the spiritual energy
gathering there?
Could it be some hidden natural treasures?
Ye Lingchen was excited. For something to cause that much stir between the heavens, it
was most likely some well-matured ginseng, knotweed, lingzhi, or some top quality
chalcedony.
If it were spiritual herbs, then it would definitely be very precious. Based on his mastery of
Chinese Medicine, he could bring out their maximum potential!
If it was chalcedony, that was naturally precious as well. Hu Yue’er jade pendant was also of
top quality, but it was heaven and earth compared to chalcedony. This type of chalcedony
would not only affect a single person but an entire region!
If that chalcedony were to be placed at home, it would improve its fengshui. Not only would
it improve one’s health, it might also allow the family to prosper for years to come!
Chapter 427 - Abnormalities of the Pool
427 Abnormalities of the Pool
Of course, it could be due to other reasons as well. Regardless of the reason behind the
phenomenon, it piqued Ye Lingchen’s interest.
The life of a Prodigy was simple and boring. There was not much that could pique Ye
Lingchen’s interest. Therefore, he planned to look further into it.
Right then, the program crew was slowly approaching, asking him expectantly, “God Ye,
you’re not planning to show us some Kungfu again today?”
“No.” Ye Lingchen shook his head and said nothing more.
He did it the previous day because of Qi Refinement. In order for him to stimulate his blood
circulation, he needed to vent. However, he was mentally prepared this morning and it was
not as obvious as the day before. If he were alone, he might have pulled off a few moves.
Unfortunately, they were having a live stream and that was not something he planned for.
The program crew was a little disappointed, but they knew it could not be forced. They
dared not offend Ye Lingchen and could only let him do as he wished.
As expected, Huang Lei was the next to wake up and had prepared breakfast for everyone.
Seeing Ye Lingchen sitting lazily in the gazebo, he could not help but jest, “God Ye, you’re
too inconsiderate of this poor old man. With such great culinary skills, it would be nice for
you to help me prepare breakfast.”
“Huang Lei Sensei, I’m a guest here. I’m waiting for your breakfast!” Ye Lingchen replied
with a smile. He was too lazy to debate with him, and at the same time, he was not about to
steal his limelight.
Huang Lei laughed, then started making breakfast.
After some time, He Jia similarly came down from his room. He was not surprised to see Ye
Lingchen and Huang Lei and greeted them.
Surprisingly, not long after he came down, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er were coming
down as well.
One should know that women had the habit to sleep in. Furthermore, Zhao Liangying’s love
for sleep was well known throughout the entire entertainment industry. She could even fall
asleep while sitting in a chair.
“Wow, what special day is this for both of you to get up this early?” He Jia asked, surprised.
“Hmph, we just feel like it. Is there something wrong?” Zhao Liangying pouted, then stole a
glance at Ye Lingchen. “I’m a good little girl who sleeps and wakes up early.”
“Pfft. Hahaha…”
Her words immediately sent Huang Lei and He Jia into fits of laughter. Even Hu Yue’er
broke out laughing.
“I still remember in an episode of a variety show, you were missing for half the day and the
reason you provided was that you were sleeping.” Huang Lei exposed her mercilessly.
“That never happened. You must’ve remembered wrongly!” Zhao Liangying retorted, her
face turned beet red.
In truth, it was because of Ye Lingchen that they could wake up early. A lot of people sleep
in not because of their love for sleeping. Instead, it was mostly related to their quality of
sleep.
Research showed that if given quality sleep, a person would only require 17 minutes of
sleep a day. The data may seem exaggerated, but it served to highlight certain issues. [1]
Ye Lingchen’s massage helped both of them to sleep exceptionally well and had an
undisturbed sleep. From the moment they opened their eyes, they felt energized and clear-
headed. Given such circumstances, no one would be able to sleep.
Everyone was chit-chatting happily. When it was almost time for breakfast, Wei Daxun
finally came down groggily. Seeing everyone waiting for him, he immediately felt slightly
embarrassed.
“You’re sleeping too much. Are you a pig?” Zhao Liangying immediately took a merciless jab
at him, savoring the rare occasion for her to feel a sense of accomplishment in this matter.
That was the first time in her life to be able to wake up earlier than others.
That instantly triggered a bout of laughter from them. Their breakfast ended joyfully.
“God Ye, what are we doing next?” Huang Lei asked.
“I plan to take another trip up to the mountain.”
“We’re going too!” Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er’s eyes immediately glowed, answering in
unison.
“This time we must catch a few more fish and save it for future use,” Zhao Liangying said
enthusiastically.
“Actually, we can sell the fish in the market in exchange for some meat,” Hu Yue’er
suggested.
“That’s a good idea.” He Jia agreed with them. “Why don’t we all follow you to the mountain
this time? Last time you said that the scenery there was beautiful. We haven’t seen it yet.”
“That sounds good. It’s still early anyway. Moreover, if we need to catch more fish, it’ll be
difficult to bring it back with so few of us.” Huang Lei nodded.
“Let’s go then!” Wei Daxun was getting impatient.
Ye Lingchen was fine. The number of people going did not affect him much. However, Hu
Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were unhappy with that.
It was originally for some private time for both…three of them. Suddenly, there were an
additional three uncles who were just huge light bulbs!
Since it was already decided, the group immediately made their move. They left the
Mushroom Hut and headed up the mountain together.
The area was still wet from the rain, making the mountain path quite challenging. Zhao
Liangying and Hu Yue’er would occasionally shout out in shock. Finally, they decided to
openly grab on to Ye Lingchen, sticking to him as they went.
Ye Lingchen’s steps were firm like a pole. On the road, it gave them a great sense of
security.
When the group arrived at the pool, they could not help but exclaim in astonishment. The
surprise in their eyes was clear.
Compared to the previous day, the scenery was even more mesmerizing. All the plants
were reflecting off the sunlight, giving them a sense of limitless vitality.
“This place is like a utopia. The wonders of nature are really breathtaking,” He Jia
exclaimed.
“When I’m old, I plan to retire here. Plant some flowers and fish occasionally. That’s
definitely the way to enjoy life.” Huang Lei was already planning his retirement.
“Why do I feel that the flowers here are so much more vibrant than yesterday?” Zhao
Liangying looked at the vegetation on the ground and asked curiously.
“It’s probably the rain. After being washed by the rain, it would beautify the scenery.” Hu
Yue’er made her guess.
The program crew took a few close-ups of the vicinity for the live stream, which in turn
brought a round of lamentations from the viewers.
For the program crew to choose this location, they naturally had a partnership with Mount
Li’s authorities. They could help promote Mount Li and boost its tourism by attracting more
tourists. That was the main objective of this program.
Ye Lingchen ignored the group. Ever since he arrived, his attention was fully focused at the
heart of the pool.
Even without his reminder, the group’s attention was quickly drawn to the heart of the
pool.
Within the heart of the pool, they could see that it was bubbling non-stop, forming a small
whirlpool. It was extremely weird to see such a phenomenon appear in such a calm pool.
Most importantly, a large number of fish were swirling around the whirlpool with their
mouths gaping, swimming around anxiously. Furthermore, countless fish were swimming
out from within the whirlpool at high speed.
Ye Lingchen had noticed it since the previous day. The fishes were very lazy. Although their
mouths were gaping non-stop, they hardly talked.
He could understand the Fish Language, but he did not hear much from the fish on the
previous trip. However, at that moment, his ears were filled with sounds from the school of
fish…
[1] Dear readers, please do not take the claims of a novel seriously. We strongly advise our
readers to check with your doctors, or at least do some simple research on healthy sleeping
habits instead. With love ~ your concerned translation team =)
Chapter 428 - Old Tortoise, Giant Python!
“It’s so scary. Old Tortoise and the giant python are fighting!”
“Run away! Old Tortoise is about to die!”
“Sob sob sob, if Old Tortoise dies, what will happen to us!?”
“Let’s go help out Old Tortoise. We have to deliver more water over.”
…
The school of fish was chatting non-stop. Moreover, they were extremely anxious and short
of breath. They were obviously nervous.
The bubbles coming from the water were the result of their chatter.
It was a popular saying that fish only had seven seconds of memory, which was incorrect. A
fish’s memory was obviously not limited to seven seconds. For that, scientists had
conducted research. Fish that were caught before had a significantly lower rate of getting
caught again by bait. They would be more careful. In some cases, the fish would remember
the owner after a long period of caring for it.
As for that saying, it was only a misunderstanding that came from some random writings.
‘Fish, according to legends, only has seven seconds of memory. Both past and current life
were all in those seven seconds, impossible to add or subtract a second from it…’
It was a piece of beautiful writing. While it was memorable, it also caused the
misunderstanding people had about fish.
If a fish only had seven seconds of memory, then without a doubt, that would be a fish with
severe mental disability; probably with Alzheimer’s disease.
Ye Lingchen focused on collecting the information from their exchange.
‘Old Tortoise and giant python?’
Interactions between animals were extremely simple, therefore Ye Lingchen could easily
capture the main points from their conversations. ‘Could the spiritual energy here be
related to the so-called Old Tortoise and giant python?’
‘If it’s really caused by them, then those two are amazing. Could it be that they also know Qi
Refinement?’
Within the whirlpool, fishes were still escaping from it. Furthermore, from their incessant
conversations, Ye Lingchen learned more about Old Tortoise and the giant python.
The Old Tortoise was too big-sized and was most likely stuck in the bottom of the pool—it
was similar to being stranded. Meanwhile, the giant python took advantage of that and
tried to kill Old Tortoise while it was weakened.
It appears that the giant python had been lurking in the pool for many years, waiting for the
Old Tortoise to exhaust its life energy and kill it. These fishes were naturally scared and
hated the giant python.
Ye Lingchen had an odd expression on his face. Judging from the current situation, both Old
Tortoise and the giant python were extraordinary. Both of them were able to fight with
wits and strength. They were much more intelligent than the average animals.
‘Interesting. A place where spirit energy gathers can truly produce miracles.’
He looked at the heart of the pool as his eyes glistened with eagerness. He had the Water
Spirit Constitution that was upgraded from his Swimming skill. Although he had yet to try
it, it should be very powerful. He was confident of his ability to survive in water.
“OMG, we’re rich! So many fish!” Wei Daxun exclaimed excitedly.
Having said that, he was ready to rush over. However, he was pulled back by Huang Lei.
“You mustn’t go there!” Huang Lei’s voice was serious. “If I’m not mistaken, this pool is
deep. Very deep!”
“That’s right. Judging by the color of the water at the heart of the pool and the whirlpool, it
proves that this pool is not the same as your ordinary pools!” He Jia interjected.
“Furthermore, look at the fish in the whirlpool. They all swam out from below. Don’t you
think it’s weird that there’s so many fishes in one pool?”
“This…”
Wei Daxun stopped moving forward. Taking another look, the whirlpool had seemingly
transformed into the maw of a monster, getting ready to swallow someone whole.
“It does look abnormal. How can a whirlpool form in a pool like this?” Hu Yue’er pondered.
“Aiya, why are we thinking so much? We’re here for the fish, not to study the pool. It’s fine
as long as we get some fish.” Zhao Liangying’s thoughts were simple. She was already
joyfully approaching the poolside, standing on the edge of the pool barefooted.
Apart from the heart of the pool, the other areas had many fishes too. The fish in the pool
were darting about everywhere.
‘That’s right. Why think so much? Let’s catch some fish!’
The others laughed, then rolled up their sleeves and got ready to get to work.
“Get away from the pool!”
However, right at that moment, Ye Lingchen suddenly bellowed. His voice carried a sense
of worry and authority.
“God Ye, what’s wrong?” He Jia looked at Ye Lingchen, whose face looked extremely serious.
“Everyone, back off!” Ye Lingchen shouted, then stared at Zhao Liangying. “Baby Ying, get
out of the water. Quick!”
“What’s going on?” Zhao Liangying was scared. That was the first time she had seen Ye
Lingchen being that serious. Not understanding what had happened, she was stunned on
the spot for a moment.
“Stop blanking out. Get out quickly!” Ye Lingchen’s face darkened. At the same time, he
started to run toward Zhao Liangying!
It was because at that moment, the school of fish turned even more chaotic and Ye
Lingchen heard that underwater, a python was coming upwards to hunt for food!
“What’s going on?” Zhao Liangying was baffled. When she glanced at the pool, her entire
body froze, then followed by a scream.
“Ah! Snake!”
Without them realizing, the fish in the pool had escaped to a corner. As for the part of the
water that went empty, a black shadow was swimming around!
Zhao Liangying’s scream had attracted the snake’s attention. The shadowy figure snapped,
splashing up waves of water and darting toward Zhao Liangying like a submarine!
Splash!
In the next instant, a black colored anaconda burst out from the water. Its body casted a
long shadow under the sunlight, stunning everyone at the scene.
The anaconda was about four meters long and had a thick body. Its mouth was wide open
as its body slithered toward Zhao Liangying!
If Zhao Liangying were to be constricted by the anaconda, she would instantly be pulled
underwater and suffocated, finally turning into the anaconda’s meal!
“F*ck! There are snakes here?!”
“Baby Ying, run away!”
“Ah!!”
Screams could be heard. Everyone’s faces were filled with terror.
Unfortunately, Zhao Liangying’s mind blanked out. She was scared witless and could only
stare wide-eyed as the anaconda attacked her.[F*ck! F*ck! Baby Ying why are you still in a
daze? Run!]
[Ahhh, Baby Ying please be safe! What kind of stupid place is that? Why does it have
snakes!?]
[Such a big snake, and it’s in the water. Once constricted, death is unavoidable!]
[F*ck! Are the program crew all idiots? What are you doing there? Save her!]
…
In the next instant, the anaconda’s body had already wrapped itself around Zhao
Liangying’s waist, dragging her into the water at high speed!
Zhao Liangying’s eyes were filled with dread. She had no time to scream for help as her
entire body was dragged into the pool. By then, she could not even breathe, let alone
speak…
Chapter 429 - A Real Man!
Nevertheless, at that critical moment, the anaconda’s body suddenly halted in place!
Under the water, the snake made a frustrating gurgling sound, causing the water to roil!
Only then did everyone realize that Ye Lingchen had arrived by the shore and had his hand
in the water, gripping tightly onto the anaconda’s tail!
“Get over here!” Ye Lingchen roared.
The anaconda in the water made a discontented roar[1]. Its body moved backward against
its will and was pulled back little by little by Ye Lingchen!
Even Ye Lingchen himself was unclear how much strength he could muster.
Since he first started training the Arhat Fist, his constitution had been improving quickly,
reaching the peak of a regular human’s limitations. Later on, he picked up the Eight
Extremities Fist and Martial Body Fist. Furthermore, Arhat Fist was advanced to Arhat’ Fist
Force; Eight Extremities Fist advanced to Eight Extremities Brute Training; Martial Body
Fist advanced to Dragon-Catcher Hand. Since then, he had broken through the physical
limitations of an average person in terms of martial arts.
It was especially so when Eight Extremities Brute Training reached the intermediate level.
His overall physical attributes were off the charts. When compared to ferocious beasts, he
would be on par, if not stronger!
Along with a huge splash, the anaconda’s body was dragged out of the water by Ye
Lingchen!
Hiss!
The bestial nature of the anaconda erupted at that very moment. It had given up escaping
and turned around. Quick as lightning, it opened its jaws and attacked Ye Lingchen!
“Hmph! Beast!” Ye Lingchen sneered. His free hand formed a claw with his fingers, then
grabbed at the anaconda’s head like an iron vice!
Dragon-Catcher Hand, as its name implied, could catch a dragon. How would a mere
anaconda fare against it?
The anaconda twisted around. Although it was caught by Ye Lingchen, it still sent its gaping
jaw toward Ye Lingchen. It was a terrible sight that sent chills down the spines of those
watching it!
“Baby Ying, why are you still standing there? Get out quickly!”
Ye Lingchen shouted, finally snapping Zhao Liangying back to attention. She looked around
in confusion, feeling disconnected from the world.
Right then, her entire body was soaked. Her petite body trembled with fear and tears
flowed down her cheeks uncontrollably.
“Get moving!” Ye Lingchen reminded her once again. Only then did Zhao Liangying get a
grip of herself. Seeing the anaconda so near to her, she screamed, turned around, and ran!
The anaconda had only wrapped a single loop around Zhao Liangying. With its head and
tail being grabbed by Ye Lingchen, it was powerless to hold onto Zhao Liangying.
Once Zhao Liangying broke free of the anaconda’s constriction, Ye Lingchen’s eyes glowed
with a cold glimmer, after which his hand on the anaconda’s head tightened while
loosening his grip on its tail. Following that, he swung the anaconda like a whip, forcefully
smacking its body against a tree!
Right after that, he continued holding onto the anaconda and slammed it all around him[2].
When he finished his last slam on the ground, the anaconda was motionless.
Witnessing the anaconda laying before Ye Lingchen, the group was stunned for quite some
time. They looked at Ye Lingchen in awe.
Right then, after the momentary silence of the comment screen, it suddenly exploded with
activity!
[F*ck! F*ck! What was it that hurt my eyes? It’s God Ye’s heaven-defying awesomeness!]
[It’s too amazing, too mind-numbing! It’s 100…1000 times more awe-inspiring than
watching those movies!]
[Ahhh, I can’t stand it anymore. God Ye is too handsome. That’s it. Tonight I will go to bed
hugging God Ye’s poster!]
[Did anyone take a screenshot earlier? Please send it to me! I need to worship my screen!]
[Poor Baby Ying. She’s so badly traumatized. I hope this won’t cause any underlying
conditions in her.]
[God Ye is too monstrous. The anaconda would’ve exerted over 500kg of force underwater,
yet he managed to pull it out and whipped it around. Amazing!]
[Ignorant fool, didn’t you know that God Ye is a martial arts expert? He knows Chinese
Kungfu!]
…
The program crew had no time to read the comments. They were all looking at the
anaconda in abject horror. With great difficulty, they swallowed a mouthful of saliva. “God
Ye, this anaconda, i-i-it…”
“It’s not dead.”
Ye Lingchen’s calm voice sent them into an alert state once more.
“God Ye, y-y-you must be joking right? You were whipping it left and right earlier…” Wei
Daxun cowered his head and spoke up with great difficulty.
“The anaconda’s vitality is strong. All I did was knock it out with impact force. “Ye Lingchen
shrugged, then looked at Zhao Liangying who was sitting next to him, curled up into a ball
and trembling. Ye Lingchen sighed, then took off his shirt and placed it on Zhao Liangying.
For a girl, a scare like that would definitely leave an unremovable trauma.
Zhao Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen, her gaze finally having some life back in them. She
shuddered, then jumped right into Ye Lingchen’s arms. All the repressed cries came
forward like a broken dam as she sobbed loudly.
“Sob sob sob…I was really scared earlier. I thought I won’t be able to see you again.” Zhao
Liangying was sobbing and sniffling non-stop, ranting at Ye Lingchen.
“It’s fine now.” Ye Lingchen patted her on the head. After he took off his shirt, he was
topless. With Zhao Liangying in that position, her cheeks were in direct contact with his
chest, making it a somewhat intimate contact.
After calming Zhao Liangying with great difficulty, Ye Lingchen finally managed to free
himself and drag the anaconda’s body and walked into the distance.
“What comes next will be rather gory. It’s best you guys don’t follow me,” Ye Lingchen said
calmly as he shot a look at the cameraman that followed him.
The program crew was surprised and stopped tailing him. They understood that Ye
Lingchen was planning to settle the anaconda once and for all.
“Director, our online viewer count just exceeded 25 million” Right then, one of the crew
voiced up meekly.
“What?!” The director was baffled, unable to believe what he just heard.
What did 25 million online viewers signify?
All live stream programs as of then had never reached such a number before. Even the
Survival on Deserted Island that Singer Y took part in had only reached this number at its
peak!
“Why are there so many?” The director asked in disbelief.
“Director, just a moment ago, the anaconda’s appearance got itself to the top of the hot
search list in Weibo. Many news stations are reporting on it and God Ye’s performance has
caused a huge stir online. A lot of people are here to find out more,” the crew member
explained.
At that moment, it was not just the first, but the top five of the hot search list was taken
over by this program.
[God Ye fighting anaconda empty-handed!]
[Zhao Liangying almost killed by an anaconda!]
[Monstrous God Ye, the real martial arts expert!]
[Scary! Anaconda in the pool. Giant anaconda!]
[Life’s Struggles faced with mortal danger!]
“Lucky star! God Ye is our lucky star!” The director’s face went bright red from his
excitement. His voice was trembling, as foreseeing himself reigning over the variety show
industry.
Although there was still some lingering fear, the matter has passed. That situation was
really filled with dangers and opportunities. Ye Lingchen saved Zhao Liangying, but at the
same time, it also saved their program! Furthermore, it helped the program gain
popularity, bringing it to new heights!
Sometime later, Ye Lingchen came back. Only then did the group let out a long sigh of relief.
With everyone’s consolations, Zhao Liangying was feeling much better. Upon seeing Ye
Lingchen, her cheeks blushed. He had an excellent physique. When she laid on his body, the
muscles were rock hard, giving her a strong sense of security.
‘Since he saved me, I can use the excuse of marrying my savior to go after him in the future.
Hehehe…’
[God Ye is so manly! So much better than Xuxu and Fanfan!]
[Previous post, please watch your words. Can my God Ye be compared to those little fresh
meat? That’s an insult!]
[It must be a blessing to be God Ye’s woman. Sob sob sob. Just the thought of it makes me
cry tears of joy.]
[That’s a real man! As a man, even I am falling in love with God Ye.]
…
—
[1] Yep, it is “roar”. This snake roared underwater while fighting with Ye Lingchen. We
have no idea how physics works in this world. Then again, this isn’t the first time this story
broke the laws of physics lol. We implore our readers to suspend your disbelief for the sake
of enjoying the story.
[2] Does this scene remind you of Hulk and Loki from Avengers?
Chapter 430 - The Monstrous Water Spirit
Constitution
430 The Monstrous Water Spirit Constitution
At the same time, more people joined after hearing the news, turning the live stream even
livelier than before.
[Where’s the anaconda? Why can’t I see it? Liars!]
[Damn it, God Ye looks good without his shirt!]
[I came in after seeing the commotion from Weibo. Ahhh, what did I miss?]
[I feel sorry for my Baby Ying. Look at those tear stains on her cheeks and her pale face.]
[Did you guys notice Baby Ying’s gaze? The way she looks at God Ye, it’s like her eyes are
almost popping out. That’s it, she’s fallen deep and beyond saving now.]
[A hero rescuing the damsel in distress. If it were me, I would’ve jumped on God Ye on the
spot…]
…
Hu Yue’er looked at Ye Lingchen, then asked in a worried tone, “Lingchen, are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Ye Lingchen shook his head and laughed. “Today’s lunch is settled. How dare that
anaconda attack our Baby Ying. We’ll get back at it by eating it!”
“Hahaha, that’s right. We must eat it!” Some of the program crew broke into laughter,
dissipating the tense atmosphere.
Zhao Liangying, Hu Yue’er, and the other female crew members were all pale with the
traumatic experience of the anaconda still fresh in their minds.
“God Ye, we’re in your debt. I would like to thank you on behalf of the entire program
crew!” The director offered his gratitude sincerely as he walked up to Ye Lingchen’s side.
Following that, he faced Ye Lingchen and offered him a formal 90-degree bow.
If not for Ye Lingchen, Zhao Liangying would have most likely met her demise. Moreover,
with Zhao Liangying being a celebrity, the ruckus that ensues would definitely be huge. The
program would surely come to an end and as the director, he would be roped in and
probably have his career ruined.
“It’s my duty,” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly.
“Since everyone’s fine, let’s head back,” suggested the director.
That location was traumatic for everyone. Staying there any longer would surely bring out
the fear in their hearts. For there to be an anaconda, who knows if there might be a second,
or third. It was best to leave this troubled place as soon as possible.
Just as everyone was ready to leave, Ye Lingchen stood where he was. His gaze stuck on the
pool, seemingly going out of focus.
Right then, the fish in the pool were still swimming around anxiously and the whirlpool had
yet to disappear.
“Lingchen, what’s wrong?” Hu Yue’er asked Ye Lingchen.
“I’m going to take a look in the pool.”
“What?!”
Everyone exclaimed in astonishment. They looked at Ye Lingchen, at a loss for words as
fear began to show in their eyes.
To them, going into the pool was just courting death.
“God Ye, the pool is very deep. Furthermore, there might be other anacondas too. You
mustn’t go!”
“That’s right. Nobody knows what’s inside the pool, not even its depth. You should at least
find out more before going!”
He Jia and Huang Lei tried to persuade him, while Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were
holding him from each side, looking at him worriedly.
“My mind is set. Director, please lend me a phone that can stream underwater. I’ll take it
down with me. That way you guys can observe my situation via the live stream,” Ye
Lingchen requested, leaving them no room for negotiation.
When he killed the anaconda earlier, his popularity points shot up by 250 thousand!
He remembered when he first joined Life’s Struggles, he only had around 30 thousand
popularity points. Although his popularity points had been increasing steadily over the past
two days of the program, it had only reached 110 thousand. However, just now, his
popularity points suddenly shot up to 360 thousand!
That rate his popularity points increased caused him to burn with passion!
‘Cause a stir! The bigger the better!’
Only by causing a commotion would he gain popularity points explosively!
Moreover, he knew in his heart that at the bottom of the pool, Old Tortoise and the giant
python are still fighting each other!
To be called a giant python, it must surely be a lot larger than the anaconda.
Such a scene would definitely bring his popularity points to a new height. How could he
pass up such an opportunity?
“God Ye, I think we should get some equipment like diving suits ready first before coming
here again!” the director persuaded worriedly.
“No need!” Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. Furthermore,
I’m good with water. I’m just curious. If something is wrong I’ll turn back immediately.
“God Ye, you—” He Jia was just about to continue.
“Save your words. You’ve seen it earlier. The anaconda is of no threat to me. Don’t worry.”
Ye Lingchen cut them off firmly.
The director looked at the ratings of his live stream, then finally gritted his teeth. “Fine. I’ll
agree to it! However, you must promise me to stay safe!”
He was actually rather selfish too. The popularity of his live stream was only a momentary
boost. If he wanted to maintain it, he must film something sensational. He needed to gamble
along with Ye Lingchen!
“I disagree!” Zhao Liangying held tightly onto Ye Lingchen and stared at him with her
puppy eyes filled with tears, as though it would start flowing at any moment. “I won’t let
you go!”
“I disagree too!” Hu Yue’er chimed in. “Lingchen, let’s not play around. There are many
more things to do in life. There’s no need to whimsically jump into something dangerous
like this. I beg of you.”
Ye Lingchen looked at the two girls, but his eyes were glowing with confidence, smiling at
them. “I treasure my life very much, more so than any of you. Since I’ve decided to enter the
pool, I have my ways to guarantee my safety!”
Having the system with him, he naturally wanted to avoid death. Also, because of the
system, he had the confidence and backing he needed!
Seeing Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er still not giving up, Ye Lingchen continued, “Believe in
me!”
Immediately, the two girls could only bite their lips and could not say anything.
Very soon, the director took out a phone and attached it to Ye Lingchen’s shoulder. It could
immediately connect to the streaming channel. Whatever Ye Lingchen saw would be
displayed in the live stream.
“God Ye, be careful!” Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen, cheering him from the bottom of
their hearts.
“Alright, I’m going!” Ye Lingchen looked at them, then jumped straight into the pool.
Jumping in, with his body fully immersed in the pool, Ye Lingchen felt all the cells in his
rejoicing. His entire body felt inexplicably relaxed, as though the water was his home all
along.
Furthermore, the water around him seemed to have their own emotions and were very
friendly to him. Not only did they offer no resistance, they would even assist in his
movements. With just one thought, he could swim a great distance.
Most importantly, Ye Lingchen realized that all five of his senses were not affected in the
water. He could breathe. Moreover, his vision and awareness were drastically improved!
In fact…when in water, his Qi Refinement was much faster!
‘Water Spirit Constitution. This skill is too monstrous!’
It was as though his entire body had merged with the water around him, allowing him
freedom of movement in the water.
Concluding from the novels he had read, this Water Spirit Constitution was most likely one
of the special water-related constitutions in the realms of Cultivation, raising his affinity
with water and allowing him to have increased effectiveness when training water-related
special arts.
Ye Lingchen began to fill in the gaps while his heart rejoiced. The system did not disappoint
him!
The edges of the pool were no different from other ordinary pools. However, within just a
few steps, the depth of the pool had exceeded one meter. A short distance further, the
depth went to two meters!
That situation was weird. It was unlike any naturally formed pool. Instead, it appeared to
be a hole that was forcefully dug out by drilling into the ground. It was truly amazing.
When Ye Lingchen arrived at the heart of the pool, the depth seemed to be bottomless…
Chapter 431 - Whirlpool in the Waterfall
Lake
431 Whirlpool in the Waterfall Lake
Ye Lingchen lifted his head from the deep part of the whirlpool and made an OK gesture to
everyone in the program group. Then, he pretended to take a deep breath and dived into
the water without hesitation!
The waterfall lake became calm and the situation Ye Lingchen was in could only be seen
through the live broadcast.
By instinct, everyone inhaled sharply when they laid eyes on the live stream and their
complexions darkened ever so slightly.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen was nowhere to be seen in the live broadcast. All they saw
was what Ye Lingchen saw. The waterfall lake was very clear, much clearer than everyone
imagined. If it were not for the surrounding waves, it would not affect their vision at all.
Moreover, the number of fish was simply astronomical in number. Those who did not know
anything would think that they had entered an underwater world. Countless fish swam
past and they all looked exceptionally robust.
However, what shocked everyone was the depth of that pond. At a glance, it looked like a
bottomless abyss that seemed to have no end in sight.
[F*ck me! God Ye is too courageous! He’s even brave enough to go down!]
[God Ye, don’t try to show off. Go back quickly!]
[Have any of you noticed God Ye’s way of swimming? It’s amazing, he’s just like a
swimming fish. It only takes one look to know that he’s a master swimmer.]
[What a beauty! This pool is no different to an underwater world. Never would it cross my
mind that there will be such a magical place.]
[These fish are obviously getting jumpy. Whatever’s happening under the water is no doubt
unusual.]
…
Life’s Struggles had turned into an adventure, but its popularity increased tremendously
and there was a continuous barrage on the bullet screen.
However, everyone from the program crew was clearly not bothered about the popularity.
They watched the live broadcast nervously and anxiously.
“He can’t keep going down anymore! How long can he hold his breath!” Zhao Liangying
nearly cried due to anxiousness when she looked at Ye Lingchen going deeper with no signs
of turning back.
“It’s too dangerous underwater and he doesn’t have an oxygen tank either. I should’ve
stopped him!” Hu Yue’er’s face was also showing signs of distress as she bit her red lips.
He Jia comforted them, “Since God Ye is so certain of himself, then there shouldn’t be a
problem. We have to trust him.”
“Yes, I remember the world record for holding one’s breath underwater is twenty-two
minutes. Since God Ye knows Chinese Kungfu, he’ll definitely be able to hold his breath for a
significant amount of time,” Huang Lei said.
“Twenty-two minutes?!” Everyone was surprised. “Really?”
“It’s in the Guinness Book of Records, so it must be true,” Huang Lei said.
“I hope Lingchen can hold his breath even longer.” Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying breathed
a sigh of relief. If there were people who could hold their breath for more than 20 minutes,
Ye Lingchen should be able to hold his breath for a very long time too.
Somehow or other, their hearts had acknowledged Ye Lingchen as an omnipotent existence.
However, everyone—including those who were watching the live broadcast—was on edge
when Ye Lingchen’s dived in.
The waterfall lake was so big that it could no longer be categorized as a pond. Most lakes
did not even reach that kind of size. At that moment, Ye Lingchen had already dived to a
considerable depth, but the end had yet to be seen. There were no obstacles around him
either, and the bottom of the waterfall lake seemed to be boundless.
Ye Lingchen looked around in the water and his gaze was soon fixed in one direction. The
fish there swam in an even more panicky manner and a large number of fish rushed out
from there. Through Fish Language, Ye Lingchen confirmed that the purported Old Tortoise
was there.
Ye Lingchen did not hesitate at all. He swayed slightly before continuing to swim in there.
There was actually a huge cave entrance, and the panicked shoal of fish bumped against Ye
Lingchen’s body before fleeing in all directions.
[F*CK! I’ve lived for so long, but I’ve never seen so many fishes before!]
[There’s plenty of fish here! We’ll get rich if we catch them all and sell them!]
[No wonder there were no fish in the streams of the entire Green Grass Village. They’re all
gathered here!]
[He definitely shouldn’t go into that cave. All these fish are clearly swimming for their
lives!]
[F*ck! God Ye isn’t planning to continue swimming into the cave, is he? It’s been ten
minutes!]
…
The huge shoal of fish blew the audience’s mind in the live broadcast. Even if they were
stupid, they knew that something was happening under the water, and those with
claustrophobia did not even dare to look directly at it.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen—instead of turning back—actually swam against the shoal
of fish and entered the cave!
It was a huge cave, but a great number of fish continued to crash into Ye Lingchen. The
sheer number of fish was all too clear to see.
With a length of about 20 meters, Ye Lingchen reached the other end of the cave in five
minutes. Prior to getting a clear look at the situation, an intense foreboding made his hair
stand on end.
Before he could even give it any thought, his body retreated in an abnormal fashion, then
continued to swim back into the cave again!
Anyone who swam before knew that retreating was only possible if one turned around by
first turning one’s head. However, Ye Lingchen retreated very naturally, almost as easily as
taking a step backward on land.
Whoa!
The next second, a huge shadow streaked across the place where he was just moments ago,
and the huge force formed a powerful shockwave, stirring up the water all around him. A
large number of fish were startled and began swimming in all directions!
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! What was that just now?!]
[A water monster! It’s definitely a water monster! I knew there were monsters at the
bottom of this pond!]
[A shocking discovery! This is too awesome!]
[Swim! Swim as fast as you can, God Ye!]
[F*ck, I was so scared that I wet my pants. Seriously, what was that just now? It’s too
frightening!]
…
Although the shadow appeared for only a brief moment, the shock it brought to everyone
was indescribable and the entire live broadcast was sent into a frenzy.
The bullet screen blew up for a moment and everyone’s brain tingled as they trembled all
over.
Everyone in the program group was horrified. They felt uneasy when they realized there
was probably a huge monster at the bottom of that pool.
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying covered their mouths with their hands and nearly screamed.
Their eyes turned red at once.
Just when everyone thought that Ye Lingchen would retreat, he rushed forward all of a
sudden and soldiered on!
Boom, boom, boom!
A muffled noise came from above. Ye Lingchen looked up and saw that the surface of the
water was just half-a-meter above his head!
He never expected there to be a subterranean lake under the waterfall lake. His eyes lit up
and he popped his head out from the water to look straight at the roar!
One look caused his pupils to contract dramatically. It was an incredibly shocking sight,
even for a person like him!
Above the subterranean lake was a karst cave, which was considered a patch of land inside
the water. Grotesque rocks were aplenty and it was dark and wet. He could not help but
marvel at nature’s amazing work of art.
Deep in that karst cave were two huge figures fighting each other—the huge Old Tortoise
and a giant python!
Old Tortoise had a heavy shell on its back. At almost three meters in height, it was almost as
tall as a one-story building. The length of the giant python was more than twice as long as
the anaconda earlier and was nearly ten meters in length!
Chapter 432 - Giant Tortoise VS Giant
Python!
[What the f*ck! Is this a special effect?!]
[Mother of God, did God Ye traverse to another dimension? Monster!]
[I thought demonizing animals wasn’t allowed after the People’s Republic of China was
founded? Can someone explain these two monsters to me?]
[My mom asked me why I was kneeling. I told her I was looking at monsters.]
[Where is Ultraman? I know you’re there. The time we need you has come! Transform!]
…
The general public would have never seen that kind of scene before, so they were stunned.
The resulting eye-opener was practically defying the laws of heaven. The only thing that
they felt was their worldview being completely upended!
The giant tortoise and the giant python were clearly tussling with each other. That shadow
appearing in the water earlier was actually the giant python’s tail falling into the water!
Ye Lingchen saw everything all too clearly. The giant tortoise was humongous, and for
some reason, it got stuck in the cave and could neither move forward nor retreat.
On the other hand, the giant python was on the edge of the subterranean lake. Its huge
body was swimming and its head was upright. With its huge tongue poking out of its
scarlet-red mouth, it roared at the giant tortoise.
The two behemoths fought against each other and their heads were about the size of an
adult. It was enough to make anyone flinch.
Roar!
The giant tortoise opened its mouth and bellowed deeply, but its fatigue was clearly heard.
Traces of dread were present in its eyes as it looked at the giant python.
On the other hand, the giant python—with its huge swinging body and sinister gazes—
constantly made cautious attacks, as if looking for a chance to give the giant tortoise a fatal
blow at any time!
The giant tortoise’s body had been stuck there for God knows how long. Its strength had
obviously reached its limit, and despite its outward determination, was already low on
morale. Meanwhile, the giant python was full of energy, as well as cunning and insidious. It
was ready to take that giant tortoise’s life.
Ye Lingchen did not make a sound as he swam up slowly to the shore. Then, he climbed up
carefully and hid behind a rock wall to watch.
Upon closer inspection, he found that the two behemoths had some wounds on their
bodies. The vitality of the giant tortoises was very strong, and since most of their body was
covered by shell, they were not easily defeated even if they were stuck. Although the giant
python had bite marks on its body, it was of no great harm.
The next moment, the giant python seemed to have lost all patience. The snake struck as
fast as lightning and bit on the giant tortoise’s leg in an instant!
The angle chosen by the giant python was extremely tricky—it was evidently a route that
was chosen after summarizing several earlier attacks. Its body was tilted slightly, making it
able to bite the giant tortoise’s leg but preventing the tortoise from biting it.
As a result of being stuck, the giant tortoise could only stretch its neck out and roar. It was
unable to touch the giant python at all. Blood began to flow from the area where the giant
tortoise was bitten.
Excitement appeared in the giant python’s eyes, and the giant snake then lifted its tail to
sweep right at the giant tortoise’s head!
Boom!
The giant python had tremendous force. It slapped fiercely and left a bloody mark on the
giant tortoise’s face!
Roar!
The intense pain made the giant tortoise roar. Its body trembled, and the cave trembled as
a result too.
The giant python had evidently found a way to deal with the giant tortoise after going
through a sequence of events. It twisted its long body excitedly and stopped the giant
tortoise from getting an opportunity to bite back.
Within the cave came roars of a tortoise and a python, as well as the sound of their bodies
hitting against rock. The python flicked its tongue constantly and held its head high,
sending chills down a person’s spine. It would open its mouth from time to time and bite
the giant tortoise. The sight was gruesome enough even through a screen.
[Oh my God! Kill this monster quickly! It’s so horrifying!]
[I’ll definitely have a nightmare tonight. Don’t these kinds of pythons only exist in movies?
Does it exist in real life?!]
[Damn. Two monsters in a small lake. My worldview has been utterly destroyed!]
[God Ye didn’t even run. He’s a real man! I’ll say nothing else except this: I’ll be your
diehard fan in the future!]
[The giant tortoise is so miserable. The giant python is going to kill it soon!]
[This isn’t a giant tortoise, it’s the Black Warrior![1] The Four Mythological Beasts of China
must never die!]
[God Ye, you run quickly! When the giant python kills the giant tortoise, it might start a
killing spree in the lake!]
[F*ck, the previous poster does have a point. RUN, GOD YE!]
…
Back as Y Cosmetics, Zhang Yunxi was scared out of her wits. She watched the scene on the
television with moist eyes and a pale pretty face. She whispered continuously, “Lingchen,
run away, please!”
None of the employees were doing their job in the entire shop, but none of the customers
objected to it because they looked at the television screen blankly and were completely
shocked.
Over at Wanrong Technology, Ouyang Qing’s face was already gloomy and her entire body
was shaking.
“*SSHOLE! IDIOT!” she watched the video and cursed, though there was much worry in her
eyes. “Is there something wrong with this guy’s brain? Why must he go to that kind of
place? What will Wanrong Technology do if he dies?!”
The daily laughter and chatter of the iPartment’s crew had all but disappeared. None of the
scenes were filmed and everyone gathered in front of the computer with a worried
expression on their faces. Hu Yifei and other girls had reddened and teary eyes.
“What’s wrong with Baby Ying? Why did she let Lingchen into the water?! She’s too
unreliable!” Xiao Feifei could not help but complain. She made fists with both hands and
pierced her nails into the flesh.
Outside the lake, Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying had already burst into tears. They
supported each other so as not to collapse to the ground and regretted everything deep
down. They should not have allowed Ye Lingchen to go down because humans were as
puny as ants in comparison to such monsters.
Many people in the program group were in a state of utter stupefaction and panic.
“Director, I can’t stay here anymore. How about we leave first…” someone suggested.
“This…” The director frowned slightly.“I’m not leaving! I won’t follow if you want to leave!”
Zhao Liangying was scared to death, but she still bit her lip and said firmly.
“I’m not leaving either!” Hu Yue’er shook her head.
He Jia and Huang Lei also stood up right then. “Director, one of your reasons for letting God
Ye dive into the lake was because of the live broadcast’s popularity. The number of people
currently online in the live broadcast room has exceeded forty million. If you really just
want to pat your bums and leave, we will reject all future shows!”
“Me too!” Wei Daxun cowered. “Although I’m not popular or courageous, God Ye is really
my idol. I’ll forever have no peace of mind if I just leave right now!”
“Who told you I’m leaving?” The director smiled bitterly and shook his head. “As a director,
would it be humane if I leave right now? If anyone else in the program crew is scared and
wants to leave, I won’t stop them.”
“That’s more like it. Even though we don’t have the ability to save God Ye, the one thing we
absolutely can’t do is abandon our companions!” He Jia smiled, took a deep breath, and
looked worriedly at the seemingly calm waterfall lake…
[1] 玄武 is translated to Black Warrior, or may also be termed as Black Tortoise, although it
is usually depicted as a tortoise entwined by a snake, as seen here in our story. It is one of
four mythological creatures appearing in Chinese constellations (as mentioned by the same
commenter), namely: the Azure Dragon of the East (青龙), the Vermilion Bird of the South
(朱雀), the White Tiger of the West (白虎), and the Black Warrior of the North. The pinyin
of the Black Warrior’s name (玄武= Xuá nwǔ ) is identical to the Daoist God Xuanwu who
may sometimes be portrayed in the company of a tortoise and snake, as seen in Journey to
the West.
Chapter 433 - There May Be Monsters up
Ahead, but I’m Going Forward Anyway!
433 There May Be Monsters up Ahead, but I’m Going Forward Anyway!
The battle between the two giant beasts continued, with the giant tortoise’s roar getting
weaker and weaker. It would have been dead long ago had it not been born with strong
vitality.
Ye Lingchen’s attention had actually been focused on the python the whole time. He was
making a rough estimate of the python’s power and speed, with his gaze flickering rapidly.
He then looked at his popularity value. It had only been a short time after he dove in, but
his popularity had already soared from 360,000 to 750,000!
Such rapid increase made his heart thump uncontrollably.
After analyzing for some time, he also discovered some rules regarding his popularity
value. Namely, anything that challenged a person’s worldview was conducive to a quick
increase of one’s popularity value!
For example, as opposed to other situations, his popularity value increased noticeably
when Superman Y appeared. In the present situation, it similarly caused his popularity to
soar.
Moreover, the increase was only in the context of the live broadcast. It was foreseeable that
once the situation developed and became a sensation, it would usher in a second wave of
skyrocketing popularity!
Shooting those kinds of scenes could rake in a huge amounts of popularity, and if he
continued to do such things, his popularity would surely explode!
Damn it! Riches and honor did not come without risks. Time for him to just do it!
Ye Lingchen refocused his gaze, then turned the phone on his shoulder toward him so he
faced the live broadcast.
At that time, bullet screens flashed quickly past him and the number of people in the live
broadcast room was still soaring.
Seeing as Ye Lingchen would actually turn to look at the live broadcast, many viewers
instantly received a shot of excitement and began to frantically spam the bullet screen.
[Ah, ah, ah. God Ye actually looked at the bullet screen! I’m so excited!]
[God Ye, look at me! Look at me!]
[God Ye, run! I BEG YOU. Stay alive!]
[God Ye, RUN. RUN!]
…
More than 80% of them told Ye Lingchen to escape as fast as he could.
Under such a circumstance, Ye Lingchen curled his lips slightly and gave a handsome smile
before saying, “Pay close attention, everyone. There may be monsters up ahead, but I’m
going forward anyway!”
Unfortunately, the live broadcast was from a first-person point of view. It was such a shame
that he could not let the audience see how awesome he was from behind!
He lamented in his heart and adjusted the camera again. Then, he lifted his leg to walk
toward the giant python and giant tortoise!
[What in the f*cking world! What does he mean by that?]
[F*ck! He’s crazy! God Ye is crazy!]
[Don’t kill yourself! Come back! God Ye, come back!]
[F*ck, what’s the meaning of this? God Ye can’t even fit snugly in the gap between the
python’s teeth. What does he want to achieve in going there?!]
[It’s over, God Ye was probably so frightened that his brain short-circuited.]
…
Everyone was stunned by Ye Lingchen’s move. Their brains went blank and they could not
understand those actions at all.
Soon, the spamming disappeared without a trace from the bullet screen. It was not that no
one was watching, but everyone was frightened!
The mobile phone which was broadcasting live faced the giant python and giant tortoise,
and as Ye Lingchen approached, everyone felt as though those two behemoths were
approaching them. The shock blew their brains and made their hair stand on end. They
could not even speak, let alone type.
In the face of such unparalleled beasts, resisting was out of the question. It was already
remarkable for a person to face those beings without peeing their pants in fright.
As he got closer, he discovered that the skin of that giant python was indeed different from
other snakeskins. It seemed to bulge a little and had become a semi-scaly state.
At that point, the giant python flicked its tongue quickly, with cold eyes watching the
weakening giant tortoise. The python’s mouth was wide open and it was ready to bite the
tortoise directly on the head, delivering what would be a fatal blow!
By then, the injured giant tortoise could no longer keep up with the giant python’s reaction!
Ye Lingchen had no time to pay attention to all that. He carried a rock that was about as
wide as his hands and immediately threw it with great strength!
Boom!
The afterimage flashed by and the stone hit the giant python’s head accurately. The
powerful force shocked the giant python’s body, and its head was pushed to one side!
Roar!
The python roared with anger.
“Look here, big guy!” Ye Lingchen waved his hands vigorously to show his existence. “You
little earthworm! Come and bite me if you can!”
While talking, he flipped it the bird and wiggled his butt at the python.
Both the giant python and the giant tortoise looked over to Ye Lingchen’s body. For a brief
moment, time seemed to stop and the two behemoths simultaneously had a blank look in
their eyes.
It was as if they were unable to believe such a weak creature would dare to appear in front
of them and even try to provoke them.
The next moment, the giant python looked away from Ye Lingchen’s body and turned to
look at the giant tortoise again. The python flicked its tongue and geared up to launch the
next round of attack. It completely ignored Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen stopped his goading actions and stood awkwardly while touching his nose.
[PFTT, HAHAHAHA… This guy is making me laugh to death!]
[Director, there’s something wrong with the script. How could a nice horror movie become
a comedy so suddenly?]
[I was trembling madly, but the next moment I burst into laughter. Can you believe it?]
[God Ye: Whether you like it or not, I’d like to say that your mom is a wh*re.]
[You even called it a little earthworm. Such respect, much wow.]
[It ignored you. It blatantly and explicitly ignored you. Who would’ve thought that God Ye
would be ignored after coming out with such determination to risk his life?]
[Is there anything that could deliver a more lethal blow to his morale ?]
…
The contrast really exceeded everyone’s expectations and the bullet screen took off again.
However, Ye Lingchen obviously had no time to entertain them. When the python attacked
again, he threw another stone which smacked the python away!
“Little earthworm, look here if you have the balls!” Ye Lingchen continued to provoke.
Roar!
The second provocation completely wore out the giant python’s patience. It roared and
swept its tail, like a human being about to trample on an ant.
The huge force sliced through the air and produced the sound of it breaking through the
air. A simple whip was enough to overturn the boulder!
Ye Lingchen bent his legs and rose into the air. The snake’s tail passed under his feet, but its
eyes flashed coldly and it flicked its tail back in one continuous movement, like a fly
swatter. It was heading straight for Ye Lingchen in mid-air!
“F*ck!”
Ye Lingchen cursed to himself. The giant python was much stronger than he thought and he
had been careless.
The muscles in his entire body tensed up and he utilized the Eight Extremities Brute
Training to its zenith. He lifted his fist and it collided with the python’s tail!
Boom!
Ye Lingchen was sent flying back like a cannonball. His entire body fell into the water and
made a large splash, but the giant python roared as well. Right at the snake’s tail was a
wound—the skin cracked and blood was flowing out!
Boom!
The giant python stared at the place where Ye Lingchen had fallen. An icy killing intent was
displayed and it turned around without any hesitation. Its huge body entered the water as
well and quickly rushed toward Ye Lingchen!
…
Chapter 434 - God Ye, Please Allow Me to
Kneel and Watch
434 God Ye, Please Allow Me to Kneel and Watch
Everyone’s hearts were on edge after witnessing Ye Lingchen being blasted into the air.
They could not see the whole situation from their perspective and were looking at it from
Ye Lingchen’s point of view. After Ye Lingchen was sent flying, they saw a large spray of
water, followed by the lens being submerged underwater.
It was clear that their God Ye had been slapped away by the giant python.
Ye Lingchen actually looked rather miserable, but he did not suffer any serious injuries. The
Eight Extremities Brute Training hardened the muscles all over his body and he only
suffered some impact as a result. Even if his internal organs did suffer some shock, the
benefits of his Qi Refinement were utilized then.
Qi Refinement was a sophisticated form of health-preservation and it nourished one’s
internal organs. It enabled Ye Lingchen to suppress the discomfort in his heart quickly.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen used the Water Spirit Constitution and became fish-like when he
swam in the water. His entire body became very relaxed.
When he felt the waves in the water, Ye Lingchen immediately recalibrated his state of
mind and looked up.
Everyone in the live broadcast waited until the scene calmed down. Once they began
watching intently, they were scared witless and their bodies trembled intensely.
[F*ck! The python is here!]
[It’s over, God Ye probably will be swallowed in one bite.]
[I’ve already told God Ye not to go to his demise. He’s going to put himself in that very
situation soon.]
[It’s terrifying. The python’s mouth is probably capable of swallowing an elephant.]
[I don’t dare to look anymore. This giant python won’t stop until God Ye is killed!]
…
Even though the audience was only watching through the screen, everyone seemed to be
able to smell the stench coming from the giant python’s mouth. It was freezing cold, and
everyone’s body was frightened stiff.
The giant python was already so powerful on land, and more so on water. It was the giant
python’s domain, and its speed was comparable to a submarine!
“No!”
Both Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying exclaimed with panic in their voices.
At that moment, the camera zoomed away rapidly. The huge python did not only fail to
catch up with Ye Lingchen, it was falling further and further behind!
If the live broadcast could capture Ye Lingchen’s appearance, then one would definitely
notice that Ye Lingchen had a smile at the corner of his mouth and there was no trace of
panic in his eyes.
“Roar!”
The giant python, seemingly provoked, roared in the water and shook its body suddenly
before speeding up again.
Just as it was going to catch up to Ye Lingchen and swallow him in one bite, Ye Lingchen’s
body became extremely agile. There did not seem to be any visible movement, but his body
did a sharp turn in the water and he moved to one corner, thus causing the python to eat
nothing but water!
When the giant python’s head darted past Ye Lingchen, it was very and he managed to get a
close look at the python.
Its dark brown skin and cold eyes, as well as the sharp teeth in its mouth, made everyone
incredibly scared. Snakes held a special kind of fear in everyone’s hearts, especially for
girls. A giant python of such size would certainly leave a dark shadow in the hearts of many.
It was vastly different from special effects. The character of that ferocious beast could scare
and terrify anyone even though they were separated by a screen.
Whoa!
The giant python’s head twisted flexibly and its mouth was wide open. It then continued to
strike in Ye Lingchen’s direction. From such a close distance, the audience from the live
broadcast could see the red mucous membrane in its mouth, and it was as if Ye Lingchen
had already entered the giant python’s mouth.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes flickered and he twisted his body with a flexibility that rivaled that of
the giant python!
After leaving behind a series of waves in the water, he once again distanced himself from
the python. In addition, he lifted his body above the python before swooping down to stand
on the python’s head!
It was a pity that he could not speak underwater, or else he would have definitely turned
the camera to face him and put on a skit of pretentiousness.
Even so, the live broadcast blew up.
[66666…]
[So awesome! Other than awesome, I really have no other words to describe God Ye.]
[God Ye, please allow me to kneel and watch!]
[Handsome. TOO HANDSOME. I can’t take it anymore. God Ye’s handsomeness is making
me cry.]
[Oh mama, God Ye is too amazing. Not only did he avoid the python’s underwater chase, he
actually stood on its head. He’s a freak.]
[Dragon Knight… No, he’s a Snake Knight. God Ye is awesome (voice breaking)!!!]
…
“F*ck! God Ye is too f*cking awesome!” Wei Daxun’s mouth opened wide and it was difficult
for him to close it. The word ‘shock’ was practically written on his face.
“F*ck me, no wonder he dared to go into the water! His strength is just too freakish!” Huang
Lei’s pupils dilated and his face was stupefied.
“God Ye really is deserving of being called God Ye. Are our country’s athletes so incredible
now? Why do I feel like this is beyond the scope of sports?” He Jia licked his chapped lips
and muttered.
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er were slightly dumbfounded when they looked at the figure
standing on the head of the python.
Swish, swish, swish!
The body of the python was constantly thrashing about in the water. Huge waves rolled and
splashed in all directions in the subterranean lake. The python rushed out of the water
from time to time, tumbling in the air and trying to blast Ye Lingchen down.
Water was the python’s domain and under such a situation, no one was able to hold it
firmly. Despite that, Ye Lingchen clung to its head like a sucker, and his resilience in the
water even surpassed that of the python’s!
Time was almost up!
Ye Lingchen took a moment to glance at the system interface and the popularity value not
only broke the one million mark but had reached more than 1.2 million!
His popularity value had increased by more than 500,000 in such a short time!
However, perhaps it was best that the subsequent scene would not be shown to the masses.
Roar!
The giant python roared again and spun its body wildly in the water in a spiral. The
surrounding water was then stirred up in a frenzy.
Ye Lingchen’s body appeared unstable. It shook violently and the live broadcast interface
was constantly changing chaotically. At some point, the mobile phone seemed to have been
sent flying away. The screen for the live broadcast turned completely black and it was
interrupted!
[F*CK F*CK F*CK! Why the f*ck did it cut off at the most critical moment?]
[What’s going on? What about the interface? Where’s God Ye? Where’s the screen!]
[Damn, this giant python is so powerful that it can set off stormy waves in the water. It’s
scary!]
[The python’s final counterattack! What’s the result?]
[May God have mercy. Nothing must happen to God Ye.]
…
Countless people’s hearts were on edge after the live broadcast was interrupted.
At the same time, the corner of Ye Lingchen’s lips smiled slightly. His body was still pressed
against the python’s head. He raised his hand, and proceeded to punch it!
Boom!
The giant python’s entire body trembled. After receiving such a forceful blow, its body
could not help but fall several meters into the water!
The head was the most important part of any living thing, so it would certainly be
unbearable to receive such a forceful attack on the head.
The giant python’s roar became noticeably weaker as a result of the attack. Fear gradually
replaced the fierceness in its eyes. It was completely unimaginable for that seemingly weak
body to contain such sheer power.
Ye Lingchen was not done yet. He formed a fist with his right hand and lifted it yet again…
Chapter 435 - Rescuing Old Tortoise
435 Rescuing Old Tortoise
A colossal aura converged in Ye Lingchen’s hands. At that moment, his fists looked as
though they were gleaming, causing the bottom of the water to begin glowing.
The giant python’s body curled up slightly. It was aware of that power and began to wail in
distress.
Arhat Fist Force!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes flashed brightly and he delivered a punch with his fist!
Boom!
The force caused the water to explode upward by a good ten meters, as if a bomb had gone
off in deep water. The giant python’s head exploded, with flesh and blood ejected in every
direction. Although its body was still swinging, its demise was clearly approaching.
Five minutes later, Ye Lingchen lifted the python’s body out of the water and threw it on
the shore. Then he looked up at Old Tortoise.
Old Tortoise’s mouth was slightly ajar, and its wrinkled face looked rather humanlike in its
disbelief. It was staring blankly at Ye Lingchen.
Then, it shook its head at Ye Lingchen with friendliness in its eyes. It then hummed with its
mouth open.
“Old Tortoise, it’s a pity that I don’t understand tortoise language, otherwise I’d like to have
a nice chat with you and ask if your ancestor is the Black Warrior.” Ye Lingchen smiled,
walked to Old Tortoise’s side, then touched its thick shell.
Old Tortoise was absolutely gigantic. When its claws were spread out near Ye Lingchen’s
feet, it was bigger than half of Ye Lingchen’s height.
Ye Lingchen was not afraid of Old Tortoise attacking him at all. He constantly surveyed the
area around the animal.
He learned how to train animals before and could easily distinguish an animal’s hostility
and kindness. In the same manner, he could also let the animals feel his kindness.
Ye Lingchen found the place where Old Tortoise was stuck and looked at the surrounding
rocks. He then said gently, “Stay on your stomach. I’ll help to enlarge the hole and save
you.”
“Huhuhu—”
Old Tortoise seemed capable of understanding Ye Lingchen’s words. It nodded repeatedly
and thumped its forelimbs on the ground.
“Don’t panic. I’ve put myself out there as a prodigy and I’ve saved countless people by
myself!” Ye Lingchen smiled and scanned the trapped areas to get a rough understanding.
He could not rely on brute force alone if he wanted to rescue Old Tortoise. Its power was
much more than Ye Lingchen, and if it was unable to free itself, then Ye Lingchen would not
be able to do so easily as well. Doing such things required brains, and being the prodigy
that he was, the one thing Ye Lingchen did not lack was intelligence.
His Architecture not only progressed satisfactorily but even upgraded to Formation. All he
had to do was find out the cave’s weak point and punch a hole in it. That way, the initially
unbreakable cave could be loosened, and Old Tortoise could naturally break free and
escape.
As the saying went, ‘extra skills would never be a burden’.
Ye Lingchen walked to the side of the cave and delivered one punch toward the stone!
Arhat Fist Force!
The stone shattered immediately after a loud boom. Ye Lingchen did the same thing and
struck six punches all around before stopping.
He then beckoned to Old Tortoise. “Old Tortoise, try and see if you can come out.”
Old Tortoise uttered a response before closing its mouth tightly and shaking its body
violently.
Crack!
Cracks began to appear on the walls of the karst cave. As Old Tortoise broke free bit-by-bit,
the walls finally fell to the ground!
…
Back on the shore of the waterfall lake, the program crew’s faces grew darker and darker.
“Director, it’s been half an hour. We can’t wait any longer!” Zhao Liangying’s eyes were red
and her voice was a little hoarse.
“This is an accident happening on a live broadcast. Didn’t your program crew prepare any
backup?” Hu Yue’er glared at the program crew. Her pretty face was flush with red and
extremely anxious.
The director’s forehead was also sweating coldly. The number of people in the live
broadcast had exceeded 50 million, and the incident had turned into a big problem. He
immediately said, “It’s too late to be asking for help from a search and rescue team, but
we’ve already sent people to look for villagers who can swim. We’ll have them go into the
water to rescue him.”
“That’s too slow. Give me an oxygen tank and I’ll head down now!” Hu Yue’er said
immediately.
“I want to go down too!” Zhao Liangying was sobbing.
“Calm down, both of you. A man with as much skill as God Ye is also a brave person. He
might not necessarily be in trouble, and you’d probably only add to the chaos if you go
down,” He Jia persuaded.
“I don’t care. Lingchen saved my life anyway, so I’m okay with doing anything for him.”
Zhao Liangying’s tears fell steadily and she looked at the waterfall lake with determination
in her eyes.
At that time, the initial liveliness in the live broadcast had been replaced by silence, and the
atmosphere felt rather heavy.
[God Ye…should be fine, right?]
[God Ye, come out. As long as you’re alive, I promise that I’ll be your diehard fan for the rest
of my life.]
[F*ck, can the program crew’s live broadcast equipment be more reliable? F*ck!]
…
Zhang Yunxi and Xiao Feifei clenched both their hands into fists. They did not believe that
something happened to Ye Lingchen.
Ouyang Qing watched the live broadcast with dilated pupils and could not help cursing,
“This guy likes to show off. Now he’s paying the price for showing off.”
Whoosh!
At that moment, loud noises were suddenly heard from the originally calm waterfall lake.
The water surface rose rapidly as if a certain huge creature would appear.
The water surface soon bulged like a small hill.
[It’s over. It must be that giant python rushing out!]
[The program crew’s people are finished! The giant python will surely swallow them all in
one bite.]
[F*ck, a monster is born!]
Everyone at the waterfall lake was frightened. They looked at the huge waves of water with
a buzzing in their brain. Their bodies then subconsciously began to retreat.
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying stared at the waves blankly. Fear was absent from their faces
and the only emotion they felt was sadness. If the python rushed out, it would only mean
that Ye Lingchen was killed.
They felt a stabbing pain in their hearts when they thought of that and completely forgot
their fear.
The waves gradually receded and the scene in front of everyone was completely different
from what they thought. Instead of a giant python, it was a giant tortoise!
On the back of the giant tortoise was a young man, who sat coolly on top of it and grinned
at everyone. The bright sunshine shone past his body and stung everyone’s eyes.
That young man was none other than Ye Lingchen.
“AHHHH!”
Zhao Liangying shouted in excitement. She was crying and laughing as she looked at Ye
Lingchen.
Hu Yue’er covered her mouth with her hand and stared at Ye Lingchen with her beautiful
eyes.
He jumped off the tortoise’s back, faced the crowd, and said plainly, “Everyone, I—Hu
Hansan—am back![1]”
The next moment, Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er both rushed toward Ye Lingchen and flew
into his arms. Tears flowed madly from their eyes and they were traumatized. “We were
scared to death!”
Everyone in the program group breathed a drawn-out sigh of relief and looked at Ye
Lingchen with a smile. When they looked at the giant tortoise beside Ye Lingchen however,
their eyes were full of horror.
Tortoises had been a symbol of auspiciousness in people’s hearts ever since ancient times.
They represented immortality and longevity. The Black Warrior was one of China’s Four
Mythological Beasts, with Daoist followers venerating it as Zhenwu the Great[2]—a beast
who protected the gods.
Even so, the sight of such a gigantic tortoise right before them would inevitably strike fear
into their hearts.
[1] 我胡汉三又回来了 (I—Hu Hansan—am back) is a phrase that originated from a 1974
film called Sparkling Red Star (闪闪的红星). In the movie, Hu Hansan is the antagonist who
terrorizes people and always uses that phrase whenever he had been beaten up, as he
believed there would always be ways to restore his status. In modern web usage, it is used
to describe a person who made a comeback after reaching some dire straits. Though we
were tempted to give it a more Western feel by translating it as ‘I—Lazarus—have risen
from the dead!’ as a reference to the famous biblical scene, we felt that it would be much
better to keep to the original meaning and allow readers a taste of China’s internet terms.
[2] 真武大帝 – translated as Zhenwu the Great or Zhenwu Emperor, is a deity in Chinese
religion and one of the higher-ranking deities in Daoism.
Chapter 436 - The Giant Python’s Value
436 The Giant Python’s Value
Boom!
At that moment, a huge figure rolled down the giant tortoise and landed on the ground with
a thump.
“AHHHHH—”
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er were still crying in Ye Lingchen’s arms, but they immediately
erupted into a terrifying scream when they saw that figure. Their volume pierced through
Ye Lingchen’s eardrum and caused him pain.
“Snake! Python!”
Soon, there were screams from everyone in the program crew. Each of them was scared to
death, and they made themselves scarce as though they were birds and wild animals. Shoes
were all strewn across the floor as they ran helter-skelter.
“Stop! Stop! Stop!”
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched slightly, and he quickly stopped the two girls from
screaming. “This giant python is dead. Please don’t make a fuss?”
“Dead? It’s really dead?”
Zhao Liangying’s voice trembled. She cowered behind Ye Lingchen and popped her small
head out to look nervously at the huge motionless figure.
After a glance, she quickly retracted her head again. It was too terrifying and frightening.
The size of the giant python was bigger than two Zhao Liangyings combined. With a length
of ten meters, the kind of visual impact would scare even the men in the group, let alone
herself. None of the program crew’s men dared to come forward.
“And this giant tortoise. It’s so scary. Feels just like a monster.” Hu Yue’er glanced at the
giant tortoise next to her, gulped, then remarked in a trembling voice.
“Okay, everyone. Don’t make a fuss. This giant python is dead.” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly.
“Next up, I have some good news! We have food now!”
“Lingchen, you’re not talking about this giant python’s meat, are you?” Zhao Liangying
pointed carefully at the dead giant python and asked.
“Of course, I am!”
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Don’t be afraid, we can only encounter this kind of snake with luck
instead of searching for it. Eating this python doesn’t harm our body and will only benefit
us!”
“Really? I don’t even dare to think about eating this kind of giant python. I’ll definitely have
a nightmare.” Wei Daxun trembled all over and did not dare to look at the python’s body.
“God Ye, the giant python is so big. Just looking at it is hard for us to even stomach it,” He Jia
said.
“You and your wishful thinking. It’s fortunate for us to even have this kind of giant python
for a meal. Are you really not prepared to eat it?” Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes and could not
help laughing.
His words made everyone look suspicious. While the giant python was certainly rare, could
it also be very valuable in addition to being big?
Ye Lingchen was too lazy to entertain their nonsense. He beckoned to the director.
“Ye… God Ye, you, are you calling me?” The director’s tone sounded somewhat stupefied.
“DUH! Can you at least try to use your eyes and see? Hand over your live broadcast
interface. Let me say a few words to the audience!”
“Oh, um, okay.” The director nodded hurriedly and handed over the equipment. He
trembled unnoticeably when he walked past the python.
“Hello everyone, I’m Ye Lingchen.” Ye Lingchen greeted the people in the live broadcast.
[Hello God Ye! God Ye is mighty and formidable!]
[God Ye, I love you! Please respond to me…]
[God Ye looked at me! Ah, ah, ah! I’m so excited!]
[God Ye, I want to give birth to your baby monkeys, please satisfy my wish…]
…
The live broadcast blew up instantly. Countless fans began to scream, as though they were
in the midst of climaxing.
Ye Lingchen spared everyone the nonsense and lifted the giant python’s body onto his
shoulders. He then gave the giant python a feature. “No one knows how long this python
lived. Simply describing its body as fleshy is not an apt description. Those who understand
what I’m saying can name your price.”
Everyone was taken aback. Was God Ye really going to sell the python?
Who would specifically buy that kind of python other than those who want to use it to
satisfy their cravings for food?
The next moment however, a huge purple banner appeared in the live broadcast room.
[God Ye, do you genuinely want to sell it? We’ll buy the meat of this giant python for two
thousand per kilo.]
[F*ck! A purple banner! Amazing, a rich guy!]
[One purple banner cost a thousand yuan. I only ask one thing: is it worth it?]
[Two thousand yuan per kilo. Is this giant python so valuable?]
[A rich guy amidst this live broadcast. Man, that’s awesome.]
In an instant, the audience in the live broadcast was sent into a frenzy.
That kind of live broadcast was different from other live streams with a contract, as it was
done by the television station and the rewards were also given to the television station
itself. Thus, few people would want to give out rewards, and even if they did, it was only a
tiny token of appreciation. For someone to spend a thousand yuan just to make a statement
was not unheard of, though it was incredibly rare.
“Two thousand yuan per kilo!” Zhao Jianying could not help but cover her mouth. “This
python is probably a thousand kilos in weight. That means it’s probably worth two
million!”
“Haha, you’ve undervalued its weight and price.” Ye Lingchen shook his head and continued
to face the live broadcast. “I’ll say it again. Those who understand this value, please come
forward. This giant python can no longer be described as a mere python. There might only
be one of it in this world, so do factor that in when thinking about the price.”
Ye Lingchen might not even think highly of it and auction it there if it was only worth two
million.
[Hahaha, I almost forgot. God Ye also has medical knowledge, so it’s only natural that he
understands it! There are actually people who have the dignity to price it at two thousand
yuan per kilo? We’re willing to offer five thousand per kilo.] Another purple banner
appeared.
Ye Lingchen’s single sentence caused the python’s price to double yet again!
However, Ye Lingchen cocked his brow and was still a little dissatisfied.
[Sell it to me, God Ye. No matter what price they name for each kilo, I’ll add another
thousand yuan to that price!] The next moment, another banner popped out.
At that point, the live broadcast room blew up in a frenzy and everyone was stupefied. The
program crew was also stunned, and their fear of the giant python was completely
forgotten. No one would have thought that the giant python would actually be so valuable.
“How about this, those who are interested in this python can come over this afternoon. It’s
best to bring some medical experts to identify python meat quality and then we’ll discuss
the price.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
Then, he returned the equipment to the program crew.
“F*ck me, is this giant python really so valuable?” Huang Lei was still feeling a little
disbelieved.
“If we eat it for a meal, does it mean that we’ve eaten tens of thousands worth in money?”
Wei Daxun licked his tongue.
“Well, if God Ye is the one cooking this meal, it would probably cost tens of millions,” He Jia
exclaimed as well. He felt that it was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of luck for him to meet Ye
Lingchen. Anyone who knew Ye Lingchen would feel that he was someone who could
achieve great things, things that were not limited to his present achievements!
“Lingchen, why is this giant python so valuable?” Zhao Liangying stuck out her tongue and
asked Ye Lingchen curiously. She had a gaze that was gleaming with admiration.
“This giant python’s price is actually undervalued. You’ll see how high the price is after they
come here and inspect it,” Ye Lingchen said faintly. He then smiled at the two girls and
asked, “Would you like to sit on top of the tortoise?”
Uh… wait a minute, why did that sentence sound a bit ambiguous?
Chapter 437 - Constantly Comparing
Oneself to Others Will Only Make One
Frustrated
437 Constantly Comparing Oneself to Others Will Only Make One Frustrated
Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er looked at the giant tortoise with fear all over their faces. For
a moment, they hesitated.
The two girls were not one to be content with their place. Although they were scared, their
eyes lit up eagerly and they felt a complex mix of emotions.
“The two of you don’t seem to have any more strength. Come on up,” Ye Lingchen could not
help but say. He pulled Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er onto the back of the giant tortoise.
The mood swings of the two women were too great, having bawled their eyes out earlier.
Their complexions were a little pale and they were obviously rather weak.
Even the giant tortoise was conscious enough to lay down and make it more convenient for
them to get up.
The two girls were a little nervous as they stepped on top of its shell. They instinctively
looked around them and sat up nervously for fear of falling.
Fortunately, the giant tortoise’s back was wide, large, and relatively flat. It was not at all
crowded for three people to sit there. Moreover, their field of vision was wider because
they looked down from above, and it felt like they were climbing up and looking into the
distance.
“Sit steadily, we’re moving!”
After Ye Lingchen gave an order, the giant tortoise stood up and began to crawl forward.
The tortoise was not fast, but because of its enormous size, one step was equivalent to
several steps by a normal person and its speed was three times faster.
Everyone in the program crew surrounded the giant tortoise and embarked on the journey
back together.
“Wow, this is awesome!”
The two girls soon got used to it. Their initial anxiety had turned into curiosity and
enjoyment. They began fumbling about on the tortoise’s back and enjoyed the surrounding
scenery as well as the cool breeze.
The sense of accomplishment and comfort typical of riding something was everyone’s
dream.
[Ah, ah, ah! I’m so envious of Baby Ying and Hu Yue’er! God Ye, please take me along!]
[God Ye is so awesome! He actually tamed the giant tortoise! Wow, wow, wow! He’s a God!]
[The giant tortoise is probably very friendly to humans because God Ye saved it. It must be
the Black Warrior!]
[I also think that such a big giant tortoise is unheard of. It may really be our Chinese
mythical beast, the Black Warrior.]
[Whether it is the Black Warrior or not, the point is that it’s very auspicious. I really want to
touch it up close.]
[It’s so cool to ride on a giant tortoise. Did you see Baby Ying and the others smiling? That
picture can be used as a poster.]
[The giant tortoise has a much more domineering character than those special effects. It’ll
definitely create a sensation if it’s used to make a movie.]
…
The live broadcast chat room looked enviously at the three people riding the giant tortoise.
“God Ye, why don’t bring me up to sit?” Wei Daxun had a covetous gaze and came over
courageously. However, before he could get close, the giant tortoise’s head suddenly turned
and opened his mouth to roar at him.
Wei Daxun was scared to the point of paralysis and fell bottom first onto the ground.
[PFFTT, HAHAHAHA. Awwww, my brother Daxun is so pitiful.]
[This giant tortoise really has a spiritual quality. It probably only recognizes God Ye.]
[That’s for sure. It would be unbelievable if anyone can just approach it.]
[So ruthless! The giant tortoise’s mouth can swallow Wei Daxun in one bite. It didn’t scare
Brother Daxun and make him pee his pants, did he?]
…
“Brother Daxun, the giant tortoise doesn’t seem to like you, hehe…” Zhao Liangying sat on
the giant tortoise’s back smugly and triumphantly.
“Ahem, it’s okay if you don’t like me, just don’t scare me. I nearly died from the scare.” Wei
Daxun patted his chest in shock and took a deep breath before standing up slowly.
The giant tortoise’s kindness was hardly noticeable, but the slightest show of might would
strike fear into anyone’s hearts.
“Lingchen, you haven’t told me why that python is so expensive.” Zhao Liangying looked at
Ye Lingchen with her beautiful eyes and queried.
“Actually, this giant python is no longer a giant python in the strictest sense.” Ye Lingchen
pointed to the giant python next to him. “Look carefully at its skin.”
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying suppressed the fear in their hearts and looked over.
They immediately let out a soft gasp when they looked at it. A strange and convoluted look
immediately surfaced in their eyes.
“How is its skin different from ordinary snakeskin?” Hu Yue’er hesitated for a moment but
could not resist touching it in the end. “Snakes that live underwater usually have extremely
smooth skin, but the skin of this giant python is a bit rough. It has also become dry and
hard, and it felt like it was about to shed.
“Indeed, the longest python ever recorded in our world is only about seven meters. When it
reaches this point, it is especially difficult for the serpent to grow even as little as one
millimeter,” Ye Lingchen said bluntly and continued, “In addition, everything undergoes a
quantitative and qualitative change. In terms of numbers, every ten has a special meaning,
and this giant python just so happens to be ten meters!”
“Lingchen, you’re saying that there’s some change in this giant python?” Zhao Liangying
asked strangely.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “As the old saying went, snakes can become pythons after cultivating
for one millennium; pythons can become boas after cultivating for one millennium; boas
can become Jiao after cultivating for another millennium; Jiao can become Dragons after
cultivating for one millennium; Dragons will turn into Horned Dragons after another
millennium of cultivation; Horned dragons that have cultivated for five hundred years will
then become a Winged Dragon. That is when it becomes a real dragon[1].
“Of course, this statement is rather exaggerated, but it’s not without merits. This giant
python is far better than other pythons in all aspects. Its body is absolutely unique and its
value is naturally unimaginable.”
Ye Lingchen was well aware of that giant python’s value. Although it could not be said to
have evolved into a dragon, it has definitely transcended its mortal body. During his battle
with the giant python, a trace of wisdom even appeared from within the beast! Although it
was a very low form of intelligence, it was still intelligence nonetheless!
Moreover, the aura of that waterfall lake was incredibly strong because of the existence of
giant tortoises and giant pythons. It reached a point where they could affect the aura of
heaven and earth. It was a sign of their extraordinariness. To give an exaggerated example,
the giant python’s blood might even be comparable to precious medicinal materials such as
ginseng and lingzhi!
Ye Lingchen would not have expended so much effort if the python was just any ordinary
snake. Normal snakes were actually very weak and easy to kill.
Everyone nodded faintly, but Hu Yue’er asked a question that everyone was most
concerned about. “By the way, Lingchen, how did you get out of trouble from the lake?”
Ye Lingchen had earlier prepared for that question and he said calmly, “I can swim rather
well, and although my strength isn’t as good as that of a giant python, I was still able to deal
with it. I was actually getting ready to swim back, but luckily, Old Tortoise managed to free
itself and helped kill the python.”
His statement was approved by everyone and they all nodded.
Everyone had seen Ye Lingchen’s swimming ability and it was not at all difficult for him to
save his own life. However, it would be rather difficult to believe that Ye Lingchen killed the
python by himself. After all, they were not in a fantasy novel, so there was certainly no way
a human body could be so strong.
“God Ye, I didn’t expect that you can swim so well. If you participate in swimming
competitions, you’ll definitely bring glory to our country, like basketball!” He Jia could not
help but remark.
“Oh f*ck, that’s right! God Ye, you really are a sports all-rounder!”
“In addition to swimming, I think God Ye’s strength is also quite impressive. He can even
participate in weightlifting.”
Everyone sighed in the end. “Such freakish physical qualities! Comparing ourselves with
him will only make us frustrated!”
[1] This snake-to-dragon metamorphosis is derived from Ren Fang’s (任昉) Shuyi Ji (述异
记), or ‘Records of Strange Things’. 蚺 is translated to boa and seemingly has no other
meaning, but scientifically speaking, boas and pythons are completely different snakes in
an evolutionary sense. Meanwhile, Jiao (蛟) or Jiaolong (蛟龙) are defined as aquatic
dragons without horns or wings.
Chapter 438 - The Allure of Handbags
438 The Allure of Handbags
Facing everyone’s discussion, Ye Lingchen smiled and said nothing.
‘You think I’m really awesome? Well, you’re all wrong. I’m much more awesome than you
think.’
“God Ye.”
At that moment, the director suddenly turned to Ye Lingchen and said, “God Ye, someone
posted a banner in the live broadcast saying that they’d like to buy the python’s skin.”
“Oh? They want to buy the python’s skin?”
Ye Lingchen immediately guessed the other party’s intention. “At what price?”
“Five million!” the director said.
“Hiss!”
Everyone inhaled sharply again. They thought that the meat of the python was already
worth a lot of money, but it came as a complete shock that some people would buy the
snakeskin at a high price. It was too ruthless. Were those rich guys making light of money?
However, Ye Lingchen frowned. “Not the slightest sincerity. I’m not selling!”
“The other party said that the price can be negotiated. He asks you to name your price.” The
director looked at the screen and said to Ye Lingchen.
“I won’t sell it at any price!” Ye Lingchen shook his head and answered bluntly. He had his
own plans for it.
The meat of that giant python was valuable, but its skin was also equally as valuable!
Its skin could be used to make bags!
It must be borne in mind that bags were a girl’s fatal attraction. The saying that ‘handbags’
could cure all diseases clearly revealed the fairer sex’s obsession toward bags.
Expensive bags, such as Gucci and Louis Vuitton, could sell for tens of thousands! Hermès
could sell upwards of 100,000 and most people were not able to buy it!
The craze was all too evident and it had already become a status symbol.
Snakeskin was a very good material for making bags. Needless to say, the reputation and
quality of snakeskin bags spoke for itself, and the result of using that giant python’s skin to
make a bag was truly unimaginable!
If the business was managed properly, it could definitely become a hit!
Ye Lingchen sat on the tortoise’s back and his gaze drifted away slowly. It was all up to
whoever that could seize the opportunity.
Ring-ding-ding!
The next second, Ye Lingchen’s mobile phone rang and he looked at the caller ID. The
corner of his mouth curled up in a smile. It was Vatti’s chief designer, Jia Di.
“Grandmaster Jia, I didn’t expect you to watch Life’s Struggles too.”
“Grandmaster Ye, the show you participated in is so popular that it’s hard not to follow it,”
Jia Di’s voice came from the phone. In fact, he initially only saw the news, and as the chief
designer, he was more conscious of things such as python skin, but it never crossed his
mind that the protagonist would be Grandmaster Ye.
Jia Di paused and continued, “Grandmaster Ye, I have a request. Can you reserve this giant
python’s skin for Vatti?”
Ye Lingchen formed a smile at the corner of his mouth. “Grandmaster Jia, are you ready to
take up the advice I gave you last time?”
“Mm!”
Jia Di responded solemnly. “Since Grandmaster Ye has confidence in Vatti, we also have
confidence in Grandmaster Ye!”
“In that case, the skin of this giant python will certainly be reserved for Vatti.” Ye Lingchen
smiled. “Come to my place when I’m back. I have something for you. Rest assured, your
choice is always correct!”
“Okay!”
After hanging up the phone, Ye Lingchen saw that both Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were
looking at him. He could not resist asking, “Do any of you want a bag?”
“You want to give us a bag?” Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying’s eyes lit up. Bag or not, it was
not the main point. The key was that they loved whatever Ye Lingchen gave to them.
“The skin of this python is valuable because it can be used to make bags,” Ye Lingchen
continued. “The call just now was from Vatti. I’m prepared to give them the skin of this
python, and when the time comes, it won’t be a problem to give you a bag.”
“Wow, really?” Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying were looking forward to it.
“Really.” Ye Lingchen nodded. In fact, his primary purpose was to take advantage of this
opportunity to advertise. “This python is very extraordinary. Any bag made from its skin
will be water-proof. The quality is very good as well, and it’s difficult to leave scratches on
it. Keeping it for a hundred years won’t even be a problem. Moreover, it wouldn’t burn too
quickly in the case of a fire. It also has the function of heat insulation, which translates to
being warm in winter and cool in summer.”
“Wow, wow, wow! Lingchen, you’re amazing! I love you to death!” Zhao Liangying
immediately screamed excitedly.
“Vatti? Looking forward to their design.” Hu Yue’er’s face flushed with excitement and
anticipation.
Girls had zero resistance to bags.
Their conversation was naturally picked up by the live broadcast and the viewers were all
sent into a frenzy.
[Ah, I almost forgot. Snakeskin can be made into bags!]
[Where do they sell this kind of bag? I want to buy it! I must buy it! I really envy Baby Ying
and Hu Yue’er! I want it too!]
[A bag made from this giant python’s skin would truly be unique! No one else can imitate it!
You’ll make an impression if you go out with it.]
[If that’s what God Ye says, then the bag can be considered a treasure!]
[God Ye gave it to Vatti. Ah, ah, ah! I’m going to contact Vatti as soon as possible and book
one!]
[Such good material! I hope Vatti will not waste it. They must design it well.]
…
He Jia, Huang Lei, and the others pursed their lips. As married men, they immediately
noticed how lethal such handbags were. They wanted to speak to Ye Lingchen and ask to
buy one of those bags, but at the same time, they felt a bit embarrassed too.
After a while, the Mushroom Hut appeared in their line of sight. Old Tortoise had to stay
outside because it was too big, and Ye Lingchen also had to leave the giant python’s body
outside.
“It’s noon. Time to prepare lunch.”
Ye Lingchen said faintly before taking out the cleaver from the kitchen. He walked to the
side of the python and nonchalantly cut off a part of the meat.
“God Ye, why is this giant python’s meat so soft?” Wei Daxun could not help but wonder
after seeing how relaxed Ye Lingchen was.
“Soft? Why don’t you give it a try?” Ye Lingchen smiled and passed the cleaver to him.
Wei Daxun began cutting along the place where Ye Lingchen had started, but all he felt was
a taut resistance as if he was cutting the wood. It was extremely hard.
“This… What’s going on? God Ye, I think your strength is a bit too powerful is it not?” Wei
Daxun was overcome with shock.
“Daxun, haven’t you heard of ‘practice makes perfect’? It’s not like you haven’t seen God
Ye’s cooking skills before. What’s all the fuss about his knife skills.” Huang Lei laughed
aloud, but in fact, he was deeply impressed with Ye Lingchen’s incredible knife skills.
“Lingchen, do we really have to eat this? I’ve never eaten snake meat ever since I was a
child. I’m afraid to eat it.” Zhao Liangying was a little nervous.
“I don’t dare to eat it either,” Hu Yue’er said.
“If you don’t dare to eat it, then just watch us.” Ye Lingchen smiled and started prepping the
snake meat.
He took out a large plate, added various seasonings to it, and filled it with white wine. Then,
he put in the sliced snake meat. The first step was to marinate, not with salt, but to remove
the bacteria from the snake meat itself. At the same time, it made the snake meat tender
and much easier for the flavor to permeate.
After half an hour, Ye Lingchen took out the snake meat and started cooking it…
Chapter 439 - Life Is Unfair for Middle-
Aged People
439 Life Is Unfair for Middle-Aged People
Ye Lingchen was making snake soup.
The giant python’s meat contained medicinal properties. It was easy to lose its medicinal
properties through braising or roasting. Making snake soup was the best way, and it was
also easier for the human body to absorb the nutrients.
Roasting the snake meat or braising it in brown sauce can be done at night. There was
another four-meter-long anaconda, which was enough for everyone to eat for two days.
Making snake soup was not complicated. The most important thing in the early stage was
to cut it into pieces of uniform shape of about three centimeters. Once it was properly
marinated and the seasonings were carefully added, add the right amount of water and
place it in the pot to cook for an hour. After that, it was ready to be served.
Ye Lingchen’s selection of ingredients was somewhat different from that of ordinary snake
soup because he added some herbs that could neutralize the giant python’s spiritual
energy. The result would be better that way, despite there being no significant difference in
the cooking steps.
As time went by, a gust of heat radiated from the pot wafted through the entire Mushroom
Hut.
“Wow, it smells good! It smells too good!”
Even though they were all mentally prepared for it, everyone was immediately captivated
by that fragrance.
That time around, the smell was still the aroma of delicious food, but it had some different
aspects. Firstly, it smelled fresh—very fresh. Secondly, the fragrance was very unique in
that it was refreshing and strong, but not at all pungent.
“Help yourself if you want to eat,” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly and served a bowl.
He sipped the soup slowly and the delicious smell immediately enveloped all of his taste
buds. He swished it around with the tip of his tongue—it had a gelatinous texture even
though it was obviously just soup.
After swallowing, a heatwave erupted inside his stomach instantly and immediately
merged into his limbs and skeletal bodies. Then, it coursed through his pores as well as the
blood from his limbs and skeletal bodies, causing a flow of heat to burst out of his body.
Sure enough, it contained spiritual energy that would almost certainly nourish him.
“Give me a bowl too!”
Wei Daxun raised his leg and walked over. As soon as he picked up the bowl, he was
squeezed aside by two beautiful figures.
“Lingchen, we also want to…” The two girls looked blankly at Ye Lingchen.
As they said that, they looked at the pot full of snake soup and licked their tongues
involuntarily with desire in their eyes.
Women had a natural fear of snakes. They would feel terrified and disgusted at first glance,
more so if they were asked to eat them. In the face of such delicious food however, their
fear of snakes was overcome by the delicious food. Their foodie character emerged and
they no longer thought about what the food was made of. The important thing was that
they ate it.
After taking a mouthful of the snake soup, the two women’s complexion instantly turned
ruddy. With a shiver, they could feel the coldness being driven right out of their bodies.
Their entire body became warm as though everything detrimental that was hidden in their
body was eliminated, thus making them feel relaxed.
“God Ye, this snake soup is too amazing. After drinking a few sips, I feel like my entire body
is filled with power,” Wei Daxun could not help exclaiming. All he felt was that his energy
had never been as strong as it was at that moment.
“Me too, and if you look at me, my whole body is sweating and my clothes are soaked,”
Huang Lei said as well. He felt a remarkable feeling that far surpassed that of so-called
tonics.
“Huang Lei Sensei, you’ll need it. Drink more and nourish your kidneys[1].” Ye Lingchen
smiled.
Everyone laughed in that split second.
Huang Lei was speechless.
[Bwahahaha, Huang Sensei wants to boost his sex drive.]
[Life is unfair for middle-aged people.]
[Does this snake soup really have such a big effect? It’s too powerful.]
[Upstairs, make no mistake, this giant python is an enlightened animal. If you eat a piece of
its meat, you’ll become immortal!]
[Motherf*cking mental retard. You think he’s Tang the Monk?]
[I feel that everyone is so warm in the Mushroom Hut with all that laughter and joy.]
[Ask God Ye to give me a bowl! A BIG BOWL. Imma boost my sex drive!!!]
…
“This is good for your body, but you must also pay attention to the amount. You can’t eat a
lot in one go or else it’ll nourish you excessively. With your physique, one and a half bowls
per serving is the most you can take.” Ye Lingchen opened his mouth and filled a big bowl
to the brim. He then took it outside and placed it in front of Old Tortoise.
“Woooooooo…”
There was a look of desire in Old Tortoise’s eyes. It advanced excitedly a couple of steps
toward Ye Lingchen, seemingly unable to wait any longer.
“Open your mouth.” Ye Lingchen made a gesture.
Old Tortoise immediately raised his head high and opened its mouth.
That amount of soup was considered far too much for humans, but for Old Tortoise, it was
not even enough to make up one bite. Ye Lingchen casually poured a huge amount of snake
soup into Old Tortoise’s mouth.
Thump, thump, thump, thump!
After drinking a mouthful of snake soup, Old Tortoise immediately slapped both limbs with
excitement. Its huge body swayed from left to right as if he was a happy child eating candy.
It then rubbed Ye Lingchen’s body with its head affectionately.
[Such a waste of resources! He actually fed that much snake soup to an old tortoise!]
[F*ck! For a moment, I felt like my life was bleak and dull. I would’ve had a better life as a
tortoise.]
[Reasonably speaking, such a large bowl of snake soup can sell for more than RMB10,000.
Who can afford to take care of this old tortoise?]
[God Ye, I hate you! How can I live when you show me such delicious food every day!]
…
After eating and drinking, everyone leaned back on their seats and rubbed their stomachs
comfortably while squinting their eyes.
Once everyone had undergone that replenishment, they felt like they had been reborn and
needed to digest their food slowly.
“God Ye, why are the properties of this snake meat much more powerful than ginseng? I
feel as though my blood will be very warm if I slashed my wrists.” He Jia smiled.
“It’s amazing. Never in my wildest dreams would I ever imagine being able to eat this kind
of giant python meat in my lifetime.” Wei Daxun licked his lips and enjoyed the delicious
aftertaste.
“Lingchen, this giant python’s meat is really amazing. No wonder you said it was very
valuable,” Zhao Liangying remarked.
“That’s right. If I didn’t lack any space to store it, I would’ve been more than willing to buy
it at a high price and use it as my tonic.” Huang Lei nodded.
While everyone was chatting, the director came over and said to Ye Lingchen, “God Ye, our
program group has a request.”
“What is it?” Ye Lingchen raised his brows slightly. He never expected the director to be so
humble.
“Can we keep on broadcast running during the auction later?” The director looked at Ye
Lingchen with piercing eyes as he had a particular feeling that the subsequent auction
would be a highlight.
“No problem.” Ye Lingchen agreed without a fuss. It was a trivial matter that could also
increase his popularity, so there was no reason not to go along with it.
“Thank you.” The director became rather excited. He immediately got up and went to get
ready.
At about three o’clock in the afternoon, a black Mercedes-Benz followed by a silver-white
Mercedes-Benz came to Mount Li and headed straight for Green Grass Village.
Immediately after that, teams began entering Green Grass Village one after another, adding
some liveliness to the usually peaceful Green Grass Village.
Their objective for going there was the same—they were there for that extraordinary giant
python…
[1] For the uninitiated, traditional Chinese medicine says that one’s sex drive can be
boosted if the kidneys are nourished.
Chapter 440 - Amaterasu Genetics
Tap, tap, tap!
There was a rush of footsteps outside the Mushroom Hut’s door. It interrupted everyone’s
conversation and prompted them to shift their gaze over to the entrance.
The next moment, they saw a man dressed in a suit and leather shoes. At about 25 years of
age, he had a wicked smile on his lips and extremely sharp eyes. At first glance, he gave
everyone the impression of being a domineering character.
There were three people following behind him: a gray-haired old man, a bodyguard in a
black suit, and a person wearing a white uniform who was likely a researcher.
“They’re here!” Huang Lei uttered involuntarily. When he saw the logo on the clothes of
those four people, his pupils shrank slightly and he exclaimed, “They’re from the company
Amaterasu Genetics!”
“It really is Amaterasu Genetics! F*ck, why are they here? They’re a gene company that
rarely reveals themselves but has an international standing throughout the world.” He Jia
was shocked too.
After hearing what they said, everyone’s heart skipped a beat, and shock was written all
over their faces.
Genes were definitely one of the things in the world that remained a mystery to many
people.
Moreover, with the rapid development of the film industry in recent years, various
suppositions about genetics have emerged one after another, including gene mutation,
genetic modification, genetic therapy, and so on so forth. Any one of those fields was
regarded as a particularly terrifying existence.
Genetic companies had an air of enigma to them, but it was also daunting at the same time.
“Hello, I’m the director here. What can I do for you?” The director had already gone over
without any regard for his image. There was a flattering smile on the director’s face which
made Ye Lingchen feel embarrassed.
The man who led the group appeared unsurprised at the situation and narrowed his eyes.
“You may call me Young Master Wei. We’re in a hurry. Where’s the python’s body?”
“Please follow me.” The director led the way without the slightest hesitation.
[F*ck! They’re really from Amaterasu Genetics! Even a large group like them actually
watched the live broadcast? They’re everywhere!]
[Oh mama, what’s up with this giant python? It even attracted such a bigshot company.]
[No wonder God Ye was so confident just now. The research value of this giant python is
probably very great.]
[This director is usually so pretentious. He now looks like he has the potential to be a
henchman. So foul.]
[To the previous poster, what do you know?! Are you aware of what’s most important? It’s
life! The richer the person is, the more they would care about life! This is a genetics
company whose status is higher than that of a pharmaceutical company. In many cases,
genetics are the last straw for diseases that cannot be cured!]
[Amaterasu Genetics! I remember it was this exact company last year who said that it had
solved cloning technology and can clone the same animal with just its cells! This is just
scary!]
[This giant python is so remarkable that even people from the genetics company are
interested in it.]
…
They soon reached the door and looked at the giant python on the ground. Surprise flashed
through Young Master Wei’s eyes.
Watching it from up close was much clearer than looking at it from television. The python
was definitely different from other snakes!
Their trip might prove to be a windfall.
“Let’s start the test!”
“Yes!” the researcher replied. He brought a needle with him to draw blood from the giant
python’s body.
Ye Lingchen stood beside and watched quietly without interrupting.
However, after Young Master Wei withdrew his gaze from the giant python, his eyes landed
directly on Old Tortoise. There were covetous traces deep in his eyes and he said lightly.
“Ah San, go and get a piece of keratin!”
The aforementioned keratin was a layer of tissue on the epidermis of animals and plants. It
had a tough texture and was composed of chitin, calcium, and various other components. It
had the function of protecting internal tissues and were also considered excess old tissues
that were cornified from the animal’s skin.
“Yes, Young Master!”
The bodyguard behind him nodded, lifted his legs, then walked forward.
In facing Old Tortoise, the bodyguard’s eyes remained calm and his entire body exuded a
kind of fortitude that resembled a practitioner of sorts. Judging from his aura, Ye Lingchen
guessed that he was likely a martial artist.
Seeing Ah San approaching Old Tortoise, Ye Lingchen’s eyes flashed faintly and a slightly
sarcastic smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.
Just as Ah San was less than three meters away from Old Tortoise, Old Tortoise seemed to
have just awakened from his drowsiness. It turned its head toward Ah San and let out a low
growl.
Ah San’s eyes sank, but instead of retreating, he moved forward and even accelerated.
However, he was also considered a smart person. Knowing that he could not fight Old
Tortoise, he rolled over on the ground and raised his hand to grab Old Tortoise’s feet!
Old tortoises naturally had claws. Furthermore, the tortoise had lived for so many years,
and coupled with being trapped at the bottom of the pool, some of the claws’ nails were
about to fall off—that was precisely Ah San’s goal!
However, he had clearly underestimated Old Tortoise and overestimated himself.
“Roar!”
The old tortoise roared. Instead of making much movement, it simply shook its huge body
to one side!
Boom!
Ah San immediately flew out like a piece of duckweed. His whole body rolled 10 meters
back on the ground before he stopped. It was a pitiful sight.
Perhaps everyone had overlooked Old Tortoise’s power because they only saw it being
trapped and never caught a glimpse of it in action. Everyone could clearly watch the scene
happen right in front of them, which came as a huge shock.
If Old Tortoise had not been trapped at the subterranean lake, the giant python would
certainly be no match for it. It should be noted that even though its opponent was a giant
python, the serpent only dared to do what it did because Old Tortoise was trapped and
nearly dying.
“Ah San, are you okay?” Young Master Wei frowned and asked. There were traces of
surprise flashing in his eyes. It was out of happiness instead of shock. “What an amazing
creature!”
Ah San was a warrior hired by their company at a high price. He could deal with 20 low-life
goons on his own, but he looked like a child in front of Old Tortoise. It was then that Young
Master Wei took Old Tortoise seriously.
Seeing Ah San shaking his head, Young Master Wei’s gaze fell on Ye Lingchen not far away.
“You’re the only one who can tame this old tortoise. Name your price for it, in addition to
this giant python. I also need Old Tortoise’s keratin and a tube of blood.”
His tone was very firm, evidently due to him holding a high position for a long time. His
order was belted out in an imperative and unquestionable tone.
“Okay!” Ye Lingchen’s face was calm and unemotive. His white teeth were revealed when
he smiled. “One billion and I’ll give you the keratin.”
“One billion? Why don’t you just rob someone?!” Young Master Wei’s face sank and he
chided coldly.
Ye Lingchen shrugged. “Don’t ask me to name a price if you can’t afford it. You were acting
all serious just now. Are you pretending to be a rich person even though you don’t have the
money?”
“You’re shooting your mouth off!” Young Master Wei’s eyes were sharp. “One billion isn’t
much for us, but it doesn’t mean I’ll give it to you on a whim. The keratin is of no use to Old
Tortoise and is considered biological waste. I’ll give you another chance to name your
price!”
“I think you may have misunderstood. My one billion is your tuition fee for me to teach you
basic manners.” Ye Lingchen’s voice was still calm and Young Master Wei’s strong aura had
zero effect on him.
“Haha, do you know who I am? How dare you talk to me like this?” Young Master Wei
smiled in anger and stared straight at Ye Lingchen like a hawk.
Chapter 441 - Thousandsprout Healthcare
441 Thousandsprout Healthcare
“I don’t know who you are and I’m not interested in finding out.” Ye Lingchen shook his
head and spared Young Master Wei no courtesy. “Please go back. I don’t intend to let you
join this auction.”
“What do you mean?” A cold light flashed in Young Master Wei’s eyes.
“This giant python is more suitable for the pharmaceutical industry. I don’t agree to your
company using it for genetic research!” Ye Lingchen remarked bluntly.
Although Ye Lingchen’s biological proficiency was not at the full level, he had more than
60% proficiency and understood genes rather well. It was precisely because of his
understanding that he realized how dreadful such technology was.
On the positive side, genes were undoubtedly capable of treating diseases that were
incurable in the world as of then, but that was only the positive aspects of it. In fact, the
disadvantages of genetic technology were very obvious!
Humans had endless ambitions. If and when genetic technology was perfected, the human
desire would expand more and more, including things such as regeneration of a broken
limb, achieving the speed of a cheetah or the power of an elephant, and finally, even the life
of a tortoise!
It was not merely a possibility, but a surefire trend that was bound to happen in the future!
Once that path was forged, mankind would not be far from destruction.
Ye Lingchen’s original intention was to sell the python to a pharmaceutical company and let
them develop new drugs. He absolutely did not want the python to be acquired by the gene
company.
Young Master Wei’s lips were slightly pursed. His eyes revealed a killing intent, but it was
quickly suppressed. He glanced at the surrounding cameras and smiled coldly. “Amazing.
You’re the first person that dares to treat Amaterasu Genetics like this. You’ve got balls!”
He stopped talking after that and stepped aside.
[Awesome, really awesome! God Ye was so fierce that he dared to challenge Amaterasu
Genetics! God Ye is a true man!]
[Are you sure this is fierce? Offending Amaterasu Genetics will only bring out a terrible
end!]
[F*ck! I’m pissed too when I saw Young Master Wei. How pretentious and cocky. He acts
like he’s the number one person in the world.]
[I can’t bear it either. How impolite of him not to take God Ye seriously. What the hell!]
[God Ye really does take our people into consideration. Anyway, I don’t have a good
impression of this so-called genetics company. I’m actually frightened.]
[Let me give you some advice. I’ll only say this: In order to obtain some special genes,
Amaterasu has sent hundreds of powerful warriors into the Amazon jungle. Moreover,
their team is fully armed with the most advanced weapons!]
[At present, Amaterasu Genetics has announced that it can regenerate mice with severed
limbs! We’re not talking about connecting another arm, but regenerating it, like a gecko’s
tail!]
[This kind of company has far too many ways to make a person disappear. Why else do you
think they’re so crazy? Go ahead and continue cursing if you’re not afraid of death!]
…
Seeing Ye Lingchen talk to Amaterasu Genetics in such a manner made the hearts of
everyone in the program group tremble slightly. The director shot frantic glances at Ye
Lingchen, but Ye Lingchen simply turned a blind eye.
A person with higher status could notice much more details compared to an ordinary
person. It was also much easier for such a person to sense the formidableness of such a
uber large company.
Amaterasu Genetics was an international company! It was extremely influential all over the
world!
Hu Yue’er and Zhao Liangying’s faces were slightly pale, but they gritted their teeth and
walked to Ye Lingchen’s side. Both of them held his hand and silently expressed their
support.
Many companies who expressed an interest in the giant python were gradually appearing
one after another. The number had actually approached twenty. True to Ye Lingchen’s
expectation, many of these companies were pharmaceutical companies, and at the very
worst were companies that dealt with health care products.
However, their expressions changed slightly when they saw Young Master Wei, and it was a
very distinct feeling of envy.
Those companies all brought simple detection equipment, and after greeting Ye Lingchen,
they began to draw out a small amount of python blood for on-site testing.
The companies that made a particular point to rush there were no doubt companies that
were very interested in pharmaceuticals. At the very least, they were all very capable.
Ye Lingchen noticed that most of the people who came from those companies were middle-
aged and above. Meanwhile, there were a couple of old experts beside them. Each of them
had cautiousness and surprise written all over their faces.
There was only one exception—a company is called Thousandsprout Healthcare. It was not
a giant pharmaceutical company, but a health care product company with a mediocre
reputation. At least Ye Lingchen had no impression of this company.
The leader of Thousandsprout Healthcare was a beautiful young girl. She was definitely the
crème de la crème among all the women Ye Lingchen had ever seen, not in terms of
hotness, but in terms of health and nimbleness!
‘This girl probably pays great attention to taking care of herself. Yoga is probably
indispensable for her. From her flexible figure, it’s not difficult to see that she’s entirely
capable of bending herself into many advanced and complex postures. It’s really…’
Ahem. Ye Lingchen shook his head and rid himself of those indecent thoughts.
With his ever-advancing knowledge, he would involuntarily analyze anything that he saw.
He swore that it was not something he did out of his own volition.
The girl’s research on giant pythons was very different from other people. Except for her
two subordinates, she brought nothing—no researchers and no needles. Instead, she was
chatting with everyone on the show.
“Huang Lei Sensei, I watched The Temptation to Go Home when I was a child. My mother is
obsessed with you…”
“He Jia Sensei, our family enjoys the show you host. It’s a must-watch for us every night.”
“Wow, Baby Ying, you’re much more beautiful than on TV…”
…
Ye Lingchen had to admit that her communication skills were very strong. She soon hit it
off with Zhao Liangying and Hu Yue’er. The three women gathered to discuss topics such as
makeup, healthcare, and fitness.
However, Ye Lingchen noticed that this girl occasionally made a point to talk about the
snake soup they had earlier. She asked everyone how they felt after eating the snake soup
and also questioned them about their physical condition.
The girl was very complex.
At the very least, she was good at marketing and was probably very ambitious. Otherwise,
she would not have been so interested in the giant python when her company’s reputation
was not well known. Bar any unforeseen circumstance, Thousandsprout Healthcare was
likely to become bigger and stronger in the future.
After chatting for a while, the girl walked up to Ye Lingchen. She firstly bowed down to Ye
Lingchen before saying, “God Ye, you’re too amazing. I never expected that our human
physique can be so strong. This is also a testament to human potential and the importance
of caring for one’s health. I’m your fan, Dong Miaomiao. Can I get an autograph?”
‘She couldn’t have cared for her body simply with health care.’
Ye Lingchen thought that to himself but nodded eventually.
“Thank you.” Dong Miaomiao took out a piece of A4 paper from her handbag. It was not a
blank paper, but a drawing. To be precise, it was a sketch. It depicted Ye Lingchen at the
bottom of the lake, standing right on top of the giant python’s head…
Chapter 442 - This Giant Python Is
Exceptional
442 This Giant Python Is Exceptional
The screen displayed the fearsome power and brutality of the giant python along with Ye
Lingchen’s magnificent performance, giving off a feeling of a dragon slayer.
“Just sign here.” Dong Miaomiao pointed at an empty area on the sketch that was
intentionally left blank.
“You drew this?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched.
Dong Miaomiao nodded, then replied awkwardly, “It’s just a rough sketch due to time
constraints. I hope God Ye won’t be offended.”
“Your drawing is not bad.” Ye Lingchen smiled, then signed his name on it. His writing was
an embodiment of freedom and its sharpness taken over the sketch.
“Such beautiful writings! I’m surprised that God Ye’s calligraphy skill has reached such
heights. I’m truly humbled,” Dong Miaomiao exclaimed.
Ye Lingchen nodded, keeping his silence.
His internal evaluation for this young woman had just improved. ‘Smart. Very smart.’
She was obviously taking advantage of his fame!
Who was Ye Lingchen? He was no doubt the most important person in the scene. They
were doing a live stream at that moment. A lot of people were following Ye Lingchen. With
this young woman asking for his autograph out of the blue, she would naturally gain the
attention of those viewers.
If she had taken out their company’s posters and tried to market their ads, Ye Lingchen
could just reject the signature. However, she took out a sketched portrait of Ye Lingchen.
That act alone changed the playing field.
Furthermore, the sketch was nicely done. Ye Lingchen could foresee that this sketch, along
with his signature, would stir up some debates of the netizens. Whenever they see this
sketch, they would think of Thousandsprout Healthcare!
It was a different form of advertising. Moreover, its effects would be excellent!
Ye Lingchen preferred smart people as he was one of them. Hence, he had no qualms
helping out this young woman with his signature.
“Why aren’t you analyzing the giant python’s meat?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“God Ye, aren’t there people doing that for me right now?” Dong Miaomiao winked at Ye
Lingchen with a smile on her face.
The next moment, an astonished shout could be heard.
“How is this possible?!”
It was a stunned expert with his face all red from excitement.
“Amazing, it’s too amazing. This is a miracle! It’s a miracle in the field of medicine!”
“How can this be? It’s flesh and bones, but it’s displaying such properties. Special, this is
very special!”
“This giant python is exceptional!”
Following that, the astonishments came one after another. Some of the experts were even
moved to tears.
“What’s going on?” someone asked.
“This giant python’s meat has a mysterious energy. This energy is very pure, similar to the
medicinal properties of spiritual herbs. However, because it’s an animal, the medicinal
properties of this giant python’s meat is all the more special. Furthermore, its effects are
above those spiritual herbs!” explained one of the experts as he adjusted his glasses.
Ye Lingchen naturally knew of that mysterious energy they were talking about. It was, in
fact, the spiritual energy that was nurtured within the giant python’s body. Moreover, this
giant python had lived for an unknown period of time. Its body was already undergoing
metamorphosis.
“This type of medicinal property is very different! If we use this giant python’s meat as an
ingredient, it will surely be able to keep some special diseases under control!” someone
added with a trembling voice, “It could very well ameliorate some of the incurable diseases
we’re faced with right now!”
Once the conclusion was announced, everyone at the scene turned livid. They all looked at
the giant python’s corpse with eyes filled with envy!
The giant python was huge, but in the end, it was the only one. With limited supplies,
whichever company obtained the giant python, the medicine it produces would be of better
quality than other companies!
Furthermore, once a new medicine was invented using the giant python, that company’s
status would undergo a great transformation!
‘Buy! I must buy this!’
The same thought appeared in everyone’s mind.
[F*ck me, is it that amazing?]
[It’s demonized. It’s definitely demonized. Hya! Reveal yourself!]
[Don’t bother. It’s most likely Bai Suzhen[1]!]
[OMG, if Bai Suzhen ended up like this, what about Xu Xian[2]?]
[Stop bullsh*tting. Do you know what this giant python represents? It can save the lives of
millions! God Ye is amazing!]
[This giant python is Tang the Monk’s equivalent of snakes!]
…
Everyone was voicing out their astonishment, while Young Master Wei was the only one
watching coldly from the side.
“Young Master Wei, this is the result of our analysis. It’s beyond our expectations!”
A report was passed to Young Master Wei.
Reading the data on the report, Young Master Wei’s eyes narrowed immediately, his
expression showing that he must get it at all cost.
“This giant python’s genes are no longer the genes of a snake. There are many mutations all
over the place,” the underling elaborated for Young Master Wei. “According to the data
displayed here, this giant python’s life force is five times higher than those of its kind! I’m
starting to think that it’s no longer a snake. It might just be like those ancient myths
claimed and the snake is evolving into a dragon?!”
“Whatever it is. We must get this giant python’s body. This will be helpful for our research!”
Young Master Wei’s eyes glowed, then gave a dark look at Ye Lingchen and the giant
tortoise, licking his lips. “Don’t forget about that giant tortoise too! Apart from that, aren’t
you curious about that God Ye fellow?”
“Very curious!” that person’s voice was serious. “According to our analysis of the video, God
Ye’s body is far beyond the limits of a normal human being. Be it his strength or agility in
the water, it’s beyond what a human can possess. Even for a martial artist, that’s an
impossible feat. I suspect that he might have undergone some sort of mutation in his body.”
“What do you think his genes are like?” Young Master Wei muttered to himself. “Compared
to the giant python or that Old Tortoise, human genes are naturally more compatible with
other humans. I’m very much interested in this God Ye!”
“I wonder if I can have his constitution if I transplanted his genes onto myself!” Young
Master Wei looked forward to it with a passion!
Ye Lingchen naturally noticed Young Master Wei’s gaze, but he smiled it off casually. He had
no love for the so-called genetic company. His feelings proved right, as those working in
genetic companies were exclusively maniacs!
‘It’s fine if this genetic company behaves itself. If it tried anything stupid, I don’t mind
toying with it!’
Along with his growth, Ye Lingchen came to know the power of his knowledge. He began to
look at this world from a point of power.
“God Ye, we’re done analyzing. The auction can start now,” said someone impatiently.
“Alright, let it begin.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
This auction was not a formal one. It was just the empty plot in front of the Mushroom Hut
without even a chair to sit on.
However, everyone did not mind the format at all. They just wanted to make the purchase
quickly and leave…
[1] 白素贞 (Bai Suzhen) – The snake demon from the Legend of the White Snake.
[2] 许仙 (Xu Xian) – The human that saved Bai Suzhen and ended up marrying her.
Chapter 443 - Exorbitant Auction!
443 Exorbitant Auction!
Apart from its meat, the giant python had another treasure, its gallbladder.
Due to the size of the giant python, its gallbladder was huge as well, almost the size of an
adult’s head. It had a reddish black color throughout. Ye Lingchen almost mistook it as the
giant python’s core.
As for the gallbladder, it was where the essence of the snake lies. It was only natural for it
to be worth quite a sum, therefore its sale was kept separate from the meat.
Ye Lingchen replied with a smile, “Everyone, let’s get to the point. The gallbladder can clear
wind and wetness from one’s body, has cooling properties, improves sight, and is able to
clear toxins.[1] It can be used to restore a person’s nervous system, hormonal balance, and
immune system, allowing them to slow down the aging of the body, making this an
extremely valuable ingredient for medicine. The value of this snake’s gallbladder goes
without saying. I’ll set the base price at one million. Let the auction begin.”
One million for a gallbladder. Before this, it was unimaginable. However, these companies
were all calmly taking it in.
A middle-aged man raised his sign, stating softly, “We from Huihong Pharmaceutics bids
three million!”
In just one word, it tripled the price!
The other bidders were shocked. Some of the smaller pharmaceutical companies appeared
furious. That was just a typical robbery. They had no means to compete.
That middle-aged man smiled nonchalantly. To him, three million was nothing much.
“Hehe, Huihong Pharmaceutics are quite generous. Unfortunately, my master loves to
infuse his liquor with the snake’s gallbladder. I’m taking this gallbladder!”
The other man smiled gently. With a wave of his hand, he announced calmly, “Four
million!”
“You’re not from the pharmaceutical industry. If I’m not mistaken, you should be from
Flying Distillery. What do you want that gallbladder for?” asked the person that made the
first bid.
The bidder shrugged, “I just told you. I’m infusing liquor with it.”
“Such a big gallbladder. How much liquor are you trying to infuse?”
“Hahaha, our distillery has an overabundance of liquor. I’m sure the liquor-infused with
this gallbladder will taste magnificent!”
The first bidder harrumphed, “Five million!”
“Forget it. Five million for liquor infusion is a little too much. I’ll let you have it.” The second
bidder waved. “I’ll just get some snake meat later.”
Five million was already over the budget of many companies, sending the scene into
silence.
Ye Lingchen looked at the crowd and smiled. “Anyone else raising the price? If not then the
gallbladder will go to Huihong Pharmaceutics.”
“Amaterasu Genetics offers 10 million!” Young Master Wei’s eyes flashed as he announced,
“My company must get this giant python. No matter what price you offer, we’ll double it!”
Young Master Wei’s words caused everyone’s expression to turn dark. Amaterasu Genetics
had the potential and power. They were always domineering. Once they interfered, others
would have nothing left for them.
“I refuse to sell!”
Unexpectedly, Ye Lingchen uttered those words without hesitation. “Amaterasu Genetics
has no right to take part in the auction. The five million bid from earlier wins the auction!”
“If 10 million is insufficient, I’ll make it 20 million!” Young Master Wei voiced out again, his
eyes flashed with a menacing look as he looked at Ye Lingchen. “God Ye, Amaterasu
Genetics is being courteous here. Please do not make things difficult for us As long as you’re
willing to cooperate with us, it’ll be beneficial for both parties. Otherwise, you might not
enjoy your money in peace!”
“Sell the entire giant python to Amaterasu Genetics. I’ll offer 150 million! If you can throw
in some keratinous debris from Old Tortoise for us, I’ll add another 50 million, totaling up
to 200 million!”
Young Master Wei’s statement once again sent them into silence. Everyone unwittingly
shifted their gaze unto Ye Lingchen.
200 million. That was an exorbitant figure that went way beyond the original price. At the
same time, it showed Amaterasu Genetics’ stubbornness on acquiring the goods.
Even the big pharmaceutical companies like Huihong Pharmaceutics could not help but
frown in silence.
[200 million. F*ck! It’s 200 million!]
[OMG, I’ve never imagined that much money in my entire life!]
[Ahhhh, as expected of my husband God Ye. He’s so amazing, able to make 200 million just
like that!]
[Amaterasu Genetics is rich. Really really rich!]
…
The comments area went into a heated discussion over the concept of 200 million. If one
left it in the bank, that would be a minimum interest of 10 million!
For an average person, that would leave them worry-free for multiple lifetimes! They
would not be able to spend it all!
Furthermore, it was not comparable to 200 million in assets. That was 200 million cash!
Even rich people with billions in assets [2] would have difficulty forking out 200 million
worth of cash!
“I’ve already said I’m not selling!” Ye Lingchen was unfazed. He was a seasoned veteran.
Just his assets alone were in the billions. Furthermore, he had the Prodigy System with him.
He would be calm even when faced with 2 billion, let alone 200 million.
Young Master Wei frowned. Ye Lingchen’s reaction differed from his expectation. At the
same time, it further soured his mood.
“This gallbladder belongs to Huihong Pharmaceutics.” Ye Lingchen confirmed it, then
continued, “Bids from outsiders are not counted! Continue the auction.”
Clap clap clap!
A series of clapping sounds could be heard coming from Young Master Wei. He looked at Ye
Lingchen. “Very well done God Ye. I’m afraid you might not know what kind of existence
you’re faced with. Congratulations on having me remember you!”
“Let’s go!”
With that, he turned around and departed.
He was too embarrassed to stay any longer. Furthermore, the scene was being shared on
the live stream. Even if he wanted to stir up trouble, he could not afford to do it so blatantly.
‘We’ll meet again. Just you wait!’
Seeing Young Master Wei leaving, the representatives of other companies let out a sigh of
relief. They felt the pressure over them lightened greatly, yet at the same time offering a
sympathetic glance at Ye Lingchen.
Things did not end well for those that offended Young Master Wei.
Compared to these people, the crowd in the live stream was a lot more direct. They grew
more respectful of Ye Lingchen.
[God Ye, you’re the man!]
[F*ck, my husband is too awesome. So domineering, rejecting 200 million just like that!]
[That’s a seasoned veteran for you. I believe that God Ye’s background is not as simple as
we thought!]
[God Ye said so from the start. His selling of the giant python was purely for the
advancement of medicine. It’s for the good of the public!]
[That’s right. God Ye did it for everyone’s benefit. That whatever genetics company only
needed it for research. Who knows if they might come up with some sort of biological
weapon. I love how God Ye was unmoved by money!]
…
Even Ye Lingchen himself did not expect that his confrontation with Young Master Ye
would bring him quite a bit of popularity points.
While that happened, the auction for the giant python’s corpse had begun.
First to bid was still Huihong Pharmaceuticals. “20 thousand for 500 grams[3]!”
With that bid, most of the representatives from other companies had a bitter expression on
their faces.
Although that price was far from what Young Master Wei had offered, it was still not
something the smaller companies could match. That was a move for them to silence the
crowd right off the bat.
“25 thousand!” Without any hesitation, the next to bid was the person from Flying
Distillery, once again raising the price…
[1] The wetness, wind, and cooling thing here is referring to elements of Chinese medicine,
usually a balance between cold, heat, dry, and wetness. Unfortunately, your dear translator
here is not a practitioner of Chinese medicine and has no way to supplement you guys with
a detailed explanation.
[2] In raw, it was stated as “a few hundred thousand”. We suspect that it was a typo or the
sentence would be very weird.
[3] 斤 (Jin) is a unit of measurement used by the Chinese community. Depending on which
region, the measurement differs. For the purpose of this story, the use of 斤 (Jin) in
mainland China is 500g, while 公斤 (Gong Jin) is 1kg.
Chapter 444 - Nice Guy
‘This…’
A lot of them had a helpless expression on their faces. ‘These rich people are nuts. They
won’t even care about the feelings of small companies like us, getting eliminated by them
right from the start!’
They had their mouths agape, but no words came forth.
They wanted to fight for it too, but without money, they were unable to fight!
“Hehe, our Tang National Pharmaceutics will play along too,” one of the old men finally
broke his silence. “We’ll offer 30 thousand!”
With that, the price went up by another five thousand!
“Old Man Tang, your Tang National Pharmaceutics had never initiated any development of
new medicine. Why are you taking part this time?” asked a respectable-looking middle-
aged man. Following that, he raised his sign and announced., “United Heaven
Pharmaceutics offers 31 thousand.”
“Hahaha, apart from making western medicine, this giant python can be sun-dried and used
directly as Chinese medicine! Why can’t I buy it?” Old Man Tang laughed. “You’re such a
cheapskate bidding like that. 35 thousand!”
“We’re not as well off as your Tang National Pharmaceutics.” The middle-aged man
adjusted his glasses but stopped competing.
“38 thousand!” The bidder this time was still from Huihong Pharmaceutics.
Old Man Tang frowned lightly. “40 thousand!”
It was obvious that the price had reached an exorbitant amount. Even the large scale
pharmaceutical companies were hesitating, unsure if they should continue bidding.
[F*ck! 40 thousand for 500 grams! Are these pharmaceutical companies crazy?]
[Previous post, don’t you know how much profit they pharmaceutical companies make? It
may be calculated in units of 500 grams now, but when they turn it into medicine, then it’s
counted in grams!]
[40 thousand for 500 grams. That giant python should be at least one full tonne right?
That’s going to be 40 million!]
[What’s 40 million? Didn’t you see how God Ye was unfazed when faced with 200 million?]
…
Huihong Pharmaceutics was fine with the results as they had obtained the gallbladder. At
least they would not return empty-handed. Other pharmaceutical companies were
however unable to sit still any longer.
“God Ye, with so many corporations here, you can’t just let us go back empty-handed.”
“That’s right, God Ye. Please give us small businesses a chance. I’m begging you.”
“God Ye, we came here with full sincerity. Can you not sell the giant python as a whole
unit?”
The representatives of all those companies looked at Ye Lingchen with their puppy eyes.
They were really out of options. With the larger companies around, they could not get
anything.
“Everyone, I’m not sure if you’re willing to listen to my humble suggestion.” Right then,
Dong Miaomiao had finally spoken up.
She was the youngest one there, yet she showed no hint of fear, calmly speaking, “There’s
only one giant python. It would only destroy our harmony if we continue fighting like this.
However, we can’t let God Ye suffer losses too. I think we should split it into multiple
portions and set the price to 50 thousand. What do you guys think?”
Her eyes glimmered as her words calmed everyone down.
50 thousand for 500 grams. It may appear more expensive than 50 thousand per 500 gram,
but in actuality, it was not the same.
First of all, at 50 thousand per 500 grams, it did not require them to purchase the entire
giant python. If one only purchased 500 grams worth, then it would only cost 50 thousand.
That sum was nothing for these companies. In fact, they were not worried about the high
unit price, but rather the difficulty of taking out tens of millions at one go.
Secondly, the auction had not ended. Nobody could guarantee the final price not to go over
50 thousand!
Moreover, 50 thousand per 500 grams would not offend Ye Lingchen as the price was
considered quite high.
One must admit that Dong Miaomiao had thought of everything perfectly. She did not make
the suggestion at the beginning of the auction. That way she would only seem to be a
busybody. Nevertheless, now that she brought it up when the auction was in a standstill, it
achieved optimal effects.
Most importantly, she would never have gotten anything with the original auction.
However, with her suggestion, her company would naturally be able to obtain a portion of
the giant python meat.
“I think this suggestion is excellent!”
Before anyone could voice out, Ye Lingchen agreed to it immediately. “The earlier bid
reached 40 thousand right? I don’t need 50 thousand. Let’s settle it at 40 thousand. As for
the 10 thousand difference, I hope that everyone would lower the price accordingly to
reduce the burden on the patients as part of my contribution.”
“This giant python is denser than regular snakes, weighing at 800kg. We’ll limit it to 50kg
per person.”
[God Ye is the best! We love God Ye!]
[Wah wah wah! God Ye is so handsome. I hope these pharmaceutical companies can
produce cheaper medicine!]
[Husband, I love you!]
[Tch, braggart! If you’re so great then just give it away. Faker!]
[Previous post, evaluation complete. Your brain was squashed by the door.]
[I’ve finally seen it for myself. Such greedy people really exist in our world! Disgusting!]
[That giant python was hunted down by God Ye after risking his life. You’re just a yapper.
What gives you the right to criticize God Ye?]
[Here comes the emotional blackmails. What a display of their lack of intelligence!]
…
Finally, the giant python was sold off at the price of 40 thousand per 500 grams. What
surprised Ye Lingchen the most was that Dong Miaomiao managed to fork out four million
for 50kg. However, it was obvious that she placed quite a heavy bet on this.
“God Ye, you’re a person that I respect greatly,” Dong Miaomiao sincerely praised Ye
Lingchen after purchasing the snake meat.
There was another advantage of splitting the giant python meat up for sale. It was to avoid
one company monopolizing it and driving the price sky-high.
Dong Miaomiao and Ye Lingchen both understood that point. That was why he did not
hesitate and agreed to Dong Miaomiao’s suggestion right away.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose. ‘Did I just got myself categorized as the nice guy?’
After obtaining the snake meat, everyone departed happily and rushed off impatiently for
their research. Moreover, the snake meat also needed to be stored in a proper environment
as soon as possible.
The entire giant python and its gallbladder were sold for a total sum of 69 million!
Although it was not as crazy as the price Young Master Wei offered, it was still a sum that
would turn many eyes.
“Wow, you’ve made a killing!”
Zhao Liangying was grinning so much her eyes were almost shut, as though she was the
one that made all that money.
“God Ye, your net worth just shot up in an instant. I’ve been working hard for half my life,
yet it’s nothing compared to one giant python that you captured. Marvelous,” Huang Lei
lamented.
On the other hand, Wei Daxun remembered the meal they had for lunch. “500 grams of
meat is worth 40 thousand. We cooked almost 1.5kg of snake meat during lunch! OMG, this
is the peak of my life. I can brag about this for the rest of my life!”
At night, they had the anaconda for dinner with Ye Lingchen doing the cooking again.
Braised snake, roasted snake, and deep-fried snake meet. It was a snake full course meal.
However, they were not feeling too good because after that night, Ye Lingchen, Zhao
Liangying, and Hu Yue’er would be there for three full days. They would be leaving the
Mushroom Hut the next day.
After three days of living together as a family, it was natural for them to feel saddened
during the farewell.
The sadness of parting ways hung around in the air. It was only until they tasted Ye
Lingchen’s delicacies that the sadness was toned down…
Chapter 445 - Ideal Kingdom
445 Ideal Kingdom
After dinner, everyone went to the gazebo to enjoy the cool winds for a bit and retired back
to their rooms early.
Ye Lingchen lay on his bed and shut his eyes. He did not fall asleep but was instead keeping
track of his harvest from participating in this program.
First of all, was the monetary gains. According to the contract, the other party only needed
to pay him five million for participation. Getting five million in just three days. That was
definitely the treatment of an A-list celebrity. However, due to Ye Lingchen’s performance
on the show and the contribution of his current popularity to the program, the director
finally arranged a new contract for him.
It went from five million to 20 million, four times the original value. That was the price on
par with the current top celebrity!
That was an acknowledgment of Ye Lingchen, and also the program’s way to extend him an
olive branch. Ye Lingchen’s performance had boosted Life’s Struggles up a few levels.
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen’s popularity was not based on luck, but his capability! In the
future, it would only grow further. Therefore, the program crew was willing to put in the
extra money just to butter up to Ye Lingchen.
20 million, added with the 69 million he made from the sales of the giant python came to a
total of 89 million in profit!
Looking at the extra money, Ye Lingchen could only lament. People with capabilities could
really earn money quickly. He was already trying to keep a low profile, but his abilities did
not allow for it!
After doing a quick count of his current assets, as of that moment, his fixed assets included
Y Cosmetics, Panda Streaming, the entertainment company, and Wanrong Technology. All
these companies would surely be listed under Y Group in the future.
He then calculated the book value of his companies. Due to his previous purchase of
Wanrong Technology’s shares, he spent over 700 million. At that time he only had 15
million in funds. Fortunately, the 15 million spent on the production of the smart robot
Little Cloud was a major success. Within that one week, Little Cloud’s orders had already
exceeded 10 thousand units!
That meant that the sales figure went over 900 million!
As the machine was fully designed by Ye Lingchen, it saved them a huge sum in
development cost. With the high selling price, after taking into account the production cost
and overhead cost, the net profit came to a staggering 50 percent!
That meant that in a single week, Wanrong Technology managed to make a profit of 450
million!
With Ye Lingchen’s shares, he would be getting 35 million in dividends!
This required some clarifications. Do not think that it was easy to make this much money.
One should know that Ye Lingchen’s existence is a bug that allowed him to design a robot-
like Little Cloud. Given any other company, they would need to spend up to dozens of years,
and might still fail to produce such a robot. Technology was a high-profit industry.
However, it required countless knowledge and research in exchange for a high profit
margin.
As for Y Cosmetics, although it was an internet trend store, it was not ready for expansion
as it lacked its own brand of products. It was also limited by the number of customers
served in a day. The profits were more or less around 80 to 90 thousand. Although it
sounded nice, it was almost nothing for Ye Lingchen. The streaming platform’s profits were
low. Although its popularity was great, it ran at a high cost. As of then, although the market
worth was high, its profitability was not much better than the cosmetic store.
In a rough summary, Ye Lingchen could only free up 45 million worth of cash at that
moment. As for the entertainment company, he still had to wait until iPartment’s showing
before he could get anything out of it.
In the end…it was still insufficient!
Due to the need to expand his company, especially Wanrong Technology, he was
desperately in need of money. He needed to take this opportunity and open up regular
chain stores in major cities to expand the market. Nevertheless, regular chain stores would
require purchasing of store units, which was another huge expenditure, giving him a
headache!
Ye Lingchen would never run any franchise stores, only regular chain stores. Even if he had
over tens of millions, how many stores could he afford to purchase in the major cities?
Going worldwide was even further out of the question.
‘Sigh, what a headache!’
According to Ye Lingchen’s plans, the money he needed for later stages was too much. First,
he must purchase an island as his base of operations. After that, he needed to build a
headquarters on that island and move his company over there. Of course, as a humble and
low profile prodigy, that island’s design had to be grand!
With that, he could not afford to do any of that without at least tens of billions.
He had to do this step by step. To build his ideal kingdom, the road was long indeed.
After accounting for his assets, Ye Lingchen shifted his attention to his popularity points in
the system menu.
Looking at it, he gave himself a shock. From the moment he killed the giant python up until
then, his popularity points shot up from around 1.2 million to more or less 3.2 million!
He gained 2 million popularity points!
What he did not know was that the entire day, almost all the discussion on the internet was
revolving around him. Top 10 on Weibo hot searches, Tencent News, Sina News, and others
were all recommending news about him.
[Shocking discovery of ancient giant python monster!]
[The explosive potential a human body can unleash!]
[God Ye, Amazing!]
[Giant tortoise of the deep. How many more unknowns are there in this world?]
[Auspicious sign from heavens, Black Warrior the mythical beast shows itself!]
[Exorbitant auction. Medicinal value of giant python!]
[10 thousand discount per 500 gram. God Ye willingly took the loss of over 10 million!]
…
That was the one and only day that mainstream media’s suggested news was being
overloaded. Explosive news came out one after another. WeChat Moments, TikTok, and
other major platforms were all flooded. The news was far-reaching and managed to renew
the worldview of many people. It was difficult not to take notice.
There was also a large number of companies that were regretting missing out on the
auction chance. Some had even shown great interest in Old Tortoise. However, they were
unable to contact Ye Lingchen.
That sort of commotion and worldview breaking incidents were truly the fastest ways to
accumulate popularity points.
Over 3.2 million popularity points. That was the one time Ye Lingchen felt most affluent in
his life, to the point that he was unsure how to spend them. After hesitating for a long time,
he did not choose to upgrade any skills. Instead, he planned to pick a date and find an
auspicious time to make a big gamble.
The next day, the group got up early in the morning and quietly had their breakfast.
Everyone was of few words.
“Well, all things must come to an end. Cheer up. We’ll just meet again next time,” He Jia said
through gritted teeth, putting on a carefree act.
With his statement, the atmosphere suddenly turned even more emotional.
“Sob sob sob, I can bear to part with God Ye’s delicious food. How will I live my life in the
future!?” Wei Daxun cried. “God Ye, I can’t live without you.”
“Daxun, you better not eat anything I cook in the future.” Huang Lei shot a dark look at him.
“Don’t be like that, Daddy Huang. I’ve already lost God Ye, I can’t lose you as well,” Wei
Daxun immediately changed his attitude to salvage the situation.
“Brother Daxun, you’re asking for it,” Zhao Liangying could not help but point out.
Their jokes managed to lessen the sadness slightly. As they approached the gate, He Jia was
looking at Ye Lingchen. “God Ye, in my life, there are only so few people I respect deeply.
You’re definitely one of them. If I didn’t get to know you, I really wouldn’t know that such a
perfect person exists in this world.”
“I agree with He Jia Sensei’s statement!” Huang Lei chimed in. “God Ye, it’s our honor and
great fortune to be with you on this show!”
“God Ye, I won’t forget the meals you cooked for the rest of my life. Thank you,” Wei Daxun
stated.
“I’m honored to have met you guys too. I believe we’ll meet again in the future,” Ye
Lingchen replied with a smile.
“Goodbye. Come visit whenever you want. You guys are always welcome at the Mushroom
Hut.”
…
Chapter 446 - Will Miracle Happen?
446 Will Miracle Happen?
No matter how unwilling, they had to part in the end.
In the group, Hu Yue’er was the saddest one. Her tears were streaming down continuously
as her eyes turned bloodshot.
[Is that necessary? Why is she so sad?]
[Even acting needs to be realistic. I’ve never seen a guest crying so badly during their
farewell.]
[It’s just a ploy to make it look as though parting for life.]
[Previous post, are you guys dumb? Hu Yue’er is obviously crying because of God Ye!]
[That’s why. She’s about to part ways with God Ye. If it were me, I’d cry myself into a coma.]
[Previous post, you dumb cute girl can drop your act now. God Ye is mine!]
[No, God Ye belongs to everyone!]
…
Zhao Liangying was fine. Although she felt sad, she was still a celebrity working under Ye
Lingchen after all. She had plenty of chances to see Ye Lingchen in the future. Hu Yue’er, on
the other hand, was a different story. It would be up to fate for her to meet Ye Lingchen
again. Even if they met, it would be almost impossible for them to live together like this.
That was the main reason behind her sadness.
The program crew naturally understood the reason behind Hu Yue’er’s tears. However,
they could only sigh in lamentation when faced with such circumstances. As outsiders, it
was not something they could get involved with.
Ye Lingchen opened his mouth, but words failed him.
He was not stupid, therefore clearly understood what was happening. However, he could
not make any promises.
If he were to approach her for no good reason and told Hu Yue’er that she was a good girl
and would find someone better, that would be an absolutely stupid move. Putting aside
how much that would hurt Hu Yue’er, the main issue is that she had yet to confess, giving
him no chance to reject her.
Furthermore, the part where she would find someone better than him was just pure
bullsh*t. Any sane person could tell that it was impossible.
‘Could it be that I’m a jerk?’
Ye Lingchen frowned, then shook his head right after.
‘Jerks would purposely hit girls up and play with their feelings. I’m not like that.’
In the end, Ye Lingchen could only sigh. The root of the problem was his excellence. It was
like the brightest star in the sky, always the one people pay attention to, causing countless
people to flock to him, like moths to a flame.
In other words, if a man did not attract any girls, that would only prove that man’s
incompetence. Any competent man would surely be liked by girls. That did not mean that
all excellent men were jerks right?
With that thought in mind, Ye Lingchen let out a sigh of relief. ‘I’m not a jerk after all.’
Beside him, Hu Yue’er was crying while observing Ye Lingchen’s reaction. She saw that he
was blanking off, occupied with his thoughts. That inadvertently caused her to feel slightly
triggered. ‘You’re still so stoic when I’m like this? Are you human?’
Finally, she could not hold it in any longer. “Lingchen, you told me you’ll give me a bag. You
haven’t forgotten about it right?”
“Of course not. Just wait for my good news,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“Hmph,” Hu Yue’er finally made a satisfactory huff, feeling slightly better. “Then…why don’t
you add me on WeChat for easier communication?”
“No need for trouble. When the time comes, just go collect it from Vatti,” Ye Lingchen
replied without thinking.
Hu Yue’er was stunned, then went into an embarrassed rage. “Are you adding me or not?!”
Her red puffy eyes stared at Ye Lingchen, as though she would continue crying again the
very next instant.
“Add! I must add! I’ve been thinking of that since a long time ago.” Ye Lingchen nodded
urgently.
[Pfft! Hahaha! God Ye is just too cute.]
[I didn’t expect God Ye to have the qualities of a steely straight man. I feel sorry for Hu
Yue’er for one second.]
[God Ye, don’t cower if you’re a man!]
[Sigh, forcing the girl to take the initiative. However, I remember that God Ye has a
girlfriend right? Does this count as disloyalty?]
[Leave my God Ye alone. I’ll add you!]
…
On a morning two days later, near the eastern harbor, several streams from various towns
around Capital City flowed eastward to the East China Sea.
A huge bridge was built about three kilometers westward of the harbor, the Haihe
Bridge[1].
China was famous for its constructions, leading the world when it came to infrastructure.
China had vast lands and resources, with all sorts of terrains. Regardless of the
environment, it would surely build something spectacular.
Bridge construction was one of its finest. A bridge that cut across the sea or river was just a
minor issue.
At that moment, it was rush hour for the workforce. A lot of the workers were driving on
the bridge, rushing to work.
Honk honk honk!
Screech—
Right then, a bus was swerving left and right on the bridge, accompanied by an ear-piercing
screech.
From the screeching sound, one could tell that the driver was slamming the breaks, trying
to stop the vehicle. However, momentum would not allow them to stop immediately.
On the road, busses were the king. The urgent honking caused the cars on the bridge to
panic, causing a lot of them to pull over.
The next moment, for some unknown reason, the front of the bus swerved to the side and
rammed against the barrier on the edge of the bridge. With a loud bang, the huge bus flew
out of the bridge and went straight into the water!
The river was by the East China Sea. It was wide and had strong currents. If one dropped
into the water, it was as good as dead. Furthermore, with the entire bus going into the
water, the chances of the passengers surviving this would be less than 10 percent.
“Ah!”
“Help!”
Immediately, panicked screams broke out on the bridge. Everyone was stunned. Those who
witnessed the entire process of the falling bus all went pale.
“Call the police!”
“Right, the police!”
At that moment, countless people took out their phones and called the police. Some even
called the firefighters. All in all, they had to get help as soon as possible!
On Haihe Bridge, most cars pulled over and a large number of people gathered.
The news spread quickly, striking fear into those who heard it.
“Oh no! That whole bus is done for!”
“What was that bus doing? Why did it lose control?”
“That’s the bus that goes by the school! At this kind of time, the passengers are mostly
students!” shouted someone.
That instantly turned the atmosphere on the scene even darker. Faced with such a
terrifying scene, a large number of people cried. Fate was too cruel.
“Where’s the police? The rescue team? How can they be so slow for such a serious incident?
Save them!”
“Are there any boats nearby? Send them over. Please save them!”
Many people were shouting anxiously.
They all knew the rescue team could not fly. They couldn’t arrive that quickly. Even if a boat
came over, it would not be able to help the sinking bus.
However, that was their only hope. They were really out of options…
—
[1] 海河大桥 (Hai He Da Qiao / Haihe Bridge) – literally translates to Ocean River Bridge.
We decided to use Haihe Bridge as it’s a landmark that is recorded in Google maps.
Chapter 447 - Unforgettable Experience
Chapter 447 Unforgettable Experience
Not long after the incident happened, a lot of people had their WeChat Moments flooded.
[Impossible. How did something like that happen? Thoughts and prayers!]
[The kids are innocent. Oh heavens, please let them live.]
[Sob sob sob. This is too cruel. Why did something like this happen first thing in the
morning?]
[If there are any gods in this world, please show your powers!]
[Thoughts and prayers!]
[Thoughts and prayers!]
…
At the same time, within the river, the bus sunk quickly.
The passengers in the bus looked at the outside world in despair. The doors and windows
were shut tight, making it impossible for them to escape. The river was like a bottomless
abyss, where the only thing they could do was to sink continuously, inching ever closer to
their death.
Little Snow was a student. As usual, she took the bus to school.
To her surprise, she met her friend from the same class on the bus that morning. Both of
them sat together and chatted away, ranting about their overwhelming homework.
However, something went wrong at the front of the bus. Someone was arguing with the bus
driver and the conflict grew more and more severe. Following that, the bus began to
swerve out of control, causing their bodies to be flung left and right.
After the heavy shaking, she finally realized that the entire bus was in the water.
She could feel the air in the bus getting thinner while the pressure around them increased,
causing her to be short of breath. Countless streams of water seeped through the seams of
the bus, drenching her clothes.
She took a look at the view outside. The water was slightly murky, with fishes zooming
about from the surprise. ‘Is this the world underwater?’
She had tried to imagine what was under the water. Who knew that she would really see it
that day.
On the bus, the passengers were crying. Some even started howling in despair, trying their
best to open the windows.
‘Am I going to die?’
Little Xue was unfamiliar with the concept of death. She only felt some discomfort in her
heart. ‘Will I never wake up again after I die? My parents will surely be very sad.’
The water level in the bus kept rising. Little Xue was already choking from some water.
Around her neck was a small jade pendant of Maitreya[1], floating around her along with
the water current.
It was something her parents purchased for her from a temple. It was said to bless her with
a lifetime of happiness and health.
‘Can it really save me?’
Little Xue did not know. She was already almost drowning in the water.
Right then, she could barely make out the shape of a giant tortoise swimming towards
them. Someone was seated on the tortoise’s back…
On the bridge, the crowd grew larger. Along the banks, a large number of people were
trying to find a solution as well. The entire internet was trying its best to solve this issue,
yet it still proved too difficult.
As time passed, everyone could already guess at the outcome. However, nobody wanted to
face it. They kept trying to convince themselves that a miracle would happen. It must!
“Too slow, too slow! Where’s the rescue team?! Every minute counts!”
“F*ck! Is the driver a dumb*ss? Why did he drive it into the river? Why?!”
“Such a long time passed. Where’s the bus now? How do we save them?”
“Someone rushed into the river earlier, but he could not last more than two minutes before
giving up. The current is too strong.”
“OMG! Guys, look at the river! What’s that?!”
As their hopes faded away, a voice that was filled with excitement and surprise could be
heard, drawing everyone’s attention to it.
‘That…that is…’
Looking over, the crowd could feel their hearts race as their pupils dilated. They all stared
in stunned silence at the middle of the river. Their eyes were filled with nervousness and
anticipation.
They saw a gigantic whirlpool appearing out of the blue in the originally calm surface of the
river. The whirlpool grew in size. Eventually, the bus appeared in everyone’s line of sight!
“The bus! It’s the bus! The bus floated up!” screamed someone using all his might, who then
followed by crying tears of joy!
“The heavens bless them! By Bodhisattva’s grace!”
“Motherf*cker, open your eyes and look carefully. That’s not the bus floating up. It’s being
lifted by something from below!”
Very slowly, a large tortoiseshell appeared, driving the crowd crazy!
“F*ck! It’s Old Tortoise! It’s that bloody Old Tortoise! It’s carrying the bus up!”
“Sob sob sob, long live Old Tortoise. You’re awesome!”
“What’s this Old Tortoise nonsense? That’s the Black Warrior, a mythical beast of China! Oh
great Black Warrior, please accept my prayers!”
“Ahhh, I knew a miracle would happen!”
“Look on top of Black Warrior’s back! It’s God Ye! OMG, God Ye’s here!”
“Sob sob sob, I’ve finally seen my husband in person. He’s a hundred times more handsome
than pictured on screen! I love you!”
“God Ye, you’re so cool! You’re the best!”
…
At the same time, some took pictures right away and uploaded it to their WeChat Moments.
Some were even recording videos and putting it on TikTok.
“I’ve never been this excited before. Those tropes in the movies are actually happening to
me right now. This is the first time I’m this close to my idol. I think I’m going to pass out
from happiness.”
“God Ye looks so much better in person than on screen! Moreover, I’ve met the real Black
Warrior. This is my lucky day!”
“Black Warrior’s sudden appearance saves the lives of many! A feat worthy of our guardian
mystical beast!”
While the incident with the bus was still progressing, news of it had already spread
throughout the internet, bringing in cheers from countless people.
[The moment I heard about the bus dropping in the river, I immediately followed this news.
They were actually saved. I love this world!]
[Thank you God Ye. Thank you Black Warrior.]
[I cried when I saw the bus float to the surface. I really cried!]
[I cried when I saw Old Tortoise and God Ye. At this moment, they seem to be glowing,
moving me to tears.]
[Wait for me, my husband. I’ll skip work and rush over right now!]
…
Old Tortoise supported the bus and brought it towards the river bank. Although the bus
was big, it was not too strenuous for it. Ye Lingchen sat on its back and checked the
condition of the passengers inside.
There were a lot of students. Fortunately, they only suffered from minor concussion and
trauma. Nothing serious.
Surprisingly, a little girl was the calmest one. Her clear eyes locking gaze with him in
silence.
After the shocking escape from the dark and icy world below, the glaring sunlight shined on
Little Xue’s body, warming her up and dispelling the chill from her. It gave her a feeling of
being out of this world.
She once again experienced the goodness of this world. It came with a big brother that she
thought was the most handsome man staring at her. The sunlight illuminated the area
around him, as though he was glowing. That scene was one that she would never forget…
—
[1] 弥勒佛 (Mile Fuo) – Maitreya is a figure in Buddhism that is regarded as a future
Buddha of this world. For further information, check it out on Wikipedia.
Chapter 448 - Keeping a Low Profile
Chapter 448 Keeping a Low Profile
“He’s here, God Ye is here!”
A large crowd had gathered by the river bank. They rushed over from the vicinity. Their
eyes glowed passionately as they stared at Ye Lingchen while screaming his name.
They had even forgotten their fear for the enormous Old Tortoise. Some of them even had
the urge to swim toward Ye Lingchen right then. A small group of them started to worship
Old Tortoise on their knees, claiming it to be Tortoise Minister that lived for tens of
thousands of years and had powers.
“Hum—”
Old Tortoise let out a low groan, then lifted its giant head and sprayed a stream of water
from its mouth. It was like a hose spraying water everywhere.
Although it was rather mild, it managed to have the crowd back off. Instead of being
offended, they were instead laughing out loudly.
“This is fun…”
Several kids were rejoicing as they laughed.
The recent weather was on the warm side, so that spray of water was harmless and helped
them cool down.
“Guys, please make a clearing for me to place the bus. The passengers are in shock and need
some space,” Ye Lingchen explained calmly. “Also, can some of the stronger ones please
carry the passengers off the bus please.”
“Sure thing! Make way, people. Don’t get in God Ye’s way!” someone immediately
exclaimed.
The crowd was not afraid of Old Tortoise. Instead, they stood by the side and slowly guided
people from the car off Old Tortoise’s back.
“Count me in!”
“I can help too!”
People continuously volunteered themselves.
Ye Lingchen was in charge of bringing the passengers out of the bus, then handed them
over to the crowd below.
Very quickly, all the passengers were saved. Quite a number of them were still shaking
from the lingering fear. They all looked at Ye Lingchen thankfully.
Old Tortoise sheepishly slanted its body while Ye Lingchen gave it a shove, causing the bus
to immediately tumble down from its back.
At that point, the rescue operation had come to an end!
“God Ye, I’m your fan. Can I get your autograph?”
“God Ye, my friends love you. Can you take a picture with me?”
“God Ye, we’re lucky to have you here.”
“Wow, is this the Black Warrior? He’s so huge! So cool.”
…
With the rescue completed, the crowd immediately went wild. They looked at Ye Lingchen
with passion burning in their eyes.
It was not for show. Based on Ye Lingchen’s current popularity, his fanbase definitely
exceeded that of an A-list celebrity. Furthermore, he had just saved a bus full of people,
thus achieving a compounding effect.
Fortunately, Old Tortoise was there to provide cover for him. Otherwise, Ye Lingchen
would have been swallowed by the crowd—especially the female fans. Their gazes were so
intense that it made Ye Lingchen uncomfortable, causing him to have the urge to run away.
‘A guy does need to be careful while being outside.’
“Brother God Ye, Niuniu loves you!”
Right then, a little girl around five to six years old voiced out. Her eyes were glowing
brightly when looking at Ye Lingchen and her voice was extremely clear.
Ye Lingchen smiled at the girl and replied gently, “Brother God Ye loves you too. Niuniu is a
good girl.”
“Mommy, even Brother God Ye is praising me,” the little girl excitedly told her mother
proudly.
Her mother nodded, then looked helplessly at Ye Lingchen. “God Ye, this kid had been a big
fan of yours ever since watching Life’s Struggles and claims to be your fan wherever she
goes.”
“Hahaha, I didn’t expect to have such a cute fan. I should celebrate this,” Ye Lingchen
replied while laughing out loud.
“I’m not the only one. Our whole class loves Brother God Ye,” said the little girl in all
seriousness. “However, I’m the group leader of the fan club in our class.”
Her words caused the crowd to laugh.
Ye Lingchen nodded along as he had a rough idea of the cause.
Ever since he practiced Qi Refinement, his body had spiritual energy. Furthermore, his
attitude had begun to go beyond this world. Little kids had sensitive senses and would
probably find him to be comfortable to look at, therefore loving him.
“Brother God Ye, can I take a picture with you?” the little girl asked sheepishly with an
eager tone in her voice.
“Of course,” Ye Lingchen replied.
Upon hearing that, the little girl immediately ran toward him.
“Be careful!” her mother was scared, quickly chasing after her and looked fearfully at Old
Tortoise.
“Don’t worry mommy. That’s Black Warrior. It’s good and won’t hurt me.” The girl was
brave. She showed no signs of fear and started climbing up Old Tortoise’s back all on her
own.
“That’s right. Black Warrior won’t hurt people.” Ye Lingchen smiled and pulled the girl up.
“Hmm.”
As if supportive of Ye Lingchen’s claim, Old Tortoise nodded cooperatively as its mouth
curled to show a smile.
Unfortunately, that smile was not very effective. In some ways, it looked even more
terrifying.
Following that, Ye Lingchen hugged her and took a picture with her on Old Tortoise’s back.
Countless bystanders looked at the girl enviously, wishing for themselves to be up there
instead.
What followed next was them uploading it to their WeChat Moments.
[God Ye is really friendly, even friendlier than on the show.]
[I’m jealous of that little girl. Why is he not hugging me instead? God Ye’s hugs must be very
comfortable!]
That picture turned into another hotly debated topic online.
Sirens could be heard as the rescue teams rushed to the scene.
Ye Lingchen took note of the situation, then smiled at the crowd. “Since the rescue team is
here, I should get going.”
With that said, he gave the crowd no time to react and floated away along the river on Old
Tortoise’s back. The crowd could only look at the figure on the tortoise back. For some
time, his clothes fluttered in the river breeze, mesmerizing the crowd.
That image was uploaded onto the internet and was used by many people as their
background image for some time.
[There were tales of Fei Yi flying on a yellow crane and Zhang Guolao ascension to
immortality on a donkey. Now, we have God Ye saving people on Old Tortoise. Such
wonderful tales!]
[Keeping a low profile. God Ye’s behavior is that of an enlightened person. Amazing!]
[What a wonderful thing it would be if one could enjoy the view of dusk and dawn on the
tortoise’s back with God Ye.]
[God Ye’s charms are boundless. Even Black Warrior submitted to him. As expected of the
title of God Ye!]
…
News regarding God Ye saving people on Black Warrior was published by all major news
platforms, and Old Tortoise was officially named as Black Warrior by various media. Some
drama seekers even took the news of Black Warrior’s appearance as an auspicious sign
from heaven, claiming that it was a sign for China to rise in power.
This news hit the headlines before the news of the giant python and Old Tortoise had
calmed down. Even the official news site by the government had applauded God Ye’s
actions. All that resulted in the country listing Old Tortoise as a protected species, showing
off its special status…
Chapter 449 - OMG, Monster!
449 OMG, Monster!
On the peaceful, calm surface of the lake, the figure of a man and tortoise approached from
a distance.
Ye Lingchen laid on the back of the tortoise, gazing at the sky. “Oh Old Tortoise, be honest
with me. You’ve turned into a demon right? Also, how long have you been alive? Just wait
until I’ve learned the tortoise language. I’ll surely have a good long talk with you.”
He paused for a moment, then continued, “Back then when Tang the Monk went on his
journey to the West, were you the one that helped him across the river? If not you, then it’s
most likely your ancestor.”
Old Tortoise let out a low growl. Even if Ye Lingchen had not learned the tortoise language,
he could hear the resentment in its voice.
“Fine, fine. I’ve marked that island for you. When I’m rich, I’ll definitely buy it. It’s not the
time to move over yet.” Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly. He did not expect Old Tortoise to still
be thinking about that incident.
Since Life’s Struggles ended, Ye Lingchen did not use the pre-planned route the program
crew planned for him, nor did he take the plane. Instead, he took the water route.
He had the Water Spirit Constitution and had to bring Old Tortoise along. The water route
was naturally much more convenient.
At the same time, he took the chance to look at some islands. Ye Lingchen’s plan included
purchasing an island. Furthermore, with Old Tortoise around, it was much more
convenient to have an island. It was an essential part of the plan that he was adamant
about.
China was huge and filled with resources, ranked as the top three countries in the world in
terms of landmass. Islands were naturally plentiful as well. They swam from Mount Li’s
river all the way to the East China Sea. In order to keep it down low, they were submerged
most of the time.
Along the East China Sea’s coast, they found quite a number of islands. Out of all those
islands, one of them had spiritual energy concentration that was far better than other
locations. In other words, that island’s Fengshui was excellent!
Furthermore, that island was clearly deserted, showing no signs of development. Its size
was just right as well. With one glance, Ye Lingchen was extremely satisfied with it. Of
course, Old Tortoise was similarly approving of that location. If not because of Ye Lingchen
dragging it along, Old Tortoise might have already moved to the island to enjoy the rest of
its life.
It was a great waste for such an island to be deserted like that. He had to quickly get his
hands on it. That would surely make him look good.
As for rescuing the bus, it was a lucky coincidence. They were swimming toward Capital
City from that direction and ran into such a situation. Needless to say, he had to rescue
them!
Looking at the system, the corner of Ye Lingchen’s mouth curved into a smile. Over this
period of time, his popularity points had been rising consistently. At that moment, it
reached a total of 4.5 million!
In times like that, Ye Lingchen fully experienced the monstrous requirements of the system.
With all the commotion he had stirred up all these while only amounting to this amount,
when would he actually be able to advance all his skills? One should know that it required
10 million popularity points for upping his skill to an advanced level.
Ye Lingchen furrowed his brows but then relaxed after a while. Although he had stirred up
quite a commotion, people most likely did not follow him. Furthermore, this world was not
limited to China. With so many people in the world, his popularity points would go up in
multiples of tens of millions.
For his popularity points, he had to go further along the path of causing commotion. ‘It
seems that foreigners will be in for a treat. They’ll be able to witness this prodigy’s
elegance.’
“Old Tortoise, dive!”
Ye Lignchen’s ears twitched and immediately gave the order.
Old Tortoise let out a low pitched groan and quickly dove into the water without stirring up
much waves in the lake.
They were already entering Capital City’s vicinity. By his estimate, they would be arriving
at Hill Spring Residences soon using the underground river.
Ye Lingchen knew that Hill Spring Residences was next to a park with a huge manmade
lake that was connected to the various rivers within Capital City. This would be the
temporary home for Old Tortoise for now.
As they swam with the river current, Ye Lingchen’s frown deepened and eventually turned
into a disgusted expression.
The water was too dirty. He was having difficulty seeing the underwater fauna. Fishes were
almost dying out, leaving only those that would survive in polluted waters. Furthermore,
the color of the water turned into an uglier color. It was obvious the pollution was getting
worse.
“F*ck! I can’t take it anymore!”
Ye Lingchen had never felt so wronged before. Unable to tolerate it any longer, he leaped
out of the water, causing a huge splash and landed on the shore. East City Village was a
village in the rural areas of Capital City. Although it was a village, it was quite well
developed and lively. The village market was a bustling place by the lakeside.
However, right at that moment, the entire market turned silent. The sellers stopped their
peddling as everyone shifted their gaze upon the figure that suddenly jumped out of the
water.
‘Filming?’
That was their initial impression. It should be filming a scene of some martial arts expert
flying out of the lake. They could not deny that it did look quite cool. ‘Nice act!’
Whoosh!
The very next moment, the entire lake’s surface rumbled as the water roiled. Following
that, a huge tortoise was seen waving its limbs, quickly scrambling out of the lake.
It was groaning as it moved, as though it had just experienced something horrible. It
seemed as though it was running away from something.
“Ah! Monster!”
“Run away! The monster is going to eat you!”
“F*ck! I knew this would happen. It must be those toxic waste from the factory. Monsters
are growing in the lake now!”
“Spare me, please. I’m already 40 years old and still a virgin. I’ve collected sufficient good
karma. Please don’t eat me!”
…
In 30 seconds, the originally packed market turned empty as they all fled at full speed,
disappearing without a trace.
Ye Lingchen and Old Tortoise were speechless.
After running for some time, that group of people saw that the monster did not chase after
them. Only then did they let out a sigh of relief and slowly collected their wits.
“Eh? That giant tortoise seemed quite familiar. Where have I seen it before?”
“Now that you mention it, there seems to be a person accompanying that giant tortoise.”
“F*ck! That’s God Ye and Black Warrior!”
“It’s God Ye! It’s definitely God Ye!”
“Why did we run?!”
In an instant, their fears were gone as their faces flushed red with excitement and they ran
over with an even faster speed.
“God Ye, we’re coming!”
“Which idiot shouted monster? You made me run like a fool and didn’t recognize God Ye.”
“God Ye, Black Warrior, you’re my idols. Ahhh, wait for me!”
“Damn it. Where’s God Ye?” Everyone sighed in disappointment as though they had just lost
10 million.
By the time they got back, Ye Lingchen had already gone far away with Old Tortoise.
Judging by the wet stains along the shore, it appeared that they switched to a different
river.
Shortly after, that sighting was reported by the news. Some people even accurately guessed
at the reason.
“God Ye and Black Warrior’s sudden appearance in East City Village might be due to the
serious pollution of its lake, forcing them to get out of the water in a sorry state.”
That news quickly received heavy scrutiny and was debated by countless people. They all
felt sorry for God Ye and urged for environmental care, and for people to take up the
responsibility…
Chapter 450 - I’m Bored. What to Do?
450 I’m Bored. What to Do?
[The pollution of the environment in recent years is a serious problem! Poor God Ye.]
[Please take appropriate actions. It’s very rare for Black Warrior to appear in our country.
Don’t let the pollution force it away.]
[Hahaha, have you guys seen the news? The people in East City Village initially thought it
was a monster attacking them. I’m dying from laughter.]
[God Ye, are you trying to swim everywhere on Old Tortoise’s back?]
…
Meanwhile, after half a day of travel, Ye Lingchen had finally arrived at Hill Spring
Residences.
Before he could make it out of the lake, he could hear the sounds of hurried footsteps along
with passionate howling.
“It’s Daddy’s smell. Daddy’s home!”
“Sob sob sob, Daddy is finally home. I miss him badly.”
“That’s weird, Daddy did not go through the main gates. He’s coming from the back of the
mountain.”
“Huh? There seems to be a different smell.”
Little Green and Little Grey’s voice drifted into Ye Lingchen’s ears, bringing a smile to the
corner of his lips. He felt touched. It would seem he did not bring these two little ones up
for nothing.
Little Green and Little Grey were extremely quick. With a flash, the two figures had already
crossed the field and arrived near Ye Lingchen. However, when they saw the huge figure
next to Ye Lingchen, it gave them quite the scare, causing the fur on their backs to stand on
end and changed into a more mournful howl.
“F*ck! It’s a big tortoise monster!”
In the next instant, they immediately stood in front of Ye Lingchen, blocking him from Old
Tortoise while barking and glaring at it.
“Get out of here Daddy. I’ll block him off for you.”
Within this period of time, Little Green and Little Grey’s body were quite developed. Added
with the effects of Ye Lingchen’s training, their size was much larger than the average wolf,
almost reaching Ye Lingchen’s waist. However, when compared to Old Tortoise, they
seemed tiny.
“There, there, stop your yelps.” Ye Lingchen immediately gave the signal for Little Green
and Little Grey to stop. “This is a friend alright? Go get yourself acquainted.”
“Hm?”
Little Green and Little Grey were slightly baffled. They looked at Ye Lingchen, then Old
Tortoise. With a cautious look on their faces, they skeptically approached Old Tortoise.
“Growl—”
“Growl—”
Ye Lingchen had no idea how they communicated. He only knew that they got along well
very quickly. Following that, Little Green and Little Grey started to stand on Old Tortoise’s
back and had it bring them for a swim in the water. They were playing on Old Tortoise’s
back excitedly.
The breeze blew through Little Green and Little Grey’s fur, making them look stunning as
though they were king of wolves.
Ye Lingchen laughed, then ignored them. He merely told them to avoid outsiders and went
back into the villa.
Having stayed in the water for so long, Ye Lingchen first took a shower, then went back to
his room to prepare for a good rest. He had planned to take a holiday for himself and
comfortably enjoy it without care.
Like most people, Ye Lingchen’s entertainment was his phone.
He laid in bed with his phone out. Ye Lingchen first went into TikTok to check if there were
any interesting short clips.
However, after browsing through over twenty short clips, he became bored.
Out of the twenty-plus short clips, more than half of it was about him. There was footage of
Old Tortoise, the giant python, and the best husband nomination list. He was, naturally,
placed first. Most of it were closeups of his handsome features, acquiring countless praises
and comments.
What was left were mostly short clips of beautiful ladies. He must admit that TikTok had
many beautiful ladies, but what sort of person was Ye Lingchen? He had plenty of pretty
women by his side and owed a buttload of love debt. He was naturally uninterested in those
beautiful ladies.
Browsing TikTok was out of the question. Ye Lingchen quickly logged off and got onto
Weibo.
However, six out of the top 10 hot search list were about him. Weibo’s posts were mostly
about him as well. Following that, he looked at the news headline and it was also mostly
news about him.
‘Sigh. I guess I’ll read some novels?’
The top book was his own Celestial Bane. The trending ones all copied tropes from his
novel. As for audiobooks, they were completely dominated by his Candle Blowing Ghost,
Grave Robber’s Chronicles, and Study of the Three Kingdoms.
‘Perhaps I should listen to some songs?’
Unfortunately, Chaser of the Light, Light Years Away, Uncommon Words, and Some People
had yet to lose its standing on the music charts…
Ye Lingchen let out a long sigh. ‘This… Is this the frustration of being too good?’
‘I’m bored. What to do?’
‘Perhaps only the process of collecting popularity points can bring me some excitement.’
Ye Lingchen regretted his actions for a moment, then took a deep breath and dived into the
system menu. Looking at the 4.5 million popularity points, he could no longer hold back
and planned to try his luck.
‘One time. Just one time!’
Ye Lingchen licked his lips.
Filled with anticipation, he poured all his attention into the system menu and started taking
an account of his current skills.
He had two intermediate skills at the moment: Eight Extremities Brute Training
(Intermediate) and Parkour (Intermediate)!
One greatly boosted his physical strength, allowing him to block bullets. The other one
allowed him to course through special terrain as though they were flat ground, even
running on water. They were monstrous.
Next were the basic-leveled skills.
Dragon-Catcher Hand (Basic), Bird Language (Basic), Diatribe (Basic), Gastronomy (Basic),
Arhat’s Fist Force (Basic), Animal Taming (Basic), Heavenly Sound (Basic), Transfiguration
(Basic), Aura Divination (Basic), Water Spirit Constitution (Basic), Formation (Basic),
Dragon Seeking Formula (Basic).
Twelve basic level skills made Ye Lingchen realize his actual strength. Because of that
strength, Ye Lingchen dared to behave in a lofty manner. ‘If I continued to advance these
skills, perhaps even getting to the advanced level, then what in this world could stop me?’
‘No. I should replace ‘world with ‘universe’.’
As he continued scrolling downward, all that was left were the skills at full proficiency.
Calligraphy, Drawing, Massage, Qi Refinement, Western Medicine, Farming, Deutsch,
Drinking, Russian, Turkish…
There were too many. Ye Lingchen did not have the patience to check them out one by one.
He glanced at it and was troubled. Which level of skill should he advance?
Finally, his gaze fell onto Qi Refinement. If that skill was advanced to the basic level, it
would surely be amazing.
Truth be told, he yearned for it greatly.
‘Since I want it, then I’ll take action!’
Ye Lingchen had a feeling that his luck was not too bad. It was the confidence of a gambler.
‘Let’s spend 100 thousand popularity points and go for a basic skill lucky draw!’
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath, steeled his eyes, and started it!
A golden glow moved over all the skills with full proficiency and at high speed. Ye
Lingchen’s breathing became labored as he watched nervously.
The speed of the golden glow made one’s eyes blur. Finally, it stopped!
‘Drinking?!’
Chapter 451 - Definitely the Last Time
Chapter 451 Definitely the Last Time
‘F*ck my life!’
Ye Lingchen almost vomited blood. ‘How is this a skill?!’
To think that he felt lucky; it seemed that it was a mistake.
His only hope at that point was for the skill to be a reliable one.
Finally, under Ye Lingchen’s indignant glare, Drinking was replaced by another skill with a
golden flash.
‘Poison Immunity?’
‘OMG!’
‘This is…surprises are everywhere!’
‘It’s Poison Immunity! This time I’m unstoppable!’
‘Could it be that the system awarded me this skill after being grossed out by the pollution
earlier today?’
‘Poison Immunity (Basic): Basic ability to fend of poison. Regular poison is of no threat to
you now.’
It was actually similar to Water Spirit Constitution. It already went beyond the realms of a
skill and was a special type of constitution.
Although the skill description did not specify the limits of the skills, based on the concept
that all skills awarded by the system were of top quality, Ye Lingchen believed that this skill
would not let him down.
Poison Immunity was definitely a special constitution that everyone dreamt of. To Ye
Lingchen, it was considered the best of the bests. There were only so few things that could
threaten him. With Poison Immunity, he had greater confidence.
Who knew that drinking would bring such benefits? Ye Lingchen was caught off guard by
this sudden surprise.
‘It seems my luck is quite good. Why not…try another? Maybe I’ll really get Qi Refinement.’
Without any second thoughts, Ye Lingchen had already taken action.
Calligraphy, Drawing, Massage, Qi Refinement, Western Medicine, Farming, Deutsch,
Russian, Turkish…
The glow flashed across the skills one by one. As the speed of the glow slowed down, Ye
Lingchen’s heart rate rose.
‘It’s almost at Qi Refinement. Go on, you can do it!’
However, the glow finally stopped one short from Qi Refinement and ended up on Massage!
‘F*ck! Just a little more!’
Accompanied by a golden flash, the Massage skill finally advanced into a new skill.
Touch of Death!
‘Touch of Death (Basic): Accurately identify each acupoint. Grants the ability to control an
opponent’s body via acupoints.’
‘I even got Touch of Death. Does this mean that I can stop someone with one point like Sun
Wukong? Does that mean that I can do as I want? How monstrous!’
As expected of the system. It had never let him down, once again bestowing him with
another unrivaled skill!
‘After going through two basic skill advancement, why not…try for an intermediate skill
advancement?’
‘This is definitely the last one!’
Ye Lingchen’s mind was on fire. He could no longer hold himself back. ‘Let’s do this!’
Arhat’s Fist Force (Basic), Animal Taming (Basic), Heavenly Sound (Basic), Transfiguration
(Basic), Aura Divination (Basic), Water Spirit Constitution (Basic), Formation (Basic),
Dragon Seeking Formula (Basic), Touch of Death (Basic), Poison Immunity (Basic).
One million popularity points was spent.
Fourteen skills. The yellow glow went back and forth between them, causing Ye Lingchen’s
heart to grow more anxious.
Animal Taming!
Along with a golden flash, Animal Taming (Basic) had finally advanced to Animal Taming
(Intermediate).
‘Animal Taming (Intermediate): Hurry and train your pets to be spiritual beasts.’
‘It’s this skill!’
‘Hopefully, it’ll be able to surprise me.’
At the same time, a large amount of knowledge regarding animal taming rushed into Ye
Lingchen’s brain, making him feel stuffed. Following that, the information was slowly
integrated by him.
Along with the integration, Ye Lingchen was feeling more shocked than before.
Animal Taming at the basic level allowed his pets to grow stronger. Take Little Green and
Little Grey for example. They were a few sizes bigger than a police dog. Furthermore, they
were able to learn some basics of martial arts along with him. However, Animal Taming at
the intermediate level was a lot more impressive.
Just as the description stated, it could turn his pets into spiritual beasts!
What was a spiritual beast? The giant tortoise and giant python were examples of spiritual
beasts! It was because of them that the spiritual energy gathered around the pool.
That was because spiritual beasts could refine Qi!
It also meant that Ye Lingchen had ways to train Little Green and Little Grey to feel the
spiritual energy in the air, absorbing it into their bodies to improve themselves!
Of course, absorbing spiritual energy would only subtly change the body and slowly raise
their bodily functions. It would not have any major effects in the short term. However,
anything could develop to a scary extent given time and accumulation. As they absorb more
spiritual energy over time and let it improve their physical body, they would only grow
more terrifying as time passed!
The giant python and Old Tortoise were prime examples of that!
The reason Ye Lingchen favored Qi Refinement was due to its potential! If one considered
its effects in the long run, Qi Refinement was definitely the most amazing skill he had. He
had personally experienced the benefits of Qi Refinement!
Two basic skill advancement and one intermediate skill advancement. He had spent 1.2
million popularity points in total, leaving him with 3.3 million popularity points.
‘With that much left, why not…one more try?’
‘There will be no more after this. I need to save some for the next lucky draw right?’
With a deduction of 1 million popularity points, the yellow glow started going once again.
Arhat’s Fist Force (Basic)!
Seeing the skill it stopped on, Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and a smile appeared on his
face.
There were no doubts about the strength of that skill. He wondered what changes would
the intermediate level bring. Ye Lingchen was growing impatient.
After the golden flash, the skill advancement was complete!
‘Arhat’s Fist Force (Intermediate): The strong winds of one’s fist can resonate with spiritual
energy. Nothing that can’t be solved by a single punch. If there is, two punches, three
punches…there is no limit.’
As Ye Lingchen received the skill, his eyes glowed, astonished by the amazing strength of
Arhat’s Fist Force!
Compared to the skill at the basic level, the intermediate level went through another
qualitative change!
Although Arhat’s Fist Force was strong at the basic level, it required him to exhaust the
inner force stored in his fists. Despite each fist having impressive strength, it required him
to charge its power. Furthermore, it would be exhausting as the fight drags out.
However, reaching the intermediate level, it was totally different. The winds from the fist
were able to resonate and guide the spiritual energy in the air. As everyone knows, with
sufficient strength, one could break through the sound barrier. However, Ye Lingchen was
not only able to break the sound barrier, he was able to shape the air and launch it!
As long as he was willing, his fist could compress air and shoot it like a bullet. For example,
when faced with the giant python, the current Ye Lingchen can rain down fist after fist on it
from afar, striking at the giant python like a machine gun.
Although those fists were incomparable to a charged up fist, its advantages were clear. At
least to an average person, that was definitely similar to a hack!
Finally, Ye Lingchen looked at the remaining 2.3 million popularity points and stopped
there. He got out of the system menu fully satisfied.
Due to his excellent mood, he was humming a tune as he went downstairs to prepare
dinner…
Chapter 452 - I Think We’ve Been
Discovered…
Chapter 452 I Think We’ve Been Discovered…
7.30pm, Zhang Yunxi and Miyako arrived home just on time.
That was the operating hours Ye Lingchen decided for Y Cosmetics; 7am to 7pm. Given
Zhang Yunxi’s personality, it could very well drag on until after 10pm if he had not done so.
As their business revolves around makeup, it was natural for there to be more people in the
day. After all, most people run their errands and meetings in the day. Of course, there were
also women that came for makeup at night. As for the nature of said women profession;
that was better left unsaid.
Ye Lingchen naturally was not willing to provide services to those clients.
Just as they arrived home, the entire villa was filled with a wonderful aroma. Zhang Yunxi’s
body immediately stiffened and tears filled her eyes.
“Lingchen, you’re finally home!”
Zhang Yunxi ran straight into the kitchen and gave Ye Lingchen a tight hug from behind.
She wanted to just melt into him.
While he was gone, she would constantly get wind of news regarding Ye Lingchen. The
more she heard, the more she worried, especially in the live stream where Ye Lingchen
battled the giant python. Although she knew that Ye Lingchen was fine, she still suffered a
night of insomnia.
“Lingchen, you almost scared me to death! Don’t ever do such dangerous things in the
future again,” Zhang Yunxi cried as she hammered on Ye Lingchen’s back, venting her
frustrations.
“Are you hurt? Turn around and let me check.” Zhang Yunxi anxiously inspected his body.
Ye Lingchen stared at Zhang Yunxi. Her beautiful face had a nervous expression and her
gaze was filled with worry, all the while using her weak little hands to help him tidy up his
shirt. That filled his heart with warmth.
He could not help but move in for a kiss.
The public display of affection with the french kiss stunned Miyako the onlooker. Her
slender figure trembled at being forced to watch such a scene. She could not help but recall
the Chinese internet slang that she recently picked up—Life is difficult, leave it be.
The taste of Ye Lingchen’s cooking goes without saying. It left Zhang Yunxi fully satisfied. At
first, she tried to keep up appearances, but lost herself in the end and ended up with juices
all over her mouth. Miyako was not faring any better. Although she was miserable being Ye
Lingchen’s servant, she was able to feast on such delicacies once in a while. That was a
dream come true for many people out there.
After their meal, Miyako was sent to wash the dishes, leaving Ye Lingchen and Zhang Yunxi
on the sofa, stuck together showing their affection without a care.
“Right, Lingchen. Y Cosmetics has been facing a problem recently.” Zhang Yunxi finally
remembered something important after their intimate moments.
“Do you still remember your promise to have a lucky draw for our customers every month?
It’s already been a month, and the lucky customer was picked on Weibo,” Zhang Yunxi
stated.
“It’s already been a month?” Ye Lingchen was a little surprised. He then said with a smile, “I
thought it’s something big. It’s just makeup, right? It won’t be too much hassle.”
Zhang Yunxi pursed her lips, hesitating for a moment, then said with a frown, “This
person…is a little different from others.”
“Different?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. “Could this person be extremely ugly?”
Zhang Yunxi rolled her eyes at Ye Lingchen, pausing for a moment before continuing, “It’s
not that. However, the situation is not far off from what you just said. I’ve brought you her
picture.”
Seeing the picture, surprise was plastered all over Ye Lingchen’s face.
The girl in the picture looked to be in her twenties. Normally, that would be the peak age of
youth and beauty. However, on the left side of her face was a red scar!
That scar was situated in the center of her cheek, extending to the edge of her eye, making
it look revolting.
With just one look, Ye Lingchen was sure that it was a burn scar!
Such a scar was a mortal blow to a woman. It was as good as ruining her appearance.
From the other unscarred half of her face, one could deduce that she looked good before
the incident, and was definitely at the level of goddesses. From heaven to hell, it was no
wonder this woman’s eyes were filled with despair.
“Her name is Qiao Shanshan. She’s an actress, formally an A-list superstar. However, some
time ago, a sudden fire happened during filming. Although she managed to escape, half her
face was ruined.”
Zhang Yunxi’s voice was filled with pity. As a woman, she knew full well how much
appearance mattered. If her face was ruined, she would be too ashamed to even look at Ye
Lingchen. That would be worse than killing her.
“According to the rumors online, she was burnt while trying to save her bestie.
Unfortunately, her bestie had rejected that claim. Meanwhile, due to her ruined
appearance, it was the end of the line for her acting career. It seemed that even her
boyfriend broke up with her.”
The story was straightforward, and very dramatic. Regardless, it was a very sad incident.
No wonder that woman’s eyes looked as though she had nothing to live for. After
experiencing such despair, anyone would have difficulty seeing hope.
“She’s the one that won the lucky draw?” Ye Lingchen asked calmly.
Zhang Yunxi nodded. “She came to our cosmetic store a few times. Unfortunately, we
couldn’t help her cover her scars. I didn’t expect her to be picked. Due to her status as a
celebrity, the news about her being picked spread quickly. It’s all over the internet by now.”
She looked at Ye Lingchen, wanting to continue, but held herself back.
However, Ye Lingchen could already guess what she wanted to say. He laughed and said, “I
guess there are a lot of people waiting to see how we fumble on this?”
Zhang Yunxi nodded. Y Cosmetics was very popular, looming over others in the same
industry. Now that they faced such a challenge, it was only natural that others celebrated.
This type of scar was impossible to cover up no matter how one applied the makeup.
Previously, Ye Lingchen’s makeup skills shook the internet. This time, everyone was
looking forward to seeing him perform again. If he messed this up, it would be a stain of his
life that would sully his brand name!
“Lingchen, if we really can’t do it, why don’t we…reject her?” Zhang Yunxi muttered.
“Hehe, do you not have confidence in me?” Ye Lingchen looked at Zhang Yunxi, then stated
casually, “It’s just a small matter. Wait for my arrival tomorrow.”
He paused for a moment, then picked up Zhang Yunxi with an evil grin on his face. “As for
today…a night of spring is worth a thousand gold.[1] Let’s go upstairs…”
…
Time passed slowly. Under the cover of night, two figures silently snuck into Hill Spring
Residences, dashing straight toward Ye Lingchen’s abode.
“Big brother, is this where that brat Ye Lingchen is staying?” One of them whispered.
“Our intelligence report is definitely correct!” said the other with a hoarse voice. “We’ll
settle this quickly. Kidnap and escape! Make it quick!”
“What an exaggerated move to use us from Earth’s Gate to handle a brat!”
“What do you know? This brat is a technological genius. His value is a hundred times
yours!” The leader huffed, “Stop chatting. Focus on hiding!”
“Uhm…big brother, I think we’ve been discovered…”
Everybody was speechless.
[1] 春宵一刻值千金 – A night of spring is worth a thousand gold. This phrase could be
understood in two ways. Classically speaking, it was part of a poem that was meant to
depict the beautiful scene of a night during springtime, where the scent of flowers fills the
air as the shadows play under the moonlit sky. The poem proceeds to further describe the
night joined in by the gentle sounds of music. That aside, we move on the other way this
phrase is understood. In this sense, the night of spring is used as a euphemism for the first
night spent together by a newlywed couple to consummate their wedding. As for which
meaning the author intended here, we will let you readers with your immense wisdom
decide on what meaning the author is trying to convey here.
Chapter 453 - Not Even Buddha or God
Can Stop Me!
453 Not Even Buddha or God Can Stop Me!
“F*CK! What the hell is this?!”
Big Brother looked up in shock and retreated more than three steps backward.
However, he saw two pairs of glowing green eyes staring right back at them. The animals’
mouths even let out low growls.
“It’s just two doggies!”
After seeing everything clearly, the two of them let out a drawn-out sigh of relief. There was
even a smirk on their faces.
“Big…Big brother, will these two dogs bark?” The man asked rather worryingly.
“Hahaha, don’t panic, don’t panic. Now I’ll show you how a strong aura can suppress these
dogs!”
The big brother laughed with contempt in his tone.
After saying those words, he focused his attention on Little Green and Little Gray, then took
a sudden step forward. With that step, his aura was released accordingly. It appeared quite
overwhelming and it was headed toward Little Green and Little Gray!
As a member of Earth’s Gate, they were undoubtedly martial artists whose strength far
exceeded that of ordinary people. Moreover, they killed people as though they were
scything through flax and they inherently possessed a strong aura. That aura was sufficient
to strike fear into anyone if it was released. It would be more than easy to scare two puny
little dogs out of their wits, causing them to tuck their tail behind their legs, afraid of letting
out the quietest of farts.
“As expected, Big Brother! Such a powerful aura!” As a junior, he cheered for his senior in a
well-timed manner. If not for the inappropriate setting, he would have done so loudly and
even applauded the man.
Hmm?
However, the two of them were subsequently stunned when they looked at Little Green and
Little Gray—the two dogs seemed completely unperturbed.
Instead of fleeing, the two canines had absolutely zero traces of fear on their expression.
“This is odd. Are these two dogs mentally retarded?” the big brother frowned and guessed.
“Probably. From the looks of it, they’re the stupid kind of dogs, like Huskies. Big Brother,
what should we do next?”
“Hehe, since they’re not running, they have no reason to blame us for being cruel!” said the
Big Brother menacingly. He then licked his tongue and remarked. “I haven’t eaten dog meat
in a long time. These two dogs are so fat. They must surely taste delicious! We’ll treat them
as a midnight snack.”
“Big Brother is smart!”
The two men looked at Little Green and Little Gray and laughed simultaneously. It was as
though they were looking at two plates of dog meat.
“Let’s go!”
The two of them launched their attack at the same time. With lightning-fast speed, one of
them punched out while the other delivered a kick. Both their attacks were heading
straight for Little Green and Little Gray!
Based on their assessment of the situation, Little Green and Little Gray appeared to have
been stunned silly. There was no change in either of those little wolves’ faces, but their
mouth seemed to curl up as if laughing sarcastically.
“Die!”
They had absolute confidence that the two canines would be unable to escape under such
an attack.
However, just as their attack was only half a foot away from Little Green and Little Gray, the
two dogs in their vision moved suddenly to one side. Then, the two animals jumped at an
astounding speed and began rushing toward them!
Rip!
The dog’s paw flashed across them and the clothes on both the men’s chests were
immediately torn apart, leaving a deep scratch.
“Hiss!”
The two of them inhaled sharply at the same time. They swiftly shifted their bodies
backward and had traces of horror in their eyes.
“Did a dog just hurt me?” The big brother’s eyes seemed to become a little dizzy as if he
could not accept the reality before him.
He then looked at Little Green and Little Gray again. They still stood there and watched the
two men calmly. Their fur danced with the wind under the moonlight.
In an instant, the pupils of the big brother shrank suddenly and he felt a masterful
character coming from the two dogs.
“These two dogs…are extraordinary!”
The big brother said solemnly, “Looks like we need to be serious!”
“Come on!” The two men immediately went into a ready position and gave the two canines
a serious stare.
“Woof!”
With a low growl, Little Green and Little Gray launched their attack at the same time.
The only sound heard during that quiet night was that of tearing and ripping. Not long
after, two miserable figures clad in tattered clothes ran out of the landscape garden. They
looked like they had seen a ghost, and their feet staggered as they panicked without
knowing where they were going.
Disheveled and in an utter mess, their clothes were nothing more than a few pieces of
fabric dancing in the wind. The scratches on their bodies were even more disturbing.
In addition to the physical attack, their mental fortitude had suffered tremendous shock
too. They mumbled incoherently throughout the entire time.
At the same time, a couple of troops were walking along the waterway on the other side of
the landscape garden. They were riding on a small broken boat into the housing area.
Although the boat was not that big, there were six figures on it. Their leader was a middle-
aged man standing on the bow with a wine glass in his hand.
“Are you sure that Junior Apprentice-Sister Miyako is here?” the leader asked.
“Senior Apprentice-Brother, it’s true!” a thin and very short man replied. After a pause, he
continued, “According to the information obtained by the subordinates, Senior Apprentice-
Sister Miyako appears to have been serving a man.”
“What?!” It was as though the middle-aged man was struck by lightning. His voice became
sharp, his breathing became more urgent, and his eyes were fixed on the man. “Say that
again?”
The man gulped hard and stubbornly repeated. “Senior Apprentice-Sister Miyako might
have been helping that man warm…warm his bed every night.”
Crack!
The middle-aged man crushed the glass in his hand all of a sudden. Blue veins began
throbbing on his forehead and he lifted the man up. “Say that again?!”
“Senior Apprentice-Brother, I, I…”
“Why didn’t you rescue Miyako if you already knew that she was here?” the middle-aged
man asked harshly.
“We persuaded Senior Apprentice-Sister Miyako, but she said she was willing to accept the
loss in her gamble. It was her own choice.”
“Fallen from grace! She has fallen from grace!”
The middle-aged man’s body was trembling. His eyes were red and tears began to pool as if
he was about to cry at any moment.
“How could she fall to that kind of level as the Gambling King’s apprentice? Where is her
dignity?!” The middle-aged man was aggrieved and angry. He looked up to the sky and
roared, “I have deep feelings for my Junior Apprentice-Sister and I’m always willing to give
her everything. Why did she spurn me and help other men…warm their beds?! Does she
feel nothing for me at all? God is unfair!”
“No matter who it is that dared to defile my goddess, I’ll make sure he pays the price!” The
middle-aged man’s voice was hoarse and stern. “No more waiting. We’ll act tonight!”
“Isn’t this too impulsive, Apprentice-Brother? How about we get to the bottom of
everything first?”
“If we wait another day, Miyako will suffer yet another day of humiliation! No one can stop
my determination to save my sister!” The middle-aged man’s voice was determined, “Not
even Buddha and God can stop me! Swords and flames and mountains and seas can never
stop me!”
He fantasized about how handsome he must be at that moment.
The very next second, however, the boat under their feet shook suddenly and was then
lifted up by a strong force. They looked down at once and saw that a giant being was slowly
rising from underwater.
‘This, this is…’
Everyone’s hearts had already jumped up to their throats. A column of water fell from the
sky immediately after and rained directly on them, showering them with a chill.
As they all turned to look at the source of the water, their eyes nearly popped out. What
they saw was a huge tortoise turning its head and faintly taking note of their presence. In
an instant, everyone felt a chill from head to toe and the hairs all over their body stood on
end.
“OH MY MOTHERF*CKING GOD! A water monster!”
“Mother of God! China does have monsters! It’s too horrible!”
“Horrible, terrible, Mama! I want to go back to the Sun Nation!”
…
In just a few seconds, they jumped off the boat at once and fell into the water. Huffing and
puffing as they swam, they headed for the shore as quickly as possible.
At this point, the senior apprentice-brother’s aura exploded and he swam the fastest. Both
his hands and legs were moving quickly, like a motor. He fled at an unparalleled speed and
left the others behind—he was no doubt the most outstanding swimmer among the group…
Chapter 454 - Cooperating with Vatti
Chapter 454 Cooperating with Vatti
The next day, Ye Lingchen had already gotten up early even though the sky was still dark.
He headed for the park with Little Green and Little Gray.
“Let’s go, I’ll teach you something cool today,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Little Green and Little Gray jumped around Ye Lingchen excitedly and called out non-stop.
“Dad, two bad guys came last night and I fought them off.”
“Dog fart! I was the one who chased them away. Who can stand up to my Peach-Stealing
Paw?”
“Funny! Do you take my Canine Thousand-Year Killing Technique for a joke?”
“The point is, I was the one who tore off all their clothes, wasn’t I? They ran away naked,
hahaha…”
“I was the one who ripped their pants, okay.”
Little Green and Little Gray discussed their great achievements and were still arguing about
it. Seeing as they were getting louder and more outrageous, Ye Lingchen stopped them at
once.
In fact, he did sense what happened the night before with his keen five senses. However,
Zhang Yunxi was sleeping next to him so he considered it a trivial matter. Little Green and
Little Gray could deal with that kind of thing so he did not bother to get out of bed.
“You did well last night. As a reward, I will teach you something interesting.”
As they talked, he and his two wolves had already reached the lake in the park.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up when he saw a small boat floating in the middle of the lake. It
appeared that there was more than one group present to make the attack. Ye Lingchen
could probably guess the reason that the troop left the boat and ran away.
The next moment, waves began to form on the lake water and the old tortoise swam up
from the bottom of the lake.
“Next up, the three of you must practice according to the method I’ve instructed. You can’t
slack off for even one day. Don’t be lazy, understand?” Ye Lingchen made a direct command
to the two wolves and the tortoise.
He naturally wanted to train them based on his Animal Taming (Intermediate) knowledge.
Since the old tortoise had lived for a very long time, it was inherently able to absorb
spiritual energy, though it was limited to his inherent abilities. That would be the
equivalent of a blind man groping around wildly, and it was certainly not going to be as
effective as a formal training method.
Once they saw Ye Lingchen’s seriousness, the old tortoise calmed down along with the two
wolves. They did not dare to anger their master, and they worked very hard under Ye
Lingchen’s training.
After teaching some of the basics, Ye Lingchen allowed them to familiarize themselves with
it. Then, he made his body into a posture right on the spot and began practicing his Arhat
Fist Force (Intermediate).
Such fist techniques had already broken free from the shackles of the flesh. It had to
resonate with the air. Relying on the might of the air, he could deliver a cannon of air.
Knowing the method was one thing, practicing it diligently was another.
They trained for an entire morning, or one hour to be exact, but Little Green and Little Gray
were extremely fatigued. On the other hand, Old Tortoise felt that he had benefited a lot
because of his foundation and was thus extremely excited.
After heading back to the house, Zhang Yunxi had already prepared breakfast and was
waiting happily for Ye Lingchen to return.
Other than Miyako who had to endure the couple’s affectionate displays, the breakfast was
a rather cordial and warm one. Zhang Yunxi then brought Miyako to Y Cosmetics after
breakfast. Ye Lingchen went out as well, but the place he went to was a teahouse.
By the time Ye Lingchen arrived, Jia Di and another young man were already sitting there
waiting for him.
“Grandmaster Ye, you’re here,” Jia Di immediately stood up and greeted Ye Lingchen
respectfully.
“Hello, Grandmaster Jia.” Ye Lingchen nodded in response, though his gaze fell on the young
man beside Jia Di.
The young man had a high nose bridge and sunken eyes. He was not that handsome but
was nonetheless well worth a second look.
He was wearing a dark blazer with a dark red tie, dark blue trousers, and shiny leather
shoes. It was evident that he was a very particular person.
He was an upright and spirited individual.
“This is the young director of Vatti, Young Master Ma Ding,” Jia Di immediately introduced
the young man to Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen cocked his brow slightly. The young director of Vatti would be the son of
Vatti’s CEO. In that case, the young man was definitely the stereotypical rich kid.
“Grandmaster Ye, it’s an honor to meet you. You’re younger than I thought.” Ma Ding
stretched out his hand amicably toward Ye Lingchen.
“Hello, Young Master Ma.” Ye Lingchen smiled and the two of them shook hands.
After a simple greeting, they went straight to the topic.
“Chairman Jia has brought up Grandmaster Ye’s proposal. It’s a very overbearing proposal.”
Ma Ding smiled and spoke in a flat tone, though it had a hint of aggressiveness.
“But it’s also very beneficial to Vatti, isn’t it?” Ye Lingchen responded with a question.
“Under favorable conditions, yes. Do you think your ideas can succeed?” Ma Ding stared
right at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained indifferent. He shrugged and said, “I believe
Grandmaster Jia has told you a lot about me. I don’t need to say anything more about Vatti’s
sales recently, do I? If Young Master Ma doesn’t trust me, then I won’t force the
cooperation. We can just terminate it.”
“Grandmaster Ye, this is no trivial matter. I can’t call the shots here, so that’s why Young
Master Ma was invited. I wonder if you can tell us about the specifics?” Jia Di beat around
the bush from the side.
Ye Lingchen looked at Jia Di and pondered for a moment. He then took out a drawing.
“Alright, this is the design of the bag I came up with. It’s an entire set: purse, handbag, and
satchel.”
He was not afraid of Vatti stealing his ideas because the design was based on the giant
python’s skin. The material used was very demanding.
Jia Di took the drawing but handed it directly to Ma Ding, prompting Ye Lingchen to
wrinkle his brows slightly.
“Grandmaster Ye, Young Master Ma majored in fashion design and he studied abroad for
four years. He has a very unique perspective in this regard.”
It was only when Ye Lingchen listened to Jia Di’s explanation that his brows relaxed. He
then glanced at Young Master Ma again, who was busy concentrating.
In fact, many rich kids were not as unbearable as the rumors depicted. Spendthrifts existed,
but they were in the minority. One could imagine how, as kids of a rich family, they would
have received the best education from an early age, be raised with the highest standards of
nutrition, and come into contact with high-ranking noblemen. How bad could they be?
The gap between rich and poor would only continue to widen. Their so-called riches only
lasted three generations, and a large part of that reason was due to the changing times.
Xu Nan, Xu Wanqing, and Ouyang Qing were also rich kids, but they stood out amongst all
their peers.
“A very perfect idea!”
Young Master Ma took a deep breath and looked at Ye Lingchen with eyes full of wonder.
Although he did not have the habit of judging people by appearance, it was truly
unbelievable that a person of Ye Lingchen’s age could create such a top-class design.
He was quite skeptical when Jia Di told him about it.
“It’s just…” Ma Ding paused, then continued, “Is Grandmaster Ye sure that this design can
be realized? Does the giant python’s skin have such tenacity?”
In respect to Ye Lingchen’s design, it was impossible for ordinary materials to be molded
into the shape needed to realize his idea.
“Yes! And it’s only this giant python’s skin that will do the job!” Ye Lingchen’s eyes had a
plain and rather calm expression. “Do you feel that we can continue with our cooperation,
Young Master Ma?”
…
Chapter 455 - Hope Amidst Despair
455 Hope Amidst Despair
A woman’s pursuit of handbags could be summarized in three points.
The first was beauty!
The second was texture!
The third was the brand!
Once those three points were down, any woman would go crazy about it. Examples of that
would be Chanel or Hermès.
The shape of the bag depends on the design and the texture of the bag depends on the
material. The material and design were often complementary. A bag that was designed
beautifully would not necessarily be easy to create. The reality must also be taken into
account. Some designs were impossible to complete because of material constraints.
Ye Lingchen’s design was to use the python skin to create the trendiest yet most
individualistic piece there ever was. It would be the absolute pinnacle of texture and
appearance.
However, the subject of a trademark or brand name was worthy of some discussion.
As far as the current luxury goods market was concerned, it was almost too saturated with
luxury brands. Creating a new luxury brand that would be recognized by the public was
difficult and time-consuming.
Therefore, what Ye Lingchen wanted was to ride on Vatti as the driving force!
The way Ye Lingchen proposed to the partnership was to borrow the Vatti brand. He
wanted to independently create an exclusive luxury series for Vatti!
At present, Vatti was only a top domestic brand. It was not in the same class as an
international luxury brand.
What Ye Lingchen wanted was equivalent to becoming a department of Vatti’s, but that
department was completely independent and Ye Lingchen designed everything by himself.
He would then ask Vatti for help in production and even the price of the product was set by
Ye Lingchen himself!
Profit would then be divided 50-50!
It was a very demanding requirement, which was why Ma Ding called Ye Lingchen
overbearing.
If it were not for Jia Di’s sake, Ma Ding would treat the request as a joke.
“Grandmaster Ye, Vatti is considered a notable figure in this entire world. If your request
was made known, Vatti will lose all dignity!” Ma Ding looked at Ye Lingchen and said,
“Plus… if we really do according to what you say, will you be subservient to Vatti in the
future, or will Vatti be subservient to you?”
“There is no question of subservience, only a win-win situation!” Ye Lingchen shook his
head. “I can ensure that Vatti becomes the top among the world’s luxury brands. Isn’t that
enough?”
Ma Ding frowned deeply and stared at Ye Lingchen. Over the years, Vatti had been thinking
of ways to go international, but they were unfortunately rejected by foreign brands and
found it difficult to make their mark.
Luxury goods were undoubtedly a highly profitable industry. It was a shame that the
people from China were proud of owning luxury goods from other countries and even let
their money flow to other countries!
“Are you really that confident?” Ma Ding asked.
“This isn’t self-confidence. It’s capability!” Ye Lingchen’s eyes shone brightly. There was
one sentence he did not say: Vatti did not choose him, but he chose Vatti!
“Okay! We can try this with you!” Ma Ding pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth
and exclaimed, as if he had made some major decision.
His determination was beyond Ye Lingchen’s expectations.
“Grandmaster Ye, since Chairman Jia has recommended you to me, I hope you won’t let me
down!” Ma Ding looked very solemn. “I hope that you’ll show me a surprise for our first
partnership. If it fails, our cooperation will be ended at once and there’s no further need to
mention it in the future!”
“Don’t worry, it’ll succeed,” Ye Lingchen said with a light smile.
“Okay! I’ll bet on it!” Ma Ding had a fierce look in his eyes and he said, “As for the design and
giant python’s skin, leave it to Chairman Jia. My region is the only one that can help you
produce it.”
Vatti was all over China, with six distinct regions in Capital. Ma Ding was probably in charge
of that particular region.
Ye Lingchen could not help but glance at him respectably. It seemed that Ma Ding had only
agreed to cooperate with him privately, behind the back of the headquarters. Ma Ding was
also probably under a lot of pressure because of that.
“May we have a pleasant cooperation.”
…
At the same time, Y Cosmetics.
It was much livelier than ever in the makeup shop that day because they had witnessed a
miracle on the same date the previous month. Many were curious to see if another miracle
would happen again.
Among those people were individuals who went there on account of the store’s reputation,
while others did not believe in miracles at all. Others however…went there just to post to
their WeChat Moments.
“I heard about Y Cosmetics’ magic last time, but unfortunately, I didn’t witness it with my
own eyes. I have no idea if it’s true or not.”
“I think there is a lot of suspicions that it’s just hype! This year there’s plenty of things that
were done just for the hype.”
“I’m telling you, what happened last time is real. I was there and I saw—with my own eyes
—that forty-something aunt was made to look like she was in her twenties!”
“Really? It’s really that awesome?”
“Whether it’s real or not, let’s see it for ourselves this time.”
“Y Cosmetics is in for tragedy this time. I heard that Qiao Shanshan is the one who won the
prize! How will they be able to hide the scar on her face?”
“Yeah! It’s makeup, not plastic surgery. Is it impossible to change a face? Tough luck for Y
Cosmetics. It was a good gimmick initially, but they’re shooting themselves in the foot with
the second draw, hahaha…”
…
The flurry of discussions was ignored and the makeup shop was running in an orderly
manner. Although Zhang Yunxi was nervous, she still maintained her composure. Lingchen
had already said that, so she would not let herself down.
Time passed and it was gradually noon. The scorching sun was fiery-hot and hung right at
the center of the sky.
Just then, a figure wearing a black dress slowly walked toward Y Cosmetics. She had a great
shape, but it was odd that her entire head was wrapped in a layer of black cloth, even in
that kind of weather.
That strange fashion sense attracted everyone’s attention at once. Everyone guessed her
identity at once when they saw where she was heading.
The voices that were discussing lowered slowly, but it became even noisier. The topic had
shifted to that woman.
The figure’s delicate body trembled visibly under everyone’s whispers. Her hands wrapped
her face more forcefully, and she quickened her pace.
In the past month, Qiao Shanshan had truly experienced the cruelness of falling from the
peak in one fell swoop. The people all shunned her, and she went from a popular goddess to
the subject of ridicule.
Her career was ruined, her face was ruined, and her boyfriend who had wooed her with so
much effort in the past was disgusted by her. Even her best friend renounced their
friendship. At that moment, human emotion and well-being were the things that she was
desperate for in the world.
She did not know where her life would end up and she had no clue what kind of attitude
she should use to face the world. She wanted to weather through it and she wanted to be
strong, but she could never bear it whenever she saw the strange looks from everyone.
She even thought about leaving that cold world. In fact, she had recently been preparing to
leave, that was…until she received an invitation from Y Cosmetics.
Lucky customer?
Was she considered lucky?
Qiao Shanshan laughed at herself, but she was taken aback when she saw the introduction
to Y Cosmetics’.
Make magic out of decay? Rejuvenating and recovering one’s youthful vigor?
Chapter 456 - Sitting and Waiting for Y
Cosmetics’ Demise!
456 Sitting and Waiting for Y Cosmetics’ Demise!
In reality, Qiao Shanshan had never believed in such extremely exaggerated
advertisements.
However, she no longer had any choice. It was as though that was the only hope in her
despair, as she was desperately looking for ways to make up for her disfigurement.
She thus came over with the mentality of giving it a try.
It took her a lot of courage to take each step forward under everyone’s gaze. She nearly
crumbled when she faced the sounds of everyone’s discussions, but she eventually endured
it.
She kept admonishing herself in her heart and telling herself that it was her last hope.
There must be some significance that God willed her to be a lucky customer at that time.
Regardless of what happened, she had to give it a try!
In the end, she walked into Y Cosmetics showing only her eyes, which looked at the world
nervously.
In the past, her eyes were bright and full of self-confidence, but the luster had faded. Only
inferiority and evasiveness were present in those eyes.
“You’re here. Please wait for a moment. The makeup artist will be here soon.” Zhang Yunxi
had already arranged a seat for Qiao Shanshan and poured the latter a glass of water.
She was full of sympathy for Qiao Shanshan.
“Thank you.” Qiao Shanshan nodded and sat down.
The rest of the crowd could only wait.
Waiting would inevitably cause anyone to feel anxious. As time passed, a person’s patience
would also begin to slowly wear thin.
“F*ck, is the makeup artist not coming?”
“That might just be the case! Makeup can’t solve such a condition. It’s likely that the
makeup artist ran away!”
“Y Cosmetics made such a big fuss in showing off. I can’t believe they’re so worthless when
they do face this kind of issue.”
“F*ck, how much money did this makeup shop make from scamming in the past month!
This is fraud!”
“Yeah, this is a scam! Sue them and let them refund the money!”
…
Some of the people among the crowd began to make a ruckus and the scene began
gravitating toward chaos.
Among them were a large number of people from other cosmetic stores. If they did not
bash Y Cosmetics then, when else would they be able to do so?
They seized the opportunity to cause trouble—the more chaotic, the better. A brand that
collapsed would find it very difficult to stand up again.
Augea Cosmetics headquarters.
The huge conference hall was full of people at that moment, and the CEO was a middle-aged
woman. At that point, she looked at the projector in the conference hall with a smile on her
mouth.
The projector was displaying Y Cosmetics’ current situation. Someone had provided a live
stream from the scene of the event!
“What do you think about this?” she asked suddenly.
After a moment of silence, one of them began speaking, “Boss, it might be difficult for Y
Cosmetics to bounce back from this.”
“Really? You’re that confident?”
“Boss, I have to admit that Y Cosmetics’ makeup artist is very skilled, but no matter how
good their skills are, it has to be grounded in reality! As far as the current products are
concerned, there is nothing capable of treating burns or disfigurements, not to mention
Qiao Shanshan’s serious burn wounds!”
“That’s right! Y Cosmetics are out of their luck this time. We used to treat them as a cause
for concern since that makeup artist of theirs is just too extraordinary in his skills.
Nonetheless, out of the thousands of people they could have drawn for the lucky draw, they
just had to draw Qiao Shanshan. Muahahaha…”
“CEO, God is lending us a hand! Y Cosmetics’ presence completely shook up the initial
projections of our cosmetics business. We have to take this opportunity and crush them in
one fell swoop!”
“That’s right! And that makeup artist’s reputation has to be ruined completely, otherwise
we’ll only be indulging them and inviting trouble upon ourselves!”
Everyone exchanged remarks with each other and watched the tragic events befalling Y
Cosmetics at that point. They could not help but show a cheerful smile on their faces.
Cosmetics stores were undoubtedly amongst the top fields that raked huge and abrupt
profits. The competition was so huge that it was beyond a person’s imagination!
Y Cosmetics’ emergence naturally alerted other cosmetics shops, who instantly recognized
their potential by virtue of being in the same field!
It was inevitable that Y Cosmetics would expand even more under the circumstances. By
the time that happened, the other makeup shops would certainly be eliminated!
Unfortunately, they were powerless to do anything and could only experience anxiety when
watching Y Cosmetics becoming the dernier cri and going viral throughout the internet.
However, God sometimes made a point to add some drama to life. As the saying went, life
was full of surprises.
Y Cosmetics had gotten a tricky individual in only their second lucky draw!
“Hehe, you’re all quite correct. God is cooperating. Even He wants Y Cosmetics to go down,
so there’s no reason for us not to follow suit!” The CEO grinned. “I believe that we’re not the
only ones having this thought. Other cosmetics stores have this thought too. They’re also
waiting to see the storm that will strike Y Cosmetics!”
“Notify the operations department and have them spread the news as much as possible. It’ll
be better if more people know! I want to make sure that Y Cosmetics goes from being
trending on the internet into a rat on the street!”
…
As was the case in Augea Cosmetics, many of the large cosmetics stores were eagerly
waiting while the smaller stores were gloating secretly. How could they not be happy when
they saw the collapse of their counterparts?
“Hey, is the makeup artist coming? Just tell us if he ran away. Plenty of us are waiting here!”
“Yeah, do you still want to keep this store in operation or not?”
“The arrogance is a bit much, isn’t it? We know that it’s difficult to help with Qiao
Shanshan’s makeup, but you’ve already boasted so much. You can’t be dishonest in running
your business. If this is how it is, we definitely won’t come here again!”
“Yup. Who would dare to come to this kind of shop?”
“I even applied for a card! Please give me a refund!”
…
Their words pierced Qiao Shanshan’s heart deeply and caused her body to tremble. She
was eventually unable to take it any longer and was about to stand up and leave.
“Oh f*ck! I think the guy’s here!”
At this moment, someone in the crowd yelled and immediately silenced the noise. Everyone
then simultaneously looked over.
What they saw was a figure walking out slowly with Y’s mask. An inexplicable aura exuded
from that person’s body, causing everyone to instinctively make way.
After glancing faintly at the crowd, Ye Lingchen walked directly into Y Cosmetics.
The scene suddenly became extremely quiet with Ye Lingchen’s arrival, with the
atmosphere turning solemn and dignified unknowingly.
“Hehe, you’re still brave enough to show yourself?” The CEO of Augea Cosmetics watched
the video from their headquarters and her brow wrinkled slightly in surprise.
“So, what if he comes? He’s just being stubborn. How could he possibly help Qiao Shanshan
with her makeup? It’s a futile attempt that would only result in shame!”
“It’ll be even better, then. It’ll make for much better ridicule if he fails to give her proper
makeup!”
“Let’s all wait and see! Let’s wait and watch Y Cosmetics’ demise!”
Everyone snorted disdainfully.
They were in that line of business, so they knew exactly what was possible and impossible!
Everyone had their own thoughts as they all focused their attention on Ye Lingchen’s
figure.
There was curiosity, admiration, disdain, and contempt. The majority were watching for
the sake of the excitement of everything going up in flames.
Under the black cloth, Qiao Shanshan’s originally drooping gaze suddenly looked up at Ye
Lingchen in front of her. She had a mix of emotions in her eyes, including apprehensiveness
and anticipation…
Chapter 457 - Have a Look in the Mirror
Yourself
Chapter 457 Have a Look in the Mirror Yourself
Qiao Shanshan’s lips trembled. “I…”
Ye Lingchen interrupted her directly and said curtly, “Remove the cloth covering your face.”
“Re… Remove it?” Qiao Shanshan’s body stiffened and a convoluted expression appeared in
her eyes.
“How am I going to do the makeup if you don’t take it off?” Ye Lingchen’s tone was flat and
there was an absence of emotion. “Hurry up.”
“Can makeup really save my face?” Qiao Shanshan’s placed her hand on the cloth covering
her face and her eyes had a pleading look.
“I can do what I said I can do!”
Ye Lingchen and Qiao Shanshan looked at each other. “If you don’t believe me, you can
choose to leave out of your own accord. I won’t force it.”
Qiao Shanshan’s gaze wavered for a bit, but she was resolute in the end. “Okay, I believe
you!”
After speaking, she closed her eyes and took off the black cloth from her face.
She was undoubtedly the center of attention at that moment. It caused a stir in the
audience at that moment!
“Oh f*ck, it really is Qiao Shanshan!”
“She’s disfigured! Her face was originally very beautiful. It’s such a pity!”
“Sigh, she used to be my goddess, but I never expected her to be like this.”
“This is just too miserable. She’s even scarier than in the pictures. What a pity!”
“The Y Cosmetics brand will take a hit this time. How can makeup save a face like this?”
“No matter how much makeup you put on a ghost, you can never make it a human being!”
…
The crowd was abuzz with discussion and some even took out their phone to start taking
pictures.
Qiao Shanshan’s entire body seemed on the verge of collapse. She had nothing to lose
anymore and therefore no longer hid herself.
One could perceive everything even more clearly at such a close distance. It was even more
shocking than the pictures depicted. Since the scar was a result of a burn, it was dark red,
pitted, and completely destroyed.
“Is… Is it still possible to do makeup on my face?” Qiao Shanshan bit her lip and stared at Ye
Lingchen with her beautiful eyes.
“Yes!”
Simple though that reply was, it made Qiao Shanshan’s eyes lit up suddenly with traces of
disbelief. She froze in a daze on the spot for a moment.
“Come upstairs with me.” Ye Lingchen said faintly. “Yunxi, come up with me as well.”
The three of them went upstairs and closed the door, leaving behind a large group of
people staring blankly downstairs.
“Can they really do makeup on her?”
“What the hell are they doing with all that mysteriousness?”
“Motherf*cker. I’ll be waiting here downstairs. I don’t believe they can make her beautiful.”
…
Individuals from major makeup stores frowned slightly too.
“They put on a very good act and made it look as though they were really able to put on
makeup.”
“Doing that just proves that they’re feeling very guilty. We’ll wait here!”
“Heh. This is just a last-ditch effort.”
Makeup and equipment were all available upstairs. Ye Lingchen invited Qiao Shanshan to
sit down and carefully scrutinized her face.
“Raise your head.” Ye Lingchen hooked Qiao Shanshan’s chin with his hand and tucked her
beautiful hair behind her ears.
“What… What do you think?” Qiao Shanshan’s voice was trembling uneasily.
She knew how she looked, so it felt very uncomfortable—as though countless ants were
crawling on her body—when someone stared at her like that. Her face became very hot.
“Not bad!”
“Not bad?” Qiao Shanshan’s voice changed. “What do you mean?”
“The location of the scar is quite good. It just so happens that half of the face is intact and
half of the face is burned,” Ye Lingchen remarked nonchalantly.
“Are you mocking me?”
“No. I’m just telling you. Everyone must learn to face themselves!” Ye Lingchen paused,
then said, “It’s not difficult to face up to your strengths, but the most important thing to do
is to face up to your own shortcomings. That is the best to deal with one’s shortcomings.”
“Deal with it? How am I supposed to deal with it? What happens if I face up to it?” Qiao
Shanshan lamented.
“Is running away the solution? If you aren’t even brave enough to face your flaws, other
people will definitely laugh at you!”
Ye Lingchen’s words shot down Qiao Shanshan’s tone and caused her to bite her lip. “You…
Do you have a solution?”
“Just wait and see.”
Ye Lingchen glanced at Zhang Yunxi after he finished speaking. “Yun Xi, help me to keep her
hair in place. Watching closely beside me. I’ll teach you how to apply detailed makeup.”
The detailed makeup that Ye Lingchen spoke of was different from the detailed makeup
used by ordinary people.
His detailed makeup was more refined. It no longer focused on any particular part but
combined each aspect to work out the best makeup plan.
Everyone had different facial features, such as single eyelids, double eyelids, or eyebrows
with different thicknesses. Even a beauty mole on the face can sometimes have its own
effect.
It either required some changes or adding a few more strokes of the makeup pen.
It was no longer just simple makeup, but a technique that Ye Lingchen came up with by
combining it with Transfiguration and finding the middle ground. That way, it was easier
for people to accept.
Zhang Yunxi was inherently a clever person and coupled with her earnest hard work, she
had already greatly improved her makeup skills. Most of the stuff Ye Lingchen taught her
were already mastered, otherwise Y Cosmetics—despite its big reputation—could not last
long without technology.
According to Ye Lingchen’s estimation, Zhang Yunxi’s proficiency had reached more than
65 percent!
‘Of course, the most important point was that the master did well’ Ye Lingchen did not
forget to praise himself deep down.
Once Zhang Yunxi mastered the art of detailed makeup, her skills could certainly increase
significantly yet again. In the future, Ye Lingchen did not need to manage Y Cosmetics
anymore—Zhang Yunxi could do it all by herself.
Outside the door were several spies from the other cosmetics stores. It was only reasonable
that Ye Lingchen went upstairs with Zhang Yunxi instead of teaching her in the open.
Ye Lingchen explained everything using Qiao Shanshan’s face. It had to be acknowledged
that Qiao Shanshan’s face was indeed a very suitable teaching material for him to elucidate
his hybrid technique. The reason was that there were too many details on her face that
needed attention.
“This red dot is darker in color, so you can add another stroke there, but it’s lighter here so
you can go to the next step of concealing it. With this slight pitting here, you can…” The
equipment Ye Lingchen used most often is the makeup pen with the thinnest tip. He dipped
the pen with various shades of rouge gouache.
Zhang Yunxi listened attentively, but as Ye Lingchen applied the makeup, the surprise in
her eyes became more and more evident until it finally turned into shock!
She watched Ye Lingchen cover up the flaws on Qiao Shanshan’s face with just a few
strokes. It could no longer be considered applying makeup, but creating a work of art!
This shock of witnessing the change happen right before her eyes made her tremendously
excited.
However, Ye Lingchen’s remarks were far from music to Qiao Shanshan’s ears. She felt
uneasy all around, but despite her desire to argue with Ye Lingchen, she did not dare to be
impudent as she was relying on his charity.
She had a rather favorable impression of Ye Lingchen when she drank her chicken soup
earlier, but after finishing the soup, she could only stare at Ye Lingchen with her angry
eyes.
After some time, Ye Lingchen finally said, “It’s done.”
Ye Lingchen’s faint voice sounded like thunder in Qiao Shanshan’s ears, causing her delicate
body to tremble violently.
“Have a look in the mirror yourself.”
…
Chapter 458 - The Woman Who Walked
Out of a Painting
Chapter 458 The Woman Who Walked Out of a Painting
“What?”
It came so suddenly at that moment and Qiao Shanshan was not prepared for it at all.
“Look in the mirror…”
Her brain was blank and she did not know what to do. She was really afraid and worried
that her last wish would end in disaster.
“Go on, take a look!”
Before she was even ready, Ye Lingchen had already moved. He picked up the mirror on the
dressing table with one hand and stood right in front of her.
BOOM!
At that moment, Qiao Shanshan’s brain exploded like a volcanic eruption. After her mind
was blown up, she was completely stunned.
She looked at herself in the mirror with blurry eyes and had a profound sense of disbelief.
“Is the person in this mirror really me?”
She muttered idiotically. Tears filled her eyes and it felt as though the floodgates were on
the verge of opening.
“Don’t cry. It’s not good for the makeup to smudge.” Zhang Yunxi reminded Qiao Shanshan
immediately after seeing what happened.
She looked at Qiao Shanshan and compared it to the previous look. One could never get
tired of the new face, and if she had not seen it with her own eyes, she would have had a
hard time believing it was the same person.
Ye Lingchen’s makeup did not restore her original appearance, but he simply added the
makeup on her scar.
From the corner of her burned eye was a plum blossom, which spread out and bloomed at
the scar. The original wound turned into a background picture that did not feel
disconnected at all!
That makeup perfectly transformed Qiao Shanshan’s disadvantage into an advantage,
making her entire appearance look like a beauty who came out of a fantasy world.
Although the result did not help Qiao Shanshan restore her appearance, it turned out to be
even more shocking than mere restoration of appearance!
Of course, Ye Lingchen did not just put makeup on the scars. He applied makeup on other
areas of Qiao Shanshan’s face too. He started from eyeliner, then to the blush and lipstick. It
was all done in a very exquisite manner and the plum blossoms blended perfectly with her
skin.
“Is this really me?”
Qiao Shanshan held back her tears and curled the corner of her mouth into a smile. She felt
that she was more beautiful than before she was disfigured, as her beauty became more
awe-inspiring and left a deeper impression on others.
“Face your own shortcomings and they may turn into advantages.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He
was very satisfied with his results at that time and said, “Yunxi, you have to remember
what I taught you, but practice is the key for detailed makeup. You need to pay more
attention to the details and use a finer tipped cosmetic pen.”
“Mm.” Zhang Yunxi nodded.
“By the way, help her curl her hair again and change her into a black lace gown. The results
will be even better,” Ye Lingchen instructed and walked straight downstairs without
staying for long.
Once those below saw the door open, everyone grunted and became spirited as they stared
at Ye Lingchen one by one.
“He’s out!”
“F*ck! How did it turn out? What does the makeup look like now?”
“Why is it only the makeup artist who came out? Where’s Qiao Shanshan?”
“What the hell did they do? Could she have slipped through the back door because the
makeup didn’t work?”
Ye Lingchen ignored everyone’s theories and continued walking straight out of the gate. He
walked as swiftly as the wind and soon disappeared from everyone’s sight without taking
away any attention.
Based on his capabilities alone, no one could stop him.
However, everyone regarded his actions as more of a desperate escape.
“Oh man, he’s running…away?”
“F*ck! No one stopped him just now! He definitely doesn’t know makeup!”
“What rubbish! I knew it was fake. They even had their ‘decay into magic’ and whatnot.
PFFT!”
“This shop is a scam. He ran so fast like a cheetah?”
Back at Augea’s headquarters.
The CEO’s mouth twitched slightly and sneered after watching the video. “It was just as I
expected. Cosmetics can’t possibly change that scar.”
“Hahaha, Y Cosmetics is finished!”
“With the demise of our rival, we must celebrate tonight!”
“Hahaha, there’s no need to watch it anymore.” The boss was clearly in a good mood and
began waving her hand arrogantly. “That’s right, today is a good day. Everyone is allowed
to get off work early in the evening. The Swallow Diner, my treat!”
“You’re awesome, Boss!”
“You’re the best, Boss!”
“Long live the boss!”
…
Just as everyone was about to leave, a loud exclamation came from the live video, followed
by a raucous commotion.
Y Cosmetics’ second-floor door was seen to swing open yet again.
Zhang Yunxi stepped out, but everyone’s eyes skipped past her and fell on the woman right
behind.
That simple glance shocked everyone and nearly caused them to stare until their eyes
popped out.
The woman held a folding fan and was dressed in a black long gown. A red ribbon tied her
hair up and her appearance leaned toward ancient costumes, lending her a valiant and
indomitable look.
“Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! When did such a beautiful woman appear in Y Cosmetics?!”
“No, I’m going to be suffocated by her beauty. I need artificial respiration to live.”
“Damn! Have I traversed to a certain place? This beautiful woman didn’t just come out of an
anime, right?”
“It’s so beautiful! No one can do a cosplay like this. It’s practically blinding my eyes.”
“I feel I’ve fallen in love.”
…
It was not only the men who were shocked but the women too. They felt like they were
watching a woman walk out from a painting in the style of a reverie.
After all, human beings were visual animals. In an era where information disseminated
rapidly, beauties were all too common. Seeing them might elicit some surprise and
admiration, but it would not stray too far from the norm. Despite that, the woman in front
of them was completely different from ordinary beauties and belonged to an entirely
different kind at all, like it was not something that a modern era woman should have.
It was easy to imagine the feeling and impact it had on one’s vision.
After seeing everyone’s reaction, Qiao Shanshan’s heart—which had originally been
completely dead—came back to life again. Every woman loved beauty and every woman
enjoyed it when others marveled at their beauty.
A smile unwittingly formed at the corners of her lips.
However, the smile had an effect on the plum blossom pattern on her face, adding a hint of
charm to the pureness of the flower. In an instant, the entire Y Cosmetics was filled with the
sound of rapid heartbeats.
The men present felt their mouths dry up and were helpless to do anything.
“She, she, she can’t be… Qiao Shanshan, right?”
A girl asked carefully and broke the silence after looking at the woman carefully.
One sentence set off a thousand others!
In an instant, stormy waves began billowing in everyone’s hearts!
“Qiao Shanshan?! No way! That’s Qiao Shanshan?!”
“Impossible! How could it be Qiao Shanshan?!”
“The plum blossom covering half of her face seems to be where Qiao Shanshan was
burned!”
“F*ck me, this is just amazing! My goddess has become even more of a goddess!”
“I don’t think it’s her. It’s a burn, for goodness sake! It’s impossible for there to be zero
traces at all. This is just shocking.”
…
Amidst the flurry of discussions, Qiao Shanshan’s eyes cleared up and brightened once
more. She spoke in a crisp voice, “Hello everyone, I’m Qiao Shanshan!”
One sentence alone provided conclusive proof and caused a stir among the crowd…
Chapter 459 - What Kind of Magical
Makeup Technique Is This?
Chapter 459 What Kind of Magical Makeup Technique Is This?
“F*CK! It really is Qiao Shanshan!”
“It’s confirmed, it’s confirmed! Qiao Shanshan has now become a goddess, for real!”
“This is insane, what kind of magical makeup technique is this?”
“I still find it unbelievable. This isn’t motherf*cking makeup. It’s literally like changing
another person’s head!”
“The burn was actually turned into a plum blossom and there’s no trace of the scar
anymore. This technique is unparalleled.”
“I bet Y can even beautify a pig into a hot chick!”
…
Everyone was riled up in excitement. They had witnessed the birth of a miracle with their
own eyes.
Each and every person within the entire Augea headquarters was stunned.
“This… How is this possible?!” The CEO’s pupils shrank suddenly, then screamed as if she
had seen an extremely terrifying thing. Her face was hot and felt painful, as if it had been
hit.
She could see that the person was indeed Qiao Shanshan, but that kind of makeup
technique was simply appalling. It could only be compared to magical skills, and their own
cosmetics company could never be a match for it.
Terrifying! It defied natural order! It was much too atypical in the makeup world!
“F*ck me, how did he do it? The plum blossom was done perfectly. If our company masters
this technique, we can conquer the universe on a whim.”
“Unbelievable! Shocking! It causes everyone despair!”
The expressions of everyone who was smiling happily stiffened abruptly. It was replaced
by sheer horror and they were all exclaiming constantly.
“Um… Boss, are we still going to Swallow Diner later?” someone asked weakly.
“Like hell we are! F*ck off!” The boss had a hideous expression, and with nowhere to vent
her anger, she screamed, “All you do is eat every day! You’re fired!”
…
At that point, everyone inside Y Cosmetics was looking at Qiao Shanshan and remained
transfixed on her for quite some time.
Ring-ding-ding!
Qiao Shanshan’s cell phone rang just then. She looked at the caller ID and was taken aback
because it was the company that she had signed with last time.
There was no way for her to show herself after the disfigurement and the contracting
company would never ask her to participate in any events either.
“Sister Hong?”
“Qiao Shanshan, it’s really you?!”
“What do you mean ‘it’s really me’? What’s the matter?” Qiao Shanshan was rather taken
aback.
“The person in Y Cosmetics really is you! I’ll be damned. This is unbelievable!” Sister Hong’s
voice trembled in a convoluted array of mixed emotions. “Your appearance makes for a
very suitable candidate for a TV series, and the supporting cast at that!”
“Really?”
Qiao Shanshan felt like all the good things were falling onto her lap. She felt dizzy. Was it
light at the end of a tunnel for her?
“Really! This is a fairy tale drama. The requirement for the daughter’s character is exactly
the same as your appearance! A good performance might even be able to surpass the
female lead. Come over quickly!”
“Okay, I’ll head back now!”
Qiao Shanshan was as excited as a child who received candy and it showed on her face.
This call was not loud, but it was heard by many people there. They all looked at Qiao
Shanshan with envy and instantly knew that the goddess would return with a different
temperament.
The makeup had undoubtedly changed Qiao Shanshan’s entire life!
Despite that, Qiao Shanshan’s expression changed slightly and she looked at Zhang Yunxi.
She opened her mouth with the intention of saying something, but no words came out of it.
Zhang Yunxi smiled and said, “I know what you want to say. I’ve watched your makeup
process. You can come to me for help in the future, but there will be charges.”
Although her technique was not as good as Ye Lingchen, she could still copy the process
entirely and create a satisfactory outcome.
“Thank you! I really appreciate it!” Qiao Shanshan bowed deeply toward Zhang Yunxi, then
walked out of the cosmetics store.
At the same time, someone had already posted the photo online at…
[I heard that Y Cosmetics has incredible makeup techniques. I had to change bus routes
three times and take a flight here just to witness the miracle with my own eyes. No one was
optimistic before they started the makeup session, but I was shocked after the makeup was
applied. This isn’t just makeup; it’s magic! It really is frightening! PS. Qiao Shanshan is like a
fairy. She is so amazing! Love her, love her!]
The incident had been fizzing online even before Qiao Shanshan underwent the makeup
session. After all, Qiao Shanshan attracted a lot of attention herself. In addition to her burn
scars, many were waiting to see how Y Cosmetics would deal with it. Besides, there were
also driving forces behind it, so the foundation to create a sensation was already there.
When someone posted on the internet two comparative photos of before and after the
makeup, a large group of people was practically blinded by that sight.
TikTok, Weibo, and Toutiao were all swamped by it!
Some were prepared to have a laugh, but they were completely stumped instead and
became absolutely convinced by it.
[F*ck you! Do you think we’re stupid? Are these two photos even the same person?!]
[AH F*CK, this makeup technique is just too amazing. Is that flower painted on the face a
work of art?]
[F*cking awesome. Bringing makeup to such a level is unheard of. Does this mean that any
motherf*cking woman can be transformed into a fairy?]
[I suddenly have an interesting idea. If I had this skill, I’d help my girlfriend put on various
looks every day, hehehe…]
[Upstairs, I’ll put makeup on them according to the looks of female stars. Hehehe…]
[God, what a bunch of wretched people! I have to say though, the idea is very unique.]
Those exclamations were only a small part overall. Women were the ones that truly went
insane!
The issue of complexion was capable of driving any woman mad.
[Ahhhhh, it’s so dreamlike. I’m begging Y to help me put on makeup once. Just once. Let me
be the most beautiful woman in the world for one day… No, one hour!]
[Y, as long as you can help me do my makeup, I’ll promise you everything. Really.]
[I feel like you’re able to enter the entertainment industry right away if you can ask Y to
help you with your makeup. He’s practically creating beautiful women at will!]
[Qiao Shanshan is really lucky! She got to know Y Cosmetics at her most desperate moment.
How envious!]
[No one can stop me! I’ll fly to Capital tonight! I will only approve of Y Cosmetics in the
future.]
[When will Y Cosmetics open another branch? Come to our city. Ah, ah, ah! They’re too
good.]
[Didn’t you hear? Manager Zhang Yunxi can also help Qiao Shanshan do her makeup! She’s
obviously a closeted disciple of Y. She’ll be up to the task as well when you ask for her in the
future!]
…
There was no doubt that Y Cosmetics’ status had been proven yet again. The effects of
having a star, as opposed to any random effect, made everyone impressed with Y
Cosmetics’ stunning comeback.
In the evening, the entertainment news put Qiao Shanshan on the headline and
immediately soared to first on the trending searches list!
[Fallen from grace and in a time of despair, the ugly duckling turns into a white swan. What
kind of experience is this?]
Ye Lingchen did not pay much attention to the aftermath of the incident. All he cared about
was his popularity value. However, as he guessed accurately, the sum of his popularity
value obtained on that occasion was far less than the first time. It only increased by 60,000,
but he was relieved in spite of that. After all, the two events were practically the same
thing, so the overlaying effect was certainly going to be very limited.
Chapter 460 - An Overpowered Human
Life
In light of Y Cosmetics’ popularity, Ye Lingchen asked Zhang Yunxi to make some changes
to their Weibo.
That was because there were more and more people going to Y Cosmetics. The daily
customer capacity was limited, and it was not good to have people queue up from dawn to
dusk and have a row form outside the store all day. It was too inhumane that way.
From then on, Y Cosmetics would launch a Weibo queuing system.
Those who needed makeup the next day were able to click on Weibo to sign up. Then, at
nine o’clock every evening, 35 people would be randomly drawn, similar to a lottery. They
would then be allowed to have a makeup session in the order of their win. That way, the
others did not need to come and line up for nothing.
However, if someone signed up but did not show up the next day, their right to participate
would be revoked for six months!
Ye Lingchen established this system on a whim. For a prodigy like him, such simple
programming was child’s play.
Once launched, the feature immediately attracted a large burst of applause. All of which
were lauding Y Cosmetics’ user-friendliness. However, there were lots of voices rushing
and urging Y Cosmetics to open branches, as it was quite amusing for such a well-known
shop to only accept 35 customers a day.
During that period, many cosmetics stores called Y Cosmetics and expressed their desire to
be a franchise. They offered a very high franchising fee, but Ye Lingchen rejected them all.
Although Ye Lingchen wanted to make money, it was not a matter of simply killing the
chicken that laid the eggs.
He had confidence in himself. If he allowed others to join as a franchise, was that not the
same as letting them take advantage of him?
After handling those things, Ye Lingchen had spare time yet again and stayed at home with
nothing to do. That was the good thing about being a boss who does nothing and lets others
do the work. He only needed to make the main decisions and provide solutions. Others
would then help each other do the rest.
It had been a long time since he went to classes, so he decided to go and have a look.
Ye Lingchen helped the school achieve glory in the mathematics competition in addition to
the big defeat in the basketball court. Hence, there was no need for him to go to class as
long as he aced his final exams. That in itself was a privileged benefit.
Ye Lingchen still liked the atmosphere of that university very much. It was only inside it
that he could feel the vitality of youth stirring in his young and hot-blooded heart.
Taking a walk to school was a good thing and he could treat the walk as relieving some
boredom.
He decided to do it when the thought occurred to him. Ye Lingchen was familiar with the
road and walked briskly toward the school. It was a very different feeling to when he first
entered the school.
He had just acquired the Prodigy System when he first entered, and though he knew he
would be different from the others, his mood was roughly the same as most people—
excited and looking forward to campus life.
Little did he expect his character to change so drastically in just a few months. He could not
help but feel a sense of pride and homecoming when he returned to the school.
Although Ye Lingchen was pretentious on several occasions, the feeling he felt at that
moment differed greatly from pretentiousness. It was a sense of joy and accomplishment
that came from his heart.
But the next moment, his relaxed and happy feeling dissipated as a result of a scream.
“Ah! God Ye!”
That sharp yell was followed by instant silence across the entire street. Swoosh, swoosh,
swoosh! Countless eyes were then focused on Ye Lingchen’s body!
Ye Lingchen was stunned, and everyone on the street was equally as stunned.
Next—
“F*ck! It really is God Ye!”
“I’ve caught a wild God Ye! Everyone, hurry up! Don’t let him run away!”
“Ah, ah, ah! My hubby, I love you, I wanna hug you, and kiss you, and be lifted high up!”
“God Ye, please give me an autograph!”
“Everyone, get out of the way! Let me take a photo with God Ye.”
…
For a moment, the whole street was lively. Men and women, old and young—everyone
rushed toward Ye Lingchen, much to his horror.
Since it was a university town, it was considered a relatively prosperous area where there
was certainly a flow of people.
“Oh my God!”
Ye Lingchen’s scalp went numb and he did not dare to remain where he was. He found a
gap in the crowd and rushed out desperately, for fear of losing his virginity a second later.
“God Ye rushed into the mall! Chase after him!”
“Attention everyone, the one wearing the t-shirt is God Ye! Stop him!”
“Ah? God Ye?! Damn it!”
“God Ye, don’t run…”
…
‘What a motherf*cking pain! They’re just too f*cking savage!’
Ye Lingchen scolded in his heart. He never expected to be hit with such a disastrous
situation. It was just too terrifying.
Fortunately, his physique was good, and he was able to quickly climb up the first floor in a
couple of steps. No one could block him. Seizing everyone’s inattentiveness, he turned
around and went straight into a clothes shop.
He took off a black mask and put it on his face, then took off his white t-shirt at lightning
speed and replaced it with a black one.
‘Phew, it’s probably safe now.’
After putting on an act of calmness and footing the bill, Ye Lingchen walked out of the shop
and left the mall.
Along the way, countless people passed by him.
“Huh? Where’s God Ye? I clearly saw him go in this direction.”
“Everyone, let’s spread out and look for him. Remember to shout if you see him. Don’t be
selfish okay?”
“The mall is so big. Where can he possibly hide?”
“I won’t give up until I find God Ye today. I must touch him to my heart’s content.”
“Hey, where are you going to touch when you find him? I’m going to touch…”
…
Some distance away, a figure wearing a black t-shirt trembled and hastened his footsteps at
once.
Savage! Absolute savagery!
The group of women was clearly inhumane!
He had to cover his face when he became Y, but he never imagined he would also have to
cover his face after becoming a star.
Ye Lingchen was a lot more cautious after exiting the mall. He tightened the mask on his
face and looked around from time to time.
After the scare, he went back to the university and looked at the familiar environment, as
well as the students coming and going from within the school. The boys were energetic and
spirited while the girls were dressed very beautifully. Nothing seemed to have changed.
He subconsciously walked along the path he was most familiar with and soon came to the
door of the boys’ dormitory.
However, Ye Lingchen was slightly taken aback when he saw three figures walking out of
the dormitory. At the same time, those three figures were also taken aback!
“F*CK! Ye—”
Little Gen covered his mouth midway through the sentence, then made a look. The four of
them then gathered together and walked straight to the playground.
“Damn, Ye’zi. You’re finally willing to come back!” Xiang hammered Ye Lingchen and
blurted out uncontrollably.
“Ye’zi, you’re now a national idol. You’re really awesome!” Little Gen remarked too and his
face was flushed with excitement.
Once upon a time, they were all classmates in a dormitory and the scene of their enrolment
into the university was still very vivid. However, it was not long before Ye Lingchen
reached soaring heights in their eyes.
Although they had always felt that Ye Lingchen was an extraordinary person, they never
thought he would actually be that awesome.
Those days, the rich kids, kids of superstars, kids of officials, kids of famous people were all
frequently heard of, but Ye Lingchen was clearly none of those things—he was completely
overpowered!
Chapter 461 - I Wanted to Keep a Low
Profile Too, But My Bro Is Having None of
It!
Chapter 461 I Wanted to Keep a Low Profile Too, But My Bro Is Having None of It!
“Ye’zi, let me hug you for a bit so I can touch God Ye’s divinity.” Potato hugged Ye Lingchen
while talking.
“F*ck, I want to touch it too.” Xiang and Little Gen immediately followed suit.
They were initially worried that it would be difficult to see Ye Lingchen again after he
developed the superstar aura. However, they realized it was unnecessary to worry about all
that after meeting him.
“Ye’zi, why do you have the spare time to come over? You know, now that you’re a
superstar, our university principal has singled you out for praise, saying that you’re the
pride of our school,” Little Gen said.
“If anyone knows you’re here, we’ll probably be stomped to death in this playground!”
Potato said, “We must be careful.”
“Let me tell you something. The school has framed your photo and hung it on the wall for
accomplished individuals!” Xiang said before continuing, “The thought that you and I are
actually classmates and roommates makes me feel like it’s just a dream. ”
Hung on the wall?
That sounded awkward.
After not seeing each other for a while, the three of them obviously accumulated many
things they wished to say in their chests. In their excitement, each of them spoke in turn to
let Ye Lingchen know the current situation in the school.
They remembered the time they accompanied Ye Lingchen to watch the friendly match
against the Stick Nation, where it was completely beyond their expectations that Ye
Lingchen would turn the tide on the arena right there and then. Then, as a sports star, he
shone prominently in variety shows and instantly became a mighty superstar whom no-
one dared to approach.
It was not an exaggeration to say that Ye Lingchen was an A-list star, although he did not
have any works to his name yet. He might end up being instantly popular if he shot a movie
or a TV series.
“Why were the three of you waiting downstairs just now?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Oh f*ck!”
The three guys screamed simultaneously and their brains began buzzing. “Ah f*ck, we were
waiting for Hao Jian!”
“Waiting for Hao Jian?” Ye Lingchen checked the time and his mouth twitched. The four of
them had been chatting in the playground for half an hour.
“Let’s hurry back and check on him!”
They spotted Hao Jian when the four of them walked to the dorm.
Clad in a yellow short-sleeved shirt, his hair was slicked back and his face was clean. He had
probably combed his hair carefully, but anyone who saw him would feel like he was giving
off a festive vibe. He looked around at the female classmates who were coming and going,
then scratched his ears and cheeks. He looked as though he wanted to strike up a
conversation with them but was afraid to do so.
“Looks like we’ve been worrying needlessly. This guy seems to be having fun!” Xiang could
not help but laugh.
“He’s always raunchy. He even applies a facial mask before going out and acts like he has a
blind date every day. Damn, this fella!” Little Gen began to wave to Hao Jian while speaking.
As he was tall and imposing, he attracted Hao Jian’s attention immediately.
“F*ck, what the hell were you guys doing? I’ve been waiting for y’all for so long.” Hao Jian’s
expression changed and he complained, “I’m telling you, a meal—”
His words halted all of a sudden. His eyes looked at Ye Lingchen with his mouth wide open,
and his eyes were filled with nothing but incredulousness. His entire person stayed rooted
on the spot. He only managed to regain his senses after taking a long time to calm himself
down. Next came an unprecedented explosion of emotions.
“Wait for me! You have to wait for me here! Don’t leave!”
After his exclamation, he could not help but lift his legs and make a mad dash toward the
boys’ dormitory. His speed stunned Little Gen and the others.
“This guy… Has his brain short-circuited?” Potato could not resist saying.
Not long after, Hao Jian’s figure reappeared with a gray backpack in his arms.
He had clearly expended all of his potential in running within such a short period of time.
He panted heavily and his face was flushed.
“Ye, Ye…Ye’zi.”
Hao Jian was completely out of breath. “Ye’zi, I’ve searched everywhere and I’ve prayed to
Guanyin every day. My wish finally came true. You’re here.
“I… I…”
“Hold it. Let’s talk as we go. You’re stuttering.” Xiang interrupted mercilessly.
“You’re the one who’s stuttering! I’m just a little out of breath,” Hao Jian retorted at once.
“Your body’s too weak, Hao Jian. It’s time to do some strengthening exercises.” Ye Lingchen
smiled.
“Ye’zi, I’m so excited, so excited.” Hao Jian took a deep breath before saying. “Please sign!”
After speaking, he opened his backpack immediately. “I bought all your cards and
figurines.”
“F*CK! You’re nuts! You bought an entire backpack full of them. What are you going to do
with it?”
“You’re too motherf*cking crazy. Do you really idolize Ye’zi to such a diehard extent?”
“My god. Hao Jian, you’re too despicable. You don’t have any unusual fetishes, do you?”
Little Gen’s trio were all stunned. The entire backpack was stuffed to the brim, and at a
glance, they were all handsome pictures of Ye Lingchen.
“Go away. You’re the one with the unusual fetishes.”
Hao Jian lips twitched. “What do any of you know! Have you no idea what all of these things
will be worth with Ye’zi signature on them?”
After a pause, he continued, “I told other people that Ye’zi is my classmate and a bunch of
people don’t believe me. I just wanted to rub it in their faces. Besides, as long as we show
Ye’zi’s signature, wouldn’t we have a hundred-percent success rate in hitting up a
conversation with anyone? I’ve even brought pens.”
His words immediately stunned the three people, who then proceeded to show looks of
ecstasy.
“You’re a genius! There seem to be some benefits in this fella’s despicableness!”
“Awesome! I never even thought of it before.”
“Ye’zi, my cousin brother and cousin sister are both your fans. Give me an autograph!
They’ll definitely be jealous!”
The three of them were incredibly excited, so much so that their eyes lit up when they
looked at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen touched his nose. Black lines were aplenty and he glanced at the bag full of
cards. There were at least a hundred cards. How dreadful would it be to sign all of them?
“How about each of you choose five and I’ll sign them for you.”
“Long live Ye’zi! I knew you’d honor the code of brotherhood!”
“Hahaha, Ye’zi looks handsome in this picture. I’ll choose this one!”
“Ye’zi, this is a close-up photo of you riding the Black Warrior. Wow, there will definitely be
plenty of girls coming to ask for this autographed photo.”
“This is a photo of Ye’zi dunking. So cool!”
The four of them were all in awe as they carefully kept their autographed photos. Their
excitement was unparalleled as if they had won five million yuan.
Hao Jian already took out his phone to snap a photo of the autographed picture, then
posted it to his WeChat Moments. Attached to it was a message: [I’ve always said that God
Ye is my good friend. Some people don’t believe me. Well, today I’m showing the proof…]
Potato did as Hao Jian did and posted it on both WeChat Moments and TikTok. [Who should
I give these five autographed photos of God Ye to?]
Little Gen was not to be outdone. He left a reply saying, [I want to keep a low profile too,
but my bro is having none of it!]
On one side, Ye Lingchen did not know whether to laugh or cry. Each one of them was
showing off.
As they talked and laughed away, the five of them had already left campus.
“Where are you going today? You’re not even going to go to class?” Ye Lingchen could not
help but cock his brows when he saw that they had no intention of turning back.
“An anime convention!” Potato said.
“Anime convention?”
“Yeah, there’s an anime convention right in the center of the university town. It’s super
lively,” Hao Jian explained. “It’ll be on for three days. We can probably still get tickets if we
go over now.”
Chapter 462 - The Magical Properties of
an Autograph
Chapter 462 The Magical Properties of an Autograph
“Ye’zi, why don’t you come with us if you’re free? There are plenty of 2D girls in the
convention. They’re an absolute delight to look at!” Hao Jian said.
“Yeah, it’s not that far away too. They’ve finally come to our university town. It’d be a
shame not to go.” Little Gen nodded in agreement.
Potato then said, “Ye’zi, you play Dota so well. You must’ve heard of Coold and Wu’er. These
are the two greatest goddesses in the Dota world and I heard they’ll be present this time.”
There was a slight change in Ye Lingchen’s expression. He remembered Song Qian telling
him about letting the hosts participate in commercial activities, of which a comic
convention was one such activity. At the same time, it could increase the popularity of both
the host and the platform, as it was disadvantageous to do everything behind closed doors
and disregard the outside world.
Game characters were naturally considered as two-dimensional, so there was no shortage
of game exhibits in an anime convention.
In fact, he had never seen them in real life before, so there was no reason not to go and
have a look at them and see their true colors.
The livestream industry had just emerged in recent years, though it gradually returned to
normalcy after the initial hype. During that period, it was inevitable that countless
laughingstocks would appear. The most controversial topic was none other than a female
host’s true appearance.
A livestream’s beautifying qualities were so powerful that it could turn 80% of the women
in the world into beauties. Many online relationships end the instant they met offline.
Not long ago, a female host named Moe-Loli Queen was revealed to be a horrifying-looking
grandma, after a technical issue during a game caused her cartoon avatar—which was
originally set to her face—to disappear all of a sudden!
The scene of a Lolita turning into a grandmother was just terrifying and the entire
livestream became instantly quiet.
However, the grandmother still had no idea what happened. She scratched her head
claiming that she was ‘the world’s most beautiful loli’ who wants her big brothers to hug
her and lift her up high.
Mr. Penetrative, the top rewarder in the livestream, was so scared that he even canceled his
account, quit overnight, and bought a plane ticket.
In that way, the true appearance of many hosts had been pushed to the forefront. The
public even brought up God Y and said that he did not dare to show up because of his ugly
appearance, which might even be that of a grandfather.
Ye Lingchen scoffed at that kind of remark. ‘Hehe, innocent mortals. I’m worried that I’ll
blind you with my handsomeness if I show up!’
Coold and Wu’er were recognized as the two great goddesses in the DOTA world and he
had no idea how their true appearance compared to the live broadcast despite chatting
with them from time to time.
When Ye Lingchen thought of that, he could not help but nod and reply with a smile,
“Sounds good. Count me in!”
“YES!” Xiang pumped his fist excitedly. “You definitely won’t regret it. I heard that Coold
and Wu’er are really beautiful and even look more eye-catching than in a live broadcast.”
…
The anime convention building looked similar to that of a gymnasium, but it was much
more awesome when compared to the latter. Moreover, Ye Lingchen only realized the hype
of the anime convention when he was near the anime convention building.
The plaza before the convention was crowded with all kinds of people, mostly women.
Most of them wore clothes completely different from ordinary people and some even held
weapons. One out of five people were cosplaying.
It had to be acknowledged that the dresses of two-dimensional characters were still very
attractive, causing Potato’s group to ogle and gawk. They could only wish that they could
grow a few more eyes.
“Look, is that Mai Shiranui? Those clothes are just too revealing.”
“Please swallow your saliva before talking. Don’t spray it all over my face.”
“Ah f*ck. Is that The White Maiden?[1] So divine.”
“Monster, Fahai is here. Isn’t she going to show her true appearance soon?”
“Damn, that woman is so flirty. Is that a real snake in her hair or just jewelry?”
“Hey, fairy, come and eat my stick![2]”
“That little girl is so dedicated. She even dyed her hair blue. Still, she’s really cute.”
“F*ck off you pervert lolicon!”
…
There was constant discussion in the plaza and everyone’s restlessness could clearly be
sensed. The atmosphere was extremely lively.
Ye Lingchen had never paid much attention to anime conventions, but the door to a new
world had instantly been opened to him and he felt as though he really entered a two-
dimensional realm.
All that happened outside of the anime convention. It would only be even livelier if they
actually entered into the convention.
“Oh f*ck. There are plenty of people. How long will we have to line up?” The five boys were
instantly dumbfounded when they arrived at the ticket booth.
The line was as long as a dragon and anyone would find it disheartening to line up if they
glanced at it, as it would practically make their heads go numb.
Ye Lingchen stood there indifferently and looked on with interest at the various groups of
people.
He noticed that aside from normal people, there were also lolitas with cat ears and cat tails,
Zhu Bajie wearing a pig’s head and holding a rake, as well as beautiful fairies that sported
veils.
Such attire might attract the attention of many people on the street, but it was a very
common sight there.
“What are we going to do? If we do line up, it’ll already be dark even if we’re able to buy
tickets.”
“This is crazy. There’s so many people in the university town!”
“Look at me!”
Hao Jian smiled mysteriously and led the way as he walked toward a crowd that clearly had
few people. There was a big VIP logo on that window.
“Please present your premium membership card.” The ticket seller was a young lady with a
soft voice.
“Hey there, beautiful. Us brothers live in a remote mountain village. It’s been really difficult
to walk through mountains and rivers just to come here and experience the sights…”
“No membership card?” the young lady interrupted Hao Jian immediately, then said with a
friendly smile. “Please wait in the next line.”
“Come one, just think about it. We can add to the money. We’ll double it.”
“It’s useless for you to add in anything when you’re facing an honest and ethical person like
me! Please wait in the next line!” The young lady stood firm.
Hao Jian’s face froze, then he gritted his teeth and took out an autographed Ye Lingchen
card as if he had made a major decision. “If you give us the tickets, I… Will give this to you!”
The young lady’s eyes lit up suddenly. She blurted out without thinking and asked, “How
many tickets do you want?”
…
“F*ck, so awesome! Now I know what to do.”
After Hao Jian got the tickets, Little Gen and the others stared at Hao Jian in shock. Even Ye
Lingchen was surprised that his signature would be of such use.
The layout of the anime convention was no doubt designed according to the anime
backgrounds. It only took a couple of steps from them to encounter a cosplayer posing in
the classic pose of the anime characters, thereby allowing everyone to take pictures and
gasp in awe.
In addition to the characters, many people set up stalls there, selling weapons and
equipment from anime, posters, figures, and the likes. Some even sold their own selfies,
wearing various anime clothes. They gave everyone the impression of being very
coquettish, but were revealing certain body parts.
Of course, that was only the scene they saw after just entering the anime convention. The
situation inside was even more chaotic…
[1] 白娘子 is translated to The White Maiden, which is a name for Bai Suzhen (白素贞), the
main character of Legend of the White Snake (or sometimes translated to Madame White
Snake). In the subsequent paragraph, we see someone referring to Fahai (法海), the
antagonist from the same movie, who goes to extreme lengths to stop spirits from causing
harm in the mortal realm, even to the extent of hurting innocent ones, like Bai Suzhen.
[2] 吃俺老孙一棒 – here is translated literally as ‘eat my stick’, which we can interpret as
having a sexual connotation to it. However, the actual term is used by Sun Wukong (孙悟
空) in Journey to the West (西游记), who says it when he wants to hit someone with his
stick (i.e. his weapon). Sun Wukong’s usage of this phrase can be roughly interpreted as
‘come here and get a whooping
Chapter 463 - Unconcealable
Handsomeness
As the five of them were walking, a pink-haired young girl with beautiful eyes pulled Ye
Lingchen all of a sudden.
She was likely cosplaying a character from Balala the Fairies, and was even holding a magic
wand in her hand.
“Hey handsome, would you want my contact info? I’ll give you a twenty percent discount.”
Her voice was sweet, but her sentences made Ye Lingchen a little confused.
What was up with discounts for contact information?
“No thanks.”
“How about thirty percent off, or forty percent off!” the girl shouted from behind.
Ye Lingchen smiled and left right away.
“F*ck man, this is illogical!” Hao Jian fished out a mirror from God-knows-where—that even
had a comb that came with it—and started combing his hair.
While combing, he frowned and muttered to himself, “Why is this happening? Ye’zi would
be just slightly more handsome than me if he showed his face, but he’s wearing a mask
now. Still, girls are sticking themselves to him upside down. Why?”
“Come on, how can you compare with Ye’zi?” Little Gen grabbed the mirror. “But it really is
strange. Girls should pay attention to me. After all, I’m the most charismatic out of the five
of you.”
Xiang sneered. “Hehe, know your worth. If the five of us walk together, it’s obviously me
that has the best success rate, okay?”
“I think that girl is blind. She probably won’t pull Ye’zi if she sees me,” Potato gave an
earnest analysis of the incident.
Ye Lingchen looked at the group of idiots speechlessly and asked, “What happened just
now?”
“The chick was giving you a discount,” Potato explained. “The 2D circle is actually quite a
mess. Girls are more open, and if you have their contact information, you can go on dates
with them. Of course, what I mean by discount is the price.”
Ye Lingchen’s brows wrinkled slightly in disbelief. “These people are still young, right?”
“Exactly. It’s because they’re still young. Cosplaying is very money-consuming, and if you
don’t have at least four or five thousand, you definitely won’t be able to get one of those
costumes. Anyone who likes these two-dimensional stuff will be embarrassed if they don’t
have at least ten sets of clothes. These girls can’t have so much money,” Little Gen explained
before continuing, “That’s why those who are in this circle are either from rich families or
have other ways to make money.”
“Most of the time, they make money through immoral means.” Potato nodded in agreement.
“Some are even willing to give up their bodies just for their hobbies and art. ”
Ye Lingchen shook his head and was very disapproving of that phenomenon.
“You’re being too extreme. Every industry has its dark side. Of course, not everyone is like
this,” Hao Jian rebutted. “A lot of things are exaggerated when people spread them, when in
fact, all we hear is hearsay.”
They watched the colorful exhibits on both sides while chatting away, and at times, they
would make a comment or two about it.
As they proceeded deeper into the venue, the quality was clearly getting better and better.
Many of them even left Ye Lingchen in awe.
However, one particular person puzzled Ye Lingchen to no end. It was a man clad in
overalls with a chicken head on his head. He held a basketball in his hand and was showing
off the basketball’s patterns. It did not seem to be anything special, but the crowd swelled
in number and had not the slightest idea what everything meant.
There was no doubt that the anime convention was a very large one, and the layout was
very comfortable as well, being a combination of technology and culture. Most importantly,
the plethora of women could easily make anyone feel at ease.
The five people enjoyed themselves thoroughly and wandered around inside, but they
halted their footsteps when they passed by a large poster.
“F*ck me, this is a DOTA poster with a panda logo in the upper right corner!”
“Finally found it. So, Panda Streaming had been arranged here right from the very start.
Wow, wow, wow! We can finally see the real face of the game host.”
“Let’s go in quick! The decorations are so full of character it’s like we’re in a DOTA game.”
They exchanged comments as they entered the venue.
It was the meeting place for that anime convention. The entrance was not a door, but a
circular screen with thick branches projecting downward. It felt like walking in the jungle,
and every two meters was a three-dimensional monster standing valiantly on either side of
the path.
These monsters were none other than the heroes in DOTA.
Ye Lingchen took note of everything and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily. It
was all money! The money being burned was his money!
Although he knew that it was an investment in publicity, Ye Lingchen still felt distressed.
Song Qian really did live up to his name!
Gradually, cheers and noise began to be heard at the venue. As they continued to move in,
the front suddenly opened up to be a hall, which was already full of people by then. There
were no more seats left and most people could only stand.
More than a dozen people were standing on the stage in front, all of whom were Panda
Streaming’s DOTA hosts. With them were two emcees—a man and a girl.
Evidently, the next segment was an introduction session.
“Next up is the ice-cold goddess in the DOTA world, she’s the one and only…Coold
Goddess!”
Everyone in the audience immediately cheered once the host’s voice was heard. At the
same time, the big screen behind them played a montage of Coold’s best gaming moments.
“A host’s appearance has always been controversial, but I wonder if Coold’s face reveal will
satisfy anyone?” Coold was featured on the screens everywhere.
“Hello everyone,” Coold smiled and greeted everyone.For a brief moment, the whole venue
became livelier and many people were cheering for their goddess.
Ye Lingchen looked coldly, and could not resist laughing. Her face was exquisite and her
height was tall too. Standing at an estimated 1.7 meters, her legs were thin and long while
her temperament matched her name.
“As many of us are well aware, there’s a saying in the DOTA circle that all the boys regard
marrying Coold as their ultimate goal. I wonder if Coold can share her views on selecting a
partner? Will you choose someone from the DOTA circle to be your boyfriend?” That
question from the emcee was certainly a sensational one. Everyone became quiet for a brief
moment.
“Regarding a boyfriend, I think the first requirement is that he has to first surpass me in the
game.” Coold said coldly, and continued, “Actually, I don’t have any special demands. It
depends on fate. Some people can make you happy even if you’ve never met each other. I
think that’s what you call fate.”
“Wow, sounds very romantic,” the emcee exclaimed before saying, “The next one is also a
goddess in the DOTA world, and I believe many of you can’t wait. But before that, please
allow me to make a short advertisement.
“I believe that many fans want to fight against our hosts, and for this reason, we have added
in a special interactive program today. You can scan the QR code on the screen, follow
Panda Streaming’s official account, then enter your team name in the official account. We
will then draw a lucky team later and give them the chance to come on stage and play
against the host!
“A team must have five players, and from the looks of it, many of you are already getting
excited. Hurry guys, sign up…”
Chapter 464 - Weird Team Name
Chapter 464 Weird Team Name
It was considered a type of fan service and gimmick of sorts.
As expected, along with the emcee’s voice, the crowd started stirring. Everyone had an
excited expression on their faces as they took out their phones to scan the QR code on the
screen.
Some of them even started teaming up on the spot as needed more people to get a full team
of five. However, it was not difficult for them to form teams as everyone there were fans of
the game.
“OMG, we get to fight with the hosts! Wonderful! We’ve got a team of five if we all sign up.
Let’s give it a try!” Without hesitation, Xiang took out his phone to scan the code.
“Aiya, what if we’re picked? I’m a little embarrassed to play DOTA in front of so many
people,” said Hao Jian with a grin.
As the excitement from the crowd toned down, the emcee finally continued, “Next, please
welcome our second goddess onto the stage. She’s blessed with beauty and talent, the one
with a sweet moving voice, Wu’er!”
The one walking up the stage was a young woman dressed in blue. She had shoulder-length
hair and wore a pink hairband with a butterfly on it, giving her a cute refreshing look.
Although she was not tall, she had a baby face that made her look adorable.
A very cute girl.
“Hello everyone. I’m Wu’er. Thank you for your support.” She waved as she greeted the
audience with a smile.
Such a gentle voice. It was even gentler than the regular childlike voice, which immediately
caused howls to go up amongst the crowd as their excitement overwhelmed them.
Wu’er voice was truly her specialty. It was easily able to charm a person’s heart. A lot of
them that watched her live stream did not even bother looking at the screen. It was
sufficient to just listen to her voice. Some of them would even let the voice from the live
stream lull them into a slumber.
“Wah, such an angelic voice. Even as a woman, I can’t help but feel my body melt,” the
emcee said with a smile, “Earlier Goddess Coold had told us about her criteria on choosing
a partner. I wonder what’s Goddess Wu’er’s criteria for a partner?”
“I don’t think it can be considered a standard. It’s fine as long as I like him,” Wu’er replied.
As the introductions came to an end, it was time for the fans to interact with the live stream
hosts, after which would be an autograph session. The hosts would have their own
autographed gifts for their fans.
After all that, it would be time for the battle between the hosts to show off their skills and
boost their renown.
Throughout the entire process, the passion from the fans did not subside. There were
hardly any people leaving midway. They were all still hoping to be picked in the challenge
against the hosts.
All in all, the event was done successfully.
“Wah, it seems the two goddesses of DOTA are blessed with beauty and skills. Throughout
the entire battle, there’re so many highlights. There’s also Love Letter, 09, and Little Guai
showing us their true skills. Coming up next will be our last part of the show, and it’s also
the most highly anticipated part!”
The emcee’s words immediately roused the crowd, filling them with anticipation.
“The next team that’s picked will be facing Coold, Wu’er, Love Letter, 09, and Little Guai in a
five-man team battle. I wonder who those five people will be? Please look at the big
screen!”
Ding—
On the big screen, the team names were cycled through one by one. Many teams registered
and it would be picked from one of them.
However, the emcees were good at increasing the suspense as both of them went back and
forth.
“I wonder if the team that’s picked would be considered lucky, or unlucky?”
“That’s right. From a fan’s perspective, it’s lucky for them to be able to challenge their idol.
However, from the perspective of winning and losing, they might have to face a crushing
defeat. What a tragedy.”
“That’s right, but look at the crowd below the stage, so many fans are having that eager look
in their eyes. They’re confident about their abilities. Well then, we’ll count down from five
and have the screen come to a stop!”
“Five!”
“Four!”
…
“One!”
Ding—
The names on the big screen came to a halt. The team was picked!
Silence!
Everyone went silent!
The emcee, the crowd, and even the hosts were similarly stunned.
They were all stupefied by the name displayed on the screen.
Miss Five-Finger’s BF Squad.
That name, erm…is rather interesting!
Miss Five-Finger. Its implied meaning was clear to all. No matter the gender, those in the
crowd started to show an odd expression.
“F*ck! Genius. Absolute genius! I wonder which brother would be able to come up with
such a refreshing and unearthly name? This is ingenious!”
“Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter. This name itself is blessed with the pork leg[1] aura. No
wonder it’s picked.”
“WTF! How did my wife’s name end up there? Who dares to steal my wife?”
“Too shameless. Miss Five-Finger is all our wives!”
“What kind of people are in this team?”
…
The crowd quickly scanned around, trying to find this very special team.
Hao Jian, Potato, and the others were also laughing, happily dissing this name. However,
they all froze as they saw Xiang keeping silent, asking out of curiosity, “Xiang, this name is
so amazing. Why aren’t you reacting? The one that named it must be someone like us.
Hahaha…”
Xiang’s face was having an odd expression. His mouth twitched. “That…I put that name
there…”
“WHAT?!”
Potato jumped up in surprise. “You named it?!”
“OMG, this is embarrassing ourselves to the max. How did I not notice you’re such a creep?”
Hao Jian’s smile froze in place, his face changing to one of indignation.
“Shameful. This is too embarrassing. They won’t force me on the stage, right? My honor will
be soiled!” Little Gen’s face turned dark. “Xiang, you’ve hidden yourself too deep!”
“I didn’t expect to be picked with this many people,” Xiang was speechless too as he forced
out a reply. “Ye’zi, what do you think?”
Ye Lingchen was already running out of retorts. He quickly tightened the mask on his face
and took a deep breath, then helplessly answered, “What else can we do now? Get ready.”
“We’re really going? I think we’ll be toyed with.” Potato scratched his head with a bitter
expression.
“Why don’t we try to hide…?”
“It seems this team’s members are a little shy. Let us welcome the five of them!” Along with
the emcee’s voice, a light from the stage shined onto Ye Lingchen’s group.
They were speechless.
Without them knowing, a ring of emptiness formed around all five of them as countless
eyes focused on them. It was accompanied by whistling sounds and laughter.
It was obvious that their conversation earlier was overheard by the crowd.
They were trapped!
“Let’s go,” Ye Lingchen said calmly, then headed straight for the stage. Potato and the rest
found their courage with Ye Lingchen at the lead. They put up a strong front and followed
him…
—
[1] 猪脚 (Zhu Jiao) – Pork leg. This is a pun by the author as it has the same phonetics as 主
角 (Zhu Jiao – main character).
Chapter 465 - Brace for the Figh
Chapter 465 Brace for the Figh
Hao Jian and the rest may seem carefree at times, but when faced with such a situation,
they were all extremely nervous. However, as they thought about their chance game with
their idols, it gave them all complicated feelings.
No matter how it was, they could not afford to lose too badly. They had to last at least 10
minutes. That was the goal they silently agreed upon.
The crowd tacitly cleared a path for them. Countless curious stares fell on them, lingering
especially long as they reached Ye Lingchen.
Not just them, but even the hosts could not help but give Ye Lingchen a few extra glances.
His aura was something unexplainable. Although it was intangible, its presence was
undeniable.
Ye Lingchen gave them an impression that he was not to be trifled with. From his actions
and gaze, one could tell that he was no ordinary person. Furthermore, his mask gave him an
added mysteriousness.
“Wah, that person feels so cultured!” One of the girls exclaimed, unable to help herself.
With that, Ye Lingchen’s group walked up the stage. After some simple greetings, they were
guided to their seats by the emcees.
There were already 10 computers stationed there, placed on both sides. Furthermore, the
big screen behind the stage was used to stream the battle for all to see.
Although the result was inevitable, everyone still loved to watch. After all, that part of the
program was for the hosts to interact with their fans. Seeing other fans being crushed
would somehow bring them a mysterious sense of joy.
However, the situation this time was seemingly different.
“All the best Miss Five-Finger’s BF Squad! We support you!”
“That’s right! We’re all Miss Five-Finger’s boyfriends. We’re one big family. We’ll cheer for
you!”
“Sob sob sob. All the best, masked brother. I will support you!”
…
“Ye’zi, what should we do?” Potato asked with a gloomy look over his face.
Out of the five, Ye Lingchen’s skills were the best. The four of them could only manage some
random fights. Strictly speaking, they were only trash with combat power of five. They
would most likely be of no help.
“Let’s do it this way. You guys just keep a low profile and try to avoid dying. If you really
can’t escape, don’t care about dealing damage and just use up all your skills before dying,”
Ye Lingchen instructed.
Under the mask, the corner of his lips curled upwards. It was a long time since he had
fought with Coold and the rest. He wondered if they lost their edge.
“Alright!”
Potato and the rest nodded, then added, “We’ll try to last a few more minutes so that we
won’t lose too badly.”
All ten participants took their seats. The computer was already set up beforehand. They
only needed to start straight away. Both teams proceeded to hero selection.
Even against average players, Coold and her team would not let their guards down. They
picked a good team combination. Slayer, Zeus, Spectre, Slardar, and Tidehunter.
“Ye’zi, what should we pick?”
“Good survivability, AOE (area of effect damage) heroes,” Ye Lingchen replied casually.
Instead, he picked Carl, the Invoker.
In the entire DOTA game, the heroes were either beastmen or elves. As for humans, there
was only one![1]
As the one and only human in the entire game, Carl was undoubtedly favored for unlike
other heroes with only four skills, Carl had access to 10!
Stealth, burst, crowd control, he had it all!
However, with the extra skills, it inevitably increased the difficulty to play that hero. The 10
skills needed to be swapped around for each use. If the skill swap happened at the wrong
time or took too long, it would be a fatal mistake for the user.
Even within the ranks of hosts, those that could play Carl properly could be counted on one
hand.
Therefore, when Ye Lingchen picked Carl, it immediately caused quite a stir.
“OMG, against the five top hosts, someone dared to use Carl?”
“Oh my mother, he must be crazy. I bet he would die before he could even use one skill.”
“Masked brother is so confident. All the best!”
“Carl eh? Is that a provocation to the hosts?”
…
Seeing the opposing team picking Carl, Love Letter’s brows twitched. “It seems that we
have an expert.”
“This Carl must be the core of their formation. I wonder how good the player is?”
“There are hidden experts even within ordinary players. Don’t let your guard down,” 09
reminded them.
Ye Lingchen ignored the reaction from the crowd. The reason he chose Carl was simple.
Bringing along four dead weights, only a hero with many skills like Carl could carry them.
For others, Carl’s skills may be too difficult to pull off. However, he had no such issues. In
his hands, the 10 skills would be as simple as ABC.
On the other hand, Potato and the others picked Earthshaker, Bristleback, Warlock, and
Treant Protector.
It was obvious that they had no intention to fight back. These heroes were either hard to
kill, or had extreme range and used for crowd control. It was a super safe choice.
However, that met the requirement of Ye Lingchen’s strategy. The four of them had the best
defensive heroes, saving him the trouble.
The match began.
Ye Lingchen’s Carl took the middle lane, meeting up with Coold’s Slayer.
Ye Lingchen recalled that when he first played Dota, it was his Shadow Fiend against
Coold’s Slayer. For a moment, he had a feeling of deja vu.
The match in its early stage was very peaceful, but it also showed their level of play.
Potato and the others did not even bother with last hits, but instead hid behind the lines
and leeched experience.
Ye Lingchen’s Carl was steady. In fact, it was so steady that it made Coold feel nervous. Her
brows started to form a frown.
The audience similarly grew restless as they watched Carl in astonishment.
“Oh my, this Carl is amazing. He’s matching Coold’s Slayer with last hits just based on
normal attacks!”
“This play is on such a high level. The positioning is shrewd, allowing him to evade Slayer’s
skills multiple times.”
“How can Carl be so agile in his hands. Coold can’t even get any advantage?”
Slayer would occasionally use some skills to get the last hits, but Carl remained steady, not
using any skills. Instead, he only depended on normal attacks. Each time, the hit points are
controlled superbly. He had even managed to evade Slayer’s skills on positioning alone.
That exchange left Coold speechless. Although she was unwilling to admit it, it was obvious
that she was being suppressed!
Coold took a deep breath, then reminded her team, “This Carl is an expert.”
“It’s fine. The other four are obviously dead weights.” Little Guai smiled smugly. He
controlled Slardar and used his sprinting skill, rushing directly to the front line. “Kill
Earthshaker!”
Behind him, Zeus followed up immediately, starting with a series of lightning skills!
“F*ck. Ye’zi, I’m going down!” Hao Jian exclaimed.
“Unleash all your skills on Zeus. Ignore the rest. It’s fine if you die!” Ye Lingchen said
casually after taking a quick look as he switched his camera angle.
…
—
[1] We are aware that DOTA has a lot more human heroes, but that’s what the author
wrote. Please don’t shoot the translator 🙂
Chapter 466 - It’s Not That You’re Too
Weak, but I’m Too Strong
Chapter 466 It’s Not That You’re Too Weak, but I’m Too Strong
“Gotcha!”
Hearing Ye Lingchen’s instructions, Xiang put his heart to it. Gritting his teeth, he decided to
go all-in and engaged the opposing team.
Earthshaker’s skills were a combination of damage and crowd control. He aimed them all
straight at Zeus.
Potato was on the same lane as Xiang. He too went in with abandon, unleashing all the skills
he could onto Zeus.
As expected, Earthshaker howled skywards and fell to the ground unwillingly.
However, under such a serious struggle, Slardar and Zeus had their hit points significantly
reduced. Zeus had only one-third of his hit points remaining.
Ye Lingchen once again adjusted his camera angle over the fight, then casually placed a Sun
Strike near Zeus.
Sun Strike: Causes massive damage within the area of the spell. Global casting range. Two
seconds delay.
The skill has high damage, but it was a delayed skill. Unless the opponent stands still, it
would be very difficult to predict the position to hit. Under normal circumstances, the
casting of this skill would be very much calculated.
Instead, Ye Lingchen had only given it a quick glance and immediately went off with the
skill, as though he did not care for the results at all.
However, two seconds later—
“Ah!”
Wu’er’s scream could be heard. She was surprised by the Sun Strike that appeared out of
nowhere as she watched Zeus going into respawn cooldown. She was completely
flabbergasted.
“OMG, that’s amazing…”
“This Sun Strike is just too accurate. Isn’t that just too decisive?!”
“What’s the matter? Zeus’ positioning was not predictable at all. He was randomly walking
around, yet he got hit.”
“That’s just too amazing. That person did not even look carefully and casually placed the
skill.”
“Could it be luck?”
…
Everyone was stunned by that maneuver. At first, they thought that the five hosts would
bring them surprises. Unexpectedly it was the maneuver of this random person that
brightened their eyes.
Exchanging one life for another. To Ye Lingchen, that was a profitable exchange. After all,
the four he was carrying were all rookies.
After getting a kill, Ye Lingchen did not purchase any equipment that boosted his stats.
Instead, he bought Hand of Midas.
Hand of Midas: Cooldown 90 seconds. Target non-hero unit, obtain 190 gold.
Strictly speaking, it was an item purely used to farm gold.
That item caused everyone to have a confused look on them. ‘Such a weird item build. Is
that to help in late game?’
Coold had also noticed Ye Lingchen’s item purchase. Her eyebrows twitched lightly. Such
abnormal item purchase reminded her of someone. She then announced, “Carl purchased a
Hand of Midas? He did not even buy boots!”
Her teammates quickly understood Coold’s intention. Love Letter, who was using
Tidehunter replied, “I’m on my way.”
Soon, Tidehunter stealthily hid himself in the shadows along the middle lane. Just as Carl
was up closer to the frontline, he rushed out from the shadows and immediately used a
slow debuff on him!
Slayer was already in position. As she planned to chain her skills on Carl, she took the
riskier position.
Nevertheless, when faced with the ambush, Carl showed no signs of retreating. Sun Strike
was placed right under Slayer’s position. Right after that was a Chaos Meteor, followed by a
Deafening Blast!
Three skills had seemingly appeared at the same time. In an instant…it exploded!
Boom!
Slayer was decimated in an instant. She was taken out straight away after using only one
skill!
“T-t-this speed. That’s too monstrous!”
“OMG, how did he do it? Is it possible to change skills instantly?”
“My goodness, is he hacking? Getting ganked by two hosts yet he managed to take one out
instantly?!”
“This is an expert. At first, I thought my 20 years of celibacy allowed me to develop my
undefeatable Kirin’s arm. Today I’ve learned something new.”
…
With only two moves, it made the five top hosts and the crowd realize that Ye Lingchen was
not just a random passerby.
Coold and her team were also getting more serious.
“The other four are his weakness!” 09’s situational awareness kicked in as he voiced his
opinion.
Following that, Ye Lingchen did not move anywhere. He continued to dominate the middle
lane and continued to grow patiently. Just the money he earned from getting last hits were
sufficient to stun the viewers.
“F*ck, Ye’zi, they’re coming after me again! This Slardar is like a rabid dog,” Xiang mumbled,
then looked at the opponents rushing at him, passing through the tower directly!
“Use all your skills!” Ye Lingchen calmly instructed without even taking a look at the
battlefield.
After Xiang’s death was announced, he finally took a glance at the battlefield and saw a
near-death Slardar disappearing from the line of sight. The corner of his mouth curled up
into a mysterious grin.
Under the watchful eyes of the viewers, he chose to place Sun Strike right in the middle of
the opponent’s fountain!
Normally, that was the location when someone teleported back to base!
The next moment—
Slardar appeared, and Sun Strike exploded right at the same time! Slardar had fallen right
at the fountain!
[Carl is on a killing spree!]
“F*ck! That godly prediction. That’s the predictive power of a god! Such blinding brilliance.”
“How did he know that Slardar would return to base, and at that exact moment?”
“Getting killed at the fountain. That must be the most upsetting death that the host faced,
right?”
“I’ll rate this maneuver at 82 points. The remaining 18 points I’ll give it in the form of 666.”
“Such blinding brilliance. This random person’s skills are way stronger than the hosts. He’s
just too amazing!”
…
This time the whole crowd erupted. They were utterly shocked by such powerful visual
effects.
Everyone was having heated discussions with reddened faces. Their gazes at Ye Lingchen
were all glowing. That random player was too amazing. He was worthy of being the king of
pub players!
“F*ck! This guy is definitely someone sent over to hunt down our hosts. Those skills are
beyond words. This time we’re in for a good show!” The crowd was all boiling with
excitement, watching the match with rapt attention.
They did not expect a friendly match to have such a scene. It was really surprising. Quite a
number of people had even rushed over after hearing the news, causing the gathering of
people to increase in size.
“This person is very strong!” Little Guai exclaimed. He couldn’t help muttering, “I’ve only
felt this oppressive feeling from our big boss.”
His big boss was naturally Y-God.
The listener might take things to heart despite the intention of the speaker. Coold and
Wu’er’s hearts skipped a beat. Their gaze focused on Ye Lingchen, as though trying to see
right through him.
The match continued.
The five hosts turned a lot more cautious. They started to take things slow and steady.
Under such circumstances, Potato and the gang were quickly blasted away. They
contributed eight kills to the opponents, averaging two each.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen had finally bought his first equipment for killing, Eul’s Scepter of
Divinity!
“Carl has left the middle lane!” 09 warned. He was keeping an eye on Ye Lingchen’s
whereabouts.
“F*ck! He’s here!” Wu’er was playing Spectre and was farming in the jungle area. Ye
Lingchen’s sudden appearance surprised her to the point that she unleashed some
vulgarities. The next moment, Specter was sent flying by Eul’s Scepter of Divinity.
Sun Strike was placed right under Spectre, followed by a Chaos Meteor and Deafening Blast.
Ye Lingchen did not even bother to check the final results, nonchalantly turned and left the
area!
Following that was the announcement of Spectre’s death.
[Carl is dominating!]
Eul’s Scepter of Divinity could toss someone in the air for 2.25 seconds, nicely synergizing
with Carl’s Sun Strike delay of two seconds. A simple triple combo that allowed him to take
out someone instantly!
Casually taking down a hero, then leaving confidently just like that.
That maneuver had almost everyone taking notes. They just realized that Carl had such a
powerful synergy with Eul’s Scepter of Divinity!
“This kind of tide-turning item purchase and skillful maneuver…could it be our boss?” 09
was starting to get suspicious.
Next, along with Carl’s item coming together, the entire battlefield turned into Ye
Lingchen’s personal show. He would kill wherever he went, taking out whoever that was in
his way. Scepter, Sun Strike, Chaos Meteor, and Deafening Blast. A brutal yet simple four-hit
combo with explosive damage!
When Ye Lingchen had a seven killstreak, achieving the Wicked Sick status, he finally
managed to purchase the item for Carl to undergo a qualitative change, Aghanim’s Scepter!
Originally, Carl’s skill swap had a cooldown. However, with this item, the cooldown for the
skill swap would be greatly reduced. All 10 skills could be unleashed within 20 seconds!
Along with Ye Lingchen’s speed, one could imagine how monstrous that would be. Nobody
was able to stand up against him!
Coold and the gang’s nightmare arrived at that moment. Almost as soon as they appeared in
front of Ye Lingchen, they would immediately be helplessly beaten down. A myriad of skills
could overwhelm them, not even allowing them to move an inch.
Most importantly, Carl’s skills were mostly area of effect type. Even if they grouped up, they
would still be led along by the nose. Nobody could tell when some skills would just come
out at them from some unknown direction.
In other words, skills were flashing about all over their screens.
Furthermore, with the threat of Sun Strike, they would be forced to take awkward
positioning at times. They felt a mountain’s worth of pressure on their backs!
A single Carl was able to utterly crush Coold and her team. Putting others aside, Carl’s
unique maneuver was monstrous. First, he would send you flying, then freeze, following
that he could push you away while preventing you from initiating any attacks. The play
style was just too trollish. It made them grit their teeth in frustration.
“Nightmare. This type of Carl is a nightmare! If he’s my opponent, I will definitely have a
mental breakdown.”
“Why do I feel that Carl’s skill has no cooldown when that person is playing it? He could just
throw a bunch of skills out at any single time. It’s just too crazy!”
“Five hosts teamed up and had their ass handed to them by a random player. Can you
believe that?”
“His finger speed is unrivaled. To swap skills at that speed, isn’t he afraid of maiming his
hand?”
“That’s just as good as one against five, and that’s one person defeating five hosts all on his
own! This must be a dream!”
“You look at the expression of the hosts, so dark. Wahahaha…”
The result of that match was inevitable. However, Coold and Wu’er stood up immediately
right after the match and shot their gaze towards Ye Lingchen. However, Ye Lingchen was
one step faster, already leading his team away from their seats and headed towards the
exit.
Along the way, Potato and the rest did not say a single word. Their brains were still all
buzzed up and their faces flushed with excitement. They had somehow just won a match
against their idols?!
That was just unbelievable. It was something they could show off for life!
Ye Lingchen lowered his head, then took out his phone. He first sent a message to Song
Qian, then went into Y-God’s Weibo to post a status. [Don’t be disappointed. It’s not that
you’re too weak, but I’m too strong. After all…it’s impossible for my Carl to lose!]
After that, he took a picture of the anime convention and uploaded it along with the status.
At the same time, the emcee received a phone call. Following that, the big screen that was
still showing the game suddenly changed into Y-God’s Weibo space!
On it was the latest update that Ye Lingchen just posted, displayed for all to see…
Chapter 467 - Talk” of The University
Chapter 467 “Talk” of The University
“Wait! What’s that?”
“OMG, Y-God posted a Weibo status?”
“F*ck! F*ck! F*ck! That masked brother earlier was Y-God?!”
“Ahhh, no wonder I was attracted to that little masked brother with one look. This is fate!”
“F*ck! Y-God was just in front of us yet we didn’t know!”
“Damn it! We let him walk away from under our eyes just like that?!”
“No wonder the five hosts were completely crushed. It can’t be helped. Their opponent was
Y-God. He was just too good!”
“Panda Streaming is so inhumane! How dare they not tell us that Y-God would be present.
This trickery is too cunning!”
“That’s right. Cunning b*stard. We should still have time to catch up to him!”
“Y-God, your live stream is down for quite some time. You’re too disrespectful of your job!
I’ve been waiting every single day!”
“My husband Y-God, wait for me…”
…
The crowd at the scene went wild. Their faces flushed red as they had heated discussions.
Quite a number of them tried to give chase.
At first, it was just a simple interactive portion of the program. Instead, they were shown an
exciting match and Y-God even showed himself! What a surprise. It was a giant surprise!
It was not just the crowd. Even Coold and the gang were stunned. ‘That person was Y-God?’
Coold and Wu’er were especially dazed. They both stared at the empty seat across them
and could not help but feel a sense of dissatisfaction. ‘Since you’re here, why don’t you
come talk to us and interact a little?’
‘Terrible!’
However, they thought back of Y-God’s appearance. Although he was wearing a mask, they
still felt that he was quite handsome, adding to the anticipation in their hearts.
“So that’s the big boss. Our loss is not in vain,” Love Letter lamented.
“Damn, that gave me a good scare. I thought it was just a random person. If we really had
our ass handed to us by some random person, our reputation would have gone down the
drain.” Little Guai was feeling the lingering fear within him.
“Hmph, this time they didn’t even tell us that Brother Y-God is coming during the invitation.
I didn’t even get to prepare myself,” Wu’er huffed unhappily.
Meanwhile, after Ye Lingchen posted on Weibo, his Weibo space exploded with activity.
[Y-God has finally shown himself. When will you start a new round of live stream? I’ve
missed you so much.]
[F*ck! F*ck! Y-God, you went to the anime convention! Damn it! Why didn’t you say it
earlier?!]
[My goodness, I originally planned to go today. I’ve missed this chance!]
[Panda Streaming is just too evil. How could they not notify us of Y-God’s appearance!]
[Although he was wearing a mask, Y-God is no doubt a handsome guy. Furthermore, his
appearance and aura are both excellent. Those that claimed that Y-God is hiding his face for
being ugly are now getting slapped in the face, right?]
[Most importantly, someone had even claimed that Y-God was an old grandfather. Ptooi!
Which old grandfather can play a game that well? I’ll eat my computer if that’s the case!]
[Y-God is a handsome young man. I wonder what the other Ys look like. Waahhh, if they are
all handsome guys, who should I choose? This is troubling indeed!]
[Hehe, how naive! Only little kids have to choose. I’ll take ’em all!]
…
Ye Lingchen never expected that his whimsical decision would cause such a big stir, once
again raising his popularity points. Panda Streaming’s reputation also followed suit.
That was considered an unexpected gain.
“Ye’zi, why are you walking so fast? Didn’t we win the game? Are you worried we’ll be
beaten up?” Potato asked as he was having difficulty catching up.
“Ye’zi, your maneuvers were just too amazing! That was the top five hosts! Did you know
just what kind of feat you pulled off there?” Xiang was similarly boiling with excitement,
feeling dreamy.
Just as they were lamenting, Little Gen suddenly felt his phone vibrate. He took a look, then
exclaimed in surprise, “OMG, Y-God just updated his Weibo. I need to check it out.”
“For reals? Let’s check it out together.”
Potato and the others immediately moved closer to have a look. With that, their bodies
trembled greatly as their eyes narrowed.
They first looked up at the calm Ye Lingchen, then checked Weibo, then looked back at Ye
Lingchen, then the Weibo post again…
“F*ck! Ye’zi! Y-y-you…” Hao Jian was jumping up and down, pointing his trembling finger at
Ye Lingchen. His tongue was tied, unable to speak properly.
“Y-y-you’re…” Potato looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief, totally at a loss for words.
“F*ck, Ye’zi, this is amazing!”
Little Gen was a lot more direct, immediately cheering him loudly.
“Alright, alright. It’s just an identity. Don’t get all worked up about it.” Ye Lingchen waved it
off nonchalantly.
“F*ck me. You can stop acting cool in front of us.”
“You’ve hidden yourself well. To think that I’ve been chasing after your live stream all these
while.”
After the momentary shock, they soon recovered from their daze and started teasing Ye
Lingchen.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen was already a celebrity. The additional identity did not really
bring them that much surprise. It was just some additional decor. Furthermore, they
remembered Ye Lingchen telling the story about corpse herding which was similar to
Candle Blowing Ghost. So it was all the same person.
“Ye’zi, you’re just too talented. You’re good at gaming and have vast knowledge. This is just
crazy!”
“You’re the son of good fortune, right? OMG, our bro is the son of good fortune. We’re
definitely getting rich in the future!”
“Ye’zi, I’ve wasted one autograph to get into the anime convention. You need to make it up
to me.”
They were surprised, but at the same time realized why Ye Lingchen was in such a hurry to
leave. Feeling the crowd behind them that were searching up and down, the five of them
pressed on even faster!
While chatting, Ye Lingchen suggested treating them to a meal which immediately obtained
the agreement of the rest. With such a rich guy with them, it was a waste for them to not
take full advantage of him for one meal.
The group was too lazy to walk far and picked the most expensive restaurant within the
university campus.
Red Canton Mansion. Their specialty was Cantonese dishes and had a huge selection. It was
a place where only the higher-ups of the university campus could enjoy themselves. Apart
from the rich kids, most ordinary students would never have the chance to eat at such a
high-class establishment.
However, that day, the five students finally realized what it felt like to be a true rich kid.
With a wave of his hand, Ye Lingchen ordered one of everything after removing some
salads and a few of the cheapest dishes, displaying his generosity!
Even with that, one meal had only cost him a little over a hundred thousand. Ye Lingchen
was a little dissatisfied. ‘Sigh, the problems of a rich person!’
For a moment, the employees in Red Canton Mansion were busy discussing which rich kid
was here spending money. ‘Such a wastrel! His parents must be suffering!’
Although they did not know if Ye Lingchen’s parents were suffering in their hearts, they
were sure of their own pained heart. ‘Why can such a person be born as a rich kid? How
nice would it be if that was me instead. I would surely not be such a wastrel. The heavens
are unfair!’
The incident in Red Canton Mansion was later spread around the university, turning into a
common topic that was discussed by many. Unexpectedly, it had slowly turned into the
“talk” of the university…
Chapter 468 - Getting Into the Luxury
Marke
Chapter 468 Getting Into the Luxury Marke
When someone was successful in life, yet did not do anything for those around him, how
different was that from taking late-night walks in fancy clothing?
Ye Lingchen would not mistreat his friends. After the luxurious meal, he did not pay heed to
the going ons in the university. If he learned that even his one meal would be criticized by
others, he would most likely go into another round of lamentations.
Great people would be scrutinized even when having a meal.
The next day, Jia Di and Ma Ding met with Ye Lingchen at their usual place.
The first batch of luxurious bags was finally done. Both of them immediately rushed over to
let Ye Lingchen have a look. Their faces were glowing, obviously feeling extremely satisfied
with this product.
There was hardly any difference between Ye Lingchen’s expectations. The bag that was
made according to his design was able to move the heart of anyone upon seeing it for the
first time.
It was dark brown in color throughout, similar to the color tone of a snakeskin bag.
However, the processed snakeskin seemed to be shimmering. If one placed it next to a
normal bag, the difference would only be more obvious, just as the difference between a
piece of normal jade and the top quality jade.
After all, that snakeskin was nurtured by spiritual energy over a long time, naturally giving
it a sort of spirituality. It caused people to fall in love with it at first sight as people would
instinctively like things with a unique spirit.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen’s design perfectly displayed the merits of the snakeskin. The style
was modern yet classy. The surface of the bag was printed with Y’s pattern and arranged
methodically. When placed in one’s hand, it was extremely comfortable and felt great.
Without a doubt, that was definitely…a good bag!
“Grandmaster Ye, what do you think? Are you satisfied?” Jia Di asked with a smile.
For Jia Di, he was perfectly satisfied with this bag. Back when he first saw Ye Lingchen’s
design, he was astonished by it. Once it was produced, he was all the more filled with
respect.
The designs were just all theory after all. It had the risk of failure in production. However,
Ye Lingchen’s design did not have the slightest bit of error, allowing the final product to be
perfect!
What was the demeanor of a grandmaster? That was it!
“Good! As expected of Vatti. This production ability is truly amazing!” Ye Lingchen nodded.
With Vatti, it would be much more convenient for him.
“Oh right, since this bag is produced, remember to send one to Hu Yue’er and Zhao
Liangying.” Ye Lingchen had not forgotten about that matter. The two girls would also
occasionally chat with him, keeping the matter of the bag close to their heart.
“Rest assured, Grandmaster Ye. We’ll deliver it straight away,” replied Jia Di.
Ma Ding, instead, groaned for a moment, then asked with a serious expression,
“Grandmaster Ye, what are your plans for this bag?”
It was set in the contract that Ye Lingchen had full rights over the decision making. Put in
simple terms, he was this luxury brand’s big boss. Pricing, marketing, and all other issues
would be decided by him alone.
Ye Lingchen smiled and returned with a question. “According to my estimation, with that
much snakeskin from the giant python, after removing the production wastage, it should
make 800 bags and 300 sets, right?”
The sets mentioned were referring to the matching wallet and handbag alongside the
shoulder bag.
The shoulder bag would naturally be the most well-received item, therefore required mass
production. On the other hand, the marketing of the set was to make the product appear
less monotonous.
Jia Di was caught slightly off guard and looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise. “Grandmaster
Ye’s estimate is very accurate. According to our current progress, there’s hardly any
difference.”
“Regardless of the bags or the sets, my rule is to keep 20 percent within the country and
market the remaining 80 percent internationally! This is my baseline!”
His words stunned Jia Di and Ma Ding. They asked in a worried tone, “Wouldn’t that offend
the foreigners?”
Keeping 20 percent for the local market might not sound like much, but how many
countries were there in the world? What was China’s population size when compared to
the world? After averaging it out, each country would only get less than 10 percent!
“It’s fine. If the product is good, someone would buy it.” Ye Lingchen was not worried at all.
In China, he would always see people ask their friends from overseas to bring things in, or
they would look for procurement services to purchase foreign luxury items. Putting aside
the part where it was tax-deductible, the other reason was the lack of supply!
Even the exclusive stores might not have the product and required procurement!
In the future, when China has its own luxury items, Ye Lingchen would want the foreigners
to be jealous of Chinese citizens and buy from China! The reason was that luxury goods
would be much cheaper, and readily available!
“Other than that, the bag’s price will be set at 40 thousand, and the entire set will be priced
at 80 thousand,” Ye Lingchen stated.
“Grandmaster Ye, wouldn’t that be…too expensive?” Jia Di could not help but feel worried.
“This is just the beginning. It’s already a steal for them to purchase one. How much would a
Hermes bag go for?” Ye Lingchen waved his hand casually.
Jia Di and Ma Ding kept silent instantly.
One should know that the lowest price of a Hermes bag would start from 100 thousand.
Furthermore, even rich people might not be qualified to buy them! Can the raw materials
from Hermes’ compare to his own? If not for this project being in its infancy, Ye Lingchen
would set the starting price at 100 thousand!
“Alright! I’ll do as you say!” Ma Ding was a decisive person, agreeing to his request through
gritted teeth.
After pausing for a moment, he then spoke up nervously, “Next we just need to send it to
the international luxury items appraisal office and wait for results.”
The so-called luxury items appraisal office is a department that was set up by all the
countries. Its job was to appraise the status of luxury items. They could not allow for a
straw hat to be named as a luxury item just like that. This appraisal office grants
recognition to an item as a luxury item and decides an item’s worthiness to be imported to
their country for sale!
Vatti worked hard for so many years, carefully designing a multitude of products, yet not
even one of their products managed to pass the luxury item appraisal office’s checks. They
were at most recognized as a named brand, but not a luxury item.
Ye Lingchen nodded, not feeling the slightest bit of worry. As long as the appraisal office
was not blind, they will certify this product.
Ending the discussion, Jia Di and Ma Ding urgently rushed back to the office to settle the
remaining issues. Ye Lingchen did not loiter but instead headed towards Wanrong
Technology.
Due to the creation of Little Cloud, the smart cleaning robot, Wanrong Technology finally
broke free from the bad reputation of its screw up in the self-driving car incident. The
company successfully changed its business model. However, due to that previous incident,
Wanrong Technology had downscaled greatly and required a new start.
Arriving at Wanrong Technology, the employees immediately recognized Ye Lingchen and
greeted him with “Chairman Ye” as he passed. That made him feel very comfortable.
“Chairman Ye, Director Ouyang is in the meeting room. I’ll lead you there.”
Right then, a beautiful woman in work uniform approached him to lead him to Ouyang
Qing’s location in a simple and practiced manner…
Chapter 469 - I Want to Buy an Island
Chapter 469 I Want to Buy an Island
Ye Lingchen was a celebrity at this point. Along the way, quite a number of employees
would give him eager stares filled with curiosity. However, Wanrong Technology’s
administration was well managed. Even with that, chaos did not ensue as they continued
with their assignments. After all, they were all part of the workforce, making them quite
different from those young ones chasing after celebrities all day long.
Reaching the meeting room, Ouyang Qing was just assigning work to the employees.
Seeing Ye Lingchen, everyone gave a simple nod as a greeting and continued their meeting.
That was the discipline of Wanrong Technology. During meeting hours, they would not be
distracted by anyone, putting the meeting at the highest priority.
Instead, Ye Lingchen merely sat down and listened to their reports.
They were generally about the current performance of Wanrong Technology and their
future plans. After that, they started submitting their proposals while Ouyang Qing was in
charge of delegating the work. That was the gist of it.
As of that moment, after the initial hype of Little Cloud by Wanrong Technology, their daily
sales hovered around 3000 units. Going by the 50 percent profit margin, their daily profit
had reached over 13 million and more!
That kind of profit margin was substantial. Ever since Little Cloud was out in the market, it
had already gained them over 600 million of profit.
Technology was the way to go. Technology equals profit!
However, Wanrong Technology was faced with the problem of lacking product diversity. At
that moment, they only have Little Cloud in production. Furthermore, their service
coverage was too limited. Apart from their headquarters in Capital City, they only had four
regular chain stores. That was very disadvantageous.
Although it was the age of the internet, it was impossible to let everyone learn about their
product using just the internet alone, nor would that allow them to purchase it without
worries. Therefore, the regular chain stores were of utmost importance. Apart from that,
after-sales support was also another important factor that could potentially bring them
similarly high profits!
Right then, Little Cloud’s sales were stagnating and depended solely on the regular chain
stores. They needed to move onto a bigger market to have a breakthrough!
Ye Lingchen was only listening from the sidelines. He watched them as they discussed
which town should be prioritized to set up their stores, how many stores they should open,
how much they should invest, and who to assign to manage the stores in those areas.
As expected of Ouyang Qing to be the embodiment of the characteristics of a strong woman.
She was clear-headed and had impeccable management skills. Ye Lingchen was silently
nodding his acknowledgment.
He had secretly added in his heart, ‘Apart from expanding the local markets, you’ll also
need to go international!’
His luxury product line had already started its expansion to overseas markets, therefore,
his technology should reach the overseas market as well. ‘Only with that will my name be
spread throughout the entire world and get explosive gains for my popularity points! If the
entire world’s population each contributed a little bit of popularity points to me, then my
popularity will instantly reach billions!’
‘Amazing! That’s just too great!’
‘By then, wouldn’t my skills be all maxed out? Just the thought of it fills me with
excitement.’
“Next, we’ll have Chairman Ye give us a speech. Please welcome him with a round of
applause!”
Ye Lingchen, who was in the middle of his daydream, was brought back to reality by
Ouyang Qing’s words, catching him off guard.
‘That’s just…what am I supposed to say without a script?’
Clap clap clap—
However, to show their respect for their chairman, everyone was applauding passionately.
They were looking at him with smiling faces.
Their admiration and respect towards Ye Lingchen were sincere. Although he was still
young, he managed to come up with the designs of Little Cloud. Those with abilities would
naturally be admired. Their respect for him was because of his status as their chairman.
With a capable chairman, who dared to not respect him?
‘This naughty girl. She must be doing this on purpose.’
Ye Lingchen watched as Ouyang Qing displayed a charming smile. He could not help but
criticize her in his heart. That was not the time for him to shy away from the challenge. He
needed to show his power as the chairman.
Walking forward, Ye Lingchen showed no fear. He swept a glance at all those present.
“Cough cough.” Ye Lingchen cleared his throat, then announcing, “Earlier you guys were
discussing plans for the regular chain stores. There’s one thing I disagree with!”
Everyone was listening with rapt attention. The chairman was giving a speech. No matter
what he was saying, listening attentively was the basic etiquette.
“You were mostly suggesting to set up chain stores in larger cities and broadening the
market from them. Take Capital City, for example, we already have four stores here.
Someone suggested raising the number to 10 stores. Someone even suggested prioritizing
opening stores in super developed cities in Hong Kong and Yizhou District. This type of
planning sounds right, but the investment is just too much!”
Ye Lingchen’s words sent them into deep thought. That was indeed the case.
The property prices of the first-tier cities were a given. It was impossible for Wanrong
Technology to purchase a big storefront for their regular chain store without dozens of
millions.
Based on their current financial situation, they could not afford to open 10 stores, let alone
opening stores all over.
“Therefore, I think we should take the approach of surrounding the cities from the
suburbs!” Ye Lingchen spoke eloquently, “As of now, we only need to open up one store in
the city center area in the major cities. Our main target should be the second-tier cities and
counties! First of all, the investment is lower. Apart from that, it would also raise our
reputation much faster!”
Ye Lingchen’s words brought a frown to their faces. Someone could not help but voice out,
“The foot traffic of a county is no match for the big cities though.”
“That’s right. The foot traffic of counties are no match for the bigger cities. However, don’t
you forget that we have the internet for our advertising!” Ye Lingchen smiled. “The people
staying in first-tier cities keep themselves updated with the times. They will naturally
access the internet. 80 percent of these people would learn about us via the internet. Based
on our current sales, most of the buyers are from big cities, right?”
One of them nodded. “That’s indeed the case.”
“Then we’re right on the money. Since the people in big cities already know about us, why
do we need to spend so much money to advertise to them? Instead, it’s the smaller cities
where people don’t pay much attention to the internet. These people are our potential
customers!”
“Moreover, smaller cities have another advantage over the first-tier cities,” Ye Lingchen
continued his explanation, “The smaller cities have cheaper properties and their homes are
bigger, making it more difficult for them to clean. They would need this type of robot even
more! In contrast, those in big cities stay in smaller homes with heavy financial burdens.
With that, they might consider the robot not to be a worthwhile investment and give up on
the purchase!”
Ye Lingchen’s words brought enlightenment to those present, causing a look of admiration
to show on their faces.
“The chairman is right. These insights are unique. I’m impressed!”
“The chairman is worthy of being a chairman. Not only is he good in technology, but his
business sense is also awesome with critical insight!”
“Chairman is an amazing youth. Such awesomeness.”
“I’m enlightened. Your words cut straight to the core!”
Without questions, the room was filled with empty praises.
“This way, we can set our targets to the smaller cities and save a huge sum of money!” said
someone from the finance department excitedly.
“That’s right!” Ye Lingchen gave a look of acknowledgment to that person, then continued,
“The money that we saved can be put aside. Later on, we can purchase an island!”
The room was confused and speechless.
They were caught completely off guard.
‘You’ve said so many things, yet in the end, you’re telling me it’s to buy an island? What
kind of plot is this?’
“P-p-purchase…an island?”
Everyone was confused. ‘What’s the use of buying an island? That money might as well be
put to open up more regular chain stores.’
“I’ve already chosen the location.” Ye Lingchen opened the map, then pointed at one spot.
“That’s the island!”
His brows twitched as he looked at their confused expression. “What’s wrong? You guys
have something to say? Please do voice out your concern. I will humbly listen to them.”
“I’ve no concerns. Chairman sure is wise!”
“The chairman’s words are wise. Your insights are unique. I’m very impressed!”
“The chairman deserves his position. Such insights! Wonderful!”
“I’m enlightened. Your words cut straight to the core!”
…
‘As the chairman, you’ve already chosen the spot, yet you ask us if we have any concerns?
Do we dare to? F*ck…’
Chapter 470 - Surprise Purchase
Chapter 470 Surprise Purchase
Under Ye Lingchen’s lead, the meeting came to an end. Ye Lingchen clapped to show his
satisfaction toward them.
As the meeting ended, Ouyang Qing followed Ye Lingchen into the director’s office. She
looked like she had something to say.
“If there’s anything, just say it,” Ye Lingchen instructed calmly.
“Chairman Ye, based on our current situation, we have no need to purchase an island.
There’ll be constructions after the purchase. The cost is just too great!” Ouyang Qing took a
deep breath, then continued, “In my opinion, our company has just started on the right
track. It’s more important to grow steadily. We shouldn’t be spending money
unnecessarily!”
“What unnecessarily?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, then he asked with a smile, “I have a
question for you. Based on our current production scale, how many units of Little Cloud can
we produce?”
“Less than 2000 units,” Ouyang Qing replied with a frown.
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Alright, we’ll consider it as 2000 units. At the moment, our daily sales
are around 1300 units. If we put all our money into expanding our chain stores and
expanding the market, our production won’t be able to catch up!”
“If production is falling behind, we can increase production,” Ouyang Qing said softly,
feeling a little insecure.
“Increase production? By how much? How do you plan to increase it?” Ye Lingchen stared
at her. “If we did that, it would be a typical malignant expansion!”
“Although malignant expansion can greatly increase our finances in the short term and
looks excellent on the surface, it will not endure any shake-ups!” He paused for a moment,
then continued, “If anything were to go wrong, it would lead to our company losing
everyone in one go!”
“Then we can save up those assets instead of buying an island!” Ouyang Qing suddenly
remembered, arguing strongly against it. “That’s just wasting money!”
“You’re wrong again.” Ye Lingchen shook his head. “We’re buying an island to build our
headquarters. Building the headquarters is for our foundation! Once the foundation is firm,
then our production capacity will naturally come along. By then, even if we were to
undergo malignant expansion, we will be able to sustain it.”
Ye Lingchen’s explanation left Ouyang Qing with no room for retort.
“Let’s use another example.” Ye Lingchen paused for a moment. “The previous experiment
on self-driving vehicles could only be done digitally. That’s why even though in reality it
couldn’t work, you guys didn’t know about it. You guys had no venue to experiment after
all! However, with the island, you can fully experiment to your heart’s content and improve
on it according to the research data. It won’t work to just rely on simulations.”
“Furthermore, you think that our technology will only stay at this level of child’s play?” The
corner of Ye Lingchen’s lips curled upward. “With the island, we can develop more
advanced products, for example, robots and flying apparatus. Therefore, only by quickly
building our headquarters can we improve the speed of our growth.”
In truth, Ye Lingchen’s explanation had secretly inserted a hidden premise. Under normal
circumstances, one should not rush on building such a large scale headquarters. For who
could guarantee that robots could be built? Who could guarantee that more advanced
technologies could be developed?
However, Ye Lingchen had that confidence. Therefore, his main priority was to purchase
the island!
Of course, it was also coupled with a little bit of selfishness.
“Fine, you’ve made your point. However, we can’t produce that much assets in such a short
time,” Ouyang Qing replied and sighed.
“Plan first. As for the future, we will move step by step,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly.
As Y Group would never take the path of shared investment, he needed to earn the money
required step by step. It would be much easier if he took the shared investment path, as
many people would love to join him. However, with that, his future development would be
limited. Ye Lingchen’s authority would be weakened. That was a bigger loss.
After the discussion ended, Ye Lingchen finally started to check out his own office.
The office was not much different from those director’s offices one would find in TV shows.
The seat was facing the streets with a big french window. Standing by the window, one
could take a good look far far away, watching the crowd coming and going below the
building—it gave him a wonderful field of vision. There was even a park nearby. The
location and height of the office were just right.
Ye Lingchen smiled faintly. ‘From now on, I’m one of those dominating bosses.”
Right at that moment, his gaze paused momentarily, focusing on an article in the
newspaper on his desk. His brows twitched as he brought it closer for a read.
“Oh, Chairman Ye, this is the information I’ve found regarding Amaterasu Genetics. I was
waiting for you to have a look at it when you came back,” Ouyang Qing stated.
Ye Lingchen nodded, taking a good long look at Ouyang Qing. “Thank you.”
She had surely watched the live stream. Otherwise, she would not specifically investigate
Amaterasu Genetics.
Reading the news, his frown deepened.
It was no small news. The title was bolded, [Amaterasu Genetics completely bought over
Thousandsprout Healthcare!]
Ye Lingchen was no stranger to both companies. Putting Amaterasu Genetics aside,
Thousandsprouts Healthcare’s female director Dong Miaomiao was fresh in his memory.
That woman was smart, beautiful, and resourceful. She was quite ambitious as well. It was
impossible for her to give up her own company.
Yet, her company was completely bought over? Something was not right.
“Sun Nation? This Amaterasu Genetics is actually a company from the Sun Nation?” Ye
Lingchen asked. No wonder it was named Amaterasu.[1] That was the Sun Nation’s phrase,
meaning to side with an evil god.
Ouyang Qing nodded. “Those you met were from the Chinese branch of that Sun Nation’s
company. Plus, their company is huge, and is very active internationally. The Sun Nation
even allocated a huge plot of land for them to run their research and developments.”
“What are your views regarding their purchase of Thousandsprout Healthcare?” Ye
Lingchen asked calmly.
“I think it should be due to the giant python meat!” Ouyang Qing’s expression turned
serious. “Genetic companies are unrelenting when it comes to such unique creatures.
Furthermore, Amaterasu Genetics had shown their determination to obtain the giant
python during the auction. Although they didn’t get any, Thousandsprout Healthcare did
manage to purchase a piece of giant python meat. They would naturally have
Thousandsprout Healthcare in their sight.”
After purchasing Thousandsprout Healthcare, that giant python meat would naturally fall
into Amaterasu Genetics’ hands.
“If that’s the case, then I’ve indirectly harmed Thousandsprout Healthcare,” Ye Lingchen
lamented.
Based on Dong Miaomiao’s personality, she would not allow her company to be bought
over. This result was obviously orchestrated by Amaterasu Genetics with some unknown
tactics.
According to the data, Amaterasu Genetics was no friendly company. They would do
anything to achieve their goal.
‘I wonder how that girl is doing.’
“You can’t say that. What you did was right. It can only be said that Thousandsprout
Healthcare’s luck was really bad,” Ouyang Qing stated. Following that, she looked at Ye
Lingchen and warned him in a serious tone, “You’re not the chairman of Wanrong
Technology. You can’t let anything happen to you. I will not allow you to try anything
dangerous!”
…
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[1] 天照 (Tian Zhao) – Please note that this explanation of Amaterasu is provided by the
author. We are just translating as written. The actual meaning of Amaterasu is “shining in
heaven”, which represents the sun goddess. We strongly suggest our readers to read up
online for such things and not base your understanding of other cultural references on a
novel. Have fun reading 🙂
Chapter 471 - Things Are Getting
Interesting…
Chapter 471 Things Are Getting Interesting…
Ye Lingchen nodded at Ouyang Qing’s suggestion, implying that he would consider it
seriously.
In truth, Ouyang Qing’s words carried a hidden meaning, that was to be careful of
Amaterasu Genetics. Now that they had offended them, they had to keep a watchful eye out.
Next to the files on Amaterasu Genetics was a red invitation letter. He conveniently picked
it up. “Tonight? Is this the reason you called me over?”
“This invitation was sent by my uncle. He was originally one of Wanrong Technology’s
shareholders.” Ouyang Qing said as she stared at Ye Lingchen. “This time he is joined with
many of our ex-shareholders to send us this invitation.”
“Could it be that they are thinking of taking back their shares?” Ye Lingchen’s brows
twitched.
“That shouldn’t be the case. I think they might just be trying to rejoin the company,”
Ouyang Qing speculated. She paused a moment before continuing, “They were veterans of
Wanrong Technology. Even if they have left their post, it’s difficult for our company to cut
all ties with them. Therefore, we can’t ignore this. This has to be handled carefully.”
Ye Lingchen nodded.
If these people were to spread some scandals about Wanrong Technology, that would bring
them quite some trouble.
“Fine, I’ll attend the banquet!” Ye Lingchen shrugged. As for how the banquet would be, he
was unfazed.
Following that, Ye Lingchen did not leave Wanrong Technology. Instead, he proceeded to
manage some of the company matters.
He was a Prodigy after all. Management matters were handled easily.
The proposals that were discussed in the meeting were sent to him in batches. Ye
Lingchen’s reading speed was extremely quick. He was able to see through the feasibility
and shortcomings of each file with just a simple glance.
He marked several important documents, then immediately made arrangements for the
locations to open regular chain stores. Jinghai City, Ye Lingchen’s hometown, was naturally
included.
It would seem that he would need a secretary in the future. It would be best for him to
establish a secretarial department to filter documents for him. Those inconsequential
documents would then be left for them to settle.
Although Ouyang Qing was a great talent, she was limited by how much she could do.
Furthermore, her forte was on technology. Management, research, production, and other
important departments need to be separated. That way, it would allow for checks and
balances.
Time passed without him noticing.
“Master! I miss you so much!” Xu Nan had just gotten off work and rushed back. She
screamed out loud and jumped toward him the moment she saw Ye Lingchen. Her face was
flushed red with excitement. “Master, you’re too handsome. I was boiling with excitement
when I saw your live stream. When will you continue to teach me so that I can take the
giant python on by myself?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head while smiling. “Let’s save that until you’ve completed the
stances I taught you.”
Xu Nan’s expression turned dour instantly. “It’s too difficult. I’ve only managed to reach the
fourth stance until now. However, the effects are superb. My physical traits improved
greatly. Moreover, I’ve just broken the training record in my unit as the fastest.”
“Your ability to reach the fourth stance means that you’re quite talented.”
“Master, am I considered a martial artist now?” Xu Nan smiled smugly.
Ye Lingchen nodded with a smile. In truth, Xu Nan’s overall traits were much higher than
the average martial artist.
“When you’ve completed the fourth stance, I’ll teach you some new Kungfu.”
“Really? Master, you’re the best!” Xu Nan exclaimed happily.
Following Xu Nan, Xu Wanqing had also come over. She nodded at Ye Lingchen, quiet as
always—a stark contrast compared to Xu Nan.
Following that, Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang joined them as well. It would seem that
they treated this meeting with the ex-shareholders rather seriously.
The relationships between them were a little messy. Ye Lingchen was the student and Xu
Wanqing the teacher. Meanwhile, Xu Nan was Ye Lingchen’s disciple. On the other hand, Ye
Lingchen was Chairman Xu’s big boss.
It was about time. The group got into an Alphard MPV and headed off together.
The Alphard was grand. It was a 7-seater with a retail price between 700 to 900 thousand.
It was the primary choice of high-end MPV for many large corporations.
At the Heavenly Garden…
If the Grand Capital Restaurant represented Capital City’s traditional restaurant, then the
Heavenly Garden was a modern representation of Capital City’s restaurants. From the
facade of the building, the designs were modernized. The entire building was built by
blending the essence of eastern and western style. The outer walls were filled with lights
and the main gates of the restaurant had a huge sculpture of a pegasus. Behind it was a
huge fountain.
“Haha, Chairman Xu, Chairman Ouyang, you’re finally here.”
Before they could enter the restaurant, a plump middle-aged man was walking out to greet
them with a smile on his face. Behind him were four others. They were all over 50 years
old; one of them even had more than half his hair turned grey.
“Uncle.” Xu Nan and the girls greeted the middle-aged man.
“Hehe, Director Xia, everyone, it’s been a while since we met.” Chairman Xu and Chairman
Ouyang smiled, then started chatting with the others. After all, they had gone through
various hardships together and had a good relationship with each other.
“This little brother here looks impressive. I can feel an aura of grandeur being emitted from
between your brows. You’re definitely not an ordinary person. You must be Chairman Ye,
right? I’ve long heard of Chairman Ye being young, but I’ve never expected you to be so
successful despite your age. I’m truly impressed!” Director Xia greeted Ye Lingchen with a
round of bootlicking right off the bat.
With this many people, he knew everyone apart from Ye Lingchen. Who else could
Chairman Ye be?
“Chairman Ye is truly capable, having managed to save Wanrong Technology at such a
critical moment!”
“To be able to meet Chairman Ye today is really my good fortune.”
The rest of them followed suit in their praises.
“Thank you for your kind words,” Ye Lingchen replied casually. He did not like such
situations, especially when he knew that those praising him had ulterior motives.
They showed no dissatisfaction toward Ye Lingchen’s attitude. Instead, they continued to
smile along. “It’s to our surprise that Chairman Ye would grace us with your presence.
Please, come in.”
Having said that, they immediately led the way for Ye Lingchen.
Along the way, Ye Lingchen’s brows kept twitching. There was a puzzled look in his eyes.
This event was given high priority by Heavenly Garden, therefore, they had greeters
standing on both sides along the way, bowing at the group as they passed. Entering the
restaurant, the internal decor was grand. All the services provided were of the highest
class.
Because of that, Ye Lingchen noticed that this entire restaurant was most likely completely
reserved to serve them alone!
Such great expenses. It was impossible for the few shareholders to pull this off.
Entering the private room, it was sufficiently grand to fill up to a hundred people! Right
then, the table was filled with alcohol and snacks. The alcohol was Heavenly Cellar Aged
Spirit, famous in China and overseas. Each bottle would cost at least RMB5,000. The longer
it was aged, the higher the price went.
From the moment they entered the private room, the corner of Ye Lingchen’s lips curled up
ever so slightly. His keen senses detected others hidden in the two rooms beside the
private room. ‘Things are getting interesting…’
Chapter 472 - You Have to Hand It Over!
Chapter 472 You Have to Hand It Over!
Within the private chamber, another person was lying in wait. It was a young man. His age
was similar to Ye Lingchen and they had some similarities with their appearances.
“Chairman Ye, this is my son, Xia Jun,” Director Xia introduced. “This may sound
embarrassing. He’s at the same age as Chairman Ye, yet the difference between both of you
is like heaven and earth. If he had even half your capabilities, I’d be smiling in my dreams.”
‘Hehe, if he had half my capabilities, he’d be godlike.’
Ye Lingchen retorted silently in his mind. He did not say it out loud. Instead, he merely gave
Xia Jun another look.
He could feel some animosity coming from Xia Jun. He was just a young adult after all. It
was impossible to completely hide his inner thoughts.
“Chairman Ye, please have a seat!” Director Xia said respectfully.
Ye Lingchen nodded and sat down unreservedly.
“Chairman Ye, Wanrong Technology is the result of decades of effort from us. At first, we
were helplessly watching it fall into ruins. Who would’ve thought you’d be able to turn the
situation around. Such capabilities truly left us all humbled,” Director Xia continued
praising respectfully.
“It’s just a simple matter.” Ye Lingchen replied coldly.
“It may be a simple matter to you, but it’s an impossible feat to us. It’s equivalent to saving
our lives.”
“That’s right, Chairman Ye. Although we’re no longer in Wanrong, our hearts are still there.
If anything were to happen in the future, we’ll do all we can!”
They were truly shameless for them to be able to utter such words.
If they really treasured Wanrong that highly, they would not have sold their shares when
the company was faced with bankruptcy.
“Sigh, back then, I had no other choice. After all, I have a family to support and was unable
to fight alongside Wanrong. Whenever I think of it, it fills me with regret. Fortunately,
Chairman Ye was able to save Wanrong. Otherwise, I’d have to spend the rest of my life in
regret,” Director Xia lamented.
“Everyone, I can understand your feelings. If not for you, Wanrong wouldn’t have reached
its current state today,” lamented Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang. They were greatly
touched by the display. “Within my heart, we’re always brothers in arms!”
“Save the words. Let’s drink.” Director Xia, with tears in his eyes, raised his cup and
downed it in one shot.
“Cheers!”
The three women were having some non-alcoholic drinks while the men had their liquor.
They were all moved by the atmosphere, taking part in the drinking session.
Very soon, the dishes were served. Everyone was harmoniously conversing. Director Xia
and the rest were busy networking—the scene looked just like a group of old friends
gathering for a meal.
Just as everyone was having a good time, Director Xia’s tone of voice changed suddenly.
“Chairman Ye, now that Wanrong Technology’s growth is going well, can you let us
collaborate with Wanrong based on our status as the past elders of the company?”
Those words immediately killed the friendly vibe.
He was not looking to join the company as an employee, but wanted a collaboration
instead!
His greed was quite voracious.
“Oh? What kind of collaboration?” Ye Lingchen asked with a clear mind.
“Chairman Ye, Wanrong is like our own child. We would naturally do things that benefit our
child. As long as Chairman Ye is willing to share Wanrong Technology’s technology with us,
our company will definitely follow unquestioningly and grow alongside you!” Director Xia
replied.
“Uncle, you know the taboo of a technological company is to share its technology with
outsiders!” Before Ye Lingchen could respond, Ouyang Qing retorted with a serious
expression.
She did not expect Director Xia to come up with such an overbearing request. Although
claiming to follow Wanrong’s lead unquestioningly, he was instead just trying to steal their
technology.
“Niece Ouyang, I’m your uncle. The elders present are also part of the Wanrong family. How
can we be considered outsiders? Rest assured, we will never leak the technology to
outsiders!” Director Xia clarified immediately.
“That’s right. We’ve been in Wanrong for so many years. If not our merits, our efforts
should count. It’s too heartless for Wanrong to kick us aside while it’s enjoying such
glorious times,” said one of them.
Chairman Xu’s smile disappeared and was replaced with disbelief. His expression
darkened. “Everyone, you were all selling your shares willingly back then. Furthermore, we
gave you a good price too. What’s the meaning of this?”
“Xu Hua! How dare you mention that incident!” Director Xia sneered, dropping his facade.
“Why didn’t you sell yours then? Back then, you surely knew that Wanrong Technology
could still be saved. You knew that this kid had some high-end technology and you just
used that chance to kick us off!”
He then pointed at Ye Lingchen. “Surely this kid had some prior agreement with you. You’re
just throwing us under the bus. Since you’re the first aggressor, don’t blame us for being
merciless!”
“That’s right!” The other four men stood up as well. “When we sold off our shares, Wanrong
Technology immediately started to change its business model. You’re just eyeing our
shares and intentionally setting the trap for us!”
Their gazes were ice cold. Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang could feel the icy stares on
them, fueling their anger.
“Hehe, what a joke.” Ye Lingchen could not help but shake his head. “I’ve indeed purchased
some shares from Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang at a high price back then, yet they
refused the deal. However, they willingly gave me 30 percent of their shares in exchange
for me taking actions to save the company. What about you guys? You were all talking
about how you would fight for the company’s fate together, yet when faced with troubles,
your first response was to run away. Now that the company is doing well, you turn around
to blame others? Truly laughable.”
“Put bluntly, if you guys didn’t leave Wanrong Technology back then, the company will
surely still be a mess. It would’ve eventually fallen apart.”
“You brat. You have no right to voice out here.” Director Xia glared at Ye Lingchen. “Since
you dared take actions against us, I’ll slowly settle this matter with you!”
“Running away at the first sign of trouble, yet hoping to enjoy the spoils when we’re
profiting. Dream on.” Xu Nan scowled. “At first I still considered you as my elders. I didn’t
expect you to be so unreasonable.”
“Xu Hua, I’m asking you now. Are you sharing the technology or not?” Director Xia stared at
Chairman Xu as he asked coldly.
“You’re all crazy. This is really disappointing.” Chairman Xu shook his head. “We shouldn’t
work together with differing ideals. Let this meal be a farewell for us. We’ll go our separate
ways in the future. We’re leaving!”
With that, he tried to take his leave. However, just as he was trying to stand, he lost his
balance and slumped back down. A look of terror appeared on his face.
“This…”
Xu Nan and the rest were alarmed as well. However, just as they were about to rise, they
were faced with a similar situation. At that moment, they were having a mixed feeling of
fear and anger.
“Wahahaha, you want to leave? You think it’s so easy?” Director Xia raised his head in
laughter. He looked at the group with an ugly look on his face. “I’m not here to negotiate
with you today. You have to hand over Wanrong Technology’s technology even if you’re
unwilling!”
Chapter 473 - The Heavens Is Fair
Chapter 473 The Heavens Is Fair
“Xia Haiquan, how dare you do this?!” Chairman Xu stared at Xia Haiquan in disbelief. His
veins could be seen popping on his forehead as he said that in a trembling voice.
“Why wouldn’t I dare?”
Xia Haiquan narrowed his eyes. His gaze had a fearsome gaze to it. “I’ll give you another
chance. Hand over all of Wanrong Technology’s shares and technology. If you do that, I’ll
spare your lives!”
“Xia Haiquan, you’re crazy. What do you think your fate will be if you do that?” Chairman
Ouyang sneered. “It’s not too late to turn back now.”
“Turn back? Wahaha. Are you trying to make me laugh to my death?” Xia Haiquan burst out
laughing condescendingly at all those around him. “Seems like it’s time for you to give up.”
With that, he clapped his hands. Five people immediately walked out from each room
adjacent to the private room and entered theirs!
There were a total of ten people; each of them emitting the aura of a killer. Although they
were dressed differently, they were all wearing black with a unique symbol printed on
their clothes. They looked down at the group condescendingly as they lost their ability to
resist.
“They’re…foreigners?” Chairman Xu’s expression changed. Compared to before, his heart
fell into complete despair. Goosebumps appeared all over his body as he was filled with
frustrations and anger.
“Xia Haiquan, you’re crazy! Regardless of the situation, you can’t be in league with
foreigners. Do you know you’re betraying your country? Don’t you know the importance of
technology?” Chairman Ouyang bellowed as his body trembled.
“Xia Haiquan, you’re conspiring with foreigners to steal our country’s technology. That’s a
felony! I have the right to arrest you!” Xu Nan blurted.
“Hehe, don’t give me that talk about patriotism. I’ll work with whoever that benefits me!”
Xia Haiquan sneered. Following that, he shifted his gaze to Xu Nan. “Niece Xu, don’t bother
struggling. This is Bone-Softening Powder. It’s impossible for you to use your strength!”
He was finally showing his true colors. The previous friendliness was just to lull them to
take the poison!
“That’s right. That’s the Bone-Softening Powder of our Earth’s Gate Dojo. It’s tailor-made
for martial artists. Even a martial artist will lose his ability to move!” said someone behind
him in a cold voice.
That was obviously the leader. He had a hooked nose and emitted a terrifying aura,
pressuring all those around him. One could tell that he was a ruthless person.
“Earth’s Gate Dojo? You’re from the Sun Nation!” Xu Nan’s face turned pale. Sun Nation’s
evil deeds were still fresh in her mind. Most importantly, Xia Haiquan was actually working
with those from the Sun Nation. That was just too low!
With the people from Earth’s Gate interfering, it threw them into utter despair as the
Earth’s Gate Dojo were fully capable of transporting them out of the country. By then, their
fate would be out of their control! This matter must have been planned way in advance.
“Uncle Xu.” Right then, Xia Jun suddenly stood up. His fiery gaze locked onto Xu Nan.
“Please let me propose my marriage to your family!”
‘Marriage proposal?’
Everyone was caught off guard. Meanwhile, Xu Hua’s expression instantly turned extremely
ugly. “Xia Jun, don’t you dare!”
“Hehe, Uncle Xu, I’m being respectful because you’re my elder. It’s not like you don’t know
about my love for Xu Nan. However, you’ve never considered my feelings at all. How am I
not worthy of Xu Nan?!”
“Ptooey! I’d rather die than marry you!” Xu Nan retorted immediately.
“Hehehe, hahaha…” Xia Jun’s eyes turned red. He growled through gritted teeth like a mad
dog, “Why wouldn’t you accept me? I know. It’s because you’re in love with this little
vermin!”
Xia Jun pointed at Ye Lingchen. “Just what do you see in him? He’s just a little more
handsome, smarter, and slightly better than me! What else does he have?”
His words stunned everyone. For a short time, they were at a loss for words. That was
definitely a ruthless person.
Ye Lingchen finally understood where Xia Jun’s animosity toward him originated from. The
root of the problem was his brilliance. The tall trees would face the strongest winds!
“I’ll be honest with you! Xu Wanqing’s previous kidnapping was because of us leaking
information to the Earth’s Gate! Since you don’t appreciate me, then I’ll destroy you and
humiliate you! Wahahaha…” Xia Jun seemed to have lost it. “Too bad the previous attempt
was foiled by that moron Superman Y!”
“You’re shameless!” Xu Nan shot him an icy glare.
“Nothing will be in your control today!” Xia Jun grinned cruelly as he walked toward Xu
Nan. “I’ll marry you tonight!”
“You..” Terror flashed in Xu Nan’s eyes as her body trembled.
Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang’s faces were as red as lobsters, overflowing with rage.
Tears flowed down their cheeks. “Chairman Ye, Nan’er, Wanqing, Qing’er. This is all my
fault.”
The outcome was obvious for those that fell into the hands of those from Earth’s Gate Dojo.
“Stay away from me!” Xu Nan screamed at the top of her lungs.
“Wahaha, scream all you want. The more you scream, the more excited I’ll be. I’ll bring you
next door right now to complete our marriage ceremony!” Xia Jun laughed like a madman.
“Such a ruthless man!”
A calm voice spread across the room, catching everyone off guard. Their gaze immediately
focused on the source of that voice.
All they saw was a calm Ye Lingchen. He did not show a shred of fear. In fact, he was still
holding onto the cup in his hand and took another sip of the liquor, seemingly without a
care.
“Master, that liquor is poisoned!” Xu Nan immediately warned him. The others were
stunned, unable to comprehend what he was planning.
“It matters not.” Ye Lingchen waved his hand nonchalantly, maintaining his carefree
demeanor, and took another sip.
“Acting tough?”
Xia Jun was taken aback at first, then laughed as he ridiculed him excitedly, “It’s said that
the heavens is fair. If a door opened for you, then a window would surely be shut. The
wisdom of the old is right! You have amazing abilities, yet you’re stupid! In this aspect,
you’re my lesser! Wahahaha…”
“Do you know that the more smug you are, the worse your crying will be later?” Ye
Lingchen stated calmly.
“What nonsense!” Xia Jun did not take Ye Lingchen seriously. He sneered, “Do you know
why we used such a precious commodity like the Bone-Softening Powder on you guys? It’s
because we know that you’re good at Kungfu! It seems that you’re addicted to showing off.
Your intelligence is affected!”
The people from Earth’s Gate Dojo swept through those in the room, then finally focused
onto Ye Lingchen. Their voices were devoid of emotions. “We’ve investigated you. You’re
highly skilled in technology and should’ve mastered the core technology of the autonomous
vehicle. If you hand that technology to us, not only would we spare your life, we can ensure
you live the rest of your life comfortably! Our Sun Nation treasures talent.”
“What if I say no?” Ye Lingchen asked with a smile.
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s smile, that person felt a sudden ominous feeling in his heart. However,
he still offered a reply, “If you don’t, we have 108 ways to make you share them when we
get back to Earth’s Gate Dojo. However, if that’s the case, your life will not be as
comfortable.”
“Earth’s Gate Dojo. What a persistent group. It was also your people who visited my
residence previously, right?” Ye Lingchen shook his head. His eyes suddenly glowed with
unrivaled sharpness. “Who do you think you are to act with impunity in China?!”
Chapter 474 - Are You Sure?
Chapter 474 Are You Sure?
Ye Lingchen’s words caused that person from Earth’s Gate Dojo’s heart to race wildly. As a
martial artist, his sense of danger was extremely sensitive. He could tell that he was about
to face something extremely dangerous.
Although he knew that Ye Lingchen was strong, he did not expect his aura to be that
intimidating.
Against this person, he must make sure that nothing went wrong!
He calmed his nerves, then a cruel look flashed in his eyes as he barked orders, “You, go
break his limbs. We only need him to stay alive for the interrogation!”
“Understood!”
A martial artist came forward immediately. He stared at Ye Lingchen with a vicious look in
his eyes as he swung a saber at Ye Lingchen!
“Ah!”
“Master!”
With the glint of cold steel, everyone shouted in surprise. Their eyes were filled with regret
and guilt. It was because of their invitation that Ye Lingchen had come. It was their fault
that Chairman Ye was in trouble. Xu Wanqing closed her eyes tightly, unable to watch the
scene.
Tears flowed down from Xu Nan’s red eyes uncontrollably. She felt sorry for her master’s
amazing mastery of martial arts to meet his end at someone’s evil tricks!
However, after a moment, the expected cries of agony and bloody scene did not happen.
Everyone was flabbergasted and could not help themselves from looking up.
All they saw was Ye Lingchen still sitting there calmly, swirling the cup in his hand as he
looked at the others mischievously.
On his other hand, he only had two fingers extended, yet he was able to hold tightly onto
the assailant’s saber between his fingers!
Silence!
Deathly silence enveloped the room!
Everyone had forgotten to breathe as they stared at the scene before their eyes in a daze.
Their brains were unable to comprehend the situation.
“This…how is this possible?”
The assailant’s voice was trembling. His face went red as he used all his strength trying to
pull the saber away. However, he felt as though Ye Lingchen’s fingers had limitless
strength, not allowing the saber to make the slightest bit of movement!
His pupils dilated immediately as fear took over his heart!
He was a martial artist with more than five times the strength of an ordinary person.
However, this person was able to fend off his full forced attack with only two fingers. That
was just too terrifying.
“Y-y-you!”
Xia Jun was stupefied. He pointed at Ye Lingchen, at a loss for words.
That brat had just drunk liquor that contained Bone-Softening Powder. Not only that, even
the food was laced with it. How could he be fine?
Furthermore, that guy had even continued to drink blatantly in front of him. How could he
still have that much strength?
Moreover, to hold the saber with just his fingers… Wasn’t that something that only
happened in movies?
His mind went blank momentarily.
“Master, y-y-you’re okay?” Xu Nan held her breath. Her tears hung from her long eyelashes
as she blinked and looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
“Of course I’m fine. It’s just some measly poison. It won’t stop me.” Ye Lingchen smiled
calmly.
“Get him together! Get the hostages!”
Knowing that things did not go according to plan, the leader immediately gave the order as
soon as he recovered from his daze.
The group rushed at Chairman Xu with a look of madness in their eyes!
Meanwhile, Xia Jun’s eyes also had a terrible look in them. He was already quite close to Xu
Nan and decided to just lunge at her!
Those from the Earth’s Gate Dojo had no care for their life. The person whose saber was
stopped by Ye Lingchen was similarly uncaring. He abandoned his saber and aimed a kick
at Ye Lingchen, fighting with his life on the line!
As long as they had hostages, Ye Lingchen would be helpless.
“Hehe!”
Ye Lingchen sneered. With a twist of his fingers, the great strength instantly snapped the
saber. Following that, he flicked his wrist and swung his fingers at lightning speed.
A cold gleam flashed like lightning!
Thud!
The blade pierced through the martial artist’s neck. Without stopping, it somehow
managed to curve at an arc while airborne and stabbed Xia Jun’s wrist, lodging it deep
within his wrist!
“Ah!”
Xia Jun’s had a horrible expression as he shrieked. Seeing blood flowing from his wrist, he
could not help but tremble uncontrollably on the floor.
As for that martial artist, his body stiffened, eyes lost focus, and fell to the floor with a thud.
Ye Lingchen’s action had only been a fraction of a second. His gaze swept through the room,
watching the others. He pursed his lips, then slammed both hands on the table and pushed
it outward with full force!
Bang!
When the group rushed at him, they were naturally positioned around the side of the table.
In an instant, they were all sent flying by the table and fell to the floor, coughing out blood.
For a moment, they were all groaning on the floor. Ye Lingchen’s martial ability at that time
could only be described as monstrous. Even though they were martial artists, they could
withstand a single attack. They were paralyzed on the floor and could only watch Ye
Lingchen in terror.
“Wow! Master, you’re amazing!” Xu Nan’s eyes were filled with amazement. If not for her
lack of strength, she would surely be jumping up and down like a little girl, screaming
‘Ahhh, that’s so cool!’
Every time she was with her master, she would realize that her master was way stronger
than she had imagined.
Xu Wanqing knew that Ye Lingchen was well versed in Kungfu and was only slightly
surprised. To her, Ye Lingchen’s strength was no match for Superman Y.
Meanwhile, Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang were utterly flabbergasted. They had
naturally heard from Xu Nan about how strong her master was. However, they had always
felt that it was unrealistic and remained skeptical. Now that they witnessed it personally,
they were stupefied. For the first time, they felt that their young boss was…extraordinary!
As for Xia Haiquan and the rest, they were dumbstruck in their seats. Their minds were
blown.
At that time, they only had one thought in their head. ‘Is he still human?’
In the entire room, only Xia Jun was left shrieking in pain.
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly, then kicked the saber beside him. With a clear ‘clang’, it was
lodged right next to Xia Jun’s head. “If you keep screaming, I’ll kill you!”
It was a calm voice, yet it caused Xia Jun to tremble uncontrollably. His eyes were filled
with fear. He forcefully tolerated the pain and shut his mouth as his pants started to turn
wet with yellow liquid flowing out.
Xia Jun was overwhelmed by despair and helplessness.
“Back to our previous topic, do you guys…have anything to add?” Ye Lingchen looked at Xia
Haiquan and the four other ex-shareholders, asking with a smile.
However, at that moment, his smile was comparable to a demon to them, filling them with
dread.
“N-n-no…” Xia Haiquan’s voice trembled and was almost at the point of tears. He said in a
hoarse voice, “C-c-chairman Ye, I think we might have some misunderstanding earlier.”
“C-c-chairman Ye, you can’t kill us. Murder is against the law,” blurted one of them fearfully.
“I can’t kill you?” Ye Lingchen’s brow twitched. He took out a document and placed it on the
table, asking calmly, “Are you sure?”
…
Chapter 475 - I’ll Wait for Him Here!
Chapter 475 I’ll Wait for Him Here!
Everyone was quite startled when they laid eyes on the documents that Ye Lingchen
retrieved. The most eye-catching phrase was ‘Warrior’s Department’!
A Lower-Class Warrior from the Warrior’s Department!
“Master, you’re actually from the Warrior Department, and you’re a Lower-Class Warrior
too!” Xu Nan could not help but exclaim proudly.
“You’re colluding with the people from Earth’s Gate Dojo and you intend to steal these high-
tech fruits of labor. I have every right to kill you on the spot!” Ye Lingchen remarked
nonchalantly.
At that moment, Xia Haiquan and the others became even more desperate.
“Ye… Chairman Ye, I knew you were an extraordinary person, someone who’s certainly not
without ambition. Sure enough, you’re a young warrior too. So young and promising. You
have my respect,” Xia Haiquan forced out a flattering smile and said.
“You want your life to be spared?” Ye Lingchen smiled and looked at them.
Xia Haiquan nodded frantically.
“Easy.” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. “Show me your sincerity.
“All of you were harping on about how you did everything for Wanrong, right? Chairman Xu
and Chairman Ouyang gave me their shares for Wanrong. Shouldn’t you be learning from
them? ”
His insinuation was obvious—he wanted Xia Haiquan and the others to return the money
that Ye Lingchen used to buy the shares!
“Yes, it’s only right!” They were undoubtedly afraid of saying any more nonsense. After
nodding immediately, they eked out a smile that looked even uglier than if they had cried.
“In fact, we’d do that too even if Chairman Ye didn’t mention it.”
“Children can always be taught.” Ye Lingchen nodded and continued, “You haven’t
forgotten what you did to us, have you? Compensation for emotional distress is a must.
Aside from that, you even thought about annexing Wanrong! That’s another issue that
needs to be factored in! How do you think everything should be settled?”
Countless beads of sweat appeared on Xia Haiquan’s forehead. He gritted his teeth and said,
“We’ll pay. We’ll pay! ”
“Well, I won’t make things difficult for you. Each one of you will pay another one hundred
million!” Ye Lingchen said casually, then looked at Xia Haiquan and remarked, “By the way,
you have a son, so that’s two hundred million! Hurry and pay up.”
The five of them would never dare to refuse. Even though it was heartbreaking to fork out
such a sum, money—unlike life—was detached from one’s body. That was all it took for Ye
Lingchen to receive 820 million in one fell swoop!
“Chairman Ye, can we go now? ” Xia Haiquan asked bitterly.
“Where are you going?” Ye Lingchen looked at him as if he was mentally retarded. “I just
spared you your life. You’ll be punished according to the law for conspiring with foreign
forces!”
Such a crime would have a starting jail term of at least 30 years. If the circumstances were
serious, it directly amounted to a capital crime!
As for whether or not Ye Lingchen would be accused of extortion, there was no need to
worry at all because the money Ye Lingchen asked for was completely justified.
After dealing with Xia Haiquan, Ye Lingchen got up and walked toward the people from
Earth’s Gate Dojo who fell on the ground. Killing intent was surging from his body.
The group of people from Earth’s Gate must be killed!
“You, don’t kill me!” The leader seemed to crumble at that moment. He felt numb and
looked at Ye Lingchen as if he was looking at the Demon God. “My brother is a platinum
member of Earth’s Gate Dojo. He’s also in the Capital! If you kill me, he’ll definitely avenge
my death. When the time comes it won’t only be you that my big brother won’t spare. He
won’t let go of the people around you too! ”
His words caused Ye Lingchen’s eyes to flash with coldness, after which a bloodthirsty curl
appeared on the corner of his mouth.
The one thing that Ye Lingchen hated most was when others threatened him using the
people around him, and when dealing with such people, he would nip the threat in the bud
by fair means or foul!
Ye Lingchen did not lack anything at that point, so he valued those close to him more than
anything else!
He raised his hand, grabbed the man’s arm at once, and twisted it suddenly!
Crack!
The man’s entire arm was bent in a horrifying arc and the pain was so severe that it was
hard to even scream.
In addition to the claw technique, the Dragon-Catcher Hand had the ability to separate
muscles from bones. If Ye Lingchen wanted to, he could fold a person into a ball using the
person’s bones and muscles without killing the person.
“He won’t spare me?” Ye Lingchen took out his mobile phone and threw it in front of the
man, “Call that brother of yours and tell him that I’ll wait for him here! ”
The leader’s face was in so much pain that it was fully distorted, but he looked at Ye
Lingchen in bewilderment. His mouth was wide agape and he did not know what Ye
Lingchen was trying to say.
He wanted to call his big brother, of course. In his heart, his big brother was almost
invincible. The individuals within the entire Earth’s Gate venerated his big brother like a
god. For that reason, he could still serve as the leader of a team even though his
performance was not very good!
The platinum members of Earth’s Gate Dojo were second only to that of diamond members,
who numbered only a few within the entire Earth’s Gate!
When Ye Lingchen asked for his big brother to come over, he viewed it as being no different
than courting death.
However, Ye Lingchen was the one who asked to call. Was Ye Lingchen just testing him?
Was it just a bluff?
Ye Lingchen did not say a word and folded his leg once, fitting it neatly to the back of his
head like a work of origami.
“AGHHHH! ”
The leader was trembling all over. Large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and
quickly rolled down his cheeks.
“Call him!” Ye Lingchen’s eyes sank and he ordered coldly.
“I’ll call! I’ll call!” The leader nodded hurriedly. His voice was faltering and he wanted
nothing more than to kneel and beg for mercy right then and there.
The next moment, he made a call and it was connected in just one beep.
“Brother, it’s me! ”
“Koji, what’s the matter?” There was a low and hoarse voice on the other end of the phone.
Koji glanced at Ye Lingchen cautiously, then cried out, ” Brother, I… Someone beat me up.
Brother… Save me! ”
The breathing on the other end of the phone suddenly turned heavy. Koichi knew his
brother’s character well, and he could tell from the tone and voice that Koichi was
obviously being tortured.
“Tell him… ” Koichi’s voice continued, but Ye Lingchen grabbed the phone and said
indifferently, “Tell me what? ”
“If you dare to touch a single hair on my brother’s head, I’ll definitely make you regret it!”
Koichi’s voice suddenly became cold and harsh.
“Oh? Is that so?” Ye Lingchen smiled coldly, then picked up Koji’s arm and twisted it hard!
Crunch!
The bones of his arms were instantly crushed like foam!
Koji’s screams were heard again and he nearly fainted from the pain.
“I’m laying a hand on him now? What are you going to do about it?”
There was no other sound on the phone except breathing. Koichi naturally knew what had
happened as he was very familiar with the sound of broken bones. At that moment
however, the sound originated from his brother!
“Where are you? ” Koichi’s voice finally came after a long time. Underneath that calmness
was a monstrous anger that had been suppressed.
“Heavenly Garden! I’ll wait for you for ten minutes! Once the time’s up, you can come and
collect your brother’s body.” Ye Lingchen finished speaking and hung up the phone.
Koji stared at Ye Lingchen and his breathing quickened. Under those extremely scared eyes
was a deep hatred. As long as his brother showed up, Ye Lingchen would suffer ten times,
or even a hundred times, in terms of payback!
Chapter 476 - Rampage
Chapter 476 Rampage
“You… You…”
Xia Haiquan was stunned. He looked at Ye Lingchen with eyes that were filled with extreme
disbelief!
He had never met Koji’s elder brother—Koichi—in person before, but he did hear of him
before!
When he went to conspire with Earth’s Gate Dojo, the powerful combat power they showed
completely subverted his worldview. He never thought that human combat abilities could
reach such a level!
In fact, although most people have heard about the existence of the Warrior’s Department,
they thought that those people were just slightly more powerful and were tasked with
catching bad people. Even though their overall quality was very powerful, they did not
know that the warriors there would be that powerful, like the king of soldiers!
Their warriors were all used as secret weapons and would never be shown before the
general public on a whim. Once they appeared, anyone who had seen them in action would
be imprisoned forever or killed!
On the contrary, Earth’s Gate Dojo deliberately revealed their power to Xia Haiquan and the
others in order to facilitate their cooperation. The video that they showed him was the fight
against the tiger!
An adult tiger received numerous cuts all over its body using just a single dagger.
Meanwhile, one punch could leave a hole in a tree. Be it in power or speed, they were
beyond the scope of human beings.
Recalling a scene in Water Margin where Wu Song attacked a tiger, Xia Haiquan opined that
Koichi was much better than Wu Song. After all, he was able to win easily, and his power
surpassed that of the tiger!
Although Ye Lingchen was also strong and probably did practice Kungfu, Xia Haiquan
believed that he was no match for Koichi! At that moment, Ye Lingchen probably did not
know what kind of existence he had provoked. Young people became arrogant so easily and
lost themselves!
“Chairman Ye, aren’t you calling for help?” Ouyang Qing anxiously asked, trembling.
Five minutes had already passed and Ye Lingchen was still sitting still. His expression was
calm as he waited for Koichi’s arrival.
Chairman Xu and Chairman Ouyang also looked over to Ye Lingchen, awaiting his response.
Originally, they thought that Ye Lingchen would contact the Warrior’s Department, and
when Koichi came, the people from the Warrior’s Department would sweep them all at
once. However, judging from Ye Lingchen’s demeanor, it was obvious that he had no such
plan.
Koichi was obviously not someone that would be easy to deal with. Ye Lingchen was simply
too brave to do that.
“That isn’t necessary,” Ye Lingchen remarked nonchalantly.
He could inform Lin Ao to come over after he finished dealing with those people. It was
unwise to inform in advance because it might inadvertently spook them.
Those three simple words made Xia Haiquan and the others happy. They could not help but
smile slightly.
Stupidity! He was practically looking for death!
When Koichi came to deal with that kid, he could take back the money that was lost!
Koji’s heart was also beating wildly and he tried hard to suppress the joy in his heart.
He initially thought it was a trap, but it seemed that the kid was paving his own path to
death!
In his eyes, his brother was a symbol of invincibility, and that kid was definitely no match
for his brother!
“Master, come on! You’re the strongest!” Xu Nan shouted in excitement. She could not
restrain the enthusiasm on her face when she thought of how her master would continue to
show off his power.
Ouyang Qing’s situation was exactly the opposite. She glanced at the excited Xu Nan and felt
bitterness in her eyes.
The little girl was admiring Ye Lingchen like a fool. Getting assurance was most important
in such situations—in any case, it was best to let himself and the others move to a safe
place before going further. He knew that his opponent was not easy to deal with yet he was
so reckless. It was easy for them to be dealt with an unexpected failure.
Most importantly, the other party was a heinous person and it was unwise to do that.
Ouyang Qing had already reminded him, so why was he still so adventurous?
“Ye… ” Ouyang Qing opened her mouth and was just about to persuade him.
Everything came suddenly at that moment.
Vroom, vroom, vroom…
A piercing roar was suddenly heard from outside the hall. According to the trajectory of the
sound, it was approaching quickly!
Everyone’s hearts took notice of the roar and began throbbing violently.
With widened eyes, everyone looked out of the hall subconsciously.
The dazzling bright light came from the outside like a laser. The light was far more intense
than that of a normal vehicle. It was very strong and made their eyes hurt.
After that, more light blazed out along with the same roaring. It was a beast-like roar and
the silence of the night was completely broken!
Due to the sheer brightness, one’s eyes were completely unable to see the scene at all. One
could only make out that it was a car with several motorcycles, all of which were being
driven like mad.
The group of people rushed directly into the Heaven Province Garden and drove brazenly
into the hotel yard.
From what Ye Lingchen could tell, the leader of the group was in a high-end off-road
vehicle, without any model number. The vehicle’s entire body was made of pitch-black steel
and its appearance was very exaggerated. Its size was much larger than that of an off-road
vehicle and the tire was half the size of an adult. The overbearing oppressiveness was far
too strong!
The car sped all the way, and soon—under everyone’s shocked gaze—the statue at the
entrance of Heavenly Garden collapsed and was crushed. Then, the fountain was also run
over by off-road vehicles, and several cars were sent flying from the impact. The flowers
and plants were all crushed; it was an absolute mess.
Ye Lingchen thought of Lin Ao’s off-road vehicle, which paled in comparison to the off-road
vehicle in front of him!
Next to the vehicle were five motorcycles that looked similarly intimidating. The people on
the motorcycles wore black helmets and black leather jackets. Each person looked
ruthlessly brutal.
Soon, the Hummer slammed abruptly on the door of the hotel and parked at the center of
the door like a hill!
Vroom, vroom, vroom…
Those motorcycles also went into the hotel like dark afterimages. Instead of stopping
however, they continued on their rampage and passed by the off-road vehicle!
Vroom…
The roar of the engine sounded more and more distinctly. It echoed in the hall for a long
time, like thunder, and caused everyone’s eardrums to tremble.
For a brief moment in the hall, everyone—including Chairman Xu, Chairman Ouyang,
Ouyang Qing, Xu Wanqing, and the others—had a rapid change in expression. They were so
terrified that their first instinct was to exclaim in shock.
Those motorcycles were coming fiercely toward their room as if about to run everyone
over!
As for Ye Lingchen, he remained motionless and stood there quietly, with his eyes looking
calmly at the five motorcycles.
The next moment.
A motorcycle was the first to barge in. Under the helmet, a glimmer of cold light flashed as
the motorcycle made a mad dash toward Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen was far too tiny when facing such power. He could be swallowed at any time,
like a small sailboat amid a storm.
“Lingchen!”
“Chairman Ye!”
“Master!”
Everyone’s pupils shrank and shouted out with all their strength…
Chapter 477 - A Worthy Opponen
Chapter 477 A Worthy Opponen
Ye Lingchen remained quiet, as if nothing happened, and did not even blink.
The violent wind whizzed along with the motorcycle and blew against Ye Lingchen’s
clothes.
Under everyone’s gaze, the speed of the motorcycle suddenly accelerated, as if a wild horse
was heading toward Ye Lingchen!
Ye Lingchen finally moved when the motorcycle was barely a foot away from him!
His body suddenly rose into the air, and he kicked the man’s head with a whirlwind kick!
Crack!
The kick caused the black helmet to crack, while the rider flew out like rootless duckweed.
Vroom, vroom, vroom!
One of them may be down, but the other four followed closely behind. They closed in on
him, and rushed toward him with wild abandon!
All of them were expert motorcycle riders. Their wheels rolled and they maneuvered their
motorcycles in different manners.
At some point in time, they got out of the motorcycle all at once and jumped into the air,
swooping toward Ye Lingchen like a Roc that was spreading its wings.
Even though the motorcycle was unmanned, they were still heading toward Ye Lingchen!
The attack was extremely shocking and sufficed to make anyone feel flustered. If the move
was successful, it would cripple a person if not kill them, and was considered a solid attack!
Ye Lingchen remained unmoved. When the four motorcycles arrived, he jumped casually
and avoided the impact of the motorcycles. The four motorcycles collided with each other
and fell to the ground.
At that time however, Ye Lingchen was in midair and there was nowhere for him to wield
any power. That was exactly what those four people were waiting for!
Their tacit understanding was exceptional and they simultaneously launched their attack at
Ye Lingchen!
A trace of contempt flashed in Ye Lingchen’s eyes. He raised his hand very simply.
In the next moment, he attacked like an electrical current!
Click! Click!
A sound that people everyone’s scalp numb sounded in quick succession. Everyone could
only see Ye Lingchen’s hands turn into afterimages, grabbing each of those four people with
lightning speed!
The dust settled!
Five people landed on the ground at the same time!
However, Ye Lingchen was the only one standing. He maintained his posture as before as if
nothing happened, but the four people were wailing and their bodies were tied to each
other like ropes.
Suddenly, everything turned quiet, and there was no sound in the hall.
Thump!
The off-road vehicle’s door opened suddenly and a man came down while everyone
watched.
“Big Brother!” Koji, who had been paralyzed on the ground in pain, suddenly became
excited, as if he had seen his savior. He called out, “Big Brother! ”
The person who got out of the car was none other than Koichi. He had a thin face with a
scar on each side and stood at a height of over 1.8 meters. He wore a casual black short
sleeve and had a crew cut. His body did not seem strong, but it appeared to contain a
hidden reserve of power. There was a strong oppressive aura to him.
A dagger hung from his waist. His eyebrows were sharp and his eyes flashed with a cold
aura. He narrowed his eyes and looked straight at Ye Lingchen. Then, he said in a cold voice
that was rife with killing intent, “Your skill is quite good. A good claw technique. It’s good!
But that’s no foundation to run amok before me!”
“Really? What foundation do you think I’d need? ”
Ye Lingchen asked with a playful smile in the corner of his mouth.
Subsequently, he lifted his leg without warning and delivered one kick to the motorcycle in
front of him!
Bang!
The deafening voice ripped fiercely through the air.
Under everyone’s horrified gaze, those motorcycles appeared weightless and were
immediately sent flying with that kick. It was heading straight for Koichi!
Those motorcycles were heavy-duty motorcycles, but under Ye Lingchen’s kicks, their
destructive power became truly appalling and was no less inferior than when the group of
people rushed in while driving them earlier.
“Haha! You overestimated yourself! ”
Koichi sneered and did not evade it. His left leg stepped forward suddenly and his right leg
sliced through midair!
Whoosh!
The speed and strength of that kick had surpassed a normal person and produced a slicing
sound in the air. An invisible stream of air rippled along with that attack!
Those motorcycles were immediately sent flying!
It was quiet in the hall with a deathly silence.
Everyone, including Koji and Xia Haiquan, could not help but hold their breaths. They
stared in shock at Koichi, who stood as firmly as a pine tree.
“GULP!”
Chairman Xu could not help but gulp. His lips were already chapped and he felt his soul
trembling.
Inner force?
Qi force?
That scene looked like an illusion. It was a scene that could only appear in movies, yet it
happened right in front of their very eyes. If not for their own experience, they would never
dare to believe their own eyes. Chairman Ye appeared to be facing some danger at that
time.
Xu Nan was shocked too. The only other time she saw such a scene was when Ye Lingchen
sent them flying away with a punch. Compared to that time however, Koichi’s was
evidently even more shocking. One kick was enough to send all those motorcycles flying,
and such power was not inferior to that of a firearm.
Even if she had confidence in Ye Lingchen, doubts would inevitably surface at that moment.
Meanwhile, Xia Haiquan was overly excited. The man had come! He really did come, and he
did not let Xia Haiquan down!
He has never seen Koichi use such an amazing technique in the video, and he would
definitely be saved!
“Brother, avenge me! I want him to suffer so much that he wishes he would die!” After a
brief shock, Koji roared in excitement, as if he had forgotten all the pain. If his body was not
folded in such a manner, he might even break into a dance on the spot.
“Now then, do you still think you have the right to talk to me? ”
Koichi’s motions shocked everyone present. He was very satisfied with their reactions and
stood proudly. An aura that showed contempt for the whole world then erupted.
“Inner Force Release!” Ye Lingchen’s heart was slightly stunned by that. He never expected
there to be a martial artist in Earth’s Gate Dojo who could release their inner force
outward.
An average person who became a martial artist could be considered a stellar individual.
With their strong combat skills and the ability to cultivate inner force, they were regarded
as virtuously talented. Their destructive strength was incredible, and it was a giant leap
forward to be able to release their inner force. In the eyes of ordinary people, only martial
arts masters in martial arts novels had such abilities.
“You’re quite knowledgeable.” Koichi twitched his mouth and stared at Ye Lingchen with a
bloodthirsty smile. “Looks like you also understand the gap between you and I. If you kneel
and kowtow to me right now, I might consider giving you a painless death! ”
Ouyang Qing’s complexion was as pale as paper. She bit her lip and nearly cried on the spot.
‘Who told you to always act so pretentious? Perfect, just perfect! You’re now up against an
iron board. The situation was originally a sure win! What are you going to do now?’
“Kneel and kowtow?”
Ye Lingchen was briefly surprised before shaking his head and smiling. “I never imagined
there’d be a martial artist who could release his internal strength externally. You’re a
rather good opponent. I hope I’ll be able to enjoy myself to the fullest.”
Traces of emotion finally appeared in his calm eyes, and within it were surging hints of
battling intent…
Chapter 478 - This Guy Is A Freak
Chapter 478 This Guy Is A Freak
Enjoy himself to the fullest?
Koichi’s brows raised slightly as he could hardly believe his ears. He was briefly lost for a
moment.
Earth’s Gate Dojo eyed him ever since he was young and he had been practicing martial arts
from then on. Relying on his super talent and tenacious character, he forged a bloody road
in the cruel world of martial artists and soared to the pinnacle of martial arts.
During that period, he performed an incredible number of tasks and encountered
numerous opponents. Although it was always a narrow escape, there was no doubt that
each situation provided the stepping stones for his growth!
Even Koji was dumbfounded, let alone Ouyang Qing and the others. For a brief moment,
they looked at Ye Lingchen with a convoluted expression.
Koichi’s strength was obvious to all, but Ye Lingchen’s opined them to be nothing more
than eye-catching. His words really did leave everyone in disbelief.
That seemed to be the case when they looked at Ye Lingchen’s expression.
Was it real or fake?
At that time, they heard Ye Lingchen continue, “I’ve encountered people from your Earth’s
Gate Dojo before. Your Kungfu is just so-so, and it’s only slightly better than ordinary
people. It’s just that you’re a jack-of-all-trades. I can subdue you whenever I want, and the
same is true for your brother. I originally thought that the Earth’s Gate had an undeserved
reputation and their people were just a bunch of thugs.”
Seeing Koichi’s eyes become increasingly cold, as if he was going to gobble someone up, Ye
Lingchen turned a blind eye to him and muttered, “I wasn’t hoping for much. I just thought
that I might as well kill you after catching your brother, but I didn’t expect you to give me
such a big surprise.
“You may not be that good, but in any case, you’re still the first person I’ve ever met who
could release inner strength. I will try my hand in combat with you. ”
In fact, as Ye Lingchen had mentioned before, he was undoubtedly the zenith of existence
aside from special powerful weapons. He initially thought that the world’s martial arts had
a limit, but unbeknownst to him, a surprise was revealed.
It was comparable to an invincible person who suddenly discovered that there were other
masters in this world. Although that master was still not good enough, it gave him a sense
of freshness.
The entire room fell silent.
Ye Lingchen’s words were pretentiousness at its finest. Everyone found it very unpleasant
to listen to.
Even Chairman Xu and the others felt a jab in their heart, let alone Koichi. Ye Lingchen was
going overboard and was very stubborn.
“You fart! My brother is the most f*cking awesome!” Koji immediately screamed and
retorted after seeing Ye Lingchen look down on his brother so much.
“Hehe, what a joke. ”
Koichi mumbled to himself. His voice became louder until it shocked the audience like
thunder. “Boastful little git. In the twenty years that I’ve dominated the martial arts world, I
never expected to meet a weirdo like you today. Now then, I’ll teach you how to be a man!
“No one is qualified to look down on I, Koichi!”
After saying those words, he stomped his feet fiercely. With a loud bang, the place he
stepped on split instantly, and a deep pit formed on the ground. His body then burst toward
Ye Lingchen like a cannonball!
There seemed to be a thin layer of white mist covering his legs. Although he did not know
what that white mist was, there was a tingling feeling in his heart, like an ordinary person
who saw a knife.
Those legs seemed capable of kicking through steel. If it struck a person on the body, the
person’s bones would certainly be shattered!
In the face of such a powerful blow, Ye Lingchen chuckled. “Interesting. It seems you
specialize in leg techniques. You can even envelop your legs with inner strength. Your
mastery of inner strength is quite good.
“But…that’s your limit. I’ll show you my Arhat Fist Force!”
Ye Lingchen raised his hands slightly, then formed his palms into a fist. His temperament
changed drastically and it appeared as though he could blast away the ground.
At that moment, everyone could not help but hold their breaths. The whole world seemed
to revolve only around Koichi’s legs and Ye Lingchen’s fists.
However, the air surrounding Ye Lingchen’s fist began to look distorted, like the visual
distortion experienced by a person when the sun shone too brightly on a hot day.
“Such dense inner strength! How is this possible?”
Koichi’s face changed.
As a martial artist, he had intimate knowledge of how precious inner strength was. Ye
Lingchen’s age was still very young, yet the density of his inner strength had surpassed
Koichi’s! It was as if Ye Lingchen had cultivated industriously for forty years. However, Ye
Lingchen’s age was young, and it would not even amount to that length of time if he started
practicing from the womb!
“I’ll show you Chinese Kungfu! ”
“Hmph. Does it matter if you have inner force?” Koichi snorted. His speed increased
suddenly and the power of his legs increased even more. One leg appeared suddenly
behind Ye Lingchen, then kicked toward the back of Ye Lingchen’s head!
The kick was like a snake spirit emerging from a hole. It was as fast as lightning and its
power sliced through the air, causing the inner force to erupt in a beautiful execution.
Ye Lingchen let out a low growl, then turned around abruptly and slammed his fist down.
The punch looked nearly the same as an ordinary punch, but Koichi’s face turned violently
pale. All he felt was the surrounding air bearing down at him. An oppressive energy struck
him and made his hair stand on end.
A strong force overwhelmed him and he could not withstand it!
Retreat!
A warning sounded in Koichi’s heart. He stopped the attack and retreated decisively.
“Boom!”
When he retreated the next moment, his punch landed like a meteor and the sound of
thunder blasted from the ground!
The entire ground shook uncontrollably and everyone’s bodies were shaking from left to
right. Cracks began to appear from the point where the punch landed!
“F*CK!”
Everyone exclaimed deep in their hearts.
Ye Lingchen’s fist did not land either, but it could produce such a large amount of
destructive power despite the gap.
An external release of inner force! It really was an external release of inner force!
Koichi’s heart was screaming wildly and his eyes were filled with horror.
Such a young martial artist with the ability to release inner force was much too rare, and
his cultivation was not in any way inferior to Koichi’s!
He had already come sized-up Ye Lingchen after just one round of fighting.
Frightening!
‘You can’t go on with this battle. You won’t win!’
Koichi had come to the final conclusion. There was no telling whether he could win or lose
in that battle, but it was certainly difficult to end it in such a short time. The huge
commotion would definitely attract the attention of others, and he should not be exposed
to China at that time!
However, Ye Lingchen ignored Koichi’s considerations completely and raised his fist again.
“Your strength, speed, and technique are no match, so you might as well just compare inner
force!”
A punch was delivered, accompanied by a fist of wind, and forced a wave of air that blasted
Koichi away.
Fear struck Koichi’s heart and he shuddered at the thought of losing focus. All of a sudden,
he swept up one leg—just like before—and a wave of air rushed out too!
Boom!
The two inner forces exploded in the air and produced a deafening sound.
As soon as one wave stopped, the next wave came up and another fist came!
Koichi had no choice but to swing another kick.
However, the wind from Ye Lingchen’s fist resembled a violent and unending storm. It
came wave after wave, causing Koichi’s heart to lament endlessly while he struggled and
retreated.
‘This guy is a freak! I have to retreat quickly!’
Chapter 479 - Demon God Ye Lingchen
Chapter 479 Demon God Ye Lingchen
Ye Lingchen’s attack was like a violent storm, leaving Koichi frightened and desperate. He
no longer had any heart to fight and could not help but retreat.
Generally speaking, a person’s inner force was certainly limited. There was no way it could
be as unbridled as Ye Lingchen’s, which was almost like a machine gun. It was really
illogical.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen was having a blast since there were few opportunities for him to
swing his fists so heartily. If he swung his fists like that on normal occasions, the
surrounding walls would probably have collapsed long ago and he would be unable to
display his skills at all.
Seeing as Koichi was ready to flee, Ye Lingchen stomped both feet on the ground and he
turned into an afterimage. His entire person was a passing blur and he was more than ten
times faster than Koichi!
“F*CK! How is that even possible?!”
Koji nearly glared his eyes out when he saw that. He could not help but exclaim and he sank
into desperation.
That guy…was just too formidable!
“Behold, my Ultimate Crossed Legs!” Koichi roared. He put everything into that attack and
kicked Ye Lingchen violently!
The technique was a culmination of the foundation for his lifelong cultivation. His inner
force was like a knife, capable of slicing off even granite!
However, Ye Lingchen still raised his hand unhurriedly, as if he could not sense the
pressure in the air, and struck Koichi with a punch!
Boom!
The powerful fist force caused Koichi’s inner strength to explode. The remaining power did
not diminish, but instead, bombarded Koichi’s body directly.
“Ahh!” Koichi let out a scream and vomited blood.
He staggered and forced himself to stabilize in order to prevent himself from falling flat on
the ground.
When everyone laid their eyes on his chest however, they inhaled sharply and their
complexions changed drastically.
Koichi’s chest was seen to have received a heavy blow, and there was a huge dent in it. An
irregular distortion had appeared on his body and his clothes were soaked with blood—he
had suffered a severe injury in his skin and bone!
Besides, it was nothing more than a light punch from Ye Lingchen. If he punched with all his
strength, he might be able to destroy and annihilate Koichi!
‘It’s too strong! It’s too frightening!
‘Escape! All I can do is escape!’
That was Koichi’s sole thought. He felt that he could not remain for a second longer.
He had never encountered such an opponent ever since the beginning of his journey. He
was very much aware that he had zero chance of winning!
It was no longer feasible to call it a fluke or claim that it was due to some external factor.
After uttering a low roar, his eyes swelled suddenly and turned bloodshot. Veins popped up
on his forehead and his legs swelled slightly. All of a sudden, he abruptly increased his
speed of escape.
It was originally supposed to be a move to be used when in desperation, but on that
occasion, it was used to escape.
His speed surpassed that of a car, and he reached a hundred miles in speed after executing
his strength explosively for that split second! He made a mad dash toward the crowded
place!
He could only escape with the help of the crowd.
Koichi arrived at the entrance of Heavenly Garden in an instant, and his next step would
take him to the highway.
Just as his heart was feeling relieved, the air behind him contracted sharply and a steady
flow of sound was heard.
“There’s no escape for you! Take this punch!”
It was a simple punch just like before, like a sudden wave of the hand in mid-air! Nothing
out of the ordinary was seen and it appeared as though it was just hitting the air.
However, Koichi’s body shook violently and a cracking sound came from his body. All his
bones were broken and it was impossible for him to step out of Heavenly Garden. His entire
body then splayed limply across the ground.
Koichi’s martial arts cultivation was very strong. Even if that was not the case, it was likely
for him to have an excess of strength. Ye Lingchen was unafraid of course, but it was fatal
for any ordinary person.
Ye Lingchen was 20 meters apart from Koichi, but he had completely crippled the latter
despite only punching the air!
Silence!
Everyone nearly jumped in fright after seeing the horrors befalling Koichi. It felt like a
fantasy; as if they had traversed into a fantasy world.
It was utterly terrifying to injure a person by simply striking the air!
With such strength, he would be considered a master even within the world of Wuxia. He
might even be rated as a first-class master.
Ye Lingchen’s fist nearly resembled a self-contained machine gun. Silent and capable of
killing someone from a distance, it could be described most aptly as an ethereal celestial
technique!
“This… What kind of fist technique is this?”
Koichi lay spread-eagled on the ground. His expression was intensely bitter as he asked in
horror.
“China’s Arhat Fist! ”
Ye Lingchen retracted his fist and answered curtly.
“Arhat Fist? I never expected China’s Arhat Fist to reach such advanced heights. I’ve
underestimated Chinese Kungfu,” Koichi could not help but mutter in shock.
Ye Lingchen mastered his strength so well that his punch could immediately shatter
Koichi’s decade-old cultivation. At the same time, it did not inflict any harm to the latter’s
life. Committing suicide at that juncture was difficult, even if Koichi’s mind was set on it.
“Okay, we can notify the Warrior’s Department now.”
Ye Lingchen stood with his hands behind his back and spoke lightly. He turned around and
sat back in the private room again.
No one dared to make a peep.
That included Ouyang Qing and Chairman Xu.
They were all similarly shocked. Who could have imagined that Chairman Ye—who
excelled in technology—was actually that skilled at Kungfu? Were humans even able to
possess such skill?
The people from Earth’s Gate Dojo were so scared that they did not even dare to groan in
pain.
“This… How could this be?!”
After a long time, Koji—who was lying on the ground—gradually snapped back to his
senses. Once he saw his brother’s miserable situation, he felt like he had been struck by
lightning. An irreparable wound had been inflicted on his soul after seeing his idol collapse.
“Brother, how could you lose… How could you lose?!” His eyes were red and he cried even
more miserably than when he was injured. “Do you know how hard my brother works?
He’s supposed to be the best in the world! This isn’t logical! This guy must be too
overpowered! ”
“What’s the matter? Do you have any other brothers? Call them and have them show up,
will you? I’ll wait!” Ye Lingchen responded casually.
Koji shuddered and cowered. He did not dare to look at Ye Lingchen.
Xia Haiquan no longer said anything. All he wished was to retract his head into his clothes.
In his heart, he continued to repeat, ‘he can’t see me’, ‘he can’t see me’…
He regarded Koichi as his savior earlier on and expected Koichi to save him as well as
demand the money back. Although he did not say it out loud, he actually felt extremely
guilty. Ye Lingchen was the greatest demon of them all and left a dark shadow in his heart.
Who knows, Ye Lingchen might even be able to read minds. That was the extent of the
sheer terror.
Xu Nan covered her mouth and looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
Contrary to everyone else, her excitement was over the roof and she was actually worried
that she might start shrieking uncontrollably.
That was her master! She wanted nothing more than to laugh out loud after thinking of
how she could learn such elegant and awesome kungfu from her master in the future. It
was too exciting!
Acknowledging Ye Lingchen as her master was undoubtedly the most brilliant decision she
ever made.
With Ye Lingchen taking control of the situation, everyone from Earth’s Gate Dojo acted like
a statue and did not dare to move. They dared not move a single muscle even though their
whole body was getting numb and stiff.
Finally, after about ten minutes, roaring cars were heard from outside…
Chapter 480 - What A Headache...
Chapter 480 What A Headache…
The people who rushed there were none other than from the Warrior’s Department. Ye
Lingchen spotted a familiar off-road vehicle among the numerous vehicles.
Upon hearing the roar, the eyes of those from Earth’s Gate Dojo lit up. Instead of being
surprised, they looked absolutely delighted, as if they were gazing right at their savior.
Their hearts had crumbled. ‘Sob, sob!’ They could finally be free of that demon god’s
control.
Only God knew how much pressure Ye Lingchen was putting on them by sitting there. Their
entire bodies were already soaked in cold sweat and they did not dare to move.
Having to maintain the same posture while aching all over was torturous. Moments ago,
they were praying that the people from the Warrior’s Department would come quickly and
take them away.
“Brother Ye!”
The person who got off from that off-road vehicle was indeed Lin Ao. Once Lin Ao spotted
Ye Lingchen, he immediately walked up and complained slightly, “It’s been a long time
since I saw you. You’re finally willing to contact me. You became a superstar after you
rejected my offer to join the Warrior’s Department?”
“I did it on a whim,” Ye Lingchen smiled and said.
“It’s such a waste of talent for you to be a superstar!” Lin Ao was very upset and could not
get over it. However, he then said, “But your live stream is too awesome. Stuff like giant
pythons and old turtles. I’ve seen many strange creatures in the Warrior’s Department all
these years, but I’ve never seen anything so scary. How could you not think of me though
when you had that giant python’s meat, my heart aches…”
Then, he lowered his voice and said, “Brother Ye, you were the one who defeated the giant
python, weren’t you? This old man could tell at a glance. It’s impossible for the giant python
to be free of any bite marks if it really was that old tortoise.”
Ye Lingchen touched his nose and did not refute him.
“Damn! You’re so awesome!” Lin Ao looked at Ye Lingchen with a fiery gaze. “Motherf*cker,
I remember hearing you talk about inner force previously, but I’m still clueless about it
even after so long. It’s irritating! I know that you’ve also accepted an apprentice. Why didn’t
you accept me too?”
“Why would you still need me to teach you when you have your grandpa?” Ye Lingchen
cocked his eyebrow and looked at Lin Ao with slight hesitation. He then asked, “How’s your
Eight Extremities Fist? ”
“The Eight Extremities Fist is my family’s kungfu, so what else is there to say,” Lin Ao
replied.
“Well, I’ll teach you the upgraded version of Eight Extremities Fist. If you practice hard,
your strength will still be second to none even if you can’t develop your inner force.” Ye
Lingchen smiled.
The Eight Extremities Fist was originally learned from the Lin family, and since Ye Lingchen
had taught Xu Nan, it was only natural to teach it to Lin Ao.
“How thoughtful, Brother Ye!” Lin Ao flushed with excitement and rubbed his hands in
anticipation. “I feel like I’m only one step away from my inner force.”
“By the way, Brother Ye, that old tortoise is a celestial being. You must take good care of it.
If you have the time, do invite me over to observe it.”
“Yeah, no problem.” Ye Lingchen nodded. It seemed that Old Tortoise’s existence was
noticed by the Warrior’s Department, but because Ye Lingchen himself was a member, no
one dared to say anything. Sure enough, there were times where his special status could
bring him great convenience.
“It’s really weird. Why are these Earth’s Gate fellas cooperating so well today? They didn’t
even dare to let out a single groan. It’s usually very common for them to struggle and curse
aloud.” Lin Ao looked at those peerless people from Earth’s Gate Dojo and whispered.
He had no idea that the group of people was so anxious to be escorted away. Deep down,
they were probably too depressed having seen Ye Lingchen’s abilities.
At that moment, a martial artist came over and handed a name list to Lin Ao.
Lin Ao merely opened it casually at first, but the next moment, his pupils suddenly widened
and he nearly glared his eyes out.
He uttered in disbelief as he clutched the name list. “Koichi? Koji? Are you sure that’s right?
”
The warrior nodded, “You bet. ”
“F*CK!” Lin Ao could not help but utter an expletive. He stared at Ye Lingchen and asked,
“Brother Ye, do you know the identity of the people you apprehended this time?!”
Lin Ao had rushed there after receiving a call from Ye Lingchen and had no idea such
impressive characters were there. Otherwise, the Warrior’s Department would not have
sent Lin Ao there.
“Aren’t they just platinum members? What’s all the fuss about.”
“Just platinum members? Do you know how high-profile a platinum member is? The entire
Sun Nation treats them as their gems! Why, you little! You’re too good at pretending!” Lin
Ao was overly excited. “Brother Ye, you’re in for a treat. You’ve definitely struck big this
time! This is a huge achievement!”
From China’s point-of-view, platinum members were equivalent to a terrifying mobile
bomb, one with the potential to explode anytime and anywhere with a power that was
unheard of.
Koichi’s apprehension by Ye Lingchen was enough of a cause for the entire Warrior’s
Department to celebrate.
“Your title of Middle-Class Warrior has just been conferred, and with your good deeds this
time, you can probably be raised to Lower-Class Sentinel!” Lin Ao exclaimed in surprise.
The person in question was a platinum member. Lin Ao may be arrogant, but he knew that
he could not withstand even a single punch from them. However, Ye Lingchen easily caught
them alive, and when such a comparison was made, the two of them were clearly of
completely different levels.
Be that as it may, he felt that it was entirely reasonable after recalling how Ye Lingchen
disposed of the giant python.
Lin Ao’s grandfather was the one with a discerning eye. He could tell that Ye Lingchen was
no ordinary person at a glance. Though Lin Ao and Ye Lingchen had only parted ways for a
short time, it was Lin Ao who now had to look up to Ye Lingchen.
Aware that he had captured high-profile individuals, Lin Ao did not dare to stay too long
and was ready to leave as soon as possible.
“By the way, I’d like an island. Can you help me with that?” Ye Lingchen looked at Lin Ao
and asked suddenly.
“You want to buy an island?” Lin Ao was slightly surprised. “Are you that rich?”
He then went on to say, “Most people certainly don’t have the capability of buying an island,
but you’re different. You’re a member of the Warrior’s Department, and you’ve contributed
many meritorious services. Your achievements today are even greater. As long as you
become a Lower-Class Sentinel, you’re eligible to buy an island. If you’re really serious
about it, I can help you apply for it immediately.”
“That’d be good. I’d have to trouble Big Brother Lin for help,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
“It’s no problem. You’re too polite.” Lin Ao waved his hand indifferently. “I’m the one who
should thank you for revealing the upgraded version of the Eight Extremities Fist.”
The people from the Warrior’s Department came and left in a hurry. Lin Ao felt that he had
tremendous responsibility and his expression turned serious.
Before leaving however, Lin Ao stared at Ye Lingchen very strangely, then said, “My little
sister has always been keeping you in her thoughts. You didn’t forget her, did you? ”
After the conversation, he departed quickly without waiting for Ye Lingchen to speak,
leaving behind only an ambiguous look in his eyes.
Ye Lingchen could not help but think of the somewhat savage but brave young girl, then
shook his head with a wry smile.
‘Am I really that good? I’m surprised so many girls are thinking about me. What a
headache…’
Chapter 481 - A Capable Man and His
Resolution
Chapter 481 A Capable Man and His Resolution
With the Warrior’s Department escorting Xia Haiquan and those from Earth’s Gate away,
the whole ordeal came to an end.
Although Xu Nan and the others were hit by the Bone-Softening Powder, it was not fatal. It
was just that their bones turned soft during that hour.
At most, they were frightened and had a lingering fear.
After that incident however, everyone aside from Xu Nan viewed Ye Lingchen differently.
He was a ruthless person, but they were fortunate that he was their boss. After witnessing
his superpowers, it was much more shocking than watching Superman in movies.
Ye Lingchen also took the time to assess his gains.
First of all, he received 820 million. It was a huge windfall, and his current funds had
already exceeded one billion without even taking the company into consideration. If he
counted the account funds from Wanrong Technology, it would have already reached more
than 1.5 billion. He was obviously nearing his goal of buying an island.
Secondly, his position had also changed. It was very likely that he would directly be
promoted to Lower-Class Sentinel, thus giving him the qualification to buy his island. Most
importantly, he would have some privileges in the future. Even if he did some shocking
things like before, when push came to shove, there would always be people coming to his
aid.
After all, powerful martial artists were also treasured in China.
From that perspective, it was rather wise for him to agree to join the Warrior’s Department.
The next day.
There was a tall office building in the center of Capital. The three-dimensional and eye-
catching name ‘Vatti’ stood high on the office building. Without a doubt, it was Vatti’s
headquarters.
Inside the headquarters was a conference room with many people in attendance. They all
wore suits and leather shoes. Individuals of all different ages were present and brimming
with energy. Their gazes were very imposing and they were clearly no ordinary people.
Sitting in the foremost seat was a middle-aged man. He had a little beard on his chin,
Chinaman features, and an unrelenting toughness between his brows.
“All of you sitting here are Vatti’s elite talents. I’m sure all of you know why I called you
here. I’ve already read the summary of the fourth quarter’s results. Is there anything you’d
like to say?” the middle-aged man asked dignifiedly.
Vatti held four pre-arranged meetings every year which were held at the end of each
quarter to summarize that quarter’s results.
Each district naturally had to compare those results. The persons-in-charge of different
districts were required to attend and report on the situation.
The words of the middle-aged man suppressed the atmosphere in the entire conference
room. Everyone bowed their heads without speaking.
“Of the fifty-two districts, only eighteen districts saw a growth in sales. The others have all
declined. Most importantly, they have also declined last quarter. What’s the reason for
this?” the middle-aged man pressed on.
Another round of silence ensued. Finally, someone bit the bullet and said, “Chairman Ma,
the public consumption ideology is gradually changing. Their consumption level is
becoming increasingly luxurious. Many people would rather look for an agent and spend a
bit more money on an expensive one. They’re reluctant to buy it from China.”
“Chairman Ma, many foreign brands are becoming stronger and more famous. In addition,
they’re marketing items in the affordable luxury range with a price similar to ours. It’s
really difficult to compete,” someone then added.
“Yes, many internationally renowned brands were originally very expensive, but now
they’ve begun to expand their target audience and launched affordable luxury to the
masses, which can easily rake in a windfall.” Everyone felt helpless.
To put it bluntly, Vatti’s influence and appeal were far inferior to those famous luxury
brands.
Chairman Ma looked at everyone and could not help but feel slightly angry. “Other people
are adapting and evolving. Why can’t we do the same? Did I task you with managing a
district or did I just let you sit idly? What use is any of you?!”
“Moreover, your performance has declined, but the performance of other districts has
improved!”
Chairman Ma glanced around coldly. “From this gap alone, I can clearly see whether each of
you worked hard!”
Chairman Ma’s words left many people speechless.
Although those districts were under the Vatti banner, the persons-in-charge and
management methods were all different. Even the designers were different. Each district
was given full freedom, and such a model made it easy to compare and discern the disparity
between districts. In such a manner, it was also conducive to competitive growth.
Seeing as everyone was silent, Chairman Ma continued, “This time, the district managed by
Ma Ding is most worthy of admiration! Instead of declining, his performance increased by
forty percent over the previous quarter! As for the rest of you, is there anything else you’d
like to say?”
Chairman Ma’s words elicited an abrupt change in everyone’s expression. They all looked
at Ma Ding incredulously.
They were not simply cooking up excuses earlier, and the situation that they spoke of really
did exist. However, how was Ma Ding able to do that? It was simply impossible.
“Chairman Ma, this… It’s almost impossible, right?” someone could not help but question.
“What do you mean? Are you suggesting that I’m biased toward my son?!” Chairman Ma’s
face suddenly sank and he asked coldly.
The man was immediately afraid to speak.
“Chairman Ma, is it possible for you to allow us a look at Ma Ding’s performance chart?”
someone asked. It was obvious that they found it hard to believe.
Chairman Ma snorted coldly and handed over the performance chart.
Everyone circulated them one-by-one and started exclaiming it one after another. Each of
them had a look of surprise on their face because they realized that Ma Ding’s best-selling
products were very special. The company’s design had been improved and the effect was
very different.
“Jia Di’s design standards have improved so much?” someone could not help but ask. The
person then continued, “That doesn’t seem right. It’s not like he’s Ma Ding’s exclusive
designer. Why would he help Ma Ding improve without reporting to the head office? ”
“Hehe, this design isn’t made by Jia Di.”
At this moment, a snicker came. The speaker was a young man who looked a bit like Ma
Ding but appeared more mature.
There were not many young people in the conference room.
His words immediately attracted everyone’s attention, and even Chairman Ma frowned
slightly and looked at him.
The young man smiled slightly and looked at Ma Ding, “Little Brother, aren’t you planning
to share about how you invited an expert to help?”
Ma Ding’s expression did not change much and he merely said faintly, “I did get the help of
an expert. In fact, the improvements in these designs were all made by that expert. ”
Everyone’s complexion changed slightly and they looked at Ma Ding enviously. Their eyes
flickered and a sudden thought occurred to them.
No wonder the sales soared. A master designer was present in addition to luck being a
factor.
“However, I heard that you paid hard-earned money to please that expert.”
The young man glanced teasingly at Ma Ding and said, “You’ve set up a department
especially for him. He’s not only using the Vatti brand; he’s also allowed to work outside of
Vatti. The profit you make is split fifty-fifty with him, too. Little Brother, this decision of
yours is really bold. As your elder brother, your resolution makes me feel ashamed and
inferior!”
The audience went into an uproar after he made that statement…
Chapter 482 - Clouded Judgemen
“What? That’s a bit too bold of you, isn’t it?!”
“You’re practically letting others do whatever they want with the Vatti brand. You must be
nuts!”
“Goodness me, how confused does your brain need to be to make such a decision?”
“Letting others borrow Vatti’s brand and sharing the money that they earn? This is abuse!”
…
Everyone’s mind went blank. They looked at Ma Ding in disbelief and began discussing
amongst themselves.
Chairman Ma’s expression sank too. He glared at Ma Ding all of a sudden and his breathing
immediately turned heavy.
“Ma Ding. Did such a thing really happen?” Chairman Ma’s voice was slightly trembling.
Ma Ding’s scalp was numb and he did not dare to look up. The only thing he could do was
bite the bullet and say, “Yes…”
Originally, he wanted to wait until Grandmaster Ye’s design successfully impacted the
luxury goods market before reporting the situation. After all, that was the only way to quell
his father’s anger, but he did not expect his secrets to be known to his elder brother.
It appears that his elder brother paid a lot of attention to him!
Bang!
Chairman Ma’s glared and slammed the table. His roaring voice thundered, “Your head is
muddled!
“You’re betting the whole of Vatti!” Chairman Ma’s face turned red and he coughed a few
times. Concealing his anger proved to be difficult. “Have you ever thought of a situation
where the other party uses this situation to bite Vatti back? If the design turns out to be
garbage, the reputation that Vatti maintained for all those years will go down the drain!
Why would you be so reckless when it comes to something so serious?!”
“Dad, I’ve already considered this matter carefully and I won’t disappoint you!” Ma Ding
could not help but remark.
Bang! Chairman Ma slapped the table again. “You are to address me as Chairman Ma in the
company! You’ve already considered it carefully? What exactly have you considered?
You’re considering how to ruin the entire company?”
“Chairman Ma, Little Brother’s motives are good. Based on his performance, the other
party’s designs are of incredibly high standards. Little Brother is doing this for the
company,” Ma Ding’s brother said again, as if to excuse his younger brother.
“You don’t understand, Ma Ke!” Chairman Ma looked at Ma Ding and was thoroughly angry
at Ma Ding for being a disappointment. “First thing he does is show you how incredible his
design is. That’s his long-term plan to get major returns. It’s the simplest trap in the
business world. You’re still too young, Ma Ding!”
“Yeah, isn’t this courting trouble?”
“No wonder their results show such massive growth. It’s at the expense of our entire Vatti.”
“Vatti has historically been a big company. How could we set up such a department?
Ridiculous! ”
“The foolishness is appalling. He’s Chairman Ma’s son. He could not possibly do such a
mindless thing.”
“Ma Ding doesn’t have much experience, after all. On the contrary, Ma Ke is much more
reliable.”
…
The performance that everyone envied had turned into a target of criticism.
“Hey, Little Brother, the business world is like a battlefield. You can’t be sloppy. I hope you
won’t hate me. I took note of the situation on your side because I was worried for you,” Ma
Ke lamented and remarked earnestly.
“You’ve done well this time.” Chairman Ma looked at Ma Ke. “Thank goodness you found
out about the collaboration in time and prevented Ma Ding from causing disaster! It’s not
too late to terminate the collaboration!”
“Terminate the collaboration?”
The silent Ma Ding raised his head suddenly, and said, “You can’t stop it now! It’s reaching
the most critical stage. Whether Vatti can make headway now depends on this step!”
“I think your judgment really is clouded!” Chairman Ma’s eyes suddenly turned cold. “He’s
only one person. How in the world can he help us make headway? Are you under his spell
or something?!”
“He’s no ordinary person, Chairman Ma. You have to believe me! If we don’t seek a
breakthrough, we will definitely be eliminated!” Ma Ding did not back down and argued
with reason.
He had learned a lot after studying abroad. Competition in the market had become
increasingly fierce. Aside from well-known brands, there were also plenty of rising stars.
Vatti had accumulated years of reputation but it had reached the twilight period.
Competition in the clothing design industry was far too cruel, and that was precisely the
factor which spurred his determination to collaborate with Ye Lingchen.
“You’re crazy!” Chairman Ma shook his head and said disappointedly, “It seems that I
shouldn’t let you manage a district from the beginning. With your present ability, you
should stay in the company and continue learning!”
The corner of Ma Ke’s mouth could not help but curl up. He looked at Ma Ding and had a
teasing look in his eyes.
‘Stupid Little Brother. You’ve really taken the wrong step, muahaha…’
“Dad, I’m not doing it for the performance, and I’m not doing it so I get first place. I’m doing
this for Vatti!” Ma Ding shouted.
“I told you. You are to address me as Chairman Ma in the company!”
“Dad, please believe me. The products have entered the review stage, and with this, I
promise to enter the ranks of luxury goods!” Ma Ding’s eyes met Chairman Ma and
continued.
Chairman Ma continued looking at him. His eyes flickered slightly and he stopped talking.
After a long time, he sighed and said, “It’s useless to tell me all that! I’ll give you one chance
to explain your thoughts and see what the senior executives of Vatti think about it. We’ll
follow the usual practice and vote.”
Ma Ding took a deep breath and began to express his opinion.
At the same time, a modern high-rise building stood at the gate of the export of Chinese
products. International appraisers of Chinese products were present there to discern the
quality of exported products. Among them, there was an independent luxury items
appraisal center.
Not every company was able to apply to the luxury items appraisal center. The most basic
requirement was to get their acknowledgment. Being a first-class local company was a
must. After all, the brand must be strong enough before they could apply to be luxury
goods.
Besides, there were certain standards for the company’s annual sales, the situation of the
target audience, and even the product design.
Even so, the daily workload of the luxury items appraisal center was still very large.
Numerous companies would send products deemed to be the pinnacle of luxury for
appraisal. Whether it was clothes, bags, or handicrafts such as jade, they each had their
own standard for luxury. Creating a luxury product was definitely a lifelong dream pursued
by every brand.
China was known to have never made luxury products that could be marketed to the
international market, which clearly demonstrates the difficulty of doing so.
After the appraisal of those luxury goods, the items would naturally appear amongst the
ranks of luxury goods. It was equivalent to being labeled the best of the best. Aside from the
high price, they would be eligible to be sold internationally in the future, and there was a
definite possibility for it to reach unprecedented heights. If they did not pass, then it would
naturally be considered as ordinary goods, of which the marketing method would be left to
the respective stores.
The appraisers in the building actually placed a variety of appraisal equipment in front of
them. They looked at the products one by one. From time to time, they would shake their
heads with disdain and mockery in their eyes.
“I’m going to laugh myself to death. China’s design is too uninspiring. Except for imitating
and copying, we’ll never achieve the qualifications to go global!”
Chapter 483 - That“s My Lost Youth
Chapter 483 That“s My Lost Youth
“Yes, it’s a fool’s dream to try and sell such products in our country!”
“Look at this. The appearance is exactly like LV’s limited edition. Do the Chinese think that
they can get away as usual with plagiarism?”
“Well, this one’s even funnier. They actually have the nerve to price it at twenty thousand?
They can’t possibly be thinking that high price equates to luxury, right?”
“In any case, China’s still a big country, but it seems that they’re still a long way off from
establishing their own luxury brands!”
…
The foreigners criticized Chinese products with looks of disdain on their faces.
Although they were from different countries, they all spoke English in China instead of
Chinese.
Han Meimei [1] came from England and was a connoisseur of luxury goods. Her eyes were
rather numb, and for most products, a single glance sufficed for her to come up with a
rough estimate of their attractiveness, without the need for special equipment.
“Every day is the same. It’s so boring!” Han Meimei yawned and muttered.
All of a sudden however, her gaze was suddenly drawn to something and her heart skipped
a beat. An object had attracted her attention.
How long has it been since she saw something that attracted her?
Han Meimei’s eyes became a little blurry. As an appraiser of luxury goods, such items ought
to be commonplace for her. She practically had to deal with such items every day, and even
the best product could hardly make her shriek like any ordinary girl.
Moments ago, however, that long-lost young girl’s longing came into her heart again.
She raised her hand without thinking and took the dark bag in front of her before beginning
to inspect it.
The instant she laid her fingers on the bag, she was taken aback for a moment, as a cold
sensation coursed through her fingers and entered her body, leaving her slightly shocked.
The first thought that popped up in her mind was…
That bag…was extraordinary!
The weather in Capital was quite hot as of then. All the goods there were brought in from
outside, so they were most affected by the sun and would become a little warm. However,
the bag was actually cool instead of being hot!
Years of experience told Han Meimei that the bag did not only cool quickly but would also
likely be at a constant temperature whether during winter or summer!
The thought of it shocked her. What kind of material could create such a magical bag?
Soon after, she began scrutinizing the entire product.
The bag was not a standalone item. It came in a set complete with a wallet and shoulder
bag. The styles matched perfectly and it could be used both individually or as an additional
unit of luxury.
Moreover, the design of each bag was impeccable, allowing her to notice the stunning
design at a glance. It was absolutely rare in the world!
“It’s a good bag! This is definitely a good bag!”
Han Meimei’s hand caressed that bag nonstop and she even rubbed it on her face. She
wished she would have such a bag…
Before she knew it, her eye sockets became moist. It was because of that bag that she
rediscovered the lost feeling of being youthful again. She recalled that she used to chase
after luxury goods and saved money by eating steamed buns for half a year just so she
could buy a luxury bag. She wondered when she started to lose herself and become numb
to the sight of luxury goods.
It was not just a bag. It was her lost youth…
“Hey, hey, hey, your observation time is up. Put it down now.” At that point, an appraiser
from one side could not help but urged, “What’s wrong? Are you thinking of being it home?”
“Hmph!” Han Meimei cleared her nose and snapped back to her senses. She quickly noted
the company and contact number of that bag, as she was certain that it was a luxury item.
Next up, she had to do her best to get that bag and sell it in her country!
Luxury goods had to be appraised, and at the same time, the country would also be selected
by the company. For example, some countries were very poor, so a company could not send
their luxury goods there. In cases of limited editions, a greater number of such goods was a
tacit representation of the country’s status.
“Hurry up. Have you remembered it? ”
“Why are you so pushy, Li Lei[1]? Here, take it…” Han Meimei could not help but say that as
she handed the bag over.
“And you? You haven’t opened your eyes to the world yet.” Li Lei curled his lips and took
the bag casually.
After a single touch, he was also similarly surprised. “The material used to make this bag
is…amazing!”
“How can such material exist? It feels like leather, but…what kind of leather is it?” Li Lei’s
expression instantly became serious.
After seeing Li Lei’s actions, Han Meimei immediately smiled, “Who’s the one that hasn’t
opened their eyes to the world, Li Lei? Why all the fuss.”
Li Lei did not have the time to entertain her. He began scrutinizing the bag in front of him.
At a glance, his pupils shrank slightly.
In front of him, countless images of raining blood began to appear. Many women tried their
best to snatch this bag, while a great number of men desperately saved money to buy that
bag and please their girlfriends. Some people fell in love with that bag. The scene was both
inspiring and tragic in terms of love and hate. From then onward, the world would turn
into carnage because of that bag’s existence!
Frightening!
That bag was frightening!
Li Lei also cried, but he was crying from fear.
He certainly knew the value of luxury goods after being surrounded by them all year round.
He thought of how his girlfriend would certainly want the bag too, and he was in a dilemma
over what he should if she pestered him to buy it!
According to his estimation, the bag would start at RMB100,000.
Li Lei panicked.
He glanced at the price and his entire person was given yet another shock. He rubbed his
eyes in disbelief and took a closer look!
40,000! A bag only costs 40,000! And the entire set was only 80,000!
Cheap, too cheap!
Li Lei screamed in his heart. His eyes were red and he wanted to buy it on the spot.
“Hey, hey, Li Lei. What the hell are you doing? You’ve spent too long on this. Time to put it
down,” the next appreciator began urging him.
…
By then, Ma Ding’s explanation was nearing its end. He took a deep breath and said loudly,
“In short, I feel that Vatti must not sit still and wait for its demise after considering the
rapid development of the clothing industry. We’ll have to succeed or at least die trying!
Isn’t Vatti’s mission to dominate the international luxury goods market and raise China to
soaring heights? We need to grasp this opportunity with both hands!”
There was a long silence following his explanation.
Chairman Ma’s slightly squinted eyes slowly opened as he looked at the slightly red-faced
Ma Ding. He said faintly, “Anyone who thinks that Ma Ding’s actions should be stopped
immediately may start expressing their position.”
“Ahem.” An old man with half a head of grey hair coughed lightly before saying, “Young
people just like to gamble. It’s a good mentality, but I’m old and I don’t want to bother with
all this anymore. I just want stability. I think it should be stopped at once!”
…
[1] 韩梅梅 (Han Meimei) and 李雷 (Li Lei) are two fictional characters from a series of
English-learning textbooks, written specifically for middle school students in China. It was
issued by the People’s Education Press in the 1990s, and for about a decade, these
textbooks influenced millions of Chinese students. It seems fitting then, that this Han
Meimei is from England.
Chapter 484 - An Instant Reversal
Chapter 484 An Instant Reversal
The old man’s words suddenly made the atmosphere strange.
“I don’t think an outsider can play such a big role. To be on the safe side, I also think that
the cooperation should be stopped immediately! ” someone then said.
“Ma Ding obviously turned the other party into a myth. How is it possible to enter into the
luxury goods market so easily? Vatti has been seeking a breakthrough for so long and we
can make progress on our own! ”
“Hehe, it’s far too rash to give the other party so much authority and drag Vatti along in his
game of chance.”
Since someone had taken the lead, everyone expressed their opinions one-by-one. For a
brief moment, no one felt optimistic about Ma Ding’s chances.
“You’re too naïve, Little Brother.” Ma Ke could not resist sneering. “You’ve said plenty, and
everything is spot on. Vatti does need improvement, but how could you possibly trust an
outsider? We can’t afford to take any chances during the cusp of such turmoil and we can’t
afford to lose!”
Ma Ding opened his mouth but said nothing.
Chairman Ma made a final decision and proclaimed, “Since no one agrees, then this will be
the end of the matter. Vatti needs to get back on track quickly!”
Ma Ding trembled slightly, then clenched his fists, and finally said, “I think this is a really
good opportunity. I want to try it!”
“Your judgment is clouded!” Chairman Ma roared sharply.
The others could not help but shake their heads and look at Ma Ding. The kid’s lunacy had
reached the point of no return.
He thought too simply of luxury goods.
The corner of Ma Ke’s mouth curled slightly. His little brother was silly and adorable. It was
surely impossible for Vatti to assign important tasks to him after what happened. Did he
really think that Vatti could be developed?
“The meeting is over. Ma Ding’s management position…is temporarily suspended!”
Chairman Ma gave Ma Ding a deep look and finally said.
Ma Ding gritted his teeth. His eyes were rife with reluctance and bitterness. It was only one
step away. He believed in Ye Lingchen’s design and the bag stood a high chance of passing
the luxury goods appraisal. ‘It’s only one step away! Why don’t they just believe in me?’
Ring-ding-ding!
At that point, Ma Ding’s mobile phone vibrated suddenly. When he looked at the ID, he
could not help but cock his brow, as it was a strange number.
“Hi, hello.”
“Hello, are you Mr. Ma Ding?” There was a female voice over the phone with a hint of a
foreign accent. The caller was obviously not Chinese.
“Speaking.” Ma Ding’s mood was a little down in the dumps.
“Hello Mr. Ma, I’m an Englishman working at China’s luxury item appraisal center. We’ve
just seen the bags provided by you and I think it’s fully qualified to be included in the ranks
of luxury goods for our country. I’d like to follow up with you about the cooperation,” the
person spoke in a very polite tone over the phone.
In an instant, everyone who was preparing to leave halted their footsteps. Their bodies
shook and their eyes were filled with disbelief.
Luxury appraisal…passed?!
Chairman Ma’s head exploded with a bang and went blank for an instant. He turned his
head and stared at Ma Ding.
“Sorry, the production of bags may be stopped.”
However, Ma Ding’s words made everyone’s heart beat faster. They covered their mouths
with their hands and were on the verge of screaming.
They felt that their brains were not working and the world must have gone crazy.
Dreaming! They must be dreaming.
“You unfilial son! What nonsense are you talking about?!”
Chairman Ma even screamed and the blue veins on his forehead popped out. He rushed
over and shouted into the phone, “It was just a joke. We’ll cooperate! We’ll cooperate! ”
Then, he continued staring at Ma Ding in a pleading manner. His eyes were filled with
fervent emotion and he whispered, “Ding’er, you’re such a good son. Dad made a mistake.
We’ll cooperate, we’ll cooperate…”
The others’ eyes also lit up as they looked at Ma Ding. They leaned over one after another
and their breathing became rapid.
Ma Ding smiled slightly. The depression in his heart was all swept away and he
immediately felt the feeling of suddenly breaking free of all troubles. As expected,
Grandmaster Ye did not let him down.
“Hello, of course we can cooperate.”
“That’s great then. We looked at the price you’ve set. A single bag is forty thousand yuan,
while the full set is eighty thousand yuan. The price is higher compared to most. We’d like
to purchase them on a large scale. How much can you provide?”
40,000 per bag? 80,000 per set? Mass production?
Every word coming out from the phone gave everyone the urge to scream toward the sky.
It was too shocking, too amazing, and too exciting!
RMB40,000 per bag was inconceivable for Vatti. Vatti’s most expensive item every year was
the limited-edition new season suits, which sold for RMB20,000. Meanwhile, the most
expensive bag they produced was only worth RMB8,800!
One suit worth RMB40,000, and one set worth RMB80,000. The other party’s tone seemed
to feel that it was cheap, which was almost…like a dream.
That was luxury!
Gold! Vatti struck gold!
Many people’s eye sockets uncontrollably became wet and they secretly wiped away their
tears.
Ma Ding’s heart was equally excited, but he remained calm on the surface and said
indifferently, “Pardon me, but our products are limited because we still have to cooperate
with other countries. We can only provide you a very limited number, but since you’re the
first to request cooperation, we can give you a hundred bags and forty sets.”
That was what Grandmaster Ye taught him. When dealing with foreigners, they would pay
more attention to you if you are colder toward them. Why must the Chinese have to shine
foreigners’ shoes? In short, one must always remember that China was awesome!
“Is that all you can provide? Mr. Ma, we’re willing to do the marketing for your products in
England. Is it possible to provide more?” the person on the other end opened up and hinted
that the quantity was not enough.
They would actually help with marketing!
Chairman Ma’s eyes turned green. He wanted nothing more than to grab the phone from
Ma Ding’s hand and agree.
“Our apologies, but the material we use is special. There’s only a limited number available
for the world.” Ma Ding said in a tone that was neither overbearing nor subservient.
“Okay, it’s settled then. We look forward to working with you!”
“Thank you, may our partnership bear fruit!”
After hanging up the call, Ma Ding looked at the people surrounding him and smiled. The
pleasure of being pretentious came spontaneously and that was exactly how it felt to be in
the position of power.
Chairman Ma constantly eyed the hung-up phone and said with sorrow, “Ding’er, why did
you refuse? It’s such a good opportunity, and no matter what the situation is, we should
provide them as much as we can! This is England we’re talking about!”
“Yes, I only gave them a hundred bags. It’s too little.”
Being able to enter the luxury goods market in England was definitely a brilliant
achievement.
“Rare goods will be treasured. Don’t worry, they won’t just be the only country. Others will
come looking for us too, and instead of them choosing me, I’ll be the one choosing them!”
Ma Ding was very confident and he borrowed a quote or two from Ye Lingchen.
“It can’t be that easy. It was a blessing from heaven to get England. What if other countries
don’t want to cooperate?”
Ring-ding-ding—
The phone rang again before the person finished speaking…
Chapter 485 - An Era-Defining Step
485 An Era-Defining Step
Once again, the caller ID was from a strange number.
Everyone’s heart began beating slightly. Could it be…
Ma Ding answered the phone casually, “Yes, hello.”
“Hi, Mr. Ma, I’m from the luxury items appraisal center and I come from the Stick Nation.
We looked at your products and they were rather incredible. I wonder how many products
you can provide for us?”
“This product is currently limited in quantity. I can give you fifty bags and twenty sets,” Ma
Ding immediately gave a number that was half the quantity of England’s.
“Chairman Ma, perhaps you may think about it again? The pursuit of luxury in our Stick
Nation is still quite impartial.”
“There’s nothing else to consider. If you want it, that’s all we can provide!” Ma Ding was
very confident.
“Okay, may we have a pleasant cooperation then! You are welcome to our product
allocation anytime. ”
…
At the end of the call, the hearts of everyone from Vatti skipped a beat. Every single
individual looked at Ma Ding.
Slap!
One of them could not help but raise his hand and slap himself in the face!
“It hurts, it’s not a dream! ”
“Goodness gracious! This is amazing. When did Vatti have such strong will?!”
“We’re making a name for ourselves! Our luxury brand is making a name for itself!
Muahahaha …”
“Damn, the Stick Nation even ridiculed our products last year. I didn’t expect them to ask us
for our items so soon! ”
…
The entirety of Vatti was heating up. Without a doubt, it was a milestone for the company.
When the news gradually spread, many Vatti employees could not help but shed tears.
China’s luxury goods industry finally made headway! People from abroad would finally
start to pursue Chinese luxury goods!
“Ding’er, tell your dad honestly, what’s the total number of our products?” Chairman Ma
asked nervously.
“Eight hundred bags and three hundred sets.”
It was not a big number, but it…was not a small number either!
“Dad, don’t worry about this product. I promised to give them full responsibility from
design to production, otherwise the cooperation will be halted at once,” Ma Ding said
bluntly.
“We won’t interfere! No interference! This kind of person must not be offended, do you
know that!” Chairman Ma immediately said, then continued, “I’m just curious, that’s all.
Also, in terms of operations, we can help with publicity. After all, we are the head office.
Marketing should be possible, right? ”
Ma Ding hesitated for a moment before finally nodding his head. “I think that’s possible.”
“Hahaha, wonderful then!” Chairman Ma’s face flushed and he roared, “Why are you all in a
daze for? Hurry up and start publicizing. This is a day that will go down in history. Provide
the best publicity for this at all costs. We’ll promote it throughout the web!”
“Yes, yes, we have to promote it!”
“I’m so excited. You must let me write this press release.”
“With that writing skill of yours, you can’t even write naught. Looks like I can’t hide it
anymore. In fact, my true identity is that I’m a great writer and a media prince.”
“Master, a real master! Vatti really does have a master that will help. Thank you!”
“Man, we were just thinking of discontinuing the cooperation just now. There’s a hole in
our brain!”
“Young Master Ma Ding is awesome!”
…
Ring-ding-ding!
Just as everyone was talking excitedly, the phone rang again.
“Hello, Chairman Ma, we’re from Murica and we’re calling from the luxury item appraisal
center…”
As expected, even Murica called them!
Vatti quickly entered into overdrive. Everyone set down everything in their hands and
worked round the clock for the luxury products.
Chairman Ma’s face was all smiles as the phone calls kept on coming.
“Hey, Chairman Ma, what’s going on with Vatti? Our cooperative design has been going on
so well all this while. Why did you suddenly stop? Do you still want to cooperate?”
“Ah, Chairman Ding, hehe, we have our reasons for stopping suddenly.”
“What reason could that be? Don’t think that you can just bully our leather factory…”
“The reason is very simple. There’s no major issue. Vatti has entered the world of luxury
goods, so naturally we have no time to pay attention to other affairs!” Chairman Ma said
bluntly.
Clatter!
The sound of a breaking teacup was heard over the phone, followed by a long silence.
“Luxury… Luxury goods? International luxury goods? Chairman Ma, are you still dreaming
even though you’ve woken up from your sleep? Maybe you’re delusional? I suggest you go
to the hospital.”
“Hahaha, you should be prepared and wait for the latest headlines,” Chairman Ma jested.
“It can’t be. It’s true?” Chairman Ding was stunned and incredibly envious. He then
hurriedly said, “Chairman Ma, this is an event worthy of celebration. It’s the most glorious
day of our Chinese luxury goods. Don’t forget your old friends even if Vatti has taken off. As
busy as you are, our leather factory will continue looking forward to cooperating with you
at any time.”
…
Ma Ding finally walked to a corner without anyone noticing, then began dancing about
happily with happiness plastered all over his face.
He was far too excited after having to keep it down earlier to maintain his character.
He made the right bet! He made the right bet!
He could not wait to pick up the phone and make a call.
Ye Lingchen was with a filming crew at that time and was directing the shooting of
iPartment.
The plan was to release it during New Year’s Day. It was already mid-December, so there
was only half a month left. However, the progress still lagged behind, mainly because a few
of the shots faced some hitches.
Ye Lingchen did not follow up on it before and it was difficult to rely on Xiao Feifei alone.
Seeing as the deadline was getting closer, the progress of the shooting was significantly
accelerated after Ye Lingchen joined in.
In terms of filming, Ye Lingchen did not participate much except for his initial foray into
acting as a masked man and director of the action film Huo Yuanjia. However, since he had
free time and also owned the company Y Group, he paid special attention to whether
China’s entertainment projects could be a hit.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen’s cell phone rang.
“Grandmaster Ye. Hello, it’s me, Ma Ding.”
“Young Master Ma, hello. ”
“Grandmaster Ye, you can just call me Little Ma,” Ma Ding said immediately in a very polite
manner, though there was excitement in his voice, “Grandmaster Ye, our products have
passed the luxury goods appraisal process! Ten countries have already called and begged
to cooperate with us! Ten! It will definitely increase in the future! This kind of treatment
only exists for top luxury goods!”
The acceptance of more countries meant that the luxury goods were of much better quality.
If they were loved by people all over the world, they could then be known as world-class
luxury goods.
“Oh, isn’t this something to be expected?” Ye Lingchen said casually without the slightest
fluctuation in his thoughts.
After reaching the peak, all those achievements should come as a matter of fact, right?
“These are luxury goods! There aren’t any luxury brands in our entire nation. In any case,
this is a lifetime honor! I… You…” Ma Ding’s incoherence was due to being bamboozled by
Ye Lingchen’s reaction.
‘How in the world are you so calm? This is too awesome!’
Chapter 486 - Tricks Of A Top Class
Director
Chapter 486 Tricks Of A Top Class Director
“If it’s just that, I’m already informed,” Ye Lingchen replied, faintly smiling.
“Grandmaster Ye, there’s another matter that I’d like to discuss with you. Vatti
headquarters is planning to help us with marketing after they learned of our collaboration.
What are your thoughts?” Ma Ding asked.
He did not dare to reveal the contents of that meeting. If Grandmaster Ye found out that
others were questioning his ability, he might cease collaborations with Vatti. If that
happened, their losses would be huge.
“It’s fine to help me with marketing, but don’t bother trying to take part in the
management.” Ye Lingchen’s voice remained unfazed.
“Mm, rest assured, Grandmaster Ye. I’ll definitely fulfill my promise. Your department will
be independent.” Ma Ding quickly agreed. He then followed up with another question,
“What series would your luxury brand be named as?”
“Isn’t it printed on the bags already? Just use the letter Y.”
Y!
Ma Ding’s heart skipped a beat. ‘So that’s the reason that letter was printed on the bags!’
What Y represented was known to all. Grandmaster Ye was aiming to be the best of the
luxury brands!
After ending the call, Ma Ding’s heart continued racing for some time. Grandmaster Ye’s
mindset has influenced him greatly. It was just as expected of a grandmaster to remain
unfazed despite facing such a grand achievement. He was beyond the materialistic world.
That was the behavior of a true expert.
He needed to catch up with the grandmaster’s footsteps and try not to embarrass him!
With that, he suddenly felt a transformation of his mindset. He recovered his composure
and strode forth…
Ending the call, Ye Lingchen’s expression did not show any changes.
Realizing that Xiao Feifei and the others were looking at him, he laughed it off without
trying to brag. “It’s nothing important. Continue the filming.”
At his current level, he could brag whenever he wanted.
‘Sigh, I’m tired of this. It’s uninteresting.’
A big portion of iPartment’s filming was already done. Ye Lingchen only participated mid-
way. The actors were mostly handpicked by Ye Lingchen himself. Although they were
rookies, nobody dared to voice their opinion.
TV series involved a large area of interest. Although it’s not ranked as highly as movies, the
filming period was lengthy, making it demanding on the plot writers and other crew
members.
A TV series had to take many things into consideration. It required a lot of people and
various departments to work together for its completion.
One man could not complete such a tedious job by himself. Of course, it was not technically
impossible, but that would be a meaningless debate. Apart from Ye Lingchen, no other
person would have such capabilities.
A TV series’ success usually required dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of people
working together. That was to say, the end result of a TV series was not the responsibility
of a single person.
Blame the actors? Although the director was not on the screen, the actors had to follow his
directions, letting him control the general directions of a TV series.
Blame the director? The actors were the ones acting. Their acting skills were not something
the director could help with.
Apart from that, the investors, producers, editors, special effects, and so on had their roles
too.
In another example, if the investor had a daughter that wanted the leading role, what could
they do? They would have to do it even at the risk of the TV series being a flop! They had no
choice.
If the different parties did not work together and had their own goals, it was impossible to
produce a good TV series.
However, Ye Lingchen had no such worries. He had the final say for the entire crew.
Although Xiao Feifei was also a director of the company, Xiao Feifei still worked for Ye
Lingchen.
As long as Ye Lingchen was not taking advantage of the actresses, Xiao Feifei would not
care. In fact, if Ye Lingchen really wanted to take advantage of an actress, Xiao Feifei might
not be totally against it. She might even help him make arrangements.
However, based on the performance of Meijia and the rest, they would love to have Ye
Lingchen take advantage of them. From that perspective, it would seem that Ye Lingchen
was the one trapped in a dangerous spot.
‘Cough cough, that was off-topic.’
Of course, such a thing had its pros and cons. Ye Lingchen could control the entire crew, but
he would have to bear full responsibility if the TV series performed badly.
“No businesses willing to invest in ads yet?”
Ye Lingchen asked Xiao Feifei while watching the filming progress.
“From what I can see, with you and director Li’s reputation, only some snack companies are
willing to invest.” Xiao Feifei shook her head helplessly. “Is our asking price too steep?”
“Nope. It’s not steep at all. It’s a good deal for them at this price.” Ye Lingchen shrugged
nonchalantly. “Just leave it be if there are no investors. I don’t care for that measly sum.”
The so-called investment was referring to the ads within the TV series. For example, the
brand of instant noodles that the main character ate, or the brand of water filter used, and
so on. That represented the confidence of those businesses in their TV series.
Ye Lingchen contemplated for a moment, then calmly stated, “Why don’t we do this. We’ll
add in products from Y Cosmetics and Wanrong Technology!”
“Y Cosmetics and Wanrong Technology?” Xiao Feifei was mildly surprised. The way she
looked at Ye Lingchen changed ever so slightly, as though she had expected it.
She knew nothing of Y Cosmetics. However, she knew Ye Lingchen’s identity as Y in the
entertainment industry. There must be some connection between the Ys.
Nevertheless, she maintained her silence and did not ask any questions.
Wanrong Technology was developing a new type of lifestyle technology. That was a good
chance to market it. As for Y Cosmetics, although they did not have their own products, it
was an eventuality. Ye Lingchen planned to hype it up and get the consumers ready for it.
“Cut!”
Ye Lingchen suddenly stopped them with his megaphone. Chen Chichi and the others
exchanged glances, then walked over, “Young Master Ye, is that not suitable?”
“Maintain this expression! Quickly return to your positions.” Ye Lingchen waved. “Camera 3
pull backward slightly. Increase the brightness by one level.”
“That’s good. Done!”
“What happened? Why was that done so quickly?” Lu Xiaobu who was outside the shot
asked in astonishment.
“Chen Chichi’s expression was not on point. You guys are really suitable for comedy shows.
Your faces bring joy to others. However, your expressions are lacking when it comes to
other emotions.” Li Tai explained. “Right then, Chen Chichi should be showing a nervous
expression but he was not in character. Young Master Ye’s words caused Chen Chichi to feel
nervous from the bottom of his heart. That’s why it’s done.”
Pausing for a moment, he then added. “This is the trick that only top-class directors could
pull off.”
In the earlier scene, he was unsatisfied with Chen Chichi’s acting. However, it was very
difficult to have Chen Chichi act it out properly. At first, he planned to make do with it, yet
to his surprise, it was settled in just a few words by Ye Lingchen.
That was the standard trick used by top-class directors. When an actor was unable to fully
get into character, the director would think of ways to bring up that emotion in real life. In
the case of a crying scene, it might very well be achieved using insults to make the actor cry.
However, those that can do it as casually as Ye Lingchen just did were very few.
Chapter 487 - Asserting Dominance
Chapter 487 Asserting Dominance
“Wow, Young Master Ye is amazing.” Meijia immediately started fawning.
However, although the scene was done, Ye Lingchen’s frown did not ease away, nor did he
joke with them. He continued on the megaphone, “We’ll stop today’s filming. Everyone
gather around please.”
His words made everyone feel a little nervous. To the employees, it was highly stressful to
be lectured by the boss.
Although Ye Lingchen was not frequently present, they could feel his greatness from the
way Li Tai, Xiao Feifei, and the others fawned over him.
“I’ve just watched the filmed scenes in its entirety. The results were unsatisfactory.” Ye
Lingchen shook his head. He then said calmly, “Acting skills, filming, editing, and post-
production. None of them were satisfactory.”
“Let’s start with filming. You’ve all followed Director Li, and this isn’t your first time
filming. Why then can’t you react in time when it’s time to switch scenes? Tell me now,
what’s the focus of this scene here?”
Everyone held their breath and listened to Ye Lingchen obediently.
Although Ye Lingchen was lecturing them, he maintained a casual tone and spoke at a
moderate speed. His voice was not overly loud, yet maintained clarity. His confidence was
all the more infectious.
At first, due to their lack of understanding and Ye Lingchen’s young age, they did not take
him seriously. However, very soon, they were alert and started listening to him with rapt
attention. At the same time, they started contemplating their previous filming compared to
the current script.
The lecture lasted for a full 30 minutes. Ye Lingchen was the one talking most of the time.
Every single department of the film crew was mentioned. Occasionally, he would also have
a short discussion with the person in charge and taught each individual department on
their work.
Due to his lack of actual collaboration with the group, Ye Lingchen needed to get to know
them. Only then they could work better as a team.
Xiao Feifei pursed her lips, observing Ye Lingchen from the side dreamily, watching him
lead the crew in a daze. At first, she was also listening intently, but over time, she started
drifting away.
Ye Lingchen touched on a lot of matters, but they were definitely of utmost importance.
Furthermore, he was straight to the point, pointing out the flaw of each scene, leaving them
astounded.
It was difficult to imagine a person knowing that many things. From the crew’s expression,
it was obvious that they all developed a great respect for Ye Lingchen from the bottom of
their hearts.
Looking at it from this perspective, Ye Lingchen seemed to have developed the aura of a
domineering boss. He was domineering, decisive, quick to act, and spoke powerfully.
Although Ye Lingchen was new in the industry, a true expert would be proven by his
actions. At first, everyone did not dare to voice out because of his identity. However, over
time, they were truly awed by his experience.
Those without abilities would eventually be exposed and suffer the scorn of others.
However, when one was truly capable, he would not be doubted.
Reality was unlike novels of movies. There would not be idiots coming at you to ask for face
slapping. Under normal circumstances, as long as there was no conflict of interest or crazy
people, most would never intentionally stir up trouble.
Even if they were feeling unhappy, they would just tolerate it. Everyone had reasonable
control over their emotions. After all, those that would whine at everything were rare
cases.
Especially since Ye Lingchen was also their boss. Putting his ability aside, even if he was a
nutcase and teased the actresses, those guys would probably not dare to voice out their
grievances.
What was in it for them to go against the boss? Get a raise? Or hoping to replace the boss?
Most would fight at the chance to butter him up!
Of course, if Ye Lingchen was really incompetent, even if they do not speak of it, they would
still be dissing him in their hearts and would gossip about him behind his back. They would
not work wholeheartedly for him and just do the bare minimum. It was the same concept
as a crooked foundation.
However, it was obvious that everyone did not think like that anymore. This boss was
someone capable, and an expert in the industry. It was impossible for them to pull wool
over his eyes.
Ye Lingchen’s actions were his attempt to assert his dominance. At the very least, it would
dismiss the crew’s thoughts to take it easy.
That was considered the first meeting Ye Lingchen had with everyone, fully bringing the
entire team together.
“We’ll stop here today. Everyone go back and rest up. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be here for all
the scenes. Let’s aim to iron out all the imperfections.” Ye Lingchen clapped his hands and
gave them an early dismissal.
Everyone knew full well in their hearts that one day of relaxation probably meant that the
following day will be them facing the monstrous pressure from Ye Lingchen for their final
dash.
Ye Lingchen was not in a rush. The lecture he gave would surely have its effects. He gave
them ample time to digest the lesson. That way the effectiveness would be much higher. As
the saying goes, sharpening the axe would not delay the job.
Everyone left in a beeline. Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei were in no hurry to leave.
Surprisingly, Hu Yifei and her gang stayed back as well. They stood in front of Ye Lingchen,
looking at him with a nervous expression of their faces.
“Why aren’t you guys leaving?” Ye Lingchen asked curiously.
“Young Master Ye, you’ve mentioned every department, but have not touched on our acting
skills. Is it that bad?” Chen Chichi asked after a moment’s hesitation.
“Young Master Ye, is it because our acting skills are too bad and disappointing that you
have no words?” Lu Xiaobu added.
Ye Lingchen smiled. “Your acting skills are just so-so.”
Looking at their dejected expressions, Ye Lingchen added, “However, it’s not beyond
saving. Acting skills can’t be polished overnight. I’ll be guiding you guys in the future.”
“Really?” Lin Wanyu’s eyes brightened, then heaved a sigh of relief. “I thought you’re giving
upon us.”
“Young Master Ye, you’re too amazing. With your guidance, I’ll be a step closer to be the
Best Actress.” Chen Meijia howled happily.
“Uhm, Young Master Ye, we were ignorant about you and even had you buy us a meal last
time. Uhm…tonight we would like to treat you to a meal,” Hu Yifei said softly. She seemed to
be expectant but also nervous at the same time.
“This TV series is not even on screen yet. Where did you get the money from?” Ye Lingchen
burst out laughing, then nodded. “Sure, we’ll have a meal!”
Hu Yifei and the gang immediately took a deep breath, feeling the burden lifted from their
shoulders. Smiles of happiness appeared on their faces.
However, just as they were about to leave, a petite figure quickly rushed over. Upon seeing
the dismissed crew, she was surprised, but once she spotted Ye Lingchen, her eyes
brightened as well.
“Lingchen, Sister Feifei, it’s wonderful that you’re still here!” Zhao Liangying’s cheeks
blushed and her breath was slightly labored. It would seem that she had jogged her way
here excitedly.
“Take a look at this!” She placed the bag in her hand on the desk. Before anyone could
respond, she was already introducing it excitedly. “This bag is made from that giant
python’s skin! Ahhh, it’s just too beautiful! I’ll have you know that this bag was already
listed as a luxury item. It’s the first item in our country to be listed as a luxury item! Sob sob
sob…I’m so excited. The entire internet has gone nuts over it!”
Chapter 488 - Moment Of Glory
488 Moment Of Glory
“Luxury item?!”
Everyone was floored. They looked at Zhao Liangying in amazement, then followed by
excited screams.
“Ah—luxury item!” Chen Meijia darted forward and glued her eyes on Zhao Liangying’s bag.
She stared at it as though it was some rare treasure, wanting to touch it yet reluctant to at
the same time.
“I’ve always dreamed of buying a luxury item for myself. Who would’ve known that our
country would come up with its own luxury item!?” Meijia gripped her fists excitedly.
“Please wipe the saliva from the corner of your mouth. Don’t let it stain this magical item.”
Lu Xiaobu quickly tore Chen Meijia away as his eyes glossed over and started daydreaming.
“If I had this bag, wouldn’t that make me undefeated on the battlefield of love?”
“Can I touch it?” Hu Yifei was a lot more straightforward. She placed her jade-like hand on
the bag, then immediately displayed a blissful expression. “Wah, this feeling…it’s too
wonderful. With this bag in hand, how can the others compare?”
“I want to touch it too!” Wanyu and Meijia immediately joined in. They then exclaimed in
astonishment, “It’s so cooling. It feels just like jade.”
“I don’t think our country has a luxury item brand yet, right? This is pioneering work!”
Chen Chichi exclaimed.
“That’s right. Moreover, it’s not just an ordinary luxury item. This bag has gone on the
international stage!” Zhao Liangying’s petite face was flushed all the while. She hugged the
bag tightly, unwilling to let it go. “Murica, England, Sun Nation, Deutschland, Stick Nation,
and so on. 15 countries acknowledged this bag’s status as a luxury item! This is like a
dream!”
“Damn, if this keeps up, the other countries will follow along and acknowledge this bag’s
status as well. This is fantastic!” Lu Xiaobu’s eyes went wide, exclaiming in astonishment.
“Didn’t you know? Just this afternoon, the news of this bag has already gone viral. A lot of
countries are fighting for it, trying to get more supplies to their own country!” Zhao
Liangying continued. “There are only 800 such bags and 300 sets! Furthermore, our
country is keeping 60 bags and 60 sets for itself. The other countries can only share the
leftovers! Hahaha, the scene is just grand!”
Everyone took out their phones. Earlier, they were all being lectured by Ye Lingchen and
could not look at their phones. This news was very eye-catching and was pushed by all the
major media platforms. They did not have to look for it specifically.
Even the authoritative National News Network was pushing this incident heavily. That was
a moment of glory.
The most eye-catching title was [Birth of China’s first luxury item! Astounding the globe! It
was immediately listed as world-class, leading to countries fighting for it!]
Below it was a flood of countless comments.
[China is growing stronger. Ahhh, I’m so excited!]
[Hahaha, when I traveled overseas, the exclusive stores were only selling luxury items from
other countries. This time it’s our turn to shine!]
[F*ck, Vatti made its statement that this is their independent department. Its codename is
Y! Ahhh, I feel that the world of luxury items is about to face a bloody storm.]
[Previous post, your feelings are right.]
[Sob sob sob, I’m crying. I’m really crying. I feel so proud. Say no more, I’ll have to show my
support even if I have to sell my assets!]
[Previous post, are you joking? The price is only RMB 40 thousand. Do you need to sell your
assets? Damn it, do you know how many people are queuing up to buy it?!]
[I’m right in the middle of the f*cking queue. There are already over 10 thousand registered
buyers. If you include the sets, that’s only a quota of 220 items!]
[I just want to say, please give me a chance to sell my assets!]
[Now that we’ve finally got a luxury item, I strongly request for more production. We will
support you with all we have!]
[Previous post, be content. Our country is already given the highest allocation. The other
countries are even worse. There’s a whatchamacallit country of Britania that was only
given two bags. Hahaha, I’m dying of laughter…]
[Go look at the international site. Some countries are flaming each other to get the quota.
It’s so funny. I just want to say that China is awesome!]
[Begging for the international site address. I want to watch!]
…
On the international site…
Sun Nation Luxury Item Hub: [We urge China to give us equal treatment. You reserved the
largest quota for your own country. This is unfair! Most importantly, why did our country
only get five bags? This is blatant discrimination!]
Stick Nation Luxury Item Hub: [Sun Nation is right. We’re not convinced!]
Murica Luxury Item Hub: [Our country should be given the same quota as China!]
Fresh Country [1]Luxury Item Hub: [Why does our country have no allocation at all?!
What’s the meaning of this? Please show us some love!]
Apart from those countries, the residents from other countries were joining along.
[Oh my god, China has their own luxury item? Is god joking with us?]
[Is this for real? This bag looks rather plain. What’s wrong with the appraisers? They
must’ve taken bribes from the Chinese people!]
[This is favoritism. Let’s boycott Chinese luxury items!]
[That’s right. We don’t want those Chinese items. Go away!]
[F*ck, previous posters are like a pack of rabid dogs. Do you think we want to send those
items out? Please return them!]
[You best send them all back. I’ll buy them all up!]
[This is our country’s moment of glory. Bump!]
[Foreign dogs, go eat sh*t!]
…
The birth of China’s luxury item out of the blue instantly sent the entire internet boiling
with excitement. Chinese felt proud, howling out loudly as though they were wolves. They
badly wanted to buy one just to show off.
The foreigners were instead filled with vulgarities, showing their extreme dissatisfaction.
That caused the Chinese and foreigners on the internet to be caught in verbal warfare. Both
sides were having difficulties due to the language barrier. However, that did not stop them.
They were verbally assaulting each other while looking up what their opponents said. The
exchange went on for a long time.
“Lingchen, thank you so much. I love this gift very much. This is the best gift I’ve received! I
love you to death!” Zhao Liangying’s beautiful eyes were glowing, smiling like a kid as she
said that.
Although she knew the bag made from the giant python’s skin would be given to her, she
never expected this bag to be symbolic of such a great change in the times.
At the moment she received her bag, she and Hu Yue’er posted on Weibo at the same time,
showing off their selfie with the bag. It immediately attracted admiring stares from
countless fans and a great amount of likes.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose and remained silent. He clearly felt that something was wrong
with Xiao Feifei’s mood. She did not speak a single word, causing the atmosphere to turn
quite a bit colder.
Ye Lingchen looked at Xiao Feifei, just to see her staring at him. Her eyes were filled with
resentment.
“Sister Feifei, I’ve prepared one for you as well. I believe you should be receiving it soon,”
Ye Lingchen chuckled awkwardly as he stated. At the same time, he secretly took note of
this fumble. Next time, he must make careful considerations when he has something good
to share. He would first save a portion and make sure not to play favorites…
[1] This is most likely a pseudonym for North Korea.
Chapter 489 - Extreme Progress
Chapter 489 Extreme Progress
The Y-Department was fully under Ye Lingchen’s control. It was super easy for him to put
one aside for Xiao Feifei.
“You’re calling me Elder Sister Feifei[1]. Do you think I’m older than you? Do I look that
old?” Xiao Feifei’s expression did not improve.
At times, women’s train of thought can be quite weird. To a man, if any problems arose, one
just needed to solve it. However, women do not think so. When a problem arose, they
would often over-analyze the situation and then generate an infinite number of problems
after that. It was likely for them to cry out of the blue over something minor.
It was obvious that Xiao Feifei had encountered such a problem. At first, she felt confident
about herself; at least she would not feel that she could lose to Zhao Liangying. However,
she suddenly noticed an issue—that she was older than Zhao Liangying and was not as
youthful as her. That issue was immediately inflated limitlessly in her mind, causing her
much anxiety.
“Mm… Feifei,” Ye Lingchen forced himself to change the way he addressed her.
At such a time, words like, ‘you don’t look old at all’, ‘you’re beautiful’, and the likes were
useless. It was best to take immediate action.
As expected, Xiao Feifei finally smiled after hearing Ye Lingchen’s address. She
acknowledged it with a soft grunt, then added, “Then you better not forget that I want one
set too.”
“Don’t worry. I’ve already prepared a set for you in advance. It’s just that I came in a hurry
and forgot to bring it along.”
Ye Lingchen’s words made Xiao Feifei even happier.
With all that out of the way, they finally went out for supper before heading home.
On a side note, Chen Chichi and the gang looked at the discussions online and finally could
not resist joining the verbal warfare, putting all their effort to support the Chinese camp.
…
“Camera two, move forward slowly!”
“Lu Xiaobu, follow what I told you earlier and do it again.”
“Post-production, insert an inner monologue here. Please note it down.”
Following that, iPartment’s filming process was fully under Ye Lingchen’s control.
This TV series was in a slice-of-life comedy style. Although it sounded simple, the difficulty
was comparable to the big scenes.
Slice-of-life shows required them to keep things relatable to reality. That in turn limits the
scope of the series as it would revolve around their lifestyle. If mismanaged, it would turn
into a very boring and dragged out series. In fact, this type of series was looked down upon
in the market. It was too difficult to produce and could easily fail. That was why Durian TV
breached their contract and adjusted iPartment’s timing.
Meanwhile, comedy was just as challenging. They had to be on spot for the humor, or it will
similarly fail without a doubt.
What was a comedy? A comedy must not have jokes forced into them but instead had to be
closely tied to reality.
Most modern comedies would forcefully create humor and push the point. It would be
similar to having someone forcefully tickling someone to entertain others. It was totally
meaningless and made the audience feel awkward.
iPartment’s goal was to make it feel natural. The story was about a collection of random
funny stories in life in order to trigger the viewer’s sense of humor without them realizing
it.
The first season was not that long. It only had 20 episodes. The filming was reaching its
end, and at that moment, Chen Chichi was doing some sales pitch for a fire extinguisher.
“As the vice president of the street apartment’s committee, I have to lead by example.”
“Lead by example? Why don’t you light yourself up first? I’d like to see how you can save
yourself in three seconds,” Hu Yifei said while rolling her eyes.
…
“Then I’ll buy a few more. I can give some to my coworker.” Lin Wanyu was finally
convinced by Chen Chichi. She smiled while taking out her wallet, ready to pay. “How much
each?”
“RMB380.”
Lin Wanyu quietly kept her wallet, then showed an awkward but respectful smile, saying, “I
think you’ll be a suitable person for the position of vice president.”
“Cut!” Ye Lingchen took up the megaphone.
“Your smile in this part is a little forced. Remember, you are roommates. Your conversation
needs to be natural. Don’t just be memorizing the script. That part in the middle where
Chen Chichi went through the inner monologue was problematic too. Your smile should be
cheekier,” Ye Lingchen explained. “Let’s redo the parts that need improvement.”
Under Ye Lingchen’s directions, filming progressed quickly.
Most scenes only required one or two takes to be done with. The current episode was
originally scheduled to be completed in two more days, yet they managed to move the
progress forward. Just from 10am to 3pm, they managed to complete the filming. The
outcome was quite good as well.
They suddenly had an extra day’s worth of time. Their efficiency was terrifying.
All that was naturally due to Ye Lingchen being in charge. With him giving orders, the
others only needed to complete them according to his instructions and wasted no time in
between.
Most of the time, if the departments were too messy, they would inevitably run into some
conflicts that could delay the progress. The reason for having multiple departments was to
help cover each other’s shortcomings. That was why in most situations they would sacrifice
speed for it. However, with Ye Lingchen around, that was not an issue.
Of course there was the issue of the leader’s capabilities.
More often than not, the leader played a key role in decision making.
For example, when faced with an issue, the leader felt that it would not work but was
unable to point out the root of the problem, thus unable to suggest a solution. Instead, he
could only have others fix it until he was satisfied with the result. If that were the case,
others would be unable to help and lead to slow progress.
Ye Lingchen was different. He could tell others where exactly the flaws were and provide a
solution. For example, the gaze that was off, unnatural gait, and other parts, then have them
fix it immediately. That helped them save a lot of time.
After filming, Ye Lingchen did not stop them but instead continued filming the next scene.
Everyone was already used to that and merely continued working.
“Lu Xiaobu, Wanyu, come over here.”
Ye Lingchen waved at them. He was watching the filming process while checking the
previous recordings. A lot of scenes were scrapped by him and had to be shot again.
At that moment, he was preparing in advance.
Only by fixing the actor’s acting skills could he improve the progress.
Ye Lingchen’s explanation was very detailed. He had no intention of keeping any secrets.
How to act a part, why that movement was made, what sort of look to portray, all that was
to help them immerse themselves in the story to make it look more natural.
As a matter of fact, under his lead, everyone’s acting skills went through major
improvements. Even Xiao Feifei, the Best Actress of TV series, felt that she had learned a lot
just by staying near Ye Lingchen.
It was the type of acting that could be differentiated with a single glance. Everyone behaved
more openly and their expressions were more natural. Their words and actions felt
immersive, and the emotions on their faces flowed smoothly…
[1] 菲菲姐 (Feifei Jie/ Sister Feifei) is actually indicative of Xiao Feifei being older than Ye
Lingchen. This term is usually used as a term of endearment by someone younger.
Chapter 490 - Godlike Acting
Chapter 490 Godlike Acting
“What’s acting? To put it bluntly, it’s a type of deception!”
Ye Lingchen leaned back on his chair, stating calmly, “Acting pitiable, appealing to
sympathy, faking tears, those are all acting! Don’t mind the form, and don’t mind the
method. As long as you can deceive others and have the viewers sympathize with you, then
that act is a successful one.”
“The most important thing is that acting can’t be discussed on its own. It depends on the
situation. If the situation calls for laughter, but you cry, then no matter how good your
acting is, others would feel nothing. Acting should be centralized around the plot. No
matter the actor, or the acting, they’re all to serve the plot. You must understand the
direction of the plot. If you go against it, then everything is for naught.”
Ye Lingchen looked at Lu Xiaobu and Lin Wanyu who seemed to be in deep contemplation.
He then calmly stated, “Both of you go to the second team and fix this part of the scene.”
This time, when compared to the previous attempt, was a big improvement.
Following that, Ye Lingchen continued to summon Chen Chichi and Hu Yifei over. Similarly,
he broke it down and explained to them and had them redo the scenes.
To the viewers, filming might look simple; only requiring them to follow through the script
and that was it.
However, it was nothing like that in reality. Putting aside the dangerous scenes, if one was
lucky, it would be done in just one or two takes. Nevertheless, the real torture was when
they get stuck in one scene for not getting the emotions right.
Having to repeat the same scene with the same lines—the dullness goes without saying. It
could very well drive someone crazy.
That day’s filming was generally smooth. With its progress fully under Ye Lingchen’s
control, they completed their objectives speedily. The others also saw improvement in their
acting skills under Ye Lingchen’s guidance.
However, toward the end of the filming, they were met with some obstacles.
They were stuck in a particular shot. It was a rare instance with the full cast of iPartment
gathered together in the bar below their apartment, chatting away while seated around the
sofa.
That shot was not complicated at all. It belonged to the earlier episodes that were done
previously. However, it was picked by Ye Lingchen for a retake, and that one retake slowed
things down.
This time, Ye Lingchen did not point out their problems. He merely cut them off again and
again and had them repeat it.
A simple chit-chatting scene was repeated over 20 times. Hu Yifei and the rest felt their
mouths dry from talking, but the take still could not pass.
Anything that was repeated for more than 20 times would turn into some sort of torture.
Moreover, acting was no simple feat, and their faces started showing signs of fatigue.
Only then did Ye Lingchen got up and walked into the set.
“Young Master Ye, you’re finally here.” Wanyu looked at him sheepishly, like a kid who
made a mistake. She seemed to be at her wits’ end.
On the other hand, Hu Yifei merely stuck out her tongue and kept quiet.
“You guys all feel it right? Don’t you think this type of idle chatter is very awkward, making
it difficult to even fake a smile?” Ye Lingchen asked quietly.
“Ugh…yes, a little.” Hu Yifei nodded. She had to listen to Meijia sharing a secret with her,
but having known the script, she knew what the secret was. It was really difficult to create
a suitable expression.
“Young Master Ye, my face is paralyzed from smiling.” Lu Xiaobu rubbed his cheeks as he
whined.
“What did you learn?”
Lu Xiaobu contemplated for a moment. “Does getting tired count?”
Shaking his head, Ye Lingchen said softly, “That earlier scene, there are a total of six types
of smiles that you guys needed to make.”
“Six types of smiles?” Everyone was stunned. ‘Are there that many types of smiles?”
“That’s right, but from the beginning to the end, you’ve only shown one type of smile. That
makes the entire scene look very rigid and forced.” He paused for a moment, then
continued, “For example, Meijia and Hu Yifei’s gossiping, the speaker should be showing a
mysterious smile, while the listener should show a smile filled with anticipation. Once
you’ve heard her secret, it should change into a surprised smile.”
Given that example, everyone started nodding in realization. However, they still had a
frown on their faces.
That was too difficult!
It was easy to understand but difficult to put into action.
“Look at me.” Having said that, Ye Lingchen’s aura suddenly changed. His eyes turned cold,
then slowly curled the edge of his lips. “Tell me, what kind of smile is this?”
“That’s an evil grin,” Wanyu answered with a shrug. In that instance earlier, her heart
skipped a beat, feeling as though Ye Lingchen was trying to do something evil to her.
“Now lean over. I’ll tell you something interesting.” Ye Lingchen’s smile changed, raising his
hand and curled his finger invitingly at Lin Wanyu.
The next moment, Lin Wanyu’s body almost leaned in unconsciously.
“This is the mysterious smile,” Meijia stated. “Wow, this is amazing.”
“Now?”
“That’s an awkward smile.”
“What about this?”
“A sad, bitter smile.”
…
Ye Lingchen’s smile kept changing. At first, everyone was curious and excited. However,
over time, it turned into awe.
That was too monstrous. He was clearly the same person with the same face, but how could
his smiles produce such different effects? How did he do that? That was just too
exaggerated.
“Lingchen, you’re just too amazing.” Xiao Feifei could not resist covering her mouth, looking
at Ye Lingchen in disbelief. If every actor had his acting skills, then even the worst movies
could look good based on the acting alone.
Not just the actors, but the crew also had their mouths wide open from surprise. The speed
he changed his expressions was just too fast.
“After seeing this, do you realize where the issue is?” Ye Lingchen asked suddenly.
They were all stunned. After a moment of silence, Hu Yifei spoke up, “It’s the eyes. Your
gaze was different!”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Not just the eyes. There’s the soul.”
“I understand. Eyes are the windows to one’s soul. Lingchen’s meaning is to have us feel
with our soul. You need to immerse yourself in that kind of situation, then express it with
your gaze. As long as your feelings are on point, then regardless of whether you’re smiling
or crying, you’ll be able to create a different feeling.” Xiao Feifei easily understood it. After
all, she had a very good foundation.
“That’s right. This is the so-called inner thoughts.” Ye Lingchen nodded. “No need for extra
lines and movements. Have the viewers understand your intentions and sympathize with
you so that they can better immerse themselves in the story. However, in order to do that,
you must first be in character! Apart from that, there are some little tricks. For example,
one could adjust the muscles around the eyes and mouth to modify your expression and
smile.”
Ye Lingchen went through his explanation bit by bit. After his initial explanation, the
contents became more in depth. The techniques he talked about became more advanced,
leaving them exasperated as they learned a great deal from it. They were all impatient to
start experimenting. The fatigue from earlier was washed away…
Chapter 491 - Completion
Chapter 491 Completion
How long does it take to film a TV series?
There was no set rule. It might take months, or years depending on the speed.
iPartment was a slice-of-life TV series and was not complicated. Moreover, with only 20
episodes planned, filming was almost done in just slightly over two months. That progress
was already very fast, but along with Ye Lingchen’s participation, the progress went up
another notch!
As the saying goes, a competent soldier works by himself while a competent commander
leads a team.
Ye Lingchen was like the super generator of the film crew. Both the efficiency and its
effectiveness were greatly boosted. In just three days, the remaining scenes were all
completed. The excess time they had was then spent combing through the details from
beginning to end, redoing all the parts that failed to meet his standard.
In merely 10 days, he managed to reorganize the TV series from start to finish.
After filming, all that was left was editing. Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen did not plan to relax.
He remained on set and started editing in front of the computer.
“All these shots are quite good. It feels like a waste to just cut them out like this,” Ye
Lingchen lamented, but his hands never slowed down as he went through each episode.
The editor beside him was watching intently, hoping to point out some flaws in Ye
Lingchen’s editing and also make his presence known at the same time. Unfortunately, his
plans were all for naught. His eyes were red from looking at the screen, yet he failed to
point out any issues.
“Done.” Ye Lingchen stopped. He turned around and asked the editor, “Come have a look
and see if there’s anything to add?”
“Erm, sure.” The editor steeled himself and took a seat. He started from the beginning and
used everything he knew, but he really could not find anything wrong with it. It was perfect
as is.
He felt a sense of dread in his heart, as though he would be fired the very next moment. The
feeling of insecurity was strong within him.
To be working with such an amazing boss, it really made him doubt his abilities.
He was not the only one. The cameraman, lighting technician, and other departments felt
the same. Ever since Ye Lingchen joined them, they had no chance to display their skill. All
they could do was just listen to Ye Lingchen’s instruction. Most importantly, Ye Lingchen’s
orders were all perfectly on point.
Even Li Tai felt that his directorship was redundant, making him speechless.
The only thing they could be happy about was that Ye Lingchen could not clone himself.
Otherwise, they would really be out of a job.
“Phew…it’s finally done.”
Ye Lingchen smiled. After finishing up, he stood and announced generously, “Tonight, we’ll
head to the Grand Capital Restaurant. My treat!”
“Wow, Young Master Ye is the best!” Lu Xiaobu howled immediately, as though on steroids.
“Tonight will be a sleepless one!”
“Are we having a party? Ahhh, party! Party!” Chen Meijia was already jumping up and
down.
Everyone was excited.
“You’re too wasteful!” Xiao Feifei rolled her eyes at Ye Lingchen. She felt a pain in her heart.
“We should celebrate at such a high-class place after the success of our TV series.”
“Hahaha, I’m just celebrating the success in advance.” Ye Lingchen shrugged nonchalantly.
Whether the TV series would be successful or not, he knew full well in his heart.
“Young Master Ye, I want to take part in the celebration too!” Zhao Liangying shouted
beside Ye Lingchen. Ever since the last time, she would drop by every few days, claiming
that her illness has yet to recover.
“You can’t join. You’re not part of our crew.” Ye Lingchen shook his head, then declared
mercilessly, “You will bear your own expenses!”
“Tsk, so petty.” Zhao Liangying huffed, then rolled her eyes and asked out of curiosity, “I’ve
seen the script. Its style is quite different from other TV series I’ve watched. However, it’s
really good. Young Master Ye, what do you think the ratings would be?”
“What do you think?” Ye Lingchen returned the question.
Zhao Liangying gave it some serious thought, then said, “You’re on Banana TV[1]. Because
of Singer Y, this station has grown bigger lately. The overall TV ratings are only at 0.4%. I
feel that this series could potentially reach 0.8%. Banana TV sure got lucky this time.”
“I don’t think that’s all. I don’t know how the results will be, but my sixth sense tells me that
it will be more than that,” Lin Wanyu interjected.
“No need for sixth sense. This is my first TV series. It will surely be a hit!” Chen Chichi
declared excitedly. The completion of her first-ever TV series made him feel extremely
accomplished. He was at the peak of her excitement.
“That’s right. With my handsomeness and Chen Chichi’s degeneracy, it’ll definitely sweep
everything away!”
“Tsk, drop your bullsh*t. It’s mostly because of this beautiful lady here holding the stage for
you,” Chen Meijia chimed in.
“Have you forgotten about me, Queen Hu Yifei?”
Just when they were going wild with the debate, Ye Lingchen’s gentle cough immediately
calmed them down, and changed their tone instantly, “Young Master Ye is our best
guarantee. I bet that the TV ratings will surely go over 1%!”
“I know that listening to Young Master Ye won’t be wrong!”
“In this life, I, Lu Xiaobu’s handsomeness has only lost to one person, and that’s Young
Master Ye!”
Soon after, even the crew members were chiming in. They were especially interested in the
TV ratings. That was where their efforts would be reflected.
“All in all, I feel that this TV series will surely be a hit. Even I, who dislikes watching TV
series, finds it interesting.”
“I think so too. This TV series is awesome. It’s good.”
“That’s right. All will be well!” Li Tai nodded excitedly.
“Our hard work all these days are not wasted! All the longer work hours and sleepless
nights are worth it!” Ye Lingchen’s physical condition was scary, giving him excellent
endurance. Some of the female crew members could still feel the lingering fear when they
recall the days they worked their butts off. Unexpectedly, they managed to survive it.
Finally, it was time to reap the rewards. All their hearts felt deeply moved. All of it was
worth it!
Soon after, iPartment’s credits would have their names on it, potentially appearing at the
opening or ending of each episode. If it became a hit, they would be kingmakers!
At first, Ye Lingchen planned to listen quietly without saying anything.
However, Xiao Feifei suddenly shifted her gaze toward him. She winked cheekily, then
asked with a smile, “Lingchen, would you like to guess what iPartment’s TV ratings would
be?”
“I really can’t predict it,” Ye Lingchen answered with a bitter smile.
He had never paid attention to such things. He knew nothing about TV ratings, nor did he
know what standards it was measured at or what was considered good or bad. Naturally,
that left him unable to make an assessment.
“Tsk, just say a number.”
“That’s right, Young Master Ye, just give us a number.”
…
[1] In raw the author states Durian TV, but following the story so far where Durian TV
breached their contract and signed the other TV series (For My Love) on instead, we
believe the author meant for this part to be with Banana TV. Furthermore, it was Banana
TV that hosted the show Survival on Deserted Island which had Singer Y as a guest.
Chapter 492 - Looked Down On
Zhao Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen and asked, “Lingchen, what’s your estimate?”
With everyone focusing on him, Ye Lingchen felt helpless. He contemplated for a moment
before stating, “I think it’ll definitely be higher than For My Love’s ratings.”
Ye Lingchen was not a vindictive person. Although iPartment was knocked off the listing by
For My Love, Ye Lingchen did not hate it. The only reason he remembered the name was
because that name was easy to remember. Ugh…that was the truth.
“I think so too!” Li Tai quickly nodded in agreement. “Durian TV ditched us for For My Love.
This time, they will surely regret it!”
“That’s right. We must beat those other TV series of the same season and reign supreme
over the New Year’s Series!”
“Dominate the New Year’s Series!”
…
If iPartment was looked down upon by others previously, then at that moment, everyone’s
attitude had a 180 degree change. They did not think that iPartment would be a niche TV
series. Once a slice-of-life comedy series manages to develop its own uniqueness, it will
definitely appeal to all ages and be well received!
Moreover, with Ye Lingchen’s participation in the later stages, their standards rose
significantly in all aspects. Everyone’s confidence in iPartment had also risen along with it.
This TV series was incredibly enjoyable. That was why they wanted Ye Lingchen to make a
guess.
Ye Lingchen was fully confident about his show. However, he truly had no idea of the
standards used for TV ratings therefore could not just randomly state a number.
Nevertheless, he was sure it would outperform the others in the same season.
The group headed toward Grand Capital Restaurant together while happily chattering
away. The celebratory feast was scrumptious. Ye Lingchen and Xiao Feifei were giving the
customary ‘thanks to everyone’. They went all the way until 11pm before finishing up.
In the next three days, Xiao Feifei was busy promoting iPartment on posters, Weibo trends,
and so on. Chen Chichi and the others were also making appearances by taking part in
some official events, showing themselves to the public to get some support.
Ye Lingchen did not actively take part in these activities and merely made a call for support
on Weibo using Actor Y’s name. Although promotional efforts were important, it still came
back to the final product’s quality.
During filming, Ye Lingchen was the one who did the most work. He was actively involved
in the work of various departments, and would occasionally guide them personally. The
crew members could take shifts to rest, but there was only one Ye Lingchen!
He was the one who slept the least.
Despite that, he was still filled with energy. With the help of Qi Refinement and his strong
body, he would be fine even if he went on for days without sleep.
However, he was not a workaholic and would still enjoy his rest when possible.
He laid in his bed with nothing to do. With that, he started accounting for his recent gains.
During the filming period, the luxury bag was sent to various countries, and the payment he
received for them was accurate. 800 bags had a total worth of 32 million. 400 sets was
another 32 million. With the 50/50 split, he earned a total of 32 million.
Added to Ye Lingchen’s current cash on hand, he was someone with RMB 1.1 billion.
That was an astronomical figure. One should understand that those were not assets. They
were purely cash that was just sitting in his account!
Even if it was just 100 million, the annual interest from the bank itself would be 5 million.
Without doing anything, he could just eat and play every day and still fail to use them up!
Ye Lingchen counted the zeroes a few times, making him feel that his life was somewhat…
complete?
‘Too bad, this genius is not such a superficial person. This is just some meager money. Don’t
even think of tainting my pure heart.’
As for his popularity points, ever since the last lucky draw, he still had 2.3 million
remaining. However, ever since the gaming incident during the anime convention and the
birth of the luxury item, his popularity points went back up to 2.4 million.
After some thoughts, Ye Lingchen managed to hold himself back from attempting the lucky
draw.
He should quickly get to 1 billion popularity points and get a skill to an advanced level. Only
then would he have better means to protect himself.
He was becoming more famous by the day. Although he was already very capable, it was
still better to raise his abilities as much as possible for safety sake. At the moment he had
the following intermediate skills: Parkour (Intermediate), Eight Extremities Brute Training
(Intermediate), Animal Taming (Intermediate), and Arhat’s Fist Force (Intermediate).
Within these four, if Eight Extremities Brute Training was upgraded to advanced level, then
his body would surely reach an extraordinary level. By then, guns were out of the question.
Even canons might not be able to harm him.
With only four intermediate skills, the chance of getting it would be higher as well.
…
On the night of 31st December…
It was almost 8pm.
Everyone had already gone home and were comfortably planning their New Year. That was
one of the few long holidays in the year that everyone looked forward to.
At the same time, all the TV programs were aiming for this period. All the prime time
programs were aired at that time.
As iPartment’s airing time approached, both the public and internet discussions regarding
the upcoming TV series for the New Year became more active.
All the TV channels were obviously prepared for that. There were two TV series with the
highest public opinion. One of them was For My Love that starred an A-list female celebrity
and a little fresh meat as the leading role in a love drama. The other one was Palace, where
the story was about political intrigue in the ancient palace. It was similarly starred by the
trending A-list celebrities with a grand cast.
The programs from other TV stations had their appeal as well. In comparison, iPartment
seemed a lot worse.
Although Xiao Feifei was also famous, she was not starring in the show as an actress. Their
status as a newly founded entertainment company along with the rookie cast had lowered
their appeal.
Discussions on the internet were about the same. From the voting statistics for TV series
done on Weibo, the public’s view on iPartment was very low and negative.
Those that thought it would do well was only at 29%, while those that expected it to fail
was at 71%.
Amongst the various TV programs, it had the lowest expectation rating.
…
On train three…
In one of the cars, it was not as packed as it would be during peak hours. A few people were
sitting together, chatting away.
“I’ve finally settled all my overtime work. Now I can enjoy a nice and happy New Year.”
“That’s right. There’ll be a few TV series airing tonight. I’m quite excited about it.”
“Ah, I almost forgot about it. For My Love is about to start. My goddess is starring in it.”
“F*ck, it’s only 15 minutes left till prime time. Luckily I can still make it in time.”
“I want to watch Palace. I love political dramas. It’s so much more interesting than regular
dramas.
“Aren’t any of you planning to watch iPartment?”
…
Chapter 493 - iPartment begins!
Chapter 493 iPartment begins!
“iPartment? Not many people are interested in that series right? Just the name itself seems
uninteresting.”
“I think so too. Those slice-of-life comedies are always the same. I’m sure it’ll be lame.”
“This type of TV series will be very plain. I don’t know what’s so nice about it.”
“I know about those things, but this TV series is endorsed by Actor Y. Previously, Huo
Yuanjia was looked down upon too, but a miracle happened in the end. At least it shows
that his scripting ability is very good. I think iPartment won’t let us down.”
“Huo Yuanjia was a one-time thing only. If Actor Y would show his face and take part, then
there would be something to look forward to. I think you’re just putting him on a pedestal.”
“That’s right. Look at Xiao Feifei, giving up her identity as a goddess of the silver screen and
retreating to the backstage. The first TV series she produces will surely be filled with flaws.
It’ll be considered a blessing for them not to fail.”
“However, I still feel that the ratings for iPartment shouldn’t be too bad. After all, with a
director like Li Tai on top of Xiao Feifei and Actor Y’s popularity, it should at least get them
a 0.6, right?”
…
An unknown residence in an unknown region…
A family of three were enjoying their rare peaceful reunion and sat in front of the TV.
“Ma, change the channel please. I want to watch Banana TV.”
“Why? I want to watch For My Love.”
“Let’s watch iPartment first. That’s Actor Y’s work. Our class has a saying that Y’s products
are the best! Let’s watch that please.”
“What’s all this Y and Z. What’s so great about them?”
“I still want to watch it. Just a while. It might turn out great!”
“This name is so lame. What series is this? Fine, fine, stop your nonsense. I’ll change it for
you.”
…
As the air time neared, Weibo grew more active.
[I just made a list of all the TV series airing on New Year. Everyone come make your guess
on the TV ratings.]
[Sure, let’s do this.]
[I think For My Love and Palace should be able to break through 1%, and might even reach
1.1%. They’ll definitely be the highest. As for iPartment, I think it should be the lowest
between 0.5% to 0.7%.]
[Previous post, my views are similar. Banana TV’s ratings aren’t that good to start with.
Add to that iPartment being looked down on by others, I expect the ratings to be quite bad.]
[I heard that iPartment was supposed to be aired on Durian TV, but it was replaced by For
My Love. What a pity.]
[That’s for sure. TV stations are not charities. They will definitely pick the better one.]
[I really admire Actor Y. First acting and now filming. Can’t he just focus on one thing? Now
he’s even filming a TV series, and it’s a slice-of-life comedy too. Isn’t that just digging his
own grave?]
[I hope Actor Y won’t let me down. After all, I still feel quite the attachment to Y.]
[Once iPartment flops, I hope Actor Y can reflect upon his actions and denounce himself as
Y.]
…
Strawberry TV.
Orange TV.
Peach TV.
All the TV stations were paying attention to the reactions online. Their TV ratings
depended on it!
They would even arrange for their employees to take part in the comments and brag about
the merits of their TV stations, hoping for more followings.
Durian TV’s Chairman Ding was comparing various data when the corner of his lips curled
into a smile. “I made the right choice. iPartment was destined not to be a hit. A love
psychology drama like For My Love is the way to go.”
“That’s right. This time Banana TV made the wrong move. To think they would mindlessly
pick iPartment.”
As the time neared 8pm, everyone was waiting in front of their TV for the show to start,
another trending search popped up.
That trending search was related to advertising. The article included a lot of advertising
companies.
[iPartment is dreaming big. A TV series like this is asking for an ad placement fee of 3
million!]
[That’s right. I only wanted to have their cast to drink my Dark Brew beer in the program,
but they asked for 2 million!]
[Ambroisal faced the same issue too. It’s good that we’ve picked their program, but they
actually asked for an astronomical figure. Don’t they know their limits?]
[With such a price, who knows what company would be willing to pay for that advertising
fee.]
[Hehe, that’s right. It’s just a small little ad placement. Even if the TV rating hits 1.3, the
heavier ad placements would only require 5 million!]
[I wonder where iPartment gets their confidence from, daring to pick a fight with others on
New Year’s period.]
…
Those ad companies acted as though it was all planned in advance, aiming their mockery at
iPartment. They had previously approached Li Tai, hoping to place some ads in the TV
series. That was a common practice and also considered some form of sponsorship that
benefited both parties.
However, Ye Lingchen was not willing to negotiate the price and was unwilling to
compromise for his reputation. He aimed for it to be on the high-class spectrum, therefore
setting a high price and left no rooms for negotiations. To be honest, if the price was too
low, Ye Lingchen would not even care for that measly sum.
Under such circumstances, the price was naturally non-negotiable. Moreover, their views
on price had a big difference.
That made the advertising companies frustrated. For this kind of TV series, they should be
rejoicing to even receive sponsorship, yet they were acting all high and mighty. Were they
waiting for someone to serve them?
Did they think they were some top-class program? Do they even have the qualifications to
be haughty?
Upon seeing the one-sided comments on the internet, they felt all the more wronged. That
naturally led to them joining the fray to sh*tpost on iPartment.
With that, the internet was filled with booing. It went from just looking down on the TV
series to outright disgust.
One should always reflect on their actions.
‘It’s fine if this TV series can’t perform, but they don’t recognize their faults at all. That’s just
too much. Do they really think that they would achieve such amazing TV ratings? A newly
founded company with an all-rookie cast. How can they justify having others investing that
much on them for ads?’
‘Even old companies with full celebrities cast have a chance of failing, much less a newly
founded company. Do you really think advertising companies are lambs for slaughter?’
8pm.
All the ads from the various TV stations came to an end.
On Banana TV’s channel, the screen changed immediately into a vibrant one. With a happy
and lively tune in the background, handsome young men and beautiful ladies started
appearing one after another on the screen. Their happy faces made the viewers feel
comfortable. It was all accompanied by the introduction credits for the actors.
The theme song was different from other TV series and was filled with cheerful and lively
feelings.
“…Floating with a breath of pure oxygen.
I practice my flight under the blue sky.
Maintaining my attitude.
I’ll be the master of my future.
Dancing the whole day.
Playing in front of the screen.
The continuous dream accelerates non stop.
Zooming on the map I’ve drawn…”
iPartment begins!
Chapter 494 - Can He Ascend to Heaven?
Meanwhile, a lot of viewers were already waiting in front of the TV.
Many of them were fans of Actor Y and Xiao Feifei, and were curious about the TV series.
Another smaller group of people were not there to watch the show, but rather find its flaws
for criticism.
Apart from them, most other TV stations focused their attention there as well!
New Year’s prime time slot. Everyone had their eyes peeled and were all prepared to
compare.
Although iPartment was met with skepticism, in a way, it also brought it a lot of attention.
Quite a number of people wanted to see how bad it could get.
“It’s starting!”
“Ah, I’m so frustrated. They’re all starting at the same time. I want to watch them all!”
“Wah, For My Love’s male lead is so handsome. This pose is perfect.”
“I’m going to take a look at iPartment. Once I’ve declared its death sentence I’ll come back
to watch the other shows in peace.”
“I won’t be watching iPartment. It’s going to flop for sure!”
…
That night, none of iPartment’s crew went to bed. They were gathered together as usual,
watching it as a group.
“Fhhh, it’s about to start.” Chen Chichi breathed deeply. “I don’t think I’ve felt this nervous
even during my art school exams.”
“Nonsense! Can that be compared to this? This is our life’s achievement,” Chen Meijia
retorted.
Although they would normally joke around and would even appear unconcerned before the
show started, when the time came, they hardly talked.
“Don’t worry guys, the results won’t be bad,” Ye Lingchen calmly assured them with a
smile.
“Young Master Ye is right. I’ve already asked all the people in my village to watch it
together,” said one of the crew.
“Me too. Even my wife helped me ask her side of the family to watch together!”
“Unlike me, you have a good wife. I’m planning to wait for the result to be announced, then
use that to find myself a wife.”
“Kiddo, your mindset is very dangerous. You’re looking for a wife at such a young age?
Don’t you know that marriage is the tomb for your love life?”
“That’s right. Listen to me. When it comes to getting a wife, you must consider carefully!”
“What’s wrong with you people? If he doesn’t get married, are you expecting him to flirt
around all day long?” Some female crew members started joining the conversation.
The topic began to steer off the rails, going out of Ye Lingchen’s control.
At Banana TV station…
TV Series Department.
The offices had their TV running. The employees were not resting. With the New Year’s
program firing off, they could not afford to rest as they needed to be on lookout.
Turning on the Banana TV channel, everyone glued their eyes to the TV screen and started
watching iPartment.
“The main show is starting.”
“The intro credits are finally over!”
“Sigh, what’s wrong with our station. Why would we pick up a series like iPartment? Our
ratings were only just improving, yet this is going to give us a bad reputation again.”
“That’s right. However, I’ve heard that it’s Director Zhang’s suggestion. It’s a request from
Singer Y. Director Zhang’s Survival on Deserted Island was a hit because of Singer Y,
therefore he had to honor this request.”
“Sigh, this favor is fully returned. I hope the ratings won’t be too horrible. Our TV station is
already bad enough on its own.”
The few of them shared their thoughts.
While they were discussing, the intro music ended!
The TV series finally entered the first phase. It was a standard city scene without any
outstanding features. It was unlike the ancient setting with their grandeur, nor the violent
opening of a war-film, much less the awe-inspiring CGI scenes. It was a very mundane
opening.
It was obviously going the route of a city lifestyle.
A regular looking young man was holding onto a big pile of luggage as he hurriedly made
his way onto the bus.
In front of the young man was a young lady with an excellent figure. She raised her
buttocks slightly, nicely aligning with the card reader, and with a beep, the card was read,
letting her on board.
Zhan Bo was staring wide-eyed behind her, as though he had just gone through an eye-
opening experience. He scratched his head and followed suit, raising his buttocks to align
with the card reader, getting ready to move on.
The driver was wearing a pair of sunglasses. He gave Zhan Bo a weird stare. “Hey hey hey!
Get back here!”
Zhan Bo turned around innocently, then continued to twist his buttocks. Seeing that it was
not working, he even changed a direction and continued swiping with a different spot.
The driver gave him a mafia-like stare and huffed impatiently, “You can pay with coins,
swipe your card, or scram! What’s with all that twisting?”
…
“Pfft!”
In Banana TV’s office, a burst of laughter flooded the room. They were all floored by the
opening.
Be it Zhan Bo or the bus driver, or the pretty lady that swiped the card in the beginning.
Their entry immediately left a strong impression for the viewers with their charms.
One of the girls said in a daze, “This…”
A young man staring at the screen piped up, “I think…this TV series will be a hit!”
Everyone stopped talking, inundating the room with silence!
“This plot is amazing. It’s so eye-catching right from the start, and the humor is very
relatable. How did they come up with this?”
“Let’s hope it doesn’t just start strong and go downhill. Please let the rest of the plot be as
exciting. I’m looking forward to it.”
“From the looks of it, Xiao Feifei and her team really put in quite an effort.”
They had worked in the TV station for many years and have naturally developed quite a
keen eye. With such a strong beginning, they could predict the general direction of this TV
series. The plot and characters were good. Very good!
If it manages to maintain this style, the TV series will surely be a hit!
From their professional perspective, even if the opening of this TV series could not get full
marks, it would at least have 95!
Their original attitude of looking down on this TV series was shaken.
In their mind, they started asking themselves if they could produce such an opening if it
were up to them.
The answer was without a doubt, impossible!
Even the top-class crew would find it difficult to produce such an effect and plot, much less
them.
…
At a long-distance bus stop, the tourists were looking at the big screen. Regardless of
gender and age group, they all burst into laughter at the same time.
“Oh my, this guy is too funny. He can’t seriously be thinking that his buttocks can be
swiped, right?”
“Hahaha, that woman had obviously placed her card in her back pocket. What’s that guy
thinking?”
“This feels just like my first trip into Capital City. For this opening, I’ve decided to follow
this series.”
“Eh? What TV series is this? Why haven’t I seen it before? It seems quite enjoyable.”
…
Inside a restaurant, a group of university students was enjoying their dinner in a private
chamber.
Apart from the adults having their holidays, the students were also freed from the shackles
of their campus. The university students especially were celebrating with joy, planning for
their great night.
“Oh, tune in to the TV quickly. This time slot has quite a few nice programs.”
“I want to watch iPartment first. After all, it’s Actor Y’s production,” someone suggested.
Students paid more attention to Y compared to others. In their mind, Y was already a huge
intellectual property.
“Mm, I want to watch too. Any of the Ys can be my idol. Although those online have given so
many disparaging remarks, I think Y won’t let us down.”
“Yeah, I’m really curious.”
“Bah! I think you guys better not have too much hope. This type of TV series would mostly
just be a bunch of people talking to each other. What appeal could it have?” said one of the
boys in glasses.
“That’s right. This type of TV series is very low cost and mostly just has a few scenes back
and forth. It could get quite awkward.”
“That might not necessarily be the case. We all know what kind of existence Y is. This is the
symbol of a miracle. His TV series will surely create another miracle and start a new
generation.”
“You’re overthinking things. Who said that Y must be amazing? Can he ascend to heaven?”
Chapter 495 - This TV Series Is…
Extraordinary
Chapter 495 This TV Series Is… Extraordinary
Turning on the TV, the next scene followed.
Wanyu hurriedly waved at the bus and rushed onto it. After that, under Zhan Bo’s
speechless gaze, she hid underneath Zhan Bo’s seat.
After some time, two other people wearing shades and black uniforms rushed into the car.
With the way they were dressed, one could tell they were ruthless characters. The random
appearance once again caught the attention of the viewers.
Zhan Bo got anxious and could not resist cowering slightly. It was obvious who the target of
those black-suited guys was.
Just as the atmosphere turned serious, the bus driver once again bellowed unexpectedly,
“Hey hey hey! Either you pay with coins, swipe your card, or scram!”
With the same words, he immediately broke the serious atmosphere.
In the next scene, the two men in black suits were shooed off the bus without losing their
composure.
“Tsk. Trying to dress like The Matrix yet can’t afford to pay the bus fees,” the driver huffed
condescendingly.
“Pfft!”
On the table, one of the students who was having a drink spit his drink out.
A thought came to their mind at the same time. ‘That bus driver is good!’
Following that, the TV series went all out. The manly Hu Yifei made her appearance. Her
ferocity mixed with idiocy once again attracted much attention. After that, Zhan Bo and
Wanyu got in the wrong car, followed by a Go-Kart racing scene on the road. “I’m a good
guy, the good guy is me. I’m Zeng Xiaoxian!”
Each character was introduced in a memorable fashion scene after scene. Everyone had
their own charms, and every scene was filled with laughter that could not be stopped. It left
a deep impression on them.
What was supposed to be a student’s gathering with grand discussions started to steer its
topics toward the TV series. They had almost forgotten to eat, and the endless laughter kept
pouring in.
“Damn, that driver is the true hidden boss. He’s definitely the type of ruthless person that
punches the elderly and kicks little kids when he was young.”
“A tractor managed to drift on the road, and even overtake other cars. How did they come
up with such a script?”
“I can’t take it anymore. Let me laugh for a bit. I really can’t hold it in anymore.”
“That public call-in show by Teacher Zeng is just too funny. Mistakenly eating moth balls
while eating wontons, hitting a nail with a fly swatter, then destroying the wall just to see
the homeowner and police officers. Hahaha, my stomach is aching from too much
laughing.”
“Teacher Zeng’s solutions are amazing. Pretending to have bad reception and hanging up. I
wonder how much trauma the caller would have?”
The student that supported Actor Y from the beginning started laughing. “How’s it? I told
you Actor Y won’t let us down, didn’t I? This TV series is too interesting. It’s full of comedy.”
Interesting?
It was beyond interesting.
The plot connection was perfect. Each change of scene was not out of place, and most
importantly, the exchanges were humorous and the actors’ acting skills were superb. It was
difficult not to laugh.
“Oh my, it’s Actor Y after all. I don’t think anyone else can film a TV series like this.”
“F*ck!” The student with glasses was shocked after keeping silent for some time. “This TV
series…is amazing.”
Before this, he did not think that Actor Y could come up with anything good and had
ridiculed it.
This kind of TV series was boring?
If it were someone else filming it, it would be.
However, would Actor Y’s production be the same?
The students who looked down on it were smiling sheepishly. The face-slapping came too
quickly.
It turns out that it had nothing to do with the genre of the TV series. It was mainly
dependent on the director. Nobody was the same. How could Actor Y’s talent be measured
with common sense?
Quite some people could not resist from posting in their WeChat Moments, lamenting, [Oh
my heavens. This TV series renewed my worldview. It’s just too amazing.]
Very soon, the comments started flooding in.
[What happened? What TV series were you watching? I’ve watched For My Love. It’s not
that great, is it?]
[I watched Palace. It seems okay, but it’s not to the level you’ve described.]
[This lamentation is a bit too exaggerated, isn’t it? What TV series is this?]
[I’m talking about iPartment! It’s too f*cking amazing!]
[What? iPartment? You must be kidding!]
[Is that sarcasm?]
[I too, have watched iPartment. It’s awesome. Highly recommended. Actor Y is too good!]
A lot of people were too engrossed in the show and forgot to comment. It was not until the
end of iPartment’s first episode that they finally woke up from their daze.
[F*ck, that’s too funny. This is definitely the work of gods!]
[This is amazing, really amazing. Damn it, I finally found what series to follow next. What a
find!]
[This is such an amazing series. Who said iPartment was no good? That’s it, I need to help
clear its name!]
At the end of the first episode, Weibo, Tieba and the internet immediately went wild.
At first, the other TV series had paid for trending searches. However, at such a time, under
the countless support from the viewers, iPartment pushed forward at full force and went
up to third place on the trending search list!
[Because of our many years of online friendship, I’ll share with you guys a work of the
century—iPartment!]
[From what I can remember, it’s been 10 years since I’ve been this happy. Thank you
iPartment.]
[That’s right. Just like crosstalk, I felt that all the actors were so humorous. Just looking at
them makes me want to laugh.]
[It’s true. I’ll swear on my morals. iPartment is definitely worth watching. Tonight, I sat
with my family in front of the TV and our laughter never stopped. My parents are already in
their 60s and my child is eight years old. However, when we watched iPartment together,
we were all laughing happily together. Thank you iPartment!]
[Previous post, I felt the same. I’ve never seen my old father laugh that happily. It’s truly
touching. If iPartment can maintain this quality, I’ll be its die-hard fan!]
[F*ck, is it that exaggerated? They hired such amazing spammers?]
[You can choose to believe it or not. That’s it, I need to go watch the second episode.]
…
At that moment, Zhang Yong was similarly seated in front of the TV. He was watching the
Banana TV station in a daze.
His head was still humming, and he was absolutely stunned by this huge surprise.
Although he agreed to air iPartment out of respect for Singer Y, he did not put much hope in
it. He was an emotional person, so it was out of his gratitude for Singer Y that he forcefully
pushed iPartment to air despite the pushback from the station.
A TV series that depended on connections would not normally show any good results. For
that, he was already prepared for it to flop.
However, he realized that he was gravely mistaken. Just from the first episode alone, he
knew that this TV series was…extraordinary. Truly extraordinary!
Frankly, even if the following episodes fell apart with a crappy plot, just the quality of the
first episode would ensure the TV ratings remain decent!
Why? It was because of the first impression! The foundation for its reputation was set.
His face was flushed from the excitement, and he impatiently called the chairman of Banana
TV. “Chairman, have you watched iPartment?”
“Nonsense! Although I don’t carry much hope for it, it’s still a program from our TV station.
How can I not watch it?” the chairman retorted. He paused for a moment, then continued,
“Old Zhang, you know me well. I don’t usually use vulgarities, but this time, I can only say—
F*ck! Our Banana TV once again hit the jackpot. This is going to be a big hit!”
Chapter 496 - Fear Not the Ignorant, Fear
the Comparison
Chapter 496 Fear Not the Ignorant, Fear the Comparison
The messages online became more exaggerated. People loved to share happiness, leading
to a lot of them tagging their friends everywhere!
On the train, someone was holding onto an iPad and streaming the show online. He would
occasionally burst into laughter.
Seeing him that entertained, the others curiously looked at his iPad. The next moment, the
crowd around him were similarly laughing out loud.
Finally, the others could no longer resist it.
“Bro, what are you guys laughing at? What are you watching?”
“You don’t know? Today is the New Year. Premiere of the TV series?”
“I’ve seen the titles of a few TV series. I don’t think there are any comedies.”
“It’s iPartment! Actor Y’s work!”
“What? Wasn’t that program said to be no good?”
“Tsk, you’ll understand after watching it! Actor Y is just too amazing! His amazement has
reached new heights!”
“For real? Is it that entertaining?”
“I strongly recommend it! I guarantee that you won’t regret it!”
“That’s right. I can’t wait to watch the second episode. I don’t even want to cut through the
advertisements,” said one of the bystanders.
…
In a residential area, within a house…
Someone hurriedly took out his phone and made a phone call excitedly.
“Hey, Dacheng, did you watch iPartment? I told you Actor Y won’t let us down, didn’t I?
F*ck, it’s really amazing!”
“Amazing?”
“I’m crying from laughter, what’d you think?”
“F*ck, for real? Are you that easily entertained?”
“Who are you calling easily entertained? What do you know?! I’m telling the truth. The
second episode is about to start. Quick, go watch it. Don’t blame me for not reminding you.”
“Fine, I’ll believe you for now.”
Similar scenes happened all over the country. Although Actor Y did not appear much, with
only one or two appearances thus far, he was still Y. That was a name that held special
meaning in people’s hearts.
A lot of them felt conflicted as they did not wish to see the legend of Y be destroyed. It was
proven once more that Y did not let them down!
…
Although iPartment only aired one episode, every scene from start till the end and every
character were appealing.
Word spread like wildfire!
Those that watched the TV series started spreading it everywhere!
WeChat Moments, Weibo, and Tieba were all in heated discussions.
For some time, more and more people sat in front of their TV and switched over to Banana
TV!
Even some of those who were watching other TV series could not resist taking a look at
iPartment.
“The second episode is starting.”
“Please maintain the style of the first episode. Don’t let me down!”
“It’s rare to have such a good TV series. Please don’t fall apart. I’m looking forward to this.”
“I’ve already invited a lot of friends together. I’ve made my boast. Please don’t embarrass
me!”
…
Durian TV headquarters…
At that moment, the office was similarly well lit. Everyone exchanged glances, then tacitly
shifted their gaze on Chairman He.
As expected, Chairman He’s face was as dark as charcoal.
Everyone knew that iPartment was personally removed by Chairman He. The current topic
revolved around iPartment. In fact, some of them even watched iPartment out of curiosity.
To be frank, they failed to hold in their laughter and turned the atmosphere in the office
even more awkward.
Did he regret it?
That was without a doubt.
However, regretting would not solve the problem.
“Actually, even if iPartment’s first episode performed well, I don’t think it can last! It’s one
of those that starts strong and dies off later,” said a half-bald man.
Those words immediately caught Chairman He’s attention. His eyes glowed brightly,
asking, “Oh? Why so?”
“The opening sets too high a standard!” That person contemplated for a moment then
started explaining, “Comedy can definitely bring happiness to the public. However, for
those of us in this field, we know full well that comedy is the hardest material to film. It’s
because of the lack of routine that makes it extremely demanding! Look at iPartment. The
first episode is filled with so many punchlines! How many punchlines can you come up
with?”
His words made everyone fall into silence.
He was right. There were only so many funny incidents. The first episode was fine, but if it
went on, how could there be that much comedy material?
“Go on.” Chairman He smiled.
“This is why I’m sure that iPartment placed all their heavy hitters on the first episode. The
following plot will definitely drop in quality!” The bald man paused, then added, “The
higher the expectation, the bigger the disappointment. After the second episode, the trend
online will change in direction. It will be filled with criticism!”
“Your deductions make sense!” Chairman He nodded approvingly. “Everyone, switch the
channel over to iPartment. I refuse to believe that it can hold out.”
…
“It’s here, it’s here! The second episode is starting!”
At that moment, a lot of people had their attention on Banana TV. There were a myriad of
complicated emotions.
The introduction began.
It was set in the living room of a Chinese apartment. Lu Xiaobu and Chen Meijia were
seated on the couch.
The scene was filled with warmth, giving everyone a sense of belonging.
“One, three, two, five, three…” Lu Xiaobu held a stack of cash in his hand and counted them
in the wrong order repeatedly. However, it was obvious that he intended to show off in
front of Chen Meijia.
A familiar scene. It had happened to most of them, causing a lot of them to feel a smile
creeping onto their faces.
As expected, Chen Meijia retorted with jealousy. “There’s no point counting repeatedly. You
won’t find another extra one. I bet you haven’t heard of this saying. Those that only know
how to count money will have no money to count in the end!”
“Pfft!”
Several people started laughing at the same time in front of their TV. The opening did not
let them down.
Next, the comedic plot continued to develop. The more they watched, the more they were
entertained. Everyone was filled with excitement. Consequently, they felt a sense of
closeness with the actors in the show.
Relatable and funny. What else could be more entertaining than this?
“Pfft. Hahaha, this Lu Xiaobu and Chen Meijia couple are truly quarrelsome lovers. They are
so funny.”
“If the price of pork downstairs went up, you can just buy from other shops! That thought
process is not wrong. Genius!”
“I can feel it. Wanyu’s identity is definitely extraordinary. F*ck, could she be a rich man’s
daughter?”
“Another new character. This Mr. Guangu doesn’t seem to be very smart seeing that he was
played by Lu Xiaobu.”
“That’s not just dumb. That’s an honest man! An honest person sure has it hard!”
“This is wonderful. Truly a good show. I’ve switched over from For My Love. At first, I
thought For My Love was not bad, but comparing to this, that TV series is just like a pile of
sh*t!”
“Our ancestors are wise indeed, for there’s the saying. Fear not the ignorant, fear the
comparison! They are truly far-sighted.”
Chapter 497 - Authorizing a Sky-High
Price
While the audience watched on happily, the expressions of those in Durian TV sank
completely. Their complexions only got worse when they continued looking at it.
It had to be acknowledged that iPartment was an outstanding work, so much so that they
felt like they took a pass on 100 million Yuan. A TV drama like that was initially supposed
to belong to Durian TV, but they had rejected it.
The baldie who analyzed everything so eloquently was similarly stunned. His mouth
opened several times but he could not speak at all.
It was too shocking. The second episode was completely different from what he expected.
The number of punchlines did not diminish compared to the first episode and their abilities
were not at all exhausted.
“Um… I’m guessing that these punchlines will last until the third episode at most. They’ll
definitely repeat them later.” He was adamant about that last remark.
“Hehe.” Chairman He forced out a smile. “Are you a fool or do you take me for a fool?”
As for the other television stations, they were also shocked by the quality of iPartment.
Initially, they were skeptical of it, and none of them took iPartment seriously. It scarcely
occurred to anyone that iPartment would become the biggest dark horse.
At that moment, the feeling of regret had begun surfacing in their hearts. How arrogant
were they that they would completely underestimate Y?
At the set of iPartment.
The time was fast approaching 10 o’clock but the lights were still bright. None of them
thought of leaving, but were instead quite excited and brimming with energy.
“Why are you all standing? Sit down,” Ye Lingchen said.
“Young Master Ye, our word of mouth has exploded! Now the whole network is discussing
iPartment!”
“I, Chen Chichi, never thought that I’d have this day. I’m on fire! I’m freaking on fire! Mom
and Dad, do you see me on TV? Sob sob…”
“I was caught off guard. Even though I was ready to be on fire a long time ago, I still
panicked when the time came. What should I do?”
“Oh mama, the whole internet is talking about us. Some people are even saying that they
love Hu Yifei! I have fans now!”
“If this is the case, the ratings certainly won’t be low.” Although Xiao Feifei was also happy,
she cared more about the data.
“With the audience advertising us for free, this wave of viewers won’t be a small number.
Even if the ratings do not reach number one, it should at least be zero-point-nine,” Li Tai
analyzed.
“It won’t be any worse than For My Love.”
“Not necessarily. After all, our base is still a little weaker. Many people still prioritize other
TV shows, but the situation should improve sometime later.”
There were a lot of discussions and the huge burden in their hearts had been set down. In
any case, the most important aspect was that the audience liked it.
“Okay, don’t fret anymore. I’ve prepared a celebration toast for all of you. Don’t leave yet
guys, have a drink first!” Ye Lingchen had obviously prepared everything in advance and
silently took out a crate of beer.
“Wow, beer! I like it. ”
“Hahaha, Young Master Ye, I love you to death! A celebration toast is a must!”
“Hey, this beer is high-end beer. It’s so kind of you, Young Master Ye. ”
Li Tai took the lead in raising his beer. “I suggest that everyone raise a toast to Young
Master Ye! ”
Hu Yifei and the others all got up one after another. Even the girls who did not drink
poured themselves some alcohol just for the gesture and toasted together. “To Young
Master Ye!”
Ye Lingchen did not refuse. He smiled and drank with everyone.
Then he said, “Next, I’ll raise a toast to everyone. Thank you! Thank you for trusting me. All
these days, you’ve given all your rest time and even a portion of your sleeping time to me
and our TV series. Everyone made the conscious decision to work overtime. Some of our
friends even came over while they were sick. I took note of everything and I know that’s
how you show me your respect. I salute you!”
“Young Master Ye, you’re too polite!”
“Young Master Ye, we should thank you for giving us this opportunity.”
“Young Master Ye, we have learned a lot by following you.”
“We respect you! We’ll do it!”
Everyone hurriedly said.
Everyone’s politeness was due to the alcohol.
Countless topics were opened up with the presence of alcohol and everyone chatted for a
while.
“F*ck me, I didn’t even notice that this episode is over.”
“Really, look! We’re already the number one search on Weibo!”
“Then what are you waiting for? Another toast must be made!”
“Alright, let’s go!”
Next, everyone took turns to toast Ye Lingchen. Their admiration for him came directly
from the heart.
At that time, iPartment entered the final credits. Everyone pointed out their names in the
final credits and laughed.
Ring-ding-ding!
At that moment, Xiao Feifei’s cell phone rang.
She glanced at Ye Lingchen before going out to answer the phone.
About five minutes later, Xiao Feifei walked back with a smile on her face. “Time for some
good news. Five online video sites have already contacted us. Tencent Video, iQi Video, and
Youku Video want it exclusively for them. The bid is to compete for the online holiday
broadcast rights of iPartment!”
Apart from the premiere of iPartment on Banana TV, all other rights were in the hands of
Xiao Feifei. That was the advantage of setting up one’s own company; the benefits derived
were just too great.
“At the same time, many advertisers have also contacted the television station in hopes of
inserting some ads. We’re allowed to name our price.” Ye Lingchen looked at Xiao Feifei
before smiling and saying, “Those that scoffed at advertising on our TV series are now
probably green with regret.”
“Hahaha, they deserve it! Who told them to look down on our iPartment.”
“By the way, CEO Xiao, you just said that the three major video sites are bidding against
each other. What are the results now?” someone asked curiously.
Xiao Feifei blinked and said with a smile, “Let’s guess together. ”
Chen Chichi touched his chin and guessed, “Uh… twenty million?”
The price was quite reasonable since the network license fee for For My Love was likely not
higher than 20 million.
Lu Xiaobu clapped his hands. “You’re not bold enough. My guess is thirty million!”
Chen Meijia looked at Xiao Feifei’s face and could not help but say, “It’s not forty million, is
it?”
“Nope.”
Xiao Feifei hugged Ye Lingchen excitedly. ” Tencent Video has offered a price of fifty million,
as long as they have the exclusive right to broadcast on the internet!”
“F*CK?!”
“Fifty million?!”
“Their pockets are too deep? Tencent Video is nuts.”“I’m not dreaming, am I? ”
Even though everyone was very confident in iPartment, they were still shocked when they
heard the price.
That was definitely a sky-high price!
It was quite funny when one thought about it. Previously, no video site was optimistic
about iPartment’s exclusive license, but it suddenly reached an unexpectedly sky-high price
of 50 million.
“Lingchen, are you going to sell it?” Xiao Feifei asked.
Contrary to everyone’s expectations, Ye Lingchen smiled and said, “Absolutely not!
“Since it has reached this point, we might as well just wait…”
Chapter 498 - Quietly Waiting for Ratings
Chapter 498 Quietly Waiting for Ratings
Hold on?
Everyone was taken aback for a moment, and even Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen.
The exclusive purchase price of 50 million Yuan was undoubtedly a high price for a
television series, and many factors enabled iPartment to be sold at such a high price.
First of all, a slice-of-life comedy was not quick to explode. There were too few people who
could make a good television series of that kind. It was reasonable to say that the quality of
one or two episodes alone would have cemented its status for reaching the peak. Moreover,
the discussions at that moment were trending and the prospects were great!
Of course, it was also a bit of a gamble—they were betting that iPartment’s quality would
not decline.
Another point involved the bidding. Since the three major online video companies bid at
the same time, it could easily lead to exorbitant prices.
50 million could be said to be the current highest price, but Ye Lingchen still refused.
Many people were secretly anxious and there was no turning back after crossing that line.
It must be borne in mind that the total cost of iPartment was less than 20 million! With that
sum of money alone, another 30 million was earned! After adding in the advertising costs
as well as the costs paid by the status for special advertisements and an exclusive license,
the profits were absolutely stunning.
The net profit might even exceed 50 million! What kind of logic was that?
All else aside, using For My Love as an example, their actors and production costs were
more than twice as high as that of iPartment, but selling it for 50 million with the inclusion
of the sum of all their expenses was already very good. They should start burning the
incense if they could get a net profit of 10 million!
It was indeed very frightening that only one or two episodes could set such a high price
record. Xiao Feifei’s new company could be considered to have obtained victory in their
first battle.
The people at Banana TV were also shocked.
‘Crazy!’
‘Tencent Video is crazy!’
‘The crew of iPartment is crazy!’
‘Xiao Feifei is crazy!’
‘Actor Y is crazy too!’
Tencent Video offered such a sky-high price but was rejected. Everyone was nuts and no
one dared to believe it.
In fact, that news had already come to light.
Since they were bidding, it was only natural that more than one party knew the price. One
of the companies leaked news about the bidding and their motives for doing so were
unknown!
One stone set off a thousand waves!
[Motherf*cker! This world is crazy!]
[Surely, you’re telling me about a fantasy story, right?]
[Several major online video companies vied for iPartment, but Tencent Video was turned
down when they named a price of fifty million? Hehe, I feel like my brain has degenerated.]
[Tencent has deep pockets and they’re rich, but this will ruin them!]
[Is iPartment worth the price?]
[Only two episodes have been broadcasted and they’re already brave enough to spend so
much money on them? Am I nuts or has the whole world gone mental? This is too risky!]
[The issue here is that iPartment rejected! What’s the meaning of this?]
[Arrogant, iPartment is arrogant! They lost themselves! Muahahaha, I bet they’ll definitely
regret it!]
[The ratings will be calculated tomorrow. If iPartment’s ratings aren’t good, it definitely
can’t be sold for fifty million! How stupid can they be not to take the money when it was
handed to them?]
[Upstairs, did you not watch iPartment? I’m not trying to attack you, but the ratings of
iPartment are likely going to explode. If it breaks all laws, then by the time tomorrow
comes, there will probably be more competitors who’d want to buy and it might even
exceed 50 million. Tencent Video was going to bet on iPartment, but I think iPartment
refused because they were very confident!]
[Damn, I can no longer fathom this world!]
[Yeah, I can’t understand it either. This is crazy!]
[It’s too easy to make money. Even the wind doesn’t come as fast!]
[What’s a genius? Actor Y is a genius. Being an actor, making a movie, making a TV series.
Pick any one, and the achievement he creates is one that others have to spend their entire
lives looking up to. Curious to know how dark of a shadow he’s cast on the hearts of those
in the same profession.]
…
The people were shocked.
The industry was equally in an uproar!
The television dramas released during the same period were eclipsed at that moment. Even
For My Love, which had been clamoring with iPartment earlier, buried its head in the
ground like an ostrich. Under those circumstances, they did not even dare to let out a fart.
Durian TV convulsed in regret. They watched as their source of wealth disappeared and
became a laughing stock in the eyes of the public. They were the ones who rejected
iPartment, and it generated a lot of discussion on the Internet.
Xiao Feifei looked at Ye Lingchen. “Lingchen, isn’t fifty million high enough? ”
Ye Lingchen smiled and said, “It’s not bad. ”
“Then why didn’t you sell it?”
Xiao Feifei asked curiously. She did not mean to complain at all since she would go along
with Ye Lingchen’s decision, but she just wanted to hear Ye Lingchen’s thoughts.
Ye Lingchen looked at everyone, then said, “According to the quality of iPartment in the
later episodes, that fifty million will definitely still be there. Even if I refuse this time, there
will always be someone willing to buy at a higher price next time. I’d like to try and see if
we can hit a higher price since this is a sure profit and we won’t be on the losing end.”
Most importantly, he was not in a hurry to make that sum of money, which was why he
could sit calmly and dangle the lure.
Everyone nodded when they heard what he had to say. Young Master Ye was really shrewd.
“If our ratings are very high, it’s very likely that the price will rise!” Li Tai continued.
Everyone’s eyes lit up and they could not help but look forward to the ratings.
Banana TV was not popular among many other television stations. There were too few
good works, and their ratings had always been the bottom of all other stations. Although
they did improve recently, they were merely able to maintain around 0.6% viewership. In
fact, before iPartment’s broadcast, even the crew estimated its viewership rate to reach
only about 0.8%.
Many observers who were not too optimistic about the show predicted that the ratings will
be less than 0.5%.
How much would it turn out to be?
How much more could it be?
Ye Lingchen had no idea, and neither did Xiao Feifei nor everyone else. All they could do
was wait for the statistics from the television station.
The next day.
At eight o’clock in the morning, a cool breeze brushed past everyone’s face and
immediately dispelled the sleepiness of pedestrians on the road.
After finishing his morning exercise with Little Gray, Little Green, and Old Turtle, Ye
Lingchen headed over to Xiao Feifei’s company.
There were very few staff in the company that day, and the crew of iPartment had two days
off.
The holiday was specially approved, as they had been busy for so long without even having
one rest day. Once filming was over, they had to be accorded a recuperation period for
them to rest. Work and rest went hand-in-hand. No one was able to withstand Ye
Lingchen’s high-intensity mode of work without having some rest, and without it, the
efficiency of future productions would inevitably be affected.
Besides, iPartment was successfully wrapped up and the results were gratifying. Therefore,
it was only right that they received some reward.
Though the crew took their leave, Xiao Feifei did not. She sat in the office and made a few
calls from time to time, with nervousness strewn all over her pretty face.
A smile appeared on her lips when she saw Ye Lingchen. “You’re very early, Lingchen. ”
“The ratings aren’t out yet?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Not yet.” Xiao Fei Fei shook her head. “The ratings of several major TV dramas are
currently not out yet. Banana TV is trying to speed up the process.”
“Relax, it won’t be that bad.”
“I’m just worried that our reputation before the release will affect the ratings.” Xiao Feifei
frowned slightly.
Many people did not have high hopes for iPartment in the past. Although the people who
watched it last night would give it high praise, one of their fears was the possibility that
many other people did not even watch it to begin with. If that happened, then the ratings
wouldn’t be that high.
“The previous ratings don’t mean anything. Even if they weren’t high last night, the follow-
up ratings will definitely get higher and higher.” Ye Lingchen sat down calmly and waited
for the announcement of the ratings…
Chapter 499 - Heated Discussions
Throughout the Web
Chapter 499 Heated Discussions Throughout the Web
“Hmm? So many files?”
After sitting down, Ye Lingchen saw that the table in front of him was full of documents.
Xiao Feifei raised her hand to rest her chin on it. She then said, “These are all the
entertainment newspapers that were talking about iPartment. Some others are documents
sent by major advertisers. ”
Many of the advertisements there had scoffed at iPartment’s high asking price, but each of
them now thought of increasing the price to buy it back.
“Goodness me, iPartment has received that much attention now?”
“That’s right,” Xiao Feifei answered. “Look at these newspapers. Some of the contents have
already begun analyzing iPartment’s in-depth research reports and analysis reports. It isn’t
just the general public that watched our TV series. It even stunned many of the players in
our industry.”
Ye Lingchen nodded and began curiously reading the newspapers on the table.
They were all major entertainment newspapers from that morning. It was obviously the
company who ordered those newspapers and attention must be paid to it every day. Feifei
Xiao subscribed to all types of morning newspapers, and the largest page space of each
newspaper was given to iPartment. It was very eye-catching.
[Shocking! Banana TV strikes back!]
[iPartment’s counterattack! Waves of rave reviews!]
[Actor Y once again produced a miracle. Will you still question him?]
[How will iPartment’s ratings fare? Will they have the last laugh?]
[Taking comedy to a whole new level! This is the definition of comedy!]
[iPartment came out with style! Will it usher in a new era of slice-of-life comedy?]
[A sky-high price for their network premiere copyright! Is Actor Y inflating the price?!]
[Can iPartment’s quality be maintained? We’ll wait and see!]
Ye Lingchen touched his nose and could not resist smiling. “They’re exaggerating it too
much. They’re so good at fabricating things.”
Xiao Feifei replied, “It’s not like you’re not familiar with how the news media is. They just
love sensationalizing. Their priority is to catch your attention first, so the more eye-
catching a piece of news is, the better. Generally, they’ll always exaggerate and
overemphasize a good piece of news to infinite proportions, but if there are any errors,
they’re the first ones to step all over you and slander you!”
Ye Lingchen nodded. That was precisely how the media conducted themselves.
It was foreseeable that iPartment would inevitably be criticized and condemned if their
ratings dropped or their quality deteriorated in the future. Such was the media, where all
kinds of foul comments would appear!
Ye Lingchen did not regard the media as kind and eye-catching just because he saw the
good news.
At the same time, the heated discussion on the internet had not stopped since the previous
night.
Even at three or four in the morning, many netizens were still talking about the iPartment
contents and discussing the punchlines. Some kinder individuals made highlights of all the
hilarious bits, including all the engaging quotes from iPartment.
However, the topic that everyone was most concerned with was the ratings, whether it was
the casual observer or major television stations. How much would they get in terms of their
rating?
[What in the world are they doing right now. Why hasn’t it come out yet?]
[Are those statistics people slacking off? Their efficiency is just too low!]
[iPartment’s ratings won’t be too bad. In any case, I think it’s a good watch!]
[F*ck man, I’ve been refreshing the ratings but it just won’t come out!]
[When will it come out! Can’t they be reliable? I spent my time just waiting for this!]
[Speed, speed, speed!]
[What time did they go to work? In this kind of situation, shouldn’t they calculate it
overnight without sleeping?]
[Actually, how much are the ratings? I’m freaking anxious right now!]
[The TV series released at the same time can’t be compared with iPartment. Their ratings
will definitely be blown out of the water. I’m so looking forward to it.]
[Upstairs, you’re too optimistic. I’d like to first disclose that I’m not trying to say anything
bad about iPartment. I’m a factual truth-seeker and I want everyone to be mentally
prepared. Generally, the first episode of the program won’t be too good, unless it’s a famous
piece of intellectual property or something that many people look forward to even before
the broadcast. The basis for this is that it must have a certain audience base, but iPartment
didn’t even have a good following before its release. Banana TV’s audience base is even
more worrying. I think episode 3 or 4 may have a 1% rating, but yesterday’s ratings should
not exceed 0.9%!]
[Expert! The analysis upstairs makes sense.]
[I also agree that the quality of iPartment is very good, but not so good that it could go
against reality!]
[0.9% is already awesome enough. If its quality doesn’t drop in the future, it will definitely
be frightening.]
[That can’t be. I love it so much and it should be at least 1%.]
[That’s baseless! But everything else is possible. It’s good enough that it caused so many
heated discussions.]
There were many experts in the discussion and each of them was carefully analyzing
everything.
Soon, the viewership voting activity appeared on Weibo again. The viewership ratings of
several major television series were once again taken out for a vote. On that occasion, the
support rate of iPartment increased significantly unlike the last time, and many people
even guessed it would surpass For My Love and Palace.
[Netizens are crazy! Some people even think that the ratings of iPartment could reach one-
point-three percent!]
[Diehard fans, I’m here to make a post waging war. Yesterday, the ratings of iPartment
weren’t as good as For My Love and Palace. The prerequisite to surpassing us in the future
is that you must maintain your quality. Do you really think the ratings are something to be
played around with?]
[Why is that impossible? I’ll support iPartment and their ratings will be number 1!]
[Exactly! We can’t lose the momentum! I think it can exceed 2%!]
[Upstairs, good job.]
There were plenty of supporters and everyone was arguing incessantly, but the most voted
range was between 0.7% and 1%.
The ratings of For My Love was the same as that of Palace, which was estimated to be
between 0.8% and 1.1% .
“Looks like many netizens are very supportive of us!” Ye Lingchen could not help but smile
when he looked at the discussion on the Internet. There were times where he thought that
netizens were very cute.
For him, the previous night’s ratings were not important at all. One should always see the
long-term performance of a TV series and the subsequent word-of-mouth. In fact, the initial
ratings did not represent anything.
As for the other major television channels.
“How is it? Are the ratings out yet?”
“Not yet! Soon.”
“Hey, did you read the discussions on the Internet?”
“I did. How ridiculous. They’re all a bunch of laymen joining in the fun.”
“They’re laymen, without a doubt. There are even people who say that iPartment will
surpass For My Love but they didn’t even look at how far behind it is in terms of public
foundation.”
“Just treat it as though it’s something to humor you.”
“iPartment may be dancing happily now, but this type of TV series collapses easily. If the
quality of their later episodes isn’t good, it’ll be impossible to surpass For My Love!”
“If you take out all the exaggerating and the badmouthing, how much do you think it would
be?”
“Maybe zero-point-nine percent.”
“Mm, it should be around that number.”
“It remains to be seen if the ratings can exceed zero-point-nine percent. After all, this is just
the first episode!”
…
Chapter 500 - The Ratings... Are Off the
Charts!
Chapter 500 The Ratings… Are Off the Charts!
The major television channels were all sour about it. iPartment’s popularity made them
envious. In addition, everyone could sense Ye Lingchen’s madness when he rejected
Tencent Video’s sky-high price. They were all eager to watch him make a fool of himself.
Everyone’s forecast was different, as was every television channel and professional
organization!
It also reflected the popularity of iPartment.
At exactly 12pm, the television series’ ratings on New Year’s Day were finally announced!
The public’s watchful eyes paid close attention.
“Oh God, oh God!”
“Come on, come on! F*CK?”
“Show me!”
“It’s finally out!”
“What’s this… What’s going on?”
Countless casual observers swarmed to watch!
Blockbuster industry insiders paid close attention!
However, the moment they saw the ratings statistics, everyone was stunned and began
yelling in their hearts.
Durian TV, Peach TV, and all other major channels that competed with iPartment on New
Year’s Day nearly glared their eyes out. A profound look of disbelief appeared on all their
faces.
“This… How is this possible?! It has to be fake?”
“GOD!”
“No way! My eyes are going blind!”
“This is definitely a mistake! It’s a statistical error! F*ck! ”
Several figures in the ratings statistics were very eye-catching and were seen by everyone.
Surprisingly, iPartment was actually in first place!
Getting first place far exceeded everyone’s predictions, but the most glaring aspect was the
ratings—it was 2.03%!
No one, not even a diehard fan, would dare to imagine that it broke past 2%! It really did
break past 2%!
What was the notion of breaking past 2%? One could use the example of Ye Lingchen’s
initial entrance into the film and television industry. With his spectacular acting skills while
playing the masked man and Xiao Feifei as the lead, it only managed to get 2%!
Moreover, it was not the first episode that received 2%, but a slow and cumulative
increase!
Unbelievable!
Frightening!
Amazing!
Everyone’s brains crashed momentarily. All they felt was awe and more awe.
In terms of the current situation, any television series that could exceed two in their ratings
could definitely be regarded as the pinnacle of masterpieces and the crème de la crème!
Below iPartment.
For My Love—0.95%.
Palace—0.93%.
Little Family, Big Love—0.81%.
…
Although the ratings were not bad, they were all eclipsed by iPartment. Like fireflies
competing for glory with the moon, it was in a completely different class of its own.
At Durian TV.
The entire television station fell silent.
All they could do was remain silent as well as stupefied!
Chairman He’s mouth was wide open and it remained that way for a very long time.
Although Durian TV was known as the channel with the largest audience at present, they
also faced difficulties in breaking through 2% viewership. It could have reclaimed its
position at the top with iPartment, but unfortunately, a missed opportunity was a missed
opportunity.
…
Peach TV.
At the channel’s headquarters.
A leader looked at the data sent by his subordinates and his body began shaking. Unable to
contain himself any longer, he roared, “Look at me! Tell me, are these ratings true? Is today
April Fools’ Day? Are you f*cking kidding me right now? How is it possible to break past
two percent on the first day of the year?!”
Silence!
No one dared to speak.
No one could answer that question.
Could there be an error in the ratings statistics? Of course! But the probability was so
negligible that it could be ignored.
…
Tencent Video.
The staff there were also stunned.
“What kind of fantasy rating is this? It’s insane!”
“I can’t fathom this. How is this possible? How is this possible?!”
“F*ck! Our boss offered them a price of fifty million yuan and we thought it was a stupid
idea. In the end, it proved that our boss has good judgment! ”
“Actor Y is also really incredible. He’s so confident! He said he won’t sell it and he really
didn’t!”
“It’s definitely going to be a bloody storm coming up. It’ll definitely exceed fifty million, and
I don’t know if we’ll be able to get the exclusive broadcasting rights.”
“They’ve gone into a mad frenzy, haven’t they? Must the price be so high?!”
…
Banana TV.
Director Zhang grabbed the TV series ratings and stood there for five minutes.
Then, he lit a cigarette silently and started smoking.
The cigarette burned rapidly and disappeared in a few puffs. He then slapped the table,
stood up suddenly, and shouted, “F*CK! This is awesome!”
His expletive sparked a commotion in the entire office and each person began exclaiming
one after another.
“We’re rich! Banana TV is rich! Muahaha…”
“Hurry up and slap me in the face! Prove to me that this isn’t a dream.”
Slap!
“F*ck you, motherf*cker! Why did you slap me!”
“Duh! I want to see if I’m dreaming or not too!”
“Director Zhang is amazing. Previously, our variety show Survival on Desert Island caused
our TV channel to go viral. This time, it’s another round with iPartment! He’s the son of
luck.”
“Really awesome! Even if he isn’t the son of luck, the lead character’s light must’ve rubbed
off on him! ”
“There’s no need to ask. The only answer to that question is that it’s awesome!”
…
All the staff members were equally stupefied!
“That much… H-h-how much again?” Lu Xiaobu tilted his neck and his voice was trembling.
Chen Chichi scratched his head vigorously. “Wait, let me try and grasp the logic. Can
someone tell me again?”
“MOTHERF*CKER! Our ratings are two-point-zero-three percent?”
“My brainpower is lacking. Can anyone lend me some?”
“I can’t. Mine isn’t enough either.” Hu Yifei’s expression was that of utter bewilderment.
“This is my first debut of a TV series and the ratings have already surpassed two percent?”
“Not trying to exaggerate or say anything bad about this, but I’ll boast about this for the rest
of my life. Ahhh! Young Master Ye is so handsome!” Chen Meijia smiled, narrowed her eyes,
and acted like a nympho again.
…
It caused a sensation in the industry!
Netizens across the country were also in an uproar!
Without a doubt, iPartment was reaching the top!
No. 1 amongst TV series during the same period!
No. 1 in TV series ratings that month!
No. 1 in TV series ratings for that year!
No. 1 in slice-of-life comedy TV series!
The crux of it was that it was only the first day’s ratings!
Everyone felt their hearts beating wildly fast and were completely lost for words.
Miracle! It was a miracle!
People in the industry had no idea how to express their inner horror. All they felt were
expletives numbering in the ten thousands, hundred thousands, and millions galloping
unstoppably back-and-forth in their hearts!
How?
Why?
iPartment did not have any star actors and their contents were not that attractive either.
They did not publicize it too crazily either, and many people were not optimistic at the
beginning. Moreover, many television series released during the same period had even
claimed to be popular!
However, it was under those conditions that their ratings…exploded!
…
Chapter 501 - Unending Phone Calls
Chapter 501 Unending Phone Calls
The explosive ratings set off turbulent waves everywhere, like a storm.
Be it on the internet, television channels, amongst renowned directors and casts or
investors, everyone was taken aback by the shocking ratings.
Many people recalled what everyone said when predicting iPartment’s ratings. It all turned
out to be a big joke!
The comparison between For My Love and iPartment was the most laughable one of all.
What did they predict?
Below 0.5%… 0.5% to 0.8%… 0.8% to 1%…
Many people felt that iPartment was not as good as For My Love, but reality gave everyone
a big and ruthless slap.
None of those options were correct, but that was what was put to everyone for a vote.
No one managed to correctly guess the result of the votes and no one predicted the ratings
of iPartment correctly, since there was no option of choosing 2%! It was analogous to a
question where there was no right answer to begin with!
In fact, it was normal not to reach 2%.
Rather than being the negligence of the operators, there was no necessity to put such an
option.
It was already considered good for a television series that was released at the same time as
others to reach first place. For slice-of-life comedies such as iPartment, getting 1% could be
said to be a miracle, so why was there any need to consider 2% an option?
Completely unnecessary!
Getting 1.5% was already impossible, let alone 2%. Everyone were professionals who had
been on television dramas for countless years. They knew the trend well and their
estimated ratings were accurate to eight or nine times out of ten. Be that as it may, life was
full of surprises.
iPartment shocked everyone’s eyes and shattered everyone’s thoughts.
In an environment where the ratings of slice-of-life television series were only around
0.7%—where getting 1% was already considered a success—iPartment emerged out of
nowhere and achieved a rating of more than 2%.
Under everyone’s disdain, Durian TV’s rejection, and the ridicule as well as the lack of
optimism from the market, Actor Y once again slapped everyone in the face!
No one understood why he rejected Tencent Video’s high price offer for exclusive
broadcasting rights, but at that moment, everyone was admiring it secretly in their hearts.
As far as the current situation was concerned, even 60 million or 70 million was possible,
let alone 50 million!
The most enviable aspect was that iPartment’s had very low production costs. Very,
extremely low! It was definitely the lowest among all television series during the same
period.
There were no highly-paid actors, no photoshop technology, and no blockbuster special
effects.
Records after records shook the entire internet.
The doubters were all duds!
The mockers were all silent!
It seemed as though they only remembered who they were facing at that moment!
That was Y! When did Y let ever let them down? It was a name that excelled in creating
miracles.
The media reports were overwhelmed!
The major news outlets were in a frenzy!
Tencent News: [Actor Y: Once again, he shows everyone what Y represents!]
Toutiao: [Banana Station strikes big! Singer Y and Actor Y are helping each other take off!]
Entertainment news: [The dawn of slice-of-life comedy! Can the miracle continue?!]
Tieba’s homepage: [iApartment reached 2%! What sorcery is this?]
World Network News: [A miracle? No, this is a Godly miracle!]
…
Inside the entertainment company.
Xiao Feifei looked at the ratings on the internet and her pupils dilated suddenly. She raised
her hand and proceeded to cover her mouth in disbelief.
“This… How is this possible?” She could not believe it herself.
Ye Lingchen raised his brows slightly. “What’s wrong? How much?”
“It reached… it reached two percent!” Xiao Feifei’s voice trembled a little.
“It reached two percent?” Ye Lingchen did not understand and continued bluntly, “Just tell
me if the result is very high? Is it the first among the other simultaneous releases?”
“Yes! Of course, it is!”
Xiao Feifei glanced at Ye Lingchen speechlessly and her face was flush with excitement. “It
completely crushed all simultaneously released TV series, but it’s not just the simultaneous
releases. In the past two years, the only TV series that ever reached two percent was the
one you acted in!”
“Not bad.” Ye Lingchen nodded. As expected, it did not disappoint him.
“What do you mean not bad? The internet is now calling it a miracle!” Xiao Feifei rolled his
eyes at Ye Lingchen and could not help but chastise, “Do you have to be so calm?”
Ye Lingchen grinned. “As far as my talent is concerned, I’m not surprised to achieve this
result.”
Ring-ding-ding!
Xiao Feifei’s cell phone rang.
“Hello, Princess Xiao, I’m from Tiandu Daily. Can we arrange an interview?”
“When?”
“How about today?”
“There’s plenty of things to settle these few days. I’m afraid it won’t do.”
“No problem. Another day then, depending on your time. By the way, congratulations!”
“Thank you.”
…
Just as she hung up the phone, the ringtone rang again.
“Hello, Princess Xiao. This TV series is amazing!”
“You flatter me too much, Chairman He.”
“It’s not much! It’s not much at all. I called you because I want to make amends for what
happened last time…”
“It’s no big deal.”
“Princess Xiao is big-hearted. Our Durian TV was in the wrong and we sincerely apologize.
I’d have to trouble you to relay my message to Actor Y and ask for his forgiveness.”
“Sure.”
Xiao Feifei hung up and looked at Ye Lingchen. “Lingchen, Durian TV is here to make
amends.”
Ye Lingchen nodded casually without speaking.
Ring-ding-ding!
Xiao Feifei’s phone rang again. It was her best friend.
“Feifei, you’re really busy today. I’ve tried calling you lots of times.”
“I’m only a bit busy today. The calls have been few and far between after I quit the film and
television industry.”
“Hahaha, the ratings are over two percent! This is such a big slap to everyone’s faces! Some
of their faces are even swollen!”
“Teehee, it’s okay.”
“Ah, ah, ah! What do you mean by ‘okay’? It’s obviously breaking all conceivable laws. I too,
dream of making a TV show that reaches two percent, no, even one-point-five percent is
enough for me. You can look for me next time, I’ll waive the actress fees.”
…
Ring-ding-ding!
On that occasion, it was Ye Lingchen’s cell phone that rang.
“Hello, Young Master Ye, this is Li Tai.” Director Li’s voice was heard and he was shaking
with excitement.
“Hehe, Director Li.”
“Young Master Ye, you’re really amazing. The whole crew is going crazy!” Li Tai said. “You
could say that I’ve been a well-known director since my debut, but it’s only after I met you
that I could produce two TV series with ratings exceeding two percent, plus another movie
that has become a classic. Thank you so much!”
His voice sounded a bit like he was choking and he was extremely grateful that he chose to
follow Ye Lingchen.
He had finally realized his dream!
…
In a flash, Xiao Feifei answered a dozen more calls.
There were people from television channels.
There were newspaper reporters.
There were many of her close girlfriends.
There were also plenty of advertisers.
In fact, it was not just Xiao Feifei who received calls—the actors of iPartment were also
receiving a barrage of calls.
Ye Lingchen was overjoyed. It was the right decision to stay hidden behind the scenes. At
least there were not too many people who would harass him…
Chapter 502 - Come On, Come On, Come
On, Let’s Continue Drinking!
Chapter 502 Come On, Come On, Come On, Let’s Continue Drinking!
After the ratings came out at noon, Xiao Feifei’s phone did not stop ringing until 2pm.
Many people congratulated her, but in fact, many more were trying to curry favor with her.
Such was the case in the entertainment industry. It was easy to become famous overnight
and be a person coveted by many.
Of course, the director of Banana TV also personally called her and spoke very sincerely. He
was extremely grateful that iPartment could be shown on his channel.
The audience, industry insiders, and major media companies were all revolving around the
topic of iPartment.
It was an intense discussion that was thoroughly unparalleled!
Their popularity was soaring!
The top search in Weibo, Tieba, Toutiao, and various other media was iPartment!
The online discussions were also about iPartment!
As for TikTok, iPartment’s lines were ubiquitous there and everyone rushed to imitate it,
turning it into an internet phenomenon.
Some television series stood at the zenith of the industry as soon as they were born!
iPartment embodied the essence of that sentence!
The measure of quality for a television series required the consideration of various aspects,
but there was one factor that could play the most decisive role—the ratings!
iPartment did not need to prove anything. Regardless of who was uncomfortable with
iPartment, it was impossible to deny the fact that iPartment was at the peak, regardless of
whether the industry liked it or not!
The crux of it was that it was just the premiere!
There was no doubt that ratings would definitely exceed 2.03% in the future. Even if the
quality is poor, it would still exceed 2.03% at its peak!
If the quality could still be maintained, a breakthrough of 2.5% or even 3% was possible!
What kind of logic enabled it to set a new high in five years?!
Absolutely terrific! Utterly stunning!
Netizens wanted nothing more than to create chaos and began bombarding.
[Actor Y is too awesome! He’s indeed my idol!]
[Who else in the entertainment circle can stop Actor Y’s pace? He’s definitely Y, without a
doubt!]
[Yeah, his acting is number one, his filming is number one, and his TV drama is number
one! In short, he can beat everyone!]
[How ridiculous. Where are those in the industry who questioned him? None of them
emerged at all!]
[Who would dare to show themselves? They’ve been given such a tight slap that their face
is bruised!]
[2.03% rating! Will it stop at just a little bruising? Your mother’s face is swollen, right?
She’s been beaten terribly and is now vomiting blood!]
[I still can’t believe this rating! It’s terrifying, how could it be so high!]
[In short, it’s insane!]
…
Ye Lingchen read the intense discussion on the internet and felt similarly excited in his
heart. All of that was popularity!
He had no idea how much popularity iPartment would bring to him and he was incredibly
excited about it.
In the evening, the crew of iPartment had another dinner together, and it was a luxurious
one too. Everyone had a great time drinking and were enjoying themselves thoroughly.
However, that occasion was different from the previous one. The previous one was Ye
Lingchen’s treat, but on that night, it was everyone else who treated Ye Lingchen.
After all, it was Ye Lingchen who gave them the chance to become famous. iPartment was
the one television series that produced famous stars from a group of boys who had just
walked out of school. One could say that they became famous overnight.
A brief interlude happened in the middle of their meal.
Everyone was eagerly excited and gave Ye Lingchen a toast.
“Young Master Ye, I, Li Tai, have never admired anyone before in my career. Be it in the
present or the future, I will always respect you and I raise this toast to you! Bottoms up, my
good brother!”
He drank it all in one breath after ending his sentence!
Ye Lingchen downed it all too.
Everyone’s eyes lit up and Chen Chichi walked over with a smile on his face, “Young Master
Ye, I, Chen Chichi, won’t say more. Everything I want to say is channeled to this glass, let’s
go!”
The two drank again!
“Young Master Ye, count Lu Xiaobu in! Watch me drink this cup!”
“Young Master Ye, I’m really lucky to be able to do all these under your hands. A toast!
Drink as you please!”
“Young Master Ye…”
One by one, each of the big guys took turns raising their glass to Ye Lingchen.
After one round, Li Tai continued it again.
“Young Master Ye, I forgot to thank you for thinking highly of me. Cheers!
“Young Master Ye, I, Li Jing, could only escape from the sea of suffering because of you. One
cup is not enough. Let me toast one bottle!”
“Young Master Ye, when in Rome, do as the Romans do! I, Ali, am still waiting for you to
rope me into a new movie! It’s bottoms up for me too!”
…
Ye Lingchen did not reject them. The rest of them had drinks in their hands and he had one
in his hand too. Deep down, he felt that everything was a little funny.
“Lingchen, you’ve drunk enough. You can’t drink anymore.” Xiao Feifei could not help but
feel worried.
“No problem! Let’s enjoy today!”
“Young Master Ye has a high alcohol tolerance!” Everyone cheered with excited expressions
on their faces. They continued to follow up with the drinks and made a toast, one after
another.
It was definitely a good day to get Ye Lingchen drunk!
“Hey, you guys. You keep saying that you want to thank Young Master Ye, but this isn’t a
good way to raise him a toast!” Lin Wanyu could not help but remark after finding it quite
unsightly.
“We men never admit defeat, especially when it comes to drinking. Don’t you agree, Young
Master Ye?” Chen Chichi smiled immediately.
“Yes, mm, that’s right… Chichi is right!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes were a little blurry, and his reply was slurred.
Was he getting…drunk?
Everyone’s eyes lit up. One after another, their lips began curling in a sly smile.
“Young Master Ye is a real man!” Lu Xiaobu said immediately. “Come on, let’s have another
drink!”
“Ahh, I can’t anymore…” Ye Lingchen waved his hand.
“Young Master Ye, men can’t say no! I raise this glass to you!” Li Jing said again.
“Okay, this will be the last.”
“Young Master Ye, don’t, I want to toast to you!” Ali said quickly and downed the glass
before Ye Lingchen could speak.
“Hic! I can’t take it anymore.” Ye Lingchen downed a glass with great effort before
continuing.
“Young Master Ye, come! I’ll pour some more wine for you!”
…
Everyone continued drinking one after another, but they soon realized a problem—
although Ye Lingchen said that he could not take it anymore and his appearance was
drunken and slurred, he just could not get drunk!
On the contrary, they had already begun to feel top-heavy and their faces were all flushed.
Damn, the situation was getting more difficult! What was going on?
“No, I can’t drink anymore!” Ye Lingchen put down his wine glass and looked as though he
could collapse at any time.
Young Master Ye was going to collapse soon, and if they were persistent enough to raise
him a toast, he might finally fall with the next cup!
Everyone looked at each other, gritted their teeth, and continued to toast!
After another round, everyone’s hearts were cold again, and some of them began to admit
defeat.
“Come on, let’s continue drinking! I’m not drunk yet! I’m very sober!” Ye Lingchen picked
up the wine glass and continued ambitiously.
Everyone’s heart skipped a beat. Such behavior was exhibited usually by people who were
very drunk.
Damn it, let’s continue!
After another round.
“Come, come, let’s go on,” Ye Lingchen said again.
“I can’t. I can’t anymore…” Lu Xiaobu waved his hand weakly and he was already splayed
across the table.
“Barf—” Chen Chichi covered his mouth immediately and rushed to the bathroom.
As for the dignified director Li Tai, he shrank in a corner and hugged a chair in his arms
while groaning.
Li Jing and Ali were the craziest. The two of them actually started dancing around. They
were both big men, yet they were already starting to dance.
Except for Ye Lingchen, all the men from the cast and crew were drunk. The alcohol had
gotten into their heads and their faces were all red. There were those who vomited and
those who spoke nonsense. Everyone looked very different after getting drunk and it made
for a hilarious scene.
“Damn! Young Master Ye, you’re so awesome. You tricked us into drinking with you. I’ll
never drink with you again…” Chen Chichi muttered drunkenly while hugging the toilet
bowl. He then started crying…
Chapter 503 - Late-Night Murder
Chapter 503 Late-Night Murder
After drinking and eating their fill.
Aside from Ye Lingchen, every other man who was present there collapsed to the ground.
Li Jing and Ali were the only ones who were not entirely drunk.
They had cultivated with Ye Lingchen before, and their progress in the Eight-Extremities
Brute Training was faster than that of Xu Nan’s. They were already able to perform the
three movements taught to them with ease, and Ye Lingchen was ready to continue
teaching them the next three movements.
As a result, their alcohol tolerance ended up being much greater.
“Young Master Ye, you, you… Your alcohol tolerance is a bit too high, isn’t it?” Hu Yifei and
the others went blank and they looked at Ye Lingchen in speechless stupefaction.
They saw it with their own eyes—Ye Lingchen raised a glass to about a dozen people. The
others only had to drink once, but he was required to drink a dozen or so times. Amazingly,
nothing seemed to happen to him while the others all became drunk.
He could no longer be described as having high tolerance. It was absolutely abnormal.
“Haha, you’ve never seen death if you challenge me to drink.” Ye Lingchen smiled lightly
and had a cool look on his face. “Tell the driver to come and pick them up.”
After a night of eating and drinking, it was already very late. After making arrangements for
the group of drunk individuals, Ye Lingchen got up and prepared to go home.
At 10.45pm, Ye Lingchen wobbled onto the street with two ‘oil bottles[1]’.
Those two ‘oil bottles’ were none other than Li Jing and Ali. The two of them did not
collapse from their drunkenness and still had great strength, so it would be very difficult to
expect anyone else to send them back. In light of that, Ye Lingchen could only take them
back personally.
Fortunately, the consciousness deep within them was still present even though they were
both drunk. They were very much in awe of Ye Lingchen, so it saved a lot of trouble because
they followed Ye Lingchen’s instructions strictly despite their drunkenness.
“Ye… Young Master Ye, you’re a really good drinker! Come, I’ll raise a toast to you again!”
“Young Master Ye, you’ve kept yourself pretty low-key. I admire your high alcohol
tolerance! Keep drinking!”
The two murmured while walking as if they were still having drinks.
Ye Lingchen did not bother to pay attention to those two drunkards and walked forward on
his own. The evening breeze blew against his hair with a hint of chilliness.
Li Jing and Ali lived together, and in order to facilitate martial arts training, their residence
was located in a relatively isolated area by the city park. By that time, there were few
pedestrians on the road.
“Help… Help!”
After hearing that cry for help, Ye Lingchen paused his footsteps and frowned instinctively.
He held his breath and focused his attention.
Another cry for help reached his ears, accompanied by the roar of an electric scooter.
The person calling for help was an ordinary person and a woman.
On the other hand, the person chasing her was very strong!
He was definitely a martial artist!
A trace of fine light flashed in Ye Lingchen’s eyes and a rapt expression appeared on his
face.
Ye Lingchen discovered that he had a penchant to be nosy after possessing so much
strength and could not help but lament it. Perhaps deep in his heart was a calling to help
the weak.
It was rare to see a martial artist chasing and killing an ordinary person, and adding to that
was a certain familiar feeling in the cry for help.
He lifted his legs and walked toward the source of the sound.
The electric scooter’s hum became louder and louder, and the girl’s panicked call for help,
coupled with crying, became more urgent.
There were no other motorized sounds behind the electric scooter because the person
chasing after it was relying on his own legs!
“Hehe, there’s no escape!”
The chaser’s hoarse voice was like a thunderous roar. He stepped up his chase and his
speed increased noticeably!
Like a ghost in the dark, he instantly caught up with the electric scooter ahead of him. Then,
he snickered and kicked the vehicle’s rear wheel!
Boom!
The electric scooter was sent flying once the sound was heard. The woman sitting on it was
flung out instantly. She rolled three times on the ground and could not get up at all.
It was her?
Ye Lingchen had a look of surprise when he saw the woman on the ground. She was none
other than Dong Miaomiao, who bought the giant python’s meat from him some time ago.
Two people were chasing her, both of them sturdy men. Their eyes flickered with an
intimidating aura and they looked like skilled individuals.
The speed of Dong Miaomiao’s electric scooter was about 40 yards per hour, so those two
martial artists could easily catch up to her in an instant. Their strength was by no means
lesser than those who captured Xu Nan last time.
Even if they were not inner force martial artists, they were already on the verge of
achieving inner force.
Thousandsprout Healthcare had been acquired by Amaterasu Genetics, and Ye Lingchen
was initially quite worried about Dong Miaomiao’s fate, but he did not expect to encounter
her in such a situation.
She was a weak woman who would not come into contact with any martial artist. Why
would she be chased by them?
“Who are you guys?” Dong Miaomiao’s eyes were horrified and her voice was faltering
discernibly.
Everything that happened that night completely upended her worldview. The two men who
chased after her were abnormal, with speeds that no normal person was able to possess.
Getting rid of them while driving the electric scooter was impossible and she felt like she
was being played by a cat.
How could human beings have such speed in strength as well as strength in speed?
It should not exist in her world. Could she have traversed elsewhere?
Throughout the ordeal, Dong Miaomiao doubted life more than once.
“How dare you spy on our dealings. Where did you get that courage?” one of the martial
artists sneered. “Such a pity. You’re beautiful, but you’ll soon become an experiment
subject.”
He walked toward Dong Miaomiao as he spoke.
“You… Don’t come near me!” Dong Miaomiao was like a helpless little sheep. Despair filled
her eyes and she backed away with great difficulty. Tears rolled down her eyes and she
shouted weakly, “HELP!”
The other party obviously enjoyed the feeling of dominance and laughed. “MUAHAHAHA,
no one will come to rescue you even if your vocal cords break from screaming!”
The distance separating both people began decreasing steadily.
At that moment, a loud shout was heard. “STOP! Let go of that girl!”
Dong Miaomiao was stunned.
The two martial artists were dumbfounded.
Ye Lingchen was also dumbfounded.
He had mixed feelings toward the drunk Ali beside him.
That was supposed to be his line! He did not think that a momentary loss of focus would
allow someone else to rob him of his moment. He had too few occasions to show off
recently.
It would be inappropriate if he jumped out and said the same sentence at that point.
During that moment, Ali had already begun walking slowly out of the darkness. His
muscled body was of the highest standards and he was extremely tall. If one did not
consider his shakily drunk posture, he would definitely intimidate everyone greatly, but…
he looked ridiculous at that moment.
“Hehe, I was wondering where this brave soul came from. Turns out it’s a drunkard!” The
martial artist smiled sarcastically. “Have you learned how to save damsels in distress after
getting drunk? You’re looking for death!”
“Such a big body. Perfect to be an experimental subject.” Another martial artist could not
resist making that remark. Upon seeing Ali’s eyes lighting up with a cold glimmer, he
snickered. “Do you know who we are? Do you really have the guts to come forward?”
“My cultivator brethren! Is there any reason to shun this fight?” In the same way, Li Jing
was also unwilling to show weakness. He swayed about as he stood with Ali…
[1] 拖油瓶 – translated as ‘oil bottles’. It is a phrase used to describe people who are a
hindrance or get in the way.
Chapter 504 - MONSTER!
Chapter 504 MONSTER!
“Another one?”
The two martial artists were taken aback for a moment. Their eyes then sank as they stared
coldly at Li Jing and Ali.
“Leave these two people to me. You go ahead and take that woman away!” One of the
martial artists said coldly. At the conclusion of those words, he had already started moving
toward Ali and Li Jing.
“You’ll have to get through me first!”
The warrior let out a low growl and sped toward Ali like the wind.
When he was only about an inch away, his eyes sank suddenly, and he raised his hand into
a fist!
The power of that fist was so great that it formed a squeezing force in the air. A whistling
sound was produced, and aside from being powerful, its speed was as fast as lightning.
Normal individuals would find it impossible to avoid it.
Any ordinary person who received that blow would probably have a hole blasted right
through his body!
“Good job!”
Ali’s eyes brightened suddenly. He was a boxing champion and had a soft spot for fist
techniques. His physique increased rapidly after learning martial arts from Ye Lingchen,
and in fact, his strength doubled even though his size was a bit smaller than before!
Many people appeared strong but actually used protein powder to forcibly build their
bodies. Such people were inferior in terms of strength. Ali’s present body had a density that
was at least three times stronger than before!
“Eight Extremities Obliterating Fist!”
Ali’s body sank suddenly as if he positioned himself in a stance. Without any superfluous
movements, he immediately threw a punch!
Boom!
Two fists collided, producing an explosive sound. In the dark of night, it resembled thunder
striking the ground, causing people’s eardrums to vibrate.
“How is that possible?”
The warrior’s expression changed suddenly. All he felt was a strong force spreading out.
Ali’s strength was actually on par with him.
Before he could even think about it, there was another strong gust of wind coming from his
side. The dark shadow of a leg struck like a venomous snake, delivering a kick straight
toward his neck!
“Humph!”
He snorted and blasted another punch!
Fist and kick collided, forcing the martial artist to take a few steps back. Only then did he
focus his gaze on Ali and Li Jing to size them up.
A hoarse voice came from his mouth. “Are you also martial artists?”
“Is there any justice when two big men are bullying a weak woman in broad daylight?!”
“The power of evil will eventually be purified by justice! Tonight, I’ll annihilate you on
behalf of the moon! Hic!”
Ali and Li Jing struck an extravagant pose. Their seriousness looked particularly amusing
under the glow of the moonlight.
Some distance away, black lines appeared on Ye Lingchen’s head. He did not expect there to
be such theatrical tendencies in the hearts of two big men like Ali and Li Jing. It was
simply…shameful!
Could it be that the drunkenness allowed them to unveil their true nature?
“Damn it, these two turned out to be two idiots!”
The martial artist cursed to himself but his eyes became even sharper. “Number Six, these
two are stubborn fellas. Let’s deal with them together!”
“You deal with that big guy, Number Four!”
Number Six took note of everything he saw. He did not say much after hearing those words
and rushed toward Li Jing!
“Huh! You’re courting your demise!”
Li Jing’s face was red as he sped toward Number Six with unbalanced footsteps!
When the distance between the two began decreasing, Li Jing let out a roar and rose into
the air. He executed a very beautiful backflip and delivered a mid-air kick to Number Six!
“Heh!” A trace of mockery flashed in Number Six’s eyes. His body sank suddenly even
though he was still running. It twisted in a weird direction and suddenly sprang out from
the side in a very abnormal manner and appeared next to Li Jing in midair. He then
punched Li Jing’s abdomen!
Boom!
Li Jing was sent flying more than four meters away!
Fortunately, Li Jing’s physique was also very strong. He quickly got up from the ground and
patted the dust on his body. Like a drunkard fighting, he shouted, “F*ck! How dare you hit
me! I’ll end you!”
He rushed up again after speaking.
Hidden somewhere in the dark, Ye Lingchen frowned suddenly and let out a soft voice.
With the help of his Qi refinement, he has a good night vision and could see things clearly in
an instant.
The amount of twisting and turning that was performed by Number Six’s body was
completely different from that of a normal human being. At that moment, the bones in his
whole body seemed to twist and change, while his movements were swift and light like a
ghost.
Those two martial artists were very different from ordinary martial artists…!
Ye Lingchen looked at Ali.
At this juncture, he and Number Four were also locked in a fiery match.
Ali used boxing techniques and surrounded Number Four, hopping and striking punches
from time to time!
Although that fighting style looked rather stupid, it was nonetheless very effective. After all,
boxing could cause great damage and must always be confronted at all times.
Although Ali and Li Jing were drunk, they still had the perception of a martial artist. It was
akin to instinct, and at the very least, they knew how to defend themselves and not let
themselves be beaten.
However, it was only a matter of time before they were defeated. According to Ye
Lingchen’s estimation, they might not necessarily be a match for those two martial artists
even if they were sober. The reason for the stalemate was actually due to the Eight
Extremities Brute Training. They could only hold up because of their strong physique.
“These two people have great physiques!”
However, Number Six rejoiced instead of being surprised and could not resist saying, “Our
superiors will definitely be very happy if we bring them back!”
“You’re right. Let’s deal with them quickly.”
After Number Four whispered, his entire body’s aura changed abruptly and there was a
crisp skeletal sound in his body. It could clearly be seen that his body was changing, as
there were protrusions from underneath his clothes.
The next moment, his lips were showing his teeth and his eyes revealed a savage look. He
no longer stood on his legs but supported himself on the ground with his hands.
Boom!
His body bowed slightly and he simultaneously exerted strength with his limbs. His speed
increased by more than double, and he dashed toward Ali in an instant.
Boom!
Ali’s sturdy body flew out, slammed heavily on the ground, and he wailed in pain.
On Li Jing’s side, Number Six’s body had also changed. Unlike Number Four, his bones
seemed to be very soft and there was no sound at all. However, his speed increased by
several folds and his body rose from the ground with a light step. He moved in a flash and
at the next moment—
Rip!
Li Jing’s body flew along with that harsh sound. On his chest there was a deep gash left
behind by five fingers. Fresh blood began flowing out and it was an incredibly shocking
sight!
Such an attack instantly caused Li Jing and Ali to lose most of their drunkenness. They
looked at Number Four and Number Six in surprise.
When they looked over however, their entire body quivered and their tipsiness
disappeared without a trace. Their pupils contracted and they exclaimed in horror, “F*CK!”
As for Dong Miaomiao, she fell heavily and simply laid on the ground from the start. The
sight of the battlefield made her brain buzz as if watching a martial arts master fight.
Dong Miaomiao’s delicate body trembled violently as soon as she saw Number Four and
Number Six. A scream soon ensued. “AGHHHHHH, MONSTER!”
Chapter 505 - Ultimate One-Palm Clap
Chapter 505 Ultimate One-Palm Clap
Aside from them, Ye Lingchen’s complexion also changed slightly.
The appearance of Number Four and Number Six had changed drastically. Although their
general appearance was still human, it differed greatly and was frightening.
They went on all fours after earlier standing on two legs, and their teeth were so sharp that
it had already pierced their lips!
Most importantly, their facial shapes had changed. Their eyes were no longer black and
white but had turned orange, while hair had grown on the nose and mouth!
Looking at their limbs again, all four fingers were stretched out and their nails became
sharp claws, particularly on Number Six. During that point, they stuck out their tongues
and licked the blood on their nails!
“Cat demon… Dog demon?!”
Li Jing was completely drained of blood. All he felt was a hot pain in his chest and had an
involuntary body spasm.
The first thing that came to mind when they looked at those two beings were that they
resembled a cat and dog!
Be it in their posture, body shape, or face shape, Number Four looked like a dog and
Number Six looked like a cat. It was precisely that fact which made them even more
frightened.
“Jing, what’s going on? Isn’t the demonizing of animals banned after the founding of the
People’s Republic of China? Your China…is just too scary…” Ali was on the verge of tears,
and his tipsiness went away very quickly. As of then, his mind was completely messed up.
“I don’t know a single f*cking thing. Let’s prepare to continue fighting.”
“Haha, take this and die!” Number Four and Number Six sneered again and again. They ran
quickly on the ground like wild beasts and let out fierce roars.
“Ah f*ck, help!”
In such a terrible situation, even Li Jing and Ali were nervous and could not help
exclaiming.
“Stop! Let go of that girl… and those two men!”
Following that loud shout, the scene fell into silence again. The next moment, Ye Lingchen
stepped out of the darkness slowly.
“Ye… Young Master Ye!”
Li Jing and Ali were so excited that their eyes were red. They wanted nothing more than to
fly over and hug Ye Lingchen’s thighs.
“It’s you.” Dong Miaomiao also saw Ye Lingchen and was surprised. She recalled their last
meeting and could not help but feel a little bit dazed. Who would have thought that their
next meeting after that would be under such conditions?
“Who are you?” Number Four and Number Six roared impatiently with their teeth showing.
“Justice may come late, but… it will never be absent!” Ye Lingchen walked out of the night
leisurely. During that moment, he could not resist putting on a robe and holding a peach
wood sword in his hand. Appearing majestic and heroic, he would be the demon catcher.
He stared and shouted sharply, “Sigh! What kind of evil is this! You still haven’t shown your
original form!”
“Damn, another mentally retarded person,” Number Four cursed. His body changed
direction, and he rushed straight toward Ye Lingchen.
Whoosh!
His body rose into the air with killing intent. He even barked a few times with a ferocious
aura.
Those sharp teeth of his gleamed under the cold moonlight, while his narrow and long
claws were even more daunting. His quick movements were very similar to those of a
hunting dog and he completely embodied the essence of a hunting dog.
He aimed his claws at Ye Lingchen’s shoulders and snapped his mouth towards Ye
Lingchen’s neck!
The strength of those sharp claws was sharper than a sword and was very formidable in
close combat. No matter what reaction Ye Lingchen had, Number Four was confident he
could tear him to pieces with those claws. As long as he could land a claw on Ye Lingchen’s
body, his teeth would be able to pierce his neck immediately. It did not matter who or what
the prey was, but it would be difficult even for the Gods to save his prey once those teeth
plunged into his neck!
He was getting closer!
In the blink of an eye, there was only half-a-foot of distance left and a bloodthirsty smile
appeared on the corner of Number Four’s mouth. With that kind of distance, an attack was
inevitable, regardless of the prey!
He looked at Ye Lingchen, who was still standing there and sneered in his heart. ‘Hehe, it
looks like this kid is frightened stupid. I’ll just kill him right away.’
“Young Master Ye!”
“Mr. Ye!”
Li Jing, Ali, and Dong Miaomiao could not help but voice out their concerns.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen finally raised his hand.
It was a very simple act of raising his hand, reaching out, and opening its palm, deep with
one hand, and closing the palm, which was exactly the same as the normal person’s palm
movement. The only possible difference was that Ye Lingchen’s other hand was placed at
his back.
“His brain appears to be stupid.” Number Four mocked scornfully and roared like a beast.
Ye Lingchen appeared on the verge of being thrown to the ground at the next moment!
It was then that a strong force suddenly swooped from one side. It was extremely fast and
instantly reached Number Four’s side.
“F*ck!”
Number Four could only exclaim in such a manner. Even his hair stood up in fright and he
quickly raised his hand to block it.
However, he appeared insignificant under that force. The slap landed on his wrist and did
not linger long there. It continued moving forward with his wrist along with the motions.
Destroyed!
Snapped!
“Yelp—”
Along with that loud slap, Number Four spun rapidly like a spinning top and flew out more
than ten meters away!
“Yelp—”
He whimpered like a puppy and his body trembled so violently that he could not stand up
even when he fell to the ground.
Death!
The scene plunged into a deathly silence!
Everyone was stunned and they looked at Ye Lingchen as if they were looking at a god.
They all inhaled sharply when they turned to look at Number Four again. It was an even
more surprising sight than when Number Four and Number Six were transforming.
By then, Number Four was no longer as fierce as it was earlier. One half of his face had been
punched and a deep dent was left in it. All his dog teeth have fallen to the ground and he
looked miserable.
It was unbelievable for a slap to be powerful.
“Who else?” Ye Lingchen stood proudly and swung back the bangs in front of his forehead.
He looked calmly at Number Six and let out a plain smile.
With that look, he noticed that all the fur on Number Six’s body was standing on end like a
cat’s. His whole body trembled violently as if he was facing his greatest enemy.
“That martial art just now, what was it?”
The orange pupils of Number Six shrank into a needle-thin shape. He stared at Ye Lingchen,
arched his body, and retracted his limbs slightly.
“Ultimate Single-Handed Clap!”
Ye Lingchen had already raised his hand again while speaking.
“Meow!”
Number Six let out a terrified and blood-curdling scream, then turned around and sprinted
to the darkness without hesitation.
His was extremely fast and his limbs were as light as a cat. Soon, his figure had darted away
in silence.
At that point, there was only one thought in his mind—run!
He did not have the luxury of ridiculing that freakish Kungfu’s name after hearing it.
His beast-like intuition made him feel as though he was being watched by the god of death.
If he stayed for a second longer, he might be embraced by the god of death!
“Ultimate Single-Handed Clap!”
The voice behind him spoke leisurely, like a ghost, causing Number Six’s heart to thump
rapidly while he had a desperate look in his eyes.
Despite relying on the lightness of his cat body, making the conscious decision to jump
through complicated terrains, and shuttling through the jungle and stones, he could not
figure out why he was still unable to escape from Ye Lingchen.
“Meow!”
Slap!
…
Chapter 506 - Having a Heart-to-Heart
Chat Is Too Cliché, Let’s Talk About Money
Boom!
Chapter 506 Having a Heart-to-Heart Chat Is Too Cliché, Let’s Talk About Money
Boom!
Number Six was thrown back like a dead dog and lay together with Number Four.
Ye Lingchen slowly approached them and began observing them.
They had not reverted to their previous states yet, but their bodies were shaking. It was
like a prelude to loss of cognitive ability. Their mouths bared their teeth occasionally and
they roared like beasts from time to time. Their faces were tightly wrinkled while their
limbs and paws twitched madly. They had collapsed on the ground like wild cats and wild
dogs.
“Their human attributes are beginning to regress.”
Ye Lingchen raised his brow slightly and muttered to himself.
That phenomenon could be termed as regression, but humans did not regress in such a
manner through natural means. Was it a hybrid of humans, cats, and dogs?
“Genes?”
Ye Lingchen looked at Dong Miaomiao, who was still rather traumatized and already had
some guesses in his heart.
“Young Master Ye, you’re awesome!” Li Jing and Ali said at the same time. They watched Ye
Lingchen earth-shaking amazingness and the fire within them burned more intensely.
Too awesome!
That was the definition of a man!
They held martial strength in high esteem and were already starting to fantasize
themselves rushing headlong onto the battlefield. A scene of unmatched power was surely
a very handsome sight!
When they finally reached Young Master Ye’s level, they could punish the strong, help the
weak, and become superman! That was the pinnacle of life!
“You two! Stop fantasizing! Take these two away quickly!” Ye Lingchen’s words
immediately pulled them back from their delusions and they spat out their tongue in an
embarrassed manner.
“Okay, Young Master Ye.”
“Young Master Ye, what are these two? They’re neither people nor ghosts.”
Both Li Jing and Ali asked as they looked at Number Four and Number Six with disgust.
“It’s a cat monster and a dog monster.” Ye Lingchen glanced at the two of them faintly and
said with a smile. “You’ve been injured by them and you already have cat and dog poison in
your body. If you don’t treat it in time, you’ll turn into this too.”
“F*CK!”
Li Jing and Ali’s originally relaxed expressions turned as pale as paper. Tears already began
welling up in the two big men’s eyes.
“No… It can’t be. Young Master Ye, you…you’re kidding, aren’t you?”
The two of them trembled as they spoke and looked at Ye Lingchen helplessly. “Save us,
Young Master Ye! I don’t want to turn into this thing.”
They have already started to imagine the horrors in their mind. Having been tainted with
the poison, they would soon be separated from their families. Then, in order not to cause
harm to the world, they would jump into a sea of fire to bury themselves…
Righteousness! They did all that because it was the right thing to do, and for the sake of a
better world!
Little did they expect that they would start crying because their emotions were getting the
better of them.
“You can’t even put a lid on your acting cells. Wake up! It’s time to go.”
Ye Lingchen silently watched their dramatically changing expressions and interrupted
again. “Hurry up and bring these two to my place.”
He then raised his leg and walked towards Dong Miaomiao.
Dong Miaomiao looked at Ye Lingchen approaching her slowly, and could not help but feel
the blood draining from her face. She immediately closed her eyes.
“I didn’t see anything! I don’t know who you are! AH, I’m blind! I’m just a blind person.” She
was already mumbling incoherently. Her voice was hoarse and faltering, while she simply
laid on the ground and trembled.
“It’s a moonless and windy night. Don’t’ you think we should have a heart-to-heart talk,
Miss Dong?” Ye Lingchen walked over with a smirk.
“A heart-to-heart talk is too cliché. Let’s talk about money. I have money, I can use myself as
ransom. Let me go…” Dong Miaomiao said in a hurry with tears streaming down her eyes.
The girl was obviously given a huge fright that night. Her worldview crumbled completely
and her mind was on the verge of collapse. Ye Lingchen felt bad if he continued teasing her,
so he said, “Well, Miss Dong, the crisis has been resolved. You don’t need to worry about it.”
Ah?
Dong Miaomiao was taken aback for a moment, then weakly opened her eyes. They were
red, and tears were dropping like pearls. She looked Ye Lingchen innocently and pitifully.
“R-r-really?
“I’m from the Warrior’s Department, and I specialize in dealing with these kinds of
monsters.” Ye Lingchen flashed his Warrior’s Department badge and said with a smile.
“The Warrior’s Department?” Dong Miaomiao looked at Ye Lingchen’s badge and glanced at
Ye Lingchen again. When she was finally certain of it, her fierce heart calmed down a little,
“I… Am I really alright?”
“Yes, you’re alright.” Ye Lingchen smiled. “It’s been a while, Miss Dong.”
“Long… Long time no see.” Dong Miaomiao whispered. Her heart palpitated as she glanced
at the two beings howling and lying on the ground.
“Regarding this issue, I’d like to request your cooperation with my investigation, Miss
Dong.”
Everyone carried the two weird men and headed towards Hill Spring Residences.
Along the way, Ye Lingchen finally found out what happened from Dong Miaomiao.
As Ye Lingchen expected, those two people were from the gene company. Dong Miaomiao
broke their research, triggering their hunt for her.
It was likely that they had been suppressing their strength because there were too few
opportunities to actually show it. The thought of playing a cat and mouse game thus
surfaced, and they chased her incessantly while laughing maniacally. They deliberately
wanted to frighten Dong Miaomiao instead of capturing her at first instance.
Ye Lingchen could not help but take another look at Dong Miaomiao. He previously felt that
the woman was strong and smart, but it surprised him that she was stronger than he
thought.
Thousandsprout Healthcare’s predecessor was Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals, whose
main business was manufacturing medicines. However, the death of her father forced her
to carry the entire company at a young age. She was also a decisive person and the
company was facing its hardest time. Her father could not establish it as a major drug
manufacturing company, so she took an alternate route and focused on healthcare!
Because of its pharmaceutical foundation, Thousandsprout Healthcare easily gained a
foothold in the healthcare market even though it was not a dominant player. If Dong
Miaomiao was allowed to continue, she might become a giant in the world of
healthcare.Despite all that, Dong Miaomiao was far too young and found it was difficult to
convince the public of her achievements. The company’s older folks targeted her constantly
and although she finally resolved it with great effort, the intervention of the Amaterasu
Genetics broke that equilibrium!
The reason was none other than because of the giant python meat.
The gene company colluded with the senior executives of Thousandsprout Healthcare,
annexing Thousandsprout Healthcare swiftly and easily. Dong Miaomiao alone was unable
to strike back, so the python meat naturally fell into the hands of Amaterasu Genetics.
However, Dong Miaomiao was also a ruthless person. The company was the fruit of her
father’s painstaking efforts, so it was only natural for her to hold a grudge and wanted to
take the company back.
During that time, she had inquired about Amaterasu Genetics. On that fateful day, she came
up with the idea of exploring Amaterasu Genetics at night.
She was a very strong woman, but regardless of that, the encounter with something so
abnormal would certainly destroy her worldview.
“I… I saw plenty of animal carcasses in Amaterasu Genetics!” Dong Miaomiao’s body
trembled slightly and it was evident she was thinking of some horrible scenes. “That’s not
all. There are plenty of homeless people and babies who have been sent over. Many people
wearing white lab coats came and went, while vials of blood were drawn from those
captured people from time to time…”
Chapter 507 - Rapacious Ambition Must
Not Be Ignored!
Chapter 507 Rapacious Ambition Must Not Be Ignored!
“There were lots and lots of blood, all packed in a huge container!”
Dong Miaomiao bit her lip and her voice trembled. “Furthermore, everyone in the company
is weird. They don’t speak at all and their faces are expressionless. They didn’t even look
like living people, but they discovered me before I could continue observing.”
It was clear that the scenes she saw affected her mind, thereby making it easy for her to be
discovered.
What came next made Dong Miaomiao feel even more horrified.
A human body that could easily catch up with her electric bike and was even able to
transform.
At that thought, she could not help but take a look at Ye Lingchen. Compared with the two
beings’ transformation, Ye Lingchen was even more terrifying, especially that so-called
Ultimate Single-Handed Clap skill.
“So, it seems these two people are the product of Amaterasu Genetics.” Li Jing inhaled
sharply and had a look for horror in his eyes. It was maddening.
“Altering genes, combining human and animal genes. This is scary,” Ali remarked as well.
“Companies like this cannot continue to exist!”
“The head office of Amaterasu Genetics is in the Sun Nation. The one here is just a branch,
but their research is even more ruthless!” Dong Miaomiao took a deep breath, then
continued, “They’re using people from our country to do research!”
Boom!
Li Jing immediately punched the tree beside him, leaving behind a deep fist mark. He said
coldly, “Bastards! I’ll kill them!”
A cold light flashed in Ye Lingchen’s eyes.
The thoughts that passed through his mind were far more than the other three because he
recalled his earlier arrest of the human trafficking team as well as his role in helping Xu
Nan discover the secret warehouse. The warehouse stored a lot of blood, along with
numerous informative materials and scientific research reports.
All three aspects showed similarities, to some extent.
The children abducted by those human traffickers were probably bought by Amaterasu
Genetics, and the large part of the blood in that warehouse was provided to Amaterasu
Genetics for research!
Such companies would take lives for as long as it remained in existence. The consequences
would be similarly incalculable as well.
“But… The people created by this kind of genetics company are truly abnormal!” Li Jing
could not help but sigh as he looked at the appearance of Number Four and Number Six.
“Number Four was a combination of dog genes while Number Six was a fusion with cat
genes,” Ye Lingchen remarked faintly and his eyes lit up slightly. “Hehe, it appears that I’ve
underestimated Amaterasu Genetics. I didn’t expect them to research this to such an extent.
No wonder they were so eager to buy the giant python’s meat!” ”
One could easily imagine how frightening Amaterasu Genetics’ creations would be once
they integrated the python gene into a human.
“This must be a genetically-modified soldier.” Ali’s complexion changed drastically. “Their
ruthless ambition is inhumane!”
“These two people are more than just genetically-modified soldiers.” Ye Lingchen shook his
head and said curtly, “They were definitely martial artists before they underwent this
change. It’s only martial artists that are barely able to withstand the power of genes.
Adding genetic abilities to a martial artist will make their strength skyrocket! However, the
research done by Amaterasu Genetics would surely have been on the backbone of countless
lost lives!”
Those two martial artists were not considered to be inner force martial artists, but their
combat effectiveness was even stronger than ordinary inner force martial artists. The
consequences would be devastating if Amaterasu Genetics were allowed to continue their
research!
“I don’t care about other countries, but…I can’t turn a blind eye when it involves our
China!”
Ye Lingchen glanced at Number Four and Number Six indifferently and stopped talking.
…
Hill Spring Residences, by the lake behind the mountain.
Ye Lingchen whistled at the calm lake. The next moment, a huge wave appeared from the
tranquil surface of the lake and the water gradually bulged like a hill.
When the water receded, Old Tortoise’s figure was revealed.
“Woo—”
The instant it saw Ye Lingchen, it immediately cooed softly as if it were blowing kisses.
Ye Lingchen was already accustomed to it, but the few people around him were unable to
remain calm. Li Jing and Ali immediately stiffened and were so scared that they did not
dare to breathe. Dong Miaomiao was better because she had seen Old Tortoise before, but
its sudden appearance startled her slightly and she had to breathe slowly.
Beasts like that would always strike fear in a person’s heart, no matter how many times one
saw it.
“Goodness me, Young Master Ye. Is this Old Tortoise? It’s…it’s too amazing.” Li Jing gulped
hard. He had also watched the episodes of Life’s Struggles and came to know about Old
Tortoise’s existence. Be that as it may, it was an entirely different concept from seeing it on
television and seeing it in front of his own eyes. It instilled in him a feeling of amazement
toward the power of nature.
“OH MY GOD!” Ali knelt immediately and did so very sincerely. He muttered words and
began praying on the spot, “I’m guilty, God, I repent! Please forgive my ignorance. My
handsomeness has hurt too many naïve girls and my perfect body has blinded the sight of
countless people. I’m guilty—”
“Your prayer is utterly useless.” Li Jing could not resist glancing at him with contempt.
“Why?”
“First of all, your prayer is a lie!”
“Nonsense! If you can’t see my handsomeness, it just means that you lack a pair of eyes to
discover beauty!” Ali argued with conviction.
“Okay, don’t make trouble. We have urgent matters to deal with.” Ye Lingchen had no time
to entertain their tomfoolery. He shook his head and said, “It’s not convenient here.
Everyone, climb on Old Tortoise’s back. Let’s head to the mountain opposite the lake!”
“Climb…on its back?”
Dong Miaomiao cowered in fear but eventually exerted a tremendous effort to climb up Old
Tortoise’s back.
The four people and two half-beast humans floated to the other side of the lake together.
The whole process was very smooth and there was no turbulence. Old Tortoise’s speed
inside water was very fast, and along with a burst of waves, it left everyone feeling relieved.
It was much more comfortable than taking a boat.
“Young Master Ye, if you use Old Tortoise to film a movie, the effects are definitely going to
be awesome. It’ll also save the cost of video editing. This is a strong tool for showing off,” Li
Jing could not help but point out.
“We’ll talk about this some other time.” Ye Lingchen smiled, glanced at the two unconscious
beings, and said curtly, “Wake them up and toss them down. I have something to ask them.”
“Okay!”
Li Jing and Ali immediately became energetic. They had long been displeased with those
two people, and after an eager look flashed in their eyes, they submerged the heads of
those unconscious people in the water without so much as any warning!
Young Master Ye said to wake them up, but he did not mention what methods were to be
used. Therefore, it was no surprise that they resorted to violence.
Blub, blub, blub!
Bubbles soon appeared and then the two began struggling violently.
A full five minutes passed before Li Jing and Ali brought them up.
The two of them came out of the water miserably and panted heavily. Before they could say
a single word, they turned their heads and immediately saw the giant tortoise’s head. They
did not even manage to catch a breath before fainting a second time…
Chapter 508 - I Won’t Say Anything Even If
I Die!
Gurgle gurgle gurgle!
Li Jing and Ali used the same method, once again pushing the two in the water.
When they came to, although they were still afraid to look at Old Tortoise, their hearts
regained their composure and looked coldly at the group, saying, “Do you know who I am?
How dare you meddle in our business. You’re dead!”
Smack!
Just as he said that he was met with a slap. That surprised him and managed to calm him
down.
“Are you clear with what the situation is now?”Ye Lingchen gave a cruel look at the two and
stated calmly, “How much do you know of Amaterasu Genetics? Tell me everything and I’ll
offer you a painless end.”
“Hehe, hahahahahaha…”
Upon hearing Ye Lingchen’s words, the two could not resist bursting out laughing, then
looked at Ye Lingchen with a gaze that seemed as though they were looking at a mentally
challenged person. Number Four said, “Brat, you’re too naive. We have gone through
special training. No matter what methods you employ, it’s impossible to make us talk. Even
if you cut me up into pieces and feed the fish, I won’t even wince!”
“I advise you to forget it if you’re trying to learn any information from us. Ever since we
accepted genetic experimentation, we’ve stopped caring for our lives!” Number Six stated
while throwing a condescending grin at Ye Lingchen.
“F*ck, you’re being boastful!”
Ali was filled with rage and gave each of them a punch. However, they were truly stubborn,
only letting out a muffled grunt and continued to smile at Ye Lingchen condescendingly.
“You’re trying to interrogate us with what you have? You’re still wet around the ears.”
Number Six’s gaze showed no signs of change, remaining devoid of emotions.
“We’ve endured our genes being modified. There’s nothing else in this world that can make
us wince in pain.”
They were transformed into half beasts, causing their nature to be extremely twisted. It
would seem that regular interrogation methods would not work.
Li Jing and Ali frowned at the same time, frustrated by the difficulty of this issue.
As they needed information, they could not afford to beat them to death. Moreover, regular
torture methods were useless. It was really a troublesome situation.
Even martyrs would keep their secrets, much less these freaks of nature.
Clap, clap, clap…
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged as he clapped for them, saying, “I hope you
can keep this up.”
“Since you guys love laughing so much, I’ll let you laugh all you want in one go!” With that
said, he placed his index finger and middle finger together and jabbed at a point on Number
Four’s waist!
That feeble prod caused Number Four’s face to show signs of surprise, catching him off
guard. However, in the next instant, his expression changed drastically. His mouth opened
wide uncontrollably, then followed by his body going into spasms. An indescribable feeling
started spreading all over his body.
“Hahaha, hahaha, wahahahaha…”
He bent backward in a fit of laughter, spasming uncontrollably, as though he was possessed
and had no way to stop.
“What did you do?” Number Six, who was collected all the while had a drastic change in
expression upon seeing such a creepy scene. He cried out in shock, “Get away from me, stay
away…”
“Hahaha, wahahaha…”
Very soon, the place filled with the laughing sounds of Number Six and Number Four.
Laughing, by itself, was nothing much. However, if that laughing bout went on
continuously, causing the muscles on the entire body to spasm and tears to run on, then it
would be terrifying.
Number Four and Number Six remained laughing for a full 15 minutes. Their faces were
stiff and their voices hoarse, yet they were unable to stop.
Even Li Jing, Ali, and Dong Miaomiao felt creeped out by the sight, much less the ones
affected. They all looked at Ye Lingchen as though he was a god.
“Young Master Ye, could that be China’s mysterious Touch of Death[1] skill?” Ali asked
fearfully.
“That’s right.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“I didn’t expect Touch of Death to be real. I’ve always thought that it was just a work of
fiction. This is too amazing,” Li Jing lamented. Following Ye Lingchen had truly helped him
witness wonders that he would not have witnessed on his own.
Compared to other Kungfu, the Touch of Death technique was absolutely godly. Although it
lacks destructive strength, it makes up for it in practicality and versatility.
“So, will you talk?” Ye Lingchen watched the two paralyzed from laughing.
“No! Don’t even think of getting any intelligence from me even if I have to die from
laughing!”
“Good! I love you stubborn people. Do you want to die from laughing? Dream on.” Ye
Lingchen smiled gently. They can be used for him to experiment with his Touch of Death
skill. He then pressed another spot on their body.
“Sob sob sob, sob sob sob…”
What was originally sounds of laughter were replaced by tragic cries.
Their crying sound continued in waves, neverending, causing quite a ruckus. Their tears
flowed on continuously as though a breached dam.
The previous bouts of laughter had already sapped all the strength from their bodies. The
following bouts of crying made it difficult for them to even catch their breath and felt as
though their internal organs were spasming.
Another 15 minutes passed.
Number Four and Number Six’s eyes were puffy and crinkly like walnuts. Their originally
wide-open eyes were left with almost a slit. It was truly a pathetic sight. Add to that their
gut-wrenching cries, they looked all the more pitiful.
“Will you talk?”
“No! We won’t tell you anything even if we cried to death!”
Ye Lingchen kept quiet, then gave their bodies another poke.
“Ahhh, itchy! It’s very itchy!”
Their bodies started to contort and spasm wildly. Their faces turned red in an instant and
started rolling around on the ground.
If one had to choose a feeling that was most torturous, it would no doubt be itchiness.
Pain could be tolerated, but itchiness was really intolerable.
One can imagine countless little ants crawling around and mosquitoes occasionally taking a
few bites on the body while being unable to touch them, only to feel that itchiness, the
irritating feeling. Who could resist?
Number Four and Number Six were not afraid of pain, therefore Ye Lingchen had to find an
alternate approach. Crying, laughing, and itchiness would definitely break someone
mentally.
“Will you talk now?”
“Yes, I’ll talk! I’ll tell you everything!” Number Four and Number Six nodded
simultaneously. They stared at Ye Lingchen in abject terror as though they were looking at
a demon. Those methods were really terrifying.
They were afraid to find out what this demon would do to them if they refused again.
“Bring them to two different areas and have them draw a topographic map of Amaterasu
Genetics,” Ye Lingchen instructed Li Jing and Ali. After that, he gave Number Four and
Number Six a cold smile. “If the maps you draw contain any contradictions, then it would
not be as simple as this!”
Number Four and Number Six trembled at the same time. They truly experienced what it
was like to be trapped between life and death. Compared to the various tortures, Ye
Lingchen’s approach may seem gentle, but it was definitely the scariest torture method…
[1] 点穴 (Dian Xue / Touch of Death) – A widely known fictional skill in Chinese Wuxia
genre that is claimed to be practiced by some in real life. With a badass name available in
Wikipedia, we have decided to use that for the wow factor. Check it out at:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touch_of_Death
Please note that previously in chapter 451, this skill was named as Acupuncture (upgraded
from Massage), but the name does not do the skill justice considering the way the author
describes it in this chapter.
Chapter 509 - The Blokes That Lost Their
Voices
Chapter 509 The Blokes That Lost Their Voices
In the middle of the night…
The darkness of night covered the entire region with the moon nowhere to be seen. Silence
enveloped the world.
Right then, a shadow figure darted about in the darkness with such speed that it threatened
to cut apart the intangible darkness momentarily.
Following that, the shadowy figure did not slow down but continued dashing onward into
the distance.
‘It should be around here!’
Ye Lingchen paused in his steps, drastically slowing down, and started moving forward
carefully.
The area was deserted, without even a single tree in sight, let alone humans. It was difficult
to imagine that such a deserted suburb existed outside the extremely developed city area. It
was as though this corner was forgotten by the people.
Meanwhile, somewhere further upfront was an abandoned factory. The factory even had an
employee dormitory building connected to it. Although the factory seemed decrepit, there
was the occasional flash of light that could be seen.
In the darkness, Ye Lingchen’s eyes seemed to give off a glow. He could faintly hear some
chattering sounds coming from within the factory.
These people were cautious. They refrained from turning on the lights even in the middle
of the night and worked in the dark.
Without much hesitation, Ye Lingchen quickly zoomed into the building. His body melded
with the darkness without making anything seem out of place.
‘Is it that hard to infiltrate stealthily?’
As a prodigy, Ye Lingchen did not find it difficult at all.
He headed straight towards the dormitory building after he got a quick glance at the
internal structure of the factory.
According to the information he pried from the two captives, the factory was only used as a
warehouse to keep vagrants, animal corpses, blood, infants, and other materials needed for
their research. Meanwhile, the actual research was carried out in that building.
The first thing Dong Miaomiao came across was the warehouse. At that moment, there
were quite a number of people still moving the items around. Ye Lingchen could even hear
the crying of the infants.
Who could have imagined that a multinational company like Amaterasu genetics that
focused its research in biology would run such a despicable place? It was just as expected
for a company from the Sun Nation to commit such crimes against humanity.
Ye Lingchen was just about to enter the building, yet he turned back one more.
The cries from the infants were too much. If he met any accidents after going in, what
would happen to these infants?
From his cursory glance earlier, he saw people collecting blood from the infants. How could
these people be devoid of morality? Cruel and merciless. They were even worse than
beasts.
If they were to detect his presence in the building, these people might just kill all the
infants.
‘I should take care of the warehouse problem first.’
In the entire warehouse, there were about 15 people. None of them were ordinary people!
Although he was unsure if they were all mutants like Number Four and Number Six, they
were all martial artists that knew some form of Kungfu. Each of their actions were different
from those of an ordinary person.
Even so, there were only three that could be considered experts. The other twelve were
only grunts that knew a trick or two, there to provide physical labor.
Ye Lingchen’s gaze fell on the three people stationed as lookouts. They were the strongest
amongst them, in charge of surveillance and supervising the work.
His gaze turned serious, then approached them at an alarming speed.
Ye Lingchen was like a venomous snake hidden in the shadows, looking for a chance to
strike.
These three had obviously gone through specialized training. Their positioning was
impeccable.
They did not stand together but instead spread out over three points in the form of a
triangle. They were in each other’s field of visions and could assist each other immediately,
preventing them from being taken out in one go. Being able to keep tabs of each other’s
condition in an instant, it allowed them to react immediately if anything happened.
For an ordinary person, under such circumstances, they would need to have three people
to act simultaneously to take them out at the same time or they would surely be
discovered!
However, that was for an ordinary person.
Ye Lingchen was hidden near one of them. He studied the person near him, then took
another look at the other two.
The next moment, he picked up a rock and threw it at the building nearby!
Thud!
As expected, the sound immediately attracted the attention of the trio. Right at that instant,
Ye Lingchen sprung into action. His hands wrapped around the head of the martial artist
next to him and gave it a hard twist!
That martial artist’s body immediately went limp and was thrown to the floor as Ye
Lingchen took up his position.
All that happened in the span of only one second!
The other two martial artists did not notice anything out of the ordinary. They took a
glance at Ye Lingchen as though nothing happened.
By then, Ye Lingchen had fully replaced the dead martial artist. He stood there quietly in
the darkness. Using the cover of the night, he intentionally avoided showing his face.
However, his physique and aura perfectly mimicking the dead martial artist. He had even
imitated some minutiae. The instantaneous replacement did not spark any suspicions from
the other two.
Following that, he once again threw a rock at the same location.
It was abnormal for there to be sounds coming from the same location. That immediately
attracted the attention of the other two. Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen volunteered to head
towards that direction.
Ye Lingchen lowered his body all of a sudden and gave a few slaps to the dead martial
artist, creating the illusion that he was caught in a fight. Following that, he lifted the corpse
and waved at the other two martial artists.
The two martial artists approached Ye Lingchen unsuspectingly.
They were not on high alert. Moreover, such incidents were probably common enough.
There would always be some unlucky people that wandered here and be taken out
immediately.
There were originally five people standing guard here, making it a perfect formation.
However, Number Four and Number Six had gone on a chase.
“Bring this guy in as a test subject,” said one of the martial artists.
However, as they came nearer and saw Ye Lingchen’s face, they were shocked. Following
that, they immediately opened their mouths and got ready to call out.
Ye Lingchen was ready for this, rushing at them like a leopard. In merely three steps,
everything happened in an instant. He raised his hands and made a forceful jab at their
chest!
All was silent.
The two martial artists had a look of surprise and anger in their eyes. Their mouths opened
and closed. If he was not mistaken, that should be their warning shout or some verbal
assault towards Ye Lingchen.
However, to their horror, no matter how much they shouted, no sound came forth.
The scene was very humorous. Their mouths were flapped away but it remained deathly
silent. Their eyes popped wide open as though they had just seen a ghost.
After that, they pointed at Ye Lingchen with their mouths yapping away at an even faster
speed. They used all the strength they could muster, causing their faces to turn red, yet no
sound came from their mouths even then.
They looked at each other, at the mouths that were moving nonstop. All they felt was a hum
in their brains. Their minds were unable to comprehend why such a situation would
happen.
Bang, bang!
Just while the two blokes were confused over the loss of their voice and had no awareness
of retaliating, Ye Lingchen casually knocked them out…
Chapter 510 - He Will At Most Reach The
Third Floor!
Chapter 510 He Will At Most Reach The Third Floor!
It was not difficult for Touch of Death to disable the opponent’s ability to talk. The attack
was swift and simple, true to its name as the godly technique of assassination suitable for
all situations.
The remaining small fries were much easier to settle.
Ye Lingchen shrugged, then walked nonchalantly to the warehouse. The group of people
has yet to discover any abnormalities. They continued to mind their own business in a
relaxed manner. With someone keeping a lookout, they had nothing to fear.
Ye Lingchen had already committed all the things in the warehouse to mind. Entering it, he
quietly took care of the people there one by one.
Five minutes later, he exited the warehouse and headed for the other building.
Unlike what he thought, there was nobody on the first floor, not even a guard. The entire
floor was emanating a faint blue glow, giving off a creepy feeling in the night that caused
people to feel uncomfortable, annoyed, and sleepy at the same time.
Ye Lingchen raised his brows, then calmed himself down. His gaze then fell upon the
culture tanks around him.
The entire floor felt empty, devoid of redundant items. There were only 12 see-through
culture tanks. These culture tanks were almost identical to those seen in movies,
resembling a pillar. There was a faint green glow within the culture tanks that were filled
with liquid. In them were some animal-like corpses floating in the bubbling liquid.
The creatures in the culture tanks looked familiar yet different. The culture tank he was
facing had a tiger with extremely long fangs, growing from its mouth all the way to its chin,
the lion on the other side had scales growing on its body, and the rat’s body size was bigger
than a dog.
Each creature in the culture tanks made Ye Lingchen’s heart beat slightly faster with their
horrific appearance.
Anyone that witnessed that scene would be scared witless. It was truly a terrifying view
that could change one’s views of the world.
At the same time, up on the higher levels…
“Young Master Takeshi[1], someone’s here!” an old man whispered. He was wearing round-
rimmed glasses and a lab coat as he slowly entered, approaching Tsune Takeshi’s side.
That old man was very short, had a pronounced mouth and thin cheeks. His eyes were
narrowed, flashing with the occasional cold glint. He had none of the kindness one would
expect from an old man but was instead filled with cunning and viciousness.
“Mm!” Tsune Takeshi grunted a reply without much change to his expression.
At the same time, one of the workers beside him said, “He’s sure quick to arrive. Number
Four and Number Six have been out on their mission and late by 30 minutes. They have
obviously run into some trouble. Just seven minutes ago, we lost the signal of Number
Three’s vitals. The people outside the warehouse should be done for.”
“That’s very reckless. Who dares to come all the way here?” asked one of the workers.
Their computers were showing all sorts of data, numbering from one to a few dozen
markers. That was the chip they inserted in their test subject’s body, allowing them access
to their physical condition, vitals signals, and so on.
For all the years they had been experimenting here, it was not that people did not try to
develop this land due to it being deserted. Amaterasu Genetics had long purchased the
land, but intentionally held back from developing it!
They made it seem like a plot of deserted land to avoid people coming over.
Their plans and experiments had been going smoothly all the while, giving them great
results. However, all of a sudden, Number Four and Number Six’s disappearance had
caused them to be on alert.
They did not care if the test subjects died. What made them interested was the person that
managed to deal with their test subjects.
Never did they expect that person to be so brazen and approaching them so quickly.
“Hehe, interesting.”
That old man licked his lips. His eyes were like a venomous snake. Although his expression
was unchanged, the excitement in his eyes were obvious.
Faced with such a situation, they were not panicking in the slightest.
“Everyone, get back to work, and wait here quietly. No matter who comes today, death
awaits!” Tsune Takeshi laughed coldly. He then asked the old man next to him respectfully,
“Elder Hiroshi, since somebody is breaking in, should we display the surveillance camera
footage and enjoy the dance of this clown?”
Elder Hiroshi was the person in charge of this lab!!!
Tsune Takeshi was considered the sponsor. Although he was the master of Amaterasu
Genetics on the surface, all the experiments were dependent on Elder Hiroshi!
This old man’s research on genetics had reached an unbelievable level. His age had reached
a terrifying number of 113 years old!
Although at 113 years old, his strength was far beyond Tsune Takeshi, able to easily send
him flying!
Nobody could imagine that such a frail old body would be hiding such massive strength
under it.
Elder Hiroshi did not reply. Instead, he merely pressed a button.
The big screen on the wall flickered, clearly showing the scene on the lower floor!
Very soon, one of the lackeys brought over a tea table. Elder Hiroshi and Tsune Takeshi
faced the screen and watched while each holding on to a cup of tea.
The other workers similarly stopped talking and watched the screen passionately.
At the lower levels…
Ye Lingchen’s sixth sense tingled, raising his head suddenly and tightened his lips,
muttering, “So I’ve been discovered.”
Every corner in this building was equipped with high-end surveillance cameras. Entering a
place like this, Ye Lingchen did not expect himself to sneak in undetected.
“It’s him!”
Tsune Takeshi recognized Ye Lingchen on the surveillance camera. For a moment, his
breathing became labored. His eyes narrowed, giving off a glow of bloodlust. He said
through gritted teeth, “Hahaha, he’s presenting himself to me voluntarily! He actually dares
to come here!”
Tsune Takeshi had a grudge against Ye Lingchen for his attitude during the auction for the
giant python’s meat. Every time he thought of it, he had the urge to drink his blood and eat
his flesh!
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen’s power was something that he was greatly jealous of. He had set
a goal for himself to get rid of Ye Lingchen and use him for research!
“Since you’re here looking for death, don’t resent me for your death!” Tsune Takeshi’s eyes
turned red, his eyes filled with a mixture of vengeful look and excitement.
“So it’s him.” Elder Hiroshi had also laid his eyes on Ye Lingchen. A smile came onto his face.
“Hehe, it would seem that he’s getting arrogant with that little bit of strength. Him coming
here sure saved us a lot of trouble.”
He watched the video of Ye Lingchen’s battle with the giant python for at least a hundred
times! He was fully aware of Ye Lingchen’s capabilities. Although his strength and speed
were amazing, it was…insufficient!
“With his abilities, he would at most reach the third floor!” Elder Hiroshi stated.
At the same time, on the first floor…
Bang, bang, bang!
The dilapidated gates of the building fell, but in its place was a thick steel door that closed
from above. The broken windows were also replaced with steel-framed windows. The
entire room was placed in lockdown!
…
[1] 威少/常威 (Young Master Wei / Chang Wei) – Previously appeared as Young Master
Wei. With the name revealed in this chapter, based on the naming format and his
affiliations with the Sun Nation, we have decided to go with Tsune Takeshi/Young Master
Takeshi. From this point on Young Master Takeshi will be used in place of Young Master
Wei.
Chapter 511 - How Strong Can He Be?
Chapter 511 How Strong Can He Be?
With the way out sealed, Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched lightly. However, he was not
nervous at all.
With such a unique lab, it would be a miracle if it was just as simple as it looked on the
surface.
“Ye Lingchen, we’re on the fifth level. Let me imagine the scene if we get to meet again…”
Tsune Takeshi’s voice was heard coming through the walls in a condescending tone. “As
long as you come to me kneeling every step of the way, I’ll consider sparing your life!”
Ye Lingchen stared at the surveillance camera, and calmly stated, “I’m not here to meet you.
I’m here to collect your corpse!”
“Hehehe, you’re just an ignorant fool. I’ll wait for you to kneel your way here!”
As Tsune Takeshi finished his statement, the 12 creatures in the culture tanks started
moving and the liquid bubbled rigorously. It was then accompanied by vicious roars.
A strong intimidating aura of killing intent started flooding the room.
Crack!
A crack appeared on one of the culture tanks, which then extended to the rest of the glass at
high speed. Large volumes of culture fluid flowed out from the cracks!
It was a wolf whose back resembles a porcupine, with long spikes growing from it. Its eyes
were glowing in a creepy green light. It looked cold and emotionless. At that moment, it had
no intelligence. The only thing in its mind was to tear apart the human standing in front of
it!
“Technical department, get ready to collect data!”
Elder Hiroshi instructed. His aged eyes stared at Ye Lingchen with a curious gleam.
The test subjects on the first floor were extremely sensitive to a human’s scent and were
extremely violent.
Ye Lingchen was just a human—a lone human. How strong can he be?
The next instant, Ye Lingchen burst into action!
He did not waste any time on words, but instead took the initiative to strike first. His body
dashed toward the mutated wolf in an arc.
Along with Ye Lingchen’s movement, the mutated wolf did not panic. Under the influence of
its bestial instinct, it responded quickly and reacted almost instantaneously. Its eyes
flashed around at high speed, catching onto Ye Lingchen’s trajectory. Its claws shined with
a cold glint as it opened its maws wide, ready for a counterattack.
In the blink of an eye…
Bang!
A muffled thud was heard. Within the sealed chamber, it seemed extraordinarily loud.
As Ye Lingchen neared the mutated wolf, he did not hesitate, nor make any fanciful
movements, and merely sent a kick straight in its direction!
Following that kick was another kick—they rained down on it like a ceaseless downpour!
His strength was unbelievably strong. Each kick brought forth a pained howl from the
mutated wolf. Its claws tried to catch up to Ye Lingchen’s movements, but it was all for
naught. Finally, a strong fist followed through and landed on the mutated wolf’s neck!
The mutated wolf was sent flying away like a cannonball, crashing into the wall.
This wolf was larger than the average wolf, yet it was sent flying by a single punch from Ye
Lingchen. If any ordinary person were to witness this scene, it would be quite a sight to
behold.
Awooo!
Nevertheless, the mutated wolf’s life force went beyond Ye Lingchen’s imagination. It was
still alive under such circumstances. Instead, its eyes were scarlet as it stared at Ye
Lingchen fiercely.
“You’re not cute at all. Little Green and Little Grey are so much better,” Ye Lingchen could
not resist retorting.
On the fifth floor, the group of workers was staring at the screen, analyzing. Some were
repeatedly playing back the scene where Ye Lingchen rained attacks on the mutated wolf.
“Speed, four kicks per second. Each kick is approximately 250kg. Strength, each punch was
about 500kg. The ability he showed is somewhere between level two and three.” The
workers from the technical department came up with the statistics very quickly.
Elder Hiroshi nodded, his expression calm. Those statistics were still within the normal
range. It was something a powerful martial artist could achieve.
“Hehe, so that’s all he’s capable of.” Young Master Takeshi shook his head.
Crack, crack!
The next instant, three more culture tanks cracked open. Following that, as if in a chain
reaction, all the culture tanks started cracking open. In just a moment, they all burst open!
Liquid flooded the floor as twelve mutated beasts roared, staring intently on Ye Lingchen.
Roar!
A vicious roar filled the night with killing intent!
Whoosh!
The mutated wolf from before held its grudge, charging once more toward Ye Lingchen.
Its maws were wide open, filling the room with its stench. Its body then curled up slightly
as the spines on its back stood up—it was as though a moving killing machine that was
trying to run Ye Lingchen through!
Ye Lingchen focused his gaze, then took a step forward, meeting the attack instead of
avoiding it. Just before the mutated wolf reached him, he slightly shifted over to the side
and reached out with his hand, accurately grabbing onto the tail of the mutated wolf and
gripping it tightly in his hand!
In the next instant, he dragged the mutated wolf and ran straight into the 11 other beasts!
The mutated wolf turned into a giant whip in his hand. Along with Ye Lingchen’s swings, it
zoomed around in the air. The spines on the mutated wolf’s back cut across the space
between them, causing a rippling effect in the air with each swing as the air was filled with
bloody mist.
The body of the mutated wolf was already heavy to begin with. Along with its sharp spines,
it was pretty much a guaranteed knockback whenever it collided with another beast,
poking them full of bloody holes. They would then land on the ground, struggling and
whimpering in pain.
These mutated beasts were big and equipped with sharp claws and fangs. Although they
tried their best to attack Ye Lingchen, his speed was just too fast for them. Moreover, with
the mutated wolf turning into the strongest combination of spear and shield, attacking
whilst blocking their countless attacks, Ye Lingchen was able to maintain unscathed under
the group attack!
He was growing more fervent as the fight went on, almost as though his stamina had not
been expended. In fact, his speed was increasing, leading to the strength and speed of him
flailing the mutated wolf around to go even faster!
Eventually, Ye Lingchen’s body was covered in blood. Of course, none of that was his blood.
Meanwhile, the mutated wolf in his hand had its torso dyed red with blood!
Suddenly, Ye Lingchen stopped!
On the floor, blood was mixed with the liquid from the culture tanks, spreading across the
room…
Bang!
Following that, Ye Lingchen casually tossed the mutated wolf aside as though it was a dead
dog.
Its body was already filled with holes. The group of beasts did not manage to land a hit on
Ye Lingchen. A majority of the attacks landed on the mutated wolf—which had almost been
completely ripped apart. Even the spines on its back were mostly broken.
At the same time, there were still seven beasts surrounding him. They were all covered in
injuries and were bleeding profusely. They had their bodies lowered, baring their teeth
while emitting a low growl as they watched Ye Lingchen intently.
Apart from the ferocity in their eyes, there was a hint of a different emotion reflected
within them—fear. Although they did not turn to run immediately, they were all trembling!
That entire scene happened in under one minute…
Chapter 512 - You Know Nothing About
True Strength!
Chapter 512 You Know Nothing About True Strength!
The entire process did not take long. Ye Lingchen had easily gotten rid of the five beasts in
an instant. One should know that those five beasts were several times more ferocious
compared to lions and tigers!
Terrifying!
Absolutely terrifying!
It was like a dream.
Ye Lingchen clapped his hand. His breathing, expression, and gaze remained the same,
silently standing there and watching the remaining seven beasts coldly. The corner of his
lips curled up ever so slightly, then stated slowly, “So you beasts can feel fear too…”
They could naturally feel fear. In fact, the feeling might be even stronger than the basic
instinct of other beasts. However, their bloodlust was even stronger.
Ye Lingchen raised a hand and waved provokingly. “Come, continue!”
His blood was boiling with killing intent!
‘How long has it been since I’ve felt my blood boil this way?’
His growth was too fast, leading to all the opponents that he met being incapable to even
last one round. However, right then, his raging passion was being awakened. The
opponents were monsters!
Being monsters, he could eliminate them without holding back! The wildness of those
beasts was somehow affecting Ye Lingchen as well. Perhaps, along with the growth of his
abilities, Ye Lingchen’s blood had developed a wildness to it!
All in all, under such circumstances, it provided a stage for him to fully unleash his powers!
However, the group of beasts before him were too weak, making him feel as though he had
nowhere to vent the power within his body.
He did not dream of having a proper opponent. All he wanted was a good fight. He hoped
that these beasts would be even crazier, more suicidal, and stronger.
Faced with Ye Lingchen’s provocation, the remaining seven beasts continued their low
growl. None of them dared to make the first move.
Based on their bestial instinct, they needed to wait for a golden opportunity!
“It would seem that you’re really terrified. You’re still scared?” Ye Lingchen frowned, then
turned around with a disdainful huff!
His back was open to the beasts!
Even though it was just his back, it still carried a condescending aura, causing the seven
beasts to growl and back off slowly.
However, their eyes soon turned even redder!
Exposing one’s back to a beast, regardless of the type, was an extremely horrible thing to
do. Having an exposed back would trigger the urge of a beast to attack!
Roar!
The seven beasts roared and lunged toward Ye Lingchen at the same time!
Their speed was extremely quick, akin to a leopard pouncing on its prey. All that could be
seen was a blur!
“You’re finally coming!”
Ye Lingchen broke into a grin. The ferocious aura around him suddenly grew stronger as
his body leaped into the air all of a sudden and swept around with a single kick!
The force behind that kick was unblockable. It drew a huge arc in the air, quickly sweeping
through each of the beasts!
Bang, bang, bang!
The afterimage of his kick flickered and the wave from his kick was like a knife, cutting
across the entire battlefield!
The seven beasts flew backward at an amazing speed!
However, Ye Lingchen did not stop there. He dashed forward, forming a fist and emanated
a dangerous aura similar that to an Asura. The roles of predator and prey switched in an
instant, causing the seven beasts to whimper in fear.
In an instant, Ye Lingchen was onto them!
He seemingly transformed into a raging storm. Silent like a bunny, but raging like a storm.
His body flashed among the seven beasts, weaving through them. Compared to his speed,
the seven beasts’ bodies were still floating in the air as though time had stopped as they
took punch after punch from him!
His fists, which were done gathering power, smashed right into their necks, stomachs, and
other regions.
After 10 seconds, Ye Lingchen stopped once more!
The area around him was empty. The beasts were all sent flying like cannonballs, crashing
into the walls around him. They slumped to the ground and showed no signs of life!
The battle ended in an instant!
The seemingly ferocious beasts were no different from small fries in front of Ye Lingchen.
They were not of the same level!
From the instant he acted to the moment it ended, the 12 beasts did not even manage to
touch the corner of Ye Lingchen’s clothes.
“Lame. I haven’t even warmed up and it has ended.”
Just as he finished his statement, he no longer looked at the beasts, but instead headed for
the second floor.
Meanwhile, on the fifth floor…
Silence!
Deathly silence enveloped the room!
Everyone looked at the Asura-like Ye Lingchen, utterly shocked with disbelief colored all
over their faces.
“I-i-is…is he still human?!” the worker running the statistics gasped deeply, feeling as
though he was trapped in a dream!
“The statistics need to be reanalyzed!”
Ye Lingchen was too powerful. His strength was beyond words!
Any one of the 12 beasts would be sufficient to eat a ferocious tiger alive, yet they were
pulverized by Ye Lingchen as if they were nothing!
If not for them witnessing it for themselves, they would never believe it!
One should know that the 12 beasts were their first achievement in combining the special
traits of various beasts to create these killing machines. If any one were to be released, they
would be sufficient to create havoc in the cities. When placed in nature, they were all the
more unrivaled!
Who would have thought…
Most importantly, Ye Lingchen had only spent three minutes in the entire process!
Furthermore, he was totally unscathed. In fact, he even seemed unsatisfied.
They felt that they were the ordinary people while Ye Lingchen was the true monster!
“Elder Hiroshi…”
Young Master Takeshi could not help but look to Elder Hiroshi. He was about to continue
asking in nervousness but was cut short by Elder Hiroshi. Elder Hiroshi gave him a steady
look, stating calmly, “Young Master Takeshi, are you already scared with just this level of
strength?”
Tsune Takeshi paused, then held back his thoughts.
“In our field, we should be least afraid of meeting with great strength.”
Elder Hiroshi chuckled, then pointed at the screen. “Moreover, what can this level of
strength amount to? I can only say that you know nothing about true strength!”
“Elder Hiroshi, that kid is really weird. That was 12 mutated beasts. We’ve done
experiments to measure their strength. The sharpness and strength of their claws and
fangs were almost perfect, yet he…”
Young Master Takeshi’s speech hastened. Although he was trying to remain calm, the
power displayed by Ye Lingchen was making him fearful.
If Ye Lingchen was just another test subject, then he would not be as shocked. However, he
was just a human! How could a human muster such great strength? That was illogical!
“Hehe…no matter how strong these beasts are, they are only beasts. They merely inherited
the traits of other beasts. In the end, they could only be considered slightly stronger
beasts!”
Elder Hiroshi sneered, “This kid is nothing but a slightly stronger martial artist. Since he’s a
human, he would have his limitations, while I…am different!”
With that said, he put down his foot with a slight twist, immediately causing a deep
footprint to appear on the floor!
Chapter 513 - The Poor Depend on
Mutation While the Rich Depend on
Technology!
Chapter 513 The Poor Depend on Mutation While the Rich Depend on Technology!
“What’s this!?”
Young Master Takesh’s pupils dilated, focusing on the footprint.
The building materials they used for the floor were specially enhanced to be bulletproof,
yet Elder Hiroshi was able to easily leave a footprint behind. The strength behind that step
was absolutely astonishing.
“Hehe, I’ve been living for 113 years. I’ve experienced and learned way more than you ever
could. In the past, I was also a martial artist. An inner force martial artist at that! It’s just
that later, I found that human strength is limited, leading me to look for other ways to get
stronger!” Elder Hiroshi chuckled. “In these 113 years, I’ve discovered many things and
obtained a cornucopia of knowledge!”
“Here’s the essence of my wisdom in one conclusion! Remember it well!” Elder Hiroshi
smiled profoundly. “The poor depend on mutations while the rich depend on technology!
Strength is nothing more than that to me!”
Young Master Takeshi’s eyes brightened. Feeling inspired by his words, he had an epiphany
right then. He immediately replied, “The wisdom of Elder Hiroshi is truly spectacular. Such
wise words!”
“Hehe, it’s unfortunate that I’m already advanced in age when I was enlightened to these
words. Otherwise, I won’t be in this state,” Elder Hiroshi lamented as though he was born in
an unfortunate time.
“Elder Hiroshi, that brat is rather strong. Could I reach that level?” Young Master Takeshi’s
eyes were focused on Ye Lingchen on the screen.
“Hehe, that’s not difficult! His body has piqued my interest. He can be the test subject for
our next phase.” Elder Hiroshi’s eyes glazed over and stated arrogantly, “How many of my
moves do you think he can endure when he has to face me?”
“T-t-three moves?” Young Master Takeshi was caught off guard. “I don’t know any martial
arts so I can’t be sure…”
“One move! Under my strength, he won’t be able to endure even one move!” Elder Hiroshi’s
voice turned slightly hoarse, giving off an impression of him looking down on the world.
“However, that’s if he can even face me!”
Tsune Takeshi heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing Elder Hiroshi’s confidence reassured him. At
the same time, he started watching Ye Lingchen’s body with growing passion.
Elder Hiroshi’s confidence was because he had reached the human’s absolute limit. He
knew where the limits of a human body lie. In his eyes, no matter how strong Ye Lingchen
was, it would at most be on par with his old self. At that moment, he had already broken
free of the realm of humankind. If possible, he would call himself god!
“Elder Hiroshi, please capture him alive. I want him properly humiliated! So what if he has
great strength? He’ll still bow down before me in the end! Just the thought of it is exciting!”
Young Master Takeshi smiled creepily.
“No problem.” Elder Hiroshi laughed nonchalantly.
“Elder Hiroshi, I’ll leave it to you then.”
Young Master Takeshi took a deep breath and licked his lips after answering respectfully.
“Hehe, we’ll talk about that when he reaches me.” Elder Hiroshi grinned. “He’s just a martial
artist. The distance between us is like a cat to a tiger. We’ll just let him run around for a bit
first.”
That was how humans behaved. Ignorant to great strength like a frog in the well. How
powerful could martial arts be? ‘He’s being praised by the masses just because he knows
some martial arts, yet he’s nothing more than an ant!’
“Your junior shall await your glorious victory!”
Originally, Young Master Takeshi still thought highly of himself. However, that stomp from
Elder Hiroshi thoroughly shocked him, changing his opinion to one of genuine admiration.
It would seem that people who were involved with these matters were no ordinary people.
Elder Hiroshi was a monster among monsters!
Elder Hiroshi nodded casually without reply.
He was proud. The strength of his body gave him unbridled confidence. He could not be
bothered to fight with others, mostly because he found it beneath himself to take action. As
he had put it, he had evolved into the ultimate form of humankind.
“Elder Hiroshi, the second floor is filled with martial artists that were fused with beasts. Do
you think he can survive that?” Tsune Takeshi asked curiously.
“Tsk, it’s an overstatement to consider those 10 people as martial artists. They’re only
slightly trained with some parlor tricks and are only slightly stronger than regular humans.
Although they fused with special traits of beasts, that’s about all they can be. They can’t
hold that brat back.”
Elder Hiroshi shook his head and analyzed the situation objectively. He then added,
“However, if the five on the third floor are released together and cooperated with those on
the second floor… Even if the brat survived that, he will surely be at his limits. Both sides
might suffer huge losses.”
While Elder Hiroshi was offering his analysis, Ye Lingchen had already set foot on the
second floor!
It was similar to the first floor. The only difference was there being 10 culture tanks
instead. Moreover, the contents were no longer beasts, but humans instead!
However, these humans were different from Number Four and Number Six. They only
possessed the shell of a human. Their faces and claws were obviously different. A lot of
their human features were changed. Ye Lingchen had even spotted one with a snake’s
tongue—the image was horrific.
Crack, crack!
The 10 culture tanks shattered at the same time. Ye Lingchen noticed that similar
shattering sounds could be heard on the third floor as well!
Bang, bang, bang!
Before him, 10 man-beast hybrid test subjects stood in a line with their gazes locked on
him. They had a vicious and ugly smile on their faces, filled with wildness whilst their claws
were gleaming coldly.
Tap, tap, tap!
The next instant, five more people descended from the third floor. They were not empty-
handed. Instead, they were armed with katanas and long swords. Under the illumination of
the eerie blue light, they were emanating a creepy and vicious glow.
All 15 of them did not act immediately. They were standing there like statues. However, the
aura coming from their bodies were growing stronger by the second as they charged up the
energy within them!
Up to a point, their aura reached its peak!
They finally moved!
They attacked Ye Lingchen’s various vital points from fifteen different directions, each of
the devious and vicious!
Faced with their attacks, Ye Lingchen merely remained in place without any movements.
On the fifth floor…
Elder Hiroshi stood there looking at Ye Lingchen. He could not help but shake his head,
laughing condescendingly. “This brat is truly reckless. Such typical behavior of youngsters.
He dares stand in place unarmed while waiting for his opponents to act first? That’s asking
for death! He didn’t even take the initiative to act first when faced with katanas, swords,
claws, and fangs. Most importantly, it’s a group battle. That’s equivalent to suicide!”
Tsune Takeshi and the others nodded. Although they were not skilled in fighting, they
could still understand the concepts.
Weapons could greatly increase a person’s combat efficiency. No matter how strong one’s
fists were, they would still be suppressed when met with blades. After all, one’s fists could
not rival the toughness of a blade.
Moreover, when outnumbered, such disadvantage would be all the more apparent.
“It seems that he’s not qualified for me to take action personally. Pride is the downfall of
men. Youngsters are easily inflated by their pride!”
Elder Hiroshi sighed while shaking his head. An expert was often lonely. He lost his interest
in Ye Lingchen. He could already imagine him being torn apart by blades and claws…
Chapter 514 - Kill Ourselves? F*ck You!
Chapter 514 Kill Ourselves? F*ck You!
Hearing Elder Hiroshi’s words, Tsune Takeshi’s eyes bulged wide open, watching Ye
Lingchen in the surveillance footage with rapt attention.
Since Elder Hiroshi had given Ye Lingchen the death sentence, the outcome was surely
going to be extremely gruesome. He must watch it intently and not let a second go by
unmonitored. He wanted to personally witness Ye Lingchen’s despair. That feeling…must
be wonderful!
Second floor…
“Die!”
Those 15 creatures were horrific existences that could no longer be considered human.
After 10 full seconds of them gathering strength, their destructive power was maxed out.
As they charged, they were emitting bloodthirsty roars and shrieks. The sight of it was both
horrifying and gory.
At that moment, the air around them seemed to have solidified. Wave after wave of killing
intent spewed forth from their bodies. Moreover, the killing intent was mixed with rage
and ferocity. With 15 of them added together, the killing intent was extremely oppressive
and had seemingly taken physical form, making it difficult to breathe.
That feeling was as though someone was surrounded by 15 ferocious tigers and have them
lunge for the kill at the same time. It was difficult to even put up a fight!
It did not end there. These 15 people who had their strength and speed enhanced were
subconsciously using the martial arts that they had learned before. Gleaming blades flashed
about!
Those five that came down from the third floor were especially outstanding. Their wrists
flicked about as the blade of their swords cut through the air, their sword intent firing
every which way.
Terrifying flashes of gleaming cold steel cut through the air with ringing sounds.
They had all raised their strength to their absolute peak.
Regardless of their blades or claws, their sharpness was unrivaled and was threatening to
cut through mountains.
At that moment, all the attacks were locked onto the artery on Ye Lingchen’s neck, between
his eyes, chest, and other vital regions.
Ye Lingchen was completely surrounded without a slightest opening!
The grim reaper approached as the slaughter began!
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen remained standing at the same spot with his eyes lowered. It
was as though all that had nothing to do with him.
The edge of his lips curled into a smile. That smile seemed to be mocking his opponents’
naivety, showing pride in his strength and appreciation for the beauty of this world.
Three inches!
Two inches!
One inch!
Those life-threatening attacks got closer and closer, threatening to cut apart Ye Lingchen’s
body and end his life at the very next moment. Finally, it was only an inch away from him.
“What’s that brat doing? Could it be that he’s not here to destroy us, but for suicide?”
Elder Hiroshi frowned. At first, he was hoping to be entertained; to add some thrill into his
boring life. However, it would seem that there would be no show. It would end before it
could even start.
“What a waste of my feelings. To think a proud and stoic person like me actually made quite
a few expressions for this kind of trash. What a troll!”
Tsune Takeshi harrumphed. The disdain he felt for Ye Lingchen peaked. It was as though he
expected a champion, but found out later that it was just a peasant—such a revolting
feeling.
Only half an inch left!
The edge of the blades had seemingly touched Ye Lingchen’s hair!
Right at the very last moment, Ye Lingchen finally made his move!
All that happened without any sign. Right at the fine line between life and death, something
happened.
Ye Lingchen was like the sea’s surface that stayed still for a long time. Just when everyone
thought it was perfectly safe, a huge crushing wave appeared with a sudden roar!
His nimble body twisted at a weird angle, making a movement that was unimaginable to a
regular person. It was as though every part of his body had gained independence and could
move on their own!
He accurately dodged all the attacks at the very last moment!
The blades brushed past him by only one millimeter!
In the next instant, Ye Lingchen raised his hands and they turned into a blur. It was difficult
for others to follow his strong claws. All they could see were countless afterimages flying
about!
Even Elder Hiroshi could only barely see them after focusing his attention, much less the
others.
Ye Lingchen flawlessly executed the Dragon-Catcher Hand. Due to his Qi Refinement, his
palms were all the more dextrous, allowing for speed and strength without sacrificing one
or the other. It was as sharp as an eagle’s claws and as quick as a cat!
Five seconds later, Ye Lingchen’s movement came to a halt!
Then, clanging sounds could be heard as the blades fell to the floor!
The hands of the five armed martial artists were empty. They were disarmed by Ye
Lingchen and had their weapons thrown to the ground!
“This… How is this possible?”
Tsune Takeshi’s eyes bulged as he was shaken to the core. He stared wide-eyed as he
looked at the blades on the floor.
Ye Lingchen’s ability had once again reached a new height in his mind. It was absolutely
terrifying.
The jealousy in his heart grew stronger. ‘We’re both young men. Why do you have such
powerful abilities? Are you cheating? This power should belong to a chosen one like me!
Nobody else can be qualified to have such abilities!’
The calmness on Elder Hiroshi’s face was slowly replaced by a look of shock.
The speed of Ye Lingchen’s claw technique had definitely surpassed the speed of a cat!
How was that possible?
How could a human surpass the speed of a cat? One should know that a cat’s speed was
seven times faster than a snake! How could a human achieve that?
Elder Hiroshi did not expect his countless research to be proven wrong in that instant!
However, after he recovered from the shock, he then looked at Ye Lingchen’s body with a
gaze that was filled with greed. Such a person was the best type of research material, right?
If Elder Hiroshi thought that way, much less the other workers. Even if they have conducted
unique experiments, they were surprised by that sight. In fact, they were even suspecting if
Ye Lingchen was a genetically modified human!
On the second floor, along with the five martial artists entering a daze, the other 10 man-
beast hybrids had also unwittingly stopped their attacks. Their brains were trapped in a
dazed state.
Everything that happened earlier was like a dream to them.
They were unable to see what had happened, much less how Ye Lingchen did it. They were
powerless to retaliate before being disarmed by Ye Lingchen!
“How could you freaks of nature bear to continue living in this world? Your existence is not
only a waste of oxygen, it’s also a taint to our beautiful world!”
In the silence, Ye Lingchen suddenly burst forth with criticism in an authoritative voice.
That caused the man-beast hybrids to feel increasingly embarrassed.
“You…should kill yourselves!”
‘Mm? Kill ourselves?’
‘Are you kidding me?’
The five martial artists’ eyes popped wide open. The embarrassment in their hearts
disappeared in an instant as they stared at Ye Lingchen with their furious red eyes filled
with hatred.
‘Asking us to kill ourselves after criticizing us? Are you insulting our intelligence?’
“Kill ourselves? F*ck you!”
One of them bellowed. His body was strong and sturdy. After losing his weapon, his hand
transformed into a tiger’s claw and swiped at Ye Lingchen as he roared!
Chapter 515 - Everything Is Still Under
Control
Chapter 515 Everything Is Still Under Control
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched as he sighed internally.
Just as he expected, Diatribe at the basic level was not as unbeatable—it was still lacking. At
first, he planned to take them by surprise and take them out verbally. Reality, however, was
not as ideal. Not only did he fail to take them out verbally, he even enraged them.
‘Regardless, how dare you talk back when I’m lecturing you?’
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips and glared at the person who shouted with a chilling gleam in
his eyes!
The next instant…
“Ahhh—”
That person shrieked. His face twisted and his voice was filled with pain. Following that, he
fell on his knees!
Boom!
The ground shook violently. Along where his knees hit the floor, a crater was formed with
cracks spreading outward.
Accompanying the sounds of bones cracking, that man’s knees were bloodied right before
everyone’s eyes!
Earlier, Ye Lingchen remained standing at his spot. He merely lifted his leg and sent a kick
at the man’s legs. Following that, he placed a hand on his shoulders and applied pressure!
Ye Lingchen’s attack with his fury behind it was unbelievably powerful. Falling to his knees
was inevitable. That man was already lucky to remain alive from the impact!
“Roar!”
Although that man’s pitiful appearance had spooked the others, it also triggered their
violent nature deep within them. With a savage roar, they once again threw themselves at
Ye Lingchen!
They still had their claws after losing their weapons!
At that moment, whistling sounds could be heard. The very air around them seemed to be
scarred by the cuts.
14 people, 56 claws, and 14 sets of fangs. Some of them even had spines growing out from
their back. The threat of death was everywhere, making it a terrible situation to be in.
Ye Lingchen’s eyes brightened immediately. Ever since his body had undergone the
training of Eight Extremities Brute Training, his agility was unmatched as he could adjust
his body movements as he liked. His Dragon-Catcher Hand struck out continuously. Each
claw would dislocate the joints of a single martial artist, causing the sounds of dislocations
to ring out constantly.
“Hmph!”
With a huff, Ye Lingchen lost his patience. He stomped his foot on the ground and energy
started gathering in his hands. All around him, the air seemed to feel extremely oppressive.
It felt like the awakening of a great power. Once it was awakened, massive destructive
power was inevitable!
Everyone felt an ominous feeling enveloping their hearts; they felt very uncomfortable.
Then, Ye Lingchen’s fists swung forth. Although inner force was difficult to detect with the
naked eye, the ripples in the air were still visible and were seemingly tearing the air apart.
Boom!
With an explosion akin to a bomb, the entire second floor fell into complete silence!
The 15 people were sent flying, strewn all over the place. Some were even without a
complete body as they lay on the ground without any signs of life!
On the fifth floor…
Deathly silence!!!
Tsune Takeshi and the rest could not help but look at Elder Hiroshi. Their eyes were filled
with questions and confusion.
After all, Elder Hiroshi had confidently made his judgment on Ye Lingchen’s ability and
even concluded that both parties would take huge losses if both floors went at him
together.
That statement still seemed to be echoing in their ears.
However, in reality, Ye Lingchen handled everything without breaking a sweat. He was
even able to fight them off unarmed. Most importantly, his final strike was truly amazing
and was similar in power to that of explosives.
The entire battle did not even last two minutes!
Huge losses?
They were not even of the same level. It was more akin to sending lambs to the
slaughterhouse!
Elder Hiroshi seemed so confident earlier. They did not expect his words to be so
unreliable.
“Hehe, it matters not!”
Elder Hiroshi laughed it off casually. He ignored the skeptical gazes and continued in a
profound voice, “It’s quite a feat for this brat to reach the stage of an inner-force martial
artist at such a young age. I didn’t expect his inner force to have such a great foundation. He
probably learned some powerful martial arts or had some thousand-year-old ginseng to
nourish him. Everything is still under control.”
Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was internally feeling very foul. An unknown
fire was burning deep within his heart!
He was confident of his observations, but Ye Lingchen just embarrassed him greatly in
front of everyone!
After living for 113 years, the most important thing to him was his reputation!
He initially planned to pull off a perfect boast, but right as he made his remarks in front of
Tsune Takeshi and the others, a plot twist came about to slap him in the face in just a few
short minutes!
He could almost hear the loud slapping sounds of his face being slapped, turning his old
cheeks bright red.
‘F*ck!’
‘This trashy brat dares to embarrass me like this?!’ Elder Hiroshi was boiling with rage
internally.
“Elder Hiroshi, this inner force… Could it be Inner Strength? Could it be that this brat
cultivated the Nine Yang Divine Technique?”
Tsune Takeshi took a deep breath. His heart was racing, feeling a sense of dread. He did not
expect to see an expert of the Inner Strength just like those in wuxia novels. A thread of fear
took hold in his heart.
“Hehe, it’s just inner force. I can do that too!” Elder Hiroshi shrugged. He planned to recover
from this embarrassment proudly. He then swept a glance at Tsune Takeshi, sneering,
“Also, are you doubting me? Actually, that brat is already almost spent!”
“Almost spent?” Tsune Takeshi’s eyes popped wide open, looking at Elder Hiroshi in
surprise.
“Hehe, that’s right!” Elder Hiroshi pointed at Ye Lingchen’s body. “Look at the wound on
him!”
When being surrounded at such close quarters, Ye Lingchen naturally could not avoid
getting some superficial damage. There were a few spots on his body that were grazed by
the attacks, showing signs of bleeding.
“This wound…” Tsune Takeshi looked at those grazes that could hardly be considered a
wound. After keeping silent for some time, he finally spoke up, “Extraordinary!”
Elder Hiroshi gave Tsune Takeshi a surprised look, then finally gave him an appreciative
smile. “You can see it? Good vision! This wound is extraordinary because it’s poisoned!”
‘Poison?!’
Tsune Takeshi was surprised. The corner of his lips then curled up slightly as his eyes filled
with an enlightened look.
Genetic mutation was not only limited to the change in appearance. The other parts of the
body could also undergo changes. Just like that of the venomous snakes, they could contain
venom!
Although the wound was superficial, the venom had already seeped into his body via the
opening. That venom was not something an ordinary person could handle!
“He will surely die!” Tsune Takeshi’s breathing became labored as he looked at Ye Lingchen
delightfully over the ill fate that would befall him.
“Hehe, the thing on the fourth floor is still incomplete. Since he’s about to die, lead him
directly to the fifth floor. Guess how many seconds he would take before falling over?”
Elder Hiroshi laughed cruelly as he asked.
Before Tsune Takeshi could answer, Elder Hiroshi was already showing three of his fingers,
claiming confidently, “30 seconds! He won’t last more than 30 seconds!”
At that moment, he urgently needed to prove himself once more. Since his boast earlier had
failed, he needed to change a way to boast.
“He will go down in 30 seconds?” Tsune Takeshi was surprised. He did not expect the
poison to be that scary.
“That’s right. Start the countdown.”
Tap, tap, tap!
Ye Lingchen’s footsteps rung out slowly. The third floor’s culture tanks were empty. He did
not linger and continued toward the fourth floor…
Chapter 516 - Terrifying!
Chapter 516 Terrifying!
Ye Lingchen walked leisurely at a comfortable pace. At his level, he was fully confident in
his survival unless the opponent used high explosives.
On the fourth floor, there was only one culture tank. Within it was a huge creature. It
looked like a human, but its size was much larger. It had a scary face and its palms were
twice the size of a regular person.
Moreover, there was a computer placed beside this culture tank that was constantly
monitoring its condition.
For it to be isolated here on the fourth floor, that thing was either very strong or extremely
important.
However, unlike the previous three floors, nothing happened to the culture tank all the
while. Just as Ye Lingchen was considering whether he should break the culture tank apart,
Tsune Takeshi’s voice could be heard.
“Ye Lingchen, we’re waiting for you on the fifth floor. Do you dare to come up?!” His voice
was filled with confidence. It was akin to that of a beast’s confidence while toying with its
prey.
Ye Lingchen remained silent. It would be best for him to meet them in person.
Without any hesitation, he turned around and headed for the fifth floor.
Tap, tap, tap!
The footsteps approached slowly.
Tsune Takeshi and the others held their breath as they stared intently at the entrance.
Elder Hiroshi, instead, was unfazed. He remained in his seat and was enjoying a cup of tea.
“10 more seconds!”
Tsune Takeshi could already vaguely see Ye Lingchen’s outline. The edge of his lips curled
upward, forming an evil grin as he started counting down internally.
The others were doing the same, counting down internally. The way they looked at Ye
Lingchen started to change to one of sympathy and condescension.
Based on the arrogant look as he walked up the stairs, that brat most likely did not even
realize that he was poisoned. He had already lost control over his life and death. How sad.
Ye Lingchen set foot on the fifth floor. Before he could even speak up, everyone on the fifth
floor was shouting at the same time.
“Three!”
“Two!”
“One!”
Apart from Elder Hiroshi, there were a total of six people shouting passionately.
After the voices calmed down, everyone watched Ye Lingchen with rapt attention.
As for Ye Lingchen, he was staring back at those people as though he was looking at some
morons.
‘Hm?’
‘Why the lack of reaction? Could the venom have expired?’
Everyone was flabbergasted. They turned their attention to Elder Hiroshi, their eyes filled
with confusion.
Smack!
Elder Hiroshi was seemingly slapped in the face by an invisible hand, causing his old cheeks
to stiffen up.
“How can you be fine?!” He glared at Ye Lingchen as he asked with a slightly shrill voice.
The repeated face slapping he experienced fueled the rage within him. His anger erupted as
his hatred for Ye Lingchen reached its peak.
“Oh, you’re talking about the poison?” Ye Lingchen gave the old man a look, then broke into
a charming smile. However, his voice was filled with killing intent. “I’m sorry, but I’m
immune to poison!”
“Hehe, that’s fine too. My interest in your body is growing stronger!” Elder Hiroshi regained
his composure as he evaluated Ye Lingchen. “You’re not half bad, being able to have such
mastery over martial arts at such a young age. Truly a genius. It’s too bad that you’re just
too arrogant.”
Ye Lingchen observed his performance quietly without saying a word.
Elder Hiroshi then continued, “However, geniuses are the most worthless bunch in my
eyes! I’ve placed over 100 brains of geniuses in my lab! I’ve lived long enough in this world
to be considered a legend. If I fight you, it might make it look like I’m bullying you. That’s
why I’ve prepared for a way out of this for you! You just need to kowtow while admitting
your mistakes and sincerely beg for my forgiveness. After that, you can volunteer yourself
to be my test subject. Only then I’ll let you live!”
Ye Lingchen kept his silence. He continued to look at the boatful Elder Hiroshi while
moving forward.
Elder Hiroshi’s brows twitched. He felt that Ye Lingchen was being very disrespectful and
bellowed angrily, “It’s an achievement for you to face me. I’m letting you live because I
treasure talents. Don’t try to provoke me!”
His response was met with silence. Since Ye Lingchen had finally found the mastermind, he
preferred to let his actions do the talking!
Very soon, Ye Lingchen was already standing in front of Elder Hiroshi!
Feeling the oppressive aura coming from Ye Lingchen, Tsune Takeshi had already quietly
distanced himself.
Without sparing any words, Ye Lingchen lifted his hand and started with a fist straight
away!
That first was not fanciful. It was just pure brute strength!
His strong body paired with the gathering Arhat’s Fist Force caused that fist’s strength to
be over 2500kgs of force!
Furthermore, the Arhat’s Fist Force was inherently much stronger in destructive power
than a regular fist, giving his fist an explosive power!
As an example, if it were a regular fist, even a force of 2500kgs would at most blow a
boulder away. However, when coupled with inner force, it would blow that boulder to
pieces!
Such destructive power was akin to high explosives. It was absolutely terrifying!
Wheeeeew!
A strong wind blew past!
Faced with Ye Lingchen’s fist, Elder Hiroshi, who was still enjoying his tea, had a sudden
change in expression!
He felt a terrifying oppressive force—one that carried with it the sense of death. How many
years has it been since he last felt such an oppressive feeling?
In fact, he felt his breathing became labored, as though the air around him were being
compressed by that one fist, therefore solidifying it. Right after that, it exploded on him.
Before the fist reached him, the air currents caused by that fist were cutting into his face
like a shape blade.
In the blink of an eye, Elder Hiroshi’s face turned pale as fear took over. His eyes narrowed,
never expecting Ye Lingchen to attack straight away, much less expecting him to pull off
such a strong fist in such a short period of time. That was way beyond his expectations.
However, he was an experienced man with decent abilities after all. He managed to quickly
suppress the fear in his heart and raised his fist to meet the attack!
Under such circumstances, he could not retreat, nor could he afford to. Meeting the attack
was the only way to get him out of this!
His fist may seem like a hurried attempt to meet his enemy, but the power behind it was
extraordinary as well. His scrawny arm that resulted from his advanced age was suddenly
filled with energy!
Nevertheless, due to various factors, that fist was seriously insufficient when compared to
Ye Lingchen’s fist!
The next instant…
Bang!
A thunderous boom came forth. The entire building seemed to be shaking. The epicenter of
the clash even caused strong winds blasting outwards to the surrounding area. The screens
of the computers around them cracked and shredded apart into pieces!
Around them, Tsune Takeshi and the others had a look of disbelief on their faces. They
backed off a few steps subconsciously, not daring to look directly at them!
The force from that fist was absolutely terrifying!
Chapter 517 - You Depend on Mutation
While I Depend on...Cultivation!
Chapter 517 You Depend on Mutation While I Depend on…Cultivation!
Boom!
Elder Hiroshi’s body was unsurprisingly sent flying. He flew through the air, drawing a
beautiful arc, and crash-landed on the wall in the distance, punching a human-shaped dent
into the sturdy wall!
Dust was everywhere!
They then looked at Ye Lingchen, who did not move an inch!
He maintained his punching posture, standing right there like an unwavering pine tree!
Gulp!
In the hall, everyone could not help but swallow hard. Their lips were trembling, unsure of
what to say.
“He won’t be able to endure even one move!” Elder Hiroshi’s boastful words seemed to be
still echoing in their ears, yet the sudden change of events turned out to be quite pathetic.
Tsune Takeshi’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets with his mouth agape. Elder
Hiroshi’s grandeur and pride was still fresh in his mind. If not for the unsuitable situation,
he would have retorted with, ‘Don’t act tough or get thunderstruck!’
“Cough cough cough.”
As the dust settled, Elder Hiroshi could be heard coughing lightly, attracting their attention.
They saw him with his white hair disheveled and blood around the edges of his mouth. His
fist was drooping with mangled digits. Even the muscles on his shoulders were torn apart.
His body trembled as he looked at Ye Lingchen, his gaze was filled with utter disbelief.
However, under such power, he still managed to survive!
“Hehe…wonderful. Just wonderful!” Elder Hiroshi’s voice was hoarse. His eyes were
bloodshot. Although he looked pitiful, he seemed to be welling up with a mysterious
energy. “I didn’t expect you to achieve such a level in martial arts. In that aspect, I, Hiroshi,
will admit that you’re the strongest!”
After his standard bragging attempt, his body started to show weird signs of changes.
“This… How’s this possible?” Everyone, including Tsune Takeshi, was staring at him wide-
eyed in disbelief. His body was slowly recovering from those terrible wounds!
Although it may seem slow, it was a slow speed that was visible to the naked eye. It was
extremely amazing!
Within 20 seconds, the terrible wounds on his body were fully recovered, as though he was
never hurt before. The bleeding had stopped as well. However, in exchange, his body
started growing green colored scales and his skin started to turn rough.
“You should be proud of forcing me to be in my non-human form.” Elder Hiroshi’s voice
turned ugly. He was like a beast trying to speak a human language. His voice caused
everyone’s hair to stand on end.
Rip!
Suddenly, his skin ripped open. The originally scrawny arm disappeared and was replaced
with a thick dark green arm with sharp claws!
‘Lizard? Monitor lizard?’
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched.
Elder Hiroshi’s traits were obviously one of a man-lizard hybrid. Even his pupils changed
into one that looked like a lizard.
Boom!
The next instant, Elder Hiroshi’s body dashed forward suddenly at a speed that was
difficult to follow. It was like a monitor lizard hunting its prey. With a blur, his body had
already appeared in front of Ye Lingchen!
His huge lizard-like claws were bigger than a human’s head. Its sharp claws glinted creepily
as it formed a fist that was aimed at Ye Lingchen!
‘This brat…needs to die!’
After multiple failed attempts at boasting, Elder Hiroshi’s rage was boiling over. Only by
completely crushing Ye Lingchen would allow him to regain his throne as the king of
boasting!
The fearsomeness of a monitor lizard required no explanation. Once it was fused with a
human, its increase in power could only be described as explosive!
Although the previous group of people was also fused with the strength of a beast, they
were not at the same level as Elder Hiroshi!
It was visible to the naked eye that a burning wave of energy was flowing within those
claws. That…was the inner force!
When the strength and speed of a wild beast paired with the inner force of a martial artist
working in tandem with the intelligence of a human, its power could only be described as
terrifying beyond comparison!
“Hahaha, open your eyes and observe well. It’s not that I like to boast, but I am truly that
amazing!” Elder Hiroshi was exhilarated as he roared. At that moment, he felt that he could
destroy the entire floor with a single punch!
“Interesting!”
Ye Lingchen’s expression turned serious, his gaze chilling. He once again raised his hand
and sent a fist straight at Elder Hiroshi!
His fist was puny compared to Elder Hiroshi. It was like a comparison between beauty and
the beast. If such a scene were to be recorded, it would definitely be an epic level sci-fi film
that needed no special effects!
Bang!
A stronger impact force spread outward. The calm air in the room immediately
transformed into a hurricane, cutting at its surrounding like a razor blade!
“H-h-how is this possible?!”
Elder Hiroshi, Tsune Takeshi, and everyone else was completely stunned!
Ye Lingchen remained unmoving!
Such a terrifying strength was already sufficient to shake them to the core. Moreover, Ye
Lingchen was just a human. How did he muster such strength?
“Impossible! This is impossible!” Elder Hiroshi immediately changed to a crazed
expression. “I’ve gone through the most detailed calculations. Humans are naturally born
weak. Their body strength and limitations are no match for wild beasts. How did you gain
such strength?”
Boom, boom, boom…
They continued to trade blows. At first, they seemed evenly matched. However, as time
passed, Elder Hiroshi’s body was being pushed back!
As he was pushed back, Elder Hiroshi’s body crashed into the tea table, sofa, and other
furniture. All the things that he touched were quickly crushed to bits and sent flying!
His shock grew as the blows continued. Elder Hiroshi was not in control of his movements,
and he finally crashed into the wall once more, causing a crack to appear!
Pfft!
He spat out a mouthful of blood as he trembled under the serious injuries he had taken!
Although he could depend on the lizard form to recover his wounds, its ability had a limit. It
was unable to endure such a horrifying assault.
Elder Hiroshi’s eyes were completely taken over by an indescribable fear.
To him, Ye Lingchen could not be considered a human, but instead something more
monstrous than him.
“How can you be this strong?” Elder Hiroshi was unable to accept reality.
He was a martial artist who borrowed the strength of a monitor lizard. It allowed him to
cover the shortcomings of both sides and turn him into an unrivaled existence, declaring
himself a god. How could he be defeated by a mere human?
“You depend on mutation, while I depend on…cultivation!” Ye Lingchen smiled and
answered calmly. He grabbed Elder Hiroshi’s lizard arm and twisted it, causing a sickening
cracking sound.
“Oh my goodness, t-t-that’s just crazy!”
Tsune Takeshi was dumbfounded, crying out in astonishment. He then ran toward the sixth
floor. The others were not slow either. Looking at the situation at hand, they quickly
retreated!
“Elder Hiroshi caused quite a lot of trouble for me. He should just admit that he’s no match.
Why must he act like he’s the best in the world? He’s going to get me killed!” Tsune Takeshi
was terrified. At that moment, only one thing mattered to him—escape!
‘Trying to run?’
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, then kicked at the broken tiles on the floor. Under his
strength, those shards turned into the sharpest secret weapon in the world as it shot
toward the escapees with a sonic boom!
Sphhhlt!
The shards buried itself in the throat of one of the workers, piercing right through it.
Within five seconds, all six workers were killed!
By then, Tsune Takeshi was already at the top of the stairs.
“You can’t kill me. If I died, Amaterasu Genetics will not let the world enjoy its peace!”
Tsune Takeshi’s voice was shrill and filled with fear.
Ye Lingchen’s gaze turned serious. Without wasting time for words, he casually kicked a
piece of wooden board around him, sending it flying toward Tsune Takeshi like a blade!
Tsune Takeshi was filled with dread and shifted his body to the side. That wooden board
went right through his arm and cut it off completely!
“Ahh!”
He emitted a terrified shriek. The excruciating pain almost caused him to pass out.
However, he did not dare to stop for the slightest. Without even looking back, he continued
his escape upward!
Boom!
At the same time, Elder Hiroshi threw away his concerns and traded punches with Ye
Lingchen once more. He then dragged his heavily injured body up to the sixth floor with all
four of his limbs on the ground. Looking at him from behind, he did resemble a huge lizard.
Elder Hiroshi gritted his teeth as he breathed heavily, almost like a beast on its deathbed.
His mind was inundated with fear, unwillingness, and disbelief.
He had lived for so many years and lorded over others all his life with all that confidence
and pride. It was as though he stood at the edge of the clouds and looked down on
everything else. At that moment, he was suddenly thrown into hell!
How funny that he was laughing at Ye Lingchen being an ant just earlier, thinking that he
could easily squash Ye Lingchen to death… It turned out that he was the real ant. He was a
joke right from the start.
Ye Lingchen launched a wooden stick as he gave chase to the sixth floor!
That stick pierced through Elder Hiroshi’s body from the back, but he was able to endure it
and continue his escape due to his powerful life force. Crawling on all fours, his speed was
extremely quick!
The sixth floor was also the highest level. At that moment, the rooftop of the building was
opened. Within it was an aircraft!
Both Elder Hiroshi and Tsune Takeshi were inside the aircraft. It was in the middle of
taking off.
“Ye Lingchen, if you’re bent on killing us, then there will be a lot of people dying with us!”
Tsune Takeshi shouted like his life depended on it. His mouth was filled with blood. Due to
the excessive bleeding, his face was white as a sheet of paper.
Right after that, he pressed a red button!
Boom!
The entire building shook and opened up like a cage!
“Roar!”
Under the calm night sky, the roars of beasts suddenly filled the air, cutting through the
calmness of the night like the sound of a grim reaper!
“Ye Lingchen, this building has a basement. They are all the beasts that survived our
experimentations. Although they can only be considered incomplete projects or failures,
their strength is much better than regular beasts. Moreover, they are without any
intelligence and only know how to kill. We have just released all of them!” Elder Hiroshi
interjected with another roar.
At that moment, the aircraft had already lifted off the ground.
Putting aside Ye Lingchen’s ability to board the aircraft, it would be difficult for him to
control the situation if he did. Within that time, the destruction caused by these beasts
would be incomprehensible!
Most importantly, the warehouse next door still contained many infants!
In that short moment of hesitation, the aircraft was already flying off to the distance. All
that was left was a resentful statement from Elder Hiroshi. “Just you wait. I’ll be back…”
Chapter 518 - Could It Be the Circus’
Secret Program?
Chapter 518 Could It Be the Circus’ Secret Program?
Looking at the aircraft in the air, Ye Lingchen shook his head calmly and immediately made
his way downstairs.
With his speed, he was capable of catching up with the aircraft. However, that would be a
brave but stupid move.
Ye Lingchen had always been careful and cared greatly for his life. After all, it was difficult
for him to obtain such a cheat. Playing around was one thing, but he must never go
overboard. With such an amazing start, he must ensure its continuation.
Even if he caught up to the aircraft earlier, he would only be faced with the death-struggles
of Elder Hiroshi and Tsune Takeshi. Although they were at the end of their ropes, he had no
idea if they still kept any tricks up their sleeves. When their life was on the line, they would
surely go crazy.
There might have been firearms or explosives on the aircraft. Even if Ye Lingchen had
successfully taken them out, the aircraft was already in the air. If it were to crash, Ye
Lingchen would have no way of surviving regardless of his strength. After all, he was
unable to fly at the moment.
To gamble for Elder Hiroshi and Tsune Takeshi’s life with his own was not a good deal.
Besides, letting Elder Hiroshi and Tsune Takeshi live was more beneficial to him!
Even if they survived, they were considered crippled. Under such circumstances, they could
only focus on their wound recovery, thus preventing them from causing further trouble.
Moreover, Ye Lingchen letting them go would make Amaterasu Genetics worry as they
would then be aware that China had a powerful person. That would deter them from
continuing such experiments in China. As for them potentially conducting such
experiments in other nations, that was something that Ye Lingchen had no control of.
On the other hand, if he killed Elder Hiroshi and Tsune Takeshi, he might have a brief
celebratory moment, but Amaterasu Genetics would still be around. It could potentially
enrage Amaterasu Genetics and stir up trouble in China on a large scale. Ye Lingchen did
not have that much time to play with them.
At the very least, this outcome would help China gain some momentary peace. That was the
most he could do.
While still in thought, Ye Lingchen had arrived on the first floor. Just as he stepped foot on
the first floor, some beasts were leaping at him while roaring, but were sent flying by Ye
Lingchen with a flick of his hand.
The entire first floor had over a dozen beasts wandering about. Some of them had ran
outside.
These beasts looked extremely deformed. The creepy and weird combination made people
feel uncomfortable. There was a snake that had the legs of a lion and a tiger that grew
wings on its back.
At that moment, the beasts on the first floor were feasting on the body parts of those that
Ye Lingchen had killed back then.
With just a glance, Ye Lingchen headed outside without wasting any time. Along the way, he
was like a tank rolling through the borders, sending the groaning beasts flying one by one.
Very soon, he saw a group of beasts that were headed to the warehouse. Within the
warehouse, the sounds of infants crying could be heard.
“That Lin Ao sure is slow!”
Ye Lingchen raised his brows slightly, then bent his legs and propelled himself forward!
He became a blur, appearing before the warehouse and standing in front of these beasts!
Vroom, vroom!
At the same time, flashes of light could be seen from a distance accompanied by the roaring
sound of engines. Three Jeeps were speeding over, crushing everything in its path!
They rammed straight into a group of beasts. Shots were fired, killing them instantly!
“Brother Ye,” Lin Ao’s voice came from one of the Jeeps.
Very soon, the cars pulled over in front of Ye Lingchen. Four fully equipped martial artists
got out of each car!
“After receiving your report, I’ve had the nearest Warrior’s Department branch rush over.
What are these things? They’re disgusting.” Lin Ao walked up to Ye Lingchen and started
examining the corpses around him with a frown.
“Let’s cut our words short. Some of these beasts managed to escape. We must stop them!”
Ye Lingchen stated. “Have two men guard here while the rest can go after the beasts that
escaped!”
“Sure!” Lin Ao understood the severity of the matter and nodded. He then quickly gave the
orders.
Two men stayed back to guard the place while the others gave chase on their vehicles!
The next moment, Ye Lingchen picked a direction and gave chase as well.
He knew that this direction had the most beasts. If he depended on regular martial artists,
some would definitely escape!
Fortunately, this place was deserted—that allowed for Ye Lingchen to have a lot more
room to act. Along the way, he had already killed five beasts.
Crack!
He killed another beast with a dog’s head and a cat’s body. Ye Lingchen’s eyes narrowed
and looked at the sea of lights in front of him. He could not help but take a deep breath.
At the same time, at Capital City’s hi-tech industrial development zone…
It was a newly planned hi-tech industrial development zone in Capital City and was still in
the infancy of its development. However, due to the large number of people staying in
Capital City, although it was just at its planning stages, countless people already flooded
over to buy properties, rent houses, start businesses, and so on. It was quickly prospering.
Especially in the evening, countless folks were free from their daytime job and pressure.
Carrying their tired bodies home, they naturally wanted to vent their frustrations. The
younger crowd would visit the night market while aunties gathered at the plaza for plaza
dancing. The area was bustling with activity.
The central area of the hi-tech industrial development zone was where the night scene lies!
“Hello everybody!”
In the middle of the open-air stadium of the amusement park, a mustached man with a
cowboy hat was speaking to the crowd with a smile on his face.
“Thank you everyone for your support. Next, let us present to you our next program, horse
riding through a burning hoop.”
Along with his words, three men appeared from behind the stage riding on horses. They
were all wearing cowboy hats and suits, fully dressed up as dashing cowboys.
Whoosh!
The next instant, six huge hoops were lit ablaze in flames, immediately casting a red glow
on the faces of the audience under the stage. It further ignited the passion in their hearts.
“Ahhh, so handsome! It’s my first time seeing people riding a horse through a burning
hoop!”
“It looks so dangerous. I can feel the heat from the burning hoops all the way here. So
scary.”
“The tiger doing ballet previously is more interesting. The people from this circus troupe
are truly amazing. They even managed to tame a tiger.”
“What a worthwhile trip! I didn’t expect the amusement park to hire such an amazing
circus.”
“That’s right. Just looking at these animals is worth the trip. Our trip to the zoo required an
entry fee. Lions, tigers, and brown bears. The only one missing is a panda.”
…
Most of the comments were delighted cheers from kids. The amusement park was filled
with all sorts of interesting programs and was meant for them in the first place. With the
arrival of the circus gaining more attention from the crowd, it helped the amusement park’s
attraction reach a new height.
Very soon, the program started. These people did not merely ride the horse through the
burning hoops. They were able to make all sorts of fanciful poses. At one point, they even
had two people going through the same burning hoop at the same time. That filled the
audience’s heart with excitement and brought them lots of cheers.
Whoosh!
In the darkness, a jet black figure suddenly showed itself. It was like a flash of black
lightning, leaping straight over the crowd and appearing on the stage of the circus!
The figure was ferocious, causing several people to feel their hearts skipping a beat.
‘This… Could it be the circus’ secret program?’
Chapter 519 - Superman Y Reappears!
Chapter 519 Superman Y Reappears!
“A black…black panther?!”
“F*ck! Amazing! Awesome!”
“This circus is just out of this world. It even has black panthers! What will the next show
be?”
“You just need to look at this black panther to know that it isn’t an animal to be trifled with.
Look at its eyes. Legend has it that the eyes of a black panther are the eyes of death. Ancient
sayings don’t lie.”
“Too frightening. This is just too frightening. It comes without warning, like the wind!”
“F*ck, look at the black panther’s mouth, its tongue… Why does it look like a snake’s
tongue?”
…
With the arrival of the black panther, the discussion became increasingly louder. Everyone
was amazed at how amazing the circus was and their interest began piquing. Many people
even took out their cell phones to snap a picture, while others looked eager to rush forward
for a photo with the black panther.
The discussion became louder and louder, causing the eyes of the onstage black panther to
become even colder.
“Roar!”
A loud roar resonated and made everyone’s eardrums buzz. The audience felt their hearts
thump wildly as they began palpitating.
However, cheers began filling the place after their heart palpitations.
“It roared! The black panther roared! This is the first time in my life that I’ve heard the roar
of a beast! This is just amazing!”
“Awesome! F*cking awesome! That’s definitely a panther! Its voice is…manly!”
“F*ck! This is what you call a beast! Its roar rumbles across the hills and forests!
Dominance!”
“This circus is awesome! This black panther is awesome! Doesn’t it excite you?”
“Going by that roar alone, I’ll give this performance full marks! It’s too exhilarating!”
“Don’t just shout! Everyone, applaud!”
…
Clap, clap, clap!
The applause thundered for some time and made the scene even more raucous.
“Neigh…”
At that moment, the horses onstage neighed simultaneously, then became restless and
completely out of control. Even the calmer tigers and lions were shaking uncomfortably in
the cage, letting out occasional roars.
Clip-clop, clip-clop!
Finally, one of the horses could not take it anymore and galloped away as though it was
about to flee.
“Roar!”
Its action immediately attracted the black panther’s attention and it roared sharply. All four
limbs were extended and it rushed to the horse’s side in the blink of an eye, like a black
gust of wind.
Its mouth opened, and its upper and lower teeth—totaling four—gleamed with a cold
glimmer. It was extremely terrifying as it delivered a strong and fierce bite on the horse’s
neck!
“NEIGHH….”
With a yelp, the horse’s limbs weakened and its body fell straight to the ground. The change
from a lively horse to a dying one happened in an instant.
However, it was not the end yet!
The black panther’s eyes flashed with a tyrannical look. It bit the horse’s neck and twisted
its head fiercely!
Rip!
A piece of bloody flesh was ripped out from the horse’s neck!
Chew, chew!
Fresh blood splattered all over the ground. Then, the sound of the black panther chewing
was heard.
The audience’s cheers stopped instantly.
A deathly silence!
Everyone’s eyes widened as they stared dumbfoundedly at the scene in front of them!
“Gulp!”
Gulping sounds immediately ensued and most of the people were scared witless. Their feet
began retreating by instinct and their eyes were full of panic.
Someone unwittingly turned to look at the circus crew only to find that the group of people
had already unknowingly stepped back a few meters. They had even discarded their stage
props.
“Waaaaah!”
A baby’s loud cry erupted suddenly and broke the silence at the venue.
Immediately afterward, a chain effect broke out and all the babies began crying.
The sudden change made everyone stiff. Their limbs went cold and their blood nearly
curdled.
For the parents of those children especially, their brains were shocked into a blank state
and they fainted from fright. After finally reacting from it, they frantically raised their
hands to try and cover their children’s mouths.
However, the black panther that had been busy eating finally looked at everyone with a
vicious look.
“My god! It’s terrible!”
“Help! Help!”
Those who were staring at the black panther crumbled in an instant. They disregarded
everything else, screamed, and turned around to run.
“It’s a wolf! A wolf with a monkey’s tail! Run! HELP!” In the other direction however, a
group of people was also screaming as they ran away in panic.
“That’s a bear! A brown bear with elephant ears! Sob, sob! It’s going to chase me!” another
cry for help came.
“Mamma Mia, a wild boar with a pig’s nose! Can anyone come and save us!”
“Oh f*ck! We’re surrounded! WE’RE SURROUNDED!”
The place that was initially lively and cheery suddenly turned into hell. People were
deliberating in a panicked frenzy and incessant shouting was heard.
“Roar!”
Such chaotic scenes evoked the animality of the wild beasts. All four of them roared and
fixed their eyes on the fleeing crowd. Their blood-red tongue then licked the corners of
their mouths.
What were the people going to do? Who would come to save them?
For a while, everyone sank into despair. Their situation was analogous to a tiger entering a
flock.
The black panther was the fastest. It moved on all fours and pounced at a child who was
wailing.
“Baby! My baby!” The child’s parents turned pale and their screams were interspersed with
sobs as their gazes cracked.
Many people saw that scene but were afraid to come forth to rescue him. All they could do
was sigh.
The child was incredibly helpless. He looked at the black panther leaping toward him and
was stunned, standing there blankly.
The black panther’s speed was extremely fast, and in an instant, only a distance of one
meter was left. It was as if the feline would bite down on the child’s neck in the next
moment.
“NOOOOOOOOO!” The child’s parents had reddened eyes that were filled with desperation
and helplessness.
Many people’s instinct was to close their eyes. They could not bear to look at it again.
Bang!
A loud noise resembling thunder resounded in everyone’s hearts, but when they looked up,
they were taken aback and had expressions of incredulity all over their faces.
The child stood safe and sound, and an extra figure appeared in front of him.
The figure stretched out his right hand and firmly grasped the black panther’s neck as if
carrying a small chicken. Standing at 1.8 meters tall, he nevertheless resembled a mighty
mountain standing upright there.
The ferocious black panther struggled in his hands but appeared weak, helpless, and unable
to overcome that five-fingered mountain.
“Is that… Is that Superman Y?!”
Someone’s lips trembled uncontrollably and asked as they laid eyes on the figure wearing
the hood.
“Superman Y! Superman Y is here to save us! Huhuhu…”
“This is good. I’m safe now. My baby was scared to death…”
“I knew it! I knew Superman Y would come! I just kept praying in my heart. I know that
there’s a superman in our city!”
“Ah, ah, ah! So handsome! Superman Y is here! We’re saved!”
“Superman Y, please show off your powers and deal with these monsters! They’re too
frightening and terrifying!”
“Motherf*cker, why is my blood boiling and my eyes tearing when I look at Superman Y? I
clearly felt fear just now, like I was gonna die.”
…
Chapter 520 - I Now Suspect That I’m an
NPC
Chapter 520 I Now Suspect That I’m an NPC
Plop!
Ye Lingchen’s hand loosened and the black panther fell straight to the ground. Its original
might had disappeared, and its entire body became limp. When it collapsed onto the
ground, its roar was all but gone.
Time seemed to have stopped at that exact moment. It was as though there was only one
figure in everyone’s eyes and they were deeply moved by it.
Aside from the people, the other three beasts have also seemed to perceive the danger.
Their sprinting speeds slowed, and they roared anxiously.
“Don’t panic everyone! Leave everything…to me!”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was faint and he gently patted the scared child on the head before
walking toward the three beasts.
He was walking at a moderate pace, and as everyone was watching the next step, he exuded
an indescribable aura that illuminated the atmosphere there with stateliness.
“Roar!”
As Ye Lingchen moved forward, the breeze blew along the cool air and caused the three
beasts to slowly retreat.
Ye Lingchen’s voice rang out leisurely and he hooked his fingers at the three beasts. “You
guys… Don’t run away.”
“Roar!”
As if feeling some of Ye Lingchen’s provocations, the three beasts roared at once. Their
bodies rose into the air and they ran at full speed toward Ye Lingchen.
“Superman Y, be careful!”
The scene immediately made everyone feel on edge. Many people could not help but bite
their lips. Their eyes were filled with worry and some even raised their hands to cover
their mouths for fear of accidentally screaming.
Any one of those three beasts were extremely terrifying existences in itself. Whether it was
the shiny teeth, sharp and terrifying claws, or the speed and power, humans could not
withstand any of it at all.
At that moment however, the three beasts showed an inclination to surround Ye Lingchen
and rush toward him from three positions all at once!
How could someone with only two hands and two legs fend them off?
They were approaching and getting closer!
Three feet!
Two feet!
One foot!
The beasts’ claws would land on Superman Y at any moment.
Everyone held their hands at that exact moment and even the child’s cries had stopped. It
felt as though everyone’s heartbeat could be heard in the night.
The first to arrive was the wolf.
With a fierce light glowing in its eyes, it rushed over with the standard actions of a
predator!
“Hehe, I’m not your prey!”
Ye Lingchen remained grounded on the spot but raised his hand slowly.
It was a very ordinary action, as though he was going to shake hands with a long-time
friend whom he had not seen in years instead of facing a wolf.
The next moment.
When the hand touched the wolf, it appeared to grab hold of its fate by the throat. The wolf
stopped in an instant, with no ability to resist.
At the same time however, the wild boar sprinted over with its extremely sharp fangs.
Stomping four hooves on the ground, a rumbling sound was produced along with billows of
smoke and dust. It had tremendous momentum and its speed paired well with those fangs,
making it capable of crushing even a tree!
At that moment, Ye Lingchen’s back was facing the wild boar!
In an instant, he swung his hand back abruptly and flung the wolf he was holding toward
his back!
Boom!
The powerful force had a mountain-like strongness and struck the wild boar heavily. It
became a dead pig without even managing a whimper.
With the resounding clash, both ferocious beasts were dealt with almost at the same time.
The remaining bear whose eyes were initially filled with a fierce glow was suddenly
replaced by fear. Its limbs suddenly stiffened as it was charging and it halted its movements
sharply.
Despite that, the strong inertia still sent it flying toward Ye Lingchen.
It turned around intending to go back from where it came from, but Ye Lingchen’s grasped
its short tail firmly and stopped it from moving forward.
The scene was a very amusing one. The huge brown bear suddenly turned into a teddy bear
in Ye Lingchen’s hands as it let out a helpless roar.
“You came at just the right time.” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly and placed the corpses of the
wolf, the black panther, and the wild boar directly on the brown bear. Then, he patted the
brown bear’s bottom. “Let’s go.”
The brown bear uttered a low growl but did not dare to act up. It lowered its head and
followed Ye Lingchen back miserably.
The carcasses of those beasts were quite special, so it was only logical not to leave it
amongst common folk.
“Superman Y!”
Everyone came back to their senses right then and could not help but exclaim as they
watched Ye Lingchen getting further away.
Some people wanted to rush over, but the presence of that brown bear made them feel
slightly daunted.
“Thank you, Superman Y!”
A woman’s voice sounded with the utmost sincerity. After she finished speaking, she bowed
toward Ye Lingchen’s rear figure.
She was the mother of the child that received the first attack.
“Thank you, Superman!”
Immediately after that, everyone at the venue bowed deeply toward Ye Lingchen at the
same time. There was gratitude, admiration, and respect in their voices.
Ye Lingchen did not look back and merely waved his hand as he took slow steps into the
dark depths with the brown bear…
When Ye Lingchen returned to the laboratory, the only people there were Lin Ao’s group—
who had just returned—and the two martial artists who were standing guard.
Lin Ao was more fortunate. There were only two beasts in their area of pursuit, both of
which were killed remotely. At that moment, he was swearing and complaining about the
crimes of those experiments with the warriors and was furious!
“Brother Ye! This group of bastards have crossed the line! They’re worse than bastards!”
Lin Ao continued cursing after seeing Ye Lingchen’s return.
Those experiments itself were despicable enough and the most infuriating aspect was that
they used living people or even children in those experiments. It was beyond cruel! Could
they be regarded as humans, even?
“In this case, what will the Warrior’s Department do?” Ye Lingchen could not resist
inquiring.
“Get to the bottom of it, of course!” Lin Ao said resolutely. “Amaterasu Genetics isn’t an
isolated case. Anyone who does genetic research might be implicated in this. We’ll search
every nook and cranny! Researching and doing such perverted experiments is
unacceptable! We must put an end to such outrageously atrocious research!”
After a pause, Lin Ao cursed secretly, “The thing is, Amaterasu Genetics is a Sun Nation
company. We have no direct evidence that all of this is made by Amaterasu Genetics, so we
can’t even touch this group of bastards!”
Ye Lingchen nodded. The conclusion was unsurprising, as it was already a good thing that
they were able to maintain the peace of their own country. After all, no one could protect
the entire earth.
Soon after, Lin Ao stared at Ye Lingchen with glimmering eyes. An indescribable glow was
emitting from it. “Brother Ye, I realized that you’re practically a god. After the last incident,
I’ve just only helped you apply for a promotion from Lower-Class Warrior to an Upper-
Class Warrior for your outstanding services. The credentials are in preparation, but you’ve
done another outstanding service, and it deserves even greater credit!”
“I just have better luck.” Ye Lingchen touched his nose and smiled modestly.
“Luck, my foot! I’m beginning to wonder if I’m an NPC whose task is to calculate your
military merits and get you promoted!”
Chapter 521 - Often Very Ruthless
Lin Ao’s heart was broken into pieces because he met a freak as freakish as Ye Lingchen.
Generally speaking, a martial artist would undoubtedly find it very difficult to upgrade
their combat achievements. Tasks, qualifications, and combat achievements were the main
prerequisites to an assessment, but Ye Lingchen was an exception.
‘Tell me, why are you so good at settling things? It’s as if everything smashed upon contact
with your lead. Is it a magnet?’
Most importantly, Ye Lingchen not only faced the problem and handled it exceptionally
well, he even eliminated the evil forces cleanly. Generally, it was not even enough if a small
division handled the situation. Once the task was completed, the battle achievements were
naturally divided evenly between the division, but Ye Lingchen acted alone so his combat
achievements accumulated very quickly.
On every occasion, Ye Lingchen completed yet another earth-shattering merit when Lin Ao
had just confirmed Ye Lingchen’s position and had yet to inform him. As a result, Lin Ao
was then required to recalculate the achievements again.
Such speed would surely drive the other martial artists mad if they found out.
“Brother Ye, I have to say this to you again. I respect you so much!” Lin Ao hugged Ye
Lingchen in admiration and said, “You’ve actually gotten more than just an Upper-Class
Warrior title with your exploits last time. It’s just that there are a lot of pedantic people, so
they all tried suppressing it and only gave you the title of Upper-Class Warrior. I’m dying to
see what else they’re going to say when I head back this time.”
“Hehe, these positions don’t matter.” Ye Lingchen shrugged and smiled.
He rarely showed up and many people in the Warrior’s Department did not know him, so it
was only natural to face some difficulties in convincing people.
“This won’t do! Achievements are achievements! The sum of your contributions is more
than what many people could achieve in their lifetimes. This is true strength, and it’s for the
benefit of our country! I must not let anyone shun you!” Lin Ao said. “Even if you don’t get a
Lower-Class General with the sum of all your achievements, there’s no problem getting an
Upper-Class Sentinel!”
Ye Lingchen nodded. He knew that he did not need to be too courteous with Lin Ao since it
was much more convenient to use Lin Ao’s background to deal with things.
“Aren’t they here yet? I’ll go up and have a look first.” Ye Lingchen looked at the building,
then raised his legs and walked in after finishing his words.
Therefore, the building’s interior did not change much and it was still a complete mess,
though perhaps that was to maintain the place as it was. After walking past the flesh and
blood on the ground, Ye Lingchen arrived on the fifth floor again.
In the previous battles, Ye Lingchen discovered that there was a lot of data on the table of
that floor. The computers contained lots of data too, and it was very likely that the
information was all regarding the knowledge of biological genes. Whenever it came to the
pursuit of knowledge, Ye Lingchen was always very hungry for it.
What was the most irresistible thing to a Prodigy? No guesses there! Knowledge, without a
doubt!
Biology, as simple as it seemed, was a basic subject in every school, but advanced biology
was definitely a high-level secret whereby research was forbidden.
The reason was because biology was too anti-human! Its power was just…immense!
It also made things difficult for ordinary people to touch upon such advanced contents of
biology. In particular, topics such as genetic research were almost out-of-reach.
Presented with that rare opportunity, Ye Lingchen would certainly not let it slip by.
Although those materials had turned into a mess due to the tussle, it did not affect Ye
Lingchen at all. It was a reflection of the Prodigy System’s abilities.
It was all because the Prodigy System did not need to follow a specific order. As long as it
was acceptable or understandable, the system could automatically increase his proficiency.
Ye Lingchen’s biological proficiency had already reached 65%, so it was not that difficult to
understand.
“Self-study The Subject of Genetic Fusion, biology proficiency +1.”
“Self-study The Subject of Genetic Fusion, biology proficiency +1.”
“Self-study Summary of Inter-Species Hybridization, biology proficiency +1.”
“Self-study Summary of Inter-Species Hybridization, biology proficiency +1.”
“Self-study Schematics of The Solution to Genetic Rejection, biology proficiency +1.”
…
Although there was no book on biology, there were a bunch of reports and summaries, all
of which not only increased proficiency but did so at an even faster rate than a book!
Ye Lingchen delved in instantly and flipped through report after report. After reading the
reports on the table, he bent over to pick up the reports on the ground. After reading the
reports on the ground, he would also piece together the ones that had been torn apart from
the battle.
Learning made him happy and allowed him to lose himself in it.
Beside him, Lin Ao gave up after flipping through it a few times, as he could not understand
any of the contents at all. He knew every word, every symbol, and every number, but the
sum of all its parts left him drowning in stupefaction and self-doubt. Moreover, the thing
that broke him most was that some of it was not only in Chinese, but in the Sun Nation
language, in French, and even languages from some small and backward countries. In short,
they were all in different languages.
Looking at such a thing was even more terrifying than death.
However, he was immediately shocked when he saw Ye Lingchen’s engrossed appearance.
His mouth opened wider and wider, and he could not say a single thing at all.
In addition to being surprised, he was even more embarrassed.
Gap! That was the gap between the two of them!
Look at how diligent Brother Ye was! He had such hunger and thirst for knowledge.
Everyone could only see his success, but they never saw how hard he worked behind the
scenes!
Lin Ao was in awe and could not help but be reminded of a famous saying, ‘I pounce on a
book like a hungry man pounces on bread!’
Ye Lingchen did not hesitate to lie on the ground, carefully glue the pieces of paper
together, and then study without blinking. How many people could achieve that kind of
persistence and concentration?
By comparison, Lin Ao was far too inferior. The olden sayings were right, ‘learning could
change one’s destiny!’
Ye Lingchen naturally did not know what Lin Ao was going through, but if he knew, he
would definitely just smile indifferently. ‘No one saw how hard I worked behind the scenes,
but what they can’t see at all…was the system in my body!’
Finally, when he read the ‘Report on the Relationship Between Genetic Variation and
Fusion’ again, his biological proficiency soared to the maximum!
With 100% proficiency, Ye Lingchen immediately let out a long sigh of relief. There was a
sense of accomplishment in his heart and he finally conquered a very difficult subject.
At the same time, he also had a hypothesis about the partitioning of knowledge in the
system.
Elder Hiroshi’s research had obviously exceeded biological limits, and he had begun writing
articles on genes. It stood to reason that his proficiency should be more than 100%. In
other words, it ought to advance to the next level, but It did not.
The standard by which the system measured proficiency should be based on all the
contents of a particular piece of knowledge. As for what that knowledge was used by others
to do, it was no longer within the scope of proficiency.
For example, there were many songs on earth that were created by various singers. The
methods of writing songs were no doubt different, but Ye Lingchen only needed to master
those methods of writing songs. That way, the proficiency of writing songs would naturally
reach 100% and there was no need to learn all the songs on earth.
The same was true for biology. Some people studied the genetic variation of biology, while
others studied the genetic fusion of biology or perhaps biological structure. The standard
for which the system measured proficiency was those basic knowledge.
At that moment, those discoveries overturned Ye Lingchen’s earlier guesses!
In the past, Ye Lingchen thought that 100% proficiency was the limit for people on Earth to
master, but it was only then that his belief was corrected.
100% proficiency could only be said to encompass all the basic content contained in a
particular knowledge. However, use of that knowledge depended on the person!
Knowledge was dead and man was alive, meaning man could integrate and use that
knowledge!
For example, Elder Hiroshi’s biology had also reached 100% proficiency, so he began to use
his knowledge to come up with something like a genetic warrior. If he continued the
research and succeeded, it would be similar to entering into the ranks of a powerful skill.
Ye Lingchen postulated that after his biological proficiency reached 100% and the system
upgraded it, it would most likely be the final result of Elder Hiroshi’s research.
For some reason, Ye Lingchen felt a little sympathetic for the old man.
Ye Lingchen wondered how desperate the old man would be after finding out that his
lifetime research was easily surpassed by Ye Lingchen.
Sigh. The blow delivered by a prodigy was often very ruthless…
Chapter 522 - Heh, Frog at the Bottom of
the Well!
Chapter 522 Heh, Frog at the Bottom of the Well!
When Ye Lingchen broke free from the sea of learning, the people from the Warrior’s
Department finally completed their task and returned.
Following the report to the superiors regarding the situation present there, it instantly
attracted the attention of higher-ups and they once again sent out a troop of martial artists
to handle the matter more smoothly.
Whether it was the beasts resulting from experiments, mutated humans, or information
and the like, none of those should be leaked. It was foreseeable that the vicinity of the
building would be strictly sealed within the coming days, and the research within would
also be classified as top secret!
Of course, that part of the matter had nothing to do with Ye Lingchen. He was simply
cooperating with the actions of the Warrior’s Department.
However, Ye Lingchen and Lin Ao met with an acquaintance when they exited the building.
“Brother Lin, Brother Ye?” Wu Yue and the others were in charge of moving the animal
carcasses. They were slightly taken aback when they saw the two people, and immediately
surrounded them in excitement.
Soon, they reacted swiftly and stood with their legs straight to salute Ye Lingchen and Lin
Ao!
“Captain of Coiled Dragon’s Ninth Squad from the Warrior’s Department, Wu Yue!
Greetings, Sir!”
Behind him, the group of people also stood and saluted. “Greetings, Sir!”
“At ease. We’re all brothers here. There’s no need for this,” Lin Ao waved his hand and
looked at Wu Yue with a smile. “Not bad. I haven’t seen you in this period of time and
you’re already the team leader.”
Wu Yue scratched his head, “Hehe, it’s still not as good as you two chiefs, especially Chief
Ye, who has always been my idol.”
“You’re very good. You’ve made great progress!” Ye Lingchen looked at Wu Yue and said
with a smile.
That team was the same group of people that Ye Lingchen encountered when he first
entered the Warrior’s Department. There are 15 individuals in total. After being selected by
the Warrior’s Department, they entered Coiled Dragon’s special training together, then
formed a team with Wu Yue as the team leader.
At that moment, they looked at Ye Lingchen with an enthusiastic and spirited gaze. Each
one pointed out that they would not have taken that step if it were not for Ye Lingchen.
Their morale could be said to have been greatly boosted by Ye Lingchen, be it in terms of
physique or on a spiritual level.
“What are you doing?!”
At that moment, a loud shout came, and everyone was slightly surprised.
However, they saw a man in the military uniform walking over quickly. His face was
solemn, his eyes were shining brightly, and the whole body carried an intimidating aura. He
stared at Wu Yue and others, “Are you all gathered here for an opera or something? Have
you completed your tasks?!”
“No, Sir!” Wu Yue immediately shook his body. “Apologies, Sir!”
“Is this a place for you to reminisce? Or do you think you can slack off just because you
know a chief in the Warrior’s Department!?” The man glanced at Ye Lingchen and Lin Ao as
if pointing it out to them.
“No, Sir!” Wu Yue said immediately. “We’ll continue the mission right away!”
When Wu Yue and the others left, the man looked at Ye Lingchen and Lin Ao. “Zheng Yu,
Middle-Class Sentinel!”
Although he seemed to be introducing himself, his message and tone somehow carried
hints of overbearingness and dominance. Whether it was Lin Ao or Ye Lingchen, they were
both only Upper-Class Warriors whose positions were still beneath him.
Generally speaking, a salute was in order when meeting a chief.
“Chief Zheng, greetings.” Lin Ao smiled slightly, then paused and said, “This is my brother,
Ye Lingchen. Brother Ye was seriously injured during the mission and ought to be spared
from saluting.”
Lin Ao clearly did not get along too well with that Zheng Yu.
“So, you’re Ye Lingchen,” Zheng Yu looked at Ye Lingchen. “I’ve heard lots of rumors about
you. They’re almost miraculous and I don’t know whether they’re true or not. However, this
mission is very disappointing!”
Ye Lingchen cocked his brows slightly and did not speak.
Lin Ao said, “Hehe, Brother Ye destroyed the genetic company’s plan during the mission, all
hazards and uncertain factors, killed countless mutant beasts and mutant warriors, and
rescued nearly fifty-three children. I wonder what Chief Zheng is trying to say?”
“Firstly, after discovering the situation here, why didn’t he report to the headquarters
immediately! He clearly wants to take credit for it!”
“Secondly, if he doesn’t act alone, the other party will definitely not escape when support
arrives, and that will only increase the rate of completion for our mission!”
“Thirdly, a total of six researchers were killed and no one was left alive. This is
unacceptable!”
“Fourthly, after the mission, why did the two of you enter the building privately without the
consent of the superiors?”
It was a total of four questions, all equally intimidating.
“I’ll answer your questions.”
Before Lin Ao could speak, Ye Lingchen said lightly, “We’ll start with the first and second
questions. In this situation, I’m the only one with the ability to complete the mission! If we
wait for support, support might hold us back and end up not being useful.”
“The third question. Death cannot wipe out the crimes of these people! If I don’t kill them,
they won’t die!”
Although this group of people researched brutal topics, they were ranked as scientific
experts and experts from Sun Nation, no less. If Ye Lingchen did not kill them, there was no
way the situation could be announced to the public. Should those people be captured alive,
China had no jurisdiction to give them the death penalty, which was why Ye Lingchen did
not hesitate to end their lives.
“The answer to the fourth question is that I completed the mission alone, so I have every
right to enter the mission location by myself. As for the reasons, I have no comment on
that!”
Tit-for-tat!
Zheng Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Ye Lingchen. “It looks like you’ve
misunderstood your own strength. I don’t mind helping you solve this misunderstanding!”
Ye Lingchen’s words were no doubt harsh, especially when it came to the answers for the
first and second questions. He barely only stopped short of saying that Zheng Yu would get
in his way.
Of course, Zheng Yu did not know that Ye Lingchen was telling the truth. He could not even
begin to imagine how strong Elder Hiroshi would be. In fact, Elder Hiroshi aside, even a
genetic warrior on the third floor could easily torture Zheng Yu. Therefore, getting more
warriors to come over was not only useless but would even become a burden.
Ye Lingchen shook his head and spoke unemotively, “You’re the one who misunderstood
the strength.”
However, it was precisely that indifferent tone which made Zheng Yu’s inner anger boil to
the extreme.
His fists clenched tightly and his eyes stared sharply at Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen remained indifferent while Zheng Yu became aggressive. The difference in
temperament made them into a stalemate at that moment, causing the atmosphere around
them to become tremendously somber. It affected the other warriors, who did not even
dare to breathe too loudly.
“Reporting, Sir.” The mood was finally broken by a martial artist who walked out of the
building. “An intact culture tank was found on the fourth floor. Preliminary inspection
revealed that there is a genetic warrior inside!”
“Martial artists have their martial arts. You’ve just completed your tasks so I won’t take
action against you next time. I hope you’ll be prepared when I see you next time!” Zheng Yu
said coldly, then turned and walked toward the building.
“You’d better not casually touch the culture tank. The content isn’t something you can deal
with,” Ye Lingchen said leisurely.
From a distance, Zheng Yu sneered, “Heh, frog at the bottom of the well!”
…
Chapter 523 - Blind Worship Costs Lives
Chapter 523 Blind Worship Costs Lives
The end of the suffocating confrontation allowed all the other warriors present there to
breathe a sigh of relief.
Many people looked at Ye Lingchen with convoluted expressions and began talking in a low
voice.
“He’s Ye Lingchen? That legendary ruthless man?”
“F*ck me, he’s really ruthless. One person can hunt so many beasts and genetic warriors.
He’s so strong.”
“He seems to be at odds with Chief Zheng. No one knows which one is better than the
other.”
“He’s just an Upper-Class Warrior. Chief Zheng is a Middle-Class Sentinel. He’s really
stubborn if he dares to challenge Chief Zheng!”
“Was he the one who said ‘those who hold on to their principles are superior in their
morality’ and ‘sweat more in training and shed less blood on the battlefield’? F*ck, my idol!”
“I never imagined him to be so young. It’s a pity that the two of them did not fight,
otherwise it’d be a good show!”
…
Many people even approached Wu Yue to inquire about the situation.
“Wu Yue, what’s going on? Why is that Ye Lingchen so arrogant? It really is different
meeting him in person and hearing about him.”
“Yeah, what he said about holding him back….he’s too unrestrained. He barely stopped
short of saying that he’s the number one in this world.”
“It’s no wonder that Chief Zheng was angry. Such people are so arrogant that they don’t
know the limits of their own abilities.”
Wu Yue glanced at them faintly and said with a hint of pride, “You’ve never seen Chief Ye in
action. It’s normal for you to have such doubts.”
“Wu Yue, what do you mean by this?”
“Chief Ye is strong. Very strong! I believe…all his words!” Wu Yue said firmly. The other
fourteen team members beside him nodded. In their hearts, Ye Lingchen’s figure had
always been an insurmountable mountain.
“F*ck, is he that good? Well, in your opinion, who would win if Chief Zheng fought with
Chief Ye?”
Wu Yue did not even think about it and immediately answered, “Definitely Chief Ye.
Without a doubt!”
“I don’t think so. We’ve all seen Chief Zheng’s combat power with our own eyes. He single-
handedly relied on his combat achievements to become a Middle-Class Sentinel!”
“Yes, Chief Zheng completes his missions with drive and passion. I’ve never seen anyone
else train harder than him!”
“I heard that Chief Zheng became an Inner Strength Warrior a year ago. His strength is
definitely stronger now!”
“Chief Ye is so young. Even if he starts practicing from his mother’s womb, to what extent
could his martial arts practice be? The only way he could win against Chief Zheng is if he’s
overpowered!
“Wu Yue, you’re worshipping blindly and you can’t recognize reality anymore.”
“Hey, blind worship costs lives…”
…
At this moment, Ye Lingchen looked at Lin Ao with a questioning look in his eyes.
He thought he had been low-key enough and it came as a complete surprise that someone
treated him with hostility for no reason.
“Brother Ye, don’t take this matter to heart. That guy is a little bit paranoid.” Lin Ao smiled
and started introducing Zheng Yu. “Zheng Yu is thirty-nine years old this year and has loved
martial arts since he was eight. He even learned acrobatics and officially joined the martial
arts department at the age of sixteen. Since then, he had demonstrated extraordinary
martial arts talent. He had no background, no wealth, no contacts, and forcibly relied on the
accumulation of achievements to become a Middle-Class Sentinel.”
“In that case, it’s a personal thing!” Ye Lingchen nodded. Although Ye Lingchen was
overpowered, he sincerely respected such hard-working people. “Did you offend him?”
“Fart! This guy is very nice, but the problem is that he’s paranoid!” Lin Ao rolled his eyes.
“He came from the bottom, so he has a natural sense of hostility to a tall, rich, and
handsome man like me. He feels that I entered the Warrior’s Department because of
connections and isn’t worthy of attention. As for you… I guess he also thought that you
came in through the back door and knew people in high places…”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “I don’t agree with what you said.”
“Huh?” Lin Ao was slightly taken aback.
“Please remove the word ‘handsome’ from ‘tall, rich, and handsome’. Thanks.”
Lin Ao coughed dryly. “Actually, even if I want to get rid of that word, my conscience won’t
allow it.”
…
The night was getting darker, but that night was destined to be a sleepless one.
The once-peaceful internet was suddenly sent into a frenzy because of the appearance of a
video. Like a wildfire igniting a prairie, it instantly blazed across netizens, and left countless
people sleepless and discussing it throughout the night.
Little Mo was a night owl. In fact, she did not want to be a night owl, but under the pressure
of life, she suffered from insomnia almost every night.
Just as she was tossing around in bed from both mental and physical exhaustion, her cell
phone made a soft ‘dingdong’ sound.
She always set her cell phone to mute whenever she went to bed. Only notifications for
certain news or people would set off a notification.
What else was there when it was already so late?
She yawned and begrudgingly lifted her hand hard to locate her phone, but she noticed that
there was a Weibo push notification on the phone screen.
That news was crowned by Weibo as the most followed, hottest, and most heated title
currently being discussed.
“A monster appeared! Superman Y’s reappearance!”
Although Superman Y remained mysterious, he received a high degree of attention and
Little Mo was his diehard fan too.
After seeing that headline however, she could not help but sneer. There was
disappointment in her heart. What the hell was that? There must be a limit to cock-and-bull
stories. It was unscrupulous of the media to hype everything up like that!
Despite the grumbles in her heart, she still clicked on the news.
The content of the video was the image of the Capital City hi-tech industrial development
zone being attacked by wild animals. The appearance of black panthers, bloody scenes, wild
boars, giant wolves, and brown bears, accompanied by everyone’s screams, sent fear into
Little Mo’s heart.
It was even more disturbing to watch the black panther attacking the child, causing Little
Mo to scream out of fright.
The next moment however, Superman Y showed up!
It was very much like a fantasy, and throughout the entire video, it was similar to watching
a movie. Little Mo’s heart had some difficulty calming down because of that.
This… Was that true or not?
Before she knew it, her hands trembled slightly and she was stunned when she watched the
video.
It was fake, right? Those beasts had already mutated and they looked very weird. Was it
possible that they became demonized?
Still, the actions of those people in the video told her that it was all true.
If there were so many groups acting, it was surely impossible for each of them to have such
good acting skills.
All Little Mo could feel was her scalp going numb and her blood felt like it had curdled.
Harboring a plethora of complex emotions, she clicked on the comments under the video.
Unsurprisingly, the comment area…had exploded long ago!
[F*ck? F*ck! F*ck?!]
[Is it real or not? Can anyone tell me if it’s real?!]
[Upstairs, I can bear full responsibility and tell you that it’s absolutely, certifiably real! This
location is in the Capital City Development Zone!]
[As unbelievable as it is, I can’t find any traces of photoshop or video editing on those
weird-looking beasts. The actions of Superman Y don’t have any special effects too, it’s…
REAL!]
[F*CK! Really?! What the motherf*cking hell is going on? Have the beasts become
demonized and are going on a rampage to destroy the world?]
[F*ck! I watched this video thirty times! For real! Too awesome, too handsome! Superman
Y deserves the name of Superman!]
[This is the first time Superman Y came into action, right? Never expected him to be so
strong. I got so excited while watching that I almost jumped off the balcony. Luckily, my
wife grabbed me.]
[Upstairs, stop teasing. You don’t even have a wife.]
Chapter 524 - Strengthening My Great
China!
Chapter 524 Strengthening My Great China!
Aside from Weibo, a stir was caused in WeChat Moments too. Those who had experienced it
would naturally post in the circle of friends.
[Brothers and sisters, do you know that I just went through the front line of life and death?
That’s right, I was among the people attacked by those beasts. I thought I was a dead man
and was so scared that I peed my pants! Fortunately, Superman Y came just in time. I was
scared, but I was very fortunate, because I met Superman Y, and my idol is super
handsome. His skills are a thousand times more handsome than Superman in movies…
10,000 times more handsome even!]
In an instant, countless likes were given and there was an abundance of comments showing
and showering blessings.
The next viral media was TikTok. Many people have taken snippets of what happened and
uploaded it.
Their videos were not long, but each video was absolutely thrilling. Then, some of the more
invested folks even accompanied it with background music.
The original video was the appearance of the beasts. The background music was heavy and
the screams of people were extremely frightening.
In another video, Ye Lingchen appeared on the scene and rescued the little girl at the very
moment. In that video, it was a BGM that filled people with passion.
[You may not believe it if I say it, but I’m actually keeping up with drama on TikTok.]
[Oh f*ck, what kind of movie is this? It’s a bit too real, isn’t it? But they actually used
Superman Y. Isn’t this infringement?]
[Damn, can anyone post a complete video at once? I’ve seen the second part. Begging for
the next one!]
[Upstairs, quit your teasing. This isn’t a movie. It’s real!]
[Are you sure you’re not trying to pull a fast one on me? Are you for real?!]
[How far behind are all your news lagging? Weibo has exploded a long time ago. It’s already
been verified by so many people. It’s real!]
[The one in the video is really Superman Y! His actions are so handsome! I love him, I love
him…]
Just as everyone was engaged in discussion about all that news on the internet, a
surprisingly unforeseen development occurred; that was the release of a statement from
the Warrior’s Department Press.
Warrior’s Department Press was the news media of the Warrior’s Department. Its voice
represented the Warrior’s Department and it rarely made any statements.
The incident had caused much commotion and was soon known to everyone. Suppressing it
was almost impossible, so since that was not a feasible course of action, it was better to
come out with a statement rather than suppressing it.
“As the environment becomes worse and the air pollution becomes increasingly serious,
some animals have shown signs of reverting to their earlier forms and even appeared in the
city. However, they have been subdued. Do not panic. We will always watch your back!”
A picture was attached below. It was the logo of the Warrior’s Department.
The truth certainly could not be told, so they could only alter it and announce a half-truth.
Although the news was brief, the sensation it caused was unprecedented, causing
everyone’s brains to burst and their blood to boil.
[Verified! It’s set in stone!]
[F*ck! The Warrior’s Department came forth! The Warrior’s Department made a
statement!]
[Awesome, this is just too awesome! I’m so lucky to live in China! I’m lucky to have your
protection!]
[It’s really a mutant beast! Motherf*cker. Why do I feel like I’m living in a dream?]
[Mamma mia, fortunately, Superman Y arrived! Otherwise, the consequences would be
disastrous and terrible!]
[This news made me cry and I’m just so emotional. I suddenly feel extremely grateful.
We’re blessed to have Superman Y!]
[I didn’t panic at all when I saw this news. I even wanted to laugh a little. Why should we be
scared when we have the Warrior’s Department and Superman Y?]
[Wait a minute! The Warrior’s Department has spoken, so does it mean that Superman Y
would have some kind of connection with the Warrior’s Department? Think carefully. Don’t
you feel that pride?]
[Superman Y is awesome! He’s strengthening our Great China!]
…
That night was destined to be a sleepless one, so much so that many people were overly
excited and started calling their friends to share the news.
At a barbecue stall in Capital, several young people were sitting and enjoying their
barbecue. There were two bottles of beer on the table and they engaged in idle banter. The
contents of their conversation revolved around none other than Superman Y. Aside from
that, the television hanging above the barbecue stall played the scene of the beast attack.
Everyone in the stall watched intently and felt a deep shock.
“F*ck me, who would’ve thought that there were supermen in our city? This is huge!”
“Yeah, he saves people whenever there’s a crisis. He does things that are more shocking
than scenes in a movie.”
“I always felt that our country is on the rise. Is there anyone among all those Ys that isn’t
awesome? As the saying goes, time makes the man. But there are too many heroes
appearing now!”
“Yeah, I think so too! But this is obviously a good thing. I’m proud of it!”
“Great people are born in great times. I’m proud of my country!”
…
Ye Lingchen did not expect that he would unknowingly become famous again.
At that point, the sky was faintly bright and the work of the Warrior’s Department had
come to an end. There was no need for him to continue staying there and he could just
leave.
Before leaving however, Lin Ao asked a favor from Ye Lingchen. Since they were facing a
shortage of manpower, Ye Lingchen’s help was needed to send the captured babies to the
police station.
It was a trivial matter that did not require much effort, so Ye Lingchen nodded immediately
and agreed.
Then, a martial artist gave Ye Lingchen and the group of babies a lift to the city center’s
police station.
Upon arriving at the police station, the scene that lay before Ye Lingchen stunned him.
The layout of police stations across the country was the same, but there, countless people
sat outside and most of them had red and swollen eyes. Tears were flowing down and they
all looked listless.
An overview of the area revealed that there were at least 100 people, if not more. The
entire doorway was blocked to the brim.
Ye Lingchen also saw many gray-haired old folks in the crowd. It seemed that entire
families were present there. Those elderly people had a worried look in their eyes and they
let out drawn-out sighs from time to time.
Some people even laid out a floor mattress on the ground.
It was a very chaotic scene, but one that elicited feelings of sympathy.
Could those people have gathered to cause trouble?
Ye Lingchen’s brow cocked slightly and he quickly stepped out of the car. Xu Nan had
already been notified and he was waiting for her to arrive.
After sweeping his glance across, Ye Lingchen raised his legs and slowly walked toward an
old woman.
That old woman seemed to be alone with deep wrinkles in the corners of her eyes.
However, her eye sockets were slightly red, apparently due to a prolonged lack of rest. Such
a state was harmful for the elderly.
“Old lady, why aren’t you going back to sleep at this late hour? What are you all here for?”
Ye Lingchen asked.
“I’m here to look for my grandson.” As soon as she mentioned that, tears began appearing
in the old woman’s eyes, with her wrinkles at the corners of her eyes becoming even
deeper.
Elderly people usually spoke a lot, and she had already given up the information herself
without needing Ye Lingchen to ask much. She was even holding a brand-new photo in her
hand. “This is a photo of my grandson. I was just trying a piece of clothing, and I never
thought that my grandson would be gone after I turned around…”
Chapter 525 - Same Profession
525 Same Profession
The old woman rubbed the photo in her hand and her voice became hoarse all of a sudden.
“Look at him. My grandson is so cute. He’s only two years old, but he’s already very
obedient. He won’t leave if I tell him not to leave. It was only ten seconds. How could he just
disappear?
“The child’s parents entrusted the child to me. I didn’t dare to tell the child’s parents when
something like this happened. It’s been three days…” The old woman touched the corner of
her eye and was hardly able to speak when she looked at the photo.
“Don’t worry, old lady, we’ll definitely find the child. He might even appear tonight and give
you a surprise,” Ye Lingchen comforted.
It seemed that the group of people were all looking for children. Although Ye Lingchen
wanted to tell the old lady about her child’s situation, he had to wait until Xu Nan arrived in
order to avoid confusion.
It would not be good if the child was falsely claimed as one’s own amidst all the chaos.
“Young man, you haven’t graduated from university yet, have you? No wonder you’re so
naïve!” A middle-aged uncle looked at Ye Lingchen from one side. His mood was obviously
extremely bad and his words were very rude. “What surprise could there be? I’ve been
waiting here for days and nights, but I haven’t received any news at all!”
“Yeah! When we came here, those fellas either shut the door and refrained from coming out
or they simply sidestepped the issue. If we put our hope on them, we won’t even know
when they’ll manage to find them!” someone shouted in response.
“Is it that easy to take our taxpayers’ money? What use are they? My child suffered, sob
sob…”
“The bottom line is, if we aren’t given an answer today, we must seek justice. They’re too
inefficient in their duties and let criminals get away scot-free. This is much too hard on us!”
“It’s been five days and I don’t even know what my child has become now.”
“My child is only five months old! Huhuhu…I’ve only barely held him a few times…”
“Goddamn bunch! What kind of world is this? Who else can we count on?!”
Many people were riled up as they spoke and even kicked the door a few times to vent.
Some people had already stopped crying, but could not help shedding tears after bringing it
up again. On the other hand, some couples hugged each other and were silent.
Ye Lingchen finally knew how the footprints and spray paint came about. Someone had
already raised a banner ‘Please find our children’ and stood in front of the door.
Despair, anger, helplessness, worry, fear—all kinds of negative emotions surfaced in the
hearts of that group of people, making their mentality extremely chaotic.
“Don’t worry, everyone! The children will definitely be found! Trust in our government
servants!” Ye Lingchen could not help but comfort them.
“I believed it at first, but it’s been a long time since then. This is bitterly disappointing!”
“Can’t you just use a police dog to sniff them out like in the movie? Why aren’t they doing
it?”
“This issue is dragged on by the day. They’re not even opening their doors now. How can
we count on them?”
Everyone exchanged remarks and became increasingly riled up as they talked.
“There are always procedures when doing things and this issue is not a trivial one.
Gathering here in a large group will only affect their work. It’s certain that inside there,
they’re actively helping each of you find your children. Perhaps they’ll even find them
today,” Ye Lingchen continued.
“Easy for you to say. The problem right now is that there isn’t any news at all! If we ask
them, they’ll dodge our questions with high-sounding words. What else are we supposed to
do?!”
“You’re not the party involved, so of course you’re not anxious. Our children are missing.
Do you know how much we’re suffering? Huhuhu…”
“My baby, Mommy has let you down. Mommy is incompetent…”
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and said bluntly, “I’m here to assure you that your children
will be fine, and that they’ll be found soon, as long as you’re cooperating with me. Please
trust me!”
He knew that it was useless to say anything else at that juncture. What that group of people
wanted was reassurance—it did not matter whether those words were true or false, but
the most crucial part of it was reassurance!
Sure enough, Ye Lingchen’s words calmed most of them down and they looked at Ye
Lingchen in surprise.
“Young… Young man, are you telling the truth? Are they really alright?” The old woman
looked at Ye Lingchen with an expectant look.
“Don’t worry, old lady, they’re absolutely fine! As long as you cooperate, the child will
return to you soon,” Ye Lingchen said with conviction.
“Okay, we’ll cooperate! We must cooperate!” The old woman nodded eagerly.
Ye Lingchen let out a long sigh. The situation was finally in control for the time being.
He glanced at the crowd with complicated looks and his heart was slightly heavy.
Although he never experienced the pain of losing children, he vaguely understood the grief
that the group of people was going through. In fact, the greatest luxury for old commonfolk
was to be able to live their lives in peace.
As an old saying went, ‘Peace is a blessing’. It may be difficult to understand when Ye
Lingchen was still a child, but as he grew up, he could appreciate the preciousness of peace.
Since he was someone capable and with ability, he would not be merciful if he encountered
such morally-corrupt bastards!
At this moment, a man in a crisp suit walked toward Ye Lingchen quietly with a flippant
look in his eyes.
“Not bad bro. You’re a master? You came here to snatch away my business?”
Ye Lingchen was in a bad mood and his brows frowned suddenly. He kept quiet and his
eyes shot a glance at the man.
“Hehe, you seem to think you’re the sh*t!” The man was surprised at first, then he sneered
and said, “We’ve been contracted for this business here. Want to interfere? I think you
should take a good look at the situation!”
Then, he no longer looked at Ye Lingchen, but fished out his business card and instantly
transformed into a good-natured person to hide the maliciousness within. He then handed
the business card to the old woman.
“Hello granny, I’m from Eagle Eye Detective Agency. This is my business card.”
The old woman took the business card suspiciously.
The man continued, “our Eagle Eye Detective Agency is called Eagle Eye because it’s the
best at helping people find lost items, especially children or the elderly!”
His words immediately caused the old woman’s eyes to light up. She passed the photo as
fast as she could and said, “Can you find my child?”
The man took the photo and put on a show while looking at it for a moment, as if thinking.
“How long has your child been lost?”
“Three days.”
“Where did you lose him?”
“De’Longhi Mall, third floor.”
“It hasn’t been that long yet and the location is a mall, no less. I can request for the
surveillance footage from the mall. It won’t be difficult to find this child!” The man analyzed
for a while before asserting.
“REALLY?!” The joy was evident on that old woman’s face.
“Our detective agency relies on word-of-mouth. If we get word out, we will definitely find
him!” the man said firmly, but seemed to hesitate after a brief pause. “It’s just that… If you
want to locate a person, the preliminary preparations that we need to do require lots of
funds…”
…
Chapter 526 - Anathema
526 Anathema
“As long as you can find the child. Just tell me and I’ll definitely cooperate,” the old woman
immediately expressed her position and asked eagerly, “How much is required? When can
you find it?”
“Don’t worry about all that for the time being.”
The man smiled slightly. It was time for him to dangle the bait so he could get them to fall
hook, line, and sinker. Money was set aside for the moment and he started to introduce his
company.
“Our company has been established for five years and we’ve helped people find no less than
three thousand pieces of lost items. Our purpose is to serve customers. We won’t stop until
customers are satisfied. You can search online to see whether I’m lying. Our URL address is
on the card. You can visit the site to have a look.”
“It’s fine, I believe you! Just tell me what needs to be done.” The old woman lost it
completely. At that moment, all she wanted was to find her child and everything else was
fine with her. As long as the child appears in front of her, she was willing to take out all her
savings.
“Young man, speak directly. There’s no need to be courteous to us. As long as you can find
the child, everything else is all fine!”
“That’s right, we all know there’s no free lunch in this world. Just tell us what you want.”
“If you’re really a detective, then it’ll be easy. Some detectives are very capable.”
“Spending your own money is always the most reliable method. If you want to depend on
the police dogs to locate it, there won’t be even a sliver of hope.”
“I didn’t think about this before. I should’ve hired a detective in the first place. I wasted so
much time!”
Everyone remarked in succession and stared at the man with lit-up eyes.
In fact, everyone had been paying attention to that man when he was talking to the old
woman. At that point, they were highly aware of anything that had to do with children,
more so when that person seemed very likely to help locate the child!
“I know how everyone is feeling,” the corner of the man’s lips seemed very cryptic. “In fact,
I’ve had a dream ever since I was a child, and that dream is to help the world! I understand
the feeling of losing a child, and to tell you the truth, it is my greatest hope that I’d be able
to help you for free.”
After a pause, he sighed and lamented, “Unfortunately, I’m not alone in this company. We
also have to fork out a lot of funds to find your children, especially with the use of high-tech
equipment. They’re all costly, and I really….”
“You don’t need to say anything more! We understand completely! As long as you can find
the child, you can name your price!” someone said immediately.
“My name is Liu Sanshui and I’m your humble servant. Thank you for your trust. I promise
that I’ll do my best to help you as quickly as possible!” The man beat around the bush for so
long before finally getting to the point. “The initial cost includes labor costs, technical costs,
and getting in touch with connections, plus travel expenses for inquiring information. It’s a
total of fifty thousand yuan, including the deposit, but I can personally give you a twenty-
percent discount, so the total is only forty-thousand!”
“This is a picture of my child! I’ll transfer the money to you right away. Thank you!”
someone spoke as soon as the man finished his sentence.
“This is a photo of my child. He’s the lifeblood of our family. Please help my family find him
first.”
“What’s your bank card number? I’ll transfer it to you now. My child has been missing for
five days, and I don’t know how much he has suffered, huhuhu…”
The scene suddenly became hectic.
The group of people had been immersed in panic, helplessness, anxiety, and worry, so they
would naturally go crazy when they finally saw genuine hope right before their eyes. It was
easy for people in such a state to lose their minds.
40,000RMB was not much for Capital’s citizens!
Under those circumstances, they would take out that sum without the slightest hesitation
at all. Perhaps it was to make up for the guilt in their hearts for their children, or perhaps
spending that money as compensation for their lost children would make their hearts feel
better.
It was pitiful for those parents. That man has seized everyone’s thoughts and treated that
group of people as his targets.
Evidently, he had been eyeing that place for more than just a couple of days. He even
mistakenly thought that Ye Lingchen was in the same profession as him and came to snatch
his business away.
“I have forty thousand yuan too!”
The old woman said and trembled as she took out a bank card with her hands. “I’ll get the
money for you at dawn!”
Many people present there had cash, they took out the 40,000RMB on the spot and handed
it to the man.
Liu Sanshui’s eyes glimmered and hints of joy were seen, but just as he stretched out his
hand, he was grasped by a strong force that hindered his movement completely.
“What are you doing?”
His complexion changed and he stared menacingly at Ye Lingchen fiercely.
“To tell you the truth, I pity you more.” Ye Lingchen’s eyes remained unmoved and
unsurprised.
“What?” A palpitating feeling surfaced unwittingly in Liu Sanshui’s heart.
“You happened to show up when I was in a bad mood and you have only yourself to blame
for being unlucky!” After the words, his hand grasped slightly harder.
“Hiss!”
Liu Sanshui inhaled sharply at once. His face was red and his whole body was shaking.
However, it was not over yet. A wave of power, like iron tongs, increased its grip even
more, making him feel as though his hand was no longer his own. Under the severe pain, he
finally could not help but scream.
“Hey buddy, buddy, if there’s anything you want to talk about, let’s discuss!” Liu Sanshui
endured it forcefully before lowering his head and whispering to Ye Lingchen, “Hey bud,
we’re in the same profession. There’s no need to do this. We can divide the money equally.”
Seeing as Ye Lingchen still showed no signs of letting go, he hurriedly continued, “Forty-
sixty split, you take sixty and I’ll take forty!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes flashed coldly, then he raised his hand and twisted suddenly.
Crack!
With a crisp sound, Liu Sanshui’s hand was twisted up like a fried dough twist. Then, Ye
Lingchen grabbed his other arm and twisted it the same way. Both arms dangled weakly on
both sides of his body, with bones and muscles completely dislocated.
“KNEEL!”
Ye Lingchen roared, then slammed Liu Sanshui’s shoulder, forced the latter to face the
crowd, and kneel down!
Those series of actions were done as fast as lightning. It was only when everyone realized
that Liu Sanshui was kneeling that they came back to their senses. They stared at Ye
Lingchen as horror flashed in their eyes, feeling as though they were at a loss.
“Do you know where this is? How dare you act so lawlessly in front of a police station? I’ll
get justice!” Liu Sanshui bellowed. His face was warped by the intense pain and his muscles
were twitching.
“So, you do know that this is a police station? How dare you scam people here? Who gave
you the courage?!” Ye Lingchen’s eyes flashed with a cold light while a touch of hostility
appeared in his heart. He felt disgusted looking at the guy who had the face of a human and
the heart of a beast.
Ye Lingchen had always felt that the reason people were different from beasts was because
they maintained a moral bottom line in their hearts.
Relying on incomparable sadness to deceive others without even the most basic of
sympathy—could such a person be considered human?
Ye Lingchen did not have much dislike for scammers in the past, but they had become
anathema to him!
Chapter 527 - Out of Hand!
Chapter 527 Out of Hand!
People who were immersed in the pain of losing their children will be extremely fragile in
their hearts. That is why, even if there is only a little hope, they will keep trying. Just as a
drowning person wants to grab the last straw, they were easily deceived.
It was foreseeable that things would end up becoming a miserable scene if their already-
fragile heart was deceived further.
As far as the old woman was concerned, her life was miserable enough. If Liu Sanshui
defrauded her of another 40,000RMB, how would she be able to live with the rest of her
life? It was more than likely that her savings only totaled 40,000RMB, and her expectation
was to save her grandson using money. The eventual loss of all her wealth would deal such
a strong blow to her and certainly send her into despair!
Not even a young man could withstand it, let alone an old woman.
It was entirely possible that such a blow was enough to kill that old woman!
There are codes to be adhered to, even with robbery—irrespective of the situation, one
must not destroy human life!
In Ye Lingchen’s eyes, Liu Sanshui’s behavior was even more disgusting than Amaterasu
Genetics, for the latter relied on the last glimmer of hope in people’s hearts. It was
equivalent to giving them a mental breakdown!
“Liar? I’m a proper company! You’re the liar!” Liu Sanshui roared with reddened eyes.
“Then let’s wait for the police to come. By then, we’ll know who’s the liar,” Ye Lingchen said
leisurely and spoke at a moderate pace.
He was very calm, but Liu Sanshui was anything but. The bones of his hands were
completely dislocated, and the pain came in waves. His body was soaked in cold sweat
within that short amount of time.
“HECKLER! YOU UNRULY THUG!”
Liu Sanshui roared with grief and anger, “I sincerely wanted to help you, but I never
expected to receive your suspicions in return. I won’t look for your children! Hehe, I’ve
taken countless cases, and some children were caught by traffickers. Their hands and feet
were broken and they were forced to beg on the streets, and some children were caught
and brought to impoverished mountainous areas as child brides, where it was better for
them to die than live. Just wait, all of you!”
Sure enough, the expressions of everyone around him changed drastically as soon as he
said that. Liu Sanshui struck the most fragile points in their hearts and he did so viciously.
Mothers even began to cry immediately, though they did so in silence.
“You… Let him go, he’s a detective. We still need to count on him to help us find the
children,” the old woman said tremblingly.
“Yes, our child is suffering. He isn’t a liar.”
“How can you be so rough on him? What evidence do you have to prove that he’s a liar?
Why did you hit him?!”
“Huhuhu, there’s nothing else we can do. This is our last hope.”
…
Many people began speaking for Liu Sanshui while looking at Ye Lingchen with resentment.
Ye Lingchen did not speak, nor did he glance at everyone. He raised his hand slowly and
slammed down on Liu Sanshui’s cheek!
SLAP!
With that slap, half Liu Sanshui’s teeth were sent sailing across the air. Blood filled his
mouth in an instant, and that half of his cheeks swelled up miserably.
“You… You…” Liu Sanshui’s expressions changed completely that moment and he looked at
Ye Lingchen as though the latter was a devil. On that occasion, his fear was genuine and he
felt that Ye Lingchen was completely uncontrollable.
“If you cheat forty-thousand out of one person, there are no less than fifty families here that
lost their children. That is equivalent to at least two million. You can earn all that in one
night and run away. It’s even better than doing sales.”
Ye Lingchen’s face was calm, and he helped them settle scores with Liu Sanshui. “That slap
just now was on behalf of everyone.”
After that, he moved his hand again and gave a backhand slap!
SLAP!
The remaining half of his teeth were knocked out, and his whole face swelled like steamed
buns as blood scattered all over the ground. Not even his eyes could be seen.
Liu Sanshui’s lips moved up and down but he was unable to speak.
“This slap is for those children.” Ye Lingchen’s eyes remained cold, while his frigid voice
made everyone feel as though they were in an ice cellar.
The killing intent on his body was genuine killing intent. After all, the number of people he
killed were not few. His cold aura made the onlookers palpitate, and at the same time,
everyone could sense the anger in Ye Lingchen’s heart.
The audience fell into deathly silence!
All of a sudden—
“Nosy little brat. DIE!”
At some point in time, someone sneaked behind Ye Lingchen with a machete in hand and
slashed Ye Lingchen’s back!
During that very second, the temperature at the venue dropped to freezing point again and
many people shuddered involuntarily.
Ye Lingchen did not move and his silhouette remained stately as if he could not feel the
impending danger behind him or he was scared out of his wits. The approaching machete
got closer and closer, and it was very close to Ye Lingchen’s clothes. It seemed as though a
huge hole would be slashed across Ye Lingchen’s back!
At that moment, Ye Lingchen’s body moved to one side. He then lifted his right leg, raised
his knee, and kicked the person’s abdomen with precision!
Thump!
His mighty power was reminiscent of a volcanic eruption, where landslides were present
and the ground cracked open!
The man let out a muffled grunt before his body flew backward and slid five meters away
on the ground. The pain spread from his abdomen all over his body, making him unable to
let out a scream. The friction on the ground tore his clothes too, inflicting countless
scratches on his body, which made for an absolutely shocking sight.
Ye Lingchen’s lowered his gaze. He stood up slowly, twisted his neck, and looked in the
direction of the crowd.
At that moment, more than a dozen people were holding shiny machetes in their hands.
They glared at Ye Lingchen with a malicious expression and their eyes were ruthlessly
vicious.
“You stinky little brat with momma’s milk all over your lips. How dare you butt into my
affairs! You like being the hero, don’t you? You’ll pay for what you do!”
“Brothers, dispose of him for me!”
The group of people were obviously vicious individuals. They grasped their machetes
tightly in their hands and their gazes were fierce. Accompanied by overflowing savagery,
they proceeded to rush toward Ye Lingchen.
The surrounding crowd had no idea what was going on and they all retreated rapidly. In a
flash, emotions such as fear, worry, and trauma began appearing.
“That boy will be fine, won’t he?”
“I never expected that person to really be a liar. Looks can be deceiving. He’s not fit to be a
beast.”
“We were also muddle-headed because we were too worried. We nearly misunderstood the
young man.”
“Where’s the law? He not only committed fraud but had accomplices too. He’s crossing the
line!”
“Ah! Be careful!”
For a moment, everyone looked at Ye Lingchen worriedly while a machete swung
relentlessly toward Ye Lingchen. The scene was really terrifying and everyone’s hearts had
jumped to their throats.
“You really…want to die!”
Ye Lingchen spoke leisurely with a soft tone. It was not high-pitched but had an
inexplicable aura that sounded like thunder in everyone’s ears. It was especially so for
those who saw the situation. Their mind trembled violently and a feeling of fear
immediately surfaced.
Soon, they adjusted their mentality, held the knife tighter, and delivered a more forceful
strike.
‘How is that guy able to fight us with his bare hands?’
Chapter 528 - You’re Blaming Me?
Chapter 528 You’re Blaming Me?
Faced with a dozen shimmering machetes, Ye Lingchen advanced and stepped forward
instead of retreating.
One step, two steps…
His pace was slow and steady, like a tiger stalking its prey, and the momentum of his body
brought change to the surroundings, producing a gust of wind.
“Damn, you still want to act so pretentiously even though death is approaching! Do you
think we’re shooting a movie?!”
Ye Lingchen’s appearance had a thick air of pretentiousness and he successfully attracted a
wave of hatred to himself yet again. After all, his handsome face—coupled with his down-
to-earth temperament—could easily arouse the hostility of people who were of the same
gender as him.
The onlookers could not help but hold their breath right away. They looked at Ye Lingchen
in shock and disbelief.
It was tense and exciting, but at the same time, they admired Ye Lingchen’s courage. It led
their brains to short-circuit for a brief moment and they were unable to think.
Nearer!
He is getting closer!
Appearing suddenly!
Two people rushed before Ye Lingchen first, with a cruel smile hanging on the corners of
their lips. They both swung the machete and it looked as if they were able to slice Ye
Lingchen in half at any moment!
“Smelly little brat. Die!”
Their actions were merciless and the machete produced the sound of breaking through the
air, making for an absolutely terrifying scene.
Blocking them from wealth was like killing one’s own parents. Such enmity made it unable
for them to live under the same sky!
Ye Lingchen’s intervention caused them to lose a total of more than two million yuan. Once
the money was divided, one person lost nearly 200,000RMB!
200,000RMB disappeared in just one night!
Their eyes were red with anger as they thought of that, while their livers were twitching
with distress.
For desperados like them, money was everything. They felt unworthy if they did not get
revenge for it!
Savage! Too savage!
The eyes of those onlookers were unbearable. Many people glanced aside and did not dare
to look again. Some people even covered their eyes with their hands.
“Sh*t! Eat sh*t!”
Seeing that scene, Liu Sanshui roared in excitement and looked at Ye Lingchen with a deep-
seated hatred in his eyes. Still, his mouth was swollen, so his pronunciation was very
inaccurate.
The cold light of the machete was only a foot away from Ye Lingchen!
Ding!
An extremely crisp and light sound resounding through the crowd and appeared softly in
everyone’s ears.
“This… How is this possible?!”
The man with the knife was stunned, and so was Liu Sanshui and the crowd of onlookers!
It could clearly be seen that Ye Lingchen raised his hands and extended two fingers on both
hands respectively, before using those fingers to clamp down easily on the two machetes!
Indeed, he did so easily. Very easily!
In everyone’s eyes, Ye Lingchen seemed to have exerted no effort. His actions were as
simple as eating or drinking, and there was not much change in his eyes.
“Ling… Lingxi Fingers[1]?!” Someone could not help but exclaim.
“You, you…”
The expression on both individuals changed drastically and they focused their gaze all of a
sudden. They were very surprised and they felt that fear had crept into their emotions.
It was because they realized they could not pull away from their weapons no matter how
much force they used. Ye Lingchen’s two fingers were as solid as iron and his power…was
absolutely terrifying!
Liu Sanshui nearly glared his eyes out, as if he had seen a ghost.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen’s hands loosened and his body leaned forward all of a
sudden. He clenched his hands into fists and his entire body resembled the wind, slamming
both fists right in the center of their abdomens!
“Hmph!”
The two men’s bodies stiffened suddenly and they immediately went limp on Ye Lingchen’s
arms. Their whole body trembled, but they could not make a sound, and the intense pain
nearly caused them to begin convulsing.
Boom!
The two of them collapsed to the ground, covered their abdomen with both hands, and
twitched uncontrollably.
Ye Lingchen did not even give them a second look. He raised one hand and gestured toward
the stunned group of people. “Come on!”
A look of fear flashed across the eyes of that group and they hesitated.
“If you’re not coming, then I’ll go to you!”
Ye Lingchen sneered. His legs advanced, and every step produced a stomping sound as if he
were stepping on their hearts.
His pace was hurried, but as he moved forward, the group of people began retreating
slightly after being unable to bear the pressure.
Step, step, step!
The sound of footsteps remained the same, like a magic chant, but an invisible pressure had
enveloped the entire area. Ye Lingchen’s footsteps bore down on that group of people,
eliciting cold sweat on their foreheads and rapid breathing.
“Kill!”
“Fight him!”
Eventually, they were unable to bear the torturous situation. Blue veins popped up on their
foreheads and they surged forward with a violent roar.
Ye Lingchen casually grabbed two individual’s arms and folded them abruptly!
Crack!
Both their hands were immediately dislocated. Ye Lingchen delivered a kick and the two of
them knelt on the ground with a thud.
Then, he raised his gaze slightly, then lifted one hand and motioned it toward the person
who rushed forward!
Slap!
A loud slap was heard and the man’s face became deformed as a result. His entire body rose
into the air, spun a few times, then landed with his teeth all scattered on the ground. The
slap stunned him completely.
After dealing with them, Ye Lingchen continued to advance. No one could stop him and no
one could escape.
Along the way, the crisp sound of cracking bones was heard continuously. Ye Lingchen
showed no mercy but stopped short of killing them. As for their means of torture, he did
whatever he wanted.
When everything returned to calmness, the onlookers were stunned and even looked at Ye
Lingchen in fear.
Compared with the group of people holding machetes in hand, Ye Lingchen’s actions
showed them what ruthlessness truly was.
The group of people either had their faces deformed so badly that their mothers could not
recognize them, or had hands and feet completely dislocated. Some were even twisted like
fried dough twists. Blood pooled on the ground and it was like purgatory on earth.
There were no screams because they had all lose the ability to make any sound under all
that pain.
Liu Sanshui was terrified to the extreme. He buried his head deeply for fear that Ye
Lingchen would not notice him and his heart was completely shrouded in dread.
“Phew…”
Ye Lingchen let out a drawn-out sigh, and after having the chance to vent, he finally felt
more at ease.
“I told you earlier that you’re unlucky. You could’ve shown up at any time, but you just had
to do it when I’m in a bad mood.” Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Now, look at what you’ve
brought upon yourselves.”
Everyone was silent “…”
Liu Sanshui was angry but he did not dare to voice it out. ‘Why the f*ck are you blaming
me?’
“You… Are you God Ye?”
At that moment, a weak voice sounded in the crowd, leaving the others in shock. Everyone
then looked at Ye Lingchen one after another.
“F*ck me, it really is God Ye!”
“No wonder he was so powerful! He really is God Ye!”
“God Ye is very skilled. He was the one who fought with the giant python in the water.”
“Praise be to God Ye for coming! This group of people is really disgusting. How dare they
scam people at this kind of time! They’re heartless!”
“God Ye, you said earlier that our child is fine. Is that true?”
…
The night was dark and no one could recognize Ye Lingchen before. Many people therefore
exclaimed their surprise after recognizing him at that moment.
However, many others were still silent. Their faces were dispirited and nothing else
mattered to them—their sole concern as of then was their children…
[1] 灵犀一指 — translated as Lingxi Fingers. Lingxi (灵犀) can translate to rhino horn or
tacit understanding/meeting of the minds. This is a reference to the technique used by Lu
Xiaofeng (陆小凤) in the Wuxia novel series called Lu Xiaofeng Series (陆小凤系列). The
technique is exactly the same as Ye Lingchen executed: clipping weapons using two fingers,
usually the index and middle finger.
Chapter 529 - What’s Going On?!
Chapter 529 What’s Going On?!
“Don’t worry, everyone! I’m here to assure you that your children are absolutely fine!” Ye
Lingchen proclaimed bluntly.
On that occasion, his words were more persuasive, causing everyone’s eyes to light up and
filling them with hope.
The words of a public figure were inevitably more authoritative than the words of a
random person on the street, thereby making everyone believe it unconsciously.
“God Ye, you… Do you have any inside information? I… I…” Everyone stared at Ye Lingchen
in both excitement and anxiety. They were briefly unsure of what to say.
“Young man, are you telling the truth? Is my grandson really okay?” The old woman
grabbed Ye Lingchen’s hand and asked with trembling hands.
“It’s true!” Ye Lingchen nodded, then said, “Don’t worry too much. Just wait until the police
arrive.”
“As long as the child is safe, as long as he’s fine,” the old woman murmured.
“Okay, okay, we’ll wait!” The other people also nodded eagerly and rubbed their hands one
after another. They then began pacing in circles to ease their tension.
The next moment—under Liu Sanshui’s horrified gaze—Ye Lingchen walked in front of him
again with a cold smile on the corner of his mouth. “Tell me, do you have any other
accomplices? And also, provide all the gangs that swindle and cheat, otherwise…you know
what will happen.”
ten minutes later.
Wee-woo, wee-woo—
Along with the sound of police sirens, red and blue lights began flashing from the distance.
There were three police cars in total and they soon parked in front of everyone.
“The police are here!” The crowd was slightly agitated and everyone turned their heads
away despite looking over. If they had not been comforted by Ye Lingchen earlier, they
would definitely rush up and demand an explanation.
“Master!”
Xu Nan was the first to rush out of the police car and immediately came to Ye Lingchen’s
side. She said quickly, “Master, I heard you found the missing children. Is that true?”
Silence!
Everyone was stunned, while a flurry of emotions poured into their hearts, making them
lose the ability to think.
Then, the audience erupted in a frenzy!
“What? They’re already found?!”
“Huhuhu, is this for real? Don’t lie to me! My heart can’t bear it anymore!”
“God Ye, did you really find it? Huhuhu, I can’t, I, I…”
“Where are the children? Where’s my child?!”
…
The scene became chaotic and everyone rushed towards Ye Lingchen. Fortunately, they
were stopped by the police who came with them, but it became extremely difficult to deal
with the crowd.
Xu Nan also realized that she had messed up and stuck out her tongue at Ye Lingchen.
She had been far too excited, not only because she was happy to see Ye Lingchen, but also
because she was overjoyed to find the lost children. That was the reason why she blurted it
out without even thinking.
“Well, you should have someone go and arrest those scammers first. I’ve just interrogated
their accomplices. Take their statements, and then let my car into the police station,” Ye
Lingchen said to Xu Nan.
“Okay, Master.” Xu Nan immediately ordered.
Liu Sanshui and the group let out a noticeable sigh of relief when they were taken away. It
felt as though they were escaping from the devil’s claws, as the stress Ye Lingchen placed
on them was just too great.
The door of the police station opened, and Ye Lingchen asked those from the Warrior’s
Department to drive the car in. He took Xu Nan along and the rest followed.
“Okay, let’s start.”
Ye Lingchen said faintly. “First, let’s total up the information of all missing children and
register them one by one to prevent anyone from picking them up by mistake.”
The staff at the police station had already started making arrangements without needing
him to tell them. As for the crowd, they were naturally very cooperative. Each one of them
looked at Ye Lingchen from time to time and were filled with hope despite being hesitant to
speak.
Once everything was ready, Ye Lingchen opened the door of the large vehicle, where all the
lost children were placed inside.
“Ah! The children!”
“Our child! Our child must be in there!”
“Huhuhu, they’ve been found! They’ve really been found! Praise be to the Lord our God,
praise be to Buddha for the blessings. Thanks be to God Ye.”
“That’s my child! The baby with a golden bell on the wrist. It must be my baby!”
“Comrades, the one with a red dot on the head is my child! It’s definitely my child!”
…
“That’s my grandson. Look at the photo, it’s my grandson!” The old woman was so excited
that she burst into tears. Her hand trembled violently as she held the photo and she smiled
with joy despite her tears.
“Thank you. Thank you very much.” The old woman did not know how to thank Ye
Lingchen. In fact, she actually wanted to kneel for Ye Lingchen on the spot.
“I can’t accept that, old lady. I can’t accept that!” Ye Lingchen stopped her at once. “I can’t be
solely credited with all this. I was just cooperating with the police.”
“You are the person who has helped me the most. If it weren’t for you, I really don’t know
how I’ll face my son.” The old woman was terrified and even felt traumatized when she
thought about it.
“It’s all good now. The child has been found. Go and reunite with him.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
There were more than 60 children in total, and more than 60 families went to claim them.
Babies aged around two were easier to recognize and one could tell at a glance that they
belonged to a certain family. Many other infants necessitated recognition unless they had
special marks.
Everything proceeded in an orderly manner even though the scene was rather chaotic.
Registration was mandatory according to protocol.
The joy of being reunited after disappearing filled the entire room, so it was only natural
that they cooperated.
“Thank you, God Ye. If it weren’t for you, I have no clue how our family will continue living.”
A couple held their child and bowed deeply toward Ye Lingchen.
The next couple also bowed to Ye Lingchen. “God Ye, you’re a real superstar idol. From now
on, our entire family will be your fans!”
“I’m an old guy who’s lived my entire life without keeping up with superstars, but I’ll
become your fan in the future!” an old man said, prompting everyone to burst into laughter.
“God Ye, can I take a photo with you?” someone suddenly proposed.
“I want it too, God Ye. I want to take a photo with you too.”
Ye Lingchen laughed and said proudly, “Okay! If you guys want a photo, we’ll take one
together!”
“Master, I’ll help you to take the picture,” Xu Nan immediately volunteered and took out a
camera.
A click was heard, and with the police station’s ‘Serving the People’ as the background, they
took a big group photo.
Ye Lingchen was in the middle, surrounded by photos of various families hugging their
children and laughing. It was a very happy scene, enabling anyone who looked at it to feel
their happiness that came from the heart.
After all that excitement had passed, dawn began appearing on the horizon. The morning
sun was very gentle and made one feel warm when it shone on one’s body. Ye Lingchen
walked out of the police station, faced the sun and stretched his body, then slowly began
making his way back.
There were so many things that happened the earlier night. Having gone through a
prolonged tense state throughout the night, he had to rest and recuperate as well as
possible after going home.
As he walked, he perused the system out of habit. One glance alone sent shockwaves
throughout his entire body. ‘F*CK! What was going on with his popularity value?!’
Chapter 530 - An Inexplicable
Skyrocketing of Popularity Value
Chapter 530 An Inexplicable Skyrocketing of Popularity Value
4,825,889!
Ye Lingchen was dumbfounded.
He rubbed his eyes and counted it several times before ascertaining that he was correct.
Gasp—
More than four million!
Ye Lingchen took a breath. If he remembered correctly, his popularity value was less than
two-and-a-half million when he viewed it the last time.
It nearly doubled! It was motherf*cking going against all conceivable logic!
Ye Lingchen had ample knowledge of the difficulty faced when increasing his popularity
value. It was only during the appearance of the giant python and Old Tortoise that his
popularity increased in the millions. It was considered quite lucky if a song or novel could
have it grow by more than 100,000 in terms of popularity value.
It was a direct increase of more than two million!
That enormous sum dropped from the sky!
Ye Lingchen himself found it hard to believe that such an enormous sum just dropped from
the sky!
After the excitement, he took a deep breath and began assessing the recent events to
determine what made his popularity increase so explosively.
The only thing he could think of was the pilot of iPartment. After the ratings exploded the
earlier night, it was logical for there to be such a tremendous increase in terms of
popularity. However, it definitely would not reach such a high sum. According to Ye
Lingchen’s estimate, getting at least 150,000 was considered not bad already.
He turned on his mobile phone and logged directly into Weibo. It was when he saw the top
trending searches that he was given quite a surprise.
Unexpectedly, Superman Y’s appearance caused such big waves again. It really was a
surprise. If he knew earlier, he would have struck a couple of poses to show his heroism.
However, it still…did not add up!
His popularity increased by more than two-point-three million people, and it was already
good enough if the sum of those two events totaled one million in popularity value!
What else happened?
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. He could not think of any other reason and did not find any
related clues on the internet too. He decided not to give it too much thought since it was not
a bad thing anyway. In fact, he was hoping that there would be more surprises like that.
Little did he realize that a major event was happening at that exact moment on the other
side of the ocean, in a country very far from China.
The British Kingdom.
It was a country with a completely different system from other countries. The monarchy
was still advocated and a very peculiar phenomenon was happening—many queens
appeared, which also produced many noble princes and princesses in that country.
Two days ago.
The bag designed by Ye Lingchen had just begun making an appearance overseas. In
addition to China, all countries were resisting it, and the British Kingdom was no exception.
After all, it was the first genuine luxury good from China. At first instance, it would certainly
make everyone feel uncomfortable. Coupled with Ye Lingchen’s strategy to limit
production, the number of bags allocated to each foreign country was incredibly small,
creating an unfavorable impression in everyone’s mind.
There was a lot of condemnation.
‘China’s capable of producing luxury goods? You think you’re awesome, don’t you? Luxury,
is that it? Well, I won’t buy it at all and I’ll see what you can do about it!’
It was just originally just a small episode, but not long after that was a major event that
created a national sensation!
Alice, the youngest daughter of the current queen of the British Kingdom, had almost
inherited all the queen’s perfect features. She had blond wavy hair, blue eyes, fair and
beautiful golden figure, and her status. There was no doubt that she was among goddesses.
At only seventeen years old, she was at the age where a girl was at her most beautiful.
In an evaluation of Europe’s beauties, Alice was regarded as the girl who resembled an
angel the most. It reached a point where a magazine that published her photos was sold out
as soon as it appeared on the market.
“This bag is really amazing. It feels good and the design is just absolutely brilliant.” Alice
laid on the bed wearing a light blue skirt with white floral embroidery. Meanwhile, her
head was adorned with a pink butterfly hairpin that was filled with pure vitality.
At that moment, her slender legs dangled in the air and she laid face-down on the bed and
looked at the black bag in front of her. Her right hand was stroking it admiringly.
“Feels rather cold and very smooth. Strange material isn’t it?” she muttered. “It’s only forty-
thousand Chinese yuan. Quite a steal. Feels much more high-end than my other luxury
goods.”
It went without saying that she did not lack any luxury goods, being the princess that she
was. Irrespective of the brand, she would certainly be given a piece as long as the goods
arrive in the British Kingdom. Of course, that bag was no exception.
“Princess, the car is ready.”
“Coming.” Alice jumped out of the bed and carried the bag on her body.
Unlike ancient times, princesses would want to go shopping and occasionally go on special
tours.
The convoy moved forward slowly along the streets that had been cleared by the guards
earlier. Many people were surrounded by those guards and could only watch from a
distance.
“Awfully boring to be shopping like this.” Alice could not help but lament. Although it was
described as a walk, it was much more appropriate to describe it as a walk in the backyard.
That was because roads and shopping malls were cleared in advance. Aside from the sellers
in the huge mall, there was only one customer—Alice—and even the sellers were
bodyguards playing the role of sellers.
Furthermore, Alice did not need to spend any money at all. She could just take whatever
she wanted.
Alas, shopping for a princess was meaningless and boring.
Alice frowned slightly and walked around aimlessly. She picked and chose as she pleased
along the way and kept herself amused.
Boom!
At that moment, a gunshot resounded throughout the area and stunned Alice.
“Ah! Murder!”
“There are terrorists here! Everyone, run!”
“Good heavens, they’re armed! They’re terrorists, they’re terrorists! They’re here to
murder the princess!”
“Ah! This is bloody terrifying. There are terrorists here!”
…
Screams echoed one after another, accompanied by the haphazard footsteps of people
rushing for their lives. The originally peaceful world plunged suddenly into chaos.
Boom!
The next moment, the entire mall shook violently and smoke was billowing.
“F*cking hell, there are even bombs here. They must’ve plotted this for a long time. The
princess is probably in danger!” The crowd could not help but think of that as they looked
at the battered shopping mall.
“Princess, come along with me now!”
The bodyguards immediately surrounded Alice and their expressions were dour. Their
quickly scanned the surroundings and were vigilant for any impending danger.
Bang, bang!
A fire suddenly broke out and the sound of gunshots were getting closer!
“Come on! Protect the princess!”
The bodyguards acted as though they were facing a huge threat and the mall instantly
became a battlefield.
The terrorists made a mad rush into the mall, and at the same time, the British Kingdom’s
bodyguards rushed in as support. The two sides opened fire and there were continuous
gunshots. Blood splashed everywhere and people died every second.
“Princess, please come with us!” The bodyguards also became frantic in that moment of
danger and were prepared to retreat from the mall.
As the group of people were about to walk out of the mall, one of the bodyguards was shot
right in the head!
Blood splattered and the dead remained dead.
“AH!”
Alice was already pale with fright and her brain turned blank. All of a sudden, she was
frightened and began screaming. Her face turned pale and her tears could not stop flowing.
“The princess is here, kill her!”
“Everyone, protect the princess! For Queen and country!”
…
Chapter 531 - A Bag That Shocked England
Chapter 531 A Bag That Shocked England
The area was extremely chaotic with gunfire sounds. Bullets were flying everywhere.
Alice was escorted out of the mall. At that moment, the street was filled with people
running for their lives. Ear-piercing screams could be heard and many innocent people
were lying on the ground.
“Princess, this way!”
The bodyguards were extremely anxious. They guarded Alice tightly, fearing that she might
be separated from them by the crowd.
Bang!
Right at that moment, a gunshot came from a distant highrise.
“Oof!”
Alice’s body trembled as she grunted. Her entire body was sent flying by a strong impact
and fell to the ground.
The suddenness of it was not expected. Not just the bodyguard, but even the escaping
civilians were stunned.
“T-t-the princess was shot?!”
“Oh no, oh no, England will be going through a change in government!”
“That can’t be true. Is the princess okay?”
“Princess!”
The chaotic scene calmed down in an instant. The terrorist should have gotten news of it as
the gunfire subsided. They were clearly retreating.
“Bring the princess away quickly!” The bodyguards were pale. They carried the princess
into the car and rushed away, leaving the crowd staring at each other dumbfounded.
It was obvious that Alice was their target this time. Moreover, the attack was planned and
everything went according to their plans. It was definitely one of England’s biggest news,
possibly even the biggest piece of international news.
The entirety of England was enveloped in sadness and hatred.
However, just when everyone thought Alice would pass away, the royal family announced
that Alice was unhurt.
“Didn’t die? How is that possible? The leaked videos showed that she was shot!”
“Is that for real? Is England doing that to calm the public?”
“Could it be that she was saved? It’s very difficult for one to survive that kind of bullet,
right?”
…
Technically speaking, that incident had nothing to do with Ye Lingchen. However, it turned
out that he was involved after all.
That was because…Ye Lingchen was the reason that Alice survived the assassination!
To be exact, it was because of that luxury bag!
Just as their entire nation was in doubt, Alice finally made an announcement online.
“When I was shot, I thought I was about to die as well. At that moment, my entire body felt
the impact of that bullet. I truly felt hopeless. In my entire life, that was my darkest hour.
However, I turned out fine. Apart from a slight concussion, I’m totally unharmed!”
“Why am I unharmed? You might not believe me if I told you, but it’s because of a bag!”
Her senseless statement caused the entire country to be confused.
‘Because of a bag? Could that bag be a demon? What kind of amazing bag is that?’
‘I might be uneducated, but forgive my bluntness in saying that your low-level deception
will not work on me.’
Following that, Alice’s next post caused a huge wave on the internet!
It was not a text post, but a video instead!
Alice appeared on the screen with rosy cheeks. She seemed well-rested, not like an injured
person at all. Moreover, she was holding a black colored bag in her hand.
It was obvious that the bag’s appearance changed a lot, especially near the center of it.
There was a huge dent in it. The main body of the bag was filled with cracks while at the
center of the dent, a bullet was lodged deeply within!
“I’m really lucky, extremely lucky!” Alice’s eyes were gleaming with tears, still affected by
the lingering fear. “I received this bag, a Y luxury product line under Vatti’s brand that day
itself! I fell in love with it at first sight. Of all the bags I’ve seen, this is the one that is most
worthy of the title of a luxury item. That was why I carried it with me. Never did I expect it
to be my guardian angel!”
“Thank you, Vatti. Thank you…Y!”
Finally, she gave a deep bow to the camera, filled with sincerity.
The video was short, but the viewer’s hearts were racing nonetheless. In fact, it could be
that a storm brewed within them which caused them to be dumbstruck for a long time.
The next moment, the entire country boiled over with excitement!
“What the f*ck?! Fantastic! Spectacular! Amazing!”
“F*ck me. If not because of the princess, I would really think this is an advertisement!”
“Is this bag that amazing? It’s bulletproof?! Are you kidding me?”
“To be fair, this is the most amazing bag I’ve seen in my life!”
“I heard that China’s products are amazing. I didn’t believe it at first, but after seeing this
bulletproof bag, my views have changed!”
“Oh my god! Are the Chinese this amazing? Unbelievable! What a miraculous eastern
nation.”
“F*ck! Buy buy buy! Move it! I want to buy all the bags!”
“Previous post, you’re too naive. I’m already on the way to the store!”
…
In an instant, Vatti’s luxury item became a hit, a very big hit!
The level of its impact went beyond China[1]. It was truly something that rocked the world
and followed by the public!
Within 10 minutes, all the specialty stores were filled with people. Moreover, the number of
people was growing, blocking up the entire store!
“Oh my god, that’s the viscount. He’s in the line too!”
“He’s just the viscount. Do you know why he’s queuing up? That’s because there’s a baron
and duke in front of him!”
“Damn. I’ve heard that even the prince is here. He even used his royal rights to ensure he
gets one by all means necessary!”
“I’ve heard that the princess threw a tantrum and if the prince fails to get one for the
princess, he will most likely have to kneel on a washing board!”
“Sob sob sob. I don’t know if the prince will be kneeling, but I’m definitely going to kneel on
one! With so many big shots, how can I get one!?”
“I know, right? How many bags are there for our entire country? How are we even going to
fight for one!?”
“I’m jealous of those that bought it earlier. I heard that someone was selling it for one
million and it was sold in just one second. Now they are even selling it for five million!”
“That’s just crazy. China is doing much better as they have the most stock.”
“That’s right. Oh yeah, we can buy in China!”
“F8ck! Why didn’t I think about it? I have a friend in China. I need to have him buy one for
me at all costs and send it back here!”
“Please help me get one as well, I beg of you…”
…
Vatti’s luxury item sent England into a fervor that grew in intensity.
A lot of people were set on purchasing it due to Alice’s influence, only realizing the true
wonders of the bag when they actually managed to procure one themselves!
The texture, materials, and design were all perfect. They did not pay attention to the merits
of this luxury bag. However, once they started looking, it was everywhere!
In an instant, the good reviews flooded in! The people of England would feel proud of
owning this bag. If they posted a picture of that bag on their social media, they would
receive countless likes and admiration from their friends. It was the classiest prop for
bragging. The bag immediately made it the most popular item in England.
Given the circumstance, some people even secretly experimented and realized that the bag
was not just bulletproof. It was even fire and waterproof!
The bag was able to resist the scorching flames for a short time and it was full waterproof!
Even if it were to be soaked in water for a full day, it would be totally unaffected. That
meant that this bag could be passed on for hundreds of generations! It was resilient to
corrosion!
The entirety of England was shocked. That bag was…extraordinary!
[1] In raw it was penned as “nation”, but given the context where the author claims its
impact goes beyond China, we believe this should be something that rocked the “world”
instead.
Chapter 532 - The Surprise From China!
Alice lay in bed as she watched the bag in her hand. She seemed to be in a daze, caressing
the dent from the bullet with mixed feelings.
‘I’m really lucky.’ The bag helped her feel as though she was given a second chance to live.
“China is really mysterious,” Alice muttered as the corner of her lips curled into a foolish
grin.
The queen and Alice’s relatives were there, watching her with a concerned gaze and
occasionally tried to console her.
As for the nation, it had already entered high alert, searching high and low for the
terrorists!
England was enraged. That was a blatant provocation!
“Princess, I’ve found it!” A servant came reporting right at that moment.
Alice’s eyes brightened up and asked immediately, “You managed to contact the designer?”
“Princess, we’ve contacted Vatti to ask for the designer, but they were unwilling to divulge
the information, claiming it to be a trade secret.”
“Oh, is that so?” Alice’s eyes were filled with disappointment.
“However, Vatti sent us a video. It’s the origin of the bag’s material,” the servant replied.
“Origin of the material?”
A surprised smile appeared on Alice’s face. “Play it quick!”
The bag’s materials were extremely unique. Even with their experience, they had no clue
on what it’s made of. Not only them, but the entire populace of England was curious as
none of them had seen that material before.
“Yes, Princess.” The servant immediately started preparing.
“I think this material came from a type of animal’s skin. Based on the special qualities of the
bag, if it was sourced from an animal, it would have to be an extremely terrifying one!” said
someone in the room.
Those present were all members of royalty with keen eyes.
“I originally thought so too. However, an animal like that shouldn’t exist in our world.
That’s why I think that it might be a composite material using advanced technology,”
someone else claimed.
Each of them had a bag in hand. They were examining it while voicing their thoughts.
“Mother, can I touch it? I swear it’s only a little touch!” said a girl that looked very much like
Alice. She looked at the bag with a yearnful look.
“What’s a kid like you going to do with a bag? I’ll warn you now. Don’t even think about
taking this from me. It’s very dangerous,” her mother stated sternly and immediately held
the bag protectively.
“Tch, you spent five million to buy this bag. What a wastrel!” the little girl accused.
“That’s because I’m rich. Go get one yourself if you’re so capable!”
…
The bag became a rare existence even amongst the royals. Carrying one out in public was
something that made one highly regarded.
Right then, the servants were all done with their setup and started playing the video.
The chatter slowly subsided as everyone shifted their attention to the screen curiously.
The scene began. Fishes were swimming about wildly in the clear waters. It looked very
chaotic as the currents swirled about. It was obviously underwater.
Such a special location further intrigued them, which caused them to watch with rapt
attention. That was because the view was from a first-person perspective so could not see
who was underwater.
As it went deeper, the fishes were also more agitated. Alice and the others could not help
holding their breaths and grew anxious.
Right then, they felt something was amiss. That pool was…very deep. Moreover, it was too
clear. Why were the fishes so agitated?
Finally, the camera came to a cave entrance. As it moved forward, the current grew more
violent and turbulent!
Boom!
Just as the camera reached the cavern, a huge tail was flung towards it as the camera
backed off hastily!
The next moment, the camera went forward once more. Once they saw the two gargantuan
creatures on the surface, the entire room’s breathing became labored.
Nobody said anything as they were all shocked to their core, completely dumbfounded!
On the screen, they saw the brutal fight between Old Tortoise and the giant python. Finally,
to their surprise, the camera’s owner approached on his own accord. Following that was
the deadly chase with the giant python.
All that was just like a blockbuster movie. Everyone fell silent as though they were in a
cinema.
When the screen faded to black, everything finally came to a stop!
“OH MY GOD!!!”
“What’s this? A movie?”
“It’s so stunning and horrific. Are those monsters from China?”
Everybody, Alice included, were unable to believe what they just saw. They were
completely flabbergasted.
“What’s the meaning of this video from Vatti?” The queen was the first to ask.
The servants were in a daze from the footage. After hearing the queen’s question, they
finally took a deep breath and replied, “T-t-they said that the bag is made from the giant
python’s skin.”
“What?!” they collectively exclaimed. Although they had their own speculations, they still
could not help feeling shocked when told the truth.
“Those two monsters are real? Moreover, the bag in my hand is made from that giant
python’s skin?!”
One of the princesses exclaimed as she looked at the bag in her hand, feeling all sorts of
mixed emotions. For a moment, she felt overwhelmed and was unable to think straight.
“No wonder there was such a unique material. It’s actually made from that monster’s skin!”
blurted another one of the group.
“Gasp! That’s one of a kind existence. It’s definitely a rare species!”
“This won’t do. I need to buy quickly regardless of the price!”
Among the royals, some could not bear to buy one at the start and kept their cool. At that
moment, they could no longer resist offering high prices to purchase the bag as the bag’s
price would shoot up wildly once that information was made public!
“No wonder it can save my life. Turns out he’s a hero, a great hero,” Alice muttered as she
stared blankly between the screen and the bag in her hand.
Her teenage girl’s mindset kicked in and filled in the gaps. A heroic knight slew the evil
dragon and made her a bag, inadvertently saving her in the process.
“I wonder what happened to him in the end? Since these bags are made, that means he
must’ve killed the giant python, right?” Alice asked in a worried tone.
After her astonishment, Alice could not resist her urge to tell others about this heroic deed.
This kind of bag should not be kept hidden. The glorious tale behind it must be shown to
the world!
In fact, that was what she did. On her social media, she selected…share!
[I finally know what this bag is made of. No wonder it can save my life. Thank you, brave
Chinese warrior. I truly hope to meet you and thank you in person!]
Due to Alice’s large number of followers, the moment it was shared, it was destined to go
viral!
Chapter 533 - The King of Hack!
Chapter 533 The King of Hack!
Within a minute, the number of click-throughs went over 50 thousand!
As for the number of shares, it reached an astonishing 40 thousand. With an 80 percent
share rate, it meant that almost everyone that watched the video shared it!
It went viral!
All of England’s internet users went wild!
The term ‘Hero’ appeared in the mind of countless people’s minds at the same time!
England, the nation of gentlemen. A hero was something they looked up to. Regardless of
gender, they had a hero complex. Additionally, they were also a nation that loved
adventure. The video successfully ignited the passion in their hearts!
[What?! China has a superman!?]
[That’s amazing. It’s so awe-inspiring. This is much a hundred times better than a
blockbuster movie!]
[F*ck! I didn’t expect that luxury item to be made from the skin of such a terrifying giant
python. It’s just unbelievable!]
[No wonder the bag is so amazing. So it’s made from the skin of a divine beast like that. This
is a divine item!]
[Oh god! Is this for real? China is really a mysterious country filled with miracles!]
[Could that be Chinese Kungfu? What a surprise. I never knew the Chinese people were this
amazing!]
[Unfortunately, we did not see superman’s face. Superman actually appeared in the eastern
country!]
[F*ck, this bag is truly the symbol of a hero. We must buy it!]
[Ahhh, I’m so happy! I knew this bag was extraordinary. Luckily I bought it. Ahhh, my life is
complete!]
[China! I’m going to China!]
…
Naturally, Ye Lingchen did not know that he was famous in England at that time. Every
country has its own internet infrastructure for national interests. Therefore, the news
between each country was not shared with others.
Even if it were shared, it would require the countries to have special connections.
Therefore, it was difficult for the general public to get news from other countries unless it
was intentionally published by the country.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen’s heart was racing with excitement. He was absolutely
stunned by the windfall. It did not matter where his popularity points came from as they
would only benefit him.
Back home, he counted his popularity points repeatedly in bliss.
Since he had just obtained a windfall, why not try his luck?
‘With 4.8 million popularity points, it won’t hurt to take a few spins.’
While he was having that thought, he had already entered the system’s skill upgrade menu.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his hands as the corner of his lips curled into a smile, feeling excited
about the upcoming surprises.
After that, he licked his lips and glanced through his current skill list with anticipation.
There were currently four intermediate skills: Eight Extremities Brute Training
(Intermediate), Parkour (Intermediate), Arhat’s Fist Force (Intermediate), and Animal
Taming (Intermediate)!
Next was the basic skills.
Heavenly Sound (Basic), Transfiguration (Basic), Aura Divination (Basic), Water Spirit
Constitution (Basic), Formation (Basic), Dragon Seeking Formula (Basic), Poison Immunity
(Basic), Touch of Death (Basic).
Twelve basic skills, amazingly powerful.
He continued looking downwards. What was left were a whole lot of skills with full
proficiency.
Biology, Calligraphy, Drawing, Qi Refinement, Western Medicine, Farming, Deutsch,
Fashion Design, Russian, Turkish…
With that many, it would be difficult for Qi Refinement to be picked!
Ye Lingchen especially favored Qi Refinement. However, even if he desired it, he had no
control over it. He could only drool as he watched.
Apart from Qi Refinement, Ye Lingchen also paid attention to Biology.
Would upgrading this skill help him exceed Elder Hiroshi’s genetic research as he imagined
it?
‘Let’s give my luck a try.’
100 thousand popularity points were expended for the basic skill lucky draw!
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath as his gaze focused. He clicked start!
The golden glow hovered over each skill with maxed proficiency at high speed. With that,
Ye Lingchen’s breathing had become labored as well from his excitement.
The ball of light moved at a blinding speed and finally came to a stop!
‘Farming?!’
‘F*ck my life!’
‘Why this?’
Ye Lingchen almost coughed up some blood. He had long noticed this Farming skill but had
always subconsciously ignored it. It was a skill that he wished not to get picked.
Farming, put bluntly, was just planting stuff. How can something like that be upgraded?
He was regretting reading up on those books on farming. ‘Look at me now, this great
prodigy is going to be a farmer.’
Ye Lingchen’s heart was filled with bitterness, unable to describe his current feelings.
Although he was not disappointed, he was by no means calm. Who knows what the skill
might turn into?
Finally, under Ye Lingchen’s scrutiny, with a golden flash, Farming was replaced by another
skill.
Wood Spirit Constitution!
‘WTF!?’
The system is truly amazing!
Farming was indeed closely related to plants. Regardless of vegetables or fruits, they were
all related to wood. It was understandable for it to turn into Wood Spirit Constitution.
[Wood Spirit Constitution (Basic): Unique constitution with wooden properties. Grants
natural affinity towards plants. May communicate with plants and have basic control over
their growth.]
‘Amazing!’
Although the skill description was still related to planting, Ye Lingchen could still feel that it
was special.
That was because right at the moment he obtained the Wood Spirit Constitution, his entire
being suddenly relaxed. He could seemingly feel the breathing of the plants beyond the
window, feeling an obvious affinity to mother nature.
With the experience of Water Spirit Constitution, Ye Lingchen was able to have a basic
understanding of this type of special constitution.
Water Spirit Constitution allowed him better agility underwater. Using the currents, his
senses were heightened. Furthermore, the efficiency of his Qi Refinement would be much
higher in water. Wood Spirit Constitution had similar effects. Ye Lingchen could
immediately feel the rate he absorbed spiritual energy being raised by 30 percent.
Furthermore, his senses grew keener!
That sense was different from sight and sound but instead felt through the air going into
the pores on his skin. It was akin to his body accepting the information given to him from
his natural surroundings.
Just that alone was sufficient to give him a pleasant surprise!
Apart from that, the basic control over plant growth was definitely spectacular. A particular
term came to his mind—Divine Farmer!
Amazing. That was a hack, another crazy hack!
A life without hack was destined to be a dull one. Whereas he was a person that was
destined to be the King of Hacks!
Ye Lingchen grinned in satisfaction. He tightened his fists and decided to hit the lucky draw
button once more!
It was only 100 thousand popularity points. At that moment, it was inconsequential to him!
Biology, Calligraphy, Drawing, Qi Refinement, Western Medicine, Deutsch, Fashion Design,
Russian, Turkish…
The glow once more hovered over each individual skill. As the ball of light slowed down, Ye
Lingchen’s heartbeat raced faster.
‘What would it be this time?’
Chapter 534 - Another Round of Surprise
Chapter 534 Another Round of Surprise
Ding!
The ball of light came to a halt, finally landing itself on Turkish!
‘Another language?’
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched a little. Although he was not delighted, he was not
disappointed either.
When it came to languages, they have not been particularly helpful. To date, he was able to
understand Bird Language and Dog Language[1] and wondered what language it would be
this time.
Ye Lingchen had a feeling that the basic level of a language skill only allowed him to
understand but not speak, which made it very limiting. If his language could be upgraded
and allowed him to directly communicate with animals, that would give it some value!
Along with a flash of gold, another line of language appeared under Turkish—Bug
Language!
‘First the Wood Spirit Constitution and now Bug Language. Is this trying to tell me to be one
with nature?!’
He recalled a saying on insect noises and bird calls. It described the sound of insects and
birds as a type of symphony. ‘Too bad I won’t be able to enjoy that as they will all be
ceaseless chatter to my ears.’
‘Sigh, a prodigy would lose a lot of enjoyment in life in the course of obtaining great
strength. Perhaps this is what it means to gain some and lose some.’
After two lucky draws and spending 200,000 popularity points, he was satisfied and
stopped there.
Intermediate skill upgrade would require one million popularity points. It was a little too
costly. Ye Lingchen was hoping to save up 10 million popularity points, therefore without
any special conditions, he would hold back from taking intermediate skill upgrades.
It was good enough to upgrade those two skills. Life should not be rushed.
However, when Ye Lingchen’s gaze fell on the popularity points display, he was stunned,
completely flabbergasted.
Logically, after spending 200,000 popularity points, his 4.8 million popularity points should
go down to 4.6 million. However, it seemed to have increased instead…
After rubbing his eyes, Ye Lingchen finally confirmed that his popularity points were at
5,083,876.
It did not go down by 200,000 but instead went up by another 200,000. It was excessively
dramatic, and came as another surprise to him.
‘This…did the heavens fell in love with me? This is a little too much of a surprise for me,
right? It just keeps coming.’
Ring, ring, ring!
Just then, his phone rang.
“Hello, Feifei.”
“Lingchen, did you really save those lost infants?” Xiao Feifei sounded urgent and skeptical.
Ye Lingchen smiled, finally understanding the reason his popularity points increased. He
then answered, “Yes!”
“You’re fantastic!” Even someone as composed as Xiao Feifei was unable to let out a girly
scream. “Did you know that you’re on China Morning News?! Moreover, you were named
on the news. It was a full 15 seconds of coverage!”
Xiao Feifei’s voice was trembling. She was beside herself with excitement.
That was China Morning News! The most authoritative news body in the country!
Appearing on this news segment meant acknowledgment from the government. Those that
appeared there were greater than any celebrity!
One would know that even if a celebrity made a short appearance on the China Morning
News, it would be sufficient to brag for life!
What about Ye Lingchen?
Not only was he praised, he also had a full 15 seconds of coverage! How long was a news
segment? Every second was essential!
If a news report went on for 15 seconds, that was sufficient to prove its importance to the
entire nation.
“Hahaha, I’m just lucky,” Ye Lingchen replied, laughing.
He knew that the news segment was related to the Warrior’s Department. After all, Ye
Lingchen had not merely rescued some children, but the other matters could not be made
public. The government would naturally divert attention to this.
Just that news segment alone would allow Ye Lingchen to do as he liked in the
entertainment industry. After all, nobody would dare to offend the hero who was
acknowledged by the country!
“Show off!” Xiao Feifei could not resist reacting coquettishly. She then asked in a worrying
tone, “Are you…hurt?”
She had her guess that the matter would not be as simple as Ye Lingchen claimed.
“What could possibly happen to me? I’m very strong,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
“You just love to do those dangerous things and make me worried! Next time…”
They both chatted for a while before ending the call.
However, just as the call ended, another came in.
Ye Lingchen looked at the caller ID display and a heartwarming look appeared in his eyes.
“Mom.”
“Son, you’re on the news!” Xu Zhen was obviously elated and filled with pride.
Unlike Xiao Feifei, she was oblivious to the significance of this matter. Instead, she only felt
that her son was amazing and was happy for him.
“Mom, calm down, calm down. Small matters like this are nothing to your son,” Ye Lingchen
bragged.
“Hmph, you’re too prideful. You’re already a big boy. When will you act more maturely?” Ye
Jin’s voice could be heard on the other end of the phone. It would seem that the phone was
on speaker mode.
“Of course, my achievements today are all because of your teachings. It’s because you guys
have taught me well,” Ye Lingchen immediately responded.
On the other end, Ye Jin’s emotions had obviously turned a lot more mellow. “This time
you’ve done well. You’re bringing glory to our family.”
At first, he was worried that Ye Lingchen would develop some bad habits after entering the
entertainment industry. After seeing that news segment, he felt reassured.
“Son, don’t let your dad fool you. Just earlier, he was telling people in their hospital chat
group to turn on their TV to watch the morning news segment.” Xu Zhen mercilessly
exposed the facade. She then asked out of concern, “Was it dangerous to save that many
children? Are you hurt?”
“I’m fine. I’m just lucky and discovered the culprits’ hideout. Nothing happened to me,” Ye
Lingchen replied.
“It’s good that you’re safe. Let’s cut this short. I need to forward this news to my WeChat
Moments,” Xu Zhen said excitedly.
Just before she ended the call, Ye Jin suddenly stated, “Act within your power. If it’s beyond
you, think of another way. Don’t force yourself.”
In the end, he was still worried.
“I understand, dad…” Ye Lingchen replied softly.
After that, Zhao Liangying, Hu Yue’er, and even Ouyang Qing called in as well. They started
by congratulating him, then expressed their concerns.
When he was done with the calls, more than an hour had passed. Ye Lingchen finally went
downstairs.
Downstairs, Ali and Li Jing had already returned home. Zhang Yunxi and Miyako had also
gone to the Y Cosmetics store. Only one girl was left—Dong Miaomiao.
Zhang Yunxi and the other three were the most astonished. It was because they knew what
Ye Lingchen had done. Piecing the rumors online about mutated beasts and the news
segment on the infants together, they could somewhat guess what had happened. However,
they had been staying with Ye Lingchen long enough, hence giving them a very good
understanding of what was going on. Ye Lingchen only needed a simple explanation for
them to calm down.
Only Dong Miaomiao remained in a daze—her mind blank. At that moment, she was still
seated on the sofa staring absentmindedly at the China Morning News news segment.
Right then, she had only one thought in her head. The company…was gone just like that…
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[1] Author, why’d you forget Fish Language?!
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Chapter 535 - I’m Glad to Be Working With
You!
Chapter 535 I’m Glad to Be Working With You!
Seeing Ye Lingchen coming downstairs, a sign of life finally came back to Dong Miaomiao’s
gaze. In a hoarse voice, she said, “Thank you.”
“Don’t worry about it. Getting rid of Amaterasu Genetics is my responsibility. No need to
thank me,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly.
After that, awkward silence followed. Both had nothing to say.
It went on until the appearance of a wonderful aroma that Dong Miaomiao, who was in a
daze to finally snap back to attention. She could not resist taking a good whiff, then looked
toward the kitchen.
Wisps of smoke came out of there, along with an intense aroma that filled the entire room,
growing richer as time passed.
Although she wanted to continue steeping in sorrow, the aroma seemed to carry a magical
ability to easily pull her out of that rut.
She had nothing for breakfast. Her stomach was empty since the previous night.
“How about it? You want some?”
Ye Lingchen brought out a pot of porridge along with a few white buns and fried eggs.
Dong Miaomiao looked at the simple food and could not comprehend how such simple food
was able to give off such an aroma? That was just illogical!
“Do you want some?” Ye Lingchen looked at her.
“I—”
Gurgle…
Before Dong Miaomiao could finish her sentence, the growls from her stomach caused her
face to turn bright red.
Ye Lingchen kept quiet and served her some porridge.
Upon careful inspection of the porridge, Dong Miaomiao finally noticed it. Although it was
just a simple porridge, every grain of rice seemed to be glowing, just like that of a star-filled
sky. Moreover, the gruel was thick. Just looking at it increased her appetite.
She reached out and grabbed a bun, leading her to another surprise.
It was as soft as cotton. However, unlike cotton, the softness had an elasticity with it. With
that texture, she could already tell that the mouthfeel of it must be spectacular!
She stole a glance at Ye Lingchen, surprised that he was such a good cook.
Biting into the bun, it felt as though she was biting on clouds. Just as it entered her mouth,
there was a hint of well-balanced sweetness that appeared on her taste buds while the soft
fluffy bun was running around the tip of her tongue. It instantly filled her with a strong
sense of satisfaction.
Following that, she opened her mouth and took a small sip of porridge.
The thick gruel stained the corner of her lips as the jewel-like grains of rice flowed into her
mouth along with the gruel.
Tasty!
It was out of this world!
Plain porridge and buns. It was as simple a pairing as it could get, yet it allowed Dong
Miaomiao to feel as though she had a sumptuous and fanciful meal.
Apart from the wonderful taste, a sense of satisfaction and happiness appeared within her.
It managed to lighten her sorrows and helped her feel much better.
No need for comforting, nor counseling. Dong Miaomiao started letting go of her troubles
all on her own.
They did not rush their breakfast and were finally done after 15 minutes.
“You have quite the appetite eh?” Ye Lingchen asked out of the blue.
Dong Miaomiao’s face turned scarlet in an instant. She had eaten two full bowls of porridge,
two buns, and an egg without her realizing.
That portion size might not seem much to a man, but for Dong Miaomiao, it was
comparable to her entire day’s portion!
“Hmph.” Dong Miaomiao huffed in response.
“Still thinking about Thousandsprout Healthcare?” Ye Lingchen asked suddenly.
Dong Miaomiao fell into silence for a moment, then grunted softly. She said in a guilty voice,
“Vengeance is definitely out of reach. I was just helping my father treat his condition. The
company was his life’s work, yet it has completely ruined in the short three years of my
takeover…”
“You’re not to blame for this. You’ve done very well. Something like this will doom any
company that faced it,” Ye Lingchen comforted.
Honestly speaking, Dong Miaomiao’s ability, personality, and charms were all top of the
line. Furthermore, she was still so young. When compared to her peers, she would
definitely be an amazing person. It was her luck that brought her down. Otherwise,
Thousandsprout Healthcare would definitely have its spot in the market given time!
Dong Miaomiao sighed, obviously unconvinced by those words.
“Would you like a second chance?”
Ye Lingchen’s statement caused Dong Miaomiao to immediately snap her head upward,
staring at him in full surprise, unable to believe what she just heard.
“Y-y-you’re helping me?”
“Not exactly helping, just collaborating!” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
“Collaborating?” Dong Miaomiao bit her lips. “How are we collaborating?”
“I can provide the money for you to start Thousandsprout Healthcare again. However, this
brand must be a subsidiary of the Y Group!” he paused for a moment, then continued, “Of
course, it won’t be limited to healthcare products. I think it’ll be better to call it
Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals.”
“Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals?” Dong Miaomiao was shocked. She then asked, “Do you
know how difficult it is to run a pharmaceutical company? It’s not just a matter of having
the money. My father spent his entire lifetime of effort and had only managed to gain a
foothold. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have compromised by making only healthcare products.”
“That, you don’t have to worry about. I have my ways. Moreover, not only am I going to let
it make a firm stance in the pharmaceutical industry, I’ll have it reign at the top!”
Hearing Ye Lingchen’s reply, Dong Miaomiao almost laughed. All these claims about
reigning over the industry did not sound like what a grown man should be saying. After all,
it was too naive. However, considering Ye Lingchen’s various achievements, she felt that it
might be possible.
After that, Ye Lingchen added, “However, I have two conditions.”
Just as expected!
Dong Miaomiao’s heart skipped a beat. Ye Lingchen would not help her for no reason.
“What are the conditions?”
“First of all, since Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals will be joining the Y Group, half of its
shares will belong to Y Group. Moreover, all its patents and trademarks will belong to Y
Group!”
That was equivalent to having Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals work for Y Group. Apart
from getting half of the dividends, they would have to listen to Y Group complete.
“Secondly, I need all the formulas from Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals!”
Both conditions were extremely demanding. It was almost equivalent to having Dong
Miaomiao hand over everything she had.
The most important one was the formulas. After all, Ye Lingchen was a person who loved
learning. If he could reinforce his knowledge of formulating medicine, he should be able to
help Y Cosmetics make its own line of cosmetic products!
“Can you really help me grow Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals?” Dong Miaomiao’s pretty
eyes were staring intently at Ye Lingchen.
“Absolutely! You should know my ability!” Ye Lingchen replied with a laugh.
Y Cosmetics, Wanrong Technology, and Y Group. Dong Miaomiao knew that this person was
the one standing behind all those legends. Furthermore, she had witnessed Ye Lingchen’s
terrifying fighting prowess firsthand. This man seemed to be a legend from all angles!
“My life is yours to begin with. Moreover, I have nothing now, what other choices do I
have?” Dong Miaomiao quickly broke into a smile, going back to the confident self when
they first met. She agreed with a smile, “I agree! If my father’s company can turn into a
pharmaceutical giant as you claim, he will surely be pleased. From now on…I’m glad to be
working with you!”
…
Chapter 536 - Doubts
Chapter 536 Doubts
Upon reaching an agreement, Dong Miaomiao took out a USB drive.
She looked at the USB with a regretful gaze in her eyes, then quickly passed it over to Ye
Lingchen. “Within this are the medicinal formulas of our company. Take it.”
Ye Lingchen nodded as he received the USB from her.
“Boss, what are you planning to do?” Dong Miaomiao asked bluntly.
“I’m planning to purchase a piece of land for our company headquarters and production
facility for our medicine. If we’re doing this, we’ll make it the best!” Ye Lingchen stated,
then continued, “Furthermore, we need to make some very special medicine in order to
attract attention. Therefore, I’ll be doing some research in the near future. During this
period, you might as well just stay here.”
“Special medicine?” Dong Miaomiao shot a glance at Ye Lingchen and held back her urge to
retort.
It might be easy for Ye Lingchen to make such claims, but that was no small matter.
Medicines were extremely sensitive. It was not something that could be researched just like
that. Moreover, if it was ineffective or even had side effects, that would be the end for the
company. ‘This guy really dares to dream big.’
If she knew the piece of land Ye Lingchen planned to purchase was an entire island, she
would most likely retort at his statements again.
“Oh yeah, are you still in contact with the old employees? They must be those you trust!” Ye
Lingchen asked.
“Yeah.” Dong Miaomiao nodded.
“Then you start contacting them to get ready soon.”
With that, he went upstairs with the USB drive in a hurry.
Accessing the USB drive, there were over a thousand documents within. There were some
basic and advanced medicine formulas. Apart from that, there were also some incomplete
medicines and research notes on herb properties and their compatibility.
Although the contents were somewhat similar to Chinese Medicine, it was not the same. Its
contents were so much more detailed compared to Chinese Medicine.
In Chinese Medicine, one would only identify the medicine and its uses, then provide
treatment using compatible herbs.
As for this, it went to the extent of recording the molecular structure and elements of the
herbs, then using the medicinal herbs’ unique properties and medicinal effects to create a
medicine. In the process, they might even add some materials to help bring it together.
Therefore, this part of the contents was related to Chemistry!
The above were all Ye Lingchen’s wild guesses. In truth, he had no idea how the system
categorized things.
Speaking of Chemistry, during Ye Lingchen’s time in university, he had already read
through all the Chemistry related books. Apart from that, when he destroyed Elder
Hiroshi’s genetic engineering lab hideout, he had also gained some Chemistry related
knowledge.
After all, knowledge was relevant across fields. Even when one specialized in a particular
field, one would occasionally require knowledge from another field to work.
Despite that, his Chemistry skill proficiency had only reached 72 percent.
He wondered if he would be able to raise Chemistry to full proficiency this time. Logically, it
should be possible.
With that, Ye Lingchen opened the first document.
[Common Flu Virus and Medicine Formulation.]
Its introduction was on the common flu. It was just an analysis from the Western Medicine
standpoint. Ye Lingchen’s Western Medicine was already at full proficiency, therefore he
decided to skip the entire section and went ahead to the medicine formulation step.
Production of cold remedy granules.
Production of Isatis tinctoria.
Production of Amoxicillin.
…
‘Self-studying Common Flu Virus and Medicine Formulation, Chemistry proficiency +1.’
‘Self-studying Common Flu Virus and Medicine Formulation, Chemistry proficiency +1.’
‘Self-studying Painkillers-Ingredients and Production, Chemistry proficiency +1’
‘Self-studying Analysis of Liver and Kidneys Healthcare Products, Chemistry proficiency +1’
…
Ye Lingchen read through over a thousand document folders. Some were purely text
documents, some were made into an app, while some were in documentary video form. A
lot of the text documents were over a hundred pages. Even after reading it end to end, his
proficiency would merely increase by one, getting harder as he went on.
The entire process was dull and boring. However, Ye Lingchen tirelessly enjoyed the bliss
of learning and was fully immersed in it.
Time ticked on. When the last point of proficiency was filled, the corner of Ye Lingchen’s
lips curled to form a smile.
As a prodigy, only newfound knowledge would bring him such happiness.
At that moment, his brain was filled with all sorts of information related to Chemistry.
Right then, Ye Lingchen could fully analyze the molecular structure and atomic structure of
anything placed in front of him. He even had countless methods to break them down and
reassemble them again.
The next instant, Ye Lingchen began showing a weird expression.
He noticed that after gaining more knowledge, it was good complementary support.
Take Chemistry with full proficiency as an example. It was able to form a perfect synergy
with the Wood Spirit Constitution. The two skills were drastically different, but they were
connected!
That was because making medicine required materials. The medicinal herbs were the basic
foundation, especially the unique medicinal herbs such as ginseng and Angelica sinensis.
Some might even require specific maturity!
These days, it would be extremely difficult to obtain those precious medicinal herbs.
However, with the Wood Spirit Constitution, it was different for Ye Lingchen. He could
plant them himself!
Amazing. Absolutely amazing!
It would seem that farming had quite a bright future.
Ye Lingchen’s heart started overflowing with excitement. He could already see himself
purchasing an entire island for himself!
In his excited state, he took out his phone and was just about to call Lin Ao to ask about the
matter of that island.
Unexpectedly, the phone rang, and the caller ID showed that it was from Lin Ao!
“Big Brother Lin.”
“Brother Ye, congratulations on your rise to fame. Even China Morning News is reporting
about you. You’re now a hero to the public, hahaha…” Lin Ao laughed heartily.
“Yeah yeah, you don’t have to make fun of me.” Ye Lingchen was laughing as well. He had
also gone online. It was no doubt a highly debated topic all over the internet. The first was
due to the news segment. Another reason was due to a video of him beating up the conmen
that was posted online, bringing about more cheers.
Taking down conmen and human traffickers earned him the moniker of villain bane by
many people. Some of them were instead trying to ride on his coattail by praising him,
calling him God Ye.
“Big Brother Lin, how are things going in regards to the island?” Ye Lingchen asked eagerly.
“Part of the reason I made this phone call is because of the island.” Lin Ao paused for a
moment, then continued, “I’ve told you previously that you would need to be at least of the
Lower-Class Guardian rank before you’re qualified to purchase an island. Based on your
current merits, the Warrior’s Department is discussing about giving you an advancement to
the rank of Lower-Class guardian. It’s just that…it would require everyone’s
acknowledgment for it to pass. However, you hardly make an appearance, so a small group
of people within the department are doubtful…”
Chapter 537 - Embarrassmen
Chapter 537 Embarrassmen
“Doubts?” Ye Lingchen’s eyes glimmered. Lin Ao was being tactful, but he could tell that
many doubted him!
However, it could not be helped. He had never been to the Warrior’s Department, and a lot
of them had never even seen his face. Who knew if the merits he had were truly his?
“Brother Ye, Lower-Class Guardian is not the same as Lower-Class Warrior. It’s a sensitive
position that requires strict assessment. Actually, I’d like to extend an invitation to you.”
Lin Ao stated straightforwardly. “Soon, the four special training camps of the Warrior’s
Department will be gathered here. Why don’t you pick a time and come by for a visit? It’s
quite simple. You only need to show up and prove yourself.”
Lin Ao felt that the matter was very simple. After all, Ye Lingchen’s capabilities were real.
Others might not know it, but he knew it full well.
“Sure!”
Ye Lingchen cut straight to the point. “No need to pick a time. Let’s make it tomorrow. The
earlier the better.”
“Sure, we’ll do that then. I’ll notify my grandfather right now. I’ll pick you up tomorrow!”
Lin Ao felt excited.
Ye Lingchen was surprised. From what Lin Ao said, it seemed that their grandfather was
going as well?
After that, he chatted a little more with Lin Ao before ending the call.
As for the next day’s matter, he was not worried at all. A martial artist would definitely
speak with their martial arts. Proving himself was merely convincing dissension with
might. To him, that was nothing to worry about.
Right then, Ye Lingchen finally realized that night had fallen. Learning was truly able to
make someone forget about the time. One day passed just like that. However, his gains
were plentiful.
Ye Lingchen was very satisfied.
Not just that, but he also realized that his popularity points were going up almost every
second.
It was coincidentally iPartment’s broadcasting time.
The impact of a TV series was limited, therefore the popularity points it provided would
not increase explosively in one go. However, it was a steady and continuous source. Overall,
it provided a significant impact.
During iPartment’s initial broadcast the previous day, its TV ratings exceeded 2. That gave
everyone a shock. Moreover, after a day to build up the hype, more and more people
started paying attention to this TV series. By his estimation, that day’s TV ratings would be
another explosive one!
‘Recently, the speed of my popularity points’ growth is getting more significant. If this
keeps up, it won’t be far til I can get an advanced skill upgrade!’
The next day…
After notifying Zhang Yunxi and the others, Ye Lingchen got into Lin Ao’s SUV and dashed
straight toward the Warrior’s Department!
Within Capital City, the Warrior’s Department had several dozen outposts and around 10
branches. As for the headquarters, there was only one!
Unlike Ye Lingchen’s expectation, the headquarters was not located in some deserted
suburbs. It was by no means hidden. Lin Ao was driving all the way toward the city center.
Finally, the car pulled into a building with approximately 30 floors. This building seemed
no different from a regular office building. In fact, it was just a very ordinary office building.
The car drove on slowly. At a corner, the wall suddenly shook and revealed a tunnel leading
them underground.
Entering the basement, the scenery changed drastically. The surrounding walls were
completely white. High-tech equipment could be seen everywhere, giving off a grand
impression with a glance.
As the car drove through the tunnel, they were scanned by an array of infrared sensors and
other high-tech beams. Moreover, along their entire journey, they were under surveillance
from all angles!
The underground space was huge. Ye Lingchen was unsure of how big an area was cleared
off for this. The area looked as though it was a hidden underground world.
The scenery further reinforced Ye Lingchen’s determination to buy his own island. Once he
had his island, he must make it a hundred times better than this place!
After parking the car, Lin Ao acted as the tour guide and led Ye Lingchen out of the car.
Quite a few people had their eyes on Ye Lingchen, measuring him up curiously.
“Brother Ye, this is the Warrior’s Department’s headquarters in Capital City. It can also be
considered as training grounds. Let me show you around.” Lin Ao introduced. “Under
normal circumstances, if there were any important matters to discuss, it would be carried
out here. Moreover, if there were any challenges or competitions, it would be carried out
here as well. Other than that, criminal imprisonment, interrogations, secret documents
storage, and many other things are done here too.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. He scanned the area and noticed that everyone here was a martial
artist with decent abilities!
“Those that made it here had at least taken part in the special training camps,” Lin Ao
added. “Blue Wolf, Coiled Dragon, Ferocious Tiger, and Hunting Eagle. The four special
training camps are here for the matter of Amaterasu Genetics. We’re also taking this chance
to go through some position adjustments.”
They talked while on the move, and very quickly, arrived at a room.
It was a spacious training room. Looking around, it looked similar to a gym. However, the
equipment was totally different!
Moreover, the wall was printed with two lines of words. “The more you sweat, the less you
bleed!”
For some reason, Ye Lingchen felt a little awkward when he saw those words.
A group of martial artists was huddled together in a heated discussion.
“Brother Tiger, do your best. Crush him!”
“Brother Rhino, put in more strength! It’s just a little bit more!”
In the group, two martial artists were moving a huge slab of rock. That rock looked huge,
but the weight could be adjusted. On its top was an indicator showing that both of them
reached a weight of 100kg!
Finally, the one called Brother Tiger held out for a longer time and achieved victory. He was
immediately met with booing sounds.
“Brother Lin, you’re finally here.” Right then, someone noticed Lin Ao. Following that, they
also noticed Ye Lingchen. All their eyes glimmered as they looked at him, judging quietly.
They had more or less heard some rumors and knew who Lin Ao was picking up.
Martial artists who managed to go through the four special training camps were quite
strong. Each of them had their pride. Although they have heard of Ye Lingchen’s legends,
that was the first time they saw him in person!
“You must be Ye Lingchen. I’ve long heard of your great name. I’ve also heard that you’re a
celebrity. Nice to meet you.” The victorious Brother Tiger with a bulky body stood up and
greeted Ye Lingchen.
However, he heavily emphasized on the word celebrity. His tone was a little condescending,
charged with sarcasm.
To these martial artists, celebrities were looked down upon and were equated with
tastelessness and sissies.
“I’ve been told of your legendary feats, but this is my first time seeing you in person. That
was an embarrassing moment. I hope our performance is acceptable to you,” Rhino chimed
in, similarly sarcastic.
“Unacceptable.”
Such a simple and straightforward answer was beyond their expectations. It caused the
smile on their faces to lock in place as they wondered if they had misheard.
“Although I don’t want to hurt your pride, your performance was truly an embarrassment.
Perhaps…it could not even be considered an embarrassment…”
Chapter 538 - Everyone Felt Wronged!
Chapter 538 Everyone Felt Wronged!
If they doubted their hearing on the first statement, then the second statement was like a
bomb being dropped on them, thoroughly blowing them away.
Insolent!
Ignorant!
Brazen!
Although rumors about him were plentiful, and he made quite the achievements recently,
nobody there witnessed it with their own eyes. Moreover, for a martial artist like him to be
a celebrity made many of them look down on him. It was hard for them not to
underestimate him.
That was Ye Lingchen’s first day at the Warrior’s Department. Although they planned to
rough him up a little, they never expected Ye Lingchen to be that ignorantly blunt.
“You’re quite boastful!” Brother Tiger and Rhino frowned at the same time. Their gazes
locked onto Ye Lingchen with malice, as they growled, “Since both of us are unacceptable to
you, why don’t you give us a demonstration? It’ll also convince our brothers!”
“I’m not interested.”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “I can’t be bothered with this childish thing.”
With that, he ignored the angry faces and continued browsing elsewhere.
Faced with glares around them, Lin Ao was blushing. He lowered his head and stayed by Ye
Lingchen’s side. He was not as thick-skinned as Ye Lingchen. With that many pairs of
watchful eyes, he felt a little overwhelmed.
Very soon, Ye Lingchen arrived at another training grounds that used electric therapy.
“Brother Ye, the electric shocks can spread throughout one’s body and improve the cellular
activity of the body. It can also help tone the muscles and improve explosive strength,”
[1]Lin Ao explained.
“It’s only at 500 volts?” Ye Lingchen looked at the figure and shook his head. “This is too
weak. With such a low voltage, what use is it?”
Those who were receiving electric therapy immediately stopped and shifted their attention
to Ye Lingchen.
“Hey, our highest record is at 1,100 volts. Would you like to try?” growled one of them.
“1,100 volts?” Ye Lingchen was taken aback. “The highest record is that low? It’s much
weaker than I imagined.”
“F*ck! Don’t just make empty claims. Why don’t you give it a try yourself?”
“That’s right! What’s the point of making empty claims? Even 100 volts will probably leave
you paralyzed, much less 1,100 volts!”
“What’s wrong with him, Lin Ao? Say something!”
The martial artists doing weights and electro-therapy were enraged. If not for the ban on
fights, they would have long started one with Ye Lingchen.
“Brother Ye, let’s stay low, shall we? Just stop talking.” Lin Ao quietly tugged at Ye Lingchen
and begged him discreetly.
Ye Lingchen shot a glance at him, then at the other martial artists. His lips curled upwards.
“Give that a try? Such a childish toy, I can’t even be bothered to look at it.”
Having said that, he strode off calmly once more.
Next was the running zone. Martial artists were running on track machines, their legs
moving at high speed. On the side was a meter recording their sprinting speed.
Lin Ao’s heart skipped a beat. Before he could even speak out, Ye Lingchen was already
making a statement.
“Not even reaching 60 miles. This is just too slow.”
After that, it was the breath training zone.
“Only nine minutes? Your lung capacity is too shabby.”
Attack speed training zone.
“Only five punches in a second? Hehe, I wonder how you guys manage to punch so slowly.
Are you dancing?”
Sight training zone.
…
Within 10 minutes, Ye Lingchen had successfully provoked all the martial artists, resulting
in a few hundred martial artists following behind him, watching him with ferocious glares.
What pissed them off the most was that Ye Lingchen had mocked everyone and did
nothing, merely making diatribes against them.
They, too, could resort to diatribes. However, they quickly realized that despite their
numbers, they were no match for Ye Lingchen. After a few heated exchanges with Ye
Lingchen, they were utterly embarrassed and speechless.
They were no match for him physically and verbally. All they could do at that moment was
glare at Ye Lingchen and guilt his conscience.
“Hahaha, what an interesting little guy.”
In one of the buildings of the Warrior’s department, a group of elders was seated in the
surveillance room. They were laughing uncontrollably as they watched the scene unfold.
“I’ve told you that it’s unrealistic to rough this kid up.” Laughing with them was Lin Ao’s
grandfather, Lin Tianxiong.
“They failed to rough him up and had their feathers ruffled by him instead. Interesting.”
“That’s not all. Most importantly, he had not taken any action. None of his abilities were
shown. That group of martial artists are quite useless.”
“Why do I feel that this guy seems a little unreliable? That ability to provoke everyone is
quite surprising.”
“Now that he has offended most of the martial artists from the four special training camps, I
wonder how he will settle the grudge.”
“Old Man Lin, you’ve met him before. How strong is he?” one of them asked Lin Tianxiong.
“I have no idea exactly how strong he is. However, according to my grandchildren’s
description, he has most likely reached the level of inner force!”
“If that’s the case, then his merits are definitely authentic.” Ye Lingchen’s achievements
were only achievable by an inner force martial artist.
Meanwhile, Lin Ao continued to lead Ye Lingchen around for the tour.
Gathering zone.
Meeting rooms.
Rest area.
Last but not least, challenge hall.
“Ye Lingchen, aren’t you super amazing? I challenge you!” Finally holding in to that point,
some of the martial artists behind him eagerly shouted his challenge.
“That’s right. I want to challenge you as well!”
“Fight me if you’re a man!”
The reason they followed him all the while was to challenge Ye Lingchen in the challenge
hall for revenge!
Ye Lingchen swept a glance over them, his gaze calculative. He placed his hands behind his
back in an unfathomable fashion, smiling. “Those who want to challenge me, please step
forward.”
“Me!” Over 20 people stepped forward, looking straight at Ye Lingchen with battlelust in
their eyes.
“Very well!” Ye Lingchen nodded. “State your positions.”
The 20 over people frowned immediately, then announced their background. The one with
the highest position was only a Middle-Class Warrior.
“What gives you the right to challenge me?” Ye Lingchen took out his Upper-Class Warrior
ID. “Look at this. Answer me clearly, how should you address me?”
Their expressions turned ugly, greeting him unwillingly, “Sir!”
“So you know I’m your superior. What was that attitude earlier!?” Ye Lingchen put on a
stern expression. “Now all of you shout 10 times and say Sir, I was wrong!”
The crowd was speechless.
“You’re unwilling?”
“Sir, I was wrong!”
“Sir, I was wrong!”
…
Everyone felt wronged!
[1] Dear readers, please do not take this author too seriously when it comes to claims like
this. Based on previous chapters, we can safely assume that most of these claims and
explanations are just purely made up for story purposes. Please do not shock yourselves at
home to “improve cellular activities”.
Chapter 539 - Promotion Lis
Chapter 539 Promotion Lis
“Good. Since you’re sincere in admitting your mistakes, I’ll let this slide. There won’t be a
next time.” Ye Lingchen nodded smugly and continued touring the facility.
With an example for them to see, the other martial artists kept quiet and followed along,
stewing in rage.
‘Shameless!’
It created a weird situation. Countless people crowded behind Ye Lingchen, as though he
was a leader making rounds while he completed his tour of the Warrior’s Department.
“Damn it! Why are we even following him?”
“Yeah! Damn it. We can’t take action, nor can we mock him. This fella is just a shameless
prick. His skin is as thick as a wall!”
“I won’t accept him! I must find a chance to fight with him!”
“F*ck me. Here I thought he was an amazing character that I idolized. One’s repute does not
reflect their true character. This is truly disappointing!”
“That’s right. I’m just waiting for this fella to embarrass himself! Otherwise, I really can’t let
this grudge go!”
“Where are the others? Go get a few big shots to teach this fella a lesson!”
…
They were having private discussions, feeling the anger stewing in their hearts.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen arrived at a room and suddenly focused his gaze.
The room was not open air. The wall was a huge glass panel that only allowed one to watch
from the outside.
Placed inside was the culture tank that remained after Ye Lingchen took care of Elder
Hiroshi. Beside it was a group of researchers analyzing data with two martial artists as
guards.
“What are they doing?” Ye Lingchen frowned.
“They should be taking samples. I think they’re analyzing the data from that specimen.” Lin
Ao coughed with an awkward expression plastered on his face. “It’s unavoidable. We need
to find a way to dispose of this.”
Ye Lingchen looked inside thoughtfully. He naturally had some speculation on the Warrior’s
Department’s plans.
Although they would not willingly begin genetic research of dangerous creatures, they
would still be tempted to learn more about it when given such a specimen.
“I advise you to drop those ideas. This thing is very dangerous.” Ye Lingchen shook his
head.
This thing was placed on the fourth floor by Elder Hiroshi. Moreover, it was placed there on
its own. There must have been something special about it. Furthermore, at that moment, Ye
Lingchen had mastered Biology. He could already see that the specimen had fused with
more than one trait from wild beasts. There were at least two, and might even be three
types!
Its destructive power would not be a simple addition. Therefore, it was incomparably
terrifying.
The other martial artists did not agree with Ye Lingchen’s advice. To them, his ramblings
could outrightly be ignored.
Following that, Ye Lingchen had toured most of the Warrior’s Department, finally
witnessing the deep pockets of the Warrior’s Department.
From simple food preparations to advanced monitoring and analysis of the human body,
they were all done using advanced technology. It was akin to creating an underground
kingdom. If a regular civilian saw this location, he would definitely be overwhelmed with
shock. It was on par with those amazing headquarters shown in the movies.
“Everyone, please gather at the challenge hall!”
Right then, an announcement was made in the entire underground facility, causing all the
martial artists to be on alert.
It was just one announcement, but all the martial artists straightened their backs
immediately and headed toward the challenge hall.
“Come, let’s go!”
Lin Ao immediately led Ye Lingchen along.
The challenge hall was a very spacious room. It was like a Taekwondo dojo, with only a
stage in the middle and a platform. The remaining space was used for sparring.
When Ye Lingchen arrived, all the martial artists were already lined up, standing stock still
like a pole. Their eyes were glimmering as they looked at the elderly men standing on the
stage.
“Big Brother Lin, your grandfather is up there,” Ye Lingchen said to Lin Ao.
“Thanks to you, my grandfather’s recovery went smoothly, therefore allowing him to
return to the Warrior’s Department.” Lin Ao’s voice carried a hint of gratitude. He then
continued, “To the left of my grandfather is Coiled Dragon’s chief instructor, Qin Baichuan.
The other two are Yue Qin from Blue Wolf and Zhong Tianxiang from Hunting Eagle.”
Apart from the five, there were three other elderly men. They were similarly founding
members of the Warrior’s Department with a position akin to that of an elder.
Hundreds of martial artists gathered there, but the hall was exceptionally quiet. Everyone
subconsciously kept their breathing controlled.
That was the basic mannerism of a martial artist.
Five minutes later, an elderly man on stage finally took three steps forward and looked
down at the crowd before him. However, when his gaze fell on Ye Lingchen, it stopped for a
full three seconds before announcing, “While the martial artists from the four special
training camps are here with their chief instructors, we’re taking this chance to announce
the promotion of eight martial artists!”
“The promotion of martial artists depends on three things: merit, strength, and public
opinion! Here are the names of the eight martial artists!”
“First, Li Chong! Promotion from Middle-Class Guardian to Upper-Class Guardian!”
With that, the elder looked to the side and stated calmly, “Assessment!”
“That’s Brother Chong. He’s amazing. I think he’s only 39 this year.”
“Yeah. Upper-Class Guardian before 40. He might even make it to General by 50. What a
great guy.”
“Brother Chong crossed the Pacific for this mission. It’s a given that he would be promoted.”
“With Brother Chong’s strength, achieving the rank of Upper-Class Guardian is an event
worth celebrating.”
It seemed that Li Chong was quite reputable in the Warrior’s Department.
Meanwhile, on the other side, a martial artist was slowly approaching the stage. His
footsteps were solid as he walked briskly with a cold expression.
“It’s Upper-Class Guardian Fang Hong!” someone shouted in astonishment. “I didn’t expect
the assessment to be done by Instructor Fang. Who’ll be the victor?”
“That goes without saying. It’s definitely Instructor Fang,” someone claimed confidently.
“It’s him!” Ye Lingchen was also looking at Fang Hong, his brows twitching.
Fang Hong, the instructor he first met when Lin Ao first introduced him to the Warrior’s
Department.
“Brother Ye, this is the age-old rule in the Warrior’s Department. It might be lax for a
Warrior, but from Guardian onward, the requirements will grow stricter. Take Li Chong for
example. In order for him to be promoted to Upper-Class Guardian, he must have his
strength acknowledged by another martial artist at the rank of Upper-Class Guardian,” Lin
Ao explained. “Fang Hong is an Upper-Class Guardian, therefore he will be sparring with Li
Chong to assess his real strength.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. There was no problem with such an assessment. However, he made a
faint smile and added, “The other objective is to show the newly appointed martial artist
his place, right?”
“Brother Ye is amazing. You’re able to notice that right away.” Lin Ao nodded. “The newly
appointed person might be overwhelmed by the joy of promotion and might grow
overconfident. Therefore, it would be good for them to experience the feeling of failure
through combat and teach them the lesson that a longer journey awaits…”
Chapter 540 - A Battle Between Martial
Artists
While they were chatting, Fang Hong and Li Chong had already gotten on the stage.
“Instructor Fang, please!” Li Chong greeted Fang Hong with a martial artists’ greeting.
“I’m an old man after all. You should go first,” Fang Hong replied with a smile.
That was not him being boastful or condescending. It was just a basic etiquette for him as
an elder.
“Then you should be careful!” Li Chong knew that it was not time to be courteous. His face
turned serious as he lowered his posture and assumed his fighting stance.
The entire hall went silent. Everyone focused their gaze on the two, eagerly waiting to
watch the epic battle.
“Ha!”
Li Chong bellowed and shot forward, striking like a venomous snake. When he was three
meters away from Fang Hong, his body leaned forward and swung his hand from top to
bottom, chopping at Fang Hong’s neck!
His posture was calculated.
Under normal circumstances, it would be a bad choice to attack while being airborne as
that would leave one open to attacks due to the difficulty to adjust his body in the air.
However, Li Chong was different. Although his body was airborne, he kept his center of
gravity at the front and did not commit everything to the attack. While scouting ahead, his
attack power was by no means compromised!
Moreover, at a distance of three meters, the opponent would find it difficult to dodge or
find his weak point.
“As expected of Brother Chong!”
Below the stage, the martial artists were cheering him on. Their eyes bright as they learned
a new trick.
Li Chong’s attack was not merely a technique, but also a crystallization of his experience. It
was something that most people could achieve. Such an attack was very adaptable. It was
an attack that was borne out of his countless battles.
Fang Hong had an approving look on his face. However, his combat experience and martial
arts foundation was not something that Li Chong could hope to match up with. Fang Hong’s
eyes narrowed, then pushed outward with his hands, executing the Apparent Seal
[1]technique and easily nullified Li Chong’s attack!
However, right after the failed attack, Li Chong had landed on his feet. He once again arced
his body and shot out explosively like a spring, sending forth another fist!
Following that, his body maintained the momentum from the previous attack and added
onto it, sending out a rain of knee and elbow strikes.
Fang Hong was kept on the defensive. His eyes maintained focus as he raised his hands to
nullify each of the attacks.
He never expected Li Chong’s attack to be so ferocious. It poured out on him like a
thunderstorm. The moment one missed, another followed, attacking continuously, not
giving the opponent any chance to catch a breath.
However, Li Chong’s mind was in a state of shock.
It seemed as though he was the one attacking, but he had already expended 80 percent of
his strength. At first, he planned to maintain the upper hand and suppress the opponent.
While his strategy was often successful, it was unfortunately nullified by Fang Hong. The
strength coming from Fang Hong’s limbs seemed to carry an extreme weight behind it,
causing Li Chong’s arms to feel numb. It was far beyond an average martial artist.
Li Chong’s heart faltered. ‘As expected of Instructor Fang. His techniques are truly refined.
This is a real martial arts expert.’
Those below the stage were watching in awe, never expecting Li Chong to be that ferocious
to suppress Instructor Fang.
“Brother Chong is really something. His attacks are as domineering as always.”
“Instructor Fang is really awesome, being able to hold out under such attacks. If it were me,
I would’ve caved a long time ago.”
As for the elders on the stage, they were nodding along as they watched the battle on the
stage, chatting among themselves, most likely assessing the fight.
“Amazing!” Lin Ao’s heart was racing while watching from below the stage. “Brother Ye,
what do you think? Who do you think will win?”
“It’s just the opening. Instructor Fang is only testing Li Chong’s techniques,” Ye Lingchen
explained calmly. “This is not their full strength.”
A battle would naturally need intensity. If they start with their best technique right off the
bat, then the audience would have nothing to watch. Only by having an interesting battle
would the audience think highly of them.
“This is not their true strength?” Lin Ao was surprised, unable to believe the statement.
The next moment, Fang Hong, who was on the defensive all the while, switched over to
attack. His attacks were not as quick as Li Chong, but each strike was filled with immense
power!
Their roles were constantly changing.
However, this time round, Li Chong did not manage to hold out as long. He quickly backed
off to put some distance between them.
He swung his hands about, looking deadly serious.
The strength competition between them left his arms feeling numb, slowing down his
attacks. That was what allowed Fang Hong the chance to retaliate. However, that also
proved that he was far beneath Fang Hong when it came to power.
“Thank you Instructor Fang for your guidance.” Li Chong thanked Fang Hong. He paused for
a moment, then announced, “However, for the next attack, I implore Instructor Fang to be
careful!”
Having said that, he spread his arms apart, forming them into the forms of a blade. On top
of it was a thin layer of mist moving around.
“That’s…inner force?!”
Lin Ao’s eyes popped wide open in admiration. “So it was just a warm-up for them earlier.”
The other martial artists below the stage were also in an uproar, with astonished reactions
filled with jealousy.
Nevertheless, without waiting for them to calm down, Fang Hong’s fists were shrouded in
the same type of mist. It looked even more solid compared to Li Chong’s.
“They’re serious. The end is near!” Ye Lingchen stated calmly.
True to his words, the victor was soon decided!
From that moment on, it was Fang Hong that suppressed Li Chong. Although Li Chong was
able to barely hold his defenses, he was unable to do so in a carefree manner as Fang Hong
did. At first, he tried to look for a chance to counterattack, but Fang Hong did not give him
the opportunity. The steady and calculated attacks suddenly increased in ferocity!
In just three breaths, a total of 11 punches, four kicks, three elbows, and three knee strikes
were executed!
Being caught off guard, Li Chong’s defenses crumbled immediately, followed by Fang
Hong’s palm on his chest!
Bang!
Li Chong’s body shook as he backed off 10 steps, finally stopping at the very edge of the
stage. He looked at Fang Hong with shock.
That palm’s strength was under impeccable control. It seems strong, but it did not harm Li
Chong in the slightest. If not for that, even if Li Chong survived it, his ribs would have been
crushed!
“It’s my loss.” Li Chong gave Fang Hong a bow. It was a sincere admission of defeat.
At the same time, his ego that was inflated from the promotion to Upper-Class Guardian
was tempered. Although Fang Hong was also an Upper-Class Guardian, his strength was
much stronger.
“Your strength is decent. When you’re at my age, you’ll naturally surpass me,” Fang Hong
said with a smile. “I acknowledge your promotion to an Upper-Class Guardian!”
The decision was made!
The next moment, the entire hall erupted in cheers.
“Hot damn, Instructor Fang is too amazing. How did it end so quickly?”
“Our journey as a martial artist has a long way to go. That’s the realm of a true expert.”
“Brother Chong is already sufficiently amazing. From now on, he’ll be an Upper-Class
Guardian!”
“I must practice my martial arts properly. Only by achieving inner force will I be considered
truly powerful!”
…
That battle had also greatly motivated the other martial artists, igniting their passion
within and helped them grow more dedicated to their life as a martial artist.
However, just as they were busy chatting, quite a number of eyes looked in Ye Lingchen’s
way. They quietly shook their heads. ‘If this guy falls short of his claims, he will surely be
embarrassed on stage…’
[1] 如封似闭 (Ru Feng Shi Bi) – This is a Tai Chi technique that uses both hands to move in
and seal off an opponent’s movement. The execution is similar to a shove using both hands
(Yes, we have looked at various video footage on how to execute that technique). The name
Apparent Seal is just a made up name that we thought fit the description and sounds better
compared to the direct translation which goes “Like seal as if closed”.
Chapter 541 - Without Any Preparations,
Without Any Worry
Chapter 541 Without Any Preparations, Without Any Worry
Many people were still hoping that Ye Lingchen would face embarrassment.
In the past, they might have thought that Ye Lingchen was a towering figure after hearing
his legends, but after seeing him in person that day, they were thoroughly disappointed and
it had completely tarnished the sacred image in their hearts. Also, Ye Lingchen’s merciless
taunting earlier had provoked public anger.
Li Chong’s promotion ended and the subsequent promotions continued.
“Wei Hu, promoted from Lower-Class Sentinel to Middle-Class Sentinel!”
It was the same plot all over again, with a Middle-Class Sentinel sparring against Wei Hu.
The martial artists around them relished the occasion, but for Ye Lingchen, it was so much
of a bore that he yawned unabashedly.
His conduct elicited contemptuous gazes from all around him.
“Hehe, look at that guy.” Lin Tianxiong looked at Ye Lingchen and shook his head with a
wry smile.
“Old Man Lin, is that young man really as powerful as legends say he is?” Qin Baichuan
frowned so hard that lines appeared on his forehead. He could not help but shake his head
when looking at the lazy and sloppy Ye Lingchen, while his eyes showed a glint of
suspiciousness and disappointment.
The first time he heard Ye Lingchen’s name was during a special training a few months ago.
The reason it attracted his attention was because Ye Lingchen made Fang Hong’s team
stand out.
Later on, Ye Lingchen confronted Earth’s Gate and completed many tasks in quick
succession, arousing his interest even more.
However, that guy’s character seemed to be a far cry from being a legend. There did not
seem to be any signs of mastery in the slightest.
“Old Man Lin, that kid isn’t your illegitimate child, is he? Could you have helped him
complete the tasks in secret?” Hunting Eagle’s chief instructor could not help but ask.
“Just wait and see.” Lin Tianxiong smiled. “I guarantee you’ll be surprised!”
Many elders looked at each other and shook their heads in disbelief.
As a martial artist, one ought to have a deep interest in martial arts. Furthermore, it was
only through watching other people’s battles that one could gain something from it. It was
impossible for one to look drowsy and disinterested like Ye Lingchen was.
The most important thing was that the spirit of a martial artist was very different from
ordinary people. Ye Lingchen’s spirit was not at all prominent.
Ye Lingchen did not pay attention to other people’s thoughts, as usual. At that moment, his
brain was in a blank state and he was daydreaming.
The sparring inside the ring was very exciting to others, but in his eyes, it was as boring as
a professor from Huaqing University watching two elementary school students competing
to calculate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
It was boring, and perhaps that was something that a strong man bemoaned.
Ye Lingchen grumbled to himself and decided that he might as well enter the system
interface in order to pass the time.
Rather than just keeping idle, he could try his luck.
His initially bored heart became active in an instant and he even felt some excitement with
it.
First thing he looked at was his popularity value.
The earlier night’s iApartment episode did not disappoint Ye Lingchen, as the ratings broke
3%!
It was an extremely amazing result that could definitely be described as going against all
laws. In addition, there were rave reviews and intense discussions throughout the internet!
Ye Lingchen’s popularity value was thus able to reach 5,298,769!
Next, he perused his knowledge that had reached 100% proficiency.
Biology, Calligraphy, Drawing, Qi Refinement, Western Medicine, Chemistry, Deutsch,
Fashion Design, Russian…
There were many different fields of knowledge.
Since he wanted to accumulate his popularity value, Ye Lingchen would only upgrade his
basic knowledge, but at that point, he did it only to pass the time.
After looking at some of the amazing knowledge he had, Ye Lingchen’s eyes felt hot.
He rubbed his hands.
He used up 100,000 popularity points to try his luck at upgrading a basic knowledge!
The golden glow pierced Ye Lingchen’s eyes and whizzed rapidly across all those
knowledges that had achieved 100% proficiency. Ye Lingchen could not help but close his
eyes in nervousness and did not dare to look anymore.
It was almost done.
Ye Lingchen’s heart was thumping. He took a deep breath and his eyelids parted ever so
slightly.
Damn it!
At a glance, Ye Lingchen’s breathing became urgent, and he nearly screamed out loud.
Qi Refinement?!
‘F*CK! F*CKING HELL!’
Ye Lingchen stared at the knowledge that had been settled on.
It really was Qi Refinement!
It was motherf*cking awesome!
That skill was undoubtedly very powerful, and although the visible effects of Qi Refinement
did not seem to be as remarkable as other knowledge, it changed a person’s physique and
subtly nourished the body.
Ye Lingchen’s five senses and internal organs had been greatly enhanced by Qi Refinement.
To put it bluntly, out of all his knowledge, he envied Qi Refinement the most. If the upgrade
was a success, then it would definitely be an earth-shattering one!
However, his original purpose for trying out his luck was to pass the time. He made no
preparations at all, and was granted with Qi Refinement!
‘Without any preparations, without any worry, you appeared in my world as you did…’ [1]
Ye Lingchen was itching to belt his heart out.
Under his excited gaze and accompanied by a flash of golden light, Qi Refinement was
finally replaced by a new knowledge.
Cultivation!
Did it have to be so direct? Did it have to be so awesome?!
It immediately turned into Cultivation! It was a bit too high-profile, right?
Ye Lingchen’s heart skipped a beat and his lips were dying to reach for his ears.
It was Cultivation! The prodigy would end up being a God in the future!
[Cultivation (Basic): The first step in becoming one with the energy of heaven and earth. It
can sustain one’s body and serve one’s self.]
It was a very simple introduction, but one that was packed with awesomeness. Its power
was completely uninhibited at all.
With the appearance of Cultivation, the Qi in Ye Lingchen’s body began to change.
If the previous Qi Refinement lacked order and was nothing but the simple absorption of
spiritual energy into one’s body, then all that spiritual energy immediately became
organized at once and began flowing along the veins in his body, trickling through and
cleansing every cell within him.
Such a road map was similar to the inner force methods mentioned in novels, but the
difference was that he could become one with the spiritual energy in his body instead of
just possessing that spiritual energy.
Ye Lingchen smiled slightly. He could feel the spiritual energy from all around resonating
with him. At the thought that he could cultivate to a high level in the future and set off a
storm of spiritual energy with a mere gesture, that awesomeness was practically the
methods of an immortal!
“Old Man Lin, are you sure that kid is fine?” Qin Baichuan could not help asking.
Lin Tianxiong instinctively turned to look at the smirking Ye Lingchen and was
momentarily unable to make up his mind about it. He answered hesitantly, “Probably… I
think… Maybe, there’s nothing wrong with him, right?”
“Aside from his lack of attention toward what’s going on inside the ring, he’s probably the
only person who can keep himself entertained like that.”
“Yeah. What kind of crazy is he?”
Up in the ring, the elder individuals had a panoramic view of Ye Lingchen’s actions. All of
them felt mixed feelings for a moment before finally sighing.
Shortly after that, they noticed that Ye Lingchen’s expression changed abruptly. His smile
was stiff, his face was blue and white, and the corners of his mouth were twitching.
Then, Ye Lingchen ran away without looking back…
[1] 没有一点点防备, 没有一丝顾虑, 你就这样出现在我的世界里 – this is a phrase from the
song 我的歌声里 (You Exist in My Song) by 曲婉婷 (Wanting Qu). Give it a listen!
Chapter 542 - Where Is He?
Chapter 542 Where Is He?
‘Oh f*ck!’
Ye Lingchen’s face turned green and he dashed toward the bathroom like a gust of wind.
There were three urgent reasons for a person to go to the toilet, but that was more than
urgent—it was basically trying to kill him!
Cultivation! It was none other than Cultivation! Could it be his bodily refinement? The
removal of all useless residue?
As a prodigy, his body had undergone tremendous tempering through thousands of ways.
Was there still so much that had to be removed? Did it have to come so violently?
Ye Lingchen had no time to think. He took a deep breath, held it in forcibly until he reached
the bathroom door, then rushed in.
“Phew, this feels good…”
Ye Lingchen let out a long sigh of relief. He managed to get in at the last minute, otherwise
he would have had to face overwhelming embarrassment.
His brows then wrinkled slightly after that because it was a hell of a stink.
Without a doubt, it was the most stinky smell he had ever smelled and it was extremely
pungent.
“F*CK! IT F*CKING SMELLS!”
There was an angry curse coming from next door, followed by a rustling noise that sounded
extremely desperate. All of a sudden, it became quiet.
Ye Lingchen guessed that the guy had probably fainted after being unable to control
himself.
He then took a look at himself. Aside from his stomach, the pores all over his body were
emitting black impurities. Those impurities were also extremely smelly, and they were all
grayish-black. At a glance, those who saw it would feel disgusted.
However, through those layers of impurities, Ye Lingchen felt his skin turn white. It was a
white that was beyond white—like white jade. It would no doubt elicit looks of envy from
many women if he went out.
“F*ck me, the body of a celestial. I have the body of a celestial and I look like a heavenly
emperor!”
Ye Lingchen yelled and felt that he was shedding himself.
His skin was not the sole organ changing—his bones and internal organs were also
squirming. Clearly, similar changes were taking place. He was breathing and so were the
pores on his body. The vitality of heaven and earth cleansed his body time and time again.
After walking out of the bathroom, it came as no surprise that the comrade next to Ye
Lingchen fainted on the ground with a look of horror on his face.
Out of the kindness of his heart, Ye Lingchen moved him out of the bathroom before
running straight toward the swimming pool.
He was covered in dirt and a thorough cleaning was needed.
The instant he dived into the water, Ye Lingchen could not resist letting out an invigorated
grunt. Like a fish in the water, he shot from one end of the swimming pool directly to the
other end without too much movement at an absolutely terrifying speed.
Most importantly, he did not create any waves!
His speed in the water had increased by more than half! Moreover, his perception in the
water had also improved tremendously!
Judging from that, his Water Spirit Constitution was undoubtedly a kind of constitution for
cultivation. Both aspects complemented each other and were bound to be extremely
powerful.
Ye Lingchen made that conjecture in his heart, and at the same time, he carefully looked at
the water in front of him and felt as though the other side was calling him.
The water currents rubbed on his body like babies being coquettish after leaving home to
meet their relatives.
‘Hmm?’
Ye Lingchen unknowingly spread out his palms and faced it toward the water.
A small ball protruded from the water surface.
Ye Lingchen tried to move the palm of his hand back and forth as well as left and right—the
small ball followed along in the water.
AWESOME!
Water control?!
Ye Lingchen took a breath. If he progressed deeper into cultivation, would it mean that he
could overturn rivers and seas with just his hands?
Sure enough, nothing was impossible! He just never expected the system to be…so
awesome!
At the same time.
Inside the challenge room.
Four out of eight people had completed their promotion. All four showed great martial arts
skills, eliciting fascination and admiration from all the martial artists.
The old man slowly stepped forward and announced the fifth person.
“Ye Lingchen, Upper-Class Warrior, has completed many tasks, all of which were large-
scale. He has made great contributions to the people and country. Coupled with his
excellent strength, he is hereby promoted two levels higher and is now Middle-Class
Sentinel!”
WHOA!
Everyone was shocked that he could be promoted from Upper-Class Warrior directly to
Middle-Class Sentinel. The gap between those two positions was huge and could be
regarded as completely unprecedented!
“F*ck! That guy is directly promoted to Middle-Class Sentinel? How?”
“Hey, he already thinks he’s the sh*t even though he’s an Upper-Class Warrior. Won’t he
continue to sh*t on us after becoming a Middle-Class Sentinel?”
“How and why? He definitely has someone powerful backing him. I’ve never seen him in
action, even until now.”
“Yeah, a rascal like him. Won’t he discredit our Warrior’s Department if he becomes a
Middle-Class Sentinel?”
…
The group of warriors was indignant. They began discussing amongst themselves and
pointed their fingers at Ye Lingchen.
Then, they realized that Ye Lingchen was gone!
“Huh? Where is that guy?”
“I guess he must’ve run away because he was afraid of going into the ring.”
“It makes sense. Hahaha! He probably didn’t know that you have to get in the ring when
you’re promoted, right? He’s exposed now.”
“Hehe, paper can’t hold up to fire and fake things can’t be real. This guy either got lucky in
his tasks, or someone is helping him!”
“Hahaha, let’s see how smug that kid still is. He used to mock us so openly before and it’s
infuriating!”
“Yeah, he just stops short of turning up his nose at us. I really thought he was an amazingly
skilled person.”
“Looks like it turned out to be just slapstick. It’s all a farce!”
…
Suddenly, the entire challenge room became lively. It was enveloped in constant discussion
about Ye Lingchen, and everyone was especially gossipy and excited when they heard that
Ye Lingchen had run away.
Lin Ao was also dumbfounded and he reached out to touch the empty space beside him.
‘Damn it! Where is he?’
“Wu Yue, the idol you worship doesn’t look cut out for it, does he? Did he run away?” one of
the warriors said to Wu Yue.
“Impossible! Chief Ye is more than capable. Why would he run away?” Wu Yue looked
around and frowned.
“Well, since he disappeared on such an important occasion, what else could he have done if
he didn’t run?”
“Sigh, Wu Yue. I think it’s very likely that you were fooled by him. In fact, that guy doesn’t
actually have any capability at all.”
Wu Yue shook his head and said confidently, “Even though I don’t know what the reason is,
Chief Ye is very strong. I can’t withstand one round in his hands.”
Those warriors with Wu Yue’s group were also puzzled. Fang Hong frowned slightly too as
he searched for Ye Lingchen’s figure.
On the stage, Qin Baichuan and the others looked at each other.
They watched Ye Lingchen run away, but they did not expect him not to come back after so
long. Did he make a run for it, then?
“Let’s get the examiner to come onstage first. According to the regulations, if Ye Lingchen
fails to come to the stage on time, it will be treated as forfeiture and disqualification!” Qin
Baichuan said.
The noise stopped.
Lin Tianxiong opened his mouth and said nothing.
Nothing could be accomplished if there were no rules. No one was given an exception in the
Warrior’s Department!
“Examiner, Middle-Class Sentinel, Liu Quan. Come onstage!” the old man continued.
However, no one stepped up even after some time.
“What the hell? The examiner’s gone too?”
There was another commotion in the audience and everyone was confused.
“Reporting, Sir! Liu Quan seems to have gone to the bathroom!”
Chapter 543 - Out of Control, An
Unforeseen Situation
Chapter 543 Out of Control, An Unforeseen Situation
No one knew that Liu Quan was asleep at the door of the toilet. He frowned from time to
time and his body twitched as if he was having a nightmare.
For a while, everyone was silent because the ring was empty.
“This…”
Qin Baichuan’s expressions immediately became unhappy.
It was such a coincidence that one of them ran away and the other went to the bathroom
without coming back for a long time.
“Reporting!”
At that moment, Zheng Yu spoke while still with his team.
“Speak.”
“Reporting, Sir! I’d like to be Ye Lingchen’s assessment instructor!” Zheng Yu said with a
solemn expression.
“Oh?” Qin Baichuan and the others all looked at Zheng Yu. “Reason?”
“I’m unconvinced by him!”
Zheng Yu spoke in a way that was neither domineering nor deferential, but his voice was
very cold. “I don’t deny Ye Lingchen’s military achievements, but I can’t determine a
person’s position based on achievements alone. I’ve never seen Ye Lingchen’s martial art
abilities before. I’m not the only one. Many people in the Warrior’s Department have never
actually seen Ye Lingchen in action. Also, I believe that his character is too thuggish. He
thinks he’s better than everyone else and he’s arrogant!”
“I’m unconvinced by him so I must challenge him!”
Zheng Yu’s words could be said to have touched the hearts of many warriors, and everyone
voiced their agreement at once.
Prestige was needed to convince the public.
However, it was inevitably an uphill task for Ye Lingchen to convince everyone because he
was a newcomer to the Warrior’s Department.
Qin Baichuan’s face turned rather serious. “Approved! You may step into the ring.”
Zheng Yu was a fully qualified Middle-Class Sentinel. The reasons he furnished were
sufficiently adequate, otherwise the other warriors would be unconvinced too, not just Qin
Baiquan.
Zheng Yu stepped onto the ring, glanced at everyone below, and said proudly, “Ye Lingchen,
do you dare to fight?!”
“F*ck, does Chief Zheng have any beef with Ye Lingchen?”
“Didn’t you know? The last time Chief Zheng saw Ye Lingchen, he felt that Ye Lingchen was
someone who looked impressive but had no substance. It just so happened that he could
not make a move at that point. This time, he’s clearly planning to teach Ye Lingchen a
lesson.”
“I heard about this too. Ye Lingchen calls out everyone that he meets. I think he called out
Chief Zheng the last time and the two opposed each other with equal harshness.”
“It’s not surprising then, but it’s such a pity that Ye Lingchen ran away, otherwise we can
witness Chief Zheng teach him how to be a man.”
“Chief Zheng came up step-by-step from the bottom up. He went through genuine
hardships, so it’s only natural that he could not stand people who cheat and walk through
the back door.”
“Ye Lingchen and Lin Ao are brothers. I’m not sure if we can say that they walked through
the back door!”
“Those who hold on to their principles are superior in their morality. I never expected such
a sentence to come from such a thuggish person.”
“It’s not like you’ve never seen that guy’s mouth. It shouldn’t be surprising if he said such
things.”
“That’s right. If pretentiousness and a sharp tongue proved to be lethal, that guy will
probably be invincible in this world now!”
“It’s a pity that he ran away after no longer being able to keep up with his
pretentiousness…”
…
“Ye Lingchen, I know that you’re still in the Warrior’s Department. Come forth if you’re a
man!” Zheng Yu shouted again.
However, there was only silence.
Everyone shook their heads, but Lin Ao, Wu Yue, and the others were getting fidgety.
“Reporting, Sir! Something must’ve delayed Ye Lingchen. Please give him some time,” Lin
Ao could not help but stand up and say.
“He was here. What else could delay him?” Qin Baichuan frowned and looked at Lin Ao with
some disappointment. Lin Ao’s increasing interceding made Qin Baichuan feel as if
something fishy was going on.
“Chief Qin, I can vouch that Ye Lingchen is a real talent,” Fang Hong chimed in.
He was an Upper-Class Sentinel whose words carried more weight.
However…
Qin Baichuan snorted coldly. “It’s useless for you to vouch for him.”
“Ye Lingchen, you shrank your head like a turtle! Are you brave enough to come out and
fight?!” Zheng Yu burst out again and looked a little frustrated.
Everyone continued shaking their heads and with contempt in their eyes.
It was true, then! The guy just ran away.
Boom!
At that moment, a huge explosion was heard, shocking the entire Warrior’s Department.
Everyone’s expressions changed drastically.
“It came from the laboratory,” Lin Tianxiong said solemnly.
A small group of warriors had already rushed there without needing to be told.
Boom!
Another loud noise was heard, though it was accompanied by a scream.
Two figures were seen to sail through the air from a distance, and they then fell heavily in
front of everyone’s eyes. Multiple fractures appeared throughout their bodies and it was
unknown whether they were dead or alive.
“It escaped! The subject is out of control!”
A medical staff stumbled and ran out with a panicked expression on his face, and began
shouting anxiously.
Crash!
The glass in the laboratory shattered.
Thud, thud, thud!
The next moment, a huge humanoid creature two meters tall walked out of the laboratory.
For every step it took, a dull sound made everyone’s heart thump.
As soon as everyone saw that figure, their pupils shrank slightly and there was an
expression of anger on their faces.
That was because the figure had an extremely horrifying appearance. The aptest
description for it was that it had a terrifying hybrid of ferocious fangs and a green face.
“This… HOW?” Lin Ao’s brows wrinkled slightly. It was the first time he saw a human-
shaped creature. It was still a human in the culture tank, so how could it become a monster
at that time?
His hair had grown a lot, and strangely, its color had turned gray. His entire body’s skin was
wrinkled and scales had grown in some places. The most frightening thing was his palm, as
his fingers turned slender and his nails became sharp and glowing.
“What the hell is this?” some warriors asked with a trembling voice, mainly because its
appearance completely destroyed their worldviews.
“Some of its characteristics seem to be that…of a crocodile.” Someone gulped.
The faces of Qin Baichuan and the others were extremely solemn. They sensed danger—
extreme danger—coming from that creature’s body.
Thud, thud, thud!
However, before everyone could react, the creature had already roared and made its way
toward everyone.
His appearance at that moment was no different from a beast that lost all rational thought.
His mind was filled only with destruction and attack.
“Everyone, let’s attack together!”
Zheng Yu shouted coldly. His eyes lit up and he led the charge to attack the monster!
In his opinion, it should not be too difficult since Ye Lingchen was the one who completed
the last mission. The monster was probably just some insignificant little thing, and it would
not be that much of a headache to deal with it himself!
Moreover, his mind resonated with the words Ye Lingchen said to him last time… “You guys
can’t handle it.”
‘Hehe, is it really possible that we can’t handle it?’
After Zheng Yu rushed out, many warriors also set aside their fears, followed behind, and
sprinted out immediately.
Among them, there was no shortage of Middle-Class Sentinels and Upper-Class Sentinels.
“Inner force!”
“Look, even Brother Chong is going forward!”
“Chief Zheng even used his inner force. He actually used all his strength at once!”
“Nonsense, when dealing with such an unknown thing, you can’t be careless from the get-
go. It’s best to fight quickly in order to prevent any more changes.”
“From the looks of it, this thing wasn’t active for long, but it’s likely stable now.”
…
Chapter 544 - Five Top Instructors in
Action!
Chapter 544 Five Top Instructors in Action!
More than a dozen warriors, each with great momentum, rushed toward the monster
simultaneously.
Li Chong and Zheng Yu arrived first. A mist of inner force appeared around their fists that
was enough to crack mountains and rocks!
Li Chong, Upper-Class Sentinel!
Zheng Yu, Middle-Class Sentinel!
In addition, both their combat strengths were one of the most top-notch within the
Warrior’s Department.
Although they had never cooperated before, they spontaneously formed a tacit
understanding with each other. One came from the left and the other came from the right.
There were killing intent in their eyes and they complemented each other well.
Grunt!
With a low grunt, Zheng Yu raised his hand, formed it into a fist, and attacked the monster
head-on.
Owing to his height, he did not directly deliver a punch to the head but instead hit the
monster’s abdomen.
The abdomen was a very vulnerable area too.
Li Chong’s attack also landed at about the same time. He swept one leg—which turned into
a blur—and along with the sound of it ripping through the air, he kicked the monster from
top-to-bottom starting from its neck!
Everyone could not help but hold their breaths and stare intently at the battlefield.
As martial artists, they could sense the formidableness of Li Chong and Zheng Yu’s attack.
However, the monster merely roared and raised its hands after receiving that blow.
“Die!”
Zheng Yu sneered as slight contempt flashed in his eyes.
The monster was a typical one—it had zero wisdom and simply took the full force of the
attack.
“Boom!”
Following that muffled sound, Zheng Yu and Li Chong’s attacks arrived at the same time,
but they were both firmly grasped by the monster!
Besides, it was stationary!
“How’s that possible?!”
Everyone exclaimed at the same time. Even Qin Baichuan and the other instructors had a
stark change of expression; their faces became extremely sullen.
“This, this!”
Zheng Yu’s face had a look of disbelief. He felt as though his punch hit a rock because the
monster’s body was extremely solid. He had clearly delivered a punch with all of his might,
but his sole thought was that he had a profound feeling of weakness. There was absolutely
no way he could unsettle the other party.
Li Chong was also very horrified. He wanted to retreat at once, only to realize that his feet
were firmly grasped by the monster and he could not wiggle free at all!
“This monster. Such great power!” Li Chong’s voice trembled.
Those warriors who were originally going to swarm them were equally dumbfounded.
They froze in place and were trapped in a dilemma.
The next moment, Li Chong and Zheng Yu’s bodies were lifted like little chicks. Then, they
were slammed down by the monster, whose power was so immense that it even blasted the
surrounding warriors away.
Zheng Yu’s body hit a wall and the shape of a humanoid was imprinted onto the wall. With
a crack appearing in the wall, he then fell onto the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.
“How is it so strong?”
He stared at the monster as his mind entered a blank state. How did Ye Lingchen complete
the mission?
Thud, thud, thud!
Without giving them time to react, the monster continued to move forward and roared at
everyone.
“What do we do? This thing is too strong!”
“Join forces. We’ll attack together!”
“There’s strength in numbers. Everyone, attack!”
Everyone gulped a mouthful of saliva, but at the end of the day, they were still martial
artists with a thirst for blood. Many people hardened their hearts and rushed toward the
monster!
Thwack! Thwack!
Unfortunately, the monster was like a tank crushing everything in its way. The warriors
were knocked away one by one and they had difficulty standing up after falling onto the
ground.
Although there were no fatal injuries on the surface, the power of that monster was so
great that impact alone was enough to shatter a human’s internal organs. Fortunately, their
physiques were slightly stronger by virtue of their status as warriors. For any other
ordinary person, it would spell instant death after being hit!
That one monster wreaked havoc in the entire Warrior’s Department with wails heard
everywhere.
Facing that monster, the mighty warriors became akin to little sheeps who had hardly
enough power to capture a chicken. It was a lopsided situation where they were all easily
crushed.
“Roar!”
At that moment, the monster roared wildly with traces of despotism. It grabbed a warrior
in front of it and raised him above its head as if to tear the warrior’s body apart!
The warrior’s face turned red and he let out a scream.
“Beast! Stop it!”
Qin Baichuan shouted violently. His figure rose into the air and he kicked at the monster’s
elbow joint. He then violently pulled the warrior away from the monster’s grip and
immediately retreated.
In an instant, Lin Tianxiong and the other three chief instructors had surrounded the
monster.
The atmosphere immediately became pensive.
The remaining warriors took a deep breath and stared at the battleground with grim
expressions. For a moment, they even forgot to breathe.
They knew that they were powerless to interfere in a fight against something at that level
of strength.
However, agitation appeared deep in their eyes.
The chief instructors were about to get ready for some action!
“Don’t hold back,” Qin Baichuan said coldly in a hoarse voice.
As he spoke, a mist emerged from his body, and the concentration of inner force reached a
level higher than that of Li Chong.
The same was true of Lin Tianxiong and the other four.
Five people, each from five directions, quickly raised their momentum. Their violent surge
of internal strength had set off a violent gust of wind that roared across the originally calm
military department.
“So… So strong!”
“Is this the strength of a chief instructor? This is too amazing!”
“Such strong inner force! It must’ve been accumulated for more than twenty years!”
“F*ck me, I can’t bear this kind of aura all by myself. They deserve to be the chief instructor!
This monster is inside the Warrior’s Department, and no matter how strong it is, we have
to defeat it!”
“This is the first time I’ve seen our chief instructors in action. This is awesome!”
…
“Grandfather…”
Lin Ao’s eyes brightened suddenly and his emotions were more profound than the others.
His grandfather had been seriously injured in the past but had completely healed, and it
was the first time he realized his grandfather was that powerful.
“Inner force! Inner force!” Lin Ao made fists with both hands and could not help but mutter
to himself.
Was that the world of the strong?
The next moment, five people attacked at the same time!
Powerful internal strength erupted, and the only thing that everyone could feel was the air
being squeezed violently, the space around the monster seemed to be distorted, and the air
mass could not be compressed.
Inner force release!
The power of each of those five individuals’ inner forces far exceeded that of bullets and
could be more appropriately described as air cannons. After joining forces, their strength
was equivalent to the concentration of power in a ten-pound bomb explosion, which was
absolutely terrifying.
Boom!
The thunderous sound made all the warriors’ hearts thump wildly and they stared at the
monster in the center.
Dust flew everywhere.
The ground where the monster stood was pressed with countless cracks due to the force of
the resulting shock. Aside from that, the ground had collapsed and formed a deep pit!
The five chief instructors had joined forces, each of which was well-known and could be
compared to inner force masters found only in novels. It was obvious that they had
formidable strength!
With such power, no mortal body could withstand it, and instant death was a definite
possibility.
However, as the smoke dissipated right before everyone’s eyes, everyone’s pupils widened
and they felt an extreme horror.
How was that possible?!
Chapter 545 - Where the Bloody Hell Did
You Disappear To?
Chapter 545 Where the Bloody Hell Did You Disappear To?
As the smoke gradually dissipated, the image that appeared was not what everyone
expected—the figure was still standing there.
It neither collapsed nor perished in a cloud of smoke!
“This, this…”
Aside from the warriors, even the five chief instructors were dumbstruck.
Their attack was a combination of all their forces. Each of them was considered to possess
the pinnacle of a warrior’s combat power. It stood to reason that few could match up to
them, let alone when they joined forces.
However, the reality was plain for them to see, and they had no choice but to believe it.
However, their attacks were not all for naught. As the smoke and dust dispersed
completely, several wounds were clearly visible on the monster’s body. Blood was flowing
while the remaining areas were scarred, making for a shocking scene.
“Are those…scales?” Lin Tianxiong exclaimed in surprise as he focused his gaze on the
monster’s body.
“It must be a combination of genes from a variety of animals. It really is a humanoid
monster!” Qin Baichuan huffed, then said, “Don’t stop attacking! Let’s see if this thing can
withstand our punches!”
However, before everyone could respond, the monster’s appearance suddenly became
hideous.
It roared viciously as if it had just only realized that it had been injured. The immense pain
turned its eyes crimson, and its wildness and hatred erupted while its body flickered
rapidly!
“Everyone, be careful!”
Qin Baichuan let out a low roar, but the monster’s speed was beyond everyone’s
expectations. After a couple of jumps, it rushed in front of Blue Wolf’s chief instructor and
delivered an effortless punch.
Blue Wolf’s chief instructor was not in any imminent danger—his body sank and he also
delivered a punch of his own!
Boom!
With a sound that resembled muffled thunder, the body of Blue Wolf’s chief instructor was
sent blasting back like a cannonball!
The monster’s pupils subsequently contracted into thread-like thinness and began rolling
quickly from side to side. He locked his gaze on the body of Hunting Eagle’s chief instructor
and jumped before making an attack!
“Is this thing a cat? A cheetah?” Hunting Eagle’s chief instructor screamed. Having seen the
terrible situation that befell Blue Wolf’s chief instructor, he dodged deftly and was wary of
fighting too rashly.
However, the huge monster was much nimbler than him. In just five breaths, he was caught
by the monster and thrown heavily like a ball!
“Now, DIE!”
Lin Tianxiong seized the right moment and delivered another release of inner force toward
the monster!
“Roar!”
The monster made light of it and roared wildly before throwing a punch!
Its arms grew rapidly with a swing of its fist—as if Qi was tumbling within—and the punch
was then delivered swiftly!
“Was that inner force?!”
Lin Tianxiong’s face contorted and the other warriors screamed too. They were glaring
intensely as if they had seen a ghost.
They never dreamed that the monster would have inner force in its body, and was even
capable of releasing it externally!
Boom!
With that boom, the monster’s inner force—which rivaled that of Lin Tianxiong’s—
bombarded toward the latter with a destructive force that smashed him onto the wall.
“Grandpa!” Lin Ao was anxious and hurried over.
“Evacuate right now! Don’t stay here!”
Qin Baichuan’s expression soured and he anxiously gave out an order. At the same time, he
was thinking of how to deal with that monster.
“The two of us are going to stall it. Don’t attack him forcefully!” Qin Baichuan said to the
Ferocious Tiger’s chief instructor.
Sadly, the monster excelled in dexterity, explosiveness, and strength. They were no match
for it and had zero effect on it at all. Instead, they were constantly surrounded by peril.
“My God! What the hell is this?!”
“Can such a thing be regarded as human? Is Amaterasu Genetics’ creation so heinous?”
“Are monsters capable of possessing inner force too? To hell with it!”
“If all five chief instructors aren’t a match for it, then there’s no other way to explain this
thing!”
“Amaterasu Genetics is too terrifying. It would be a nightmare if this thing was mass-
produced!”
…
After a brief stupor, the warriors were all scared witless and their worldview had crumbled
completely.
Although they knew that the thing in the culture tank was evil and potentially dangerous,
they never thought it would be that lethal.
That kind of danger was from an ordinary person’s point of view because they—as
warriors—would think nothing of it.
At that moment however, they realized that they were wrong! Very wrong!
It was especially so when they saw all five chief instructors being defeated despite teaming
up. Such shock could be said to have wiped their brains clean, causing their heads to buzz!
Indeed, those were chief instructors—people who were regarded as gods by every warrior
and were the pillars of the Warrior’s Department. To their dismay, the five individuals
turned out to be no match with the monster even though they joined forces. Furthermore, it
was practically a one-sided battering!
In fact, the five chief instructors were not weak at all. One could only lament the monster’s
astonishing abnormalities and utter dreadfulness!
They could not hold out against such a monster.
“F*CK! How did Ye Lingchen complete the mission? How was he even able to bring such a
terrible thing back?” a warrior could not resist roaring. His voice was filled with disbelief
and confusion.
“Yes, how did Ye Lingchen do it?”
“Who knows? But that guy must’ve ran away so quickly because he noticed that something
was wrong!”
“F*ck! That bastard! No wonder he slipped away so silently!”
“F*ck! The monster is catching up!”
The warriors panicked and ran helter-skelter in the Warrior’s Department. Qin Baichuan
could not hold out against the monster at all.
Lin Tianxiong fell to the ground and coughed repeatedly. Blood flowed from the corners of
his mouth and he said anxiously to Lin Ao, “Go find Little Friend Ye!”
“But, Grandpa…”
“GO!” Lin Tianxiong’s voice was hoarse. “He’s the only one who can stop this monster!”
All of a sudden, the monster sprinted toward Lin Tianxiong!
“You despicable beast, how dare you!” Qin Baichuan screamed at the same time as the
Ferocious Tiger’s chief instructor and hurried over to block Lin Tianxiong.
The two punched at the same time!
The monster was unperturbed and its eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty red glow. It raised
its hands and immediately struck a blow!
Boom!
With two fists against two fists, Qin Baichuan and the Ferocious Tiger’s chief instructor
fought against the monster, but the two men trembled and flew backward at the same time
before landing on the ground alongside Lin Tianxiong.
The monster paused for only a brief moment, then continued moving aggressively forward!
Its body was huge, akin to a steamroller, and was set to crush the people in front of it!
“It’s over! Chief Qin is in danger!”
“F*CK! Everyone, hurry up and rescue them!”
“Ahhhhh, is there any way we can deal with this monster?!”
Lin Ao’s face was pale, and his hair stood on its end. He gritted his teeth but did not back
down, though he finally had enough and yelled, “BROTHER YE, I’LL SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE
NEXT LIFE! AND ALSO…WHERE IN THE BLOODY HELL DID YOU DISAPPEAR TO!”
“Huh? Someone called for me?”
Chapter 546 - Are You Really That
Awesome?
Chapter 546 Are You Really That Awesome?
Lin Ao was taken aback and all the warriors also looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise.
“It’s you?”
“You didn’t run?”
“You’re still brave enough to show yourself?!”
Lin Ao raised his head and looked at the sign beyond Ye Lingchen. Above it was the
swimming pool sign, which was used for warriors to train their underwater abilities.
“You were swimming just now?” Lin Ao’s voice was slightly out of whack.
“Is there a problem?” Ye Lingchen asked bluntly.
‘Is there a problem? Hehe, that question sure is a nice one!’
Thud, thud, thud!
At that moment, the monster was still rushing quickly toward them. Some warriors
attempted to stop it but were smacked away mercilessly.
“Brother Ye, be careful! This monster is very powerful! Very powerful!” Lin Ao reminded.
“Little Friend Ye, please lure it away while we figure out a solution here!” Lin Tianxiong
said hoarsely.
The monster’s most obvious weakness was that it had a pea brain, but Lin Tianxiong was
not expecting Ye Lingchen to defeat that monster. After all, even the five chief instructors
were not a match for it, and no matter how strong Ye Lingchen was, he was still only
human.
Everyone was injured and caught off-guard, leaving only Ye Lingchen with the strength to
fight. As long as Ye Lingchen lured the monster away, they would be much better prepared.
After all, if they could not win using martial arts, they still had state-of-the-art technology.
“It’s okay. I’ll test this monster’s power first.” Ye Lingchen raised his leg and advanced.
Lin Ao was immediately taken aback and quickly grabbed Ye Lingchen. “Brother Ye, this
isn’t the time for jokes. This monster is very abnormal. Don’t be careless!”
Ye Lingchen said calmly, “Oh. I’m just trying.”
“Trying, my foot!” Lin Ao quickly said. “Look at the four chief instructors and my
grandfather. They all wanted to try their hand at fighting it. Now look what happened to
them.”
Ye Lingchen knew that Lin Ao was showing concern, but he simply shrugged it off and
continued to step forward nonchalantly.
On both sides, a large number of warriors fell to the ground, bearing either minor or severe
injuries. At that juncture, they all looked at Ye Lingchen as if he was crazy.
“Brother Ye!” Lin Ao cried out anxiously.
“Ye Lingchen!” Zheng Yu fell to the ground and clutched his chest. His face was pale as
paper and blood spilled from the corners of his mouth. He spoke with difficulty, “If you
really have the strength, I hope you can see the situation clearly. Don’t show off. If you’re
just pretending, then you’ll be facing death!”
Ye Lingchen let out a laugh. “Pretend? When did I pretend? Perhaps you don’t really
understand the definition of the word ‘strong’. Let me help each one of you understand it
again.”
Zheng Yu and the warriors who despised Ye Lingchen before were left aghast. It hardly
occurred to them that the kid could still make such egotistical remarks at such a time! He
was an incredibly pretentious person!
“Little Friend Ye, be careful!” Lin Tianxiong could not help but exclaim.
Ye Lingchen smiled. “Old Master Lin, you should be telling that to the monster.”
Everyone looked at each other. His confidence was through the roof!
“This guy lays into everything! He’s born with ruthlessness!”
“If he’s brave enough to show himself at this time, then he must surely be skilled, right?”
“Perfect. We can have a look at how he accomplished his missions.”
“His strength aside, I’m willing to bow down to him simply because of his attitude—he
thinks he’s the best in the world.”
“No wonder he belittled us. This fella even has the guts to underestimate that monster. He’s
not afraid of anything at all.”
“I hope his skills are proportionate to his lip service.”
…
Roar!
The monster rushed forth and could not help but let out a furious howl when it saw Ye
Lingchen standing in the middle of its way.
Although it had no wisdom, it could still feel the strong pretentious aura on that person. It
was a kind of provocation that made it even angrier.
Thud, thud, thud!
After three steps, the monster wielded his powerful aura and headed straight for Ye
Lingchen!
Its size was huge, and its force could be considered to have reached its peak when coupled
with the force of impact. In addition, Ye Lingchen’s height was not that short, though he did
look rather small compared with the monster.
Lin Ao exclaimed uncontrollably, “Brother Ye! Stop stirring trouble!”
Whoosh!
The monster’s sandbag-sized fist was nearing, and it directed right at Ye Lingchen’s face!
Ye Lingchen remained standing tall. The strong wind slapped against his cheeks, causing
his hair to dance wildly in the air.
‘Sh*t, sh*t! That lad is stunned due to fear.’
Under everyone’s gaze, the fists were approaching, and from everyone’s point of view, it
was impossible for Ye Lingchen to escape.
The fist was bigger than Ye Lingchen’s face, and it would be unthinkable if that punch
landed.
At the most critical moment however, Ye Lingchen’s head twisted abruptly to the side. He
managed to avoid the punch at an angle and speed that left everyone perplexed.
Then, Ye LIngchen delivered an uppercut!
He blasted his fist from the bottom up, like a cannonball, and struck the monster’s jaw
fiercely!
Boom!
The monster’s huge body was immediately swept off the ground. It soared into the air and
flew in the opposite direction.
Its initially hideous face became even more terrifying while sailing through the air. Blood
flowed out in a stream, while two of its long fangs flew out of its mouth and even its
eyeballs had been punched out.
The audience fell silent!
The change happened too fast and no one was mentally prepared for it. Their brains lost all
ability to react.
“A-awesome!”
“Nice one!”
“F*ck! How hard is that punch? It’s too ruthless!”
“The dodge at the beginning was on point too. I thought he wouldn’t be able to evade it.”
“F*ck man, is Ye Lingchen that awesome?”
“Oh mama, to think that I questioned his strength before. This is utterly humiliating for
me.”
…
The warriors all applauded along with continuous cheering and shouting; even Qin
Baichuan and the other instructors could not help but scream.
The monster struggled on the ground for a moment, then stood up with difficulty. Its
deformed mouth could no longer roar and it simply stared at Ye Lingchen with intense
hatred and delirium.
The next moment, the monster’s body swelled 30% more before shrinking rapidly. A
tremendous power appeared from its body and bore down heavily on Ye Lingchen.
The entire surrounding suddenly became stifled, as if air had stopped flowing. As a result,
everyone’s expressions changed slightly.
“Be careful, this monster knows how to cultivate inner force too!”
“Don’t let him charge his power! Stop him!”
Qin Baichuan and Ferocious Tiger’s chief instructor reminded.
However, Ye Lingchen clenched his fists on both hands and began swaying his body. To
everyone’s surprise, he started to charge his power too.
His action filled everyone’s eyes with anger and made their hearts tremble!
‘F*ck! What are you doing? Are you going to compare inner force with it?’
‘Don’t be so arrogant! This is a monster, after all. The strength of its inner force is several
times that of a human!’
‘We’re done for. We’re done for! I thought we’d be able to win steadily, but I never thought
that this guy would choose to fight with brute force!’
‘Has he lost his mind? Fighting using a skill that the monster mastered but he hasn’t?’
Everyone lamented in their hearts and kept shaking their heads.
Inner force cultivation was deeply intertwined with one’s physique. The stronger the
physique, the more, and better, the amount of internal energy that was cultivated.
However, how could a human’s physique compare with that of a monster?
Lin Tianxiong was an example as the monster smacked him and sent him flying. Ye
Lingchen had struggled to be able to contend with the monster, but to the shock of
everyone there, he chose to fight using his inner force!
Chapter 547 - A Dejected Liu Quan
Chapter 547 A Dejected Liu Quan
At that point, it was too late to say anything and all everyone could do was pray in their
hearts.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen attacked at the same time as the monster, with the strong
energy-producing explosive sounds in the air. The contortion of air due to the pressure
could be seen with the naked eye!
Two completely different forces had collided together.
Boom!
The powerful force was like a missile, setting off an endless wave of air that surged wildly
in all directions, knocking over all the warriors.
Powerful!
Frightening!
Those were the thoughts floating in everyone’s mind.
Boom!
Almost immediately after that, the monster’s huge body was directly blasted away in the
smoke. A bowl-sized hole appeared in its chest and the force had penetrated through it!
Everyone looked at the monster dumbfoundedly, then looked back at Ye Lingchen.
He was seen breathing a drawn-out sigh of relief and stood like a martial arts master that
had completed his meritorious deeds. With the wind brushing past him, his character as the
great master of a generation was demonstrated to its fullest.
“Awesome! This is just amazing!”
“With a person like him, it isn’t surprising that he could come with a saying as awesome as
‘those who hold on to their principles are superior in their morality’. Sigh, we have
misunderstood him.”
“This…this strength far exceeds that of the chief instructor…”
Everyone felt a mix of excitement and awe. It was difficult for them to calm down in that
short amount of time.
Although Lin Ao knew that Ye Lingchen was powerful, it was the first time he experienced
the power so directly, leaving him unable to come back to his senses for quite some time.
Qin Baichuan and the others glanced at each other too. Each saw shock and joy in the
other’s eyes.
Little did they expect China to produce such a brilliant young talent!
Zheng Yu felt ashamed when he recalled what he had done.
As it turned out, he was nothing more than an ant-like existence in Ye Lingchen’s eyes. How
laughable that he strutted about so self-righteously in front of him! It was fearless
ignorance at its finest.
If given another chance, he would sincerely say to Ye Lingchen, “I’m sorry. I didn’t know
you were so awesome.”
“A hero is born from a young man! It is a hero born from a young man!”
Qin Baichuan laughed, then walked to Ye Lingchen with a red face. Meanwhile, the other
instructors also gathered around.
Although each of them had suffered a rather serious injury, they appeared to be extremely
happy. Nothing else could fill them with joy other than discovering that their country had
such a great master.
“Ye Lingchen. Greetings, Chiefs.”
“Hahaha, you’re not bad, boy! You’re not bad!” Qin Baichuan smiled. “I’ve been hearing
praises about you from Old Man Lin. When I saw you today, I realized that you’re a hundred
times better than what Old Man Lin said you were!”
“The heavens are bearing testimony to the emergence of greatness in China!” The other
instructors also looked at Ye Lingchen while nodding and smiling.
“Young man, are you interested in coming to Blue Wolf as an instructor? I’ll be your
guarantor!” Blue Wolf’s chief instructor stared at Ye Lingchen with a luminous gaze and
dangled some enticement. “You’ll definitely get special treatment!”
“Move aside! The conditions are tough in Blue Wolf. Little Friend Ye is a southerner. He
won’t adapt to the environment there!” Ferocious Tiger’s chief instructor said firmly. “How
about you come to Ferocious Tiger? It’s very close to your hometown and if word gets out,
it’ll catch people’s attention. Don’t you think it’s fitting to have a glorious return to your
hometown?”
The chief instructor of Ferocious Tiger tailored his offer to Ye Lingchen’s fancies. He knew
that the latter had a young heart—someone who enjoyed the limelight and loved being a
show-off.
“How shallow! Let’s be realistic!” Hunting Eagle’s chief instructor immediately retorted,
then looked at Ye Lingchen and said, “Brother Ye, come to Hunting Eagle. I’m not trying to
brag, but in our area, the number of beautiful women produced there is in the top three
areas throughout the nation. There’s plenty of eye-candy all around the streets!”
“Enough, all of you! What do you take the Warrior’s Department for?!” Qin Baichuan
shouted sharply in as dignified a manner as possible, then said, “Since he’s in Capital, he
most certainly belongs to Coiling Dragon! Are there any objections?”
Upon seeing that the other three were intending to refute him, Qin Baichuan hurriedly said,
“Middle-Class Sentinel Ye, you were originally going to be promoted to Middle-Class
Sentinel today, but your performance was very good and exceeded all expectations, so I’ve
decided to promote you to the Upper-Class Sentinel as of right now!”
Upper-Class Sentinels were second only to Generals. The total number of Upper-Class
Sentinels in the country numbered less than a hundred!
Moreover, as an Upper-Class Sentinel, Ye Lingchen could mobilize the local military
department as he pleased, just like Fang Hong. A point of note was that Fang Hong’s rank
was merely an Upper-Class Sentinel!
In short, they could be considered to have immense power, the kind that enabled them to
dominate everything in their path.
It went without saying that no one there objected. Everyone felt that it was well deserved.
There was no doubt that martial artists revered martial arts. Ye Lingchen’s strength made
them respect him tremendously, not to mention how he had saved them all that day.
At that moment, a warrior stumbled over with a listless look on his face. His visual acuity
was still not quite hazy.
“Liu Quan? Where did you go just now?”
“I was in the bathroom.” Liu Quan patted his forehead. After noticing the disastrous
situation in front of him, he could not help but ask, “What happened here? Why are you all
hurt?”
“That’s a long story, but why were you in the bathroom for so long? Why did you go in the
first place?”
“F*CK! You probably won’t believe it even if I say it. I have no idea what happened in the
toilet, but the smell is just so horrible. I fainted before I managed to get out,” Liu Quan
explained. He was very traumatized and it was practically a nightmare for him.
‘Hehe, I don’t believe it at all.’
Everyone looked at him speechlessly. That excuse was the worst of the worst. Perhaps only
a pig would believe him.
Leaving aside any mention of whether such a smell could really make someone faint, he
was a warrior and a Middle-Class Sentinel at that. If he could faint because of that, then it
was surely a toxic gas bomb, right? No biological or chemical weapon could be that fierce.
“Why? Don’t you believe it? It’s true! You can’t even begin to imagine how smelly it is! It’s
simply—”
“Enough, Liu Quan!” Qin Baichuan interrupted coldly. “Firstly, you left your duties without
informing, then now you’re spouting nonsense. Write a ten-thousand-character evaluation
and go to the Warrior’s Department to receive punishment by yourself!”
“Reporting, Sir, I…”
“Hurry up and go!” Qin Baichuan shouted sharply.
“Mm.” The aggrieved Liu Quan left immediately.
“Haha, we’ve embarrassed ourselves in front of Sentinel Ye.” Qin Baichuan explained to Ye
Lingchen immediately, “He likes talking nonsense sometimes. Don’t take it to heart.”
He felt ashamed that Ye Lingchen would have to see such an embarrassing scene on the
latter’s maiden visit to the Warrior’s Department. It was a malicious discrediting of the
Warrior’s Department. What if Ye Lingchen was given a bad impression?
Ye Lingchen touched his nose and felt that Liu Quan was the victim and said helplessly,
“Chief Qin, I think he might be telling the truth.”
“Impossible!” Qin Baichuan shook his head immediately. “I’m not bragging or anything, but
the toilets in our Warrior’s Department are all high-tech. The toilet bowl even has its own
cleaning function. It doesn’t stink at all and smells pretty good!”
“By the way, I’m sure you haven’t been there yet, Sentinel Ye. Let me show you around.
Other than smelling nice, it’s also very comfortable to use. You might as well try it. It’s a
good thing for you to visit the Warrior’s Department frequently in the future…”
Ye Lingchen was speechless. “…”
Chapter 548 - Becoming the Owner of An
Island
Chapter 548 Becoming the Owner of An Island
Inside the offices of the Warrior’s Department.
By then, the damaged areas were being taken care of and those who were injured also
tended to their wounds themselves. Some of the more seriously injured warriors had also
been carried down.
Only Ye Lingchen and the five chief instructors remained in the office, along with those that
had a special position.
Ye Lingchen held a contract in his hand and began reading it.
The contract pertained to the transfer of land, and could also be understood as a deed to
the land. Once that contract took effect, Ye Lingchen would gain ownership of an island!
Island: Unnamed, with a total size of 5.2 square kilometers, located in the northeastern
waters of China. The nearest major province is Dongshan Province, which is still
undeveloped.
5.2 square kilometers could be regarded as very large. Converted into acres, it amounted to
7,800 acres; converted into square meters, it was 5.2 million square meters. In comparison,
it was much larger than the tourist islands in other countries.
In short, that area was already very large.
However, after hearing Qin Baichuan’s offer, Ye Lingchen knew that he had been too naïve.
Even if he obtained the qualification to buy an island, buying it according to the minimum
price of 800 per square feet would cost at least 4.16 billion!
Could that be considered a huge sum?
800 per square feet was undoubtedly a very cheap price!
If Ye Lingchen was given time, perhaps he could earn it, but at present, he was unable to get
that kind of money.
Perhaps he could buy it by selling the property that was under his name, but that was
putting the cart before the horse.
However, the contract was right before him and Ye Lingchen was a little reluctant to
continue to drag it on. He would be much more at ease if he bought the island earlier and
fulfill the obsession in his heart.
He did a quick sorting of his assets—he originally had about 1.4 billion in cash, while he
had 7.8 billion in Wanrong Technology. As for his accounts at Y Cosmetics, as well as the
broadcasting right and advertising fees made through iApartment with his film company,
both ventures amounted to 300 million yuan.
It was still 2.5 billion yuan short.
Most importantly, whether it was Wanrong Technology or the cosmetics and film
companies, he couldn’t take all that money out, otherwise, the company’s operations would
inevitably face problems.
Taking out 2.12 billion would put him at his limit.
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips. It was difficult…
“What’s the matter? You don’t have enough money?” Qin Baichuan could not help but smile
as he watched Ye Lingchen’s complexion change.
Four billion was a huge sum of money for anyone. Even a billionaire worth tens of billions,
or individuals topping the list of the world’s richest people, would find it difficult to come
up with that much at once.
First of all, the worth of these rich men was based on their assets, not money. It could be
the market value of the stock company or something similar. Secondly, many of them still
owe debts to the bank, slashing the actual value even more.
In fact, among the companies that Ye Lingchen owned as of then, Wanrong Technology was
the only one who was valued at more than 10 billion yuan.
“Let me tell you that most people aren’t eligible to buy islands in the first place. Secondly,
even if they are, the price is much higher than what’s offered to you,” Qin Baichuan smiled
and said. “The state has given you the biggest discount they could.”
Ye Lingchen turned to look at Lin Ao. “Big Brother Lin…”
“Brother Ye, it’s not right to talk about money between brothers. It hurts feelings,” Lin Ao
said with a serious face, then continued bitterly, “Besides, I don’t have any money. I don’t
even have a couple of thousand, let alone one billion. You can take my life, but I don’t have
any money for you to take from me.”
Lin Ao felt bitter. A rich person like Ye Lingchen could not possibly feel the pain of poverty.
Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes. ‘Do I look like I’m going to borrow money from you? I’m
worried about your IQ!’
Fortunately, Lin Tianxiong understood what Ye Lingchen meant and coughed lightly, “Old
Man Qin, Little Friend Ye has made a lot of amazing achievements. Such achievements are
not measurable by money. If it weren’t for Little Friend Ye, the number of losses incurred
would be unthinkable. Besides, it’s a waste to just leave it empty. If we give it to Little
Friend Ye, we’ll also support the development of the country!”
At that moment, Ye Lingchen felt that Lin Ao’s grandfather was a much better person than
Lin Ao.
“Sentinel Ye is talented, which is why he’s given the lowest price. However, in light of
Sentinel Ye’s contributions, I—as the representative of the Warrior’s Department, can
definitely lower the price!” Qin Baichuan said casually.
‘Hear that! That’s a privilege!
‘I knew my effort would pay off.’
Ye Lingchen looked at Qin Baichuan and said righteously, “Instructor Qin, fighting for my
country is something that I ought to do for the rest of my life.”
Qin Baichuan smiled and kept quiet.
Then, he said, “On that basis, I’ll lower the price by half the original price. However, I have
one condition.”
Another 50% discount!
That would make it 2.08 million!
It just so happened to be within Ye Lingchen’s budget.
“There’s no harm in stating your conditions, Chief Qin,” Ye Lingchen said.
“Sentinel Ye is quite accomplished in the film and television industry. I wonder if you’re
able to shoot a military TV drama?” Qin Baichuan asked.
The others in the room also looked at Ye Lingchen with a rather serious expression.
“Hmm?” Ye Lingchen was taken aback for a moment, but he then said, “Of course. I can
guarantee it’ll be a hit.”
Qin Baichuan and the others looked at each other with a knowing smile. “Well then,
consider this TV series one of the conditions. There’s another one—I hope Sentinel Ye can
help us train martial artists frequently!”
Naturally, the training he gave had to be without accepting any fees. After all, the Warrior’s
Department had helped Ye Lingchen save more than 2 billion.
“Not a problem!” Those two conditions could not be any simpler for Ye Lingchen. “If you
want to train, my island can be used as a venue. Just let me know.”
Filming a television series could increase his popularity value, and Ye Lingchen had the
same idea too, not just the Warrior’s Department. As for training martial artists, it was
already his duty, though it became more of a responsibility. Moreover, he could sit back and
relax without having to do anything if the Warrior’s Department became stronger. Should
any enemy appear, all he had to do was call for backup.
That incident had given the Warrior’s Department a wake-up call. First of all, dark
undercurrents were surging in their calm world. Filming a television series that was
centered on the warriors would inspire the people’s hearts and instill a determination in
them. It could also show the country’s power, and in any case, it was much better than
watching sissies, right?
Training martial artists were a form of preparation for future incidents.
Everyone was overjoyed and Ye Lingchen signed the contract on the spot. He would soon
become the owner of an island after waiting until the money was paid and the formalities
were settled!
Ye Lingchen was certainly not going to waste any time and immediately started gathering
his money.
“Chairman Ye.” Ouyang Qing’s call was connected.
“Put four hundred million into my account,” Ye Lingchen said directly.
“Four hundred million?” Ouyang Qing was taken aback for a moment. The company’s
liquidity was only at 400 million and the first thing that came out of Ye Lingchen’s mouth
was that he wanted it all.
“Chairman Ye, four hundred million requires the approval of the board of directors—”
Ouyang Qing stopped halfway through her sentence because Ye Lingchen had absolute
authority in the entire company and his word was gospel.
“Chairman Ye, are you taking four hundred million in preparation for—”
“I bought an island!”
“…”
Chapter 549 - I’m Rich
Chapter 549 I’m Rich
“You bought an island?!”
Ouyang Qing’s voice abruptly rose in pitch and became ear-piercing. It was a sign of her
extreme shock.
Although he heard Ye Lingchen say that he wanted to buy an island, she heard it and
genuinely felt that it was an unrealistic idea. However, when the time did come and he did
buy an island, the sole emotion she felt was shock and more shock.
How long had it been? He was serious when he said he wanted to buy an island?!
She knew a bit about how difficult it was to buy an island. Most people who had money
were not eligible to buy an island, not to mention the large sum of money needed to buy it.
Perhaps only those within the list of top ten richest people could afford it. Was Ye Lingchen
really capable of buying it?
“Yeah, I bought an island. Is it that strange?” Ye Lingchen could not help but smile and
pretended to speak in a calm tone.
He wanted to show off a little because he would soon be the owner of an island after all. It
was far beyond buying a house, a car, or a villa and was not even on the same level.
Was it strange? What do you think?
“No. But it’s really an island? How much did you buy? How big is it?” Ouyang Qing’s voice
trembled a little and she asked in a daze.
“Eight-point-two square kilometers. More than two billion.”
“GASP!” Ouyang Qing inhaled sharply. Her mind was filled with only those two numbers.
It was not because the price was too expensive, but because it was too cheap! Dirt cheap!
“Just over two billion for eight-point-two square kilometers?!” Ouyang Qing’s voice was a
little nervous. “You didn’t meet a scammer, did you?”
“Am I someone that will easily be fooled? Okay, no more nonsense. Transfer the money to
me!” Ye Lingchen gave the order. “Also, make some preparations. Find a day for us to go to
the island and have a look at how to design and build the headquarters. ”
Ouyang Qing still had yet to recover from the shock. Though her mentality could be
considered rather good, she was still thundered by the news. It was too unreasonable and
she could not help from being shocked.
After thinking of Ye Lingchen’s multifarious abilities, she felt that his words were likely the
truth and did not dare to hold him up for too long. The transfer of money to Ye Lingchen’s
account immediately commenced.
It was lucky for him if he could really purchase an island.
Next, Ye Lingchen called Zhang Yunxi and Xiao Feifei. After learning that Ye Lingchen had
bought an island, they reacted much more excitedly than Ouyang Qing and nearly screamed
before losing themselves in the excitement.
It was too shocking!
If a person’s ultimate dream was to buy a big house and live in a villa, then there was
another dream that one could never dream of, that was to own an island!
However, Ye Lingchen had realized that dream.
Soon, the two women transferred the money over without saying a word.
Things were so much easier with money. After all, Ye Lingchen was someone with status
and position, so the process would not be too complicated. All he had to do was go through
some special procedures. After paying the money and dealing with the formalities, the
island would bear his name.
“F*ck, how are you so rich?” Lin Ao was dumbfounded. Although he guessed that Ye
Lingchen was wealthy, he never expected Ye Lingchen to be so filthy rich.
The sum was more than two billion, not a measly 20 yuan.
The others in Warrior’s Department stared right at him and were nearly glaring their eyes
out.
Everyone would be extremely envious of a rich person.
Having accepted the title of the island as well as his Upper-Class Sentinel Medal, he could
be considered to return home with his hands full. Ye Lingchen was very much satisfied with
that.
“By the way, Sentinel Ye, are you confident about filming our military TV series?” Qin
Baichuan asked uneasily in a serious tone.
“Little Friend Ye, this matter is very important. It’s related to people’s morale. There’s no
room for sloppiness,” Lin Tianxiong chimed in too. “In recent years, there has been a lot of
military TV series and movies, but they’ve become the subject of criticism by many people.
Their public reputation isn’t very good and it’s a bad influence with all those young teen
idols popping up everywhere.”
“Don’t worry, I guarantee it’ll be popular!” Ye Lingchen smiled. It was nothing too difficult
for him. “What do you hope the TV series can achieve in terms of its ratings?”
Qin Baichuan was taken aback for a moment, but he then smiled, “You’re that confident you
can break through two percent?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head.
Then stretched out three fingers. “Three!”
“I guarantee it can break through three percent!”
“Three?”
Qin Baichuan was stunned, as was Lin Tianxiong and everyone else.
He made such a big guarantee that if everyone was unaware of Ye Lingchen’s character,
they would certainly think that he was arrogant.
Lin Ao smiled bitterly and shook his head. Brother Ye was a good person, but his problem
was that he was always very pretentious.
It was a fact that the peak ratings for iPartment had just only broken through to 3%!
The audience for a military genre was much smaller than that of iPartment. After all, young
people, especially women, rarely watched television series about the military, thus making
it very difficult.
“Who knows, I might even get it to four percent.” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
Everyone was a little speechless and Qin Baichuan could not help but say, “If you’re able to
push the ratings through to three and get a good reputation, I can recommend someone to
help you with infrastructure on the island.”
Ye Lingchen refocused his gaze.
He was adept at design, but it was unrealistic to let him build his own house. He could not
possibly be moving bricks, right? He did not have the time to do such menial things.
Qin Baichuan smiled. “Haha, the architect’s surname is Hao.”
“Grandmaster Hao!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes lit up. Since he had studied architecture before, it was only natural that
he would recognize Grandmaster Hao’s name.
China’s infrastructure was already world-famous to begin with, as they could build several
bridges in a year compared to other countries that required a few years to build just one
bridge. In addition, large infrastructures such as houses, subways, and the like, fall far
behind other countries.
Grandmaster Hao was none other than China’s master of infrastructure. There were no less
than 10 bridges designed by him alone!
Even landmark bridges such as Tongjing Bridge and Tongjiang Bridge, as well as Capital’s
Pants Building and Hong Kong’s International Finance Centre, were all designed by him!
However, rumor had it that he had retired from the industry and was prepared to enjoy his
old age.
Perhaps the only person who could get him to come out of retirement was someone like
Qin Baichuan.
“Is this for real?” Ye Lingchen could not help but ask.
‘If I’m going to do this, I might as well make it the best.’ Those were Ye Lingchen’s thoughts.
He did not want to be sloppy when constructing the island’s infrastructure, since an island
was different from a building or a house. A good architect was required!
“Hehe, would I still lie to you?”
“Okay!” Ye Lingchen’s mouth curled slightly. “I’ll accept this task!”
Later, he continued, “As for the candidates for this television series, I’d like to choose them
from the Warrior’s Department so it’ll be more in line with the feeling of a battlefield. The
fight scenes will be more exciting too.”
“Sure, whoever that wants to join can take the initiative to sign up.” Qin Baichuan nodded.
However, the warriors were silent.
They were slightly more averse to being celebrities because they felt like they would look
like monkeys to the public. Moreover, they were born with a dislike for celebrities, because
celebrities struck them as being too fake and not manly enough.
“Tch. I’m not going to go acting. It’s too crass.” Lin Ao pursed his lips.
“I’m not going either. Battling with the troops and killing enemies is fine with me, but if you
ask me to act, I really can’t do it.”
“Showing our faces in public? Whatever next?”
Ye Lingchen looked at them and smiled. “As long as you participate in the filming, you’ll be
given a salary that’s in line with that of a C-list star. If you become the lead actor, you’ll be
paid according to A-list superstars.”
Many warriors pursed their lips. “What is all this A-list C-list stuff? Don’t even think about
using money to sway us. We’re not that kind of people!”
“Oh, I forgot to mention that the salary of a C-list star for one episode is a hundred-
thousand and it’s eight-hundred-thousand for an A-list superstar,” Ye Lingchen continued.
“Sign me up!”
“To tell you the truth, it’s my dream to be a star since I was a kid.”
“It doesn’t matter whether there’s money involved or not, the point is, I like acting.”
…
Chapter 550 - Motivation to Make Money
Chapter 550 Motivation to Make Money
With everything finalized, Ye Lingchen immediately left the Warrior’s Department.
Only that time, his treatment was different from when he just arrived. Everyone looked at
him differently, with a kind of awe that appeared from the bottom of their hearts, and they
cordially sent Ye Lingchen off.
Ye Lingchen did not just save their lives, but would also train them in the future, and pay
them for filming. How could any of them not be in awe of such a character?
It was already late when he went home, but what surprised Ye Lingchen was that Ouyang
Qing, Xiao Feifei, and Xu Nan were all there.
Several people sat in Ye Lingchen’s house and were received by Zhang Yunxi, but the
atmosphere was a little tense.
Xiao Feifei shot Ye Lingchen a bitter look after seeing him coming back.
Zhang Yunxi was his girlfriend, right? What was with all the other women then? That guy
was too good at womanizing.
Xu Nan trotted over and said excitedly, “Master, I heard that you bought an island. Is that
true?”
Ye Lingchen smiled and nodded.
“Ahhhhh! Show it to us. Where’s the map? Which island is it?” Xu Nan was so excited.
The eyes of all those women looked over with excitement too.
Dong Miaomiao was the only other person that was dumbstruck. It set off an explosion in
her mind that left it blank, and all she could do was repeat one sentence continuously,
“Bought an island?”
She remembered Ye Lingchen’s recent remark about choosing a location to help her build
her pharmaceutical facility and prepare for a comeback. Then he bought an island. Could it
be…
She looked at Ye Lingchen and her breathing quickened uncontrollably.
“Is there any proof?” Ouyang Qing’s beautiful eyes stared intently at Ye Lingchen and were
extremely nervous.
She was really afraid that Ye Lingchen would be scammed.
Ye Lingchen touched his nose, took out the certificate issued by the Warrior’s Department,
which had a map attached to it.
“Little Wang, check if this certificate is true.” Ouyang Qing took it immediately, then opened
it nervously before calling out to the secretary behind her.
Of course, she did not come alone. It was not just a secretary that she brought over, but
several assistants too. Each of them also carried a laptop for office use and paid great
attention to that matter.
Suddenly, they got busy and delved straight into checking the certificate’s authenticity.
As for Xu Nan and the rest of the women, they laid out the map with the island clearly
marked on it.
“Wow, I can actually see it on the map!” Xu Nan screamed. Although the other women did
not scream, their reactions were more or less the same.
For the island to be marked on the map would indicate that it was not small. It might look
small on the map, but the area would be huge!
“Director Ouyang, it’s genuine!”
The secretary and assistants showed the data to Ouyang Qing at the same time. Both the
number on the certificate and the seal on the certificate were genuine. Moreover, the
information for that land had changed in the National Land Registry’s official website—it
had been registered as private.
“Phew…”
Ouyang Qing breathed a sigh of relief and set aside all the worries in her heart.
Nevertheless, a dreamlike feeling arose in her heart. Did he…really own an island just like
that?
Chairman Ye was inclined to being amazing and unpredictable.
“Vacation! Master, when will you bring me on vacation? I want to look at it! I want to go
look at it!” Xu Nan said immediately and was dying to fly over right then.
“I want to go too,” Zhang Yunxi echoed. She was looking forward to it.
“Lingchen, any future filming can be done on the island,” Xiao Feifei suggested.
Ouyang Qing was also impatient. “This island must be inspected as soon as possible. It’s
imperative to develop it well.”
“I’ll bring you there when I have the time.” Ye Lingchen smiled, “I’ve been to that island
before. It may be deserted, but I can guarantee it’s very good in terms of condition and
location. Also, I have a rough idea of the construction plan. All that’s left is to wait for
construction to get underway.”
Once Grandmaster Hao was invited over, construction on the island could begin!
“You have the construction plan?” Ouyang Qing looked at Ye Lingchen.
“It’s just some initial ideas.” Ye Lingchen didn’t say much.
It was not surprising that his plan was divided according to the knowledge he possessed. It
was roughly separated into planting sites—where various medicinal materials, crops, and
fruits were planted—as well as breeding farms. After all, he had the skills to tame animals
and speak the beast language. His idea was to create a natural habitat with pandas, tigers,
and other animals. If he was lucky, he could rear a few more divine beasts such as Old
Tortoise.
Secondly, there would be the headquarters of various companies—like his film and
television production company—as well as a high-tech research institute, medicinal
material factory, and so on.
In short, his vision was for the island to be extremely powerful in the future, making it a
special existence in the whole country and perhaps even the world.
“Why not build a resort that offers surfing and has luxury yachts!” Xu Nan’s eyes were filled
with stars as she gave Ye Lingchen suggestions.
“It would be great if you have a resort by the sea. It’ll be very romantic,” Zhang Yunxi could
not resist saying. As Ye Lingchen’s woman, her heart felt all sweet and blessed.
“Don’t worry, the tourism aspect is bound to surpass that of other tourist islands.” Ye
Lingchen nodded. He was someone who knew how to enjoy himself too. “It’s just, the
construction…will require another large sum of expenses.”
The island had been bought, but with such a large area, the money that would be spent if he
wanted to build an ideal kingdom would probably not be any lesser than the sum used to
buy the island.
“I’ll work hard and make more money,” Zhang Yunxi said without hesitation and her
expression looked resolute.
It was like the situation where a married couple saved money to buy a house together. It
should be a time for them to create their own two-person world, but she was nevertheless
quite satisfied and excited about it.
“Lingchen, I have pretty high value too,” Xiao Feifei remarked. At the same time, her heart
secretly resolved to make good money for the film and television company.
“In the short term, it’s unnecessary and completely impossible to complete any
construction. But if it’s only part of the infrastructure, it won’t be that big of an issue,”
Ouyang Qing said after a moment’s silence.
Wanrong Technology could make millions in profits every day. Construction on a small
scale was not at all that difficult.
Moreover, with the advertisement of Wanrong Technology’s water purifier in iPartment,
the product was selling very well. It was also a smart product that was connected to Little
Cloud. Aside from being clean and refreshing, one could also state one’s desired water
temperature for the water purifier to adjust the temperature accordingly, making it simple
and practical.
Such high-tech gizmos were definitely the first choice for young people.
Anyone who bought it would be able to distinctly taste the cleanness and crispness of the
water from that water purifier. Praises for it were endless, and the demonstration of its use
in iPartment spurred an increase in the number of buyers.
Ye Lingchen smiled indifferently. “We don’t need to be in a hurry. It’s getting late. Everyone
should head back home and rest.”
Everyone nodded, but the motivation to make money filled the depths of their hearts…
Chapter 551 - Medical Ethics And
Generosity
Chapter 551 Medical Ethics And Generosity
There was a big difference between having a goal and not having one.
An island would be able to provide Ye Lingchen with a huge foundation. To design an island
was a dream that everyone would have. When achieving such a dream was within one’s
reach, it was only natural to go all out realizing it.
Even the employees were all looking forward to it. Moreover, a lot of his beautiful female
friends were there. That was just like building their own home.
They wished to pitch in and move over to the island as soon as possible. The thought filled
them with great motivation and yearning.
Ye Lingchen was similarly filled with motivation. That night, he designed a few styles of
cosmetics and planned to brand it under Y Cosmetics to promote his own products. That
was something he had thought of long ago.
Now that his Chemistry skill was maxed out, it was not difficult for him to create his own
cosmetic products. What remained was just mass production.
The next day…
Early in the morning, Zhang Yunxi went to the Y Cosmetics store, once again leaving Dong
Miaomiao behind to stare at the ceiling in boredom.
Noticing Ye Lingchen, Dong Miaomiao’s eyes twitched. She bit her lip, then said, “Director
Ye, when can we start the medicine production?”
She knew that Ye Lingchen had purchased an island. However, they just discussed the day
before that it would require a large sum to build it up. Even if they had the money, the
construction process was not something that could be done in a short time. She did not
want to continue waiting like that.
“No need to rush, nor should we.”
“Oh,” Dong Miaomiao grunted softly, obviously unhappy with it. She continued to stare at
the ceiling and muttered, “There’s nothing to be done since I’m staying under someone
else’s roof.”
Ye Lingchen noticed her grumbling and could not resist laughing. ‘This girl…’
After some consideration, he stated, “Since there’s nothing much to do recently, why don’t
you come along with me to get some raw materials?”
“Material gathering?” Dong Miaomiao was surprised. Her face then lit up excitedly,
suddenly filled with energy. “Are we looking for medicinal herbs?”
Collecting medicinal herbs was the first step in medicine formulation.
Ye Lingchen shook his head and replied, “Follow along if you want to go.”
Dong Miaomiao frowned, then followed along after a huff.
Capital Hospital.
A doctor was waiting at the front gate. When he saw Ye Lingchen, he quickly led him to the
hospital’s office.
“Grandmaster Ye!”
Grandmaster Jiang and the others were waiting for him. The moment they saw Ye Lingchen,
they stood up to greet him excitedly.
“Grandmaster Jiang, Grandmaster Yu, Grandmaster Chen…”
At first, Dong Miaomiao was still slightly confused. When she saw the people gathered
there, her jaw dropped and she had to cover it up. Her eyes were filled with disbelief.
She knew all the people there. She did not just know them, she actually did a lot of research
on them.
That was because these people were the doctors in Capital City and authorities in their
field. If one could establish a good rapport with this group of people, that was equivalent to
having a good connection with the hospital authority. They would not need to worry about
the sales of the medicine they produced.
However, even if her father were alive, it was almost impossible for him to meet these
people in person, much less her.
Now that she saw the attitude these people showed Ye Lingchen, she felt that her
brainpower was insufficient to process the situation. She could only stand at a corner in a
daze. Ye Lingchen surprised her in way too many things.
By the time she recovered, her face was flushed from the excitement. With this connection,
the growth of their pharmaceutical company would be guaranteed.
“Grandmaster Ye, you’re here for…” Grandmaster Jiang’s face was red as he stared at
Lingchen, beaming. Even his voice was trembling slightly.
The others were similar, excited beyond words.
When Ye Lingchen contacted them, he hinted that he was willing to treat some patients.
What did that mean? It meant that they could observe and learn. To them, who had
dedicated their lives to medicine, it was of utmost importance.
“Let’s use that same room as before. I’ll need a set of scrubs and a mask,” Ye Lingchen
stated. He then added, “If there are any complicated disease or terminal cases, make them
the priority!”
That confidence!
Dong Miaomiao’s eyes popped wide open. She was stunned by Ye Lingchen’s confidence.
At the same time, she was shocked to see these prominent doctors bowing to Ye Lingchen
as a disciple would, then looking at him with sincerity in their eyes, hoping to have Ye
Lingchen let them assist him.
No wonder he had the confidence to formulate medicine. He was a great doctor to begin
with!
Dong Miaomiao’s heart raced. The look in her eyes kept changing between one of shock,
gratitude, excitement, and admiration. Her stunning eyes were glazed over.
‘Daddy, just you wait. Your daughter will grow Thousandsprout Pharmaceuticals to great
renown this time!’
“Grandmaster Ye, the consultation fee…” Grandmaster Jiang suddenly asked awkwardly.
In their eyes, Ye Lingchen’s consultation would be at least a million or more. After all, the
cases he was treating were all terminal. Would it still be considered expensive when one
exchanged money for life?”
“For the consultation fee…” Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, “no obligations. Just let the
patient pay however much they are willing to.”
Grandmaster Jiang and the others were taken aback, then overwhelmed by admiration.
“Grandmaster Ye is truly generous!”
That was the true medical ethics!
During the previous Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu outbreak, Ye Lingchen had the chance to
make a killing, yet he gave it up without hesitation so that the patients could obtain the
medications at cost price, earning nothing in return!
This time, he was just as generous, focusing on saving lives!
When compared to Ye Lingchen, their hearts felt wracked with guilt, filled with shame.
“Aren’t you lacking money recently?” Dong Miaomiao whispered her question.
“This is not how I earn my money.” Ye Lingchen shrugged. “I’m here to gather materials. I’ll
help out as much as I can.”
“Gather materials?”
“In sickness, we would focus on using the right medicine. I’m here to help the patients cure
their illness to better understand these difficult illnesses. From there, I’ll formulate a
suitable cure and then send it into production,” Ye Lingchen replied patiently.
‘This is preparation…for a new medicine!’
Dong Miaomiao looked at Ye Lingchen with a bright glow in her eyes. Although this person
loved to brag occasionally, he was really convincing when it comes to critical issues.
‘Wait a minute…is his coming to treat illnesses also with the intention to boast?’
“How would we price these medicines in the future?” Dong Miaomiao asked out of
curiosity.
People would pay exorbitant prices for the medicine that saved lives. Since ancient times,
how many people had emptied their coffers to treat their illnesses?!
Ye Lingchen’s gaze seemed to retreat into deep thought. “We’ll try to set the price for a life-
saving medicine as low as possible. It doesn’t matter if we earn less. Medicine for disease
treatment will go according to the market price. As for those unnecessary ones, set a high
price!”
Supplements would be considered as one of the unnecessary medicines. Some examples
would be vitamins, immune boosters, anti-aging medicine, and the likes. Those are sought
after by the affluent.
“Understood.” Dong Miaomiao nodded and then smiled. “I just realize that I’m growing
more interested in you…”
Chapter 552 - Let Me Try
552 Let Me Try
“Grandmaster Ye, please wait here for a moment. We’ll go through the patient selection for
you.” Grandmaster Jiang and the others dared not delay, immediately heading for the
intensive care unit.
It was rare for Miracle Doctor Y to treat someone personally. It was definitely good news
for the patients of Capital Hospital. At the same time, it was a blessing to them as well for
having the chance to watch Miracle Doctor Y’s treatment. It was absolutely a happy thing
for them too.
In truth, medical knowledge in this world was already quite advanced. A lot of common
diseases could be treated. It gave some sort of foundational guarantee to mankind’s life
expectancy. However, apart from the common diseases, there were more rare and
complicated diseases out there.
If one were to look at the statistics, the treatable diseases in the world would only account
for 20 percent of the total. The remaining 80 percent of diseases remain untreatable in
modern society.
Luckily, in the 80 percent of diseases, the majority of the untreatable ones were non-fatal
chronic conditions. For example pharyngitis and other inflammatory diseases.
What was left were naturally those incurable diseases. Since ancient times, life had always
been extremely fragile, unable to go through the slightest storm. The number of people that
died of diseases was beyond counting. Not just within the country, but even the other parts
of the world suffered the same fate.
“The cost for treating diseases is getting higher and higher,” Dong Miaomiao sighed as she
looked at the people coming and going in the hospital.
Capital Hospital was huge, yet it seemed extraordinarily packed with a consistent flow of
people. In such times, it was already lucky if they could find a place to spend the money in
their hands.
A lot of people keep themselves busy for their entire life, yet were terrified to fall sick as
they could not afford it.
Dong Miaomiao’s eyes were glazed over. She lost her father to sickness, therefore the scene
resonated deeply with her.
Thinking of that, she once again took a glance at Ye Lingchen. If she had met this person
earlier, her father might not have died. If only this world had more people like him, his
father would also not have to face death.
“Doctor, help!”
Right then, a woman rushed urgently out of a ward in tears. Her face had a worried
expression as she shouted for help urgently.
Behind her were three guys and two girls, most likely family members. They looked just as
worried as she was.
“Help! My son is having seizures again!” the woman grabbed a nearby doctor and asked
urgently.
The doctor in charge of that ward had already heard the news and was rushing over. He
had a serious look on his face as he asked with a deep voice, “What’s the condition of the
patient?”
The woman was blabbering and incoherent. Instead, the man beside her spoke up, “My son
was fine earlier, but he suddenly started rolling his eyes and spasmed wildly. He’s currently
delirious.”
The man’s voice was hoarse. His eyes were sunken and bloodshot.
Ye Lingchen and Dong Miaomiao exchanged looks, then approached them.
Lying on the bed was a boy roughly around seven to eight years old. However, his body was
being wrapped up tightly in blankets. His body trembled severely and bared his teeth. He
would even occasionally let out a low growl like a dog.
Ye Lingchen’s eyebrows twitched. “Rabies?”
“What else?” lamented one of the bystanders. “I heard this kid was bitten by someone’s dog
on the way home from school. He didn’t dare voice out after reaching home and only came
here when the symptoms showed. Now it’s too late. Sigh!”
“What a miserable fate. I would be scared myself when I run into dogs on the street, and
he’s only a kid.”
“This family had been here for two days already. Their tears never stopped. It’s truly
heartbreaking.”
“I’ve never liked dogs. What a menace to mankind.”
The others around them were shaking their heads.
To be honest, Ye Lingchen was strongly against some people that had dogs as pets.
Despite the saying of a dog being man’s best friend, everything should be in moderation. It
was not an absolute statement.
Dogs were, after all, animals. Their bestial instincts were impossible to remove. When it
comes to children, they can be quite aggressive with their natural predatory instinct,
leading to a large number of cases of children attacked by dogs.
Faced with a dog, a child’s strength was negligible. If there were no guardians around, they
will be bitten.
Ye Lingchen was not against having pet dogs. In fact, he even had two pet wolves.
However, it would be best if one had the ability to tame the dog and train it to be a man’s
friend. If not, one would have to prevent it from attacking others. Unfortunately, most of
the dog owners do not have the self-awareness and think that their dogs would not bite
themselves or others. That kind of mindset was no doubt ridiculous.
Especially when a lot of owners of large dogs without even leashing them, yet acting all
smug. That type of behavior was truly despicable.
Try to imagine if an elderly person, child, or pregnant woman met up with that type of dog.
How helpless would they be? Behind these people are families that would be destroyed by
that one dog.
If met with some irresponsible dog owners, they would even shift the blame when their dog
attacked someone. They would be biased towards their own dog and deny the attack to
shirk responsibility.
Most importantly, rabies could only be prevented as it was still incurable! Once rabies
developed, death was inevitable!
“Doctor, can my son be saved?” The entire family looked to the doctor in tears. “As long as
you can save my son, I’m willing to sell off all my possessions, even my house!”
“This…” the doctor sighed heavily and frowned, finally said, “The only solution we have is
to give him the rabies vaccine, which we already administered right when you arrived.
However…judging by his current condition, the rabies vaccine was not effective. There are
no other ways…”
Those words were no doubt sentencing him to death.
“I hope you can remain calm. The child is now a carrier as well. Please make sure you don’t
get bitten, or you might also be at risk of contracting rabies.” The doctor turned away as he
could not bear to watch.
“Doctor, please save my son. He’s still so young…” The woman had already slumped to the
floor.
“Once rabies takes hold, it’s impossible to save.”
“Sigh, this kind of disease is not something that money can solve.”
Although they were unwilling to admit it, rabies was incurable with their current medical
knowledge. Everyone knew that.
“Let me try.”
The sudden voice stunned everyone. Their gaze then shifted onto Ye Lingchen.
“You…” The doctor looked at Ye Lingchen with a frown on his face. He felt that this doctor
had an unfamiliar face, but then realization suddenly took hold and he was shocked. “Y-y-
you’re Y…”
Grandmaster Jiang had apparently given all the doctors in the hospital a memo.
“Just bring the child to my room,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly, then turned around and left.
The crowd just looked at Ye Lingchen’s back in confusion.
“Doctor, my son…”
“Your son can be saved!” The doctor was ecstatic with a grin on his face. “Today, your entire
family just hit the jackpot! You’ve run into Miracle Doctor Y!”
…
Chapter 553 - So Fast?
553 So Fast?
“M-m-miracle Doctor Y?!”
Everyone was dumbfounded. They continued staring at Ye Lingchen’s back as their hearts
raced, their gaze suddenly looking excited.
“Miracle Doctor Y is here to save my son!” The woman was still slumped on the floor. She
was stupefied by the sudden good news and cried tears of joy. “He’ll be saved. My son will
be saved.”
Ye Lingchen went back to the same room he used as Miracle Doctor Y and saw that nothing
had changed. He felt nostalgic reminiscing the memories he had during the Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu.
However, the foot traffic there was much lower compared to before.
He remembered back when he first cured the Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu, there was an
unending stream of people who came by to visit this place and stood behind long queues.
Over time, it dwindled to only a few people.
In fact, there were even people criticizing him online.
Some felt that it was a waste of medical knowledge for Miracle Doctor Y to be in hiding
despite having such great medical skills. Some even suggested that Miracle Doctor Y should
take in apprentices to help more people advance their medical skills to save more lives.
Keyboard warriors were despicable. No matter what the issue was, they would always find
something to criticize. These were the cancers of society where their mouths would not
match their actual performance in society—truly a disgusting group of people.
Ye Lingchen merely ignored these criticisms.
As the ancient saying went, ‘It’s better to treat the mind than the body, and better to treat
the country than the mind.’ Some people were just beyond saving.
The human memory had its pros and cons—some things were quickly forgotten. Ye
Lingchen did not hope to be thanked for life and treated like a deity after saving others; it
was impractical.
However, although everyone would not specifically bring up the issue, deep in their heart
lies their memories of Miracle Doctor Y!
Just like that moment, where in a snap, the entire Capital Hospital was on alert!
“F*ck! Miracle Doctor Y is back?!”
“Is this for real?”
“Of course it’s real! A child with rabies was just sent over!”
“He can even treat rabies? Can Miracle Doctor Y be any more awesome?”
“Damn it, I want to go have a look. I need to see Miracle Doctor Y’s dashing looks!”
…
More and more people crowded toward Miracle Doctor Y’s treatment room. The once
deserted room turned lively once again.
Immediately following that was another piece of explosive news. Miracle Doctor Y’s visit
was to treat patients, especially those with rare and complicated diseases that could not be
cured with modern medicine! Not only that, but even Grandmaster Jiang and other doctors
were already checking on the patients in the intensive care unit!
Once that news was spread, the entire hospital went even livelier.
There were many people in the hospital to start with. In an instant, WeChat Moments,
TikTok, and Weibo went berserk at the same time!
[I came to Capital Hospital for a checkup and Miracle Doctor Y is here too. He’s making an
appearance again!]
[I heard that Miracle Doctor Y is taking on all sorts of rare and complicated diseases. Ahhh,
he’s too amazing!]
[Miracle Doctor Y is true to his name. Luckily I managed to rush to the door of his treatment
room. There’s a child with rabies being treated right now. I’ll take a picture for everyone!]
…
In the age of the internet, the speed that news spread at was terrifying. The posts were
barely uploaded and the entire internet had already burst into a heated discussion.
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!]
[My eyes have been twitching recently. I knew something big was about to happen.
Awesome!]
[I knew Miracle Doctor Y would make another appearance. However, I didn’t expect such a
big commotion.]
[Is that for real? Miracle Doctor Y is getting ready to take on all the rare and complicated
diseases in the world? Isn’t that a little overconfident?]
[Previous post, please don’t doubt. I believe in Miracle Doctor Y’s medical skills.]
[Can he really cure rabies? Hot damn, I don’t have to fear getting bitten by dogs anymore.
I’ve always been scared of walks.]
[Previous post, I agree. However, apart from fearing dog bites, I’m also afraid of stepping in
dog poop!]
[Let’s wait for the results. I hope Miracle Doctor Y can cure more rare and complicated
diseases and allow people to have better life security. That’s a good thing for all mankind.
All the best!]
[Ahhh, that’s it. I need to transfer my grandfather to Capital Hospital.]
…
Ye Lingchen had no time to bother with the online buzz. He placed the child on the bed and
had a serious look on his face. He placed both palms on the child’s head and channeled the
spiritual energy into the child’s body, allowing it to flow along the child’s bloodstream.
That was one of the benefits of cultivation.
Rabies was a type of blood-related disease[1]. The disease would spread across the body
via the bloodstream, which was why it could not be cured with surgery.
The reason Ye Lingchen went there was to collect information on various diseases and
research on a method to counter them. Very soon, he detected abnormalities within the
child’s blood.
It was not difficult for him to cure the child as he only needed to kill the rabies virus within
the child using spiritual energy. However, he did not rush to do so.
Instead, he silently observed how the rabies virus behaved and wreaked havoc in the
bloodstream. All things had its natural complements and counters. Very soon, Ye Lingchen
found a method to counter the rabies virus within the countless medical theories in his
mind.
After that, with a pulse of his spiritual energy, it cleansed the child’s blood instantly,
clearing all traces of the virus.
He then let out a long sigh and wiped the beads of sweat on his forehead.
The entire process was not complicated but it required Ye Lingchen to focus all his energy
on controlling his Qi. He had to kill the virus without harming the child’s blood vessels,
which required a high degree of concentration.
“T-t-that’s it?”
Dong Miaomiao was observing all the while with rapt attention. That treatment was unlike
what she had imagined it to be. Could it be any more patronizing?
“I’m a martial artist. That was just healing using inner strength. Why are you so surprised?”
Ye Lingchen replied casually. “Go notify those outside that the treatment is complete. Tell
them to bring this child out for a check-up.”
“Oh, sure.” Dong Miaomiao was skeptical. She knew that Ye Lingchen practiced martial arts,
but she never thought that healing using inner force was real.
As she opened the door, the people waiting outside immediately poked their heads in to
watch; some were even live streaming on their phones.
“The treatment is complete.”
Along with Dong Miaomiao’s announcement, the entire room fell silent, after which it blew
up with commotion.
“Completed treatment? It can’t be.”
“F*ck, that’s all? I feel like you’re toying with me.”
“Please be sensible. He has only been in there for 10 minutes and you’re telling me he
completed the treatment?”
“That’s rabies! It’s rabies! Who knows how many people died because of it. Even the entire
world is helpless against it, and you’re telling me it has been cured in 10 minutes?”
“When that child was pushed in, he was obviously at the terminal stage. He was even
barking like a dog. How can it be treated that easily?[2]”
“Bloody hell, it can’t be that simple. I’m very skeptical.”
“Although I know that Miracle Doctor Y is amazing, this sort of ability is way beyond what
my brain can imagine. It feels unreal.”
…
[1] Hello dear readers. This is another reminder from us to you lovely folks to not believe
everything presented in this novel as facts. If you have any questions regarding medical
conditions, kindly refer to your doctor. The information provided here is purely fictional
and is by no means meant to be educational. Thank you very much for supporting this
novel and we hope you have fun reading it. Just don’t take it too seriously. Cheers ~
[2] No, rabies don’t make you bark like a dog.
Chapter 554 - China’s Backbone
554 China’s Backbone
Rabies was a terrifying existence in the hearts of mankind, yet it was cured in merely 10
minutes?
However, when their eyes fell on the boy’s face, their skepticism was washed away and
taken over by a look of wonder in their eyes.
He was obviously different from when he first entered the room. The boy’s seizures
stopped and his breathing calmed down. Other than him being still unconscious, his face
looked healthy and well.
“It seems he has really recovered.” The crowd swallowed hard as they muttered voices of
disbelief.
Meanwhile, the doctor waiting outside the room quickly took some of the boy’s blood to be
tested.
Very soon, the results were clear. He was fully cured!
[Holy sh*t! He’s cured! Just this act alone justifies Miracle Doctor Y’s name as a miracle
doctor!]
[Previous post, if not for Miracle Doctor Y during the previous Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu
outbreak, do you think you’ll still be alive?]
[Miracle Doctor Y is our public hero. I won’t submit to anyone apart from Miracle Doctor Y!]
[Bloody h*ll, rabies can be cured now. It’s not prevention, but a cure! This is a miracle in
medicine!]
[Patent it! This is our country’s patent! Hot damn, we’ll make the foreigners jealous of us!]
[F*ck, wouldn’t this mean that our medical knowledge just went beyond other countries?!
Awesome!]
…
Diseases were often connected to death and suffering, bringing great trouble to mankind. It
involved everyone’s lives.
The entertainment that Ye Lingchen provided to others in the entertainment industry was
not essential. On the other hand, medicine was something that could be considered a
religious belief by people. It was something one could not ignore, regardless of age and
gender!
The commotion it caused was inevitable.
From the moment the rabies patient was cured, a mere five minutes passed and all the
mainstream media were already making this news viral, with Miracle Doctor Y taking over
the trending search list.
Faced with this phenomenon, even a celebrity would not dare to voice any dissent. Instead,
all of them showed their support for Miracle Doctor Y, seemingly trying to get on his good
side.
After some time, Grandmaster Jiang and the others hurried over with another emergency
patient with them.
“Miracle Doctor Y, the patient is here.” Grandmaster Jiang’s face was flushed and he was
breathing heavily. He then said respectfully, “I didn’t expect Miracle Doctor Y to have cured
a rabies patient in this short period of time. Sir, you’re really a capable person.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, please accept our humble worship!”
The other doctors had a look of admiration in their eyes as they greeted Ye Lingchen
respectfully with a disciple’s greeting.
As a practitioner of medicine, they knew better than others the contribution Ye Lingchen
brought to this world. Behind him, countless people would benefit from this.
Saving a life was better than grand deeds. Moreover, Ye Lingchen was saving countless
lives. It would not be an exaggeration to call him a saint!
“Miracle Doctor Y, please save my grandfather.”
A young woman begged as she looked at Ye Lingchen with pleading eyes.
Apart from the young woman, there were five more middle-aged people; two young men,
and another young woman around her.
Although they were not dressed extravagantly, they were still quite eye-catching. Each of
them carried a hint of noble air around them, but they did not seem arrogant.
“Oh my god, is the patient Qin He? Specialist Qin?!” someone exclaimed within the crowd.
That had a ripple effect and it immediately brought along more astonished cries.
“It can’t be. Qin He shouldn’t be that skinny.”
“He does vaguely resemble Qin He.”
“How did Specialist Qin end up like this? How sad…”
“Sob sob sob. I feel like crying seeing Grandfather Qin like this.”
“I did not know that Specialist Qin was being treated in Capital Hospital all this while. The
history books even had pictures of him when he was young.”
…
Be it at the scene or online, Specialist Qin’s appearance created a huge commotion,
especially with the live streams. They were immediately flooded with comments of
‘Grandfather Qin.’
Qin He, China’s scientist!
At 18 years of age, he furthered his studies overseas. By 25, he rejected the high paying job
overseas and returned to the country in order to contribute to China that was still falling
behind at that time!
Overseas, his salary would have been one million each year. Returning to the country, his
annual salary was only 10 thousand a year. The difference in treatment was like heaven
and earth. Back in those times, China was very far behind.
However, he not only returned, he also brought back his technical expertise, spending the
most difficult times with his motherland and helping China obtain multiple breakthroughs
in the field of technology which helped give rise to newer and better technological
products. Alongside that was the quick advancement of missile technology!
It could be said that it was people like him who helped China grow into a powerful country
and provided its people with a quality life.
They were the backbone of China who supported a whole era!
Looking at the elderly man in the sickbed, Ye Lingchen could not help but feel growing
respect.
This old man, once a dashing legend in the history books, was now a thin and frail figure
with freckles all over his face. Age clearly left a heavy toll on his body.
“Are you sure you can save my grandfather?” Beside Qin He, a young man was looking at Ye
Lingchen with a sharp gaze. “If you dare use my grandfather as some test subject, I won’t let
you get away with it!”
“Little Yang! Shut your mouth!” bellowed the middle-aged man.
Right then, Qin He struggled weakly on the sickbed and was moving his lips.
“Dad, please speak.” The middle-aged man immediately leaned in close to listen.
The next moment, he raised his gaze and stared intently at Ye Lingchen, after which he took
a deep breath. “My father just told me if anything were to happen during the treatment,
nobody is to hold Miracle Doctor Y responsible. This is his own choice!”
Making such a statement in public was testament to Qin He’s dedication.
[As expected of Specialist Qin. He’s just as described in the history books.]
[He’s afraid of bringing trouble to Miracle Doctor Y. They’re both China’s pride!]
[Sob sob sob, I’m really crying.]
[On one side it’s Specialist Qin, the other is Miracle Doctor Y. I believe they won’t let me
down.]
[What’s the sickness that Specialist Qin has? Can Miracle Doctor Y really cure it?]
[I truly wish for Grandfather Qin to recover. He’s been gone for three years. If Grandfather
Qin was around in the past three years, our technology would’ve advanced much further.]
[Miracle Doctor Y, you must do your best. He’s akin to our national treasure. Oh heavens,
please save him.]
…
“Miracle Doctor Y, Elder Qin has terminal stage stomach cancer. Is that treatable?”
Grandmaster Jiang whispered to Ye Lingchen worriedly.
He was not too confident as well. Ye Lingchen had only told him to pass the untreatable
cases to him. As for where the line was drawn, he had no clue.
Cancer was akin to bargaining with the god of death. It was a problem that the current
society had no answer for.
“Yes.” Ye Lingchen nodded as he provided a simple answer.
“Miracle Doctor Y, it’s up to you now,” said the people by Qin He’s side.
He nodded at them. Following that, Qin He was pushed into the operating theatre right
before their eyes…
Chapter 555 - Miracle Doctor Y, All the
Best!
Chapter 555 Miracle Doctor Y, All the Best!
Clack!
The people outside watched as the doors closed. Their faces filled with worry.
‘Can Miracle Doctor Y really cure Qin He?’
Cancer was a demon-like existence, but what was more crucial was Qin He’s age. Could he
bear with the torture?
At that moment, it could be said that a big portion of the country was focused on this
matter. Qin He’s identity was special after all. At the same time, Miracle Doctor Y’s
breakthroughs also attracted attention from the entire country.
In the room, Grandmaster Jiang and the others were looking at Ye Lingchen, waiting for his
instructions.
“I’ll sedate Elder Qin. Please tilt his body slightly toward me,” Ye Lingchen instructed,
sedatives at the ready.
“Do you need to run a check on Elder Qin’s condition first?” Grandmaster Chen could not
resist asking.
Western medicine placed great importance on apparatus. All of the patient’s conditions and
other data would be monitored accurately using those tests in order to decide on an
appropriate treatment.
Before an operation, one must be even more careful and run through all the tests.
“No need,” Ye Lingchen replied calmly. “Just keep up with me and it’ll be fine.”
Apart from western medicine, his Chinese medicine had also maxed out. It emphasized the
four diagnostic methods of observing, listening, questioning, and pulse. Along with western
medicine, he could see through Elder Qin’s condition with just a glance.
Grandmaster Jiang and the others exchanged glances, not knowing what to do.
Grandmaster Ye was about to use…western medicine?
From the medical tools that Ye Lingchen had set up, it would appear that he was taking the
western medicine approach. However, up until that point, they had only seen Ye Lingchen
practicing Chinese medicine.
Although Chinese medicine and western medicine were both under the category of
medicine, they were drastically different. Moreover, Ye Lingchen was still young. His
Chinese medicine skills were already astonishing. Could it be that he knew western
medicine too? That would be impossible even if he had been learning while still in his
mother’s womb.
They were worried and wanted to voice out a few times, but they kept their piece.
Ye Lingchen had no time to bother with them. He went around his preparations and
prepped the place. With the scalpel in hand, he made a quick circular movement with his
wrist and moved to operate on Qin He’s abdomen!
“This…”
Grandmaster Jiang and the others narrowed their eyes immediately. They wanted to stop
him, but it was too late.
Although the scalpel was small, it was extremely sharp. Along with Ye Lingchen’s moving
hand, an incision was made on the abdomen.
It was a clean and straight cut with the perfect depth!
“How did you know that it was there?” Grandmaster Jiang looked at Ye Lingchen in
amazement.
A surgery required absolute caution. Every cut had to be impeccable. That was especially
the case when it came to cancer cells. First, one must determine the location. Next, the
removal must be precise. If the cut veered, it might damage internal organs. If the tumor
was damaged, then the cancerous cells might be distributed to the rest of the body via the
bloodstream. By then, even gods would not be able to help!
During an operation, every step was a challenge. How could one be as carefree as Ye
Lingchen?
“I could feel it with just a touch,” Ye Lingchen replied while ignoring their amazement,
preparing his next move.
With the current technology, it was impossible for him to clear all the cancer cells within
the body.
Firstly, the tumor was attached to the internal organ and was living as though it was part of
it. The removal process was too arduous and any mistake would lead to an absolute
disaster. Moreover, due to the spread being too severe, it was impossible to be 100 percent
accurate. Therefore, at such a stage of the disease, one would usually take the conservative
approach as surgery carried way too big a risk.
Ye Lingchen considered for a moment, then told Qin He, “Elder Qin, your stomach looks
really good. It’s almost perfect.”
He was telling the truth. Qin He’s stomach had a very typical shape, almost exactly as
depicted in the textbooks. If not for the tumor, it would definitely be considered the perfect
stomach.
Hearing Ye Lingchen’s words, Qin He broke into a grin—one that showed no signs of
nervousness.
After applying the sedative, he did not become unconscious, but remained awake.
Grandmaster Jiang did not expect Ye Lingchen to have the time to joke. At that moment,
they were all sweating bullets from the anxiety.
Especially when they saw the situation within Qin He’s body. The sight turned their face
pale.
Based on their experience, the cancer cells would have already spread to the nearby
organs. With it spread so widely, it was impossible to save. Even cutting away at the tumors
was impossible as it might potentially complicate things.
“Miracle Doctor Y, this…”
“Following this, you just need to keep quiet and watch,” Ye Lingchen instructed calmly. His
gaze turned serious, he flexed his arm, and started cutting away!
Strands of spiritual energy wrapped around the scalpel’s blade. At the same time, Ye
Lingchen was observing the behavior of the cancer cells. His cuts were steady and
consistent. Every cut removed a portion of the tumor.
Spiritual energy was extremely helpful. It could effectively separate the tumor without
harming other parts. Moreover, it could also prevent the cancer cells from spreading
elsewhere.
Even with that, Ye Lingchen dared not let his guard down. It took a great deal of control on
his end. Fortunately, his mind was filled with all sorts of methods to use a scalpel and his
body was much more agile than others. That was what helped him endure the process.
Every incision he made pushed Grandmaster Jiang and the others to the peak of their
anxiety, followed by amazed gasps.
…
As time passed, the crowd grew larger outside the surgery room. The queue went all the
way to the hospital’s main hall. If not for the hospital administration keeping control, the
waiting area would have burst open.
In fact, Capital City had to mobilize the police to help maintain order in the area due to the
special circumstance.
“It’s been two hours. Why are they still inside?”
“Nonsense. That’s terminal stage cancer. How can it be that easy?”
“This time even Miracle Doctor Y is having difficulties. I wonder if it can be treated?”
“It should be fine. Miracle Doctor Y said so himself. I’m so nervous.”
The group of people had waited from the beginning. They had no intention to leave, and did
not even feel tired from standing the entire time. The number of people focused on the live
stream did not reduce either. Countless viewers dropped what they had been doing and
waited along with the group.
Slowly, a piece of news was spreading around.
[Compared to that, I’m more worried about the consultation fee. Do you guys know how
much the consultation fee is for the rabies patient earlier?]
[How much? 100 thousand? 200 thousand?]
[10 thousand! That was them begging the hospital to accept the payment! I heard that
Miracle Doctor Y did not fix his consultation fees. Instead, it was however much the other
party was willing to pay.]
[F*ck me! What a great man!]
[10 thousand? Nowadays the rabies vaccine itself could even cost several thousand!]
[That’s right! If everyone was like Miracle Doctor Y, will there still be people who can’t
afford to treat their disease? This is the real lifesaver!]
[When I saw that family crying while hugging their child, I bawled too. It’s true. Life is
precious. Miracle Doctor Y is the one I admire the most in this life!]
[I believe that Miracle Doctor Y can cure the disease. All the best, Miracle Doctor Y!]
[All the best, Miracle Doctor Y!]
Unsure of when it started, the entire comment section was flooded by the same message.
Meanwhile, even Weibo’s trending search list and mainstream media had the same title on
their front page—[All the best, Miracle Doctor Y!]
Chapter 556 - Plo
Chapter 556 Plo
It was as though their prayers were heard.
The next moment, the doors to the operating room creaked open.
The noisy waiting room with thousands of people suddenly became silent, focusing their
attention on the doors.
‘They’re out. How did it go?’
Nobody said anything as the crowd tiptoed to get a better view. Even the live stream
comments went silent at that moment.
“Grandmaster Jiang, how’s my grandfather?”
Qin Yang and the other family members surrounded them instantly with concerned
expressions.
Grandmaster Jiang and his fellow doctors exchanged looks, then smiled gently. “The tumors
within Specialist Qin’s body have all been removed by Miracle Doctor Y. He’s in a stable
condition and will get better after proper recuperation.”
‘What?!’
Although they had already expected this outcome, it still made them feel as if they were
dreaming when they heard the news with their own ears.
“H-h-has he really been cured?”
“Hot damn, this is such a miracle. That’s cancer! It’s an untreatable condition in the medical
world!”
“F*ck! This is a legendary breakthrough. Miracle Doctor Y is amazing! How many lives will
this save?”
“Bloody h*ll, am I hearing things? Is that for real?!”
“I’m shaking in excitement now. I’m serious. This is the news of the century for anyone out
there. Cancer is just like a demon that can target anyone.”
“Of all the possible words out there, I have this to say. Miracle Doctor Y is amazing!”
…
In just two minutes after Grandmaster Jiang announced the results, all the major media
platforms, be it TikTok, Weibo, or other news channels started reporting this news.
[Cancer cure found. Specialist Qin saved!]
For some time, the entire internet boiled over with excitement. Unless one was at a place
that had limited access to news, most would have heard of the commotion. At the same
time, the name ‘Miracle Doctor Y’ was etched deeply into people’s hearts.
There was obviously an external force catapulting this incident into the limelight because
the incident was not merely related to cancer, but also Specialist Qin. Either one was
sufficient to stir up the entire nation, even the world!
[We’re soaring. I think our country is about to soar!]
[Miracle Doctor Y appeared, Specialist Qin is cured. What else can we do but succeed?]
[Wahahaha, all the different Ys are all in China. We’re set for sure!]
The internet was filled with cheers.
In some unknown hospital, a family was seated on the bed watching the explosive news on
the internet. In an instant, tears streamed as they were overwhelmed with joy.
“Dad, there’s hope. You can be saved!”
“Miracle Doctor Y can treat cancer. This is no longer a death sentence!”
“Dad, can you hear it? Miracle Doctor Y will not charge us a hefty sum. We can seek
treatment.”
“Sob sob sob, medicine will surely advance by leaps and bounds. Dad, there’s hope!”
Countless similar scenes played out all over the country. Patients who had lost hope for life
lit up at that moment, once again feeling hopeful about life.
No matter what kind of disease plagued the patients, they were all seated in front of the
television, watching the news report in tears. Although Miracle Doctor Y had only cured
two diseases, they believe that he would surely cure other diseases as well!
The scariest thing was to lose all hope. Right at that moment, they once again saw the light
of hope.
That was a day worth celebrating for the entire country, a day worth commemorating.
“Look, Miracle Doctor Y is coming out!”
“Miracle Doctor Y!”
“Miracle Doctor Y, I love you!”
“Miracle Doctor Y, you’re the only one I worship! Ahhh, so handsome!”
Waves of cheer washed over Ye Lingchen.
In order to prevent the crowd from getting out of hand, the guards quickly took action and
started pushing them back in an orderly fashion.
Fortunately, the crowd was also very cooperative. Apart from their screams and shouts,
they automatically made way for Ye Lingchen to pass. Their eyes were glowing with
respect.
Under countless eyes, Ye Lingchen slowly departed from the scene.
Although he had only cured two people, it required extreme focus on his end. Even Ye
Lingchen felt the burden and needed a rest.
Right then, Qin He who was lying on the bed suddenly moved. Compared to earlier, he
seemed to have regained quite a bit of strength.
“Grandfather, what’s wrong?” Qing Yang immediately rushed over.
However, in the very next moment, his vision was blurred by his tears. He could not
suppress the broad smile that took over his face.
“Dad, grandfather says he’s hungry! He’s hungry!”
“Yes, yes! I’ll go get some porridge right now!” At that moment, all their visions blurred.
Eating was something those with stomach cancer feared. They could not bear to eat
anything. However, now that Qin He could express his hunger, that meant that his appetite
had returned. It meant that he had really been cured!
“Miracle Doctor Y.” Qin Yang’s expression turned serious suddenly, then gave Ye Lingchen a
deep respectful bow as he apologized sincerely. “I’m sorry for offending you earlier. I’m
truly thankful for your actions.”
“That’s fine.” Ye Lingchen dismissed him with a casual wave.
“Miracle Doctor Y, this is our consultation fee of five million. It’s not much. I hope you’ll
accept it,” said the middle-aged man as he passed a card to Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen accepted it with a nod. Payment for consultation was natural. Since the other
party did not lack money, he did not need to hold back either.
After that, he looked at Qin Baichuan, Lin Tianxiong, and the others around him with a
confused look. He did not expect to run into them so quickly after they just parted.
“Why are you here?”
“You tell me.” Qin Baichuan forced a smile. “Kid, you caused such a huge commotion. We’re
coincidentally in Capital City. How can we not drop by for a visit?”
“Hehe, I’ve told you that he knows medicine. Now do you believe me?” Lin Tianxiong could
not resist laughing out loud.
“Of course I know his medical skills are great since he managed to treat your condition.
However, how could I possibly know he would be so monstrous as to cure cancer?!” Qin
Baichuan replied.
“Actually, the cancer is not fully cured,” Ye Lingchen stated calmly.
His words suddenly made everyone nervous, especially Qin He’s family members.
“Why would you say that, Little Friend Ye?” Lin Tianxiong asked.
“The scariest part of cancer is the recurrence. Of course, as long as you take proper care, it
shouldn’t recur under normal circumstances. If you have medication to go along with it,
that would be even better,” Ye Lingchen explained.
“Medication? What medication?” Qin Yang urgently asked. “We’ll buy it!”
“If I can produce the medicine for it, then you wouldn’t even need to do the surgery. Using
traditional Chinese medication, we can directly attack cancer cells.” Ye Lingchen let out a
long sigh. “Unfortunately, I’ll need some time before I can produce medication for it.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, are you having some difficulties?” Qin Yang asked urgently.
“Sigh, I’ll have to first build a medicine factory. Only by investing in its production will I be
able to create the medicine,” Ye Lingchen claimed. “However, I think it’ll require quite some
time.”
Qin Baichuan could not hold back from poking at him. “Hehe, I get it now. You’re just trying
to plot against me.”
Chapter 557 - First Advanced Skill
Upgrade!
“Chief Qin, I’m just telling the truth. You know about my situation.” Ye Lingchen could not
resist rubbing his nose.
“Aren’t you just trying to rush the island-building?” Qin Baichuan gave Ye Lingchen a look
that suggested he had seen through everything, then stated, “However, this matter is quite
important. Are you sure you can make this type of medicine?”
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Rabies, cancer, and other diseases. I’m confident in creating their
corresponding medicine.”
“Little Friend Ye, this is something the country places great importance on. Are you sure?”
Lin Tianxiong gave Ye Lingchen a serious look.
That matter concerned the lives and deaths of countless people. It concerned the country’s
knowledge of medicine. If not for such a great impact, they would not have rushed over to
the hospital.
“If that’s true, then I can make a decision on that. We’ll first look for Grandmaster Hao and
speed up construction of the pharmaceutical factory for you!” Qin Baichuan slammed his
hand on the table. “Not just that, but the country will subsidize half of the cost for the
pharmaceutical factory! This is something that benefits the nation and will not be treated
carelessly!”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes brightened up. He did not expect such a benefit. He then said with a
smile, “Chief Qin, isn’t that a bit too much?”
“Kid, stop acting innocent after receiving such benefits.” Qin Baichuan gave Ye Lingchen a
sarcastic glare. “This is the country’s trust in you. I hope you won’t let us down.”
“That, you can rest assured.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“One more thing. Although I’m going to push forward contacting Grandmaster Hao for you,
you better not delay that military-themed TV series. If it’s bad, you’ll answer to me!” Qin
Baichuan reminded worriedly before leaving with the people from the Warrior’s
Department.
As the building of the pharmaceutical factory was an important matter, he needed to report
to his superiors and get it done as soon as possible.
Ye Lingchen also took his leave from Capital Hospital while Grandmaster Jiang and the
others sent him off respectfully.
Along the way, Dong Miaomiao’s eyes were bright as never before as she stole the
occasional glance at Ye Lingchen. Her lips curled upwards.
“Why are you smiling all by yourself?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“I just think that you’re a decent man.” Dong Miaomiao smiled, then said, “Can you really
produce those medicines? It would be an awesome feat.”
“Is it that special to create such medicines?” Ye Lingchen pursed his lips. When the system
upgrades his Chemistry skill, god knows what kind of medicine he could come up with.
‘When that time comes, you’ll know what true greatness is.’
“You’ve just got yourself the support of the nation. Moreover, with your renown, the
pharmaceutical factory will immediately make it to the top of the country.” Dong Miaomiao
shot a look of uncertainty at Ye Lingchen, asking nervously, “Are you sure you want me to
manage the pharmaceutical factory?”
If she had any skepticism toward Ye Lingchen previously, it had all turned into her wanting
to ride his coattails. That was definitely one that anyone could latch onto and soar together.
“I’ve said it before and I won’t go back on my words.” Ye Lingchen laughed. “What is it?
You’re scared? Are you not confident enough to manage it?”
“Impossible.” Dong Miaomiao jumped like a cat whose tail was stepped on. She raised her
fist and retorted, “Even if it’s on a larger scale, I’ll manage it impeccably. Just wait and see.”
…
Back at the villa, Ye Lingchen was smiling. His decision to visit the hospital was wise
indeed. It brought him unimaginable profits!
First of all, he managed to collect data for his future medicine production as he already had
an idea on how to tackle the issue of rabies and stomach cancer. He only needed to merge
some medicinal herbs and create a medicine that would fight off those diseases.
Of course, he would not be making much money from those medicines. He planned to only
make a 10 percent profit from them. However, along with the popularizing of these
medicines, his renown would grow alongside it. From there, any other products of his
pharmaceutical company would also have high demand. Even if his life-saving medicines
were cheap while the healthcare products were expensive, a lot of people would still
purchase them!
Next was the unexpected fortune. His actions alerted the country and the Warrior’s
department, resulting in them giving him incentives. Not only were they moving forward
with their plans to contact Grandmaster Hao, he was even granted a 50 percent subsidy for
his pharmaceutical factory by the country. All he needed to do was pick the time to begin
construction!
Of course, most importantly, his popularity points increased explosively!
This time, the increase was really magnificent. When Ye Lingchen saw his popularity points
in the system menu, his head felt numb.
Medicine was relatable to all, thus naturally gaining attention from everyone. Moreover,
compared to the entertainment industry and other fields, the field of medicine was more
profitable for him in terms of popularity points. In other words, it was easier for him to
gain adoration and respect from others. Therefore, one could imagine how much his
sudden gain of popularity points was!
11,956,899!
That’s right. That was his new popularity point total!
From approximately 5.1 million points, it had increased by over six million popularity
points!
That aside, this incident was still in its developing stage. A lot of people who were not
paying attention to the matter were slowly gaining interest. His popularity points were
increasing by the second.
By a conservative estimate, this incident would net him around 10 million popularity
points!
That was a full 10 million points. All of Ye Lingchen’s previous gain in popularity points
would not even add up to that amount!
Terrifyingly shocking!
Another stronger emotion he felt was excitement!
Previously, he was carefully trying to save up on popularity points. Who would have known
that it would grow explosively like that?!
If he continued to create new medicines and promote them to the entire world, how many
popularity points would he receive from the tens of billions of people?
Just the thought of it made Ye Lingchen’s heart race with excitement.
He swallowed hard, then continued to stare at the system menu.
Since his popularity point had exceeded 10 million, then it should be time for an advanced
skill upgrade. His first advanced skill upgrade!
As of then, he had four intermediate skills. They were the Eight Extremities Brute Training
(Intermediate), Parkour (Intermediate), Arhat’s Fist Force (Intermediate), and Animal
Taming (Intermediate).
In order to prevent too much randomness, Ye Lingchen did not upgrade too many skills to
the intermediate level. Of the four skills, aside from Animal Taming, the other three were
decent. The rate of a good pick was at 75 percent.
Apart from Animal Taming, the other three skills would greatly increase Ye Lingchen’s
survivability, allowing him to survive unexpected situations.
‘My luck shouldn’t be that bad, right?’
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and struggled internally for a long time before selecting
start with his trembling hands!
10 million popularity points were consumed in order to activate the advanced skill
upgrade!
‘That’s 10 million popularity points. Oh heavens above, please watch over me. Don’t let me
down.’
He prayed in his heart and did not dare to look directly at the system menu.
The golden glow in the advanced skill upgrade took on a purplish hue, giving it a noble
splendor. It cycled over the four intermediate skills at an extreme speed. Ye Lingchen’s
breathing became increasingly labored as he watched it anxiously.
Amid the dazzling sight, it suddenly came to a stop!
Chapter 558 - Fear Not Scarcity but Fear
Unequal Distribution
558 Fear Not Scarcity but Fear Unequal Distribution
Ding!
Along with a clear sound, the glow finally stopped on Parkour (Intermediate).
‘Nice!’
Ye Lingchen’s anxious heart was finally able to calm down. All was well as long as it was not
the Animal Taming skill.
Logically speaking, Animal Taming was not a weak skill. However, its usefulness was not as
good compared to the other three skills as they would directly impact Ye Lingchen’s
strength.
Eight Extremities Brute Training would greatly improve Ye Lingchen’s physique. It was
able to block bullets while it was still at the intermediate level. Once it reaches the
advanced level, Ye Lingchen would have nothing to fear.
Arhat’s Fist Force had excellent attack power, turning him into a human-shaped bomb—
akin to a bomber.
On the other hand, Parkour was a typical escape skill.
They each focused on defense, attack, and survival. That was exactly what Ye Lingchen
needed urgently.
As the glow faded away, Parkour (Intermediate) was upgraded to Parkour (Advanced).
‘Parkour (Advanced): Reaching this level, you can step on air. Dash, dash, dash!’
The description was still as short as before, but it did not prevent Ye Lingchen from feeling
its strength.
The intermediate level allowed him to step on water, and now it allowed him to step on air.
‘Does this mean I can now fly?’
He was not sure if it was an illusion, but Ye Lingchen felt the air around him seemingly
turning more solid. That should be his senses toward the wind being boosted, just like how
a bird was able to make use of the wind to aid them in their flight.
To satisfy his curiosity, Ye Lingchen jumped up slightly and placed his left foot over the
right, then vice versa. While switching his steps, he managed to ascend step by step at an
amazing speed!
Bang!
At the height of three meters, his head knocked onto the ceiling above him, sending him
falling to the ground.
Ye Lingchen massaged his head with a grin on his face. With this, he was finally a real
superman. After all, superman could fly.
‘Awesome!’
‘I’ve profited greatly this time!’
After obtaining his first advanced skill, Ye Lingchen went to bed satisfied.
Unbeknownst to him, the matter regarding Miracle Doctor Y was still developing on the
internet. That night was destined to be a sleepless one for many folks.
Ye Lingchen underestimated the effects medicine had on people. In the wee hours in the
morning, just when everyone was happily talking about Miracle Doctor Y’s skills, a trending
search suddenly appeared before all of them.
[Li Jiahua rushed all night to Capital City and is willing to pay 50 million for Miracle Doctor
Y to cure his arthritis!]
That trending search did not only appear on Weibo but on other major news channels too.
It appeared that Li Jiahua had paid for the trending search in order to have Miracle Doctor
Y take notice of him.
[OMG, 50 million! As expected of the top 10 rich men of China. Such generosity!]
[Tsk, it’s just 50 million. To those people, their health is worth so much more than money.]
[I heard that Rich Man Li’s arthritis has reached a terrible state over the years. He can’t
sleep well at night and always stays up late. I think he’d be willing to even pay 100 million,
much less 50 million.]
[What’s that little bit of money to Miracle Doctor Y? Have you forgotten about the Wind-
Heat Syndrome Flu incident? If he wanted money, he would’ve become the richest person
already.]
[I knew it. I knew Miracle Doctor Y would get the attention of the rich folks. These people
lack nothing, but they’re all afraid of death!]
…
In just 10 minutes after the trending search appeared, more trending searches popped up
one after another.
[Hong Kong’s first rich woman is willing to pay 100 million to have Miracle Doctor Y
awaken her comatose husband!]
[Wang Zhen of Capital City’s wealthiest family is willing to pay 100 million to have Miracle
Doctor Y treat his unmentionable disease!]
…
News after news dazzled the eyes of the netizens. Apart from famous rich folks, a lot of
other rich folks had also shown themselves, offering exorbitant prices.
[OMG, this world has so many rich people.]
[F*ck, I’m going to study medicine. This is just like picking up money on the street!]
[That’s just crazy. Those who offered less than 10 million would be ashamed to be named.]
[Miracle Doctor Y, hang in there. Don’t let money defeat you. Stand by your principles.]
…
The next day…
Ye Lingchen got up early as usual. He felt refreshed after getting sufficient rest. Following
that, he took Little Green and Little Grey out for morning exercise.
That was their daily routine that became a habit.
Under his training, Little Green and Little Grey were fearsome. They were a fair bit larger
than other wolves. Their fur had a beautiful sheen and their eyes were sharp—these were
definitely the martial arts experts in the world of wolves.
Moreover, their prowess was not only limited to land. Ye Lingchen would always have them
play with Old Tortoise, helping them develop decent mobility in water.
As for Old Tortoise, its recovery was excellent. Ever since it followed Ye Lingchen in Qi
Refinement, its intelligence rose. The most obvious change was the strength of its water
blast which doubled in power. Ye Lingchen estimated that if it blasted water into a plaza, it
would flood that place. Old Tortoise was showing signs of growing into the realm of a
mythical beast.
Unfortunately, Ye Lingchen’s Dog Language had yet to reach the intermediate level.
Otherwise, he would’ve told them that they would be moving soon.
After breakfast, Ye Lingchen unexpectedly received a phone call from Qin Baichuan. The
contents were simple. He asked him to come along to Grandmaster Hao’s home to invite
him out of retirement.
The Warrior’s Department was truly efficient. They had just discussed the matter the
previous day and were already acting on it. At the same time, it showed just how much
important the pharmaceutical factory was to them compared to Ye Lingchen.
After notifying Dong Miaomiao, Ye Lingchen took off with Qin Baichuan.
The car was the same SUV that the Warrior’s Department used. It was driven by a driver
while Ye Lingchen and Qin Baichuan sat in the backseat.
“Elder Qin, why the rush?” Ye Lingchen smiled as he looked at Qin Baichuan.
“It’s all because of you causing such a commotion,” Qin Baichuan huffed irritably. “If we
don’t hurry, then things will get out of control.”
Ye Lingchen’s eyebrows twitched. “What’s going on?”
“Go look it up online.” Qin Baichuan’s voice carried a serious tone.
Ye Lingchen turned on his phone. He did not have to look for it specifically and was already
seeing all the notifications for rewards were about Miracle Doctor Y.
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips as he quickly realized the severity of the matter.
He was truly in need of money. Although it was fine to make a lot of money in secret, it was
ill-advised to do it in such an open fashion.
Miracle Doctor Y was able to treat fatal conditions. To others, that would be a safety net.
Once Ye Lingchen refused to treat the poor for money, then the hope people had would
turn into despair, and even hatred.
However, the core of the issue was that Ye Lingchen was just one man. His time was limited
and the world had too many sick people. It was impossible for him to treat all of them.
If that dragged on, he would be branded as someone who was unwilling to save others and
would turn into a public enemy.
Fear not scarcity but fear unequal distribution. If the rich received aid while the poor died,
that would be intolerable for most people…
Chapter 559 - Visitation
Faced with the same disease where a person had to die, people would find a balance in
their hearts. However, with Ye Lingchen’s appearance, he was able to pick who lived and
who died. That would naturally cause unrest.
It would be fine if he had saved them in secret, but with the matter made public that way,
many patients would go crazy if Ye Lingchen left them to die. It was just like how someone
would fall into greater despair when they found a ray of hope, just to realize that it was far
out of reach.
“The way to solve this issue is to have universal treatment. It needs to meet the
expectations of the majority,” Qin Baichuan suggested. “That’s why the production of
medicines has to be rushed.”
In order words, they needed to provide everyone with a reasonable short-term goal to not
have them fall into despair.
In fact, that was not purely for Ye Lingchen as it would also affect the stability of the
country. Otherwise, who knows what those patients would do if they went crazy.
That was especially the case if they should be led astray by some parties with ill intentions.
It would only create a worse aftermath.
Human nature was scary. Otherwise, Ye Lingchen would not have needed to continuously
raise his strength in order to survive.
Ye Lingchen nodded. The matter was not really severe. After all, once the pharmaceutical
factory went into operation, he would be able to produce medicines that benefited the
people. He had everything he needed. By that time, he might even be able to collect another
wave of popularity points.
Moreover, with them stirring up the issue like that, his popularity points shot up once
more. In one night, it went from 1.9 million to 4,268,651.
An increment of over two million popularity points.
The car drove steadily and entered an estate that was not far from the city.
The estate was huge, devoid of roads. It was all open fields, just like a park. In the middle of
the estate was a fountain with a dolphin statue and running water.
The car finally pulled over in front of a quaint structure. The exterior designs seemed to be
inspired by a castle with flowerbeds all around, filled with fresh flowers that tempted one
to pick them. It seemed like a scene from a movie.
“Oh my, this place sure is luxurious,” Ye Lingchen could not resist commenting.
Although they were not in the heart of Capital City, it would still cost a huge sum to have an
estate of this size. From the way the structure looked, this Grandmaster Hao was truly an
expert.
“He’s the greatest architect in the country. Of course he wouldn’t be lacking money,” Qin
Baichuan explained.
Ye Lingchen nodded. That was what it was like making a living based on his skills. When
one’s skill reached the peak, earning money was just a piece of cake.
‘However, I’m much better off than this estate. I have an entire island!’ Ye Lingchen was
filled with pride.
As soon as Ye Lingchen and Qin Baichuan got out of the car, a beautiful figure darted out of
the house and rushed straight at Qin Baichuan, squealing coquettishly while holding onto
his arm.
“Grandfather Qin, you’re here. I’ve already mastered the Kungfu you taught me last time.”
The young woman had a ponytail and wore a set of light grey sportswear that was matched
with a pair of white sneakers. She was unlike other girls who seemed weak, but was instead
filled with energy.
From the way she ran over, this young woman had some martial arts foundation.
“Hahaha, Yun’er, let me introduce you to someone of your age—”
“Ahhh, you’re God Ye?!”
Before Qin Baichuan could finish, Hao Yun was screaming with joy as she checked Ye
Lingchen out with her beaming eyes. Without hesitation, she let go of Qin Baichuan’s arm
and turned to hug Ye Lingchen. “God Ye, I’m your fan!”
Qin Baichuan’s heart tightened. “…”
“Hello.” Ye Lingchen returned with a smile. He never thought to run into a fan here. It
seemed that his popularity and charm was quite far-reaching.
By then, Hao Yun’s hand was already placed on Ye Lingchen’s abdomen. She had a
surprised expression. “Wah, it’s really hard. How did you train those muscles? This is a
perfect body. Also, you look so much better in person!”
“Cough cough.” Ye Lingchen coughed lightly and quickly shifted backward.
However, Hao Yun had similarly taken a step forward. “Your fierce battle with the giant
python was just too amazing. You must be really strong, right? Can you teach me Kungfu,
please?”
The charming young woman behaved just as she dressed—filled with energy.
Ye Lingchen looked at Qin Baichuan helplessly.
“Hehe, Yun’er has loved to learn Kungfu since young. Lingchen, it’d be great if you can teach
her.” Qin Baichuan chuckled, then started moving his lips silently, “She’s Grandmaster
Hao’s granddaughter, the one that Grandmaster Hao favors the most. Act accordingly.”
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose, then replied with a smile, “Of course.”
“Yun’er, we’re here to look for your grandfather. When the time comes, you need to help us
persuade your grandfather. If you do that, I’m sure Lingchen will teach you everything he
knows,” Qin Baichuan added.
“Leave that to me.” Hao Yun immediately guaranteed. “I will definitely help my idol!”
While conversing, the three of them entered the house.
They went past the hall, and before they even arrived at the backyard, they could hear an
elderly person bellowing.
“Scram! Get out of here! If you can’t even save my Big Black, how dare you call yourselves
the best vet in Capital City?”
Entering the backyard, Ye Lingchen saw a group of people gathered around a black native
dog.
Native dog, or more accurately known as Chinese field hound, was a species of dog native
to China. Unlike other pet dogs, they had a better connection with men. Once they
acknowledged the owner, the bond was for life.
However, that black dog was lying on the floor, at its last breaths. Its tongue was stretched
out as it tried to breathe with great difficulty.
Beside the black dog, an elderly person with white hair was glaring at the vets.
The vets had an awkward expression on their faces. One of them could not resist retorting,
“Grandmaster Hao, we’ve tried our best. This dog is already 14 years old. Generally, dogs
would only live about 10 to 15 years. 14 years is considered quite a long life. It’s not sick,
just that its life is coming to an end. There’s really nothing we can do.”
Hearing that, Grandmaster Hao was stunned. He looked at Big Black in a daze, then
stretched out his trembling hand as he whimpered. “Old, you’re truly old. Old friend, we’re
both old. Are you really leaving me now?”
Big Black seemed to have felt Grandmaster Hao’s sadness and started whimpering.
The vets stood by helplessly. It was the same as a person passing and was all up to fate. It
was not something that man could control.
“What’s wrong with Big Black?” Hao Yun, who was still lively a moment ago, suddenly
changed her expression as she hurried over. At first, she thought it was just some minor
sickness that the vets could take care of. She did not expect it to be that serious.
“You guys are the top vets in Capital city. Is there really no way? Please save Big Black. It’s
very important to us. We really can’t bear to lose it!”
“This…” The vets looked helpless. “Miss Hao, it’s not that we don’t want to save it, but we
can’t. It’s already fortunate to live up to 14 years. There’s nothing we can do to extend one’s
lifespan. Our condolences…”
Chapter 560 - Be
560 Be
Hao Yun’s eyes immediately turned red. It was obvious that those were not the words she
wanted to hear. The only thing she wished for at that moment was to save Big Black.
“Sob sob sob, nonsense! Big Black was still doing well before this. How did he suddenly
become old? I don’t believe you! You’re spewing nonsense. There must be a way to save it.
Big Black won’t die, sob sob sob…”
Hao Yun crouched beside Big Black as her tears fell on the floor.
Big Black was taken in when she was young and grew up with her. During her childhood,
Big Black had always protected her. Reminiscing her memories, Hao Yun’s heart felt even
more uncomfortable.
Moreover, ever since her grandmother’s passing, her grandfather started becoming
reclusive and pretty much took Big Black as his life partner. If Big Black were to leave now,
it would be a greater pain to him.
Qin Baichuan could not help but sigh. He then whispered to Ye Lingchen, “It seems this
won’t go well today. We’ve come at a bad time.”
When seeking help, one should pick a time when the other party was in a good mood. If the
other party was in a bad mood, one would most likely be turned away.
Ye Lingchen frowned and considered for a moment, then answered, “That might not be the
case.”
Since he was already there, he did not plan to return empty-handed. Developing his own
island had already been a top priority for him. It was something he needed done as soon as
possible.
Following that, he took a few steps forward and stated calmly, “Everyone, I think I have a
solution.”
Ye Lingchen’s statement surprised everyone. The others were fine, but the vets were
immediately on their edge.
“Nonsense! That’s impossible!”
“You’re just babbling nonsense! The ignorant are indeed fearless. Kid, are you a vet?”
“What other ways are there when one’s lifespan has reached its limits? This is not a disease.
It’s similar to a human. It’s just too difficult to extend one’s life!”
“Hehe, what a boastful kid. Even us vets have no solution. Just what are you basing your
crazy claims on?”
The younger one of the vets sneered sarcastically, “I think you’re just trying to brag after
noticing Miss Hao’s beauty and family background. It’s all to get her attention, isn’t it!?”
He threw slanderous remarks at Ye Lingchen the moment he spoke.
In truth, it was just his own heart being filled with darkness. He had his eyes on Hao Yun,
therefore measured others by his standards.
Hao Yun was beautiful, brimming with energy, and had an excellent family background. To
him, she had both the looks and the wealth. From the first time he laid eyes on her, the
thought had appeared. Seeing Ye Lingchen being close to Hao Yun triggered his jealousy,
which led to the sarcastic remarks.
Ye Lingchen glanced at him and was able to see right through him. He stated flatly, “So what
if I manage to treat it?”
Hao Yun looked at Ye Lingchen, then asked with a worried tone, “God Ye, can you really
save Big Black? These vets have worked in their line for over a dozen years. They’re well
known in Capital City. Moreover, Big Black is already 14 years old…”
She was worried that Ye Lingchen would be embarrassed. The reality of the situation was
not looking good and Ye Lingchen was her idol. Although she really hoped to save Big
Black, she would feel bad if Ye Lingchen was ridiculed for it.
Ye Lingchen laughed calmly, “Don’t worry. Since I’ve said it, it will be done.”
“Hehe, who doesn’t know how to brag?” The young vet laughed mockingly. Seeing Hao
Yun’s attitude toward Ye Lingchen made him feel even more annoyed. “I’m afraid you don’t
even know how ignorant you are. You’re just trying to sway their hearts with empty
words!”
After that, he looked toward Hao Yun. “Miss Hao, if Big Black dies from this kid’s treatment,
we won’t be responsible for it.”
The other vets immediately nodded in agreement. Big Black was obviously beyond saving.
This hothead came just at the right time. That was the opportunity for them to shift the
blame. That way, they would not offend Grandmaster Hao and could save their own
reputation.
Hao Yun had trouble deciding. “God Ye, can you really do it?”
She naturally knew about her own idol well. He was just a celebrity. What could he do to
save Big Black?
“Hehe, Yun’er, just let Lingchen try.” Qin Baichuan smiled. He knew Ye Lingchen’s secret of
being Miracle Doctor Y. Although the patient was a dog, he should still have his ways.
Hao Yun and Grandmaster Hao looked at Ye Lingchen in astonishment. They knew of Qin
Baichuan’s personality. It was unexpected for him to trust such a young man.
“L-l-let’s give it a try then,” Hao Yun stuttered after biting her lip.
Ye Lingchen nodded, then walked forward slowly.
It was weird. As Ye Lingchen approached, Big Black, who was whimpering all the while,
suddenly calmed down. It looked at Ye Lingchen and showed a hint of fondness in its eyes.
He had the Animal Taming skill that gave him an affinity with animals, especially when it
was animals that were not too threatening, like a dog. Moreover, his constitution was
different from others. It was as though he was one with nature. Near him, animals would
feel comfortable.
That scene made everyone watching amazed.
“It’s okay, relax. I’ll save you.” Ye Lingchen patted Big Black on the head. Surprisingly, Big
Black obediently closed its eyes.
“Wow, it’s really working. Big Black had never been so obedient in front of me,” Hao Yun
blurted while her confidence in him grew.
“Tsk, parlor tricks!” the young vet pouted.
Ye Lingchen’s eyebrows twitched and shifted his gaze to the young vet. At first, he did not
plan to lower himself to deal with this clown, but that did not mean that he would tolerate
his constant tomfoolery.
“Shut your trap if you’re useless!” Ye Lingchen retorted calmly.
“You…vulgar person!” huffed the young vet.
Ye Lingchen stopped the movement of his hand. “Since you don’t believe me, why don’t we
have a bet? If I successfully treat Big Black, you’ll never practice as a vet again. How about
that?”
The vet’s expression changed, then sneered, “What for? What are you? How are you worthy
to bet with me?”
Just as he finished his sentence, Qin Baichuan coldly stated, “For the sole reason that I’m
the witness. Will that work?”
“And who are you?”
“Will this be sufficient?” Qin Baichuan showed his documents.
“This is…”
All the vets, including the young one, had a surprised look on their faces. That was the chief
instructor in the Warrior’s Department—he was a General!
That was definitely the big shot amongst big shots. It would only require an order from him
to take them away right that instant, let alone have them lose their vet license for life.
The young vet’s face immediately turned pale and was too stunned for words.
Qin Baichuan swept a cold glance over this group of people, causing them to quiet down
immediately.
He was there to settle official business. This bunch of vets were just treating animals. Their
status was insignificant due to the limited contribution to society. When compared to Ye
Lingchen, it was like comparing a firefly to a full moon.
Having these small fries chattering for such a long time was wearing down on Qin
Baichuan’s patience.
If it delayed his official matters, these people were as good as criminals!
Chapter 561 - Having Only Oneself to
Blame
561 Having Only Oneself to Blame
Some people would feel encouraged to demand more of a person if that person accorded
them with politeness and respect. The only way to shut them up was to strike fear into
them.
Grandmaster Hao looked at Ye Lingchen before forcing out a smile and saying, “Young man,
Mr. Qin’s immense trust in you is a sign that you’re very capable. Please do your best. If you
can treat Big Black, I’ll try my best to fulfill anything for you. ”
Ye Lingchen nodded. “Don’t worry, Grandmaster Hao.”
After ending his sentence, he laid eyes on Big Black’s body again. The spiritual strength in
his body covered the palm of his hand and began flowing into Big Black’s body.
Ye Lingchen was already very deft in utilizing the spiritual strength of cultivation. Based on
Ye Lingchen’s guess, such spiritual strength was used to absorb the spiritual energy of
heaven and earth to sustain the body. It was a very powerful technique to maintain one’s
health. Through the system’s upgrade, Ye Lingchen was even able to manipulate that
spiritual energy.
Facts have proven that all that spiritual energy could be used infinitely. It could be used in
Ye Lingchen’s medical skills, and most importantly, it could improve physical fitness and
prolong one’s life.
The most typical examples of it were Old Tortoise and the giant python. Those two giants
did not have a definite method of refining Qi but simply relied on instinct to absorb
nourishment through spiritual energy. No one knew how long they had lived to be able to
grow to such a level.
Ye Lingchen could distinctly feel the benefits that the spiritual energy accorded him.
Cultivation was not something to be joked around with.
Since Big Black’s lifespan was up, then Ye Lingchen could almost certainly extend its
lifespan!
As the spiritual energy entered Big Black’s body, Ye Lingchen could discern that all of its
bodily functions had aged. Whether it was its blood vessels or heart, they had all weakened.
In fact, all things considered, the dog had lived a long life. Apart from aging, there were no
signs of hidden diseases in its body and it was very healthy.
With the influx of spiritual power that resembled water trickling into dry earth, he began
nourishing its vitality.
“Woof, woof—”
Big Black licked its mouth and began whimpering in a low voice. His eyes looked at Ye
Lingchen with much gratitude.
Ye Lingchen could understand dog language, so he knew what it was trying to say, “This
human being is so powerful. It feels so good. Thank you. I feel like I can live again. Thank
you, celestial. Thank you.”
Big Black was very docile. It even closed his eyes and allowed Ye Lingchen to smoothen the
black hair on its body.
Ye Lingchen smiled slightly and pressed his palm on Big Black’s back. Strands of spiritual
power flowed steadily along its meridians, causing Big Black’s already dead body to regain
its luster and undergo some improvement.
Barely moments later, Big Black’s entire temperament had changed noticeably. His eyes
were bright, he became more energetic, and his spirit was building up considerably.
Everyone was watching that scene and were all surprised, especially the veterinarians.
“This… How is this possible? How did you do it?” the young veterinarian could not help but
ask.
Subsequently, the other veterinarians also began causing a scene.
“This is resurrection from the dead! It really is a resurrection! This is incredible! There’s no
logic behind it at all!”
“Impossible! This is absolutely impossible! He didn’t do anything at all. He just touched the
dog. How could it be healthy again?”
“It must be fake! I think this is its final moment of energy!”
“Yes, yes, this is its final flash of energy. This dog hasn’t been cured at all!”
Such a miracle had a direct impact on the veterinarians’ worldview. They racked their
brains and were unable to figure out how Ye Lingchen did it.
“A stimulant. It must be a stimulant!” The young veterinarian’s eyes lit up suddenly and he
declared, “You’re giving this dog a stimulant. You’re accelerating its death with malicious
intent!”
“It makes sense. Only stimulants can have this effect!”
“This is despicable, heartless!”
The other veterinarians remarked one after another.
Ye Lingchen smiled coldly. “Are all of you blind? I’m right in front of everyone. Wouldn’t
you see it if I injected a stimulant? If your attempt failed, it doesn’t mean I’ll fail too, right?
Ridiculous!”
The veterinarians were immediately speechless, with the young veterinarian’s complexion
turning pale.
At that point, Big Black’s spirit had recovered and he stood up. He then rubbed his head on
Ye Lingchen’s body in an extremely friendly manner.
The surprised Grandmaster Hao immediately ran to him and hugged Big Black. He was
overjoyed to see Big Black struggling and coming back to life.
“Big Black, come and hug me!” Hao Yun wiped away a tear and waved at Big Black. Big
Black ran over at once, prompting a smile from Hao Yun.
Grandmaster Hao’s face flushed with excitement and he held Ye Lingchen’s arms with joy.
“Young man, your medical skills are really amazing. Thank you so much. This is simply a
miracle.”
Ye Lingchen smiled modestly. “It’s just some Chinese medical techniques passed down by
our ancestors. It just so happened that I understand a bit about it.”
“It’s passed down by our ancestors, indeed. Chinese culture is indeed profound and
mysterious. I’m lucky to have met you today,” Grandmaster Hao exclaimed suddenly with
an enlightened look.
The other veterinarians were also slightly shocked.
“Ah, so it’s an ancestral technique. No wonder it’s unheard of.”
“China’s heritage runs very deep, but unfortunately we’ve lost many things.”
“It turned out to be Chinese medicine that came from our ancestors. No wonder it’s so
amazing.”
…
Ever since the trend of worshipping foreigners appeared and foreigners prevailing, most
things in China had been treated as insignificant. Far too many things were lost, while
legacies spanning thousands of years vanished in a snap.
When people gradually came to their senses, they finally realized that there were precious
things left behind by their ancestors, but could no longer find them anymore.
“Hehe. Dogs don’t lie. The results are very obvious.” Qin Baichuan smiled, but his face then
sank, “If that’s the case, then our earlier bet is valid!”
The young veterinarian’s face changed suddenly and he hesitated. “What… What bet? I
don’t understand what you’re talking about?”
“Are you really that brave to renege on a promise in front of me?” Qin Baichuan’s eyes
narrowed slightly.
“I, I…” The young veterinarian’s heart began beating wildly and his eyes rolled around. He
then said, “Even if you’re from the Warrior’s Department, you’re not qualified to punish me.
Did I commit any crime? You’re abusing your authority. Be careful, or else I’ll expose you!”
His words were filled with righteous indignation and ample confidence as if he was a
victim.
“You insulted an Upper-Class Sentinel from the Warrior’s Department. Is that enough of a
crime for you?” Ye Lingchen took out his credentials as well.
The veterinarian opened his mouth slightly and looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise. His face
subsequently turned ashen as he acknowledged, “I admit my mistake. I’m willing to accept
my loss in this bet. I promise not to be a veterinarian again.”
He made a living from that profession, but he did not dare to say more. He had spoken
rudely to Ye Lingchen earlier, and if Ye Lingchen really followed up on it, it was highly
likely that he would be imprisoned.
He could only blame himself for acting like a mad dog and biting everyone wantonly. There
was no escape from the repercussions of the disaster that he brought upon himself!
Chapter 562 - A Most Brilliant
Achievement!
“Someone will come and revoke your medical qualification certificate soon!” Qin Baichuan
did not bother to look at the veterinarian again.
The other veterinarians were shocked and dared not say anything.
“Grandmaster Hao, I actually came to you because I wanted to ask for a favor,” Ye Lingchen
stated.
“As I’ve said before, as long as you cure Big Black, I’ll try my best to satisfy your requests.”
Grandmaster Hao smiled, then frowned at the veterinarian beside him. “Why are you still
here? Housekeeper, hurry up and send our guest on his way! ”
The veterinarians soon began making their way while Ye Lingchen and Qin Baichuan were
taken to the luxurious living room. After that, meals were prepared and they gave Ye
Lingchen a warm welcome.
Hao Yun followed beside them too, playing the role of Ye Lingchen’s little fan.
“Are you really Miracle Doctor Y?!” Hao Yun found out about it and looked at Ye Lingchen in
astonishment. He covered his mouth with both hands and was on the verge of screaming.
“Wow, your medical skills are so amazing. You saved so many people from Wind-Heat
Syndrome Flu last time! I’m also a fan of Miracle Doctor Y and I never thought you were the
same person as him!” Hao Yun hugged Ye Lingchen. “I’m just so surprised now.”
“No wonder you were able to rescue Big Black.” Grandmother Hao looked at Ye Lingchen in
a different light. If Ye Lingchen came to him with the superstar persona, Grandmother Hao
might not have paid much attention, if at all. However, it was a completely different
situation with Miracle Doctor Y. Even if he admired Miracle Doctor Y from the bottom of his
heart, it was an indication of how important reputation was.
Next, Ye Lingchen told Grandmaster Hao about his plans and the infrastructure of the
island.
Hearing that Ye Lingchen was preparing to develop a deserted island, both Grandmaster
Hao and Hao Yun were surprised because of the sheer magnitude.
“God Ye, are you really going to develop an island? That’s a great price to pay. This is no
joke because you’re practically burning money,” Hao Yun could not help but remark.
She had some understanding of construction as well, after being influenced by
Grandmaster Hao. Building infrastructure on an island was not as simple as building a
house. The support facilities of the island were also of top priority. As an example,
developing roads, parks, or rivers required significant expenditure.
“That’s right, Little Friend Ye. You have to be mentally prepared. Based on your ideas, the
island’s infrastructure is in no way substandard, and this is exactly a scenario that would
incur a higher cost. You even want to build a seven-star tourist attraction and an
underground island basement. This is luxury at its finest.” Even a man of Grandmaster
Hao’s experience felt shocked by it.
“Grandmaster Hao, you can rest assured that these funds will be ready and in place when
the time comes. For now, we just need to build the pharmaceutical factory,” Ye Lingchen
said.
Grandmaster Hao nodded. He also realized the pharmaceutical factory’s importance
through the conversation earlier.
“But… There’s still a problem of where and how to build that pharmaceutical factory. After
all, it must be considered in the context of the entire island. It’ll cost a lot to request
someone to design the construction plan.” Grandmaster Hao frowned.
A conservative estimate of an island’s design and construction plan would put the expenses
at tens of millions.
“I’ve already given the construction plan some thought.” Ye Lingchen was already prepared.
He surveyed the island, made preparations, then took out the plan that he brought along.
Grandmaster Hao did not speak and accepted the drawing silently.
“Eh?”
He let out a soft grunt after looking at it, then stared at Ye Lingchen in surprise. “Did you
design this yourself? ”
“Mm.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“I never expected you to be so adept at sketching design plans. I might add that you did it
very professionally too,” Grandmaster Hao exclaimed with emotion. Despite pretending to
be calm on the surface, his heart had already begun trembling. That young man was
exceptionally formidable. Why did he seem to know everything?!
Grandmaster Hao’s judgment was very sharp. He noticed the extraordinary features of that
drawing at a glance.
The planning method was definitely done expertly, perhaps…even better than that! Not
only was the topography taken into consideration, even the climate, wind direction, water
flow, and humidity were given due attention. Certain areas were more suitable for building
certain infrastructure, while other areas were better suited for certain uses. It was done
according to logic, and even the corresponding architectural style and building type had
been duly noted.
It was a perfect design plan!
“Your design only lacks the team needed to build it,” Grandmaster Hao finally spoke after
scrutinizing the entire design.
Originally, he thought that Ye Lingchen’s plan was drawn casually and would not be too
detailed. It came as a complete surprise that it was done so perfectly. He could not even
find any shortcomings even if he wanted to.
Ye Lingchen simply requested him to construct everything without needing him to worry
about other aspects.
“I also brought a demo of the final product.” Ye Lingchen took out another drawing.
Different from the previous drawing, this drawing was more complete and had even been
colored. The appearance of the entire island with its complete infrastructure had been
drawn out.
“Wow, it’s so beautiful.” Hao Yun was mesmerized and her eyes lit up as though they were
filled with little stars. “Life would be so perfect if I owned an island like this! I’ll be like a
princess in a fairy tale.”
Grandmaster Hao and Qin Baichuan were also deeply shocked.
“A wild beast ecological park, seven-star tourist attractions, large waterfalls, hot springs,
seaside beaches, landmark buildings with holographic projections, office buildings with
state-of-the-art smart technology, and complex maze-like basements! You really went all
out with this one,” Qin Baichuan gulped and remarked.
“If this is completed, it’ll definitely be the landmark of landmarks within the whole of
China,” Grandmaster Hao exclaimed. “Your vision is just too beautiful. The company
headquarters and state-of-the-art technology that you have in your plan, as well as the wild
beast ecological park, aren’t things that ordinary people could hope to achieve.”
Ye Lingchen smiled mysteriously. “I have a way to accomplish it, of course.”
In Ye Lingchen’s design, the wild beast ecological park will form a perfect biological chain.
There would be carnivores and herbivores in it, so no humans were required to
deliberately feed them. It could be said to be the largest and most complete wild forest park
in the world. Furthermore, it could also provide game, just like a hunting ground.
“Little Friend Ye is also very particular about fengshui.” Grandmaster Hao was experienced
in his profession, after all. He saw Ye Lingchen’s knack for fengshui from the layout and
said admiringly, “The mountains and rivers are at just the right location. They’re
surrounded by mountains and water, while the building’s irregular heights complied with
fengshui techniques. This is great.”
“You flatter me too much, Grandmaster Hao.” Ye Lingchen smiled. There was no doubt that
Ye Lingchen would abide by fengshui rules. In addition, his Formation Technique was
subtly present in the layout, thereby intensifying the spiritual energy of the island.
He pointed to a place on the map. “I plan to have the pharmaceutical factory built here, and
a piece of land will be set aside to grow various precious medicinal materials. I’m hoping
that Grandmaster Hao would help to build the pharmaceutical factory first.”
“Not an issue,” Grandmaster Hao agreed happily while saying expectantly at the same time,
“I have a feeling this will turn out to be the most brilliant achievement I have ever made in
my entire life!”
…
Chapter 563 - Hope and Joy
563 Hope and Joy
With everything settled, Ye Lingchen prepared for construction to begin the next day and
brought Grandmaster Hao as well as the others straight to the island.
After leaving, Qin Baichuan took Ye Lingchen and continued toward the direction of
Metropolis Hospital.
At the same time, inside Metropolis Hospital.
Countless people gathered there in eager anticipation. They were all waiting for the arrival
of Miracle Doctor Y. However, an entire morning went by and Miracle Doctor Y still did not
show up.
Many people were worried that Miracle Doctor Y would disappear once again.
Amongst the crowd were many patients and family members who came with hope.
Countless reporters waited there just so they could get an interview with Miracle Doctor Y
and make the headlines!
“Miracle Doctor Y won’t bail out on us today, right?”
“F*ck, don’t disappear. Please, please!”
“I believe that Miracle Doctor Y would not just disappear for no reason. He’s a true hero, a
living Buddha who saves us from suffering. ”
“Miracle Doctor Y, I’m begging you! Please show up quickly! So many of us are waiting for
you to save our lives. We’ll kneel down for you. ”
The voice of prayer continued throughout the crowd and many started doing so religiously.
In addition, several people had started live streaming, but strangely the number of viewers
increased tremendously despite Miracle Doctor Y’s non-appearance. Meanwhile, the bullet
screen was also flying into a frenzy.
[How long do we have to wait? Miracle Doctor Y didn’t even provide any reliable updates.]
[Be patient, upstairs. Miracle Doctor Y is a man of otherworldly capabilities. The fact that he
would show up is already good enough in itself. How dare you ask for so much?]
[I think Miracle Doctor Y went to treat those rich guys after receiving the reward offered by
them last night. He couldn’t even care less about us poor people.]
[Upstairs, are you a bloody idiot? Can’t you see how much contribution Doctor Y has made?
Having the distinction of being the one who cured Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu makes him
countless times better than a keyboard warrior like you, you scumbag!]
[Agreed! Keyboard warriors are just so stupid. You reek of your mother’s c*nt!]
[Does it matter if Miracle Doctor Y goes to treat the rich guy? He’s the one paying! What can
you give Miracle Doctor Y? A keyboard?]
[I believe that Miracle Doctor Y is not that kind of person. If he really wanted to make
money, he would’ve long become the world’s richest man!]
[I’m a diehard fan of Miracle Doctor Y. I support him in everything he does! Saving a life is
better than building a seven-floor Buddhist pagoda. Doctor Y should’ve become a celestial a
long time ago!]
…
At that moment, a Mercedes-Benz S500 drove slowly and stopped at the hospital entrance.
Behind that luxury car were five other Mercedes-Benz MPV!
With that fleet of cars, the noise at the scene suddenly became much quieter and everyone
was watching curiously.
The next moment, a middle-aged man in a white suit and black sunglasses got out of the
car.
He waved at his subordinate and the trunks of all five MPVs opened slowly. A glaring red
color greeted everyone’s eyes!
The redness was different from the red of blood and was not the red of pink either. Instead,
it was the red of…money!
Bundles of banknotes filled the entire MPV, dazzling everyone’s eyes.
50 million was regarded as an obscene amount of money by everyone, as all of whom never
had the chance to experience that kind of sum themselves. They were intensely shocked
seeing so much money right before their eyes!
10 million inside each car totaled up to 50 million! The whole car felt heavy in an instant.
Silence!
A heavy gasp followed.
“F*ck! Fif…fifty million?! ”
“Momma, I’ve never seen so much money in my life. I don’t even dare to think about it.”
“So, this is how it looks when fifty million yuan is all laid out at once. I finally have
something to dream for in the future, but I’ll close my eyes first because it hurts…”
“To be honest, I used to look down on people who gawk at money with their eyes wide
open, but I’ve just now felt my eyes opening wide…”
“F*CK, F*CK, F*CK!”
“Li Jiahua, he’s Li Jiahua! The richest man in Hong Kong!”
“F*ck me, he really came all the way to Capital? And he even brought fifty million in cash!”
The people at the scene went crazy, and so did the viewers in the live stream! The sheer
amount of money stunned them instantly.
However, a wave of unrest occurred yet again!
As the beast-like motor roared and galloped over from a distance, it left beautiful traces as
it drifted beautifully and parked right in front of the Metropolis Hospital.
Its orange-yellow color reflected the sun’s brilliance and was very intimidating.
There were only 50 limited-edition Lamborghinis in the world, each of which was worth 45
million!
[It’s Wang Zhen! The young master of one of Capital’s wealthiest families. He came here!]
[Well, I’ll be damned! I remember him bidding a-hundred-million-yuan last night! I didn’t
expect him to actually come.]
[Ah, ah! So handsome! He’s one of the top three rich men from Capital. If we can get to
know him, his scraps are equal to our lifetime’s hard work.]
[Didn’t you hear? Just last month, he dated an internet celebrity and gave her a multi-
million-dollar sports car.]
[Tsk, so what if they’re rich? They still need to seek medical treatment, right? They’re all
rushing to get money to save their lives.]
[Who said that Miracle Doctor Y went to treat those rich guys? This is a big fat slap to your
face. Next time, please shut your foul mouth!]
…
Subsequently, other wealthy individuals began appearing one after another. In a blink of an
eye, various kinds of luxury cars were parked around the entire Metropolis Hospital. Their
bodyguards formed a troop and stood in a row, making for a spectacular scene.
If they had not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed that such a
scene would appear in real life. Its splendor surpassed those of television series, and even
those would not dare to shoot the scene to such an extent.
However, even if that group were rich, they were not at all stupid. After arriving at
Metropolis Hospital, they did not dare to brandish their influence and simply waited
quietly for Miracle Doctor Y to show up, like what everyone else was doing. As a result,
everyone felt their hearts calm down a little.
For a full hour, no one cursed Miracle Doctor Y, and no one left either. They all waited with
great patience.
Finally, several off-road vehicles appeared, with the Warrior’s Department logo stunning
everyone’s heart slightly. Speculation then became rife.
Sure enough, the warriors of the Warrior’s Department quickly got out of the car to
maintain order. Ye Lingchen and Qin Baichuan, who were both wearing masks, also got out
of the car.
“Miracle Doctor Y! Miracle Doctor Y!”
“Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, he’s finally here! I knew that Miracle Doctor Y wouldn’t abandon us!”
“You finally came after I waited for so long. So handsome! You’re the most handsome
person ever!”
“Damn, it’s so easy to be emotional when I’m old. Just looking at a man nearly made me cry,
f*ck!”
“Can’t everyone be more considerate and give way to Miracle Doctor Y!”
In an instant, the entire Metropolis hospital became noisier. Countless people shouted
Miracle Doctor Y’s name and their voices shook the sky. Inside the live stream, the three
words ‘Miracle Doctor Y’ had already taken over the screen!
No one complained after waiting for so long, and even if they were disgruntled, it all
disappeared without a trace the moment Miracle Doctor Y appeared. What remained of
them was only hope and strong emotion…
Chapter 564 - A Dramatic Announcement!
Chapter 564 A Dramatic Announcement!
At that point, Ye Lingchen shone in everyone’s eyes, because what he carried was the fate of
countless people—it was not only those in the present but those in the future and all
around the world!
He stepped forward slowly and everyone’s eyes looked at him with piety and respect.
“Miracle Doctor Y, I’m willing to pay fifty million, and I only ask that you cure my
rheumatism.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, I’ll give one hundred million, and I only ask for you to wake my husband
up again.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, name your price! I won’t haggle with you!”
Those wealthy people stepped forward slowly and stared at Ye Lingchen with a glowing
gaze.
Ye Lingchen halted his footsteps and swept his gaze across them. Then, he said curtly, “Will
you die if your disease isn’t cured immediately?”
Those rich guys were taken aback for a moment before slowly shaking their heads.
“Then get out!”
At the end of his sentence, he continued walking into Metropolis Hospital.
Along the way, everyone consciously moved aside. No one said a word and were quietly
guarding both sides.
Soon, a patient was arranged to enter the ward.
That patient was an old man whom everyone recognized. He has studied agriculture all his
life and finally invented a kind of food that could fill the stomach of the entire country!
He had dedicated his life to the people, and his contribution to the country could not be
measured. The reason why everyone could live and work in peace was because of him.
He was an old man worthy of respect—an old man worth remembering.
Therefore, like Grandmaster Qin earlier, no one had any objections that Miracle Doctor Y
treated the old man first. Instead, they watched, prayed, and hoped that everything would
go well.
That moment became another eye-catching one. Not only was the number of patients
increasing, but the number of viewers in the live stream saw a similar increase too.
Two hours later, the door of the operating room opened, and the operation was
successfully completed, just like before!
“I knew it! Is there any disease Miracle Doctor Y can’t cure?”
“Awesome, he’s really awesome! I’ve never admired anyone so much in my entire life.”
“Sob, sob. I never expected our country to produce such an amazing person. I’m going to
cry.”
“I cried too when the old man was pushed out of the operating room. I grew up listening to
his story. He’s like an elder to me, like my grandfather.”
“I know that one more name will be forever etched in our country’s history—Miracle
Doctor Y!”
…
Just as everyone was talking, Ye Lingchen walked out of the operating room under
everyone’s intent gaze.
Then, he beckoned to the group of reporters some distance away.
There were many reporters from all major television stations in the Capital. They came and
waited there for a whole day. They were taken aback after seeing Ye Lingchen calling them
and they had a look of disbelief. After that, the reporters whose minds reacted more quickly
immediately had a look of delirious ecstasy and rushed madly toward him.
They wanted none other than to interview Miracle Doctor Y, but the Warrior’s Department
was fully prepared and the reporters did not want to act too brashly. They were even afraid
of getting too close, but when they finally saw Doctor Y beckoning, the sole emotion they
felt was that of excitement.
“Miracle Doctor Y, who did you learn your medical skills from?”
“Miracle Doctor Y, can you cure all the diseases in the world?”
“Miracle Doctor Y, can you take off your mask? I believe many people would like to see your
face.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, how long did you prepare for this treatment? How many people are you
going to save?”
They had countless questions in their hearts, which they fired in quick succession. Despite
that, no one asked any embarrassing questions, otherwise it would be the questioner
himself that would be embarrassed.
Then, a young and beautiful female reporter asked, “Miracle Doctor Y, there are so many
patients in the world and it’s impossible to treat them one by one. What are you going to do
about that?”
“Come on stage!”
Ye Lingchen raised his hand and pointed at the female reporter.
“Ah? I…” The female reporter was briefly stunned and she looked blankly at Ye Lingchen.
She had probably just graduated from university and was still doing her internship. It
overwhelmed her a little when that happened. All the other reporters beside her looked at
her with envy.
An opportunity like that was undoubtedly a great opportunity, like the lucky child that had
been selected.
Tens, perhaps even hundreds of millions, of people across the country were paying
attention to that matter. If she performed well onstage, she might even be crowned best
reporter in addition to receiving a permanent position!
“Oh, I, I…” The girl went onstage blankly and she mumbled incoherently due to
nervousness. Fortunately, she was able to adjust her mindset quickly and ask her question
again.
“Miracle Doctor Y, there are plenty of patients throughout the world and it’s impossible to
treat them one by one. What are you going to do about that?”
“This is a very good question!”
Ye Lingchen took the microphone. “The reason I’m standing here is because of this very
question! The words I’m about to say are directed to everyone out there.”
His incredibly straightforward opening remark left everyone in awe. Their hearing perked
up and they listened carefully, not only because of curiosity, but because they were all
concerned about the issue at hand.
Those in front of the television, mainly those who were lying on the hospital bed as well as
their family members, could not help but cover their mouths. Their gazes were filled with
anxiety and expectation.
Ye Lingchen’s next words were equivalent to announcing their fate.
“It’s clear that I’m unable to save all the patients in the world by myself. However, I can
produce pills. I will create pills to target specific diseases. When the time comes, all you
need to do is take the pills and the illness will naturally be controlled. There would be no
need for me to treat it in person!”
That sentence left everyone’s head buzzing and they were stunned by the surprise.
An uproar ensued after a moment of silence.
“Wow! Are you telling the truth, Miracle Doctor Y? I, I’m…I’m going to cry!”
“There will be medicine to treat all these diseases in the future! It can save lives! It can save
lives!”
“Huhuhu, my savior! He’s the messiah! Long live Miracle Doctor Y!”
“Thank you so much. Thank you so, so much. I… I really don’t know what to say to express
my admiration for Miracle Doctor Y.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, I’ll kneel in front of the live stream now. I’ll really kneel on my knees!”
Whether people watched it live or through the live stream, many people were stunned by
the surprise and began weeping on the ground. Others knelt in thanks and prayer.
“May I ask if these pills will be made by you? Just like for Wind-Heat Syndrome Flu?” The
female reporter asked just the right question and her eyes sparkled as she looked at Ye
Lingchen with great admiration.
“Correct.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Then how would you set the price? Actually… Umm, what I mean by that is, even if these
life-saving pills are on the expensive side, I believe everyone can accept the pricing.”
…
Chapter 565 - To…the Island!
565 To…the Island!
The female reporter realized that her question was a bit sensitive and was afraid of
embarrassing Miracle Doctor Y, so she hurriedly corrected herself and gave everyone a
heads-up.
In fact, many people nodded slightly in agreement. Life-saving medicine of that caliber
ought to be more expensive, but the most important thing was that it was effective.
People still suffered a lot in hospitals even after spending a lot of money, taking medication,
and undergoing operations. One might find that a sickly individual was not saved even after
going bankrupt. Such a situation was helpless and sad.
Therefore, many people felt that there was no issue spending so much money as long as it
was able to save a person’s life.
Even if Ye Lingchen set a sky-high price, they might be slightly disheartened at worst, but
would not go so far as to start getting angry.
Under everyone’s gaze, Ye Lingchen smiled and took the microphone. “Because the pills are
still in production, I can’t give you an exact price for it, but…I guarantee it won’t be
expensive!”
“Except for some special diseases that might require rarer herbal materials, most of the
pills would not cost much. As for myself, I’m doing this to save lives, not to make money!
Therefore, I definitely won’t think of raising it to a high price just to make huge profits!”
“Take rabies as an example, I now estimate that the price of pills to cure it will not exceed
ten thousand. If you want to cure stomach cancer, the price of pills will not exceed two
hundred thousand! ”
[200,000RMB! Not expensive! Not expensive… Hmm? F*CK MAN! It’s not expensive at all!]
[F*ck! Only 200,000RMB? Isn’t that too cheap?]
[When I go to the hospital to have an operation, the first thing they ask for is 200,000RMB.
Then, there are all kinds of medicinal costs, and they still can’t cure it…]
[Goodness me, Miracle Doctor Y. You’re too kind. Really, you are! You can raise the price a
little. It can’t be that cheap. You must also make some money for yourself, otherwise we’ll
feel sorry for you.]
[Miracle Doctor Y, please set the price higher. How about you sell it for 300,00RMB? We’re
willing to let you make some money.]
[It’s so amazing that you’re doing it not to make money, but to save lives! If only all doctors
think the same! Our lives won’t be that hard then.]
[My son just asked me if there are any saints in this world and I said yes because Miracle
Doctor Y is the perfect example of one!]
…
Ye Lingchen’s offer surpassed everyone’s expectations and it sounded like music to
everyone’s ears.
The mouths of the patients lying on countless hospital beds were slightly ajar, and their
families shed emotional tears.
An illness could bring down a family and break the originally happy family in an instant.
The patient would feel that he was a burden and wanted nothing more than to apologize
for everything with their death. Meanwhile, the family would feel incompetent because of
their inability to save their loved ones.
The words of Miracle Doctor Y made them all cry emotionally.
“This price…is unexpected.” The female reporter was similarly stunned, but she continued
asking, “It is possible for you to tell me a little bit about when these pills will be available?”
This issue was undoubtedly the top priority and everyone’s attention suddenly pepped up.
“The pills are actively being prepared for production, but everything is ready and in order,
and the country is also supporting me. Therefore, it will progress very fast. Should there be
no hiccups along the way, the first batch will enter the market in the span of half-a-year at
most. After that, pills for various diseases will appear one after another on the market.”
Ye Lingchen spoke faintly, then said, “That’s all I’ll say for now. I’ll start focusing on
producing pills next, so as for treatment…I can only say that I’ll come over from time to
time.”
“Miracle Doctor, please go ahead. Developing those pills is of utmost importance.”
“Miracle Doctor Y, don’t tire yourself too much. Make sure to rest more. We’re not in a
hurry.”
“Yeah, we understand. I’m grateful that Miracle Doctor Y appeared in the same era as I did.
I’m proud.”
“Half-a-year! It’ll only take half-a-year! Wow! I knew the country would attach importance
to it. History will be rewritten!”
“It’s all for the sake of the people!”
…
At the end of the interview, Ye Lingchen exited the area calmly and with flair, leaving
behind only the traces of his legend.
Before he left however, he once again shot a profound look at the group of rich people.
A simple interview sent waves throughout the web. It really did make huge waves!
In addition to the major entertainment media, China’s news and papers even reported it
too. Moreover, the news was top priority and occupied an entire page in the newspaper!
Various news outlets all over the world were sent into a frenzy and the campaign was very
strong.
For a brief period, Miracle Doctor Y’s name was considered a household name. Some people
even venerated him as a god!
It immediately caused Ye Lingchen’s popularity to skyrocket again!
He could not remember the exact number of surges in popularity that he had experienced
recently, but the rate of increase could only be described as lightning quick. It was simply
frightening.
One could only say that the waves being set off on that occasion was far too big. Most
importantly, it was not due to entertainment, but saving lives! It felt close to everyone’s
hearts, hence the effortless increase in popularity value.
Previously, his popularity value was only over four million, but after that incident, it
exceeded 10 million yet again and reached 10,689,765!
In addition, it was growing rapidly!
During the past few days alone, Ye Lingchen’s popularity value had risen by nearly 20
million!
It was so frightening that Ye Lingchen was shocked too.
The next day.
Sure enough, in one night, his popularity value increased by more than 1.5 million and
reached 12,368,879!
It felt good!
Everything that happened as of then was merely a prelude. Once the pills were produced
and lives were saved, his popularity value would inevitably explode again. By the time the
pills were marketed abroad, it would surge even more!
Nevertheless, the incident could be regarded as squeezing all the shock value from Miracle
Doctor Y in a short amount of time. It was probably difficult to have another opportunity to
be so explosive in the future.
Ye Lingchen was not in a hurry to try his luck with the system. He felt that he had gotten
too lucky recently and needed to calm things down first.
Qin Baichuan arrived early with Grandmaster Hao and Hao Yun. They all came over to join
Ye Lingchen in going to the island.
In addition, Zhang Yunxi also set aside everything in her hands that day and prepared to tag
along, as did Ouyang Qing, Xu Nan, Dong Miaomiao, and Xiao Feifei.
They were certainly not going to miss such a grand event and would gladly drop whatever
they were doing.
Ye Lingchen did not forget to bring Little Green and Little Gray. Both wolves began jumping
excitedly, perhaps because they realized that they were about to go on a journey.
On the other hand, Old Tortoise had already swum to that island by itself. It had the island
in its mind constantly and naturally knew the way there.
After driving to the beach, a large cruise ship was at sea waiting for everyone. It was none
other than the Warrior’s Department who prepared it. On top of the ship were some
warriors garrisoned there, and Lin Ao was one of them. He was eager and excited, more so
than Ye Lingchen.
Toot, toot, toot—
At the sound of a whistle, the cruise ship began moving slowly and made its way to the
island!
Chapter 566 - Miracle Island
566 Miracle Island
An hour later, the island appeared in sight.
“Wow—”
As they got closer and closer, everyone gasped at the same time and stared at the island in
front of them.
From a distance, one could see that the island was covered in green vegetation. The area
was huge and everything seemed to be thriving there.
Although it was deserted, it was undoubtedly a beautiful island.
“Little Friend Ye, you have a good eye at choosing the place. The island’s location is
exceptional, and the Fengshui is outstanding as well,” Grandmaster Hao glanced at the
surrounding sea and could not resist making that comment.
In fact, he did not need to mention it at all, for it was very easy for everyone to guess that
from the growth of the plants on the island.
Would the plants have grown so lushly if the island was inferior?
“Indeed, this is a treasured gem of Fengshui. No wonder Little Friend Ye is so determined to
get this place,” Qin Baichuan remarked. He felt refreshed upon arriving at the island and
the environment was excellent.
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose. Of course, he knew the reason for all that.
This island was a place where dragon-like terrain spanned a hundred-mile radius, forming
a kind of whirlpool that absorbed all the spiritual energy from the surrounding aura. As the
sun shone every morning, the first ray of light would touch that island, making it a place
where purple Qi rose from the east.
“WHOA! It’s so beautiful. It will definitely be a hit if it’s developed into a tourist attraction!”
Xiao Feifei said excitedly, then looked at Ye Lingchen. “Lingchen, you must retain a part of
the island’s natural environment. It will be an excellent natural setting for filming!”
Ye Lingchen nodded without hesitation. “No problem.”
Everyone uttered exclamations and began to wander around the island. Xu Nan was so
excited that she practically ran around like a madwoman.
Little Green and Little Gray were so restless that they could not control themselves at all.
They disappeared into afterimages, as though they saw their most beloved toys, and ran
across the island while barking from time to time.
After climbing a high slope, both of them looked up at the same time, then stretched their
neck to let out a high-pitched howl, “Awoooooooooo—”
During the time that they lived in Hill Spring Villas, Ye Lingchen did not allow them to howl
so as not to disturb anyone else. They finally had the chance to vent it all out and
immediately felt relieved.
“Brother Ye, are we best buds or what? ” Lin Ao looked at Ye Lingchen with shining eyes.
Ye Lingchen nodded.
“In that case, you can’t stop me from coming here and living the rest of my life when I get
old.”
“I want to spend my old days here too. I wonder if Little Friend Ye welcomes me?” Qin
Baichuan also asked.
“How about… Us old guys come together as a team? Maybe we can accompany each other,”
Grandmaster Hao said too.
“You’re all my respected elders, so you’re more than welcome,” Ye Lingchen said, though he
rolled his eyes while saying so.
It immediately elicited a burst of laughter.
“Lingchen, does this island have a name?” Zhang Yunxi asked curiously all of a sudden.
Her beautiful eyes looked at everything around her with both surprise and pride. The
island belonged to her man, and would also serve as their love nest in the future
The others looked at Ye Lingchen too.
“Yeah, Master, this island is yours now. Let’s name it first. It must be a bold one!” Xu Nan
continued excitedly. “Master, since you’re so good at martial arts, why don’t you call it
Chivalry Island! ”
“My feeling is that if you want it to be bold, Dragon Island is the boldest name of them all!”
Lin Ao retorted on the spot.
Ye Lingchen did not bother with all that silliness, and thought for a moment before saying,
“How about we call it Miracle Island.”
“Miracle Island?” Qin Baichuan was taken aback for a moment, but then nodded slowly. “it’s
a good name. An island where miracles are born. It’s very appropriate.”
“An island that specifically brings miracles to the world. It has a good meaning,” Ouyang
Qing nodded as well. She thought of the technology produced by Ye Lingchen and felt that it
would certainly be a miracle in the future.
In addition, many more miracles would be produced there.
The name was simple, appropriate, and easy to remember.
From then onward, an additional island bearing the name Miracle Island would appear on
the map. The island was destined to be miraculous, one that appeared swiftly in the eyes of
the world and widely known by all!
Crash!
At that moment, the originally calm sea suddenly bulged up and formed a huge wave.
The next moment, the huge Old Tortoise appeared like a small hill and caught the crowd’s
attention. Its shadow then covered the crowd and left everyone feeling panicky.
However, Old Tortoise stayed still on the shore, closed its eyes, and basked in the sun
comfortably.
“Wow, it’s the Black Warrior! Ahhhhhhh!” After Hao Yun’s brief moment of panic, she let
out an excited scream and began circling Old Tortoise while watching him.
“Wow, wow, wow. This is too amazing!” She quickly took out her mobile phone and leaned
on Old Tortoise for a selfie.
“A beast from China! The Black Warrior!” Qin Baichuan certainly knew of Old Tortoise’s
existence, but it was the first time he saw it. At that moment, he focused his gaze on it and
felt just as shocked as the others.
“With such an animal living on this island, the Fengshui here will reach an even higher
level.” Grandmaster Hao looked as though he was staring at a masterpiece bestowed by
heaven. At the same time, his originally calm heart began to feel faintly restless.
As a world-famous master builder, his biggest wish was none other than to build a miracle
of the world!
The reason for his retirement was because he felt he had reached the peak of his career and
was not interested in ordinary construction. However, just thinking about building the
world’s number one island was enough to excite him.
“Well, everyone is free to explore the island.” Ye Lingchen smiled while walking around the
island with lots of excitement.
Although he had been to that island before, he had a completely different feeling because
that island was his own! He had a sense of accomplishment, like admiring his own back
garden.
At the same time, he also discovered some superior quality herbs growing wild on the
island which had matured. It was a sign that the island was first-rate.
Along the way, Ye Lingchen gathered those herbs. He also brought along those seedlings
that he prepared in advance to plant them one by one in the herb field.
A ginseng seedling caught his attention and his eyes lit up slightly. He then stretched out his
right hand and enveloped it with a layer of spiritual energy.
Wood Spirit Constitution!
When the spiritual energy of his right hand touched the ginseng, a faint light green glow
was produced and began tunneling into the ginseng. He could perceive a distinct increase
in the ginseng’s vitality and even managed to sense some vague joy coming from the
ginseng.
Though it was merely a 10-year-old seedling, it might end up having the maturity of a 20-
year plant if those spiritual powers were completely absorbed!
Ye Lingchen estimated that it would only take one year for the ginseng to fully absorb his
spiritual energy. In other words, one year was equivalent to ten years!
What a formidable ability!
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath. As the Water Spirit Constitution could control water, the
Wood Spirit Constitution had a great influence on the vegetation!
Chapter 567 - Savage Little Green and
Little Gray
567 Savage Little Green and Little Gray
Aside from that, the Wood Spirit Constitution could also enable a plant to grow without
requiring specific environments. As long as there was nourishment from the spiritual
energy, the plants were then able to survive.
Such special constitutions were practically the kind of cheat that enabled a loser to change
his fortunes, but…it was his system that remained the biggest cheat ever.
After imparting spiritual energy into rare herbs such as ginseng, knotweed, snow lotus, and
the like, Ye Lingchen arranged a formation around it to gather spiritual energy and provide
them with the best growing environment.
Later, he planted some crops and fruits next to the herb field. He needed to make good use
of the environment for him to be self-sufficient. Whatever the case, the stuff he grew…
would end up being delicious, would it not?
As for Grandmaster Hao and the others, they observed the surrounding environment
according to Ye Lingchen’s design. After a comparison, he discovered the subtleties of Ye
Lingchen’s design—the latter had made perfect use of the environment in the most
impeccable manner possible.
At the same time…
Zhang Yunxi and Xiao Feifei walked together with the other girls while talking and
laughing. Everyone just seemed to click with each other.
“Hehe, I didn’t expect Lingchen to be such an interesting character when he was a child. I’m
really envious that you were able to grow up with him,” Xiao Feifei said and looked at
Zhang Yunxi with envy.
“Actually, I really do feel lucky too.” Zhang Yunxi said with blurry eyes. “If it were not for
Ling Chen, I really wouldn’t know what my life would be like! He’s everything to me!”
“Sister Yunxi, my master can be a womanizer sometimes. You have such a good impression
of him,” Xu Nan said.
Zhang Yunxi glanced oddly at the other women and said nothing.
Her gaze immediately made them feel embarrassed. None of them dared to look her in the
eye.
Xu Nan nearly gave herself a couple of slaps on the face. She touched a raw nerve, when in
fact, she said it without thinking because that was her idea.
“He really is fickle. When he was in high school, I remembered that his dream was to join a
religion that allows polygamy,” Zhang Yunxi said in all seriousness.
Her words immediately caused all the other women’s eyes to brighten up, though they soon
concealed that sparkle.
Each of them had their own thoughts in mind and consciously began to change the subject.
Despite that, their meaningful interaction allowed them to become closer and closer to each
other. Soon, they were as close as a group of sisters.
At that moment, Ouyang Qing let out a cry and pointed to a direction in the sea.
There, a fin was exposed above the surface of the sea and was swimming fast.
“Ah, a shark!” It was only natural that everyone recognized such an iconic creature.
“It’s not uncommon for sharks to appear here, as long as they don’t attack us,” Xu Nan said.
However, contrary to her words, the shark was clearly approaching the island.
“Damn it, it’s swimming here!” Hao Yun exclaimed in surprise and said, “I’ll call Grandpa
Qin and the rest. ”
They did not panic even though the sharks were approaching, as they were onshore and
had plenty of room to maneuver.
Not long later, some people nearby also came and looked at the shark.
Then, two blurry streaks dashed past, jumped into the sea with a splash, and swam quickly
toward the shark.
“Ah! Little Green and Little Gray?! ” Zhang Yunxi panicked on the spot.
“Little Green, Little Gray, come back quick!” Xiao Feifei shouted and was very anxious.
They were deeply fond of the two wolves and were so anxious that tears were on the verge
of being shed.
“F*CK, the two wolves jumped into the water!” Some warriors also looked in surprise at the
scene unfolding in the sea, “Plus…they looked like they were swimming straight toward the
shark!”
“What are they going to do? Fight the shark? ”
“These two wolves seem to be quite intelligent, but why are they going there! How could
they fight sharks in the sea!”
“Their swimming speed is so fast and their technique is amazing.”
…
Qin Baichuan had arrived and was similarly flustered after seeing that scene. However, he
was helpless to do anything, because his abilities in water did not guarantee victory over
the shark in the water. He would have zero to no strength even though he wanted to save
them.
“Wow, Little Green, such a big fish!”
“Yup, yup! This is the first time I’ve seen this kind of fish. It must be delicious!”
“Dad’ll be very happy if we catch it and give it to him.”
“It looks so vicious. I feel like it has some ideas for us.”
“Hehe, it’s thinking too much. It’s just a fish. What else can it do? Come on!”
Soon, Little Green and Little Gray approached the shark right under everyone’s noses. The
shark also noticed those two wolves and rushed over like a tiger that had its eye on prey.
Deep down, it cursed loudly in its heart, “Digging your own grave!”
Crash!
The shark jerked its body up and opened its blood-red mouth wide before chomping down
toward Little Green!
Its mouth could envelop Little Green’s entire wolf head. Back on shore, everyone exclaimed
and could not bear to look directly at the scene.
At this critical moment, however, Little Green moved forward instead of retreating. Its
mouth opened wide and it bit down on the shark!
Besides, it turned its body and lifted both paws to claw at the shark!
Its strength was so strong that the shark’s snout had been resoundingly slapped to one
side. Then, it delivered a merciless bite to the shark’s fin!
At the same time, Little Gray went for the back and grasped the shark’s tail firmly with its
wolf paws, ravaging it with a violent bite!
Blood immediately stained the entire sea.
The entire sequence took place in a very short period of time. Onshore, everyone looked
frantically at the struggling shark and were left in a daze for a moment. All of a sudden, they
exclaimed, “F*ck!”
It felt as though the two wolves were martial arts masters, while the shark was nothing
more than a brute that was easily beaten by several coordinated moves.
“F*ck me, are these two wolves that cruel?” A warrior could not help but swallow a
mouthful of saliva and said in shock.
“Amazing. From this perspective alone, these two wolves aren’t any worse than the shark
in terms of strength. It’s simply mind-blowing.”
“So miserable. That shark is miserable. Can you believe that the strongest animal in the sea
was defeated by a wolf?”
“I feel like…these two wolves are also martial arts masters. They seem to be more powerful
than us…”
Even Qin Baichuan was stunned, let alone the other warriors. Far from being a proper fight,
the wolves absolutely hammered the shark. The two canines’ combat strength was simply
mind-blowing.
“F*ck, are the two wolves raised by Brother Ye really that awesome?” Lin Ao took a deep
breath and exclaimed in admiration. “It seems like all your pets turn out to become
abnormal!”
He was reminded of Old Tortoise, which was also Ye Lingchen’s pet. The situation seemed
to be turning into a concentration camp of monsters!
Zhang Yunxi and the other ladies could not help but cover their mouths with both hands.
All of them were shocked beyond words.
The battle soon ended, and the majestic shark began floating motionlessly on the surface of
the sea with its white belly showing conspicuously…
Chapter 568 - Such A Show-Off
568 Such A Show-Off
The first miracle was created just after Miracle Island’s birth.
Little Green and Little Gray had dragged the shark’s corpse ashore while everyone was still
in shock.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen came over after hearing the news, but he walked Leisurely
without panicking. After seeing what had happened, his expression suggested that the
outcome was expected.
The next second, Little Green and Little Gray came over with the shark and eagerly took
credit for it. “Dad, look, we caught you a small fish.”
There was lunch at last, and one consisting of very rare seafood no less.
It had to be pointed out that shark meat was not that delicious. It had a dry quality when
eaten and required plenty of effort to bite it. It was like hard muscles that had been soaked
in salt water for a very long time, and the texture was not that pleasing.
After lunch, Grandmaster Hao had already started making arrangements for manpower to
start construction.
The pharmaceutical factory’s progress could be said to have attracted the attention of many
people throughout the entire country. As of that moment, that mission was of chief
importance. Even if Ye Lingchen wanted to put it aside for the time being, Qin Baichuan
would not agree.
At the same time, Ye Lingchen also enlisted Ouyang Qing’s cooperation. Wanrong
Technology had to provide the latest technological solutions, so much so that Ye Lingchen
designed some of the latest technologies for Ouyang Qing to research and produce at the
soonest possible opportunity to install it on the building.
He was prepared to construct a high-tech, intelligent headquarters.
“Chairman Ye, if this is the case, I’m worried that the budget will be exceeded
tremendously,” Ouyang Qing frowned slightly and said.
The high-tech materials mentioned by Ye Lingchen were all very special. Coupled with
construction costs and the need to rush to expedite work within a very short time, it
required a huge investment.
Although the focus was on the construction of a pharmaceutical factory, other parts of the
island could not be ignored completely. At the very least, the foundation as well as the river
environment would have to be built along with it.
At that point, Ye Lingchen’s funds were only 60 million. Even if the country could
reimburse half of it, it was still not enough.
“It’s okay. Your only job is to build. The funds will be in place soon…” Ye Lingchen smiled,
then muttered, “…if those people aren’t stupid.”
In the afternoon.
Everyone was busy wandering on the island when a helicopter flew there at great speed. It
stopped right above the island and gradually fell.
The next moment, a woman in a black cheongsam walked down from the helicopter.
She glanced at the people there and nonchalantly took off her sunglasses, revealing a
beautifully immaculate face with outstanding temperament and zero fear.
She opened her mouth and said faintly, “I’ve come to ask Miracle Doctor Y for help with my
husband. Can you please call for Miracle Doctor Y?”
“It’s Hong Kong’s Rosa,” Someone exclaimed.
“For real? That super-rich lady from Hong Kong! ”
“Well, I’ll be damned. She went all the way here. Such determination!”
Ye Lingchen and the others soon came over, and at the sight of Rosa, the corner of Ye
Lingchen’s mouth curled up in a slight smile.
Considering the resources of those individuals, Ye Lingchen was not surprised they could
find the island. He had given enough hints the day before and even indicated to those rich
people by shooting them a glance before leaving. As long as they were not idiots, it was
easy for them to guess what Ye Lingchen tried to signal.
Rosa noticed Ye Lingchen as well and already began guessing in her heart. She walked over
and said politely, “Are you Miracle Doctor Y? My husband has been lying in bed for five
years and hasn’t been able to wake up. Can you treat him?”
Ye Lingchen stretched out a finger, “Yes, but the fee is a hundred million yuan.”
“No problem!”
Chuff-chuff-chuff!
At the same time, another helicopter appeared in the sky, while a yacht was speeding over
on the surface of the sea.
Those rich people arrived one after another.
Li Jiahua—the richest man in Hong Kong—and Wang Zhen—the richest man in Capital—
also rushed over.
“Miracle Doctor Y!” Li Jiahua walked forward quickly. “This is a place of good Fengshui, if
you need construction materials, you can come to me. I’ll supply them to you without
taking a single a cent!”
“Miracle Doctor Y, we have a lot of manpower. If you are ever short of people, just let me
know whenever,” Wang Zhen also remarked hastily.
These tycoons could send countless waves across the region’s economy just by stomping
their feet. However, all of them had a smile on their faces because of two reasons: firstly, to
get treatment for their disease, and secondly, to cozy up to Ye Lingchen due to his status!
“Regardless of what disease you’re seeking treatment for, the consultation fee starts at fifty
million yuan. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis,” Ye Lingchen said curtly. “You there,
come with me.”
He was not afraid of that group of people revealing his true identity. To begin with, he did
not really care about it at all, neither did he think that the group of people were that stupid
to do so.
The rich lady from Hong Kong quickly took her husband off the plane and had him pushed
to Ye Lingchen.
Awakening a comatose person could not be any simpler for Ye Lingchen. All he had to do
was control his spiritual power to awaken the consciousness lurking in the patient’s mind.
It took him barely five minutes to earn a hundred million!
The group of people were not suffering from a serious and potentially fatal illness but
instead suffered from torture. Ye Lingchen need not expend that much effort to treat them
and the success rate would be high.
Next, it was time for Ye Lingchen’s one-man show.
He did not mute his mobile phone, so the notifications made everyone’s heart convulse.
“Ding! Successful transfer of fifty…million yuan!”
“Ding! Successful transfer of one…billion yuan! ”
…
“This kid! ”
The corners of Qin Baichuan’s mouth twitched slightly, and his entire person was stunned.
He felt like his life had no meaning to it.
Was it nice of him to show all his wealth like that?
“This money is being made too easily…” Zhang Yunxi and the other women opened their
mouths slightly in astonishment. What they witnessed felt unreal to them.
Exchanging money for life was actually a luxury for many people!
It was especially so when they reached a certain level of wealth where money did not mean
anything. On the contrary, it was a kind of luck to extend their life with wealth.
Ouyang Qing finally realized why Ye Lingchen did not panic at all. At his level, money could
only come too quickly.
More than five billion was earned in such a simple manner!
It was definitely enough to build a pharmaceutical factory and some basic facilities.
In principle, treating all those rich people at a high price, then making money to build a
pharmaceutical factory, and then selling the pills to the poor at a low price, was sort of like
Robin Hood in disguise.
With the funds in his account, all the preparations for construction were in place. According
to Grandmaster Hao’s estimation, the pharmaceutical factory could be built in four to five
months and then be put into use.
After the arrangements were made, Ye Lingchen and the others returned on the cruise ship.
However, Grandmaster Hao, some workers in charge of construction, and some warriors
remained. At the same time, Ouyang Qing had also arranged for some people from
Wanrong Technology to come over and act as helpers and supervisors.
Additionally, Little Green, Little Gray, and Old Tortoise all stayed behind. The three of them
were like spirits returning to nature and have been patrolling the island with excitement.
With them around, there was no need to worry about Miracle Island’s safety.
As the cruise ship set sail, Ye Lingchen looked at Miracle Island getting farther and farther
away. His vision began blurring up—the feeling of building his own kingdom by himself…
was exhilarating!
Chapter 569 - Graduation – A Sad Time
Chapter 569 Graduation – A Sad Time
t was already getting late by then, and everyone stood on the deck facing the cool sea
breeze while enjoying the refreshing feeling.
For a while, everyone was silent.
Ring-ding-ding!
Ye Lingchen’s mobile phone rang all of a sudden. It was an unfamiliar number, but the
number was very unique: 000111.
Such numbers belonged to either a scammer or a tycoon.
“Hello.”
“Hello, is this Mr. Ye Lingchen? ” a mellifluous female voice asked.
“Speaking.”
“I’m from Capital TV Station. You are one of the few representatives for China’s sports and
we hereby sincerely invite you to be a guest for the Spring Festival Gala. Can you provide an
address? We’ll send you the entrance ticket.”
An invitation to the Spring Festival Gala?
Ye Lingchen raised his brows slightly. He used to watch the Spring Festival Gala on
television and it was even more legendary than martial arts novels. Never did he expect to
get so close to it.
He would be a guest for the Spring Festival Gala, not as an onstage performer, but as a
member of the audience.
Generally speaking, there were only a handful of people who could be an audience. They
either made a special contribution to the country or were highly-ranked within Capital.
Reasonably speaking, it ought to be expected that a basketball genius who defeated the
Stick Nation would be invited. If the identity of Miracle Doctor Y was revealed, it was even
easier to get a few more extra invitations.
“Oh, the address is…”
Ye Lingchen did not refuse and immediately gave his address. As for whether he would be
going or not, the decision would be made when the time comes. After all, he wanted to
accompany his parents at home, more so than being at the Spring Festival Gala.
After hanging up, Ye Lingchen looked at everyone’s eyes staring at him from all around and
could not help but touch his nose. “it’s an invitation for the Spring Festival Gala, as a guest.”
“Wow, awesome!”
“From a national perspective, being a guest of the Spring Festival Gala is equivalent to
entering a whole new social standing.”
Lin Ao slapped his thigh. “Damn it! Just like that, you have another chance to be a show-off!”
…
The New Year was unknowingly fast approaching…
Ye Lingchen looked at the sea in the distance and felt a tug in his heart. Plenty of things
happened that year which still left him feeling unreal.
Most importantly, it was the beautiful goddesses around him which he never would have
met in his entire life if it were not for the system.
At 8:30 in the evening, everyone was back at Capital.
Ye Lingchen spontaneously took Zhang Yunxi directly to Capital University.
Among Ye Lingchen’s circle of friends and classmates, discussions about graduation were
already in full swing.
In fact, they had only completed two semesters, so it could not be regarded as graduation in
the strictest sense. However, university and high school were different, especially for
senior students. Some graduates had to be transferred to the old campus, while some
would get work internships and might return rarely. It was practically the same as a true
graduation, and it was likely to be difficult for everyone to get together again in the second
half of the year.
Many people had various feelings about leaving their alma mater. Sadness filled the
atmosphere, and everyone from freshman to senior year would be affected by it. The
participants all gave off a feeling of immense sympathy.
All kinds of blessings were exchanged everywhere.
“Senior, senior sister, all the best…”
“Senior, you can leave, but please let go of your junior.”
“Senior sister, bring me with you, I want to elope with you.”
Zhang Yunxi’s dream was to enter university, but things turned out the opposite of what
she wished for. Nevertheless, she yearned deeply for university life, so seizing the moment
of that graduation season, she came to Capital University with Ye Lingchen.
Of course, one of them was an internet celebrity and the other was a superstar. They both
had to wear masks and sunglasses even in the dark.
Nine pm!
Contrary to the usual, the entire dorm was still brightly lit and loud noises were heard.
Along the way, one or two couples could be seen along the road, stopping and hugging,
discussing how to forge their path in the future. Others were silently crying and remained
quiet with each other.
Additionally, there was a team of boys holding a bottle of Erguotou[1]worth about three
yuan from the school canteen in their hands. They walked with a swagger while having
their drink and said from time to time, “Don’t forget each other when we’re rich.”
As for the girls, they were sitting on the school field. Tranquility was absent and it was
much livelier than usual. Ye Lingchen heard a girl calling out loudly, “I’ve been in university
for four freaking years! Why didn’t anyone come and try to hit on me? Ah, ah, ah, ah!!?”
Parting was imminent and they were about to step into an unknown future. One by one,
they began letting their feelings run free, adding a plaintiveness to all the hustle and bustle.
The school was unsurprised by the phenomenon. There were no so-called warden ladies or
security guards to stop it, so everyone was implicitly allowed to just vent out their feelings.
“Graduating from university and high school are completely different ends of the
spectrum.” Zhang Yunxi was clearly affected by it and could not help lamenting.
“Yes.” Ye Lingchen sighed sadly and said with emotion, “High school is hell, and after
graduation, you’ll be able to enter the university of your dreams. For a university
graduation, you’re leaving the best time of your life to enter society at its cruelest…”
“Actually… Now that I think about it, life in high school was also very good,” Zhang Yunxi
took a deep breath and said poignantly.
“Yes, that’s the most beautiful thing we have left from our youth.”
The two continued to walk forward, but Zhang Yunxi silently added a sentence in her heart,
‘I’m glad I was able to meet you.’
As they neared the dormitory building, the noise was getting louder and louder, and the
whole building was bursting with noise. Everyone was in the corridor of the dormitory.
Opposite the male dormitory was the female one, which is also brightly lit.
“Girl from across there, look over here! Look over here, look over here! The show over here
will be a blast…”
The boys sang in a chorus from the boys’ dormitory and all of them were belting their heart
out.
Later, the girls’ dormitory also began to sing. As they sang and sang, it soon started to be
like a folk song. The boys’ dormitory roared and the girls responded from the other side,
making for a jovial mood.
At some point, however, some people’s voices had unknowingly become hoarse…
Downstairs, one of the students set up a huge speaker. He was usually a very quiet person,
but at that moment, he could not resist singing too.
Someone ran down to confess through the loudspeakers, while others used it to sing love
songs to the girl’s dormitory.
Bachelor’s Love Song.
Cotton Candy.
Ten Thousand Years Later.
Want to Be with You.
If they could not hit a note, they screamed until their voices turned hoarse to make up for it.
“Hey buddy, can you lend me a guitar?” a teenager wearing a mask asked.
The student smoked a cigarette and handed the guitar to Ye Lingchen without even
thinking about it.
Then, Ye Lingchen held the guitar and sat beside the speaker.
The music in the speaker was turned off and all that was left was the sound of guitar
strings.
Although it was only the sound of the guitar, it had an inherently emotional sound that
caught everyone’s ears.
Under the night, the relaxed sound of the guitar brought along countless sentiments and
emotions…
[1] 二锅头 – translated as Erguotou, a variety of baijiu (Chinese white wine) that is distilled
from fermented sorghum.
Chapter 570 - Give Us Back Our Tears
570 Give Us Back Our Tears
Along with the sound of the guitar, a soft and sonorous singing voice came from Ye
Lingchen’s mouth.
“Will you remember tomorrow
“The diaries you wrote yesterday
“Will you still recall tomorrow
“How you used to cry so often
“Our teachers have long forgotten
“How you couldn’t answer their questions
“It’s only when I flip through old photos
“That I remembered you, my deskmate
“Who married you and all your moods?
“Who read the diaries that you wrote?
“Who tied your long hair up?
“Who made the wedding gown for you…”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was slow and soft, but on that special night, it had a deep impact on
everyone’s hearts. They were all affected by that song and plunged deep into a reverie.
Memories floated in their mind along with the song. At the same time, they were brought
back to the days of innocence and recalled that…they were deskmates.
The scene that was still noisy suddenly turned very silent. When other people around the
dormitory heard the song, they slowed down and listened carefully.
“You used to be so shy
Asking to borrow half of my eraser
You also mentioned by accident before
That you liked being with me
The sky was always blue then
Time passed oh so slowly
You always said that graduation was far away
But we drifted apart in the blink of an eye…”
Zhang Yunxi looked at the figure under the moonlight and tears had begun to flow out at
some point in time. She was lucky because…he was the deskmate who was always by her
side.
No one was aware that the song had ended with some strumming and humming.
However, no one came to their senses and the entire area was silent.
It took a long time for them to recover from the song’s artistic conception. Unbeknownst to
many, their eyes were already moist. People from both genders ran back to the dormitory
to hide their faces and cry.
Everyone turned to look at the voice and discovered that the singer had already
disappeared into the building, leaving only a guitar on the spot.
“It’s breathtaking. When did we have such an awesome person in our school?”
“Dammit, I’ve earned the nickname of someone who never cries. I never expected to cry so
much.”
“F*ck, what was that guy trying to do? This is such a sensational time, huhuhu…”
“Bro, why’d you have to leave so quickly. I thought of chasing after him.”
Everyone present was touched.
Some of the male students suddenly burst into screams inside the male dormitory.
“F*CK! I was recording just now!”
“Damn, I’m glad I decided to record my graduation. I think this song is original. It’ll be a hit
if it’s posted online!”
“Quick, quick!”
Everyone frantically searched for the video clip and immediately posted it on TokTik with
the accompanying title, [Graduation season: a heartbreaking song!]
In order not to attract anyone’s attention, Ye Lingchen took Zhang Yunxi and left
immediately after he finished singing.
“Lingchen, you’re very talented.”
Zhang Yunxi was filled with emotion. She held Ye Lingchen’s hand tightly and her eyes
were full of admiration.
In the evening, it was inevitable for the couple to enjoy their time together, and without
realizing it, the improvised song became a sensation on the internet.
Recently, the most talked-about topic on TikTok would almost certainly revolve around the
Lunar New Year, the holidays, the Spring Festival Gala, and graduation.
In particular, the time of graduation had evoked the emotions of countless people in recent
times. Scenes of graduation from various universities flooded the Internet, creating a
situation where many universities were competing with each other.
Scenes after scenes of students’ crazy videos on campus were churned out continuously,
and its viral nature had also rubbed off on the universities themselves.
However, when Capital University released the video, it was reposted and shared so much
in just one hour that the number of views exceeded one million!
The number of likes reached 400,000, and the number of comments reached 100,000!
In just an hour, the statistics were still growing rapidly, so much so that one could describe
the phenomenon as setting the internet ablaze.
[Sounds so good. So, so good. Can anyone tell me who this god is?]
[I’ve been a graduate for three years now. I cried when I heard this song…]
[Time can never be turned. Where did my youth disappear to?]
[‘Who married you and all your moods? Who read the diaries that you wrote? Who tied
your long hair up? Who made the wedding gown for you…’ Huhuhu, I’m bawling my eyes
out!]
[Why write such a sad song? Cheating us of all our tears.]
[This song, every sentence pierces a person’s heart. It left so many holes in me. Must it be
so cruel?]
[‘But we drifted apart in the blink of an eye!’ Yes, it really was in the blink of an eye…]
[Huhuhu, after listening to this song, I couldn’t help but send this message to my deskmate
from yesteryear—are you doing okay?]
[Upstairs, me too. I’ve always kept the contact info of my deskmate but we’ve never
contacted.]
[The sole reason I’ve never changed my cell phone number is that I was afraid he could not
find me.]
[You’re so courageous. I didn’t dare to text them. I can only bless them silently in my heart.]
…
Soon after that, the TikTok video even topped the Weibo trending searches and took the
world by storm in just one night!
Aside from the feelings it elicited, the song was also simple and catchy. Anyone could hum
it, and it was enough to cause their tears to stream down too.
Since it was so popular, people even initiated a large-scale search for the person who wrote
the song. However, most of their rallying cries were to get revenge, as they demanded
payback for being cheated of all those tears!
At the same time, major music platforms have also taken note of the song and wanted to
buy the copyright.
Ye Lingchen—the culprit of everything—slept extra soundly until dawn. He had his simple
morning exercise, then went home to eat Zhang Yunxi’s specially-prepared breakfast.
When Zhang Yunxi and Miyako went to Y Cosmetics, he returned to an idle state.
There were too many things for him to deal with a while ago, so it was rare for him to have
leisure time.
After looking at the popularity value, Ye Lingchen was slightly taken aback. It had reached
14,669,858!
Recently, the popularity value hitched on the trending iPartment and had been slowly
increasing, but it increased explosively the previous night by almost 700,000 people, which
was obviously a very high number.
He took out his phone, and just as he expected, he saw the news about himself on Weibo’s
trending searches.
The previous night’s song was very effective, it seemed.
His eyes lit up slightly and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He logged directly
into Music Y’s Weibo and started typing.
[The song last night was called “My Deskmate” and I wrote it down after having a moment
of inspiration. Looks like everyone enjoyed it very much.]
[F*ck? F*CK?]
[Mama! Music Y showed up! This song is called “My Deskmate” and it’s really appropriate.]
[F*CK. I knew it wasn’t an ordinary person who wrote this song. Ah, ah, ah! Just as I
expected.]
[Too handsome! Oh, Singer Y, why do you have to touch the depths of my emotions every
time you write a song? Why must you make me cry? I hate you.]
[Singer Y, tell us quickly! Why did you show up at Capital University? Are you a student?]
[Hurry up and release the recorded version! It’s so nice that I could get pregnant just by
listening to it. You have to take responsibility…]
[I’m more curious about the girl who’s with Singer Y. Ah, ah! I’m envious, jealous, and
resentful! I’m so sour right now!]
…
Singer Y’s appearance immediately increased the topic’s popularity on the internet.
Countless people went crazy, and the entire internet was stirred up…
Chapter 571 - Another Spring Festival
Gala Invitation
Chapter 571 Another Spring Festival Gala Invitation
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered with the commotion on Weibo. Instead, he spaced out
and recorded a new song.
The song from the previous night was made up on a whim. That was not all that he felt at
that moment. At his level, just a random spark of inspiration would be sufficient for him to
create a lot of content.
“Blooming flowers of Spring, winds of Autumn, and sunsets of Winter.
“The depressed teenager that I was thought so ignorantly.
“The windmill spins every day in its own melodic cycle of seasons.
“I grew along with the poems of fluttering flowers and snow.
“The story of time carried along a flowing stream changes a person.
“During our sentimental youth where we waited.
“…”
To others, that may have been a difficult task, yet it was nothing for Ye Lingchen. He was on
a whole other level.
The recording was complete. Song titled Story of Time. Upload!
The song immediately hit the top spot. With its sudden appearance, the originally heated
debates turned silent momentarily.
Everyone rubbed their eyes at the same time, trying to see clearly. ‘F*ck! Singer Y is really
releasing a new song!’
[OMG, stop talking to me. I’m going to listen to music!]
[Is that necessary? Releasing a new song just because of a disagreement? You should at
least give me some time to prepare for it!]
[Story of Time. Needless to say, it’s related to youth. Get the tissues ready, I’m about to cry.]
[It’s so good! It’s so f*cking good! Ahhh, it’s even better than the last one. Damn it, I can’t
hold back anymore. I was secretly listening to it at work and I cried audibly!]
[Previous post, do you need to be so dramatic? It’s only uploaded for five minutes.]
[It’s true. I’m crying as well. This song is even more impactful. I’m a guy and I’m crying
buckets.]
…
Compared to My Deskmate, Story of Time was more downcast and emotional. Not only was
it describing the times as a student, but it was also more focused on change.
As per the lyrics, ‘The story of time carried along a flowing stream changes a person.’ It was
very relatable for those that were stepping into society.
Due to the popularity of the previous song, this song triggered an even greater reaction,
immediately going viral.
However, just as everyone finished listening to Story of Time, Singer Y’s Weibo status was
renewed once more!
Days in Beijing’s East Road.
Another song?!
Annnnoooother new song!
Everyone was shaking in excitement.
[At the very beginning, we were all children.
In the end, we long to become angels.
In the ballads, the fairy tale hides.
Where should the children soar?
…]
Unlike the two previous songs, this song had taken an uplifting mood, seemingly a tale for
the children.
Right at the opening, everyone was helplessly drawn in as their emotions flowed with the
melody.
Masterpiece. Definitely another masterpiece!
[One day, when we step foot into this campus, which leaf would it be that that falls into the
fleeting years of memory?
The distance from the first to the fourth floor was only three years.
The gatekeeper uncle and canteen auntie look like a couple.
Unable to understand the seasons and currents, yet there are new horizons to see.
All the popular posters and photos were only sold for a few dollars and cents.
We put on a suit to act like we’ve grown, with our habitual smile on the film rolls.
…]
Without them thinking, the scenes from the lyrics were presented clearly in everyone’s
mind. The edges of their mouth curled into a grin, as though reliving those carefree days
once more. However, although they were smiling, tears rolled free.
[Sob sob sob, Singer Y, why are you making us cry?]
[Damn it, you’ve been hiding for all these while. Now that you make an appearance, you’re
making me cry like this. Don’t think that you can do as you like just because I’m your fan.]
[Three masterpieces just like that! Singer Y is truly talented!]
[Singer Y is definitely a student at Capital University. How else could he write a song that
fits the scene so closely?]
[He’s a top student at Capital University. No wonder he’s so talented. Big brother, can we go
on a date…]
[Big brother, do you need someone to bear your child?]
…
[Let’s call it a day. I wrote it based on my feelings and I’m too lazy to compose more. You
can listen to these songs for free. Don’t need to bother about the copyrights. It only matters
that you guys like it.]
Just as everyone was discussing excitedly, Ye Lingchen left a simple comment under his
Weibo post and went offline. Everyone was caught off guard. The thread was later flooded
by the same word—Wilful!
Having received Ye Lingchen’s permission, the music platforms were like cats catching onto
the scent of fish. They quickly placed all three songs on their platform. Immediately after
uploading, the three songs bulldozed their way through as they topped the list of all major
music platforms!
All the listeners were extremely satisfied with finally having some good music to enjoy
during their free time.
With such a trend during the graduation season, all sorts of interpretations of the songs
appeared. A lot of people appreciated the songs and started publishing reviews after
listening to it. Most importantly, it turned viral.
[First of all, it can’t be denied that Singer Y is a musical genius. All three songs were
depictions of graduation, but they were from different perspectives, giving the listeners a
different experience.
The first song depicts the naive romance in school, also known to be the purest. The second
song is about change. After parting ways with our youth, we continue to mature, but can we
recover the feelings of old? The third song is about the life of a student. Everything is
presented so vividly, as though it were only yesterday.
Honestly, I’ve played all three songs on loop for over a hundred times. My eyes are puffy
from crying, yet I’m sincerely grateful to Singer Y for allowing me to once again experience
my fondest memories…]
[Finally, someone that knows music. My thoughts exactly.]
[Good interpretation. I feel the same!]
[Be it the tune, lyrics, or performance, all three songs are perfect. Truly magnificent.]
[Product of Singer Y is naturally of top quality!]
With the influence of the three songs, that day itself, Ye Lingchen’s popularity points
increased by another 600 over thousand!
His total popularity points went beyond 15 million, to a total of 15,689,538!
‘Since I have time…should I try my luck?’
Ye Lingchen laid on his bed, rubbing his hand as he felt the urge well up from within. Just as
he got ready for the lucky draw, his phone rang.
The caller ID was quite something. The number started with seven zeroes and ended with a
nine.
“Hello, is this Singer Y?”
“Mm,” Ye Lingchen answered softly.
His number was not kept secret. Some well-known music platforms and directors of TV
stations knew about it. However, those that had his number were no simple folks.
“I’m the director of this year’s Spring Festival Gala, Feng Xiaofeng. I would like to invite you
to perform a song on the stage. Do you think that’s possible?”
“Perform at the Spring Festival Gala?” Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, finding it funny.
He was just invited by someone from the Spring Festival Gala the previous day to be a
guest, yet the director personally made a call to invite him as the performer the very next
day. Most importantly, the invitations were sent to two of his separate identities. That was
rather…interesting.
“Mm,” Feng Xiaofeng thought for a moment, then asked carefully, “As this is rather special,
on the night of the Spring Festival Gala…you might be required to show your face…”
Chapter 572 - Hey, That’s Not Bad
‘Show face?’
‘That’s impossible. I’m a pretty host[1].’
Ye Lingchen had already vetoed the decision in his heart.
He would not intentionally expose his own identity. If he waited for the right moment, the
exposure of his identity might bring him another explosive gain in popularity points.
However, he answered differently. “Thank you Director Feng for your appreciation.
However, I would like to keep my identity a secret for now.”
“Is that so…” Feng Xiaofeng was taken aback as he did not expect Ye Lingchen to reject him.
That was the Spring Festival Gala!
At the same time, he felt that it was a pity.
Although the Spring Festival Gala was the biggest program in the country, it also required
hype, one at the highest level in order to befit the name of Spring Festival Gala. That was
why Feng Xiaofeng thought of Singer Y.
Having Singer Y reveal his identity would definitely be a big hit.
By then, the Spring Festival Gala might create a TV rating record.
It was all because of the uniqueness of the Spring Festival Gala that they needed better
results and distinguishing features.
“However, I have someone to recommend to Director Feng,” Ye Lingchen suddenly said
with a wink.
“Oh? Who will that be?”
“Chen Xiaoyan.” Ye Lingchen suddenly remembered that beautiful and hardworking young
woman, hence he recommended her.
“Chen Xiaoyan?” Feng Xiaofeng’s voice seemed a little awkward.
It was undeniable that Chen Xiaoyan was quite a hit that year. However, the reason she was
popular was solely because of Ye Lingchen. Moreover, her behavior was rather odd. She
had an unapproachable air, especially toward other male investors. She would always stay
away from them and stayed on high alert.
That was why she lacked chances to be on stage. Furthermore, she had not come up with a
new song for quite some time, which led to her declining popularity.
Although she met the requirements to be on stage, it was at the bare minimum. Under
normal circumstances, Chen Xiaoyan would not be picked.
“I will write a song for her.”
It was just a simple statement from Ye Lingchen, but it immediately lent Chen Xiaoyan a lot
more weight in Feng Xiaofeng’s considerations, elevating her importance.
It was proven that Singer Y’s songs were all great works. As long as news of Singer Y
appears during the Spring Festival Gala, then the expectations would be there. If the songs
turned out to be a hit, then the reputation of the Spring Festival Gala would grow as well.
In an instant, Feng Xiaofeng’s mind was made. He agreed in a deep voice, “Sure! However,
we need to have a look at the song you’ve written first before making the decision.”
“No problem.” Ye Lingchen smiled cooly.
In just one phone call, they made their candidate decision for the Spring Festival Gala. That
was something that nobody would have believed even if told. From that, one could see the
power of Ye Lingchen’s influence, and that was just his identity as Singer Y!
After the call, Ye Lingchen gave the matter no further thoughts. It was just a song, a simple
task for him.
The most important issue at the moment was the lucky draw. Other issues would have to
be pushed aside!
He once again shifted his attention to the system menu and checked out his skills one by
one.
First was the advanced skill list, which had Parkour (Advanced) in it.
Next was the three intermediate skills. Eight Extremities Brute Training (Intermediate),
Arhat’s Fist Force (Intermediate), and Animal Taming (Intermediate).
After that was the basic skills. Cultivation (Basic), Dragon-Catcher Hand (Basic), Bird
Language (Basic), Diatribe (Basic), Gastronomy (Basic), Heavenly Sound (Basic),
Transfiguration (Basic), Aura Divination (Basic), Water Spirit Constitution (Basic), Wood
Spirit Constitution (Basic), Formation (Basic), Dragon Seeking Formula (Basic), Poison
Immunity (Basic), Bug Language (Basic), Touch of Death (Basic).
A grand total of 15 basic skills, each a magnificent skill on its own.
As for the skills with maxed proficiencies, there were too many. Biology, Chemistry,
Calligraphy, Ball Mastery, Western Medicine, Deutsch, Fashion Design, Russian, French, and
more.
With that many skills, Ye Lingchen was having difficulty deciding.
He was someone with over 15 million popularity points. How should he go about the lucky
draw?
Although there were two martial arts out of the three intermediate skills, the chances to hit
Animal Taming was too high. ‘Maybe…I should get a few more intermediate skills first?’
‘At the moment, quite a number of basic skills have potential. Why not just upgrade a few of
them into intermediate?’
With the decision made, Ye Lingchen stopped hesitating and rubbed his palms together.
One million popularity points were used for the intermediate skill lucky draw!
A golden glow shined brightly in Ye Lingchen’s eyes as it passed over the basic skills at high
speed. It also caused Ye Lingchen’s breathing to become increasingly labored.
Eventually, it became slower, and slower.
Ye Lingchen’s heart raced as he held his breath.
Ding!
Along with a crisp sound, the glow finally stopped!
‘Wood Spirit Constitution?’
‘Hey, that’s not bad!’
Ye Lingchen’s mouth curled upwards, finally feeling relieved.
Although Cultivation was not picked, Wood Spirit Constitution was similar to it seeing that
it directly modified his physical traits, which was as good as his aptitude. Moreover, it was a
very practical skill as it would allow him to improve the rate of plant growth.
‘Wood Spirit Constitution (Intermediate): Unique constitution with wooden properties. You
can now control plants.’
Along with the changes to his physical traits, Ye Lingchen felt his body turn lighter. He
could feel all the pores on his body expand as they naturally took in the spiritual energy in
the air around him.
Moreover, he could easily identify the spiritual energy’s element.
His gaze fell upon the scenery outside. The trees and grass were seemingly looking at him.
Ye Lingchen subconsciously raised his hand and the tree nearest to him started moving
along. After that, a single leaf fell from the tree, landing directly in his palm!
Ye Lingchen’s eyes snapped to attention. ‘I can control plants like this?!’
Taking a deep breath, he slowly closed his eyes. In an instant, his entire consciousness was
projected into a unique condition.
It was as though his body had turned into a plant. His thoughts extended to the plants
around him, feeling everything they felt. ‘This tree has bugs, that grass lacks water, that
flower there is dancing with the bee…’
It felt like he had the vision of god as all the information from the plants within a 500-meter
circumference filled his head.
‘Amazing!’
‘This constitution is too powerful!’
Ye Lingchen had a feeling that his Wood Spirit Constitution would get stronger as his
Cultivation level grew.
‘It seems my luck is quite good. If that’s the case…let’s continue!’
Throwing in another one million popularity points, the golden glow sprung into action once
again.
Due to the previous experience, Ye Lingchen’s mind was a lot calmer this time. He watched
it in silence.
Ding!
Another crisp ring sounded as the glow finally stopped on Formation!
‘Formation (Intermediate): You can now set some basic formations.’
It changed from entry-level formations to basic formations. At the same time, a torrent of
information rushed into Ye Lingchen’s mind uncontrollably…
—
[1] This is a reference to an incident regarding a streamer with a nice voice that hid her
face during her streams. During one of her streams, she forgot to censor her face while
claiming that she was a pretty girl despite being a middle-aged lady that was not as visually
appealing as her fans thought her to be.
Chapter 573 - Nobody Ever Gets Out Of
This Scot Free
The way of formations was extremely mysterious. It could be considered complex beyond
measure as the smallest change would cause a multitude of effects. Any regular joe would
need to spend their entire life studying just to scratch at the surface.
Intermediate formations were on another level compared to basic formations.
At the basic level, Ye Lingchen could only use it to attract the spiritual energy in the area
around him with limited range. However, at the intermediate level, the quality of the
spiritual energy attracted and its range would be much higher—sufficient to change the
Fengshui of a place.
Apart from that, Ye Lingchen’s formation had started to take on a shred of the
‘imprisonment’ properties. He could make a formation to imprison others, or to prevent
entry to a certain location.
Its practicality had grown multifold. It was suitable to be used for all sorts of situations.
‘Maybe the system knows that I’ve acquired an island, thereby rewarding me with this
particular skill.’
This round of lucky draw left Ye Lingchen completely satisfied after acquiring the two great
intermediate skills.
Next was the main show—the advanced skill upgrade.
Eight Extremities Brute Training (Intermediate), Arhat’s Fist Force (Intermediate), Animal
Taming (Intermediate), Formation (Intermediate), Wood Spirit Constitution
(Intermediate).
‘Other than the Animal Taming skill, the other four out of five skills are desirable. I refuse to
believe I’ll get Animal Taming with these odds.’
10 million popularity points consumed, advanced skill upgrade begins!
The dark golden glow made clicking sounds as it hovered over the five skills at high speed.
This round, Ye Lingchen was fully confident. He was already imagining how powerful the
skills would be when he gets them.
Nevertheless, as the speed of the light slowed down, the edge of his eyes began twitching
uncontrollably.
‘F*ck!’
‘At this rate, will I really get Animal Taming? Do you need to be so cruel?’
‘F*ck my life!’
Ye Lingchen almost smashed the keyboard out of spite. The advanced skill upgrade
suddenly lost its allure.
‘Animal Taming (Advanced): Young lad, congratulations for being the (human) king of a
hundred beasts.’
‘Screw your hundred beasts. What’s with the brackets, are you trying to mock me?’
Ye Lingchen felt miserable. However, with things already set, he could only take a few deep
breaths to calm his heart.
‘At least the next time I have the advanced skill upgrade, it’ll only be the ones I want.’
After some consoling himself, Ye Lingchen started familiarizing himself with the Animal
Taming skill.
After upgrading Animal Taming to the advanced level, Ye Lingchen’s control over animals
was even stronger. It was as though a tiger was given the title of king of beasts; the aura
emitted from his body would make other beasts respect him.
Furthermore, a lot of animal taming methods appeared in his mind, allowing him to train
beasts into spiritual beasts, and attain intelligence. It was equivalent to him obtaining the
ability to grant spiritual awakening.
‘Damn it. If I really took the time to train some beasts, wouldn’t I be creating demons?’
‘Cough cough. Why don’t I try my hands on a fox?’ Ye Lingchen assured himself that it was
just a trial and not due to ulterior motives[1].
The skill was not too bad. It seems that it was about time for him to get some pets. The
island was huge after all, and it would need a few guardian beasts—the grandeur of that.
After this lucky draw, his popularity points were immediately reduced to somewhere over
3.6 million. It took him so much effort to save them up, yet he spent them all in a matter of
moments. ‘This is just the typical exploitation by the system!’
Ye Lingchen retorted, lost his interest in the lucky draw, and got out of the system menu.
He enjoyed the next few days.
It was considered the relaxed days of cultivation. Every so often, he would immerse himself
in water, feeling the currents. He would also occasionally be in the trees, listening to their
murmurs. At the same time, he had even helped ants relocate and also successfully tamed a
magpie, who greeted him every day in front of his door.
That day, Ye Lingchen woke up early in the morning and headed toward Capital University.
Although he could skip the classes, he was not exempted from the exams.
Seeing Ye Lingchen appearing for the exams, the entire class stirred.
Several people took out their phones to record the scene and uploaded it online.
[I’m sharing the same exam hall with God Ye. Ahhh, my mind is all blank. How can I take the
exam? Waiting urgently for a solution.]
[Previous post, you’re just showing off! Do you still need to consider? Just rush up to him
and go down on all fours while live-streaming it.]
[Previous post, I suspect that you’re joking.]
[F*ck! I’m jealous. Forget the exam, go get his autograph!]
[As expected of my husband, so hardworking. Do your best in the exam, muacks.]
[I almost forgot. God Ye is not only good at basketball, he’s also the top student at Capital
University. He should be the celebrity with the highest education level. Most importantly,
he’s also very handsome.]
…
Unexpectedly, that photo triggered a heated debate online. Although it only gained some
minor attention, it was better than nothing, which gave Ye Lingchen some popularity.
“Ye’zi, you’re already a celebrity. Why are you still coming for exams?” Potato lamented.
“Do you need to be so motivated?”
“Nonsense. If I don’t come for my exams, wouldn’t that mean I’ll never graduate?” Ye
Lingchen rolled his eyes.
“Actually, it’s too late for you to take part in the exam now.” Xiang patted Ye Lingchen’s
shoulders sympathetically, then growled, “You have no idea how crazy this final exam is.
It’s testing us on politics! Can you do it?”
“That’s right, Marxism-Leninism and other philosophical ideas. It’s so scary. It’s impossible
to remember all of them.” Little Gen nodded along.
Ye Lingchen considered for a moment.
Before he could speak up, a creepy grin appeared on the three moron’s faces as they
unbuttoned their shirts. “Tada!”
“Look what’s here?”
On the inside of their shirts were multiple copies of notes. Most of them were hidden in
their sleeves, while some were stuck near the collar. No wonder they were all wearing
jackets even when the weather was not too cold.
Those micro-printed notes would always be sold in the campus shops during exam periods,
and they always sold like hotcakes!
“Look here as well!”
Xiang opened his hand to reveal his palm and other parts of his arm covered with points
that were likely to be tested on.
That was just…too dumb.
“Hahaha, we’re all prepared and are not planning to fight an impossible battle!” Potato
smiled smugly, then offered generously. “Ye’zi, don’t worry. We’ll cover you! We’ll secretly
pass you the notes during the exam. Everything will be fine!”
“Ye’zi, don’t fret. We’re all brothers. We need to live and die together in dangerous times
like this!” Little Gen agreed to it enthusiastically.Ye Lingchen maintained his silence and
merely rubbed his nose as he entered the exam hall.
Along the way, although the students moved stealthily, he easily noticed that most of them
were carrying some form of notes on them.
Politics were unlike other subjects. The contents they needed to memorize were plentiful
and most of them were foreign ideas. Most importantly, the subject was not something they
were interested in. It was just too difficult for them to memorize everything. Add to it the
wide scope of the test, it might be impossible for them to pass without sneaking in notes.
“Behave yourselves. Nobody comes out scot-free for cheating under my supervision!
Consider carefully before you try anything!
There were three teachers proctoring the test. The chief proctor was a middle-aged lady
teacher with glasses. She seemed domineering and managed to intimidate the hall with her
opening statement which made the students feel even more stressed. Some of them were
even beginning to sweat on their foreheads.
After that, the teachers mentioned the things to look out for during the exam and started
distributing the test papers…
—
[1] Sure, Ye Lingchen is sooo~ not planning to raise a fox demon. Note: Fox demons in
Chinese mythology have the ability to transform into beautiful women to seduce men.
Chapter 574 - Perhaps This Is How a Curve
Breaker Is
Ye Lingchen could clearly see the nervousness on everyone’s face. All of them carried
horrible expressions.
In most cases, the exam proctoring would not be that strict in university. There would still
be a chance for them to cheat if they wanted to. However, this teacher was obviously not
someone to be trifled with.
“F*ck, this woman is most likely going through menopause!” Little Gen retorted while the
papers were being distributed. He could only blame his luck for running into such a
proctor.
When the papers were in his hand, Ye Lingchen did not start immediately. Instead, he took
his time to check on the students around him and watched them exhibit their skills.
Under the pressure exerted by the proctors, even if they had micro-printed notes, they had
to be extra careful and check on the proctors’ movements from time to time. It was like a
dangerous war.
However, because of the complexity of the politics test having various topics involved, it
required them to obtain their answers from multiple notes for just one question. That had
undoubtedly increased the game’s difficulty significantly. Several students were turning
red from their anxiety trying to figure out a solution.
In that situation, they exchanged looks to pass messages, yet all they found were helpless
and pained expressions from others.
After a while, Ye Lingchen shook his head, feeling amused. It was obvious that these people
had not looked at their notes after making them. If they did that to familiarize themselves
before cheating, then their efficiency would be much higher. At the very least, they would
not have to keep searching around yet fail to find the main points.
Nevertheless, right then, over a dozen clumps of paper flew toward Ye Lingchen at the
same time from around him.
Thud, thud!
One by one, they fell on Ye Lingchen’s desk. Some of them had even come from a distant
corner in the exam hall, arcing through the air.
‘OMG, what are they doing?’
Ye Lingchen was flabbergasted. At the same time, he noticed the proctor who looked bored
earlier being alerted, like a cat detecting the scent of a fish. The proctor raised her head
suddenly and adjusted the glasses on her nose, locking her sharp gaze on Ye Lingchen.
‘You fools!’
The corner of Ye Lingchen’s mouth twitched slightly.
After that, with extreme agility, he swept his hands to keep all the paper balls.
Little Gen, Potato, Xiang, and the other students that threw the crumpled strips of paper at
Ye Lingchen were all stunned. Most of them were from girls in the class.
Ye Lingchen was no doubt the center of attention, hence why most of them wanted to help
him out. Seeing Ye Lingchen not doing anything and just shaking his head, they thought Ye
Lingchen was about to give up. That led to them passing him strips of answers. Who would
have thought that it would land him in trouble instead.
They quietly lowered their heads in regret.
Tap, tap, tap…
The clicking of high heels was like the sound of the grim reaper knocking on their doors.
Just like a spirit, she instantly appeared beside Ye Lingchen.
“It’s you?” The proctor had obviously recognized Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen squeezed a friendly smile on his face. “Hello, teacher.”
“It won’t matter even if you’re a celebrity. Hand it over.” The teacher opened her palm,
waiting confidently.
“I’m not sure what you mean, teacher.” Ye Lingchen had great acting skills. He looked at the
teacher innocently; his eyes seemingly pure.
“That sound from earlier should be the sound of balls of papers, isn’t it? There should be
quite a lot of it too. You can’t hide them. Don’t force me to search your body,” the teacher
threatened.
“Paper balls?” Ye Lingchen feigned surprise, then shook his head. “I really don’t have them.
I don’t understand what you’re trying to say.”
After that, he stood up and emptied both his pockets. Following that, he straightened his
hands and made a few jumps. Not a ball of paper was found.
The proctor’s brows furrowed into a frown as she looked at Ye Lingchen. He was wearing a
white short-sleeved shirt. With his only two pockets emptied, there was nowhere else he
could hide the paper. Following that, she looked around his desk for some time, unable to
find a single strip of paper.
‘Where could the paper go in such a short time? Could it be that this guy knows magic?’
The proctor looked at Ye Lingchen suspiciously. However, when faced with that innocent
and handsome face, she could not help but feel remorseful.
‘Perhaps I’ve made a mistake.’
After that, she took a glance at Ye Lingchen’s papers and chuckled. “Empty paper?”
The next instant, she sat right next to Ye Lingchen, showing a victorious expression.
“Answer your questions. I won’t leave until you finish!”
All the students immediately gave Ye Lingchen sympathetic looks.
Ye Lingchen shrugged nonchalantly, then began to answer the questions leisurely.
Why did he do that? It was obviously to help the other students divert attention. Now that
the proctor’s attention was on him, the others would have less pressure over them. He
helped them create a better environment to do their thing.
First were single-answer multiple-choice questions, then multiple-answer multiple-choice
questions, followed by a summary.
The multiple-answer multiple-choice questions were no doubt the hardest as no points
would be awarded if one missed an answer or picked the wrong answer. One would have
no idea how many choices to pick by guessing.
The summary questions were much easier. They only needed to repeat what was written in
the politics textbook. Of course, that was if they could remember the contents.
At first, the proctor had a cold ruthless look on her face, waiting for Ye Lingchen to
embarrass himself. However, as Ye Lingchen answered the questions, her expression began
to change over time. Finally, it was fully replaced by a look of shock.
She was a politics teacher at the graduate student level. She was naturally familiar with
these questions. From the first to the last question, Ye Lingchen had picked all the correct
answers!
That was not something he could achieve through guesswork.
By the time he reached the summary questions, Ye Lingchen had smoothly written down all
the answers. All the main points were clearly organized. First point, second point, followed
by their interpretation. Moreover, his answers were almost a perfect copy of the
information in the textbooks.
‘F*ck h*ll, this guy is a curve breaker!’
The proctor’s expression kept changing. She finally could not resist asking, “Since you know
all of them, why did you leave it blank earlier?”
“Oh, I’ve just lost myself on the path of life.”
The proctor was speechless.
Feeling defeated, she left, once again moving her attention to the other students. There was
no point for her to continue proctoring Ye Lingchen.
Right then, Ye Lingchen was finally free to check the cheat sheets they threw at him.
“AABCD, CCABA…I’ll pass the summary answer to you after I finish them.”
He felt touched!
Those are awesome classmates.
Unfortunately, the accuracy of the answers was lower than 50 percent. It was a miracle for
them to still think of him in such a situation.
Some of the cheat sheets even had a message written on them. “Hang in there! Wait for my
answer!”Although these teammates were quite the hassle, he was still thankful for their
good intentions.
Letting out a long sigh, it was rude of him to not return the favor. ‘Since you guys have
treated me sincerely, how can I let you down?’
Ye Lingchen immediately made a copy of his answers. His writing speed was blindingly fast
and his handwriting neat. It was not much different from a printing press. He quickly made
five copies of the cheat sheet.
After that, he threw it toward Little Gen and the others. His shooting technique was
undoubtedly good. Not only did it land accurately in front of them, but it also did not
produce the slightest sound.
After that, he stood up and casually walked up front to hand in his paper.
However, while he passed by the girl sitting in front of him, he stealthily placed a ball of
paper on that girl’s desk.
With that, all was complete!
At that time, everyone looked at Ye Lingchen’s back with their eyes showing great respect.
Perhaps that was how a curve breaker behaved…
Chapter 575 - Progress of Island
Development
The proctors had nothing to say about Ye Lingchen handing in his papers ahead of time.
His entire paper was answered perfectly, leaving them with nothing to pick. Even the way
they looked at Ye Lingchen had changed. Although a celebrity was not of much importance,
a curve breaker was always welcomed by the teachers.
Ye Lingchen dusted his sleeves, keeping a low profile.
The following days, he would cultivate whenever he was free and went back to school for
exams. Regardless of the subject, they were all handled easily. That baffled all the students
and resulted in them asking for his assistance.
Finally, the finals were over and Winter break began. With that, it was a full month of
holidays!
Of course, holiday or not, it was the same for Ye Lingchen.
He did not have much to do during this period as he only needed to help Chen Xiaoyan
compose a song. The rest of his free time was spent outlining Qin Baichuan’s military-
themed TV series. All that was left was him staying at Miracle Island, watching over it being
built slowly.
Moreover, he would spend his days going around the island, planting trees and flowers at
suitable locations. The trees he planted were no ordinary fruit trees, but instead rosewood
and amboyna wood trees that were rare and treasured. Some trees carried a natural
fragrance with them. If they were made into furniture, it would cost at least several
hundred thousand each set. Of course, the flowers he planted were not regular flowers as
well.
These trees were not matured, but instead saplings that Ye Lingchen purchased. Under
normal circumstances, it would take these precious trees a long time to grow. However, it
was not an issue for Ye Lingchen.
His Wood Spirit Constitution had reached the intermediate level, allowing him to use
spiritual energy to stimulate the growth of plants. Moreover, it would ensure the plants
grow in their optimal condition and more spiritually dense.
The planting locations were not chosen randomly. If one looked at it from a distance, they
would realize that the locations Ye Lingchen chose would converge in the shape of the eight
trigrams formation. Moreover, the reason he chose those special plants was to act as the
foundation for this island, suppressing the dragon vein on site. He was using a type of
natural formation to ensure the richness of spiritual energy on the island.
Following that, he had also set up a protective formation around the herb field to prevent
destruction from humans and beasts. After all, the medicinal herbs growing there were
relatively more precious, especially those with greater maturity.
When the construction of the pharmaceutical factory was completed, the medicinal herbs
there would be equivalent to 30 years or older, and fully viable to be used as raw materials.
Moreover, the effects would be excellent!
Ye Lingchen smiled, then checked the area around him.
In the vicinity, Ye Lingchen had allotted a field, orchard, and a wide scenic zone. There was
a river running through it that branched into several streams.
With one glance, flowers bloomed in a sea of grass. Flowers and trees were dancing along
with the cool breeze.
These flowers were not planted randomly either. Orchids and white lotuses could protect
the skin around the eyes; white lilies and strawberry saxifrage could help lighten blemishes
and whiten the skin…
These flowers were not just beautiful, they could also be used as raw materials for skin care
products.
“Director Ye, did you learn the art of gardening? How are you so good at this?” Dong
Miaomiao looked at the medicinal herbs in amazement.
She had been staying on the island all the while, protecting the herb field. To her, the
importance of these herbs was incomparable.
Moreover, she was born in a pharmaceutical family. She naturally knew about the herbs,
from their care to usage. Although she did not know everything, she knew enough.
However, ever since she followed Ye Lingchen she realized that there were too many things
she wanted to learn. Among them was Ye Lingchen’s ability to understand the relationship
between medicinal herbs. For example, which two herbs were not suitable to be planted
too close to each other, which were suitable to be planted together.
After Ye Lingchen planted the herbs, their growth amazed her every day. It was just like a
dream. If not for her witnessing it with her own eyes, she would never believe such a thing.
“I just know a little bit.” Ye Lingchen laughed. “It has to do with the environment of this
island. It’s very suitable for their growth.”
“Cut the crap. You claim to know a little of everything, but you’re better than everyone
else.” Hao Yun rolled her eyes at him as she retorted. “You seem to be a professional even in
farming.”
Hao Yun stayed on the island along with Grandmaster Hao. After realizing that the island
was a paradise, she never wanted to leave.
She also loved to stay at the herb field, but not for its herbs. It was for the environment, and
fruit trees.
“When will these fruits mature? They look so delicious,” Hao Yun asked after swallowing a
mouthful of saliva.
“These are just saplings. What are you hoping to eat?” Ye Lingchen sighed helplessly. “The
island has some wild fruits. You can try to eat those. However, don’t venture too deeply on
your own.”
“This island is really a paradise. Even the wild fruits are delicious. No wonder you bought it.
If I knew earlier, I would’ve asked my grandfather to buy this place.” Hao Yun huffed
adorably, then rolled her eyes. “Based on the fact that I’ve granted you the island, you
should leave a place for me to stay here.”
“Mm, sure.” Ye Lingchen nodded urgently, then smiled, “Even if I don’t agree, you’ll have
your grandfather build one specifically for you, right?”
“Hehe, I’ll be coming here for holiday very often in the future,” Hao Yun stated with a grin
that turned her eyes into the shape of a new moon.
“Awooooo~”
Right then, a long howling of the wolf came from deep within the island, scaring a flock of
birds into the air.However, Dong Miaomiao and Hao Yun’s expression remained unchanged,
apparently used to it.
“It would seem that Little Green and Little Grey caught something again.” Hao Yun looked
at the source of the sound enthusiastically. “Our lunch is settled.”
“Pheasants, bamboo rats, ducks, and geese. We’ve been eating wild game all these while.
How luxurious.” Although Dong Miaomiao was trying her best to suppress her urge, she
still silently swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
Ye Lingchen had merely developed a portion of the island. The deeper region was another
forest that formed a complete ecosystem. There were plenty of wild animal species.
Not only was Ye Lingchen planning to keep the forest untouched, but he also wanted to
improve on it by turning into a pristine natural habitat by introducing additional animals.
Using the pristine natural habitat as his zoo, that would definitely be a very interesting
attraction.
Just some time ago, Little Green and Little Grey met with a pack of 12 wolves. The alpha
wolf had initially thought of recruiting Little Green and Little Grey, but it was then shown
its place by a slap from Little Green. With that, it naturally became an underling to Little
Green and Little Grey.
Following that, under Little Green and Little Grey’s training, this pack of wolves would
deliver some wild game to them…
Chapter 576 - Maple Moon Lake
After some time, Little Green and Little Grey could be seen running back at high speed,
eager to present their achievements. They circled Ye Lingchen while jumping about
excitedly.
Behind them were a pack of wolves who were all well trained and showed great caution
when they arrived in the area—none of them dared to howl.
Little Green and Little Grey had obviously trained them well, making them behave
obediently around humans and keeping their bestial nature in check. Especially when they
saw Ye Lingchen, they felt a twinge of respect well up from within their hearts. It was an
instinctual response for them as wolves.
Aside from that, this pack of wolves would receive daily training from Little Green and
Little Grey, hence growing together.
They placed the spoils of their hunt on the floor, then retreated away.
“Wow, it’s a deer!”
Hao Yun immediately rushed up to the front. “The deers are so cute. How can you eat
them?”
“If that’s the case, then you shouldn’t eat it for lunch,” Ye Lingchen suggested nonchalantly.
Hao Yun’s mouth started smacking, then rolled her eyes as she changed her tune. “If I don’t
eat it, wouldn’t this deer have died for nothing? I need to give it some worth so that it died
for a good cause.”
“There are two more pheasants and ducks. Apart from that, there are also some fish from
the sea.” Dong Miaomiao looked around, worried that she would see another dead shark.
“I’m worried that if we continue eating like this, we’ll drive the animals in the forest
extinct…”
Little Green and Little Grey’s arrival had upset the balanced ecosystem of this area.
Meanwhile, with Ye Lingchen and the others there, the amount of food required would
naturally increase. It was a heavy burden on the animals.
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll find a solution to this.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He only needed to
voice it out to the Warrior’s Department and it would be a simple task to purchase some
wild animals and send them here.
“No need to worry. There’s still a big ocean out there. How can we ever run out of food?”
Hao Yun said irresponsibly.
After that, everyone looked at Ye Lingchen with full expectations. Not just the humans, but
even the pack of wolves were looking at Ye Lingchen with their pitiful gaze.
Little Green and Little Grey were a lot smarter as they were already heading out to carry
some sticks out from the woods.
With that, the pack of wolves was well organized and managed to build a primitive fire pit.
After that, they laid on the floor and looked to Ye Lingchen like obedient children.
Little Green and Little Grey stuck around Ye Lingchen, begging for attention.
“Yo, it seems everyone is here.”
Grandmaster Hao’s voice rang out as he walked over laughing. “What a coincidence. Count
me in for lunch.”
“Grandfather, just admit that you’re here for a free meal. You call it a coincidence every
time. Even I’m feeling embarrassed for you.” Hao Yun could not resist pouting as she
retorted.
“Hahaha, the reality is filled with coincidences. Sigh, it’s not like I can help it,” Grandmaster
Hao made the excuse without the slightest change in tone. His thick skin was obviously a
product of great experience.
Next, all of them focused their gaze on Ye Lingchen.
It could not be helped. Ye Lingchen’s cooking was just too good, and it was unforgettable
after the first try. They had not expected his dish to bring out joy from the depths of their
soul—it was too unbelievably magical.
They observed the entirety of Ye Lingchen’s cooking process. It was not complicated, but
the taste was just magnificent. They even tried to replicate Ye Lingchen’s cooking process.
Although the taste did improve, the difference from Ye Lingchen’s cooking was not just a
small one.
It was the same grilling process, but why was there such a big difference?
They were left speechless. However, that did not stop them from craving for good food.
Whenever Ye Lingchen cooked, they would almost always try their best to get a share.
The same goes for the wolves. Even if just given a bite of meat or a mouthful of soup, that
would be worth their trip.
Food was the main priority of the people. No matter who it was, the allure of good food was
undeniable. Ye Lingchen felt that if he made a sumptuous meal and used it to propose to a
girl, he would most likely be successful.
If he took into account his handsome looks, it would be a guaranteed success.
After they were all satiated, everyone patted their stomach satisfyingly. After a great meal,
they enjoyed the wonderful scenery around them with the cool sea breeze. The enjoyment
was an experience they could not explain to others.
Although the pack of wolves did not get much of a share, they still left fully satisfied,
making their way into the forest in search of food.
“Grandfather, when will you be done with the construction? You need to hurry it up. Your
granddaughter here is exposed to the sun all day long without even a bed. Look at me, all
tan from the sun,” Hao Yun complained as she laid down comfortably on the grass and shut
her eyes.
“Lingchen, why don’t we design a house right here? I can stay near the herb field. That way
I can care for these herbs,” Dong Miaomiao asked eagerly while batting her eyes at Ye
Lingchen.
She treated the herbs as her own children and naturally felt the need to watch over them all
the time. Moreover, herbs needed great care and she dared not let her guard down. With
the herbs growing so wonderfully, it filled her heart with great joy.
Ye Lingchen gave it some thought, then nodded. “That sounds good. I’ll have Little Green
and Little Grey’s kennel here as well then.”
“I want to stay in an ocean view house,” Hao Yun suddenly suggested enthusiastically, “God
Ye, what do you think about my suggestion? Build an ocean view house that faces the
ocean. The surroundings would be wonderful. It’d be perfect.”
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered with her. ‘What a dummy. Facing the ocean? Staying in
the ocean view home would probably have one worried to death. The sea breeze is very
corrosive.’
“Forget about the ocean view. There’s a big river in the middle of the island. Little Boy Ye
was planning to build a lake view villa over there,” Grandmaster Hao said with a laugh.
“Is it near Maple Moon Lake?” Hao Yun’s enthusiasm kicked in.
Maple Moon Lake was located in the heart of the island. The name was given by Ye
Lingchen due to its shape vaguely resembling the moon. Ye Lingchen planned to develop it
properly and turn it into a real half-moon shape, after which he would plant rows of maple
trees on the sides of the lake. That was why he named it Maple Moon Lake.
Hao Yun had naturally seen said location. Although it was still undeveloped, the lake’s
water was clear, acting like a mirror that reflected the clear blue skies. With the wide lake
surface, it shimmered under the sun, giving her quite the impression.
That was where Old Tortoise was living.If she could live there, that would definitely be
awesome!
Seeing Grandmaster Hao nod, Hao Yun’s face turned red from her excitement. “Ahhh, I want
to stay there.”
“One billion,” Ye Lingchen calmly stated a price.
Hao Yun went silent, then turned around to look at Ye Lingchen with a dreadful glare while
puffing her cheeks. However, not only did she look unintimidating, it made her look slightly
cute. That was the issue of being too beautiful.
Ring ring ring.
The phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, Ye Lingchen smiled and answered the call.
“Xiaoyan, do you have some good news to share with me?”
…
Chapter 577 - Entering the forest with two
girls
“Singer Y, someone just contacted me and s-s-said…” Chen Xiaoyan breathed laboriously,
unable to speak clearly. It was obvious that she was still in shock. “They asked me to…take
part in the Spring Festival Gala.”
“Congratulations.”
“Also, they mentioned that…you recommended me?” Chen Xiaoyan continued with a
question.
“You can say that.”
“I-I-I…” Chen Xiaoyan was blabbering due to her excitement and was at a loss for words. Ye
Lingchen heard her voice teetering on the edge of crying.
“Alright, alright. It’s just the Spring Festival Gala. Do you need to be so worked up over it?”
Ye Lingchen consoled.
“It’s the Spring Festival Gala!” Chen Xiaoyan cried, her voice immediately turning hoarse.
“To take part in the Spring Festival Gala is something to be proud of for life. I-I-I never even
dared to dream of going to the Spring Festival Gala.”
“This is why they say life is filled with surprises. You better get ready and don’t embarrass
yourself at the Spring Festival Gala,” Ye Lingchen replied with a chuckle.
“Mm, I’ll do my best!” Chen Xiaoyan guaranteed in a serious tone. “You presented me with
such an opportunity and even wrote a song for me. I’m really grateful. Thank you…”
By then, Chen Xiaoyan had already burst into tears and was no longer coherent.
Previously, she had always thought that fate had treated her unfairly. She had the looks and
the talent, yet she would be picked on by everyone. They were all trying to take advantage
of her. At first, she thought that would be her downfall, but she got to know Ye Lingchen
and her fate had changed ever since.
She felt that Ye Lingchen was the biggest surprise fate bestowed on her. Time and time
again, her world filled with darkness would be chased away. Her favorite song was the first
song Ye Lingchen presented to her, Chaser of the Light.
“Can I follow behind you, like a shadow following light. We would travel. I can wait at this
street and I don’t care if you’d pass me by…”
After ending the call, Chen Xiaoyan could not resist humming the song. More tears came as
she hummed. After that, her gaze slowly turned into a resolved one. She must not
disappoint Ye Lingchen’s painstaking efforts…
“Another woman, ” Dong Miaomiao looked disdainfully at Ye Lingchen, huffing indignantly.
“Xiaoyan? Spring Festival Gala? Could it be that celebrity? You’re being so chummy.” Hao
Yun stared at Ye Lingchen, judging him, then took on a disgusted look. “Ptooi, scumbag!”
Ye Lingchen rubbed his nose and ignored them. He quietly stood up and walked into the
deeper parts of the forest.
Hao Yun saw Ye Lingchen walking away without even looking back, then opened her mouth
to ask out of curiosity, “Hey, where are you going?”
“I’m going further in to have a look,” Ye Lingchen replied with a casual wave of his hand.
“Deeper into the forest?” Hao Yun stood up and quickly followed along. “Bring me.”
“I’m coming too.” Dong Miaomiao unhesitantly tagged along.
In an instant, they forgot about ignoring Ye Lingchen just a second ago.
While they chatted, the three slowly ventured into the forest.
Every night, beast howls would come from the deeper parts of the island. It would seem
that there were other beasts apart from the pack of wolves. However, Ye Lingchen had no
fear. Normally, the two girls would definitely not dare to venture in, but with Ye Lingchen
around, they felt an indescribable sense of security.
Ye Lingchen led the two girls and took the front. In these situations, the two girls walk and
stop intermittently as they talk. They were filled with a sense of wonder, occasionally
stopping by the path and taking pictures as though they were on vacation.
The island was located in the northern region of China and naturally had mountainous
terrains. Although it was not a grand sight, it was approximately 30 to 40 meters tall.
Moreover, it was all connected. Looking at it from a distance, it ran on and on, seemingly
forever.
Mountainous regions were not suitable for development as they had natural forests.
“This can be considered as the hills of the island.”
The hills were relatively untouched by humans; the foliage was dense and had no trails.
Tall grass, branches, and vines filled the surrounding area. Ye Lingchen was leading the
way, swinging his blade to clear a path of branches and vines to make it easier for the two
girls behind to follow.
If not for the two burdens, he could totally use Tarzan’s method and swing through the
trees.
“There are quite a lot of wild fruits in these hills. No wonder there are so many animals
around,” Ye Lingchen said as he cleared the path.
The plants and animals grew quite well—as expected of a paradise.
Along the way, he had even come across quite a number of medicinal herbs. Although they
were not considered precious, they were not common either. Most importantly, it was a
wild strain.
He quietly marked down the location. The next time he comes by, he would move these
medicinal herbs to his herb field.
“Will there really be a lot of animals?” Hao Yun and Dong Miaomiao scanned the area
around them. Ye Lingchen pointed at the direction of a tree and said, “Take a look at that.”
Following the direction he pointed at, they saw that a small head carefully peeking out
behind a tree, curiously checking them out.
“Wow, it’s a squirrel!”
“That side too. Such a small squirrel! So agile!”
The squirrels quickly climbed higher, possibly because they had been discovered.
The two girls were discussing excitedly about catching a squirrel home as a pet. Suddenly,
Dong Miaomiao noticed some animal excrement near her legs in the grass. She asked,
“Huh? This looks like rabbit droppings, doesn’t it?”
Ye Lingchen took a look, then nodded. “That’s right. It’s rabbit droppings. It’s not rare for
rabbits to be found here. The plants are flourishing and people don’t come by. Wild rabbits
and pheasants are definitely plentiful. Did you forget that you’ve had quite a bit of pheasant
meat lately?”
“How come I’ve never had rabbit meat?” Dong Miaomiao could not resist asking.
“Rabbits are cunning and alert. It’s not easy to stumble across them.” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“If you really want to eat that, I’ll let Little Green and Little Grey know. It’s not too difficult
to catch it.”
“Rabbits are so cute. How dare you think of eating them. Remember to bring me along
when the time comes,” Hao Yun immediately interjected, wiping the saliva from her mouth.
Just as they were chatting, they ran into a pheasant running about in the shrubs ahead.
“Ah…sigh…why did it run away?”
Hao Yun lamented loudly. The pheasant had run off after hearing their loud conversation.
“So pheasants can fly. If that’s the case, then we can’t catch them.” Dong Miaomiao stared
helplessly as the pheasant flapped its wing and flew away.
Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged. “That was a bamboo partridge.”
“What’s a bamboo partridge?”
Since Dong Miaomiao asked, Ye Lingchen answered, “It’s a type of wild bird commonly
found in mountains, shrublands, grasslands, bamboo groves, and similar places in flocks.
Not only do they look pretty, but they also taste exquisite too. Their meat is tender and
much more flavorful than regular chickens. They’re definitely the choicest delicacy in the
hills. These wild ones would go for at least one thousand each in the market.”
He did not feel disappointed at all. If he wanted to, even a hundred bamboo partridges
would not manage to escape from him.They continued forward. The journey became
increasingly difficult as they were forging a new path. The road was filled with so much
overgrown grass that Ye Lingchen had to stop once in a while to clear away. It could not be
helped. The two behind him were weak girls who could not be depended on for heavier
work.
“Such a gentleman and so capable at the same time. That explains the flirting. What a
disaster,” Dong Miaomiao could not resist commenting.
Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes and wanted to get back at her using her own words, but he held
it in.
While he was clearing the path, Ye Lingchen had noticed quite a number of good plants.
Japanese honeysuckle, eagle fern, and even wild tea plants. These could similarly be
replanted into his own garden.
Japanese honeysuckle had cooling properties. If infused in water, it worked well as a
cooling and detoxifying drink. The wild tea plants could also be made into tea, allowing him
to plan for another tea garden in the future.
As long as they had value, Ye Lingchen would move them into his territory.
“Wow, it’s Asteroidea. So beautiful and fragrant!”
Along the way, the smile on the two girl’s faces never diminished. They were like happy
little girls, lowering their heads to smell the Asteroidea. When they felt like it, they would
not forget to take a few beautiful pictures…
Chapter 578 - treasure hill
Chapter 578 treasure hill
“God Ye, don’t move.”
“Oh.”
Ye Lingchen was surprised and immediately turned around cooperatively for a picture with
Hao Yun. He was standing right under a pine tree with a stream nearby that flowed down
from the mountain.
Snap!
The stream trickled down the mountainside, creating beautiful scenery.
It immediately turned into a beautiful scene of a Daoist in nature without the need for
photoshop.
“Smile. Sigh, look at the screen. Alright, done.” Hao Yun happily approached Ye Lingchen to
show him her phone. “How is it? I didn’t ruin your appearance as an idol right?”
Ye Lingchen glanced at it, then laughed, “Yo, your photo shooting skills are quite good. It
matches my looks.”
With them being in close proximity, Hao Yun sniffled her nose, then moved closer to take a
whiff from Ye Lingchen’s odor with a weird expression. There was a nice scent that felt
pleasant to her.
“You used cologne?” Hao Yun gave Ye Lingchen a puzzled look.
With that, Dong Miaomiao too walked closer and took a whiff, then immediately turned
scarlet. “This is not the smell of cologne. How could you, a guy, have body fragrance?”
The scent was not a recent discovery for them. However, they had never got so close to him
before. When they smelled it, it gave them a kind of indescribable comfort. They wanted
more of it but felt shy.
It was just the same as how guys would like the scent of a girl; girls would also find the
scent of a guy irresistible.
“Is it? Maybe that’s the smell of my charms.” Ye Lingchen laughed it off.
In truth, it had to do with his improved physical traits. Both the Water Spirit Constitution
and Wood Spirit Constitution were unique constitutions. It was equivalent to him carrying
the smell of nature on him. According to the theory of genetic evolution, that should
produce a type of attraction for normal people. Add his cultivation to that, and his body was
in perfect shape. It was not odd for his body to carry a nice scent.
“You seducer!” Dong Miaomiao once again shot him a disgusted look. For a moment, she felt
afraid of looking directly at Ye Lingchen.
They continued forward and came to another stream halfway up the mountain.
The stream’s water was crystal clear. Warm rays of the sun shone through, illuminating the
sand and gravel on the bottom of the stream, shimmering like the stars blinking at them.
The stream flowed along the hill downwards, hitting the rocks with a melodic sound.
When Ye Lingchen took part in Life’s Struggles, the environment was handpicked by the
program team. Although it was nice, compared to where he stood, one could tell the
difference immediately. That place was the real natural world separated from their world.
“Wow, God Ye, come have a look. This stream has a lot of fish. Such a big carp.” The stream
was crystal clear, enabling Hao Yun to see the fishes swimming in it. “There too. So many
fish!”
“Oh my, the fishes here are at least a kilogram each. They’ve grown so fat!” Dong Miaomiao
chimed in.
In front of them was a deeper area. They saw a few big carp leading a few baby carps,
hiding in between the rocks when alerted to human presence.
The two girls were ecstatic and wanted badly to jump into the water to catch fish.
Ye Lingchen laughed, then rolled up his pants and went in the water.
The stream was cooling. As it gently flowed past their legs, it was akin to having a foot
massage.
Without any tools on him, he merely bent overlooking into the water, then suddenly
reached for an opening in some rocks. “Hahaha, I’ve got one.”
He caught a big carp in an instant, holding it firmly in his hand above the water.
“Wow, amazing! As expected of God Ye,” Hao Yun cheered immediately.
Dong Miaomiao was delighted at the sight, as though she was the one who caught it. “That’s
wonderful. This is a true wild carp. It will surely be delicious.”
Ye Lingchen laughed, “Sure, one more dish for tonight. I’ll make a braised carp in soy sauce
for you guys to try.”
“Yay!” Hao Yun grinned immediately at the mention of good food, showing the dimples on
her cheeks. She then asked, “But we don’t have anything to carry the carp.”
“That’s easy.” Ye Lingchen smiled, then whistled.
Very soon, they felt some commotion in a distance as something seemed to be approaching
them at high speed.
“Awooo!”
The next moment, green and greyish figures darted out of the woods and came before Ye
Lingchen.
“Go fetch a bucket.” Ye Lingchen patted Little Grey on the head and made a gesture.
Little Grey howled, then instantly turned into a blur as it carried out the order.
“Just how did you train Little Green and Little Grey to be like that?” Dong Miaomiao asked
curiously.
“They’re smart to begin with and understand humans.” By Ye Lingchen’s estimate, Little
Green and Little Grey’s intelligence was almost on par with children around six years old.
“Oh. How nice to have pets like that. It gives one sense of security and makes life easier,”
Dong Miaomiao replied enviously. She was still traumatized by her past incident and
desperately looked for security in her heart.
They were not far from the foot of the hills. With Little Grey’s speed, the return trip would
not even take half an hour. Ye Lingchen suggested, “During this time, why don’t we catch
some more wild game back?”
“Yes! Are there any crabs? I want a feast tonight.” Hao Yun’s eyes brightened as she felt the
rush of hunting for food.
Seeing Ye Lingchen in the stream, the two girls hurriedly rolled up their pants and took off
their shoes. Two pairs of fair jade-like legs entered the stream.
That scene was definitely a huge trial for the eyes!
“The stream is so cold!”
“So cooling. So comfortable!”
“Moreover, it’s so clean. I think that we can drink from it directly, hehehe.”
“You can indeed drink from it. It’s a lot cleaner than the purified water sold in the markets.”
Ye Lingchen laughed, then gulped the water. The water was not only natural, it was also
nourished by spiritual energy. Ye Lingchen had the Water Spirit Constitution and could feel
the water quality going beyond ordinary.
“Really?” Dong Miaomiao and Hao Yun were skeptical, but they similarly bent over to
carefully scoop some water into their mouths.
“Eh? It’s delicious. The water is cool and refreshing. It’s just like drinking chilled mineral
water.”
“It feels just like spring water and even carries a sweetness to it. If this thing is made into
mineral water, it doesn’t even need any processing. It’ll definitely sell well. Why don’t we
carry some back with a bucket? It quenches thirst well.”“No need to bring it back. The
streams downhill are almost the same,” Ye Lingchen replied happily.
The island was untouched by pollution. Add to that the formation he had set, the spiritual
energy would only grow denser and the water quality would only improve.
By then, the two girls were already playing in the stream. Laughter filled the air. Their thin
shirts were soaked wet by the water, immediately turning into a scenery that was pleasant
to the eyes.
“Ah, Sister Miaomiao, I saw a crab. There’s crab here. Come quickly, I don’t dare to catch it.”
“There are crabs?”
Dong Miaomiao immediately rushed over after hearing that.
Ye Lingchen looked over as well, just to see Dong Miaomiao flip over a rock. “Wow, what a
big crab!”
A crab the size of a palm could be seen with its shiny black shell. It raised its pair of pincers,
putting up a defensive stance without attempting to run away.
Chapter 579 - treating the tiger’s wound
The ferocity of a tiger penetrated everyone’s heart. However, after the initial shock, Dong
Miaomiao and Hao Yun looked at Ye Lingchen, Little Green, and Little Grey then calmed
down slightly.
Fortunately, it was not a gigolo on their side.
Rustle!
The foliage shook.
Little Green and Little Grey, who were on alert, immediately raised their heads, then shot
out like an arrow toward the direction!
“Awooo!”
Behind them, the entire pack of wolves followed suit. They quickly surrounded the target
and let out a low growl.
“Will they end up fighting?” Hao Yun was anxious, yet stared curiously into the woods.
“Come, let’s go have a look.” Ye Lingchen laughed. “It’s rare to come across a wild tiger.”
It was not surprising for a tiger to appear on this island. No matter the region, they all had
their own unique ecosystem. To put it simply, the great nations in the world were just
bigger islands, yet many countries had their own tigers despite being an ocean apart.
Moreover, this island’s surroundings were much better than in other places. It was as close
to a virgin forest as it could be. By his estimate, it was no different from the forests of
Aflecka[1].
“Roar!”
When the three of them approached, both parties were still stuck in a staredown. They
were only letting out warning growls.
However, the situation was clear. Little Green and Little Grey led the twenty wolves and
had a tiger tightly surrounded. Add to it Little Green and Little Grey’s strength, they were
definitely capable of subduing the tiger.
The tiger seemed to be on the defensive. It lowered its body and tried to look for a way out,
not daring to initiate the attack. On the other hand, Little Green and Little Grey did not plan
to fight to the death without Ye Lingchen’s command.
The tiger felt rather speechless. It was starving for some time and just heard some sounds.
At first, it thought that some prey had delivered itself to its door, thinking it was some
blessing from the heavens. Who would have thought that it would suddenly be
surrounded? It was an unexpected twist of events.
“Wow, such a big tiger.” Hao Yun’s mouth was agape as she stared at the tiger. Her fear had
subsided greatly.
“So awesome. This tiger’s size is almost the same as a Siberian tiger.” Dong Miaomiao
appeared more professional. Her eyes were filled with awe. One should know that the
Siberian tigers were known to be the strongest tiger in the world, with an amazing bite
force.
For example, a crocodile was strong, but the moment it was hunted by the Siberian tiger, it
would be killed in seconds.
“Not only that. This is a female tiger too,” Ye Lingchen joked.
“How did you know?” Hao Yun asked.
“You’ll know in a moment.” Ye Lingchen left it hanging. He carefully checked out the tiger,
then his eyebrows twitched.
There was something wrong with the tiger’s body, and it was no small matter. Its Qi was
weak. Although it seemed strong, it was actually extremely weak. Moreover, it had just
given birth some time ago!
Hao Yun was just about to glare at Ye Lingchen, just to see him walking and slowly
approaching the tiger.
“Hey, are you crazy!?” Hao Yun felt nervous.
“Director Ye, be careful.” Dong Miaomiao too had a change of expression and quickly
reminded him.
Ye Lingchen waved his hand, signaling for them to calm down and also for Little Green and
Little Grey to retreat, ceasing their intimidation. He then went forward by himself.
The tense atmosphere immediately relaxed. However, Dong Miaomiao and Hao Yun grew
more anxious. Their fists were tightly gripped and had started sweating.
“Calm down, relax.”
Instead, Ye Lingchen looked relaxed as he signaled at the tiger. The power of advanced
Animal Taming skill was fully on display at that moment. Even though it was just the first
time they met, it allowed Ye Lingchen to communicate his kindness to the tiger, thus
calming it slightly.
Meanwhile, Little Green and Little Grey were nearby, staring at the tiger with their teeth
bared. As long as the other party made any sudden movement, they would pounce
immediately.
“That’s right. Relax.”
Ye Lingchen’s voice carried a hint of charming power. “I’m your friend. I can treat your
wounds.”
Right then, the benefits of animal languages were made obvious. If he could communicate
directly with the tiger, then it would be easy to gain the tiger’s trust when used in tandem
with Animal Taming. He could have avoided all that trouble.
Under the tiger’s watchful eye, Ye Lingchen approached slowly, then placed his hands
gently on its body. It caused the tiger’s fur to stand on end. Its body froze and it let out a
deep growl.
“Whimper…”
Little Green and Little Grey immediately approached, filled with apprehension.
Dong Miaomiao and Hao Yun had instead covered their mouths and kept their eyes glued to
Ye Lingchen, worried that they would scream out loud.
‘That’s just madness! How can such a crazy person exist?’
“Shh—”
Ye Lingchen placed his index finger over his mouth, making a silencing motion. After that,
he slowly massaged the tiger’s flowing fur.
Seeing the tiger’s gaze turning gentle and letting its guard down, Ye Lingchen finally
approached it. He then raised his palms, putting his index finger and middle finger together
to massage the tiger’s back along its acupoints.
Following that, the massage went from its spine to the tiger’s abdomen.
“Huff.”
The tiger comfortably closed its eyes, then lowered its body to lie on the ground. It even
made a big yawn.
“T-t-this…”
Hao Yun’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets, pointing at Ye Lingchen, stunned
speechless.
“This guy’s friendliness is just…too much?” Dong Miaomiao took a deep breath. She could
not help but think of the charm that Ye Lingchen mentioned earlier when he was showing
off. “This is not just seducing both genders. He’s even seducing animals now. The female
tiger turned docile.”
Ye Lingchen turned around, waving at Hao Yun. “Throw me two fish from the bucket.”
“Oh.” Hao Yun was stunned for a moment, then threw two carps over.
The tiger voraciously ate one, then left one untouched. Its attitude had suddenly turned
even more gentle.
10 minutes later, Ye Lingchen finally stopped and stood up. The tiger had no intention to
attack him. Instead, it wiggled its head at the others.
“Director Ye, what’s going on?” Dong Miaomiao swallowed hard, not daring to
approach.“This tiger had just given birth some time ago. Its stomach had some extravasated
blood, leading to its poor health. Add to that her need to take care of the tiger cubs, she was
starving for quite some time,” Ye Lingchen explained calmly. “Don’t worry. I’ve treated it
and it’s now friends with me.”
“Gave birth? She gave birth to tiger cubs?” Hao Yun asked curiously.
While they were talking, the tiger picked up the fish from the ground, gave Ye Lingchen a
look, and then slowly walked away.
“Let’s go. It wants us to follow along.” Ye Lingchen laughed, then followed along.
After approximately 500 meters, the gang finally stopped at some haystack under a tree.
Within the haystacks were three tiger cubs peeking at the outside world carefully.
Seeing the three tiger cubs, Hao Yun and Dong Miaomiao’s heart immediately melted…
—
[1] 非黑国 (Fei Hei Guo / Non-Black Country/Nation) – Due to the insensitive nature of the
name, and the author’s attempt to give a pseudonym to the country, we thought it would be
best to name this place Aflecka. From now on, I’ll always think of Aflecka as the country of
birth for Ben Afleck. Nobody shall convince me otherwise, hahahah. (Note, your translator
might have gone a little crazy recently.)
Chapter 580 - tiger roar in the fores
The crab was quite big. It waved its pincers around with utmost dominance, causing Hao
Yun and Dong Miaomiao to be afraid of catching it. They could only watch and cheer.
In the end, they still needed Ye Lingchen to act.
Ye Lingchen extended his hand steadily, but not too fast. From the two girls’ perspective, he
did not spend much effort and the crab was already in his hand.
“Wow, you’re amazing!”
“Hehe, we’ll have crabs for dinner tonight.”
The two girls screamed in astonishment. They were from the city and had never
experienced the forest before, let alone catching crabs in the stream. Now that they had the
chance to flip through rocks for crabs, it was extremely entertaining for them.
“Haha, look, I’ve got another one!”
In less than five minutes, Ye Lingchen caught another big crab in his palm. He suddenly had
a mischievous thought and brought the crab near them.
“Ahh, God Ye, you meanie. Take that away!”
“Director Ye, stay away from me. No!”
The two girls screamed as they ran while Ye Lingchen was laughing maniacally. He could
not help but recall his life back in the village.
Eventually, the two girls grew braver and started to learn from Ye Lingchen.
“Ah, look! I’ve caught one too!”
Right then, Hao Yun exclaimed loudly after catching another crab. Although she started
with screams of enthusiasm, it quickly turned into one of misery, heaving deep breaths.
“Ouchies, help! God Ye help me! The crab is pinching me.”
Ye Lingchen ran over to have a look, feeling amused. The crab in Hao Yun’s hand was just a
small crab the size of a fingernail.
“Truth be told, I’ve never seen such a small crab all my life. More importantly, someone’s
actually afraid of it. Hahaha…”
“Stop gloating over my misery. Shut it and get it off quickly. Do you think I’m as thick-
skinned as you? Ouch…”
Hao Yun’s face went pale from the scare.
Ye Lingchen smiled, then placed her hand in the stream while telling her, “If you’re pinched
by a crab, just place your hand in the water and stay still. They’ll naturally let go.”
As expected, the little crab released its pincer and tried to escape. Hao Yun then shouted
again, “Get it!”
Ye Lingchen easily caught the crab in his hand, then passed it to Hao Yun. She played with it
excitedly for a while before letting it go.
By then, Little Grey and Little Green came back with a bucket each. The two wolves tacitly
stood around to stand guard, perking their ears and scouted around vigilantly.
After playing around for another 30 minutes, they were all happy with their spoils, having
netted around seven crabs and nine craps over a kilogram. They had also caught quite a
few smaller carps and crabs but decided to let them go.
This round was considered a good haul.
“YES!”
The two girls high fived excitedly as they got out of the water. They had already turned into
besties over the short period.
After staying in the city for so long, the simple and fulfilling life of the village was longed
after by many as it could bring them a great sense of satisfaction and happiness.
“God Ye, you’re just too amazing. It felt like you’ve hardly put in any effort but you’ve got so
many carps easily,” Hao Yun stated.
Dong Miaomiao nodded along. “Yeah. I originally got three, but one ran away. Director Ye is
superb at catching fish.”
“You guys are considered quite good to be able to catch a carp on the first try. Moreover,
these crabs are mostly found by both of you,” Ye Lingchen replied with a laugh.
If he put himself into it, he was afraid the two girls would not be as happy as they were
since the game would turn extremely boring. The carps would have to be calculated by the
ton.
Ye Lingchen managed to stroke the two girl’s ego, immediately bringing about some giggles
from them.
“Let’s come again next time.”
“Mm, it’s so much fun! Next time I’ll definitely catch more.”
The two girls giggled as they chatted away.
It was still early, so the three of them rested before continuing their journey. This time, it
was Little Green and Little Grey that led the party at the forefront. The journey became a lot
more relaxed.
They spotted a few wild games along the way and plenty of wild vegetables, amaranths,
wild garlic, and eagle fern, which Ye Lingchen conveniently picked. Previously he had
nowhere to place them. This time, he had a bucket.
These wild vegetables were worth quite a bit of money. It was impossible to find them in
cities. Eagle fern, for example, had the title ‘King of Wild Vegetables’ as it contained a
specific compound that would suppress bacteria. It could help alleviate fever, gassy
stomach, heatiness, and rashes. It had a very good cooling and detoxifying effect, allowing it
to kill germs and clear inflammation.
How should he put it…the entire hill was filled with treasures?
‘From now on, this entire treasure hill will be mine.’ Ye Lingchen thought smugly.
When they were almost at the peak, the three finally found the source of the stream.
Further up was a mirror-like lake that was just above their heads.
Coming across it so suddenly, all three of them were stunned by the magnificent view.
Looking ahead, the shimmering lights on the wide water surface dazzled. It was
surrounded by colorful waterfowls and decorated by the green hills all around. They could
not help but be awestruck.
The huge lake was like a mirror for the sky, reflecting it in its entirety.
The two girls were obviously well-traveled, but never once were they so awestruck by such
a natural phenomenon. Even the waters of Jiuzhai Valley did not match its grandeur and
magnificence.
“Ah—”
Hao Yun put her hands together and shouted at the lake. Her voice echoed around the
valley, ever lingering…
“Ah—”
Dong Miaomiao took a deep breath and shouted similarly, letting out all her stress she had
bottled up within her. After that shout, she felt extraordinarily relaxed.
Situated between the green hills and clear waters, it made them feel a lot freer.
The trip was totally worth it.
“Director Ye, I didn’t expect the hills of this island to be so pristine. It’s a paradise that helps
us fully relax,” Dong Miaomiao lamented sincerely.
“If you want to come again, just bring Little Green and Little Grey along. They’ll be more
than enough to protect you guys.” Ye Lingchen laughed. “It’s getting late now. There are still
more places to explore. Find a chance and I’ll bring you along to hunt for wild rabbits and
check out what other beasts may be in the deeper regions of the forest.”
“Mmm.” The two girls nodded repeatedly.
Ye Lingchen looked into the distance. That was definitely a paradise for the animal, a
natural holy ground. It could be made into a safari’s scenic spot. However, the travel route
and management had to be done properly in order to prevent disturbing the natural
habitat of the region.
They could choose a tram, then have it travel along a preset path. Getting off the tram
would be forbidden as they were only allowed to view.
Around the area, they could add on other entertainment activities.For example, fishing.
That was a leisure activity loved by many. He could have the theme revolve around rural
tourism.
Free and easy. That would definitely be the dream of many.
“Roar!”
Right then, a bestial roar could be heard. Its call shook the heavens, carrying with it an aura
that would dominate all other animals.
A tiger’s roar filled the forest. Even the winds in the forest seemed to turn razor sharp.
“I-i-it’s a tiger?” Hao Yun’s body froze. Even her voice began to tremble.
“The roar seems to be quite near us. Is it possible that our shout spooked it?” Dong
Miaomiao’s face turned pale, feeling too scared to even move.
‘OMG, there’s no need to wait for next time. It seems we’ll get to meet the real beast right
now…’
Chapter 581 - the tame little white
“Wow, so cute and adorable.”
Both girls spoke in unison as their eyes seemingly morphed into hearts.
Girls usually had very low resistance to cute pets and even forgot that the animal was a
tiger.
It could not be denied that tigers—despite their fierceness—were very adorable when they
were cubs. Otherwise, the phrase ‘head and brain of a tiger[1]’ would not have existed.
However, one among the three little tiger cubs was extremely conspicuous. It was
completely different from ordinary tigers in that it was covered with snow-white fur,
except for the black ‘king[2]’ character on its forehead!
Moreover, the white tiger’s eyes looked rather dull and languid, unlike the other two
vitality-filled little tiger cubs.
The adult tiger’s eyes gently swept across its three cubs before tossing the fish to them.
The two little cubs immediately rushed forward and began nibbling on them. As for the
white tiger, it merely sniffed the food before turning its head and collapsing uncomfortably
on the ground.
The adult tiger picked up the white cub with a rather doleful look and placed it in front of
Ye Lingchen. Then, it nodded unceasingly, as if pleading.
“Are you asking me to save the cub? ”
Ye Lingchen saw the adult tiger’s intentions, then held the little white tiger in his hand
before looking carefully.
The little white cub blinked its eyes too. It was not afraid of him and looked at everyone
curiously.
“Wow, a little tiger cub…”
“What’s wrong with it? It looks uncomfortable.”
The two women’s sympathy overflowed immediately, and they were incredibly distressed.
“Firstly, there was an inherent lack of blood and energy. There’s obviously variation in this
white cub. The mother’s body isn’t enough to supply it with nourishment, and it suffered
from a minor injury because of this,” Ye Lingchen quickly pointed out.
To put it simply, that cub was too powerful and its life force was too strong even for its own
mother.
For example, some bigger characters would cause their mothers to have difficult labor
during birth, perhaps causing hardships at home after they were born. They would burden
their parents and make them go through hardships. That was due to their strong life force,
which the world found intolerable.
Of course, an argument like that was very superstitious. From a scientific point of view, the
tiger has a congenital deficiency due to natural variation and could not be raised with
ordinary methods.
“Chairman Ye, can you save it?”
“God Ye, please think of something. This little guy is so pitiful.”
“No biggie.” Ye Lingchen smiled. He abstained from flamboyance as he covered White
Tiger’s body with his hands.
He invoked his entire body’s aura and began channeling it into White Tiger’s body through
his palm.
Congenital insufficiency of Qi was an extremely tricky problem for ordinary people. It could
only be rectified by taking strong tonics such as ginseng, but the little tiger cub had a weak
physique and supplements were unsuitable. There was no solution, but with Ye Lingchen’s
spiritual aura, the problem did not exist.
As the spiritual energy entered its body, White Tiger’s eyes lit up slightly and showed a
human-like look of surprise. It looked at Ye Lingchen curiously, then stopped lying on his
stomach and stood up.
“Yelp, yelp, yelp!”
After a while, it emitted a meek little sound and moved its limbs. It then began to turn
around on the spot.
Its joy could be felt by all three people. It was likely unable to move around properly ever
since birth and had been constantly rolling on the ground.
“Little White, catch.”
Hao Yun was overjoyed and generously took out a fish to toss it over.
White Tiger leaped over lightly, then started opening its mouth to eat it bite-by-bite.
Although its size was small, its appetite was so great that it managed to finish the entire
piece alone.
The adult tiger’s eyes were filled with love. After walking to Little White’s side, the two
tigers touched each other affectionately with their heads. Then, the tiger roared a few
words and looked at Ye Lingchen before turning around and leaving with the other two
little cubs in its mouth.
After a few leaps, the tiger jumped onto a rock ten meters away, turned around, and looked
at them before disappearing into the woods without looking back.
“This, this is…” Both Dong Miaomiao and Hao Yun were a little dumbfounded that the little
White Tiger was left behind.
“The tiger knows that she can’t feed this white tiger cub, so she entrusted it to me,” Ye
Lingchen said bluntly, but he was very happy in his heart and held the white tiger in his
hands.
He had been thinking about training more beasts and God granted his wish by sending him
a small tiger cub. Moreover, it was a white tiger that had a bit of variation. If he trained it
from a young age, it might be able to reach or even exceed the heights of Old Tortoise.
At that time, he had two of the Four Mythological Beasts—White Tiger and Black Tortoise.
“This white tiger has been given to us?” Hao Yun’s mouth was cracked. “Does this mean
we’ll have a white tiger as our pet in the future? Wow, this is so cool!”
“To be precise, it’s me, not us.” Ye Lingchen corrected.
“Ahhhhhh, little tiger cub, come with me in the future okay? I’ll give you good stuff to eat
and drink.” Hao Yun loved it so much that she wanted to snatch it away from Ye Lingchen.
“Little White, ignore the big sis. Dad will bring you back,” Ye Lingchen said with a smile.
Hao Yun was stunned for a while before realizing something. “F*CK! How dare you take
advantage of me!”
The path down the mountain was more difficult to walk compared to going up the
mountain. One had to carefully control the center of one’s gravity. Little Green and Little
Gray would clear the way and they all walked straight down the mountain without
stopping.
“Roar!”
As they were about to walk out of the forest, the roar of a tiger came from a distance.
Turning his head and looking around, a tiger was seen gazing toward them from the
mountain…
“Little White, Little Green, and Little Gray. You’ll all be a family from now on and you must
learn to love each other okay?” Ye Lingchen said to a tiger cub and two wolves.
Both Little Green and Little Gray nodded. Then, they raised their wolf paws and put them
on Little White’s shoulder together, as if protecting it.
“Teehee, this is fun. Do you have to make things so interesting?” Hao Yun suddenly giggled
when she saw that scene and she subsequently looked at Little White with brightened eyes.
“Little White, come here. I have some dried fish here.”
However, Little White simply glanced at her and turned its head away without any reaction.
“Little White, come here.” Ye Lingchen only needed to call out faintly before Little White
ran over and looked up at Ye Lingchen with googly eyes.
“Lay down!”
Little White immediately laid down.
“Sit down.”
Little White sat upright.
“Go and bring that fish to me.”
Little White immediately went over with glee and bit the fish.
Ye Lingchen glanced silently at Hao Yun, who had frozen in place. His silent taunting was
very effective in piercing her heart.“This has no scientific basis. How did you do it?” Hao
Yun asked in a huff. She was so angry that her hair was about to stand on end.
“This is what you call natural charm. You can’t get it by being jealous,” Ye Lingchen smiled
enigmatically.
The next day, Ye Lingchen remained on the island. He even built a recliner, enjoyed the sea
breeze, ate seafood and game, and relaxed comfortably. It was pure bliss.
In his spare time, he would nourish Little White using spiritual energy every once in a
while. In addition, he arranged a corresponding training plan for Little White and
occasionally allowed Little White to follow the wolves to the forest to sharpen some skills.
As time passed, the Spring Festival Gala was getting closer and closer…
[1] 虎头虎脑 is translated as head and brain of a tiger. It is often used to describe a person,
usually a young man, who bears a dignified and strong character.
[2] Imagine the tiger having the marking that looks like 王 (which means king) on its
forehead.
Chapter 582 - sudden program change
On New Year’s Eve, every household was deep in the mood for the New Year. Wherever
they were, they would set aside serious matters and enjoy the once-per-year feeling of
ushering in the new year.
Ye Lingchen even gave Miyako a rare day-off, much to her surprise.
Boom!
Bang!
That was the iconic sound of the New Year.
Just hearing the sound of firecrackers sparked joy in every household.
From the first bang onward, crackling sounds came non-stop and continued to ring
incessantly in the wee morning. There were plenty of people who were roused up from
their slumber, but in the face of the upcoming Lunar New Year, many people were more
than happy to wake up from their dreams. They opened their eyes early in the morning and
looked at a new world, a new year, and a new atmosphere.
Ye Lingchen stood by the window and looked out to the community. Needless to say, the
atmosphere outside was surely beaming. Children’s laughter had already begun filling the
residential area in the early morning.
At that point, the sky was not fully bright yet. Zhang Yunxi was in the hall, packing the
clothes she had decided to bring home. At the same time, there were many gifts she wanted
to bring home too.
The television was switched on in the hall and the programs broadcasted on it were
inextricably linked to the New Year and how to celebrate it.
Zhang Yunxi had been busy and only managed to rest the day before. That night was New
Year’s Eve, and she had no choice but to go back.
“Lingchen, can you take a look at this again? Will Auntie like this dress? If not, I’ll exchange
it for a different one.” Zhang Yunxi took out a piece of clothing and showed it to Ye
Lingchen.
“This is the third time you’ve asked me. Don’t worry, as long as the gift is from you, my
parents will definitely be happy,” Ye Lingchen said helplessly.
“Still, this is the first present I’ll give to Uncle and Auntie. It can’t be in bad taste.” Zhang
Yunxi felt all sweet in her heart and insisted.
“If you leave the labels on the clothes, they definitely won’t think that you’re tactless,” Ye
Zhang Yunxi usually saved a lot of money, but when it came to the gifts, she was more than
willing to spend on them. One set of clothes there cost more than 10,000RMB.
“It’s not very polite to give a gift with the labels on.” Zhang Yunxi stuck out her tongue, then
asked hesitantly, “What if your parents think I’m an overspender? ”
Ye Lingchen was speechless and decided not to speak at all.
Zhang Yunxi did not nag anymore as they had a flight to catch that day. Besides, visiting
relatives was a must when returning to the hometown—their schedules were full.
It was inevitable that there were numerous little errands that they had to do after being out
for so long. Even though it was a holiday, it felt much more stressful than work.
At that point, a conversation between the two hosts was heard from the television.
“What’s the one thing everyone looks forward to in the new year?”
“The year-end holiday, year-end bonus, family reunion, and all kinds of delicious food.”
“Hahaha, yes, of course! But there’s another thing… The Spring Festival Gala!”
“Yes, the Spring Festival Gala happens only once a year and it’s always very exciting. As the
saying goes, a New Year without the Spring Festival Gala is not incomplete. The Spring
Festival Gala has become an indispensable part of the New Year.”
“I believe many people are like the both of us and are really excited for the Spring Festival
Gala. Will there be any of your favorite idols or programs? We’ve specifically listed the list
of programs. Brace yourselves, everybody!”
Zhang Yunxi turned around as she was packing up her things and her brow frowned
suddenly. In her shock and bewilderment, she asked, “Lingchen, why is Singer Y’s name not
in the list?”
“What’s wrong?” Ye Lingchen walked over slowly and was stunned when he saw the
television.
The program schedule came out three days ago, but it had changed from then. The song
written by Singer Y to be sung by Chen Xiaoyan had disappeared! Was it canceled?!
“How could this be?” Zhang Yunxi bit her lip. She knew that Singer Y was Ye Lingchen
himself.
Could it be an error? After a second look at the television channel, it was undoubtedly a
reliable channel that could not possibly have made such a minute mistake.
Then, the host was heard saying, “I believe everyone has discovered that the program list
has changed a bit from the previous announcement. This is because, just yesterday, the
famous singer Hyun-Min Kim from the Stick Nation has confirmed his presence in the
Spring Festival Gala. He’ll be performing his song and dance ‘Chicken Pretty’ on the show.
As a singer from the Stick Nation, Hyun-Min Kim’s reputation is considered a flourishing
name in China who may be regarded as capturing the hearts of thousands of girls. His
participation indicates that the friendship between China and the Stick Nation will continue
further. This arrangement from the Spring Festival Gala is a very meaningful one!”
“That’s right. This is a blend of cultures! However, since there’s the addition of a song and
dance from the Stick Nation, the list of programs has also changed. We only have so much
time and it is with great regret that we delete some of the programs.”
“The Stick Nation’s song and dance takes up a significant amount of time, so if you compare
it to the previous performance list, you’ll notice that a total of two programs have been
removed. One is a song sung by Chen Xiaoyan, another is a sketch by Guo Dongshan. The
former is a rookie in the music world partnering with the enigmatic Singer Y, while the
other is a veteran who performs annually in the Spring Festival Gala.”
WTF?
Did they remove it just like that?
Why in the bloody hell did they call and invite Ye Lingchen over then?
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched abruptly and a sharp light flashed in his eyes. The list had
been finalized earlier on. Singer Y and Chen Xiaoyan were considered a classic
collaboration, eliciting screams from many netizens who looked forward to it.
“What does this mean? Are they playing us for fools!” Zhang Yunxi was also thoroughly
incensed. “And Guo Dongshan is a veteran of the Spring Festival Gala. He brought so much
joy to everyone. Without his sketches, what’s the meaning of the Spring Festival Gala?”
“Let’s see if there’s anything else the host wants to say.” Ye Lingchen’s tone was very calm.
“Every program in the Spring Festival Gala must strive for perfection. One of the two
deleted programs is the latest and hottest singer collaboration, while the other is a classic
skit that forms the backbone of the show. The director is obviously very reluctant to ax
them.”
“Though this must be conceded as a very regrettable outcome, it is nonetheless a rare
opportunity for both country’s cultures to share the same stage. The director wants to
usher in a new era, and I believe that the canceled programs can accept it with peace of
mind. After all, this Spring Festival Gala will be different.”
Different, my foot!
Usher in a new era? Such a brazen person was almost unheard of!
Why must one invite a foreigner to come to the Spring Festival Gala in one’s own country?
It even seemed to be treated as something to be proud of. Was there any pride in removing
one’s own brethren from the program list?Did their brain short-circuit? Did they enjoy
licking foreigners’ boots so much? It was the Stick Nation!
Was their show better?
Ye Lingchen’s originally happy mood instantly turned gloomy and he felt extremely
unhappy.
After taking a deep breath, he took out his phone and searched for Hyun-Min Kim. Never
before had he heard about that Stick Nation superstar.
In an instant, a lot of information came out. As a newbie from the Stick Nation making his
debut, he was a singer, actor, king of dance, and more. From the photos, one could sense a
strong inexperienced quality in him.
In particular, his face was clearly covered in a layer of cosmetics, causing one to wonder
what his gender was without reading his introduction.
Ye Lingchen’s face became even uglier after looking at the guy’s works.
‘This is what you call a motherf*cking dance?!’
Chapter 583 - Not Going to Hold in That
Anger!
In the video, Hyun-Min Kim twisted his butt and twerked it with his atrophied waist. His
bottom faced the sky briefly, then faced the ground again. What kind of a joke was that
dance? Was he a mechanical rodeo horse? It was blinding to have that kind of show
appearing at the Spring Festival Gala!
How could such a monstrosity from a foreign country become so popular?
If that kind of cultural integration was continued to be allowed, China would certainly be
the domain of young ‘fresh meat’.
Ye Lingchen thought that the guy was going to be a super character, but he hardly expected
the person to be such a joke.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen was completely exasperated.
“Youxi, you should go back first. I’m going to pay the Spring Festival Gala a visit,” Ye
Lingchen said suddenly.
Although he had received an invitation to the show, it seldom crossed his mind that he
would want to attend the event. In his mind, it was more important to accompany his loved
ones and watch the gala, but he did not expect this unpredictable turn of events.
How could he watch that kind of Spring Festival Gala?
Zhang Yunxi pursed her mouth and uttered softly, “Mmm.”
…
At the same time, the incident had caused a resounding stir on the internet.
The Spring Festival Gala was the focus of everyone’s attention. Such sudden change was
like a bomb, causing all major websites like Weibo, TikTok, Toutiao, and Tieba to explode.
[F*ck! Hyun-Min Kim is here!]
[Ah ah ah, I can finally watch my Prince Charming performing at the Spring Festival Gala.
This New Year is going to be blessed.]
[Oppa, I love you! XOXO…]
[This is a huge surprise. The Spring Festival Gala keeps good pace with the times. Who
would want to watch any shows if there aren’t any foreigners?]
Praises were the first to be heard.
Soon, however, countless cursing began to pour in.
[F*ck! Why did they have to invite someone from the Stick Nation?!]
[How can we watch the Spring Festival Gala anymore? It has changed completely!]
[The director really thinks too highly of himself. What kind of an argument is ‘cultural
fusion’? This sissy is coming to our country to take our money! Is there something wrong
with the director’s brain?!]
[My New Year’s mood is instantly ruined. Stupid director!]
[Why the hell must they invite a sissy? I remember all those who were invited in the past
few years were positive representatives! The difference is just too big!]
[Little Yan’s song had been unloaded?! The director’s head is full of shit!]
[Singer Y’s songs are definitely the classic among classics, and I was greatly looking
forward to it. Why is it gone all of a sudden? Come the f*ck out and explain yourself,
director!]
[F*ck, how many people have fond memories of Guo Dongshan? His sketches are the ones
that my parents are most excited to watch, and now you’re telling me it’s been replaced by
a Stick Nation performer? Do you think my parents will understand it?]
[Upstairs, don’t let your parents watch the Spring Festival Gala. Their worldview will
crumble when they see some bullsh*t Stick Nation dance.]
The masses reacted fiercely, and a scolding war quickly started on the internet.
In the face of that situation, the Spring Festival Gala’s program team began sending Weibo
responses, [We’ve just only managed to communicate with the entertainment company
from the Stick Nation. The incident happened so suddenly that we can only convey our
apologies. We must have the courage to make breakthroughs, to be brave, and create a
special Spring Festival Gala. Guo Dongshan’s sketch is really wonderful, but he’s been to the
Spring Festival Gala many times and we should give the newcomer a chance. Moreover,
Dongshan Sensei is old, and we want him to rest well too. As for Chen Xiaoyan, there are
already many slots allocated for songs on the show. Considering that she’s a pop singer, she
isn’t too suitable for the Spring Festival Gala.]
In an instant, countless people began cursing.
[What kind of sh*t is this? Stinks to high heavens!]
[Let Guo Dongshan Sensei rest? Then don’t invite him to begin with! He’s already practiced
his performance several times! BAH!]
[I agree with giving the newcomer a chance, but not for this kind of Stick Nation sissy!
Disgusting!]
[This is called a breakthrough? More like breaking through the bottom line!]
[Sorry to butt in, but after watching everyone discussing so enthusiastically, I want to ask
whether this Hyun-Min Kim is a guy or a girl? I really can’t tell.]
[Did they say that Chen Xiaoyan isn’t suitable for the Spring Festival Gala? Do you know
how popular her songs are? Most importantly, it’s a creation by Singer Y!]
[Singer Y has been suppressed by this joke of a Stick Nation performer. Where did the
stupid director come from?]
Suddenly, Guo Dongshan Sensei also posted a status. [I like crosstalk very much, and I truly
enjoy bringing joy to everyone. The Spring Festival Gala itself is a stage for happiness and I
feel sad to leave it, but I’m already old. Time flies and I’ve already participated in the Spring
Festival Gala thirteen times. The stage should be reserved for young people. I do want to
continue performing for everyone, but unfortunately…]
[Thirteen Spring Festival Galas, each of which brought so much joy to our family.]
[Sob, sob, sob! Dongshan Sensei isn’t old at all. We all still love you.]
[Dongshan Sensei, I grew up watching your sketches.]
[My eyes are sour after seeing Dongshan Sensei like this. The program crew is really
inhuman.]
Everyone could not help but feel bitter. Guo Dongshan could be considered a comedian who
occupied a place in the hearts of men, women, and children. He was the few old superstars
who gave everyone a memory.
The public knew that the program team’s statement was nothing more than an excuse. The
reason for axing Chen Xiaoyan and Guo Dongshan was because Chen Xiaoyan—a newcomer
on the Spring Festival Gala—was easy to bully, while Guo Dongshan was a veteran at the
Spring Festival Gala whom they asked to retire and make way for the newcomer. It was
easy to just cook up an excuse.
Newcomers and old people were undoubtedly the two groups that made for easy targets.
It was difficult for Chen Xiaoyan to finally be able to take such a stage. She had meticulously
prepared for the rehearsal and was excited as well as anxious. She hated not being able to
use her sleep time to squeeze in some practice, but all she received in exchange was a
terrible ending. Be it herself or her fans, it was a great blow that would almost certainly
shatter them. As for Guo Dongshan, he would basically have to retire after the entire fiasco.
However, the person who replaced him was a sissy from the Stick Nation.
They could not bear it, nor could the audience bear it!
[I’m not watching! What’s the point of this Spring Festival Gala?]
[Let’s all boycott it. Doesn’t this director want to be different? Just let the ratings of this
Spring Festival Gala hit the lowest record!]
[My parents even said that they wouldn’t watch it. They’ve already invited people over for a
game of Mahjong.]
Hyun-Min Kim had a lot of diehard fans who soon began joining in.
[F*ck off if you don’t want to watch. Nobody asked you to watch right?]
[Our Hyun-Min Kim is the best. We’ll watch it ourselves.]
[If Chen Xiaoyan and Guo Dongshan have been replaced, then so be it. Why all the hoo-ha?
We’re lucky that they’re replaced with Hyun-Min Kim!]
[Yeah, a show with Hyun-Min Kim is a good show.]
[Hyun-Min Kim is too awesome! Ah, ah, ah, I love you!]
Thus, a scolding war broke out again.
Fans of Chen Xiaoyan, Singer Y, and Guo Dongshan had a spat with Kim Hyunmin’s fans.
In addition, patriotic fans began to join in as well. They supported China’s stars
unconditionally and despised stars from the Stick Nation like Hyun-Min Kim. They could
not resist cursing at Hyun-Min Kim to the point where his mother would not recognize him.
[What the hell? This group of people doesn’t even know who their parents are, do they?]
[Get the hell of here. Don’t embarrass yourselves!]
[It is hard to imagine that there are so many mentally-disabled people in our country. Have
all of you taken the wrong meds?]
[When you act like this, do you ever think about how your parents feel?]
[This is China’s Spring Festival Gala and it has nothing to do with the Stick Nation’s stars. I
invite Hyun-Min Kim to stay as far away as possible and stop tarnishing our soil!]
[In any case, I’ll definitely support my country’s stars. This is basic dignity!]
A war of words erupted from all sides!
There were battles all over Weibo, TikTok, and Tieba. Furthermore, the situation was
getting even worse.
The internet had turned into a complete mess!
Some stars spoke up and questioned the Spring Festival Gala’s program team.
Their actions at that point were really disheartening. Guo Dongshan was a senior in the
entertainment circle and helped many younger generations. He was very popular, so there
was no doubt that people would stand up and throw their support behind him.
Ye Lingchen was silent. He did not publish any microblog or opinions and switched off the
television as if nothing happened. First things first, he had to send Zhang Yunxi to the
airport.
Scolding such a program team would prove useless.
It was gearing up to be a wonderful New Year’s Eve, and he was initially thrilled to go home
for a reunion with his parents. Little did he expect to face something so disgusting.
Ye Lingchen was not going to swallow back his anger in that respect!
Chapter 584 - I’ll Make It Up to You When I
Have the Chance
Ye Lingchen took out his mobile phone and called home. “Mom, I suddenly received an
invitation to the Spring Festival Gala. I’m afraid I can’t go back today.”
The sound of firecrackers could be heard from the other end of the line. The noise was
raucous and the New Year enthusiasm was evident. Xu Zhen was obviously also busy.
Xu Zhen was still chatting and laughing with others, but was taken aback when she heard
that and asked, “Spring Festival Gala? This is good news. You’ve received an invitation to
the Spring Festival Gala?”
“Yeah,” Ye Lingchen answered softly. Although Xu Zhen pretended to be happy, Ye Lingchen
could sense the disappointment in her voice.
“Okay, okay. My son is so amazing that he even received an invite to the Spring Festival
Gala. If I tell everyone, God knows how many would be envious,” Xu Zhen smiled and said.
“I’ll try my best to go back tomorrow night,” Ye Lingchen promised, since the next day was
already New Year’s Day.
“It’s fine. Your dad and I are fine. We might even see you on TV,” Xu Zhen said.
Ye Lingchen did not speak. He was the audience, and the possibility of being caught by the
camera was too low.
“Okay, Son. The Spring Festival Gala is a big scene. You have to dress well and pay attention
to your image. Do you understand?” Xu Zhen warned.
“Our boy called us?” Ye Jin’s voice was heard over the phone.
“Mm, our boy was invited to watch the Spring Festival Gala, so he can’t make it back
tonight.”
“Oh, this little kid is incredible now, isn’t he?” Ye Jin responded faintly before pausing and
saying, “It’s okay if he can’t come back. Just make sure that he takes good care of himself. ”
“Don’t worry, Dad.”
…
After hanging up, Ye Lingchen went straight to the Spring Festival Gala venue.
It was only a quarter past 10 in the morning, but the scene at the Spring Festival Gala was
already crowded with people. Most of them surrounded the place, waiting to crowd over
the oncoming stars, and screaming from time to time.
“Ah, it’s Liru! Our Goddess!”
“Wow, Brother Kang is here too!”
“Look over there, it’s the band Rise! Ah!! Look at me, look at me!”
“Well, I’ll be damned. Was Ah Qi invited too? Quite a huge lineup for this edition of the
Spring Festival Gala.”
Fortunately, the fans were cordoned outside of the entrance to the red carpet, otherwise,
they would have exploded and squeezed into it.
At that point, a group of girls in strange costumes ran down from a bus with wreaths and
hula hoops in their hands. They swarmed toward the entrance and were clearly
cheerleaders or dancers.
People came and went at the scene and the noise was endless.
Ye Lingchen held his invitation and sauntered to the entrance.
“Hey, it’s God Ye!”
“God Ye is coming to perform too?”
“Are you stupid? Is God Ye going to perform his basketball skills? He’s probably here as a
guest.”
“WHOA, God Ye is so handsome!”
Amidst the sound of firecrackers and the noise of fans, Ye Lingchen set foot into the Spring
Festival Gala.
However, he had barely taken two steps when a nanny van stopped at the door. The noise
outside then began to increase suddenly and exponentially.
Ye Lingchen stopped.
“Wow, it’s Hyun-Min Kim! I’m looking at Hyun-Min Kim!”
“Take some pictures! Take some pictures! Ah!! I’m so happy!”
“He’s so handsome in person that I’m going to faint.”
“How is he handsome? I think God Ye is much more handsome than him.”
“What kind of taste do you have? God Ye is more handsome than him? This the funniest
joke of the century.”
“Yeah. Blinded at such a young age. Let’s ignore him.”
…
Step, step, step!
A rush of footsteps was soon heard. Ye Lingchen saw a group of people walking in quickly
from outside the door. All of them were in suits and the first two bodyguards cleared the
way. The person coming from the middle wore sunglasses and the word ‘pretentiousness’
was practically written over his face. He had a look of disdain and walked languidly, almost
like he was floating.
However, it was precisely that look which made fans even more obsessed. Screams came
from all directions as they shouted ‘I love you’ madly.
As Hyun-Min Kim entered the scene, his nostrils were nearly turned up toward the sky. He
did not even glance at the nearby Ye Lingchen and simply turned around to enter the
backstage from a different route.
Ye Lingchen looked at the backstage pathway and frowned slightly.
There were two types of entrances: one was for the guests’ seats while the other was the
pathway for backstage actors. Anyone who wanted to go backstage would definitely not be
allowed to enter without a pass. After all, it was a serious matter and the guests had no
authority.
What was he to do?
He did not go there to watch the show but to reclaim his dignity.
His eyes flashed and he thought of someone, but immediately took out his phone and called.
Toot-toot—
After two toots, the call was connected.
“CEO Ye, I’m surprised you’d actually call me,” Zhao Liangying was a little surprised. Her
voice was not too high-pitched and she held her phone while walking to a more private
location.
“Liangying, I remember you were one of the actors invited to the Spring Festival Gala,
right?” Ye Lingchen asked.
He somehow remembered that Zhao Liangying posted on Weibo celebrating herself as one
of the actors who would show their faces at the Spring Festival Gala. She did not have a
special program, but was simply part of the chorus for ‘Unforgettable Night’. Still, that was
already good enough.
“Mm, that’s right.” Zhao Liangying smiled.
Ye Lingchen said immediately, ” I have something to ask of you.”
“I knew it. Otherwise, why would you call me so suddenly? I thought you’d miss me,” Zhao
Liangying snorted, then said, “What is it?”
Ye Lingchen said, “I want to enter backstage. You’re one of the actors, so can you help me
get it in?”
“The live broadcast of the Spring Festival Gala is tonight. The backstage is a strict priority
zone.” Zhao Liangying was slightly taken aback. “You really want to go in?”
“Mm. I insist.”
“Where are you?”
“Near the entrance.”
“Wait for me.”
In just a few minutes, a charming figure appeared at the entrance of the pathway and
trotted toward him.
She went straight to Ye Lingchen, then pulled Ye Lingchen to a corner.
“Take this and go in with me.” Zhao Liangying looked around furtively and quietly handed
Ye Lingchen some credentials.
“Where did this come from?” Ye Lingchen asked curiously.
“I borrowed it from a close girlfriend.” Zhao Liangying smiled slightly. “Just follow me in a
bit. Don’t be nervous, and don’t let the cat out of the bag.”
While talking, Zhao Liangying also pulled a bit of Ye Lingchen’s hair and tried to block his
face. “You’re a celebrity. If security recognizes you, they won’t let you in.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. Having credentials made things easy and smoothened the entrance
process.
After that, they put on a solemn expression, raised their legs, and walked toward the
entrance together. They managed to sneak in without being caught.
“Thanks,” Ye Lingchen said. Zhao Liangying had violated the rules by doing what she did
and took a great risk.
“You’re heartless,” Zhao Liangying snorted and said angrily, “You only remember me when
you need me. You promised to massage me last time, but you forgot about it with the turn
of the head.”
Ye Lingchen touched his nose. He made that promise casually during his participation in
Life’s Struggles and did not expect Zhao Liangying to remember it so clearly.
“I’ll make it up to you when I have the chance,” Ye Lingchen answered directly.
“Hehe, that’s more like it.”
…
Chapter 585 - Ye Lingchen's
Mischievousness
Time was approaching.
It was somewhat chaotic behind the scenes of the Spring Festival Gala.
“What’s with the dilly-dally? Go get ready!”
“Where’s the costume? Hurry up! ”
“Props! Check all the props!”
“Don’t forget your lines. Tune into your performing mindsets.”
“Everyone, hurry up! Change into your clothes and get your make-up done. The show has
already begun!”
“Agh, slow down, and don’t make mistakes.”
“Where are the makeup artists?”
“Let there be no mistakes. Otherwise, you’ll only have yourself to blame for missing the
opportunity to get on this stage!”
“This is terrible. Both Chen Xiaoyan and Guo Dongshan’s programs were axed.”
“Are you digging your own grave? Be quiet and don’t bring it up.”
More chaos ensued everywhere. There were sounds from various musical instruments,
singing voices, lines being rehearsed, and people practicing their dances.
Since there were too many people there, it was impossible to accommodate so many
practicing individuals all at once. Many had to find a corner to practice on their own and
seized all the time they had to prepare. Almost everyone was nervous and excited!
It was the Spring Festival Gala!
As the most glorious program in the country, people all over the country were watching.
Even the performer’s relatives and friends were watching!
More than 80% of people participated in the Spring Festival Gala for the first time, so it was
inevitable that they felt nervous.
Besides, even if it was not their first attendance at the Spring Festival Gala, it was inevitably
nerve-racking for them because the pressure was too great.
There was a fierce sense of competitiveness at the Spring Festival Gala. The slightest of
mistakes would not only deprive them of any future chance but would even ruin their lives!
Hall…
Corridor…
Lounge area …
Nervous and anxious figures were seen everywhere.
An ordinary person would already feel dizzy if they were there because that person would
be surrounded by celebrities. Each one was already famous, but all of them behaved
anxiously, just like an ordinary person facing an interview.
In such an environment, Ye Lingchen was inconspicuous and did not attract anyone’s
attention.
In comparison, Zhao Liangying had the luxury of relaxing for a bit. Her show was placed
last and it would be a group chorus. Forgetting the lyrics was no big deal, as long she just
moved her lips and fake it.
“Hey, what are you looking for?” Seeing Ye Lingchen’s absent-minded appearance, Zhao
Liangying could not help asking, “By the way, I still don’t know why you wanted to come
in?”
“Where is Hyun-Min Kim?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Hyun-Min Kim? ” Zhao Liangying did not realize who it was that Ye Lingchen spoke of at
first, but after giving it a lot of thought, she finally asked, “You mean that superstar from the
Stick Nation?”
“Mm, that’s right.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“He’s the main performer tonight, so it’s only natural that he’ll be taken care of. He has his
own private room. I heard it was the third room,” Zhao Liangying said.
“That fella received such good treatment?” Ye Lingchen frowned.
“At the end of the day, he’s taking our country’s money and brainwashing our nation’s
culture. He’s the scourge of our country’s next generation of ‘international friends’!” Zhao
Liangying spoke crisply.
Ye Lingchen never expected her to have such an interesting side and said amusedly, “You’re
repulsed by him too?”
“He’s too arrogant.” Zhao Liangying frowned.
“Come on, let’s pay him a visit. ”
Private room three.
Ye Lingchen and Zhao Liangying did not go in but glimpsed through the door. It was open,
and someone was talking inside.
“Is that Director Feng?” Zhao Liangying asked in surprise.
Feng Xiaofeng?
Ye Lingchen did not have a good impression of that director. He was the stereotypical
‘foreigner-worshipper’. The key issue was that he went back on his word. Ye Lingchen did
not mind not being invited, but the director just had to do something absurd.
“We’re going to make some changes to the Spring Festival Gala program.” Feng Xiaofeng
and Hyun-Min Kim were discussing something.
“Blablablabla…” A bunch of Stick Nation mumbo-jumbo came out of Hyun-Min Kim’s
mouth. His face was full of disdain and arrogance.
“Blablabla, blabla!”
Feng Xiaofeng wanted to say something, but Hyun-Min Kim interrupted arrogantly before
turning around and making a sending-off gesture.
“What are they talking about?” Zhao Liangying looked dumbfounded.
“Director Feng wanted Hyun-Min Kim to shorten his performance time but got scolded by
him,” Ye Lingchen answered curtly.
“The Stick Nation’s people are just too arrogant. This is our country. What does he take our
nation for?” Zhao Liangying was slightly angry, but then reveled in the director’s
misfortune and said, “Serves the director right. Who told him to invite Hyun-Min Kim?
Tried so hard to win the guy’s favor but was given the cold shoulder.
“Director Feng must have decided to adjust the duration because he couldn’t handle all that
criticism from the internet. Hahaha, let’s see how he ends up,” Zhao Liangying was eager to
see the world spiral into chaos.
“This is the kind of person who thinks more highly of himself if you suck up to him. It’s so
embarrassing.” Ye Lingchen shook his head, then quickly brought Zhao Liangying to hide
and avoid Feng Xiaofeng.
“What are you going to do with Hyun-Min Kim?” Zhao Liangying continued curiously.
“You’ll know in a bit. There’s darkness looming over this guy’s third-eye point[1]. He’s
about to face some bad luck,” Ye Lingchen chuckled and said.
“Really? You know how to tell a person’s fortune by looking at their facial features?” Zhao
Liangying looked at Ye Lingchen suspiciously but was nevertheless excited to watch
something happen.
“Wait here,” Ye Lingchen told her. He wandered around for a while, took some unrequired
props, then placed them against the wall of room three. Finally, he placed a red ribbon on it
and stuck it on room three’s number plate.
“Why are you being so shifty?” Zhao Liangying scratched her head.
At that moment, there was a sound of footsteps beside him. Ye Lingchen turned around to
look and was rather shocked to see who it was.
The other party was stunned too. “It’s you?”
“Hi, it’s been a long time.” Ye Lingchen was a little surprised because he did not expect to
run into Chen Xiaoyan at that juncture.
“Hi.” Chen Xiaoyan saw Ye Lingchen and her face became even more frustrated. She sighed
and lamented, “Thank you for helping me apologize to Singer Y. I wasted the opportunity
he gave me.”
After finishing her words, she continued making her way out.
“Where are you going? ” Ye Lingchen could not help asking.
“I’m not going to take the stage here anymore, so there’s no reason for me to stay here,”
Chen Xiaoyan answered bluntly. She had been fighting for it all that time, but because of her
lack of contacts and her paltry reputation, she was not fated to take the stage that night.
“You don’t need to rush. Why not watch a good show before leaving?” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Good show? ”
“This guy said that Hyun-Min Kim’s third-eye point is black, that he offended the devil and
bad luck will come to him soon.” Zhao Liangying spoke in a teasing manner and was very
skeptical about Ye Lingchen’s claims.
Chen Xiaoyan stood still and did not speak. Her eyes were filled with doubt as well.
“You’ll know in a few minutes,” Ye Lingchen assured solemnly.
When he first saw Hyun-Min Kim, he discovered that the Korean’s aura was not very good
—it was an omen that things would soon go wrong. Coupled with that person’s arrogance
and irritability, and the fact that he was a sissy, contributed easily to an unlucky
circumstance.
Moments ago, he used his formation method to make a simple arrangement, one that
changed the aura of the entire private room. It induced a state of conflict with Hyun-Min
Kim’s aura, which would cause his unluckiness to increase exponentially when the time
came. Muahahaha…
[1] 印堂 – the forehead area between the eyes commonly known in acupuncture or
fortune-telling as the third-eye point. If fortune tellers say that it’s dark or black, then the
person is said to be having some bad luck.
Chapter 586 - A Sad Hyun-Min Kim
“Achoooo!”
Inside room three, Hyun-Min Kim sneezed abruptly, then frowned and sniffled. His nose
was very stuck.
“Lord Hyun-Min, is your rhinitis acting up again?” His manager immediately looked
worried.
“F*CK. It’s sooooo uncomfortable staying here.” Hyun-Min Kim got up and paced in the
room, feeling unspeakably irritable.
At that moment, his pupils suddenly stopped and he stared blankly at the unassuming
coffee table in front of him. Then, he said angrily, “F*ck! Who put these chrysanthemums
here? Don’t they know I’m allergic to chrysanthemums?”
“GASP!” The manager inhaled sharply, then immediately asked someone to dispose of the
bunch of chrysanthemums. “Lord Hyun-Min, are you okay, do you want me to call a
doctor?”
He leaned in front of Hyun-Min Kim with a concerned look. He stared at Hyun-Min Kim’s
face very nervously and said, “Thankfully. Thankfully there are no hives on your face. You
can still go on stage.”
“I’m going to the bathroom to take care of it,” Hyun-Min Kim glanced in horror at the
chrysanthemums and hurried to the bathroom.
Whoosh!
The sound of flowing water was heard from the bathroom.
Hyun-Min Kim used his hands and wiped his face frantically with water. At the same time,
he could not stop cursing in his heart.
At that moment, he focused his gaze sharply. Through the mirror, he saw a pair of small
eyes staring at him in the corner behind him. It was a gray, furry creature.
“This is…”
He rubbed his eyes and felt a little frightened before he turned around to look.
At a glance, his entire body felt like it was struck by lightning and his eyes nearly popped
out. All he felt was his soul being yanked out of his body, though he was fortunate not to
have fainted.
His big eyes stared at the creature’s small eyes for half a minute.
“F*CK! AHHHHH—”
An extremely miserable cry came from the bathroom, followed by a scream that was on the
level of a soprano!
Clatter!
Hyun-Min Kim pushed open the door of the bathroom and was practically leaping out of
there. His entire body was still trembling.
“Mouse! A mouse!”
His voice turned sharp and he screamed as he ran. However, he ran too fast and his foot
was caught on the coffee table. His toes snapped at once and his entire body leaned forward
and fell onto the ground.
Silence!
Everything happened in such a short moment that their brain circuits simply could not
keep up.
The manager was stunned.
The bodyguards were stunned.
Chen Xiaoyan was stunned.
Zhao Liangying was stunned.
Did he have to be so…unlucky?
“OPPA!”
After a few seconds, the manager finally regained his senses and screamed anxiously. He
sprinted forward but was left completely flustered because his feet tripped and his body
immediately soared into the air. Like a hungry tiger pouncing on a sheep, he landed on
Hyun-Min Kim…
“Poof!”
Zhao Liangying quickly covered her mouth with her small hand. Her shoulders were
trembling violently and she followed Ye Lingchen away quickly.
“It’s so funny. I’m going to laugh myself to death…” Zhao Liangying laughed so hard that she
was out of breath and could not speak for some time.
After calming herself down for a moment, she looked at Ye Lingchen in surprise and said,
“You’re amazing. You were so on point when you read his fortunes. Do you really know
how to tell a person’s fortune?”
“Uh-huh.” Ye Lingchen smiled slightly.
“Then tell mine!” Zhao Liangying was incredibly eager.
“You? Good future prospects, good health.” Ye Lingchen said casually.
“BAH!”
Zhao Liangying exclaimed. Her cheeks were reddish and she stopped talking.
Chen Xiaoyan stood beside them and she stared at Ye Lingchen from time to time. No one
knew what she was thinking of.
“What’s wrong? What’s the matter? ”
“F*ck, something happened to Hyun-Min Kim. This is outrageous. How can something
happen in his room?”
“I heard that he was scared by a mouse. He looks pretty miserable!”
“Huh? Scared by a mouse? Isn’t he a man? ”
“F*ck me, I just heard a scream. It wasn’t his, was it? I thought it was one of the sopranos
screaming.”
It was a serious matter that soon spread everywhere. Anyone who was backstage quickly
knew about it.
Tap, tap, tap!
Feng Xiaofeng had a gloomy expression as he rushed over with a group of people. Ye
Lingchen noticed an acquaintance of his—Lin Ao.
The injury was not that serious, but it was an injury to the toe and Hyun-Min Kim was
famous for being a dancer. That meant he would not be able to recover and dance within
that short amount of time.
“What’s the matter? What kind of accident is this? Did someone attack you?” Lin Ao asked.
He led the team that was responsible for the security here.
The manager shook his head and had plenty of difficulty speaking. “A mouse scared him.”
“…” Lin Ao glanced at Hyun-Min Kim and there did not seem to be anything wrong with
him.
“It’s over, I’m afraid there’s no way we can have the Chicken Pretty performance.” Feng
Xiaofeng’s brows frowned tightly and the cold sweat on his forehead was flowing out.
The Spring Festival Gala had already started for some time, but the ratings were
surprisingly low. Netizens were still cursing them online, which subsequently attracted the
attention of the higher-ups.
The Spring Festival Gala was the highlight of the country and naturally attracted much
attention. At that time, however, its reputation has fallen sharply, making the higher-ups
very displeased. Most importantly, the whole thing was an entire mess. It was over!
Everything was done for that time!
“Blablablablala!!”
Hyun-Min Kim laid on the sofa with a very ugly expression. He cursed and threw a tantrum.
He made plenty of money in China yet never bothered to learn the Chinese language.
“What did he say?” Lin Ao frowned suddenly and a sharp look flashed in his eyes.
“He said that the Chinese Spring Festival Gala is…garbage,” the translator spoke rather
uncomfortably.
Boom!
Before he could say anything, Lin Ao delivered a kick toward the sofa and sent Hyun-Min
Kim flying out and rolling a few times on the ground.
“This is just a warning. You’re on our turf now. Keep your mouth clean!” Lin Ao snickered.
Hyun-Min Kim was stunned and dared not let out a single peep.
Then, Lin Ao turned to Feng Xiaofeng and said indifferently, ” Director Feng, the so-called
changes you made this time are questionable. I’m wondering if you’ve thought about how
you’d give everyone an explanation?”
“I, I…” Feng Xiaofeng wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and was practically crying.
“How long more till Hyun-Min Kim’s Chicken Pretty?”
“Director Feng, there are only two programs left,” the staff member said urgently.
“Then hurry up and slot some other performances in!” Feng Xiaofeng gritted his teeth.
Changing the programs at the last minute was suicidal, but there was no other way at that
point. It was better to change the performances than have no show at all. At least his
demise would be less ugly.
He hurriedly said, “Chen Xiaoyan! Look for Chen Xiaoyan! And Guo Dongshan, too! Follow
the previous schedule and have them start preparing.”
Chaos!
The entire backstage was frantic and everyone got busy.
Soon, everyone noticed Chen Xiaoyan not too far away.
“Chen Xiaoyan, help!” Feng Xiaofeng rushed over immediately. ” May I trouble you to please
hurry up and prepare? You’ll be on stage in eight minutes.”
“Ah, I’m the one who’s going onstage?” Chen Xiaoyan was a little confused. “But I forgot
some of the lyrics…”
Chapter 587 - This Is A Patriotic Mouse
What?
Lyrics could be forgotten?
Everyone was in a disarray at that moment.
“It can’t be, right? ” Feng Xiaofeng’s tears were already hanging in the corner of his eyes.
“Please think about it properly. I know I was wrong to remove your performance before,
but I’ll be dead if there’s no show. Madam, please think carefully about it.”
“I really can’t remember. I do want to be on this stage but…” Chen Xiaoyan looked at him
apologetically, and thought hard, “I’ve already decided to leave, so I forgot everything…”
“I’m also not very familiar with the key.” Chen Xiaoyan was a little worried.
Feng Xiaofeng’s face was already drained of color. It was very unrealistic for him to get a
new performance.
“Don’t you have the lyrics and the key in your email mailbox?” Ye Lingchen could not resist
asking.
“Oh, yes!” The corner of Chen Xiaoyan’s mouth turned up slightly. She took out her mobile
phone and looked for it, then pointed to a few places and said, “This is useless. I’ve never
rehearsed at all. What kind of musical instruments will be used in these places? I have no
idea which combination would turn out to be the most suitable.”
“It’s not too late! It’s still not too late to tweak things!” Feng Xiaofeng hurriedly shouted.
“Calling all extra musicians to come over right now! Try and see which combination is
best.”
“There are thousands of combinations and only a few minutes left. How is it impossible to
make it?” Someone who understood a bit about music could not help but remark.
The Spring Festival Gala strived for authenticity. It had to match the scene at hand to the
most ideal state. Without any preparations, it was already too late to do anything.
“Let me see.” Ye Lingchen instigated everything for Chen Xiaoyan to make an appearance
on stage. Part of it was because his vanity was at stake. After all, he was the one who invited
Chen Xiaoyan to the Spring Festival Gala and she was considered as his little fangirl. If she
failed, where would his prestige go?
“I think it’s better to have a combination of the piano and drums here. And here, we’ll use
the bass part of the erhu, and…” Ye Lingchen casually glanced through it and came up with
the best solution.
“Hurry up, everyone! Try it!” Feng Xiaofeng was ready to try anything at that time of crisis
and shouted frantically.
At that moment, Chen Xiaoyan suddenly opened her mouth and bit down on Ye Lingchen’s
shoulder.
The bite was not too heavy, then glanced at Ye Lingchen with an extremely bitter
expression. The corners of her mouth were curled in a smile, but there were tears in her
eyes as she quickly turned and left.
It really was him!
She should have thought of it before. She felt that he was so similar, and every time she
needed help, he just so happened to be on the scene. How could there be such a
coincidence?
He even claimed to be a friend of Singer Y! It was a big fat lie!
“Hurry up and do a sound test!” Chen Xiaoyan’s gaffe did not attract much attention and
Feng Xiaofeng yelled anxiously from behind.
That woman…
Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly and shook his head. She was just testing him just now.
The next moment, he felt someone beside him pinching him forcefully. It was Zhao
Liangying, who stared at him in anger with a small face that bulged into a bun.
What was she doing? Did she want to bite him too?
“Brother Ye, I didn’t expect to meet you here.” Lin Ao walked over with a smile, hugged Ye
Lingchen, then immediately gritted his teeth and whispered, “F*ck, there are so many
women pining with unrequited feelings for you. What number is it now? How unfortunate
that my sister is still at home waiting for you!”
“Ahem, it’s not like I want this.” Ye Lingchen cleared his throat and pointed at room three.
“Is it okay that you beat our foreign friend so badly?”
“Foreign friend, my foot! Our nation has been led astray by this kind of garbage. I’m telling
you; this director’s about to have some bad luck. The repercussions caused by this fiasco is
unimaginable!” Lin Ao whispered.
At that moment, music began to be played.
“Chen Xiaoyan is ready to take the stage!”
“F*ck. So soon. Did they even have time to prepare?”
“Who knows? How about the show? ”
“Being on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala is something to be proud of, but I wonder
whether such haste is a blessing or a curse.”
Discussions were rife backstage.
At the same time, the audience was stunned.
What was going on? It was supposed to be Hyun-Min Kim’s performance, right? How did it
become Chen Xiaoyan’s song?
There was an uproar in the Spring Festival Gala’s live stream too.
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!]
[Something happened at the Spring Festival Gala? What the hell is going on? Wasn’t Chen
Xiaoyan’s performance axed?]
[This action is 666. The director does things on whim, doesn’t he? Is he nuts?]
[F*ck man, I was just about to change channels because of that Stick Nation performance,
but this is truly a surprise.]
[Singer Y’s song! Will it bring us another surprise?]
Someone could not resist taking out their mobile phone.
“Hey, Wacko, you watching the Spring Festival Gala?”
“Who the hell is gonna watch it. They invited a Stick Nation guy to perform, so I’m not
interested. I’m playing mahjong.”
“F*ck! The Stick Nation guy isn’t performing anymore. It’s Chen Xiaoyan’s performance! ”
“What? Wasn’t Chen Xiaoyan’s song canceled? You didn’t lie to me?”
“Why in the world would I lie to you? Her song is about to begin. Turn on the TV and watch
it!”
“Okay, I’ll watch it now!”
Wacko put down the cards and quickly switched on the television in the room.
His other mahjong friends stopped playing after learning about the situation and stared at
the TV intently.
“It’s Chen Xiaoyan! My goddess!”
“The song is going to be a treat. I’m so looking forward to it!”
…
In a certain household.
“Mom, Dad, the Stick Nation performance has been canceled. Come and watch the Spring
Festival Gala.”
“Is it really canceled? ”
“Mm, it’s gone! Look at the program! The program has been changed to Chen Xiaoyan’s
song. ”
“Who’s Chen Xiaoyan? A newcomer? Well, it’s better than the Stick Nation guy!”
The old couple sat in front of the TV.
China went crazy because of that sudden change. The crowd who had vowed not to watch
the Spring Festival Gala turned on the television as soon as they got the news, and they
were very much looking forward to it.
Before the song even started, it was ranked first on the trending searches of Weibo and
other major news platforms. [Sudden change to the Spring Festival Gala performance! Chen
Xiaoyan, who was axed from the lineup, is back to take the stage!]
[Ahhhh, I support Yanyan! Come on, Yanyan!]
[Hahaha, I’m happy! The Stick Nation must be dumbfounded. Lalala!]
[Why do I feel so happy during this Spring Festival Gala.]
[The combination of Singer Y and Chen Xiaoyan is really exciting!]
However, Hyun-Min Kim’s diehard fans were having none of it and voices of discontent
were heard.
[F*ck! What the hell happened? I waited so long just to see my god Hyun-Min.]
[Sh*tty gala! Where’s my Hyun-Min?]
[Ahhhhh, I waited in vain. Rubbish, rubbish!]
[Give me Hyun-Min! We don’t want to watch Chen Xiaoyan! Hyun-Min, I love you!]
[Hey all you diehard fans, allow me to announce that your little Hyun-Min was scared
sh*tless by a little mouse. He couldn’t show up. Bwahahaha…]
[Are you serious? Afraid of a mouse, pfffttttt—]
[This news is 100% reliable. Where are all those diehard fans who say that Hyun-Min Kim
is a man? Wow, so manly! Scared by a mouse!]
[This is a patriotic mouse. It’s a hero. I’ll celebrate it with a song.]
[My impression of mice has changed greatly.]
…
Chapter 588 - Visit Home Often
In a short period of time, the excitement had risen to its highest.
Finally, Chen Xiaoyan’s began singing under everyone’s eager gaze.
“Spare some time, spare a moment
Bring your children and visit home often
Bring a smile, bring your blessings
Spend time with your loved ones and visit home often…”
The voice leaned toward cheeriness, playfulness, and intimateness.
The song was very closely associated with the atmosphere of the Spring Festival Gala. Its
mood embodied the Spring Festival Gala too.
Furthermore, Chen Xiaoyan’s voice was ethereal and managed to express the emotion of
that song vividly.
The beginning of the song directly caught the attention of everyone’s ears. It was not just
their ears though, because it would more accurately be described as piercing directly into
everyone’s hearts.
At that moment, everyone who heard it set aside whatever they were doing. Those who
were still chatting happily unknowingly lowered their voices too.
Standing before the television, Chen Xiaoyan wore a red dress. Her hair was curled up and
she continued singing with the joy of the Lunar New Year.
“Mom is ready to nag you
Dad has cooked a delicious meal
Talk to Mom about life’s troubles
Tell Dad what happened at work…”
With very simple lyrics that were equivalent to speaking about one’s daily life, it
nevertheless made everyone’s heart skip a beat.
The nagging mother, the delicious meal at the table, the troubles of life, and the things at
work—all those covered up 80% of the things a person goes through!
Children sitting in front of the television looked at their parents by instinct and noticed that
they were listening more intently than anyone else.
“Visit home often, visit home often
Even if it’s to wash the chopsticks and clean the dishes for Mom
Old folks don’t ask much of their children
Their life wasn’t easy, but all they wish for is a reunion
Visit home often, visit home often
Even if it’s to massage Dad’s back and shoulders
Old folks don’t ask much of their children
They spend their life worrying, but all they wish for is peace and happiness…”
The singing continued, and she drew out her voice for a long period. Although it remained
gentle, it carried traces of emotion at the same time too. Her words reached right out to
everyone’s hearts.
Young people felt choked up and were robbed of their words.
The elderly stared blankly at the television with emotional expressions.
“It’s so amazing!”
Somewhere in Capital, a gray-haired grandmother suddenly spoke as tears began
streaming down her eyes.
At the age of 96, one of her greatest pleasures in life was to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
She heard about the invitation of a young male idol from the Stick Nation during that year’s
Spring Festival Gala, but despite the unhappiness she felt in her heart, she still insisted on
watching the gala.
Perhaps the younger generation did not understand that song too well, but the old lady
understood it clearly. Having lived for so long, that song sang right into her heart.
Her eyes swept softly across the faces of her many descendants and uttered four words,
“Peace is a blessing.”
“Grandma, let me help you massage your back and rub your shoulders,” her ten-year-old
great-granddaughter suddenly said at that moment.
“Okay, okay…” The old lady immediately smiled from ear to ear.
…
At another home.
A 20-year-old college student listened to Chen Xiaoyan’s song and fell silent for a moment.
When he looked at his mother who was still busy washing dishes in the kitchen, his eyes
suddenly became wet.
He got up and ran over, “Mom, let me wash the dishes for you.”
His mother’s hand suddenly stopped while washing the dishes. Puzzled, she smiled and
said, “Okay.”
“Mom, you’ve gone through so much trouble. I’ll definitely come home more often in the
future.”
“It’s no trouble.” His mother placed the plate down, then turned her back and wiped her
tears.
…
A reunion dinner at the dinner table.
A father with salt-and-pepper hair suddenly took out a wine glass and poured a drink for
his son.
“Son, I know that your work is tough outside. You don’t need to hide anything from us. Just
let us know. Our doors are always open for you.”
“Dad…”
“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, do you understand? When you’re free…visit
home more often.”
“Mm, okay dad. Here’s a toast to you…”
…
At a construction site.
A group of migrant workers working had been crying since early on. They were still unable
to buy tickets and go home during the Spring Festival.
“Hey, Mom, I’ve already thought about it. Once the tickets are available in two days, I’ll go
back home!”
“Mom, don’t worry, I’ll take leave from work. I won’t lose my job!”
“I’ll go home and visit you…”
One song silenced countless families and triggered tears from everyone.
The song had very simple lyrics, but it touched everyone’s hearts deeply. Whether it was
men, women, or children, they were all instantly captured by the song. Those who were
originally voicing stark disapproval of the Spring Festival Gala were speechless at that
moment, as were Hyun-Min Kim’s diehard fans.
Firstly, that song had convinced them of everything. Secondly, they could not find any fault
in the song after seeing the reaction of their family members.
[Woo, I should’ve known earlier that I ought to prepare some tissues beside me for Singer
Y’s song.]
[Damn, I have tissues with me, but they’re not enough. My entire family is wiping away
tears.]
[The song is so amazing. Every word is heartbreaking.]
[Visit home often, visit home often. Sob, sob. I’ve been working busily for half my life, and I
only understand that principle now.]
[I’ve worked for as long as I can remember. But what do our parents want? Don’t they just
want their family to be together?]
[My mother just asked me who sang this song. She said she’ll be the singer’s fan in the
future.]
[That’s nothing! My grandfather and grandmother are all talking about how good the singer
and song is!]
[Damn, when you think about how this song was nearly scrapped from the Spring Festival
Gala, I feel like cursing at the director.]
[Yeah, this song was made for the Spring Festival Gala. The director is an idiot. He nearly
became the villain here!]
There was no doubt that Chen Xiaoyan convinced everyone with her song and set off an
explosion throughout the entire internet. She had practically killed two birds with one
stone!
After the song ended, a rare scene happened—below the Spring Festival Gala’s stage, the
audience stood up all at once to deliver an enthusiastic and endless applause!
On closer scrutiny, one would notice that there were people who have actually started to
pack their things in preparation to leave. They were actually…going home!
Rugao City.
Ye Lingchen’s home.
An entire family gathered together. There were grandparents, seven paternal aunts, eight
maternal aunts, as well as uncles from both the paternal and maternal side. More than
twenty people were sitting at the tables and it was very lively.
They also listened to the song carefully and everyone praised the talents of the lyricist. Xu
Zhen and Ye Jin sighed and felt a little downcast in their hearts.
“Auntie, let me rub your shoulders,” Zhang Yunxi said to Xu Zhen.
Just after the New Year, her parents dragged her to Ye Lingchen’s house. In the words of
her parents, they wanted her status as the Ye family’s future daughter-in-law to be settled.
After all, it was a tough task to find such a good son-in-law.
“Okay. You’re a very good girl.” Xu Zhen was happy.
“Hey, this song is really good. What else do parents ask of their children? Don’t all parents
want to have a peaceful and blessed reunion? It’s a pity that some accomplished people
can’t even accompany their parents at home during the New Year. What’s the point, then?”
It was Ye Lingchen’s second aunt who became emotional. Her words caused Xu Zhen and
Ye Jin to have rather odd expressions…
Chapter 589 - Brother Ye, Please Stay
“Why do these words sound a bit harsh to me? He has talent. Why does it sound like there’s
insinuation when you say it?” Zhang Yunxi’s mother could not help but ask.
“No matter how talented you are, it’s a failed upbringing if you can’t be with your family.”
The second aunt knew that she had made a mistake, but carried on speaking as there was
no way to retract her words anymore.
“Lingchen went to the Spring Festival Gala! Are you qualified to even be there? He brought
honor to the entire Ye family, but here you are making all those harsh comments. Talk
about sour!” Zhang Yunxi’s mother sneered.
“I was just lamenting it, that’s all. Besides, isn’t it the same Spring Festival Gala that you’re
watching there? Why can’t he watch it when he gets home? It’s not like he’s going on stage
to perform,” the second aunt insisted.
“Second Aunt, Lingchen isn’t there just as a guest. He’s there on business,” Zhang Yunxi
could not resist pointing out.
There was a feeling in her heart that if it were not for Ye Lingchen, it would have been
Hyun-Min Kim performing just moments ago instead of Chen Xiaoyan,
…
At that moment, Chen Xiaoyan finished singing and stepped back into the background.
Everyone’s expression changed as they looked at her. There was no doubt that the song she
sang earlier would become a classic of the Spring Festival Gala!
The song would almost certainly become popular all over the country. It would likely
become a phenomenon and a classic that had its legacy passed down!
That one song alone cemented Chen Xiaoyan’s position. From that moment onward, Chen
Xiaoyan was propelled into the ranks of superstars, more so than ordinary superstars even!
“How was it? Did I sing well?” Chen Xiaoyan walked straight to Ye Lingchen.
“Not bad.” Ye Lingchen nodded.
Then, Chen Xiaoyan turned around in front of him while still being clad in the red dress she
wore onstage. “Does it look good?”
The red dress was noble and atmospheric, making Chen Xiaoyan look as beautiful as a
queen.
“Yes.”
“Then I’ll buy it and wear it for you every day,” Chen Xiaoyan smiled and said.
Ye Lingchen had not even spoken when Zhao Liangying stretched out her hands from
behind him and pinched his flesh tightly. She was barely holding herself back from rushing
up and wrestling Chen Xiaoyan.
The entire situation resembled that of a wife catching her husband in the act with a
mistress. It gave Ye Lingchen a rather big headache.
In the next moment, he heard Zhao Liangying whispering in his ear, “Which character do
you like in my TV series, do you want me to change into different costumes and keep you
company every day?”
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath and his heart was restless.
That idea…was incredibly exciting.
“Ahem, I’ll be going off soon.” Ye Lingchen cleared his throat softly and rid himself of those
distracting thoughts.
The song made many people emotional, but it struck a deeper chord with Ye Lingchen.
After all, he was the one who wrote that song!
His original plan was to go back home for the New Year, but with the unexpected turn of
events, he was much more eager to go home after listening to the song and could not wait
to catch his flight.
“Oh, then could you say hello to Uncle and Auntie for me.” Chen Xiaoyan was a little
disappointed. Although deep down she wanted to go back with Ye Lingchen, she still held
back.
However, at that moment, chaos descended upon everyone backstage. They panicked even
more than before, and each of the staff members looked like ants on top of a hot pan.
“What happened?” Ye Lingchen stopped a young girl and asked.
The young girl was holding a pair of iron rings and was probably going to perform
acrobatic or similar programs. At that moment, her cheeks were flush, and she was running
around with everyone.
“Sensei Guo Dongshan is gone! We can’t find him anywhere backstage!” The young girl
panted. “The director is super anxious. He told everyone to look for Sensei Guo Dongshan.”
After the conversation, the little girl continued running around with much energy.
It was unsurprising.
Hyun-Min Kim’s performance was relatively long and had been removed from the program.
Chen Xiaoyan’s song alone was unable to make up for it, as Guo Dongshan’s sketch was
required. With Guo Dongshan nowhere to be found, it was more painful than a kick in the
balls. There was no way the director could stay calm.
“What’s the situation? Have you managed to contact Sensei Guo Dongshan already?” Feng
Xiaofeng’s blood pressure was sky-high that day and his mood was like a roller coaster. By
then, his face was extremely flushed, he was very anxious, and he asked worriedly.
“Director Feng, we’ve got in touch with him.” A staff member rushed over.
“Then get Sensei Dongshan to come over quickly! This stage needs him! We need him!”
Feng Xiaofeng opened his eyes wide and his voice was hoarse.
“No, Director Feng.” The staff member looked tense and was somewhat afraid to look at
Director Feng. He said hesitantly, “That… Since he doesn’t have any performance tonight,
Sensei Dongshan has left Capital with his family for a holiday.”
“Just go and beg him to come bac— WHAT?! HE LEFT CAPITAL?!” Feng Xiaofeng’s voice
was extremely sharp and his tone was faltering. “Where did he go?”
“Donghai.”
Crash!
Feng Xiaofeng could no longer stand properly. He fell bottom first on the ground and was
lucky not to have lost his breath right then.
It was a half-hour flight from Donghai, and air tickets were not available immediately. By
the time Guo Dongshan arrives, he would have been extremely late.
“It’s over. It’s over …”
Feng Xiaofeng’s soul was practically gone. If there were not enough shows for the Spring
Festival Gala, he would end up being a laughingstock. He was the one who messed things
up, and his life would forever crumble to the ground.
“Not enough shows?” Lin Ao frowned. “What about alternative performances?”
There were usually some alternative performances for every Spring Festival Gala, but it just
so happened that they were absent during that edition.
Generally speaking, none of the Spring Festival Galas’s alternative performances were ever
utilized, because the possibility of accidents was far too low. Besides, Feng Xiaofeng was
too arrogant to even arrange any alternative performance.
“Your mind, as a director, is really full of sh*t!” Lin Ao paced anxiously beside.
The Spring Festival Gala represents the reputation of China as a whole. It was a momentous
event that occurred only once a year. How could there be such a big mistake on the first day
of the new year itself? If news got out, China would lose all dignity!
“FIND ONE! Find any performance, quickly! There’s plenty of them. Just chose one to fill in
the slot!” Lin Ao made suggestions from one side.
Unfortunately, things were not as simple as it seemed. At that point, many people had
already gone back to celebrate the New Year. If they were reasonably talented, they would
be invited to perform by other television programs. Who would want to continue lingering
there?
“Only one of Guo Dongshan’s apprentices is still here…” Feng Xiaofeng was already crying
in despair, with his tears running madly.
“Are there any singers who haven’t gone up yet?” Lin Ao continued to ask.
Those who had been on stage would not be able to do another performance. It really could
not be helped, and the only avenue was to choose the best possible person available from a
mediocre bunch. However, there were no songs even if there were singers!
‘Damn, that director is a bloody idiot!’
Lin Ao was so angry that he wanted to smack someone.
Ye Lingchen looked calm. He ignored the surrounding chaos, packed everything calmly, and
prepared to head out.
The events happening there had nothing to do with him, and neither did he care about it.
Lin Ao was at a loss, but his eyes lit up suddenly when he saw Ye Lingchen. His anxieties
were immediately dispelled.
“Brother Ye, please stay…”
Chapter 590 - Knowing A Thing or Two Is
Good Enough
Hm?
Ye Lingchen looked suspiciously at Lin Ao, who eagerly approached him.
“Hehe.” Lin Ao laughed dryly before saying, “Brother Ye, the Spring Festival Gala is our
country’s honor. What do you think of being on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala? ”
“Not interested,” Ye Lingchen answered curtly and raised his leg to continue walking.
“Brother Ye, you can’t retreat at this critical moment, when the dignity of our nation is at
stake. When it’s time for you to take action, do it!” Lin Ao blocked Ye Lingchen at once.
“There are still the Stick Nation’s people here. If a cock-up happens, we’ll be made the butt
of jokes!”
Ye Lingchen thought about it for a moment. Everything happened precisely because of him,
and it would be unreasonable if he just patted his butt and left.
“What do you want?” Ye Lingchen looked at Lin Ao.
“That…” Lin Ao rubbed his hands eagerly. “Do you know how to crosstalk?”
“I know a thing or two.”
Knowing a thing or two is good enough!
Lin Ao laughed on the spot. “Great! Then I’d have to trouble Brother Ye to do a crosstalk act
onstage. Do it for the sake of a fellow comrade. Please. Once the performance is over, I’ll
have the private jet send you home. ”
“Chief Instructor Lin, if I didn’t hear wrongly earlier, I think he said he only knew…a thing
or two?” Feng Xiaofeng asked hesitantly. He thought his hearing was failing him.
“WHAT THE HELL DO YOU KNOW! Brother Ye’s knowledge is different from ordinary
people. It’s unnecessary to question him. He’s definitely going to be phenomenal!” Lin Ao
chuckled slightly. “Hurry up and get your men ready.”
“Doesn’t Sensei Guo Dongshan have an apprentice? Call him over.” Ye Lingchen touched his
nose and said helplessly.
Soon, a fat man with a slightly chubby figure ran over. His face and body were round and he
had small eyes. At a glance, his appearance would give joy to people and he was perfect for
a crosstalk performance.
“Hello Director Feng, hello everyone, my name is Yue Yunpeng. You call me Little Yue, Little
Peng, Little Yueyue. It’s all fine with me,” Yue Yunpeng was clearly very reserved and he
spoke shyly in a low voice.
“Are you good with stand-up comedy?” Ye Lingchen asked straightforwardly.
“Yes,” Yue Yunpeng answered immediately.
“How’s your memory? How long have you been with your master?”
“My master took me in because my oratory skills are good and I have a good memory. I’ve
been with him for six years.”
“Straight man or fool, which one are you good at?”
“I’ve been focusing on being the straight man. ”
The fool and the straight man were roles of equal importance. Crosstalk required two
people to complement each other, echo each other, make jokes with each other, and add
comedy to something that was not even funny in the first place.
The fool was the comedian who mainly narrates the plot of the story, now commonly called
‘A’.
The straight man who augmented the plot of the story with the fool was now usually called
‘B’.
In crosstalk, the fool performs in tandem with the straight man. Through the support and
cushion of the straight man, the narrative would gradually build up to a punchline and
produce jokes.
In a program, the role of the straight man may seem small and the fool appeared to be the
one who spoke most frequently. However, that could not be further from the truth. Good
straight men were hard to find, and it was more difficult for the straight man to do a good
job as compared to the fool. Skill and precise attention to the atmosphere were key, as well
as forming a link between the preceding and proceeding bits. They were like green leaves
and red flowers—neither was complete without the other.
To deliver a successful punchline in crosstalk, it was necessary to string it along and build
up to it. Neglecting a particular aspect was utterly unacceptable. A tacit understanding
between the fool and the straight man was indispensable, and one could not leave the other
hanging.
Of course, when a comedian first started learning, he or she had to begin from the basic
skills, regardless of whether they studied to be the fool or the straight man. The fool must
also be able to play the role of a straight man and vice versa. A person who was proficient
in one while having scant knowledge about the other would be regarded as a ‘cripple’ in the
crosstalk world.
Even though some crosstalk comedians focused on being the fool, some were born to be the
straight man and therefore focused on that role. However, it did not mean that they only
knew how to do one role with ignorance of the other.
There were also certain rules with the position when they stood on stage.
The stage was centered around the table, with the straight man standing behind the table
while the fool stood on the table’s right side. The fool’s entire body would be visible, while
the lower half of the straight man would be obscured by the table.
The rationale was not that hard to comprehend if one understood the straight man as being
akin to an anchor, allowing the fool free rein to maneuver.
“How long until the performance?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“Less than fifteen minutes,” Feng Xiaofeng replied immediately.
“Barely enough time. Come with me!” Ye Lingchen nodded, then led Little Yueyue to a
private room. “Bring a paper and pen!”
Ye Lingchen wrote down—on the spot—everything he was going to talk about during the
crosstalk.
The contents were considered to be only an approximation. Aside from one’s lines, stand-
up comedy emphasized the in-the-moment performance, because it was often necessary to
adapt to the reactions toward their performance.
Was he…writing the script extempore?
Everyone stared.
Feng Xiaofeng wanted to speak up and express his doubts, but he swallowed it and could
only stand aside nervously.
Writing crosstalk on the spot was rather nonsensical. To some extent, crosstalk was more
difficult than a song, because crosstalk focused on one’s onstage abilities and language
skills. The crowd would be cold if one aspect was not up to par, which could make for an
extremely embarrassing scene.
Moreover, even if he really could write good crosstalk, the two of them have never
cooperated. What were they to do if they suddenly had stage fright after?
At that moment, Feng Xiaofeng had nothing to lose and could only count on a miracle to
happen. Anything was fair game in a moment of desperation.
Lin Ao frowned too, but he was very confident in Ye Lingchen’s so-called ‘I-know-a-thing-
or-two’ knowledge. His cursory knowledge was very impressive and it was highly likely
that nothing untoward would happen.
Chen Xiaoyan and Zhao Liangying watched both nervously and curiously. If Ye Lingchen
went onstage and made mistakes, he would definitely be scarred for life. Should that
happen, he might even be scolded on the internet, so it was logical for the two ladies to be
incredibly worried. At the same time, however, they were also looking forward to a miracle
from Ye Lingchen—after all, the stage was that of the Spring Festival Gala.
Little Yueyue had a similar mood, but he was mostly worried. He had a strong feeling that
things would go wrong.
In fact, his master Guo Dongshan had earlier called and warned him repeatedly—if there
was no performance, he had to bite the bullet and go onstage. At most, he would suffer a
slew of criticism online, but that was better than leaving the audience in awkward silence.
He had to carry that burden on his back!
He braced himself and was even prepared to face the fact that it might be the last crosstalk
performance he would ever give in his entire life. After all, how could anyone create a good
routine in such a short time?
‘All I have to do is do my best. If I can go on the Spring Festival Gala’s stage, I’ll die without
regrets even if I’m berated to death.’
“F*ck, what is that guy doing? ”
“It looks like he’s writing his crosstalk on the spot.”
“Writing it on the spot? You can’t be serious? Isn’t God Ye a sports star? His physique is
strong and he even knows crosstalk?”
“Sounds like a crosstalk routine to have sports stars perform crosstalk…”
“There are only ten minutes left, and they have to practice the lines after writing it. Most
importantly, Little Yueyue seems to be a newbie.”
“They’re doing it without any plan whatsoever, aren’t they? Just perfect. It’d be much better
if I were to go onstage.”
…
Chapter 591 - This Will Do!
That incident was too big and rumors quickly spread throughout the backstage.
Moreover, the people backstage were excitable. It was soon spread through countless
phones. In an instant, countless reporters were hounding the issue.
In a matter of minutes, the rumor of the Spring Festival Gala having a blank slot spread like
wildfire.
The Spring Festival Gala was still ongoing!
Many viewers were still hyped up with Visit Home Often, talking excitedly amongst
themselves.
“This year’s Spring Festival Gala is quite good. This song is wonderful.”
“The other programs are just average. This song just saved the Spring Festival Gala.”
“That’s right. This song is just amazing. Who’s the composer?”
“It’s Singer Y! He’s a super talented musician!”
“No way! You haven’t heard of Singer Y? I recommend that you listen to Some People, My
Deskmate…each of them are classic among classics!”
“Luckily we switched off the Stick Nation’s program. The Spring Festival Gala management
made the right choice!”
Right then, a few surprising news announcements came up on news sites unaffiliated with
the Spring Festival Gala!
[Sina News: Unprecedented mistake, Spring Festival Gala potentially facing a lack of
program!]
[Jinri Toutiao: Sensei Guo Dongshan leaving the performance in anger!]
[Entertainment News: Hyun-Min Kim heavily injured by a rat, causing temporary
cancellation of a program without another backup program in place!]
[Tencent News: Spring Festival Gala plagued with problems. What will it do?]
Those things were impossible to be kept secret as it would eventually be revealed to all.
In that instant, the entire internet went berserk, stunning all.
[OMG! What’s going on?]
[That can’t be right. It’s the Spring Festival Gala! How can such a situation happen?]
[Spring Festival Gala running short on programs? Stop joking…]
[They deserved it for letting the moronic director invite people from the Stick Nation. You
reap what you sow!]
[Those from the Stick Nation are just too unreliable. Heavily injured by a rat? LMAO!]
[Guys, stop gloating over their misfortune. This is the Spring Festival Gala. It mustn’t be
ruined.]
[This mistake is just too big. They’re doomed.]
[How could such a thing happen after the wonderful performance of Visit Home Often?]
…
The netizens rambled on with all sorts of perspectives.
It was only over a dozen minutes to the next program, yet the performers were gone. How
can the show survive? What can they do in such a short time? Everyone was panicking for
the Spring Festival Gala.
As for the entertainment industry, it went nuts.
[F*ck! Spring Festival Gala is running short on programs?]
[If I knew this would happen, I’ll be waiting at the scene. Who knows if they might just let
me go sing on stage.]
[Director Feng Xiaofeng is doomed. The Spring Festival Gala is rife with problems. The
higher up won’t be happy.]
[This can’t be true. With so many people there at the Spring Festival Gala, can’t someone
just step up for it?]
[It’s useless for someone to volunteer. There’s not enough time.]
[If something went wrong, the entire program crew would be doomed. The punishment
won’t be light.]
[That’ll depend on how they handle the critical situation.]
…
On the backstage…
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen in shock.
Especially Feng Xiaofeng, whose forehead was filled with cold sweat and was on the verge
of tears.
Next was Yue Yunpeng. At first, he did not feel anything, but as the hour approached, his
plump face lost all color as his teeth chattered. His face was filled with fearful sweat.
“You’re nervous?” Ye Lingchen asked.
“A lit-t-tle b-b-bit.” Little Yueyue wiped his sweat.
“You’ve not been on the stage before?”
“I’ve b-b-been on s-s-tage before, b-b-but n-n-not on such a stage like the Spring Festival
Gala. N-n-normally I p-p-practice on s-s-stage when I g-g-go on tour with my m-m-master.”
“It’s fine if you’ve been on stage before. Just relax. All stages are the same.” Ye Lingchen
chuckled. “I’ll teach you a way. You just treat everyone below the stage as cabbages. Just
remember, you’re performing crosstalk in front of cabbages.”
Pfft!
Ye Lingchen’s words caused Chen Xiaoyan and Zhao Liangying to spurt out a laugh. Only he
would dare compare the audience of the Spring Festival Gala to cabbages.
However, Ye Lingchen’s words were effective. It managed to calm Little Yueyue down.
Although it seemed like simple banter, it was Ye Lingchen’s attempt at subconscious
suggestions, something akin to hypnosis.
“Brother Ye, how is it? Will it work?” Lin Ao asked impatiently.
Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes. “At this stage, it has to work.”
“If you say so!” Lin Ao displayed full confidence in Ye Lingchen.
“Your confidence is fanatical. I’ll have you know that I’ve never done crosstalk before.
Although Little Yueyue is an amateur, you picked me instead.”
“That can’t be helped. You have to go regardless,” Lin Ao replied with a smile. “Moreover, I
have confidence in your abilities.”
“Can you both stop talking? Hurry up, the script is not done yet!” Feng Xiaofeng impatiently
interjected, his voice close to breaking.
It was too much of a trial for his heart, almost giving him a heart attack.
Ye Lingchen stopped joking. He had a habit of either not caring at all, or doing it with his
full effort. ‘I’ll do my best on this crosstalk!’
Time was short, so the script could not be too complicated.
To keep things simple, the props needed to be kept at a minimum.
There would be two characters, the straight man and the fool.
The crosstalk must be funny, eye-catching, and noteworthy!
After laying out the key points, a plan appeared in his mind.
“The lines aren’t difficult. You go have a look. Memorize as much as you can. It’ll still need
you to play it by ear later.” Ye Lingchen quickly finished the script and passed it to Little
Yueyue in less than five minutes.
‘So fast?’
Everyone shifted their attention over.
Little Yueyue held onto it, the sweat on his palms making the script wet.
On the other hand, Ye Lingchen did not feel pressured at all. That was the confidence that
comes with his ability. Moreover, wrote the script himself. He could just simply improvise
on the spot.
One minute!
Two minutes!
Everyone read the script from cover to cover!
Finishing that, Feng Xiaofeng was stunned speechless. “Y-y-you wrote this in five minutes?”
“F*ck, the quality is good.”
“Yes! Is there a problem?” Ye Lingchen was amused by the surprise on them.
Zhao Liangying suddenly pinched Ye Lingchen’s cheeks, then gave it a good kneading.
Ye Lingchen looked at her in confusion. “What’re you doing?”
Zhao Liangying’s beautiful eyes blinked. “I’m just checking if this is your real form.”
“What? Could I be a transformed demon?”
“Even if not a demon, you’re still a monster,” Lin Ao said in amazement. “Your writing is
just way too fast! I realized that I’m still underestimating you.”
Ye Lingchen shrugged. “Just tell me straight. Will this script work?”
Little Yueyue nodded. He was the professional after all. “This will definitely work. It’s a
good script. Even my master will be impressed after reading this!”
Ling Ao burst out laughing. “This will do!”
“We’ll get out now and let Little Yueyue prepare,” Feng Xiaofeng quickly interjected in a
sincere tone. “It’s up to both of you now. You have eight minutes left.”
…
Chapter 592 - Crosstalk...Begin!
The program was set.
The backstage crew of the Spring Festival Gala got busy once more with everyone
preparing the props for the crosstalk.
It was rather simple. One table and a set of clothes for the performance.
There were some setting up the sound effects to ensure nothing went wrong.
Very soon, a set of clothes were brought to Ye Lingchen.
“This won’t do!”
Ye Lingchen frowned. “We’re just doing some talking without much movement. This type of
showy outfit is not suitable. Find something more mundane, better yet, in grey tone
without any patterns!”
With the order, the crew quickly went in search of one, running about.
That was definitely one of the urgent issues at that moment where every second mattered.
Everyone was in panic mode.
The entire private chamber turned silent.
Ye Lingchen looked at Little Yueyue who had his eyes narrowed, rushing to memorize the
lines. He could not help but smile a little and left him be.
Although the script was fine, crosstalk depended more on the actor than the script itself.
Given the same story, some people might be able to make it funny but it may sound
mundane to another person. That was the difference.
Five minutes later, Little Yueyue looked up at Ye Lingchen.
“You’re done memorizing?”
“Mm, I’ve memorized it. The lines are short and rather simple.”
“Okay, good.” Ye Lingchen nodded. Little Yueyue’s fundamentals were solid. “Next we
should try to go through our lines.”
“I’ll skip the basic stuff. Your master had surely taught you before. Here are a few more
technical things I need to go through with you. For example this line, your tone needs to be
soft and slightly gentle. In this part, your expression needs to match mine. I’ll give you a
demo, mm, like this…Remember, the most important thing is your emotions. Not only your
own, but you have to bring along the audience’s emotions!”
After a short pep talk, the time of the performance drew ever closer.
Suddenly, Little Yueyue’s phone rang.
“Excuse me,” Little Yueyue quickly excused himself, then took a look at the phone. “It’s my
master.”
After a moment, he passed his phone to Ye Lingchen. “My master would like to talk to you.”
“Hello, I’m Guo Dongshan.”
“Hello, Sensei Dongshan.”
“I never expected such a thing to happen, and I’m already out of Capital City with my family.
I really can’t make it back in time. I’ve heard about the situation from Director Feng. I’m
sorry for the inconvenience.” Guo Dongshan did not put on airs like other seniors.
“Sensei Dongshan, the pleasure is mine.”
The other end of the call went silent for a moment before Guo Dongshan suddenly spoke in
a serious tone. “I’ve heard from Little Yueyue that your script is excellent. The crosstalk…is
in your hands now.”
He did not say much, but Ye Lingchen felt a shred of pressure and responsibility. “Rest
assured, Sensei Dongshan. Just leave it to me.”
“Thank you.”
“Your master is leaving the crosstalk to us.” With a simple sentence, Ye Lingchen caused
Little Yueyue’s expression to turn serious.
They were taking up the responsibility!
As the top expert in the world of crosstalk, that was definitely a serious ordeal.
“Sensei Ye, I’m ready!” Little Yueyue spoke up suddenly, addressing Ye Lingchen as Sensei
Ye.
…
“God Ye, Little Yueyue, it’s your turn soon! Go get changed! The next program will be the
crosstalk!” someone shouted urgently outside the door.
The entire Spring Festival Gala’s backstage crew were all extremely nervous.
“It’s their turn? Why so quick?”
“Ahhh, I’m so nervous. This is it!”
“How did the preparation go?”
“I heard the script was good. I wonder if that’s true.”
“The program is set and the props are ready on the stage.”
“So quick? Is the script really okay?”
“Even with the script, it’ll be hard to match the lines.”
“Cut it out. You guys stop worrying. It’s already good enough for them to go up for a
performance in such a short time.”
“That’s right. It’s still much better than having no program. We can only hope for a miracle
now.”
Feng Xiaofeng was a nervous wreck, almost suffering a heart attack. However, there was
nothing he could help with. The only thing he would do was to prepare all the aspects he
was in control of for the program.
…
With things being that close, the internet debates became even more heated.
[Does anyone know what’s happening? What’s going on in there?]
[Sensei Guo Dongshan is outside of Capital City, that’s for sure.]
[F*ck, doesn’t that mean that there will be no more program for the Spring Festival Gala?]
[Why is this year’s Spring Festival Gala riddled with problems? Are they trying to cause
trouble?]
[Guys, just get ready to switch channels. It’s gonna be bad.]
[Why should I change? I’ll be waiting in front of my TV to see how they can salvage this.]
[I think they’ll be simply looking for some programs to fill in the space. It’s gonna suck.
Nothing to look forward to.]
…
Those in the industry were also discussing the same issue. All their attention was gathered
at that moment.
[It’s starting.]
[They haven’t solved it?]
[If the stream goes wrong, they will face punishment for sure.]
[I heard that they asked for God Ye for a crosstalk performance with Little Yueyue to
salvage the show.]
[God Ye? Which God Ye? Who’s this Little Yueyue?]
[It’s that God Ye that plays basketball. Little Yueyue is Guo Dongshan’s disciple.]
[Pfft—Is that for real? The Spring Festival Gala team must be crazy.]
[We’ll be seeing a good show.]
…
Finally, before the expectant audience, the dance performance ended!
It was time for the crosstalk!
Meanwhile, the TV ratings for the Spring Festival Gala suddenly shot upwards at that
moment as countless viewers joined them.
They wanted to see what would happen.
Without a show, would they be filling it with lower quality shows? Or would the emcee
apologize?
‘It’s here!’
[The emcee is going on stage.]
[Let’s see what the emcee will say.]
[F*ck, this is so dramatic. I can’t wait!]
Everyone held their breath as their eyes were glued to their TV screens.
However, they were doomed to be disappointed as the emcees looked perfectly calm as
they walked on the stage. Their faces were giving off a warm smile while they happily made
the announcement!
‘Faking calmness?’
The male emcee announced with a smile, “The earlier dance show sure is stunning!”
The female emcee joined along, “Yeah, the ethnic dance is filled with cultural uniqueness.
However, the next program will be even more special.”
“Really?” The male emcee looked at her in surprise.
“Of course. Coming up, all of you have to control yourselves, especially when you drink,
because…you might laugh anytime.”
After that, both the emcees announced together, “Up next, please enjoy the crosstalk—
Wastrel!”
‘What? There’s a program?’
‘They really came up with a program at the last minute?’
Many people were slightly disappointed. Needless to say, the last-minute program would
be horrible.
The curtains parted, and the stage had a small table with two people wearing grey robes.
Chubby and skinny, tall and short.
Nobody recognized the chubby guy as he was still new to the scene.
As for the tall and slender man that looked rather dashing…
One look and they almost had their eyes popped out!
Chapter 593 - It Seems...Quite Interesting!
[F*ck! Are my eyes playing tricks on me? Why is he here?]
[OMG, I’ve never expected God Ye to be on the stage.]
[Brothers and sisters, please tell me if I’m in a parallel world? I remember God Ye was a
basketball player, right?]
[Having a sports celebrity perform crosstalk? Can you be any crazier?]
[Damn, I’ve never seen that chubby guy before either. He’s definitely a new guy!]
[F*ck, could the director care any less? I’m not watching this. It’s too dumb!]
Everyone exploded, many of them unable to believe their eyes as they rubbed hard at it.
After taking another careful look, it was really the case.
That was just challenging their perspective to the limits.
Back at Ye Lingchen’s home…
His entire family was dumbfounded!
None spoke as they stared stupidly at the screen.
Xu Zhen and Ye Jin pinched themselves. ‘Our son is on the stage? He’s on the Spring Festival
Gala?’
All the kids there were Ye Lingchen’s cousins. His younger sister missed her step, almost
tripping over. “T-t-that’s my brother?”
“It’s Brother Chen. Brother Chen is on TV!” screamed Fourth cousin while pointing at the
TV.
“Spring Festival Gala, my brother is on the Spring Festival Gala! This is enough for me to
boast to the entire school!” His third brother was surprised with his mouth an ‘O’ shape.
His mother was wide-eyed with shock. “Oh my, how did Lingchen end up there?!”
His grandparents were staring hard at the TV. “It’s Little Chen, Little Chen is on the Spring
Festival Gala?”
The entire family felt as though they were dreaming. In their eyes, the Spring Festival Gala
was an impossibly far to reach platform akin to fairy tales. It was an unimaginable honor
for them.
Regardless, someone in their family managed to achieve it.
‘Hot damn, this is too amazing.’
“Didn’t someone say that Lingchen was not performing at the Spring Festival Gala earlier?
How is it now?” Zhang Yunxi’s mother’s face was beaming smugly as though she just saw
her own child going on stage.
Third Aunt was speechless with her mouth agape.
“Sister Zhen! Sister Zhen!”
“Dr. Ye Jin, Dr. Ye Jin!”
Right then, the entire village was riled up.
The neighbors around them went nuts, a lot of them running directly towards Ye
Lingchen’s home while shouting.
Watching the Spring Festival Gala was a staple of their life. Who would have thought to see
a familiar figure? That kid Ye Lingchen was someone they watched growing up!
“Your son is on the Spring Festival Gala!”
“That is wonderful! Your son has brought you much honor!”
“I’ve seen this coming. That Ye Lingchen had always been special. Turns out he is really
spectacular!”
…
On the Spring Festival Gala’s front stage…
Lin Tianxiong and Qin Baichuan were still chatting. However, they were shocked when they
saw the scene before them. “What the…why is that kid on the stage?”
Lin Tianxiong was stunned. “It’s not impossible. I’ve not seen this kid being stumped thus
far.”
“F*ck. Did they mess it up?”
“Why don’t I know any of them? Are they new celebrities?”
“What happened? The program is totally different.”
Many of the guests for the Spring Festival Gala was flabbergasted.
…
Weibo, Jinri Toutiao, TikTok…
[Have you seen it? God Ye is on the stage!]
[God Ye is doing crosstalk? What’s going on?]
[I didn’t expect that news to be real. Sensei Guo Dongshan has gone off. To find someone in
such a short time. Is he there to save the program?]
[How did this crosstalk come about? I don’t think the quality will be good.]
[God Ye and an unknown new guy. Is this a cannon fodder combo?]
[Most importantly, can God Ye do crosstalks?]
[How would I know?! Just watch.]
[Today, I will see how bad a program can be.]
[Everyone, come see this. Tag the entire world. Something big is going down!]
…
In front of their TV screens, Xiao Feifei, Xu Nan, and Xu Wanqing were all dumbfounded.
‘Just how did that guy get on that stage?’
At Wanrong Technology’s headquarters…
“Director Ouyang, come have a look. This…it looks like Director Ye is at the Spring Festival
Gala…”
At Huyu Streaming’s headquarters, Song Qian was enjoying his instant noodles. With one
look, it made him snort out noodles from his nostrils. “D-D-Director Ye is on the Spring
Festival Gala?”
Capital University was even rowdier. The entire university’s internet went berserk.
[F*ck, it’s God Ye. He’s on the Spring Festival Gala!]
[He’s the first-year student of our Capital University! Amazing!]
“Hey, Potato, are you watching the Spring Festival Gala? Ye’zi’s there!”
“I saw it. F*ck! I’m so damn excited. I can’t stop telling my family that this is my
housemate!”
“I’ve shared a bed with Ye’zi back then!”
At that moment, everyone was a little stupefied!
The backstage crew of the Spring Festival Gala was watching the stage apprehensively.
That program was walking on a tightrope. It was rushed down to the last second. Nobody
knew what the outcome would be.
“Can God Ye do it?”
“He…should be fine?”
“It’s up to him now.”
Feng Xiaofeng’s hands shook fervently and his breathing became labored, standing frozen
still. His eyes never left the stage. Nervousness, excitement, restlessness, and other
emotions were all running through his mind.
What came next would be up to fate.
…
On the scene, the crosstalk began!
After the initial shock, the audience eventually recovered their senses. Although their gazes
were still glued to the stage, their hands subconsciously began to clap, applauding the
show!
‘Wastrel?’
What kind of crosstalk would it be?
In the middle of the stage were a table and two mics.
Ye Lingchen stood there calmly, while Little Yueyue was surreptitiously trying to adjust his
breathing to control his emotion.
“Hello everyone.” Ye Lingchen stood still, then spoke into the mic with a smile, “Let me wish
everyone Happy Chinese New Year on this stage.”
Little Yueyue greeted with his fists together, “Happy Chinese New Year!”
Ye Lingchen added, “May your wishes come true!”
The audience was passionate, applauding them loudly. Just like the netizens, they did not
know what kind of crosstalk Ye Lingchen and his partner would perform for them!
It began officially with Ye Lingchen speaking, “It’s difficult not to feel nervous when
performing a crosstalk on this stage.”
Little Yueyue asked, “What are you nervous about?”
Ye Lingchen, “Our format is very simple, with only two people. Stand over here.”
Little Yueyue nodded. “That’s right.”
Ye Lingchen, “We’re going blablabla here. Of course, it would be better if we have a good
fool. I’m very troubled and frustrated at the moment.”
Little Yueyue interjected immediately, “Wait a minute. Are you trying to say that I’m no
good?”
Ye Lingchen quickly stopped himself. “Haha, hehe, that…actually…”
Little Yueyue was speechless. His little round eyes opened wide. “What’s gone is gone, and
gone with happiness?”
Immediately, the audience broke into fits of laughter!
“Pfft!”
“Hahaha!”
“I’m dying from laughter. The tone is so funny.”
“This is so funny. Their expression is just too colorful.”
“God Ye is too mean. He’s got Little Yueyue so confused.”
The opening gave everyone a shock that got them excited!
‘It seems…quite interesting!’
Chapter 594 - Very Entertaining
Ye Lingchen chuckled. “That’s how it is.”
Little Yueyue was pissed. “What’s wrong with me? Did I offend you?”
Ye Lingchen felt helpless, quickly changing his tone. “You’re fine. You’re fine.”
Little Yueyue turned agitated. “Stop talking about that!”
Ye Lingchen then pointed at Little Yueyue. “You’re the fool, right? Fatty!”
Little Yueyue, “What about it?”
Ye Lingchen, “Stand over here and place your tummy on the table. It’ll be more
comfortable.”
The audience burst into another fit of laughter.
Little Yueyue almost vomited blood. “Which of your eyes saw me placing it on the table?”
Ye Lingchen stared at him. “Go backward.”
Little Yueyue was unhappy as he backed off. “What’s wrong with going backward?”
Ye Lingchen then sighed. “You see, it’s slanted.”
Little Yueyue, “I’m just a little heavier set.”
Ye Lingchen, “Why are you so fat? That’s because your family background is good. You’re
rich for six generations!”
Little Yueyue chimed in, “My family goes down six generations.”
Ye Lingchen added, “Six generations of wealth have all gone to him.”
Little Yueyue, “I’ve inherited it all.”
Ye Lingchen waved his hand. “And he spent them all! A house in every district of Capital
City!”
Little Yueyue had a smug look on his face. “You see, I have a house in every district.”
Ye Lingchen gave him a thumbs up. “You love to buy houses and move around.”
Little Yueyue’s eyes narrowed as he grinned. He said in a cheeky tone, “That’s because I
have many houses. I need to stay in all of them.”
Ye Lingchen, “Look at him, just look. Having to stay in all of his many houses.”
The audience laughed. These two were like perfect matches. Just their rich facial
expressions on the stage were sufficient to amuse the audience. They were like two walking
emoticon packs.
Moreover, their tones were dripping with sarcasm. Whatever they said, it just made people
feel like laughing.
The crosstalk continued.
Little Yueyue, “Of course. A house is meant for people to live in.”
Ye Lingchen stared at him. “You’ve moved again recently, right?”
Little Yueyue was smug. “Yes.”
Ye Lingchen, “Where did you move to?”
Little Yueyue, “City Center, Front Gate.”
Ye Lingchen was shocked, then looked at Little Yueyue in amazement, shouting, “Who is
it?!”
Little Yueyue was taken aback, “M-m-me…”
Ye Lingchen, “The Front Gate is good!”
Little Yueyue smiled. “Of course it’s good!”
Ye Lingchen, “It’s a good place. I stay at the Front Gate too!”
Little Yueyue was stunned. “Wait a moment!”
Ye Lingchen continued talking to himself, “Isn’t this a coincidence?”
Little Yueyue was a little confused. “You’re staying at Front Gate too? How come I’ve never
seen you before?”
Ye Lingchen made a faint smile. “You go out early, I come home late. We’re just neighbors
that don’t see each other. Moreover, Front Gate is huge.”
Little Yueyue came to a sudden understanding. “That’s right. There are quite a few dozen
thousand people there.”
Ye Lingchen, “Which part of Front Gate are you staying at?”
Little Yueyue, “First street of Verandah Residence, a dead end.”
Ye Lingchen exclaimed once more, “Who? Isn’t that a coincidence? I stay on the first street
of Verandah Residence too!”
Little Yueyue was stunned. “We’re both living in the same dead end. How come I’ve never
seen you before?”
Ye Lingchen, “You go out early, I come home late. We’re just neighbors that don’t see each
other.”
Little Yueyue thought about it. “That’s true.”
Ye Lingchen, “Which unit in Verandah Residence?”
Little Yueyue, “I stay at unit 8.”
Ye Lingchen’s eyes popped wide open. “Who?!”
Little Yueyue became confused and stuttered, “M-m-maybe it’s me?”
Ye Lingchen, “Isn’t that a coincidence? I stay in unit 8 too!”
Little Yueyue was laughing. “We’re staying in the same residence, yet I’ve never seen you.”
Ye Lingchen gave the same answer, “You go out early, I come home late. We’re just
neighbors that don’t see each other!”
Little Yueyue scratched his head. “We don’t seem to look up eh?”
“Hahaha, I can’t take it anymore. Little Yueyue is too innocent.”
At that point, many audiences were already aware of Ye Lingchen trying to stir up trouble.
Moreover, just that phrase alone was enough to send the audiences into fits of laughter,
rocking in their seats.
“Oh my, I feel like there’s another trap waiting for Little Yueyue.”
“These two are too interesting. It’s as though it’s for real.”
“Most importantly, their tone is too amusing.”
“Little Yueyue: Do I have such a neighbor? How unfated must we be to not see each other?”
“Little Yueyue: I might have a fake neighbor.”
“Little Yueyue: I have some vulgarities that I’m not sure if I should speak out loud.”
Ye Lingchen continued his questioning. “You’re staying in the southern room or northern
room?”
Little Yueyue, “I stay in the northern room.”
This time, before Ye Lingchen could speak, the audiences shouted at the same time, “Who?!”
The comments in the live stream were filled with “Who?” while everyone laughed.
Little Yueyue was frustrated. “It’s me! What do you want?”
Ye Lingchen spoke at the same time with everyone, “Isn’t that a coincidence? I stay in the
northern room too!”
Little Yueyue almost passed out. “Oh, we’re already staying in the same house, yet I’ve
never seen you.”
Once again, everyone answered along with Ye Lingchen, “You go out early, I come home
late. We’re just neighbors that don’t see each other!”
Little Yueyue retorted, “What kind of jobs do we have?”
Ye Lingchen, “Which Kang bed-stove do you sleep on in the northern room?”
Little Yueyue, “My back is not good. I moved a grill into the room.”
“Who?!”
“It’s me! What about it?”
“Isn’t that a coincidence? I stay in that Kang bed-stove as well!”
“We’re sleeping in the same bed, but I’ve never seen you.”
“You go out early, I come home late. We’re just neighbors that don’t see each other!”
The contents became more and more entertaining, sending the audience into bouts of
laughter, unable to close their mouths.
“What do you sleep on?”
“I sleep on a red mattress covered with a blue blanket.”
“Who?!”
“Me!”
“Isn’t that a coincidence? I sleep on a red mattress with a blue blanket too.”
“What are you talking about? We’re already sleeping in the same bed, yet I’ve never seen
you.”
“You go out early, I come home late. We’re just neighbors that don’t see each other!”
“Who do you sleep with at night?”
“With my wife.”
“Who?!”
Little Yueyue finally realized and quickly interjected, “Shut up! Just me…”
However, Ye Lingchen continued on his own. “Isn’t that a coincidence? I’m also…”
Little Yueyue’s face turned scarlet. “Go away! What a degenerate. You’ve been taking
advantage of me for half a day.”
“Hahaha…” The entire hall burst into laughter. Even the guests could not hold themselves
back any longer.
Qin Baichuan shook his head, laughing bitterly, “This kid is really a talent.”
“Wahahaha, I can’t take it anymore. I’m crying from the laughter.”
“I pity Little Yueyue. God Ye is just too mean.”
“Who said these two aren’t good at crosstalk? They’re good at it!”
“My entire family is laughing like crazy. Hahaha, this is so entertaining.”
Even the internet went wild!
[This is too good!]
[God Ye is amazing!]
[F*ck, this year’s Spring Festival Gala is so interesting.]
[He’s a sports celebrity, yet he managed to crosstalk so well. Can you believe it?]
[At first, I thought this is just a filler program. Damn it, it turned out to be so interesting.
What a surprise.]
[I suddenly feel that the other programs were the filler…]
…
Chapter 595 - Conclusion
Chapter 595: Conclusion
The live audience went wild.
The program team was also excited, exchanging looks and finally heaved a big sigh of relief.
Zhao Liangying was backstage laughing at the amusing crosstalk. It was one thing to read
the script, but listening to the crosstalk was an entirely different experience as Ye Lingchen
managed to perfectly bring out the shamelessness of the performance.
Within a house in Donghai county, Guo Dongshan was watching the channel featuring the
Spring Festival Gala. His face was flushed with a smile on the corner of his lips.
The duo did not let him down. Moreover, they had gone beyond his expectations. He looked
at his disciple Little Yueyue emotionally. Just how capable was that Ye Lingchen to be able
to help his disciple improve so much in such a short time?
“Master, t-t-this incident is just miraculous.” The disciples beside him were stunned.
Although crosstalk looked like it was only a verbal skit, its difficulty was on par with
martial arts or dances. In fact, because everyone knew how to talk, it instead boosted its
difficulty to another level!
They were professionals that dabbled in crosstalk for years and naturally understood the
difficulty of performing crosstalk. It was impossible to do it without years of hard work.
Although the conversation was short during the opening, Ye Lingchen and Little Yueyue
managed to surprise everyone, catching them off guard. The old-timers in the world of
crosstalk were all the more surprised.
It was more understandable for Little Yueyue as he had been apprenticing under Guo
Dongshan for many years, but what about Ye Lingchen?
He was completely new to the scene!
The art of crosstalk required little to start as anyone could just speak. However, it was
difficult to enter the association, much less graduate from it. Apart from natural talent, one
would also need years to dozens of years worth of hard work.
However, Ye Lingchen was a sports celebrity. That was a completely different world from
crosstalk. They were unrelated topics. Even a genius should have its limit!
Furthermore, crosstalk was not simply achievable solely by being a genius. It also required
a lot of effort. That was where the challenge of crosstalk lies. With just a pair of mouths, one
had to use language to bring the entire scene to life along with specific expressions to
match the scene, making it difficult and highly variable!
Mm, hey, sigh, eh, yo.
It took several years just to practice the usage of these empty words, not to mention
mastering the usage of proper tones and enunciation, which would take even more time.
The art of crosstalk was an entirely different field of study all on its own.
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen managed to pull off a straight man role with full professionalism.
How could they not be shocked?
‘When did he learn it?’
‘Can he really perform crosstalk?’
Moreover, they have heard that the script for this crosstalk was written by Ye Lingchen
himself. It was written on the spot in less than five minutes.
That was just…amazing!
The crosstalk masters were flabbergasted. Their worldview for many years was shattered.
When compared to Ye Lingchen, they suddenly felt overwhelmed by embarrassment.
On the stage…
Little Yueyue was at his limits. He had to fight back and get back on top.
He smiled gently, “Let’s stop joking and be serious. God Ye, we all know that you’re quite
popular lately.”
Ye Lingchen covered his face. He appeared smug, yet tried to act humble. “Just so-so,
hehehe…”
Little Yueyue was speechless. “Look at you, getting smug just because of a little praise.
You’ve earned quite a bit right? Have you bought a house yet?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “Nope, I can’t afford it.”
Little Yueyue lowered his tone. “You should be able to find a place, right? Where do you
stay?”
“Homeless!”
“Pfft! Hahahaha, God Ye is trolling him.”
“That’ll drive Little Yueyue crazy. His eyes are popping out.”
“God Ye is too mean. So shameless. Very interesting.”
Little Yueyue’s face turned red. “A rich guy like you became homeless?”
Ye Lingchen, “Ah, what about it? Is that not allowed?”
Little Yueyue replied urgently, “Cannot! You must give me a location. Where do you stay?”
Ye Lingchen replied helplessly,” I stay on a tree.”
Little Yueyue guffawed, “Are you a bird? You must tell me where!”
Ye Lingchen paused for a moment, then waved at him. “Tell you where? It’s on the third
branch!”
The audience burst out laughing.
“Hahaha, I can’t take it anymore, I’m dying of laughter.”
“Oh my God Ye, can you stop being so trollish?”
“Third branch! This punchline will keep me entertained for the rest of this year.”
“God Ye, please remember that you’re a big-time sports celebrity. Don’t steer too far off.”
The audience laughed, getting more immersed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
At home…
Ye Lingchen’s brothers and sisters were all crying from all the laughter. They were slapping
the sofa as they laughed, exclaiming, “This is too amazing. My brother is truly amazing!”
His grandparents were also laughing heavily. “This Little Ye, he’s really…something!”
His mother’s face was beaming, finally recovering her senses and started calling her friends
on the phone. “Look, it’s my son on the TV. Where? It’s the Spring Festival Gala’s stage!”
…
Listening to the crosstalk, time passed quickly. Paired with the atmosphere of the Spring
festival, everyone was having the time of their life.
The crosstalk neared its end, finally coming to an end.
Backstage, Ye Lingchen and Little Yueyue descended from the stage. Little Yueyue took a
deep breath. His forehead was somehow covered in a cold sweat.
“How was it?” Ye Lingchen asked, smiling.
“I’ve been sweating bullets. If I sweat that much every day, I think I’ll be able to lose five
kilograms in one month,” Little Yueyue winced as he wiped his sweat on his clothes.
“Hahaha, it’s over now. Was it exciting?” Ye Lingchen laughed.
Little Yueyue quickly waved his hands in denial, face pale. “I’ll never do that again. It’s too
scary.”
The mental strain was too much, keeping him on edge all the while. Now that he got off the
stage, exhaustion took over and he could not even walk properly.
“God Ye!” Just as they were speaking, a figure rushed at them out of the blue. Feng Xiaofeng
was excited, waving at him from afar. “Over here!”
Behind him were a lot more people.
Ten.
Twenty.
Thirty.
In the group were Lin Ao, Chen Xiaoyan, Zhao Liangying, and other people he was close
with. Among them were also the assistant director of the Spring Festival Gala, the four
consultants, and even the chairman was there. The rest were the crew members of the
Spring Festival Gala that were in charge of makeup, cleanup, and props management.
All of them looked at Ye Lingchen with beaming eyes.
The whole group approached with nobody speaking.
Suddenly, it started with one pair of hands, then two, followed by an explosive applause!
Clap clap clap!
The director, assistant director, and chairman were all applauding him.
They poured their all into the applause, turning their palms red. It was a grand scene.
It was too exciting, surprising, and shocking at the same time!
It was a miracle…
Chapter 596 - Fan Blockade
The Spring Festival Gala crew were all staring at Ye Lingchen.
This year’s Spring Festival Gala was no doubt one with the most incidents, seemingly
plagued with accidents. If anything were to happen, they would have to face dire
consequences. Ye Lingchen saved the Spring Festival Gala, and also saved them at the same
time.
Feng Xiaofeng was even moved to tears. “God Ye, Little Yueyue, you guys are the best.
You’re amazing.”
This time, punishment was inevitable for him. It was just a matter of severity. Ye Lingchen’s
appearance had undoubtedly lowered his punishment hugely, making up for his mistakes
with merits.
Everyone was in a jovial mood and showered him with praises.
“The crosstalk was spectacular!”
“Thank you!”
“God Ye, thank you so much!”
“Little Yueyue, you’ll be famous from now on!”
“It’s Sensei Ye who taught me well.”
“You’re both amazing!”
Applause!
The applause was unending!
The eyes of the crew members were filled with gratitude!
Ye Lingchen and Little Yueyue exchanged looks, then said, “Everyone, you’re overpraising
us. We didn’t do it by ourselves, but with everyone’s efforts!”
A female sound engineer applauded while laughing. “Without you around, it wouldn’t
matter how much effort our team put in! It’s not about manpower!”
The chairman approached and held Ye Lingchen’s hand. “God Ye, thank you so much!”
Ye Lingchen laughed. “It’s all for the stage and our country.”
“Brother Ye, you’ve once again done us a great service.” Lin Ao approached and bumped a
fist at Ye Lingchen. “You’re such a monster!”
Meanwhile, Chen Xiaoyan and Zhao Liangying were clapping like crazy on the side. Their
eyes were beaming with joy as they stared at Ye Lingchen.
The group continued to shower him with seemingly unending gratitude.
The reason they were there was to thank Ye Lingchen because…he had done them a great
favor!
Thank him with applause?
It would never be enough. They did not even know what could possibly represent the
gratitude they had for him.
Volunteering himself at a critical time, completing a crosstalk script of around a dozen
minutes, then going on stage without any preparation—not only did it require talent, it also
required a strong spirit!
Everyone knew that under such a rushed situation, problems could happen. If anything
happened, Ye Lingchen and Little Yueyue would be negatively affected as well!
It was akin to clearing a minefield!
Nevertheless, they cleared the mission perfectly and spectacularly! Could something like
that be settled with a simple thank you?
Suddenly, Little Yueyue’s phone rang, bringing a timid expression to his face. “Master. Yes,
our performance ended. Master, you’re overpraising me. I was just lucky. You’re looking for
God Ye? Mm, he’s right beside me… Okay… I’ll pass the phone to him now.”
Ye Lingchen looked at Little Yueyue. “Your master?”
“Yup. He’s looking for you.” Little Yueyue passed him the phone.
“Hello Master Dongshan,” Ye Lingchen quickly greeted. He had great respect for Guo
Dongshan. His parents and grandparents were all his fans, and Ye Lingchen himself had
watched a number of his performances as a kid.
If his family knew that he had a phone call with Master Dongshan, they would have gone
nuts with excitement.
Guo Dongshan’s clear laughter could be heard on the other end of the phone. “I’ve seen the
crosstalk earlier. God Ye, thank you very much. Your performance is really impeccable.
You’re definitely qualified to be a crosstalk master.”
That was considered a very high commendation.
“Master Dongshan, you’re too kind. It’s good enough that you’re satisfied with the
performance,” Ye Lingchen replied humbly.
Guo Dongshan laughed. “Your crosstalk is very interesting, even better than mine. The
younger generation will succeed us. What a talented young man. Now, I can finally enjoy
my vacation with my family.”
“Then I wish Master Dongshan a happy holiday.”
“Sure. If the chance arises, let’s collaborate on a show in the future!” Guo Dongshan
suggested.
“That would be wonderful. I’m honored,” Ye Lingchen replied with a smile.
It appeared that this crosstalk was surprisingly positive as it gained the approval of Guo
Dongshan.
As for the internet, it would definitely go wild. However, Ye Lingchen had no time to deal
with that. As of that moment, he only wanted to rush home as soon as possible.
‘Since my mission is completed, this prodigy shall now go home. My parents await.’
Ye Lingchen waved at the crowd.
“Xiaoyan, I’ll be off now. Baby Ying, goodbye.”
“Remember to pass my greeting to uncle and auntie,” Chen Xiaoyan and Zhao Liangying
said at the same time.
“Alright, I will,” Ye Lingchen replied.
“Sensei Ye, thank you so much for today. I’ve learned a great deal. Please leave me your
contact details.” Little Yueyue ran after him.
“Sure, we’ll keep in contact.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
…
After exiting the backstage, he went through the special passage once more.
Arriving at the door, Ye Lingchen saw a lot of celebrities and crew members exiting at the
same time. However, they were very slow.
That was because the exit was not that big, yet the door was blocked off by a lot of fans
trying to block the celebrities in. These people would rather join the commotion rather
than spend Chinese New Year with their family.
Ye Lingchen was speechless. He did not understand the mindset of these people as he had
never dreamt of chasing after celebrities.
Meanwhile, apart from the sea of fans, cars and managers were arriving to pick up the
celebrities. With that, it turned even more packed; the entire passageway was jammed up.
The Spring Festival Gala was such a huge event, yet they did not arrange for more guards.
Ye Lingchen was hidden in the line, walking along casually. He could disguise himself
perfectly. As long as he wanted to remain hidden, the reporters would never find him.
Outside the exit, the screams kept going, seemingly unending.
“Wow!”
“Candy. It’s my Baby Candy! I love you!”
“Sister Red, it’s Sister Red! Ahhh!”
“It’s Honey! Ahhh! So beautiful. Honey, please marry me!”
The fans were shouting the names of their idols, calling them by their nicknames, names
that Ye Lingchen had never heard of.
Everyone went wild and were pushing inwards!
Over 20 security guards formed a line to block the crowd off.
“Stop pushing! Calm down! Everybody calm down!”
“Please cooperate with us!”
“You’re not allowed to go beyond this line!”
The security guards’ voices went hoarse from shouting. They had a helpless look on their
face.
It was too chaotic and the roads were blocked. For a while, they were unable to move
forward at all.
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly. It seemed like he could only wait there for the moment.
Behind him, celebrities were coming out one after another. They were similarly greeted by
fans shouting their name in wild abandon with their hoarse voice—it was like a red carpet
walkway.
Meanwhile, the celebrities who just came out from the Spring Festival Gala were very
courteous, shaking hands with the fans and responding to them accordingly. A more liberal
female celebrity even gave the crowd a wink, immediately sending a few guys blushing as
androgen filled their system, causing them to almost pass out from the excitement. Howls
filled the air…
Chapter 597 - Get These Flies Away From
Me
Chapter 597: Get These Flies Away From Me
It was obvious that these celebrities were in a good mood seeing that they were greeting
their fans with a happy face.
It was a special day after all, and they had been invited to the Spring Festival Gala. Anyone
would have been happy in that situation. Some of them who were in a better mood even
willingly allowed the reporters to interview them and interacted with their fans.
One after another, the celebrities got into the prepared cars as their fans cheered, then
slowly drove out of their line of sight.
After some time, the line finally loosened up. Ye Lingchen was just about to make a move
when the number of fans suddenly increased exponentially.
Without any warning, an ear-piercing shriek cut through the air.
“Wah!”
“Ah!”
“OMG!”
The sounds were extremely loud and were mostly the distinctive high-pitched shrieks of a
woman, almost to the point of piercing one’s eardrums.
Many celebrities and crew members could not resist turning around to look!
Ye Lingchen frowned as he was shocked by the commotion.
He looked around thinking that he would see a shocking scene.
However, the next instant, his frown deepened as anger crept onto his face.
It was someone from the Stick Nation, Hyun-Min Kim!
‘Is that necessary?’
‘All that commotion for a foreigner?’
Ye Lingchen was unable to understand the mindset of those fans.
Same as when he arrived, Hyun-Min Kim was incomparably arrogant. His gaze was cold
and disdainful as he held his head high and walked out of the passageway haughtily. Beside
him were six bodyguards. The two at the front cleared the way as two others stayed by his
sides, finally followed by two more behind him. They were all wearing sunglasses, sporting
the cool guy look. At the same time, they were looking unhappily at the fans.
‘OMG, they sure can put up airs.’
Just looking at them stirred a fire within Ye Lingchen. ‘How dare a person from the Stick
Nation act so haughtily on our home turf? Our country is the one feeding you. Moreover, if
not for you, I would already be happily enjoying my family reunion.’
‘Bloody h*ll, did you just forget being scared witless by a rat earlier? Now you’re being
unbelievably smug again?’
Hyun-Min Kim rose to fame from a talent show. At first he was a member of a dancing team.
For whatever reason, the butt twerking dance went viral on the internet. Add to that his
constantly emotionless expression somehow made countless young girls scream for him.
Within the Stick Nation, Hyun-Min Kim could only be considered a B-list celebrity.
However, in China, he managed to transform into the trendiest new celebrity who was
followed by countless fans. He was considered one of those lucky ones who went viral
overnight.
If one were to analyze him objectively, his songs, dance moves, and acting skills were not
the best. He was far from the capable celebrities. However, sometimes, the fan’s unique
tastes resulted in weird incidents and people going viral.
Hyun-Min Kim went forward at full speed. Not only was he dismissive toward the fans, he
also showed the same smug look to the other celebrities within the field as well as he
quickly walked past them, too lazy to even glance at them.
However, just as he passed by Ye Lingchen, he paused in his stride for a moment. Those
dead fish eyes stared at Ye Lingchen for a moment.
It was obvious that his gaze was burning with rage.
Ye Lingchen ignored him, knowing full well why Hyun-Min Kim was angry. Not only did he
almost die of a heart attack from the rat and was injured, but his program in the Spring
Festival Gala was also canceled. Having lost such a precious chance, he was naturally
pissed. That might have been the only opportunity for him, a chance that many celebrities
could only dream of having!
Although he did not make it to the stage, Ye Lingchen took over his spot at the last minute
and replaced him. Moreover, he had won over much praise and respect. To Hyun-Min Kim,
it felt like someone stole his achievement from right under him, resulting in his deep hatred
for Ye Lingchen.
To Ye Lingchen, that hatred and dissatisfaction was without a doubt, laughable. Would he
even take him seriously, a clown making a fool of himself?
‘I took the chance from you. Are you surprised, Stick Boy[1]?’
However, Hyun-Min Kim had many die-hard fans.
“Hyun-Min Kim, I want to bear your child!”
“Ahhh, so handsome. Sob sob sob, I’m crying from the handsomeness.”
“Hubby, why are you so handsome? Ah!!”
“Hubby, don’t cry. Even if you didn’t make it on the stage, we still love you!”
“That’s right hubby. It’s just the Spring Festival Gala. You missing the show is their loss!”
“To me, all other celebrities are trash. You’re the best!”
“Dear, I heard that you were injured. I came all the way from home just to look at you!”
“We’re your eternal fan. Love you, muacks~”
Crazy!
They were like a bunch of fanatics.
It was hard to imagine what went wrong with the beauty standards of young girls
nowadays. Since when did it distort to such an extent?
Ye Lingchen shook his head. ‘Are you blind? The Spring Festival Gala is trash? Is a Stick Boy
more important than our Spring Festival Gala? Do your parents know about your
behavior?’
Although he felt frustrated, he kept his feelings to himself. After all, it was not his place to
care about others chasing after celebrities. There was nothing he could do even if he did not
agree with them.
However, even when facing his fanatical fans, Hyun-Min Kim’s face still showed no trace of
a smile. Instead, it turned even colder than before, as though looking down pitifully at a
group of idiots.
Most celebrities would appear cold in order to avoid being disturbed by their fans.
However, being cold did not mean one was rude, much less condescending. Hyun-Min Kim
was being absolutely condescending as he sneered at his fans.
“Blablabla!” Hyun-Min Kim muttered a phrase in Sticknese[2].
The fans could not understand, but it did not stop their imaginations. It immediately
triggered a round of excited screams.
“Hyun-Min Kim is speaking to me!”
“Get lost, he was looking at me. That’s for me!”
“Oppa, I love you! Such bliss”!
Fanatical young girls were scary. Moreover, because they were so young, the bodyguards
did not dare to act too roughly. That led to someone managing to break through the
protective line to throw herself at Hyun-Min Kim.
With the line breached, the others from behind rushed in as well, fighting to throw
themselves at him.
Hyun-Min Kin’s face was filled with disgust as he backed off, scowling deeply.
His bodyguards quickly went up to block them while constantly speaking in Sticknese in a
stern tone. It was obvious they were asking for the crowd to disperse.
“Ahhh, dear, please kiss me!”
“We’ve waited for so long. Please give us an autograph.”
“Ah, I feel so happy. I’m only half a meter away from my prince!”
Ye Lingchen stood nearby, watching the entire scene. His calm gaze took on a hint of
disappointment. He understood what Hyun-Min Kim just said earlier. “Get these flies away
from me!”
…
[1] 大棒子 (Literally Big Stick, but Stick Boy has a better flow) A derogatory term used by
the Chinese to address those from the Stick Nation.
[2] 大棒国语 (Stick Nation Language) – Sticknese. Makes sense?
Chapter 598 - Apologize!
Chapter 598: Apologize!
It was a malicious statement, yet those die-hard fans were behaving in such a fanatical
fashion. Truly laughable.
Ye Lingchen took a deep breath. He did not know why his own country would have such
problems. Were the girls so bored? How could their culture be invaded so easily by the
Stick Nation?
Worshipping foreign culture and abandoning their roots.
These naive little girls were a sad sight to behold.
No wonder the Warrior’s Department wanted a military-themed TV series. Qin Baichuan
had even hoped for him to set a positive example in the entertainment industry in order to
change the current mindset of the fans.
Within the fanatical crowd was a teenage girl. The new year weather was already cold to
begin with. Moreover, it was already night time. Her lips turned pale from the cold
temperature, most likely from her standing outside for an extended period of time. Even
after squeezing through the crowd with great effort, she held fast to the postcard in her
hand and excitedly passed it to Hyun-Min Kim.
“I’m begging you, please give me an autograph.”
By then, the guards were rushing over to maintain order.
“Please be cooperative.”
“Please go outside and stop blocking the way.”
“Move aside. Please calm down.”
They could only depend on their words. Rough behavior was obviously out of the question,
especially when these girls were underaged. For some time, they could do nothing but wait
apprehensively. It was very easy for something to happen in a situation like that.
In such a situation, the celebrity should symbolically give some autographs—just a few—
then speak a few words to have the fans cooperate, after which they would naturally leave
on their own accord.
However, Hyun-Min Kim just stood there glaring, taking no actions. His deadpan face was
filled with disgust as he watched his fans crammed together, knocking into each other.
Suddenly, a scream erupted from the crowd!
“Ah, someone fell!”
“Assault! The bodyguard’s hitting people!”
Along with the crazed screams, the crowd receded like a wave. The teenage girl who passed
the postcard was lying on the floor.
It happened out of the blue, surprising everyone.
They were all stunned.
It happened too quickly, and amongst the chaos, nobody saw what happened.
That teenage girl laid on the floor, lightly dressed for the weather. She must have ran out
secretly, wearing only thin clothing without a jacket, and was most likely bruised. After a
grunt, she frowned and endured the pain as best as she could.
Gritting her teeth, the tears in her eyes finally could not hold back from pouring as her
petite body shook.
“What just happened?”
“How did the girl fall?”
“I think the bodyguards shoved her.”
“Go help her up!”
The people around her started talking.
Hyun-Min Kim glanced at the teenage girl, remaining emotionless and not moving an inch.
As for his bodyguards, they were only dazed for a moment, after which they acted as
though nothing happened and just stood in their spot.
“Kid, are you okay? Are you hurt?” An older lady from the crowd approached her.
She seemed familiar to Ye Lingchen and was most likely a backstage crew member of the
Spring Festival Gala.
“I’m fine.” The little girl shook her head. She then looked at the postcard on the floor, and
disappointment filled her eyes.
“Quick, put on my scarf. It’s so late in the night, why did you run out here instead of staying
at home?” The lady looked at the girl sympathetically, quickly passing her scarf to her.
Following that, she glared at Hyun-Min Kim and his bodyguards who took no action at all,
and immediately broke into a rage. “What kind of people are you? You’ve pushed over a
little girl and stand there without even making an apology?”
Hyun-Min Kim merely glanced at her and remained silent. His haughty attitude was on full
display. He then tried to leave with his bodyguards.
“F*ck! Just what are you? You knocked someone down and want to leave just like that?”
“F*ck, I’m losing my temper. Is that a moron?”
“Are the people from Stick Nation all emotionless? What’s this guy trying to show? A
poser?”
“That little girl is his fan. That’s just too much!”
“Don’t let him leave!”
Hyun-Min Kim’s attitude immediately triggered public outrage against him.
Countless gazes locked onto Hyun-Min Kim as they blocked him in.
Hyun-Min Kim’s mood was already foul to begin with. He then lost his patience and blurted
out in Sticknese, “Blablabla!”
“What’s the meaning of that?”
“What did he say?”
“This celebrity doesn’t even know Chinese. Why is he even flaunting in our country?”
This time, a little girl shouted, “He says she deserves it.”
The words were simple, almost understood by all the girls that watched Stick Nation
Drama[1].
“Motherf*cker, the insolence!”
“You Stick Nation b*stard, get out of China!”
“How dare people like this come profiting off our country. F*ck!”
“This is just disrespecting our country. Son of a b*tch!”
“Your fans waited for you for such a long time in this cold weather, and this is how you
treat them? What kind of person are you?!”
“Without these fans, what are you?”
The crowd became agitated, all of them had the urge to rush over and give Hyun-Min Kim a
beating. Not only was his expression attracting public ire, the words he said were even
more so.
Those die-hard fans slowly came to realization as well, feeling disappointed. The way they
looked at Hyun-Min Kim changed, as though they were looking at a stranger.
They had never thought that the real Hyun-Min Kim would be such a jerk. Their fanaticism
faded away and was replaced by anger.
No matter how arrogant one was, as long as they smiled at their fans, the fans would still
feel happy. It was that simple. Moreover, if one had urgent matters and needed to rush off
elsewhere, they only needed to notify the fans and they would move out of the way. The
fans did not ask for much and were simple-minded.
However, Hyun-Min Kim was too haughty to make such a simple move. That haughtiness
came from the condescension he had toward his fans. He had never treated his fans as
humans. To him, it was just a one-sided commitment.
“Apologize! You must apologize!”
“You’re not leaving unless you apologize!”
“A Stick Boy dares to behave so brazenly?”
The people were shouting.
In the crowd, those who were not Hyun-Min Kim’s fans had long hated him. Moreover, the
Stick Nation was infamous for their shamelessness. They felt a deep hatred for Hyun-Min
Kim coming from the depths of their soul.
As for the celebrities, they naturally had no liking for an arrogant person like Hyun-Min
Kim. None of them were willing to stand up for him.
“Apologize! Apologize!” Everyone chanted together, their voices resonated through the air.
Some even tried to push forward and cross through the barrier.
“Calm down! Everyone calm down!”
“Please be cooperative!”
“You’re forbidden to cross this line!”
The security guards grew in numbers as they tried to come over to help maintain order.
“F*ck, are you guys blind? Didn’t you see the Stick Nation’s people bullying our people?”
“Is this China or Stick Nation? Are you trying to let a foreigner act as they like right under
our noses?”
“They started it. Do you guys even have any pride in your own culture?”
“Get out of the way. I’ll have them know that Chinese people can’t be bullied like this!”
…
[1] 韩剧 (Korean Drama) – To keep in line with the story, we’re naming this as Stick Nation
Drama despite the author naming it Korean Drama in order to maintain a smoother
continuity of the storyline.
Chapter 599 - Nobody Can Save You. I
Swear!
Chapter 599: Nobody Can Save You. I Swear!
The guard’s actions immediately triggered the crowd, causing them to start cussing out at
them.
A countryman protecting a foreigner. How was that any different from a traitor? Were the
guards meant for protecting foreigners that trampled on other countrymen?
Faced with the public outrage, the guards stuck to their duty, forcefully moving the people
out regardless of what they said!
“What’s the meaning of this?”
“Why are you blocking us? Is there no justice?”
The guards ignored them emotionlessly. They were only focused on carrying out their duty.
As for who started the fight or what happened in between, that was not something they
cared for. Their duty was to hold off the crowd and keep them beyond the line. They were
all well trained and maintained their professionalism. To them, it was just their job.
Kindness? That was not something they cared for!
Hyun-Min Kim stood still and watched the rioting crowd coldly.
Since he stood his ground, his bodyguards would naturally stand with him as well!
That look on his face appeared even more triggering, causing the patience of many to wear
thin.
“Move aside, or I’ll beat you guys up as well!”
“F*ck, why don’t I see you treat the foreigners with this bravado? You’re now going against
your countrymen?”
“Stupid guards, you’re all heartless!”
The scene was getting out of control.
Right then, a bodyguard next to Hyun-Min Kim felt that it was time to leave and quickly
reminded him.
Hyun-Min Kim and the six bodyguards quickly got ready to leave.
“Trying to run away? Stay there!”
The crowd nearer to him were already rushing at him.
Whoosh!
Right then, the six bodyguards collectively took out their electroshock prods. They put up
an intimidating front, mercilessly pointing it at the crowd, as though they would hit them
with it at any given moment!
The crowd was shocked, stunned by the sight, and was slightly intimidated.
However, the next moment, their eyes went red.
“F*ck! So what if you have weapons? I have a knife!”
“Motherf*cker, did you forget whose territory is this? How dare you act so insolently!” A
burly guy casually picked up a brick.
“Brothers, go! Let them witness our countrymen’s honor!”
“That’s right, let’s get them!”
There were still some fans who held onto some hope for Hyun-Min Kim. They looked at him
expectantly, refusing to believe that he was such a person.
“I think Hyun-Min Kim Oppa is just unclear with the situation because he can’t understand
Chinese and is unable to communicate clearly with us. We just need to explain it to him.”
Another girl immediately piped up, “I can speak Sticknese. I’ll translate for him.”
After that, she went forward and started speaking to Hyun-Min Kim in Sticknese, trying to
explain to him about the situation and have him apologize to settle the incident.
Hyun-Min Kim paused in his stride, then turned around to look at them.
Before the group of girls could rejoice, he continued without any intention to stay back,
leaving them with a condescending laugh. “Blablabla!”
The girl understood the meaning. It was profanity, akin to calling them trash.
‘How can this be?’
The girl’s face turned white immediately. The other fans also had a frozen expression. How
could Hyun-Min Kim be like that? How could he be such a person?
Hyun-Min Kim was quite smart as well. After seeing the area being mostly his female fans,
he avoided the chaotic crowd and walked along another way. Along the way, some fans
who stood too close were mercilessly shoved aside by the bodyguards.
He walked away nonchalantly, prideful and insolent.
The anger in everyone’s voice went up a notch. They felt their anger burning and extremely
frustrated. Slowly, they balled up their fists.
However, they could only watch as Hyun-Min Kim walked on. After all, they were all
regular folks. First, they would have to go through the guards, then even if they managed to
break through, they would still have to face Hyun-Min Kim’s bodyguards. Moreover, he was
a celebrity. Given his status, nobody knew what consequences they would face if they hit
him.
As for the celebrities around him, they would at most criticize him slightly. They would not
purposely block his way.
Hyun-Min Kim walked away blatantly, surrounded by his bodyguards. After the incident, he
would continue to attract more naive girls in China with his status as a celebrity.
The guards blocked the crowd and let Hyun-Min Kim leave.
Putting justice aside, they had no way to deal with him. With Hyun-Min Kim’s status, they
had no power to hold him back.
The teenage girl that fell earlier finally cried out. Before that, she was holding it in with her
willpower. At that moment, she let it all out as her tears fell to the floor. Many people had
their faces flushed and could not bear to watch.
After this incident, the only thing she could do was unfollow Hyun-Min Kim and nothing
else.
Justice, though it may sound simple, was the most difficult thing for an ordinary person.
However, right at the moment, a figure walked forward slowly from within the crowd.
He was not walking fast, but was heading toward Hyun-Min Kim’s direction.
That figure did not attract any attention at first. He was too ordinary, as though someone
had clouded his existence, making him easily ignored. Even Hyun-Min Kim’s bodyguards
did not notice him.
Only when the figure was about half a meter from Hyun-Min Kim did the people notice him.
After that, to the crowd’s surprise, that figure simply raised his foot and broke through the
defenses of the six bodyguards. With a forward kick, it landed forcefully on Hyun-Min Kim’s
stomach!
Bang!
That kick was like a compressed spring that was released—mundane and ordinary.
However, Hyun-Min Kim’s body flew with his feet off the ground for several meters, then
landed on his buttocks.
Silence took over the area!
Everyone was flabbergasted!
‘Hyun-Min Kim…was sent flying by a kick?’
They felt their scalp go numb, unable to believe what had happened.
That scene had escalated beyond everyone’s imagination, causing their minds to go blank
from being unable to comprehend it.
That figure did not go past the guards, but rather, went through the celebrity passage.
The atmosphere at the scene turned heavy as everyone stared stupidly at the figure.
The moon was dim. Faint starlight illuminated the darkness, falling upon the face of that
figure, allowing one to vaguely recognize his face.
“F*ck! Amazing!”
“Ah! So dashing!”
“Who’s this? He’s so brave!”
“It’s God Ye! Such radiance!”
“F*ck, it’s really God Ye! He’s the best!”
“Amazing. Just for that kick alone, you’re a real man. I’m becoming a fan!”
“Hyun-Min Kim was sent flying? How strong must that kick be?!”
The next moment, they saw Ye Lingchen standing there quietly with his hands behind his
back. In a calm and sure voice, he stated, “If you don’t apologize today, nobody can save
you. I swear!”
…
Chapter 600 - Pitiful And Laughable!
Chapter 600: Pitiful And Laughable!
That was not supposed to happen. However, it did happen right in front of their very eyes.
Along with Ye Lingchen’s domineering statement, it immediately made them boil with
excitement. It was as though they just witnessed the climactic moment in a wuxia film,
giving them a rush of adrenaline.
‘Amazing!’
‘A good man should be like this!’
Right then, under the night sky, Ye Lingchen seemed to be giving off a radiance that could
not be ignored.
Some girls were unable to resist screaming. When compared to Ye Lingchen, Hyun-Min Kim
would not even be qualified as a sissy. That was how a real man should be like. That was
the legendary manliness. Those Stick Boys from the Stick Nation were incomparable.
Hyun-Min Kim fell on the ground and shrieked in pain! It gave the crowd quite a scare.
It was not a dream—Hyun-Min Kim was really sent flying with a kick. Just a moment ago,
he was being prideful, yet the next instant, his face was pale as he growled in pain while
holding his stomach.
Everyone was at a loss on how to react to the situation at hand. However, they all had a
look of disbelief in their eyes, shocked by Ye Lingchen’s courage.
‘He really dared to hit him!’
Most importantly, Ye Lingchen was also a celebrity. It was incredibly brave of him to act so
brazenly. He had just assaulted a trending little fresh meat from the Stick Nation. Was he
not worried about the consequences?
Celebrities would surely place their image first. Assaulting another person was a violent
behavior that would negatively impact his career. Moreover, the person he assaulted was a
superstar. It was no longer a simple matter that could be suppressed.
“God Ye is just too courageous.”
“What’s he afraid of? We have so many witnesses here. We’ll support God Ye!”
“It’s really Old Ye, that basketball sports superstar.”
“I’ve also seen him on Life’s Struggles.”
“Damn, so he’s the one who fought the giant python? No wonder he could send Hyun-Min
Kim flying with just a kick. Awesome!”
A lot of them were slow on the uptake, but very soon began to realize who Ye Lingchen was.
Both incidents were rather popular after all.
At the same time, their respect and support for him grew stronger.
That was because Ye Lingchen taught the Stick Nation’s team a lesson during the basketball
match. At that time, the Stick Nation’s basketball members were just like Hyun-Min Kim,
putting on airs and looking down on Chinese people. They were then given a harsh lesson
by God Ye.
This time, history repeats itself.
It was truly…an amazing coincidence.
Assault? Assaulting a celebrity?
The other celebrities might not dare to, but that was God Ye. He was someone who dared to
fight a giant python. Moreover, he had never hesitated when it came to teaching the people
from Stick Nation a lesson. No wonder he dared to act.
However, with that, it would cause quite a stir.
Some were stunned, some excited, and some cheered.
A lot of bystanders were not just purely watching the drama. They were similarly having
deep hatred for Hyun-Min Kim, especially those that were restrained due to all sorts of
reasons. They could only helplessly watch people like Hyun-Min Kim leave. Those
frustrations and anger immediately found an outlet when they saw Ye Lingchen act,
bringing them great excitement.
Moreover, with Hyun-Min Kim’s status as a Stick Nation celebrity, it brought them great
relief, thus energizing them!
‘That felt great!’
‘So manly! Chinese celebrities should be like this!’
“Good one!”
Suddenly, someone shouted a cheer excitedly from the crowd.
That cheer broke the silence. After the momentary silence, the others quickly came to their
senses.
“That’s right, good one!”
“That felt really good. I can only say, nice hit!”
“Damn it, how can people like Hyun-Min Kim be popular in China. The heavens must’ve
been blind!”
“It’s the die-hard Chinese fans who are blind!”
“The Stick Nation is really uncivilized. Beat him to death!”
The cheers went on. Some had their face turned red and voice hoarse.
However, amidst those cheers were some dissenting voices. Hyun-Min Kim’s die-hard fans
were really mentally handicapped, still trying to defend his actions in that situation.
“How can you assault him?”
“You’ve injured our Hyun-Min Kim. I’ll sue you!”
“Sisters, f*ck him up and smear his name online!”
“We mustn’t let him go. We must sue him and blacklist him! Look at that lack of civility, a
shame to our country!”
…
The bystanders could not stand it anymore and commented, “What’s wrong with you
ladies. Didn’t you see how Hyun-Min Kim was treating you? Yet you’re still willing to be his
fans? Is there something wrong with your brain?”
A slightly plump girl immediately got angry and glared at them. “That’s none of your
business. We just love Hyun-Min Kim. Even if he causes us physical harm, that’s still better
than you!”
“That’s right. We’ll support Hyun-Min Kim forever! You’re just jealous of him!” another girl
interjected.
“Us, jealous of him?” A guy could not help but laugh at the comment. “You girls are going
blind at such a young age. What a shame.”
“It’s not just blindness. From the looks of it, I think their minds are rotten too! Perhaps they
had gone through some trauma and can’t even recognize their own ancestors. Otherwise,
why would they chase after a sissy from the Stick Nation?”
“They’ve probably forgotten about their parents. If their parents knew about their
situation, they might get a heart attack.”
There were not many of Hyun-Min Kim’s die hard fans remaining. However, they were
extremely stubborn and deeply poisoned. People from both sides then began their verbal
exchange just like that.
“God Ye!”
The backstage crew member from the Spring Festival Gala quickly shouted at him.
The other celebrities and crew members were vaguely sending him signals with their gaze.
Ye Lingchen’s kick not only landed on Hyun-Min Kim’s body, but it also landed on their
hearts at the same time. That was just too brazen and lacked consideration. The Spring
Festival Gala was not over, yet he had assaulted a foreign visitor. Moreover, he was a
superstar. All that was done in public view!
Anyone would be dumbfounded by this.
Many of them were trying to persuade him out of kindness.
However, Ye Lingchen ignored those signals. He remained on the spot, standing in front of
Hyun-Min Kim, stating calmly, “Don’t think that our country is a place for you to do as you
wish. Some people might tolerate you, but I will not! Apologize! Don’t make me repeat
myself!”
Those words were aimed at the guards.
They were too spineless! Shameful!
However, the guards who ignored Hyun-Min Kim’s actions had a ruthless expression on
their face after seeing Ye Lingchen hitting him. They reprimanded, “What’s wrong with
you? How can you act so violently?”
“Your actions will have legal consequences!”
One of the guards even approached Ye Lingchen directly. “Stop immediately and
apologize!”
“Hehe. Pitiful and laughable!” Ye Lingchen shook his head with a forced smile. He frowned,
then his gaze turned even colder. Before the guard could reach him, he raised his leg and
sent out another kick. It similarly landed on the guard’s stomach, sending him rolling back
pitifully to where he came from…
Chapter 601 - Shame-Induced Anger
Chapter 601: Shame-Induced Anger
Two simple kicks sent the two people flying!
The audience fell into silence again.
Shocking!
They were all at a loss!
Ye Lingchen reinvigorated everyone’s imaginative abilities. He was too awesome, but at the
same time, he had also relieved himself of all the anger!
Ye Lingchen pointed at the security guards and cursed, “Our Chinese people have been
beaten, but you ignore it! They wanted justice, but you stopped them! Now that this Stick
Nation star is beaten up, you seem more anxious than his parents! Are you people f*cking
sick in the head?! Are there holes in your brain? Or are you perhaps an undercover agent
sent by the Stick Nation?!”
Unable to stand the sight of Hyun-Min Kim, he could choose to strike the man and turn a
blind eye. However, the thought of Hyun-Min Kim’s stupid diehard fans and brainless
security guards elicited sadness in his heart.
Hitting was no longer effective. It was a disease of the mind, and people like that had
completely lost their principles.
Were foreigners better than the Chinese? It was utterly ridiculous for the Chinese to be
unprotected in their own country!
A touch of sadness rose from within him.
China was a glorious country with a culture that spanned 5000 years. How was it possible
for people to be brainwashed by the Stick Nation?! China was a country to be reckoned
with, yet its people did not have the nerve to face foreigners in their own country, even
worshiping them and losing their dignity. How could one not feel sad over that?
As a result, Ye Lingchen was absolutely furious. He did not understand why, but he had to
vent his anger!
The scene suddenly became difficult to control. The number of onlookers increased, and
things got even worse. Some of the Spring Festival Gala’s superstars got wind of the news
and even came out to watch the commotion.
Everyone was genuinely shocked. Disaster was just around the corner. The Spring Festival
Gala had yet to end and there was already a fight? Celebrities were supposed to pay
attention to their words and deeds, right? They usually had to be mindful of every word
they say, and the two sides certainly had some guts to cause such an unexpectedly huge
ruckus.
Each person had different thoughts, but they all felt that Ye Lingchen was going overboard.
Whether Hyun-Min Kim was right or wrong was beside the point. Ye Lingchen had
implicated himself in the situation after causing the mess.
However, the rest of the crowd had much simpler thought processes.
“Good kick!”
“God Ye, you’re the most handsome!”
“This kick made the Chinese people grow a spine. Good job!”
“This bunch of security guards are simply scums. Serves them right!”
“Motherf*cker, these security guards are obviously biased. They didn’t even let out a fart
when Hyun-Min Kim pushed someone, but it’s a big no-no if God Ye fought back. Where’s
the logic in that? I almost thought I wasn’t in China anymore. Is Hyun-Min Kim your father
or something?”
“Retarded dogs!”
“Even my dog knows how to help its owners. These people are worse than dogs!”
The security guards’ actions were evidently more likely to arouse anger. Besides feeling
ashamed, there was also a sense of betrayal. The crowd was shouting and cursing.
The security guard who was kicked away and holding his stomach attempted to get up
from the ground. His face was still stained with dust and he glared at Ye Lingchen angrily.
“You hit me?”
“I did. What of it?” Ye Lingchen replied coldly, then jested, “I thought you didn’t have any
balls? Well, turns out you only know how to bite your own people!”
When the other security guards saw their colleagues being beaten, they geared up to step
forward, only to be stopped by some seniors.
“What are you going to do? The situation is already enough of a mess.”
“What’s wrong? If he had the guts to assault someone, why should we be afraid of him?”
“Have you forgotten who he is? He’s God Ye, a ruthless man who survived the jaws of a
giant python. Do you think we can fight him?”
“I understand.” The security guard was very hot-headed earlier but soon shirked from
stepping forward.
“This has nothing to do with us. It’s not appropriate for us to intervene and stand on either
side. Don’t join in the fuss. Just let them stir things up by themselves.”
“Mm.”
The security guards discussed among themselves and did not move. They acted as if they
did not know what was going on and blocked the crowd absent-mindedly.
The security guards that had been beaten cursed for a while before eventually realizing it
was pointless. They kept quiet like a dog with its tail in between its legs. Frankly speaking,
they were the kind who feared the strong and terrorized only the weak.
Hyun-Min Kim’s physique was very poor, and at that moment, he was still holding his
stomach. His face turned purplish due to the pain, and two bodyguards supported him on
both sides. As for the other four bodyguards, they held black electroshock prods and
appeared to be surrounding Ye Lingchen.
Kim Hyun Min, “Blablabla!”
Bodyguards, “Blablablabla!”
Their tone was foreboding and no one could understand what was being said, though it was
obviously not good news.
The next moment, six bodyguards started moving forward and eyed Ye Lingchen all at
once. They tightened their grip on the electroshock prods and sported unsavory looks.
The bodyguards looked sullen. They had been in China for some time already and rode
roughshod over everyone by following Hyun-Min Kim all the time. A bunch of fans
surrounded them constantly, all of which were little girls. They felt like emperors, and aside
from the glory they had, everyone was courteous to them when they attended various
activities and business performances. They took everything for granted and felt that they
were above the Chinese.
Now that someone hit Hyun-Min Kim while they were not paying attention, it felt like a hot
slap to their face. They were exceedingly angry and felt humiliated.
Such a scene immediately made everyone tense. The little girl had also stopped crying and
looked worriedly at Ye Lingchen.
“God Ye, be careful!”
“Fuck, do these bodyguards really have the guts to hit people?”
“Hyun-Min Kim should jump off a building! Does he really think Chinese people are easily
bullied?”
“F*CK OFF! How dare he cause trouble on our land?”
“Everyone, go and help God Ye!”
“Stupid security guards. Didn’t they just say that hitting people isn’t allowed? What are you
guys doing now? Just watching?”
“F*ck! So eager to help foreigners earlier, yet you’re trying to stop us now? What’s the
meaning of this? What stupidity is this?!”
“The shame of our nation! The traitors of our country!”
Seeing the security guards’ inaction, everyone’s lungs were on the brink of exploding.
What were their duties? Was it to protect foreigners and watch their people be bullied?
When Ye Lingchen taught Hyun-Min Kim a lesson, they were quick to demand an
explanation. When he was clearly being surrounded and facing the prospect of getting
beaten up, they pretended to be blind. Was that how they served the people?
Even if they were afraid, they should at least warn or advise those bodyguards, even if it
was just for show. Clearly, they had no guts or dignity!
“Blabla, blablablabla!” Hyun-Min Kim shouted angrily in a resentful tone.
“F*ck, they’re rushing up!”
“God Ye, be careful!”
The six bodyguards were all extremely tall. Donning black suits and sunglasses, their faces
were very stern. At first glance, they did not look like the kind of people to be messed
around with, as all of them were very burly.
Besides, it was evident that they had all undergone special training and were martial
artists.
The six individuals surrounded Ye Lingchen and commenced their attack, causing a
dramatic change in the expressions of the surrounding people. Everyone was getting
worried for Ye Lingchen.
“God Ye!”
“Be careful!”
“Run to our side! We’ll fight them!”
Everyone shouted.
Some people were confident in Ye Lingchen and believed that Ye Lingchen could fight very
well. After all, he was able to defeat a huge python, which could be considered a divine
beast.
“Get them, God Ye!”
“Spare them no courtesy!”
“Teach them to be humans and show them that the Chinese aren’t pushovers!”
Of course, there were still some cries from those diehard fans.
“Hahaha, hit him! Avenge my Hyun-Min!”
“Hyun-Min, you’re the most handsome! You’re so handsome even after getting beat up. I
love you to death!”
“Does it hurt, Hyun-Min? It hurts my heart so much.”
…
Chapter 602 - Brutal and Heartless
Chapter 602: Brutal and Heartless
Ye Lingchen had many accolades to his name.
First of all, he hammered the Stick Nation’s national basketball team. He was a star athlete
in the purest sense and had incredible physical fitness.
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen brought a camera underwater to do a live stream in Life’s
Struggles, allowing everyone a glimpse of an alternative world. He fought underwater with
a huge python, and although the crowd did not know how he got through it, the fact that he
could survive was testimony to his greatness.
On top of that, he dealt with a bunch of scammers swiftly at the door of the police station.
He gave those thugs a severe lesson that enabled those present to experience Ye Lingchen’s
ability to fight.
This time, there were six professionally-trained bodyguards in front of him, all armed with
electroshock prods. Could he still defeat them?
Those who wanted to see some action watched intently, while others who wanted to help
Ye Lingchen cheered for him. There were also those who felt that Ye Lingchen was going to
get beat up since those bodyguards looked threatening enough to scare a person.
The six of them held electroshock prods and strode toward Ye Lingchen. Ye Lingchen
however, did not respond, and merely looked on calmly at the bodyguard who was coming
over.
Everyone felt that Ye Lingchen did not take any of those six people seriously at all. He stood
his place nonchalantly and was not even prepping to make a move. He was calm, graceful,
and unpredictable.
Ye Lingchen swung into action the next moment. It was the same familiar movement of
raising his leg, but on that occasion, it was a sideways kick!
His speed was unstoppably quick and lightning-like. It struck thunderously, like a snake
coming out of a hole!
A bodyguard was kicked right in the face before he could react. His body rolled a few times
in the air as it flew out.
However, he was not done with the kicks just yet. He continued delivering those kicks in
unstoppable fashion!
Even the crowd of onlookers could hear the sound of his feet piercing through the air. The
speed was too quick, and they could vaguely see the traces left behind in the air.
Boom, boom!
The six bodyguards all flew upside down like falling leaves, making for a spectacular scene.
Ye Lingchen was very angry that day and his opponents were none other than people from
the Stick Nation. Although he would not kill them with his kicks, he would never show them
any mercy.
With those kicks, a clear shoe mark was left on the faces of all six bodyguards. Their cheeks
were sunken, their teeth flew out, and they were dripping with blood!
“F*CK!”
“Gosh!”
“They flew! They really did fly into the air this time!”
“Exciting! Too exciting!”
Everyone had somewhat gauged Ye Lingchen’s combat power, but they did not expect to
discover that they had grossly underestimated him. It came as a surprise that he was able
to fight like that. Those bodyguards were tall and weighed about 160 to 170 pounds, but Ye
Lingchen sent all of them flying with just one kick. It was frightening and extremely
powerful.
After a brief moment of shock, there was a raucous burst of applause.
“Awesome! Too awesome!”
“F*ck! God Ye is actually a martial artist!”
“Good strike! How dare they come to our turf and run amok!”
“Hahaha, such an amazing kick! This group of bodyguards has been beaten so badly that
their faces are deformed. All that anger finally vented!”
“God Ye is performing acrobatics. Please maintain order while standing in a circle to
watch.”
“Everyone applaud…”
Chen Xiaoyan and Zhao Liangying managed to catch the scene after rushing there to see the
news.
They originally heard that Ye Lingchen was fighting with some people outside and became
really anxious. They rushed out to see the situation and called on their bodyguards to help.
Little did they expect to see such a breathtaking scene when they came out.
“Wow, amazing! Lingchen is so great! ” Zhao Liangying cheered immediately, while Chen
Xiaoyan also smiled as she let out a long sigh of relief.
The six bodyguards groaned and looked at Ye Lingchen as though their eyeballs were going
to pop out. They were not fools, and with that one move alone, they understood that they
were no match for him at all. Their hearts skipped a beat as they were in deep trouble. Not
even sixty of them could triumph over him, let alone six.
They thought of a possibility—a warrior!
Damn it! He was obviously a superstar, but was he secretly a warrior? There was no other
reason.
The bodyguards did not dare to move and could only stare vigilantly at Ye Lingchen.
Hyun-Min Kim’s face turned glum and he roared thunderously. “Blablablabla!”
He scolded the bodyguards and urged them to continue fighting, but the bodyguards felt
bitter about it. Under those circumstances, only fools would dare to go forward.
Hyun-Min Kim hired ordinary bodyguards on the market who merely practiced Chinese
kickboxing for a few years. They were not even considered professionals and could only
keep up appearances at most. He could never be like those true superstars who were able
to employ soldiers, war kings, and boxing champions to act as their bodyguards.
Of course, the key point was that he met Ye Lingchen. It was useless to employ anyone
unless it was Guanyin Bodhisattva the Gautama Buddha, who might prove to be up to task.
Hyun-Min Kim saw that his bodyguards were in fear and felt both angry and anxious.
However, terror flashed across his face and he stopped urging them.
Ye Lingchen looked at a dark-skinned bodyguard and approached slowly. “You were the
one who pushed the little girl earlier, right?”
Others might not be able to see clearly in the chaos, but he witnessed it.
Although that sentence had an interrogative quality, it was also one of affirmation.
The dark-skinned bodyguard’s mouth trembled. Just as he was about to speak, a slap had
already drawn an arc across in the air and landed accurately on the other side of his face!
Slap!
The crisp slap reverberated in the night and the bodyguard’s body became unsteady in the
air. There was a footprint on one side of his cheek and a slap print on the other. He no
longer looked like a person, and after spitting out a tooth, he fainted and remained
motionless.
“A big man like you should be brave enough to bear the consequences of your actions. An
apology isn’t so difficult, is it?” Ye Lingchen muttered to himself.
No one in the audience spoke as they were all shocked by the slap.
The 13- or 14-year-old girl looked at Ye Lingchen blankly with tears still hanging on her
eyelashes. Her gaze flickered as she watched Ye Lingchen avenging her.
Brutal and heartless!
The other five bodyguards’ head went completely blank when they saw that. Hyun-Min Kim
shivered and inhaled sharply.
Ye Lingchen walked toward Hyun-Min Kim, who was so petrified that his limbs were weak.
His gaze was unassuming and he said to Hyun-Min Kim, “Remember what I said?”
One of the bodyguards quickly translated Ye Lingchen’s words to Hyun-Min Kim.
In the audience, the people suddenly felt joyously relieved and shouted with excitement.
“Apologize!”
“Apologize!”
“Apologize!”
…
Hyun-Min Kim’s face soured to the extreme. He looked at Ye Lingchen, then at the crowd
around him. His expressions shifted between gloominess and paleness.
“We’re your foreign friends. Is this your way of hospitality?” The bodyguard helped Hyun-
Min Kim to voice out.
The corner of Ye Lingchen’s mouth twitched and a sneer appeared.
The moon was icy and the wind howled.
The scene seemed to have entered a stalemate.
“What’s going on?”
“Why are you all gathered here?”
“Don’t cause any more trouble. Stop it, all of you!”
A group of people came hurriedly from the passage entrance while shouting coldly.
Clad in uniforms, they were obviously the staff members of the Spring Festival Gala. Each of
them had a badge and were probably responsible for handling unexpected incidents…
Chapter 603 - I’m Sorry!
Chapter 603: I’m Sorry!
The middle-aged man leading the group had a sour expression. Looking at the chaotic scene
and the bodyguards who had collapsed on the ground, he immediately realized the gravity
of the situation
He immediately called a colleague who had witnessed the entire incident.
The colleague recounted everything concisely. On several occasions, his gaze drifted to Ye
Lingchen and then to Hyun-Min Kim.
The middle-aged man was dumbstruck after hearing it. As rich as his imagination might be,
it hardly occurred to him that the situation would end up being so drastic.
Someone rushed to one of the coma-stricken bodyguards and checked that person’s breath.
He eventually breathed out a sigh of relief and was thankful that the person was still alive.
Hyun-Min Kim’s initial fear disappeared in an instant after seeing the person in charge’s
arrival. His temper flared up and he raised his head to question the man in an arrogant
voice, “Blablabla blabla?!”
The interpreter then said, “Is this how you people do your job? Did the guy have any right
to assault Hyun-Min Kim for no reason? Where’s the law?!”
Ye Lingchen kept quiet as if watching a clown jumping around.
However, the crowd on one side could not take it anymore.
“F*cking sh*t! LOSER!”
“Shameless! The Stick Nation is as shameless as ever! ”
“They were the ones who pushed the little girl to the ground first!”
“I’ll bear witness to God Ye! I support God Ye!”
“Get the hell out of China, you Stick Nation dogs!”
“Not only did you push that little girl to the ground, you didn’t even have the decency to
apologize. Now you’re twisting the facts! Stick Nation men have no balls!”
“F*CK! F*CKING B*STARDS. No moral bottom line at all!”
The person in charge was facing a very tense situation and had no choice but to attempt a
compromise. “The both of you are reputable stars. It’s the Chinese New Year now, so try to
coexist happily. In my opinion, it’s better to let this matter pass. Disagreements can
sometimes spark friendships. Maybe you can make friends with each other.”
He was afraid of offending either side. If he sided with Hyun-Min Kim, he would be doing so
under the scrutiny of the crowd. Therefore, showing too much respect to foreigners was
out of the question. If he sided with Ye Lingchen, then Hyun-Min Kim would be doubly
embarrassed after receiving a miserable lesson from Ye Lingchen.
Before Ye Lingchen could say anything, Hyun-Min Kim had lost control and began cursing.
“Blablablablabla, blabla. Blablablabla. Blablablablabla! Blabla! Blablabla!”
Translation: “This matter doesn’t end here! I must get justice today. I demand
compensation for mental damage and medical expenses. Also, he has to apologize to me. I’ll
sue him! Your China is a land of barbarians! A backward nation!”
Hyun-Min Kim was furious. Believing that Ye Lingchen would not dare to do anything after
the person in charge came, he poured scorn over everyone and his arrogance made an
appearance yet again.
He was far too accustomed to seeing the Chinese bend their knees to him and felt a sense of
superiority.
That sentence soured the person in charge’s expression too. Generally, a man who was of
sound mental health would feel indifferent, perhaps even disgusted, toward a Stick Nation
celebrity.
“You wanna sue me?”
Ye Lingchen’s mouth curled slightly. With his expression remaining steadfast, he lifted his
feet and walked toward Hyun-Min Kim. “Come on. Show me how you plan to sue me.”
Hyun-Min Kim’s face had a look of panic. He backed away and quickly said, “BLABLA! (Stop
him!)”
However, Ye Lingchen was an unstoppable force—no one dared to come forward and hold
him back.
“Stop beating him up, God Ye. It won’t be good if the situation escalates too much. The
Spring Festival Gala is coming to an end and there shouldn’t be any more trouble. Calm
down. Calm down!” the person in charge said hastily.
Ye Lingchen waved his hand. “I said it before. No one can save this guy today!”
“Lingchen, maybe…you can just forget about today,” Chen Xiaoyan spoke too. She was
implying that he should give it a rest for the day and only teach the guy a lesson when there
was an opportunity in the future.
“Yeah, the situation is different today. It looks like someone already called the police,” Zhao
Liangying also said.
Evidently, it was Hyun-Min Kim’s diehard fans who called the police.
Ye Lingchen walked at a moderate pace but he soon reached within half-a-meter of Hyun-
Min Kim. Like a sheep facing a tiger, Hyun-Min Kim’s face turned pale. His entire body
shook like a leaf and he was so frightened that he could not utter a single word.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen stretched out one hand and lifted Hyun-Min Kim like a
chicken.
“You seem to enjoy taking my words lightly, don’t you? Not to worry though, I’ll help you
improve your memory today!” Ye Lingchen remarked curtly.
“God Ye, you really shouldn’t cause any more trouble! The Spring Festival Gala is about to
end soon and all those important people are going to come out. The reporters will be
arriving too!” The person in charge was practically crying.
He then walked to Ye Lingchen’s side and whispered, “God Ye, we can’t stand Hyun-Min
Kim too. He’s the wrong party here, but if things continue going south, we won’t be any
better than him too. Calmness and peace can be found if you just take a step back!”
“I’m not in the habit of taking a step back. I’ll always settle scores with those who make me
unhappy!” Ye Lingchen replied faintly.
The person in charge was silent. “…”
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen.
Slap!
From out of the blue, a loud slap rang in everyone’s ears and caused their hearts to skip a
beat.
It… Could it be?
They covered their mouths without thinking and saw a deep palm print on Hyun-Min Kim’s
cheek!
Hyun-Min Kim was dumbfounded too. His eyes were dreary as if he could not believe that
he had just been slapped in the face.
“I was slapped? Did someone actually slap me?!” He shouted in his heart. The pain made
him snap back to his senses but his face became distorted. “How dare you hit me? How dare
you hit me?! You’re toast! I’ll sue you on behalf of the Stick Nation!”
He was the attractive type of star and relied on his good looks to make a living. That face of
his was more important than life itself and he was that much closer to going mad!
Slap!
Another merciless slap greeted him and stunned him silly.
One could visibly see how badly swollen Hyun-Min Kim’s handsome face became.
The first two slaps were the prelude that allowed everyone to be mentally prepared.
The next moment—
Slap, slap, slap!
Ye Lingchen rhythmically moved his hand and slapped from both sides, like fanning a
flame.
There were thousands of people at the venue, and everyone was quiet. None of them had
any idea what mood they were in at the moment, and all they could hear was a quick series
of slaps.
The person in charge’s chin nearly fell to the ground. It was all over! Things had really gone
south!
The masses stared with widened eyes and were completely stunned!
The superstars were dumbfounded and became as stiff as a statue! It was terrifying! Too
terrifying!
Extraordinary ruthlessness!
It was the pinnacle of extraordinary ruthlessness!
“You can’t hit him anymore! You can’t continue to hit him! One more strike and he’ll be
dead!” The person in charge said in a trembling voice.
Ye Lingchen stopped.
Kim Hyun Min’s face swelled to the point he looked pig-like. His mother might not even
recognize him if he was placed in front of her.
It was a sight too horrible to endure.
“APOLOGIZE!”
Ye Lingchen ordered coldly.
The bodyguard quickly translated it to Hyun-Min Kim.
Hyun-Min Kim had a look of sheer fright as he stared at Ye Lingchen’s eyes. His swollen
mouth bulged up and he said, “Blabla!”
“Speak Chinese!”
“I… I’m sorry.”
At this moment, Ye Lingchen put down Hyun-Min Kim abruptly and pressed down, forcing
the latter to kneel on the ground. He faced the crowd and the national flag behind the
crowd!
It was no surprise that national flags were displayed all around the Spring Festival Gala
venue, fluttering high up in the wind.
“Face our country’s national flag and your fans! Then say it out loud to me one more time! ”
“I’m sorry!”
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Chapter 604 - The Whole Thing…Was Such
A Drag to Deal With…
Chapter 604: The Whole Thing…Was Such A Drag to Deal With…
“Awesome!”
“So charming!”
“As expected of God Ye. Such dominance! ”
“He’s raised our country’s prestige! God Ye is a good person! This is what China ought to be
like!”
“Amazing, amazing!”
The crowd was sent into a frenzy the instant Hyun-Min Kim knelt!
Shouts and screams filled the entire venue, and everyone lost themselves in the excitement.
Many others were teary, and some even they plopped down on the ground to kneel. With
spirits raised, their faces turned red.
“I’m proud to be Chinese!”
The pent-up anger directed toward Hyun-Min Kim was completely gone and they
immediately felt as though they were reborn. That was the China they envisioned in their
minds, and that was the self-respect that Chinese people should possess!
Although some people were excited, their faces expressed some worry too. “Although God
Ye’s behavior relieved us of our anger, it isn’t the best way to solve the problem. I’m
worried there might be more trouble coming.”
“Yeah, he’s a bit too impulsive.”
“God Ye did this for all our sakes, and for the sake of our country. Will he be punished for
it?”
“I support God Ye no matter what. I support him forever!”
“Damn, I cried when I saw Hyun-Min Kim kneeling. I really haven’t been as passionate as I
was that time!”
At this moment, some of the guests have already begun leaving. They walked slowly out of
the passageway while laughing and chatting energetically with each other.
“The Spring Festival Gala has some really good programs this time. Especially that song
‘Come Home Often’ and the ‘The Prodigal Son’. ”
“Yeah, it was a surprise, and more importantly they were all rookie stars! ”
“This shows that talents must be unearthed. There were so many new faces!”
“My thoughts exactly. I was thinking whether we’d have to watch that Stick Nation dance
again, but thank goodness it was canceled.”
“Yeah, the Stick Nation dance routine is really embarrassing…”
As they were chatting away, their conversation was halted by a sight not far from the
entrance!
“This… What’s going on?”
“Am I seeing things? Why is someone kneeling there?”
“F*ck, who’s that? Why was he beaten like this?”
“What’s up with all that during New Year’s Eve? What kind of grudge did they have? ”
“It’s so cruel that they had to kneel.”
Every single person who came out of the Spring Festival Gala were startled. They could not
believe their eyes, for it was as though they had seen a ghost.
It was the New Year, a time where everyone should be happy. How then, did the mood
make such a drastic turn for the worse? It was far too big a contrast.
“Let’s go and see what’s going on!”
“Hurry up and call someone! This is serious.”
“I’ll be damned! Isn’t that God Ye standing next to the kneeling man?”
“Damn, it really is him!”
“No way! Did God Ye hit the person?”
The person in charge had an ashen look and a cold sweat began flowing from his pores.
Anyone who could have been invited as a guest were all distinguished individuals and even
leading figures. His initial plan was to solve it as soon as possible, but the situation
escalated to a point where he could no longer contain it.
The guests had been watching the show earlier, so they had no idea what was happening
outside. It was only then that they found out about the situation and were shaken by it.
Things soon became clear after busybodies and staff members quickly recounted bits and
pieces of the story.
“WHAT? That pig head is Hyun-Min Kim?! ”
“That can’t be f*cking true, right? Isn’t Hyun-Min Him one of those young fresh meat? ”
“He’s unrecognizable. Who on earth is so ruthless? This is just cruel.”
“No way, did God Ye hit him?”
“God Ye doesn’t look like this kind of person when he was performing his crosstalk.”
“Leader, what should we do about this?” The person in charge turned around and was at a
loss.
“He’s gone overboard.” The leader looked at Hyun-Min Kim, who was being pressed on the
shoulders by Ye Lingchen and forced to kneel on the ground. His eyes were still rather
bright, but there was still blood on the corner of his mouth. However, no one knew how
many of his teeth had been knocked out. “How long has he been kneeling?”
“Almost ten minutes.”
“Oh.” The leader nodded and pondered for a moment. “It’s better to have all of them leave
right now. I’m afraid the media will be arriving soon.”
“I think so too, but God Ye isn’t budging. He wants to wait until Hyun-Min Kim kneels for
half an hour.” the person in charge explained bitterly.
All of a sudden, sirens began blaring.
Three police cars drove up at lightning speed and went right into the Spring Festival Gala
venue.
The next moment, four policemen came down from each vehicle, totaling twelve people.
Each one had solemn expressions and they rushed toward the scene of the crime.
They received phone calls reporting a violent incident, and possibly even murder, which
left them quite puzzled.
The venue reported was the Spring Festival Gala. Why would violence occur there?
However, the sight of such a huge crowd finally made them realize how serious the
situation actually was. They rushed in at once, afraid to drag their feet any longer.
“Police, I’d like to make a report!” A group of angry-faced little girls immediately
surrounded the policemen.
“Yes, we want to make a police report on Ye Lingchen! He assaulted Hyun-Min Kim Oppa
violently for no reason. You have to arrest him!”
“He’s a danger to the public and must be arrested. We want him to compensate for Hyun-
Min Kim’s mental suffering!”
“Please get justice for our darling hubby!”
The level of stupidity shown by those braindead diehard fans was truly astonishing. They
even went as far as to accuse Ye Lingchen of committing the crime of killing their husband.
“You bimbos are really stupid, aren’t you? Didn’t you see Hyun-Min Kim’s attitude toward
you? He treats you like pigs and despises you from the bottom of his heart! He even
insulted our country! Why the hell are you still helping him??” Some people chastised in
anger and were annoyed at their stubbornness.
“What’s wrong with that? We love Hyun-Min Kim! Everything he does is right!”
“No one can blame the things our hubby does. Our hubby is the best!”
“Motherf*cker! No wonder Hyun-Min Kim looks down on the Chinese and doesn’t treat his
fans like human beings—his fans aren’t humans, but stupid pigs who have forgotten their
roots! They’re a complete disgrace to our country!”
Everyone argued with each other, and their conversation gave the police some insight into
the general situation.
Away from the crowd, the leading officer was slightly stunned when he saw Ye Lingchen.
‘Isn’t it that kid?’
The leading officer was none other than Sergeant Gao. Ye Lingchen once helped him and Xu
Nan to arrest the members of Earth’s Gate and had also apprehended the conman at the
entrance to the police station. It was therefore unsurprising that Sergeant Gao recognized
him at a glance.
Ye Lingchen was the only person fearless enough to do such a daring thing.
When he looked in the direction Hyun-Min was kneeling toward, he discovered that the
latter was facing the people and the national flag!
“Police, hurry up and arrest them! Save our husband!” The diehard fans urged.
The other police officers also looked at Sergeant Gao and awaited his instruction.
They could act on their own in such a situation but were repulsed to hear those diehard
fans constantly calling Hyun-Min Kim ‘hubby. After taking another look at the almost pig-
faced Kim Hyun-Min, they wondered why it was that they felt so pleased.
The whole thing…was such a drag to deal with…
Chapter 605 - The Answer!
Chapter 605: The Answer!
“Hurry up and apprehend him, my Hyun-Min Oppa is suffering so much. He’s been kneeling
for so long! ” Those diehard fans felt extremely distressed.
“We’ll get down to it right away,” Sergeant Gao said.
The next moment, however, his mobile phone rang without warning, and he apologized,
“I’m sorry, this call is extremely important. Let me answer it first. I promise it’ll be quick!”
Once he finished his sentence, he picked up his phone and placed it in his ear to answer the
call. “Uh, yes.”
Those diehard fans were getting anxious and looked at the other police officers.
“Ah, I forgot that the handcuffs used for making arrests are in the car. I’m going to get
them!”
“You just reminded me that my notebook fell somewhere inside the car. I’ll have to pick it
up.”
“I didn’t bring my pen to write down the transcript. My memory is terrible.”
“Eh? My phone is ringing too. Sorry, I have to take this.”
One by one, all of them suddenly had things to attend to and were swamped with their
obligations. There was no end to their phone calls and none of the officers came forward to
apprehend Ye Lingchen.
Hyun-Min Kim’s face looked like he had a stroke. His eyes were full of anger and he was just
waiting to let his anger loose.
He was already mentally prepared when he saw the police coming and had even thought of
what to say. He was adamant to make Ye Lingchen pay the ultimate price. He felt that he
would not live up to his name if he did not sue Ye Lingchen and put him in jail.
He wanted Ye Lingchen to pay for what was done!
Hyun-Min Kim was excited when the police came and fantasized about Ye Lingchen being
arrested, but unfortunately, the police stopped and left hastily.
What was going on…
What could be more important than arresting a criminal?
“Blah! Blablabla?!”
With his swollen face, Hyun-Min Kim screamed at the police in a distorted voice.
The bodyguards also began yelling. Some of them could speak Chinese and shouted, ” Help!
Chinese thugs! You owe the Stick Nation an explanation! Why do you Chinese treat us this
way? I want you to compensate us for our losses!”
The bodyguards were genuinely upset since they were always treated to luxury whenever
they followed Hyun-Min Kim. When did they ever suffer such shame and humiliation?
Hyun-Min Kim was partially on the brink of collapse. The incident would result in lots of
negativity and his reputation would definitely take a hit. Above all, he was also disfigured,
which meant that there was no longer any path for him in the entertainment industry! All
he wanted at that point was revenge!
The police gestured an ‘OK’ to Hyun-Min Kim before signaling him to wait. Still, no action
was taken.
‘F*CK your OK!’ Hyun-Min Kim nearly cursed out loud.
A bright flash of light then appeared suddenly in the distance.
Subsequently, there was some loud, rather excited noise, as well as the rapid tapping of
footsteps.
“Please make way, everyone. We’re reporters from entertainment news outlets!”
“We’re from Toutiao. Could you please give us your cooperation!”
“Can I interview you on what just happened here?”
The scene was chaotic with a bunch of people coming, some of whom ran as they carried
their cameras. All of them were reporters from major newspapers and came flying after
getting word of the news.
That day was a special one and everyone assumed there would not be anything out of the
ordinary. It was therefore completely unexpected that such an earth-shattering incident
happened. It was a headline among the headlines—an incident that one would not even
dare to imagine!
Some reporters were slightly regretful. They would have waited there from the start if they
had known it would happen. It would certainly have been the most trending news if the
entire episode had been recorded.
In an instant, a dozen reporters rushed to Hyun-Min Kim’s side, while another dozen
surrounded Ye Lingchen with their microphones placed before his lips. Meanwhile, a few
other reporters were interviewing either the other stars or the audience members.
Numerous questions were fired in rapid succession from the reporters’ twittering lips.
“God Ye, why did you hit him? Please give a direct answer to my question!”
“Do you think it’s right to be treating our international friends like this?”
“Is there any enmity between yourself and Hyun-Min Kim? Why did you beat him up like
that?”
“What’s your intention of doing that?”
“As a student and a teenager, do you think your approach is the correct one?”
“Violence doesn’t solve problems. May I ask what’s your opinion of this sentence?”
“God Ye, why aren’t you answering our questions. Are you afraid?”
The reporters’ questions were unending.
At that moment, Hyun-Min Kim’s diehard fans rushed toward the reporter.
“I know why. Ye Lingchen was jealous of how handsome Hyun-Min Kim was. That’s why he
beat up Hyun-Min Kim! ”
“Ye Lingchen is jealous of Hyun-Min Kim’s talent! He’s angry because he’s embarrassed!”
“Ye Lingchen has a terrible attitude. A person like him isn’t worthy of being a star!”
“We must speak up for our Hyun-Min Oppa and demand justice!”
Hyun-Min Kim was shouting and wailing too. Playing the part of the victim, he made wild
accusations that China practiced mob-like behavior.
The reporters’ eyes lit-up like cats picking up a fishy scent. They jotted everyone down
quickly and put forth all kinds of strange questions to those fans.
Each of them had already created eye-catching headlines in their mind.
“Is God Ye a villain?”
“Darkness and violence lay hidden under God Ye’s cheery appearance.”
“Jealousy or hatred? A must-tell story about God Ye and Hyun-Min Kim.”
“The public has spoken: God Ye has attracted public outrage!”
Seeing the crazed appearance of those reporters and diehard fans, Ye Lingchen suddenly
felt a sense of powerlessness, sadness, and desolation.
A person who pretended to be asleep could never be woken up.
Why? Why would he do that?
Did none of them understand anything at all?
Ye Lingchen suddenly lost interest and released his pressure on Hyun-Min Kim.
Hyun-Min Kim was able to stand up again, but his legs were numb and he could not stand
steadily. Those diehard fans flocked to him at once. They supported him up and began
pampering him enthusiastically.
Some diehard fans began screaming with excitement. They blushed and exclaimed happily,
“Ahhhhh, I touched Hyun-Min Kim! I’m so happy!”
How meaningless.
Ye Lingchen shook his head. A touch of sympathy for these reporters and stupid fans
suddenly came over him. What did those people live for? Did they still have any principles?
Others decried Ye Lingchen’s injustice. Celebrities such as Zhao Liangying and Chen
Xiaoyan took the initiative to accept interviews to explain the reasons for Ye Lingchen’s
actions.
Had they not done that, God knows how unscrupulously the media would write their
reports. Twisting the facts and turning a blind eye to right and wrong was undoubtedly the
norm.
However, explaining was one thing, but the actual news reports was another matter
altogether. No one cared whether he was right or wrong as long as the reports were
attention-grabbing.
Ye Lingchen looked at everything, listened to the diehard fans’ condemnation, and watched
as people pointed fingers at him.
He suddenly said to the microphone in front of him, “You want an answer, don’t you?
Alright then, I’ll give you ‘The Answer’!”
“Debasement is the password of the base,
Nobility the epitaph of the noble.
See how the gilded sky is covered
With the drifting twisted shadows of the dead.
The Ice Age is over now,
Why is there ice everywhere?
The Cape of Good Hope has been discovered,
Why do a thousand sails contest the Dead Sea?
I came into this world
Bringing only paper, rope, a shadow,
To proclaim before the judgment
The voice that has been judged:
Let me tell you, world,
I—do—not—believe!
If a thousand challengers lie beneath your feet,
Count me as number thousand and one.
I don’t believe the sky is blue;
I don’t believe in thunder’s echoes;
I don’t believe that dreams are false;
I don’t believe that death has no revenge.
If the sea is destined to breach the dikes
Let all the brackish water pour into my heart;
If the land is destined to rise
Let humanity choose a peak for existence again.
A new conjunction and glimmering stars
Adorn the unobstructed sky now;
They are the pictographs from five thousand years.
They are the watchful eyes of future generations.”
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Chapter 606 - Spammed!
Chapter 606: Spammed!
Ye Lingchen’s voice was not too loud and he spoke as calmly as the water’s surface, yet an
inexplicable strength was present as it resounded in everyone’s ears.
‘Debasement is the password of the base, nobility the epitaph of the noble!’
The first sentence alone shook the audience like thunder, silencing everyone. For a while,
the clamor on the scene died down and they all looked at Ye Lingchen.
It was poetry! Modern poetry!
God Ye knew how to create poetry?
Ye Lingchen used a modern poem to answer the interviewer’s questions, and the title of
that poem was called The Answer!
Ye Lingchen was, without a doubt, the main character there. Even Hyun-Min Kim’s diehard
fans stopped cursing and wanted to hear what he had to say!
Zhao Liangying looked over!
So did Chen Xiaoyan!
Ye Lingchen literary talent was clear to see, considering his ability to write such a brilliant
song and create an excellent crosstalk script in a hurry.
The leaders, superstars, reporters, and Sergeant Gao’s team of policemen were all
transfixed on Ye Lingchen.
When the last sentence ‘they are the pictographs from five thousand years, they are the
watchful eyes of future generations’ ended, everyone still had yet to come back from their
senses.
Modern poetry was known as modern poetry because it was not complicated. It was easy to
discern their underlying meaning from the literal sentences alone.
It was not as obscure as ancient poetry and classical Chinese.
The scene before Ye Lingchen made him unpleasantly depressed, which then allowed him
to answer!
After speaking, Ye Lingchen’s gaze seemed rather distant. He looked at the stars and the
bright moon surrounded by the boundless night sky.
The group of girls were at the peak of their youth and were the gems of their motherland,
yet they lost themselves in a Stick Nation superstar that went so far as to look down on
them and detest them. Meanwhile, those reporters relinquished the moral principles of
their jobs, willing to slander and twist the truth just for the sake of getting attention.
In an era of somewhat free speech, everyone was still surprisingly dumb.
Loss, sorrow, and anger had finally reverted to calm.
The Answer was an expression of his inner thoughts.
Many veteran celebrities were silent, and many of the older generation among the crowd
took a deep breath. They could not believe that such a poem could be written by a young
man like him.
The person in charge of the Spring Festival Gala felt ashamed and the security guards
lowered their heads.
The reporters stopped talking and no one asked any more questions.
That one poem alone silenced the crowd. Everyone felt suffocated and speechless, with Ye
Lingchen’s poem echoing constantly in their consciousness.
Why did Ye Lingchen assault Hyun-Min Kim?
Were those reporters unaware of the reasons? Were those diehard fans blind as to why?
They were just pretending to be unsure.
Others sneered, thinking that Ye Lingchen was an idiot by bringing upon himself so much
trouble just for such an insignificant issue. Violence was not the way to solve a problem.
Would Ye Lingchen be oblivious to that fact? Was Ye Lingchen stupid?
Did he not know the consequences of doing that? He knew, of course!
What else was it for if not for the dignity of their country and the pride of their people!
However, all those people were just feigning ignorance, putting themselves first before
matters of principle. Judgmental though they might be, they would rather neglect their own
beliefs.
They were precisely the ones in the first sentence of Ye Lingchen’s The Answer:
‘Debasement is the password of the base, nobility the epitaph of the noble!’
Ye Lingchen could not just ignore what happened that day.
It was the Spring Festival—a holiday for the Chinese nation. The sight of the Chinese being
so depraved was truly heartbreaking!
Ye Lingchen walked away slowly.
Everyone was still quiet and merely watched silently as he left.
“Let’s go.”
Ye Lingchen walked to Sergeant Gao and remarked calmly.
“You ” Sergeant Gao stared blankly at Ye Lingchen.
“I assaulted someone, so it’s only right that I go to the police station and have my statement
taken.” Ye Lingchen spoke in a nonchalant and relaxed tone as if going to the police station
was like going home.
As far as he was concerned, it was no different from going home, because…he was a
sentinel!
“Mm, please get in the car.” Sergeant Gao immediately led Ye Lingchen into the police
vehicle.
Meanwhile, the other policemen gathered around Hyun-Min Kim and said coldly, “Bring
him away! ”
“Blabla!” Hyun-Min Kim’s expression changed suddenly and he pointed angrily at the
police, “Blablabla!”
“We’re the victims. Where’s the law? On what grounds are you arresting us?” one of the
bodyguards asked.
Despite their fear of Ye Lingchen, it did not in any way signify that they were afraid of other
people. So what, if they faced the police? They had privileges, and everyone who met them
treated them with the utmost courtesy!
“You gathered here for a public fight, resulting in disorder and disturbance! Bring them
away!”
“We were assaulted! ”
“Didn’t you fight back? There are even more people on your side! Whatever it is, head over
to the police station for your statement to be taken! Please cooperate with our work!”
Hyun-Min Kim became speechless, and they were led one by one into the police car.
Before getting into the car, Hyun-Min Kim was still cursing and was very much upset.
“God Ye!” Everyone snapped back to reality at that point and many began looking
worryingly at Ye Lingchen.
“Hyun-Min Kim’s bodyguard was the first person who pushed the girl. Plus, they were ones
who chose to surround God Ye and start attacking!”
“Exactly, why are you bringing God Ye away!”
“I can testify that God Ye was being over-defensive at most!”
The masses began rallying against Ye Lingchen’s injustice.
Sergeant Gao immediately clarified, “We’re not arresting anyone. He’s just coming with us
to the station to help with the investigation. Don’t worry, everyone! ”
“Go home, everyone. Don’t worry about me.” Ye Lingchen smiled casually.
As Ye Lingchen, Hyun-Min Kim, and the others were taken away, things came to an end and
the crowd gradually dispersed.
The impact, however, was nothing short of huge and caused a nationwide stir!
At that time of the year, everyone would be talking about the Spring Festival Gala, its
programs, or its stars. It was the same across the board, whether it was television channels,
media, or on the internet.
Despite that, the convention had been broken that year. After the Spring Festival Gala’s
broadcast, the topic on everyone’s mouths was the assault incident!
Midnight marked the new year, which was welcomed with a cheer from everyone after the
countdown. However, everyone was getting ready for bed when a viral piece of news
spread like wildfire on the internet. It came like a landslide and a tsunami, dispelling the
people of their sleepiness.
“F*ck? F*ck? F*ck?”
“F*ck! Did God Ye beat Hyun-Min Kim up?!”
“Goodness me, are you sure that the pig-headed guy in this photo was Hyun-Min Kim?”
“Please prove that this Hyun-Min Kim is really Hyun-Min Kim. That guy doesn’t look
anything like him, except for his clothes…”
“He’s been assaulted so terribly. His mother might not even recognize him anymore.”
“Hahaha, well played! This sissy boy has irked me for a long time. Long live the mighty God
Ye!”
“F*cking hell? Is he okay after being clobbered like this? God Ye’s balls are pretty huge.”
“Is this fake news? Can anyone share the entire incident?”
“Upstairs, your news is a bit too late. Weibo, Douyin, Toutiao, WeChat Moments, and other
chat groups are all being spammed! ”
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Chapter 607 - Aftermath
Chapter 607: Aftermath
Initially, the trending searches on all major platforms were also related to Ye Lingchen.
After all, it was surprising that the combination of a sports star and a crosstalk newbie
could create such an excellent crosstalk routine. Moreover when Ye Lingchen managed to
create it within mere minutes.
There were many topics between them and it was undoubtedly one of the rare good shows.
However, another wave surfaced right before the first one ended. When everyone was still
discussing Ye Lingchen’s talents and the enjoyable crosstalk, news came that Ye Lingchen
assaulted someone and that someone was the one and only Hyun-Min Kim!
It was utterly mind-blowing.
Completely caught off-guard.
Aside from the news, the video of the assault was everywhere too. In particular, Hyun-Min
Kim’s pig-headed appearance was made into an emoticon. The only word to describe him
was miserable.
Xiao Feifei was in the villa at that time.
“Baby Ying, what in the world happened? Did Lingchen really assault someone?” Xiao Feifei
asked anxiously.
“It’s true. He assaulted Hyun-Min Kim quite vigorously and I noticed that he looks super
handsome when he’s beating people into a pulp! ” Zhao Liangying answered in a slightly
excited voice.
“Is he okay?” Xiao Feifei asked, worried.
“He’s fine. It’s not like you don’t know his skills.”
“It’s good that he’s fine.” Xiao Feifei breathed out a long sigh of relief. “This incident has
created repercussions. I need to contact public relations. We’ll also try our best to have our
friends help Lingchen explain everything. We can’t let this affect him.”
“Mm, yes, Sister Feifei.” Zhao Liangying nodded.
…
Wanrong Technology Headquarters.
“Chairman Ouyang, things don’t look good! Chairman Ye assaulted Hyun-Min Kim!”
“Who’s Hyun-Min Kim? Why did Ye Lingchen have to assault him? Can’t the fella just give
us a break?” Ouyang Qing was speechless. Ye Lingchen attended the Spring Festival Gala
earlier, then assaulted someone after that. How troublesome!
“Look at the news. It’s very serious.”
“Get ready to do public relations.”
…
Huyu Streaming headquarters.
Song Gan received the news as well. He scratched his head in search of a way and was
prepared to bring Ye Lingchen back from the police station before discussing it.
…
At the same time, among Hyun-Min Kim’s Support Team, a gathering place for his diehard
fans…
“Sisters, have all of you received the news? Our husband was assaulted!”
“Yeah, I can’t bear it! We can’t bear it anymore! Our husband is so miserable!”
“Vengeance! We must avenge him!”
“I think Hyun-Min Kim went overboard. He scolded our country and our people. It’s too
despicable.”
“Yeah, Hyun-Min Kim is a member of the Stick Nation and we’re Chinese. We should be
rational.”
Those two were directly booted out of the group the next moment.
“These two are traitors. Their hearts changed so easily and they don’t deserve to be called
our sisters!”
“We want Ye Lingchen to pay the price! We must show our husband that we are
determined to defend him!”
“Yes, Sisters, let’s curse Ye Lingchen on the net!”
…
The news spread rapidly!
Hyun-Min Kim was beaten and Ye Lingchen made the headlines!
This news was so unique that it could be said to have covered all the trending topics of
then. It swept across all major platforms the minute it appeared, while the number of
discussions and reposts soared by the second.
“F*cking willy!”
“God Ye has gone nuts! ”
“This video is addictive. God Ye has learned kung fu!”
“That kick is on point.”
“Hahaha, awesome! My blood boils when I watch it. God Ye deserves to be called a God. He
didn’t only teach the Stick Nation a lesson through basketball—he was also brave enough
to actually pummel the guy! Manly!”
“I set the video of Hyun-Min Kim kneeling to the national flag as my screensaver. I’m so
touched that I nearly peed my pants.”
“Damn, this is the kind of video that I’m most scared of. It made me cry a few times.”
“I can feel God Ye’s heartache. Those diehard fans are scary. God Ye doesn’t need to concern
himself with this group of people.”
“It’s not just those diehard fans. You know how reporters and media personnel lack
principle nowadays. How insufferable for God Ye!”
“The Answer is amazing. How many people have been shamed?”
“He’s a sports star but is capable of producing crosstalk at such a critical moment. Do you
think that’s all there is to him? Of course not. He writes poems too! He’s perfect in terms of
principles, intellect, physique, and artistic tendencies. He’s a f*cking five-star student!”
“I’m beginning to worry whether God Ye will be okay?”
“What’s gonna happen to him? God Ye’s approach is very pleasing. What could he be held
responsible for?”
“I mean, he did beat someone up, and ruthlessly too.”
“I don’t care. I’ll support him anyway!”
…
Various media outlets reported the incident while different versions of the full video
circulated on the internet. Some people even wrote about the incident in great detail, even
adding annotations and analysis.
Numerous internet stars expressed their opinions too, most of which were in support of Ye
Lingchen and opined that Ye Lingchen was not guilty. However, there were also plenty of
Hyun-Min Kim’s brain-dead fans yelling and cursing Ye Lingchen, as well as smearing Ye
Lingchen’s name to no end. They went so far as to demand, some even threatened, for the
police to lock Ye Lingchen up and subject him to severe punishment!
Inside the police station.
Ye Lingchen arrived there soon enough with Sergeant Gao and the others. He and Hyun-
Min Kim were locked up separately.
Strictly speaking, Hyun-Min Kim was being held there while Ye Lingchen was there as a
guest.
“Chief Ye, have some water.” A policeman handed over a cup of hot water in a very polite
manner.
“Thank you,” Ye Lingchen took the water.
“Your actions in this entire fiasco was very satisfying. The Stick Nation’s people think highly
of themselves because they receive preferential treatment from our country, but the most
unsettling fact is that they earn our money like crazy but look down on us! What kind of
people are they? I’ve been pissed at them for a very long time, but only warriors like you
dare to take action directly. I wouldn’t have dared to do that,” the policeman said in
admiration.
At that point, Sergeant Gao came in from outside and the little comrade shut up quickly.
“Chief Ye, we’ll have to follow the law. All you need to do is cooperate for a while since this
is standard procedure,” Sergeant Gao explained. “We were forced to apprehend you and
bring you back here. Hyun-Min’s actions incited a lot of anger, but we don’t have enough
authority to deal with it directly. ”
The incident with Ye Lingchen was a virtuous cause. The police would certainly not give
him a hard time, even if his status was not taken into account.
“I understand,” Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Then a simple statement will do,” Sergeant Gao said.
At that moment, Xu Nan’s figure dashed in energetically and she saw Ye Lingchen at a
glance.
“Master, you’re so handsome! You’re the only one who could do such a prestigious act,” Xu
Nan exclaimed excitedly.
Then, she could not help but frown when she saw what was going on. “Come on, Sergeant
Gao, my master is a warrior and you all know each other too. Is it really necessary for him
to give a statement?”
“This is just to record what happened at the time,” Sergeant Gao said.
“The situation is already very clear and the entire internet knows it. There’s no need to do
anything else. Just let my master go,” Xu Nan could not help but say.
“That’s non-compliance with the regulations.” Sergeant Gao shook his head and smiled
wryly. Xu Nan was being too foolish.
Hyun-Min Kim was a public figure and the incident caused a big enough stir. Sergeant Gao
was the leader of the police force too, and there was no way for him to deal with the case
privately.
Although Ye Lingchen was a martial artist of considerably high status, he was one of the
people involved, and his identity could neither be used to nor be made public. Otherwise,
the narrative would change and it would become a situation where a warrior abused his
power to assault someone else…
Chapter 608 - Going Home!
Chapter 608: Going Home!
Although Hyun-Min Kim was hated by everyone, Ye Lingchen’s actions were obviously
overkill.
The main reason was that he used excessive force. He might have been let off the hook if it
were one or two slaps, but he assaulted Hyun-Min Kim so badly that the latter ended up
looking like a pig.
Just as everyone was feeling awkward, a policeman suddenly rushed in from outside.
“Sergeant Gao, the people from the Warrior’s Department are here.”
Tap-tap-tap!
Sounds of footsteps were soon heard from outside.
Lin Ao entered briskly and looked at Ye Lingchen with a bitter smile. “You’re really
something, aren’t you, Brother Ye. I told you to wait for me to send you back, but you ended
up causing such a scene.”
Lin Ao went to drive the car and even made a special request to the Warrior’s Department
for a helicopter, just to send Ye Lingchen home. Never did he expect something like that to
happen so suddenly.
“As a warrior, I’ll take action when it’s required of me!” Ye Lingchen remarked bluntly.
“Hahaha, well, I enjoyed your approach greatly!” Lin Ao laughed. Then, his expression
became serious and he directly told Sergeant Gao, “Sergeant Gao, I’ll bring him away now.
As for Hyun-Min Kim, please wait for news from the higher-ups.”
“Chief Lin, this…” Sergeant Gao was at a loss.
“I suppose you’re still unaware of Brother Ye’s rank. You keep too low a profile, Brother Ye.
No more hiding. Take it out right away,” Lin Ao said to Ye Lingchen.
A golden Upper-Class Sentinel badge was taken out and nearly blinded Sergeant Gao and
the others.
“Up… Upper-Class Sentinel?!” Sergeant Gao was already mumbling incoherently and his
tongue was trembling. He remembered that Ye Lingchen was just a Lower-Class Warrior
last time. What was going on?
“Wow, Master. You’re an Upper-Class Sentinel now? ” Xu Nan jumped right away. She was
excited, but at the same time found it hard to believe. Ye Lingchen had obtained sentinel
rank and was already the highest rank below that of a general. “I have my work cut out for
me with a towering figure like yourself.”
“Are there any other problems?” Lin Ao looked coldly at Sergeant Gao.
“No… None!” Sergeant Gao was trembling all over and saluted Ye Lingchen. “I’m sorry, Chief
Ye, I was unaware of the situation before this.”
The title of Upper-Class Sentinel gave him the right to do what he did and was equivalent to
having the authority to act first before reporting. No procedure was needed at all.
It was not that big of an issue if an ordinary person decided to scold Hyun-Min Kim for
insulting China and the Chinese people. Despite that, things would change once that person
laid a hand on Hyun-Min Kim. While policemen had to make an application before acting, a
sentinel was not required to do so.
Aside from Hyun-Min Kim, anyone else who dared to insult China would give a sentinel
enough reason to teach that person a lesson!
“It’s okay,” Ye Lingchen said casually, then paused before continuing, “Regarding my
position, please don’t publicize it anywhere.”
“Yes, Sir!” Sergeant Gao immediately assured.
At that time, Hyun-Min Kim and the others were also being interrogated, but it was clear
that they did not receive the same treatment as Ye Lingchen.
“Name?”
“Hyun-Min Kim.”
“Age?”
“Twenty-five years old.”
“Gender?”
“Isn’t it obvious? Why do you need to ask?”
“I can’t tell! Please cooperate and answer!”
It was then that Hyun-Min Kim and his bodyguards were stunned. They frowned and
looked outside.
At that moment, Ye Lingchen swaggered past along with Lin Ao.
“Blablabla! Blabla! ” Hyun-Min Kim erupted into anger on the spot. He pointed at the
interrogating policeman and began cursing him.
His bodyguards had a sullen expression too and they immediately vented their pent-up
anger.
“What’s the meaning of this? Why is he allowed to go? He was the assaulter! We’re the
victims!”
“You’re enforcing the law unfairly. I demand the presence of a lawyer. I want to sue all of
you!”
“China is really rubbish!”
Ye Lingchen and Lin Ao’s halted their footsteps at the same time. They looked at the noisy
interrogation room, then immediately pushed the door and barged in.
Both of them had a strong aura and the few people who had just clamored silenced at once.
However, they stared at Ye Lingchen with full of animosity.
“Blablabla!”
Hyun-Min Kim shouted at Ye Lingchen and was none other than a warning.
Lin Ao stepped forward slowly and spoke without beating around the bush. He asked
calmly, “Did you insult China?
“Look into my eyes and answer me!”
“I did, but…”
Slap!
It was a direct slap to Hyun-Min Kim’s face.
“Did you insult China? Answer me!”
“Yes, but…”
Slap!
With another slap, what remained of Hyun-Min Kim’s teeth were all knocked out.
The deed was done.
“Isn’t it easy to interrogate this kind of person?” Lin Ao’s tone was very calm. “As a Stick
Nation star, he openly insulted China and the Chinese people on our Chinese territory. Does
your behavior represent the attitude of your country? There has to be a good explanation
for this.”
That fluttering sentence changed Hyun-Min Kim’s complexion drastically. His face turned
gray, his mouth trembled, and he could no longer say anything else
He could not bear all that humiliation!
At the same time, he also realized that he was done for. His behavior had been condemned
by the Chinese as total and utter ignominy.
After losing his status in China, he finally realized the severity of his actions. He had all but
lost the support of the Chinese people, whom he had despised so much before, and lost his
place in China. In the future, he would be a nobody.
It was easy to handle that because Hyun-Min Kim’s intentions were very obvious. Foreign
stars like him were nothing but malignant tumors in China. Since he had insulted China,
then all that was left to do was…shut him out!
After that, Ye Lingchen got into the car that Lin Ao had prepared for him, then boarded his
special flight and went straight home.
It felt undeniably good to have status!
At Ye Lingchen’s home.
A little girl suddenly exclaimed, “Oh God! Look here. Is this Big Brother?”
“What’s so shocking?”
“Didn’t your brother just attend the Spring Festival Gala?”
Everyone at home gathered around.
At that glance, they were all stunned.
“It really is Little Ye. What happened to him? Why was he taken away by the police?”
“I’ll call him and ask.” Xu Zhen was so shocked that her face paled.
“Auntie, wait. Let me check what happened.” As soon as the little girl went online, all kinds
of news began flooding in.
“Big Brother hit someone? How could he hit someone?”
Everyone huddled over immediately after hearing that. Grandpa, Grandma, and the other
relatives dropped whatever they were doing and hurried over, whereupon they were
greeted by a shocking scene!
His mother immediately cursed out, “This brat! How could he hit someone! He even
attracted the attention of the police.”
His dad was silent and looked very worried.
“Uncle, Auntie, don’t worry. There must be a reason why Lingchen did that. He’s never been
an impulsive person,” Zhang Yunxi comforted them despite feeling very worried deep
down.
“Still, he can’t go around beating people up. It’s only the start of the New Year and he’s
already been called to the police station. What are we supposed to do?” His mother was
about to burst into tears.
At that moment, the house door clicked, as though someone was unlocking it.
The door then swung open the next moment.
“Brother?!”
“Son!”
“Lingchen!”
…
Chapter 609 - Flourishing Popularity
Value
Chapter 609: Flourishing Popularity Value
One o’clock in the morning.
The ground in the entire village was strewn with firecracker remnants, while booms and
bangs continued resonating in the air. Fireworks decorated the sky up above and red
lanterns were hanging on each house. One could get a vague sense of how lively the scene
was not too long ago.
At the entrance to their home.
Everyone stared at Ye Lingchen, who was standing at the doorway.
The relatives were very worried about Ye Lingchen, and as a result, everyone stayed put
and discussed ways to deal with the situation.
“Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, I’m back.”
Ye Lingchen’s voice snapped everyone back to their senses.
“Little Ye, why are you back?” a woman in her forties asked in surprise.
“Auntie,” Ye Lingchen greeted with a smile.
“Big Brother, there are reports on the internet saying that you were taken away by the
police. We were all worried sick. You scared us,” Ye Lingchen’s younger cousin sister said in
surprise.
“It really is Little Ye!” His grandparents trembled with excitement and rushed toward him.
They then checked every inch of him. “They didn’t treat you badly, did they?”
“I’m fine, I’m fine. Sorry for making everyone worry.” Ye Lingchen smiled.
“Big Brother, did you really beat up Hyun-Min Kim?” His well-built younger cousin brother
—who was well-raised and only five years younger—looked at him.
“I did,” Ye Lingchen answered calmly.
“Wow, that’s so awesome!” The cousin immediately cheered loudly. “My Big Brother is the
best. All the guys in our class hate Hyun-Min Kim.”
“Then how did you manage to come back home, Little Ye? You didn’t…break out of jail, did
you?” An aunt asked, worried.
Her question immediately sent everyone on the edge of their seat and they looked at Ye
Lingchen with an uneasy expression.
“Ling Chen, how did you get out?” Ye Jin’s expression was extremely solemn.
“What do you mean, jailbreak? Have you watched too many TV series?” Ye Lingchen
knocked on his cousin’s forehead, then looked at Ye Jin and said, “I was released, Dad.
Nothing happened.”
“Really?” His parents were still a little worried.
“Yes, really. My buddies got me out, and I was in the right here anyway, so it’s no big deal,”
Ye Lingchen remarked with a smile.
“That’s good, that’s good,” Ye Jin sighed, though he was rather traumatized by it. “You can’t
be so impulsive next time.”
“Exactly. You got us all worried during this New Year.”
“Little Ye’s has lots of luck. Heaven looks kindly on the lucky ones.”
The relatives exchanged opinions.
Ye Lingchen then turned to look at the ever-silent Xu Zhen. “Mom.”
Xu Zhen ignored him, turned her head away, and wiped her tears quietly.
Ye Lingchen pursed his lips and hurried over. “Mom, I’m really fine. It’s nothing serious. It
isn’t worthwhile to cry for something that’s not serious.”
Xu Zhen thwacked Ye Lingchen on the head. “You little brat. Your dad and I have only one
child, and that’s you. What are we supposed to do if you really did go to jail? I’m so angry!”
“Big Brother, you have to comfort your dad and mom. They were shaking when they heard
the news. Their faces were pale and they were scared out of their wits. They thought you’d
be jailed for a few years.”
“Why would I be jailed for a few years? I’m Ye Lingchen. No one can jail me,” Ye Lingchen
smiled bitterly.
“Still joking about it, are we?! I’ve never seen you hitting anyone when you were a kid. You
think you can do anything now that you’re grown-up? Why are you so reckless?” Xu Zhen
was so angry that she smacked Ye Lingchen again.
Instead of cowering, Ye Lingchen happily endured those hits, “I was wrong, Mom. Please
don’t be angry anymore. I promise I won’t do it again in the future.”
“Alright now, our son went to the Spring Festival Gala and had to go to the police station
too. Let him rest. He’s probably tired after that entire ordeal,” Ye Jin said.
“Have you eaten?” Xu Zhen asked.
“Not yet, but I’m really hungry.” Ye Lingchen scratched his head. He had not eaten his New
Year’s Eve dinner yet.
“I’ll cook a bowl of noodles for Lingchen,” Zhang Yunxi said immediately and headed to the
kitchen.
“Yunxi, stay here and accompany Lingchen. He likes to eat noodles with a bit of broth. I’ll
make some for him.” Xu Zhen wiped her tears away and stopped Zhang Yunxi.
“Thank you, Mom.” Ye Lingchen smiled immediately.
Xu Zhen glared at him.
At that moment, a clamor was heard from outside and footsteps were coming toward Ye
Lingchen’s house.
The neighbours were very close to each other in the countryside and many people were
heading to their home.
“Sister Zhen, Dr. Ye Jin. Have you seen the news?” someone was heard shouting from a
distance.
In the dark, a few small figures jogged over, all of whom were 13- or 14-year-old children.
They were out of breath after running and their faces were blushing.
“What’s wrong? Take it easy,” Ye Lingchen said.
“Things don’t look good. The news said that Big Brother Lingchen had been taken away by
the police!” the teens panted and said eagerly.
Hmm?
All of them were taken aback for a moment as they looked at Ye Lingchen, believing that
they were seeing things.
“Big Brother Lingchen?! ”
“Little Ye?!”
“It’s really Little Ye! Why is Little Ye home?”
“Little Ye is back?”
The neighbors behind followed suit and looked very surprised to see Ye Lingchen.
“It’s nothing serious, Grandpa Xu. I was released.” Among the crowd was an old man with a
cane, whom Ye Lingchen directed his words to.
He was already very old, yet he still hurried along with the crowd.
“It’s good that nothing happened. You’re the pride of our village and a superstar. You have
to pay attention to your image in the future,” Grandpa Xu advised earnestly. “I even told the
children in the village to follow in your footsteps.”
Loved and cherished by everyone, the old man was the former village head who stayed in
the village since retirement.
“Grandpa Xu, Big Brother Lingchen hit a bad guy and was teaching foreigners a lesson!” A
child came forward and spoke for Ye Lingchen, eliciting chuckles from everyone.
“Uncles, Aunties, sorry for making you worried,” Ye Lingchen apologized.
“What’s important is that you’re back. Have a good rest. We’ll see you again tomorrow.”
“Yeah, my kid still wants your autograph.”
“Our village is proud of you after you attended the Spring Festival Gala.”
It was already very late, so everyone went back after having a short conversation.
His countryside bed was definitely not as comfortable as that in the city, but he nonetheless
savored the indescribable comfort of laying down on a familiar bed.
The Spring Festival Gala was full of surprises and he was so busy that he had no time to
check on his popularity value. Earlier, he had used up more than three million in popularity
value after trying his luck in the system. He was curious as to how high it had reached.
He took a deep breath and entered the system!
Ye Lingchen immediately fixed his gaze on the popularity value interface. 12,689,668!
It had skyrocketed by nearly 10 million!
Without a doubt, the Spring Festival Gala was a major contributor! It was fast catching up
to the levels of Miracle Doctor Y.
Practically the whole of China was watching the Spring Festival Gala, and it was only
reasonable for there to be such a huge increase in his popularity. Although his only
performance was crosstalk, the increase in popularity was still nothing short of impressive.
Moreover, Singer Y’s Visit Home Often, coupled with his widely-acclaimed crosstalk and the
brutal beating of Hyun-Min Kim that went viral, was a three-pronged approach. It was
wholly unsurprising that his popularity value would increase by leaps and bounds.
Chapter 610 - Lucky Surprise
Chapter 610: Lucky Surprise
Since Ye Lingchen had amassed so much popularity, it was a shame not to try his luck.
He gazed across a plethora of different knowledge.
First, there was advanced knowledge, of which he had only two. One was Parkour
(Advanced), and the other was Animal Taming (Advanced).
Then there were four intermediate knowledge consisting of Eight Extremities Brute
Training (Intermediate), Arhat Fist Force (Intermediate), Formation (Intermediate), and
Wood Spirit Constitution (Intermediate).
Basic knowledge numbered much more—as many as thirteen—and they were Cultivation
(Basic), Dragon-Catcher Hand (Basic), Bird Language (Basic), Diatribe (Basic), Gastronomy
(Basic), Heavenly Sound (Basic), Transfiguration (Basic), Aura Divination (Basic), Water
Spirit Constitution (Basic), Dragon Seeking Formula (Basic), Poison Immunity (Basic), Bug
Language (Basic), and Acupuncture (Basic).
Knowledge that had reached 100% proficiency were Biology, Chemistry, Calligraphy,
Drawing, Ball Mastery, Western Medicine, Deutsche, Fashion Design, Russian, Francian…
He merely skimmed through it.
With a popularity value of more than 12 million, it was still inaccurate to describe it as
either a small or a big number. All of it would be gone if he chose to use it on one of the
more advanced knowledge.
In the past, he did a lucky draw for one of the higher-level skills and got Animal Taming.
Although it was good enough in itself, it was inevitable that he would feel a little unhappy
about it. Now that the four remaining intermediate knowledge were all incredible skills, it
was natural that he would take the opportunity and try his luck.
Ye Lingchen’s eager gaze scanned the four intermediate skills and he gulped unconsciously.
Those four skills were all very useful to him. It was either of great help to his body or
provided him with very strong auxiliary capabilities. In a nutshell, those skills were all very
practical.
Well then…it was time to start!
He used up 10 million popularity points for an upgrade to advanced knowledge!
The dull golden halo flicked across the four knowledges rapidly. On that occasion, Ye
Lingchen was doubly confident and was not at all worried about getting any useless skills.
Already his mind was beginning to fantasize about how powerful the skills he was going to
get.
Finally, the halo’s speed slowed down significantly and Ye Lingchen’s gaze gradually began
focusing.
Eventually, the glow landed on Eight Extremities Brute Training (Intermediate)!
PHEW!
A smile appeared at the corner of Ye Lingchen’s mouth.
He was very satisfied with that skill!
‘Eight Extremities Brute Training (Advanced): Bodybuilding at its zenith. 81 Positions. How
many have you unlocked, Young Man?’
Gasp—
Although the system’s explanation was capricious, Ye Lingchen was still taken aback and
instinctively inhaled sharply. It was amazing and incredibly powerful.
Basic Eight Extremities Brute Training consists of 16 postures, while Intermediate had 32.
To his surprise, there were 81 postures for Advanced, making a clear qualitative leap from
intermediate to advanced.
Ye Lingchen closed his eyes and a ton of cultivation-related information flooded his brain.
One after another, the postures were imprinted deep in his memory.
The difficulty of those postures were much higher than that of the intermediate level, and
many of them required one to utilize specific environments, such as extreme cold, thunder,
fire, or the deep sea…
As he reopened his eyes slowly, Ye Lingchen was amazed and was not disappointed at all.
However, after reaching the advanced level in the Eight Extremities Brute Training, it was
obvious that it had detached its essence as simple physical training. From Ye Lingchen’s
estimation, it had gone from being basic martial arts to the ranks of cultivation.
According to novels, it was categorized as being the pinnacle of martial arts. It was on par
with using martial arts in order to enter the Way and break through the void.
After all, it was no laughing matter to be cultivating in oceans deep, raging fire, and bitter-
cold ice. Entering into a stance would also require one to sync with the flow of inner
strength through a specific route, thereby propelling the spiritual energy of heaven and
earth to temper one’s body!
Meanwhile, cultivation was done by mobilizing the surrounding energy for one’s personal
use. Both were different approaches that led to the same result, but each was enigmatic in
its own way.
‘Hehe. It wasn’t in vain this time.’
If a person practiced all 108 postures, their bodily strength might probably be able to
withstand grenades with ease. By then, he might even end up like Sun Wukong from
Journey to the West, who could stand and allow himself to be beheaded without suffering
any ill effect.
In fact, Ye Lingchen had attempted to search for other Kungfu, such as the Tendon Change
Classic[1], North Sea Divine Power[2], or the Nine Yang Manual, and so on. Those Kungfu
techniques were very difficult to begin with and would certainly be earth-shattering if it
received an upgrade. Unfortunately, reality had proven that it was all wishful thinking from
Ye Lingchen, as no such divine skills existed in the world.
The Arhat Fist and Eight Extremities Fist were probably the best Kungfu in the entire
world. There was not much left to choose other than Judo, Tai Chi, and Taekwondo, and
given the chance, Ye Lingchen would also learn them someday.
After one lucky draw, only just over two million was left of his popularity value.
Ye Lingchen had just stuck big. He rode on the waves of excitement and had no intention of
stopping at all. With a rub of his hands, he wondered if he should continue for another
prize?
It cost one million in popularity points to do a lucky draw for intermediate knowledge, thus
making it too expensive. He eventually decided to try his luck with his basic knowledge just
for the fun of it.
When that thought surfaced, he acted on it immediately.
A popularity value of 100,000 was used up to upgrade his basic knowledge!
The faint yellow light flickered and danced across all the knowledge which he was 100%
proficient in. The process was so quick that Ye Lingchen’s breathing sped up too.
Ye Lingchen was somewhat entranced and bedazzled by all that knowledge.
Its speed then became slower and slower.
Ye Lingchen’s heart thumped wildly and he held his breath.
Ding!
A soft ring ensued, and the golden glow had frozen!
Fashion Design?
‘F*ck, what kind of skill is this?’
Ye Lingchen frowned slightly and wondered how that knowledge could be upgraded?
He observed carefully, and with a flash of light, his Fashion Design was eventually replaced
by Refining: Defense (Basic).
‘What the flying f*ck!’
Ye Lingchen was stunned! Did it work that way?
The name alone sounded awesome. The refining of tools was a skill only found in novels,
and those in the defense category—as the name suggested—probably allowed him to
refine clothing into something with defensive capabilities.
The next moment, a ton of knowledge poured madly into Ye Lingchen’s mind, all of which
were foreign to him and opened a door to a new world.
‘Refining: Defense (Basic): A preliminary ability to refine tools, capable of bestowing
certain defensive and supplementary attributes to clothing.’
‘A-f*cking-mazing!’
Ye Lingchen screamed in his heart. The skill had given him the mother of all surprises.
There were two methods for doing the so-called refinement. The first was to use special
materials, such as the giant python’s skin or the old tortoise’s carapace, to make clothes and
the likes. Its defensive properties were there, but the standard required of the material was
too high, and the technique of creating it was also very precise. Sewing alone was not
enough—it had to be tempered with fire.
The second technique was much simpler—engraving formations into one’s clothes!
It was a synthesis of skills.
In the past, Ye Lingchen was only able to create formations, but he could now engrave
formations on his clothes, giving him attributes such as defense or protective charms!
[1] 易筋经 – translated as Tendon Change Classic, or Yijin Jing, is a relatively intense form
of exercise that aims at strengthening the muscles and tendons, thereby promoting
strength, flexibility, speed, stamina, balance, and coordination of the body. Legend has it
that Bodhidharma left it behind after leaving a Shaolin Monastery.
[2] 北冥神功 – translated as North Sea Divine Power, but known to readers of Demi-Gods
and Semi-Devils as the Beiming Shengong, a technique which allows one to absorb an
opponent’s inner Qi.
Chapter 611 - Visitors Aplenty
Chapter 611: Visitors Aplenty
The utility value of tool refinement is extremely high, and his creations—with their
amazing uses—were definitely going to sell like hotcakes.
Everyone wore clothes simply for the sake of fashion and style, but Ye Lingchen’s had
additional uses instead of simply looking good—that in itself was amazing.
However, he was only at the basic level, so the effect was somewhat limited. At most, he
could make a simple amulet, but as simple as it may be, it could be considered an invaluable
treasure. When worn on one’s body, it was more than capable of prolonging one’s life.
His luck seemed to be rather good. In that case, he should continue!
Once again, he spent 100,000 in popularity value and sent the golden glow into action.
Ye Lingchen waited quietly.
Ding!
A soft ring later, it finally froze on Russian!
Language, meh…
It was a very mundane, very ordinary skill.
Still, he was curious to know what skills it would upgrade to.
In the next moment, the light flashed and a new language appeared–Cat Language.
‘Cat Language (Basic): The ability to understand the language of cats.’
The first thing Ye Lingchen thought of was Little White. Logically speaking, tigers were also
a member of the cat family.
After getting a kick out of the lucky draws, Ye Lingchen fell into a deep and blissful sleep.
The next day, he opened his eyes at five in the morning and was full of energy.
With his current physique, his energy had fully been replenished after only sleeping for
three or four hours.
He surmised that he would not need to sleep at all once he had successfully completed
cultivation and detached himself from the world’s tethers.
Ye Lingchen made sure not to disturb anyone as he left the house. Taking in a deep breath
of the countryside air, he started his habitual morning jog along the rural road.
The countryside was exceptionally quiet in the wee hours of morning. Every house was
built as a two- or three-story villa. There were no tall buildings and no overpasses
extending in every direction. Green trees, grass, and small rivers formed a scene that
contrasted starkly with that of the city.
“You’re up early, Little Ye.”
“You’re early too, Aunt Li.”
“There aren’t many young folks like you who wake up so early. ”
“You woke up even earlier, didn’t you, Aunt Li? It’s barely the start of the new year and
you’re already so busy.”
“Hahaha, what else could I be doing? I’m rushing to make sure everything’s ready for today.
I’m just about to head to Uncle Zhou’s house next door to play some mahjong.”
Many of those staying in the countryside were used to getting up early and they all greeted
Ye Lingchen cheerfully along the way.
Ye Lingchen jogged all the way out of the village, then came to a remote river.
He began the process of practicing postures following the Eight Extremities Brute Training.
Exhale…
Inhale…
Ye Lingchen controlled his breathing and discovered that he only needed to use half the
effort to cultivate, though he was unsure if that was a result of his cultivation skill. It was
incredibly easy for him to channel heaven and earth’s spiritual energy in order to temper
his body.
According to the knowledge recorded in his mind, the advancement of the Eight
Extremities Brute Training no longer relied solely on one’s own body—it leaned more
toward receiving assistance from heaven and earth, and to be one with it. It was the pursuit
of conditioned dharma which gave rise to accomplishment. Without that conditioned
dharma, one would remain stuck for all eternity despite cultivating for a lifetime.
There appeared to be quite a lot of knowledge that complemented each other. In the
absence of cultivation, it was absolutely impossible for him to achieve the so-called oneness
with heaven and earth from the first try alone.
It was the same with tool refinement and formations. Knowing only one out of the two was
awesome enough, but a combination of the two brought it to a whole new level of strength.
Half an hour later, Ye Lingchen’s face was flushed and the muscles all over his body were
bulging. His figure was twice as bulkier than before, like a fully inflated balloon. Anyone
who touched him would realize that his entire body was as hard as steel. It was impossible
to even press a dent on him.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen took a deep breath. His body slowly began shrinking and
reverted to its original appearance, with his practicing coming to an end.
A sense of wonder was present in his eyes.
He found it surprising that his current physique had already reached its limit after a mere
half an hour of cultivation. The muscles in his body had grown to maximum size and it was
ill-advisable to proceed with cultivation.
It was imperative to pay particular attention to everything one did. Going too far was as
bad as not doing enough, and one could not be too greedy to achieve a result.
Later, he sat cross-legged and commenced the Cultivation breathing technique.
At 7.30 in the morning, he returned home, and his parents had also gotten up by then.
“Son, hurry up and wash your hands. It’s time for breakfast,” Xu Zhen said with a smile as
she busily prepped the food.
“That’s right, neighbors and relatives from all around might be coming to visit too, so hurry
up and get yourself ready,” Ye Jin commented from the side.
“Aren’t we supposed to go visit our relatives today? Why are they coming to our house?” Ye
Lingchen could not help but wonder.
Xu Zhen’s eyes gleamed with pride. “Why else would they be coming here? To see you of
course! You’re now our village’s celebrity. Everyone wants to see you. The kids were so
excited when they heard you were coming back, and everyone wants to take photos with
you.”
“That’s a bit troublesome…” Ye Lingchen smiled bitterly and shook his head. Why did he
feel as though he was some kind of a rare animal that people near and far came just to have
a look?
Nevertheless, if his parents were happy, then he would just go along with their wishes.
“I heard that the leaders of our city are coming over too. Hurry up and get ready.” Ye Jin’s
face was also glowing flush.
Ye Lingchen rolled his eyes. His father had always been a calm and introverted person and
he never expected his old man to be so mindful of appearances.
There were already people coming over after breakfast and they were none other than Ye
Lingchen’s grandparents.
The old couple grinned and had the same proud look on their faces. After all, they could
brag to everyone that Ye Lingchen was their grandson and had attended the Spring Festival
Gala. That alone was enough to leave most people feeling in awe.
The entire village was polite to them as they made their way to the house. Everyone’s
expression was full of envy and they had nothing but praise for Ye Lingchen.
The old couple’s vanity was greatly satisfied by all that. At their age, everything else was
immaterial. The only thing worth talking about was the achievements of their children and
grandchildren, for their progeny was the source of all their dignity.
At nine o’clock in the morning, people in the village started paying their visits one after
another.
“Little Yi, this is your Big Brother Lingchen. You’re always talking about him, right? Well,
you must follow his example, do you understand?”
“Hu’zi, you were classmates with Lingchen in high school. Go up and say hi. You should
learn more things from him.”
“Little Ye, our granddaughter likes you, and she’s collected a ton of your postcards. She
begged me to bring her here so she could ask for an autograph!”
“Brother Lingchen, I told my classmates that you and I are neighbors but none of them
believed me. Could you let me take a photo with you?”
It was undoubtedly the busiest day the Ye family had ever seen. In addition to neighbors,
there were also many people who went there specifically for Ye Lingchen. Eventually, the
city’s leading figures came as well, including the principal of Ye Lingchen’s former high
school and the leaders of the Education Bureau.
They even brought along media personnel from the city and took a few photos of them
shaking hands with Ye Lingchen. They were already planning to launch vigorous
promotional campaigns and design big posters for it.
For Rugao City to have a celebrity was no mean feat. Most importantly, Ye Lingchen was the
first person in the city to grace the Spring Festival Gala stage, bringing pride to Rugao City
in the face of the other surrounding counties and cities.
Chapter 612 - The Power of Die-Hard Fans
Chapter 612: The Power of Die-Hard Fans
The city held a celebratory banquet and invited Ye Lingchen’s family. Naturally, it was held
in the grandest hotel in the city.
After enduring a long day, Ye Lingchen felt more exhausted than ever.
On the other hand, his parents and grandparents were extremely excited, and were kept
going solely with their enthusiasm.
The entire internet went wild that day, and Ye Lingchen became the hottest topic online!
Everyone kept an eye out for the aftermath of the incident.
The entire internet space, be it Weibo, TikTok, Jinri Toutiao, and even the comments
section of some news site were filled with heated exchange.
Some sided with Ye Lingchen, and others with Hyun-Min Kim. Paired with the occasional
bystanders popping in and out, it caused quite a chaotic scene.
[Ye Lingchen was taken away by the police for an entire night. I wonder what’s going on.]
[Hahaha, he deserves it! I recommend the death sentence!]
[Ye Lingchen’s a thug who went violent at the Spring Festival Gala. He needs to be severely
punished!]
[Previous post, are you stupid? God Ye is doing that to protect our country’s honor. You
deserve to be trash for life!]
[I support God Ye. Hyun-Min Kim should get out of China!]
[I say no matter what his motivation was, he had done wrong and must face the
consequences!]
[I’ll give my two cents too. Previous post is a dumb*ss!]
[Talk is cheap. These people are just taking the moral high ground when they’re all just
trash!]
It was Chinese New Year and everyone had a lot of time on their hands. With them all
voicing their opinions, the exchange went wild.
The next moment, someone had compiled Ye Lingchen’s information and posted it online.
[Ye Lingchen: Age 20, first-year university student at Capital University. Accepted by the
Capital City Basketball Association due to his excellent physical traits. He then defeated the
Stick Nation’s basketball team, rising to fame since then and becoming a sports superstar.
After that, he joined Life’s Struggles and became a celebrity. During this year’s Spring
Festival Gala, he went on stage due to special circumstances and got lucky.
At first, I’m God Ye’s fan like everyone else. However, yesterday’s incident brought me great
disappointment. God Ye misused his strong physique and tried to solve the issue with
violence. Moreover, he was extremely vicious and totally disregarded his status as a
celebrity. His actions would leave a bad impression on the youngsters and think that
celebrities are irrational. Furthermore, he’s a first-year student at Capital University. That
was not an image a student should have! He’s giving Capital University a bad name!]
Needless to say, that statement was written by Hyun-Min Kim’s die-hard fan, who made a
personal attack on Ye Lingchen himself.
Ye Lingchen’s status as a student had previously gone unnoticed. However, with that
statement as a reminder, people finally realized that Ye Lingchen was still a student. A
student at Capital University!
Once the news was out, countless replies followed.
[Original poster is right. I agree!]
[Good summary, but I need to add another point. Ye Lingchen rose to fame at a young age
and he’s obviously grown too prideful and lost himself. That’s why he would behave that
way. I strongly suggest for him to be blacklisted!]
[I urge the Capital City Police Department to sentence him! At least 10 years! @Capital City
Official Account.]
[Die-hard fans are such dumb*sses. Did you forget why God Ye clobbered him?]
[No wonder God Ye clobbered him. Look at these die-hard fans. I’m losing my patience too!]
[Dear original poster, can I know what’s your model solution? Should he kneel before the
Stick Nation?]
[Original poster is a bootlicker. Bootlickers be damned!]
…
Finally, it even extended to Capital City Police Department’s official site, with the die-hard
fans flooding their comments.
[Sentence Ye Lingchen! Sentence him!]
…
Meanwhile, some of them went to Capital University’s official site.
[Capital University, come have a look at the things your student did!]
[This is the legendary top university in China? Hehe, your students only know how to
resort to violence!]
[Shameful, absolutely shameful!]
[Where are the personnel of Capital University? What a bunch of cowards. Come out and
give us a statement!]
[I recommend expelling Ye Lingchen, or it would ruin Capital University’s reputation!]
Apart from that, Capital City Basketball Association’s official site went wild as well.
[Expel Ye Lingchen!]
[It’s shameful to have such a person represent our country!]
[Please give us an answer!]
The fanaticism of a die-hard fan was beyond imagination.
Most people would rationally make a few retorts for Ye Lingchen when they read those
comments and leave it at that. Nobody would spend their time watching fanatics have a
shouting match with each other.
Meanwhile, the die-hard fans slandered him for the sake of slandering, and quickly took
over the internet. Some even created or purchased multiple accounts to take turns
commenting, flooding the page with vitriol. Every crevice of the internet was filled with
slogans to take down Ye Lingchen, and continuously asking for him to respond.
They could not be bothered with others and focused solely on slandering Ye Lingchen.
That resulted in the internet being slowly taken over by the die-hard fans, a horrible sight
to behold. Moreover, all sorts of people were on the internet. Some bystanders that had no
idea what was going on were eventually led astray by the die-hard fans, joining them along
in their tirade.
The issue eventually got bigger, causing others to feel agitated.
[F*ck! The die-hard fans are too scary. Those dumb*sses!]
[This is saddening. I’m really disheartened by this!]
[No wonder God Ye wrote The Answer. I can empathize with the sorrow he felt. I’m
uncultured and can only borrow from God Ye’s The Answer. Debasement is the password of
the base, nobility the epitaph of the noble…A new conjunction and glimmering stars adorn
the unobstructed sky now; They are the pictographs from five thousand years, they are the
watchful eyes of future generations.]
[Is this still China? Why do I feel like the commenters are fans of the Stick Nation?]
[I was ignorant. Only now do I understand the horror of culture war. What’s wrong with
these people?]
[We have so many talented celebrities in China. Why must they chase after a sissy from the
Stick Nation? Most importantly, that sissy is humiliating our country! Please wake up!]
…
Those die-hard fans had a clear goal in mind. They cared not for right or wrong. As long as
they made it a big enough issue, things would not end well for Ye Lingchen!
Once the entire internet was asking for his punishment, he would be forced to give them a
proper response. Even if Ye Lingchen’s actions were righteous, even if his infractions were
minor, he would still be judged!
They had a plan, and that was to pick on Ye Lingchen. They must carry out justice for their
husband!
They came fully prepared and waited to see Ye Lingchen pay…
Chapter 613 - Response From Various
Parties
Chapter 613: Response From Various Parties
A lot of people online felt nervous.
They knew that a celebrity feared this sort of incident the most. The haters could hold onto
the dirt they had on him and spread it like wildfire. It would eventually be sensationalized.
They were too fanatical!
If Ye Lingchen was banned because of this incident, who else would dare stand up when
their countrymen faced unfair treatment? Would that not imply that Chinese people were
of a lower class, lesser than those from the Stick Nation?
What about their national pride?
Those die-hard fans were harming the country, voluntarily slaving themselves!
Ye Lingchen did not pay any attention to the debates happening online and stayed ignorant
toward the matter. However, his lack of following did not mean that others would not
follow the incident, especially Capital University, Capital City Police Department official
site, and Capital City Basketball Association that just received condemnation from netizens.
Capital University did not offer any response at first. They waited until the issue had
developed further before posting a few pictures on the university’s official website.
Those pictures were Ye Lingchen’s academic records in university!
The first was his admission to Capital University as the top scorer of the National College
Entrance Exam.
Following that was him winning first place in the National Mathematics Competition for
Capital University. The university had even made a special note of his exceptional talent for
mathematics!
The remainder were his semester test results!
Beneath the pictures followed a response from Capital University.
[Perhaps everyone had only heard of Student Ye Lingchen’s achievements in basketball.
However, he is exceptional in every subject. Moreover, he is well received by lecturers and
students alike. Capital University is China’s university; not a university of the Stick Nation.
We do not know who Hyun-Min Kim is, but we understand that he has mocked our nation.
Student Ye Lingchen’s actions are understandable.]
They were obviously taking his side and were just shy of cheering him on!
That response naturally won the cheers of many, but their attention was soon shifted,
stunned by the results Capital University put on display.
[That’s embarrassing. I never knew that God Ye was a curve breaker.]
[So scary! Any one of the achievements here is worthy of praise from slackers like us.]
[F*ck! Just when I thought God Ye is only talented in basketball, he performed crosstalk.
Then when I thought that was everything, he showed his aptitude in Kungfu. Now you’re
telling me he’s also a curve breaker?]
[That’s amazing. Please enlighten us on how you managed to maintain your studies while
being so good at basketball?]
[F*ck! Top scorer of National College Entrance Exam, first place in mathematics
competition, and now full marks for his finals. Where did this monster come from?]
[With a talent like this, so what if he assaulted Hyun-Min Kim? What about it?! Are we
supposed to pick on our country’s exceptional talent? What a joke!]
Of course, there were also jealous haters.
[Tsk, so what if he’s amazing? Such a barbarian!]
[This type of person is the most dangerous. An intelligent criminal!]
[I suggest locking him up for life.]
Not long after Capital University’s response, the Capital City Basketball Association made
an announcement as well.
[Ye Lingchen defeated the Stick Nation on the basketball court. We believe he would also
defeat the Stick Nation in terms of civility! He did not let China down, and China will not let
him down! You want us to expel him? No way!]
[F*ck! Savage!]
[That sass is what I like best!]
[He did not let China down, and China will not let him down! Well said! I’ll have to give the
basketball association a like!]
[That’s right, Ye Lingchen defeated the Stick Nation on the basketball court. If he loses his
public opinion in our country, that would really be the joke of the century!]
[God Ye has my unconditional support! To h*ll with those die-hard fans!]
[Dear die-hard fans, please change your nationality and stop embarrassing your
motherland!]
Capital University and the Capital City Basketball Association’s responses were greatly
motivational, providing great emotional support to everyone.
Finally, they waited for the Capital City Police Department’s response!
Their response would be the most authoritative as it would directly affect the punishment
Ye Lingchen had to face.
However, the Capital City Police Department’s official site remained silent for a long time,
leading to many speculating if they were debating on how to manage the incident.
Everyone’s heart was racing.
Meanwhile, the die-hard fans were filled with enthusiasm. They felt that Ye Lingchen would
be charged with battery and would at least be jailed for half a month. That would greatly
affect his future!
‘This is what happens if you bully our husband!’
While all that was happening, the Stick Nation’s entertainment headquarter’s official site
made an announcement.
[Hyun-Min Kim is a public figure of the Stick Nation and suffered unfair treatment in
China’s entertainment industry. We hope that China’s entertainment industry will
investigate the matter and give us a proper explanation!]
That announcement immediately pushed Ye Lingchen to the forefront. At the same time, it
triggered an explosive public debate, shocking countless people.
[F*ck, it seems this incident won’t end well!]
[Ye Lingchen is doomed! Wahahaha, this is great!]
[Support my husband Hyun-Min, punish Ye Lingchen.]
[You obstinate fans, please wake up! The Stick Nation’s entertainment industry is picking
on God Ye!]
[God Ye defeated Stick Nation’s basketball team and the nation is still holding a grudge.
They’re using this as an excuse to have him expelled. If that happened, are you going to fill
his spot?]
[Hey, Stick Nation’s entertainment industry, get out of China!]
Capital City Police Department.
Although it was the first day of Chinese New Year, the entire station was busier than ever
before as the staff were all called in for overtime.
“Netizens are still at it. If we don’t give them a proper response, they will definitely riot all
the way here.”
“No sh*t sherlock. In my opinion, Hyun-Min Kim deserved it! It’s just poisoning the country
for someone like him to disrespect the nation and still profit off us.”
“That’s right. My niece is just in the second year of elementary school, yet she’s chasing
after Stick Nation’s celebrities, with her mind filled with ‘Oppas’ and only knows how to ask
the family for money in order to support her idol. She would even have arguments with her
family members, driving her mother to tears. It’s so worrying.”
“The Stick Nation’s trends bring us much harm, ruining our Chinese culture!”
“I wonder how the chief would settle this matter.”
At the same time, in the chief’s office…
Their chief was trembling as he answered the phone. The call was from the Capital
University’s principal.
“Teacher, you’re looking for me?”
“Ye Lingchen should be in your station, right? I’ll have you know that he’s a student at
Capital University. In other words, you’re his senior. He did not dishonor the country. How
do you plan to settle this matter?”
“Teacher, that kid was already released by someone else. We have no authority to take part
in this matter.”
“Released?” The principal was surprised. “Well, there’s nothing then. Serve the people
well!”
Right as the call ended, the phone started ringing again.
After taking a look at the caller ID, a forced smile appeared on his face. It was Bureau Chief
Fang from the Sports Bureau…
Chapter 614 - Celebrity Restriction Order!
Chapter 614: Celebrity Restriction Order!
“Bureau Chief Fang.”
“We’ve been working together for so many years. Ye Lingchen belongs to our basketball
association. You’d do me this favor, right? What do you say?”
“Bureau Chief Fang, Ye Lingchen had already left.”
“He left?! Don’t try to play me for a fool.”
“He’s really gone. The Warrior’s Department took him away. I can’t say what will happen
for sure, but there won’t be any major issues.”
“Ah, is that so. That’s fine then, hahaha…” Bureau Chief Fang was obviously delighted at the
news and ended the call quickly.
The police chief let out a sigh of relief. It was fortunate for him that Ye Lingchen’s matter
was lifted off his hands by the Warrior’s Department. Otherwise, he truly did not know how
to handle the issue.
He had read the public’s opinion online. However, it was not up to them to make a
statement, therefore he rather just keep quiet.
At the same time, within one of the hospitals in Capital City…
Hyun-Min Kim was receiving treatment from a plastic surgeon who was trying to recover
his looks.
His eyes flashed a vengeful glare. “How are things going? Did our country’s entertainment
industry make any statement?”
“They’ve made the statement to seek justice for us!” the assistant answered quickly.
“Good!” Hyun-Min Kim smiled. “Since he’s banking on his authority, then I’ll look for the
entertainment industry to help me. They must give me some form of recompense! Bullying
me with his authority, how shameless.”
“Your fans had also put in quite the effort in this matter. They’re really proactive.”
“It’s just a bunch of die-hard fans. However, they’re very useful. Tsk, the Chinese are easily
swayed. Dumb pigs.” Hyun-Min Kim once again regained his arrogant composure. His eyes
were filled with pride. “Ye Lingchen must pay. Not only do I want him to compensate me
with a hefty amount, I want him to face legal charges as well!”
“With us pressuring them, I believe they’ll respond soon.” The assistant smirked.
Ding dong!
Right then, his phone vibrated.
Looking at the screen, the assistant smiled.
“It seems the entertainment industry had given us a reply. They’re quite fast. Let us see
what consequences he’ll face!”
Hyun-Min Kim’s gaze shifted to his assistant.
Opening the message, he then read it through word by word. The assistant’s smile froze,
then disappeared. It was eventually replaced by a look of disbelief. “Impossible!”
“What’s going on?” Hyun-Min Kim had an ominous feeling.
The assistant looked to Hyun-Min Kim, then said with a trembling voice, “China’s
entertainment industry is…blacklisting you!”
…
The entire internet was waiting for news of Ye Lingchen’s punishment. However, right
then, nobody noticed that China’s entertainment industry made an announcement!
[F*ck! You’re still here discussing this? The entire entertainment industry is going crazy!
Big news!]
[Here I am wondering why nobody made any response for so long. It seems the
entertainment industry is making its stance known!]
[F*ck, this is just crazy!]
[Sob sob sob, I’m f*cking crying. This is too wonderful, so liberating! This is what China
should be like!]
[Hahaha, where are those die-hard fans siding with the Stick Nation’s celebrity? Where’s
your bark now? Morons!]
[I knew it. Our country’s entertainment industry won’t let us down.]
[What’s going on? Can someone give me a link?]
Very soon, a link to the entertainment industry’s official site was posted.
[In response to the Stick Nation’s entertainment industry’s announcement, we hereby
make an announcement: Hyun-Min Kim, as a public figure of the Stick Nation, had publicly
mocked our nation and disrespected the people of China. This behavior is intolerable and
he shall be deported. Moreover, he will be permanently banned from China’s entertainment
industry! Furthermore, due to the indecent culture of certain celebrities affecting the minds
of our youths, we will be enacting a restriction order on the Stick Nation’s entertainment
industry!]
It was a display of might and dominance that greatly motivated the people!
A celebrity restriction order!
The announcement did not mention anything about Ye Lingchen’s punishment, but the
result was obvious. Hyun-Min Kim was doomed. In fact, even the Stick Nation’s
entertainment industry was banned.
[Hahaha, this feels great! Who knows how many of our youths were poisoned by such
culture!]
[Wonderful. They should’ve done this a long time ago.]
[God Ye is amazing. This incident just gave rise to a new era.]
[That’s how he is, standing his ground firmly!]
[Those celebrities were so arrogant in our territory. Come now, let’s try it again?]
[Damn it, did you see the Stick Nation’s interview in their own country? They outrightly
claimed that they were earning our money and spending it in Stick Nation, mocking us on
how it was easy to earn Chinese money. They’re insufferable!]
[Get out of here quickly. Hahaha…]
Apart from the die hard fans of the Stick Nation’s celebrities, the rest of the country were
jovial. Moreover, many people went on a tirade against the Stick Nation’s TV series and
programs. Add to that the ill repute of the Stick Nation, the decision made by China’s
entertainment industry naturally had unwavering support.
“Impossible!” Hyun-Min Kim’s face turned pale, visibly stunned by the news.
‘Did China’s entertainment just banned me? Just what right do they have to ban me?’
He realized the trouble he was in and numbness took over him.
The Stick Nation’s entertainment industry was shocked too. They did not expect such a
reply. It was the total opposite from their expectation.
Very soon, they impatiently made another statement, [What’s the meaning of this? Please
give us a proper explanation!]
China’s entertainment industry, [A ban is a ban. What other explanation do we need? Your
attitude determined the outcome.]
It was a firm reply that many people were excited for.
Countless people gloated over Hyun-Min Kim’s plight and commented on his Weibo
account.
[Oh, Hyun-Min oppa, goodbye!]
[Hahaha, go call for backup. Call for all the backup you want. Come on, let me see your
wrathful face.]
[Let’s give him a proper farewell. See you again. Oh no. I mean see you never!]
[This is the price you have to pay for bullying our countrymen. Taste the consequences of
belittling China!]
[Just pack up and leave!]
…
Chapter 615 - The More One Thinks, the
Scarier It Gets
Chapter 615: The More One Thinks, the Scarier It Gets
The celebrity restriction order came in without any warning.
It dumbfounded all the Stick Nation celebrities within China, their fans, and the other
foreign celebrities who were residing in China!
Another Stick Nation celebrity immediately jumped in and announced, [I admit that some
Stick Nation celebrities mocked the Chinese, but I’m not one of them. I love China’s culture
and its people. Dear entertainment industry of China, please do not make a blanket ban.
Hyun-Min Kim does not represent us all. Please give us a chance.]
Many Stick Nation celebrities immediately joined in their display of love and loyalty to
China.
Meanwhile, the other foreign celebrities were also making their fear and respect for China
known.
Random Francia celebrity, [I love every inch of land in China and have great respect for
Chinese people. Learn from China’s culture and traditions. This is a strong nation.]
Random Murica celebrity, [I’ve been living in China for almost six years. Ever since I’ve
started my career in China, I’ve not gone home. In fact, I’ve even brought my parents over
and they quickly fell in love with this passionate and welcoming country. To be honest, life
in China is a lot better than Murica. I love this place!]
An example was set!
The aftermath with Stick Nation’s entertainment industry gave all the foreign celebrities a
warning. They realized the need to respect China and its people if they wanted to stay in
the country!
Some foreign celebrities even took the initiative to apologize for their improper past
behavior by posting on Weibo, be it for putting on airs, looking down on the fans, and so on.
The pot was stirred!
The entire Chinese entertainment industry went crazy.
Many Stick Nation celebrities were begging for mercy, but China showed no signs of
relenting, and was unwilling to respond to their pleas.
Seeing that, the Stick Nation’s entertainment industry also made a follow-up
announcement, [We’re banning China’s entertainment industry’s involvement in Stick
Nation’s entertainment industry.]
That announcement was like a joke.
Celebrities in Stick Nation were not treated well. For example, a celebrity in China might be
able to earn 10 million, but would not even make 100 thousand in the Stick Nation. That
was the difference!
It was the dream of many Stick Nation celebrities to advance their career in China, but no
Chinese celebrity would think of developing a career in the Stick Nation. Therefore, that
announcement was redundant as nobody would want to go there.
Moreover, China had a greater population and an abundance of wealth. The celebrities
from Stick Nation would eye it as paradise. However, at that moment, they had to pay for
their stupidity!
Some Stick Nation celebrities were innocent of this undeserved calamity. They could only
channel their hate for Hyun-Min Kim for stirring sh*t up!
The Chinese entertainment industry lets its actions do the talking. Being reserved did not
mean tolerance. ‘You dare take me for granted?’
By then, Ye Lingchen was done entertaining guests and was resting at home.
However, his phone rang.
It was Xiao Feifei calling him.
“Hello, Feifei.”
“Are you home?”
“Mhm. I got home yesterday.”
“Why didn’t you let me know when you got back yesterday. You made me worry a whole
night for nothing,” Xiao Feifei grumbled.
“It was very late when I got home. I’m afraid of disturbing you.”
“Good that you’re fine. I know you’re busy on Chinese New Year. Remember to send my
regards to uncle and auntie.”
…
Next was Ouyang Qing.
“It’s me.”
“Director Ouyang, I know it’s you.”
“You’re out?”
“Yes.”
“Okay. Next time don’t be so reckless or the whole company will need to rope you in.”
“Ugh…sure. Oh right, Happy Chinese New Year.”
“Hmph, I’m still working overtime for you!”
…
Then it was Song Qian.
“Director Ye, are you okay?”
“Yup. I got out yesterday.”
“Director Ye, you’re really amazing. Your news is everywhere this Chinese New Year. You
made a name for yourself at the Spring Festival Gala and even stole their thunder. If people
knew you were Panda Streaming’s director and Livestream Y, they’ll probably go crazy.”
“How’s the streaming platform doing?” Ye Lingchen had not checked on that for some time.
“Some people were unhappy with you stopping your live streams. Nevertheless, the
platform is developing steadily. Everything looks good.”
“Alright. I’ll join in a new live stream program when I have the chance.”
…
Finally, there were calls from Hao Yun, Dong Miaomiao, Xiang, Little Gen, Chen Xiaoyan,
Zhao Liangying, and other friends who checked on him. Ye Lingchen thanked them one by
one and made small talk with them.
“Oh right, I forgot about it. Baby Ying, your friend’s pass is still with me. I’ll pass it to you
when I get back,” Ye Lingchen noted.
Zhao Liangying replied, “It’s fine, that document is useless after the Spring Festival Gala. It
can only be used as a memento.”
Ye Lingchen then asked, “Right, I hope I didn’t cause your friend any trouble?”
“What do you think?” Zhao Liangying huffed, then said, “It’s okay. Nobody pursued the
matter. However, you should have a look online. You’ve really pissed off the entire Stick
Nation’s entertainment industry.”
“The Stick Nation’s entertainment industry?”
Ye Lingchen was taken aback. “Is Hyun-Min Kim that influential?”
After ending his call with Zhao Liangying, Ye Lingchen finally went online out of curiosity.
When he saw the news online, he could not help laughing. He did not expect the Chinese
entertainment industry to make such an announcement.
No wonder he suddenly received so many phone calls. Everyone just barely found out that
he got out of the police station.
However, Ye Lingchen then realized something. The Warrior’s Department obviously had a
hand in this.
He knew the Warrior’s Department would take this matter into their hands, but he did not
expect it to be so decisive by giving off a warning shot. Their method was ruthless.
Although the Warrior’s Department’s actions were reassuring, it was…a little heavy-
handed!
From what he could remember, it was a long time since they had taken such strong actions.
Nevertheless, the actions taken were a little abnormal. Although it had only banned the
Stick Nation’s entertainment industry, that was the pride of the Stick Nation. Banning it
outrightly was equivalent to handicapping the Stick Nation!
Ye Lingchen did not think his incident led to the decision. That matter would at most be a
fuse, but it was not the main reason.
His eyes gleamed as he felt something amiss.
That incident…the more he thought about it, the scarier it got.
Based on the timeline, the Warrior’s Department was established rather recently, at most a
dozen years. However, the speed of its growth and authority it had was terrifying!
As far as Ye Lingchen knew, there was nothing the Warrior’s Department could not meddle
in. Moreover, they had absolute authority!
In fact, he was not sure if it was just his imagination, the other departments had rarely
made any statements. Most of the time, it was the Warrior’s Department that took the front,
and the way they dealt with things was a lot harsher than before…
Chapter 616 - White Lie
Chapter 616: White Lie
According to the government, the Warrior’s Department was established because of the
sudden rise in martial arts trend and public interest. In a way, it was a martial artist
association instead of an actual department. However, signs showed that the Warrior’s
Department had great authority!
It could no longer be taken as just a martial artist association.
Moreover, the sudden rise in interest for martial arts was abnormal as well. They were in a
technological age, yet in this age where martial arts were being phased out, it suddenly
regained a new drive and formed the authoritative Warrior’s Department.
It was understandable for China to have interest in martial arts, but when the other
countries suddenly had a rising interest in martial arts as well, it became very intriguing.
Since when did foreigners develop an interest in Kungfu?
The Earth’s Gate from Sun Nation and that Southeast Asian at Las Vegas were polished in
their arts. Ye Lingchen did not think much about this incident previously, but now that he
thought about it, a lot of things felt suspicious.
Take the current incident for example. After Ye Lingchen and Hyun-Min Kim were arrested,
the Warrior’s Department intervened directly without reporting to any higher-ups and
took the matter into their hands. They even went to the extent of announcing a ban for the
Stick Nation!
The entire China, and even the rest of the world, were diving into martial arts. What was
the reason behind it?
The Warrior’s Department, Earth’s Gate, and other organizations were rather mysterious.
They hardly make any public appearances. The public only recognizes them as a martial
artist association tasked with settling special matters. Just what matters would be
considered special?
Ye Lingchen then thought of the giant python, Old Tortoise, and that weird mutated Elder
Hiroshi. They were characters that would only appear in movies, yet the Warrior’s
Department dealt with them calmly. Now that he thought about it, they seemed to be
numbed to such sights.
‘Damn it, did I transcend to another dimension when I received the system? Did I travel to a
universe like Marvel?’
Ye Lingchen was wracked with doubts.
Following that, he shook his head and dismissed those weird thoughts. He probably did not
transcended, but instead, this world had undergone some sort of unknown change.
He was already an Upper-Class Guardian, yet he was not privy to the truth. It seems that he
needed a chance to coax it out of Qin Baichuan.
He then buried those thoughts within himself. He was, after all, a living cheat. What he
needed to do at the moment was to raise his abilities so that when the time comes, he could
deal with any surprises.
The next day, Ye Lingchen got up early as usual. After some simple morning exercise, he
started his Eight Extremities Brute Training and Cultivation breathing technique. His
physique was already far beyond that of an average person and had the perks of special
constitution added to it. However, the Eight Extremities Brute Training’s advanced
movesets were still extremely difficult, causing great strain on his body.
Just like the previous day, he could only keep it up for less than half an hour before taking a
break. He would then use Cultivation to nourish his body.
That was just the 33rd pose out of 81. From that, one could tell how difficult it was. At the
later stages, the progress was much slower. If without the system, most people would have
difficulty mastering the most fundamental of Eight Extremities Fist, much less the 33 poses
he went through.
The path of martial arts was too taxing.
Only now did Ye Lingchen experience it firsthand.
The next two days, Ye Lingchen paid no attention to the happenings of the outside world.
Apart from training, he would stay at home to accompany his parents.
On the fourth day, Ye Jin and Xu Zhen had to go back to work. As a doctor, it was already
very fortunate for Ye Jin to have three days off. Xu Zhen, on the other hand, had rested
sufficiently and returned to work.
“Mom, is the jade I bought for you still around?” Ye Lingchen asked out of the blue.
“It’s here.” Xu Zhen nodded, then took the jade out of the closet. The packaging was
untouched, left in the same state it was first purchased. “Next time you can’t buy something
so expensive anymore. What a waste of money.”
“Mom, I bought it for you to wear,” Ye Lingchen stated as he kept the jade. He then asked,
“Mom, does your store have any more treasured collections? You can show me around.”
“What are you planning?” Xu Zhen looked suspiciously at him. “Son, listen to me. Don’t
waste your money even if you’re rich!”
“Mom, this time it’s really for official matters. I’ll have you know that this piece of jade is a
spiritual jade!” Ye Lingchen whispered convincingly.
“Spiritual jade?” Xu Zhen was confused.
“Spiritual jade!” Ye Lingchen emphasized once more. “I’ve experienced much in Capital City.
They have jades like this over there as well, with prices in the millions. I’m here to find
those that people missed out!”
“In the millions? Is that for real?” Xu Zhen exclaimed.
“It’s true! If you keep this jade by your side all the time, it’ll benefit your body. It can extend
your life and even maintain your youthful appearance.”
“Maintain a youthful appearance?” Xu Zhen’s eyes brightened. Any woman would cave to
such temptations.
“Yup! That’s why I’m asking if your shop has any of these treasured collections remaining.
I’ll go have another look. These are good stuff!”
“After you bought it, we did have another treasured collection come in. However, the price
is even higher than the previous one.” Xu Zhen was skeptical, but in the end still chose to
believe her son.
The mother and son duo arrived at the jade shop Xu Zhen worked at together.
Finally, Ye Lingchen generously purchased the new treasured collection for 400 thousand.
That immediately attracted the attention of all those in the shop. Even the boss made an
appearance.
First of all, Ye Lingchen was a famous person—a VIP in the eyes of the boss. Next, Ye
Lingchen’s spending was generous, having spent over hundreds of thousands in the shop.
All the employees were looking at Xu Zhen enviously. ‘Look at her son. How is he so
outstanding? Most importantly, he’s filial and willing to spend on his parents!’
The boss no longer dared to treat Xu Zhen as a regular employee. That was the mother of a
VIP, her value would naturally rise along with the son. He would gladly curry favor for her.
Ye Lingchen returned home with two pieces of jade in hand.
What he told Xu Zhen earlier were just lies, but it was a white lie.
The jade’s quality was good and considered to be on the high side in the middle-grade
range. However, it was impossible to have those effects that Ye Lingchen said earlier.
However, combined with Ye Lingchen’s refining skill, things would be different.
Since he had the ability, he would naturally take better care for his parents. He would not
interfere with their lives and have them live with him. However, he would try his best to
assist them and give them better lives!
Both the jade were on the bigger side, making it inconvenient to carry around. Ye Lingchen
prepared to split them into four and pass it to his parents and grandparents. It was
convenient, delicate, and aesthetically pleasing!
He rubbed the jades together—they were smooth and gentle. He already had a rough plan
in his mind.
After some thoughts, he then walked into the kitchen and was planning to carry out the
refining process in the kitchen…
Chapter 617 - First Try at Refining
Chapter 617: First Try at Refining
Refining in the kitchen… How should one put it?
Let’s just say it was rather unique and funny at the same time.
The reason was simple. Ye Lingchen could not produce fire. He was not a superhuman, and
could not procure a flame in his palm like in the movies. Therefore, Ye Lingchen thought of
using the gas stove.
Although starting the fire with the stove was a little weird, it was simple and
straightforward. By theory, it should work.
In fact, Ye Lingchen not only used a gas stove, he also used a cooking pot.
Ker-tuck!
The gas stove was set alight, just like one would when cooking. He then placed the cooking
pot above the flame.
He thoroughly heated the empty pot until it started producing crackling sounds. Only then
did Ye Lingchen placed the two pieces of jade in the pot. [1]
As the jade was placed in the cooking pot, nothing much happened. The temperature
seemed to have no effect on the jade whatsoever.
Ye Lingchen frowned. It seems that he would really need to do it according to the refining
methods.
He took a deep breath. The spiritual energy in his body started flowing along his meridians,
then covered his palm. After that, he slowly moved it toward the stove.
Spirit energy, release!
Based on Ye Lingchen’s cultivation level, the spiritual energy within his body was limited.
He could only form a thread out of it and guide it toward the flames.
Whoosh!
The moment his spiritual energy made contact with the flames, the temperature shot up
immediately. The fire spread outwards and enveloped the cooking pot with the flames
going as tall as half a meter, engulfing the entire pot.
‘OMG, that’s fearsome!’
Ye Lingchen immediately restricted the flow of spiritual energy.
That was his first try at refining. He did not expect the effects of spiritual energy on fire to
be that strong—it was terrifying.
‘If I had a bigger reserve of spiritual energy, just how terrifying would the flames be?’
At the same time, he could feel that the flames were not only stronger. Its temperature was
way beyond that of an average flame. The entire kitchen took on a red hue as the
temperature rose. Even Ye Lingchen himself felt that it was unbearable.
Sizzle!
The water nearby the gas stove sizzled as they quickly evaporated.
‘My gosh, this is crazy!’
‘If I improved my cultivation, wouldn’t this turn into Samadhi True Flames[2]?’
Ye Lingchen paid careful attention to the situation in the pot as he retorted. He was
regretting his decision to attempt refining in his kitchen.
He had crossed the Rubicon.
Wiping the sweat on his forehead, he followed the refining techniques imprinted into his
mind and started calming down his mental state, aiming to manage it in the shortest
possible time.
He used too much spiritual energy earlier, yet at that moment his spiritual energy output
was too low. He tried to slowly dial it up.
Another thing to note was adjusting his mental strength. He had to keep a close eye on the
changes to the flames and the jades at the same time.
Ye Lingchen slowly closed his eyes and had his mental strength envelop the stove before
him. He felt a mysterious feeling coming from it.
Fortunately, he had upgraded his Wood Spirit Constitution to the intermediate level and
had a natural sensitivity toward nature. It was not too taxing for him to use his mental
strength.
Fwoosh!
The flames burned on. The jade that remained unchanged finally showed some signs of
change. It melted like ice under the flames as a weird liquid trickled out from within.
‘F*ck, this pot can’t stand the high temperature!’
Ye Lingchen’s heart skipped a beat and his eyelids twitched wildly.
‘Bloody h*ll, this is making it difficult for me.’ That was his poor planning. He should have
bought a better pot.
At that point, he could only roll with it and pray for the pot to melt slower.
He did not stop there. The jade melted even faster. Finally, both jade completely liquefied
and melded together.
Sizzle!
The liquid gave off a sizzling sound as the impurities within it were cleansed along with the
high heat. The volume of the liquid was reducing at an alarming rate.
‘It’s almost done.’
Ye Lingchen let out a breath and started to divide the liquid into four round jade pendants.
Under the special circumstances, he did not bother to carve any patterns on. He could only
imprint a spirit gathering formation on the jade pendants so that spiritual energy would
converge around the wearer, allowing it to constantly improve the wearer’s body.
Having done all that, Ye Lingchen finally stopped channeling his spiritual energy and killed
the flames.
After that, he raised his hand in a dashing pose and the water in a nearby bucket flew into
the air, seemingly beckoning his call, and dove straight into the pot.
Whoosh!
The price of acting cool was the water from the bucket being splattered all over the kitchen.
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered with those details. He controlled the water to flow
around the four jade pendants. The temperature in the pot was still very high as a large
amount of steam could be seen as the water quickly evaporated.
‘It’s finally done!’
Ye Lingchen took a breather, then looked at the four pendants in the pot with a satisfied
smile on his face. However, when he saw the trashed kitchen, his expression froze.
The bottom of the pot transformed from round to square-shaped. Even the stove was
partially melted and the cupboard was badly burnt. If not for Ye Lingchen’s constant
control, the entire kitchen would have gone ablaze.
‘Cough cough. Although the process hit some snags, the result is still good.’
Fortunately, his parents were not home, or he would be forced to give an explanation for all
that.
Ye Lingchen brought the four jade pendants closer for a better look. When placed in his
hands, they felt soft and warm, making them feel malleable. They felt great and comfortable
to the touch. These pendants would definitely qualify as top quality white jade.
The four jade pendants had the exact round disk shape with a small hole in the middle. On
the surface, it was smooth and shiny. However, when placed under the microscope, one
would notice that around the edges of the jade were some unique microscopic patterns
arranged uniformly.
Refining was truly mentally taxing.
Ye Lingchen’s forehead was covered in sweat and his clothes were drenched. His mind was
blank, feeling as though he could pass out any moment along with a minor headache.
That was the sign of having one’s mental strength exhausted. Apart from that, his spiritual
energy reserves were also almost empty.
Nevertheless, it was not without benefits. At least he had gained better control over his
mental strength and spiritual energy. He would also be more proficient in his refining skills.
Smiling gently, he kept the four jade pendants. He then ran to the nearby supermarket and
furniture mall to replace the pot, stove, cupboard, and all the other things in the kitchen.
He would of course purchase the best items, thus giving off a strong impression. He also
never bargained, resulting in very happy shopkeepers.
Only then did Ye Lingchen have some free time, and he fell asleep immediately on the bed.
That was the first time he slept that soundly in some time, and only waking up when it was
six in the evening.
In the evening, Xu Zhen and Ye Jin returned home and were surprised to see the brand new
kitchen. As expected, they started reprimanding Ye Lingchen for his foolish expenditure. By
their estimate, the things in the kitchen could at least last another three years.
However, when they saw the four jade pendants Ye Lingchen had, a sincere smile appeared
on their faces.
Their son was undoubtedly a filial one. Not only did he think about his parents, he had also
thought about his grandparents.
Moreover, the jade pendants had a simple yet noble design—it was elegant and graceful.
With just one look, it would give off a special feeling, making one fall in love with it at first
sight.
[1] Dear readers, don’t you dare place your jade into the cooking pot like that. NEVER,
EVER, do that. Don’t make us go “Haiyaa!” your sorry buttocks for destroying a pot and
precious stones like that. Thank you for reading. Sincerely yours, Endless Fantasy
Translation team.
[2] 三昧真火 (San Mei Zhen Huo / Samadhi True Flames) – This term is coined by joining
from two parts, “San Mei / Samadhi” from the Buddhist Sanskrit scriptures, and “Zhen
Huo / True Flame(s)” from Daoism. It’s also known by the alternate name of 三昧神火 (San
Mei Shen Huo / Samadhi Divine Flames). There are two interpretations for the source of
the three flames (implied in Samadhi to be three). First: Divine flame, elite’s flame,
commoner’s flame. Second: Ordinary flame, intense flame, and celestial flame. To make it
simple without going through the philosophical aspect of what each flame represents, the
TLDR is to treat this as a 3-in-1 mix of flames from different aspects. Sometimes, yours
truly wonders if I have no life going to this extent to provide TN on a passing reference that
does not matter to the storyline. Have fun reading 😀
Chapter 618 - Who’s This?
Chapter 618: Who’s This?
Too bad his refining was only at the basic level, thus limiting him to simple formations on
the pendants. By the time his Formation and refining skills gets upgraded further, he would
be able to imprint some defensive or even offensive formations on them in the future.
Just imagine having a protective amulet equivalent to having a bulletproof vest and a gun.
How amazing would that be?
Matters at home were settled that day, so Ye Jin and Xu Zhen were going back to work. Ye
Lingchen also got ready to return to Capital City.
“Son, you mustn’t fight with others again. Stop making me worried,” Xu Zhen reminded
him.
“Yes mom, don’t worry.” Ye Lingchen naturally nodded along.
“Mind your image as a celebrity. Meanwhile, don’t let your studies fall behind,” Ye Jin could
not help adding on.
“Dad, with my results, I’ll be the top scorer in university,” Ye Lingchen answered with a
smile.
“Enough showing off. Keep it up.” Ye Jin laughed along.
…
Within Spring Hill Residences…
Ye Lingchen was browsing online. By then, five days had gone by since the Spring Festival
Gala incident. Nevertheless, public discussions online had not died down.
There were many reasons for it, the main one being the hyperactivity of those die-hard fans
of the Stick Nation. Meanwhile, a small group of celebrities from the Stick Nation would
also occasionally voice out their misery.
[That’s inhumane. How can they do this?]
[F*ck, what’s going on with this world? What’s wrong with me liking celebrities from the
Stick Nation?]
[My poor Fanfan. I need to voice out the injustice for my poor Fanfan, sob sob sob…]
[They just announced the ban and left it at that? Give us an explanation!]
[Are they forcing us to watch China’s terrible TV series by stopping us from watching Stick
Nation’s TV series? Do you know why the Stick Nation’s programs are popular? That’s
because they’re good and we love watching it!]
[That’s too overbearing. We’re not buying it. I demand the abolishment of Stick Nation’s
celebrity restriction order!]
Similar comments kept popping up every day, triggering everyone else to discuss the
matter. Although there were some dissenting voices, they were quickly drowned out by the
crowd.
[Did the Stick Nation’s celebrities bribe you? Why do you like them so much?]
[You don’t support your own country and end up supporting the celebrities from the Stick
Nation. Just what are you thinking?]
[The Stick Nation’s TV series are good? Did you forget that in their TV series, many belittle
us Chinese people?]
[They’re too fanatical. Our country has so many celebrities, yet they have to like those
sissies.]
There were comments along those lines as well, but the ratio was much smaller.
It was obvious that someone was controlling the discussion and direction of the
discussions.
‘Hehe, they sure are stubborn.’
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched as he had a pensive look in his eyes. The one pulling the
string was quite obvious. It should be orchestrated by the various celebrities from Stick
Nation’s entertainment industry.
It seemed that they were still dreaming of expanding their career in China.
Some time ago, the Stick Nation’s entertainment industry even made an announcement
claiming that it hoped to improve relationships with China’s entertainment industry. They
hoped to have more exchange networking between the celebrities and not let minor
matters affect their connections, urging for the matter to be forgotten.
They were compromising.
They felt they had conveyed their sincerity and stroke the ego of China’s entertainment
industry. That should be sufficient to have them let bygones be bygones and lift their
restriction order shortly.
The arrangement of both incidents was impeccably controlled, involving multiple
approaches. One was to compromise while the other made demands. First, they gave the
Chinese entertainment industry a way out and stroked their ego, then followed by
controlling the discussions online.
‘Hehe, how naive. They really live up to their shamelessness.’
Ye Lingchen shook his head as his lips curled into a smirk.
‘You think you can get out of this scot-free with some petty tricks?’
If they were truly sincere, they should first punish Hyun-Min Kim for his actions, then have
him make a public apology to China and its people. After that, they should take the initiative
to curb disrespectful behavior from their celebrities. Moreover, they need to have their
entertainment industry representative to offer an apology to China’s people and recognize
China as a great nation!
Unfortunately, they did none of that!
Petty tricks would only increase the disdain Ye Lingchen had for them. ‘What do you take
me for? Someone you can just boss around?’
Although China’s entertainment industry made no reply to the Stick Nation’s
entertainment, Ye Lingchen could!
Ye Lingchen took out his phone and gave Dong Miaomiao a call.
“Hello, Director Ye.”
“Miaomiao, take note of these herbs I’m telling you. Pick those that are well grown. I’m
planning to make a small batch of medicine by hand,” Ye Lingchen instructed calmly. He
was able to make his own medicine, but it was limited to a small portion. Having machines
was still much more convenient.
“Sure thing. Go ahead.”
“Gromwell, red ginseng, jimsonweed…”
Ye Lingchen ended the call, then logged onto Miracle Doctor Y’s official account and made
an open announcement.
[I’ve just developed a new medicine that can subdue rabies. It will hit the shelves soon and
eventually sell all over the world. However, I heard that Hyun-Min Kim is looking down on
us Chinese people? Since that’s the case, this medicine will not be sold to the Stick Nation.]
It was just a simple announcement that gained hardly any traction in the beginning.
Miracle Doctor Y rarely made public appearances or online statements, therefore his
following was quite low.
However, when people eventually noticed it, the reaction was explosive.
As explosive as a volcanic eruption! A deafeningly loud response!
Nobody expected Miracle Doctor Y, who was quiet all the while, to make such a grand
statement out of the blue—one that got their hearts racing.
[F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!]
[That’s amazing!]
[Ahhh, so cool. Miracle Doctor Y really developed medicine for rabies. My respect for you is
like the great river’s unending torrents!]
[Please receive my knee.]
[What a mighty display! Previously I thought Miracle Doctor Y was just a great healer.
Never did I expect him to be the protector of our countrymen too.]
[That’s right. Those die-hard fans are useless, yet would constantly take the moral high
ground and think so highly of themselves, when they’re in fact, pitiable trash.]
[Hahaha, this feels great! Take that! Go on, continue your sh*t show! Our people have ways
to handle you!]
[I can truly feel our country growing stronger. This is such an encouraging and touching
sight. Sob sob sob…]
[Even Miracle Doctor Y is offended. This time, the Stick Nation will suffer a great loss!]
…
That news spread all over the internet. It was just a simple statement, yet it went viral on
Weibo, TikTok, Jinri Toutiao, and other major news networks. In fact, it even alerted the
foreign media!
People from the Stick Nation naturally got wind of this news as well. ‘Another restriction
out of the blue?’
To that, they could only laugh at it disdainfully. “Miracle Doctor Y? Who’s this?”
Chapter 619 - Weird Phenomenon
Chapter 619: Weird Phenomenon
The statement was very simple. Miracle Doctor Y’s medicine would not be sold to the Stick
Nation!
News regarding Miracle Doctor Y was only widespread within China. It was hardly noticed
by other countries. Even if some news spread out of the country, it would probably be
treated as a hoax to gain attention.
Coupled with the fact that Miracle Doctor Y was so mysterious and did not have much
information on him, it did not garner the attention of foreign media.
The Stick Nation had no clue, therefore they thought this so-called miracle doctor who
popped out of nowhere was just a clown.
[They’re claiming such nonsense now? The Chinese just love to make up all sorts of things.
Do they really think our nation is so gullible? You’re trying to intimidate us with a made-up
miracle doctor? An issue that the whole world failed to tackle, yet it’s solved by just one
person? If there’s such a medicine, I’m willing to eat sh*t!]
The Stick Nation’s reply immediately started a huge reaction online!
[F*ck! The Stick Nation is amazing! Mighty!]
[Wahahaha, seeing the Stick Nation trying to take a shot at Miracle Doctor Y, I can’t help but
feel reassured.]
[The Stick Nation successfully dug a hole for themselves. How dare they make fun of
Miracle Doctor Y.]
[They have my respect. This is the first time I see an existence that dares to offend Miracle
Doctor Y.]
[Dear Stick Nation, please don’t worry and continue to take shots at him. Better yet, fully
offend him all the way.]
[I don’t know why, but I feel extremely excited when seeing such brave souls.]
…
Seeing the reactions online, the Stick Nation acted as though they had seen through
everything, mocking them once more. [Hehe, parlor tricks!]
[Yes, you’re absolutely right.]
[A-f*cking-mazing. You managed to see through this ploy.]
[Brothers, it’s hopeless. The Stick Nation is beyond saving. Wahahaha…]
[Do you guys think that the Stick Nation will cry when they find out the truth?]
[Ignorance is scary. I’m laughing my butt off.]
…
The Stick Nation’s response was understandable. After all, it was about medicine. That was
definitely one of the hardest issues to tackle in the world!
Especially since modern medicine was already very well-developed. Those that aren’t
discovered yet were all problems the entire world could not solve, making it almost
unsolvable. It would be fair to even consider them as the peak of difficult problems. On
what grounds would Miracle Doctor Y develop such a medicine?
If the medicine was developed by China, that would still be believable. However, when it
was claimed to be developed by a private entity, then the trustworthiness of the claim
would be close to nil.
Murica…
[Oh my god! Is that for real?]
[Can they really cure rabies? Is China’s medical knowledge that advanced?]
[I heard that Chinese medicine is very unique. Did they really solve this world-class issue?]
[Isn’t Miracle Doctor Y just a conman? How can they compare with our western medicine?]
[I await the report from the International Medical Association.]
England…
[Wow! If they’ve really developed such a medicine, that would benefit all humanity.]
[Miracle Doctor Y? Why was he not heard before? It feels a little surreal.]
[You forgot about that bag that saved our princess?]
[Oh. China is really a mysterious country.]
Russia…
[Oh god, China managed to develop medicine to cure rabies!]
[That’s amazing. This is a big step in human history.]
[Humans and animals can coexist more peacefully now. I’m all for this great breakthrough!]
[China, our friend, is amazing!]
Sun Nation…
[Baka! How is that possible? This must be fake news!]
[China just loves to make empty claims! Where did this Miracle Doctor Y pop out from all of
a sudden?]
[Our people have been going around in China for so many years, yet we’ve never heard of
the pharmaceutical industry having any breakthrough on rabies!]
…
The government did not restrict this piece of news. All other countries got wind of it and
were already inviting the International Medical Association to come in and run tests on this
new medicine.
This incident attracted global attention, bringing about a wide range of debates.
Rabies, also known as mad dog disease, was not merely limited to dogs. Cats and other
animals might also be a carrier. In the West, where people treat their pets as their child,
almost every family would have a dog. They may easily get injured by the animal having
been in close contact all the time, thereby making rabies a very terrifying disease for them.
A lot of people hated animals because of rabies, causing them to steer far away from all
animals.
If the issue of rabies was solved, then the human and animal relationship could be even
closer. Therefore, the westerners placed great importance on this particular medicine.
However, most of the discussions were just a passing interest as this medicine was not
officially released, nor passed the examinations by the International Medical Association.
Every year, countless medicines would be rejected by the International Medical
Association.
Moreover, the authenticity of this news was still undetermined.
Ye Lingchen did not care for how others viewed him. He stopped paying any attention after
posting the statement. All the doubts and skepticism would eventually turn into
astonishment after the medicine passes the International Medical Association’s review.
That day itself, the herbs Dong Miaomiao picked were all delivered to him.
Three days later, Ye Lingchen brought along the pills he made and headed to the
International Medical Association. This time, he did not go alone. He brought along
Muhammad Ali as a bodyguard.
Ali was huge and would easily intimidate others. That would save him some unnecessary
harassment. After all, the identity of Miracle Doctor Y was a very sensitive topic.
The International Medical Association had five offices, each located in the five most well
developed regions in the world. One of them was in China, located on the West side of
Capital City, right between Sichuan Province and Tibet!
Ye Lingchen speculated that it was because certain medicine was too sensitive for it to be
near city areas, therefore having to put it in a rural area.
After arriving in Sichuan Province by flight, he then had to take the bus for another three
hours before finally arriving at the location.
Ye Lingchen and Ali both wore masks to avoid being recognized.
After Ali started practicing Eight Extremities Brute Training, his body grew even stronger.
Add to that the conspicuous clothes they were wearing, it immediately attracted quite some
attention.
Ye Lingchen casually picked a spot to sit. Meanwhile, Ali headed straight for the last row of
seats and took two seats for himself.
Despite being in such a rural area, the roads were extraordinarily wide with decent traffic
flow. In fact, they were mostly luxury cars!
What surprised Ye Lingchen the most was that he sensed the people he met on this trip
were quite different from the norm, with more martial artists than usual.
For every 10 cars that passed by, there would be one with a martial artist or two seated in
it. That was a terrifying ratio.
One should know that even within the cities, only those from the Warrior’s Department
were martial artists, and their activities were strictly monitored. However, at this place,
martial artists could move about freely, and there were lots of them.
Although their ability was incomparable to Ye Lingchen, they were still considered rare
among commoners.
‘This is weird. Did the Warrior’s Department not bother monitoring them because it’s too
rural?’
Chapter 620 - Come and Face Your Doom!
Chapter 620: Come and Face Your Doom!
The Sichuan Province and Tibet were considered rural regions in China. Meanwhile, they
were located right between the borders—all the more desolate.
However, the flow of luxury cars never stopped. Along with the increased ratio of martial
artists that caught Ye Lingchen’s attention.
What were these people doing all the way here? He was sure that it was not just because of
the International Medical Association.
“Hello, nice to meet you. I’m Su Qingxue.”
Due to the unique way Ye Lingchen was dressed and his mysterious behavior, people
would normally leave him be. However, someone acted out of the norm, and that person
was seated right next to him.
He was seated in the middle of the bus. On his right was a young woman of around 20 years
old.
She had a thin rose gold jacket and a pair of black-framed glasses, giving off a beautiful and
artistic flair. She was a beauty who was on par with Zhang Yunxi and Xiao Feifei in terms of
appearance.
Without him realizing it, Ye Lingchen had unknowingly sat next to such a beautiful young
woman. More to his surprise was this quiet and graceful woman initiating a conversation
with him.
If he was not wearing a mask, it might be due to his dashing looks, but at that moment…
“Hello, I’m Ye Lingchen.”
Ye Lingchen nodded slightly.
Hearing his tone, Su Qingxue could roughly estimate his age, making him easier to talk to.
She immediately became a lot more open and started chatting about almost anything with
Ye Lingchen.
Just like Ye Lingchen, she was still a university student in Nanking City. She took the
opportunity to come over for vacation during the winter holidays. The more rural an area,
the more beautiful the scenery, making it ideal for tourism. This area was surrounded by
mountain ranges, earning it the nickname of Forest City.
“Is that big guy your friend? He’s way too bulky. I’ve watched the NBA, but he’s even bigger
than the so-called Tarzan, O’Neal,” Su Qingxue whispered while pointing at Ali.
“Yeah, he practiced boxing,” Ye Lingchen replied with a laugh.
“No wonder.” Surprisingly, Su Qingxue did not seem intimidated but instead started
chatting more passionately with Ye Lingchen.
The girl was quite beautiful, but she was too trusting and had little awareness of danger.
Otherwise, she might have…ulterior motives.
Ye Lingchen utilized his senses and discovered that she was just an ordinary girl, not a
martial artist. Even a regular guy would never have the gall to mingle with a combo like Ye
Lingchen and Ali.
“Lingchen, you’re headed to the International Medical Association, aren’t you?” Su Qingxue
asked out of the blue.
‘Just as I thought!’
Ye Lingchen finally figured out the reason.
Realizing that Ye Lingchen was maintaining his silence, Su Qingxue quickly explained,
“Please don’t misunderstand, I’ve just heard others mention that many people would come
to this area to undergo the International Medical Association’s review. Moreover, in order
to avoid unnecessary troubles, they would often hide their appearance.”
After a moment of silence, Ye Lingchen nodded.
“Wow, that means you’ve managed to develop a new medicine? That’s amazing.” Su
Qingxue exclaimed and looked at Ye Lingchen with her wide-opened eyes. “I’m in the
medical field and have great interest in medicine. You must be very skilled in medicine,
right?”
“It’s nothing much. Just a lucky break.” Ye Lingchen did not plan to dwell on that topic.
Su Qingxue’s interest was piqued. Just as she was about to say something, the bus suddenly
stopped.
A fearsome-looking young man with tattoos on his arms boarded the bus. He was wearing a
sleeveless shirt and a gold necklace.
In that young man’s mouth was a stick of cigarette. The driver did not dare stop him, nor
did he collect the fare. Instead, he merely greeted him. “Brother Leo.”
Brother Leo had a heavy build. His body would sway as he walked. He smugly swept a
glance over all the passengers. Suddenly, his eyes brightened and strode toward Ye
Lingchen’s direction.
“You, go to the back!”
He stood right beside Ye Lingchen. His tone left no room for discussion.
All the while, his gaze was fixated on Su Qingxue as his eyes gleamed excitedly.
Su Qingxue’s brows frowned slightly, then looked away and moved closer to the window.
He waited for a moment and his expression darkened as Ye Lingchen did not reply. He
finally looked at Ye Lingchen with a threatening glare and demanded, “Move to the back!”
Ye Lingchen finally raised his head. “You’re talking to me?”
“Do you see another person here? You’re lucky I’m in a good mood today, or I would’ve
slapped you already!” Brother Leo sneered.
To him, Ye Lingchen was small and frail—nothing to worry about. He was only wearing a
mask to put on a show.
Nobody around them dared to voice out. It was better to stay as far away from thugs like
that as possible.
Seeing Ye Lingchen staying calm and collected without any reaction, he felt ignored.
Brother Leo narrowed his eyes and was just about to yell again before he felt his body
being lifted.
With his legs off the ground, he felt his heart skip a beat. Turning around, he was
immediately shocked.
All he saw was a gigantic figure, lifting him in the air like one would a baby chick.
All his words got stuck in his throat. He did not even dare let out a peep.
Ali’s body was twice the size of an average adult, with his height being over two meters.
The rock hard muscles on his body were bulging all over as though mountains that moved.
When he stood up, the bus seemed crammed.
“Big brother, have mercy please.” Brother Leo immediately lost his courage.
Ali grinned, revealing teeth, and somehow seeming all the more terrifying. “I heard that you
wanted to hit Young Master Ye’s face?”
Smack!
A slap landed on Brother Leo’s face.
Ali’s palm could almost cover Brother Leo’s entire face. That one slap knocked him silly.
After that, Ali lifted Brother Leo like a dead animal and threw him a dozen meters away
from the bus like a ball.
The bus once again regained its peace, with everyone looking at Ali respectfully. Even their
breathing became slightly labored.
“Thank you,” Su Qingxue thanked Ye Lingchen.
Ye Lingchen merely responded with a nod.
The bus continued for some distance. Right then, the driver could not help but give them a
warning, “Dear brother, that person earlier is a thug from this region. He has many gang
members. I’m afraid this matter won’t end well. You should get off and start running.”
“Doesn’t matter,” Ye Lingchen replied nonchalantly.
The driver shook his head, then kept to himself.
Su Qingxue wanted to voice out, but seeing Ye Lingchen keeping to himself as he meditated,
she felt a little frustrated.
10 minutes later…
Five intimidating looking motorcycles sped at them. Each motorcycle had two passengers
wearing black leather shirts and a helmet. They were chasing the bus from behind at full
speed!
The five motorcycles stopped in front of the bus as the people shouted profanities. 10 pairs
of eyes were staring coldly at them.
The bus was forced to stop.
The 10 people took out baseball bats from the bottom of their motorcycles and swung it
about.
One of them took off their helmet. It was Brother Leo who was thrown out earlier. Right
then, his face was bruised but still managed to have a smug expression on his face. “Who hit
me earlier? Come and face your doom!”
…
Chapter 621 - Su Family of River City
Chapter 621: Su Family of River City
The bus was forced to pull over.
All the passengers on the bus were scared witless then.
They were just ordinary passengers, and quite a number of them were there for vacation
and have never seen such a scene. They dared not breathe loudly and could only look at Ye
Lingchen with pity.
From their gaze, it was not difficult to guess what was going on in their mind. They wished
for Ye Lingchen to leave quickly, take responsibility for his actions, and settle this matter as
soon as possible without getting them involved.
“Little brother, you’ve really gotten yourself in some big trouble.” The driver sighed.
“Brother Leo is a follower of Brother Hao. Rumor has it that Brother Hao was trained in
martial arts. This region is desolate, with only villages of various sizes around. They have
no way of controlling them. Eventually, it turned into a lawless land. Brother Hao is a
capable and ruthless fighter. He’s infamous around here. If you want to run any businesses,
you need to first get permission from Brother Hao.”
“That man with a crew cut is Brother Hao.”
The passengers’ gaze followed the direction the driver pointed at. As expected, they saw a
young man wearing a white singlet sitting with one foot on the motorcycle. His head was
held high, looking sideways at the bus.
The other thugs were gathered around him.
“Before this area was developed, Brother Hao braved the forest on his own and brought
back a tiger relying just on his martial arts skill!”
The driver’s voice was filled with deep respect. “That tiger had no knife wounds on it. It
was beaten to death with his bare fist! Little brother, you should just go apologize and not
offend the local powers even if you’re strong!’
The driver could tell that Ye Lingchen was not ordinary, therefore he tried his best to
persuade him.
Ye Lingchen smiled calmly and stood up.
“Hey, are you really going down?” Su Qingxue’s expression changed slightly, holding him
back and explained, “These people are thugs. They won’t take an apology just like that. Not
only are they capable fighters, they even have weapons. If a fight really breaks out, how will
the two of you win?”
To her, Ali was just a little stronger. It was difficult to fight when outnumbered. After all,
they were only humans.
“It’s just a group of trash. What’s there to fear?” Ye Lingchen shrugged casually, then slowly
got off the bus.
“Stop acting tough at a time like this!” Su Qingxue bit her lips as she watched Ye Lingchen
get off step by step.
Just as Ye Lingchen got off the bus, the group immediately surrounded him. Their
expressions were vicious, looking at Ye Lingchen with an unfriendly gaze, and seemingly
ready to swing their bats at him at any moment.
Only Brother Hao was calmly sitting on his motorcycle. He exhaled a puff of smoke, then
narrowed his eyes as he looked at Ye Lingchen, and slowly asked, “Friend, you hurt my
brother. Shouldn’t you give me an explanation?”
“What sort of explanation would you like?” Ye Lingchen asked.
Brother Hao tapped his cigarette. “My brother was given a solid slap and was thrown out of
the bus by you guys. He even broke his hand. I want you and your follower to apologize and
leave behind some compensation for medical fees. That’s not too much to ask, right?”
“That’s not too much. How much are you looking for?” Ye Lingchen’s lips curled upwards as
he asked.
“I’ve never been treated like this before! Have your follower come forward and receive a
slap [1]from me, then compensate me 200 thousand, and I’ll consider this settled!” Brother
Leo interjected, pointing and shouting at Ye Lingchen.
“Sure,” Ye Lingchen answered without any hesitation, then looked at Ali behind him. “Go,
slap.”
Everyone was surprised. They did not expect Ye Lingchen to agree so quickly. However,
that was rather wise of him to understand using money to settle his troubles.
Ali remained quiet and walked up to Brother Leo slowly. He was huge, naturally giving off
an intimidating aura. It instilled a sense of fear in Brother Leo. The people around him
could not help but take a few steps back as well.
‘Calm down, he’s here to receive a slap from me.’ Brother Leo thought to himself, forcing
himself to calm down.
However, the next instant, Ali raised his hand.
Smack!
The huge palm covered Brother Leo’s entire face. With just one slap, he sent Brother Leo
flying, spinning in the air like a top.
Silence!
Everyone was dumbfounded.
‘Is this kid crazy?!’
At first, the passengers thought that things were going in the right direction. Who would
have known that it would take such a turn. That was stupidly stubborn!
Su Qingxue was flabbergasted. However, she then gritted her teeth and quickly got off the
bus.
Brother Hao’s expression immediately darkened and snuffed out the cigarette in his hand.
“What’s the meaning of this?”
“I’m following your request and giving him a slap,” Ye Lingchen answered calmly and
innocently. “Is that not what he wanted?”
Everyone was stunned. That was some mental gymnastics.
In that earlier situation, any normal person would understand what he meant by “receive a
slap from me”, but somehow Ye Lingchen misunderstood it?
‘WTF, he’s playing word games with us!’
“Brother Hao, you must help me!” Brother Leo whined on the ground, his face was already
deformed from the slap.
“Hehe, ever since I’ve been doing this, nobody dared to make fun of me!” Brother Hao’s face
turned icy cold. He got off his motorcycle and approached Ye Lingchen. “It seems our friend
is quite capable. Let me check out just how capable he is!”
The other thugs tightened their grip over their baseball bats and glued their eyes on Ye
Lingchen. Their legs quivered, excited to jump into action.
“Stop!”
Su Qingxue got off the bus, and shouted at them with a meek voice.
Her skin was fair and delicate. With her slender legs, she gave off a cool and pure air that
immediately stunned all the thugs.
Everyone suddenly realized that the conflict must have been related to this girl. As the
saying went, beauty brings troubles. That should be it.
“Brother Hao, let’s keep things civil. Can you let this slide as a favor for me?” Su Qingxue
asked.
“Do you a favor? Our Brother Hao would only do that for women he has slept with. Do you
want to give it a try?” One of the thugs jeered.
Su Qingxue’s face turned scarlet in an instant and gripped her tender fists tightly. She
pushed down her anxiety and stated coldly, “I’m from the Su family!”
“Su family? River City’s Su family?!”
Brother Hao’s expression changed immediately. It went from shock to speculation as he
observed Su Qingxue. Brother Hao said in a shivering voice, “Didn’t the Su family’s main
family only have a daughter and a son?”
Right then, one of the thugs seemed to have recalled something, quickly whispering to
Brother Hao by his ear.
“You’re the third miss of the Su family?” Brother Hao’s eyes gleamed, then let out a long
sigh.
“That’s right!” Su Qingxue nodded.
Brother Hao laughed. “Since it’s Miss Su, then we naturally wouldn’t dare do anything to
you. However, this kid touched our men. He’s not someone Miss Su can protect!”
…
[1] 给他/我一巴掌 (Gei Ta/Wo Yi Ba Zhang / Give him/me a slap) – This is a wordplay
here. The same phrase can be understood as either “receive a slap from me” or “give me a
slap”. In this case, Ye Lingchen intentionally took the phrase out of context.
Chapter 622 - Deal with Him
Chapter 622: Deal with Him
Su Qingxue could not help but feel a trace of grief in her heart. Was that the difference
between her and her siblings? Even though they were in the same direct line of descent,
would Brother Hao have dared to act in such an unbridled manner if elder brother and
elder sister were there?
She gritted her teeth and her face paled slightly as she felt extremely helpless.
“I’m sorry. I lied to you earlier. My Su family is actually from the Sichuan province and I’m
their third daughter. Unfortunately, I don’t have much of a reputation,” Su Qingxue looked
at Ye Lingchen and said apologetically.
Ye Lingchen did what he did on her behalf, but she ended up being of no help in the end.
“Brother Hao, I’m going to beat this kid’s face into a pig’s head!” Brother Leo and his
wretched face stood up as he stared at Ye Lingchen with hatred.
The others exhaled ever so slightly and stared fiercely at Ye Lingchen again. They were
nearly frightened after hearing someone from the Su family, but they scarcely expected that
she was nothing more than just an unruly girl, someone who did not give them any cause
for anxiety.
Brother Hao looked silently at Ye Lingchen and sneered, “Hey kid, you don’t look like a
local. Who else could you possibly know? Now tell us your name.”
He did not dare to do anything too drastic because he was in an area where disorder was
the norm. It would be a disaster if he accidentally riled up one of the bigwigs, so the most
important thing was to understand the other party’s background before making a decision.
Ye Lingchen blinked and suddenly thought of someone.
“I don’t know many people, but since this is Xihai, does it count if I know Pei Tianjun?”
He went there under the identity of Miracle Doctor Y for the sole purpose of participating in
the International Medical Association’s test. If he used violence to deal with the situation in
front of him, it was likely to cause a lot of trouble.
“Pei Tianjun? Who is he?”
“We’ve never heard of that person here.”
“Doesn’t ring a bell.”
The group of lackeys, including those on the bus, all shook their heads. In that area,
everyone who made their mark would become a household name, but Pei Tianjun’s name
was not one that they heard before.
“This kid didn’t just blab out a random name, right?” One of the lackeys could not control
himself from laughing out loud. “This kid likes word games.”
Brother Hao was also taken aback at first, but the name somehow felt familiar. It sounded
like something he had not heard for a long time, but he seemed to have some impression of
the name, which was likely that of a renowned person.
“Wait!”
Brother Hao stopped them hurriedly. After a while, a character struck his mind and his face
changed drastically, “Are you talking about Blue Wolf’s chief instructor, Pei Tianjun?!”
His words immediately froze everyone’s expressions and the audience fell silent.
Few people knew of Pei Tianjun because he was far too mighty a character. Most people
would never even get the chance to hear that name, but the chief instructor of Blue Wolf
was certainly a title that everyone knew. He was a prominent figure in the entire Xihai, not
only in the Sichuan-Tibet region!
It was the Blue Wolf for goodness sake! Composed entirely of elite warriors, even the more
prominent clans dared not touch them, for it genuinely represented the highest authority.
The group of goons walked an unorthodox path and were unfit for the public eye. Warriors
struck fear in them, more so when those warriors were from the Blue Wolf!
It was the same as campus gangsters hearing the police, or the police chief’s name, being
mentioned.
“Do you know Chief Pei?” Brother Hao was stunned and he looked incredulously at Ye
Lingchen.
“It’s impossible! Brother Hao, you can’t believe what this kid is saying. It’s obvious that he’s
trying to pull a fast one!”
“He’s just shooting his mouth off. I don’t think he even knows what Chief Pei looks like.”
“Yeah, how could an outsider like him have seen Chief Pei when none of us have ever seen
him here?”
Everyone was suspicious.
Brother Hao did not believe him as well. No everyone could know who Pei Tianjun was,
considering his identity. Within the entire Sichuan-Tibet region itself, there were no more
than a hundred people who could interact with Pei Tianjun.
Could they have possibly run into someone who knew who Pei Tianjun was? The likelihood
was much slimmer than winning five million in the lottery.
Most importantly, the guy might be an enigma, but his tone suggested that he was still
rather young, so the possibility of bragging was quite high.
“Do you know Pei Tianjun?”
Su Qingxue stared at Ye Lingchen in surprise and was half-skeptical.
Ye Lingchen did not speak but took out his cellphone to make a call instead. He then briefly
exchanged a few words with the person on the other end.
“Tch, go on and pretend! How is it possible for you to know Pei Tianjun so well?” Brother
Hao could not help but sneer. He was determined that Ye Lingchen was just bluffing.
The next moment, however, his cellphone rang.
His face paled instantly after taking it out and looking at the caller ID. In a flash, cold sweat
trickled down from his forehead. The caller was none other than his boss!
More accurately, it was the backer of his boss’ boss!
He made a small name for himself after crossing the boundary of the Sichuan-Tibet region,
but far from being an actual bigshot, he was more like a lackey that the big guys never
noticed.
Why did they call him so suddenly?
Brother Hao pressed the answer button stiffly and humbly before trembling as he placed
the phone to his ear.
“Are you Brother Hao? Did you offend Young Master Ye?
“Apologize until Young Master Ye is satisfied!”
After the phone call, Brother Hao was drenched in a cold sweat and his lips turned white.
He wiped off the cold sweat on his face, then looked at Ye Lingchen in awe while speaking
in an extremely respectful tone, “I’m sorry… Young Master Ye, I, I can’t help but…”
“Brother Hao, what’s going on? This kid isn’t…”
Brother Leo pointed at Ye Lingchen, with that frivolous attitude of his immediately sending
chills down Brother Hao’s spine. He turned around suddenly and slapped Brother Leo right
away!
“Do you think Young Master Ye is someone you can just point at?” Brother Hao was
practically roaring with a distorted expression. Being the ruthless person that he was, he
said solemnly, “Chop off Brother Leo’s finger!”
Brother Leo was stunned!
Everyone was stunned!
Su Qingxue was stunned too!
Everyone on the bus was stunned!
“Didn’t you hear what I said?” Brother Hao’s voice was hoarse.
It was then that everyone responded. Their expressions changed drastically and they
finally realized how big of a screw up they did at that time.
One of the lackeys took out a dagger from his waist and walked toward Brother Leo
without saying a word.
Thud!
Brother Hao knelt at once and faced Ye Lingchen. All the other lackeys also lowered the
baseball bats in their hands and knelt to the ground, afraid to even breathe too heavily.
“Young Master Ye, please don’t take offense against lowly people like us. I’ve already
punished Brother Leo. Please spare us,” Brother Hao lowered his head humbly and spoke in
a begging tone.
“Ali, do as you wish according to the rules of boxers,” Ye Lingchen looked at Ali.
“According to the boxing rules, this matter is considered settled if he takes a punch from
me.” Ali grinned and walked forward. Everyone knelt on the ground and took the initiative
to give way.
Ali’s fist was almost half the size of Brother Leo’s belly. A single punch alone sent Brother
Leo flying like a weed, breaking at least half of his ribs!
Brother Leo fell to the ground in a miserable heap and could not even let out a scream.
Brother Hao and the others trembled, but they dared not let out a peep.
“That’s it then. Let’s go.”
Ye Lingchen remarked nonchalantly and turned around to board the bus once more. There
was no need for him to intervene in the matter, as he believed that the Warrior’s
Department would come and deal with people like Brother Hao.
Chapter 623 - New Ideas
Chapter 623: New Ideas
As the saying went, it was easier to deal with a leader than their goons.
Insignificant people like Brother Hao were nothing but a source of headaches and Ye
Lingchen did not bother to waste time on them.
It was also the reason he brought Ali along with him. It became convenient for him if he
encountered that sort of situation since there was no need for him to take any action.
Back in the vehicle, the passengers all looked at Ye Lingchen with awe.
Su Qingxue looked at him differently too and began questioning his identity.
Even if it was not Pei Tianjun in the earlier phone call, it must have been a certain
important figure. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to scare the lawless Brother
Hao into submission, to the point where he would kneel on his knees and humble himself to
the fullest.
“Hey, don’t you have anything to ask me?” Su Qingxue could not help but ask as the car
continued on the road.
“No,” Ye Lingchen was not interested in this.
Su Qingxue started to reveal everything on her own accord.
The Su family was renowned in River City and had ample influence in the Sichuan-Tibet
region to the point that their name inspired reverence whenever they were mentioned.
There was a saying that local gangsters were above the law.
The Su family was undoubtedly one of those gangsters!
As the third daughter of the Su family, Su Qingxue should rightfully have been one of the
preeminent descendants, but her status had since plummeted after her father—the Su
family’s second son—had been dead for many years.
Initially, her uncle—her father’s elder brother—was the patriarch, and should have taken
more care of her, but unfortunately, her uncle had a son and a daughter who surpassed her
and targeted her somewhat. As a result, she was in a rather awkward situation.
Ye Lingchen opened his eyes and glanced at her. Seeing the bitterness on her face, he could
not help but soften his expression and start chatting with her. In the meantime, he also took
it as an opportunity to learn a bit about the Sichuan-Tibet region from Su Qingxue.
The reason why the International Medical Association was established there was not the
reason that Ye Lingchen guessed, but was actually because the environment there was
conducive to the growth, cultivation, and research of herbal medicines. Moreover, the
Sichuan-Tibet region had areas that were well-known as the source for many medicines,
with many being developed there.
According to Su Qingxue, the Su family’s biggest industry was also medicine. Aside from
growing and selling herbs, the Su family was also behind many healthcare products and
medicines on the market. A large number of shares in listed pharmaceutical companies
were held by them.
“What’s the standard of martial arts for the people around here?” Ye Lingchen probed.
A touch of unnaturalness flashed through Su Qingxue’s expression before she said
solemnly, “Very high. Just take Brother Hao as an example. He really did kill a tiger with his
bare hands, but his strength can only be regarded as average! There are too many masters
here, and you may think that you’re good enough with your big bodyguard, but that
couldn’t be further from the truth. Many of the people’s strength here is far beyond
ordinary people’s imagination. You’re an outsider, so it’s better to keep a low profile.”
All the earlier signs showed that Ye Lingchen was a little unscrupulous in doing things,
hence the reason she made that remark.
“That many masters, huh?” Ye Lingchen raised his brows slightly and was a little surprised.
Su Qingxue hesitated for a moment before lowering her voice and saying mysteriously,
“Since you know martial artists, then you should know that martial artists need continuous
martial arts training if they want to become stronger. Many of the herbs here are also very
helpful to martial artists, and some will come here to buy these herbs.”
Ye Lingchen was stunned.
As people used to say, the poor were sent to study while the rich could learn martial arts.
Training in martial arts was very costly since it consumed a lot of physical strength. Though
it might be an exaggeration to eat supplements such as millennium-old ginseng, the ten
tonics were nevertheless very important. Moreover, injuries were unavoidable during such
training and that necessitated another sum of money that had to be forked out.
Ye Lingchen could absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which was considered
the purest form of tonic. Even so, there were times where he—let alone others—felt that it
required a lot of energy to do so.
He remembered what had been said on the internet regarding the high number of wicked
people in that area. Ordinary people who came there to travel would have to suffer
financial losses to avoid getting in trouble if they encountered any. Should they opt to get
someone to fight, then it would cost them dearly.
His reason for visiting that place was because it was rich in tonics. The locals had strong Qi
and their physique was relatively robust too.
A new idea suddenly popped up in his mind. He previously saw things from the perspective
of a doctor treating ordinary people. Perhaps he could target another class of people?
Warriors and martial artists!
He was able to refine tonics that were better suited for martial artists, sell it to them, and
even…train his own martial artists!
Seeing Ye Lingchen’s silence, Su Qingxue pondered for a moment and continued, “In fact, if
you’re afraid of causing any trouble, you can join our Su family. If your medical knowledge
is good, you’ll definitely be of use.”
She looked eagerly at Ye Lingchen.
“No thanks. There isn’t anyone in this world that I can’t afford to offend.” Ye Lingchen
waved his hand casually.
“Hehe, bragging without seeing who the target is.” Su Qingxue rolled her eyes and felt
rather disappointed.
She had the idea of rope in Ye Lingchen right from the start, since the Su family had to rely
on connections in addition to her own strength. She was not treated that favorably in the Su
family, but if she could get a medical practitioner to enter the Su family, then her status
would be much better.
Upon reaching their destination, Su Qingxue grabbed Ye Lingchen and added him on
WeChat before parting ways.
Ye Lingchen brought Ali straight to the International Medical Association.
Although he had never been there, being in the era of technology meant that they could use
their mobile phone for navigation.
Along the way, he met many similar people like himself, just as Su Qingxue said. They all
pretended not to show their true colors, and many of them were foreigners.
At that time, the entire International Medical Association venue was already full of people.
Each of them was unique in their own way. Some were international medical enthusiasts
while others were students from medical universities or medical professionals who
received special invitations.
They were there to observe and admire the achievements of the world of medicine. It
would be a glorious thing if they were lucky enough to witness a leap in medical
knowledge.
Those who could be selected to participate in the International Medical Association were
undoubtedly in the possession of unique medicines.
At that point, a middle-aged foreigner with a tall nose and naturally curly hair strode onto
the stage.
“Gosh, it’s Amir Roy!”
“I’ll be damned! Did India develop another amazing drug again?”
Many people immediately exclaimed as soon as the man took the stage.
Some people shunned the spotlight, but others were the complete opposite and reveled in
it instead.
Amir waved and smiled generously at everyone around him.
The commotion was getting louder. Several people were getting excited and had gazes of
admiration.
Everyone in the medical world would have heard Amir’s name.
Born from an ordinary family in India, he achieved excellent grades from childhood and
enrolled straight in Murica’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology after graduation. He
thus began his studies in the medical field and embarked on a long journey of studying.
Medical majors took a longer time to graduate than other majors and he finally graduated
with a Ph.D. after a full ten years!
Chapter 624 - A Miraculous Drug?
Chapter 624: A Miraculous Drug?
Amir published many medical articles during his Ph.D. and caused quite a sensation with
them. After graduating, he participated in the research of diseases and medications, as well
as creating various medications which resulted in him growing in fame.
“He was the one who researched and created the most effective painkiller on the market,
right? It’s amazing.”
“Since he’s here in person, it’s probably yet another era-defining creation.”
“India’s miraculous medications are simply amazing. Whenever I get a scar, I’ll apply their
Draigan-ka-Ghoda plaster on it.”
“The Draigan-ka-Ghoda plaster was invented by Amir, with his mentor, while he was
studying!”
…
The whispers and murmurs continued and everyone looked eagerly at the stage.
At the same time, two figures with surgical masks appeared at the International Medical
Association’s entrance. After showing the admission ticket, they entered slowly without
much fanfare.
However, the entry of those two figures made the entire International Medical Association
lively, as if there was a surging undercurrent in the atmosphere.
Ye Lingchen and Ali waited quietly in the waiting hall, but they could feel a plethora of
strange gazes from everywhere—scrutinizing, suspicious, excited, touched, and even mixed
feelings.
During that period, many people wanted to come forward and strike up a conversation, but
they were all blocked by Ali.
On the other side, Amir finished introducing his medication—much to everyone’s awe—
and successfully obtained a patent.
At that moment, his assistant hurried over and whispered a few words in his ear.
“Miracle Doctor Y?”
Amir cocked his brows and his eyes lit up.
“Yes, I just got news that Miracle Doctor Y has entered the International Medical
Association and is waiting to have his drug tested.” The assistant nodded and seemed to
speak in a cautious tone.
“Could it be the rabies medication that was all abuzz some time ago?” Amir rubbed his
nose. “China’s medical achievements are not ranked internationally and Chinese medicine
has slipped down to third-rate standard. Could they really have created this kind of
medicine?”
“That was in the past. Based on the news that I heard, Miracle Doctor Y’s medical skills are
top-notch!” the assistant said solemnly. “Just about a month ago, there were many diseases
in China that had been cured by Miracle Doctor Y. Everyone treats him with the utmost
praise and respect. It was Miracle Doctor Y who successfully treated wind-heat syndrome
flu! I feel like he might shock the world this time!”
“Shock the world?” A trace of disdain flashed in Amir’s eyes.
Was China that delusional to think they could produce drugs that would shock the world?
Medicine was profound and required plenty of valuable experience, accumulated wisdom,
and research. India was also a cradle of civilization, and India had a long history when it
came to amazing medication. That was the reason Amir could make breakthroughs with the
foundations of his predecessors. What else did China have besides the decline of their
Chinese medicine?
“I heard that Miracle Doctor Y can cure even cancer!” the assistant took a deep breath and
added.
“Hehe, do you think that’s possible?” Amir chuckled. “You’ve been my assistant for years.
You have a deeper understanding of some pathologies compared to ordinary people. How
could you be affected by this kind of rumors? Cancer has become the bane of this world
because of its incurable nature. Can a nobody cure it just by saying he can?”
“But this incident is known throughout China in vivid detail…” A thought appeared in the
assistant’s eyes and he seemed uncertain.
“The Chinese are predisposed to exaggerations. They’ll get one or two actors just to achieve
the effect and spread the word. We’ve heard these exorbitant claims more than once. It’s
not credible!” Amir refuted indifferently, but confidently.
“But since it’s such a coincidence, I’ll just stay and have a look.” Amir’s tone changed
completely into a slightly playful one.
…
At the same time, similar scenes happened throughout the International Medical
Association.
Many countries in East Asia, such as the Sun Nation, also received word of it. Even the drug
appraisers onstage were told about Miracle Doctor Y’s arrival.
Everyone had their reasons for choosing to stay and watch Miracle Doctor Y.
The medical appraisal was done swiftly, and with the appraisals concluded one after the
other, it was Ye Lingchen turn in no time.
“China’s Miracle Doctor Y? I didn’t expect him to come so soon,” a gray-haired old professor
with round spectacles pushed his spectacles and said.
“Maybe he does have what it takes if he dares to boast. China’s medicinal progress has been
silent for so many years. Perhaps they might have a breakthrough,” another postdoctoral
doctor from Deutschland said.
“It can’t be that easy, right? Once the rabies virus turns virulent, it directly enters the
bloodstream and invades the nerves. This disease is incredibly difficult to treat!” A medical
expert from the Stick Nation sneered and shook his head.
It was downright ridiculous that he dared to make such bold claims on the Internet and
even state that he would not supply the medicine to the Stick Nation.
Medical researchers in other countries nodded too. Those in the medical industry were
more aware of the difficulties involved. There were far too many types of diseases, and
some could not be cured just by saying it could be cured.
At that point, Ye Lingchen slowly stepped onto the stage.
Someone announced his name, “The eleventh contestant, Miracle Doctor Y, has brought
medication that can cure rabies.”
“Miracle Doctor Y?!”
“F*CK! He really did attend!”
“It’s only been three or four days since the news was released! Simply amazing!”
“China is on course to show their greatness!”
“Come on, Miracle Doctor Y! Get an awesome patent for our country!”
The Chinese people present there instantly became excited, and some of the students from
China Medical College could not help but stand up, calling Ye Lingchen their teacher.
People from other countries whispered among each other and had doubts. Some never
even heard of Miracle Doctor Y but were half-skeptical after learning about Miracle Doctor
Y’s deeds.
“It seems as though I’m not the only one who isn’t too optimistic about Miracle Doctor Y.”
Amir looked around from his corner with a smile.
Faced with medical experts from all over the world and surrounded by an audience of
medical professionals, Ye Lingchen remained calm as he briefly introduced his drug.
It went without saying that the drug’s materials and production steps were not included,
only its effect and method of use.
However, following Ye Lingchen’s introduction, the expression of the judges there began to
sour, while those of the surrounding audience changed slightly to that of slight disbelief.
One of the old men could not help but stand up and interrupt Ye Lingchen’s introduction.
“What you’re saying is completely ridiculous! There aren’t any drugs in the world that
would have such an immediate effect, let alone be able to get rid of the disease in one dose.
This is completely against science. Extremely absurd!”
The old man’s face was red and he looked extremely angry.
“If it is according to what this kid says, then India’s magical medicine nickname should be
given to China,” Amir could not help but chuckle.
The old man who spoke was someone that Amir knew—he was a medical professor at
England’s University of Cambridge and had taught a lot of medical experts. It was only after
his retirement that he took up the job of becoming a drug appraiser.
His research on drugs was rigorous. Even the slightest amount of adulteration would not be
tolerated and he would lash out immediately if he disagreed with anything. Ye Lingchen’s
constant boasting had angered him…
Chapter 625 - Testing the Drug!
Chapter 625: Testing the Drug!
As everyone knew, every medicine strived to treat an illness. The ability to eradicate an
illness was nothing but an exaggeration and was impossible to achieve.
According to Ye Lingchen’s explanation, his medicine could take effect in a mere five
minutes and the rabies virus could be completely eradicated in half an hour. The claim was
utter nonsense.
Did he really think that the medicine he had created was a miraculous elixir?
Despite Western medicine being known for its quick results, the most common diseases of
all—the cold—required three uninterrupted days of taking the medicine before one could
recover.
The reason for that was because the human body had a specific process of absorbing and
adapting to the drug itself, followed by a war between the drug and the virus. Said war
could not be too violent, otherwise, the drug might be too strong and harm the body
instead. That was why it took some time for the treatment cycle.
“I’ve made my claim and I’m confident enough to prove it,” Ye Lingchen answered curtly.
That simple sentence shocked the audience.
Even those experienced international professors could not sit still and began whispering to
each other. Some of the pharmaceutical industry’s giants frowned slightly and stared
closely at Ye Lingchen as if wanting to see through his mask.
Being able to treat rabies was earth-shaking enough, and if the effect was as Ye Lingchen
claimed, then it could be described as a miracle drug. That alone would be enough to bring
change to the medical world, with investors and the common folk going mad for it.
Why?
Because if Ye Lingchen could cure rabies in such a short time, then it may well mean that he
had a way to treat other diseases immediately.
For example, fevers, colds, or a cough took at least a few days for one to recover, but if
there was ever a medicine that would cure one a person in about ten minutes after
consumption, then the medication would be considered a miraculous one that defied all
laws.
It seemed as though…such elixirs could only exist in TV series and movies, right?
“It’s impossible for this kind of drug to exist in this world,” Amir could not help but remark
from one side. After a pause, he turned his head and asked his assistant, “Do you think it’s
possible?”
“In principle, the answer is likely no. The human body has to undergo a process before
being able to absorb any medication.” The assistant cocked a brow, then continued,
“Unless…he has a way to bypass that aspect. If he does have one, then its value will be very
unique. China would never disclose it voluntarily.”
“That’s right. Even if they show it, it’ll only be the tip of the iceberg. Who would dare to
reveal such a thing in public? That action alone is preposterous.” Amir chuckled.
Many of those present were top experts in the medical field and hardly believed in the
existence of such miraculous medicine in China.
Immediately after that, famous and prestigious medical experts began standing up one
after another to question him. They each put forward a point to refute Ye Lingchen’s
statement, and many people even condemned it as a paradox that did not exist at all.
A commotion slowly built up in the audience.
“Did the Chinese come to make fun of us? I think he’s a little kid who can’t even understand
the most basic of medical theory.”
“Madness! How could such a person qualify to participate in such a stage?”
“The Chinese came here deliberately to cause a sensation. Even if such technology exists, I
believe that it’s not something China is capable of researching.”
“F*ck! What are you foreigners talking about?!”
“Are you looking down on China’s medical skills? This is Miracle Doctor Y!”
“Open up your useless eyes and watch closely, but be careful not to let them pop out.”
…
In the face of all those doubts, many Chinese people were angry and furious. At the same
time, they felt slightly less confident in their hearts as well. They could only hope that
Miracle Doctor Y was able to conjure up miracles.
“Is Miracle Doctor Y’s telling the truth?”
“What kind of medicine is this? How could it have such a quick effect.”
“F*ck man, I’m so nervous.”
“It’s possible. We’re not exaggerating Miracle Doctor Y’s medical skills. Simply speaking
about it would be enough to surprise the foreigners!”
Ye Lingchen’s presentation was undoubtedly the most questioned one in the entire
International Medical Association.
“Please show us the medicine.” It was pointless to say anything more. One of the old
professors onstage urged Ye Lingchen on and wanted to end the meaningless test as soon
as possible.
At first, everyone thought that Ye Lingchen would let his assistant take the stage.
Furthermore, a precious medicine like that ought to have been placed in a special safe or
something of the sort, but under everyone’s intent gazes, Ye Lingchen raised his hand and
nonchalantly took out a small box from his pocket.
It was a small square box that had a rather plain exterior. There was no lock at all, and it
could be opened simply by pulling it.
However, the most surprising part had yet to come. The instant everyone saw what was in
the box, they inhaled sharply and burst into a fit of laughter. Many were cackling so
manically that their chins nearly fell onto the ground.
A black, round pill was seen inside the box.
“BWAHAHAHA. This is a f*cking joke! Could this be the elixir told in legends?”
“Is he making a TV show? Do elixirs like this still exist?”
“F*ck! I’ve seen the world now! Does this fella think he’s a cultivator?”
“The Chinese look frightened.”
“Look, the Chinese themselves are dumbfounded.”
“What era are we in right now that we still use these alchemical pills? I almost thought I
traveled into another dimension.”
“Could he be a scammer?”
At the end of the day, China’s leaders were getting fidgety and so were China Medical
College’s senior officials.
No one thought that Ye Lingchen would come up with that kind of charade. If it turned out
to be fake, China’s dignity would be all but lost.
There…should not be a problem, right?
Even though they were sweating profusely, they did not think that it was proper to get up
and ask questions, so all they could do was just wait anxiously.
Woof! Grrrrrr! Woof, woof!
The next moment, the target of the drug test was brought forward.
It was a big gray-black wolfdog with pricked-up ears and crimson eyes. Locked inside a
cage, it barked frantically in a deranged manner, sending chills down everyone’s spine.
Still restless despite being kept in the cage, it trashed around wildly inside and constantly
gnawed the cage like a crazed animal.
Everyone present was sure at a glance that the dog had rabies and had entered the extreme
excitement phase, which could be construed to mean that the dog was beyond treatment.
Then, a staff member took the pill from Ye Lingchen’s hand, then stuffed it into the dog’s
mouth using an instrument.
Many people snickered. ‘Will it take effect in just five minutes? Haha.’
After a while, however, the originally violent dog gradually calmed down under everyone’s
stunned looks. Its breathing became stable and it even started to whimper.
“How was that possible?!”
On stage, the professors who hailed from various countries were stunned.
Medical experts from various countries were stupefied.
The medical enthusiasts and students who came to observe were bamboozled.
Amir stared to the extent that his eyes nearly popped out. His expression was filled with
disbelief!
Chapter 626 - Sensational
Chapter 626: Sensational
“There are only two possibilities for this phenomenon. The first is that the drug is a
sedative! The second is that the dog had reached the paralysis phase!”
“Yes, yes, yes! That must be the case!”
Sedatives were able to calm any animal in a short time, but rabies was divided into three
stages. The last stage was the paralysis stage, where it would appear depressed, tired, and
stationary after the initial manic episode.
The dog will not live long regardless of the breed!
“Let’s wait and see! The pill can’t be proven to be useful just yet!”
“Yes, it must be a coincidence, if not a trick.”
Many medical practitioners began to argue spiritedly.
However, some did not speak amidst the many rebuttals—one of those people was Amir!
Based on their experience, they could easily see that the dog did not look as though it had
taken a tranquilizer nor did it look like it had entered the paralysis phase!
It had settled down, and on closer inspection, one would notice that the crimson in the
dog’s eyes was gradually fading. Rather than being sluggish, it was actually alert!
That pill…was effective?!
“How is that possible? How could this world have such a miraculous drug? Is this Chinese
alchemy? That dog’s rabies was real!”
Amir could not help but clench his fist tightly and his eyes were fluctuating violently.
As time went by, there were fewer and fewer doubts on stage, and in place of it was a look
of stunned surprise and disbelief.
They certainly knew what was happening based on their experience. After a quarter of an
hour, the dog no longer barked wildly but wagged its tail at everyone instead. No longer
was there any dullness in their eyes and it was full of energy. There was no semblance of it
to a dog that had taken a sedative, much less a dog that was weak after being infected with
rabies!
“This drug…could actually target rabies! An Qi, we have to get this drug! We must get it for
our country!”
“It’s amazing. China possesses such a miraculous medicine! It’s incredible!”
“This… This is a miracle!”
Almost immediately, voices of medical giants from all around the world faltered, along with
a shock in their hearts. They had only one thought—to obtain that miraculous drug for
their country at any cost.
The staff went on stage again, brought the dog down, and checked it to determine the true
effect of the drug.
Despite that, every medical expert knew that it was unnecessary to do an examination. The
dog’s rabies had been fully cured!
The only people who panicked at the scene were those from the Stick Nation, all of whom
looked as though they were struck by lightning and had their souls ripped out from their
bodies. Miracle Doctor Y’s words began floating unprompted in their minds.
The drug would not be sold to the Stick Nation!
Their foreheads dripped with sweat and their minds went blank the second they thought of
that.
At that point, all they could hope for was for a problem to pop up during the dog’s
inspection, though the possibility for that to happen was very slim.
Everyone waited eagerly.
After a while, the test results came out.
The rabies virus was completely eradicated!
The International Medical Association’s announcement had provided a conclusive answer.
From then onward, a new drug would have existed in the world with Miracle Doctor Y’s
patent printed on it!
Ye Lingchen was not surprised at that result. He lifted his feet and stepped off the stage
slowly.
However, the entire International Medical Association went mad almost immediately,
causing an uproar.
“OH MY GOD! This really is genuine! We’ve witnessed a miracle!”
“Did he bring rabies under control just like that? It’s incredible!”
“This is a huge leap for human civilization!”
“I take back what I said before. China’s traditional Chinese medicine and elixirs are
amazing!”
“Just how huge of a sensation will this cause? Every country would go wild for it!”
Everyone looked at Ye Lingchen with a luminous gaze.
China’s medical profession had, for the first time, presented to the world a patent that blew
everyone out of the water.
Many were already beginning to wave banknotes in their hands in an attempt to buy
Lingchen’s patent or the formula of that pill. Medical representatives from various
countries scrambled wildly, each wanting to obtain the right to purchase the Ye Lingchen’s
pill for their own country.
Ye Lingchen would not sell the formula of course, but he allowed them to purchase a
certain amount to be sold in other countries. The sole exception was the Stick Nation.
The drug was nowhere near precious in Ye Lingchen’s opinion. He did not just earn money
by selling it to those countries—it also enabled him to gain popularity on an international
scale. There was hardly any reason no to do it.
Faced with the various countries’ eager solicitations, Ye Lingchen merely replied, “Contact
my medical agent. She’ll decide everything!” Then he shut the door.
The medical agent he spoke of was none other than Dong Miaomiao. He believed that she
was more than capable of handling it, and the coming days would probably be quite busy
for her.
The drug tests continued that day, but everyone’s minds were swayed only by Ye
Lingchen’s magical medicine.
Pharmaceutical giants and representatives of various countries’ companies reported to
their company headquarters one after another in a very solemn manner.
As soon as Ye Lingchen had been acknowledged by the International Medical Association,
someone posted the results online!
[F*ck! Our instructor brought us to the International Medical Association today, and guess
who I met there? Miracle Doctor Y! The most important point is that Miracle Doctor Y’s
rabies medication has received a patent! Our China will be glorified!]
[OP has gone nuts. Evaluation complete.]
[Hehe, this is the eleventh time I heard the news about Miracle Doctor Y in the past few
days.]
[Give it a rest, OP. You’ll go to jail for spreading rumors.]
Soon enough, TikTok and Weibo were going crazy, and almost all the Chinese citizens at the
International Medical Association began updating their status with pride!
At the same time, they attached a selfie of themselves at the International Medical
Association to prove their attendance.
Slowly but surely, the internet was set ablaze.
Immediately after that, major headlines began sending out push notifications, and the
national medical website updated their information simultaneously too. That trans-epochal
invention instantly set the world on fire and caused a flurry of excitement!
[Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! Oh f*ck! It’s a done deed!]
[Damn, you deserve the title of Miracle Doctor Y. You said you were going to the
International Medical Association and you did.]
[Ahhhhh, so awesome! China finally has a pharmaceutical product to be proud of!]
[F*ck, I cried for real. This is a breakthrough for our China! F*ck, we don’t need to import
medicines from foreign countries anymore.]
[Muahahaha, are the other countries now going to beg us for it? Feels good!]
[Miracle Doctor Y is as amazing as amazing can be. My mom doesn’t need to be afraid of me
getting bit by a dog anymore.]
…
No one thought that Miracle Doctor Y would go to the International Medical Association so
quickly and silently, and passed the test, no less! It undoubtedly gave the nation’s people a
great surprise, with a sense of pride in their country spontaneously emerging from the
depths of their hearts.
Of course, the sensation was not limited to China alone. People all over the world went into
a frenzy…
Chapter 627 - It’s Them?!
Chapter 627: It’s Them?!
Murica.
[For real? Did China really develop a drug to counter rabies?]
[F*ck! The International Medical Association unanimously approved it. It’s a wicked
breakthrough!]
[Not sure if China’s gon’ sell it to Murica, but Imma look forward to it.]
[GOAT. Miracle Doctor Y is a doctor of miracles.]
Sun Nation.
[Has Chinese medicine made such a breakthrough?]
[Damn it, why didn’t a talented person like Miracle Doctor Y appear in our Sun Nation!]
[Hurry up and discuss with China’s medical authorities. We must obtain the right to buy
this drug.]
England.
[What a miraculous country China is. They actually managed to produce medication of this
sort.]
[Bloody brilliant. I’d really like to pay this Miracle Doctor Y a visit.]
[This year’s Nobel Prize in medicine must belong to Miracle Doctor Y.]
[Cheers to Miracle Doctor Y for his contributions to the human and animal world.]
…
With the sensation spreading across various countries, everyone was starting to get
restless. Other than countries per se, pharmaceutical giants within those countries were all
trying to contact Miracle Doctor Y to obtain exclusive agency rights.
If they could obtain exclusive agency rights for their own country, then they stood to earn a
lot of money as the middleman!
Among all those countries, however, the Stick Nation was the most silent.
They used to be ignorant in the past and sneered at Miracle Doctor Y, but they did not
expect the slap in their face to come so suddenly and stun them silly.
Miracle Doctor Y was really able to develop that drug.
F*cking hell!
They were unable to express their bitterness since they would not have dared to say
anything in the beginning if they knew that Miracle Doctor Y was that kind of person!
Even so, they were also very decisive. Many medical experts in the Stick Nation’s
pharmaceutical industry immediately issued a joint statement, “The previous statement
against Miracle Doctor Y was pure ignorance. We hope Miracle Doctor Y will forgive our
ignorance. We will contact our country’s entertainment industry, and have them call-up
Hyun-Min Kim so he can sincerely apologize for his ignorant remarks and be dealt with
accordingly! We apologize again!”
[Hahaha, so now you want to apologize? Too late!]
[Your entertainment industry hasn’t been that tough before.]
[Ask those in your entertainment circle to stand up and apologize to us!]
[You think that’s enough? So, you want to fawn over Miracle Doctor Y now?]
[Oh, you weren’t like that when you attacked us before. Did you already learn how to be
good?]
…
Chinese netizens began laughing at once and felt an unprecedented feeling of pride. Each
one of them shouted in their hearts, ‘China is great’!
Of course, Ye Lingchen paid no attention to the many Stick Nation medical experts
chickening out.
According to Dong Miaomiao’s message, many domestic and international companies had
already contacted her and expressed genuine sincerity in offering an unusually high price.
All that was left was to get the nod from Ye Lingchen.
Dong Miaomiao was extremely excited. Those industry giants whom she previously never
imagined to be in contact with were all respectful and extremely courteous to her through
the phone. Some of those stellar individuals even made her feel extremely nervous when
they called, but after realizing that Young Master Ye was backing her, Dong Miaomiao’s
calmed down.
There were numerous benefits for all parties involved. Although not everyone could get
rabies, there was always a possibility of contracting the disease. Whoever that becomes
infected with it would have to face the fact that it was a fatal disease. Therefore, that
medicine was equivalent to giving them a second life. Exchanging money for life was
something that many were willing to do, even if it means bankrupting their own family!
Countless industry giants wanted to get a share of it.
In fact, the drug meant nothing to Ye Lingchen, because it was effortlessly easy to make
money with subsequent drugs after the first one had passed all hurdles.
The herbs used to make the pill were not at all rare. In addition to labor and other costs
required for refining it, the price was not that high either. He had no intention to set too
high a price as long as he could make a small profit for the basics.
Of course, that was considered in terms of the domestic market. The price was to be
doubled if it was exported abroad.
Ye Lingchen was not going to be greedy for money from those who needed their life saved.
In that way, he could gain popularity in the long-term and earn money without losing any.
Therefore, Ye Lingchen wanted to say goodbye to capitalists who wanted to bare their
teeth and chomp down on the world’s common folk.
After exiting the International Medical Association, Ye Lingchen found a hotel to stay
instead of rushing home.
He decided to travel around the nearby places. Since he was in the Sichuan-Tibet region, it
was a must for him to bring back some herbs to cultivate, especially since the herbs there
were very sought-after even by warriors. Perhaps he might even find something completely
unexpected there.
At the same time, all the major families in the Sichuan-Tibet region received the news as
well, and everyone had looks of surprise.
Oasis City’s Mo family home.
“That so-called Miracle Doctor Y really did develop a drug to cure the rabies virus?”
“We must report this to Master Mo!”
“He’s still in the Sichuan-Tibet region and doesn’t seem to have any intention of leaving just
yet.”
“Pay attention to his movements. Get someone to keep an eye on him!”
“Remember, try to persuade him first and see his reaction. If it doesn’t work, kill him…”
River City’s Su family home.
Surrounded by mountains and countless trees was a huge courtyard.
From among the forested mountains to the courtyard gate was a wide road paved by
humans. The parking lot outside the courtyard was filled with various luxury cars.
A crowd was in the courtyard, consisting mostly of young men and women, who were
gathered together to discuss something.
“Did you hear about Miracle Doctor Y, that incredible genius doctor that was born in
China!”
“I’ve known about him for quite some time. His amazing medical skills are besides the
point. It turns out that he’s extremely skilled in creating medicine. That is what’s
frightening!” someone said.
Regardless of how high a doctor’s medical skills were, there were only a limited number of
people who could be treated by said doctor. In turn, it also limited the amount of money he
could make. With the ability to create medications, however, the money that a doctor could
stand to earn was on a whole different level completely!
The Su family’s illustriousness came from their capability to manufacture all kinds of drugs.
The profit created by selling drugs alone numbered in the hundreds of millions each year!
“I’m surprised it’s possible to create a drug for rabies! The profit that he could be raking in
is…unthinkable!”
“That’s right. If that weren’t the case, Master Su wouldn’t have held an emergency meeting
to collectively discuss possible countermeasures. I heard that they’re attempting to reach a
cooperation agreement with Miracle Doctor Y before he leaves the Sichuan-Tibet region!”
“If our Su family can cooperate with the Miracle Doctor Y, then our status will only rise!”
someone said fiercely.
“What if we can’t come to an agreement?” someone suddenly asked.
The atmosphere suddenly fell into silence and everyone exchanged glances. If there was no
agreement, everyone knew what was going to happen without even mentioning it out loud.
After all, he was on their turf!
Since Miracle Doctor Y had come there alone, it would be difficult for him to return home…
“I have a photo here. Master Su wants everyone to look at the picture and commit it to
memory. That way, I’ll be easy to recognize him if you bump into him,” someone took out a
photo.
Although the two people in the photo wore face masks, they had a unique body shape and
temperament, the combination of which was particularly eye-catching and not too difficult
to identify.
“It’s them?!” A young girl could not help but exclaim from the crowd…
Chapter 628 - Light and Darkness
Chapter 628: Light and Darkness
“You know them?” Everyone simultaneously looked at the girl in surprise.
“No, I don’t,” Su Qingxue drew herself back and shook her head. “I just think their figures
are easier to recognize.”
Everyone shifted their gaze back on the photos again.
A storm began brewing in Su Qingxue’s heart!
It was them! It was them!
She never expected that the person she met during the journey was Miracle Doctor Y. If she
had known earlier, she would have done her best to foster a good relationship with him.
Su Qingxue’s heart was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. A person like him had
appeared in front of her, but she missed the opportunity completely.
Then, her gaze became conflicted yet again. Did that guy not know that being high profile
would only bring disaster onto himself? She had already advised him to be cautious in their
area because the people there were different.
She immediately thought of Ye Lingchen’s boasting and shook her head without realizing it.
He was probably still quite young, hence his conceitedness.
…
In addition to the Mo and Su family, other families also kept a close watch on the
developments, staring at Ye Lingchen as if looking at a big fat sheep. He was practically a
human-shaped money printing machine!
At night, Ye Lingchen took the time to check his popularity value. As expected, it had
skyrocketed from the original two million to more than 13 million!
An increase of 11 million was only the beginning. The news was not that widely known
among foreign people yet, and when it finally spread, his popularity would probably
double!
Sure enough, achievements that had a direct impact on the world was the easiest shortcut
to increase his popularity.
Ding-dong!
His phone lit up slightly along with the WeChat notification tone.
The sender was Su Qingxue.
She hesitated for a long time, but in the end, she decided to remind Ye Lingchen.
[You’re Miracle Doctor Y!]
[Mm.] Ye Lingchen replied casually.
[Run, now! You can’t stay here anymore!] Su Qingxue responded extremely quickly.
[May I remind you that things are a mess here!]
[The people here are very powerful. You can’t handle it even with that big guy at your side!]
[Many people are surely eyeing you already!]
Before Ye Lingchen could reply, a few more messages appeared in an instant. Ye Lingchen
was briefly taken aback as her typing speed was enough to make her a keyboard warrior.
[What else can they do other than eye me? Modern society is ruled by law now.] Ye
Lingchen replied very naively.
[It’s different!] Su Qingxue was at a loss for words. [It doesn’t matter, just listen to what I
say and run away tonight, otherwise it’ll be too late!]
Ye Lingchen cocked a brow. In fact, he did sense a rather different vibe to the place.
Tourists could be distinguished from the locals at a glance because the former was
obviously much more fashionable, while the latter dressed more commonly in coarse linen.
He wanted to ask Su Qingxue exactly what was different, but Su Qingxue did not respond.
He was unsure whether she was worried or had already fallen asleep.
He smiled, switched his phone to silent, and fell asleep peacefully.
Whatever the difference was, our prodigy was not afraid of it—such was his confidence.
In the early morning, Ye Lingchen and Ali began their exploration. The Sichuan-Tibet
region was most renowned for its various medicinal materials, such as saffron, caterpillar
fungus, and tubers from orchids of the genus Gymnadenia.
Fundamentally speaking, they were all nourishing medicines with widespread claims that
those herbs could treat this and that. For example, saffron tea was said to promote blood
circulation, dispel negative energy, and relieve pain. It was also used to treat depression,
chest and diaphragm tightness, blood in vomit, typhoid fever, panic attacks, women’s
amenorrhea, blood impurities, irregular menstruation, inexhaustible postpartum lochia,
blood stasis and pain, measles, bruises, and many others.
Meanwhile, Gymnadenia tubers were supposed to be good for men. In short, it could be
treated as an aphrodisiac.
Many tourist buses stopped in front of the shopping mall. The passengers got off one after
another and made for a very bustling scene. Everyone looked left and right, and most of
them would end up buying some medicines. Those who were reluctant would later be
swayed after hearing people explain the effects and benefits of those medicines. Despite the
hesitation, they would still buy some to bring home for their parents or children.
Ye Lingchen wandered around and went to three different shopping malls in a row. Still, he
frowned slightly because those herbs were what he had thought.
It was much more…inferior!
Though it was inaccurate to say that it was completely fake, the efficacy of the herbs on sale
was greatly reduced. To put it bluntly, it was all a scam.
There was no use for him to buy those medications since it could not be grown either.
At that moment, a middle-aged man wearing brown linen clothes walked toward him. His
face was as sharp as a knife and his eyes glistened, suggesting that he was a martial artist.
“Are these drugs not agreeable to Mr. Y’s discerning eyes?” The middle-aged man forced a
smile and went straight to the subject.
Ye Lingchen nodded without speaking.
It was not uncommon for him to cause such a scene and it was not difficult for anyone to
recognize him, especially with his and Ali’s special outfit.
“If Mr. Y wants to find medicinal materials, you might as well come with me.” The middle-
aged man looked at Ye Lingchen, then added, “The herbs displayed for the outside world
are mere defective products. They’re used just to titillate tourists from all over the world.
The truly effective ones won’t be shown to everyone, of course.”
In fact, herbs were scarce and difficult to grow, especially precious ones like saffron. It
therefore did not make sense that so many were sold to the public.
“Sure!” Ye Lingchen responded curtly and began walking with the middle-aged man.
The two of them did not walk out of the mall, but instead went to the back door that was
guarded by security. Pushing the door open, they then walked down the stairs.
During the entire process, the middle-aged man’s eyes landed on Ali—more than once—
with a touch of scrutiny.
“In fact, the real trading takes place underground. It’s generally only open to special,
wealthy businessmen or people in the medical industry. There are many precious
medicinal materials, as well as secret pharmaceutical recipes, and even rare herbs,” the
middle-aged man explained as they walked.
“Rare herbs?” Ye Lingchen asked doubtfully.
“Yes! Ginseng half-a-century old has appeared here! Such medicinal materials could be met
but not sought out, and they exist only in legend,” the middle-aged man replied.
It was a long way down the staircase, which was equivalent to about the length of an
ordinary flight of two-story stairs. Finally, Ye Lingchen saw the so-called underground
trading place.
The whole underground was renovated into a huge hall. Inside, people from distant places
gathered noisily. The crowd was huge and consisted of people that hailed from all around
the world. Blond Europeans and Americans were there, as well as dark-skinned Southeast
Asians. Ye Lingchen also saw several people like himself who had participated in the
International Medical Association.
Those who were allowed there were either rich or noble, all of whom were extraordinary
individuals that opened up Ye Lingchen’s worldview.
He remembered reading a passage before he obtained the system, ‘There are two sides in
this world, one bright and the other dark. The bright side shown in front of ordinary people
is just the tip of the iceberg.’
As Ye Lingchen matured, the darker side finally began to reveal itself…
Chapter 629: I Refuse!
Ye Lingchen already knew much more than ordinary people. For example, regarding the
Warrior’s Department, Earth’s Gate, and the gene mutation incident, the public only knew
the tip of the iceberg. In fact, there was no need for them to know more as it would only
increase their worries.
Those thoughts flashed in Ye Lingchen’s mind, and when he set his eyes on the venue again,
he could not resist flashing a smile.
The people looked rich and wealthy but acted like small-time merchants and hawkers. Each
person set up their stalls with a plaque hung in front, yelling from time to time.
“Pure saffron! Half a century old ginseng that was just dug up from the ground!”
“I’d like to buy wild-collected knotweed. Price isn’t an issue.”
“I’m looking to acquire liquid beauty formulas that aren’t on the market yet! As long as
they’re genuine, I can give you a satisfactory price.”
Where there were stalls, there were naturally inquiries on price too. They all chatted like
aunties at a vegetable market, and suddenly the pretentiousness dropped considerably.
Still, if one listened carefully, one would still notice some very pretentious claims.
“My father is Master Li from Cape City. If there are any issues with this formula, I’ll make
you regret ever being born in this world!”
“Hehe, I’m a medical expert famous in one of Murica’s pharmaceutical companies. Would I
ever lie to you?”
…
Ye Lingchen nodded at the middle-aged man who led the way and began to wander around
by himself.
It could not be denied that the medicinal materials in there were much richer than in the
outside world. In addition, geographical reasons had prevented Ye Lingchen from collecting
many herbs, so it was the perfect opportunity for him to bring them back and cultivate it
himself.
For some of the rarer herbs, Ye Lingchen only needed to buy their seedlings and seeds.
Collecting herbs had become a habit of Ye Lingchen since he has the Wood Spirit
Constitution after all. It would have been a damn waste if he did not make good use of it,
and whether he used it or not was beside the point—items like herbs and medicine would
certainly come in handy someday.
Along the way, many people recognized Ye Lingchen’s identity and looked at him rather
strangely. Although they were still buying and selling things, their attention was completely
focused on Ye Lingchen.
Unperturbed, Ye Lingchen continued shopping.
At that moment, his gaze paused slightly and he stopped in front of a booth.
The owner of that stall was an old man with a goatee. He was not peddling his goods, but
the items laid on the stall surprised Ye Lingchen greatly.
Everything displayed there were rare medicinal materials such as Lingzhi, roseroot, musk…
Although they were all mere seedlings with limited efficacy, they were of great use to Ye
Lingchen.
“Boss, what is the price of these herbs?” Ye Lingchen asked casually.
The old man touched his goatee and looked at Ye Lingchen with a muddled gaze. “If Mr. Y
fancies them, I could just give them to you.”
Ye Lingchen cocked his brow slightly and stared at the old man.
The old man did not seem to mind at all. He stared at Ye Lingchen, then cupped his hands
and said, “I’m the housekeeper from the Oasis City’s Mo family. I specifically waited here for
you, Mr. Y.”
“Waiting for me?” Ye Lingchen glanced at the middle-aged man who brought him over, who
by then was guarding the exit.
“Mr. Y seems to enjoy collecting herbs. It just so happens that our Mo family has plenty of
herbs. The ones I displayed are just a few randomly selected plants. Just give the nod and
these herbs will be yours to use,” the old man said.
“And your requirements?”
“Mr. Y only needs to hand over the formula for creating the rabies antidote. That should be
easy enough for you to do.” The old man smiled and explained, “Our Mo family will also
promise you many benefits. We will never let Mr. Y down.”
“What if I buy these with money?” Ye Lingchen frowned slightly.
“Hehe,” the old man chuckled and said proudly, “Our Mo family not only controls forty-five
percent of the national medicinal material market, but also twenty-five percent in the
pharmaceutical market. We’re the number one among the four listed companies. Would a
major shareholder, or a member of the ten listed companies’ shareholders, care about
money?”
Ye Lingchen kept quiet.
Evidently, the Mo family invited him with the sole purpose of getting their hands on his
prescription.
In that case, any discussions were off the table.
He stared at the old man and wondered if he could find a chance to visit the Mo family and
borrow some herbal seeds. Since the Mo family had so many herbs, it probably did not hurt
to borrow a little.
Ye Lingchen’s silence prompted the old man to say, “If Mr. Y is willing to hand over the
prescription, I’ll see to it that you become the director of the Mo family’s business. You’ll
have control of five percent of the Mo family’s shares!”
Those words sent waves across the entire venue.
“F*ck, five percent of shares! He’ll be rich!”
“The director of the Mo family has a lot of influence.”
“Oasis City’s Mo family! We’re talking about Oasis City’s Mo family!”
Discussions were aplenty among the crowd and they all shot envious glances at Ye
Lingchen.
Oasis City’s Mo family had immense influence throughout the region. The companies under
their wing were too many to count, and herbs were equivalent to the people’s lifeline.
Without a doubt, the Mo family had a firm grasp on that precise lifeline!
Moreover, the Mo family had a history spanning more than two hundred years since their
emergence. They had an abundance of insider knowledge, and were simply phenomenal.
The Mo family’s assets numbered roughly in the hundreds of billions. Five percent of those
shares would amount to ten billion, and the key point was their annual dividends. The drug
industry was no doubt a profiteering industry, and annual dividends could exceed over 500
million!
The old man added faintly, “You ought to know that it’s useless to have prescriptions alone.
You still need materials and manpower, in addition to a large enough operating platform.
It’s impossible for one person to do everything! As of right now, all you need to do is give us
the prescription, and you’ll be standing directly at the peak of this era!”
The man had ample confidence since his conditions were unbeatable. If Ye Lingchen kept
the prescription for himself, the value created may not reach the heights of the conditions
for which the old man had offered. The old man also felt that he had Ye Lingchen in the bag
with the Mo family’s prestige.
To his marked surprise, Ye Lingchen quickly shook his head and said, “I only need some
herb seeds or seedlings. I’m not interested in anything else.”
Everyone in the venue was shocked, for the answer was beyond their expectations.
Ye Lingchen had actually ignored the olive branch extended by the Mo family and turned a
blind eye to such a profitable condition. It was madness! Absolute madness!
It was Oasis City’s Mo family for goodness sake! From the perspective of ordinary people,
they were a family that stood at the top of the food chain, not an individual, but an entire
family!
The power of a family was much stronger than that of an individual!
The expressions of everyone present changed gradually as they gave Ye Lingchen a
sympathetic look.
The reason for the Mo family’s strength did not lie only in what was apparent. In fact, they
also had control over a large portion of underground forces in the Sichuan-Tibet region.
Offending the Mo Family there was no different from seeking death.
The smile on the old man’s face stiffened, and a haziness appeared in his eyes!
In the many years since the Mo family established themselves more than a century ago, no
one had ever rejected them so ruthlessly!
Chapter 630 - In the Way!
Chapter 630: In the Way!
The old man’s eyes flickered several times and fluctuated rapidly, but he finally smiled. “It’s
fine. I ask that Mr. Y considers this carefully. After all, some of the most precious herbs are
only available in our Mo family.”
Many onlookers shook their heads and sighed.
Within the underground crowd, there were also people from other families who took note
of the entire episode.
Initially, once Ye Lingchen showed some signs of accepting the offer, they were ready to
come forward and increase their offering price, in addition to promising him other benefits.
After what happened however, they had a deep frown on their faces because they could
hear from Ye Lingchen’s words that there was no room for discussion at all.
Then, some families even came out to try their luck with Ye Lingchen but were met with a
cold shoulder.
If the Mo family did not care about money, did Ye Lingchen even attach any importance to
money?
The assets he presently held totaled up to tens of billions without even taking into
consideration the many drugs and high-tech products he would produce in the future.
Future earnings were nothing but a number to Ye Lingchen and had no persuasive effect on
him.
Furthermore, Ye Lingchen did not need that much money other than for the purposes of
constructing Miracle Island.
Every once in a while, he would add four to five million yuan to his parents’ account. His
family knew that Ye Lingchen made a good profit and were relieved as to the source of the
money. However, they were still quite reluctant to spend it.
Ye Lingchen’s original plan was to buy a villa in Rugao City and hire nannies or servants so
his parents could retire and just enjoy life. Unfortunately, the plan was outrightly rejected
by the two of them. They were reluctant to leave their old home and had been busy for
most of their lives. Being idle would only make them feel uneasy.
Ye Lingchen had no say in that and respected their opinions.
Money was not something that Ye Lingchen valued too much. He was unable to spend it all,
but at the very least he did not come up empty-handed.
The Mo family?
Ye Lingchen made a mental note of them.
It could not be easier for him to sneak into their family. When the time came, he could just
grab some herb seeds and go. After all, it took him some effort to get there and he had to
return with his hands full.
As for the issue of principle, Ye Lingchen did not bother with it that much. Those who could
accomplish big things did not need to dwell on something trivial, especially when he was
merely taking some seeds. It would not affect the Mo family at all, and those seeds were
probably even surplus for the Mo family. If it came down to it, he could just compensate the
Mo family.
What use was having all his abilities if he worried about too many things? He might as well
live in a shell if that were the case.
The Mo Family had their eyes on Ye Lingchen, but little did they know that Ye Lingchen had
other plans for them too.
Meanwhile, the onlookers shook their heads and sighed, feeling that Ye Lingchen had a
narrow perspective. A family like the Mos would never let go of a chicken that laid golden
eggs.
Their family was strong and entrenched, but they spoke not of law and order.
They were able to grow into the family it was because there was bloodshed every step of
the way. God knows how many fights and looting they had to go through.
After walking around for more than an hour and gathering about a dozen new herbs, he
realized that there was no longer anything special.
With a slight sigh, Ye Lingchen walked toward the door.
At the exit, the middle-aged man who led Ye Lingchen down was still standing there. He
maintained that posture from the very beginning, like a cypress-like gatekeeper.
As he approached them, Ye Lingchen perceptively noticed a sense of eagerness in his eyes.
Was he really from the Mo family?
The corner of Ye Lingchen’s mouth curled up in an unnoticeable smirk. ‘Since you made a
move on me, I no longer feel reluctant to deal with you.’
“Please stay, Mr. Y.” The old man chased after him. “I wonder whether Mr. Y has already
given it some thought?”
Ye Lingchen shook his head. “I won’t sell the prescription.”
He guessed that the Mo family’s intentions were nothing more than to use drugs to exert
covert control over the life and death of others, raking in high profits in the process. Such a
family were capitalists of the highest order and cannibalized their brethren, bone and all.
After knowing that, he would never ever sell it to the Mo family.
“You seem to insist on this, Mr. Y.” The old man’s face suddenly became cold and his gaze
sharpened.
The middle-aged man also took a step forward and blocked the exit.
The chatter of buying and selling gradually subsided in the entire hall, with everyone
turning to look at Ye Lingchen.
“What’s the meaning of this?” Ye Lingchen asked despite knowing what was going on.
“Hehe, there’s no need to be nervous, Mr. Y. Perhaps the sincerity shown by our Mo family
isn’t enough. Therefore, I’d like to invite Mr. Y to our Mo home so Master Mo can express
his sincerity in person.” The old man chuckled.
“Your kindness is much appreciated, but…it’s unnecessary!” Ye Lingchen answered, but the
middle-aged man did not show any sign of moving aside.
“Mr. Y, it’s better for you to go there personally!” The old man’s voice became hoarse.
Ye Lingchen’s complexion remained unchanged and he called out calmly, “Ali!”
Ali appeared from behind and he walked straight toward the middle-aged man!
“Such a huge brute!”
Someone exclaimed involuntarily. He initially thought that Ali had a huge figure, but with
Ali’s aura oozing out at full force, those who were slightly weak of heart could not help but
feel shaken as their eyes filled with fear.
A figure and aura of that magnitude was simply too oppressive.
“Hehe, you’re going to rely on your bodyguard?” The old man’s mouth had a disdainful grin
and he shook his head. “You don’t know anything about power in this world. Bigger doesn’t
necessarily mean powerful!”
“You’ll only know after you fight him.” Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged.
“How ignorant and fearless!” The old man shot back gravely. “Break all four of the
bodyguard’s limbs and teach Mr. Y a lesson!”
“Right!” The middle-aged man’s mouth curled into an evil grin. Standing at a height of only
1.85 meters, he looked short compared to Ali’s height of more than two meters. His muscles
did not bulge as much as Ali, and seemed to be much weaker.
However, his eyes were filled with nothing but contempt. He advanced confidently and
arrogantly.
“It’s over, that big guy will suffer!”
“Surely not? His body is so strong! I have a feeling it’s almost like a bull’s!”
“What’s the use if he’s a bull? Don’t you know who his opponent is? That guy is the
preeminent bodyguard among thousands of the Mo family’s bodyguards. His nickname is
Black Tiger!”
“The Mo family’s bodyguards are all born from mercenaries. Any one of them is capable of
killing a cow with ease!”
“He’s dead. The big guy is all but dead. Black Tiger’s methods have always been ruthless.
The Mo family has a firm eye on Miracle Doctor Y if they sent him on this assignment.”
The crowd either shook their heads and sighed, or reveled in the misfortune.
Many people knew of Black Tiger’s reputation. Though he was Mo family’s bodyguard, he
was also the spokesperson for the Mo family’s underground forces in the Sichuan-Tibet
region. With muscles like iron blocks, it was rumored that he practiced brute training kung
fu and was a formidable character.
The Mo family had many enemies throughout the years. Someone once slashed Black Tiger
with a knife, but could only penetrate about half an inch of Black Tiger’s flesh. It was
impossible to go any deeper, and the only injury left behind was a superficial wound!
Chapter 631 - Do You Think You Can Rely
on Him to Capture Me?
Chapter 631: Do You Think You Can Rely on Him to Capture Me?
“Are we going to stop them?”
Someone hidden in the crowd could not help but pose that question.
Other than the Mo family, people from all other major families were also getting restless.
“Not for now,” someone answered. “It’s best that we just watch this develop quietly.”
“Yes, the reason for Miracle Doctor Y’s confidence was because of his naivete. In fact, he’s
reliant on his bodyguard, and he might change his mind if he sees his bodyguard being
knocked down easily by someone else. There would be a greater chance that he would give
up the prescription.”
“Just as the Mo family is going to take Miracle Doctor Y away, we’ll come forward and be
the good guy. Then, we’d have a much higher chance of getting the prescription!”
Everyone had their own ideas and observed the situation silently.
If anyone were able to see Ali’s expression through his mask, that person would surely find
that Ali had a red face and glowing eyes due to excitement.
He was a boxing champ born with a love to fight and was adept at solving problems using
force. After seeing Ye Lingchen’s strength and maturing alongside Ye Lingchen, he felt that
his strength had increased tremendously. Unfortunately, he did not have a suitable
opponent and had not fought for a long time, hence the tingling feeling of excitement!
Black Tiger was getting closer.
Ali took a big step forward, raised his hand, formed a fist, then hit Black Tiger with a
howling gust of wind.
He had never learned fist techniques before, let alone the way of the fist, but what he had
was a shadowboxing foundation. The power of his punch was like Hercules carrying an
ancient cauldron—it was capable of breaking the skull of a charging bull!
With his strong body as the base for his powerful punch, the bystanders were all left utterly
surprised.
“You’ve got some skill. So, you’re a practitioner too!”
Black Tiger’s eyes narrowed and he let out an odd chuckle. Instead of evading, he delivered
a punch of his own and directed it at Ali’s fist! It was an attempt to see which one of them
was stronger.
Boom!
With a loud bang, Black Tiger’s body trembled suddenly and he flew backward seven or
eight meters before finally anchoring his body. He then shook his fist and discovered that
he was unharmed, before staring at Ali with an intense fighting spirit.
“Not bad. He’s almost as good as me in terms of strength. No wonder he’s so confident!”
Black Tiger took two steps forward, arched his body, and put on a serious expression.
The onlookers stepped back instinctively and looked at Ali in distress.
The punch’s muffled sound resembled the sound effect of a blast in a television series,
causing their eardrums to begin vibrating. It was safe to say that the two of them were
absolutely formidable.
“I never expected Miracle Doctor Y’s bodyguard to be so powerful that he could fight Black
Tiger.”
“Well, why would a person like Miracle Doctor Y not employ someone powerful to protect
him.”
“That big guy is impressive, but he still looks like an ant in front of the Mo family.”
Everyone looked at Ali.
A slightly surprised Ye Lingchen raised his eyebrows. “Huh? You were actually able to block
Ali’s punch?”
To be fair, Ali had a very good foundation. He was born to be a boxer and had practiced
boxing ever since he was a child. His muscles had been trained to their peak, which could
be said to have reached the limit that ordinary people could achieve. After getting to know
Ye Lingchen, he had absorbed plenty of knowledge and had already mastered the eight
posture of the Eight Extremities Brute Training!
As it was known, there were only 16 postures in the basic level of Eight Extremities Brute
Training, and Ali had already mastered half of them!
Ye Lingchen could easily deal with a large number of warriors in the Armed Forces when
he upgraded the Eight Extremities Fist to the basic stage of the Eight Extremities Brute
Training. Few people could withstand a punch from him. Meanwhile, Ali—with the help of
his size—was actually much stronger than Ye Lingchen if Ye Lingchen was still at the same
level as him!
It came as a surprise that they would meet such a master.
Through the earlier punch, Ye Lingchen could see that Black Tiger’s strength was probably
about the same as Lin Ao.
There was more than meets the eye to the Mo family if a master like that was employed as
one of their henchmen.
It appeared that there were many other powerful warriors in the world aside from those in
the Warrior’s Department. Since warriors did not like to be constrained, it was highly likely
that there were far more masters that he imagined.
“Hahaha, that was fun! One more time!”
Ali laughed a few times under the mask and felt overjoyed. He roared, then rushed toward
Black Tiger again.
He did not dare to fight Ye Lingchen because he could not win, and he had to control his
strength when learning with Li Jing and the others. It was boring to him, but he could
finally get a kick after the surprise encounter with a master in the outside world.
Blood was boiling in his heart, just like when he first started boxing.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The blasts continued all around Ali and Black Tiger. Their surroundings were a mess, and
many stalls had had to bear their brunt. Countless tables and chairs were crushed too.
Everyone quickly pushed their stuff away and made a large open space.
“They’re too powerful!”
“They’re practically humanoid machines. Is it possible for a human body to be that strong?”
Those who were present could be considered as well-informed individuals, but they felt no
less surprised when they saw everything.
Those two could no longer be regarded as human beings. They were more ferocious than
wild beasts, and with their strength, even a stone could be destroyed with one punch.
Black Tiger’s power had exceeded everyone’s expectations, and it also came as a shock that
Miracle Doctor Y’s bodyguard was also one of the few masters.
“Do you think you can rely on him to capture me?”
Ye Lingchen pointed to the field and looked at the housekeeper with a smile.
Although Black Tiger had yet to show any sign of weakening, the old man’s face had already
soured considerably—everything had completely exceeded his expectations.
“Black Tiger, end this quickly!” the old man shouted in a cold voice.
Ye Lingchen shook his head and remarked calmly, “Enough playing. Time to end this.”
At that point, Black Tiger swung suddenly to one side and geared himself up for an attack.
Like a wild tiger staring right at its prey, Black Tiger then launched himself forward!
He punched with the swiftness of a striking snake and the power of a hammer—
thunderous and full of strength.
Midway through his attack, he increased his speed abruptly and raised the strength of his
fist yet again. It was as if there was fury in his crushing fist, along with the whiz of it cutting
through the air.
He displayed a full understanding of boxing, and the punch exhibited the essence of his
martial arts knowledge. He could be said to have reached the level of a master. If an
ordinary warrior faced that punch, said warrior would long have been drained of his
fighting spirit and could only resign himself to his fate.
‘I’ll hurt him with this punch.’
Black Tiger was doubly confident.
That punch was his ultimate move. It refined the energy of his entire body to a single point
and synced with his entire body’s strength to achieve the strongest blow. That alone was
enough to cause serious injury to his opponent!
“Hey!” Ali stood on the spot and began focusing his strength in his entire body too.
Crackling sounds—like beans being fried—appeared deep within his body. At the same
time, his muscles began to squirm violently. He moved his right arm, faced Black Tiger, and
delivered a punch!
Boom!
What Black Tiger did not expect was to feel as though he had hit a heavy iron plate when
the two fists clashed. He could not avoid it at all, and the next moment, a huge force of
spectacular magnitude struck him and entered his body.
He let out a scream at once, and his entire body flew backward about thirteen meters
before hitting against the wall and falling onto the ground!
The wall cracked and was slightly dent!
Chapter 632 - You Dare Kill Me?
Chapter 632: You Dare Kill Me?
“Pffft—”
Black Tiger spat out a mouthful of blood. His eyes were filled with astonishment as he
looked at Ali. “How’s this possible?”
That punch had shattered the bones in his right hand. Moreover, the damage spread all the
way to his internal organs. If not for his sheer willpower, he would have passed out. If a
regular person suffered that kind of injury, they would have died instantly.
Silence!
Everyone who watched the battle had their eyes opened wide—they were speechless and
stunned.
In the Sichuan-Tibet border, Black Tiger was infamous. Even without banking on the Mo
family’s name, he was still a well-known expert. None had seen him suffer defeat!
“B-B-Black Tiger is defeated?!”
“Even Black Tiger is defeated? That’s a lot of strength.”
“No wonder Miracle Doctor Y only brought one bodyguard along. Turns out he’s this
strong.”
The crowd talked among themselves. They looked at Ali with terror.
Those from the great families were similarly shocked.
They had better knowledge of Black Tiger’s strength. Even within their families, experts at
Black Tiger’s level could be counted on one hand, and they had to pay a great price for it.
They did not expect Miracle Doctor Y to have one such expert by his side. That was too
much of a surprise to them.
“We didn’t expect Miracle Doctor Y to have an endurance training expert by his side. It
seems we need to reconsider our approach.” Their eyes glowed, and at the same time,
smirked at the Mo family.
Ever since the Mo family became the strongest in the region, they had been acting with
impunity. This time, not only did they hit a snag but at the same time scouted out the
situation for the other families.
“So, what will you do now?”
Ye Lingchen was still standing at the same spot in a carefree manner, as though nothing
happened. He calmly looked over the bewildered old man as he asked.
“So that’s your support!” The old man snapped out of his daze. His voice turned hoarse and
had a furious look in his eyes.
Miracle Doctor Y, the one who everyone talked about; because of him, Black Tiger was
crippled!
The Mo family just lost an expert!
“It seems you’re still defiant?” Ye Lingchen laughed.
“I submit. I shouldn’t have forced Mr. Y to attend the meeting.”
The old man raised his head reluctantly. Hidden deep in his gaze was an unending stream
of hatred and resentment. He could read the situation well and knew how to compromise.
Although he believed that Ye Lingchen would not dare do anything to him based on his
connection with the Mo family, he still chose to back off. There was no point in retorting as
that would only provoke his opponent further, bringing him no benefit at all!
Black Tiger almost died from one punch—he could hardly fight back.
‘Once I get back to Mo family, you’ll be facing its full wrath. You’ll regret it!’
The old man narrowed his eyes, keeping his emotions to himself.
‘Hehe, even if his bodyguard is exceptional, he’s still human. Black Tiger may be strong, but
the Mo family have experts greater than Black Tiger, especially the master of Mo family. He
can subdue an entire region. From that, one can tell how powerful he is! Moreover, we’re
influential enough to get firearms. Miracle Doctor Y won’t be able to escape!’
Those thoughts flashed in the old man’s mind, finally turning into a sneer.
“Since you’re admitting defeat, then it’s about time to return the favor.”
‘What?!’
The old man raised his head in disbelief, bellowing, “You dare act against me?”
“Hehe, why not?”
Ye Lingchen smirked. “You announced your intention to cripple my underling. It’s only fair
that I return the favor!”
Ye Lingchen’s mindset had long gone beyond that of the ordinary folks. He would not show
kindness like a regular young adult. When it was time to act, he would not back off!
Tap, tap, tap!
Ali was already walking toward the old man!
The oppressive feeling immediately caused the old man’s face to turn pale. His expression
turned into one of abject terror. “If you dare hurt me, the Mo family will never let you go!”
Ye Lingchen acted as though he heard nothing and continued walking toward the exit.
“By the rules of martial artists, you need to receive a punch from me in order to settle this!”
The old man could not react in time, and Ali’s fist landed squarely on his chest. The strength
behind his punch was not to be trifled with. The old man was just a regular person with an
average body. In an instant, his chest caved in as though it would risk getting punched
through all the way.
“You dare kill me?” The old man could not believe it even at death’s door. His face was filled
with defiance and disbelief.
‘D-d-dead?’
The whole room fell deathly silent.
That was the Mo family’s butler! Although he was not trained in martial arts, his position in
the Mo family was quite high and was just barely beneath an elder!
Everyone felt their minds went blank. They watched speechlessly as Ye Lingchen’s figure
disappeared from view.
Nobody expected Ye Lingchen to be so decisive. Any one of them would hesitate when
faced with the Mo family’s wrath. However, Ye Lingchen killed the old man without a
second thought. Just how brazen could he be?
At that moment, they had even forgotten his identity as Miracle Doctor Y. Who in the world
could have such a shocking behavior?
Nevertheless, as the crowd recovered from their daze, a chill ran down their spines at the
same time as they saw the two dead bodies on the ground. The entire Sichuan-Tibet region
will face a calamity!
Ye Lingchen could not be bothered with what others thought, nor did he need to. At his
level, there was hardly anything he needed to worry about. He would only mind his own
business unless provoked. If the Mo family did not fear death, let them come.
Ye Lingchen knew the Mo family would not let things go even if he let the old man go. The
rabies medicine was just too precious. Ye Lingchen had underestimated the allure of this
medicine formula.
Instead, only by being ruthless could he strike fear into the other families that were
tempted.
He inspected the medicinal herbs in his hands. Since the old man was dead, the medicinal
herbs he carried with him were naturally taken by Ye Lingchen.
“How did you feel?” Ye Lingchen asked Ali, who was following behind him.
“Haha, it was awesome!” Ali laughed excitedly. “At first I thought this world had very few
experts. I didn’t expect to run into one today. Too bad I couldn’t enjoy it thoroughly.”
Ali’s view of the world had expanded greatly ever since he followed Ye Lingchen. Running
into an expert like this filled him with excitement.
To a battle maniac like him, his greatest fear was the lack of an opponent, especially after
he equipped himself with martial arts.
“Rest up well and be prepared. That Black Tiger shouldn’t be all that Mo family has to
offer,” Ye Lingchen stated.
Ali’s eyes brightened, then he replied excitedly, “That’s wonderful. I can use them as
practice.”
He paused for a moment, then looked at Ye Lingchen and asked, “Young Master Ye, if an
expert shows himself, can you hold back and wait until I’m really at the end of my rope? Let
me enjoy this. I’ve not felt so passionate in a long time.”
Ye Lingchen nodded. It was the right decision to bring this guy along. What a good
candidate for a bodyguard…
Chapter 633 - It’s Always Others Looking
for Trouble
Chapter 633: It’s Always Others Looking for Trouble
In the Sichuan-Tibet region, a silent tremor rumbled. News of Black Tiger’s death spread
quickly to all the great families. All the powerhouses—both seen and unseen—were
making a move.
Miracle Doctor Y garnered the attention of countless parties, and the killing of Black Tiger
made known his power and firmness!
Moreover, Black Tiger was not the only casualty. Even the Mo family’s butler was killed!
A fighter and an executive. That was a big loss for the Mo family.
River City, Mo family residence…
Everyone looked at Black Tiger’s corpse with a dark expression.
“He managed to overcome all of Black Tiger’s attacks in one punch. The bones in his right
arm were completely shattered, and even the muscles were torn. After that, his internal
organs suffered heavy damage,” one of the people examining Black Tiger’s wounds
explained.
Although Black Tiger did not die on the spot, it was impossible to save him with those
wounds. He died before making it back to the Mo family.
“Based on this, that person must be an endurance training martial artist like Black Tiger.
Moreover, he would’ve developed some inner force. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have injured
Black Tiger’s internal organs!”
“This man’s strength must be stronger than Black Tiger’s. With that much endurance
training, he must be at a grandmaster’s level. I’m afraid he has also managed to grasp inner
force. His strength should be on par with a highly trained inner force martial artist.”
A few of them took turns analyzing.
Some were checking out the butler’s corpse. However, the butler did not know any Kungfu,
therefore it was unable to give them much insights.
“Elder Huo, are you confident in taking care of this guy?” A middle-aged man who kept
quiet all the while suddenly asked the elderly man in traditional Chinese garments
respectively.
“Of course.” Elder Huo’s expression remained unchanging. He nodded proudly and said
with an arrogant, calm voice, “Black Tiger can’t even take a hit from me. If I wanted to kill
him, just a punch will decimate all his internal organs!”
He paused for a moment, then added, “Those who followed the path of endurance training
are no match for someone specializing in inner force like me. I’m more versatile, whereas
he’s nothing more than a punching bag!”
Hearing that, everyone heaved a relieved breath and had a vicious look in their eyes.
River City, Su family residence…
“Endurance training master?” The Su family members exchanged looks with dark
expressions on their faces.
“It seems we’ve misjudged him. Miracle Doctor Y came prepared.”
The so-called endurance training referred to those who specialized in physical training and
maximized their mastery over physical arts. They were extremely resilient and had great
explosive power. Eight Extremities Brute Training was one of the various endurance
training methods.
As for Arhat’s Fist Force, it specializes in inner force, thus allowing one’s fist to achieve
terrifying destructive power.
Neither was better than the other. Eight Extremities Brute Training could resist multiple
fists from Arhat’s Fist Force with its incredible defensive power. Moreover, when given the
chance, the Eight Extremities Brute Training practitioner could easily take out the Arhat’s
Fist Force practitioner. Meanwhile, Arhat’s Fist Force would be a lot more agile and had the
ability for ranged attacks.
Aside from that, those who trained in foot and claw techniques each had their pros and
cons—it was not just a matter of which is better.
An endurance training master would have incredible strength among martial artists. Even
the Su family did not have many experts who could match. Apart from the master of Su
family, the strongest were just at Black Tiger’s level, thus making them weaker compared
to the Mo family.
“Endurance training master is rather difficult to deal with!” someone lamented.
Compared to the various martial artists, those who specialize in endurance training had
terrific defense and explosive strength, yet had few weaknesses. One could only wear them
down slowly, or crush them with overwhelming strength—they were truly difficult to deal
with.
“We must inform the master of this incident and have him decide. Although the formula is
important, the opponent is not weak either. It would be best if we can have a peaceful
collaboration with them.”
…
The next day, Ye Lingchen did not plan to leave just yet. Instead, they went to a different
marketplace to check out more herbs.
This time, everyone treated him respectfully; fear present in their eyes.
They were no ordinary people and had heard of the recent incident. These people had some
basic understanding of martial artists.
Black Tiger and the butler’s death made the crowd fearful. None of them dared to look
down on Ye Lingchen and his companion.
“Mr. Y, I’m a representative of the Zhou family and would like to invite you over for a
meeting. Please let us know if there’s anything you need.”
“Mr. Y, I’m from the Chen family. If you’re willing to work with us, we can protect you from
the Mo family.”
Quite a number of stall owners were from the great families. Whenever they met Ye
Lingchen, they would talk to him respectfully and try to get on his good side.
Ye Lingchen would merely give them a courteous nod in return.
However, for them to strengthen their position, they would occasionally bring along some
rare herbs, thus giving Ye Lingchen a reasonable harvest.
The worth of his formula for rabies medicine was beyond estimation. It would be at least in
the tens of billions. As for the master of endurance training, that was a rare talent that one
could only hope for. With that, the great families were unwilling to offend him, thus
changing their approach to that of recruitment. What they actually had in plan was a
mystery.
At night, Ye Lingchen’s phone had a message notification. It was a WeChat message from Su
Qingxue.
“I’d like to talk to you if it’s convenient.”
Daming Lake was one of the rare great lakes in the region. Willow trees were waving by the
banks covered in lawn grass. The area around the lake was made into a park. It was
considered a landmark with great greening.
Su Qingxue asked Ye Lingchen to meet her there. She was cautiously checking out her
surroundings when she got there, afraid of being discovered.
However, the area was quiet and still. Given the late hours, there were even fewer tourists.
“Beauty Su, why did you ask me out at such a late hour? Are you trying to hit on me?” Ye
Lingchen asked with a laugh.
“How can you laugh at a time like this?” Su Qingxue glared at Ye Lingchen. “If you did not
try to stand up for me on the bus, I can’t even be bothered to help you! I told you to leave
yesterday but you didn’t listen. Now you’re really in big trouble!”
Ye Lingchen shook his head, then stated calmly, “I’ve never caused trouble on my own. It’s
always others looking for trouble.”
“You’re just full of sh*t!” Su Qingxue pouted after seeing more of Ye Lingchen’s
shamelessness.
“I’ll admit that your bodyguard is very capable.” While they were speaking, Su Qingxue
threw a suspicious look at Ali who was being the most perfect bodyguard behind Ye
Lingchen. She did not expect that burly man to be such a capable martial artist. “However,
the Mo family has many experts. Black Tiger is only the best in name. I’ve heard from the Su
family elders that the master of the Mo family is without a doubt the most powerful man in
the Sichuan-Tibet region and had terrifying strength!”
“Just how terrifying? Is he as terrifying as I am?” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
“I don’t have time to play with you. You should stop bragging. This time you’ve offended the
Mo family thoroughly. You should run right away!” Su Qingxue pleaded urgently. “You have
only one bodyguard. How are you going to stand up against those great families?”
“No need to run. It’s too late,” Ye Lingchen replied.
The next instant, a few figures moved about in the park around them, emerging from the
woods…
Chapter 634 - Ambush From the Su Family
Chapter 634: Ambush From the Su Family
“Uncle?”
Su Qingxue shivered as her face turned white as a ghost and filled with fear and surprise.
There were a total of 10 people. At the lead was a middle-aged man with a squarish face.
His eyes were sharp like an eagle, seemingly able to pierce through them under the moonlit
sky. He was walking toward them without any hint of emotions on his face.
Beside him were a man and woman. The man looked handsome. His body was perfectly
toned and had a chiseled face—his features were outstanding and had a slight western flair
to it.
The woman, however, looked slightly similar to Su Qingxue. She also had an alluring
appearance, but the aura she gave off was less innocent compared to Su Qingxue; there was
a touch of arrogance.
Seeing both of them, Su Qingxue was shocked, subconsciously taking two steps backward.
It was obvious that she was afraid, and even felt a little ashamed.
They were her brother and sister, Su Anxuan and Su Qingyao.
“Qingxue, why didn’t you let us know that you’re acquainted with Mr. Y? It would help us be
a better host,” Su Anxuan said with a smile on his face.
Following that, he greeted Ye Lingchen with his fists together. “We tagged along after
noticing Qingxue coming out alone and was worried about her. I didn’t expect to run into
Mr. Y over here. What a surprise.”
‘Hehe, I’ll be stupid to believe you.’
Ye Lingchen sneered in his mind. Putting aside Su Qingxue’s low position in her family,
even if that was not the case, why would the master of the family come along? What a joke.
Moreover, the others who accompanied them were all experts—they were obviously
prepared for this.
After a casual glance at Su Anxuan and Su Qingyao, he surmised that they should be the
siblings Su Qingxue previously mentioned. However, their positions and authority in the
family were far beyond hers.
From what he observed, that was indeed the case. Comparing Su Qingxue to them was akin
to comparing a university student to some company directors.
Su Anxuan seemed to have practiced martial arts. Although his strength was nothing to Ye
Lingchen, it was similar to Lin Ao when Ye Lingchen first met him.
Su Qingyao on the other hand, was similar to Su Qingxue and did not have any martial arts
background. However, she gave off an aura equivalent to that of a director of a company
worth tens of billions. She should be a strong woman like Ouyang Qing.
‘Hehe, since you’re acting dumb, I’ll play along.’
“Oh, since you’re here looking for Qingxue, she’s right here. I’m tired and will take my
leave.” He casually yawned after a half-hearted response.
The people from the Su family frowned, clearly taken aback by his unexpected response.
Su Qingyao reacted quickly and interjected immediately, “Mr. Y, it’s fate that we should
meet. Why don’t we have a friendly chat to get acquainted?”
“I’m not against getting acquainted, but I’m more willing to befriend a beauty like you. It’ll
be even better if we can have a nice private conversation in the night.”
Su Qingxue could not resist shooting a glare at Ye Lingchen. She was taken aback, shocked
by Ye Lingchen’s bluntness.
Su Qingyao’s expression darkened—she had never ever been flirted with in that way.
“Since Miss Su is unwilling, then I’ll not force it upon you.” Ye Lingchen shrugged.
“To be frank, we’re here for Mr. Y!”
Master of the Su family, Su Tianhong—Su Qingxue’s uncle—finally spoke up.
He was a lot more decisive. Realizing that it was pointless to beat around the bush with Ye
Lingchen, he cut straight to the point.
“You’re here for the medicine’s formula?” Ye Lingchen said in a playful tone.
“That’s right!” Su Tianhong nodded openly, filled with confidence. “Over seventy percent of
the rabies vaccine in the country is supplied by the Mo family. Moreover, you’ve killed
Black Tiger and the Mo family’s butler. That’s equivalent to cutting off their fingers. Do you
think they’ll let you off?”
Ye Lingchen’s expression changed slightly. No wonder the Mo family acted so quickly.
Once Ye Lingchen’s medicine hits the market, the rabies vaccine would be redundant. That
was a direct conflict of interest with the Mo family, making them natural enemies.
Before Ye Lingchen could speak, Su Tianhong continued, “In this Sichuan-Tibet region,
there are five great families. The Mo family ranks first, followed by the other four families
ranked equally. If Mr. Y wants to live, you can consider joining our Su family!”
“I don’t need to depend on any of the families to live comfortably.” Ye Lingchen remained
calm. “If Master Su has no other concerns, then I’ll be heading home.”
“You imbecile. Do you think we’re negotiating with you?!” Behind Su Tianhong, a middle-
aged man around Black Tiger’s size came forward while shouting profanities, glaring at Ye
Lingchen all the while.
“Heh!”
At the same time, Ali snickered and walked in front of Ye Lingchen. He rubbed his hands,
eager to get some action.
The middle-aged man’s eyes gleamed when he saw Ali stepping forward. The next moment,
a normal-looking elderly man with average height stepped out slowly and stood next to the
middle-aged man.
The old man should be in his sixties, but his face had a healthy complexion, comparable to
someone in his forties. Suddenly, the veins along his arms and palm bulged up, his long
slender fingers formed an eagle claw. It was obvious that he had stored a terrifying amount
of power within it.
“Mr. Y, they are Elder Pan and Elder Sun. They’re no weaker than Black Tiger. With both of
them working together, what will the chances of your bodyguard winning be? The power of
a family is not something a single person can stand up to. After all these years, we have set
up a wide network. I can easily hire experts from all around, whereas you’re only a single
person!”
Su Tianhong smiled confidently, taking on a lecturing tone. “Mr. Y, your medical skills are
great and we respect that. If you’re willing to hand over the medicine formula, our Su
family will not only guarantee your life, we can also give you sufficient benefits. If we’re to
bring you back by force and interrogate you, then you’ll be trapped between life and
death!”
Every family would put on an expert or two in public, but their hidden power was naturally
much better.
Black Tiger and Elder Pan were both experts in the public’s eye. They were almost the same
in terms of power, each representing the Mo family and the Su family.
“Uncle!”
Su Qingxue’s petite body was trembling. Her body stiffened up, feeling as though her blood
had stopped circulating. The intense fear almost caused her to lose her ability to think.
“Oh, right.” Su Tianhong finally remembered about Su Qingxue. He could not hold back a
laugh. “If Mr. Y is willing to cooperate with us, I can even have Qingxue serve you by your
side.”
Su Qingxue’s pale face took on a reddish hue from the agitation.
Although she belonged to the Su family, she was treated as an item—something that was
easily gifted to someone for the family’s benefit.
Apart from her looks, she had no special traits. Meanwhile, this world was not lacking in
terms of beauties. For a big family like the Su family, it was a profitable deal if they could
exchange beauties for benefits.
Ye Lingchen’s medical skills were amazing, and he had the formula with him. Moreover, his
bodyguard was an endurance training master. Even if they had to throw in a few top-
quality beauties, the Su family would not bat an eye, let alone Su Qingxue.
Chapter 635 - One Against Two
Chapter 635: One Against Two
Su Qingxue bit her lip as her gaze filled with humiliation. She had long seen this coming.
Even if Ye Lingchen did not appear, she would eventually be given away. The best outcome
was to be given away as a tool for political marriage.
That was the cruelty of the great families.
Only those with value would survive. Without value, one would have to create value. If one
did not even have the chance to create value, then they would be mercilessly thrown aside!
“Are you confident of capturing me?” Ye Lingchen’s tone was undisturbed.
“Hahaha, I’ll have you submit fully!” Su Tianhong laughed out loud.
The Su family had long noticed Su Qingxue’s abnormal behavior. They merely feigned
ignorance. Now that Miracle Doctor Y offended the Mo family and his bodyguard’s strength
was exposed, they felt as though they had god’s vision and everything was within their
control.
With Su Qingxue inviting Miracle Doctor Y over, the Su family immediately followed along
and planned to take Ye Lingchen down in one swift move.
The Mo family was already furious. If they do not take this chance to take down Ye
Lingchen, it would only grow tougher later on. That night was their best opportunity!
“Isn’t this bodyguard your fallback? I’ll start by taking down this bodyguard of yours and
see if you can still remain as calm as you are,” Su Tianhong sneered, then told the two
beside him, “I’ll leave him to both elders.”
Both of them were eager to act. Their gaze locked on and immediately charged straight at
Ali.
In their eyes, Miracle Doctor Y was just a sitting duck. ‘Acting so brazenly with just a single
bodyguard in the Sichuan-Tibet region? Do you think this region is without experts?’
‘This Miracle Doctor Y obviously did not expect to get lynched.’
Even if Ali was able to kill Black Tiger, the two of them were stronger than Black Tiger.
Moreover, they were working together and the effects were not just as simple as one plus
one. Most importantly, Su Tianhong was just watching the fight withhands behind his back.
The rise of each family did not only depend on the strength of others. The masters of each
family were at the top. Not even the both of them could be his match!
If the family had no experts of their own, they would not be able to establish a hold and
would be at risk of getting destroyed at any moment.
“Ah!”
Su Qingxue screamed, then covered her mouth. Her face was filled with helplessness and
worry as she looked at Ali.
“He’s as stubborn as a mule.”
Su Qingyao was a lot more composed as she watched the battle calmly.
Compared to using violence, she preferred the peaceful approach. She had naturally heard
of Miracle Doctor Y’s achievements. His medical skills were considered top of the world. If
he could develop the medication for rabies, he might just be able to develop a cure for
cancer!
Su Anxuan excelled in martial arts, while she excelled in business, therefore allowing her to
be more far-sighted.
Unfortunately, Ye Lingchen had repeatedly rejected the Su family’s offers, and that was
with him already offending the Mo family. It would seem that Miracle Doctor Y was an
obstinate person who could not be convinced with words. They could only resort to
subduing him by force!
However, when Su Qingyao’s gaze passed over Ye Lingchen, the edge of her eyes twitched.
Although she could not see his face, she could feel his calm composure from his gaze. That
was a true calm, not a forced facade.
Even if his bodyguard could hold Elder Sun and Elder Pan back, the Su family still had seven
people including her. It would be a piece of cake for them to take the opportunity to
capture him. Was he not afraid of others going around his bodyguard to capture him?
‘Could he be hiding a trump card?’ Su Qingyao frowned.
‘Let’s test his reaction again after taking care of that bodyguard of his.’
She focused her attention on the fight once again. By then, Ali was already engaging the two
elders.
Elder Sun—the middle-aged man—had his muscles bulging non-stop. While he was still 10
meters from Ali, he raised his hand and sent a fist in mid-air toward Ali.
Whoosh!
The air shook as an invisible wave spewed forth from his fist; it was unblockable, and shot
forward like a ballista, faster than the eye could follow.
Boom!
Ali braced himself, colliding with the air wave with his body. His body trembled and he felt
his hands go slightly numb from the blast of air.
“Inner force release?”
Ye Lingchen looked at Elder Sun. It seemed that he was trained in some fist technique that
was similar to Arhat’s Fist Force.
“Old Sun’s inner force seems to have grown stronger.” Su Tianhong could not resist
laughing.
“Old Sun was unhappy having lost to Black Tiger from the match half a year ago.
Unfortunately, he’s unable to get his revenge after that difficult breakthrough as Black
Tiger is dead,” one of the Su family members whispered.
“However, that big guy managed to kill Black Tiger in a single punch. I think his strength
should be better than Old Sun.”
“That goes without saying. Otherwise, Old Sun and Old Pan[1] would not need to work
together. In my opinion, why should they go through all the trouble? If the master acted,
this can be solved without any trouble.”
“That’s not it. You have to think of the master’s status. If he took action against some
weakling, that would lower his status.”
Those from the Su family had their gaze filled with passion as they looked at Su Tianhong.
Meanwhile, the battle grew in intensity.
Elder Pan was a lot smaller than Ali. They were like an adult and a child. However, every
time he attacked, it was followed by a vicious wind. His five fingers were like razor blades,
cutting across the air, attacking at high speeds with movements similar to a monkey.
Nevertheless, he also had his worries. He dared not put too much into each attack as he
needed to reserve some strength to dodge Ali’s attacks. Although Ali’s clothes were filled
with various cuts and seemed pathetic, he did not suffer any serious injuries.
Elder Pan would attack from a distance while Elder Sun harassed Ali up close.
“Hahaha, wonderful!”
Ali was in a disadvantageous situation, yet he burst into laughter. He did not learn any fist
techniques, therefore could only put his boxing techniques to use. Protect the weak spot
and punch like a dragon! Every punch would cause Elder Pan’s expression to change, not
daring to take it head-on.
Right then, Elder Sun raised his fists and maximized his inner force. It came like a wave,
bringing along a force to split the mountains, pouring all his techniques into a single point.
One punch that caused a strong wind to gather!
The inner force he released this time was a lot stronger and had a terrifying force.
A blurry image of a fist could be seen forming in the air, rushing toward Ali along with the
inner force.
Whoosh!
As it passed, the grass swayed along. Mixed with the sound of breaking wind, its force was
like a dragon that engulfed Ali.
At the same time, Elder Pan’s expression darkened. His eyes were like that of a venomous
snake. His body kicked off from the ground as he spread his fingers like a claw, striking
down from above. Ali raised his hand to meet the attack but was grabbed instead.
Ali’s entire sleeve was ripped off. His strong arm was left with five deep claw marks—a
vicious wound.
“Eh?”
Elder Pan was slightly stunned. He did not expect his full forced attack to only barely pierce
Ali’s skin. The wound seemed horrible, but it was shallow. If it were a normal person, half
the flesh on their arm would be gone and even exposing the bones…
[1] 老魏 (Old Wei) – Old Wei was named in the raw. However, judging from the context, we
suspect that this is most likely a typo and decided that it was Old Pan.
Chapter 636 - Above All But One?
Chapter 636: Above All But One?
That person’s endurance training was too outstanding.
Elder Pan’s heart skipped a beat. Even his most powerful attack could not wound Ali
sufficiently. Moreover, the areas that went in contact with Ali would be numb after each
exchange. If it was a one on one fight, he would not have lasted long.
Fortunately, Elder Sun would continuously back him up with attacks using his inner force.
With the two of them working together, they were able to keep Ali suppressed.
“Hmph!” Ali grunted as his aura weakened.
He held his ground and continued the fight with Elder Pan, but the strength in his bloodied
right arm was much weaker than before.
Elder Sun was harassing him with inner force while Elder Pan clawed at him, continuously
leaving claw marks on Ali’s body. Although they were unable to defeat Ali in a short time,
those small wounds would add up and Ali’s condition would only worsen.
“How is it, Mr. Y? Are you having a change of mind yet?” Su Anxuan smiled as though
everything was within his control.
At that moment, under the concerted attacks from those two, Ali seemed to be at the end of
his rope.
“Mr. Y, you should surrender. A wise man knows when to submit. Our Su family will surely
treat you well,” Su Qingyao added.
The other martial artists from the Su family were grinning. ‘You’ve asked for it. How can
you even think of facing off an entire family in the Su family’s territory?’
“Surrender?” Ye Lingchen’s voice remained calm as ever, shaking his head and feeling
amused.
The formula was his to start with, yet they acted as though they were making a deal with
him and even put up a facade of a business deal.
“Are you still trying to act tough? You’re courting death!” someone shouted.
Ye Lingchen looked calmly at Ali. He had a deep understanding of Eight Extremities Brute
Training. Moreover, Ali’s technique was polished by him. He understood full well what Ali’s
capabilities were.
Although it was the art of endurance training, it was not devoid of offensive moves, just
that there were not many.
One should know that Eight Extremities Brute Training was upgraded from Eight
Extremities Fist.
As expected, Ali’s eyes suddenly opened wide and let out a low growl. They were unsure if
it was just their imagination, but Ali’s body seemed to have grown a little larger. He then
stomped hard on the ground, ramming his body toward Elder Pan like a giant mountain!
With Eight Extremities Brute Training, his entire body was his fist. That was akin to having
his fist enlarged to the size of a person, granting him an extremely wide coverage.
Moreover, at that instant, his body moved at an alarming speed!
“Iron Mountain Smash!”
Elder Pan’s expression changed drastically. He was unable to avoid that attack.
“Ahh!”
Followed by a painful scream, Elder Pan was sent flying by Ali. His body soared through the
air in an elegant and beautiful arc, dripping blood along the path.
The situation was like a regular person being sent flying by a high-speed truck.
Thud.
Elder Pan landed with all the bones in his body broken, lying limply on the ground. An
expert trained in claw technique was killed by Ali just like that!
That was how devastating the attack of an endurance training martial artist could be.
Just as the crowd was dazed, Ali rushed straight at Elder Sun like a wild bull.
Boom, boom, boom!
Each of his steps covered three meters. As his foot landed on the ground, he left behind a
deep imprint. The ground seemed to be shaking from the bullrush.
Elder Sun’s face turned pale immediately. He screamed out and quickly retreated.
However, in that instant, Ali compressed all his muscles as much as possible and increased
his speed by more than three-fold!
In just five steps, Ali arrived before Elder Sun.
Elder Sun gritted his teeth, steeled his gaze, and focused all his inner force into a single full
forced punch.
He met the charge head-on!
Bang!
Both their fists met. Elder Sun’s inner force was overwhelmed immediately. The powerful
force bore right into his hand. Along with cracking sounds, the bones in his body shattered
as he screamed painfully.
Nevertheless, Ali was not done. Grabbing Elder Sun’s hand, Ali twisted it and the arm was
wrung like a piece of cloth. The next moment, Ali raised his leg and sent Elder Sun flying
like a dead animal.
Silence befell them!
Nobody expected that to be the result.
Su Qingxue was in a daze as she looked at Ye Lingchen with her mouth agape. She had
always thought Ye Lingchen to be bragging. They were once again surprised by him.
Su Anxuan’s eyes popped wide open in disbelief.
Oh the other hand, Su Qingyao took a deep breath. She was scared stiff, unable to move. Her
expression kept changing; her worldview was shattered by Ali’s rampage.
The others from the Su family were also flabbergasted and seemingly could not accept
reality. The sudden change caught them all off guard.
Both the Su family experts were considered a supporting pillar of their family, yet they
were mercilessly taken down by Ali right before their eyes!
All those from the Su family could not accept it, including Master Su.
Martial artists were rare to begin with. Meanwhile, those two were elites even among
martial artists. They have helped the Su family settle a lot of issues. They were way more
important than Black Tiger from the Mo family.
The Su family was no match for the Mo family. After losing those two elders, their strength
decreased significantly!
At that moment, even the ever-confident Master Su felt nervous and was at a loss.
Even if he wanted to save them, it was too late. Everything happened in less than 15
seconds. In just 15 seconds, the Su family lost two experts!
“You from the Su family. Are you still trying to get my formula?” Ye Lingchen asked
casually.
“You’re provoking us!” Su Tianhong grunted that through gritted teeth. His eyes locked
onto Ye Lingchen as he tried with all his might to suppress his killing intent.
The Su family suffered too much of a loss. If he did not make up for that loss, he would
never forgive himself. Everything now depended on Ye Lingchen.
If Ye Lingchen was willing to work with the Su family, then they would have another
endurance training master and Miracle Doctor Y. The losses they suffered that night would
be nothing.
Su Anxuan and Su Qingyao’s expression unwittingly turned pale. Even the two of them felt
their body tense up. At that moment, they had no right to speak.
“So what if I provoked you?” Ye Lingchen said with a laugh.
Living up to his name as the master of the Su family, Su Tianhong was good at controlling
his temper. He took a deep breath, then greeted courteously, “Mr. Y, that was a mistake on
our part. We shouldn’t have forced you. I hope you can let this slide as a favor to Qingxue. If
Mr. Y is willing to collaborate with our family, I can promise you that you’ll be above all but
one in the entire Su family!”
“Above all but one?” Ye Lingchen snickered.
To others, that might be a tempting offer. However, for Ye Lingchen, it was worthless!
Chapter 637 - Half-step Innate Stage
Chapter 637: Half-step Innate Stage
To Ye Lingchen, the Su family was nothing.
In terms of territory, Miracle Island was way larger than the Su family’s. Moreover, the
island was a lot better.
In terms of power, Ye Lingchen could easily cultivate martial artists of Ali’s level. Once he
developed medicines that could be used to improve martial arts cultivation, then he could
easily create more martial artists.
Moreover, the potential between them was incomparable.
Everyone in the Su family, except one person, was just a joke to him.
“Do you think your Su family is qualified to hire my services?” Ye Lingchen shook his head.
His calm tone gave off an oppressiveness.
“F*ck!” one of the Su family members could not hold back any longer. “You should know
your limits when acting tough! Our master is already offering you a dignified way out of
this. Your bodyguard is obviously worn out. We can make your life a living hell!”
“Mr. Y, our family respects you deeply. Please watch your words!” Su Tianhong’s expression
darkened. That night, the Su family suffered too big a loss. He needed to find some ways to
make up for it or his status would be jeopardized.
He gritted his teeth and continued, “If Mr. Y is willing to befriend our Su family, I can
betroth my daughter, Su Qingyao, to you!”
“Dad!” Su Qingyao and Su Anxuan looked at their father in shock.
“What?!”
The other Su family members were similarly shocked as they looked at Su Tianhong.
“Our Su family’s sincerity will definitely be satisfactory for Mr. Y,” Su Tianhong offered
sincerely.
Ye Lingchen remained silent.
He was not acting cool, but was truly speechless.
The Su family was just too full of themselves. To someone who did not know what was
going on, they would probably think that Su Tianhong’s daughters were fairies. Just what
kind of reaction was that?
It was as though all of them suffered injustice. Su Qingyao bit her lip and wiped her tears
while Su Anxuan gripped his fists tightly, showing an indignant expression. Su Qingxue
covered her mouth with her eyes wide open.
‘Heh, you guys are just too dramatic.’
“Wahaha, since when did the Su family turn into a bunch of cowards?”
A sarcastic laugh could be heard cutting through the darkness. Following that, they heard
shuffling footsteps.
The originally deserted park was suddenly filled with movement and about a hundred
people appeared out of nowhere. They surrounded the vicinity and looked at them
mockingly.
“That’s rare indeed.” A deep, low chuckle could be heard. “Sigh, Old Pan and Old Sun
actually died? No wonder the Su family changed its behavior.”
“Why are you here?”
Su Tianhong’s heart sank, yet he still managed to maintain a calm appearance.
“We’re just coincidentally taking a walk in the park. What a coincidence running into this,
don’t you think?” an old man chuckled. “It’s surprising how my mood immediately
improved with this little walk.”
“Master Su, you’re being selfish.” Someone took a jab at him. “Unfortunately, not only did
you fail to reap any benefits, you even took a loss! Wahahaha…”
Even without introductions, Ye Lingchen could guess the identity of these people. They
should be the great families of the Sichuan-Tibet region. Judging from their numbers, there
should be some smaller families apart from the five great families that were there to enjoy
the show.
“Mr. Y, our Chen family is quite a reputable family in the Sichuan-Tibet region. As long as
Mr. Y is willing, I too, can betroth my youngest daughter to Mr. Y!”
Right then, another voice chimed in, “We all have daughters and granddaughters.”
Su Tianhong’s expression turned vicious, yet he had nothing to say.
He just lost two experts. The other families were no longer afraid of him. Following the
arrival of other great families, he lost his monopoly to negotiate with Ye Lingchen. He did
not expect both parties to suffer losses just to benefit others!
As for the other families, although they were making fun of the Su family, most of their
attention was focused on Miracle Doctor Y. At the same time, looking at the huge Ali in his
bloodied state, they were feeling both anxious and lucky.
They were anxious about Ali’s strength, for he had first taken out Mo family’s Black Tiger,
and then the two elders from Su family even when ganged up on. Apart from the master of
those great families, this bodyguard was definitely the strongest!
Fortunately for them, the Mo and Su family acted first. Now that Ali was heavily wounded,
he was much less threatening.
“Mr. Y, now that everyone is here, why don’t we take this chance to negotiate a deal?”
someone suggested.
His tone left no room for negotiations. Under such circumstances, the only thing Ye
Lingchen could do was to hand over the formula and agree to cooperate with the great
families, or be torn apart!
Right then, a sound cut through the air. “Miracle Doctor Y belongs to my Su family!”
The next instant, an elder in traditional Chinese clothing appeared. He had no intention to
waste words with anyone. Although he was walking, the speed was surprisingly fast. Under
his foot, one could vaguely make out air currents swirling about, as though he was walking
on air.
Very soon, he arrived in front of Ali.
Ali’s eyes narrowed as he felt the oppressive pressure. He grunted and tensed up all the
muscles in his body. His huge body then rushed right at the elder in Chinese clothing!
“Hehe.”
The old man chuckled, then casually lifted his right leg.
He seemed to have lifted his leg without much strength, yet it shot out like a compressed
spring, leaving only an afterimage after it landed on Ali’s left shoulder!
Dong!
A sound similar to that of a temple bell could be heard.
Ali felt the world around him swirl as his body flew back about 10 meters, making multiple
turns in the process before landing!
His left shoulder was dislocated and the other bones cracked. Fortunately, he was an
endurance training master with extremely sturdy muscles and bones. If it were any regular
martial artist, that kick would have misaligned the internal organs of one’s body or even
damaged them.
“That’s amazing. Who’s that?” The surrounding crowd was all wide-eyed, looking at the old
man in astonishment.
Ali’s strength was known to all of them. His endurance training Kungfu was almost at its
peak and he had an almost unbreakable body. His explosive strength was even more
terrifying—that strong body might even be sufficient to knock down a wall.
Nevertheless, the old man had merely made a simple kick and sent Ali—who was twice his
size—flying. The power of that kick was truly shocking.
“He’s from the Mo family, Huo Shan!” someone exclaimed in fear after taking a deep breath
when they saw the seemingly harmless old man standing in their midst.
“Could he be the mysterious great elder of the Mo family?”
“Is he the Huo Shan who’s considered an equal to the master of the family?”
“Half-step innate stage. He has definitely reached the half-step innate stage!”
The crowd stirred immediately. All their eyes quickly focused on the old man. Under the
moonlight, the old man had a dashing appearance with chiseled features. His eyes would
occasionally give off a sharp gleam. Around his body was a shimmering aura that was
beyond this world…
Chapter 638 - Why Should We Run?
Chapter 638: Why Should We Run?
If not for the sharpness coming from Huo Shan’s gaze, most would just mistake him for an
ordinary old man.
At that moment, everyone was watching Huo Shan respectfully. He had been well known
for several decades. In terms of seniority, he was ranked much higher than the master of
those great families. Although he looked to be in his sixties, he was definitely over eighty
years of age!
Martial artists could keep themselves in their peak condition so it was normal for them to
appear younger.
Ever since Huo Shan became the great elder of the Mo family, he had almost retired from
the scene and hardly took any more matters into his hands. They never expected him to
personally attend to this matter.
“Half-step innate stage!” someone exclaimed in a trembling voice after swallowing hard.
The Mo family was undoubtedly the strongest of the great families. The biggest reason was
because Huo Shan—a great expert—was in their family.
The world of martial artists was beyond that of regular folks. There were sayings where the
economic foundation decided a society’s superstructure. Meanwhile, in the world of martial
arts, physical prowess decides economic strength!
Out of a hundred martial artists, one might find an inner force martial artist. Out of a
hundred inner force martial artists, one might find one who mastered the inner force. As
for those who went beyond the inner force stage, they were rare enough to be considered
legends!
Putting aside those that went beyond the inner force stage, just being able to master inner
force would ensure one was treasured by the great families. Ye Lingchen’s status in the
Warrior’s department and the great families’ attitude toward Ali showed the importance
they placed on strength.
If one could transcend beyond inner force, that person would rule over a region and was
capable of leading a family.
Ye Lingchen was similarly observing the old man. His brows twitched lightly. He noticed
that the old man was able to control the spiritual energy in the air while he was positioning
himself. Although it was minor, he still managed to control it nonetheless. Using the
spiritual energy in the air would naturally greatly boost his power.
The Kungfu he practiced should be focused on the legs.
Huo Shan stood in the middle and made a statement calmly without looking at any of them,
“Miracle Doctor Y killed Black Tiger from my Mo family. I’m taking him away. Any
dissents?”
Everyone kept quiet as their gaze flitted about. Su Tianhong’s expression turned into an
indignant one.
Although the masters of the great families were on par with Huo shan, they were afraid of
collateral damage and did not want to be the first to act. Add to that their fear of the Mo
family, they decided to maintain their silence.
After that, Huo Shan looked at Ye Lingchen. “Our Mo family is the greatest family in the
Sichuan-Tibet region. All these years, those who came to have their medicine reviewed by
the International Medical Association could not even manage to strike a deal with our
family. It’s your honor to be chosen by us!”
“Hehe, look at that tone! Are you saying that I should obediently hand this formula over?”
Ye Lingchen could not resist a snicker.
“Of course. However, it’s too late to admit your mistake now!” Huo Shan laughed
arrogantly. He then said in a cold tone, “Your bodyguard is quite strong. His endurance
training is almost at the grandmaster level. However, he’s not sufficient for you to look
down on us. He’s nothing but a clown to our Mo family.”
“We’re not like the cowardly Su family. Since you killed Black Tiger, our Mo family will hunt
you down regardless of your worth! Hand over the formula and I’ll let you die a quick
death.”
Just as he finished, he strode forward. To the crowd, gravity seemed to not affect him. In
fact, they felt as though his feet never touched the ground.
Beneath his feet, the air current formed ripples. Those ripples were undetectable. If one
compared carefully, they would realize that it was much more solid than inner force; sharp
as a blade. For a moment, the ripple snapped right at Ali!
Those rippled were formed by the air itself. It was almost invisible and did not seem to
carry any force behind it. However, along its path, the grass on the ground was silently cut
in half as though a sharp whip was passing through.
Without any warning, Ye Lingchen quickly pulled Ali to his side.
Whoosh!
The air current brushed by his side and landed on the tree behind him. The entire tree was
seemingly cut in half by an exceptionally sharp blade and fell to the ground!
Only then did the crowd realize what had happened, looking at Huo Shan fearfully.
“T-t-that’s Huo Shan’s Soaring Wind Kick!?” someone gasped.
Huo Shan was just simply walking, yet he could silently activate an attack with such
terrifying force. If that air current were to land on someone’s body, that person might just
be cut cleanly in half.
Soaring Wind Kick was Huo Shan’s famous technique. They did not expect to see that after
10 years. Moreover, its power was even greater than the legends.
That leg technique allowed someone to run in the air at extreme speeds. Moreover, one
could utilize the air currents to launch their attacks or turn their legs into razor-sharp
blades. It had terrifying speed and attack power.
Right off the bat, the Mo family’s great elder kept Ali suppressed, and also intimidated the
others from the great families.
Seeing Ali managing to avoid his attack, Huo Shan raised his eyebrows. His expression
remained unchanged and thought that Ali was just lucky.
Meanwhile, Ali was spooked. If not for Ye Lingchen pulling him aside, his legs would have
suffered serious damage even if he survived.
He then quietly retreated behind Ye Lingchen, losing the will to fight.
“Young master, I can’t take it anymore.” Although he loved to fight, he knew how to read
the situation and quickly hid behind Ye Lingchen without care.
‘This bodyguard…’
Ali’s sturdy image in their minds was immediately ruined, surprising everyone.
None of them expected the expert who took all the hits for Ye Lingchen to chicken out just
like that without any hesitation. In fact, he even hid behind his young master’s back. That
was not the behavior of a qualified bodyguard.
“Hehe, Miracle Doctor Y, your bodyguard is unreliable.” Huo Shan laughed mockingly and
looked at him with a condescending gaze. “To be honest, your bodyguard is quite capable
and wise. One should know when to be strong and when to submit. What about you?”
“L-L-Let’s make a run for it.”
Next to Ye Lingchen, Su Qingxue was scared witless. Her petite body shivering. Huo Shan’s
strength caused this university student’s mind to go blank. She could not comprehend what
was going on.
“Run? Why should we run?” Ye Lingchen asked in a calm voice.
“Your bodyguard can’t hold out anymore.” Su Qingxue could not understand Ye Lingchen’s
rationale. Blood drained from her face as she urged, “The Mo family does not care for the
law. They’ll surely kill you!”
“That’s fine.” Ye Lingchen waved casually.
‘F*ck!’
Su Qingxue was stunned, agitated beyond words.
Even Su Tianhong looked at Ye Lingchen in disbelief.
With his bodyguard, he could act tough. Now that the bodyguard was no longer able to
protect him, how could this guy keep up the tough guy act?
Anyone could see the severity of the situation. That was a good time to run. Just what was
that guy thinking? Could he be thinking of handling this all by himself? How?
Chapter 639 - What’s The Source Of Your
Confidence?
Chapter 639: What’s The Source Of Your Confidence?
“Is he brain dead?” Everyone was flabbergasted by Ye Lingchen’s calm response.
“Maybe he knows he can’t run and decided to stick to his act,” Su Anxuan stated. His
expression was not a good one. This time around, the Su family suffered quite a big loss.
“Although it’s not his fault, he was too arrogant and didn’t find a good backer. Once the
bodyguard goes down, it’s the end for him too.”
“I think he’s already crying underneath that mask,” someone joked.
Ye Lingchen stood where he was, just looking at Huo Shan. His eyes were calm and
composed as he asked curiously, “Half-step innate stage? What stage is that?”
He heard the Warrior Department talking about inner force, but they did not tell him
anything about the innate stage.
“Hehe, no need to waste words on someone who’s about to die.” Huo Shan chuckled.
“You’re just a normal person, yet you’re hoping to learn about the world of martial arts?”
“Kneel before me and hand over the formula. That way, I’ll let you die a painless death!”
With that, he placed his hands behind his back and looked condescendingly at Ye Lingchen,
as though waiting for Ye Lingchen to kneel.
“Guiding the blades of wind to attack requires your walking motion to execute and keep it
hidden. With your level of skills, where does your confidence come from?” Ye Lingchen
shook his head, chuckling.
Ye Lingchen’s words brought a frown to Huo Shan’s face. Huo Shan asked in surprise,
“What do you mean?”
“Your skill is just so-so, yet you dare to brag before me?” Ye Lingchen’s words were devoid
of emotion, as though he was just stating a simple fact. However, its contents caused the
hearts of those around him to skip a beat.
Beside him, Su Qingxue could only hear a buzz in her ears as she was intensely stunned by
Ye Lingchen’s bold claims.
The others looked at him as though he was a dead man.
“You’re asking for it!” Huo Shan bellowed.
The wind around him grew stronger and gathered around his legs. After that, he rose
violently and raised his right leg in a sweeping motion at Ye Lingchen!
He was about a dozen meters away from Ye Lingchen. However, that kick caused the air to
twist as a seemingly overwhelming wave rushed at him.
Earlier, his casual kick was already strong enough to send Ali flying. Just a little bit of Qi
force was sufficient to cut the tree in half. What more with just Miracle Doctor Y?
With a body of flesh and blood, he would likely be crushed.
“Huo Shan is really pissed off. He doesn’t even care for the formula anymore.”
“I can only say that the kid’s death seeking skill is really well trained. Huo Shan’s rise to
fame all those years ago was not just because of his strength. It was also paved with
countless deaths! Did he really expect Huo Shan to be a patient man?”
Quite a few people were shaking their heads, sighing.
Either they lamented or celebrated his downfall; none of them expected Ye Lingchen to
escape this calamity.
Right at that moment, Ye Lingchen slowly lifted his right hand and casually formed a fist. He
then half-heartedly threw a punch.
That punch was mundane. It looked like a flimsy punch one would see in fights between
children. It was like child’s play.
However, just as his fist made contact with the Qi force coming at him, it immediately
caused a low groan before exploding forth in an instant.
That wave of Qi force immediately crumbled away. After that, another wave energy poured
out from Ye Lingchen’s fist, rushing toward Huo Shan like a tsunami!
“How’s this possible?!”
Huo Shan’s eyes narrowed immediately. The calm expression disappeared from his face
and was replaced by horror. Following that, he dared not delay for the slightest moment
and made another kick with both his legs. Only then did he manage to nullify Ye Lingchen’s
attack.
However, before he could take a breather, a leg was already soaring through the air and
made a sweeping motion at him!
Bang!
That kick landed precisely on Huo Shan’s shoulder. His entire body was sent flying like a
football.
Huo Shan grunted and made a stomping motion in mid-air, struggling to stabilize himself
before landing. However, his body was still moving backward out of his control. Each step
he took caused a six-inch deep hole in the ground.
Silence befell the entire area!
Everyone was dumbfounded.
Su Qinxue opened her mouth. “H-h-he…”
Su Tianhong’s eyes almost popped out of its sockets, unable to believe what he just saw.
Su Anxuan’s expression froze; he was at a loss of how to react.
People from the great families were stunned. They had a variety of expressions on their
faces, which nicely formed a still picture.
‘I knew it!’
Su Qingyao exclaimed internally. It turned out that Miracle Doctor Y’s abnormal confidence
did not originate from the bodyguard, but himself! Everyone there had misjudged him!
The entire park was enveloped in absolute silence. What was left was the light breeze
causing a ripple across the lake’s surface.
After that, in front of all those dumbfounded people, Ye Lingchen slowly walked forward.
Step by step, he casually approached Huo Shan. His calm voice could be heard from
underneath the mask. “Half-step innate stage? This strength of yours is still quite
disappointing.”
Seeing Ye Lingchen approach him step by step, Huo Shan’s expression turned serious and
confused. However, it also triggered his ferocity. He stomped both legs on the ground,
causing his body to shoot upward like an arrow.
“I won’t accept a kid like you to be at the half-step innate stage!”
Ye Lingchen’s voice was not fully developed and was definitely on the younger side. Even if
he had practiced martial arts, how long could that have been?
In that instant, many thoughts ran through Huo Shan’s mind and he calmed down slightly.
Meanwhile, his legs did not rest, making sweeping arcs in the air that was followed by a
meter long blade of wind formed by his Qi force. The wind groaned as it cut through
everything and flew toward Ye Lingchen!
That move from Huo Shan perfectly showcased the strength of a half-step innate martial
artist.
That wind blade’s strength had surpassed that of inner force. In other words, that was not
just purely inner force, but was instead mixed with a hint of spiritual energy. Although it
was only a small portion, it was already far beyond the level of inner force.
To put simply, that was the difference between innate Qi force and acquired Qi force. When
compared in terms of quality, the innate Qi force’s strength would be 10 times greater than
the acquired Qi force.
Fear could be seen in the eyes of martial artists who witnessed the scene. That one strike
alone was sufficient to put them in a life and death situation!
“With this level of attack, Huo Shan’s strength is stronger than I’ve imagined,” Su Tianhong
lamented. The four other masters of the great families and him were all half-step innate
stage martial artists. Although they were also capable of such attacks, it would not be
executed as effortlessly as Huo Shan.
The Qi force of that strike had surpassed a regular bullet. It was screaming for Ye
Lingchen’s death.
“Be careful!” Su Qingxue could not refrain from shouting.
Before their eyes, Ye Lingchen stood there calmly as his clothes flapped along in the strong
wind. He seemed to be ignorant of the danger, not taking any action.
‘Unless he’s a half-step innate stage martial artist like me, he’ll definitely die!’ Huo Shan
observed coldly as he thought to himself…
Chapter 640 - Innate Stage!
Chapter 640: Innate Stage!
Faced with that attack, Ye Lingchen shook his head disapprovingly. His right hand formed a
claw and met with the meter-long wind blade Qi force.
“What’s he trying to do?”
“Is he not countering? Does he want to die?”
Huo Shan and the others were confused. Was Ye Lingchen trying to meet the Qi force attack
with his mortal body?
However, the next instant, their expression changed once more as they witnessed a scene
that blew their minds.
Ye Lingchen held that incredibly ferocious Qi force in mid-air—it was resting in his palm!
He had stopped the meter-long wind blade that threatened to crush everything in mid-air.
Ye Lingchen’s hand seemed to have formed an isolated world, and he had absolute control
over it.
From an outsider’s perspective, the attack meant for Ye Lingchen was caught in his hand.
The Qi force was formless, yet it was captured by someone. That feeling sent chills down
everyone’s spine.
Moreover, that meter-long wind blade started growing continuously and quickly reached
two meters! The crowd could even hear the sharp howls of the angry winds!
That was the effect when the spiritual energy from his Cultivation synergized with Dragon-
Catcher Hand!
“How’s that possible?!” Huo Shan exclaimed in shock.
His wind blade was subdued by another person. That was something he never experienced
in his lifetime. It was as if someone managed to hold onto the wind.
“This isn’t something martial arts can achieve. How can there be such miraculous
techniques in the world?” Huo Shan muttered to himself, feeling his scalp go numb.
Cultivation allowed Ye Lingchen to easily control the spiritual energy around him. Although
he had yet to obtain the Wind Spirit Constitution, it did not mean that he could not control
the wind. It just required more effort on his end than if he had the Wind Spirit Constitution.
However, Huo Shan’s attack did not resonate with much spiritual energy, allowing Ye
Lingchen to easily grab hold of it.
If one tried to achieve that with martial arts alone, it was extremely difficult.
“Go!”
Ye Lingchen did not even bother looking at the dejected Huo Shan. He flicked his wrist and
sent the two-meter long windblade at Huo Shan like a huge blade.
The wind blade’s speed was extremely fast. All the martial artists around them could only
see a flash of its afterimage.
“Ahh!”
Seeing that, the hair on Huo Shan’s entire body stood on end. He felt his body enveloped by
the ominous feeling of certain doom. He knew it was impossible to get out of the way and
could only meet the attack by giving it everything he had. His feet rubbed against the
ground as he took a deep breath, after which he gave a sweeping kick!
That kick formed a curve with a radius the length of his leg. It swept forward, threatening
to cut steel apart in an instant.
Boom!
Both wind blades collided with a thunderous roar that could be heard all over as it caused
raging winds within the vicinity.
The crowd tried to withstand the raging winds and watched intently. Ye Lingchen’s wind
blade had plenty of strength to spare and had collided straight onto Huo Shan’s chest. Huo
Shan was like a kite with its string cut, flying backward. He drew an arc across the air and
finally landed with a thud on the ground.
“Elder Huo!” the Mo family members shouted in horror as their faces drained of color.
As for Huo Shan, he had a deep gash running from his left shoulder down to his right waist.
It was a gory scene, and one could see the bones of his body exposed. He seemed to be
barely alive and was struggling for his last breath.
Silence took over!
All the families at the scene felt a chill run down their spine and spread all over their
bodies.
In just one exchange lasting less than 20 seconds, the amazing Huo Shan was at death’s
door with grievous injuries!
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen barely did anything. He did not even take it seriously and merely
counterattacked using Huo Shan’s own attack, turning the wind blade into a flying throwing
dagger without using much strength. That calmness and composure seemed so nonchalant.
“Now, what stage do you think I’m at?”
Ye Lingchen still stood at the same spot as he calmly asked the question.
At that moment, everyone at the scene dared not look down on Ye Lingchen any longer.
They did not even dare to meet his gaze. None of them expected the bodyguard to be just a
cover while the true expert was Miracle Doctor Y himself.
That was just…monstrous!
Who could have thought the amazing Miracle Doctor Y to also be a martial art expert?
‘Innate stage?!’
Quite a number of them swallowed hard as cold sweat formed on their foreheads.
“So he’s that powerful.”
Su Qingxue finally calmed down slightly. Her beautiful eyes turned toward Ye Lingchen as
her mouth was left slightly open from the disbelief. The ‘boasts’ Ye Lingchen made back on
the bus seemed to be haunting her ears. Turned out he was not joking all the while.
The head of the five great families narrowed their eyes. The power Ye Lingchen displayed
upended their imagination.
Huo Shan was the most affected. His mind was steeped in regret. He did not expect Miracle
Doctor Y to be so capable. Moreover, apart from the simple catch and throw, Ye Lingchen
did not even show them any other techniques. That itself was a miraculous feat.
‘Just what kind of monster is this?’ Huo Shan lamented in his heart.
However, he was met with Ye Lingchen’s question. “You’ve yet to tell me what’s the half-
step innate stage.”
Looking at Ye Lingchen’s gaze, Huo Shan’s heart raced as fear spread through him.
Nevertheless, he was an old-timer in the world of martial artists. He quickly got himself
together and answered in a hoarse voice, “Mr. Y, please forgive our Mo family’s previous
offense. We sincerely admit defeat. The so-called half-step innate stage is a sub-category
that we added between the inner force stage and innate stage.”
“Inner force mastery can be categorized to novice, amateur, adept, and half-step innate
stage. Beyond that would be the innate stage.”
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched. As he had expected, the innate stage was a stage beyond the
inner force. As for the half-step innate stage, it was just a stage that was forcefully added
on.
However, Huo Shan paused for a moment just to deliver a piece of shocking news to them.
“Our master of the Mo family had just recently broken through to the innate stage!”
Those words immediately broke the silence as everyone took in deep breaths.
“Innate stage? Master Mo finally broke through?”
“I heard that Master Mo went into seclusion three years ago and never showed himself. Did
he really succeed in breaking through?”
“This will throw the whole Sichuan-Tibet region into chaos!”
“That’s just terrifying. The Mo family is truly the greatest family here. What monstrous
strength!”
Each of the great families started their own discussions. Their eyes were filled with envy
and fear.
Meanwhile, the masters of the four great families exchanged looks. Their eyes were filled
with worry. If Master Mo really broke through to the innate stage, then they would have no
chance at all. In fact, they might even be absorbed into the Mo family.
“Innate stage?”
Only Ye Lingchen remained calm. He was curious about how strong an innate stage martial
artist could be. Although he practiced martial arts, he had no clue when it came to the
different stages of a martial artist. He merely followed the system’s lead. Most importantly,
the path he took had branched out. One could say that he had deviated from the path of
martial arts. The rankings of the various stages in martial arts meant nothing to him.
Chapter 641 - Death Of Half-step Innate
Stage!
Chapter 641: Death Of Half-step Innate Stage!
“That’s right. The innate stage!”
Huo Shan looked at Ye Lingchen with glowing eyes. “Mr. Y is great in both medicine and
martial arts. Our Mo family will treat you as an honored guest. If we work together, we’ll
definitely achieve greatness. Wouldn’t that be nice?”
With that, he looked at Ye Lingchen expectantly. The people from the other families were
anxious and nervously looked at Ye Lingchen.
If Master Mo really broke through to the innate stage, nobody would be able to stand in his
way if Ye Lingchen, with his monstrous strength, joined forces with Master Mo.
Huo Shan, a man in the half-step innate stage was easily defeated by Ye Lingchen. Even if Ye
Lingchen was not at the innate stage, he was not far from it.
That was the innate stage!
A great number of people had a pained yet respectful expression on their faces.
Although Huo Shan was a so-called half-step innate stage, there was a qualitative difference
from the actual innate stage. It was just like an inner force martial artist and a regular
martial artist. A half-step innate stage martial artist had no place in front of an innate stage
martial artist.
That was why Huo Shan intentionally brought up the topic of Master Mo. It gave him some
form of confidence.
Master Mo went into seclusion and would not simply meet with guests. He was only able to
meet him occasionally. Just some time ago, he had learned that Master Mo had broken
through to the innate stage. After receiving that shock, he entered the seclusion grounds.
Over there, Master Mo gave him a simple palm strike.
Under that palm strike, the surrounding spiritual energy was sucked dry as a tremendous
amount of energy rushed toward him. It was so oppressive that he could not muster a
shred of resistance. At that moment, he finally understood what it meant to have a
qualitative change after stepping into the innate stage!
Terrifying!
That feeling could only be described as such. Under that power, he felt like an ant that could
be crushed at any moment.
Therefore, even though he had suffered serious injuries, he was still fully confident. He still
wanted to convince Ye Lingchen that an innate stage martial artist was someone to be
feared!
Nevertheless, Ye Lingchen teased him unexpectedly, “Work together? Are you even
worthy?!”
They had been persecuting him all the while. Even at this point, they were still trying to flex
and force him to work with them. Just where did that courage come from?
“What do you mean?” Huo Shan’s heart sank.
“What I mean is…you can die now,” Ye Lingchen replied steadily.
Almost at the same time his sentence ended, Huo Shan burst into action. His legs kicked off
from the ground without regard for his injuries, sending his body into the air and leaped
several dozen feet away. Wind was howling under his foot in a rhythmic pattern.
Soaring Wind Kick was naturally excellent for escape.
“Pfft!”
He spat out a mouthful of blood. Although his eyes were unfocused, he still ran with all his
might through gritted teeth. His legs seemed to be unaffected by gravity.
Huo Shan’s eyes were filled with resentment. ‘Once I’ve escaped this calamity, I’ll make this
kid pay with his life!”
No matter how strong Ye Lingchen may be, he was still a single person. When Master Mo
takes action, he could source for more experts and even have them use firearms. Surely this
kid would not survive that!
He was confident in his own speed. Without even looking back, he knew none of them
would be able to catch up with him. Those who specialized in leg techniques were rare to
start with, and even fewer would reach his level.
However, right at that moment, a calm voice could be heard behind him.
“I didn’t let you go. Why are you running?”
Those words immediately gave Huo Shan a good scare. He turned around in disbelief, then
screamed in despair, “How’s this possible?!”
All he saw was Ye Lingchen taking strides in mid-air. Left foot over the right, shuffling
through the air at an alarming speed that was no different from flying.
The next moment, Ye Lingchen raised his right hand and punched nonchalantly.
The devastating fist force rained down from above like a missile, piercing through Huo
Shan’s chest. The body flew backward, and he was dead through and through.
‘H-h-he’s dead?”
The crowd was dumbfounded. They stood stupefied for some time, unable to catch their
breath.
A half-step innate stage martial artist died just like that?
Some time passed before they woke up from that dreamlike daze. They were scared
witless, unable to look directly at the figure in the field.
It was too amazing, scary, and unbelievable!
Especially toward the end where Ye Lingchen flew up and walked in the air. His levity skill
was at a higher level than Huo Shan’s. That was just crazy.
Thud!
Even Su Tianhong, the master of a family, felt his legs go weak as he knelt on the ground
instantly. If Ye Lingchen was able to kill Huo Shan, killing Su Tianhong would be just as
easy.
“Mr. Y, our Su family was blind. Please do not keep this to heart. I’m willing to present both
Qingxue and Qingyao for you,” Su Tianhong said with a trembling voice. He was extremely
meek and did not even hope for collaboration anymore.
After that, members of the Su family followed along. Only Su Qingxue was left staring
stupidly at Ye Lingchen. She found it hard to believe that Master Su, a person who was
incomparable in her mind, was kneeling to a young man she had just met on the bus.
Meanwhile, Su Qingyao lifted her head slightly. Although she was kneeling, the way she
looked at Ye Lingchen was filled with passion. She was not at all offended by her father’s
wish to present her to Ye Lingchen. She was a business prodigy with great ambition. She
knew full well the relationship between the strong and the weak. A weakling should seek
shelter from the strong. Moreover, she was just a woman. It was only natural for her to
follow a strong man.
“Mr. Y, please forgive our Su family’s insolence. I’m willing to serve you for life to make up
for it,” Su Qingyao quickly stated.
Ye Lingchen felt Su Qingyao’s gaze and gave her another look.
He thought for a moment, then replied nonchalantly, “Forget it. The Su family’s conflict with
me wasn’t a big deal anyway.”
Seeing that Ye Lingchen was unwilling to accept her, Su Qingyao’s gaze had a hint of
disappointment. However, she bit her lip and reminded him, “Mr. Y, Master Mo goes by the
name of Mo Tianqi. He was the strongest expert in this region since 10 years ago. If he
really managed to step into the innate stage, you must be careful.”
“Huo Shan should be telling the truth.” Right then, a middle-aged man with long white hair
greeted Ye Lingchen. “I’m the master of the Chen family, Chen Yuanhao. Nice to meet you,
Mr. Y.”
He then continued, “Back then, there was a rumor that Huo Shan made a bet with Master
Mo. He only joined the Mo family after losing the bet. That seems to be the case. Master Mo
is a martial arts genius. After all these years, it’s highly likely for him to step into the innate
stage!”
“If that’s the case, I’ll have to check it out,” Ye Lingchen replied calmly.
He then chuckled. “I might as well just wait here and meet this innate stage expert from the
Mo family!”
With that, the crowd was immediately taken aback…
Chapter 642: Infiltration of the Hackers!
Ye Lingchen shrugged and asked, “So you’re blaming me?”
Even a fool would know who the driving force behind that news was.
Nevertheless, it was not an issue that Ye Lingchen should concern himself with. The
internet world was complicated, and there were naturally those who specialized in
network monitoring. The scope of it was huge, but they were not responsible for paying
attention to abnormalities in IP addresses. His focus leaned more toward tracking down
major online fraudsters, catching hackers, and uncovering malware creators.
An abnormality in the network data was a minor problem that many people felt did not
warrant scrutiny.
Stick Nation.
Inside an abandoned warehouse was a huge open space filled with nothing but computers.
People came in one after another and sat in front of the computers.
The computer screen was black, and there were various blinkering English letters.
“Two of Hearts, is everyone here?” someone asked.
“Our base is ready, but the other three bases aren’t yet.” Two of Hearts replied.
“Then we’ll wait.”
“King of Spades, our lineup is more than enough to destroy them. Why do we need to wait?”
“We’re waiting for further instructions!” King of Spades answered in a low voice.
The scene was the same as three other secret locations. Many people had also gathered in
front of their computers and waited patiently.
“Hehe, the effect of public opinion on the internet is starting to show, especially on an
international scale. This is very beneficial to us.”
What happened to Hyun-Min Kim in China was known only to the Chinese, but the Stick
Nation had twisted the truth, taken the situation out of context, and misled many people
around the world.
“This is just a lesson for the Chinese people. The most important thing is to locate the
Miracle Doctor Y’s rabies prescription! Did he think he was that great just because of that
prescription? We’ll show them!”
Everyone chuckled. “It was bad luck on their end to provoke our people and give us a rare
chance to unite. China’s computer technology lags far behind in the international arena and
they can’t possibly compare to us. This time, we’ll make sure they end up in a sorry state!”
King of Spades: “Everyone, don’t underestimate the enemy. There are many people in China
and expert hackers might exist somehow. In short, we must focus on completing the task.
Don’t just fight without a purpose and don’t underestimate the enemy!”
Two of Hearts: “Tch, meeting an expert is exactly what I’m hoping for!”
“That’s right. My fingers just happen to be feeling restless. I’m itching to compare our
strengths!”
Everyone’s fingers flew wildly across the keyboard, with densely packed lines of
programming language that could make any ordinary person numb in the scalp. Even a
computing professor would find it confusing to see all those flickering lines of code.
Anyone who knew a thing or two about hackers would gasp and stare blankly at the group
of people there.
The reason was due to the sheer skill those individuals possessed. They were practically
the stuff of legends.
When Two of Hearts was still a young man, he developed a virus all by himself and hacked
the entire Stick Nation network overnight. On that day, everyone’s computer screen
displayed a snowflake, causing losses amounting to tens of billions. Despite that, no one
could locate any evidence that would incriminate him.
King of Spades was a very well-known hacker in the Stick Nation and was considered one
of the veterans. He once hacked the headquarters of a listed company out of revenge,
publishing the company’s secrets and shady transactions to the public. In one night alone,
he managed to engineer that company’s bankruptcy and downfall.
Aside from the two of them, the others were mostly top hackers from the Stick Nation.
Some had created anti-virus software, while some were responsible for the network
security of the entire Stick Nation. Their notoriety struck fear into everyone!
Any one of them had eked out a reputation for themselves in the internet world.
On that day, however, they were united, as if prepared to join forces.
“I found the IP gateway!” One of them suddenly blurted out. At the same time, the content
on everyone’s desktop began to change and their expression all froze.
“On your mark everyone! Act now! Fight your own battles and look out for opportunities.
You can have fun and cause mayhem, but remember your task for today! Locate any and
every news about Miracle Doctor Y, especially when it comes to his rabies prescription! We
must get our hands on it!”
“Hey, Big King and Little King aren’t here yet. Are we going to act just like that?”
“We have enough people already. Why do we still need Big King and Little King? Do you
think Chinese technology can compare to Murica’s?”
“Pay attention to your cover. Hide your IP address and don’t leave any evidence!”
“Roger that!”
“Understood!”
“Muahahaha, I can’t wait!”
The group of hackers stared at the computer with beaming eyes, licked their lips, and
tapped away their keyboard. What was originally a calm network suddenly began stirring
up after their actions. The waves attracted the attention of top hackers from all around the
world.
“Damn! What’s going on? Something big must have happened on the internet.” One of the
more perceptive international hackers instantly noticed the abnormality.
“Wait. Let me check the source of the disturbance.”
“F*ck, this is gonna be fun to watch. A hacker war, eh?”
“I located their IP. This technique…it looks like a technique by the Stick Nation’s King of
Spades. F*ck, I’ve been kicked out!”
“Come on, let’s track the IP and have a look at the excitement brewing in this hacker war.
Who knows, we might stand to benefit from it.”
“China’s network is going to be on fire this time. Their hacking skills don’t seem to be any
good. Muahaha, is this happening because of the rabies virus prescription?”
…
In a flash, many international hackers joined in. Some just wanted to observe the
excitement, while others tried to obtain stuff amidst all the chaos. Still, others were acting
as troublemakers, making for a very lively scene.
It was 6.30pm and the sky was getting darker.
Ye Lingchen called Little Green and Little Gray over before asking, “Are there any big game
in the forest?”
Little Green and Little Gray thought for a moment, and said, “There are elephants, giraffes,
zebras, bison, brown bears…”
Ye Lingchen interrupted quickly. “The bison will do. Go and hunt one for me.”
Little Green and Little Gray rushed out immediately, raising their necks and howling, “Little
ones, come over here! Have you found any bison?”
Ye Lingchen smiled. Learning Dog Language proved to be quite useful for him. At least he
could choose what he wanted them to hunt instead of just eating whatever they hunted for
him.
“You’ve got to be kidding me. You’re too much of a workaholic, aren’t you? Don’t you want
to rest?” Hao Yun and Dong Miaomiao walked over and could not help making that remark
after staring at Ouyang Qing, who was still madly at work. In the same vein, they also
sympathized with Ouyang Qing’s team, all of whom were miserable because of how hard it
was to live up to the expectations of a boss like her.
Their stomachs were grumbling and they were ready to ask Ye Lingchen about dinner.
Ouyang Qing glanced at Hao Yun, said nothing, and continued to work. The smart security
system had reached a critical point and she was about to make a breakthrough in one fell
swoop.
“Chairman Ye, I’ve already arranged to have the herbs planted. Let me show you.” Dong
Miaomiao showed Ye Lingchen the plan she designed.
“Sit here for a moment. I’ll treat everyone to some bison tonight.” Ye Lingchen nodded and
smiled. He perused Dong Miaomiao’s planting plan and would adjust or improve on some
flaws.
After hearing that Ye Lingchen was about to treat everyone to some bison, Hao Yun and
Dong Miaomiao’s eyes lit up suddenly in eager expectation. Meanwhile, Ouyang Qing and
the others were puzzled, as they did not even see a shadow of a bison. Where could that
bison meat possibly come from, then?
At that moment, a young man from Ouyang Qing’s team suddenly gasped and exclaimed,
“F*CK! China’s major entertainment websites have all been hacked!”
Chapter 643: Internet War!
“What? Impossible?” The others quickly looked at the computer and typed some stuff into
the keyboard.
Ouyang Qing frowned too. “All our major entertainment websites are being hacked at the
same time? This is very odd. Each website is vulnerable in its own way and ordinary
hackers are unable to achieve such a feat.”
She then clicked on the website and she was surprised by her findings. “It really is hacked.”
Ye Lingchen cocked his brow and looked over.
By then, all the entertainment web pages could not be accessed. Their display turned into a
blue screen with the image of a pig’s head. Texts from various countries flashed wildly on
the screen, including Chinese, Sticknese, and English.
Chinese pig, bwahahaha!
Die, insolent rubbish!
Sick Man of East Asia, the stuff of dogs!
Kneel down and lick us!
Everyone in Ouyang Qing’s team had a drastic change of expression. “They’re hackers. They
must be from abroad!”
“This is abominable. Are the hackers attacking us?” Hao Yun asked angrily.
“Chairman Ye, should we be concerned?” someone could not help but ask.
“Let’s observe the situation. We shall hold back from intervening at the moment,” Ye
Lingchen replied plainly.
The attack on major entertainment websites was no small incident. The hackers were
clearly prepared and they would have experts on hand to take action.
Judging at the situation as of then, there was no doubt that the Stick Nation’s hackers were
behind such a big move. With the developments of Hyun-Min Kim’s incident and the
intervention of Miracle Doctor Y, some people could not take it any longer.
It was a clear act of revenge!
And… The most logical possibility was that they came for the rabies prescription.
Ye Lingchen connected the dots instantly.
Ye Lingchen told them not to act, so Ouyang Qing and the others simply watched from the
sidelines to keep an eye on any changes.
“Why haven’t they recovered yet?”
“What’s going on? They can’t be that unprepared for these kinds of things, right?”
“All major entertainment websites have collapsed and crumbled into a miserable heap.”
“Impossible. Could it be that there’s no defense against this attack?”
“Damn it, hold up! Other websites are getting affected too!” another person in the team
exclaimed.
Ouyang Qing’s fingers tapped on the keyboard and her face changed slightly. She remarked
solemnly, “The official websites of many TV channels have also been hacked. They’ve
completely down and the hackers are extending their targets. Many companies’ websites
have also been compromised!”
Everyone noticed the anomaly on the internet and it soon sent netizens into a flurry.
[Did anyone notice that a lot of websites have been hacked!]
[Damn. They’re cursing us! It must be a hacker from the Stick Nation!]
[Counter them, strike back! Damn it, where are our Chinese hackers?! Come out and help!]
The very next moment, however, Weibo collapsed, only to be replaced by a triumphant
mocking face.
The situation was getting dire, but by then there were already many Chinese hackers
joining forces and launching a counterattack. After all, their dignity was at stake and they
had to attack with all their might!
“Director Ouyang, what shall we do?” someone was already raring to go.
“Pay close attention! Someone’s already eyeing our company’s website!” Ouyang Qing said
with a cold expression.
“F*ck them. Tired of life, are they? How dare they eye our company!”
“Do they think we can be provoked? I have only this to say: let’s f*ck them!”
“I’ve got a lot of computer science classmates. I’ll contact them so we can join forces against
the hackers!”
“I’ll organize our company’s manpower!”
Ouyang Qing took a deep breath. “The other party’s technology is very high. They didn’t
even place any traps in advance. It’s a direct invasion, an outright quest to wrestle control
and take over IP addresses everywhere. Fortunately, our company’s website has a strong
enough defense, otherwise, it would already be suffering now! Little Li, keep your eyes on
the firewall. We might have a fierce battle ahead of us!”
“No problem, I’m curious to know whose skills are so great!” Little Li sneered. With both
hands typing on the keyboard, he found out that Wanrong Technology’s website had
become extremely sluggish. Strange words began appearing along with abusive phrases
and expletives.
“Damn! They’re coming for us!” Little Li’s heart sank slightly. “Their purpose isn’t just to
hurl insults. They seem to be looking for something. Are they going to steal secret
documents from all the major companies?”
“Let’s fight back together!” Ye Lingchen’s expression remained unchanged. He sat down in
front of a computer, watched the battle silently, and belted out an order.
“Yes!”
“Okay!”
“Not to worry, Chairman Ye!”
Wanrong Technology’s employees immediately acted as though they had received an
imperial decree.
The company specialized in technology, and Ouyang Qing herself had a Ph.D. after studying
abroad. She had intimate knowledge of computer science and her recruitment
requirements were also extremely strict. None of the company’s employees were idlers
who got paid for doing nothing—every single person was an expert in computing.
“Can we fight them?” Dong Miaomiao was left befuddled by the situation and could not
understand a single thing.
“They’re just a bunch of clowns. I’ll make sure to destroy them!” Little Li was brimming
with confidence.
Everyone from Wanrong Technology began fighting with their opponents on the internet.
The bullet-like sound of rattling keyboard keys resounded throughout the entire area.
“Hehe! I found these three kittens. Surround them and attack!” Little Li smiled slightly and
directed like a commander.
Ouyang Qing did not join the battle yet, but said to the company’s employees, “If you’re not
skilled enough, just watch from the sidelines and try to learn something from this.”
Ye Lingchen did not make a move either and continued watching with interest.
Account blocking, access restriction, and IP address resolution were not at all difficult for
Ye Lingchen. After all, his knowledge of computer science was close to full proficiency and
he had reached the pinnacle of humankind in that respect. At first glance, he could easily
find out the hackers’ attack trajectory and intentions, thus enabling him to use the best
counterattack.
Unsurprisingly, few people could reach the heights he had.
“Attention everyone, these people are experts!” Little Li was no longer as relaxed as before.
His complexion instead became increasingly serious.
The company’s employees could only barely defend their stations and found it hard to
launch a counterattack. Moreover, the opponent went on the offensive in a particularly
fierce manner, making it difficult for the defense to last very long.
“F*ck, why are our opponents so powerful! They can certainly be rated among the top
international hackers!”
“The Stick Nation’s network technology is already very developed to begin with. Expert
hackers are aplenty there.”
“No, another one’s coming! F*ck, it’s a trap!”
“These people are too ruthless. Director Ouyang, we can’t hold them back anymore,” Little
Li smiled bitterly and pleaded with Ouyang Qing for help.
Ouyang Qing’s complexion became more and more serious!
There were only three opponents, and Wanrong Technology had ten people going against
them. Stuck in a deadlock for a quarter of an hour after the battle, the employees were
battling on their own turf but were unable to fend off those outsiders.
It was no doubt a crushing defeat, at least in terms of technology!
“You guys aren’t to be blamed. The hackers who attacked us this time are all experts, and if
my guess is correct, one of them is probably Two of Hearts!” Ouyang Qing remarked calmly,
with her fingers already typing on the keyboard.
“Two of Hearts?! That madman who became famous at a young age?” Everyone could not
help but exclaim in surprise.
Ouyang Qing clicked on a couple of keys and opened several programs on the computer.
She then took a deep breath and said, “If your technology can’t handle it, please exit first
and don’t add to the mess. The others can also hold their horses for the time being.”
Ouyang Qing’s confidence was starting to wane a little, but her beautiful eyes glanced at the
level-headed Ye Lingchen. If she failed to hold them off, then Ye Lingchen probably could…
Chapter 644 - Is He Still Human?
Chapter 644: Is He Still Human?
Boom!
The area where Su Tianhong previously stood turned into a cloud of dust. At the bottom of
it was a fist-sized hole about three meters deep! Thin lines were cracking outward from the
edge of the hole.
Gasp—
Everyone at the scene could not hold back their gasps. Members of the Su family trembled
in fear and quickly backed away.
Displaying such a powerful feat so easily. He was much stronger than Huo Shan. Just a
simple wave from him carried such destructive power. That was too scary. It was as though
he was a missile in human form.
“That’s the Mo family’s Heart Destruction Palm. Once struck, it would spread and corrode
the organs nearby. It’s really terrifying!”
Su Tianhong’s eyes were filled with terror, not daring to comment further.
“That’s right. The Heart Destruction Palm can destroy one’s meridians. It’s passed down
from the Breeze Watch Sect of Green City Mountain. With a palm strike, I can silently place
a mark in a person that will eventually trigger a chain reaction. It will corrode the
meridians of that person and kill him with excruciating pain! It’s incurable unless an Innate
Stage martial artist intervenes!”
With that said, he placed his hands behind him and swept his gaze through the crowd with
a smug grin, saying, “Miracle Doctor Y, what do you think about this technique?”
Everyone felt their heart freeze over with fear.
Corroding one’s meridians, offering certain doom in absolute despair. Just the thought of
the pain it would bring struck fear into them.
It was too cruel and terrifying!
Su Qingxue felt her body go limp and slumped to the floor from the shock.
Nobody dared to utter a sound anymore. Even Su Tianhong at the half-step Innate Stage
was unable to fight back. They could be killed at any given moment. The gap between them
was just too big.
“You think you can show off before me with only this technique?”
Nobody expected Ye Lingchen to remain calm and even scoff at him.
Mo Tianqi’s expression turned extremely cold. He had just come out from seclusion, feeling
great about himself. He felt like he was on the top of the world, at the perfect moment to
show off his power. Ye Lingchen’s attitude insulted him.
“It seems you’re really full of yourself. I’ll have you submit.” Ye Lingchen was calm. He
slowly rose from his seat and suddenly took a step forward!
They were 10 meters apart, but when Ye Lingchen took a step, it was as though he
teleported, appearing before Mo Tianqi in an instant. He then raised his hand casually and
sent a fist at Mo Tianqi!
Bang!
It was the first exchange between the two of them. Mo Tianqi had a smug look on him. He
raised his right hand and slowly opened his palm. Within his palm, he seemed to be holding
onto an invisible wind that flowed between his fingers. He then slammed it downwards like
a hammer!
In an instant, their fist and palm separated. Mo Tianqi’s body shook and his unsteady body
moved back a little.
‘This guy is strong!’
Mo Tianqi’s pupils shrunk. His heart was wavering and his right hand felt a tingling pain. Ye
Lingchen’s fist strike on him felt like tens of thousands of kilograms worth of force.
At the same time, he sensed a familiar aura on Ye Lingchen. It was spiritual energy.
“You’re also at the Innate Stage?!”
Mo Tianqi shouted in astonishment, filled with disbelief.
He understood fully how difficult it was to reach the Innate Stage. It required talent,
technique, opportunity, and luck. None were optional. He was confident that all the martial
artists that achieved the Innate Stage within the past hundred years could be counted with
one’s hand. How could this kid be at the Innate Stage?
However, right then, he did not continue his speculations, for Ye Lingchen was already
approaching him with another step.
“Heart Destruction Palm—Mountain Mover.”
Mo Tianqi moved his palm in a circular motion like that of the Tai Chi symbol, carrying a
hint of tenderness in the movement. His legs were firmly placed on the ground. At that
moment, his entire being was like a mountain. Although the strength of his hands looked
weak, they coiled around Ye Lingchen’s wrist like iron chains. It felt similar to the
‘Adherence’ part of Tai Chi.
Along with the circular motion, the spiritual energy around him rushed over and formed a
vortex. Any regular martial artist would not be able to resist as they were dragged along
Mo Tianqi’s rhythm, being pulled along by his palm.
In that instant, Ye Lingchen was restricted by invisible shackles. If not broken, Mo Tianqi’s
palm would end up striking his chest, shattering his heart with a strike, killing him
immediately!
“How will he counter this technique?”
The crowd kept their eyes peeled. Although they were not in the fight, they could feel the
danger of that technique. The Heart Destruction Palm was just too terrifying. The slightest
mistake would lead to death.
“This is truly a wonderful technique.”
Ye Lingchen smiled. His hands remained in fist form. At the same time, the spiritual energy
around him started vibrating.
“Arhat’s Fist Force—Void’s Embrace!”
Arhat’s Fist Force was at the intermediate level. Even if Ye Lingchen did not acquire the
Cultivation skill, it was sufficient to direct the surrounding spiritual energy and attack as he
wished. That one punch was filled with terrifying destructive power.
The last time he used Arhat’s Fist Force was against the martial artist from the Earth’s Gate
of the Sun Nation. That martial artist was an adept of the Inner Force Stage. When
competing against Ye Lingchen with Inner Force, he was crushed by Ye Lingchen. By now,
Ye Lingchen had the support of his spiritual energy from Cultivation, and his Eight
Extremities Brute Training was upgraded to the advanced level. The power he had now
was leagues beyond what he previously had!
To the crowd, Ye Lingchen’s fist was surrounded by explosive sounds. The sounds grew
louder and increasingly dense. It finally coalesced into a singular thunderous boom. The
next instant, the air shook as a wave of overwhelming Qi force exploded forth from Ye
Lingchen’s fist!
Kaboom!
The air exploded with sparks flying. Mo Tianqi’s technique was immediately blasted apart.
To the observers, the air between the two fighters formed a mushroom cloud. The high
temperature that resulted from that exchange distorted the view around them.
Arhat’s Fist Force’s destructive power seemed to sweep everything away!
“What technique is that?”
Mo Tianqi was horrified, backing off urgently once again.
In his first exchange, he thought it was because he underestimated his opponent. However,
this clash made him realize Ye Lingchen’s actual strength, striking fear into his heart.
They could see that Mo Tianqi’s palms were red hot and shaking. It was obviously caused
by the impact of the previous explosion whose power was comparable to that of regular
explosives.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen was still unharmed. He had the Eight Extremities Brute Training,
making it difficult for him to be harmed.
Arhat’s Fist was indeed no match for Heart Destruction Palm. However, with the support of
the system and the upgraded Arhat’s Fist Force at the intermediate level, it was stronger
than the Heart Destruction Palm!
It was, after all, the almighty system.
“Innate Stage martial artists are truly capable!” Ye Lingchen laughed out loud. He felt
excited as he once again had a higher goal to aim for in martial arts.
To a regular person, an Innate Stage martial artist could be considered a godlike existence.
“Again!” Ye Lingchen stomped hard on the ground and crossed his fists. It immediately
caused a huge suction force that pulled all the spiritual energy around him toward him,
coalescing in his fists!
Due to the high density of spiritual energy, it condensed into a dense fog that surrounded
his fists, enveloping them.
“Spiritual mist condensation?!”
Mo Tianqi’s eyes narrowed. His voice raised to a higher pitch and was visibly shaking.
Anyone that arrived at the Innate Stage would be able to direct the spiritual energy outside
their bodies. However, there was a limit. The stronger a person was in that stage, the more
they could utilize it. Another alternative was to use a stronger technique as that would also
attract more spiritual energy.
Whatever the cause, it was bad news for Mo Tianqi.
Ye Lingchen’s move was extremely domineering. It was no longer at the level of just
directing spiritual energy, but exerted full control!
‘Just what kind of monster is this?’ Even Mo Tianqi felt his scalp go numb.
“Here’s another fist. Shuddering Mountain!”
Ye Lingchen’s fists were already enveloped by mist, looking like the kamehameha from the
wuxia TV series. He then sent his fist forward. The overwhelming storm of spiritual energy
immediately charged at Mo Tianqi!
Mo Tianqi backed off urgently. All the hair on his body stood on end as a sense of danger he
never experienced before came rushing at him.
He instinctively knew not to take that strike head-on. If he did, he would be torn to pieces
by that rampaging storm of spiritual energy.
Crackle!
As expected, after the spiritual energy brushed past him and went deep into the park, all
the trees along its path burst open. That’s right, they exploded instantly. Wood chips filled
the sky. It ran through a dozen trees without any sign of weakening, going on until it hit a
steel pole in the park’s plaza!
Boom!
The pole immediately crumbled as pieces of stone flew about.
Everyone was flabbergasted with their jaws dropped. Was that something a human can do?
Ye Lingchen himself was shocked. ‘F*ck, I’ve gone overboard.’
He had to be careful in the future. If he continued growing like this, it would be
troublesome if he accidentally cracked the Earth.
“F*ck!”
Even Mo Tianqi could not resist exclaiming profanities. He was so scared witless that he
jumped from the shock. All his hairs were standing on end.
However, Ye Lingchen did not waste any words with him and gave chase. He is no longer
bothered with flashy moves. Instead, he started fighting with Mo Tianqi using basic
techniques.
Bang, bang!
Ye Lingchen had many techniques: Dragon-catching Hand, Arhat’s Fist Force, Eight
Extremities Brute Training, and so on. He cycled through them constantly. His moves were
ever-changing but simple. Moreover, each move contained tremendous power, enough to
crack a mountain!
Mo Tianqi was shocked to his core, sweating bullets. He executed Heart Destruction Palm at
maximum output, nullifying each attack with great difficulty. Spiritual energy was
gathering around them, swirling about.
“Hahaha, not bad!”
Ye Lingchen was excited to finally meet an expert. Only with other experts would he be
motivated.
If there was no pressure, he would most likely be complacent with his current situation,
feeling that his martial arts were sufficiently strong and had no need to train any further.
However, at that moment, he felt the need to further raise his strength and collect more
techniques. Who knows when he would run into another powerful expert?
Since he had the system, Ye Lingchen could not afford to be passive. He needed to prepare
in advance and eliminate all the uncontrollable variables.
Mo Tianqi had lost his edge while Ye Lingchen was getting ever more excited. Forming a
claw from his Dragon-catching Hand, he bypassed Mo Tianqi’s palm and clawed at his
shoulder. Mo Tianqi’s entire sleeve was immediately torn to shreds.
“This is fun!”
That was an enjoyable battle that Ye Lingchen enjoyed greatly. He did not expect Mo Tianqi
to hold out after he used all his moves. An Innate Stage martial artist was truly
extraordinary.
Although Ye Lingchen could quickly crush Mo Tianqi if he used his ultimate move, that
would not let him enjoy this to the fullest. It was rare to meet such an opponent. Killing him
outright would be a waste.
While Ye Lingchen was enjoying himself, Mo Tianqi was feeling terrible. He was at his limit,
almost vomiting blood from his frustration.
‘Just what kind of monster is this? His body is crazily strong and he knows so many
techniques. Moreover, his control of spiritual energy is terrifying. Most importantly, he’s
still so young! Is he hacking!?’
Chapter 645 - Execution!
Chapter 645: Execution!
Mo Tianqi had always thought of himself as a martial arts genius. However, when
compared to Ye Lingchen, the difference was like heaven and earth.
In their exchange, he felt extremely helpless. He was dwarfed by Ye Lingchen in every
aspect. Moreover, he had thought of countless ways to break the status quo, but Ye
Lingchen’s defense was airtight.
Physical strength, speed, levity, and control over spiritual energy. He was good at all of
them!
‘F*ck!’
What a perfect monster! Even after he traded injuries to land a palm strike on Ye
Lingchen’s shoulder, the Heart Destruction Palm that he was so proud of could not even
penetrate Ye Lingchen’s outer defenses. Instead, his palm was numb from the strong
aftershock coming from Ye Lingchen’s strong physical body.
‘OMG!’ Mo Tianqi tried his best to hold the attacks. ‘I must find a way to escape!’
Bang, bang, bang!
Before the stunned crowd, both of them were like human grinders. Everywhere they
passed through would result in a storm of spiritual energy, like a storm of blades. Although
it was not as explosive as the movies, it still devastated the grass and trees around them.
“A-a-are they still humans?”
The crowd swallowed hard and muttered with a trembling voice.
Although they were given a lot of heads up and knew that Innate Stage martial artists were
strong, they did not expect them to be this crazily strong. How could the body of a human
contain such terrible power? They were just like bulldozers!
The masters of the four great families exchanged looks. Just moments ago, they thought
that the four of them working together might have a 50/50 chance to fight with an Innate
Stage expert. At that moment, they realized their mistake. If not for the sudden appearance
of the monstrous Ye Lingchen, the Mo family might have dominated the entire Sichuan-
Tibet region soon.
“So this is how strong an Innate Stage martial artist is. No wonder each country has their
own organizations like the Warrior’s Department. If they helped the martial artists grow,
that would be so much more terrifying than missiles!”
Su Qingyao’s eyes were glued on Ye Lingchen, glowing brightly. “He’s that strong. Will he
find a match in our modern society?”
“Sigh, this is really my mistake!” Su Tianhong lamented. If he knew Ye Lingchen would be
this capable, he would have jumped on his coattail at all cost.
It was clear for all to see. Although both of them were fighting with great ferocity, Ye
Lingchen was the one on the offense most of the time while Mo Tianqi was the one being
bullied.
It was difficult to fully analyze the fight between experts, but it was easy to identify the
bully from the victim.
“This is the end for the Mo family. Miracle Doctor Y is too strong. Will he extend his wrath
to the other families?”
Those from the great families were worried, sweating their palms as they watched the
battle between the two.
Right then, Miracle Doctor Y’s voice could be heard from the pair, “Is Mo family’s Heart
Destruction Palm passed down from the so-called Nine Yin Scriptures from the wuxia
novel?”
They were all struck speechless.
“No! This is the Heart Destruction Palm on its own. The novel version is faked.” Mo Tianqi
shot back bitterly.
Boom!
The next moment, the crowd saw Mo Tianqi being blown away as Ye Lingchen continued
his pursuit.
“Are the Nine Yin Scriptures and Nine Yang Divine Technique real? Are there any other
techniques?” Ye Lingchen pressed on. Now that he learned of the varying strength between
techniques, he naturally hoped to acquire the greatest techniques out there.
“I’ve never heard of them. I don’t know about other techniques!” Mo Tianqi replied
helplessly.
Ye Lingchen’s brows twitched, seemingly dissatisfied.
“You can die now.”
A calm voice drifted through the explosions. All they saw was a tender palm appearing
suddenly and curling its fingers into a claw. It flailed about in the air, leaving after images of
itself as it grabbed at Mo Tianqi’s arm from a cunning angle.
‘No!’ Mo Tianqi screams internally.
Next, accompanied by a popping sound, Mo Tianqi’s arm was bent forcefully and then
thrown away in the air. He was like a missile, smashing into the trees with a resounding
boom, breaking five more trees along the way.
“Pfft!”
Even after achieving the Innate Stage, he was unable to withstand such attacks. Mo Tianqi
was hurt all over. Spewing a mouthful of blood, he felt as though the bones in his body were
falling apart.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingchen already arrived before him with a flash, watching him calmly.
Ye Lingchen’s hands were behind his back. The air around them was filled with dust with
trees devastated everywhere. It looked like the end of the world.
However, Ye Lingchen was indifferent. To him, it was like a walk in the park. Even the tone
in his voice did not change in the slightest.
Everyone else around him suppressed their breathing. Their eyes popped wide open. Be it
the Mo family, Su family, Chen family, the two other great families, or even the other
families there watching the drama dared not make a sound.
10 minutes ago, the top expert of the leading family of the Sichuan-Tibet region who
managed to achieve the Innate Stage was then lying on the ground, unable to move.
Who else dared to look directly at the mysterious Miracle Doctor Y?
“Don’t kill me. My Mo family will willingly submit ourselves to Miracle Doctor Y! I can also
pass the Heart Destruction Palm technique to you!”
Mo Tianqi begged urgently. His head hung low, covering up the deep hatred and
humiliation within his eyes.
“Now you’re asking for mercy? It’s too late!”
Just as he said that Ye Lingchen sent out a fist. Before Mo Tianqi could react, he was already
struck in the chest.
Although Ye Lingchen did not put much strength behind that punch, its power was already
terrifying. Given Mo Tianqi’s state at the moment, it was impossible for him to block it. He
was once again sent flying, losing all signs of life immediately.
“You!”
“Master!”
Those from the Mo family were overcome with rage. Their prodigious master had already
lowered himself, yet Miracle Doctor Y would mercilessly kill him in front of everyone.
“You want to die as well?” Ye Lingchen said in a low voice with a cold expression, sending a
chill down their spines.
Deathly silence enveloped the area.
The Mo family felt as though they were dunked in icy cold water. All the rage within them
vanished in an instant.
That was a person that could easily kill their master who had the Innate Stage. Who else
could stand up against him?
Everyone was shaken, not daring to look at Ye Lingchen.
Since he had made an enemy with such an expert, Ye Lingchen did not plan to let him leave.
An Innate Stage martial artist was just too terrifying. The methods they used for vengeance
would naturally be scary as well. If he spared Mo Tianqi that day, he would not be able to
live in peace, adding to his troubles.
The Mo family turned irrelevant. With Mo Tianqi and Huo Shan dead, the Mo family was
without a leader, nor any expert to protect them. The four other great families would pick
them apart even without Ye Lingchen’s interference. Even if they managed to survive, they
would only be some insignificant small fry.
“You’re here today to gang up on me, isn’t it?” Ye Lingchen teased, looking around.
Everyone felt their hearts skip a beat. They lowered their heads out of guilt, not daring to
look at Ye Lingchen.
Even the masters of the four great families did the same. They were celebrating internally.
Luckily their strength was insufficient and chose to watch from the sidelines. They did not
expect this to be the outcome…
Chapter 646 - Super Genius!
Chapter 646: Super Genius!
“Miss Su, please receive this blood ginseng as a token of our Chen family’s sincerity.”
“Miss Su, this is our Shen family’s Twelve Springing Kicks…”
“Miss Su, this is our Zhao family’s jade coral. Please accept our humble gift…”
“Miss Su’s beauty is unmatched. It’s no wonder why you can be

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