《My gorgeous wife》 Chapter 1 - 1 1 Lets Get Married! ?1: Chapter 1 Let¡¯s Get Married! 1: Chapter 1 Let¡¯s Get Married! Linchuan City, an international metropolis, although it isn¡¯t ranked as a first-tier city, it stands out among the second-tier cities. Lin¡¯s Group is a symbol of Linchuan City, with a market value approaching one billion, not to mention the CEO of Lin¡¯s Group, who is a celebrity. Lin Yi, the most beautiful woman in Linchuan City. Meanwhile, across from Lin¡¯s Group headquarters, a bizarre scene was unfolding: a man selling egg-filled pancakes at his stall was confronted by a mature, sultry woman. ¡°Um... Miss, I¡¯m about to close up. Are you going to buy it or not? There¡¯s only one left. If you don¡¯t want it, I¡¯ll take it home and eat it myself.¡± Li Chen actually had some thoughts about the beauty standing before him, for he knew she was Lin Yi, the CEO of Lin¡¯s Group. Lin Yi was really beautiful that day, at least in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, who had never seen such a beautiful woman before. Her eyes were clear and bright, her eyebrows arched, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her skin pale and flawless with a soft blush, and her thin lips as inviting as rose petals. Especially the mature aura emanating from Lin Yi; probably no man could resist it. Lin Yi didn¡¯t speak, but bit her lips tightly, her expression struggling as if she was making an incredibly difficult decision. ¡°Come with me!¡± After a while, Lin Yi ran over, grabbed Li Chen¡¯s hand, and ran forward. At that moment, Li Chen was stunned. Was this woman out of her mind? ¡°Hey... what are you doing? I¡¯m just a pancake seller, I sell my craft, not my body!¡± Li Chen shouted as he was pulled along by Lin Yi. In fact, with Lin Yi¡¯s strength, she could hardly move him; it was more about him willingly moving forward. ¡°Hey, if you really want a man, just go out and find one. Why pull me into this? I¡¯m telling you, I can¡¯t afford to pay!¡± Hearing Li Chen¡¯s ¡®rogue¡¯ words, Lin Yi felt her face burning, but she was truly out of options; otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have gotten involved with an egg pancake seller. ... Lin Yi looked at the man sitting in front of her, finding the reality somewhat ridiculous. Although the man was not ugly, quite the contrary, he was somewhat good-looking, but his attire and crude behavior were something Lin Yi would never consider seriously. Yet today, she had to do something that would seem laughable to the entire city of Linchuan. ¡°Let¡¯s get married.¡± Lin Yi gathered her courage and spoke these words. ¡°Pfft...¡± Li Chen was drinking coffee and spit it out upon hearing this. ¡°Um... I¡¯m sorry.¡± Li Chen quickly pulled out a tissue to wipe it off, then looked at Lin Yi and said, ¡°Beauty, you are the CEO of Lin¡¯s Group, look at me, dressed in clothes worth less than one hundred. Marry you? Wouldn¡¯t I become a kept man?¡± What Li Chen meant was that he was currently very poor, but he had integrity and absolutely would not become a kept man. Lin Yi could easily tell what he meant, but after glancing at Li Chen, a look of disdain flashed in her eyes. A kept man? As if you even qualify? If it weren¡¯t for her company, she would never have said such a thing. The ideal man in Lin Yi¡¯s dreams was nothing like this man. ¡°I just want to register our marriage; of course, we won¡¯t actually marry. You live your life, and if you register with me, I will give you an extra amount of money.¡± ¡°You mean, we¡¯d be having a sham marriage?¡± Li Chen immediately understood that this woman was trying to get him into a fake marriage. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Are you kidding me? How can you fake something as serious as marriage? Although I¡¯m poor, marriage is no child¡¯s play. I¡¯m not doing it, go find someone else!¡± Li Chen spoke righteously, completely disregarding Lin Yi¡¯s increasingly pale complexion. The president of Lin¡¯s Group, the goddess of many men in Linchuan City, was actually being rejected. Lin Yi had her own pride, which, to put it bluntly, included looking down on others, especially someone who sold egg pancakes. ¡°Five hundred thousand, I will give you five hundred thousand once it¡¯s done, and we¡¯ll divorce after three months, how about that?¡± Lin Yi nearly gritted her teeth as she spoke, having no choice but to do as that person demanded so her company could secure the necessary funding. She didn¡¯t know why that person specifically chose this egg pancake vendor, nor why that person wouldn¡¯t lend her the money until after she had registered the marriage with this man. Yes, her company was now in dire straits, and the bank had already stopped providing loans. Without further capital, Lin¡¯s Group might very well declare bankruptcy. She was forced to comply with that person¡¯s arrangements, even though she despised him. ¡°Five hundred thousand?¡± Upon hearing this, Li Chen¡¯s eyes instantly lit up, but he quickly said, ¡°A mere five hundred thousand, how can it buy my dignity!¡± ¡°One million, after this, we won¡¯t interfere with each other and you¡¯ll stay out of my life.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not that kind of person, dignity is priceless.¡± ¡°Two million, that¡¯s my limit, don¡¯t push it!¡± Lin Yi bit her teeth, her face had already turned pale, and her hands had started to tremble involuntarily. This man was raising the price, even though she had already offered two million, he still wasn¡¯t satisfied! ¡°It¡¯s really not about the money, I, as a person...¡± ¡°Five million, no more than that, I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t agree, I have at least a dozen ways to make you unlivable in Zhonghai, believe it or not!¡± After saying this, Lin Yi felt as if all her strength had been drained. This whole situation was humiliating for her, so why did this man act so self-righteous, as if he was suffering a great loss? Is there such a shameless man in the world? ¡°Deal! I want cash!¡± Li Chen chuckled; he hadn¡¯t expected to unexpectedly make five million, which was a significant amount of money. Originally after returning to the country, he was broke, but now it seemed like a windfall had come his way, a buy-one-get-one-free deal with an additional beautiful wife included. ¡°Cash is impossible, I will transfer it to you only after we divorce normally in three months!¡± Lin Yi did not want to wait until then for the man to change his mind. What if he refused to sign the divorce papers? ¡°No, I want it now.¡± ¡°Impossible, I won¡¯t back down.¡± ¡°People even pay a down payment when buying a house, and you¡¯re buying a man, you should at least pay something upfront, one million, I want a one million deposit.¡± ¡°Only ten thousand, consider it your pocket money for these three months, nothing else!¡± Hearing Li Chen mention buying a man, Lin Yi felt particularly uncomfortable. She used to be so proud, chased by many successful men. When had it come to her buying a man? ¡°Fine, but I have a condition.¡± In the end, Li Chen compromised; after all, it was just for three months. He could wait. ¡°What condition?¡± ¡°I want to move into your place, your... what¡¯s with that look? I don¡¯t have any ulterior motives, it¡¯s just that my lease is almost up and I need somewhere to live,¡± he said. Chapter 2 - 2 2 You can start taking action now! ?2: Chapter 2 You can start taking action now! 2: Chapter 2 You can start taking action now! This day was a big one for Li Chen, as he had gotten married, and his bride was a stunning beauty. However, for Lin Yi, it was a day of agony, because she had just registered her marriage with a man she found utterly detestable. Li Chen, she knew his name, and also that he was an orphan with no living relatives here. In Haitian Villa District, where Lin Yi lived, Li Chen showed up, and without a word, threw the belongings he had brought from his rental onto the beautifully carved white jade bed, before he plunged himself onto it. ¡°So comfortable, it¡¯s been so long since I¡¯ve slept on such a nice bed.¡± All Lin Yi could do was watch coldly, while tightly clutching the marriage certificate in her hand, because this document could net her a large sum of money. ¡°Aunt Wang, I¡¯m stepping out for a bit. Please see to the house.¡± Lin Yi said to the nanny next to her. The nanny, Aunt Wang, appeared to be in her fifties, but well taken care of, looking more in her forties. She had just learned of the stranger¡¯s identity from her young mistress. Having watched Lin Yi grow up, she could never have imagined that this man would be her son-in-law. Since Lin Yi didn¡¯t say anything, naturally, Aunt Wang wouldn¡¯t ask. Watching Li Chen enjoying himself in the room, she couldn¡¯t help but smile. Though this son-in-law didn¡¯t seem to be wealthy, as someone who has been around the block, she didn¡¯t use wealth to judge a person. At least, when her son-in-law walked through the door, the respect he showed her was genuine, unlike others who wouldn¡¯t give her a second glance when they visited. ¡°Son-in-law, what would you like for lunch? I¡¯ll go cook for you.¡± Upon hearing this, Li Chen suddenly realized and showed an embarrassed expression. ¡°Uh... Aunt Wang, right? We¡¯re family, no need to be so formal. Just whip up something simple. But make sure there¡¯s plenty of meat, I love meat.¡± If Lin Yi had been there, she would definitely have cursed under her breath, ¡°Who¡¯s family with you? You¡¯ll be out on your ass in three months!¡± However, Aunt Wang found Li Chen to be a forthright young man and said with a smile, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll go to the nearby supermarket to buy some.¡± ¡°Not just some, a lot. I can eat quite a bit.¡± Li Chen added another reminder, and Aunt Wang left, still chuckling. After Aunt Wang had left, Li Chen sprang up from the bed and turned on the computer in the room. Soon, he entered a chat room where a blonde, blue-eyed woman appeared on the screen, her figure exceptionally voluptuous, especially the two papayas on her chest¡ªbordering on the realm of terrifying. ¡°My dear Chen, you finally thought to contact me, huh? You¡¯ve been missing for over a month.¡± The woman spoke in English, her voice sultry and... coy. ¡°Alice, can we keep it normal please? Also, don¡¯t let your man find out about our calls, got it?¡± Li Chen responded back in equally fluent English. ¡°Chen, that statement of yours is quite ambiguous, you know. According to what you people in Huaxia say, would this count as, say, stealing your brother¡¯s wife?¡± ¡°Steal your brother¡¯s wife my foot, I¡¯m his big brother!¡± ¡°So that makes it stealing a younger brother¡¯s wife.¡± ¡°Steal your younger brother¡¯s wife my ass!¡± ¡°How do you know I have a sister? Her name is Karina, do you want her? Next time I¡¯ll drug her a bit and send her to your bed, how about that?¡± ¡°You¡¯re beyond hope. For Wolf Dog to have ended up with a woman like you, I truly feel sorry for him.¡± ¡°Hmph, he¡¯s not as strong as you. Actually, I¡¯ve always liked you. Ever since you showed me what a real man is, I¡¯ve realized that I¡¯m completely in love with you. Chen, what if I divorce him and stay by your side from now on? Do you like playing with maids? I¡¯ll be your maid, how about that?¡± After saying this, Alice licked her moist lips and batted her captivating eyes non-stop. ¡°Damn it, last time I only rescued you from a bunch of mercenaries, and now you¡¯re trying to latch onto me or what?¡± ¡°I wish I could, but I know you have someone else in your heart, which means I¡¯ll probably never have a chance. But, my sister is really beautiful, she¡¯s only eighteen this year, and she has developed even better than I have. And most importantly, she doesn¡¯t have a man yet...¡± Listening to Alice¡¯s words, Li Chen envisioned a figure with a proud figure and a bewitching gaze... ¡°Stop... I came to you this time for serious matters, enough chit-chat!¡± Li Chen quickly interjected, thinking this woman was mad. Only a certain man could tolerate her¡ªif it were him, he would have been fed up long ago. ¡°Serious matters? What matters? Is there anything in the world that could possibly trouble you, Lord Nether King?¡± Alice showed a look of surprise. ¡°Don¡¯t, I¡¯m not omnipotent. The Z substance in my body is running out. Get me some more from the lab.¡± As he spoke, a helpless expression crossed Li Chen¡¯s face. Even Alice, on the other end of the video, looked troubled. ¡°Are the injuries on your body still not healed? Using Z substance to suppress them isn¡¯t a solution, and besides, Z substance itself is a very aggressive agent. When you can¡¯t suppress it anymore, I fear...¡± Alice finally started speaking seriously to Li Chen. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, there will be a solution sooner or later. I¡¯ve come back to Huaxia to use the medical techniques here to find a cure.¡± ¡°That would be great. The miraculous traditional Chinese medicine in Huaxia will definitely bring you a surprise.¡± ... After finishing the conversation with Alice, Li Chen closed the video and pulled a small glass vial from his bag, which contained a pale red liquid. Without even looking, he drank it down in one gulp. After drinking it, his face began contorting, and he clutched tightly to the wardrobe beside him, beads of sweat as large as beans forming on his forehead. Five minutes passed before Li Chen finally calmed down, then he seemed as if he had just emerged from a pond. ¡°Huff, huff... damn it, if it doesn¡¯t arrive in ten days, I really won¡¯t be able to control it anymore.¡± After calming down, Li Chen muttered to himself, then quickly entered the bathroom, took a shower, and changed into a clean set of clothes. ... Meanwhile, in a dimly lit basement, Lin Yi stood there, looking at the person sitting in front of him. ¡°I¡¯ve followed your demands and registered our marriage. Now, shouldn¡¯t you fulfill your promise?¡± Right there, a black figure slowly turned around, and Lin Yi could not even discern their facial features clearly. ¡°Good, go to the backyard now, and a check for three hundred million will be delivered into your hands.¡± The voice belonged to a woman, but it was gloomy, giving an uncomfortable feeling. ¡°I¡¯ve done what you asked. I want the check now and then I¡¯m leaving.¡± Lin Yi suddenly became very assertive, and for some reason, she felt afraid. This time, she really was dealing with the devil, and she couldn¡¯t afford to make any mistakes. ¡°Alright, wait here, I will go get your check.¡± After saying this, the figure turned and left the basement. Behind the basement, there was a small door. Emerging from that door, they were greeted by light. Only then was the woman¡¯s face clearly visible. A woman in her twenties with an oval face and very attractive features, yet her eyes were filled with an unbearable chill, as if harboring endless coldness. ¡°Get her a check, and also tell the Ghost King, it¡¯s time to start taking action.¡± Chapter 3 - 3 3 Wifes Crisis! ?3: Chapter 3: Wife¡¯s Crisis! 3: Chapter 3: Wife¡¯s Crisis! ¡°Mmm... Aunt Wang¡¯s cooking is really delicious.¡± Li Chen kept eating while lavishing praise on Aunt Wang without reservation. ¡°As long as the young master likes it, it¡¯s good. Miss always eats at the company, and it¡¯s quite lonely for me to eat alone at home every day. From now on, feel free to tell me what you want to eat; Aunt Wang will go buy it and cook it for you.¡± ¡°Now that¡¯s what I¡¯m talking about. Let¡¯s have seafood tomorrow; it¡¯s been so long since I¡¯ve had some.¡± Just as the two of them were eating, Lin Yi came back. ¡°Miss, you¡¯re back? That¡¯s great; we just started eating. I¡¯ll grab a set of utensils for you.¡± Aunt Wang was quite surprised to see Lin Yi come back so early today; she usually came back only after Aunt Wang had finished eating. ¡°Wife, come, sit next to me.¡± Li Chen also stood up and shouted to Lin Yi. ¡°You... you¡¯d better remember our relationship.¡± Lin Yi had just returned when she heard Li Chen shout such a phrase, immediately feeling her brain go fuzzy. Yes, although the money was in hand, she was now married. Even if they were to divorce after three months, she would still be considered a young widow in people¡¯s eyes, and her next marriage would be a second marriage. Deep down, Lin Yi was a conservative woman. Once married, she wanted to stick with it. As long as Li Chen was even slightly nice to her, she might try hard to keep the marriage going. Not for any other reason, but because she knew that for someone like her, it¡¯s often hard to have control over one¡¯s marriage. Marrying anyone would be the same, so if Li Chen could make her feel comfortable, then even if she had to endure some ¡®grievances¡¯, what would it really matter? Yet looking at Li Chen now, she felt a surge of annoyance. This man, what virtues or abilities does he have to be worthy of her! Lin Yi was proud, as she had the capital to be proud. ¡°Relationship? Aren¡¯t we husband and wife? What¡¯s wrong with me calling you wife?¡± Li Chen chuckled, seeing the pride that Lin Yi carried deep within¡ª he was doing it on purpose just to irritate this woman. ¡°You...¡± Lin Yi realized that arguing with this man was not a wise choice. ¡°Aunt Wang, I¡¯m not eating. Don¡¯t bother.¡± After saying that, Lin Yi headed straight upstairs, the sound of her high heels clacking against the wooden floor was so clear and distinct. But Lin Yi had only taken a couple of steps when suddenly her brain went blank, followed by a wave of weakness throughout her body. Her handbag slipped powerlessly from her grasp, and she slumped down all at once. Just as she was about to fall, she suddenly felt herself leaning against something warm, and when she turned her head to look, it turned out to be the very person she despised the most. She tried to struggle, but her entire body had no strength at all, not even enough to keep her eyelids from growing heavier. ¡°Wife, what are you trying to do, huh? If you want to get close to your husband, you don¡¯t have to go to such lengths. Just leave the door open for me tonight, and I¡¯ll come over, won¡¯t I?¡± Li Chen spoke with a smile. However, Lin Yi¡¯s body was truly soft; as Li Chen¡¯s hands supported her waist, it felt as if her body had no bones at all. Moreover, there was a unique scent on Lin Yi that he was all too familiar with; it wasn¡¯t perfume, but a woman¡¯s natural fragrance¡ªLi Chen, who had roamed through countless ¡®flower fields,¡¯ knew this without a doubt. The two remained tightly embraced. Lin Yi wanted to struggle but had no strength, while Li Chen took the opportunity to take some liberties. ¡°Mmnh...¡± Lin Yi¡¯s eyes suddenly became hazy, and she couldn¡¯t help but let out a sound from her cute nose. The initiator of all this was Li Chen¡¯s hands. At that moment, whether intentionally or unintentionally, they found their way to Lin Yi¡¯s ample bust. Feeling all of this, Lin Yi¡¯s face changed instantly; this man was actually... But Li Chen remained blissfully unaware, giving Lin Yi a very meaningful look. Just as Aunt Wang emerged from the kitchen and saw the two of them in that pose, she immediately turned her head and walked away. The young people these days really, they have no regard for the presence of an old person like me. Lin Yi swore that if she could move at that moment, she would definitely chop off Li Chen¡¯s thieving hands and then gouge out his roguish eyes. Unable to tolerate being teased by Li Chen like this, Lin Yi suddenly felt a rush of heat to her brain, and then she lost consciousness entirely. Li Chen had wanted to continue teasing Lin Yi, but he suddenly realized something was wrong¡ªthat Lin Yi had actually fainted. At first, Li Chen thought Lin Yi had just stumbled while walking, but now it was clear that wasn¡¯t the case at all. He immediately freed one hand and placed it at Lin Yi¡¯s philtrum, only for his hand to suddenly jerk back, his face showing a shocked expression. ¡°Sicalin, how could this be, how could you have such a toxin in your system!¡± No wonder Li Chen was shocked, because the toxin known as Sicalin was no simple matter, accessible only to those at a certain level. Lin Yi was merely a minor CEO with a net worth of less than ten billion. Even if someone wanted her dead, they wouldn¡¯t use such a toxin. After his initial shock, Li Chen immediately calmed himself, picked Lin Yi up around the waist, and ran upstairs. Just then, Aunt Wang happened to come out again and seeing this scene, couldn¡¯t help but complain in her heart: The young people today are really too impatient, at least wait until after dinner to go upstairs. Li Chen couldn¡¯t care less about that now, carrying Lin Yi straight to her room, he kicked the door open with one foot. He placed Lin Yi on the bed and immediately started to unzip her tight dress. At this point, he couldn¡¯t be concerned with propriety, and stripped off Lin Yi¡¯s clothes, leaving her in just her underwear. Although Li Chen had no particular feelings for Lin Yi, she was, after all, the first woman he¡¯d married, and he didn¡¯t want to see her life at risk. Sicalin is a toxin that puts its victims into a coma within an hour, appearing as if they are asleep, and lasts until death, with doctors unable to detect any issues unless they are familiar with the characteristics of Sicalin. And Li Chen happened to know because his lab was capable of producing such a toxin. The lethal mechanism of Sicalin is to slow down the person¡¯s blood flow, similar to an Aging Potion, turning the victim¡¯s body functions into that of an eighty or ninety-year-old within just two days, ultimately leading to death. He returned to his room, opened a package, and took out a syringe filled with a clear liquid, then went back to Lin Yi¡¯s side. This was the Antidote for Sicalin, but it couldn¡¯t completely eliminate the toxin. After the injection, Li Chen sat on the bed, placed his hands on Lin Yi¡¯s back, and closed his eyes. At this moment, he had to use his own True Qi to restore Lin Yi¡¯s bodily functions to a certain level, and she would get better within a couple of days. Ten minutes later, the room was filled with a faint mist, and Li Chen¡¯s lips were a bit dry. Gradually, Lin Yi regained some consciousness, and when she saw herself nearly naked in front of Li Chen, she mustered the courage from nowhere and pushed Li Chen away. ¡°Pfft...¡± Li Chen¡¯s body suddenly fell backward, hitting the cushion behind the bed. At this moment Li Chen¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and the corners of his mouth were stained with the fresh blood he had just coughed up. He hadn¡¯t expected Lin Yi to do that to him. Just now, his True Qi had already leaked out, and in his efforts to save Lin Yi, he had severely overexerted his bodily strength. Lin Yi¡¯s push had caught him off guard and winded him. As a Martial Artist, getting winded is no simple matter; at best it leads to serious injury, at worst, it results in death. Chapter 4 - 4 4 I Hate You! ?4: Chapter 4 I Hate You! 4: Chapter 4 I Hate You! Li Chen suddenly lunged at Lin Yi. How could Lin Yi break free from Li Chen? ¡°No... don¡¯t...¡± Lin Yi¡¯s hands were slapping against Li Chen¡¯s chest, but it was useless against him. Her strength was too feeble, unable to make any waves against Li Chen. A few minutes later, Lin Yi no longer had the strength and could only give up. Lin Yi felt as though she was being crushed by a mountain. Thinking about what was to come, she couldn¡¯t help but let two hot tears slide from the corners of her eyes. All of a sudden, Li Chen saw the tear marks on Lin Yi¡¯s face and the tears in the corners of her eyes. ¡°Boom...¡± It felt as if something had exploded in Li Chen¡¯s brain, and seeing Lin Yi¡¯s pale face and despairing expression, he suddenly became a little overwhelmed. Why was it like this, why did he feel so distressed upon seeing such an expression on Lin Yi¡¯s face? He had only met this woman a few times, spending less than a day together; why should he feel this way? Lin Yi had already lost hope, yet suddenly, she felt the pressure on her body ease. When she opened her eyes, all she saw was Li Chen¡¯s retreating figure stumbling out of the room. Seeing the disheveled bed and the clothes scattered on the floor, Lin Yi couldn¡¯t help but sob. Yet when she saw the fresh blood on her arm, the expression on her face changed again. This blood definitely wasn¡¯t her own, so there was only one possibility. Thinking back to how Li Chen had behaved when he awoke, she had not thought too much about it and just pushed him away. She tried hard to recall what had happened, but eventually, all she could remember was that she seemed to have fainted suddenly, and when she woke up, things had turned out like this. There was still a syringe on the table next to her, and Lin Yi lifted her white wrist, which showed a small pinhole. ¡°What exactly is going on? What is he really doing?¡± Lin Yi didn¡¯t understand, but now she was certain of one thing: Li Chen must have been doing something for her, and she... ¡°Li Chen, I hate you!¡± ... Li Chen returned to his own room, locked the door without a word, needing a quiet environment. The True Qi within his body was in turmoil, and without proper regulation, he would be completely ruined. Another thing was the immense power inside him that was close to becoming uncontrollable. Originally, with the Z substance, he could barely suppress it, but having used too much True Qi today, and with Lin Yi¡¯s push, he almost reached a point of no return. He didn¡¯t know where the mysterious power inside him came from, but he knew if it erupted, he couldn¡¯t survive¡ªit would cause his body to explode and he would die. Using all his strength, it took him three months to develop the Z substance, which could only barely suppress the mysterious power within him. He never dared to use his full strength in a fight, fearing the power¡¯s eruption. It took two full hours, well into the night, for Li Chen to feel some recovery in his body, at least the urge to vomit blood from his throat had subsided. ¡°This won¡¯t do, my Z substance supply is almost depleted. It looks like I need to hurry Alice on this.¡± Li Chen muttered to himself and immediately turned on his computer. His return to China this time was to seek Healing methods for himself. He brought back only about ten bottles of Substance Z, with one bottle ensuring that he wouldn¡¯t have any problems for three days. He had used up the last bottle during the day. He connected to the chat room, but couldn¡¯t see Alice for a long time. Normally, as soon as he logged into the chat room, Alice would come as quickly as possible. After waiting and waiting, an hour later, Alice finally appeared on the screen, but there was something wrong with her; she was very dirty, and she had wounds as well. ¡°Alice, what happened? What¡¯s going on over there?¡± Hearing Li Chen¡¯s voice, Alice immediately started to sob. ¡°Boss, I... I¡¯m sorry, the lab was breached, and...¡± Boom... The lab was breached? How could that lab, so well-hidden and heavily defended, possibly be breached? Not even the strongest Flying Tigers could do it without bringing several hundred people along with advanced weapons. ¡°What about the Z Substance? Is the Z Substance alright?¡± This was what Li Chen was most concerned about. The Z Substance was his lifeline; he wouldn¡¯t tolerate any mishaps. ¡°They... Their target was the Z Substance. The other labs are fine, but the lab for Substance Z was attacked, all the research staff were killed, and... and all the data about Z Substance was destroyed.¡± Alice said these things, her face showing fear because through the screen, she could already see Li Chen¡¯s face turning ashen. When the King of the Netherworld goes into a rage, he can incinerate corpses for miles, and no one could withstand his fury. ¡°Who was it? Who did it?¡± He asked calmly, but those who knew him would know that he was on the verge of exploding. ¡°It was... Ghost King.¡± Alice said in a low voice. ¡°Ghost King? Alice, don¡¯t treat me like a three-year-old child. I¡¯m well aware of Ghost King¡¯s strength. Even if he could achieve that, so what? I left you and Wild Wolf in charge of the entire lab, and Wild Wolf¡¯s strength is almost equal to Ghost King¡¯s. How did he manage all this?¡± As soon as Li Chen spoke, Alice fell silent. Seeing Alice like this, how could Li Chen not see through it? ¡°Was Wild Wolf involved as well? He¡¯s got some nerve to betray me like this. I just want to know, who gave them the courage to do it!¡± On the screen, Alice suddenly knelt down and then cried out, ¡°Boss, I¡¯m sorry, I let you down. I will resolve the matter with Wild Wolf myself. After this matter is settled, I will definitely explain everything to you!¡± Explanations. With such a big issue at hand, what could she do other than die? She knew Li Chen¡¯s temper very well; if she had to describe him in two words, those would be ¡®ruthless tyrant¡¯. Seeing Alice like this, Li Chen didn¡¯t want to blame her anymore. One could say that Alice was someone he could trust. Suddenly, Li Chen¡¯s ears moved slightly, and then the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s leave it at that. Hurry up and rebuild the lab for Substance Z for me. In one month, I want you to synthesize Substance Z for me again. As for Wild Wolf and Ghost King, I will deal with them personally!¡± After Li Chen finished speaking, he immediately closed the chat room, then opened the window of his room. Looking at the figures moving around in the darkness, his eyes deepened. ¡°You guys sure arrived quickly. Seems like you¡¯ve been planning this for a long time.¡± Chapter 5 - 5 5 Just You ?5: Chapter 5, Just You? 5: Chapter 5, Just You? The night had deepened, and even Lin Yi could no longer resist drowsiness and had fallen into a deep sleep. The events of the day were more than what she experienced in a typical month, so she was very exhausted. Meanwhile, Li Chen had quietly left the villa. A figure in the darkness was slowly approaching, and Li Chen also moved to meet it. Li Chen hardened himself and dashed toward the shadow. At about five hundred meters from the villa, he met with the shadow. ¡°You must be from the Italian Mafia, right?¡± Li Chen said to the dozen or so figures before him. Clearly, the group had not expected their identities to be revealed as soon as they met each other face-to-face. A few figures exchanged glances and then nodded fiercely before charging directly at Li Chen. True experts, upon meeting, won¡¯t waste time talking, because even a few seconds¡¯ delay can change the tide of battle, especially when they were not on their home ground in Huaxia. Li Chen, observing their well-trained manner, knew their strength would not be lacking. The Italian Mafia, twelve leaders. It was just unknown what grade these people belonged to. The opponents had rushed in, and Li Chen couldn¡¯t show weakness. In his palm suddenly appeared a dagger, emitting a cold gleam, chilling to the bone. The silhouette blinked and had already reached in front of Li Chen, all wielding weapons ¡ª swords, daggers, and military spikes, varied in kind. If it were an ordinary person, they might be scared to pee seeing this formation. The first to rush was Li Hao, who blocked the opponent¡¯s weapon with a dagger and then kicked the opponent¡¯s abdomen with incredible speed. But that person got up quickly and charged at Li Chen again. ¡°Hmph, you even dare to take the zombie drug. It seems you really came prepared today!¡± Li Chen realized the condition of these people at a glance. If it were a normal person, although that kick just now wouldn¡¯t be fatal, it definitely wouldn¡¯t allow them to get up so quickly. This could only mean these people had taken some special potion, apparently not fearing pain. Li Chen was very fast, hardly anyone could engage him in close combat. Mostly, he could repel opponents with a single move upon meeting. However, there were many opponents, and they fearlessly kept rushing at Li Chen, leaving him only able to react passively. But Li Chen had his moments of success, like just now, when his dagger had stabbed into someone¡¯s lower abdomen, reducing their combat power by at least thirty percent. However, after fighting for several minutes, Li Chen felt something was off, as these people seemed not to want to kill him but to exhaust his power. Could these people know that he no longer had the Z substance? This thought suddenly popped up in Li Chen¡¯s mind, which was soon confirmed, as he deliberately sold a flaw, but the opponents seemed not to notice it at all. This wasn¡¯t possible, these people were not weak. How could they not notice that flaw? End it quickly, no more dragging it out. This was Li Chen¡¯s first instinct. ¡°Tssss...¡± Li Chen effortlessly sliced open a person¡¯s neck with his dagger, but likewise, was kicked in the back. If it had been before, a kick with such Power wouldn¡¯t have phased Li Chen at all, but today was different. He had expended too much True Qi for Lin Yi¡¯s sake, and now his strength was less than a tenth of what it had been. This was also why Li Chen had initially held back, worrying that these people might have some tricks up their sleeves. But now, he couldn¡¯t afford to keep his guard up. That kick just now had actually caused him pain. What was pain? Apart from the times when he fought with those old fogeys, no one else could even pose a threat to Li Chen. Gradually, more and more blood appeared on Li Chen¡¯s hands, and even his clothes were stained significantly. His eyes turned bloodshot, and his movements became quicker. In two minutes, a dozen dark figures lay sprawled on the ground. When the King of the Netherworld was furious, corpses floated for miles. After wiping the blood off his dagger on a corpse, Li Chen slowly stood up. At this time, he was merely feigning composure; in reality, his stomach had been churning with turmoil. Just now, he had nearly mobilized all the True Qi in his body. With no suppression from the Z substance, the mysterious Power within him was already showing signs of erupting. ¡°Clap, clap, clap...¡± Applause rang out in the dark night, clearly audible. Standing within a pile of bodies, Li Chen¡¯s senses were sharply concentrated. ¡°No wonder you¡¯re called the King of the Netherworld. Back then, you single-handedly annihilated the entire Sky Wolf Mercenary Team¡ªa total of eight hundred and thirty people, leaving no survivors. You truly ascended to godhood with that battle, and since then, no one has dared to challenge you. No wonder, no wonder...¡± The voice was sharp, almost like a woman¡¯s, but Li Chen could tell it was definitely a man¡¯s voice, and a familiar one at that. ¡°Shouzi Shenglang, instead of staying put at Tucker Castle, you¡¯ve come to me!¡± In front of Li Chen, a man appeared. He was slender with a pale complexion, looking quite handsome¡ªif it were a woman, she would definitely be considered beautiful. However, his dainty mannerisms might make one feel nauseous upon seeing them. But Li Chen wasn¡¯t considering these things; all his attention was focused on the man in front of him because he was a formidable opponent. Shouzi Shenglang, said to be a descendant of the Japanese but living in Europe, belonged to a branch of the Mafia. This androgynous fellow was the son of Shouzi Sky Wolf, one of the twelve chiefs of the Mafia. Although he was almost akin to a ladyboy, his strength was quite the opposite, ranking thirteenth on the Earth Ranking! In this world, there are many individuals with exceptional Combat Power, so these people are ranked on a list: the Heaven, Earth, and Human Rankings, with the Heaven Ranking consisting of one hundred, the Earth one thousand, and the Human ten thousand. Above these three rankings, there are the titles of the Twelve Main Gods, and Li Chen¡¯s title was the fourth-ranked King of the Netherworld. Actually, once reaching the Earth Ranking, the difference in strength isn¡¯t that wide; these rankings are only assigned according to some special circumstances. It was precisely because Li Chen slaughtered eight hundred and thirty members of the Sky Wolf Mercenary Team that he was designated the King of the Netherworld. In his prime, he wouldn¡¯t fear Shouzi Shenglang, but now, he was likely more willing than able. ¡°King of the Netherworld, there¡¯s no need to pretend you¡¯re composed in front of me. To use your words from Huaxia, you¡¯re already at the end of your rope. Do you think your lab being destroyed was an accident? No, let me tell you, I did it all, and today, I will kill you, the King of the Netherworld, and take your place completely!¡± Shouzi Shenglang squinted his Phoenix Eyes and spoke menacingly. ¡°Heh, you? Shouzi Shenglang, no offense, but I really haven¡¯t taken your abilities seriously. If you were capable of destroying my lab, you wouldn¡¯t have been stuck in the Earth Ranking for so long!¡± With that, Shouzi Shenglang¡¯s face suddenly changed color. Chapter 6 - 6 6 is released it will scare you to death! ?6: Chapter 6 is released, it will scare you to death! 6: Chapter 6 is released, it will scare you to death! Li Chen¡¯s words were unmasked, and the meaning was clear¡ªyou, Shouzi Shenglang, do not have the capability to destroy my lab on your own. You¡¯re backed by others, and to think I¡¯m not aware of your limited strength? ¡°Hmph! Lord Nether King, do you think yourself supremely clever? I know that even though you¡¯re injured now, I¡¯m no match for you, but did you think I came alone?¡± Having said that, Shouzi Shenglang gestured with a wave of his hand, and soon two people stood beside him. These two people, Li Chen was very familiar with. Once upon a time, they were his brothers too. But what Li Chen didn¡¯t understand was that the two had just left the base. How did they arrive here so quickly? ¡°Wild Wolf, Ghost King, have you two truly decided to oppose me?¡± As Li Chen spoke, he shook his head. Not that he resented their betrayal, but he felt somewhat sorry for Alice. Initially, it was he who had introduced Wild Wolf to her. He didn¡¯t anticipate that Wild Wolf would betray him now. Given Alice¡¯s loyal attitude towards him, she must be feeling quite guilty at this moment. ¡°A good bird chooses a tree to nest in, rest assured, after your death we will take good care of your burial.¡± Wild Wolf remained silent, but Ghost King spoke first from beside him, showing no regard for Li Chen, his former leader. Had he forgotten who it was that gave him a meal and money to woo women? ¡°Heh... Just the two of you dare mention the word ¡®death¡¯ in front of me? You... are not worthy!¡± Li Chen extended his index finger and waved it in front of them. Such blatant contempt immediately annoyed Ghost King and even caused Wild Wolf beside him to look irritated. ¡°Still so defiant when death is at hand... I want to see how capable you still are!¡± After Ghost King spoke, he immediately charged forward. He was known as the Ghost King because of his extremely fast movements, ghost-like, that ordinary people sometimes couldn¡¯t even discern how he approached. Ranked thirty-eighth on the Earth Ranking, Ghost King truly lived up to his name. However, everything was given by Li Chen, and naturally, he had the right to take it back. ¡°Hmph!¡± Li Chen snorted coldly. Although Ghost King¡¯s moves were elusive, was he scared? He slowly extended his arm, and the dagger in his hand instantly flew out, a glint of cold light... ¡°Pfft...¡± It seemed to hit the air, but the sound of a dagger piercing into flesh was heard. And in that space, suddenly a shadow appeared, and the shadow was hurled backward. Up close, it was visible that the person had a dagger stuck in his chest, with just the hilt protruding. A deadly hit, the mighty thirty-eighth ranked master on the Earth Ranking, was killed by Li Chen with a single strike. Upon seeing this, both Shouzi Shenglang and Wild Wolf were dumbfounded. The information they had was not like this at all. A one-hit kill, Li Chen at this moment was clearly in his prime. Li Chen, however, was fighting the urge to vomit blood, because this one strike had drained all his strength. If either of the two men made a move, he couldn¡¯t possibly withstand it. The reason he chose to kill Ghost King with a single strike was because that was all he could do, as he couldn¡¯t kill the other two with one strike. Although Ghost King¡¯s ranking wasn¡¯t low, he had a fatal flaw¡ªthat was speed without high martial force. Against those with lower strength, this flaw might not seem significant, but what about facing someone faster than him? Then this disadvantage would be magnified, and Li Chen was exactly that faster opponent. Even though he had killed Ghost King with one strike, Li Chen still felt uneasy, not because of Shouzi Shenglang, but because of another person. But at this moment, he couldn¡¯t care about that much anymore. He coldly looked at Shouzi Shenglang and said, ¡°Well? Does anyone else want to continue?¡± Although he was completely out of combat power, the momentum around Li Chen was still strong enough to make Shouzi Shenglang and Wild Wolf shiver together. Shouzi Shenglang was somewhat afraid, but leaving like this, he felt reluctant. Wild Wolf realized how foolish he had been, foolish for having followed Li Chen for so many years and yet not understanding his true strength. A single strike had killed the Ghost King! His martial force was slightly better than Ghost King¡¯s, but his speed wasn¡¯t as fast as Ghost King¡¯s. If the two really fought each other, he had a slight advantage, but he could not inflict substantial damage on Ghost King. Li Chen was injured, but even so, he still killed Ghost King with a single strike. How terrifying must Li Chen have been in his prime? It was not until this moment that he understood, the title of King of the Netherworld wasn¡¯t given for no reason. ¡°Nobody move!¡± Just then, a crisp voice rang out, its tone indescribably cold. There were still people around? Shouzi Shenglang¡¯s face showed a panicked expression. Hearing the rustling footsteps around, he exchanged a glance with Wild Wolf and the two quickly retreated backwards. An Earth Ranking expert, incredibly fast. The likelihood of catching up was very low. Li Chen did not watch the direction in which the two were escaping but turned around to look behind himself. He saw a woman, all wrapped in black clothing, revealing only a fine figure; her face was not very clear. Seeing the newcomer, Li Chen¡¯s vigilance increased because he felt that this woman was more formidable than Shouzi Shenglang. ¡°Our esteemed Lord Nether King, what¡¯s the matter with you? Why aren¡¯t you staying in your Palace of the Nether King instead of coming to Huaxia?¡± Mockery, it was definitely mockery. ¡°Nothing much, just felt that there are quite a few beauties in Huaxia, thought about finding a wife to settle down with, that¡¯s all.¡± Despite the pain in his body, Li Chen said this casually. Li Chen had been through too many experiences, encountering countless life and death crises. Naturally, he could handle today¡¯s situation with ease. ¡°Oh? So, have you found one yet? Our Huaxia girls are very traditional, they might not take to you.¡± The woman¡¯s voice still carried a tone of mockery, seemingly not very fond of Li Chen. ¡°Really? I haven¡¯t noticed that. I find the girls in Huaxia quite welcoming. When I came here, I just pretended to be a seller of egg-filled pancakes. But you know what happened? A beauty actually said she wanted to marry me. She really is a beauty, her name is Lin Yi. We¡¯ve already registered our marriage, you know. As for what you said about Huaxia girls being conservative, I don¡¯t agree with that. That Lin Yi is quite open; we just had a lengthy battle in the bedroom.¡± If you look down on me, I will immediately prove you wrong, face to face. You say Huaxia girls are conservative, but what about my wife then? ¡°You...don¡¯t get too cocky. I¡¯m telling you, this is Huaxia, and as long as you dare to violate the laws here, I guarantee I¡¯ll personally arrest you!¡± The woman was a bit enraged by Li Chen¡¯s teasing yet somewhat helpless. She dared not treat the King of the Netherworld lightly, even going so far as to scare off those two men earlier because if the King of the Netherworld died in Huaxia, it was likely that the masters from the Palace of the Nether King would tear Huaxia apart. ¡°What about Huaxia? Don¡¯t you know that I am a Huaxia person? This is my motherland!¡± ¡°You...¡± At this, the woman was stunned by Li Chen¡¯s words. The mighty King of the Netherworld was actually a person from Huaxia; this news was too significant, the impact on her immense, and she couldn¡¯t accept it immediately. ¡°You must be a Dragon Soul, right? Do you know someone named Ouyang Wan¡¯er? I want to meet her; can you arrange it?¡± Li Chen did not care about the woman¡¯s inner shock, expressing his request. Now that the Z substance was gone, there was probably only one way to control the mysterious power inside his body, and that method was in the hands of a person called Ouyang Wan¡¯er. ¡°Alright... I can pass on the message for you, but as for whether she wants to see you or not, I can¡¯t promise.¡± After hearing that Li Chen was from Huaxia, the woman¡¯s tone improved a lot. ¡°That¡¯s enough; she will definitely meet me. Qilin Princess, your figure is so good, how come your chest is so flat?¡± Li Chen said with a laugh and then turned around and walked toward a spot not far away. The woman was still in shock because Li Chen had just called out her name. Qilin Princess, that was her rank on the Earth Ranking. But hearing the latter half of the remark, her expression changed instantly, though no one could see it. ¡°Damn it, how dare you say my chest is flat! I was just worried that letting them show would scare you all to death!¡± Chapter 7 - 7 7 The Beautiful Wifes Marriage Contract! ?7: Chapter 7: The Beautiful Wife¡¯s Marriage Contract! 7: Chapter 7: The Beautiful Wife¡¯s Marriage Contract! Li Chen returned to the villa at top speed and, finding Lin Yi¡¯s room quiet, he finally relaxed. Just as he was about to lay down on the bed to rest for a while, he suddenly felt a chill behind him. Years of experiences outside had honed his alertness; even the slightest hint of danger would raise his hackles. And now, he was experiencing that exact sensation. Someone was behind him¡ªa master! Li Chen turned around slowly. At this moment, he could only rely on deep breaths to calm his emotions. His body was too weak, lacking the capacity to react to danger. ¡°Phew... Aunt Wang, it¡¯s you?¡± Indeed, standing at the door of Li Chen¡¯s room was Aunt Wang. Aunt Wang had a faint smile on her face, seemingly harmless, but the alert that Li Chen had felt a moment ago told him that there was more to Aunt Wang than met the eye. ¡°Son-in-law, I saw you going out in the middle of the night and was a bit worried, so I decided to check on you. Are you all right?¡± Aunt Wang¡¯s question was filled with concern¡ªseemingly genuine. Li Chen suddenly felt that his marriage might not be as simple as it seemed. A nanny giving him an inscrutable feeling was unexpected. ¡°Oh... It¡¯s fine, I just went out for a walk. I¡¯m back now, aren¡¯t I?¡± Li Chen¡¯s condition wasn¡¯t great. Anyone with a bit of martial arts training could tell that his Qi-blood was in disarray; he was seriously injured. However, Aunt Wang didn¡¯t seem intent on delving deeper, merely commenting, ¡°As long as you¡¯re okay.¡± After seeing Aunt Wang out, Li Chen immediately closed the door to his room and rushed to the bathroom to vomit fresh blood. ... On the first floor of the villa, where Aunt Wang lived, Lin Yi and Li Chen resided on the second floor. At this time, in her own room, Aunt Wang made a phone call. ¡°Master, the young mistress brought back a man today, and... they even got married?¡± Aunt Wang communicated this with some caution but without a hint of groveling. ¡°What? She... she¡¯s trying to kill me with anger!¡± A flustered voice came from the other end of the line, and it belonged to an elderly man. ¡°Master, please don¡¯t get angry too quickly. I¡¯ve looked into the young mistress¡¯s recent behavior, and it seems unusual. I suspect their marriage isn¡¯t ordinary...¡± ¡°That¡¯s good to hear! Aunt Wang, you¡¯ve been with me for forty years. You should know that Little Yi has a marriage arrangement. Although the other party hasn¡¯t mentioned it lately, what if they bring it up again? What Little Yi is doing will drive the Lin Family to ruin!¡± ¡°I understand. You¡¯re talking about the Li Family from Yanjing, right? Master, forgive my presumptuousness, but that Li Family¡¯s young man has been missing since he was three. How easy would it be to find him? Besides, Little Yi... she...¡± Aunt Wang was someone who could refer to Lin Yi by her nickname. ¡°That¡¯s not acceptable! If she can¡¯t marry that boy, she must marry someone from the Li Family! From birth, she was destined to be part of the Li Family, and nobody can change that! I entrust this matter to you. Whatever it takes, get rid of the man Little Yi brought home. If push comes to shove, don¡¯t hesitate to employ other methods!¡± Hearing these words, Aunt Wang¡¯s expression shifted slightly. What could she say when the old man on the phone had spoken thus? After hanging up, she hesitated. ¡°That Li Chen, he seems to be no ordinary guy, and he has a good temperament too. If the young lady were to be with him, it would be quite nice, but...¡± ¡°Forget it, this isn¡¯t something this old woman can meddle in. In the upcoming months, the families in Yanjing will certainly be too preoccupied to help. Let¡¯s just cover for you for a few months first!¡± ... Li Chen was completely unaware that he had been marked and someone was planning to drive him away. At this moment, he was meditating on the bed. Fortunately, he had just coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, getting rid of all the congested blood in his body, otherwise, his health would have been worse. Even so, three hours later, he still felt a sense of weakness. It¡¯s been a long time since he was this seriously injured. The dozen men who took the zombie drug were truly terrifying in terms of combat power. Combined with the poison from Sicalin in Lin Yi¡¯s body, even though he was known as the King of the Netherworld, he was still human after all, not a god. Thinking back on the day¡¯s events, Li Chen slowly figured out what had happened. It was clear that Lin Yi¡¯s poisoning with Sicalin¡¯s toxin was no accident, it was intentional. And then there was the emergence of Shouzi Shenglang. What kind of strength did Shouzi Shenglang possess? Li Chen was very clear about that. Even if Shouzi Shenglang wanted to kill him and take his place, it wouldn¡¯t be easy, not with his laboratory, which wasn¡¯t something Shouzi Shenglang could just destroy. Having an inside man was one thing, but what could Shouzi Shenglang offer to turn Wolf Dog and Ghost King against him? Wolf Dog wasn¡¯t doing badly by his side, he had even won over Alice, and with his own strength and status, he was practically a king in North America. As for the Ghost King, there was even less need to mention. After working with him for so long, his status was even higher than Wolf Dog¡¯s. What reason would they have to betray him? Whatever conditions Shouzi Shenglang could offer, he could match! In fact, Li Chen still had one doubt in his mind, which was how the Ghost King and Wolf Dog managed to get here. Alice had reported to him that his laboratory was just recently destroyed. His laboratory was unimaginably far from Huaxia, it would take about eighteen hours by plane... Could it be that Alice deceived him? Impossible, anyone might deceive him, but not Alice. Li Chen hadn¡¯t forgotten the circumstances under which he had taken in Alice. At that time, in the United States, Alice was just a fifteen or sixteen-year-old child, begging on the streets with her sister, who was about seven or eight years old. It was he who gave them hope to live, he who gave them a bright future. And Alice hadn¡¯t let him down. In management, she had demonstrated unmatched talent. Alice had saved him, and he had saved her; they could be said to be very good friends. Although Li Chen¡¯s judgment wasn¡¯t the best in the world, he had no doubts about Alice. With that thought, he immediately got out of bed and turned on his computer again. On the other side, Alice had quickly tidied up her appearance. She wasn¡¯t as disheveled as before, but one could vaguely see the busy figures behind her. The laboratory had been destroyed, and it would take a large sum of money to rebuild it, especially the research materials and personnel, the losses were substantial. ¡°Alice, tell me, when the laboratory was destroyed, were Wolf Dog and Ghost King really there?¡± Li Chen asked as soon as he saw her. ¡°They were there, definitely there! I even clashed with the Ghost King, there¡¯s no mistaken it!¡± Alice said with certainty. ¡°Then... Alice, I have something to tell you, because... just now, I killed the Ghost King!¡± ¡°What?!¡± Chapter 8 - 8 8 ?8: Chapter 8 8: Chapter 8 After a sleepless night, Li Chen was very restless. Why did the Ghost King appear at the base but also in Huaxia at the same time? Could the Ghost King that fought with Alice have been a fake? Because Alice had said that her opponent was masked. However, it seemed unlikely. How could Alice possibly mistake someone else for the Ghost King? And they had even clashed. With Alice¡¯s abilities, it wasn¡¯t possible that she¡¯d assert something like that without being certain. So... the Ghost King that fought with him was a fake? That was even less likely. Could someone¡¯s appearance change? And then there was the Ghost King¡¯s speed, which was unmatched in the world. The one he fought with was definitely the real one. But... Something seemed off, and Li Chen suddenly couldn¡¯t find his train of thought. Playing with the dagger in his hand, Li Chen¡¯s face showed a contemplative expression. Suddenly, he noticed a trace of blood still on the dagger. This bloodstain belonged to the Ghost King, whom Li Chen had killed with a direct stab. ¡°No... no, did I really kill the Ghost King with just one stab?¡± Li Chen suddenly realized the crux of the problem. He didn¡¯t deny that, in his prime, he could kill the Ghost King in a second. Even under the circumstances of the previous day, catching the Ghost King by surprise and killing him was within reason. But was the Ghost King such a foolish person? Shouzi Shenglang might not be aware of his own strength, but could the Ghost King also be oblivious? After following him for eight years, with the cunning of the Ghost King, it was impossible that he didn¡¯t understand Li Chen¡¯s capabilities. Despite this, he still dared to pretend in front of him? And he even took the initiative to try to kill him? The character of the Ghost King was something Li Chen understood very well. He was someone who preferred to bide his time, a schemer. The last thing he liked was to put himself in danger. The Ghost King he killed didn¡¯t seem to understand him at all and charged at him, which was precisely why Li Chen was able to kill him outright. Not knowing how formidable one¡¯s opponent is, one could die without even knowing how it happened. Clearly, the Ghost King had made such a mistake. There was a problem; the Ghost King he killed was definitely problematic! Li Chen finally understood the key to the situation, though he was still somewhat unclear about the reasons. Just then, it became morning, and there was movement in Lin Yi¡¯s room. After freshening up, Li Chen had just stepped out the door when he saw Lin Yi was also coming out. Lin Yi had just woken up. Though she had freshened up, her face still carried a touch of laziness. Without any makeup and dressed in cartoon pajamas, she wore a pair of cotton slippers on her feet. Startled by a man staring at her, Lin Yi¡¯s heart fluttered for a moment, but she quickly remembered... It seemed that she and this man had just registered their marriage yesterday? If Li Chen knew what Lin Yi was thinking at that moment, he would have been even more frustrated because Lin Yi had actually forgotten him... forgotten him. After all, they had registered their marriage, and it was extraordinarily careless of Lin Yi to have forgotten about him. ¡°Hey, wife, you¡¯re up?¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t know these thoughts and wanted to tease Lin Yi upon seeing her. Wife... wife? The moment she heard this word, Lin Yi shivered. Then she frowned and gave Li Chen a frosty look. ¡°From now on... I don¡¯t want to hear those two words!¡± ¡°So what should I call you in the future? Actually, I also feel that the word ¡®wife¡¯ doesn¡¯t quite express the feelings between us. How about I call you Little Yiyi from now on, is that okay?¡± Li Chen continued with an innocuous smile. ¡°You... you¡¯re not allowed to call me that either!¡± Lin Yi felt like he was going insane, ever since the first sight of Li Chen, his mood had never been good. And... wasn¡¯t this man shamelessly thick-skinned? He had just shown his disdain for him, couldn¡¯t he see that? ¡°Then what should I call you? ¡®Wife¡¯ won¡¯t do, ¡®Little Yiyi¡¯ also won¡¯t do, should I call you ¡®dear¡¯? Or maybe ¡®Little Darling¡¯...¡± With every word Li Chen spoke, Lin Yi felt a pile of goose bumps rising. Did this man have no shame at all, saying such things? Had he forgotten that they were merely in a contract marriage? Turn his head, and walk away straight away! Lin Yi had realized that this man was beyond reason. You shouldn¡¯t talk to him, the more you talked the angrier you got. ¡°Hey, ¡®Wife¡¯... ¡®Little Yiyi¡¯... ¡®Dear¡¯... ¡®Little Darling¡¯... don¡¯t leave, let¡¯s have a proper talk...¡± Li Chen was shouting from behind, and in the end, Lin Yi simply plugged his ears. ... Downstairs, Aunt Wang had already prepared breakfast, and Lin Yi started to eat as soon as he arrived. Lin Yi didn¡¯t eat very quickly, he ate at a moderate pace, but he looked truly beautiful while eating, without any trace of artifice, presumably he would be like this at home too. Li Chen didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and sat down right next to Lin Yi. It was obvious that Lin Yi¡¯s body shifted to the side a bit, but he didn¡¯t say anything. Li Chen ignored this, he was really hungry, and when he saw the food on the table, he started to wolf it down. In an instant, Li Chen felt as if he was the only person in the world, along with the heap of food in front of him. ¡°Hmm... What is this thing, why is it so squishy?¡± Li Chen subconsciously grabbed something, about to put it to his mouth when he realized something was wrong. Around him, there seemed to be killing intent. Another look at the thing in his hand... Not good, he had grabbed Lin Yi¡¯s little hand. ¡°Ahem... I mean... I ate too quickly just now, I¡¯m going to step out for a walk.¡± After that, Li Chen ran out of the villa without looking back. If he didn¡¯t leave now, Lin Yi¡¯s gaze could have killed him on the spot. In fact, he wanted to take the opportunity to leave the villa. As for Lin Yi, he couldn¡¯t say he felt anything in particular, yesterday was interesting, so he just went along with the other. As for now... he was confused whether to play dumb and follow Lin Yi in the upcoming life, or to leave after the three months were up. Seeing Li Chen running out, Lin Yi immediately pouted. The reason she was so indulgent towards Li Chen was that the incident yesterday had indeed left a deep impression on her. Li Chen was saving her, she was very clear on that, and that was enough. The two were destined not to be people from the same world, so why should she be so harsh? Being nicer to him, at least... ... After Li Chen left, he walked around the villa and realized that rich people really knew how to enjoy life. He could be considered well-off too, but he wouldn¡¯t go buy such a luxurious villa. The villa Lin Yi had bought was nestled against mountains and near water, with a small river running around it. Life here would be as enjoyable as it could get. But just as he reached the riverbank, a figure appeared before him. ¡°Hey, is that not the Qilin Princess? Tsk tsk, I must have seen wrong last night, didn¡¯t expect you to have such substance!¡± Seeing her, Li Chen teased her with a comment. When the Qilin Princess heard this, no unusual expression appeared on her face, she just said coldly, ¡°Ouyang Wan¡¯er is already here, I¡¯ll take you to meet her.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s meet then, putting on a sour face, you women are all the same! One at home, and now another one here!¡± Of course, these were Li Chen¡¯s inside thoughts. As for Ouyang Wan¡¯er, his desire to meet her was urgent, but he didn¡¯t know if the girl still remembered him or not. Chapter 9 - 9 9 You Got Married ?9: Chapter 9 You Got Married? 9: Chapter 9 You Got Married? In an off-road vehicle, a girl was sitting. Her wavy curly hair gently scattered over her shoulders, giving her an appearance somewhat green but predominantly cute and vivacious. Li Chen, upon seeing the girl, was also slightly surprised, but he quickly regained his composure. ¡°Are you Ouyang Wan¡¯er?¡± Yes, Li Chen knew the name but didn¡¯t know what she looked like. Qilin Princess stood beside, not saying a word. ¡°Yes, I am. And you are?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er turned her small face, looking puzzled. She didn¡¯t understand why this man specifically wanted to see her; in the organization, she was a special existence who didn¡¯t need to participate in missions, yet sometimes she had to intervene to save some people. Indeed, she was a doctor by profession. Li Chen didn¡¯t answer directly but instead took out a jade pendant from himself. ¡°Take a look at this, and you should understand.¡± The jade pendant was ordinary, but it had the character ¡®Chen¡¯ engraved on it. Others might not take a second glance at this jade pendant, but Ouyang Wan¡¯er, upon seeing it, showed a solemn expression on her face. She looked at the jade pendant over and over again until finally, she also took out a jade pendant from herself. It was made of the same material, but it had the character ¡®Wan¡¯ on it. ¡°Are you... Brother Chen?¡± Finally, Ouyang Wan¡¯er spoke those words. ¡°What? Don¡¯t recognize me after ten years?¡± No sooner had Li Chen spoken than Ouyang Wan¡¯er had already dashed out from the vehicle and tightly hugged him. ¡°Brother Chen, it really is you... Where have you been all these years, how come there was no news at all, do you know how hard Wan¡¯er has searched for you, the mountains behind, I don¡¯t know how many times Wan¡¯er has sneaked in there.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er spoke tearfully, each sentence profoundly stirring Li Chen¡¯s heart. Yes, he shouldn¡¯t have impulsively left that place for ten years; over those ten years, who knows how many people had been concerned about him. ¡°Actually, I did send messages back, surely Grandpa didn¡¯t tell you; otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t know your current location, right?¡± Li Chen knew of Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s position in the organization indeed through family messages. Over the years he had left, Li Chen hadn¡¯t forgotten to occasionally contact his family and had learned some news. This time when he had returned to the country, he didn¡¯t go home immediately because he hadn¡¯t yet decided how to face his family. Li Chen didn¡¯t know who his parents were; since he could remember, he had lived with several grandpas in a village, behind which there was a big mountain. He still remembered Third Grandpa carrying a medicine basket on his back going up the mountain to gather herbs every day, always bringing back things like wild chickens and hares for him, along with some unknown fruits each time. He also remembered Fourth Grandfather calculating some strange numbers with him every day, only now did he realize what those numbers meant. He, having left at the age of fifteen, had managed to build such a great foundation at such a young age, which was inseparably linked to his grandfathers¡¯ teachings. ¡°Is that so? Then Grandpa is too bad. When I get back, I must pull their beards for daring to deceive me!¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er heard that and immediately pouted and said. ¡°Haha, Third Grandpa¡¯s beard hasn¡¯t been spared from you plucking it out. When we were kids, he often complained to Second Grandpa, saying you were too troublesome and that he regretted not choosing me instead. I was so well-behaved when I was little.¡± Li Chen and Ouyang Wan¡¯er were both brought up together, and a few old men decided on who would adopt whom. As a result, Li Chen followed Second Grandfather, and Ouyang Wan¡¯er followed Third Grandpa. Third Grandpa had superb medical skills, and Second Grandpa had extraordinary martial arts skills, which led to the current situation. ¡°Hmph, he¡¯d probably cry if he had chosen you! He never cooks, and neither do you; the two of you would just starve. It was still me with the clever hands who did the laundry, cooked meals, made the bed, and even bought cigarettes...¡± ¡°Alright, are you the best-behaved or what?¡± Li Chen said with a bitter smile, thinking to himself that this little sister sometimes really was very childlike... Qilin Princess was completely taken aback by the side. It was true that Ouyang Wan¡¯er had a good temper, but she was always so cold when she spoke in the organization. How did she change this much after seeing this guy? ¡°Of course! By the way, Brother Cheen, did you need anything from me? Do you want me to go back with you?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er thought about this matter; Li Chen¡¯s visit must have been for a reason, not just out of boredom. ¡°This... no, I don¡¯t plan to go back yet; let¡¯s wait a little longer.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± After hearing this, Ouyang Wan¡¯er looked somewhat downcast. ¡°Well, there are still four or five months until the New Year. How about we go back then and see?¡± Li Chen essentially made a promise to Ouyang Wan¡¯er. Hearing this, Ouyang Wan¡¯er finally cheered up a lot, as four to five months was not too long, and she would have some free time during the New Year. ¡°So, Brother Cheen, what did you need me for?¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯ve been having some problems with my health, and haven¡¯t you studied that Five Elements Yimu Divine Needle with Third Grandpa? Could you take a look for me? I¡¯ve been relying on some medicine to keep it under control, but lately, there have been some issues with the medicine, and I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be delivered on time.¡± Li Chen was straightforward with Ouyang Wan¡¯er, directly sharing his current predicament. Upon hearing this, Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s face instantly showed a worried expression. ¡°Brother Cheen, give me your wrist. I¡¯ll take a look.¡± ... A few minutes later, Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s expression was grave. ¡°Brother Cheen, tell me what exactly happened, what is this thing in your body?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er asked, but Li Chen couldn¡¯t give her any answer, as he himself didn¡¯t know what it was, only that it was a huge power. Seeing Li Chen shake his head, Ouyang Wan¡¯er did not continue. Perhaps she knew, or perhaps even she didn¡¯t know. ¡°My Five Elements Yimu Divine Needle skills are not yet complete, but suppressing that power inside you shouldn¡¯t be a problem. However, I can only suppress it for about ten days at a time, and during these ten days, you must not use your Inner Strength, or that power will erupt quickly. If I¡¯m not around when it does...¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, ten days is enough. I have some news for you¡ªI¡¯m married now and won¡¯t be fighting recklessly with others anymore...¡± As Li Chen was speaking, Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s expression suddenly changed. ¡°You... you got married?¡± Chapter 10 - 10 10 I Want Everything You Have! ?10: Chapter 10 I Want Everything You Have! 10: Chapter 10 I Want Everything You Have! ¡°Yeah, I got married right after returning to the country, and the wedding was kind of confusing.¡± Next, Li Chen explained how he had gotten married. When Ouyang Wan¡¯er heard that Li Chen would be divorcing in three months, a smile appeared on her face. ¡°Brother Cheen, you sold yourself just for one million?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er felt that what Li Chen said was a bit exaggerated, but she still chose to believe him. ¡°Yeah, after returning to the country I was really broke. I couldn¡¯t contact anyone, so what¡¯s wrong with slightly selling off my flesh for money?¡± Li Chen gestured dismissively, his face full of sorrow. If someone uninformed saw him, they might think his marriage was a matter of great misfortune. ¡°You should have said so earlier. But I¡¯m really curious, who is it that fell for you? Given your current state, it must be a rich old lady, right? And a very plump one?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er began joking with Li Chen. ¡°Haha, you guessed wrong there. My wife is quite beautiful. Look, the woman behind you should know.¡± Li Chen pointed at Qilin Princess, actually unsure of her real name. In the rankings of Heaven, Earth, and People, everyone used codenames, never their real names. ¡°It¡¯s Lin Yi from Lin¡¯s Group.¡± Qilin Princess said flatly, her eyes clearly showing some surprise. When she first saw the information, she too was startled. Lin Yi was a high-priority protection subject for them, and now she had married this man of unknown background. ¡°What? Brother Cheen, the woman you mentioned is Lin Yi?¡± Like the first time she heard the news, Ouyang Wan¡¯er showed an extremely shocked expression. ¡°Haha, how about that? The loss isn¡¯t too bad, right? At least the wife is decent.¡± Li Chen said with a swagger. ¡°Brother Cheen, don¡¯t you know how famous Lin Yi is in Linchuan City? Don¡¯t you know that every man in Linchuan wants to marry Lin Yi? Where¡¯s the loss here? You struck it big, seriously!¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er truly felt like punching Li Chen. He had made himself sound so pitiable before, selling his flesh for money, yet who would have thought it was to Lin Yi? If such good fortunes were possible, forget about being paid, people would probably line up from Linchuan all the way to Zhonghai just for the opportunity. From Linchuan to Zhonghai is about four hundred kilometers. Assuming two people per meter, that¡¯s two hundred thousand meters, able to accommodate four hundred thousand people... ¡°Where¡¯s the profit in that? I¡¯ve been at a loss, okay? She¡¯s cold as ice. None of that warmth I get from my Wan¡¯er. Besides, Wan¡¯er and I have a childhood betrothal. How about we get married when I return home for the new year?¡± Li Chen then teased Ouyang Wan¡¯er a bit. Hearing the term ¡°childhood betrothal,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er blushed. Indeed, they had been engaged since they were little, a match made by the elders in their families. Although it was common knowledge, she felt somewhat bashful having it mentioned in public. ¡°Hmph, who would want to marry you? You¡¯ve already been married. That¡¯s too much of a disadvantage for me.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said, hanging her head. Watching from the side, Qilin Princess turned her head away. After all, she was considered the most beautiful flower in their organization, and it was unexpected that she would be so easily taken. ¡°So what should we do? Maybe you should get married once too? No, no, that would be too much of a loss for me. I¡¯ve hated losing out since I was a kid; better let me take advantage a bit more...¡± ... The two of them talked for a long time, and Ouyang Wan¡¯er gave Li Chen a few needles, immediately making him feel much better all over. Shouzi Shenglang probably wouldn¡¯t dare to come by again soon. Once the lab develops the Z substance, he would no longer have anything to fear. If he returned to his village for the new year, maybe the old man at home could cure him. Ouyang Wan¡¯er had not gone to Lin Yi¡¯s villa because she said she would feel awkward if she did. After all, in a certain sense, the relationship between Li Chen and Lin Yi was only a contractual marriage that would be annulled after three months. That place was Lin Yi¡¯s home, and for Li Chen, it was merely a temporary residence. By the time Li Chen returned home, it was already past ten o¡¯clock. Aunt Wang did not have much to do all day; since Lin Yi seldom came home for lunch, she would clean the villa when she had nothing else to do, which was why the entire villa was very clean. Ever since he found out that Aunt Wang was also an expert, Li Chen could no longer underestimate this middle-aged woman. Despite her constantly gentle demeanor, he guessed that he would have a hard time overpowering her if she really made a move. ¡°Hello, Aunt Wang.¡± Upon returning, Li Chen immediately greeted Aunt Wang. ¡°Hello, young master. What would you like for lunch? I will go to the supermarket to buy some groceries soon.¡± Aunt Wang responded cheerfully. ¡°Hmm... I feel like eating braised beef with potatoes. It has to be shank meat to be delicious, and it needs to be fresh.¡± ¡°No problem. Aunt Wang¡¯s beef dishes are second to none. You just wait.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great. Thank you, Aunt Wang. I¡¯ll head to my room now. Call me if you need anything.¡± After speaking, Li Chen smiled and headed to his room. Actually, to tell the truth, he was starting to like this kind of life, carefree every day, with someone to take care of the household, and a wife who was beautiful as a flower. The only pity was that the wife had nothing to do with him. Although they lived in the same villa, and the distance was close, Li Chen had recently been too drained to think about anything else. The laboratory was trouble enough, and he had no idea when it would be resolved. Z material was now his lifeline. Without it, he could be in danger at any moment. The real Ghost King and a Wolf Dog, as for Shouzi Shenglang, he did not take him seriously. What he cared more about was the person standing behind the Ghost King and Wolf Dog. Such a big incident, to say there was no one behind it, Li Chen would never believe it. So, who was the person behind all this? After thinking for a long time, Li Chen eliminated group after group of people, and eventually, he took out his phone. Guessing like this was no solution; it was better to try to find out clearly. The phone was quickly answered, and Li Chen said, ¡°The real King of the Netherworld!¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± A woman¡¯s voice came from the other end. ¡°Shadow, do me a favor. My laboratory in North America was destroyed. Go and find out who did it. Also, keep an eye on someone for me. His name is Ghost King, he used to be under my command. You should know him. Once you find out where he appears, tell me immediately.¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± ¡°One more thing, don¡¯t expose your trace. I don¡¯t want everyone to know about my last trump card!¡± ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Li Chen hung up the phone, but he could never have imagined that at that moment, in a secluded manor in Linchuan City, a woman was also hanging up the phone. After hanging up, she looked towards the man beside her. ¡°What? Did he call?¡± ¡°Exactly as you predicted, he still thinks Shadow is his last card.¡± The woman slowly spoke, then slowly walked over to the man and leaned on him. At this moment, a gleam flashed in the man¡¯s eyes as he muttered, ¡°King of the Netherworld, I want not only your life but also your woman, everything of yours!¡± Chapter 11 - 11 11 Honey Im here to see you! ?11: Chapter 11: Honey, I¡¯m here to see you! 11: Chapter 11: Honey, I¡¯m here to see you! ¡°What! You¡¯re saying Ferdinand and his team left? How is that possible? Didn¡¯t he agree to stay and help us at Lin¡¯s Group develop new cosmetics? I¡¯ve already raised the funds, and we were about to buy the equipment and instruments!¡± Upon hearing this news, Lin Yi abruptly stood up from his seat. The secretary was startled by Lin Yi¡¯s action. The usually composed president had such an uncharacteristic reaction upon hearing the news today. But a secretary is only a secretary, unaware of the shock Lin Yi was feeling at that moment. Perhaps only a handful of people in the entire company were aware of the Frenchman, Ferdinand¡¯s, status. He was the master she had specifically hired for a large sum of money. His team had the experience of developing renowned products, such as those for Chanel, created by Ferdinand¡¯s team. Ferdinand, nearing sixty this year, was universally acknowledged as the person with the deepest understanding of perfumes in the world. To invite his team for an assessment at her company, Lin Yi had spent nearly five million. She had finally reached a verbal agreement, but the equipment they required was too expensive, and Lin Yi couldn¡¯t come up with the money right away. But she was a shrewd businesswoman who knew she had to seize this opportunity, for it was her only chance to enter the big capital market. Lin Yi had only one dream in life: to elevate Lin¡¯s Group to the ranks of the world¡¯s elite giants, akin to Microsoft. And this time, Ferdinand¡¯s team had given her hope. Even if his team demanded fifty percent of the profits, Lin Yi had agreed without hesitation. She had sacrificed her own marriage to raise three hundred million in funds, but she hadn¡¯t expected the team to actually leave. Then what was the purpose of all her efforts? If the company failed to develop new products, it would inevitably be replaced by the tide of time, and Lin¡¯s Group would be finished. Perhaps Lin¡¯s Group could still secure a profit of about ten million each year, but Lin Yi scorned such numbers. She wanted more than just that. She was an ambitious woman, with incredibly great ambitions! ¡°Arrange it for me immediately, I will invite Ferdinand¡¯s team to lunch at the Cloud Top Hotel. Bring the whole Public Relations department to me. I will spare no expense to keep Ferdinand¡¯s team!¡± ... At that moment, Li Chen was feeling bored and visited Lin¡¯s Group. Why visit Lin¡¯s Group? The reason was simple: he wanted to gauge the scale of Lin¡¯s Group and, by the way, see if he could affiliate a laboratory with Lin¡¯s name. Indeed, Li Chen had decided that having his laboratory in North America was a bit passive. Now that he was in his home country, he wanted to establish a lab there too. With this double insurance, his supply of Substance Z wouldn¡¯t be abruptly cut off. He had to admit that right now, he was in a reactive position. Approaching the reception desk, he said to the receptionist, ¡°Excuse me, where is the president¡¯s office?¡± Indeed, Li Chen still didn¡¯t know where Lin Yi¡¯s office was, because the two of them... well, their marriage was coerced. Could they really expect to share confidences? No hope for that. Li Chen had a lot of power. Honestly, a company the size of Lin¡¯s Group didn¡¯t even register on his radar. Yet such a company had one advantage: it would not arouse suspicion. If a large company suddenly appeared and quickly rose to prominence in the country, it would undoubtedly draw attention from people with intentions. If it were Lin¡¯s Group, though, it wouldn¡¯t be a big deal. After all, they had an established presence and were of a considerable size; even if they expanded tenfold abruptly, it would seem normal. ¡°Good day, sir. Do you have an appointment?¡± ¡°I¡¯m her husband, do I need an appointment?¡± ¡°Sir, please don¡¯t joke around. Our president is still single. If you keep this up, I¡¯ll have to call security.¡± ¡°What do you mean single? We just got married a few days ago. Do I need to show you our marriage certificate?¡± ¡°Sir, please don¡¯t say that anymore. I am going to call security. This is an insult to the CEO.¡± ¡°I really am her husband. Otherwise, you can call her...¡± ¡°Security, security! There¡¯s a madman here...¡± ... In the end, Li Chen was chased out as if he were a madman, and as a result... he could never again enter the doors of Lin¡¯s Group. Two security guards were watching him with vigilant eyes nearby. It seemed the only way he could get in was to force his way through. Although he barely knew Lin Yi, hitting her staff seemed somewhat unjustified. Therefore, Li Chen did something he thought was quite ¡®mad.¡¯ That was, he decided to wait at the entrance. You, Lin Yi, have to leave the office sometime, right? When you do, won¡¯t I be able to see you? Possibly aware of Li Chen¡¯s presence, it was not even two minutes before he saw Lin Yi walk out from the office with a flat-chested beauty following her. Yes, flat-chested. Li Chen was not mistaken. Watching the two head into the parking garage, Li Chen immediately stood up, causing the security guards to tense up. The CEO had just come down, and if this guy saw her and went crazy, that wouldn¡¯t be good. But the security guards had underestimated the speed of Li Chen¡¯s ¡®madness.¡¯ ¡°Wife, I¡¯m here to see you!¡± Li Chen shouted at Lin Yi, who was five or six meters away. The security guards were dumbfounded and wanted to stop him, but found it was already too late. Lin Yi suddenly heard this shout and immediately became angry. Who was making such a commotion at the company entrance? Clearly, she could not associate the word ¡®wife¡¯ with herself. But when she turned her head and saw who it was, irritation stirred within her. What did this man want, coming to her company like this? She told her secretary to get the car and walked directly to the front gate. The two security guards were nearly scared witless; the CEO herself had come over, surely to blame them for not handling such a trivial matter properly. But then... ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Lin Yi asked with a frown. Upon hearing this, Li Chen said cheerily, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m here to see you. This is your company, which also makes it mine. How about it, want to invite me inside to sit?¡± ¡°You... I¡¯m still busy. I¡¯ll speak with the security, and if you want to go in, then go in.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not going to accompany me?¡± ¡°When do I have free time to accompany you? Go in if you like, or don¡¯t!¡± After speaking, Lin Yi immediately gave a few instructions to the security guards. Once the secretary brought the car around, she got in and left without so much as glancing at Li Chen. Seeing Lin Yi hurry away, Li Chen knew she must have had some important business to attend to. Well, he would start by taking a look inside the company. Chapter 12 - 12 12 Are you talking about this kind of perfume ?12: Chapter 12 Are you talking about this kind of perfume? 12: Chapter 12 Are you talking about this kind of perfume? Lin¡¯s Group, truly deserving of its reputation as the symbolic enterprise of Linchuan City, used an entire twelve-story building as its headquarters. The building¡¯s interior facilities were complete, and each floor was an independent department, detailed in its division of labor and impressive in its magnificence¡ªnot to mention the particularly abundant sight of cool and refreshing beauties. After entering the company, Li Chen wandered around on his own to familiarize himself with the company environment. At the same time, he noticed something quite strange. In the middle of the building, several floors were actually vacant, with only a department sign hanging. Apart from that, they were empty, without a single person in sight! ¡°It seems like there might be some issues inside Lin¡¯s Group! But this is also good. In the headquarters of a large conglomerate, suddenly adding anything wouldn¡¯t draw attention. It¡¯s about time I check out the laboratory.¡± After touring so many places, Li Chen was, of course, most concerned about the laboratory! Given the scale and status of Lin¡¯s Group in Linchuan City, their laboratory definitely wouldn¡¯t be subpar, but whether it could be used to produce the Z substance remained to be seen. After all, developing cosmetics and producing the Z substance are two entirely different things. Upon reaching the ninth floor, the security measures were noticeably stricter. Fortunately, as the lunch break was coming to an end, Li Chen followed a few employees returning from lunch and quickly blended into the laboratory¡¯s lobby. The laboratory was bustling with many people, but Li Chen had no interest in conversing with them, as his goal was the various experimental instruments laid out on the tables, While walking and observing, an excited expression soon appeared on Li Chen¡¯s face, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the instruments in this laboratory to be quite good. Just need to add a few special instruments, and it should be nearly possible to produce the Z substance! Heh, fortune favors the brave, and having a beautiful wife is quite useful after all.¡± Previously, Li Chen¡¯s laboratory in North America had been destroyed, and together with the sudden betrayal of Ghost King and Wild Wolf, the whole affair was permeated with an odd sense of eeriness from start to finish. Without figuring out the enemy¡¯s scheme, Li Chen couldn¡¯t possibly place all his hopes on Alice anymore. ¡°Ah, I almost forgot! That bargain wife of mine has never looked kindly upon me. If I directly ask her to borrow a laboratory, she¡¯ll definitely think I¡¯m crazy again.¡± Li Chen continued to walk forward, while calculating in his mind how to approach Lin Yi in a reasonable manner without arousing her suspicion too much. But just as Li Chen took a few steps, the voice of Lin Yi, tinged with dissatisfaction and anger, came from ahead, ¡°Still no good? Ferdinand¡¯s team had already tried to produce a sample of a new type of perfume last time. Could someone tell me why, even though you perfumers were all present at that time, now you can¡¯t achieve even a third of that quality?¡± Today at noon, Lin Yi¡¯s carefully prepared meal at Cloud Top Hotel was utterly ruined! Ferdinand and his team did not show up, and only an assistant came to tell Lin Yi that they wanted seventy percent of the profits and all the patent rights, or they would cancel the previous verbal agreement! Seventy percent of the profits! For the chance to make Lin¡¯s Group one of the top corporations in the world, Lin Yi gritted her teeth and could agree to that. But if they couldn¡¯t even secure the patent rights, it was tantamount to handing over the future destiny of Lin¡¯s Group entirely to someone else. Lin Yi certainly could not stand by and watch the enterprise she had built with her own hands be destroyed! Moreover, the other party obviously had no sincerity in cooperation, leaving Lin Yi no choice but to return disappointed. After coming back from Cloud Top Hotel, Lin Yi placed her last hopes on the few perfumers of the company. During Ferdinand and his team¡¯s inspection period at Lin¡¯s Group, they had once created a sample of a new perfume in the laboratory. Although Lin Yi didn¡¯t have the formula on her side, some of the materials previously purified were still left in the laboratory. Perhaps, with the perfumers¡¯ years of experience and the memory of observing the process, they might have had a chance to successfully create it. In any case, even if there was just a sliver of hope, Lin Yi wouldn¡¯t give up! But Lin Yi gravely underestimated the difficulty of formulating this new type of perfume, and the company¡¯s perfumers had failed twice in a row in their attempts. There were only scant amounts of materials left, certainly not enough for a third trial. ¡°President Lin, we really did our best! Ferdinand¡¯s research team is one of the top in the world, and without the formula, it¡¯s only possible to succeed after many experiments, consuming a great deal of manpower and resources,¡± said Wang Lei, the chief perfumer of Lin¡¯s Group, with a shameful expression. Developing a perfume isn¡¯t hard, but achieving world-class quality is extremely difficult. With Lin¡¯s Group¡¯s current research capabilities, it¡¯s simply unrealistic. Everyone present understood this, and Lin Yi did too, but she just couldn¡¯t accept it! She was just one step away from success, but still, she faced failure! Just one step, and Lin¡¯s Group could have developed this perfume, but it was this very step that was so incredibly difficult to cross. Without overcoming this step, Lin¡¯s Group could never hope to become one of the top companies in the world. Lin Yi¡¯s face was filled with frustration, her beautiful eyes clouded with desolation. Was there really no solution? Wang Lei was also discontented. As the chief perfumer of Lin¡¯s Group, his inability to fulfill the task given by Lin Yi was a heavy responsibility. The rest of the people in the laboratory remained silent and speechless. Perfume wasn¡¯t something you could just concoct out of thin air¡ªthe formula and proportions varied enormously, and even a minor difference could cause a dramatic change in scent. Chapter 13 - 13 12 You Mean This Perfume ?13: Chapter 12 You Mean This Perfume? _2 13: Chapter 12 You Mean This Perfume? _2 At that moment, an extremely discordant voice rang out, ¡°Eh? Wife, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Li Chen¡¯s head popped out. Wife? The originally solemn crowd almost crashed. When had President Lin gotten married? How come I didn¡¯t know? Wang Lei and his group¡¯s gazes all focused on Li Chen, and even the nearby staff pricked up their ears. Lin Yi looked up and saw Li Chen¡¯s joking face, and a sense of helplessness surged. The perfume hadn¡¯t succeeded, and now the whole company would know she was married. ¡°You should leave; this isn¡¯t the place for you.¡± But Li Chen, as if unaware, continued to examine the instruments on the table and carelessly said, ¡°Ah, wife, what¡¯s our relationship; don¡¯t be a stranger.¡± Watching Li Chen looking here and there, Wang Lei and the others couldn¡¯t help but have a foreboding feeling. Was this man really President Lin¡¯s husband? He seemed just like a street ruffian. Well, not bad, not bad, the lab¡¯s equipment is quite complete. It looks like I only need to add a few things. While nodding inwardly, Li Chen asked, ¡°Wife, I heard you guys were making that what, perfume, right?¡± ¡°Li Chen, I don¡¯t have time now, stop making a fuss and get out!¡± Lin Yi was about to explode. Why had she ended up with this jerk! Li Chen¡¯s heart sulked, If it weren¡¯t for you being my wife, I wouldn¡¯t even help you. ¡°It¡¯s just a perfume, your husband can make it in minutes,¡± Li Chen disdainfully said. Even the other perfumers in the laboratory couldn¡¯t stay calm. Make in minutes? Where does that leave us top-level perfumers? Wang Lei said angrily, ¡°Sir, the perfume we are trying to make is created by a world top-level perfume making team. We have spent so much time and still haven¡¯t gotten it right. Don¡¯t spout nonsense here.¡± Lin Yi was about to lose her mind, ¡°You jerk! If you make a fuss again, I¡¯ll make you sleep on the streets tonight!¡± Li Chen was startled, sleep on the streets? No way, I¡¯m a married man, sleeping on the streets would be laughable! ¡°Wife, don¡¯t rush, give me ten minutes,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°No way, President Lin,¡± Wang Lei instantly said anxiously, ¡°There¡¯s only a little of Ferdinand¡¯s refined material left. If it¡¯s wasted, there will be no more chance to make it.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Li Chen asked, puzzled, ¡°So, you can make it with just this little material? But I just heard someone mentioning it requires a lot of manpower, material resources, and multiple trials to succeed.¡± Wang Lei was rendered speechless, and Li Chen no longer cared about the others. He rolled up his sleeves unceremoniously and then reached for the perfume-making instruments. Lin Yi was about to speak up to stop him, but Li Chen¡¯s movements suddenly stopped. ¡°Sorry, everyone,¡± Li Chen said with an embarrassed face. ¡°Could you let me smell the sample first?¡± Wang Lei looked towards Lin Yi, who was about to scold Li Chen when she suddenly caught his gaze. It was indescribable ¨C confident, calm, and also somewhat reassuring. ¡°Give him the sample,¡± Lin Yi took a deep breath and said. Upon hearing this, Wang Lei took out a small bottle of perfume from a cabinet nearby and handed it to Li Chen. ¡°Thanks,¡± Li Chen carelessly received the perfume, then unscrewed the cap and deeply inhaled. All eyes in the laboratory focused on Li Chen, but they felt a sense of absurdity, as if they were hopelessly resorting to desperate measures. The person before them didn¡¯t seem like he could make Ferdinand¡¯s top-level perfume. ¡°Ah, achoo!¡± Suddenly, Li Chen sneezed and was about to replace the cap when he found everyone¡¯s gaze fixed on him. Blinking, Li Chen said sheepishly, ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m a bit allergic to this scent.¡± Can someone allergic still make perfume? A torrent of thoughts raced through Wang Lei and the others. While Li Chen was capping the bottle, he casually grabbed an empty bottle, then took a bottle of perfume ready for mixing from the table and poured it into the bottle! ¡°He, he is making perfume?¡± one perfumer asked incredulously. ¡°Seems like it,¡± another person was also stunned. ¡°What a joke, if the proportions in the formula aren¡¯t controlled precisely, the resultant scent will be vastly different. We perfumers always use test tubes and pipettes, measuring down to the drop. Is this guy really making perfume, pouring it out like that?¡± Wang Lei couldn¡¯t watch anymore and turned to Lin Yi, ¡°President Lin, you can¡¯t let him mess around like this.¡± Lin Yi watched Li Chen, who, as if he hadn¡¯t heard their conversation, held the perfume bottle in his left hand, skillfully stopping it, and then picked up another perfume, continuing to pour it in. After about a third, Li Chen then picked up two bottles of perfume and simultaneously poured them into the bottle. Watching Li Chen with his eyes closed, Wang Lei felt he was going insane. If this could successfully make perfume, he would eat all the test tubes in the lab! Well, that should do it. Li Chen opened his eyes, stopped his actions, and then began adding a few other perfumes, only a little bit this time. In fact, making perfume was a piece of cake for him. As a child, Third Grandpa forced him and Wan¡¯er to memorize the attributes of various herbs and even taste those incredibly bitter herbal medicines. Although he wasn¡¯t as obsessive as Wan¡¯er, Li Chen¡¯s nose was also one of the best in the world. Chapter 14 - 14 12 Are You Talking About This Kind of Perfume_3 ?14: Chapter 12 Are You Talking About This Kind of Perfume?_3 14: Chapter 12 Are You Talking About This Kind of Perfume?_3 After getting injured later, I¡¯d have to blend Substance Z myself. If I can¡¯t even make such a simple thing, I might as well crash into a block of tofu and die. It worked! Li Chen¡¯s eyes lit up, then he put on the lid, and in front of everyone, he began to shake it vigorously. The perfumers at Lin¡¯s Group were all stunned, and Wang Lei was furious. Allowing such a person to make perfume in his own lab was an insult to him! ¡°President Lin, you must make him leave now, or I will resign!¡± Wang Lei said angrily. Lin Yi frowned slightly, just about to say something, when he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance. Wang Lei also froze, his nose twitching. The scent of the perfume was so familiar; a subtle fragrance yet with a hint of seductive maturity. Wasn¡¯t this the perfume previously crafted by Ferdinand¡¯s team? Li Chen removed the lid and spoke softly, ¡°The perfume you mentioned earlier, is it this one?¡± The bottles on the table were emitting a fragrant scent, and Wang Lei and the group of perfumers were already stunned. Did he really make it? Was it that simple to make? Lin Yi was a bit incredulous, and at this moment, Li Chen gave a mischievous smile, dabbed his right hand on the perfume, and walked over to Lin Yi. ¡°Come here, my sweet wife, check out your husband¡¯s achievement.¡± With a swipe of his right hand, he applied the perfume to Lin Yi¡¯s neck. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Lin Yi couldn¡¯t help but step back. ¡°Mmm, it smells so good.¡± Li Chen said, completely enthralled. Lin Yi¡¯s face turned red. She too could smell the perfume, which smelled almost the same as the one made by Ferdinand¡¯s team, but this still needed final confirmation. ¡°My sweet wife¡¯s scent is really fragrant.¡± Li Chen continued to revel, in fact, he was not referring to the scent of the perfume, but Lin Yi¡¯s body scent. Virgins always have a body scent, and Lin Yi exuded a faint body scent. ¡°Stop it, let¡¯s talk at home.¡± Lin Yi said softly, blushing, but then she froze. Why had she said that? ¡°Huh?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened, followed by a mischievous grin. Lin Yi couldn¡¯t take it anymore and shouted, ¡°Wang Lei!¡± Wang Lei also came to his senses, quickly took out the sample perfume from before, then picked up the perfume Li Chen had formulated, smelled them both, his face full of disbelief. Lin Yi¡¯s gaze was also fixed on Wang Lei¡¯s face, clearly filled with anticipation. Coming back from his shock, Wang Lei said joyfully, ¡°President Lin, it¡¯s exactly the same!¡± The same? The other people present were startled and then began to cheer, while Lin Yi at that moment burst into a radiant smile, her beautiful eyes sparkling. My beautiful wife¡¯s smile is simply breathtaking, Li Chen was mesmerized. ¡°Can it be produced?¡± Lin Yi asked. Instantly, Wang Lei looked troubled and glanced at Li Chen, ¡°President Lin, that, you should ask your husband.¡± Hearing this, Li Chen hummed in agreement, looking incredibly cheeky. Lin Yi also paused, then turned to look at Li Chen, biting her lip before saying, ¡°Come with me.¡± ¡°Where to?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°To my office.¡± In the office, Lin Yi sat at her desk, Li Chen sat opposite her, propping his cheek with one hand and staring at Lin Yi intently. ¡°So beautiful, so pretty, so fragrant!¡± Li Chen watched Lin Yi¡¯s long eyelashes flutter, her lips thin as rose petals appearing tender and juicy, the virgin scent emanating from her was intoxicating. Lin Yi¡¯s face turned red again, inwardly cursing him as a jerk, really wanting to punch his rogue face. ¡°I want to ask for your help.¡± Lin Yi said seriously. ¡°What help, my sweet wife?¡± Li Chen said, smiling. ¡°The formula for the perfume you just made.¡± Lin Yi said. Chapter 15 - 15 13 The Fish Took the Bait and Leapt Up ?15: Chapter 13 The Fish Took the Bait and Leapt Up 15: Chapter 13 The Fish Took the Bait and Leapt Up ¡°No problem,¡± Li Chen agreed directly, ¡°Sweet wife, you¡¯re already mine, why the need for help? Isn¡¯t that a bit too formal?¡± Lin Yi bit her lip, she glanced at the pig-like Li Chen in front of her, wanting to speak, but for the moment didn¡¯t know how to start. If she wanted to turn Lin Company into a giant in the world of cosmetics, perfume was undoubtedly an essential part, and the ability Li Chen had shown was absolutely a gold mine worth digging. As long as Li Chen was there, Lin¡¯s Group could keep developing new fragrances and attain a world-class level. In fact, it could be said that as long as Li Chen was there, the Ferdinand team was nothing to speak of. But the problem was, how could she get Li Chen to help, especially after their marriage was dissolved in three months? Would he leave her high and dry, and if he did, what then for her company? For a moment, Lin Yi¡¯s thoughts were in disarray. Not speaking up yet, my beautiful wife? I wonder how long you can hold out, Li Chen thought with an inward chuckle, having guessed Lin Yi¡¯s thoughts a while ago. After organizing her thoughts, Lin Yi spoke up: ¡°I want to hire you as a perfumer for my company.¡± I knew you¡¯d make that kind of request. Li Chen retracted his arm, a wicked smile on his face: ¡°Then do I still need to sleep on the streets?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s face turned red, and she said, ¡°Of course not.¡± ¡°Then,¡± Li Chen looked at Lin Yi, ¡°can I sleep in your room?¡± ¡°Bastard, don¡¯t go too far!¡± Lin Yi suddenly exploded in anger. Seeing her angry look, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help wanting to take a bite; even her anger was so adorable. ¡°Don¡¯t be mad, sweet wife,¡± Li Chen blinked, ¡°Or, you can come sleep in my room if you like.¡± ¡°Li Chen!¡± Lin Yi was on the verge of going crazy; this bastard was simply her nemesis. ¡°We¡¯re already an old married couple, no need to be shy,¡± Li Chen said with a snicker. ¡°Get out!¡± Lin Yi couldn¡¯t take it anymore, grabbing a notebook from the table to throw at him. ¡°Cough cough, sweet wife, I¡¯m just joking,¡± Li Chen quickly said seriously, seeing Lin Yi put the object down and letting out a sigh of relief. When Lin Yi got angry she really was like a little lion. ¡°I can help you with this,¡± Li Chen said, ¡°but I can only help you when I¡¯m free, I can¡¯t stay in the lab all day.¡± Lin Yi calmed down and nodded: ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll pay you three times what Wang Lei gets.¡± ¡°Wife, why be so formal?¡± Li Chen waved his hand, but seeing a change in Lin Yi¡¯s expression, he quickly said, ¡°I don¡¯t need a salary, you just need to agree to one more condition.¡± ¡°What condition?¡± ¡°Just add a few pieces of equipment to the lab,¡± Li Chen said, ¡°I¡¯ll need them for my own use.¡± Lin Yi nodded. ¡°So, sweet wife, is there anything else?¡± Li Chen asked tentatively. ¡°Nothing else,¡± Lin Yi said. ¡°Then I¡¯ll be leaving,¡± Li Chen stood up, blinking, ¡°I¡¯ve seen enough of the company, I¡¯ll come by when I have time.¡± Lin Yi was both annoyed and amused, and just as Li Chen was about to step out of the room, she blurted out as if possessed by a demon, ¡°Remember to come home for dinner tonight.¡± Li Chen was taken aback, turning around to see Lin Yi¡¯s flushed face, and couldn¡¯t help feeling a stir in his heart. Had this stunning wife he¡¯d picked up actually started to like him? Well, it¡¯s no wonder, all because he was so handsome and dashing. ¡°Sweet wife, just wash up and wait for me,¡± Li Chen said mischievously, then walked out the door. ¡°You!¡± Lin Yi was so angry her chest heaved, and after a long while she muttered to herself, ¡°How could I say that kind of thing?¡± Thinking back to the words she¡¯d blurted out multiple times today, and Li Chen¡¯s wicked smile, Lin Yi¡¯s lips curved into a slight smile. ... After leaving Lin Building, Li Chen looked at the traffic coming and going, uncertain of what to do. There was no word from Alice, Shadow was investigating, and Ghost King and his men were hiding in the shadows, not showing themselves without a good opportunity. Gathering his thoughts, Li Chen decided to put these matters aside for the moment. ¡°I¡¯ve been in Licun City for so long and haven¡¯t really explored. Today¡¯s a good day for that.¡± Wandering aimlessly for a while, Li Chen raised his eyes and found himself at Central Park. This was Licun City¡¯s largest park, with a well-planned layout, a perfect harmony between people, scenery, and nature, and its most distinctive feature was a 500-acre lake. There were many activities related to the lake, the most popular being recreational fishing. In Central Park, you could rent fishing gear from shops and go fishing, with any catches being your own, which is why the park was always bustling with fishers. Fishing was also a favorite pastime for many people in Licun City. Fishing? Li Chen touched his chin, thinking back to the times he fished in the mountains with those old men, and smiled faintly, remembering how they¡¯d cheated together when he was young, a bunch of old rascals. He headed towards a shop but suddenly stopped in his tracks. ¡°I should¡¯ve asked my beautiful wife for some money.¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. Without money, he couldn¡¯t even go fishing. Well, since he couldn¡¯t fish, watching was still an option. With that thought, Li Chen began to wander around Central Park. Even on a Friday, there were particularly many people fishing, including fishing children, families of three, but mostly older adults. Chapter 16 - 16 13 Fishing for Fish that Fly Up Willingly_2 ?16: Chapter 13 Fishing for Fish that Fly Up Willingly_2 16: Chapter 13 Fishing for Fish that Fly Up Willingly_2 Li Chen walked and watched, and just then, his eyes couldn¡¯t help but light up. He saw a super beauty. A pair of long and straight beautiful legs, and crystal-clear toes quietly curled on the sandals, her calves were free of any fat and looked full of elasticity. Even more deadly, the girl was wearing hot pants, Li Chen¡¯s gaze wandered over her thighs, it seemed that by moving up a bit, one could see what color of underwear she was wearing. Her upper body was dressed in a crop top, even while sitting, her white and flat belly was exposed, her lotus arms were holding the fishing rod, and her ample bust was round and pressed tight, as if ready to pop out at any moment. ¡°She could compete with a beautiful wife,¡± Li Chen admired internally. The beauty had dyed her hair, pale red, and the exposed side of her face didn¡¯t seem as mature as it appeared, her light lashes trembling, her pale red lips crystal-clear, and her eyes were fixed intently on her own fishing rod. Now that he had seen the beauty, Li Chen walked over, intending to admire her for a while. The girl hadn¡¯t noticed Li Chen approaching and was still fishing, though her method of fishing was a bit peculiar, shaking the fishing rod non-stop and occasionally lifting it to check if any fish had been hooked. Li Chen chuckled to himself, such fishing wasn¡¯t impossible, just extremely difficult, especially for a novice, it was hard to catch fish. At this moment, an old man fishing nearby suddenly spoke up, ¡°Girl, how can you catch fish like this?¡± Before he¡¯d finished speaking, the others who were watching also couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Exactly, that¡¯s not how you fish, you won¡¯t catch fish that way.¡± ¡°This lady isn¡¯t fishing, she¡¯s teasing the fish,¡± the others joked. ¡°All that shaking, you¡¯ll scare all the fish away, what are you fishing for then.¡± Wang Qianqian felt wronged hearing these words, wasn¡¯t she just here to fish, why were so many people criticizing her? The old man who had spoken now felt bolstered by the support of so many others, ¡°I don¡¯t know where this young girl came from, not practicing any fishing techniques, how can you catch fish like this?¡± Wang Qianqian felt even more aggrieved. What had she done wrong, she was just fishing. Li Chen also frowned, thinking the old man was a bit too much. ¡°Ah, Old Li, let it go, it¡¯s normal for a young girl to lack experience,¡± another old man advised. ¡°Old Zhong, the problem is she¡¯s sitting next to me, and she¡¯s scared my fish away. How can I fish?¡± Old Li complained with a grimace, ¡°I haven¡¯t caught a single fish for so long, it¡¯s all because of this girl.¡± ¡°Look, how long has it been since I caught a single fish, Old Zhong, you¡¯ve caught seven or eight, and I haven¡¯t caught one. Who else but this girl is to blame?¡± Old Li went on, ¡°If you don¡¯t know how to fish, why come here and spoil it for others?¡± Tears swirled in Wang Qianqian¡¯s eyes as she said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯ll move to another spot.¡± ¡°With your skills, better forget it,¡± Old Li shook his head, ¡°No matter where you fish, it won¡¯t work. With your way of fishing, you won¡¯t catch a fish in a hundred years.¡± Wang Qianqian was close to crying, ¡°Then I won¡¯t fish.¡± Old Li nodded, ¡°That¡¯s better, don¡¯t scare my fish away.¡± Just as Wang Qianqian was about to get up, a large hand pressed on hers. ¡°Who says you can¡¯t catch fish this way?¡± Li Chen¡¯s calm voice came through. Wang Qianqian looked up and saw Li Chen¡¯s confident face, stunned for a moment. ¡°Young man, don¡¯t talk nonsense,¡± Old Li, seeing Li Chen stand up for her, immediately looked displeased, ¡°She¡¯s been spoiling it for us here. Old Wang, wouldn¡¯t you agree?¡± Sitting to the right of Wang Qianqian was indeed Old Wang, who nodded his head reluctantly and turned to say, ¡°Miss, perhaps you should try fishing somewhere else?¡± ¡°The fish belongs to everyone, so does the park. If you can¡¯t catch fish, why not blame the fish for not biting your hook instead of blaming an unrelated girl?¡± Li Chen spoke calmly. ¡°Where did this brash kid come from, giving unsolicited advice here,¡± Old Li immediately became annoyed, ¡°I¡¯ve been fishing for over twenty years, don¡¯t I know by now?¡± Wang Qianqian was a bit scared, but felt the hand holding hers tighten, and looking up, she met Li Chen¡¯s comforting and encouraging gaze, her face inexplicably turning red. Li Chen no longer spoke; against such a stubborn person, the best response was to let the results speak for themselves. Grasping Wang Qianqian¡¯s hand, Li Chen also started to gently sway over the surface of the water, following the method she used before, with the fishing rod shaking along with his movements. Seeing Li Chen ignore his advice, Old Li became greatly annoyed, ¡°I¡¯m not fishing anymore today. If your method can catch a fish, then I¡¯ll be a ghost.¡± Old Wang by his side also frowned and said, ¡°Young man, quit while you¡¯re ahead, don¡¯t make a mess here.¡± In the back, the onlookers had crowded around, all watching Li Chen¡¯s performance, ready to see him make a fool of himself. ¡°Tsk tsk, this young man must have lost his mind because of the beauty, who fishes like that?¡± ¡°Exactly, the fish won¡¯t bite, how can he catch any fish?¡± ¡°Those few by the side are regulars at Central Park, their fishing skills are top-notch. I really don¡¯t know where this young man gets his confidence.¡± Wang Qianqian was somewhat uneasy, but seeing Li Chen¡¯s calm demeanor somehow settled her nerves. ¡°If you don¡¯t catch any fish today, don¡¯t ever show your face in Central Park again,¡± Old Li said with glaring eyes, ¡°and you, girl, don¡¯t ever sit next to me.¡± ¡°What if I do catch one?¡± Li Chen¡¯s tone was consistent, calm and collected, yet inside, the True Qi had already traveled down the fishing rod into the water, spreading with the ripples towards the bottom of the water in all directions. ¡°You could catch one? Do you think you¡¯re Jiang Ziya, and the fish just willingly bite?¡± Old Li mocked. This comment provoked laughter from the others. ¡°Really? Then watch closely,¡± Li Chen replied indifferently. At the same time, he suddenly pulled back on Wang Qianqian¡¯s hand, and with her scream, a big fish struggling against the hook leaped out of the water. Old Li was about to speak when he suddenly saw the big fish, and as if he had swallowed a fly, his complexion turned exceedingly ugly. ¡°Really caught one?¡± ¡°My God, how could you catch a fish like that?¡± ¡°This young man is so talented!¡± The onlookers were flabbergasted, having never seen anyone catch fish like this before. Wang Qianqian too felt her heart pounding wildly, her face filled with joy. Li Chen calmly cast the hook back into the water, and within just a few seconds, he pulled again, another large fish flying towards the people behind him. ¡°This, this has got to be cheating, right?¡± ¡°A master, an absolute master.¡± ¡°Another so soon?¡± Old Li and Old Wang had been stunned, but what happened next left them utterly dumbfounded. With each cast Li Chen placed in the water, it took only a few seconds before a large fish bit, as if possessed, focusing solely on Li Chen¡¯s bait. The exclamations of the crowd were incessant, cheering loudly each time Li Chen caught a fish. ¡°Crazy, crazy, these fish have gone crazy...¡± Old Li was stunned, muttering to himself. Li Chen smiled slightly at the corner of his mouth, lifted the fishing rod, but this time, nothing hung on the hook. ¡°Why is there no fish?¡± the onlookers couldn¡¯t help asking. Old Li also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling with each fish caught his face grew more mortified, and just as he thought it was over, the crowd behind him suddenly gasped in shock! A large fish broke through the surface of the water, and in the stunned gaze of the onlookers, it bit directly onto the dangling hook! This, this, this... the people behind were at a loss for words. Old Li was also completely dumbstruck; the fish were jumping out of the water to bite the hook, could this be Jiang Ziya reincarnated? Li Chen gave Wang Qianqian a slight smile, then released her hand and walked away. ¡°My God, the fish jumped up to bite the hook on its own, am I seeing things?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve lived so long, yet this is the first time I¡¯ve seen fishing like this, have I gone to the dogs?¡± Chapter 17 - 17 14 Wang Qianqian ?17: Chapter 14 Wang Qianqian 17: Chapter 14 Wang Qianqian The crowd around was still immersed in the terrifying fishing skills Li Chen had just displayed, but Li Chen had already quietly left. Wang Qianqian¡¯s face turned red, and her heart was thumping nonstop. Li Chen¡¯s smile and figure kept lingering in her mind. Biting her lip, Wang Qianqian got up and chased after him. As Li Chen walked away, he felt a bit gloomy inside, wondering why the girl hadn¡¯t caught up yet. Surely his charm wasn¡¯t just that little bit. If she didn¡¯t come after him, would he have to turn back and ask for her phone number? Such a super beauty, I thought for a while, if she didn¡¯t come after him, it would still be a loss for him to go back and ask for her number, who made him always so magnanimous. Just then, a voice like that of an oriole called from behind him, ¡°Wait a minute!¡± Haha, here she comes, it seems my charm hasn¡¯t decreased at all. Li Chen slightly smiled, turned around, and watched Wang Qianqian catching up. Wang Qianqian ran up to Li Chen. And she was every bit as beautiful as a pretty wife. ¡°You helped me, and I haven¡¯t properly thanked you yet,¡± Wang Qianqian said with a flushed face, ¡°My name is Wang Qianqian, I¡¯m really glad to meet you.¡± ¡°Li Chen.¡± Li Chen extended his hand, holding Wang Qianqian¡¯s hand. Li Chen spoke earnestly, ¡°It was nothing really, just lending a hand. Those old guys shouldn¡¯t have troubled a girl like you.¡± Wang Qianqian responded in a barely audible hum, ¡°But I still need to thank you properly, no one has ever helped me like this before.¡± After speaking, Wang Qianqian said softly, ¡°Could you give me your phone, so I can save my number to it?¡± Li Chen smiled inwardly, thinking how cute Wang Qianqian was for proactively asking for his phone. He handed her the phone, and after she entered her number, she said, ¡°If you¡¯re free, you can call me, I¡¯m always available.¡± After finishing, Wang Qianqian¡¯s face turned red, and Li Chen was also taken aback. Wang Qianqian felt something was amiss and after saying that, she turned and ran away. Li Chen watched Wang Qianqian¡¯s figure, such a delicate flower, pure with a hint of maturity, a completely different style from Lin Yi. Li Chen stroked his chin, looked at the number in his phone, and then shook his head smiling, ¡°She actually forgot to ask for my number.¡± Right away, he sent a message. After Wang Qianqian had run a distance, her heart was still pounding furiously, but she suddenly remembered she had only given him her number. What if he completely forgot about her and never called? Her heart fluttered with uncertainty, and just then, her phone rang. Wang Qianqian looked and saw it was a text message. ¡°Girl, this is my number. Don¡¯t be so reckless next time, let¡¯s go out to eat sometime when you¡¯re free.¡± Seeing the message, Wang Qianqian smiled brilliantly. ... Back at the villa, Aunt Wang was not there; it was almost noon, and she should have gone out to buy groceries to prepare lunch. Li Chen entered his room, opened his computer, and soon logged into a chat room where shortly after, the blond, blue-eyed Alice appeared on the screen. ¡°How are things going?¡± Li Chen went straight to the point. Alice: ¡°King of the Netherworld, the lab has already begun to be rebuilt, and I¡¯m the only one who knows the new location, no one else does.¡± Li Chen nodded internally, the lab was indeed crucial. Without the Z substance, his injuries would hardly be contained, even with Wan¡¯er¡¯s Five Elements Yi Wood Divine Needle¡¯s help, which could only suppress his True Qi for ten days. If those lurking adversaries came after him during this period, he truly had no power to retaliate. ¡°Speed up the process on your end, and keep me informed of any developments,¡± Li Chen instructed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Chen, I will have the Z substance redeveloped within a month,¡± Alice said seriously, ¡°I¡¯m also having people inquire about Ghost King and Wild Wolf, but there¡¯s no news of them yet.¡± Li Chen said, ¡°It¡¯s difficult for you to trace their movements, don¡¯t be too concerned, I¡¯ll handle them both personally.¡± A cold glint flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. Even if there was something off about the Ghost King he had killed that day, even if they both had someone backing them up, he would still find them. Nobody can hide under the King of the Netherworld! After shutting off the video, Li Chen began to organize his thoughts. Undoubtedly, the betrayal of Ghost King and Wild Wolf was not unfounded, but the question was who, and why was he so familiar with his own movements? The day he had just arrived at Licun City, Shouzi Shenglang could find him, but Lee absolutely didn¡¯t believe it was just by their strength. A mere Earth Ranking finding the fourth-ranked Main God? Thinking it over, Li Chen picked up the phone and dialed a number. ¡°The real King of the Netherworld!¡± ¡°Master!¡± From the phone, Shadow¡¯s voice came. ¡°What are the results?¡± ¡°Subordinate has found out; Ghost King is dead.¡± Dead? Li Chen¡¯s pupils constricted. ¡°Master, on that day your lab was destroyed by Shouzi Shenglang, Wild Wolf, and Ghost King working together,¡± Shadow¡¯s voice was extremely calm. ¡°I found Ghost King in California, and followed him to Europe, but he disappeared in Paris, and later I found out he went to Huaxia.¡± Li Chen frowned deeply, so does that mean the Ghost King he killed that day wasn¡¯t the real Ghost King? ¡°Shadow, did you know that Ghost King died by my hands that day?¡± Li Chen spoke in a low tone. ¡°If the master acted, then the one who died must surely be Ghost King,¡± Shadow affirmed on the other end, ¡°There have been no new instructions from Ghost King¡¯s headquarters for quite a long time.¡± This confused Li Chen even further, Ghost King must really be dead then. But why did he feel like the Ghost King he killed that day was a fake? This kind of feeling doesn¡¯t just appear out of nowhere; it¡¯s based on his intuition, as the King of the Netherworld for many years. However, he trusted Shadow¡¯s abilities. The intelligence Shadow researched never had a mistake, and if she said he was dead, then it was true. The success of the Palace of the Nether King¡¯s operations had always relied on Shadow¡¯s intelligence. One might say, Shadow is a genius at gathering intelligence! ¡°Continue to keep an eye on it,¡± Li Chen said indifferently. ¡°Yes, master!¡± After hanging up the phone, Li Chen¡¯s mind was even more puzzled. Shadow was not wrong, could his own intuition be mistaken? No, that¡¯s not right, his intuition could never be wrong, the one he killed that day couldn¡¯t possibly be Ghost King. Then where had the problem occurred? Chapter 18 - 18 15 Establishment of the Laboratory ?18: Chapter 15 Establishment of the Laboratory 18: Chapter 15 Establishment of the Laboratory The next day. ¡°Pretty wife, this car of yours is really nice.¡± Li Chen was sitting in the passenger seat, while Lin Yi was driving. Lin Yi was on her way to the company, and Li Chen needed to go as well to arrange the manpower and tasks for the laboratory. Originally, Lin Yi had a personal chauffeur, but how could Li Chen let go of such a good opportunity? Through various hints and ¡°coercive persuasion,¡± the driver conveniently complained of a stomachache and took leave, thus Lin Yi had no choice but to drive herself! Li Chen gazed at Lin Yi¡¯s beautiful profile, then his eyes fixated on her towering chest, inwardly exclaiming and making comparisons with Wang Qianqian, wondering if one hand could even grasp it. Lin Yi turned around and just happened to catch Li Chen¡¯s lustful gaze on her body, feeling somewhat shy and annoyed, ¡°What are you looking at?¡± ¡°Looking at you,¡± Li Chen blurted out without hesitation. Lin Yi felt a little bit of sweetness in her heart for some reason, but when she looked at Li Chen again, she realized his gaze seemed to be focused on a particular part of her. She looked down and realized where he was looking, and immediately snapped in anger, ¡°Jerk!¡± Li Chen immediately coughed and quickly straightened up, saying, ¡°Have the instruments been delivered yet?¡± Lin Yi was choked with anger. How dare this jerk change the subject? With a huff, Lin Yi then realized that not long after, Li Chen¡¯s body had leaned again, his gaze once more concentrated on that particular part of her. ¡°Jerk, you¡¯re not allowed to look anymore!¡± ¡°Look where?¡± someone answered unconsciously. ¡°Li Chen, you jerk!¡± ... Li Chen and Lin Yi entered the lobby, Lin Yi in front, and Li Chen behind. Seeing the receptionist girl in the lobby, Li Chen winked at her. The girl, seeing Li Chen, and then him pointing at Lin Yi ahead, couldn¡¯t help but wear a shocked expression. Wasn¡¯t that the president? Was this man really the president¡¯s husband? Feeling secretly elated, Li Chen and Lin Yi got into the elevator. Soon, the two arrived on the 9th floor. ¡°The instruments you wanted have been delivered, and we can start today.¡± Lin Yi said. They would finally be able to develop the Z substance. Li Chen hoped the resources here could contribute to its creation, albeit with some uncertainty. Lin¡¯s Group mainly dealt with cosmetics and was not a specialized laboratory, so leveraging their resources would definitely make things much harder. However, Li Chen had already done research once before, and with himself overseeing, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem. ¡°Let¡¯s go have a look.¡± The two went to the previous laboratory where Wang Lei and the others were busy as bees. On one of the tables were several oddly shaped instruments, all of which were requested by Li Chen. These items were often used in a chemistry lab and were essential for the development of the Z substance. Upon seeing Lin Yi and Li Chen enter, everyone hurriedly greeted, ¡°Greetings, President Lin.¡± ¡°Greetings, President Lin¡¯s husband.¡± Hearing the latter comment, Lin Yi nearly stumbled, while Li Chen momentarily stunned, then broke into a smile, ¡°Hello everyone, hello, don¡¯t mind us, just carry on with your work.¡± Lin Yi was almost furious on the inside. This jerk slipped into the role so quickly. Who else could be as shameless as him? Jerk! Unfortunately, all Lin Yi could do was swear at him as a jerk, which for someone like Li Chen with a skin as thick as the Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Shield, was barely even tickling. When Wang Lei saw Li Chen come in, his eyes lit up. He quickly approached Lin Yi, ¡°President Lin, may I ask your husband for a favor?¡± Rolling her eyes, Lin Yi had yet to speak when Li Chen jumped in with a smile, ¡°No problem, ask me anything.¡± With joy in his heart, Wang Lei looked at Li Chen, remembering how he had treated him the day before and feeling somewhat guilty, ¡°Here¡¯s the thing, there are some aspects of the formula I still don¡¯t quite understand, and I¡¯d like to consult you.¡± ¡°Sweetie wife, wait for me a moment, I¡¯ll explain it to him.¡± Li Chen turned and began to instruct Wang Lei, ¡°This perfume, you see, it¡¯s quite easy to concoct. Its three main components are quite common, each making up about thirty percent. The critical part is the remaining ten percent. Within it, you need to add five different materials...¡± As Li Chen lectured, Wang Lei took notes, his face lighting up with delight. Lin Yi watched from the side, realizing that Li Chen looked quite handsome when he was serious. After the explanation, Li Chen patted Wang Lei on the shoulder, ¡°The key to this perfume is right here. Do as I said, and you can produce it.¡± ¡°Thank you, Mr. Li,¡± Wang Lei said sincerely admiring. Wang Lei was a practical person, who although initially dissatisfied with Li Chen, was now fully convinced by his demonstrated expertise, and the fact that he was Lin Yi¡¯s husband, naturally earned his respect. Li Chen turned his head and noticed Lin Yi was watching him, and couldn¡¯t resist teasing, ¡°How about it? Do you think your husband looks particularly handsome and dashing in this moment?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s face flushed, ¡°Who¡¯s looking at you? What¡¯s there to see in a jerk like you?¡± Then Lin Yi turned aside, ¡°Here, these are the instruments you wanted.¡± Li Chen nodded, ¡°I have another request. I want a separate laboratory.¡± Lin Yi looked puzzled but upon seeing her confusion, Li Chen quickly said, ¡°This was part of our deal. You give me a separate lab, don¡¯t interfere with anything else, and I¡¯ll help you develop perfumes.¡± Nodding, Lin Yi agreed, ¡°Okay, I promise. As for the room, you can choose any here on the 9th floor.¡± ¡°Hehe, thanks, beautiful wife,¡± Li Chen said with a smile. By now, Lin Yi had resigned herself to Li Chen¡¯s moniker, saying, ¡°Do you want anyone in your lab?¡± ¡°Of course, I do. You don¡¯t think I¡¯d be alone, do you?¡± said Li Chen. He had already planned, the Z substance was vital, and only a few people knew how to formulae it. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t reveal the method for Z substance, but he could divide its formulation into several steps, having others produce components individually, while he personally handled the final development. Lin Yi and Li Chen walked out side by side. Lin Yi was still somewhat curious and asked, ¡°Why do you want your own laboratory? Isn¡¯t Wang Lei¡¯s lab quite good?¡± ¡°To produce some potions, for my own use,¡± Li Chen answered nonchalantly. ¡°Manufacturing medicine?¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Li Chen said, ¡°In terms of manpower, just picking a few people who are familiar with the basic equipment will do. The medicine I¡¯m making doesn¡¯t have very high requirements or standards.¡± Lin Yi nodded, ¡°You can choose on your own from the perfumers. However, I worry there might be some differences between manufacturing medicine and cosmetics.¡± ¡°Is my beautiful wife so worried about me?¡± Li Chen said with a mischievous smile, ¡°But don¡¯t worry, your husband has already considered this, I¡¯ll take care of the key parts.¡± ¡°Who¡¯s worried about you?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s face flushed, ¡°I am worried about our agreement, okay?¡± At the mention of the agreement, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but pause, then he sized up Lin Yi. ¡°Looking at what?¡± Lin Yi, feeling as if she¡¯d said something she shouldn¡¯t have, was also a bit nervous. Would they really separate in three months? ¡°Seeing as you¡¯re so beautiful, wouldn¡¯t it be a loss for me not to look at you more before we divorce?¡± Li Chen chuckled. ¡°Hmph.¡± Lin Yi huffed lightly and said, ¡°I will arrange the manpower for you later.¡± ¡°Mm, right, I was also about to buy some medicine; I¡¯ll write a list later, and let those people go buy them,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°Do as you please, I still have things to keep me busy.¡± Watching Lin Yi leave, Li Chen shrugged his shoulders. Soon, several people were arranged to work in Li Chen¡¯s laboratory. Having moved all necessary instruments and items into the lab, Li Chen then made a shopping list and instructed one of them to purchase medicine from the pharmacy, including some Western drugs and some traditional Chinese medicine. The Z substance was developed through great effort in Li Chen¡¯s laboratory, specifically for Li Chen¡¯s injuries, but its raw materials were actually very simple. The key lay in the combination of various ingredients, a process similar to blending perfumes¡ªa process Li Chen had already experienced once, so he was well-practiced. Meanwhile, Lin Yi returned to her office, and at that moment, the phone rang. Through the receiver came the voice of a secretary, ¡°President Lin, the perfumers who came for the interview have passed. Their profiles have been sent to your computer.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Lin Yi hung up the phone. Normally, she wouldn¡¯t be the one taking care of such matters, but as perfume could be said to be Lin¡¯s Group¡¯s foundation, she couldn¡¯t afford not to pay attention. ¡°Hm?¡± After looking at the profiles of those individuals, Lin Yi was somewhat puzzled, ¡°There¡¯s one with a medical background?¡± ¡°Medical background, isn¡¯t Li Chen just about to manufacture drugs?¡± Lin Yi couldn¡¯t help but be pleased, this could prove to be helpful. Lin Yi hadn¡¯t even realized that she had started to consider things from Li Chen¡¯s perspective. This change had happened unconsciously. In the laboratory. The medicines had been bought. Li Chen was directing others to sort the medicines, while he himself grouped them, each group tasked with managing a part of the Z substance production process. He didn¡¯t arrange the procedures in order and also skipped some critical steps. ¡°You, you, you, hurry up and pour this medicine in,¡± Li Chen commanded, but suddenly, his phone rang. Glancing down at it, Li Chen¡¯s expression immediately grew serious. ¡°Keep sorting things as you were told,¡± Li Chen said before stepping out. ¡°Master!¡± The sound of Shadow¡¯s voice came through the phone. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Li Chen asked. Shadow¡¯s voice was as calm as ever, ¡°Master, the Ghost King is not dead. Today I detected a new set of instructions he issued; the decoded location points to Linchuan.¡± Linchuan! Li Chen¡¯s expression shifted slightly. Sure enough, this was aimed at him. ¡°Besides that, I have captured another important clue related to the Ghost King.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°It¡¯s of great importance, I must explain it in person to you,¡± said Shadow on the other end. Li Chen furrowed his brows, ¡°Agreed.¡± ¡°I will come to Linchuan City specifically to meet with you in a week,¡± Shadow stated. Li Chen said, ¡°A week later, come to Linchuan, you¡¯ll know how to find me then.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± After hanging up the phone, Li Chen looked through the floor-to-ceiling windows over the city of Linchuan, his expression calm. There would be a result in a week. ... On the other side, at a discreet manor in Linchuan City. A beautiful woman hung up the phone and then pushed open a room door. The room was extremely dim, the occupant hadn¡¯t turned on the light, and the curtains were drawn. Even with the light pouring in from the newly opened door, only a faint silhouette could be seen, along with its shadow cast on the wall. The person, with their back to Shadow, spoke indifferently as Shadow entered, ¡°How¡¯s it going?¡± Shadow, very respectfully, stepped forward: ¡°The King of the Netherworld has taken the bait. He still thinks he will understand the situation in a week.¡± The man turned around, his face not clear, just a hint of a cold smile at the corner of his mouth. He extended a hand and gently pinched Shadow¡¯s chin, ¡°Well done. He couldn¡¯t possibly imagine that his most hidden trump card has fallen into someone else¡¯s hands already.¡± Shadow showed no resistance, instead resting her head against his chest, ¡°In a week, you will take his place, and the King of the Netherworld will disappear.¡± ¡°Hahaha.¡± A gleam flashed in the man¡¯s eyes, ¡°Good, in a week, that will be the day the King of the Netherworld dies.¡± Li Chen did not know what awaited him after a week. After hanging up the phone, he returned to the laboratory to continue his work on the Z substance. For him at present, the production of the Z substance was of utmost importance. Chapter 19 - 19 16 I Pick Up the Chopsticks Again ?19: Chapter 16: I Pick Up the Chopsticks Again 19: Chapter 16: I Pick Up the Chopsticks Again After purifying this, remove the other impurities, and then purify this medicine as well, we only need this element.¡± While Li Chen was explaining to the other staff, the laboratory door suddenly burst open. He glanced up and, to his surprise, it was Lin Yi. Li Chen, aren¡¯t you developing a new drug? This is a new employee at our company, I saw that she has a medical background so I transferred her over to assist you with the potion,¡± Lin Yi said. Li Chen¡¯s gaze followed Lin Yi¡¯s to the person behind him, and just as he was about to speak, he suddenly froze. Holy shit, could it really be such a coincidence? Wang Qianqian, who had followed Lin Yi in, also froze when she looked up¡ªit was Li Chen, the same person she had met yesterday at Central Park, wasn¡¯t it? Upon seeing Li Chen¡¯s familiar eyes, Wang Qianqian¡¯s face inexplicably flushed red. Today, Wang Qianqian was not like she was yesterday. How could it be him? Wang Qianqian thought frantically, her hand unconsciously twisting the hem of her garment. It was her? Really, what a coincidence, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but reveal a mischievous smile. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Lin Yi asked curiously, glancing at Li Chen and then at Wang Qianqian, ¡°Do you know each other?¡± ¡°We just met yesterday,¡± Li Chen said with a smile. ¡°She was fishing, and I gave her a little help.¡± As Lin Yi turned his gaze back to them, Wang Qianqian hurriedly nodded, ¡°Yes, President Lin, I really have to thank him for getting me out of a tight spot yesterday.¡± ¡°Good, it¡¯s even better that you know each other, saves a lot of adjustment time,¡± Lin Yi said. ¡°Carry on with your work.¡± As Lin Yi walked out of the laboratory, Wang Qianqian bravely said, ¡°What a coincidence!¡± ¡°What a coincidence!¡± They both said at the same time, then paused and laughed. Wang Qianqian immediately felt the previous awkwardness vanish, her cheeks flushed as she said, ¡°I didn¡¯t properly thank you yesterday. I was thinking of calling you tonight, but I didn¡¯t expect to meet you now.¡± ¡°So it seems we are fated,¡± Li Chen blinked. ¡°Fate brings people together no matter how far apart they may be, whereas without it, they do not meet even when face to face. Look at how much fate we must share.¡± Wang Qianqian nodded vigorously, ¡°To express my gratitude for your help yesterday, I¡¯d like to treat you to dinner.¡± She finished speaking and looked at Li Chen anxiously. Li Chen, gazing into Wang Qianqian¡¯s beautiful eyes, said with a smile, ¡°You want to treat me to dinner? It just so happens, I¡¯m hungry, and it¡¯s mealtime, let¡¯s go now.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wang Qianqian was overjoyed, but then she worriedly said, ¡°But what about the laboratory...¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine,¡± Li Chen leaned in and said, ¡°I¡¯m in charge of this laboratory, just follow my lead, okay?¡± Feeling Li Chen¡¯s breath so close, Wang Qianqian couldn¡¯t help but feel a wave of bashfulness. After giving a few instructions to the perfumers, Li Chen went out to have dinner with Wang Qianqian. ... Restaurant. The two sat opposite each other, chatting and eating. Qianqian, why did you come to Lin¡¯s Group?¡± Li Chen asked curiously, ¡°I heard from President Lin that you are a new perfumer?¡± Wang Qianqian¡¯s lips curled up into a sweet smile, ¡°Because I love perfumes. I¡¯ve always enjoyed collecting all sorts of them.¡± Li Chen nodded, devouring his food and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect President Lin to transfer you to my lab.¡± At this, Li Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Doesn¡¯t that mean you can¡¯t work on perfumes anymore?¡± ¡°Not at all,¡± Wang Qianqian hurriedly said, ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t expect President Lin to transfer me to your laboratory either, but I¡¯m quite content.¡± ¡°Oh? Content with what?¡± Li Chen¡¯s lips twitched into a teasing smile. Seeing his familiar smile, Wang Qianqian felt a flush of embarrassment. How could she say it out loud, that just seeing him was enough? Seeing Wang Qianqian¡¯s shy and hesitant manner, Li Chen wiped his mouth with a napkin and then said with a smile, ¡°Qianqian, do you know why I have a laboratory?¡± Wang Qianqian shook her head innocently. ¡°Because I am a very talented perfumer,¡± Li Chen said earnestly, ¡°I¡¯m the best perfumer at Lin¡¯s Group, so President Lin specially set aside a laboratory for me.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Wang Qianqian¡¯s beautiful eyes were full of stars. ¡°Of course,¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t feel like a big bad wolf at all; if anyone dared to say he was trying to deceive a girl, he¡¯d absolutely leap up and spit in their face, because Brother Cheen was totally speaking the truth, okay? ¡°So Qianqian, I can teach you how to make perfumes privately,¡± Li Chen said with a mischievous smile, ¡°I will make you into the most incredible perfumer.¡± Wang Qianqian¡¯s face flushed red, her eyelashes trembling slightly. ¡°Come, Qianqian.¡± Li Chen reached out and half-grasped Wang Qianqian¡¯s hand, smiling and saying, ¡°I can tell what perfume you¡¯re wearing just by smell, you know?¡± When Li Chen touched her, Wang Qianqian¡¯s heart fluttered, and then she let him hold her hand. Her hand felt really comfortable, Li Chen thought to himself as he admired Wang Qianqian¡¯s skin, then he leaned in and sniffed carefully. Wang Qianqian looked at him with anticipation. Li Chen lifted his head and said with a smile, ¡°Qianqian, I might need to get a little closer to make it out, do you mind if I get closer?¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Qianqian felt shy. She immediately knew Li Chen wanted to take advantage of her, but why did it feel so comfortable, and why was there even a hint of anticipation? Seeing Wang Qianqian looking down without speaking, Li Chen said with a naughty smile, ¡°Qianqian, if you don¡¯t say anything, I¡¯ll take it as your consent.¡± After he finished speaking, Li Chen stood up and slowly walked over to the seat next to Wang Qianqian, who didn¡¯t say a word from the beginning to the end; her head was already hanging low with embarrassment. Li Chen slowly sat down next to Wang Qianqian, his heart confirming, it seemed this girl really did like him. ¡°Come, Qianqian, let me smell what perfume you¡¯re wearing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s so fragrant!¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. ¡°So, did you figure out what it is?¡± asked Wang Qianqian. ¡°Of course I figured it out,¡± Li Chen said with a slight smile. Li Chen smiled faintly, released her hand, and sat back in his seat, ¡°Qianqian, eat your meal quickly, I still need to take you to make perfumes later.¡± When Wang Qianqian saw Li Chen moving away from her, she breathed a sigh of relief but also felt like she had lost something. ¡°Hmm.¡± Wang Qianqian picked up her chopsticks. As Li Chen reached for his chopsticks, he accidentally knocked them to the ground. The crisp sound echoed. Li Chen apologized and then bent down to pick up the chopsticks. In that moment, he caught a glimpse of something and was immediately stunned. ¡°Qianqian!¡± Just then, Li Chen spoke up, and Wang Qianqian raised her head, seeing his smiling face, and the nervousness in her heart disappeared. ¡°That, can I pick up the chopsticks again?¡± Li Chen asked with a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t.¡± Wang Qianqian exclaimed in alarm. Grasping Wang Qianqian¡¯s hand, Li Chen reassured her with a mischievous smile, ¡°Qianqian, it¡¯s okay, I didn¡¯t see anything.¡± ¡°Stop it, I don¡¯t want to hear it.¡± Wang Qianqian really wanted to crawl into a hole. Li Chen sat down next to Qianqian and said soothingly, ¡°Alright, I truly didn¡¯t do it on purpose. How about you hit Brother Cheen, it might make you feel better.¡± ¡°No.¡± Wang Qianqian immediately refused; she couldn¡¯t bring herself to do it. It took a while before Wang Qianqian lifted her head. ¡°That, you can¡¯t tell anyone else,¡± Wang Qianqian said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this kind of good stuff, I¡¯m okay with keeping all to myself,¡± Li Chen said with a naughty smile. ¡°You.¡± Wang Qianqian felt a wave of embarrassment again. ¡°Alright, we¡¯re done eating; we should head back,¡± Li Chen said. However, just at that moment, a ruckus erupted outside, accompanied by the sound of tables and chairs falling over and glasses breaking. ¡°Someone¡¯s taken a hostage! Someone¡¯s taken a hostage!¡± The shouts filled the air, and in an instant, the entire restaurant was thrown into chaos. Chapter 20 - 20 17 For scum like you one chopstick is enough ?20: Chapter 17: For scum like you, one chopstick is enough. 20: Chapter 17: For scum like you, one chopstick is enough. The entire restaurant instantly descended into chaos. As Wang Qianqian watched the crowd that had been dining turn disorderly, she also felt a bit panicked. Just then, a strong hand grasped her. Wang Qianqian looked up and saw that it was Li Chen. ¡°Don¡¯t panic, I¡¯m here.¡± Li Chen smiled slightly. With the King of the Netherworld present, anyone would retreat three steps in fear, let alone worry about a simple hostage situation? ¡°Let¡¯s first see what¡¯s going on,¡± Li Chen said lightly. ¡°Okay,¡± Wang Qianqian responded. She didn¡¯t know why, but when Li Chen was around in such situations, she felt very reassured. Inside the restaurant, a man, holding a dagger in one hand and gripping a woman with the other, shouted desperately, ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer, stay back!¡± Some people in the restaurant had already run out, while others were trying to save the woman. ¡°Brother, don¡¯t get agitated. Put the knife down, we can talk it over,¡± a man tried to console him. ¡°Right, young man, you have a long life ahead. It isn¡¯t worth it,¡± a lady lamented, ¡°You¡¯re going to ruin yourself. Listen to me, put down the knife. If you have any grievances, you can tell us, we¡¯re willing to help.¡± The restaurant manager also rushed over, fuming at the messy scene: ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± A female waitress standing nearby said timidly, ¡°Manager, we don¡¯t know what happened either. He was just having dinner with that woman, then suddenly he grabbed the knife and took her hostage. That¡¯s how this situation developed.¡± This was exactly the type of calamity everyone feared! The manager rubbed his face hard, trying to clear his mind a bit. After pacing back and forth a few times, the manager suddenly asked, ¡°Has anyone called the police?¡± The waitress nodded: ¡°Yes, we have.¡± ¡°Good, that¡¯s all for you,¡± the manager said. ¡°Quickly go and evacuate the excess customers. I¡¯ll handle him.¡± Upon hearing this, the young waitress went to do as she was told, while the manager pushed through the crowd and approached the man. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m the manager of this restaurant. Could you please tell me what¡¯s happening?¡± The manager extended his hands, trying to keep his tone even and show that he meant no harm. The young man¡¯s hair was disheveled, and his eyes, filled with despair, looked at everyone. ¡°It¡¯s gone, everything¡¯s gone,¡± he said. ¡°It¡¯s okay to lose things, you can earn them back, but if you lose your life, it¡¯s irrevocable. You have a lot of time left, but if you end up in prison, it¡¯s over,¡± the manager consoled. ¡°It¡¯s people who are gone!¡± the young man suddenly shouted at the manager. The manager frowned and said, ¡°What exactly happened? If you don¡¯t explain clearly, we can¡¯t help you even if we want to.¡± The young man didn¡¯t reply but instead looked at the woman he was holding. Suddenly, tears rolled down his cheeks, and he choked out, ¡°Little Yan, Little Yan wants to break up with me.¡± ¡°Who is Little Yan?¡± the manager asked slowly. ¡°It¡¯s her,¡± said a waitress who had served the young man, whispering nearby. Everyone was stunned. He had kidnapped his own girlfriend? The young man, staring at Little Yan and sobbing, said, ¡°I love you so much. I¡¯ve given you everything. I swore to be with you until the end of time. But before, didn¡¯t you say you loved me? Have you forgotten our trips to the amusement park, our movie dates?¡± The kidnapped Little Yan, seeing the dagger so close, was filled with terror in her eyes. She couldn¡¯t have imagined that it would end up like this. Lately, her relationship with him had been rocky. They had agreed to meet at this restaurant, and that¡¯s when Little Yan had brought up breaking up. She simply couldn¡¯t stand his lifestyle anymore¡ªindolent and without ambition, only offering verbal promises, unable to provide the life she desired. But just as she mentioned breaking up, she saw her boyfriend pull out a dagger and take her hostage. ¡°Little Yan, why do you want to break up with me?¡± the young man cried. ¡°Don¡¯t you love me anymore? Are you going to betray me, to let me down?¡± Suddenly, the man¡¯s emotions skyrocketed again, and he pressed the dagger against Little Yan¡¯s neck: ¡°Tell me, do you still love me or not?¡± The surrounding crowd screamed in terror, leaving the manager helpless and praying silently for the police to arrive quickly. ¡°Ah!¡± Little Yan couldn¡¯t help but scream as well; she could feel the cold dagger piercing her skin, terrified. ¡°I love you, I love you,¡± Little Yan gasped. ¡°Impossible, if you love me, why would you want to break up?¡± the man raged like a madman, ¡°You¡¯re a liar, you¡¯re cheating on my feelings.¡± The manager, standing by, tried to console him: ¡°I think you might be misunderstanding your girlfriend. Maybe she just wanted you to calm down. Just put the knife down, and then you two can talk it out.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± The man suddenly swiped the knife forward, startling the manager. ¡°You all are liars too, trying to deceive me?¡± the man tightened his grip on Little Yan and stepped back, hissing fiercely at the crowd, ¡°If you dare take a step closer, I¡¯ll kill her!¡± ¡°Alright, alright,¡± the manager hurriedly reassured, ¡°We won¡¯t come closer.¡± Seeing that no one dared approach further, the man turned to Little Yan again: ¡°Little Yan, tell me, why do you want to break up with me?¡± Little Yan swallowed hard. She regretted ever being with him, this incapable coward. The manager signaled to her, urging her to stay calm and first stabilize the situation. But Little Yan, perhaps finding courage from somewhere, looked at her boyfriend who was gripping her and suddenly said, ¡°Why break up? To watch you waste your life away every day? You have no ambition. I blame myself for being blind and choosing a boyfriend like you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying. You must have been seeing someone else behind my back, that¡¯s why you wanted to break up,¡± the man furiously accused. His hand wielding the dagger flailed, causing Little Yan to scream as the blade slashed through her clothes and left several gashes on her arm. ¡°Calm down, please calm down,¡± the manager thought, truly on the verge of tears. Does something had to happen every year? Why did you bring your girlfriend hostage to my restaurant of all places? Couldn¡¯t you pick another venue? Just then, a siren wailed, and someone immediately shouted joyfully, ¡°The police are here!¡± At the same time, a strikingly impressive female officer led a squad of police officers into the scene, catching Li Chen¡¯s eye. What a beautiful policewoman! Lin Yi was dressed as a policewoman with a hat, but just her face alone dazzled Li Chen. She had a delicate nose, pearly teeth, bright eyes, and arched eyebrows, and most crucially, she possessed an efficient aura, giving Li Chen a very unique and peculiar feeling. Her beauty was different from Lin Yi¡¯s and Wang Qianqian¡¯s, somewhat indescribable and unclear, yet very attractive to Li Chen. Yu Yueing, leading her team, entered the restaurant and exchanged a glance with Li Chen before looking away. ¡°Excuse me, could all unrelated persons step aside?¡± Yu Yueying spoke up, ¡°Who is in charge here?¡± The manager hurried over and briefly explained what had happened. After listening, a look of contempt flashed in Yu Yueying¡¯s eyes. She thought, such scum deserved to die. However, the priority was to save the people first. Yu Yueying took a deep breath and said through the communication device, ¡°All units, be ready!¡± She then stepped forward and said to the man, ¡°I am Yu Yueying from the Linchuan Public Security Bureau. You can talk to us if you have any difficulties.¡± ¡°Go away, I don¡¯t need your help.¡± The man was delirious, laughing desperately and insanely. ¡°This damn **** cheated on me, and once she found someone else, she wanted to dump me, you slut!¡± With a dagger in his hand, he swung it at Little Yan. The dagger flicked past her face amid screams from the crowd. Yu Yueying was startled inside, immediately judging that the man was on the verge of collapse, and under such circumstances, he could do anything! The hostage was in danger. A serious look flashed in Yu Yueying¡¯s eyes as she quietly stepped back and asked through the communication device pinned to her chest, ¡°Is it possible?¡± ¡°Officer Yu, less than ten percent,¡± came the reply from another officer over the communicator. ¡°The target is too insane right now, it¡¯s hard to subdue him without endangering the hostage.¡± ¡°What if we could take him down?¡± ¡°Only if the special forces arrive.¡± ¡°Contact headquarters quickly!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± After speaking, Yu Yueying approached again and said, ¡°Calm down first, after all, she is innocent.¡± ¡°Haha, I don¡¯t care today, even if I die, I¡¯ll make sure this damn **** dies with me!¡± The man laughed loudly. Yu Yueying was looking for an opportunity. The target was leaning against a wall, and with no objects for cover on either side, subduing the target from the front was the only option, yet exceptionally challenging to ensure the hostage¡¯s safety. The surrounding crowd was also furious, an older woman couldn¡¯t hold back and cursed, ¡°You scum, why are you even alive? Just die.¡± This is bad! Yu Yueying immediately scolded, ¡°Don¡¯t provoke the criminal!¡± Hearing this, the man laughed louder, ¡°That¡¯s right, I never intended to leave here alive today, but before I die, this filthy **** will die first.¡± Little Yan was terrified as she saw the knife right above her and couldn¡¯t help but scream in fright. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Suddenly, the man yelled at Yu Yueying, ¡°If you dare take one more step forward, I¡¯ll kill her!¡± Damn it, how is he so alert? Yu Yueying cursed inwardly but reluctantly took a step back. ¡°Can you put down the weapon? I¡¯m here to help you,¡± Yu Yueying said calmly. ¡°Get lost, what can you do to help me?¡± the man laughed loudly. ¡°Why? Are you afraid I¡¯ll kill her?¡± Why haven¡¯t the special forces arrived yet? Yu Yueying felt a surge of anxiety. However, at that moment, a faint voice rang out, ¡°Do you think you can kill her?¡± Everyone was startled, the man too, and all eyes turned to see it was Li Chen. Yu Yueying was furious inside. Was this man an idiot? To provoke the criminal at such a time? ¡°Haha, she¡¯s in my hands right now, you think I can¡¯t kill her?¡± The man reacted as if he had heard the funniest joke. Li Chen slightly smiled, ¡°I said you can¡¯t, so you can¡¯t. Want to try? For scum like you, I only need one chopstick.¡± Yu Yueying glared, wishing she could strike Li Chen right there and render him incapacitated for life. ¡°Alright, alright!¡± the man gritted his teeth, raising the dagger high and stabbing towards Little Yan¡¯s neck! ¡°Ah!¡± The crowd screamed, and Yu Yueying¡¯s heart sank. However, the bloody scene didn¡¯t occur. With a flick of his hand, Li Chen threw a chopstick, which reached faster than the falling dagger and directly pierced the man¡¯s wrist that held the knife! ¡°Ah!¡± The man let out a wretched scream, the dagger falling from his hand, while Yu Yueying, with a glint in her eyes, quickly moved to the man¡¯s side. She kneed him in the chest, grabbed his hands, and yanked them back, making the man scream like a pig being slaughtered. The waiting police immediately rushed in and detained the man. It all happened in the blink of an eye, as quick as lightning, and the criminal was subdued. The crowd was dumbfounded, still seeing the chopstick sticking out of the felon¡¯s wrist. Was he really subdued with just one chopstick? This man was incredibly skilled. Everyone¡¯s gaze turned towards Li Chen, filled with nothing but shock. Behind him, Wang Qianqian had her mouth wide open, looking at Li Chen with admiration. Crouching down to handcuff the criminal, Yu Yueying looked towards Li Chen, who was smiling faintly in the distance, filled with astonishment herself. If not for Li Chen¡¯s intervention, the hostage would have been in grave danger. Chapter 21 - 21 18 Ill Make You Pay! ?21: Chapter 18 I¡¯ll Make You Pay! 21: Chapter 18 I¡¯ll Make You Pay! ¡°Alright, Qianqian, let¡¯s go,¡± Li Chen said with a smile as he turned around. Wang Qianqian, whose eyes were full of stars, nodded and followed Li Chen, but at that moment, the policewoman walked over with a pair of emotionless, beautiful eyes, sizing up Li Chen from head to toe. ¡°You, come with me!¡± Yu Yueying said indifferently before walking towards a nearby private room. ¡°Brother Cheen,¡± Wang Qianqian said, somewhat nervous. ¡°It¡¯s okay, just wait for me here,¡± Li Chen comforted her. Following Yu Yueying into the private room, Li Chen had a smile on his face, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Could it be you think that since I saved the hostages in time and did a good deed, you want to give me some kind of medal? If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s really not necessary. I¡¯ve always made it a point to do good deeds anonymously, keeping my contributions and reputation hidden is my usual style.¡± Yu Yueying snorted softly through her nose, ¡°You wish. Tell me, who are you, exactly?¡± Li Chen was slightly stunned, ¡°Who am I? I am me, who else could I be?¡± Yu Yueying stared intently at Li Chen, ¡°Don¡¯t be slick with me. You should know that things could have been unimaginable if you had been even slightly off just now.¡± Li Chen shrugged, ¡°What consequences? All I saw was the hostages being successfully rescued, and then someone is going to be praised and promoted for meritorious service.¡± ¡°Stop talking nonsense,¡± Yu Yueying raised her voice slightly, ¡°It seems like you¡¯re quite confident about the way you handled yourself just now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not about confidence,¡± Li Chen shook his head, ¡°If I couldn¡¯t manage something that simple, I might as well smash my head into a block of tofu.¡± What a joke. The mighty King of the Netherworld, who once single-handedly annihilated the entire Sky Wolf Mercenary Team¡ª830 members, each a formidable expert. Now, to fail against some trash with not an iota of martial arts prowess? Would he still have any face left on the Main God Ranking? ¡°That¡¯s it, then,¡± Yu Yueying said with an icy tone, ¡°A person with your skills could at least rival the armed police. It¡¯s my duty to find out more about you.¡± Rival the armed police, Li Chen thought scornfully. Dragon Soul from Huaxia would have to grovel before me, what¡¯s the armed police to speak of? ¡°What?¡± Li Chen feigned confusion, ¡°Why do you have any right to know about me?¡± Suddenly, Li Chen¡¯s face assumed an expression of righteous indignation, ¡°Could it be that you, you find me too handsome, and you want to use your authority to learn about me, get close to me, and then do some unmentionable secret things? Are you trying to steal my chastity? Oh my God, how can there be someone like you?¡± Yu Yueying¡¯s nostrils flared with anger; this guy¡¯s ability to be unreasonable was truly formidable. A hint of mockery flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, but his expression was on point, ¡°If you must force me, I¡¯m powerless to resist, so let¡¯s do it here. I hope my sacrifice will enlighten you, make you realize that return from the bitter sea is salvation, and stop you from harming others.¡± After finishing his speech, Li Chen closed his eyes and tugged at his clothes, like a desperate prisoner begging for a final hope. Seeing Li Chen¡¯s act, anyone unaware of the situation would be moved with pity. His acting skills were surely worthy of ten Oscar awards. Yu Yueying took a deep breath, on the verge of an outburst, but forcefully suppressed the urge to teach Li Chen a harsh lesson, ¡°First, put on your clothes properly!¡± ¡°What? Oh,¡± Li Chen pretended to be startled and hurriedly began to straighten his clothes. Yu Yueying spoke coldly, ¡°Stop changing the subject. I ask, you answer. If I can¡¯t get to know you, I will have to treat you as a dangerous individual.¡± ¡°A dangerous individual?¡± Li Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°May I ask Officer Yu, what bad things have I done? Did I invade Zhongnanhai, or rob a bank? Or did I harass some upstanding woman? Even though you¡¯re a police officer, you should speak with evidence. Don¡¯t bully me, a law-abiding citizen.¡± Yu Yueying was seething with anger. In all her time as a police officer, she had never met someone like Li Chen. It was one thing to refuse to cooperate with some inquiries, but to be openly defiant was a first. ¡°Your abilities clearly surpass those of an average person. If you decided to do something harmful to society, the destructive impact would be far greater than most,¡± Yu Yueying said, still fixated on Li Chen, ¡°So, it¡¯s only a matter of finding out a bit about you.¡± ¡°Officer Yu, I¡¯m afraid you haven¡¯t quite grasped the situation,¡± Li Chen shook his head, ¡°You can¡¯t just look at someone holding a knife and fork and call them a bad person; if that¡¯s the case, then shouldn¡¯t everyone in a restaurant be arrested? This is mere speculation on your part. As a police officer, you need to speak with evidence, not concoct baseless charges, lest you turn every law-abiding citizen into a criminal.¡± Yu Yueying realized she had made a mistake; the man before her was surprisingly adept at debating, and she was no match for him. If soft tactics won¡¯t work, time for hard measures! Yu Yueying¡¯s gaze honed in on Li Chen, ¡°So, you refuse to cooperate?¡± ¡°I am cooperating. Aren¡¯t I answering all your questions?¡± Li Chen blinked, the picture of innocence. ¡°You!¡± Yu Yueying was infuriated to no end, and Li Chen¡¯s gaze couldn¡¯t help but drift downward. ¡°In that case, please accompany me to the police station for assistance with the investigation,¡± Yu Yueying said coldly, even taking out her handcuffs from her waist. ¡°What, what are you doing?¡± Li Chen pretended to be terribly frightened, ¡°I¡¯ll have you know, I¡¯d die before I¡¯d submit.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not up to you,¡± Yu Yueying said, and as her words fell, she charged towards Li Chen, seemingly determined to forcibly drag him back to the police station. Her right hand reached out for Li Chen, with the handcuffs in her left hand already open, but Li Chen was calm and motionless, merely standing there waiting for Yu Yueying to approach. As he extended his hand, allowing Yu Yueying to grab him, she hesitated for a moment, but was quick to react, attempting to cuff him instantly. However, for some reason she couldn¡¯t comprehend, Li Chen¡¯s hand slipped away ingeniously, breaking free from her grip and, in a reversal of roles, seizing her own arm. My goodness, her hand is so smooth and elastic. Focusing on the feel of Yu Yueying¡¯s skin, Li Chen¡¯s hands were relentless; grasping her right hand, he gave it a twist, and with a clank, one end of the handcuffs snapped shut on Yu Yueying¡¯s right wrist! ¡°You!¡± Yu Yueying was both shocked and annoyed, immediately forgetting everything else as she raised her leg for a knee strike. ¡°Damn, are you playing for real?¡± Li Chen shouted, but Yu Yueying¡¯s attack couldn¡¯t possibly reach him, could it? Her knee strike missed the mark, and instead Li Chen grabbed her right arm, moving behind her like a ghostly apparition. With an upward jerk of her arm, Li Chen¡¯s hand moved swiftly towards her left hand just as quickly, twisting it to cuff that one as well. Yu Yueying knew the situation was critical and wanted to turn around, but suddenly felt something blocking her from behind, making it impossible to turn. With a click, Li Chen had cuffed Yu Yueying¡¯s hands behind her back. After that, Li Chen dusted off his hands, looked at Yu Yueying standing still with her hands cuffed behind her, and couldn¡¯t help but smile slightly, ¡°How does it feel, Officer Yu, to be handcuffed?¡± ¡°You despicable bastard, let me go right now,¡± Yu Yueying seemed like she was about to spit fire from her eyes. ¡°And what if I don¡¯t let you go?¡± Li Chen said with a smile, scrutinizing Yu Yueying in her current state. Because her hands were handcuffed behind her, Yu Yueying¡¯s chest seemed involuntarily more prominent, looking significantly larger than before. Tsk tsk, it appears this lady is also ruthlessly endowed. I wonder which one among the three of them is bigger. Li Chen gazed at Yu Yueying¡¯s chest while comparing her with Wang Qianqian and Lin Yi, realizing he couldn¡¯t draw any conclusions as he had yet to touch each one for comparison. Seeing Li Chen fixate on a certain part of her body, Yu Yueying felt like she was on the verge of exploding, ¡°Bastard, if you dare, let me go, I¡¯ll flatten you!¡± Li Chen looked teasingly at the struggling Yu Yueying, moving closer, ¡°You want me to let you go? Do you think I¡¯m stupid?¡± He reached out his right hand towards Yu Yueying¡¯s face, and she tried to dodge, but couldn¡¯t escape his touch. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect Officer Yu to maintain herself so well,¡± Li Chen said, enjoying the moment, but Yu Yueying felt it like mockery, suddenly opening her mouth to bite at Li Chen when he was caught off guard. But just at the moment she was about to bite down, Li Chen quickly withdrew his hand. ¡°Damn, are you a dog or something?¡± Li Chen was taken aback, this police officer really didn¡¯t follow the usual patterns. ¡°Let¡¯s see if you have the guts to touch me again,¡± Yu Yueying¡¯s eyes were ice-cold; she desperately wanted to tear Li Chen apart. No man other than her father had ever laid a hand on her since she was young! ¡°Touching? I¡¯m not afraid of you,¡± Li Chen¡¯s face held a mischievous grin, ¡°You asked for it, remember?¡± Before his words even faded, Li Chen¡¯s hand was once again upon Yu Yueying¡¯s face, and this time, he pinched. ¡°Feels really good, awesome!¡± Li Chen said comfortably, while Yu Yueying was taken aback¡ªwas he really daring to touch her? When Yu Yueying tried to counter, Li Chen simply brought his other hand into the mix, promptly immobilizing Yu Yueying¡¯s face. ¡°Bastard!¡± Yu Yueying¡¯s eyes spat fire as she glared at Li Chen in front of her. Seeing she couldn¡¯t move, she suddenly thought of a plan and stepped directly on Li Chen. This time Li Chen was caught off guard and, in pain, immediately released Yu Yueying. ¡°Hmm, let¡¯s see if you dare to touch me again,¡± Yu Yueying felt an inexplicable sense of triumph. Li Chen¡¯s face broke into a sly smile, ¡°Not only do I want to touch your face, but I also want to...¡± ¡°You also want to do what?¡± Yu Yueying suddenly became alert and backed away. ¡°Touch your butt.¡± Li Chen went directly behind Yu Yueying, reaching out and grabbing a handful of her perky behind. ¡°Ah! You bastard, you won¡¯t die a good death!¡± Yu Yueying screamed loudly, while the instigator wore a cheeky smile, sniffing his hand and pretending to be entranced, ¡°Lovely!¡± ¡°You bastard, you pervert!¡± At this moment, Yu Yueying was truly in chaos¡ªhe actually dared to touch her there. ¡°Since I¡¯m a pervert, I might as well continue touching; no harm done anyway.¡± Li Chen said and did just that, adding a firm pinch this time. ¡°You!¡± Yu Yueying was close to madness, ¡°I¡¯ll make sure you pay for this!¡± ¡°Oh? Are you sure?¡± Li Chen¡¯s lips curled with a wicked smile, his eyes beginning to focus on Yu Yueying¡¯s chest. ¡°You, what are you going to do?¡± Yu Yueying, seeing where Li Chen was looking, had a bad feeling. ¡°Nothing much, just that someone just now seemed intent on bringing me down. I wonder if I heard wrong?¡± Li Chen pretended to be confused. Yu Yueying wanted to lash out in anger, but her reason forced her to bite back her words. If she spoke, she couldn¡¯t be sure her chest wouldn¡¯t be the next target. ¡°Nothing to say?¡± Li Chen moved in front of Yu Yueying, who turned her head away. ¡°Well then, if there¡¯s nothing else, I¡¯ll be going now, see you next time.¡± Li Chen, having taken advantage, didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and simply walked out of the room. ¡°I¡¯ll make you look bad, bastard!¡± Yu Yueying was furious inside, watching Li Chen leave, grinding her teeth furiously. Chapter 22 - 22 19 How to cooperate ?22: Chapter 19 How to cooperate? 22: Chapter 19 How to cooperate? Having returned to Lin¡¯s Group, Lin Yi let Wang Qianqian head to the laboratory while Li Chen decided he needed to find Lin Yi first. Upon pushing open the door to Lin Yi¡¯s office, he discovered Lin Yi sitting there, massaging his head. Seeing this scene, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel an inexplicable pain in his heart and quickly walked over. Just as Lin Yi was feeling unwell, he heard footsteps approaching and looked up to see it was Li Chen. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, my dear wife, do you feel unwell?¡± His voice was unusually tender. Lin Yi chuckled inwardly and shook his head, ¡°Maybe I¡¯m just too tired, it¡¯s nothing.¡± Li Chen reached out to touch Lin Yi¡¯s head, ¡°Baby, you can¡¯t just tough it out when you¡¯re sick, come, let your husband check.¡± Looking at Li Chen¡¯s hand, Lin Yi did not stop him but instead spoke with a sticky tone, ¡°You know how to treat ailments?¡± She didn¡¯t even notice that her voice carried a hint of coquettishness. ¡°Of course, your husband knows everything from astrology to geography, nothing is beyond me.¡± Li Chen said with a slight smile, placing his hand on Lin Yi¡¯s forehead. However, he soon frowned inwardly and detected nothing unusual. Upon closer inspection of Lin Yi, he saw that his complexion was pale, covered in a fine sweat, and his lips, usually as red as rose petals, had lost their usual luster, appearing as if he were about to close his eyes. Li Chen¡¯s heart sunk; these signs did not seem like illness but more like, poisoning. Having studied medicine for a while under Third Grandpa, he recognized the symptoms. ¡°My dear wife, do you feel any discomfort anywhere?¡± Li Chen asked with concern, ¡°Or any pain?¡± Lin Yi bit his lip and said softly, ¡°There¡¯s some pain in my chest.¡± ¡°When did it start?¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze sharpened. ¡°I¡¯m not too sure, I was fine this morning.¡± Lin Yi sounded very weak. He was fine this morning, but something happened by noon? ¡°What did you have for lunch?¡± Li Chen asked further. ¡°My secretary ordered some takeout for me.¡± Lin Yi also felt something was amiss and asked softly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but bitterly smile, ¡°You¡¯ve been poisoned, if I¡¯m not mistaken, it was in the takeout you ate.¡± ¡°How could this be, Tingting isn¡¯t that kind of person.¡± Lin Yi was somewhat dazed. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s not Tingting, it¡¯s someone else.¡± Li Chen said with a heartache, ¡°My dear wife, let¡¯s not worry about that for now, let me see what poison it was first.¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Lin Yi complied. Li Chen held Lin Yi¡¯s wrist to check his pulse and after a while, his face darkened, ¡°Such a cruel heart to use this kind of poison!¡± Moningxidine, an extremely toxic substance, kills invisibly. Although not as potent as Xibeka, its toxicity is among the top, fetching high prices on the black market. Who exactly wants to kill Lin Yi? ¡°Is it very serious?¡± Lin Yi, seeing Li Chen¡¯s grim expression, couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit panicked. ¡°My dear wife, how could it be, with your husband here, any toxin is just a small case.¡± Li Chen said with a smile, ¡°But this treatment will require your cooperation.¡± ¡°How can I help?¡± Lin Yi asked with a sticky voice. ¡°I need to use acupuncture to force the toxin out of your body,¡± Li Chen said softly, ¡°but it¡¯s difficult for me to do it with your clothes on.¡± Lin Yi also understood the implication and blushed slightly, ¡°Do I need to take off my clothes?¡± ¡°Mm.¡± Li Chen nodded, ¡°Acupuncture requires precise positioning.¡± Lin Yi hesitated, ¡°Can I go to the hospital instead?¡± It appeared she was still somewhat shy. As Li Chen was about to speak, he saw beads of sweat the size of soybeans forming on Lin Yi¡¯s forehead. ¡°It hurts.¡± Lin Yi whispered. At this moment, Lin Yi only felt his body getting weaker and his face growing paler. Li Chen¡¯s expression changed; the poison had manifested. If it continued, Lin Yi¡¯s life would be at risk. ¡°My dear wife, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t peek.¡± Li Chen whispered in Lin Yi¡¯s ear, then quickly locked the office door, and began undressing Lin Yi. Lin Yi was wearing professional attire today. After removing the jacket, he was left in a white shirt, and Li Chen promptly started unbuttoning it. Seeing that Lin Yi was almost passing out, Li Chen¡¯s movements sped up, swiftly removing Lin Yi¡¯s shirt, then with a sweep of his arm, he cleared the office desk of all items. Gently placing Lin Yi on the office desk, Li Chen quickly pulled out a small cloth from his upper jacket pocket and unfolded it, revealing silver needles commonly used in traditional medicine! This habit had been in place before Li Chen became the King of the Netherworld, a requirement set by Third Grandpa: always carry a set of silver needles when outside, so one could perform acupuncture to treat oneself or stall for time even if injured. Li Chen was as calm as water. He took out the Silver Needles and his True Qi started circulating in his hands before he accurately inserted them into Lin Yi¡¯s body! One, two, three! Li Chen¡¯s needling was incredibly fast yet exceptionally precise. The most important condition for acupuncture is to maintain a Calm Heart; only then can one be precise and error-free. The ribbon of Silver Needles was nearly used up, with just a few left, and Lin Yi¡¯s condition improved after the needles were inserted. A pair of beautiful eyes looked at Li Chen. She now realized that the Li Chen in front of her was not simple; he even knew acupuncture. ¡°How about it? Is your husband handsome?¡± Li Chen also noticed Lin Yi¡¯s little actions and couldn¡¯t help but teasingly ask. Lin Yi couldn¡¯t help but blush, once again caught by him. ¡°Come on, my dear wife, there are just a few more needles to insert,¡± Li Chen said softly. Upon hearing Li Chen say this, Lin Yi grew curious, ¡°Where will you insert them?¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze shifted downward, focusing on Lin Yi¡¯s voluptuous chest. She was wearing a purple lace bra which, under its support, made her breasts appear exceptionally pert. ¡°No way.¡± Lin Yi¡¯s face instantly flushed red. Li Chen swallowed hard, thinking how grand his beautiful wife¡¯s chest was, and he could easily place her first among the three girls, including Qianqian. ¡°My dear wife, it¡¯s okay,¡± Li Chen comforted in a low voice, ¡°You don¡¯t need to take it off, just pull it down a little bit. I won¡¯t peek.¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s too embarrassing.¡± Lin Yi turned her head to one side, her heart in turmoil, wondering if her body would be exposed to him. ¡°How about this, wife? I¡¯ll close my eyes while needling, but I need to find the acupoints with my hands,¡± Li Chen offered another condition. ¡°No way,¡± Lin Yi said, her face reddening even more at the thought of his touch, which made her embarrassed as a virgin. Li Chen was somewhat helpless. If this wouldn¡¯t work and that wouldn¡¯t work, how was he supposed to insert the needles? After thinking for a moment, an idea suddenly struck Li Chen. ¡°Beautiful wife, do you know the consequences if we don¡¯t remove this toxin in time?¡± Li Chen asked, leaning in close. ¡°What consequences?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s curiosity was indeed piqued. ¡°The terrible thing about this toxin is that it silently alters one¡¯s appearance. At first, it will cause indestructible spots to appear on your face, then your skin will sag, your breasts will shrink and sag, becoming incredibly ugly. If that happens, my beautiful wife, you won¡¯t be beautiful anymore,¡± Li Chen explained dramatically. ¡°Ah, no, no.¡± The image flashed through Lin Yi¡¯s mind, startling her instantly. To her, that fate was worse than death. ¡°Then, my dear wife, if you don¡¯t let me use the needles, the toxin can¡¯t be removed, and you will end up looking like that,¡± Li Chen said earnestly. Lin Yi hesitated, torn in her mind, and after a long while, she softly said, ¡°Then, go ahead with the needling.¡± Li Chen was overjoyed, but then Lin Yi added, ¡°But, you mustn¡¯t peek.¡± ¡°Rest assured, my good wife, am I that kind of person?¡± Li Chen declared righteously. Then, adjusting his position, he held the needle in his right hand while his left hand moved toward her bra, inevitably touching Lin Yi¡¯s breasts. So big, so soft, so tender! Li Chen¡¯s heart swayed, and Lin Yi¡¯s face turned incredibly red; she simply closed her eyes. ¡°Beautiful wife, it will be quick, don¡¯t worry,¡± Li Chen whispered, then gently pulled her bra down a little further. Damn, why do I feel something wet in my nose? Li Chen was stunned for a moment, nearly aghast, as the King of the Netherworld was about to have a nosebleed. If word got out, it would be incredibly embarrassing. ¡°You, you better not look,¡± Lin Yi¡¯s voice carried a sobbing tone. ¡°Okay, okay, my wife, I didn¡¯t look,¡± Li Chen quickly composed himself, then his right hand moved swiftly, accurately inserting the Silver Needle into the acupoint. After finishing, Li Chen also breathed a sigh of relief, grateful he hadn¡¯t made a mistake. ¡°All done, my good wife.¡± Li Chen helped Lin Yi sit up, then moved behind her. ¡°I¡¯ll Circulate Qi to expel the poison from your body; just stay still,¡± Li Chen said, then sat cross-legged, activated his True Qi, and placed his hands on Lin Yi¡¯s back, followed by a surge of True Qi flooding into Lin Yi like tumultuous tidal waves. Suddenly, Lin Yi only felt that Li Chen¡¯s hands were incredibly hot, emitting a very comforting warmth that quickly spread throughout her body from her back. Lin Yi felt a pleasant sensation all over her body and couldn¡¯t help but let out a soft moan. Li Chen continued to infuse True Qi, his expression extremely solemn. The process of detoxification was divided into two parts; first was using acupuncture to contain and compress the toxin within Lin Yi¡¯s body at a specific site, followed by expelling it using his own True Qi. The second step was also critical, needing to be free from external disturbances and distractions. At this moment, Li Chen¡¯s hands emitted steaming heat as he channeled his True Qi madly into Lin Yi¡¯s body. The True Qi roamed inside her, congregating at the position of her heart channels, beginning the process of toxin expulsion! Li Chen kept pouring his True Qi, confident in his robust Qi supply. As time ticked by, Lin Yi¡¯s complexion grew increasingly healthier and her lips became rosier. The detox was nearly successful, but at that moment, a commotion was heard outside! Chapter 23 - 23 20 Make You Feel Better ?23: Chapter 20 Make You Feel Better 23: Chapter 20 Make You Feel Better The sudden commotion from outside caused a slight shock in Li Chen¡¯s heart. What¡¯s going on? Could it be that someone dared to attack Lin¡¯s Group? Listening closely, he was right. The noise was filled with exclamations and a series of banging sounds, mixed with the shattering of glass and the clang of metal. Li Chen felt a sense of ill-omen. Lin Yi had just been poisoned, and now, there was this disturbance; it was definitely premeditated. Hopefully, it¡¯s not my lab. Li Chen silently prayed, hoping the noise wasn¡¯t targeting his laboratory, but as he continued to listen, his expression grew increasingly grim. Amongst the commotion, he could clearly make out the cries and panic from the people in his laboratory. The sounds were unmistakably coming from his lab. Li Chen¡¯s expression darkened; he could hear what sounded like several people giving orders, ¡°Smash this too, and that one, forget it, smash it all...¡± Seeking death! Li Chen flew into a rage, feeling True Qi inside him beginning to surge uncontrollably, longing to burst forth, but Lin Yi¡¯s groans in front of him pulled Li Chen back to reality! It was a crucial moment for extracting the poison. He could undoubtedly catch the attackers if he went after them now, but Lin Yi¡¯s life would be left hanging by a thread. Without Li Chen¡¯s True Qi, not only would previous efforts be wasted, but it could have a negative effect on Lin Yi. Moreover, if Li Chen recklessly withdrew his True Qi at this moment, he would suffer from its backlash! Damn it, if I find out who¡¯s behind this, I¡¯ll flay your skin! Li Chen¡¯s eyes shimmered with intensity, determined to cut off the hand behind the shadows. As the uproar outside grew louder, Li Chen could only forcefully suppress the rage within him and continue the detoxification process for Lin Yi. The previously chaotic True Qi began to stabilize and moved through Lin Yi¡¯s body under Li Chen¡¯s command, slowly driving the poison out. Minutes and seconds passed; the noise did not subside. Instead, a disordered cacophony of footsteps suggested that Lin¡¯s Group¡¯s security had arrived, followed by a melee with vicious curses, and the sound of fierce fighting. Suddenly, the fighting seemed to end, the noise diminished, and panicked footsteps gradually receded. Another five minutes passed, and the detoxification was almost complete. Li Chen closed his eyes, directing all his True Qi at the poison, and under powerful traction, Lin Yi couldn¡¯t help but open her mouth slightly, expelling all the black poison. ¡°Hang in there, babe. Just rest here for a bit, I¡¯ll be right back.¡± After saying that, Li Chen lightly stepped and quickly opened the door of the office, closed it after him, and rushed toward the staircase. Li Chen moved with extreme speed, descending the stairs in barely a second, and instantly reached the 9th floor. There, on the 9th-floor corridor, several security guards lay groaning, with glass shards and debris scattered everywhere. The equipment previously in place had been smashed to pieces. Li Chen suppressed the fury in his heart and made his way to his laboratory. Seeing the chaos before him, his anger soared to new heights. The lab was thoroughly wrecked; tables overturned, all the equipment demolished, glass instruments shattered to pieces, metal instruments twisted beyond use, and the previously purchased chemicals were strewn across the floor. The few people Li Chen had called into the lab were standing with various expressions of fear and shock, seemingly yet to recover from the recent events. Wang Qianqian, pale, had clearly been frightened. Upon seeing Li Chen enter, she couldn¡¯t help but throw herself into his arms. ¡°Wuu wuu wuu¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay now, Brother Cheen is here,¡± Li Chen comforted Wang Qianqian while speaking to her. ¡°What happened? Can you tell me about it?¡± Li Chen soothed her as he spoke. Between sobs, Wang Qianqian said, ¡°Just now, a group of people burst into the lab and started smashing things without saying a word. Uncle Wang tried to stop them and was immediately injured.¡± Li Chen glanced at a perfumer lying on the floor groaning, feeling somewhat guilty. ¡°After the security came, they started fighting with them. Several guards were stabbed, and they had knives,¡± said Wang Qianqian, her face filled with terror. Li Chen consoled Wang Qianqian, his mind racing with thoughts. The attack on the lab, Lin Yi¡¯s poisoning¡ªwas this all aimed at Lin¡¯s Group, or at him? If it was aimed at him, Lin Yi wouldn¡¯t have been poisoned; only his lab would have been destroyed. But if it were aimed at Lin¡¯s Group, they shouldn¡¯t have known about his laboratory here. For a while, the situation seemed intricately complex. ¡°Brother Cheen, what do we do? They seemed like thugs and riff-raff,¡± Wang Qianqian said, clearly scared, ¡°I¡¯m afraid they might come back.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Qianqian, you go rest for a while. Brother Cheen promises they won¡¯t dare to come back,¡± Li Chen reassured her as he held her, a sharp light flashing in his eyes¡ªno need for you to come back, I¡¯ll be on my way to find you! ¡°Qianqian, you go get some rest; leave this place to Brother Cheen,¡± Li Chen said softly, touching Wang Qianqian¡¯s face. ¡°Okay, but you have to be careful, Brother Cheen,¡± Wang Qianqian said obediently. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be fine,¡± he assured her. After Wang Qianqian left, Li Chen used his True Qi to seal the wounds of the injured, easing their pain. Stepping outside to the corridor, he did the same for the security guards before asking, ¡°Did any of you get a good look at those people?¡± One of the guards replied, ¡°They¡¯re all punks with dyed hair, wielding weapons. It seemed like they specifically targeted Lin¡¯s Group.¡± ¡°Did you get a clear look at any of their faces?¡± Li Chen asked, frowning. ¡°No, it was too urgent at the time, and as soon as we arrived, those guys took out their weapons.¡± The security guard shook his head. Li Chen¡¯s gaze shifted to the other guards and he asked, ¡°Did any of you get a clear look at them?¡± The other guards also shook their heads. This was tricky, Li Chen pondered inwardly. If they were just thugs, although Linchuan City was only one city, the number of thugs within it was countless. Finding the exact person was nearly impossible. Even with Shadow on the case, it would take some time. ¡°What about the surveillance footage?¡± Li Chen asked. Generally, companies install surveillance cameras, and through the footage, one could naturally identify their faces. ¡°No use.¡± A guard shook his head, ¡°The gang came prepared, with their faces covered. The footage shows nothing.¡± Li Chen¡¯s heart gradually sank. It seemed the other party had anticipated everything. This won¡¯t do, the matter couldn¡¯t just end like this. Li Chen clenched his fists, damn it. Standing up, his brows furrowed, the most pressing issue was to first find the head of the Linchuan City thugs and start from there. Only then was there a possibility of uncovering the mastermind behind this. Just as he was about to leave, one of the security guards suddenly spoke up, ¡°Wait a moment.¡± Li Chen turned around, the man seemed hesitant, then he said, ¡°During the fight, I managed to tear off one thug¡¯s mask, I¡¯ve seen him before.¡± Oh? Li Chen¡¯s eyes brightened and he hurried over, ¡°What does he look like?¡± ¡°He¡¯s a thug known as Red Hair. His hair is dyed red, fashioned like a rooster¡¯s comb, and he has a ring through his nose. There¡¯s also a scar near the corner of his mouth,¡± the guard explained. ¡°Also, he often goes to Soho Bar on Dawan Street. I almost always see him there when I¡¯m drinking.¡± Soho Bar on Dawan Street? A slight smile appeared on Li Chen¡¯s lips. ... That night. Darkness once again enveloped Linchuan City, its bright neon lights vividly coloring the night, and all the nightlife hidden by the veil of darkness officially began. Here, in the dark of night, every invisible, shady corner of the city harbored people¡¯s evil and original sin. Dawan Street, Soho Bar. Red Hair walked into Soho Bar, the deafening music piercing through his ears, but he was used to it and nodded his head rhythmically. Red Hair wore a smile on his face, contented, as he approached the bar. ¡°Old Yao, the usual.¡± Red Hair said, laying two hundred yuan bills on the counter. The middle-aged man behind the bar brought over a drink and discreetly pocketed the money inside his sleeve. ¡°Looks like you¡¯ve done another job, huh?¡± Old Yao remarked casually. ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Red Hair moved the drink aside, pocketing two wrapped packages of powder. ¡°What did you do this time?¡± Old Yao asked with a smile. ¡°Just some tasks released by the Lin¡¯s,¡± Red Hair lifted his glass and drained it in one gulp. ¡°How¡¯s the stuff this time?¡± Red Hair burped, the ring on his nose vibrating. ¡°Guaranteed to delight,¡± Old Yao said with a smile. Red Hair wiped his eyes, something was wrong, he was hallucinating. When had a person appeared so silently across from him? Rubbing his eyes again, the person across started speaking, ¡°Feeling good?¡± ¡°Good, huh? Who are you?¡± Red Hair replied instinctively but then quickly realized and looked at the other person warily, his right hand already reaching for the machete hidden in the seat¡¯s compartment! ¡°Good to hear, I¡¯ll make you feel even better!¡± Li Chen leaned in with a smile, but for some reason, Red Hair felt an inexplicable chill in that smile. ¡°Feel good my ass, I¡¯ll kill you first...¡± Red Hair drew his machete and swung it fiercely at Li Chen, his words roared with defiance, but the next moment, before he could finish speaking, he was abruptly cut off. The hand swinging in mid-air was suddenly twisted, Red Hair¡¯s face drained of color as the sound of snapping bones cracked, followed by an intense surge of pain, turning his words into the squeal of a slaughtered pig! However, just as Red Hair was about to let out a tragic scream, a hand grabbed his head and smashed it viciously down onto the glass table below! ¡°Crash¡± The glass table shattered instantly, and Red Hair¡¯s agonized scream was stifled back down! Chapter 24 - 24 21 The Axe Gang ?24: Chapter 21: The Axe Gang? 24: Chapter 21: The Axe Gang? ¡°How does it feel? Enjoyable?¡± Li Chen grabbed his collar and lifted him like a dead dog. Red Hair¡¯s forehead was already a bloody mess, looking particularly terrifying. ¡°Enjoyable,¡± Red Hair cracked a smile and said, ¡°Very much so, you bastard, if you have the guts, kill me.¡± Li Chen gave a faint smile, ¡°Tough guy, I like that, just afraid you weren¡¯t tough.¡± ¡°Since you want to enjoy it, I¡¯ll let you enjoy a bit more before I ask again.¡± With those words, Red Hair¡¯s figure flew out. Red Hair, kicked and sent flying, felt featherlight, but before he even hit the ground, he felt his left arm being grabbed. There was a crisp crack, and Red Hair instantly felt the bones in his left arm being broken! ¡°Ah!¡± Red Hair¡¯s forehead was covered in fine sweat, but his voice was drowned out by the deafening DJ music. Li Chen asked him with a slight smile, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Lost feeling in both hands? Let me help you.¡± Fear flickered in Red Hair¡¯s eyes, but he only saw Li Chen grip his thumb and forcefully snap it off. ¡°Ah!!¡± Red Hair felt the person in front of him was like a devil; his previously numb left arm was suddenly filled with excruciating pain that made him want to bash his head to death. Those who never experienced it would never know such agony. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this is just an appetizer, the real fun is yet to come,¡± Li Chen spoke indifferently, while simultaneously breaking Red Hair¡¯s left index finger. ¡°Ah ah, stop it!¡± Red Hair wanted to writhe in pain, his face smeared with blood making him look very disheveled. Li Chen stopped his hand, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Don¡¯t want to enjoy it anymore?¡± Red Hair gasped heavily and looked at Li Chen with a hint of venomous intent, but Li Chen moved his hand, and the middle finger was broken. ¡°No, no, ask away, ask whatever you want,¡± Red Hair started to go numb inside. Li Chen shook his head slightly, ¡°Giving up so soon? I thought you were tougher.¡± Sitting back in his chair, Li Chen casually asked, ¡°Was it you who messed with Lin¡¯s Group today?¡± Red Hair nodded hastily. ¡°I want to hear you say it yourself,¡± Li Chen tapped his fingers on the glass table. ¡°It was us, we did it ourselves,¡± Red Hair quickly said, no longer wanting to offend the grim reaper before him. ¡°Who instructed you to do it?¡± Red Hair hesitated, but upon seeing Li Chen¡¯s cold gaze, he quickly responded, ¡°It was the boss¡¯s order, it¡¯s really none of our business, we were just following orders.¡± ¡°Who is your boss?¡± Li Chen spoke indifferently, ¡°And also, say it all at once, I do not want to keep asking one word at a time.¡± ¡°Our boss is known as Tiger, we¡¯re part of the Axe Gang, one-fifth of Linchuan City¡¯s territory is ours. Attacking Lin¡¯s Group was also an order from the boss, he sent a few of us to wreak havoc there at noon today, as for the rest, I have no clue.¡± After letting it all out in one breath, Red Hair gasped deeply, under Li Chen¡¯s gaze, he had no doubt his life was in the other¡¯s hands. ¡°Where is your gang located?¡± Li Chen asked casually. ¡°Right in the nearby Third District, it¡¯s our gathering place.¡± ¡°Take me there,¡± Li Chen stood up. ¡°Ah?¡± Red Hair was stunned for a moment, if he brought him there, how could he stay in the gang? ¡°Don¡¯t worry, starting today, the Axe Gang will be erased from Linchuan City,¡± Li Chen¡¯s voice carried over. ... A spacious house filled with various torture devices stood in the middle of the room, a burly man with developed muscles sat, looking like he practiced martial arts. Inside, more than a dozen of Axe Gang¡¯s elites stood, donned in black suits, while at the center of the room a man lay on the ground with a bloodied face, angrily staring at the seated head of the Axe Gang. ¡°Haha, the head of the Axe Gang is nothing but a coward that only knows how to stab people in the back,¡± spat the man on the ground. ¡°Without your sneaky plots, how could you have taken me down?¡± Tiger smirked, ¡°Wang Hao, should I call you naive or just plain childish? The underworld is all about deception; your performance is a disappointment, makes me think you¡¯d be better off playing house, which is more your style.¡± ¡°Hahaha¡± The surrounding Axe Gang members erupted into laughter as well. ¡°Also, you really think my Axe Gang can¡¯t swallow your tiny gang?¡± Tiger stood up and strode closer, ¡°I just didn¡¯t want to spill my brothers¡¯ blood in vain. Your gang doesn¡¯t stand a chance.¡± ¡°Haha!¡± Wang Hao laughed loudly as well, ¡°Oh really? Why don¡¯t you face me one-on-one, I will beat you so hard even your mother won¡¯t recognize you.¡± Someone at the side kicked Wang Hao, and Tiger shook his head in disdain, ¡°With you looking like trash now, you still dare to be so arrogant. Just tell me your supply source nicely, and I¡¯ll put you out of your misery.¡± Wang Hao groaned in pain, but his face showed scorn, ¡°Want the supply source? Sorry, I¡¯ve forgotten.¡± ¡°Then surely you haven¡¯t forgotten the address, Tongxiang Street Futing Residential Complex Building C, No. 201?¡± Tiger casually mentioned. Upon hearing the long string of the address, Wang Hao¡¯s face abruptly changed. ¡°Street rules are, don¡¯t involve family in your quarrels. Can¡¯t you even abide by that rule?¡± Wang Hao said with a somber face. ¡°Sorry, my memory¡¯s not too good, I forgot,¡± Tiger mocked with a laugh, mimicking Wang Hao¡¯s words. ¡°Fine, you¡¯re ruthless. I¡¯ll give you the supply,¡± Wang Hao said with a face full of pain, looking at the Tiger in front of him, his eyes filled with hateful glare. If looks could kill, he would have devoured the other man whole. ¡°That¡¯s more like it,¡± the Tiger said indifferently. Wang Hao revealed the source of the goods and added, ¡°You¡¯re going too far, and heaven will destroy you for it. Sooner or later, someone else will wipe out your Axe Gang!¡± The Tiger couldn¡¯t help but burst into loud laughter, ¡°Destroy my Axe Gang? Who dares?¡± ¡°I dare!¡± Just then, with a ¡°bam,¡± the door to the room was kicked open, and Li Chen¡¯s figure appeared outside the door. The people who had been laughing uncontrollably suddenly stopped, turning their gaze towards Li Chen. The room went from raucous to eerily silent in an instant. But the silence lasted for less than two seconds before Tiger and the others burst into laughter again. ¡°You, a greenhorn who hasn¡¯t done anything, dare to run wild on Axe Gang¡¯s turf?¡± the Tiger felt it was utterly absurd, ¡°Are you tired of living?¡± ¡°Exactly, where did this dumbass come from? Did your mom bump into a tree when she gave birth to you? Born with innate stupidity?¡± ¡°This kid is seeking death. How can we not fulfill his wish?¡± The dozen or so elite members of the Axe Gang also laughed heartily alongside. Li Chen smiled indifferently, dragged the half-dead Red Hair over, and threw him to the ground. Seeing Red Hair, the members of the Axe Gang couldn¡¯t help but change their expressions: ¡°Kid, don¡¯t even think about leaving here alive today.¡± ¡°Boss, let me handle this kid,¡± said one of the Axe Gang members before walking towards Li Chen, and sneered coldly, ¡°I¡¯ll show you what cruelty is.¡± But the next second, all he saw was a blur before his eyes as the figure of Li Chen vanished, only to reappear in front of him with a powerful left hand grasping his throat! Li Chen lifted the man, and with a forceful twist of his hand, there was a crisp snap¡ªthe man¡¯s throat was broken, and he died on the spot. ¡°Too much talk,¡± Li Chen said lightly, releasing his hand, ¡°Next.¡± This time, the faces of everyone in the Axe Gang tightened; the young man in front of them was clearly a master who had just killed Hawk in one move. The Tiger gave a meaningful glance to one of his men, who stepped forward, looking at Li Chen warily before pulling out a knife and charging at him. Li Chen shook his head, his movements as fast as lightning. He sidestepped, snatched the knife bare-handedly, and before the man could react, Li Chen had stabbed him viciously in the neck. Li Chen looked at the remaining people as the one behind him stiffened and slowly fell to the ground. ¡°Might as well all come at once, save me the trouble,¡± Li Chen said indifferently, ¡°I already took care of the lot outside for you, so you¡¯ll be good company in the Underworld.¡± The members of the Axe Gang no longer bore their previous arrogant demeanor, and even the Tiger became cautious. The young man in front of them was too frighteningly strong. Li Chen gestured with a beckoning hand, signaling them to come at him together. ¡°Grab your weapons and attack!¡± the Tiger suddenly roared. The remaining dozen members let out a loud battle cry, each brandishing their weapons and charging at Li Chen. But in the next moment, they realized that being many was utterly useless. Li Chen moved fluidly like a dragon, his body elegant. He evaded a slicing blade that merely cut through his afterimage and instead grabbed his assailant¡¯s arm, turning the knife on the man¡¯s own comrade! ¡°Ah!¡± Screams rang out as the slaughter continued. Another man attacked from the side, but before getting close, he was kicked away, knocking down another man behind him as well. With focused eyes, Li Chen turned and, at the moment another attacker swept his knife, leaped lightly to end up behind him, grasping him with a reverse grip and lifting him effortlessly into the air! The man in front weighed no less than 170 pounds, yet Li Chen lifted him with ease, even while in mid-air, leaving Wang Hao on the sidelines dumbfounded. Like discarding trash, Li Chen threw the man in his hands, who landed like a ball in the distance and lay unconscious. Then Li Chen tapped his foot, and a dropped machete flew into the air. He kicked the handle and sent it shooting straight into an oncoming man, impaling him through the chest! As a few more men rushed him, Li Chen remained serene. With every move, he ensured another¡¯s death. He was like an elegant swordsman from ancient times, his swordsmanship dazzling as he took heads amidst the crowd! In an instant, the area around Li Chen cleared, with still-warm bodies on the ground. A few remaining men swarmed him together, but in the blink of an eye, they were all knocked back, while Li Chen remained unruffled, his clothing untouched by them. Watching Li Chen in action, Wang Hao couldn¡¯t help but burst into loud laughter, ¡°Tiger, what goes around comes around, you got what you deserved. Did you think your Axe Gang would ever face such a day?¡± ¡°Your turn,¡± Li Chen said, turning to the last man standing, the Axe Gang leader, Tiger. Tiger felt his back completely drenched in sweat. Was this person a devil? How could he be so terrifying? As the Tiger retreated step by step, his eyes filled with fright. Li Chen¡¯s expression remained calm as he slowly approached, but at that moment, Tiger suddenly grabbed the handgun on his chair and aimed it at Li Chen. Li Chen paused in his steps, but his expression did not change in the slightest. ¡°Haha!¡± Tiger laughed wildly, ¡°No matter how powerful you are, what can you do? Can you outspeed a bullet?¡± Facing the dark muzzle of the gun, Li Chen suddenly smiled. Chapter 25 - 25 22 Skull Ring ?25: Chapter 22: Skull Ring 25: Chapter 22: Skull Ring ¡°Do you think just pulling out a gun will do?¡± Li Chen said lightly. What a joke, the King of the Netherworld once killed the entire Skywolf Mercenary Group alone, so what is a handgun? Machine guns, bombers, tanks, mortar missiles¡ªsuch an arsenal could shave off a layer of the ground, yet they hadn¡¯t even scratched a hair on Li Chen. The entire city was bombed through, but Li Chen still appeared alive and well before them. Tiger, looking at the young man¡¯s unconcerned demeanor, couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit uneasy, and this unease grew stronger and stronger. Having spent many years in bloody battles, Tiger had developed an innate sense for danger. He didn¡¯t know why, but when this young man looked at him, he felt an intense fear. In desperation, he couldn¡¯t care less about anything else and just gripped his pistol and pulled the trigger. ¡°Pop pop pop¡± The bullets were fired continuously at Li Chen, who had already moved the instant Tiger pulled the trigger. The True Qi within his body was already circulating at full force, and the bullets¡¯ flying speed seemed to be slowing down in his eyes, slowing down. He shifted his body to the right, dodging the first bullet, then twisted left, and two more bullets passed by his waist. Then, with a tap of his foot, Li Chen left a series of afterimages, now moving left, now moving right, step by step approaching Tiger. Terror had already taken over Tiger¡¯s eyes. Not a single bullet hit? The hand holding the pistol was shaking slightly, the bullets still firing continuously, but Li Chen kept moving closer, and those bullets passed through his afterimages! ¡°Click, click¡± Several more sounds followed, and Tiger crushed the pistol, only to realize it couldn¡¯t fire anymore bullets. ¡°Out of bullets,¡± Li Chen¡¯s figure appeared before him, one hand grabbing the pistol, calm eyes looking at the other. Tiger, terrified, looked up to see Li Chen grab the pistol and gently exert force, immediately completely disassembling it; the parts fell to the ground. Wang Hao, lying on the ground, was stupefied, muttering to himself, ¡°How is this possible, how is this possible.¡± Tiger was practically scared silly, with Li Chen cornering his mouth slightly upward: ¡°You¡¯ve been shooting for so long. Now it¡¯s my turn.¡± Before the words fell, Li Chen smashed his fist into Tiger¡¯s stomach, ¡°boom,¡± sending him flying like a cannonball before he crashed into the wall behind him. ¡°Cough cough¡± Tiger lay on the ground, fresh blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, while Li Chen took steps toward him, each footstep undoubtedly terrifying like the devil¡¯s. ¡°Who are you?¡± Tiger screamed, ¡°I don¡¯t recall offending you, sir, the Axe Gang has done nothing to wrong you, why attack us?¡± Tiger couldn¡¯t fathom it, a man of such terrifying power, when had he offended him? He had no memory of it, and generally, when encountering such a terrifying person, he would have taken a detour, not daring to provoke them. ¡°Is that so? And the events of today, you¡¯re rather forgetful, huh.¡± Li Chen¡¯s mouth twitched into a vague smile as he grabbed Tiger¡¯s hair, smiled lightly and said, ¡°Need me to remind you?¡± Today¡¯s events? Tiger was stunned, then rapidly started recalling in his mind, but after racking his brain, he couldn¡¯t figure out where he had offended the other today, and not only today, but he had also never seen him before. ¡°Hmph.¡± Li Chen snorted coldly and was about to slam Tiger¡¯s head into the wall when Tiger suddenly shocked, no, it couldn¡¯t be that. ¡°Remember now?¡± Li Chen looked down at Tiger. Tiger raised his head, his face filled with panic, and said, ¡°Is it, is it the Lin¡¯s Group?¡± As he spoke, his throat was somewhat dry. ¡°You still have some memory,¡± Li Chen patted his cheek, ¡°Tell me, who is behind this? Who ordered you to do this?¡± Just as Tiger was about to speak, he suddenly recalled that person¡¯s methods and was shocked; hurriedly changing his words, he said, ¡°I was wrong. I apologize for my ignorance. I shouldn¡¯t have taken Tianqiao Group¡¯s money to strike at Lin¡¯s Group. Spare me this once, from now on, I will completely avoid Lin¡¯s Group.¡± Seeing him speak with such sincerity, Li Chen, however, narrowed his eyes, noticing the flicker in his eyes as he spoke. Lying! He instantly judged the other¡¯s words. ¡°Then why did you go to the 9th floor? Any other place would have been fine, but you chose room 9024,¡± Li Chen said, seemingly smiling, ¡°Could it be that Tianqiao Group also instructed you to do this?¡± Tiger was shocked, but at this moment, he could only stick it out, ¡°The Tianqiao Group only needed us to disrupt Lin¡¯s Group internally; I just let them choose a room at random to cause damage.¡± Not bad, lying without even a change in expression, even better than me. Li Chen sneered, ¡°So the poisoning of the president of Lin¡¯s Group was also your doing?¡± Tiger¡¯s heart dripped with cold sweat, but he said, ¡°Absolutely not, Tianqiao Group only wanted us to sabotage the internal affairs of Chen Group. As for why the president of Lin¡¯s Group was poisoned, I really don¡¯t know.¡± Li Chen stood up, his voice cold, ¡°You really are stubborn even in the face of death. Since you refuse to reveal the person behind this, I will send you to meet him!¡± Tiger was startled. Just as he was about to loudly object, a shiny silver chopper flew towards him, piercing directly through his eyes! The leader of the Axe Gang, tragically dead in his own lair, without a doubt, Tiger¡¯s death would change the criminal underworld of Linchuan City. However, this was not of Li Chen¡¯s concern. After killing the opponent, Li Chen immediately started searching the room. If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, he should find some clues. Actually, the room wasn¡¯t very large. Li Chen quickly searched through everything. Wang Hao, lying on the floor, watched him search and was puzzled. He wanted to speak but feared disturbing him. The man before him was like a God of Slaughter; if he unintentionally angered him, might he be killed too? Nothing? Li Chen frowned, then meticulously surveyed the room. At that moment, Wang Hao mustered his courage and spoke up, ¡°Sir.¡± Li Chen ignored him. ¡°I saw Tiger open a hidden door before.¡± Li Chen suddenly turned, staring at Wang Hao, ¡°Where?¡± ¡°Over there,¡± Wang Hao trembled, pointing towards a cabinet. Li Chen moved to the cabinet and lifted his hand, shifting the cabinet aside to reveal a secret door. Channeling his Yuan Qi, Ye Chen¡¯s right palma slammed forward, instantly turning the door to splinters, violently broken open by Li Chen! Wang Hao was dumbstruck. Upon entering the hidden room, Li Chen discovered it was actually another room filled with various items, including some hard-to-find weapons. AK47s were carelessly strewn about, and there were grenades too; it was essentially an armory. Besides these, there were some documents on a table, including information on personnel from the Linchuan Municipal Government and financial records of the Axe Gang. Li Chen¡¯s gaze swept over the table and immediately spotted a familiar object¡ªa red ring appeared before his eyes. Picking up the ring, Li Chen scrutinized it closely; it was somewhat special, silvery-white, but the shank was blood-red, and there was also a skull head on it. Ghost King! Instantly, Li Chen thought of the Ghost King. Every time he had seen the Ghost King, he invariably wore a similar ring. Without a doubt, the Ghost King had been here. ¡°It seems you are not the one who died,¡± Li Chen muttered to himself. He was sure that all the incidents targeting him had involved the Ghost King, but his purpose and motives still puzzled Li Chen, as the Ghost King was hidden in the shadows, unknown to him. ¡°Always hiding in the shadows, just as it has always been your nature,¡± Li Chen pocketed the ring, then walked out of the secret chamber. Before leaving, he glanced at Wang Hao and said indifferently, ¡°The police will be here in an hour.¡± Then, without a glance at Wang Hao, he disappeared into the night. Upon hearing this, Wang Hao hurriedly left as well. ... Li Chen made a phone call, and soon, the voice of Shadow came through. ¡°Master.¡± Li Chen said indifferently, ¡°Shadow, today I found the skull ring worn by the Ghost King within an underworld gang. Check it out and see what¡¯s going on.¡± ¡°Master, I¡¯m already aware of this.¡± The voice from the phone spoke, ¡°Moreover, the recent matters I¡¯ve investigated are also related to this, but it¡¯s of great import, so I can only discuss the details when I arrive in Linchuan.¡± Arriving in Linchuan, less than a week. Li Chen frowned, feeling something was off with Shadow; this sensation seemed to have started since the first phone call after his return to the country, though he hadn¡¯t noticed it then. ¡°Alright, then tell me all about it when you get to Linchuan.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± After hanging up the phone, the crease in Li Chen¡¯s brow did not relax. Shadow seemed different, but he couldn¡¯t quite place how. Thinking it over, he decided to put these matters aside until Shadow¡¯s arrival. Chapter 26 - 26 23 Whos Worried About You! ?26: Chapter 23 Who¡¯s Worried About You! 26: Chapter 23 Who¡¯s Worried About You! Back in the room of the villa, only Aunt Wang was at home; Lin Yi had not returned yet. ¡°Aunt Wang, watching TV?¡± Li Chen said with a smile. ¡°Yes, Miss hasn¡¯t come back yet, and this old lady can only pass the time,¡± Aunt Wang said with a slight smile, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you come back with the Miss? Nothing¡¯s wrong, I hope?¡± It was only a little past 8 p.m. now, and dealing with the Axe Gang had been a matter of minutes for Li Chen, not a significant waste of time. ¡°I left the company earlier, took a stroll outside before coming back. Lin Yi should probably be back soon,¡± Li Chen tensed up, that last comment from Aunt Wang was not just an offhand question. Could she have noticed something? ¡°As long as everything¡¯s alright,¡± Aunt Wang nodded. Seeing Aunt Wang continue to watch TV, Li Chen held an even higher regard for her insight. As he went upstairs, Aunt Wang muttered to herself, ¡°Such a strong smell of blood.¡± If Li Chen knew his scent had given him away, he probably would have taken a shower before coming back. As the events from earlier lingered in his mind, Li Chen was trying to sort through his thoughts when his face suddenly changed, his expression appearing twisted, breathing heavily through his nose. Damn, having first purged Lin Yi of poison today, and then the big fight at the Axe Gang¡¯s place, he had inadvertently stirred his internal True Qi, and his injury was becoming hard to suppress. Li Chen felt like there was a whirlpool inside his body, like all his organs were tangling together, feeling the Energy within raging wildly, threatening to destroy all the functions inside him! ¡°Ah!¡± Li Chen was in so much pain that he rolled on the floor, his entire body instantly breaking out in sweat, his eyes turning bright red. ¡°It won¡¯t do, if this goes on, I might not make it through the night,¡± Li Chen endured the rampage of Energy inside him. He then took out the Silver Needles, sat down cross-legged, and began to stick them in himself. His hands trembled as he inserted several Silver Needles into his acupoints, then he immediately closed his eyes to regulate his breathing. His face puffed and then sunk in repeatedly, looking as if something was about to burst out, which was extremely terrifying. After a while, Li Chen slowly opened his eyes, looking like he had been fished out of a pond, his eyes heavy with exhaustion. Packing up the Silver Needles, Li Chen felt the True Qi inside him depleted, having consumed a significant amount to suppress his injury. He exhaled a long turbid breath and, thinking about everything that had happened since he returned to Linchuan, felt an extreme headache. He still didn¡¯t know who was targeting him, why the Ghost King would betray him. Could all these events really be just coincidences? Moreover, he had felt a severe throbbing in his forehead recently, as if something major were about to happen. It hadn¡¯t seemed like much before but now, the feeling was not only persisting but growing stronger. After a long while, Li Chen said to himself, ¡°Looks like it¡¯s time to go back, I must ask those old men for help.¡± After making up his mind, Li Chen took a shower. When he came out, he saw it was already past nine o¡¯clock in the evening; he had actually spent over an hour suppressing the Energy in his body. Suddenly, his stomach growled loudly. Li Chen felt embarrassed; with the Energy inside him exhausted, it was time to replenish with some food. Heading downstairs, Aunt Wang was nowhere to be seen, but there was Lin Yi bending over to mop the floor in a short skirt. Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but have a mischievous smile on his face at the sight of Lin Yi¡¯s outfit. However, Lin Yi quickly moved to mop another area, and Li Chen had to descend from the staircase. ¡°Good evening, beautiful wife,¡± Li Chen greeted her as he walked over. Just as Lin Yi was about to reply, she felt herself being patted several times and realized that Li Chen was taking liberties with her. ¡°You scoundrel!¡± Lin Yi turned around and saw Li Chen blissfully smelling his hand, which made her face turn even redder. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with this?¡± Li Chen grinned cheekily, ¡°Beautiful wife, what¡¯s our relationship? We are husband and wife, legally protected. Isn¡¯t it perfectly natural for a husband to touch his wife?¡± Lin Yi looked at his face, remembered how Li Chen had touched her chest under the pretense of expelling poison in the office, and couldn¡¯t help feeling angry, ¡°Don¡¯t forget we¡¯re only husband and wife in name! We¡¯ll divorce in three months.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Li Chen approached her with a smile on his face, ¡°Dear wife, could you really bear to part?¡± Lin Yi snorted heavily, ¡°You¡¯re nothing but a scoundrel, what do I have to miss about you?¡± ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Of course it¡¯s true.¡± ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite anymore.¡± Seeing a sly smile suddenly appear on Li Chen¡¯s face, Lin Yi instantly felt a pang of anxiety. ¡°What are you going to do?¡± ¡°What do you think I¡¯m going to do, beautiful wife?¡± Li Chen spread his arms wide, looking every bit the big bad wolf to Lin Yi¡¯s little white rabbit. ¡°You¡ªyou stay away from me.¡± Lin Yi was panicked, ¡°If you dare come any closer, if you dare, I¡¯ll scream for help.¡± ¡°Go ahead and scream, even if you shout yourself hoarse, no one will come to save you.¡± Li Chen laughed ¡®hehe¡¯. ¡°You bastard, stay away from me.¡± Lin Yi backed away, only to abruptly hit a wall and find herself unable to retreat any further. ¡°Haha, let¡¯s see where you can run now.¡± Li Chen¡¯s heart was set on teasing her deliberately, ¡°Today I¡¯m going to do what a scoundrel should.¡± Clutching a mop, Lin Yi suddenly shouted: ¡°Aunt Wang, Wan¡ª¡± She had just cried out for Aunt Wang when Li Chen got a fright¡ªhe knew it would be bad if his joke actually brought Aunt Wang over. He lunged forward, intent on silencing her, but didn¡¯t anticipate stepping on the mop. His foot slipped, and Li Chen¡¯s mouth hurtled straight toward Lin Yi¡¯s. ¡°Hm?!¡± Lin Yi¡¯s remaining words were pushed back into her throat, her eyes wide with shock, and Li Chen¡¯s eyes were just as wide. The two stared at each other, frozen, with only their lips touching. ¡°Ah, the young people nowadays, calling me, an old lady, for this sort of thing¡ªreally marks the decline of manners,¡± Aunt Wang appeared out of nowhere, then shook her head and disappeared into the hall. After a long while, Lin Yi fiercely pushed Li Chen away. Li Chen, savoring the softness of Lin Yi¡¯s lips, couldn¡¯t help but smirk, ¡°Such soft lips!¡± Lin Yi felt like she was going to cry from frustration¡ªwas her first kiss really just stolen by this jerk? Tears were spinning in her eyes. Seeing Lin Yi about to cry, Li Chen panicked and quickly said in a serious tone, ¡°Beautiful wife, don¡¯t cry, it was really just an accident. I didn¡¯t mean to do that, it was your mop that was too slippery.¡± Seeing no reaction from Lin Yi, Li Chen said, ¡°Or, you can hit me if you want.¡± Before he finished speaking, Lin Yi stomped hard on Li Chen¡¯s foot. ¡°Ouch.¡± Li Chen almost leaped up. ¡°You told me to step on it,¡± Lin Yi huffed, turning her head to leave with an utterly triumphant expression, as if she had just won a battle against Li Chen. ¡°Who would have thought that I, the great King of the Netherworld, could be outwitted by a woman,¡± Li Chen gave a wry smile, ¡°well, let¡¯s call it even this time.¡± ¡°By the way, beautiful wife,¡± Li Chen started speaking, ¡°I need to leave for a few days.¡± Lin Yi was startled, unaccustomedly asking, ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Back home, to see a few people,¡± Li Chen thought of those old geezers and couldn¡¯t help but smile faintly. Lin Yi was also somewhat puzzled; truth be told, she hadn¡¯t really gotten to know the man in front of her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will be back in a few days, so don¡¯t worry about me, okay, darling wife,¡± Li Chen said with a smile. ¡°Who¡¯s worried about you? It¡¯s fine even if you don¡¯t come back,¡± Lin Yi turned her head and walked away. Not come back? How could that be acceptable? At the very least, I still have five hundred thousand in your hands. Moreover, once it¡¯s a done deal, besides the five hundred thousand, I have a beauty, so how can I not come back? If Lin Yi knew what Li Chen was thinking, she would definitely chase after him with the mop to hit him. Chapter 27 - 27 24 My Name is Lei Feng ?27: Chapter 24 My Name is Lei Feng 27: Chapter 24 My Name is Lei Feng Linchuan City, long-distance bus station. A long-distance bus left the station, already packed with passengers, heading towards the highway of Linchuan City. It didn¡¯t take long for the bus to leave Linchuan City and start heading towards its destination. The ultimate destination of the bus was a place called Jingyang County, which is the most remote and distant county within Jingyang City, and this was also Li Chen¡¯s destination. He had started out from Jingyang County, later made a name for himself, went abroad, earned the title of King of the Netherworld, and now he was on his way back, with all these past events flashing through his mind. Sitting in his seat, Li Chen didn¡¯t look at the scenery outside the window. He closed his eyes, seemingly listless. He was resting, returning to Linchuan had really tired him out, a series of events and conspiracies behind them gave him a sense of being overwhelmed. After an hour and a half, the bus turned onto a rather secluded road, officially leaving the area of Linchuan City, and the view outside the windows gradually changed to that of towns and villages. Li Chen felt drowsy from sitting so long on the bus when, at that moment, the two girls in the same row on his left looked at the scenery outside the window and couldn¡¯t help expressing their worries, ¡°Could there be robbers or something in this kind of place?¡± ¡°Oh, Wenwen, how could that be?¡± another girl comforted her, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ve ridden this long without encountering anything, and we¡¯re only a few stops away from getting off.¡± ¡°Even if a robber comes, there¡¯s no need to be afraid.¡± Just then, a young man sitting diagonally from Li Chen turned his head to interject. He was average-looking, with a smile on his face. ¡°Why not be afraid?¡± Wenwen asked, while several other girls on the bus also turned their gazes towards the man. ¡°Because I¡¯m here,¡± the man said with a slight smile, ¡°I¡¯m the national Sanda champion. A mere robber? I¡¯d send him reeling.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Wenwen¡¯s eyes brightened, and the other girls also looked half-convinced, half-doubtful. ¡°Of course,¡± said the man, more excited, ¡°Let me show you.¡± With that, he stood up and bent his arms, immediately showcasing his biceps. The strong muscles in his chest were also unmistakable even through his thin clothes. This convinced the girls, who squealed with excitement, and Wenwen¡¯s eyes were filled with admiration. Li Chen, with his eyes closed, glanced over, saw the empty show of force, and, uninterested, turned his head to continue sleeping. However, the man noticed this small gesture and, amidst the girls¡¯ admiring looks, he pursed his lips, ¡°For someone like him, I could take on a dozen alone.¡± The girls saw Li Chen¡¯s posture, heard these words, and burst into another round of laughter. Li Chen didn¡¯t even lift his eyelids, pretending he hadn¡¯t heard. ¡°How did you build those muscles?¡± another girl joined the conversation. ¡°Diet and exercise,¡± the man struck another pose, ¡°You see these muscles here? They took multiple efforts to build.¡± ¡°Can we develop abs like yours?¡± yet another girl asked. ¡°Of course,¡± the man¡¯s gaze shifted, ¡°if you do it the right way, definitely. And if I help you, you¡¯d get twice the result with half the effort.¡± The other girls got excited as well, ¡°Really? Really? Then how do we train, teach us.¡± ¡°How about this, give me your phone numbers, and if there¡¯s time we can meet up in Linchuan City, and then I can teach you.¡± ¡°Yeah, okay.¡± All the girls agreed. Li Chen thought to himself, what a poor pick-up technique, did he really need something like this to pick up girls when a beautiful wife would just throw herself at him? The bus continued onwards, and the scenery outside the window was now of the hinterlands; in a few hours, they would reach Jingyang City. Jingyang City was quite a famous tourist city, but Jingyang County under its jurisdiction was largely unknown. Given its extreme remoteness, hardly anyone had ever visited, let alone the small village beneath Jingyang County. The man and the girls continued to chat when suddenly, after stopping at a station where five new passengers boarded, the bus resumed its journey. ¡°Did you know? During the national Sanda championship, I took down my opponent in just three moves in the first round,¡± the man continued to boast. Li Chen, with his eyes closed, thought to himself, how this man was like a crow. Yet the girls seemed to enjoy his stories; the journey was boring, and having someone to chat with was quite nice. The bus kept moving toward Jingyang City, needing to pass through a large mountain. The place was very isolated and just at that moment, suddenly, a loud shout on the bus rang out, ¡°Don¡¯t move! This is a robbery!¡± The five passengers who had boarded earlier pulled out weapons hidden in their belongings; one of them quickly gained control of the driver while the other four pointed guns at the passengers. ¡°Screech¡ª¡± The sound of the bus abruptly braking filled the air, and the bus went silent in an instant. ¡°Hurry up, everyone hand over your money to us, brothers,¡± the robbers, besides the one controlling the driver, started to threaten the passengers. Everyone was somewhat dazed, with Wenwen looking completely petrified as if asking, ¡°How could there be a robbery?¡± The other girls were also terrified, never having encountered such a situation before. A robber approached Li Chen; the passenger sitting next to him, without needing much intimidation, quickly fumbled for his wallet and, as he pulled it out, the robber snatched it away. Chapter 28 - 28 24 My Name is Lei Feng_2 ?28: Chapter 24 My Name is Lei Feng_2 28: Chapter 24 My Name is Lei Feng_2 ¡°Can you give me back my ID card?¡± the man pleaded softly. ¡°Hmph.¡± The robber opened the wallet, took all the money and several bank cards, then instantly asked, ¡°What¡¯s the PIN?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± The man beside Li Chen was also clearly not expecting this. ¡°I¡¯m asking you what the f***ing PIN is, hesitate again and I¡¯ll blow your brains out!¡± the robber threatened fiercely. ¡°947251,¡± the man quickly replied. ¡°That¡¯s more like it.¡± Muttering a curse, he then threw the empty wallet back at the man. ¡°Hey, your turn,¡± the robber said, looking at Li Chen, who had his eyes closed. He reached out and pushed him. Li Chen acted as if he had just woken up, murmuring vaguely, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Hand over the money,¡± the robber bellowed. Li Chen was startled and hurried to check his pockets, but after a long search, he only found a train ticket. Finally, he looked up with an embarrassed face and said, ¡°Look, I spent my last bit of money on this ticket. I don¡¯t have a penny left on me.¡± The robber snatched the ticket with a doubting gaze, glanced at it, and couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°Jingyang County? Damn, what a pauper.¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry inside; it seemed Jingyang County¡¯s reputation was well-known in the underworld. Too lazy to bother with Li Chen anymore, the robber continued to rob the other people. At that moment, another robber approached the girls: ¡°Give me the money!¡± The girls were petrified and had no choice but to hand over all the cash from their bags, even though they didn¡¯t want to. ¡°Wang Yang, didn¡¯t you say you were a national sanda champion?¡± one of the girls whispered to the bragging man from before. Wang Yang felt bitter inside, thinking, ¡°Damn it, they¡¯ve got weapons, okay? If there were no weapons, I might be able to take them on. But they¡¯ve all got guns, how can I face them unarmed?¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± the robber glared at him, pointing the gun barrel his way. Wang Yang jumped in fright, thinking, don¡¯t point that gun at me. However, at that moment, the girl beside him gathered her courage to say: ¡°He is the national sanda champion!¡± F***! Wang Yang¡¯s heart sank, thinking that now he had to back up the big talk he¡¯d spouted before, even if through tears. ¡°Oh?¡± The robber turned his eyes to Wang Yang, and all the girls¡¯ gazes followed suit, looking at him expectantly. ¡°National sanda champion?¡± The robber scoffed, ¡°Well, get up then, come here.¡± At this point, Wang Yang couldn¡¯t care about anything else and quickly said, ¡°Ha ha, it¡¯s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. I¡¯m certainly not any national sanda champion; I¡¯m just responsible for being a punching bag.¡± As soon as he said this, Wang Yang¡¯s image plummeted in the eyes of the girls, who looked at him with scorn. Why is he like this? ¡°I don¡¯t give a damn who you are,¡± the robber pointed the gun at Wang Yang, ¡°Get up now.¡± Having no choice, Wang Yang raised his hands and slowly stood up. ¡°Sanda champion? Come on, dance for me. I¡¯ve never seen a sanda champion dance,¡± the robber jeered. Wang Yang was stunned while the robber immediately said menacingly, ¡°You gonna dance or not? Don¡¯t dance and I¡¯ll put a hole in you!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll dance, dance!¡± Wang Yang immediately began to hop, his legs moving back and forth like a jumping frog, as ridiculous as could be. ¡°That¡¯s f***ing ugly,¡± the robber said, kicking Wang Yang and sending him flying back to his seat, causing the girls to scream in fright. ¡°Hand over the money, or else for every missing cent, you¡¯ll get an extra hole in you,¡± the robber demanded. Wang Yang hurriedly took out the money, ¡°All the money I have on me is right here.¡± The thug, upon seeing this, couldn¡¯t help but smirk at the corners of his mouth, ¡°You do carry quite a bit of cash, don¡¯t you.¡± Wang Yang had given him over three thousand yuan, which the thug hadn¡¯t expected. At that moment, another thug came over, his eyes fixated on the few girls. The girls, upon encountering his gaze, could not help but panic, the undisguised lust in his eyes making them feel unease. ¡°Brother Three, don¡¯t you think these girls look fresh?¡± The latter thug¡¯s gaze locked onto Wenwen, ¡°We brothers haven¡¯t touched a woman in a long time, there are five right here, one for each of us, how about that?¡± The thug called Brother Three, upon hearing this, scanned the five girls once more, also quite tempted. He turned his head, looked towards the thug watching the driver, gestured at the girls, and the other nodded. ¡°Good, we¡¯ll take these five girls too.¡± ¡°No!¡± Wenwen was immediately seized by the thugs, and she burst out screaming in terror, her eyes brimming with tears. She knew all too well what awaited her if she was taken by these men and that she might never make it back. The other men on the bus also dared not speak, some full of anger yet silenced by the menacing barrel of the gun. The other four thugs also came over to grab people, and the five girls were pulled up, crying, but no matter how much they struggled, they couldn¡¯t overpower the thugs. However, at that moment, a languid voice rang out: ¡°Alright, guys, take the money and go. But grabbing these girls, that¡¯s a bit too much. Even in this line of work, there should be some rules.¡± All at once, the thugs¡¯ actions halted, and they turned to look at Li Chen. The girls also turned their gazes to Li Chen, startled to see that it was the same person they had just been mocking who was now speaking up? At once they all felt guilty in their hearts. ¡°Mind your own business,¡± one of the thugs said menacingly, ¡°It¡¯s not your place to tell me how to operate. You¡¯re looking to play the hero? I¡¯ll blow you away first.¡± ¡°Hardheaded,¡± Li Chen shook his head, ¡°You¡¯re really forcing my hand here.¡± The previously furious thug raised his handgun in response, and the five girls were horrified! But all of a sudden, Li Chen¡¯s figure appeared in front of the man in the blink of an eye, grasping his wrist. With a pinch, the thug winced in pain, his grip loosened, and Li Chen took hold of the gun. After seizing the handgun and giving a shove with his left foot, he sent that thug and a few behind him reeling back. Li Chen calmly lifted the handgun and aimed it at the thug watching the driver from a distance, pulling the trigger. ¡°Click, click¡± Li Chen was taken aback, damn, it was a fake gun? But at that moment, the thug who seemed to be the leader raised his handgun, aimed at Li Chen, and ¡°bang¡±¡ªa bullet flew out, shooting straight at him! Li Chen twisted his body to dodge the bullet, his right hand flinging the fake gun directly at his assailant¡¯s hand. The impact knocked the real gun out of the thug¡¯s hand. Li Chen then lunged at him, and before the man could react, Li Chen¡¯s right hand, formed like a blade, chopped his neck, knocking him out cold. The remaining four thugs were just turning around when they saw Li Chen standing there, calm and collected, with a dark handgun pointed at them. ¡°Out of the five, only this one is the real gun, right?¡± Li Chen said indifferently, admiring the cleverness of the robbery gang. One of the thugs, sensing trouble, immediately reached out to grab someone beside him, trying to take a hostage, but Li Chen took an accurate shot right at his wrist. ¡°Ah!¡± A scream like that of a slaughtered pig rose, and the remaining three didn¡¯t dare to make another move. Li Chen walked slowly towards them and knocked them out cold. ¡°Tie them up and take them to the police station,¡± Li Chen said coolly, then returned to his seat and closed his eyes to rest. Everyone on the bus was stunned, and Wang Yang stared at Li Chen, dumbfounded. How could this person be so formidable? Remembering his own words from earlier, Wang Yang felt incredibly embarrassed; he had talked about taking on a dozen or more, but Li Chen could probably wipe him out with just one finger. The girls also gazed at Li Chen with grateful eyes. If not for Li Chen¡¯s intervention, their lives would likely have been in danger today. Despite their earlier mockery, it was still Li Chen who generously helped them, allowing them to escape their predicament. Wenwen fixed her gaze on Li Chen, and couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Thank you, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°No need to thank me,¡± Li Chen said with his eyes closed, ¡°My surname is Lei, with a single name: Feng.¡± Chapter 29 - 29 25 Four Grandfathers ?29: Chapter 25: Four Grandfathers 29: Chapter 25: Four Grandfathers Off the bus! Li Chen was the last one off the bus. After the bus reached Jingyang County, it was deserted, and looking up at the setting sun on the horizon, Li Chen could tell it was almost evening without a doubt. ¡°I wonder if those four old geezers have missed me.¡± Li Chen smiled slightly. The four grandpas were indeed the closest people to him. Since he had memory, he didn¡¯t know who his parents were. Until he was fifteen, he lived with the four grandpas. That familiar village, the familiar mountains, I¡¯m coming back soon, Li Chen spread his arms, wanting to shout with joy. ¡°Big brother, you¡¯re blocking my way.¡± A childlike voice came from behind. Startled, Li Chen turned around and saw a seven or eight-year-old kid on a bicycle, staring at him with a serious expression. A string of crows flew overhead. Eventually, Li Chen found a way to hitch a ride, on a tractor puffing black smoke, with a lean old man smoking a dry pipe in front. Li Chen sat on the tractor, its engine sounding like the wheezing of an elderly person, as if it would fall apart with just a touch. ¡°It¡¯s rare for a young lad like you to appreciate my old tractor.¡± The lean old man took a drag on his pipe and exhaled a cloud of smoke. ¡°Those melon heads in the village don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for them. This tractor¡¯s been running for more than a decade without showing any signs of breaking down.¡± Er, Li Chen blinked, was he implying he only praised the old man¡¯s vehicle for a ride? ¡°Did you come from the city?¡± the old man looked back at Li Chen, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth. Li Chen nodded, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m coming back to find my grandfathers.¡± ¡°Respectful.¡± The old man nodded, ¡°There aren¡¯t many good youngsters like you. My good-for-nothing son doesn¡¯t come home to see me unless it¡¯s the New Year.¡± ¡°Haha, uncle, your son has to make money, of course, he¡¯s busy,¡± Li Chen chuckled. The old man took another puff of his pipe, ¡°Young fellow, what do you do in the city?¡± ¡°I¡¯m kind of like a manager.¡± Li Chen blurted out casually. ¡°Manager, huh? Powerful position.¡± The old man laughed heartily, ¡°One guy from our village, Zhang Erwa, is now a manager too, and he¡¯s doing so well.¡± After some idle chatter and as the sky was getting dark, Li Chen looked up and saw the familiar silhouette of a large mountain. Behind it was a range of mountains, and at the foot of the mountain, there was a small village with dim lights flickering. ¡°Here I am, thank you, uncle.¡± Li Chen jumped off the tractor. ¡°Good that you¡¯ve arrived.¡± The lean old man laughed and then continued to drive the tractor forward. Panlong Village! Surrounded by mountains on three sides, I remember asking my grandfather why he chose to build the village here. Fourth Grandfather said with a laugh that this place was where spirit veins converged, making it a blessed land of hidden treasures. Li Chen approached the village, and as soon as he got closer, he heard a faint cough. At the sound of the cough, his eyes moistened slightly. Grandpa, I¡¯m back! As he reached the door, Li Chen was about to push it open, but a voice came from inside: ¡°You¡¯re still such a playful kid, coming back this late?¡± Li Chen paused, pushed the door open, and saw three old men sitting inside, the room brightly lit. Sitting on the left was Fourth Grandfather, clad in a white robe, his goatee almost reaching his chest, and despite his childlike face marked with age spots, his eyes were bright and lively. On the right sat Third Grandpa, dressed in green, with a strong scent of herbs emanating from him, an aroma that seemed permanently attached to him. Third Grandpa¡¯s hair was coiled up, secured with a hairpin reminiscent of ancient Taoist priests, giving off an immortal-like aura. Sitting at the head of the room was an elder in a dark blue robe. His presence was steady and enduring, his face commanding respect even without anger. Yet upon seeing Li Chen, a smile crept across his face. ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°You stinky kid, you still remember to come back.¡± Third Grandpa immediately puffed up his beard and glared, ¡°I haven¡¯t forgotten how you messed up my medicinal garden.¡± Li Chen pouted, ¡°Don¡¯t be so petty. It¡¯s not like I don¡¯t know you¡¯ve got several more in the back mountain.¡± ¡°Oh, you¡¯re eyeing the few treasures I have left, you cheeky brat!¡± Third Grandpa¡¯s eyes widened in indignation. ¡°Come here, let Fourth Grandpa have a good look at you,¡± Fourth Grandfather said cheerfully. Li Chen obediently stepped forward and then sat down. ¡°Ah, you¡¯ve gotten even more handsome. Did you charm any pretty girls?¡± Fourth Grandfather stroked his goatee, ¡°But don¡¯t forget about Wan¡¯er. Last time I saw that little girl, she was looking quite fetching.¡± Li Chen¡¯s face was covered in black lines, Fourth Grandfather was always so unserious. Just then, a chopstick flew towards him. Li Chen quickly dodged to the side, and his right hand shot out, catching the chopstick securely. ¡°Your martial arts haven¡¯t regressed.¡± Second Grandfather also smiled slightly, ¡°Good that you haven¡¯t tarnished my reputation.¡± Li Chen put down the chopstick, puzzled, and asked, ¡°Where¡¯s Great Grandfather?¡± ¡°He¡¯s still in closed-door cultivation,¡± Third Grandpa said, ¡°He¡¯ll be out in a few days.¡± Li Chen nodded. Great Grandfather was the most mysterious of all the grandpas. Even when Li Chen was a child, it was hard to see him, and he was always entering seclusion, for reasons unknown. ¡°Then how did you guys guess I was coming back?¡± Li Chen was still puzzled. Fourth Grandfather thumped Li Chen on the head, ¡°Have you forgotten what your Fourth Grandfather does?¡± Li Chen grinned, ¡°Of course, I remember. You divine life and death, calculate human fate and the heavens, peer into the mysterious, and reveal one¡¯s life pattern. But Grandpa, now I kind of feel like you¡¯re one of those swindlers from the streets.¡± Without a doubt, another thump followed. ¡°Your Fourth Grandfather is nothing like those roving healers, you little rascal, are you trying to drive me mad?¡± ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t be angry,¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m just teasing you for fun, right?¡± Second Grandfather smiled slightly, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not talk about that right now, let¡¯s try some of Third Grandpa¡¯s cooking.¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes lit up, and without another word, he started devouring the food voraciously. Li Chen was eating when he said, ¡°Fourth Grandfather, I¡¯ve been feeling a strong pounding in my head recently, like something bad is going to happen. Can you help me do a reading?¡± Fourth Grandfather stroked his goatee, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just call me a roving healer a moment ago?¡± ¡°How could you possibly be a roving healer, Fourth Grandfather?¡± Li Chen said indignantly. ¡°No roving healer can compare to you. You¡¯re a descendant of Guiguzi. Whoever dares to call you a roving healer, I¡¯ll teach them a lesson for you!¡± Seeing Li Chen¡¯s expression, Fourth Grandfather shook his head helplessly, ¡°You rascal.¡± ¡°Give me your hand.¡± As Fourth Grandfather spoke, Li Chen continued to pick up food, and then extended his left hand. Fourth Grandfather touched Li Chen¡¯s meridians, closed his eyes, and after a moment, his eyebrows twitched slightly with a flash of confusion in his heart. After a while, Fourth Grandfather stood up with a somewhat solemn expression and fetched a wooden box. He opened the box, revealing various patterns inside. These were the I Ching and Eight Trigrams, the Bagua Computation, which could measure one¡¯s destiny and foresee calamities. He arranged the patterns on the table, then Fourth Grandfather closed his eyes. Not long after, a hexagram appeared. ¡°Xun Hexagram!¡± Fourth Grandfather¡¯s expression grew serious. ¡°What does that mean?¡± Li Chen hurriedly asked. Fourth Grandfather did not speak and continued stroking his beard. At this point, Second Grandfather spoke, ¡°Cheen, go and rest.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Seeing how serious the grandfathers were, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling worried. Once Li Chen had left, Fourth Grandfather began to speak, ¡°This hexagram bodes ill, its primary hexagram says, ¡®Following the wind, Xun. A gentleman must expand his command and carry out his tasks.¡¯ But the changing line is, ¡®Upper Nine. Xun lays beneath the bed, losing the wealth axe, persistence is ominous.¡¯ The interpretation says: Xun beneath the bed signifies utmost exhaustion; losing the wealth axe means misfortune is assured.¡± ¡°Cheen has run into trouble. Looking at this hexagram, it seems like someone has set their eyes on him, a great disaster.¡± Fourth Grandfather exhaled slowly, ¡°If we¡¯re not careful, Cheen¡¯s life might be at stake.¡± ¡°Is it that serious?¡± Second Grandfather frowned, and Third Grandfather also furrowed his brow. ¡°Can his fate be changed?¡± Third Grandfather asked. Fourth Grandfather nodded, ¡°This is just a changing line, although it signifies that his fate will be so for a while, it¡¯s not unchangeable. However, the hexagram is shrouded in mystery; I am not yet sure how to alter his fate.¡± ¡°Old Fourth, think of another way.¡± Second Grandfather said. Fourth Grandfather rubbed his forehead, ¡°It¡¯s difficult. We can only help him get prepared.¡± Third Grandfather sighed, ¡°It seems like Cheen has made quite a few enemies out there. I observed his energy just now and it¡¯s clear he has injuries.¡± ¡°Should we ask the Great Grandfather to end his closed-door cultivation?¡± Second Grandfather asked with a frown. ¡°There¡¯s no need for that,¡± Fourth Grandfather replied. ¡°Although the hexagram is enshrouded in mist, it hasn¡¯t completely cut off his chance for survival. We should be sufficient.¡± Third Grandfather said, ¡°It looks like I¡¯ll have to take out that pill I¡¯ve treasured for so long.¡± ¡°After storing it for three or four decades, I never thought it would be devoured by this rascal.¡± ... The next day. Li Chen opened his eyes, walked out of his room, and was bathed in the bright sunshine. ¡°Cheen, come here.¡± All three grandfathers were outside. Li Chen was startled and quickly went over. ¡°Your hexagram yesterday was an omen of bad fortune. Be cautious in the near future, and be wary of everyone. Remember this well,¡± Fourth Grandfather said. A chill went through Li Chen¡¯s heart. He naturally believed in Fourth Grandfather¡¯s art of divination. Since Fourth Grandfather had said so, he certainly had to be extra cautious. ¡°Come, Cheen.¡± Third Grandfather opened a medical chest, and at once, the delicate silver needles were revealed. ¡°What for?¡± Li Chen was puzzled. ¡°To extend your life,¡± Third Grandfather replied glaring with his goatee bristling, ¡°If I couldn¡¯t see the injury on you, all my years of medical practice would have been for naught.¡± Li Chen chuckled and quickly took off his upper clothing. Third Grandfather¡¯s needlework was very gentle; Li Chen didn¡¯t feel a thing as the needles went in. ¡°Your injury is quite strange,¡± Third Grandfather said wonderingly. ¡°I can¡¯t think of a method to eliminate it at the moment; I can only use the Five Elements Acupuncture Needles to suppress it.¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t speak; he felt warm all over, especially the previously injured areas, which felt extremely comfortable. After a long while, Third Grandfather withdrew the needles, ¡°Besides the injury, there¡¯s another strange force in your body. This substance seems to be accumulating over time, and it¡¯s not good for you.¡± You could see that? Li Chen knew that must be the Z substance. The Z substance was naturally domineering, but to suppress his injury, he had no other choice. ¡°Take this.¡± Third Grandfather handed him a small box with a stern face, ¡°Remember, open it and consume its contents at the most critical moment.¡± Li Chen nodded. Second Grandfather then said, ¡°Cheen, make sure you learn everything I gave you and practice diligently. Don¡¯t neglect your cultivation technique.¡± ¡°Grandfather, I will,¡± Li Chen replied solemnly, nodding. Chapter 30 - 30 26 Do you have a drivers license ?30: Chapter 26: Do you have a driver¡¯s license? 30: Chapter 26: Do you have a driver¡¯s license? After a few twists and turns, Li Chen returned to Linchuan City. It was already the afternoon of the third day, and the injuries inside Li Chen¡¯s body had been suppressed. Thanks to Third Grandpa¡¯s intervention, there wouldn¡¯t be any danger for at least a month, and he could also utilize True Qi. A bus stopped, and Li Chen got off. He looked around; he was near the long-distance bus station, which was his point of departure. Now he needed to go to Lin Yi¡¯s company, which was still quite far away. After some thought, Li Chen flagged down a taxi by the roadside. Soon, a taxi pulled over. Li Chen opened the door and said indifferently, ¡°Xintian Road.¡± Lin¡¯s Group was located in the city center of Linchuan City, whereas the long-distance bus station was in the western part of the city. The distance between the two was quite far, requiring at least half an hour¡¯s drive by taxi. ¡°Alrighty.¡± The driver responded, then stepped on the gas pedal. Suddenly, the car roared into life, speeding forward! Unprepared, Li Chen was almost thrown off his seat! ¡°Damn, can you drive slower...¡± Li Chen turned to speak, but his words trailed off as he was struck dumb by the sight before him¡ªa girl, and not just any girl, but an extremely beautiful one. This girl was exceedingly pretty and looked innocent, resembling a high school senior, absolutely youthful in appearance, far more so than any comparable figure from the Island Country¡¯s industry! With large eyes, a perky nose, and thin lips, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but stare dumbfounded. ¡°Gulp.¡± Li Chen embarrassingly swallowed his saliva. The girl suddenly turned towards him with an innocent face and said, ¡°But I usually drive this fast.¡± ¡°Cough, cough.¡± Li Chen quickly turned away. ¡°No worries, it¡¯s fine if you drive fast.¡± A smile formed on the girl¡¯s lips, ¡°Then you agree, huh.¡± Her voice was so sweet, and then she seemed to press even harder on the gas, speeding up the car once more! Fortunately, Li Chen was prepared this time and didn¡¯t get thrown off again. The car continued on, and Li Chen watched the passing scenery, . The girl noticed Li Chen ogling her from the passenger seat. While driving, she turned her head to ask, ¡°Are you going to Xintian Street for...that kind of place?¡± ¡°What kind of place?¡± Li Chen was startled. Psh, playing dumb now, men always pretend. The girl said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just the red-light district. I go there often, too. If you dare to go, you should dare to admit it.¡± Li Chen was startled, thinking, Are you mistaking me for someone who looks so suave and debonair? Li Chen really wanted to question her loudly, The girl, as if seeing through his intentions and finding him at a loss for words, couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, it¡¯s just the red-light district, totally normal. Is this your first time in Linchuan City looking for a lady?¡± Li Chen broke out in a cold sweat. Why did he have a feeling that this cute-looking girl beside him had suddenly become a seasoned madam? The contrast was a bit too much. ¡°Actually, there are only a few red-light establishments in Xintian Street. And the ladies there are not that attractive,¡± the girl spoke and then rattled on without stopping. ¡°Even though the prices at Xintian Street are lower, it actually has the worst value for money, and the police presence is strong in the area. They conduct tight checks, and you might accidentally end up at the police station,¡± said the girl, offering advice. ¡°Since you¡¯re riding in my car, I¡¯ll tell you the best place in Linchuan City to have fun, free of charge.¡± ¡°The best spot for fun is actually Dawan Street. Basically, it¡¯s all red-light district there. The girls are so much better, and they¡¯re really beautiful too. If you¡¯re willing to spend a little more, you can find even better options,¡± she added sweetly. Li Chen no longer dared to engage in conversation with the girl, as if she really had tried it firsthand; without experiencing it herself, how could she know how good the service was? ¡°Moreover, behind Dawan Street, there are certain backers from dark societies keeping watch. Unless there¡¯s an order from above, the police don¡¯t dare to interfere, making it the safest place. As long as you can pay, no one will trouble you,¡± the driving girl commented, glancing at Li Chen and noticing his embarrassed expression, she couldn¡¯t help but laugh and patted him. Li Chen turned his head, and the girl sweetly said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, all men have needs, there¡¯s nothing to be shy about.¡± Damn, I, the mighty King of the Netherworld, am being mistaken for someone who needs to seek companionship from ladies of the night. Wouldn¡¯t that be laughably unfortunate? ¡°If you¡¯re looking for something more thrilling, you can go next to Blue Waterfront. There are a few red-light districts there with quite exotic tastes¡ªfiery young Western girls offer an entirely different experience,¡± she mentioned. The girl recounted her knowledge with ease, continuing to inform Li Chen, considering him without a doubt to be a seeker of such pleasures. ¡°I also heard that last week some Russian beauties arrived, skilled in seduction,¡± the girl said sweetly, as if discussing something as normal as shopping for clothes. Seeing no reaction from Li Chen, the girl blinked her big eyes and asked, ¡°You don¡¯t like that either? Then what type do you like?¡± She leaned in closer to Li Chen, ¡°Could it be that you prefer minors?¡± ¡°Oh my God!¡± the girl exclaimed with a shocked face. ¡°You actually have this kind of special preference? Let me think, there aren¡¯t many places in Linchuan City that offer this service.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a customer!¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t stand it anymore; this girl was truly extraordinary. ¡°Not a customer?¡± the girl blinked, ¡°Then why were you sneaking peeks at me just now?¡± Li Chen was left speechless, could he really say it¡¯s because of your large breasts. The taxi was racing at high speed, showing no signs of slowing down, and it had already passed the third ring road, with more cars appearing on the road. Something¡¯s not right, Li Chen frowned, the speed of the car seemed a bit too fast, which felt abnormal. He had never experienced such speed in a taxi before, even at full throttle, the engine would normally be at full load. However, the sound of this car¡¯s engine was perfectly normal, as if it hadn¡¯t been fully engaged yet. Li Chen¡¯s eyes swept over the dashboard and he was stunned, ¡°Damn it, the speed has soared to 120!¡± Has this girl gone mad? This is within the city, not on a highway! ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll reach your destination soon. Sit tight,¡± the girl said, her voice still as sweet as ever and her facial expression utterly calm. Then her foot pressed down again, and Li Chen watched the speed continue to climb! ¡°Damn it!¡± Li Chen now understood, this was no taxi. It was clearly a modified sports car, still so effortless despite the speed surpassing 120. The car zoomed along the road amongst many other vehicles. The girl maneuvered skillfully, turning the car into an unbridled wild horse, relentlessly charging forward! ¡°Can you, can you slow down a bit!¡± Li Chen shouted, holding on tightly to the handle. ¡°Why should I slow down?¡± the girl asked in confusion, ¡°And you said earlier that it was fine to go fast.¡± ¡°We are in the city, driving this fast could cause a car crash!¡± Li Chen yelled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you are my customer after all. I¡¯ll make sure you¡¯re safely delivered to your destination,¡± she said, but the car¡¯s speed did not decrease at all. ¡°Beep¡± Around a turn, the car in front honked frantically. Li Chen was scared out of his wits, driving with their lives at stake¡ªoh no, more like speeding! ¡°Whoosh~~¡± As the vehicles whizzed past each other, a whooshing sound filled the interior. The girl¡¯s face was full of enjoyment, while Li Chen was still in shock. Just then, he yelled out loud, ¡°Red light!¡± However, the girl had no intention of stopping, instead driving straight on, causing the drivers of passing cars to scramble, swerving their cars all over the place. ¡°Haha!¡± the girl laughed heartily. Seeing another red light ahead, she sped through it just the same, completely ignoring the traffic signal. Damn it, Li Chen broke out in a cold sweat. This was even more thrilling than the time when he fought against the Mie Tian Lang Mercenary Corps; his life was now in the hands of a girl harboring a volatile streak. Although the girl appeared innocent and obedient on the surface, her driving was utterly wild, a stark contrast to her looks. Watching the girl thoroughly enjoying her reckless driving, Li Chen suddenly asked, ¡°Do you have a driver¡¯s license?¡± The girl turned her head in confusion, and Li Chen quickly said, ¡°Don¡¯t look away, just answer me.¡± Seeing Li Chen¡¯s reaction, a strong sense of disdain flickered in the girl¡¯s eyes. He¡¯s just too faint-hearted; even this little speed scares him. ¡°I don¡¯t have a driver¡¯s license. What do I need a driver¡¯s license for?¡± she answered. ¡°Damn,¡± Li Chen resigned, and continued, ¡°So this car isn¡¯t a taxi?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s my own car.¡± The girl turned the steering wheel, executing a stylish drift to take the turn. Li Chen settled back into his seat, close to tears, thinking, if it¡¯s not a taxi then why the hell are you picking up passengers? Alright, his life was completely in her hands now; he could only pray that her luck would hold and they wouldn¡¯t hit anything. As the girl sped, she turned her head to look at Li Chen¡¯s petrified expression, her big eyes full of mockery: ¡°Are you very scared?¡± Damn, with the way you drive, with people¡¯s lives in your hands, how could they not be scared? ¡°Relax, when I drive, I¡¯ve never had an...¡± ¡°Watch out!¡± Before she could finish, Li Chen suddenly lunged forward, yanking hard at the steering wheel. At that moment, the roar of a powerful engine sounded, and a Ferrari came smashing into them from the left! Under Li Chen¡¯s frantic steering, the girl¡¯s modified sports car spun out of control, yet the Ferrari still demolished the car¡¯s right-side mirror. This was an intersection where the side was red and Li Chen¡¯s side had the right-of-way, which meant the Ferrari had seen the car but still charged ahead without swerving or stopping. If the girl was speeding for fun, the other driver was out for murder! If it weren¡¯t for Li Chen¡¯s sudden steering maneuver, their car would have been sent airborne by the Ferrari, and whether they would survive was another matter. The car finally came to a stop, anger apparent in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. The other driver had no regard for anyone else. It was a close call¡ªif not for his quick action, they could have been killed! The girl was also furious, ¡°How can someone be like that? No, I need to get even!¡± Then she floored the accelerator, changed direction, and the sports car took off after the Ferrari! Chapter 31 - 31 27 City Racing ?31: Chapter 27: City Racing 31: Chapter 27: City Racing The girl was serious-faced at this moment, and within an instant, the speed of the car shot up. Her car was a sports car to begin with, and it had been intentionally modified, so its acceleration and speed were not inferior to that of the Ferrari. Li Chen sat seriously in the passenger seat, watching the Ferrari not far ahead. ¡°Hold tight!¡± After the girl spoke, she accelerated further, chasing after the Ferrari with blue flames spurting from the rear! ¡°Roar Roar¡± The roaring engine signified that the modified sports car was finally showcasing its terrifying performance, as it began to close the gap on the Ferrari. The sound of racing cars whistled by their ears, and the panicked vehicles kept honking their horns, yet the sports car weaved through them like a nimble fish, quickly catching up to the Ferrari. Upon reaching the side of the Ferrari, the girl rolled down her window, as did the Ferrari driver. Neither spoke yet, but their eyes were filled with an explosive intensity. The owner of the Ferrari was a young man in his early twenties with a head of oddly dyed yellow hair. He looked at the girl and made a vulgar gesture, repeatedly jabbing his index finger toward her. ¡°Hmph.¡± The girl snorted coldly, stretched out her thumb, pointed downwards at him, and without another word, she suddenly stepped on the gas, and the sports car shot forward like an arrow released from its bow! And the Ferrari¡¯s driver followed closely behind, the two cars accelerating in tandem and tearing down the road! This was their decisive battle. Li Chen sat in the passenger seat, calmly observing the performance of the car. It must be said that the girl¡¯s driving skills were indeed impressive. The car glided through traffic like a fish in water, and none of the vehicles ahead could block her path. However, the Ferrari was sticking close behind, tailgating her tightly. Li Chen glanced in the rearview mirror and saw the young man¡¯s lips curled in a scornful smile, simply following leisurely. ¡°Fragrant Avenue is coming up right ahead.¡± The car¡¯s intelligent alert sounded. The girl looked back at the Ferrari behind her and sped up again. At the same time, the Ferrari also accelerated, running parallel to her. Fragrant Avenue could be considered the oldest street in Linchuan City, which, as a result, had many curves. Unexpectedly, today it became a racetrack for these two. The first curve bent to the right, with a small car turning the corner. The girl frowned; she would be in danger if she didn¡¯t slow down because on the left side of the road ahead, another car was driving by. If she didn¡¯t slow down and tried to overtake forcefully, there would be a collision. After a moment¡¯s hesitation, the girl had no choice but to grit her teeth and slow down to turn, but just then, the Ferrari behind charged forward, dramatically drifting around the corner and surging to the front. Under the girl¡¯s watchful eyes, the car coming from the opposite direction immediately honked and swerved in reaction to the drifting Ferrari, which subsequently collided with a stall on the side of the road, while the Ferrari sped away. The driver laughed loudly, extending his left hand out of the window and brandishing a contemptuous middle finger in a provocative gesture. Biting her lip in anger, the girl quickly stepped on the gas to catch up. The Ferrari appeared to wait for her to get close before suddenly accelerating again. The engine thundered. The modified sports car kept up as the road ahead widened with a rare straight stretch. She was determined to overtake the Ferrari on this road and reclaim her honor. However, each time her car tried to overtake from the side, the Ferrari would block her way. If she moved to the left, he moved left; if she moved right, he shifted right, maintaining a firm suppression. ¡°This asshole!¡± The girl slammed her hand on the horn, but the Ferrari in front seemed undisturbed, and instead, smoke billowed from its exhaust pipe. The Ferrari continued to drive forward, and as it approached another curve, its speed seemed to decrease. The girl¡¯s eyes brightened as she saw an opportunity to overtake. She managed to pass the Ferrari and couldn¡¯t help but smile at the small victory. But Li Chen¡¯s brow furrowed. As expected, just as the girl was about to take the curve, the Ferrari behind them accelerated sharply, downshifting and drifting, expertly fish-tailing into the inner lane and violently colliding with them. ¡°Bang¡± The sports car, which was in mid-turn, lost control after the collision, and the young driver with the childlike face was startled, quickly hitting the brakes to stop. The Ferrari took the lead again, its driver stopping to peek back at the girl and laughing out loud. After giving her a middle finger, he drove off into the distance. ¡°Bastard!¡± The female driver pounded the steering wheel in frustration, and the sports car emitted a beeping sound. Why couldn¡¯t she outrun this bastard? ¡°Let me do it,¡± Li Chen suddenly spoke from the passenger seat. ¡°You?¡± The girl looked incredulous. Seeing the Ferrari getting away, Li Chen immediately floored the accelerator, and the sports car roared to life. ¡°What are you doing!¡± The girl was both shocked and angry. ¡°I¡¯ll drive!¡± Li Chen¡¯s face remained calm, but his tone carried an unmistakable firmness. The girl really didn¡¯t want Li Chen to drive. She had been nearly scared to death before, how could she race now? However, Li Chen stood up in the car, ¡°You climb behind me.¡± Afterward, he grabbed the steering wheel with both hands. ¡°Hey, hey, hey,¡± the girl yelled, ¡°I haven¡¯t climbed behind you yet.¡± The two swapped positions, with the girl struggling to crawl towards the passenger seat, while Li Chen moved to the driver¡¯s seat. For a moment, the sports car, draped in the guise of a taxi, wobbled down the road as if drunk. ¡°Ah, where are you touching!¡± The girl screamed again, for Li Chen¡¯s hand had just brushed against her chest. ¡°Sorry, grabbed the wrong spot,¡± Li Chen replied with his lips, but internally chuckled, taking the chance to cop a feel. ¡°You.¡± The girl was flustered, but when she saw Li Chen¡¯s serious and earnest expression, she couldn¡¯t help but doubt whether Li Chen had really grabbed the wrong spot just now. After much difficulty, the two of them changed positions, and Li Chen instantly went full throttle. In a flash, the sports car sped up again, chasing after the Ferrari. Looking at Li Chen now, the girl realized he was completely different from when he was sitting in the passenger seat. Gone was the look of sheer terror. The car¡¯s speed kept increasing, even surpassing the previous peak, and the girl couldn¡¯t help but frantically search for something to hold onto. A glint of sharpness flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes as he focused intently on the Ferrari ahead, his mind quickly calculating! With a turn of the steering wheel, the sports car overtook a Toyota and pulled up behind the Ferrari. ¡°Beep beep¡± Li Chen honked the horn to signal his arrival. Sure enough, the Ferrari¡¯s driver, seeing the sports car behind him, immediately accelerated and shot forward, with Li Chen hot on his tail. Just like before, on this straight road, the other driver wanted to keep ahead of him, but Li Chen, unfazed, said calmly, ¡°Buckle up.¡± A momentary overtake of a taxi and Li Chen pushed the accelerator to the max. The engine roared, and blue flames jetted from the exhaust, while the Ferrari, trying to squash him, found his opponent running parallel. The Ferrari driver turned his head only to find a different person at the wheel of the sports car. Li Chen glanced at him and kept pressing the gas, quickly moving ahead. ¡°Good!¡± The female driver shouted loudly, and at the same time, she looked at Li Chen doubtfully, wondering why his driving skill was so good when moments earlier he had seemed so shaken. Li Chen checked the Ferrari in the rearview mirror. The opponent clearly wasn¡¯t satisfied and attempted to overtake, but with a slight movement from Li Chen, the sports car weaved left and right, effectively preventing the Ferrari from passing. Treat others with their own methods. The female driver shouted her approval, while the Ferrari¡¯s driver¡¯s face turned dark with gloom. Li Chen surveyed the road ahead. Upfront was Fragrant Avenue¡¯s famous Fragrant Pavilion triple bend. The road wasn¡¯t straightened to preserve old residences and relics, leading to the creation of three bends. Li Chen glanced back casually, not blocking the other car, and instantly, the Ferrari¡¯s driver surged forward. ¡°He¡¯s overtaking!¡± the female driver exclaimed anxiously. Now is the time! A gleam flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. He followed closely, turning the wheel and keeping his foot down. After the Ferrari elegantly drifted through the bend, the sports car also drifted, hugging the inner curve more closely and at a faster pace. It was side by side with the Ferrari before the bend was even finished. The female driver was stunned. Drifting at full speed? Drifting usually requires slowing down, and she had never seen a drift done without reducing speed. The first turn was almost behind them, and Li Chen¡¯s car was slightly ahead. But, quickly, the second turn to the left approached. The Ferrari¡¯s driver, both anxious and angry, drifted again, only to see the sports car next to him drifting at the same time, but for some reason, maintaining speed, and overtaking him outright. What¡¯s going on? Li Chen looked at the road ahead and blocked the Ferrari once again, pressing it firmly behind him. The female driver was dumbstruck; the driving skill was terrifying. ¡°Hold tight!¡± Li Chen shouted loudly as the sports car sharply turned, the engine roaring amid a splendid tail-flick drift, skimming the bend¡¯s inside nearly at 90 degrees! The Ferrari¡¯s driver instinctively felt alarmed, but upon seeing the road, his face changed dramatically. He slammed the brakes as the Ferrari attempted the turn but it was too late. He couldn¡¯t execute the sharp turn like Li Chen, and under the pressure of the third bend, crashed into the corner with a thunderous impact! Li Chen glanced at the wrecked Ferrari through the mirror and slowly brought the car to a stop. Meanwhile, the female driver in the passenger seat looked at Li Chen with a mix of shock and admiration. The cornering skill he just displayed was something even the world¡¯s most famous drivers rarely achieved, yet the man beside her did. But how could the same person who had been so scared earlier be so cool and collected now? She had probably already forgotten her own wild behavior while racing. The Ferrari¡¯s driver got out of the car, his forehead smeared with blood, the Ferrari behind him a complete wreck. He felt a mix of shock and anger. The guy in front of him had superior driving skills and strategy, deliberately keeping just ahead and blocking his vision, causing him to forget about Fragrant Pavilion¡¯s notorious third, nearly 90-degree bend. He looked at the sports car not far away, only to see a middle finger extended from it before the car roared to life and sped away, leaving no trace. The female driver turned to Li Chen, then asked sweetly, ¡°Why do you seem like two different people when you¡¯re in the driver¡¯s seat and the passenger seat?¡± ¡°Because,¡± Li Chen turned his head, ¡°when I¡¯m in the driver¡¯s seat, I drive. When I¡¯m in the passenger seat, you drive.¡± ¡°Is there a difference?¡± The pretty girl was baffled. ¡°Of course, there¡¯s a difference.¡± Li Chen said indifferently, ¡°When I drive, my life is in my hands, and I can make sure nothing happens. When you drive, my life is in your hands, and there¡¯s no telling if I¡¯ll be safe, so of course, I¡¯d be scared to death.¡± The pretty girl was so annoyed she could have burst¡ªwasn¡¯t that just another way of saying her driving was terrible? Chapter 32 - 32 28 Dare to Pursue My Wife ?32: Chapter 28: Dare to Pursue My Wife? I¡¯ll Burst Your Dog¡¯s Eyes 32: Chapter 28: Dare to Pursue My Wife? I¡¯ll Burst Your Dog¡¯s Eyes ¡°We¡¯re here,¡± Li Chen said indifferently. ¡°Hey, don¡¯t go yet. You still haven¡¯t told me how you learned to drive like that,¡± the beautiful girl said with a pitiful look, clutching Li Chen¡¯s hand and shaking it nonstop, ¡°Please, I¡¯m begging you.¡± Li Chen felt like his whole body was about to fall apart from the shaking. This girl surely knew how to make full use of her charm. ¡°Nothing to disclose,¡± Li Chen replied, ¡°Alright, I¡¯m getting out now. Could you let go of my hand?¡± ¡°No way, unless you tell me, I won¡¯t let you leave,¡± the pretty girl demanded stubbornly. Li Chen suddenly smiled, leaning in slowly. The pretty girl didn¡¯t move away, just kept her eyes on Li Chen. ¡°Want to know that badly?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°Yes,¡± the pretty girl nodded frantically. ¡°Then do you, offer any special services?¡± Li Chen asked wickedly. ¡°What special services? I don¡¯t get it,¡± the beautiful driver blinked, pretending not to understand. ¡°Then I¡¯m getting out,¡± Li Chen went to open the car door. ¡°Don¡¯t be like that; I¡¯ll recommend a few places to you, okay?¡± the girl said in a hurry. Li Chen got out of the car, closed the door, and then walked toward Lin¡¯s Group. ¡°Hey, at the very least, give me your phone number,¡± the beautiful driver shouted, sticking her head out of the car. ¡°If we are fated, naturally, we¡¯ll meet again someday,¡± Li Chen waved his hand nonchalantly, with a certain air of leaving without a cloud in the sky. What a joke, it¡¯s better not to see each other again. With your driving, better you risk your life alone and not involve mine. ¡°Hmph,¡± the pretty girl bit her lip. It¡¯s rare for me to actively ask for someone¡¯s number and for them to refuse. Meanwhile, Li Chen entered Lin¡¯s Group. The receptionist girls were all taken aback when they saw him; to this moment, they still weren¡¯t sure whether Li Chen was President Lin¡¯s husband because President Lin had never mentioned it in the company, nor had they heard it from anyone else, even though they had indeed seen Li Chen walking behind Lin Yi into the company last time. Just then, Li Chen saw a crowd forming not far from the lobby. Surprised, he wondered what was going on. ¡°Excuse me, coming through,¡± Li Chen pushed through the crowd and appeared inside. However, after only one glance, he was nearly infuriated enough to have his nose go crooked. I¡¯ve only been away for three days, and someone dares to hit on my wife? Have you got tired of living? Li Chen was about to step forward but held back to observe the situation first. ¡°Yiyi, I know, I may not be good enough for you,¡± a man kneeling in front of Lin Yi with a bouquet in hand was declaring his affection to Lin Yi. He was actually proposing! Yes, this bastard who came out of nowhere dared to pursue my wife. If I don¡¯t beat him to the point where even his mother doesn¡¯t recognize him, I don¡¯t deserve the title King of the Netherworld. Li Chen¡¯s gaze grew colder and colder. Sigh, ¡°Do you think President Lin will accept him?¡± Li Chen heard two employees whispering beside him. ¡°How could she possibly accept? This whole company belongs to her, and the two aren¡¯t even on the same level,¡± another quietly replied. ¡°I¡¯ve also heard that President Lin is married,¡± the conversation continued. ¡°No way, why haven¡¯t I heard about it?¡± the previous person was shocked. President Lin got married? ¡°Shh, keep your voice down. I¡¯m not completely sure about this news. It was revealed accidentally by a perfumer, but President Lin has never acknowledged it, so it¡¯s still a mystery,¡± came another whisper. Li Chen joined in, ¡°Do you know who that pursuer is?¡± Seeing Li Chen join in, the two replied, ¡°He¡¯s just our head of HR, joined the company six months ago. His infatuation with Lin Yi is known all over the company.¡± At that moment, Zhao Wenbin looked at Lin Yi and said with a heartfelt gaze and raised head: ¡°Yiyi, from the first moment I saw you, I fell for you. I left Wenluo Group without looking back and joined this company, all for you.¡± Lin Yi seemed slightly overwhelmed, wanting to interrupt but unsure how to refuse. ¡°Yiyi, you are the most beautiful woman I¡¯ve ever seen. You can reject my action this time, but you can¡¯t deny this heart of mine that beats for you!¡± What the hell, this guy¡¯s bullshitting so hard that I can¡¯t let my beautiful wife fall for his tricks. Lin Yi wore a look of difficulty on her face, glancing at the employees around her, worried that handling this situation poorly might have a significant impact. Moreover, there was another matter; as the head of HR, many people were under Zhao Wenbin¡¯s control. If she angered him, it could put Lin¡¯s Group in a bad position regarding personnel affairs, or even a crisis. ¡°Yiyi, give me a chance. I will give you happiness,¡± Zhao Wenbin said tenderly, handing the bouquet to her. Lin Yi, I will have you! Zhao Wenbin made a vow in his heart; moreover, if Lin Yi didn¡¯t agree, he would play hardball. After all, he now had key people in several important positions in Lin¡¯s Group under his control. If she didn¡¯t agree, he would take down Lin¡¯s Group! At that moment, a voice cut through: ¡°Yo, that¡¯s a beautiful flower.¡± Hearing this voice, Lin Yi couldn¡¯t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Thank goodness this guy showed up. Li Chen walked out to the amazement of everyone, approached the flowers with a playful grin, and sniffed, ¡°Smells nice. My bathroom could use some freshening up, saves me the money on an air freshener. Thanks, man.¡± After that, he simply took the flowers. Chapter 33 - 33 28 Dare to Pursue My Wife ?33: Chapter 28: Dare to Pursue My Wife? I¡¯ll Burst Your Dog¡¯s Eyes_2 33: Chapter 28: Dare to Pursue My Wife? I¡¯ll Burst Your Dog¡¯s Eyes_2 What¡¯s going on? ¡°Pfft¡± The surrounding employees almost burst out laughing. This guy, appearing out of nowhere, had a style that was lecherous but not sleazy, cheeky but not cheesy¡ªit was truly unexpected. Lin Yi, too, laughed inwardly but was a bit worried that Li Chen was provoking the other party too much. He was about to speak when he saw Li Chen turn around and say, ¡°President Lin, I have something important to tell you.¡± After saying this, Li Chen looked around, particularly focusing on Zhao Wenbin: ¡°But it¡¯s not very convenient to talk here. How about you go back to the office first, and I¡¯ll come to find you later?¡± Lin Yi could see that Li Chen was trying to help him out of an awkward situation, so he nodded lightly and then walked away. He walked away? Still half-kneeling on the ground, Zhao Wenbin was stunned for a moment before he stood up with an angry face and looked at Li Chen: ¡°Which department are you from?¡± Li Chen uttered a surprised sound, turned his head to look at Zhao Wenbin, and sized him up: ¡°And which department are you from?¡± ¡°I am the HR minister!¡± Zhao Wenbin said angrily. ¡°Oh, the HR minister.¡± Li Chen nodded his head, then approached with a smile and held out his hand, ¡°I¡¯m from the related department, nice to meet you, nice to meet you.¡± Several employees watching the scene almost burst out laughing. How could this guy be so shamelessly amusing? ¡°You!¡± Zhao Wenbin almost choked on his breath and coldly pulled his hand back, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see I was proposing?¡± ¡°Sorry, I came in a hurry, didn¡¯t see it.¡± Li Chen chuckled and said, ¡°I really didn¡¯t see it. I came to find President Lin, saw her standing here, and came over. Then I only saw a bouquet of flowers in front of her, thought it was from a delivery company, so I just took it. I really didn¡¯t see you, didn¡¯t expect these were your flowers. Here, I¡¯m giving them back to you.¡± The surrounding employees were also fully aware of how thick-skinned Li Chen could be, practically incurring lethal trouble. Zhao Wenbin couldn¡¯t take it anymore. With a gesture, he directly knocked the flowers to the ground, ¡°You did this on purpose to sabotage.¡± Li Chen pretended to be surprised and said, ¡°Minister Zhao, you can eat random stuff but don¡¯t talk nonsense. Where did I intentionally sabotage? Why don¡¯t you ask the others if I did it on purpose. You guys tell me, did I do it on purpose?¡± Seeing Li Chen ask the bystanders, those employees dared not answer, fearing they¡¯d get dragged into this mess. ¡°You see, no one said I sabotaged on purpose. How can you be so sure, and you call yourself a minister.¡± Li Chen said earnestly. ¡°Fine, fine, fine,¡± Zhao Wenbin was about to explode with rage, ¡°I¡¯ll go find President Lin.¡± Tsk tsk, he¡¯s not a kid, yet he¡¯s going to President Lin. Internally dismissive, Li Chen quickly concocted a plan, channeling his ¡°True Qi¡± to his fingertips and shot it toward Zhao Wenbin¡¯s pants. The ¡°True Qi¡± swiftly circled around his trousers, and in an instant, they were slashed open. ¡°Minister Zhao, your pants have fallen.¡± Li Chen said loudly. Zhao Wenbin looked down and found, to his surprise, that his pants had indeed fallen down, exposing his big red underwear. ¡°Hahaha!¡± A burst of laughter came from behind, and Zhao Wenbin was both angry and annoyed. He quickly pulled up his pants, glancing back at Li Chen with a furious look, and hurried toward the elevator. The way he walked, holding his pants up, was as ridiculous as it gets. Zhao Wenbin felt like he had lost all face. Everything had been going smoothly and properly even if Lin Yi had rejected him, the whole company would have been aware, and with persistent pestering combined with threats and bribes, he might have still stood a chance. But now, this unknown jerk had meddled, ruining everything. Zhao Wenbin hated Li Chen to the core, ¡°No matter what, I won¡¯t rest until I get this bastard fired!¡± Lin Yi was sitting in the office, heard a knock at the door, and then gently said, ¡°Come in.¡± Zhao Wenbin walked in looking frustrated, already having changed his pants. ¡°President Lin, you know I like you. Even if you rejected me, you didn¡¯t need to embarrass me in that manner.¡± Before Lin Yi could speak, Zhao Wenbin began. Lin Yi was startled but then realized it was Li Chen¡¯s doing. ¡°Minister Zhao, I was unaware of Li Chen¡¯s actions,¡± Lin Yi¡¯s expression also turned cold. Zhao Wenbin, seeing Lin Yi outright reject him, actually felt relieved, then softly said, ¡°Then, President Lin, may I know which department he is from?¡± ¡°He is my appointed Chief Perfumer. Is there a problem?¡± Lin Yi asked. Zhao Wenbin said, ¡°He publicly humiliated me below, President Lin, if you don¡¯t explain this to me, I¡¯m resigning right now!¡± ¡°Also, President Lin, don¡¯t forget, Sun Wang and the others were all brought in by me. Just as I was able to bring them over, I can also take them with me!¡± Lin Yi was also taken aback, then said, ¡°Don¡¯t get worked up, I¡¯ll call him in.¡± ¡°No need to call, I¡¯ve been outside already.¡± Li Chen walked in lazily with a grin on his face. Zhao Wenbin looked at Li Chen¡¯s demeanor, feeling the urge to punch him, glaring at him as he walked in. ¡°President Lin, what¡¯s up, you know I¡¯m very busy,¡± Li Chen yawned ungracefully, ¡°The lab and perfumery can hardly do without me, you know, I¡¯ve been incredibly busy lately.¡± Lin Yi rolled his eyes internally. When were you ever busy? It seemed like you only gave Ferdinand¡¯s team the formula once, and you¡¯ve been out these past few days. You just got back and you¡¯re already clashing with Zhao Wenbin. ¡°President Lin, look at him, he doesn¡¯t show any respect.¡± Zhao Wenbin turned to Lin Yi, ¡°How can I manage staff with him acting this way? President Lin, I¡¯ve had enough, if he doesn¡¯t go, I will!¡± Chapter 34 - 34 28 Dare to Pursue My Wife ?34: Chapter 28: Dare to Pursue My Wife? I¡¯ll Burst Your Dog¡¯s Eyes_3 34: Chapter 28: Dare to Pursue My Wife? I¡¯ll Burst Your Dog¡¯s Eyes_3 ¡°Let¡¯s talk this out,¡± Lin Yi urged consolingly, then asked Li Chen, ¡°Did you humiliate him downstairs?¡± Li Chen blinked, ¡°Humiliate? What are you talking about? I felt a connection with Big Brother Zhao at first sight, but he gave me the cold shoulder. And now you accuse me of humiliation? You¡¯re spitting blood.¡± Li Chen looked desperately aggrieved, ¡°President Lin, if you don¡¯t give me a fair explanation, I¡¯m quitting.¡± Lin Yi felt a headache coming on. Couldn¡¯t he see that I¡¯m trying to smooth things over? ¡°Li Chen!¡± Lin Yi rebuked. ¡°What exactly happened downstairs?¡± Seeing Lin Yi get angry, Li Chen dropped his previous expression. ¡°Nothing, I did nothing. You can ask the employees who were there if you don¡¯t believe me.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Lin Yi turned towards Zhao Wenbin. Zhao Wenbin suddenly felt awkward, took a deep breath, and said, ¡°He pulled down my pants.¡± ¡°Hey, hey, don¡¯t falsely accuse me. When did I pull down your pants? We need to talk about evidence here, okay?¡± Li Chen hastily argued. Lin Yi gave Li Chen a cold look but saw him looking around nonchalantly and carefree. Immediately, he said, ¡°Li Chen, apologize to Minister Zhao.¡± Apologize? Li Chen sneered inwardly. The King of the Netherworld apologizing to someone? Even if he were wrong, he never apologized before, and besides, they¡¯re after my wife, and I should apologize? Li Chen chuckled and walked forward, leaning on the table, looking down at Lin Yi: ¡°Handsome~~~~ President Lin, you really want me to apologize?¡± Hearing those two drawn-out words, Lin Yi feared he would reveal their relationship, then seeing the teasing expression in his eyes, he couldn¡¯t help but relax a bit. ¡°If you want an apology, it¡¯s not impossible.¡± Li Chen¡¯s face showed a mischievous smile, then he suddenly grabbed Lin Yi¡¯s head and kissed her on the lips! Huh?! Zhao Wenbin¡¯s eyes widened in shock, and Lin Yi¡¯s mind went blank. When she came to, she began to slap Li Chen, trying to push him away! But how could Lin Yi¡¯s strength move Li Chen? After a full 5 seconds, Li Chen let go of Lin Yi and laughed loudly, ¡°Delicious!¡± ¡°You, you, you!¡± Zhao Wenbin felt as if the sky had fallen, pointing at Li Chen, too angry to speak. ¡°What about you!¡± Li Chen looked at Zhao Wenbin with a sneer. ¡°Li Chen!¡± Lin Yi slammed the table and stood up. ¡°President Lin, fire him!¡± Zhao Wenbin raged. He kissed her right where I haven¡¯t even touched, it¡¯s another blatant humiliation. Lin Yi was also boiling with fury, feeling her chest heave with each breath. Li Chen was getting more and more outrageous, being so forward in front of others. Zhao Wenbin glared at Li Chen through gritted teeth, seeing Lin Yi¡¯s anger. If you don¡¯t get fired this time, I¡¯ll take your last name! Just as Lin Yi was about to speak, Li Chen coughed twice, looking up at the ceiling and said, ¡°President Lin, the certificate is still valid.¡± The already infuriated Lin Yi became speechless upon hearing ¡®certificate.¡¯ This scoundrel, actually using marriage to hold me to ransom, he has me completely trapped. ¡°Certificate? What certificate?¡± Zhao Wenbin felt something ominous. ¡°That, it¡¯s a little secret between President Lin and me. Outsiders shouldn¡¯t know about it.¡± Li Chen once again donned a playful grin and leaned in close to Lin Yi¡¯s ear, whispering, ¡°The marriage contract isn¡¯t over, you¡¯re my woman!¡± The words brooked no doubt! Lin Yi turned her head away, and Zhao Wenbin, seeing the interaction between the two, started to feel a premonition. Could it be, could they possibly be? Impossible. Zhao Wenbin shook his head hard. No way, I checked everything beforehand. Lin Yi is still single, how could it be possible? Seeing Lin Yi fall silent, Li Chen stepped back and said, ¡°It seems President Lin has already made a wise decision. Minister Zhao, I apologize to you, sorry for accidentally seeing your pants fall down just now.¡± ¡°You!¡± Zhao Wenbin was on the verge of exploding, the relationship between this brat in front of him and Lin Yi seemed unclear, ambiguous, and the other party didn¡¯t look sincere at all about apologizing, just grinning foolishly. ¡°Alright, if there¡¯s nothing else, Minister Zhao, I¡¯ll get back to work. The perfume blending is nothing without my supervision,¡± Li Chen said with a deadpan expression. Then Li Chen walked towards the exit. ¡°President Lin...¡± Zhao Wenbin wanted to say something else, but he was immediately interrupted by Lin Yi. ¡°Enough, Minister Zhao. Let¡¯s put an end to this matter; go on with your work,¡± Lin Yi said indifferently. Seeing Lin Yi issue a final ultimatum, Zhao Wenbin felt utterly powerless. He also knew that insisting further wouldn¡¯t get him anywhere. As he left the office, Zhao Wenbin immediately saw that detestable bastard. ¡°You, stop right there.¡± However, Li Chen acted as if he hadn¡¯t heard, prompting Zhao Wenbin to chase after him, ¡°You stop right there.¡± This time Li Chen did stop, turning around puzzled to see Zhao Wenbin before joking with a smile, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Minister Zhao, sorry about that. Just now, I only heard a fly buzzing, didn¡¯t catch your voice.¡± Zhao Wenbin was somewhat choked with rage, but right now, he couldn¡¯t bother with that, ¡°What¡¯s your relationship with President Lin?¡± ¡°What¡¯s what relationship?¡± Li Chen asked, confused. ¡°You and President Lin,¡± Zhao Wenbin pressed, staring intently at Li Chen, ¡°Are you two married?¡± ¡°What¡¯s my relationship with President Lin got to do with you?¡± Li Chen said, looking bewildered, ¡°Why do you care so much about others? Just mind your own business.¡± Seeing Li Chen about to leave, Zhao Wenbin blocked his path. ¡°No, you have to make it clear to me.¡± Zhao Wenbin¡¯s eyes flashed with a fierce look: ¡°If you don¡¯t make it clear to me, you¡¯re not going anywhere!¡± A cold light flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, and then he chuckled, ¡°You really want to know, huh?¡± ¡°I must know.¡± ¡°Fine, then I¡¯ll tell you.¡± Zhao Wenbin felt a surge of joy, but suddenly, Li Chen¡¯s fist came crashing down, hitting him square on the bridge of his nose. ¡°Dammit, I give you an inch, and you take a mile, daring to hit on my woman,¡± Li Chen completely lost it, kicking past, and before Zhao Wenbin could even recover from the pain of his broken nose, he was kicked to the ground again. Zhao Wenbin was dazed, but what greeted him was a brutal beating like a storm. ¡°You wanted to know about my relationship with Lin Yi? Well, listen up, Lin Yi is my woman!¡± Li Chen kicked Zhao Wenbin one after another, his body curling up like a shrimp. That was Li Chen holding back. Otherwise, with Zhao Wenbin¡¯s physical condition, it was questionable if he could have lasted even one move against Li Chen. ¡°How about that, want to know anything else? Let me tell you,¡± Li Chen pulled Zhao Wenbin up and started pummeling him with punches from both fists. ¡°I¡¯m telling you, if you dare to touch Lin Yi again, if you dare to harbor any improper thoughts about her, I¡¯ll chop off that paw of yours.¡± Li Chen slapped Zhao Wenbin¡¯s arm, and instantly, a crisp sound rang out. Ah, that felt good! After the beating, Li Chen felt he had released the pent-up frustration in his heart. ¡°I¡¯ve been irritated by your fat-face for a while now,¡± Li Chen kicked Zhao Wenbin¡¯s body, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t mess with Lin Yi, and don¡¯t play dead. I know how to hold back; it¡¯s just that bone of yours will need to be set in the hospital.¡± Zhao Wenbin felt pain all over his body. After seeing Li Chen leave, a vicious glint flickered in his eyes. Chapter 35 - 35 29 My benefactor Wang Hao has found you ?35: Chapter 29: My benefactor, Wang Hao has found you. 35: Chapter 29: My benefactor, Wang Hao has found you. ¡°Hey, is that Monkey? Yeah, it¡¯s me, Zhao Wenbin, we drank together last time, remember? Forgotten, I guess. Look, I¡¯ve got a favor to ask of you, I need you to rough someone up a bit, just don¡¯t kill him. Uh? Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t worry, the guy has no connections, just a colleague from my company. Okay, let¡¯s settle on that, and please bring a few more guys when you come, since this fellow can put up a bit of a fight. You¡¯ll be treated right, with 3000 bucks for your troubles.¡± Zhao Wenbin hung up the phone with a malicious glint in his eyes. ¡°Li Chen, you¡¯re hopping around too much. If I don¡¯t break your limbs, I won¡¯t believe this curse,¡± he thought fiercely. ¡°Ouch, be gentle,¡± Zhao Wenbin cried out softly, looking at the nurse beside him applying medication. ¡°Don¡¯t move around,¡± the nurse instructed. Meanwhile, a slovenly young man in his twenties on the other line hung up and tossed his pool cue away. ¡°Guys, follow me for a bit.¡± ¡°What¡¯s up, Monkey? You dropping this game?¡± another bald man asked. ¡°Haha, some idiot just handed me a job. He wants me to beat up his colleague for 3000 bucks.¡± ¡°Damn, that¡¯s a sweet deal.¡± ¡°Yeah, whoever wants in, let¡¯s go. We¡¯ll all have a blast with the cash later.¡± ¡°Cool, following Monkey means meat on the plate.¡± The gang made their way to Lin¡¯s Group. Soon, the gangsters arrived at the lobby of Lin¡¯s Group, startling the security guards with their shady attire. One security guard quickly stepped forward to stop them but backed down when met with a fierce glare, ¡°We¡¯re just here to find someone. Once we find him, we¡¯ll leave.¡± Intimidated, the security guard didn¡¯t dare make a move. After the hooligans entered, he immediately notified others over the communication system and ordered preparations to call the police. ¡°Excuse me, miss, is there someone named Li Chen in your company?¡± A sudden voice startled the receptionist, who became flustered upon seeing the mob¡¯s outfits. ¡°Hello, sir, may I ask what you need him for?¡± the receptionist gently asked. ¡°I¡¯m not here for questions, just fetch him for me,¡± Monkey said dismissively. While the security guards gathered around, none dared to act hastily. Soon, the remaining security staff also came downstairs, outnumbering the intruders. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m sorry, but unless you explain, I won¡¯t assist you,¡± the receptionist stated. Monkey was about to explode with anger when his phone rang¡ªit was Zhao Wenbin calling. ¡°Monkey, just head straight to the 9th floor,¡± Zhao Wenbin directed. Monkey and his group shot a glare at the receptionist and moved toward the elevator. The security guards wanted to intervene but then received a call from Zhao Wenbin. ¡°Old Li, these guys are here to interview for a security position, let them up,¡± Zhao Wenbin spoke with authority over the phone. Hearing that even HR said so, the guards felt powerless and let them go. Upon reaching the 9th floor, Monkey immediately spotted Zhao Wenbin. ¡°Where¡¯s the guy you want us to beat? Hurry up and let¡¯s get this done so you can pay up,¡± asked Monkey, impatient. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the money, Monkey; it¡¯s surely yours,¡± Zhao Wenbin simpered, ¡°He¡¯s on this floor, named Li Chen. I¡¯ve already cleared out the security here so you can go all out.¡± However, just then, Li Chen emerged from a lab and approached upon seeing Zhao Wenbin and the gang not far off. ¡°That¡¯s him,¡± Zhao Wenbin said coldly, his body partly bandaged and wrapped in white, hastily done in Lin¡¯s Group¡¯s medical room. ¡°Hmm?¡± Monkey and his men began approaching Li Chen. Some perfumers from the lab also came out, saw what was happening, and quickly retreated inside, not wanting to relive their previous ordeal. Monkey and his crew surrounded Li Chen. ¡°You¡¯re Li Chen?¡± Monkey sized him up. Li Chen didn¡¯t reply, instead looked towards Zhao Wenbin and started to laugh, seemingly amused. Zhao Wenbin shuddered, unsettled by Li Chen¡¯s laughter. ¡°Oh, getting smart, huh? Learned to hire some muscle?¡± Li Chen said calmly. ¡°Fuck, you hear me talking to you?¡± Monkey instantly roared and aimed a kick at Li Chen, but bizarrely, it missed completely. ¡°Tsk tsk, the people you¡¯ve brought are this good?¡± Li Chen shook his head, ¡°Perfect, since I didn¡¯t get enough of a fight last time.¡± ¡°You dare act tough in front of me?¡± Monkey erupted, ¡°Boys, let¡¯s do this, take him down.¡± In an instant, more than a dozen thugs pulled out switchblades and charged at Li Chen. Li Chen moved like lightning, striking fast; a gangster approaching from the front was instantly sent flying before others could get close enough to stab. One thug couldn¡¯t even move. With an elbow jab, Li Chen made the man cry out in pain and snatched the switchblade, then slapped him dizzy. As the thug held the blade, Li Chen stabbingly threw it behind him, impaling it in the arm of another charging hooligan who let out a great roar of pain! Although surrounded by many people, Li Chen moved through them like a tiger among sheep, his movements graceful and his strikes as fast as lightning. Within a few moves, none of the thugs had even touched his clothes. He leapt up and kicked the remaining person flying. In an instant, the dozen or so men who had just rushed up were all lying on the ground, groaning. ¡°It seems the people you found aren¡¯t up to much,¡± Li Chen said with a slight smile, looking towards Zhao Wenbin in the distance. Zhao Wenbin was almost scared silly, his legs trembling like sieves, and he stammered, ¡°You, you, you, what, what do, do you, want?¡± Lying on the ground, Monkey coughed and stood up, cursing, ¡°Damn it, don¡¯t be too proud, I¡¯m calling my boss over now.¡± ¡°Oh, there¡¯s a boss too?¡± Li Chen said mockingly, ¡°That¡¯s perfect, we can settle it all at once¡ªby the way, do you have a phone or do you need to borrow mine?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be arrogant. My boss can beat you to a point where you can¡¯t fend for yourself,¡± the thug said as he retreated towards Zhao Wenbin while making a call. Soon, the thug¡¯s call connected, and he immediately cried out loudly, ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve been beaten! Come save me!¡± Shortly after, Monkey hung up the phone, looking at Li Chen with a sneer while those thugs lying on the ground took the chance to crawl towards him. ¡°Monkey bro, is your boss tough?¡± Zhao Wenbin asked quietly. ¡°Nonsense, how else could my brother survive in this world?¡± Monkey said coldly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; my boss is one of the top three big shots in Linchuan. There isn¡¯t a place in Linchuan where he can¡¯t walk sideways.¡± Hearing Monkey say this, Zhao Wenbin finally felt reassured and boldly threatened Li Chen, ¡°Li Chen, you¡¯re in for it now.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t cry for mercy when my boss beats you to a point where you can¡¯t fend for yourself,¡± Monkey also sneered continuously, and the other thugs, hearing that their boss was coming, also felt a surge of confidence. ¡°Li Chen, you dared to snatch Lin Yi away; I will definitely avenge this,¡± Zhao Wenbin said through clenched fists, his eyes shooting daggers. Li Chen yawned, ¡°I love it when people can¡¯t stand me yet can¡¯t defeat me; it¡¯s quite amusing. Old Zhou, bring me a chair.¡± The perfumer, only half peeking out to check the situation, froze. How did he know I was watching without even turning around? But since Li Chen had spoken, Old Zhou had no choice but to comply and brought over a chair. Li Chen sat down, looked at his watch, and said calmly, ¡°I¡¯ll give your boss ten minutes. If he can¡¯t make it here in ten minutes, your boss will only be left to collect your corpses.¡± After speaking, Li Chen closed his eyes. Monkey¡¯s expression changed slightly, but then he yelled fiercely, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m afraid?¡± Zhao Wenbin also sneered, ¡°Li Chen, you¡¯re just feigning composure because death is upon you.¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t respond. As time ticked by, Li Chen opened his eyes and calmly said, ¡°Time¡¯s up.¡± Seeing Li Chen stand up, Monkey felt inexplicably panicked; but at that moment, the sound of dense footsteps echoed from the staircase behind them, and a large group of men, all armed, appeared. These were all members of Monkey¡¯s gang! Monkey and the others suddenly felt jubilant and yelled at Li Chen, ¡°Kid, our men are here, have you figured out how you want to die?¡± Li Chen squinted his eyes, and just then, suddenly, the sound of the elevator rang out, and a man dressed in a black suit and wearing dark sunglasses stepped out, exuding an air of authority that one couldn¡¯t muster without years of experience. Li Chen nonchalantly watched the man approach, thinking to himself how cool his entrance was and wondering if he should try it sometime. ¡°Boss!¡± Monkey immediately shouted out loud, and the man turned towards him, speaking indifferently, ¡°What trouble have you stirred up this time?¡± Seeing the man approach, Zhao Wenbin¡¯s heart raced with excitement as he looked at Li Chen, thinking, can you fly away this time? ¡°Boss, I¡¯ve been beaten,¡± Monkey said, pointing towards Li Chen with a look of grievance. ¡°It was him. He not only beat me but also boasted that he would wipe out our gang; he beat up our brothers too. Boss, you have to stand up for us.¡± The man snorted coldly, his gaze from behind the sunglasses scanning Monkey briefly and disdainfully, calling him ¡°Useless.¡± Then, the man turned his attention towards Li Chen, beginning to speak in a measured tone, ¡°In Linchuan City, no one dares to speak to Hao¡¯s people like this...¡± However, his originally robust voice gradually diminished, and even without finishing his sentence, it completely disappeared. Zhao Wenbin and Monkey were puzzled, what was happening? Wang Hao, looking not far at Li Chen who was almost smiling, blinked his eyes, unable to see clearly, removed his sunglasses, and then rubbed his eyes vigorously, leaning forward as if he couldn¡¯t believe it. My god, how could it be him? ¡°Do you want to take a closer look?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes twinkled mockingly, surprised that the man before him was Wang Hao, the same man who had witnessed him annihilating the Axe Gang that night. Everyone, including Zhao Wenbin and Monkey, along with the newly arrived underlings, believed Li Chen was finished. No one had ever talked back to their boss like this. They were ready to see Wang Hao unleash his prowess, but suddenly, Wang Hao¡¯s reaction almost made their eyes pop out. Wang Hao swiftly ran to Li Chen, abruptly knelt before him with a thud. ¡°My lord, Wang Hao has finally found you!¡± Chapter 36 - 36 30 Do you dare to move against your benefactor ?36: Chapter 30 Do you dare to move against your benefactor? 36: Chapter 30 Do you dare to move against your benefactor? ¡°Benefactor, Wang Hao has finally found you!¡± The entire scene fell silent. The people Wang Hao brought were all stunned. Weren¡¯t they supposed to fight? What was happening? Monkey was dumbfounded. What was this situation? Why was his boss kneeling before this young man, and willingly so? Damn, was he going blind? Zhao Wenbin was shocked too. This plot development didn¡¯t seem right. Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be Li Chen beaten half to death and then kneeling to beg for mercy? How had the underworld boss ended up kneeling before Li Chen instead? Li Chen was also startled. This guy really was decisive. Li Chen sat back down in his chair, leisurely watching Wang Hao, ¡°I¡¯ve never helped you. Why call me benefactor?¡± Wang Hao¡¯s face was earnest, ¡°If the benefactor hadn¡¯t acted that day, Wang Hao would have been long dead. Without that day, there would be no Wang Hao today. Even if the benefactor feels it was just a minor effort, to Wang Hao, it¡¯s a scene I will remember all my life.¡± Wang Hao remembered that night, Li Chen single-handedly annihilated the entire Axe Gang. Except for himself, no one knew how such a formidable gang in Linchuan City had suddenly disappeared overnight. The unassuming young man before him was too terrifying, especially the moment when Tiger had pulled out a handgun, had been deeply etched in Wang Hao¡¯s mind. He could dodge bullets ¨C was such a person ordinary? Moreover, once Wang Hao knew the Axe Gang had been wiped out, he immediately gathered a new group of followers and quickly took over all territories of the Axe Gang, drastically changing the underworld landscape in Linchuan City overnight. Tiger disappeared, replaced by Wang Hao, and with the previous territory, Wang Hao¡¯s power was enough to rank in the top three in Linchuan City. In just a few days, Wang Hao¡¯s life had dramatic ups and downs, but he was clear that without Li Chen¡¯s intervention that day, he would have long been dead. Moreover, even as the top gang in Linchuan City, Li Chen could wipe him out in the blink of an eye. Both personally and logically, whether it was a personal favor or for the future development of his gang, if he could connect with Li Chen, that would be most beneficial. ¡°What are you all doing standing there?¡± Wang Hao suddenly turned around, his expression fierce, ¡°Isn¡¯t my benefactor also your benefactor? Kneel down!¡± The gangsters were all stunned, their minds seemingly frozen. They looked at each other in confusion. ¡°Anyone who refuses to kneel will be dealt with by the gang law when we return!¡± Wang Hao shouted angrily. At this, the brought gangsters immediately knelt down without hesitation, filling up the area near the 9th floor stairwell. Seeing those gangsters kneeling was quite a sight, but Monkey and Zhao Wenbin, who had not yet kneeled, appeared somewhat at a loss, their faces showing confusion. Fear was evident on Zhao Wenbin¡¯s face. The developments of the day were completely beyond his expectations, and he had a feeling that leaving Lin¡¯s Group today might be problematic. ¡°Gulp¡± Zhao Wenbin swallowed, suddenly regretting offending Li Chen. The only two still standing were Monkey and Zhao Wenbin; Wang Hao¡¯s expression darkened. Seeing Wang Hao¡¯s look, Monkey felt a chill in his heart and quickly knelt down, leaving Zhao Wenbin standing alone. I¡¯m not his subordinate; I shouldn¡¯t need to kneel, right? Zhao Wenbin was very anxious, while Wang Hao said sharply, ¡°Do you think you can look down on me? I don¡¯t care who you are, my benefactor is here, you better kneel down, or you know what the consequences are!¡± ¡°Thud¡± Zhao Wenbin was terrified, and without needing another word, he immediately knelt down, feeling sweat drench his face. He might be facing his end today. ¡°Benefactor, well met!¡± Wang Hao said loudly, then kowtowed. ¡°Benefactor, well met!¡± the gangsters also immediately followed with a kowtow. The deafening voices stunned the perfumers who were peeking from the lab, wondering about Li Chen¡¯s background. Why did the underworld fear him so? A security guard who was secretly observing swallowed nervously and then picked up the walkie-talkie, ¡°Captain, no need to worry, everything is secure on the 9th floor.¡± Really clever, Li Chen observed Wang Hao once more. This man before him was extremely smart, but this move was indeed very effective; it wasn¡¯t realistic for Li Chen to strike now. ¡°Alright, alright.¡± Li Chen waved his hand, ¡°Everyone stand up.¡± Wang Hao and the others stood up. Li Chen pointed to Monkey and Zhao Wenbin, ¡°In fact, I have no feud with you guys, but these two always cause me trouble. If I don¡¯t deal with them, I¡¯m afraid troubles will keep coming.¡± Wang Hao turned around, immediately changing his expression, ¡°Damn, you dare to mess with my benefactor? Come over here!¡± Immediately, a few gangsters pushed Monkey and Zhao Wenbin forward. It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over! Zhao Wenbin was breaking out in sweat, at this moment that seemingly smiling face of Li Chen looking at him appeared devilish. Monkey was also terrified. Wasn¡¯t this guy without significant background? Damn, his own boss had to comply obediently, calling this no significant background? Zhao Wenbin really screwed me over. As the two were pushed forward, Wang Hao lashed out with a kick, ¡°Damn, you made a mistake and still need me to teach you what to do?¡± Monkey took the kick, tumbling to the ground, but quickly scrambled up and knelt, his hands fiercely slapping his own face. ¡°Benefactor, I was blind to not recognize your greatness. Please disregard the words I said earlier!¡± Monkey kept hitting his face hard with his hands. ¡°Please, benefactor, disregard the minor¡¯s past actions. Monkey was previously speaking nonsense!¡± Li Chen watched as Monkey hit himself, his strikes indeed quite forceful, turning his cheeks red after just a few hits. ¡°Benefactor, it¡¯s all this guy¡¯s fault! He asked me to teach a colleague a lesson, promised me 3000 bucks afterward, benefactor, I was blinded by money, I deserve to die, I deserve to die.¡± He slapped his face repeatedly. Wang Hao snorted coldly and kicked him again, ¡°Be smarter in the future, and don¡¯t get yourself involved when you¡¯re in the underworld.¡± When that kick landed, a hint of fresh blood appeared at the corner of Monkey¡¯s mouth. ¡°Benefactor, look, Monkey recognized his mistake, didn¡¯t he ...¡± Wang Hao asked respectfully towards Li Chen, but when he saw Li Chen looking at him with a half-smile, a sudden shock gripped his heart, and he quickly added, ¡°If Benefactor isn¡¯t satisfied, I¡¯ll hand him over to you for punishment!¡± Upon hearing this, Monkey¡¯s eyes immediately brimmed with fear. Li Chen waved his hand, ¡°How you handle your gang members is none of my business. He¡¯s just doing his job, and since he understands now, let it be.¡± Relief washed over both Monkey and Wang Hao upon hearing this. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to thank the benefactor?¡± Wang Hao turned back and glared. ¡°Thank you, Benefactor, thank you, Benefactor,¡± Monkey hurriedly said. Li Chen looked towards Zhao Wenbin, who was pale-faced, with a bandage over his nose and terror filling his eyes, his legs uncontrollably shaking. ¡°How is it, Minister Zhao, do you still want to fire me?¡± Li Chen asked calmly. ¡°No, no,¡± Zhao Wenbin¡¯s head shook like a tambourine, ¡°If anyone is getting fired, it should be me by you.¡± ¡°Now, how should that be possible? You are the HR Minister.¡± Meanwhile, Wang Hao snorted heavily through his nose, ¡°Dare to offend my benefactor, **** it, you are seeking death!¡± Wang Hao kicked out, landing a blow on Zhao Wenbin¡¯s stomach, and in an instant, Zhao Wenbin was sent flying to the ground. ¡°Hold him up!¡± Wang Hao commanded coldly. The few thugs hurriedly propped up Wang Hao, restraining his hands behind his back, rendering him motionless. ¡°**** it, today I¡¯ll beat you to death for my Benefactor!¡± After saying this, Wang Hao kicked again, and Zhao Wenbin started screaming like he was being slaughtered. Since Zhao wasn¡¯t one of his own, Wang Hao struck with extra zeal, reasoning that as long as Zhao didn¡¯t die, how long he spent in the hospital didn¡¯t concern him. ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen, Brother Cheen, Brother Cheen, stop hitting me, I was wrong.¡± Zhao Wenbin began shouting loudly, but was abruptly met with a slap across his face. ¡°Brother Cheen, Brother Cheen, I was wrong, I shouldn¡¯t have offended you, I shouldn¡¯t have been so narrow-minded, I shouldn¡¯t call people to deal with you.¡± Zhao Wenbin was nearly crying, today was simply a nightmare. Li Chen acted as though he hadn¡¯t heard anything and closed his eyes instead. Zhao Wenbin felt like his body was falling apart and seeing Li Chen close his eyes, panic filled him, his heart engulfed by endless fear. ¡°Fuck, are you scared shitless?¡± Wang Hao frowned sharply, noticing a wet streak in the middle of Zhao¡¯s pants, a pissy odor spreading around him. ¡°Brother Cheen, Brother Cheen, please let me go, I have elderly and young ones at home, I¡¯m still young, I don¡¯t want to die.¡± Zhao Wenbin¡¯s snot and tears became indistinguishable, ¡°Brother Cheen, I shouldn¡¯t have pursued President Lin, I shouldn¡¯t have touched your woman, I, Zhao Wenbin, was blind to your greatness, please let me go, I won¡¯t dare to offend you again.¡± Just then, Li Chen¡¯s indifferent voice came, ¡°What is my relationship with Lin Yi?¡± Zhao was startled, hastily saying, ¡°A marital relationship, a marital relationship, I will absolutely not touch her again.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Li Chen frowned. Seeing Li Chen like this, Zhao was terrified, quickly correcting himself, ¡°A subordinate relationship, President Lin is your superior, you are President Lin¡¯s subordinate.¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Li Chen¡¯s frown deepened. Zhao was about to cry, what was he supposed to answer now? ¡°I don¡¯t know what your relationship with President Lin is, I don¡¯t know anything.¡± Zhao was on the verge of crying. ¡°That¡¯s right, you don¡¯t know anything.¡± Li Chen opened his eyes, ¡°I don¡¯t want to see any trace of you around Lin Yi ever again.¡± ¡°Rest assured, assured, I will resign immediately once I get back.¡± Zhao nodded like a pecking chick, but then he saw that Li Chen¡¯s expression was off again. ¡°Did I ask you to resign?¡± Li Chen said calmly, ¡°If anything bad or unexpected happens to Lin¡¯s Group, you should know the consequences.¡± Not allowed to resign, yet still facing this scourge, how am I supposed to live? Zhao Wenbin wanted to cry but dared not offend Li Chen, so he could only agree. ¡°Also, what happened today?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°Brother Cheen, rest assured, nothing happened,¡± Zhao quickly said. ¡°Then what happened to these injuries of yours?¡± ¡°These injuries happened when I accidentally fell on the stairs, it was just me being careless,¡± Zhao hastily replied. Seeing that Li Chen was satisfied, Wang Hao signalled his men to let Zhao go, ¡°Get the **** out, if you dare to offend my Benefactor again, I¡¯ll cripple you!¡± Zhao Wenbin scurried away like he¡¯d been granted a huge reprieve, fleeing towards the staircase. After finishing up, Wang Hao saw Li Chen turn and walk towards the direction of the laboratory. ¡°Benefactor? Benefactor?¡± Wang Hao called out loudly. ¡°You go too, I don¡¯t know you,¡± Li Chen¡¯s voice came from afar. ¡°What?¡± Wang Hao was dumbfounded. Chapter 37 - 37 31 How Can I Capture You Alive If Youre Not Poisoned ?37: Chapter 31: How Can I Capture You Alive If You¡¯re Not Poisoned? 37: Chapter 31: How Can I Capture You Alive If You¡¯re Not Poisoned? Evening. Li Chen returned to the villa, greeted Aunt Wang, and then went upstairs, preparing to use the bathroom. However, just as he opened the door, he saw a figure sitting there. Li Chen was taken aback, only to see Lin Yi wearing simple, loose clothing, sitting on top. Lin Yi was also stunned, staring at Li Chen as he pushed the door open, her face full of astonishment as if she were frozen. The two of them looked at each other, both seemingly petrified. But after a second, Lin Yi¡¯s mouth opened, and the scream that was accumulating in her throat was about to unleash. In an instant, the piercing cry would cut through the entire villa like a blade. Li Chen did not doubt the seriousness of the situation, especially when he heard Aunt Wang¡¯s footsteps approaching. Quickly, with a flash of movement, Li Chen took a step forward, covering Lin Yi¡¯s mouth just as she was about to scream. ¡°Ah!¡± The nascent scream immediately turned into muffled ¡°mmph mmph mmph¡± sounds, as Lin Yi¡¯s beautiful eyes looked at the close proximity of Li Chen, wanting to let out a sharp cry, but her mouth was firmly sealed shut. ¡°Shh,¡± Li Chen signaled, but in the next second, Lin Yi¡¯s hands suddenly covered Li Chen¡¯s eyes. The sight and posture of the two were quite awkward, with Li Chen¡¯s right hand covering Lin Yi¡¯s mouth and Lin Yi¡¯s hands covering Li Chen¡¯s eyes. At this moment, Li Chen was blind, while Lin Yi was mute. Fury filled her beautiful eyes¡ªthis bastard, why did he always want to take advantage of her? ¡°Aunt Wang is coming,¡± Li Chen whispered. ¡°Hmph,¡± Lin Yi snorted softly through her nose, then suddenly bit hard on the hand covering her mouth! ¡°Ouch!¡± A jolt of pain shot through Li Chen¡¯s palm, and he could hardly keep from crying out, but he managed to stifle it in a flash. Li Chen quickly backed away, and the two abruptly separated. Lin Yi was breathing heavily, while Li Chen looked at his palm, where a neat row of teeth marks clearly marked the spot! ¡°Are you a dog or something!¡± Li Chen exclaimed angrily. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare look!¡± Lin Yi also glared angrily, her hands shielding her private area, ¡°Get out of here, now!¡± Seeing Lin Yi in her current state, Li Chen thought, ¡°Just because you tell me to get out, I should leave?¡± ¡°Why should I go out?¡± Li Chen¡¯s face broke into a familiar wicked smile, ¡°You¡¯re my wife, just seeing you use the bathroom, right? What¡¯s there to avoid?¡± ¡°Pervert!¡± Lin Yi glared fiercely, ¡°If you don¡¯t leave, I¡¯ll call Aunt Wang in!¡± Li Chen, unfazed, replied, ¡°Then I¡¯ll cover your mouth again, and it¡¯s even better if Aunt Wang comes. I¡¯ll just tell her we¡¯re playing ¡®cooked rice becomes cooked dish.''¡± Before he could finish, Lin Yi was already flinging miscellaneous items at him! ¡°Get out, you pervert!¡± Li Chen¡¯s situation turned chaotic, ¡°Hey, hey, hey, stop throwing things, I¡¯m going, I¡¯m going, okay!¡± Leaving the bathroom, Li Chen had a bitter smile. It was her fault for not locking the door, yet he was to blame. Fortunately, the villa had many bathrooms, so Li Chen chose another one. Meanwhile, Lin Yi was fuming, wanting nothing more than to bite him to death, this pervert, this bastard. After leaving the bathroom, Lin Yi was in no mood for anything, cursing Li Chen for being a pervert in her mind while heading to her own room. Lin Yi had many things to do tonight, but her mood had been completely ruined by Li Chen, so she decided to head back to her room to shower and sleep. Li Chen also returned to his room, about to connect with Alice, when his ears suddenly perked up! Someone was there! His expression serious, Li Chen swiftly positioned himself next to the window, listening intently to the sounds outside. The rustling of leaves reached him, followed by soft footsteps on the branches, then silence once more. But the next second, there was a faint sound against the wall, and then the noise moved sideways! He¡¯s a master, Li Chen immediately judged the other party¡¯s strength, and it looked like he was heading towards Lin Yi¡¯s room! Li Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed, and he rushed out of his room, sprinting towards Lin Yi¡¯s room! He pushed the door open and quickly scanned the room in urgency, but didn¡¯t find anyone, and the window in Lin Yi¡¯s room was still tightly closed. The light in the bathroom was on, and just then, the light went out. Subsequently, the bathroom door opened, and it was at this moment a faint sound of breaking glass was heard, a very fine steel needle flew towards the bathroom! Li Chen¡¯s gaze sharpened as he made his move, charging towards the bathroom. At this moment, Lin Yi, clad in a bathrobe and fresh from her bath, appeared. She saw Li Chen rushing towards her and couldn¡¯t help but be greatly surprised! ¡°Li...¡± Before she could finish speaking, Li Chen had tackled her to the ground. The steel needle that had just been fired struck the wall and then fell to the floor, rolling under a chair. ¡°You pervert, let go of me!¡± Lin Yi cried out in shock and anger. This rogue actually dared to barge in while she was bathing¡ªabsolutely brazen. ¡°Quiet, someone¡¯s here!¡± whispered Li Chen, his face alert as he scanned the room. Since Lin Yi had been bathing, the lights inside the room were off and they hadn¡¯t been turned back on. Only the moonlight from outside illuminated the room, making it rather dim. The previously broken window had been opened; the curtains fluttered in the breeze. However, there was no sign of the intruder, or rather, the person had only opened the window as an opportunity and hadn¡¯t snuck in! The enemy was hidden, while he was exposed; Li Chen couldn¡¯t but stay alert. The enemy remained still, so Li Chen carefully raised his head, vigilant as he observed the situation. But then, a dark shadow appeared at the window. The figure, his face covered, looked at Li Chen, his eyes shining with a cold light! ¡°Watch out!¡± Li Chen exclaimed, quickly rolling on the ground with Lin Yi in his arms. The hidden weapon thrown by the other party stabbed into the ground instead. Lin Yi froze. The Cross Dart-like hidden weapons were stuck into the ground beside her, proving Li Chen hadn¡¯t lied to her! At that moment, Li Chen looked up at the assailant, his forehead covered in cold sweat. A Cross Dart had embedded itself into his shoulder. ¡°Hahaha,¡± came a muffled, maniacal laugh. The opponent had been hit by a hidden weapon; he was done for. The poison coated on his Cross Darts was potent, and without his antidote, how could one possibly be cured? ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen, are you okay?¡± Lin Yi quickly asked, concern evident as she saw Li Chen bathed in sweat. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± Li Chen endured the intense pain. ¡°So much for the great King of the Netherworld,¡± the hoarse laughter continued. A few more hidden weapons, ¡°swish, swish¡±, lodged into Li Chen¡¯s body. ¡°Li Chen, are you alright?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s voice carried a hint of tears. ¡°He¡¯s already on his way to see the King of Hell, and soon you will be too,¡± declared the black figure, slowly approaching Lin Yi. Lin Yi lay on the ground, looking up at the approaching figure, her heart gradually sinking. ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen, wake up,¡± she shook Li Chen, but he remained motionless atop her. The figure reached Lin Yi¡¯s side and without hesitation, drew a long knife, flashing coldly, and aimed it at her, ready to strike! But in the blink of an eye, Li Chen, who had appeared unconscious, suddenly opened his eyes. With a flash in his eye, he slapped the ground with his palm and leapt up, charging directly at the black-clad assailant! The assailant, caught off guard and unable to change his move in time, watched as Li Chen closed in. Mid-air, Li Chen delivered a side kick, striking the man in the chest like a blow from a massive hammer. The attacker couldn¡¯t help but grunt as he stumbled back several steps. He looked up in shock, disbelief in his eyes as he spoke to the composed Li Chen, ¡°You, you¡¯re not dead?¡± ¡°Surprised?¡± said Li Chen. True Qi flowed within him, and in a moment, the darts embedded in his back were expelled by the massive force of his muscles, clattering to the ground. In fact, Li Chen had already protected himself with True Qi; the darts had penetrated only the outer layer of his skin, and the poison was completely suppressed by his True Qi, unable to spread. Xibeka had been no match for Li Chen¡ªhow could such a trivial poison affect him? ¡°If I weren¡¯t poisoned, how could you possibly have come close to me?¡± Li Chen said calmly. ¡°And if you hadn¡¯t come close to me, how could I capture you alive?¡± A cold glint flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes as he swiftly moved towards his adversary. But the assailant knew the mission had failed and didn¡¯t hesitate to dart towards the window. Li Chen had anticipated the move, and with even greater speed, blocked the escape route. Just then, the assailant suddenly flung a barrage of Cross Darts towards Lin Yi, who was still on the ground. A diversionary tactic! Reluctantly, Li Chen returned to Lin Yi¡¯s side to shield her from the darts, while the black-clad assailant took advantage of the moment to flee through the window. Li Chen was about to give chase when he hesitated upon seeing Lin Yi on the ground. If this were a ploy to draw him away, Lin Yi would be in danger. Yet, if he failed to pursue the assailant, Li Chen would lose a vital clue to the identity of the mastermind behind the attack. Having been specifically targeted, this black-clad assailant was an excellent lead. Perhaps he could pry valuable information from his lips. Watching the figure receding into the distance, Li Chen frowned. But just then, a voice said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the young mistress, son-in-law; I¡¯ll protect her.¡± Heartened by those words, Li Chen¡¯s eyes brightened, and he nodded, ¡°Thank you, Aunt Wang.¡± With that, he sprang from the window and gave chase after the figure. Chapter 38 - 38 32 Hell Skeleton Organization ?38: Chapter 32 Hell Skeleton Organization 38: Chapter 32 Hell Skeleton Organization The person ahead was fleeing at high speeds. Though he was fast, in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, he was unbearably slow. Li Chen had already kicked him in the chest before, and now the man was still suffering from internal injuries. If Li Chen couldn¡¯t catch up with him now, the title of King of the Netherworld would be nothing but a joke. Both of them moved like phantoms. The man weaved through the woods, heading in the direction of the city center. There weren¡¯t many cars on the adjacent road, and even if there were, they wouldn¡¯t notice the ghost-like figures beside them. Lin Yi¡¯s villa was in Linchuan New District, only a bridge away from the city center. Li Chen chased after him at high speed. The man glanced back and couldn¡¯t help but flash a look of horror¡ªwas the distance between them getting closer? He didn¡¯t dare hesitate. The man accelerated with all his might, and soon, he was on the bridge. Li Chen was only a step behind and soon caught up. But the man in black suddenly punched a car, dragged out the driver, sat in the car, floored the accelerator, and sped off. Li Chen¡¯s gaze was cold. No matter what, you won¡¯t get away tonight. Li Chen didn¡¯t choose to do the same as his opponent. He circulated the True Qi within his body, and with a hop and a skip, he chased after the man. The man in black had the accelerator down to the metal. As he drove, he kept an eye on the rearview mirror. Seeing no cars chasing him, he relaxed a little, but suddenly, he caught sight of a figure leaping after him from behind. Even with the pedal to the metal, he couldn¡¯t shake off his pursuer, who seemed to move like a ghost. What the hell is going on? The man in black started to panic. He ignored all the traffic lights, barreling through them, while Li Chen followed closely behind, using the vehicles on the road to rapidly close the distance. The two of them, one after the other, arrived at Dawan Street. Seeing Li Chen getting closer, the man in black opened the car door, shot out like a bullet, and the hijacked car smashed into a roadside stall not far ahead. ¡°Ah!¡± The pedestrians were all startled, and the man in black dashed into an alley, running as if his life depended on it. Seeing Li Chen not follow, the man in black breathed a sigh of relief but then held his chest as a trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth. ¡°The King of the Netherworld is indeed formidable.¡± The man felt astonished by the lingering force of that kick. ¡°Where do you think you¡¯re going?¡± However, a ghostly voice came through. The man was shocked, looked up, and saw Li Chen had somehow blocked his path, casually standing with his hands in his pockets, looking at him leisurely. The man in black took a deep breath, realizing he couldn¡¯t escape. He gave up running, held the sword that flickered with cold light in his hand, and stared at Li Chen. ¡°Make your move, I won¡¯t say I didn¡¯t give you a chance.¡± Li Chen spoke indifferently. Upon hearing this, the man in black reached with his left hand and flung a black projectile at Li Chen. With a booming sound, thick black smoke spread out. But at that moment, a palm patted his shoulder from behind. The man in black¡¯s hairs stood on end, and he swiftly turned and slashed! But his attack hit nothing, not even Li Chen¡¯s shadow, and at that moment, Li Chen had already grabbed the arm holding the sword. Another kick landed on the man¡¯s chest, and in an instant, the man in black was sent flying into a wall. Li Chen slowly walked towards him. The man in black was half-kneeling on the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Looking up, he saw that Li Chen had already arrived in front of him. The man barely tried to draw his sword before Li Chen casually kicked his wrist. The sword flew out of the man¡¯s hand, and before he could move again, a fist came flying and smashed right into his face, slamming him onto the ground. ¡°Cough, cough.¡± Lying on the ground and struggling to rise, the man in black realized he had lost all his strength. ¡°King of the Netherworld, your reputation is well-deserved. I underestimated you,¡± the man said hoarsely. ¡°Who sent you?¡± asked Li Chen. ¡°Do you think I would tell you?¡± The man in black¡¯s eyes showed a hint of amusement. ¡°In our line of work, we never betray our employers.¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Li Chen pulled off his face mask, revealing an ordinary, unremarkable face. ¡°There has never been a mouth I couldn¡¯t open,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°Torture?¡± the man gasped and chuckled. ¡°My bones are even harder than your fists.¡± Without a word, Li Chen grabbed the man¡¯s left wrist and applied pressure, snapping it. The man¡¯s face instantly contorted with veins bulging, but he bit down hard, stifling any sound, not uttering a single word. Li Chen then did the same to the man¡¯s right wrist, breaking it as well, and after that, he broke his legs. After a long while, the man was gasping for air, yet his face broke into a wild laugh, ¡°Is that all the King of the Netherworld¡¯s got?¡± Li Chen glanced at him, ¡°I¡¯m just worried you might end up killing yourself from the pain later.¡± The man in black¡¯s pupils shrank as he suddenly had a bad feeling, but all he saw was Li Chen taking out a white cloth with several silver needles revealed on it. Li Chen held a silver needle and said indifferently, ¡°I hope you can bear it, and I hope your bones are tough enough.¡± After that, he inserted the silver needle directly into the man¡¯s body. As several needles pierced him, the man in black felt as if his entire body were thrown into a sea of fire, every cell seemed to be boiling, ready to explode. ¡°Ah!¡± Even the man in black could not help but scream out loud, rolling around on the ground in agony. ¡°Who sent you?¡± Li Chen asked indifferently. Seeing the man in black clench his teeth, making gasping noises, his whole body turning a boiled-red color as he rolled back and forth on the ground, Li Chen took out another silver needle and jabbed it into the man¡¯s neck. With this needle, the man in black felt as if every joint, every cell in his body, were being torn apart by thousands of ants, and it seemed like ants were crawling in his bloodstream and trying to burst out from his throat. The man in black opened his mouth wide, his eyes appearing as if they¡¯d pop out, and he tumbled to the ground. ¡°Who sent you?¡± Li Chen continued to question, meanwhile pinching another silver needle in his hand. ¡°Hell, Skeleton!¡± The man in black forced out these words through his teeth, then gasped heavily, as if wanting to vomit something out. Hell Skeleton? Li Chen was startled, having never heard of this organization. If it was truly this organization that sent the man in black, then it must be quite famous in the world, as the man in black was not weak in skill. However, he had never heard of it. He furrowed his brows slightly, ¡°What organization is this?¡± With a face full of pain, the man in black said, ¡°Needle, needle!¡± Li Chen pulled the silver needle from the man¡¯s neck, and the man gasped for air as if he had just climbed out of water. ¡°Alright, what is the Hell Skeleton Organization?¡± Li Chen asked. The man in black, lying on the ground and looking at Li Chen while gasping for breath, showed a sinister smile, ¡°Unfortunately, you¡¯ll never know.¡± A bad premonition flashed through Li Chen¡¯s mind, and by the time he realized what was happening, he knew it was bad news. Instantly, he gathered his True Qi and slapped towards the man¡¯s neck. With that slap from Li Chen, a black, tooth-shaped object flew out from the man¡¯s mouth. ¡°Too late, hahaha!¡± The man in black laughed maniacally, a black liquid still in his mouth. Laughing, and in an instant, a black mist seeped through the man¡¯s face. Then his expression froze, and his whole body seemed to rot and burn before Li Chen¡¯s eyes, turning into a puddle of bloodwater! When the black Poison Fang flew out, Li Chen¡¯s expression changed, ¡°Super Corrosive Poison Fang?¡± Just a single drop of this could poison an elephant to death, leaving no bones behind; it was a super poison. Typically, it could be given to assassins so that when their mission failed, they could bite down on the Poison Fang to prevent any information from leaking. What was most crucial was that this kind of Poison Fang was uniquely invented by the Ghost King, often given to his subordinates, which Li Chen was very aware of. In just a few seconds, the man in black turned into a puddle of bloodwater in front of Li Chen, leaving no bone behind. Li Chen¡¯s face sank. The Hell Skeleton Organization was definitely related to the Ghost King. Was the Ghost King manipulating the Hell Skeleton Organization from behind, or had the Ghost King made some deal with the Hell Skeleton Organization to have him assassinated? Everything seemed to be shrouded in mist, unclear and indistinct. Glancing at the Super Corrosive Poison Fang that fell to the ground, Li Chen sent a surge of True Qi to shatter it, then got up. No matter what, he had to uncover the truth about this Hell Skeleton. ¡°Ghost King, where exactly are you?¡± Li Chen muttered as he gazed into the distance, sensing that the Ghost King must be lurking in Linchuan City! After dealing with the man, Li Chen was about to leave when suddenly the side door burst open! This was the back door of a bar, and a staggering figure emerged from within. Li Chen turned around and the figure crashed straight into his arms! Chapter 39 - 39 33 Making Friends ?39: Chapter 33 Making Friends 39: Chapter 33 Making Friends The sudden figure that rushed in took Li Chen by surprise. Almost instinctively, he reached out his hand to steady her, and the fresh scent hitting him made him immediately realize that she was a woman. Patting her, Li Chen said, ¡°Miss, miss, you need to wake up.¡± The woman struggled to lift her head, and instantly, Li Chen was taken aback. ¡°Qilin Princess?¡± ¡°Hmm?¡± Li Chen was shocked. The woman in his arms was none other than the Qilin Princess he had seen that evening. What he couldn¡¯t understand was how the Qilin Princess ended up in such a state, and amid her haze, she also felt that the man before her seemed familiar. In fact, the Qilin Princess was in a bad mood today and had randomly picked a bar to drown her sorrows. However, she hadn¡¯t expected that a few thugs in the bar had set their sights on her. Normally, the Qilin Princess wouldn¡¯t have been scared, but someone had drugged her drink. When the drugs took effect, the thugs came straight at her. Under the influence of the drug, the Qilin Princess¡¯s strength had diminished to less than ten percent. She had to endure the feeling of ants crawling under her skin while fighting the thugs. With the thugs being numerous and their tricks devious, she was soon overwhelmed. But having the strength of the Earth Ranking, after a fierce fight, she had burst out of the bar through the back door, but she was already at the end of her tether and couldn¡¯t fight anymore. Then, upon exiting, she ran straight into Li Chen¡¯s arms. ¡°You, let go of me,¡± gasped the Qilin Princess, Li Chen¡¯s touch felt like the best aphrodisiac, almost making her lose her self-control. ¡°Letting go is no problem, but as soon as I do, you¡¯ll hit the ground,¡± Li Chen chuckled mischievously. ¡°Are you sure you want me to let go?¡± Hearing this, the Qilin Princess tried to muster her strength and realized she indeed couldn¡¯t move at all. If it weren¡¯t for Li Chen, she would probably be lying on the ground. ¡°Hurry, let¡¯s go,¡± the Qilin Princess said with difficulty. Li Chen picked up the Qilin Princess and started walking towards the distance. His hands were far from idle, which infuriated the already weak Qilin Princess. ¡°Don¡¯t touch.¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t care about that. He chuckled, ¡°Didn¡¯t think you¡¯d be so juicy; I really like mature women. Let¡¯s be friends, shall we?¡± ¡°How dare you?¡± the Qilin Princess fumed with embarrassment, but her soft voice barely carried any threat. The Qilin Princess was almost out of breath with anger. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t be your friend if you were the last man on Earth, and if you dare to touch me again, I¡¯ll chop off your hands once I recover.¡± Buddy, you¡¯re talking big, but have you looked at the situation? You¡¯re in my arms, and you still want to chop my hands off? ¡°What did you say? I can¡¯t hear you,¡± Li Chen leaned closer to the Qilin Princess. ¡°You said you like how my touch feels? You said you want to be friends with me?¡± The Qilin Princess seethed with hatred for this jerk, but she was powerless to do anything about it. Just then, from the back door of the bar, a group of thugs armed with weapons rushed out and immediately spotted Li Chen holding the Qilin Princess. ¡°Guys, she¡¯s up ahead! Don¡¯t let her escape!¡± ¡°Hey you, stop right there!¡± The thugs at the back immediately caught up. ¡°Leave her with us.¡± Li Chen, holding the Qilin Princess, turned around where the thugs quickly confronted him. ¡°Kid, hand her over and get lost, or I¡¯ll break your legs!¡± Pretending to be perplexed, Li Chen said, ¡°Her? I just picked her up from the ground.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care about that. We had our eyes on this chick first. Touch her, and you¡¯re leaving here on a stretcher!¡± The thug brandished his knife, looking smug and cocky. Out of options, Li Chen whispered, ¡°Have you decided whether you want to be friends with me or not?¡± The Qilin Princess turned her head away, too lazy to even grunt. ¡°If you don¡¯t put her down now, I¡¯ll chop off your hands too!¡± The thug, seeing Li Chen dawdling, could barely restrain himself from charging forward to snatch her. ¡°Oh, oh,¡± Li Chen seemed flustered and quickly placed the Qilin Princess on the ground. ¡°Sorry, guys, but seeing this chick lying on the ground looking so pretty, I thought I¡¯d enjoy myself a bit. Since she¡¯s yours, I¡¯ll just give her back to you.¡± After saying this, Li Chen turned and walked away. The Qilin Princess was dumbfounded; how could he just abandon her like that? ¡°Are you even a man!¡± shouted the Qilin Princess, using all her strength. Li Chen¡¯s mouth curved into a slight smile, thinking, now will you keep your cool? Turning back, Li Chen suddenly looked shy and awkward, ¡°So, you agree now?¡± ¡°I agree to what?¡± the Qilin Princess was baffled. Li Chen seemed even more sheepish as he stammered, ¡°I really like mature women. I want to be your friend.¡± Qilin Princess looked utterly speechless, while the gangsters were also startled. Was this guy really such an oddball? ¡°Make friends with your mom, if you don¡¯t leave I¡¯ll kill you!¡± a gangster immediately threatened. Li Chen acted as if he hadn¡¯t heard, standing there as if waiting for Qilin Princess¡¯s reply. Seeing that she didn¡¯t respond, he turned around, intending to leave. ¡°I agree,¡± said Qilin Princess, sounding listless. Li Chen¡¯s face lit up with joy, ¡°Great, I knew you would agree.¡± Then, under the dumbfounded gaze of the gangsters, Li Chen ran over, scooped up Qilin Princess, turned, and walked away. Fuck, do you think we¡¯re invisible or what? The gangsters were dumbstruck; they had never seen anyone quite this bizarre before. ¡°Stop right there!¡± The gangsters immediately surrounded Li Chen. ¡°Fuck your mom, I don¡¯t care if you¡¯re really stupid or just pretending, put her down or I¡¯ll kill you.¡± Li Chen looked puzzled, ¡°Guys, didn¡¯t you hear just now?¡± ¡°Heard what?¡± ¡°She agreed to be friends with me,¡± Li Chen gestured towards Qilin Princess, ¡°so she belongs to me now.¡± ¡°Belongs to your mom!¡± Unable to bear it any longer, the gangsters took out their weapons and hacked at Li Chen. Li Chen had no intention of putting down Qilin Princess. Watching the gangsters coming at him, the corners of his mouth couldn¡¯t help but turn up slightly. He sidestepped, lifted his foot, and sent the frontmost gangster flying with a kick. Then, with a flick of his hands, Qilin Princess was controlled to fly around in the air, her foot striking two attacking gangsters, before being caught by Li Chen behind him. Qilin Princess now had her arms wrapped around Li Chen, while he freed his hands, grabbed a gangster¡¯s machete, parried another blade, and kicked twice, sending two men flying. He tossed the machete in his hand; the handle flew straight at a gangster, hitting him in the chest and knocking him straight to the ground. Afterward, Li Chen, holding Qilin Princess, elegantly swirled around, her beautiful legs sweeping over the head of a gangster sneaking up from behind and landing back in Li Chen¡¯s arms. Then Li Chen lifted his foot, sending the remaining gangster flying. In an instant, all the gangsters were lying on the ground moaning, while Li Chen stood in the center holding Qilin Princess. Li Chen¡¯s brow suddenly furrowed; a gangster not far away tried to get up and run, but with a flick of his toes, a machete flew up, and with a kick, the handle struck his head. ¡°Without my permission, anyone who dares to run will not blame me for being ruthless,¡± Li Chen¡¯s indifferent voice sounded, and those gangsters, though beaten senseless, all clearly understood that this man¡¯s strength was far above theirs. Holding someone yet still managing to beat them senseless, how could they possibly stand a chance against him? In Li Chen¡¯s arms, Qilin Princess looked at him with eyes foggy, possibly from the medicinal effect or something else, the spring in her gaze making Li Chen¡¯s heart flutter. ¡°Now, I¡¯ll give you three seconds,¡± said Li Chen, holding Qilin Princess, ¡°Three seconds for everyone to stand up.¡± ¡°One!¡± The gangsters, frightened by Li Chen, dared not disobey and struggled to stand up. ¡°Two!¡± ¡°Anyone not standing by three will get their muscles loosened by me,¡± Li Chen said nonchalantly. Scared, even those who were slow hurriedly scrambled to their feet. ¡°Good,¡± Li Chen nodded, scanning the gangsters, ¡°Now, everyone strip off your clothes and pants!¡± ¡°What?¡± The gangsters were taken aback. Strip off clothes and pants? Did they hear that right? ¡°I don¡¯t want to say it again, strip!¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze turned cold. Seeing his expression, the gangsters were terrified and quickly began stripping off their clothes. Before long, all the gangsters were naked, each standing in different underpants in the alley. Qilin Princess had turned her face to the other side of Li Chen¡¯s, unwilling to see such a shameful scene. ¡°Strip completely,¡± Li Chen said indifferently. ¡°What?¡± Now, the gangsters hesitated, but Li Chen stamped his foot, and a machete flew up, then with a kick, it flew toward a distant wall and embedded itself directly, under the gangsters¡¯ watchful eyes! Fuck! The gangsters were startled, and without a second word, started stripping off their last piece of underwear. In an instant, a dozen gangsters stood completely naked in the alley. Li Chen nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Now, all of you line up.¡± Chapter 40 - 40 34 Looking for Money ?40: Chapter 34 Looking for Money 40: Chapter 34 Looking for Money ¡°Now, everyone line up side by side!¡± The gangsters did as they were told upon hearing this. ¡°Each of you run a lap around the street,¡± Li Chen said, ¡°and if I see anyone not running from behind, I¡¯ll hang you up at the bar entrance for three days.¡± ¡°While running, you all shout ¡®I am proud¡¯ at the top of your lungs, every 5 seconds.¡± ¡°Did you hear me clearly?¡± Li Chen barked sternly. ¡°Heard you loud and clear,¡± the gangsters were all quick-witted. ¡°Start running now!¡± At Li Chen¡¯s command, two rows of gangsters began to run outside, shouting as they ran: ¡°I am proud!¡± As soon as they left the alley, a series of screams echoed through the streets, along with various exaggerated shouts, ¡°OH MY GOD!¡± ¡°I am proud.¡± The gangsters felt like dying; they hurried to run first, planning to find a place to hide halfway through. ¡°I am proud.¡± The chant became fainter, and the screaming gradually subsided. After putting down the Qilin Princess, Li Chen started going through the gangsters¡¯ clothes pockets. ¡°What are you looking for?¡± The Qilin Princess, watching Li Chen¡¯s previous actions and how he had teased those gangsters miserably, found the man in front of her always had surprising moves. Now she couldn¡¯t guess what he was up to. ¡°Looking for money,¡± Li Chen replied without turning his head, pulling wallets out of those pockets and gathering the money. ¡°What do you need the money for?¡± The Qilin Princess was still curious. The King of the Netherworld was short of money? Li Chen just looked up at the Qilin Princess with a mischievous smirk, ¡°How can I book a room without money?¡± The Qilin Princess was filled with shame and anger. She shouldn¡¯t have asked him¡ªthat bastard. Li Chen put the money into his pocket and was about to stand up when he unexpectedly found some familiar square-shaped items in another garment pocket. His eyes lit up, he picked those things up, and the Qilin Princess turned away in embarrassment as soon as she saw them. ¡°Haha, although they¡¯re a bit small, a dozen or so should be enough,¡± Li Chen laughed as he placed these Durex into his pocket as well, and then he picked up the Qilin Princess. ¡°Cougar, let¡¯s go book a room!¡± He then quickened his pace, carrying the Qilin Princess towards a hotel. The Qilin Princess in his arms was almost unconscious! Damn, Li Chen quickly made sure to hold that hand properly. ¡°Really, is this happening on the street?¡± Li Chen was at a loss for words and couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue: ¡°This girl, she¡¯s really something!¡± ¡°No way.¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help a wry smile inside. He wasn¡¯t a saint; if she kept this up on the street, a thrilling affair wouldn¡¯t be out of the question. ¡°So hot... hot...¡± the Qilin Princess murmured, her hands clinging onto Li Chen¡¯s neck; her strength had evidently returned. ¡°Damn,¡± Li Chen also felt a surge of heat. Meanwhile, pedestrians on the roadside all cast their glances at the couple, who were passionately kissing, and were amazed at the scene. The customs of Huaxia were not very open to begin with, but kissing on the roadside was still acceptable. However, the way they were kissing was just too wild. An old lady walked past Li Chen and the woman, looking at their frantic behavior, and shook her head: ¡°Moral decay, moral decay indeed.¡± A man ogling at Li Chen and the Qilin Princess¡¯s passionate display accidentally slammed straight into the railing. Li Chen felt a surge of heat rising in his lower abdomen. ¡°I almost really did it right here on the street.¡± Li Chen gave a wry smile, and immediately pressed a spot on the Qilin Princess¡¯s acupoint, causing her to faint on the spot. But at that moment, a police car had already pulled up behind them. ¡°You, take out your ID!¡± A familiar voice came from behind. Li Chen turned to look and couldn¡¯t help but be startled, how could he be so coincidental today? Officer Yu Yueying was also startled, the person before her was none other than Li Chen, who had made his move that day at the restaurant. Seeing Li Chen, Yu Yueying immediately became furious, ¡°Take out your ID, I suspect you of using drugs illegally.¡± Without Li Chen¡¯s support, the Qilin Princess had already collapsed on the ground, and at the same time, the three male officers in the police car brightened up at the sight of the sleeping Qilin Princess and got out of the vehicle one after another. ¡°Aren¡¯t we old friends?¡± Li Chen said with a slight smile, lifting his left hand and pretending to sniff it, ¡°Your scent is quite unique, I was still thinking of trying it again.¡± Seeing Li Chen¡¯s left hand, Yu Yueying immediately took out her handcuffs, ¡°I don¡¯t know you, and I suspect you of drugging her, please come back to the station with me.¡± ¡°Yu Ying, this guy has used drugs illegally?¡± The previous male officer walked over with a frown. ¡°Such audacity, has he no regard for the law at all? Little Feng, Little Liao, take this man into custody.¡± Li Chen glanced over the three male officers and immediately saw the greed in their eyes when they looked at the Qilin Princess. With a mocking laugh in his heart, Li Chen said lightly, ¡°Are you blind? Which eye saw me drugging her, don¡¯t you know she¡¯s my girlfriend?¡± ¡°You¡¯re lying!¡± Yu Yueying looked at Li Chen with icy eyes, ¡°The last time I saw you it was not with her, and it¡¯s clear from her condition that she has been drugged. Just come back to the station with me, and a test will reveal whether drugs have been used.¡± ¡°Why waste words with him?¡± The officer who seemed to be in charge walked straight toward the Qilin Princess while the other two moved toward Li Chen. Just as the male officer was about to touch the Qilin Princess, his wrist was grasped by a hand as iron-like as a vice. The officer was taken aback, but Li Chen coldly said, ¡°If your filthy paws touch her, I¡¯ll chop them off!¡± Looking into Li Chen¡¯s icy gaze, the officer involuntarily felt a chill, but he quickly dismissed it, thinking, ¡®I am the patrol officer of this area, why would I fear an unknown nobody?¡¯ ¡°You are obstructing police work; do you know the consequences of disturbing the police during their duties?¡± The officer tried to break free from Li Chen¡¯s grip but was unable to move an inch and immediately threatened verbally. Li Chen gently pushed, and the man stumbled backward several steps before stopping. Yu Yueying was also furious, ¡°Li Chen, you¡¯ve got some nerve!¡± ¡°Oh, wasn¡¯t Officer Yu claiming not to know me just now? Now you recognize me?¡± Li Chen let out a cold laugh. Yu Yueying was speechless, but Li Chen continued nonchalantly, ¡°Abusing police authority, arbitrarily depriving citizens of their rights, grabbing people without knowing right from wrong, just taking them straight to the station. Once at the station, the right can become the wrong.¡± ¡°So who really has the audacity here? You tell me.¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze shot towards Yu Yueying like lightning. Yu Yueying wanted to argue back but had no idea how to refute his claims. ¡°Fine then, tell me who she is, your relationship with her, and what you were planning to do with her. Make that clear to me.¡± Yu Yueying said, her chest heaving with anger. ¡°Tsk tsk,¡± Li Chen shook his head and said, ¡°I can¡¯t tell you her name. As for my relationship with her, I¡¯ve already said she¡¯s my girlfriend. I was going to take her to a hotel.¡± After that, Li Chen sized up Yu Yueying from head to toe, ¡°Are you saying you also want to go to a hotel with me?¡± Yu Yueying was enraged, but the three police officers beside her were also angry. The one called Little Feng immediately shouted, ¡°Not mentioning a reason and causing a commotion here, I see you have a problem. Clearly, you must have used drugs.¡± Chapter 41 - 41 35 Swallow it for me! ?41: Chapter 35 Swallow it for me! 41: Chapter 35 Swallow it for me! Afterward, Little Feng and two other officers charged directly at Li Chen, who remained motionless, but by the time Yu Yueying wanted to warn them, it was already too late. The two officers, one from the left and one from the right, lunged at Li Chen but ended up grabbing air, as he had already appeared behind them, somehow having taken their handcuffs without their noticing. With a ¡°click,¡± the handcuffs were fastened onto one officer¡¯s wrist, and then Li Chen grabbed the right hand of the other officer from the right side and twisted it behind his back, snapping the handcuffs on. The officer on the left tried to turn around and fight back, but Li Chen had already spun around, took the handcuffs from his hand, and fastened them onto the other¡¯s right hand. Then he twisted the whole person around, reversing their position, and clamped the handcuffs on again. Suddenly, the two officers were handcuffed together, one bent over, the other forcibly leaning backward, unable to move at all, in a very comical pose. With a push, Li Chen sent the two officers stumbling back and shook his head, ¡°With skills like these, you¡¯re out policing? You wouldn¡¯t even qualify as bandits.¡± ¡°You!¡± Yu Yueying was furious, feeling outmatched every time, so she could only pull out her keys to unlock her colleagues first. The leading officer was enraged, looking at Li Chen with a grim face, ¡°Assaulting an officer, you¡¯ve really crossed the line.¡± ¡°For someone like you who can¡¯t discern right from wrong, eyes upside down, I really have nothing to say,¡± Li Chen shook his head. ¡°Do you know, with just one call, you will be at the top of Linchuan police¡¯s most-wanted list?¡± the officer glared at Li Chen, threatening. Li Chen shrugged, ¡°I don¡¯t care. I haven¡¯t broken any laws, and if you really treat me like a terrorist, then I will show you what a real terrorist looks like.¡± As his words fell, Yu Yueying and the others only saw a blur, and then Li Chen was calmly standing in front of them, holding the guns of four officers in his hands! Yu Yueying and the others were shocked. Li Chen threw the guns back to them, ¡°Stop causing trouble here. You are the ones harassing me. Get your facts straight first.¡± After speaking, Li Chen didn¡¯t want to deal with them anymore, and just as he was about to pick up the Qilin Princess to leave, the officer from earlier, enraged and embarrassed, picked up his gun and aimed it at Li Chen¡¯s back! ¡°Now, I order you to come back to the station with me!¡± the officer glared somberly at Li Chen. ¡°Captain Sun!¡± Yu Yueying was shocked. Although she disapproved of Li Chen, he hadn¡¯t broken any laws, and pointing a gun at him was not conduct befitting a police officer. ¡°Put down the gun, Captain Sun, we are police!¡± yelled Yu Yueying. ¡°Yu Yueying, stay out of this!¡± Captain Sun was blinded by rage, never in his years as a police officer had he been humiliated like this, and he was determined to teach Li Chen a lesson today. Li Chen¡¯s expression grew stern; despite his concessions, the other side was still pushing their luck. Did they really think the King of the Netherworld wouldn¡¯t get angry? Slowly turning around, Li Chen¡¯s gaze was icy cold, ¡°So what?¡± ¡°So?¡± Captain Sun laughed loudly, ¡°You think you¡¯re so tough? I demand you come to the police station!¡± Captain Sun spoke word by word, ¡°Also, don¡¯t try anything stupid. You can¡¯t outrun my bullet.¡± But Li Chen just laughed, ants will always be ants, and ignorant ones at that. The ignorant cannot escape their fate! ¡°Are you sure?¡± Li Chen looked at him amusedly, ¡°You think you can control someone with just a gun? Don¡¯t forget, ants will always be ants.¡± Captain Sun had a bad feeling, but the gun in his hand provided him with some reassurance. ¡°Is that so? If I accidentally fire off a round, then you would die assaulting an officer, and I would have a good reason to list your assault in the charges,¡± Captain Sun spoke righteously, his eyes full of hatred as he watched Li Chen. Yu Yueying and the two officers nearby were stunned, how had things suddenly escalated to this? Li Chen shook his head, ¡°Then shoot me. I¡¯d like to see how fast your bullet can be.¡± ¡°Captain Sun!¡± Yu Yueying exclaimed loudly. Fury overtook Captain Sun as he faced Li Chen¡¯s disdainful expression. It felt as if he couldn¡¯t wait to see him dead and relish it. ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Do you lack even the most basic courage?¡± Li Chen sneered coldly, ¡°It seems calling you an ant would be a compliment, yet even an ant bites when cornered.¡± ¡°To hell with it!¡± Captain Sun could restrain himself no longer, determined to kill the man in front of him and soothe his rage! However, before he could fire, he felt a breeze pass before his eyes, but the next second, he pulled the trigger! It¡¯s over! Startled, Yu Yueying turned to Captain Sun with a face full of shock, and Captain Sun was also stunned¡ªwhy had only a blank shot sounded? ¡°Looking for your bullets?¡± However, Li Chen suddenly spoke up, and at the same time, a magazine appeared in his right hand. Stunned, Captain Sun couldn¡¯t believe it. He remembered the bullets were still in his pistol. Yu Yueying and the others were dumbfounded as they stared at Li Chen. How was it possible that he snatched the bullets in an instant, and the gun was still on Captain Sun? At that moment, Li Chen made his move, directly grabbing Captain Sun¡¯s throat with his left hand and pulling him closer! Before Yu Yueying and the others could react, Li Chen had already jerked Captain Sun¡¯s head towards himself, grabbed his mouth with his left hand, and, popping a bullet out with his right hand, forcefully stuffed it into his mouth! When the King of the Netherworld erupts in anger, corpses float for miles! This was not an empty threat. Back when he was abroad, who didn¡¯t circumvent after hearing the nickname of the King of the Netherworld? But now, back in Linchuan, his homeland, the King of the Netherworld had been quite restrained, yet some fools still liked to stir up trouble! Don¡¯t think that a retreating King of the Netherworld ceases to be the King of the Netherworld; it was merely that he hadn¡¯t shown his terrifying side! Yu Yueying and the two policemen stared dumbfounded at Li Chen, who was now force-feeding bullets into Captain Sun¡¯s mouth, while his left hand clamped down on his mouth, leaving no chance for resistance, and forced him to swallow the bullets! He was forcibly making him swallow bullets! The two policemen were terrified, looking at Li Chen¡¯s grim face and shivering inside. Was this man a devil? After a moment of shock, Yu Yueying, with a worried voice, exclaimed, ¡°Li Chen! He¡¯s going to die!¡± Li Chen did not stop, knowing that if his opponent showed no mercy, he would not hold back either. Treat others as they treat you, and in this case, he had once intended to kill him. Watching Li Chen, Captain Sun struggled desperately, truly fearing for his life. As he tried to reject the bullets being forced into his mouth, Li Chen¡¯s left hand clamped down on his throat, giving him no chance to speak. The cold bullets were thus swallowed. Now he had swallowed several bullets and already felt like he was choking, unable to breathe. Seeing Li Chen approaching with more bullets, terror and despair appeared on his face! How had he offended him? The person before his eyes was truly a harbinger of death. Whimpering noises escaped Captain Sun¡¯s mouth, and seeing no change in Li Chen¡¯s expression, he desperately glanced towards Yu Yueying and his colleagues, hoping for their help. If he swallowed another bullet, or if the bullets were not removed in time, his life was in grave danger! Yu Yueying was desperately anxious and could not care less about anything else, wanting to stop Li Chen immediately. Chapter 42 - 42 36 Healing Wounds ?42: Chapter 36 Healing Wounds 42: Chapter 36 Healing Wounds Li Chen was about to continue loading his gun when his right hand was suddenly grabbed. Looking up, he saw Yu Yueying¡¯s pleading eyes. ¡°Li Chen, if you keep this up, he¡¯s going to die!¡± Yu Yueying said. After all, they were colleagues. Although it was Captain Sun who was at fault initially, if it resulted in a fatality, Linchuan Public Security would not let it go. ¡°Isn¡¯t it all about power for you?¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but mock, ¡°Now that you see you¡¯re not as powerful as me, you come begging? If I hadn¡¯t taken his bullets away just now, I would be the one dead!¡± ¡°I know, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Yu Yueying bit her lip, remaining silent for a while before she could utter the words of apology. Seeing Yu Yueying¡¯s delicate appearance, Li Chen¡¯s heart softened. He lowered his head to look at Captain Sun, whose face was turning purple, then pushed him forward with his left hand towards Yu Yueying. ¡°Here, he¡¯s all yours.¡± Li Chen turned, lifting the Qilin Princess, ¡°As for the bullets inside him, let him go to the hospital to have them removed.¡± Yu Yueying and the two police officers, without caring for anything else, immediately lifted Captain Sun into the police car and drove off towards the hospital at breakneck speed. Meanwhile, Li Chen, holding the Qilin Princess, walked into the hotel. ¡°Hello, sir, do you need a room?¡± the receptionist asked with a professional smile, glancing quickly over the Qilin Princess in his arms. ¡°Just one night.¡± Li Chen said. ¡°Please present your ID,¡± the receptionist said, ¡°so I can check you in.¡± With one arm holding the Qilin Princess, Li Chen fished in his pocket. Under the receptionist¡¯s watchful eye, he instantly pulled out several condoms, some of which fell to the ground. Li Chen looked at the receptionist, noticing the shock on her face. How could a person carry so many condoms on them? Though everyone is an adult here, and people understand the unspoken rules of nighttime outings, to have so many condoms, did he plan to do it over a dozen times in one night? Suddenly, the receptionist¡¯s gaze towards Li Chen turned incredulous. ¡°Haha, sorry.¡± Li Chen was not at all embarrassed, ¡°I have some overly enthusiastic friends who insisted on giving me so many.¡± ¡°Sir, I understand,¡± the receptionist conveyed a universally understood expression. After searching a bit more, Li Chen was suddenly stunned. His ID was left at the villa; he had come out in such a hurry that he didn¡¯t bring it with him. ¡°Sorry, I forgot my ID,¡± Li Chen said apologetically to the receptionist, and then under her gaze, his right hand began to roam over the Qilin Princess¡¯s body. No, he was searching. Li Chen¡¯s right hand slipped into the thin pocket on the right side, nothing, the left side pocket, also nothing, then Li Chen saw at the upper chest area of her thin overcoat there was a pocket. He casually reached over and then pulled out the ID. Since she was unconscious, she wouldn¡¯t know I was groping her. He handed the ID to the receptionist, and soon after, the room was ready. ¡°Sir, here¡¯s your key card, please take care, and enjoy your stay.¡± Hearing the receptionist¡¯s last comment, Li Chen smiled and then walked into the elevator. He opened the room, closed the door, and immediately laid the Qilin Princess flat on the bed. ¡°You owe me a favor this time.¡± Li Chen looked at the unconscious Qilin Princess. At that moment, the Qilin Princess¡¯s entire body suddenly emitted a red glow, as if her whole body was covered in rouge. Li Chen¡¯s heart tightened. He had previously used True Qi to block the Qilin Princess¡¯s acupuncture points, stopping the spread of medicinal properties, but this measure was only temporary. Now, the situation inside the Qilin Princess was like a dam that had blocked more water than it could hold and was about to breakthrough her acupuncture points! If that actually happened, it would be irreversible, and the only way left to save the Qilin Princess was to sleep with her. While Li Chen was more than willing to sleep with her, he had to consider the Dragon Soul, as well as some girls around him who had somewhat unclear relations with him. He dared not hesitate any longer. Without hesitation, Li Chen flicked a Silver Needle to protect the Qilin Princess¡¯s vital meridians and then sat her up. Li Chen¡¯s right hand kept pinching the Silver Needles, continually inserting them into the Qilin Princess¡¯s body. With Li Chen¡¯s series of actions, a pink mist started emanating from her body. The mist, forced out from the Qilin Princess¡¯s body by Li Chen, permeated the room through her pores, filling the already dim room with a pink miasma. The Qilin Princess was sitting halfway on the bed, Li Chen sitting in front of her, and as the healing progressed, countless streams of True Qi also seeped out of him! Li Chen looked very serious. He relaxed his left hand, and with one final pat on the Qilin Princess¡¯s body, she automatically spun around. His left hand was on the Qilin Princess¡¯s back, his right hand pressed on as well, and the speed at which the pink mist emitted from the Qilin Princess¡¯s body seemed to suddenly increase, and her skin gradually returned to its normal color. After a long while, the Qilin Princess uttered a sound, and Li Chen withdrew his hands, beginning to collect the needles. Seeing that the Qilin Princess had returned to normal, Li Chen found that his True Qi had significantly depleted. ¡°I wonder how you¡¯ll thank me when you wake up.¡± The pink mist in the room had long since dispersed. Li Chen pulled back his hands, took a moment to regulate his breath, and it wasn¡¯t long before he opened his eyes. Looking at the Qilin Princess, who lay comfortably on the bed, he knew she would wake up on her own, so he didn¡¯t need to worry. Suddenly, the sound of the doorbell rang. ¡°Who is it?¡± Li Chen suddenly became alert. Could there be someone else from the Hell Skeleton Organization? In just a second, Li Chen was off the bed, directly sticking to the wall, finding cover. ¡°Who is it?¡± Li Chen frowned, but the other side still didn¡¯t answer, continually pressing the doorbell. Li Chen¡¯s muscles tensed in readiness, then, step by step, he moved towards the door! Chapter 43 - 43 37 Shouldnt Revenge Wait for a Few Days ?43: Chapter 37 Shouldn¡¯t Revenge Wait for a Few Days? 43: Chapter 37 Shouldn¡¯t Revenge Wait for a Few Days? When he opened the door, the person who appeared before him was unexpectedly Li Chen¡ª actually Lin Yi! How could she be here? Li Chen¡¯s mind suddenly froze for a moment. Looking at Li Chen who opened the door, Lin Yi¡¯s heart couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill. She had seen Li Chen chasing after someone alone, and worried about his safety, she brought Aunt Wang along to follow. With Aunt Wang¡¯s aid, Lin Yi was able to smoothly locate Li Chen. From afar, she saw Li Chen entering a hotel with a woman in his arms, filling her heart with doubts. After asking the receptionist, she found the room that Li Chen had booked. Li Chen was still in a daze, and Lin Yi tried to barge in, but Li Chen, having snapped out of it, quickly blocked her way. ¡°My beautiful wife, what are you doing here?¡± Li Chen asked with a smiling face. Lin Yi moved to the right, and Li Chen likewise blocked to the right. When Lin Yi tried the left, Li Chen also shifted to stop her there, consistently preventing her from entering. ¡°Weren¡¯t you chasing someone? What are you doing here?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s pretty face grew cold. She had always believed that Li Chen wasn¡¯t that sort of person, but the reality before her was hard to doubt. They were at a hotel, a man and a woman alone together, even a ghost would know what they were up to. You say it¡¯s for healing? Asking a man and a woman to book a room at a hotel at night for healing? Healing a physical problem, perhaps? In any case, Lin Yi flat-out didn¡¯t believe Li Chen¡¯s explanation. ¡°Haha.¡± Li Chen let out a dry laugh, his mind racing for a solution. ¡°Originally, I was about to... Ah!¡± Li Chen suddenly yelped as Lin Yi stepped directly on his foot and then pushed past him, storming into the room! This is bad. Li Chen inwardly sighed with a wry smile. As expected, when Lin Yi saw the Qilin Princess lying on the bed, she was stunned, especially since the Qilin Princess¡¯s clothing was half-undone, which made Lin Yi even more certain of her suspicions. ¡°Humph.¡± Lin Yi let out a cold snort and turned to leave. She really had misjudged him, to think that he could do such a thing behind her back... Lin Yi¡¯s thoughts were in turmoil¡ªno, wait, she and he were only temporarily married for three months; whatever he did, what did it have to do with her? Why should she care about him? If he wanted to stray, let him be; what did it have to do with her? Lin Yi consoled herself, and just as she was about to leave, she found Li Chen blocking her way again. ¡°Move!¡± Lin Yi said coldly. ¡°I won¡¯t!¡± Li Chen replied. Lin Yi moved left, and he followed to the left; Lin Yi moved right, and he mirrored her to the right. ¡°Wife, listen to my explanation,¡± Li Chen quickly pleaded. Today¡¯s little joke had turned into something major. Lin Yi might seriously decide to leave him in a fit of rage. Initially, he had felt Lin Yi¡¯s heart gradually warming up to him, but such an incident would undoubtedly chill it. But the most crucial point was that he truly *** was healing someone. He felt like crying without tears, having done a good deed without any reward, and now his wife might even leave him. ¡°What¡¯s there to explain?¡± Lin Yi, fuming, turned her head away, ¡°I don¡¯t care what you¡¯re doing here, it¡¯s none of my business.¡± ¡°It really isn¡¯t what you think,¡± Li Chen slapped his forehead. My heavens, what kind of bad karma is this? ¡°Then what is it?¡± Lin Yi said sarcastically. ¡°Are you planning to perform a live erotic show in front of me?¡± ¡°My obedient wife, just listen to my explanation,¡± Li Chen also felt quite at his wit¡¯s end. ¡°Who¡¯s your wife?¡± Lin Yi snapped. ¡°We have a temporary contract and agreement, we¡¯re divorcing in three months!¡± Having said that, Lin Yi lifted her foot and forcefully stepped down on Li Chen¡¯s foot. Taking advantage of Li Chen¡¯s pain, Lin Yi ran straight out. Watching Lin Yi¡¯s retreating back, Li Chen also felt dejected. What on earth were all the events that unfolded tonight? He had been chasing the Hell Skeleton Organization, then he encountered the drugged Qilin Princess, bumped into the troublemaker Yu Yueying midway, and most unexpectedly, there was Lin Yi suddenly appearing outside the door. Alas, after a while, Li Chen could only sigh and blame the unavoidable allure of his own charm. When the peach blossoms bloom, even trying to block them is futile. When he returned to the villa later, he would explain things to Lin Yi. After all, she couldn¡¯t run away while at the villa; one way or another, he had to clear this matter up. Otherwise, it could ruin his image. Closing the door, Li Chen turned to check on the Qilin Princess. The medicinal properties in her body should have evaporated by now, so logically, she should be awake. However, the bed was now devoid of the Qilin Princess. As Li Chen stood there stunned, a shadow suddenly descended from above. Without a word, a fist flew towards Li Chen¡¯s head! Li Chen quickly moved aside, and with swift reflexes, grabbed the assailant¡¯s wrist and yanked, pulling the attacker down with immense force! The person was exceptionally agile, flipping mid-air to land behind Li Chen, then without hesitation, raised a long, straight, beautiful leg and swiftly chopped down at him! ¡°Are you crazy?¡± Li Chen turned around to find his attacker was the Qilin Princess, which took him by surprise. But by that time, her leg was already slicing toward him. Li Chen dodged, and as she was trying to withdraw her leg, he swiftly trapped it under his right arm. The Qilin Princess struggled forcefully to no avail. ¡°Hey, are you sick in the head?¡± Li Chen frowned. Looking at the detestable person before her, the Qilin Princess struck out with her left hand, but Li Chen easily blocked it, and now had a firm hold on her other hand as well. The Qilin Princess¡¯s eyes flashed with cold light, and her right hand struck straight toward Li Chen¡¯s head. Li Chen was startled but quickly came up with a smart move, lifting his right hand, which was holding her beautiful leg, up harshly. Her leg ended up raised straight up vertically, which not only dissolved the Qilin Princess¡¯s attack but also left her unable to move. By restraining her other hand as well, the Qilin Princess was left unable to resist any further. She tried to struggle, but it was completely useless. ¡°Have you lost your mind?¡± Li Chen looked at the woman in front of him, also feeling somewhat angry. He had gone to the trouble of using his True Qi to help her detoxify, and she had tried to kill him without saying a word upon meeting? Was this how she repaid kindness with ingratitude? Even if she was going to repay kindness with ingratitude, could she at least wait a few days? ¡°Hmph.¡± The Qilin Princess glared at Li Chen, livid. When she woke up, her top had been rolled up to her chest, and the button on her jeans wasn¡¯t done up properly. There was only one explanation: he must have taken advantage of her while she was unconscious and did something indecent! Especially since the place they were in was a hotel, the Qilin Princess was even more certain that Li Chen harbored indecent intentions toward her. ¡°What did you do to me while I was unconscious?¡± the Qilin Princess asked coldly. Li Chen was stunned, ¡°Holy shit, so that¡¯s what this is about. Did I just forget to help you dress after answering the door? What¡¯s the big deal?¡± ¡°I helped to expel the ¡®spring¡¯ toxins.¡± Li Chen¡¯s familiar smile appeared on his face, ¡°Otherwise, do you think you could be so lively as you are now?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not the point!¡± The Qilin Princess was infuriated by Li Chen¡¯s sleazy smile. ¡°This isn¡¯t the point?¡± Li Chen pretended to be surprised, thought seriously for a moment, and then said, ¡°Are you asking how I took off your clothes?¡± ¡°Shameless!¡± As soon as Li Chen finished speaking, the Qilin Princess wanted to make a move, but Li Chen had her completely under control. Fuming, she struggled, wishing she could tear apart the sleazy bastard before her. ¡°Holy shit, completely ungrateful. If only I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered with the healing.¡± Li Chen was filled with inner frustration, but, not one to be outdone, he was determined to take back the advantage. ¡°If you dare to move, I won¡¯t be polite.¡± Li Chen gave a naughty smile. The position they were in was actually very awkward and suggestive, with the Qilin Princess¡¯s long leg hoisted on Li Chen¡¯s shoulder, leaving her unable to move. This meant she was very close to a certain part of Li Chen, and one more step forward would result in an intimate contact between them. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± The Qilin Princess glared with her beautiful eyes. Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh internally. Why were girls so nai?ve? Was there really anything he¡¯d dare not do? Before his words even faded, Li Chen moved closer slightly, and their faces were almost close enough to touch. ¡°You!¡± The Qilin Princess felt both embarrassed and angry, while Li Chen simply breathed hot air on her face, forcing her to turn her head away. But turning her head was of no use; she could feel Li Chen¡¯s breath on her face, which slowly moved to the nape of her neck and then to her earlobe. ¡°Such beautiful earlobes,¡± Li Chen¡¯s voice arose directly at her ear, and at that moment, the Qilin Princess could feel her own body being pushed forward by Li Chen.¡± Although it was through clothes, the feeling was extremely clear, as if with each push from him, she completely lost any strength.¡± ¡°You, let me go,¡± the Qilin Princess said helplessly. ¡°Why should I let you go?¡± Li Chen said with a wicked smile, ¡°Don¡¯t you think we¡¯re quite comfortable like this?¡± The Qilin Princess was so angry she was nearly going insane. This bastard, if it weren¡¯t for the fact she couldn¡¯t beat him, she would definitely cripple him. Even in Dragon Soul, no one had ever dared to treat her like this! ¡°Yo, although your mouth says no, your body seems quite honest,¡± Li Chen suddenly noticed a tinge of red appear at the Qilin Princess¡¯s ear, obviously, her body was reacting, and it seemed she had a bit of a reaction. ¡°If you don¡¯t let go of me now, I will chase you to the ends of the earth, and all of Dragon Soul will chase after you!¡± the Qilin Princess shouted loudly. But in reality, this threat had no effect on Li Chen. Are you kidding? By saying this, where would you put the title of the King of the Netherworld? Besides, the people in the Palace of the Nether King are not vegetarians, so what about Dragon Soul? ¡°My dear, you like me that much?¡± Li Chen continued to breathe hot air at her ear, ¡°Want to follow me to the Ends of the Earth, huh?¡± ¡°You.¡± The Qilin Princess had started to pant, and under Li Chen¡¯s flirtatious talk, her body indeed had a reaction, which made her feel somewhat ashamed. ¡°It¡¯s alright, although your face is ordinary, your breasts aren¡¯t big enough, your butt isn¡¯t perky enough, your skin isn¡¯t white enough, and your legs aren¡¯t long enough, but I guess I can just barely accept you,¡± Li Chen chuckled. ¡°In your dreams!¡± The Qilin Princess was utterly exasperated, struggling both against her body¡¯s innate response and enduring Li Chen¡¯s verbal harassment¡ªit was incredibly tough. Feeling it was about enough, Li Chen knew when to quit. Suddenly, he let go, and immediately the Qilin Princess almost collapsed to the ground without his support. She steadied herself with a shake, but then saw him turning his head away, ¡°Next time, figure out the situation before you act. If I hadn¡¯t removed your clothes to save you, by now you¡¯d either have lost your virtue or died from the drug effects.¡± The Qilin Princess¡¯s face was filled with hatred, and at once her foot tapped the ground, her palm whipping through the air towards him. However, Li Chen¡¯s voice came faintly again: ¡°If you dare to sneak attack from behind, next time I¡¯ll take you by force.¡± Her hand, which was about to reach Li Chen¡¯s back, suddenly froze, and the Qilin Princess¡¯s chest heaved with rage. ¡°Hmph.¡± After a while, the Qilin Princess withdrew her hand, lightly tapped the ground with her foot, flipped in midair, and leaped to the bed to grab her jacket. ¡°You just wait,¡± the Qilin Princess said furiously, not bothering with another word, she directly opened the window and then jumped out! Clicking his tongue, she was so angry she couldn¡¯t even bother opening the door. Li Chen shook his head; the Qilin Princess was really too narrow-minded. Next time? If the Qilin Princess dared to make a move, Li Chen wouldn¡¯t mind giving her another lesson, and it would definitely be one she wouldn¡¯t forget for a lifetime. Since the Qilin Princess had recovered, there was no reason for him to stay. He still had to rush back to comfort his beautiful wife. Li Chen also left the room and exited the hotel. On the street, as Li Chen was walking back, his gaze suddenly flicked to the side, then he stepped back a few paces, his eyes fixating on a certain beverage shop. Chapter 44 - 44 38 Let Me Prove It to You ?44: Chapter 38: Let Me Prove It to You 44: Chapter 38: Let Me Prove It to You Inside the beverage shop, Li Chen saw a familiar person, it was Wang Qianqian. At this time, Wang Qianqian was with a man. Seeing this scene, Li Chen¡¯s brow furrowed, daring to encroach on my turf? A hint of a cold smile appeared on his lips, and Li Chen walked straight over. At this moment, Ye Yuxuan was talking to Wang Qianqian inside the beverage shop, feeling very gloomy in his heart. Ye Yuxuan had known Wang Qianqian before and had been struck by her beauty at first sight. From their meeting, Ye Yuxuan had started to pursue her fervently, but until now, there had been no progress. Wang Qianqian always treated him indifferently, maintaining a vague distance, which made him very uncomfortable. Thus, Ye Yuxuan had asked Wang Qianqian out tonight, hoping to take their relationship further. If it didn¡¯t succeed tonight, Ye Yuxuan planned to get tough. ¡°Qianqian, won¡¯t you reconsider?¡± Ye Yuxuan looked disappointed. Honestly, Ye Yuxuan was quite handsome, but Wang Qianqian always felt that he wasn¡¯t right for her feelings. ¡°There¡¯s no need to consider.¡± Wang Qianqian shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Yuxuan, I¡¯ve always just seen you as a friend.¡± ¡°Qianqian, just give me this chance,¡± Ye Yuxuan pleaded, ¡°I¡¯ve liked you since the first time I saw you. Can¡¯t we give it a try? From friends to lovers, it¡¯s just one step.¡± ¡°Yuxuan, I really don¡¯t like you. Matters of the heart can¡¯t be forced,¡± Wang Qianqian said calmly, ¡°You are excellent, don¡¯t waste your time on me, you¡¯ll meet a better girl.¡± ¡°Can you tell me why?¡± Ye Yuxuan wore a bitter smile, ¡°Or is there someone else you like, or is there something inadequate about me?¡± Wang Qianqian shook her head, ¡°Yuxuan, you still don¡¯t understand. Sometimes matters of the heart really aren¡¯t about other things. Your flaws in someone¡¯s eyes are flaws, but to someone who likes you, they are advantages.¡± As Wang Qianqian spoke, an image of Li Chen¡¯s mischievous smile suddenly appeared in her mind. Maybe from the moment he had helped her out, she had started to like him. Wang Qianqian thought to herself. ¡°Alright, Yuxuan, we¡¯ve made things clear now. Let¡¯s stop here for tonight. I have some things to take care of, so I¡¯ll go back first,¡± Wang Qianqian said as she was about to leave, but was pulled back by Ye Yuxuan. Seeing Wang Qianqian frown, Ye Yuxuan quickly said, ¡°Qianqian, I know you can¡¯t be my girlfriend, but we can still stay friends at least. As a friend, can¡¯t you stay a bit longer and keep me company?¡± Looking at Ye Yuxuan¡¯s pleading face, Wang Qianqian hesitated. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, just talk with me a bit, and I won¡¯t ask you out anymore,¡± Ye Yuxuan said with a bitter smile, but anger was raging in his heart, and the aphrodisiac he had prepared was tightly held in his hand. ¡°Alright then.¡± Hearing Ye Yuxuan say this, Wang Qianqian sat down again. ¡°Qianqian, I really can¡¯t understand who could be so lucky to have you as a girlfriend,¡± Ye Yuxuan said. But, while speaking, he stealthily tossed a small pill into the juice. However, this entire scene was caught by Li Chen standing behind. ¡°Qianqian, maybe I won¡¯t see you again after tonight,¡± Ye Yuxuan handed over the drink to Wang Qianqian, picking up another cup for himself, ¡°I want to forget you.¡± ¡°That would be for the best,¡± Wang Qianqian smiled, ¡°I hope you find your other half soon, cheers.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± A cunning look flashed in Ye Yuxuan¡¯s eyes. He brought the drink to his lips but didn¡¯t drink, instead waiting for Wang Qianqian to pick up her cup, preparing to drink her juice. This is it! A flash of slyness crossed the depths of his gaze, Wang Qianqian, since I can¡¯t win your heart, I¡¯ll possess you instead, it¡¯s no big deal. But just then, a strong arm reached from behind and took hold of the drink. Ye Yuxuan was startled, and so was Wang Qianqian. ¡°Who are you?¡± Ye Yuxuan frowned, looking displeased, wondering why this person had intervened at this moment. Wang Qianqian looked up and saw the suddenly appearing Li Chen, her face froze, but then a small surprise flashed in her eyes. ¡°I¡¯m Wang Qianqian¡¯s boyfriend, and who are you?¡± Li Chen smiled faintly, moving the drink away. Then, he said to Qianqian, ¡°Qianqian, why did you run out alone?¡± Having said that, Li Chen didn¡¯t wait for Ye Yuxuan to respond and sat down next to Wang Qianqian, across from Ye Yuxuan. ¡°Qianqian, what¡¯s so good about this juice? It¡¯s not tasty at all. Come on, I¡¯ll get you something else.¡± Li Chen picked up the menu, ¡°This milkshake is good, especially with lemon juice, um, and this one too, this is also not bad.¡± Wang Qianqian actually leaned over, and seeing the two of them seriously selecting drinks, Ye Yuxuan nearly died of anger. How had he suddenly been ignored? ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough, waiter!¡± Li Chen called out, then suddenly asked, ¡°Qianqian, did you pay for this drink?¡± ¡°No,¡± Wang Qianqian shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s my friend Yuxuan treating me.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze turned back to Ye Yuxuan, ¡°Brother Yuxuan is so genteel, clearly extraordinary. I¡¯m sure you won¡¯t mind adding a few more drinks, right?¡± Watching Li Chen¡¯s smiling face, Ye Yuxuan¡¯s expression could hardly get uglier. Was this guy here to wreck the place? Damn, daring to hit on my girl? Let¡¯s see how I deal with you, Li Chen thought bitterly. ¡°Of course I don¡¯t mind, since he¡¯s a friend of Qianqian¡¯s, then he¡¯s also a friend of Ye Yuxuan¡¯s,¡± Ye Yuxuan suddenly put on a warm smile, and Li Chen also smiled, ¡°Brother Yuxuan is indeed generous. Here, let¡¯s get to know each other again, Li Chen.¡± After finishing, he reached out his hand. Ye Yuxuan, not wanting to lose his composure in front of Wang Qianqian, could only reach out his hand as well. Their hands met, but the next second, Ye Yuxuan¡¯s face turned the color of liver. The other¡¯s hand suddenly gripped like a vice, tightly holding his own, and then began to squeeze, almost as if his bones were about to be crushed. ¡°Eh? Brother Yuxuan, what¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Li Chen released his hand, asking with a look of concern, ¡°Your face looks terrible, do you need to see a doctor?¡± Damn it, how could this guy be so sneaky? A flash of hatred passed through Ye Yuxuan¡¯s eyes, and he quickly smiled when Wang Qianqian looked over, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, it¡¯s nothing, I might have eaten something bad just now.¡± ¡°Brother Yuxuan, the things you ordered are of course going to upset your stomach. You don¡¯t know how to enjoy! This beverage store¡¯s best offerings aren¡¯t those. Come on, let me order more for you. Waiter!¡± Without waiting, as soon as the waiter came over, Li Chen immediately began pointing at the menu, saying, ¡°This, this, this, and this.....¡± He pretty much ordered all the more expensive items, then Li Chen whispered to the waiter, ¡°The ones I just ordered, pack up ten portions of each, later.¡± The waiter hesitated, but Li Chen subtly pointed at Ye Yuxuan, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, put the bill on his account.¡± The waiter glanced at Ye Yuxuan¡¯s suit, not looking poor, and immediately nodded. Turning back, Li Chen said with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Yuxuan, the things I ordered for you will be up soon. I guarantee you¡¯ll enjoy them. Oh, by the way, I didn¡¯t bring any money with me, so you¡¯ll pay for the ones I just ordered, okay?¡± Ye Yuxuan was now certain that the other party had come targeting him, deliberately provoking him. ¡°Of course.¡± Ye Yuxuan¡¯s tone was somewhat cold. The beverage store¡¯s prices weren¡¯t very high, moderately above average, but what Li Chen had just ordered, multiplied by ten, the price was close to a thousand yuan at least. However, making the other party lose money made Li Chen feel very pleased. Adjusting himself, Ye Yuxuan smiled and asked Wang Qianqian, ¡°Qianqian, is this really your boyfriend?¡± Wang Qianqian was startled, turning to look at Li Chen¡¯s familiar smile. Her face turned slightly red, and she didn¡¯t speak or deny it. Seeing Wang Qianqian¡¯s reaction, Ye Yuxuan felt his heart sink. At this point, it was almost certain, but what bothered him was how such a scoundrel managed to chase after Wang Qianqian, and in what way was he inferior to him? First, to infuriate you to death. Li Chen watched the change in Ye Yuxuan¡¯s expressions, a glint flickering in the depths of his eyes, thinking, compete with me, I will play you to death. ¡°Come on, Qianqian, try these, don¡¯t worry, just let go and try; someone else will pay.¡± Li Chen pushed the newly served beverages toward Wang Qianqian as he spoke. Listening to Li Chen¡¯s words, Ye Yuxuan felt another surge of frustration. Spending his own money to woo his woman, and yet he could only watch with a forced smile as they showed off their affection. What the heck was this? ¡°Oh, right, Brother Yuxuan, this is what I picked for you. Try some.¡± Li Chen, noticing that he had ignored Ye Yuxuan for a bit too long, then picked up the beverage Ye Yuxuan had handed him earlier, which was drugged, and handed it back to him, but halfway through, Li Chen seemed to remember something, ¡°Oh, sorry, sorry, this was the one you ordered.¡± Then, while retracting the beverage, Li Chen accidentally spilled a little on the new beverages that had just been served. ¡°Come on, Brother Yuxuan, this one¡¯s really good, give it a try.¡± Li Chen handed the now tainted new drink directly in front of him. Ye Yuxuan watched Li Chen¡¯s series of actions, his face darkening, if he couldn¡¯t see the other¡¯s little tricks, he might as well not have lived at all, and it seemed that the other party knew he had drugged the drink! Taking a deep breath, Ye Yuxuan looked at Wang Qianqian, and asked coldly, ¡°Qianqian, is this really your boyfriend?¡± Wang Qianqian frowned. Hadn¡¯t this question been asked already? ¡°Hey hey, Brother Yuxuan, to spare you any unnecessary doubts, I can prove it to you directly.¡± Li Chen, feasting on the beverages, then wiped his mouth, smiled at Ye Yuxuan, and in front of him stretched his hand around her waist and kissed Wang Qianqian! As their soft lips touched, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit infatuated. So fragrant. Wang Qianqian, however, was shocked by Li Chen¡¯s action, her eyes widening incredibly as if stunned; her hands rested on Li Chen¡¯s chest, she could have pushed him away, but Wang Qianqian didn¡¯t exert any strength, only symbolically pushing a bit, and then, and then she was lost in Li Chen¡¯s long kiss. Ye Yuxuan¡¯s heart broke, he felt like he could hear the crackling sound, shattered to pieces. Looking at Li Chen, Ye Yuxuan felt an itch in his teeth, a blatant slap in the face, as if saying: Look, what you can¡¯t get, I easily obtained. Thinking that one day Wang Qianqian would be under the other person, indulging in pleasure, Ye Yuxuan felt rage building up inside him. No, I can¡¯t stand this any longer! After a long twenty seconds, Wang Qianqian leaned back, then gasped for air, her face blushing, a really great feeling. Meanwhile, Li Chen looked at Ye Yuxuan with a smile, indeed, the other party couldn¡¯t control himself anymore, his facial muscles seeming to twitch. ¡°Excuse me, I need to use the restroom, please excuse me.¡± Ye Yuxuan stood up and walked directly to the restroom. ¡°You, are you deliberately trying to upset him?¡± Wang Qianqian asked Li Chen with amusement in her eyes. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that? Letting him dare bother our Qianqian.¡± Li Chen grinned mischievously. ¡°Who is your Qianqian?¡± Wang Qianqian blushed deeply. ¡°You, well, not yet,¡± Li Chen¡¯s tone suddenly changed, ¡°How about we go book a room today, turn the uncooked rice into cooked rice, then you will really be our Qianqian.¡± ¡°Dream on, hmph.¡± Wang Qianqian blushed and turned her head away, then started tasting the beverages on the table. Chapter 45 - 45 39 Bro Doesnt Need to Call for Help ?45: Chapter 39: Bro Doesn¡¯t Need to Call for Help 45: Chapter 39: Bro Doesn¡¯t Need to Call for Help Ye Yuxuan came to the bathroom, his expression was dark as hell, and he dialed a number directly. It didn¡¯t take long for the phone to ring. A cavalier voice came through the line, mixed with the sound of mahjong tiles being shuffled. ¡°Which son of a bitch?¡± Ye Yuxuan suppressed his urge to explode and said, ¡°Wild Chicken, I¡¯ve got a job for you. Are you interested?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the job?¡± ¡°Beat someone up for me.¡± ¡°No can do, buddy. I¡¯m busy here.¡± Wild Chicken said over the phone. ¡°Pong!¡± The veins on Ye Yuxuan¡¯s forehead bulged. Fuck your mahjong. ¡°1,000.¡± ¡°I already said I¡¯m busy. I don¡¯t even have the time to spare.¡± ¡°2,000.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯ll take the gig, but let¡¯s talk tomorrow.¡± ¡°3,000, I want him taken care of immediately, right now!¡± An icy edge crept into Ye Yuxuan¡¯s voice. ¡°5,000, and I¡¯ll come over after I finish this game!¡± ******* Motherfucker, trying to haggle? Ye Yuxuan winced at the pain in his wallet. He was just a small-time office worker; he didn¡¯t have that kind of money to throw around. ¡°Fine, but hurry up and bring your guys over. The place is Tiantian Beverage Shop on Dawan Street.¡± He hung up and took a deep breath before walking back out. Returning to his seat, he saw Li Chen chatting it up with Wang Qianqian, both of them having a blast, not caring whether Ye Yuxuan was there or not. ¡°Sorry for leaving you alone,¡± Ye Yuxuan sat down again as Li Chen turned back and noticed Ye Yuxuan had regained his composure, which secretly amused him. ¡°Come on, Brother Yuxuan, try this new drink. It tastes pretty good,¡± Li Chen said, handing him the beverage directly. Ye Yuxuan eyed the drinks, afraid to try them in case the other party had tampered with them. ¡°Sorry, my stomach¡¯s feeling off today. Can¡¯t drink any more beverages,¡± Ye Yuxuan directly declined with an excuse. ¡°That¡¯s too bad,¡± Li Chen said, shaking his head before turning to Wang Qianqian. ¡°Qianqian, it¡¯s about time we should get going.¡± ¡°Hey, Qianqian, why don¡¯t we sit for a bit longer?¡± Ye Yuxuan immediately spoke up, joking to himself. If the other left, what would he do about the people he¡¯d called over? Li Chen turned and saw something calculating in Ye Yuxuan¡¯s eyes, mostly focused on him, and couldn¡¯t help but sneer coldly. So he wanted to keep him here? ¡°Alright, Qianqian, let¡¯s sit awhile longer. Maybe Brother Yuxuan has something else to discuss with us.¡± Li Chen resettled into his seat, giving Ye Yuxuan a look that seemed both mocking and nonchalant. Ye Yuxuan felt a chill run down his spine. Had the other man seen through his plans? But it didn¡¯t matter. He needed to keep them here until Wild Chicken and his crew arrived, to at least beat this little shit down. ¡°Qianqian, can you tell me how he managed to chase you?¡± Ye Yuxuan picked a random topic and began stalling for time. Wang Qianqian started narrating the fishing scene from back then, while Li Chen sat there quietly waiting. It wasn¡¯t long before a noisy commotion erupted from outside. Turning to look, he saw a group of about a dozen thugs wielding steel rods rushing towards them. A hint of malicious glee appeared on Ye Yuxuan¡¯s face as his eyes fixed on Li Chen, no longer hiding his venom. ¡°Yo, Brother Yuxuan, why are you looking at me like that?¡± Li Chen said coolly. ¡°I¡¯m not gay. No funny business with me.¡± ¡°You stole my girlfriend. You think I¡¯ll let you off the hook?¡± Ye Yuxuan said coldly, while Wang Qianqian suddenly looked stunned, wondering why Ye Yuxuan had suddenly turned hostile. ¡°Qianqian, stay inside the shop and don¡¯t come out.¡± After whispering to her, Li Chen stood up, his face full of amusement. ¡°I thought you didn¡¯t have the guts and would just tuck your tail like a coward. Didn¡¯t expect you have enough brains to call for backup.¡± ¡°So what if I called people? If I don¡¯t leave you crippled today, my name isn¡¯t Ye.¡± Gone was Ye Yuxuan¡¯s previous genteel demeanor; instead, his face twisted with savagery. ¡°Now, that won¡¯t work,¡± Li Chen said calmly, shaking his head. ¡°I don¡¯t need a dumbass child like you.¡± ¡°You!¡± Ye Yuxuan was livid. ¡°You got the balls to take this outside?¡± ¡°You could only wish.¡± Li Chen said indifferently, then, without paying any further attention to the other party, was the first to walk out, with Ye Yuxuan closely following behind. The two walked out of the beverage shop one after the other, while the crowd outside had already been frightened by the imposing manner of a group of hoodlums, scattering to clear the area. The leader, sporting a messy chicken nest hairstyle and a tattoo of a wild chicken on his right arm, was flanked by a dozen others, all brandishing steel rods. ¡°Are you looking for me?¡± Li Chen asked the hoodlums who intended to come in, his tone very calm. Wild Chicken was taken aback, sizing up Li Chen and asking, ¡°Are you the one Ye Yuxuan was looking for?¡± ¡°He is!¡± Ye Yuxuan immediately answered from behind, ¡°Take him down, and I¡¯ll transfer 5000 to you right away!¡± At the mention of 5000 yuan, the hoodlums became as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood and instantly became agitated, especially Wild Chicken, who swung the steel rod in his hand and looked at Li Chen with a disdainful expression, ¡°Kid, you heard it. Pick one, which hand do you want?¡± ¡°Left hand.¡± Li Chen replied. ¡°Fine, then I¡¯ll take out your right hand.¡± Wild Chicken waved his hand, and several hoodlums immediately surrounded Li Chen. ¡°Hold on, I think I¡¯d rather keep my right hand after all.¡± Li Chen spoke up. Wild Chicken paused, but then said, ¡°In a moment, you can choose whichever hand you want to keep, I don¡¯t care.¡± ¡°I want to keep both.¡± Li Chen said seriously. No sooner had his words fallen than Li Chen charged forward. The hoodlums hadn¡¯t even had time to react when his fists had already smashed into them. Thud! Two bodies were sent flying through the air, and Li Chen, like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, directly confronted another hoodlum. The man raised his steel rod to smash down, but Li Chen didn¡¯t dodge; instead, he grabbed the steel rod with one hand, pulled it away, disarming his opponent, and then swung the rod sideways, knocking the hoodlum out cold on the ground. With a flick of his right hand, the steel rod flew out of his grasp and struck another hoodlum in the chest, the fierce power of the blow knocking him down. Another hoodlum let out a roar and aimed directly at Li Chen¡¯s back, but before he could get close, Li Chen delivered a back kick, accurately landing a blow on the man¡¯s face. As he retracted his leg, that person passed out. The remaining hoodlums charged at him, but Li Chen showed no mercy and easily took them down. In just a short time, all the hoodlums Ye Yuxuan had summoned were down, except for Wild Chicken, who stood in place holding a steel rod, staring dumbfounded at Li Chen. What¡¯s going on? Ye Yuxuan was also dumbstruck. How could Li Chen fight so well, like he came from the special forces? But even the regular forces didn¡¯t have this level of ability. Seeing Li Chen slowly approach him, Wild Chicken found his own voice a bit dry, ¡°What, what do you want to do?¡± Li Chen did not answer, just walked straight towards him. ¡°You, don¡¯t come over here.¡± Wild Chicken couldn¡¯t help but back away, a reaction that elicited some laughter from the onlooking citizens. ¡°Weren¡¯t you going to cripple me?¡± Li Chen walked up to him. Wild Chicken wanted to lift the steel rod and smash Li Chen¡¯s head, but he realized that under Li Chen¡¯s gaze, he didn¡¯t even have the courage to do so. Wild Chicken stood completely still as if turned to stone, and under his gaze, Li Chen took the steel rod from his hands, tapped it a few times, and looking at the terrified face of Wild Chicken, said indifferently, ¡°Aren¡¯t you leaving yet? Waiting for me to cripple your hands?¡± Wild Chicken, as if granted amnesty, immediately fled in a panic. The other hoodlums also hastily scrammed, dragging the ones that had been knocked out along with them. They all feared being too slow, lest the dreadful Li Chen catch up with them. Having dealt with the hoodlums, Li Chen then turned his gaze to Ye Yuxuan, who still stood at the doorway, his eyes turning cold. Ye Yuxuan appeared to still be in shock from the recent events, but as he saw Li Chen¡¯s eyes and his approach, he couldn¡¯t help but retreat backwards, only to suddenly lose his footing and fall to the ground. The spectators inside the beverage shop laughed heartily. Ye Yuxuan felt his face redden upon hearing the laughter; he had lost all face today. Moreover, the most critical part was that after today¡¯s events, Wang Qianqian would never pay any attention to him again. Li Chen came to a stop in front of him, and Ye Yuxuan, who had lost all his previous pretenses and calm, turned pale. ¡°Looking like that, you still dare pretend to be tough and call people out?¡± Li Chen shook his head, ¡°Get lost, and don¡¯t let me see you pestering Wang Qianqian again.¡± After speaking, he walked past Ye Yuxuan and, taking Wang Qianqian¡¯s slender waist, left the beverage shop in front of Ye Yuxuan¡¯s gaze. Chapter 46 - 46 40 You Must Listen to My Explanation Today ?46: Chapter 40 You Must Listen to My Explanation Today 46: Chapter 40 You Must Listen to My Explanation Today After leaving the drink shop with Wang Qianqian in his arms, Li Chen slowly began to stroll down the street with her. ¡°Qianqian, who was that guy just now?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°Just a friend I know,¡± Wang Qianqian frowned slightly, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect him to call people over.¡± ¡°As long as I¡¯m here, it doesn¡¯t matter who he calls.¡± Li Chen said with a smile, ¡°Brother never needs to call for backup.¡± ¡°You really know how to brag,¡± Wang Qianqian also laughed heartily. ¡°Qianqian, I¡¯m not just bragging, oh, my other strengths, they¡¯re even greater than what you just saw,¡± Li Chen said, winking. ¡°What other strengths?¡± Wang Qianqian didn¡¯t catch the hidden meaning in Li Chen¡¯s words for a moment. Li Chen immediately pulled Wang Qianqian into a small alley by the roadside. He kissed her forcefully again! Just as Li Chen was about to succeed, Wang Qianqian suddenly opened her teeth and bit Li Chen directly! ¡°Ah!¡± Li Chen almost gasped in shock, and taking advantage of the moment, Wang Qianqian broke away from his advances. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Chen inwardly chuckled with a bitter smile, not expecting to be rejected by Qianqian. Wang Qianqian¡¯s heart was also a bit chaotic; when the other party wanted to take things further, she rejected him. She didn¡¯t know why, but she felt that she wasn¡¯t ready to accept their relationship moving so fast. Seeing Wang Qianqian silent and biting her lips, Li Chen smiled, ¡°Qianqian, if you feel uncomfortable, that¡¯s okay. We can take it slow, starting with kissing. We¡¯ll get used to it.¡± What does he mean by starting with kissing? Wang Qianqian was somewhat at a loss for words, ¡°I¡¯m going back first tonight.¡± Li Chen nodded and, when she wasn¡¯t paying attention, leaned in again. The third time! But this time, Li Chen didn¡¯t continue for long, just a few seconds before pulling back. Wang Qianqian was about to bite him again, but she missed her chance. ¡°Hmph.¡± Seeing Li Chen¡¯s smug smile, Wang Qianqian was infuriated. She decided to ignore Li Chen and went home by herself. And after Wang Qianqian left, Li Chen shrugged his shoulders and went back to the villa; there was another annoying trouble waiting for him there. ... After returning to the villa, Li Chen saw Lin Yi in the lobby on the first floor. ¡°My sweet wife, I¡¯m back,¡± Li Chen tiptoed over, but Lin Yi, who had been sulking, heard the familiar voice and immediately turned away, walking towards the distance. Tsk, tsk, Lin Yi sure has a fiery temper. ¡°Hey, wife, what happened today was really an accident,¡± Li Chen quickly followed behind Lin Yi and said. ¡°Whatever happened has nothing to do with me,¡± Lin Yi replied indifferently, ¡°We¡¯re just a temporary couple, the marriage will be annulled after three months. Remember that.¡± No way, it looks like Lin Yi seems to hold a grudge against me, Li Chen frowned. ¡°Listen to me explain,¡± Li Chen came in front of Lin Yi, and when she saw that he was trying to block her, she immediately changed direction. Li Chen blocked Lin Yi again, ¡°What happened tonight was really an accident, I swear to heaven, if it wasn¡¯t an accident, I, Li Chen, would be without an heirloom.¡± Lin Yi gave him a fierce look, but her face turned red involuntarily, this shameless bastard. ¡°Gorgeous wife, just give me a minute, oh no, just a few seconds to explain,¡± Li Chen said with a sly smile on his face. ¡°Who said I would listen to your explanation? Move aside,¡± Lin Yi said. ¡°No, you have to listen to me explain today,¡± Li Chen insisted firmly. Seeing Lin Yi planning to go upstairs, Li Chen hurriedly followed, ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t expect things to unfold like they did today. I was originally chasing that man in black, after getting information from him, I ran into the Qilin Princess, the woman you saw, she is...¡± ¡°I¡¯m not listening, I¡¯m not listening,¡± Lin Yi quickly ascended the stairs, covering her ears. Li Chen followed her, ¡°No, you have to listen today.¡± Lin Yi suddenly turned around, ¡°Why bother explaining? I¡¯m not blind; there¡¯s no need for explanations.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really not what you saw, even eyes can deceive people. Sweetheart, be rational,¡± Li Chen said quickly. ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear your explanations, and there¡¯s no need for you to explain,¡± Lin Yi said as she turned and walked up to the second floor, with Li Chen closely trailing behind, ¡°Wife, I was really healing her, she was poisoned, and if I didn¡¯t force the medicinal properties out, she would have died.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not listening, I¡¯m not listening.¡± ¡°You must listen, it¡¯s just like when you were poisoned last time,¡± Li Chen followed Lin Yi wherever she went. Anyway, you¡¯re not going to sleep tonight if you don¡¯t let me explain. Li Chen was determined, but Lin Yi persisted in her own beliefs. Moreover, men are naturally endowed with the talent for lying, especially the man in front of her; she couldn¡¯t believe a single word he said, no, she shouldn¡¯t even trust a punctuation mark from him. ¡°I¡¯m not listening; I won¡¯t listen to anything you say,¡± Lin Yi went on. Li Chen stepped in front of her and blocked her way again, ¡°No, you must listen to me today. It¡¯s compulsory. I know you might not have heard clearly, so I¡¯ll tell you again. Originally, I was chasing that man in black today, and then I encountered the Qilin Princess who was drunk...¡± ¡°Ah~~~~¡± Suddenly, Lin Yi let out a piercing scream, and the high decibels completely drowned out Li Chen¡¯s voice. ¡°I said I don¡¯t want to listen, you don¡¯t need to explain anymore.¡± Lin Yi finished speaking and ignored Li Chen, planning to go to the bathroom. Li Chen was also a bit annoyed. Really, he tried to explain, and she just refused to listen. It seemed necessary to resort to stronger measures. After Lin Yi closed the door and sat down, she felt relieved when Li Chen¡¯s voice faded away. But the next instant, she saw the bathroom door suddenly flung open, and that wretched, sly face squeezed in. Li Chen was stunned. Damn it, why is she using the toilet again? But the next moment, almost instantly, Li Chen closed the door, leaped forward, and then reached out to cover her mouth, blocking the sharp scream she had just started to let out. ¡°Aunt Wang is here.¡± Li Chen whispered. He could hear the sound of Aunt Wang¡¯s footsteps. Lin Yi glared at Li Chen with anger. Damn it, this was the second time. Could he stop barging in every time she was using the toilet? And so what if Aunt Wang was here? Did that give him a reason to take liberties with her, this bastard? When Lin Yi tried to bite him, she realized Li Chen was not giving her the chance, his hand firmly covering her mouth. This bastard! Lin Yi didn¡¯t care anymore. She began to make muffled sounds from her mouth and directly reached out to grab Li Chen! ¡°Hey, hey, hey, Aunt Wang is here.¡± Li Chen said softly, as he could hear the footsteps now stopping right outside the bathroom. Lin Yi kept resisting. She hated him so much she almost wished Aunt Wang would come in and beat this bastard to death. She grabbed Li Chen¡¯s hand and, seeing that she could not shake him, she resorted to fiercely scratching him with her ten fingernails. ¡°Hiss¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but suck in a breath of cold air, while Lin Yi kept resisting, but Li Chen¡¯s hand was like an iron barrier. Aunt Wang listened outside the bathroom for a while and then understood what was going on. Really, it didn¡¯t matter the place for the son-in-law and the young lady, even in the bathroom? ¡°These young people nowadays, no attention to place, as soon as they are in the mood even the bathroom is not spared. Alas, the world¡¯s morals are declining, the world¡¯s morals are declining.¡± Aunt Wang¡¯s voice from outside the bathroom filtered into the ears of Li Chen and Lin Yi. Lin Yi turned red with embarrassment, all because of this bastard, while Li Chen kept chuckling. Being misunderstood by Aunt Wang, no problem, after all, they were all family now. ¡°Alright, obedient wife, listen to my explanation, let me finish.¡± Li Chen blinked, ¡°Don¡¯t interrupt me in the meantime.¡± Lin Yi made a muffled sound from her mouth. You bastard, if only you wouldn¡¯t cover my mouth. ¡°Hey, I¡¯ll take that as a yes.¡± Li Chen started to explain, ¡°After chasing the man in black, I encountered Qilin Princess. She got drugged at a bar, then I took her to a hotel for healing, just like I did for you last time. After the healing, you came. My beautiful wife, I really didn¡¯t do anything with her. If anything was going to happen, it would happen with you first.¡± After finishing, Li Chen observed Lin Yi¡¯s expression and, seeing she seemed to have stopped resisting, he said, ¡°Beautiful wife, do you believe me now? If you do, nod your head, and I¡¯ll let go of your hand.¡± Lin Yi glared at Li Chen, resolutely refusing to nod. Li Chen felt a headache returning. No matter what, he had to make Lin Yi believe him. ¡°Beautiful wife, I¡¯ll let you go first, then you can answer me.¡± After letting go of Lin Yi, she turned with a cold expression, ¡°Turn around!¡± What? Li Chen was puzzled but then remembered that she probably hadn¡¯t put on her pants yet. Seeing that Li Chen dutifully turned around, Lin Yi hurriedly started to pull up her pants, but just as she was halfway through, Li Chen suddenly turned back, ¡°My beautiful wife, you haven¡¯t answered me yet.¡± ¡°Ah!¡± A sharp cry burst from Lin Yi¡¯s mouth, and Li Chen, startled, quickly went to cover her mouth again. It was deliberate, definitely deliberate, this bastard! Lin Yi felt both embarrassed and angry. She was only halfway through pulling up her pants when Li Chen¡¯s interruption caused them to fall down instead. Because she was trying to grab his hand, her pants had slipped down completely. Looking at Lin Yi fuming like a little tiger, struggling incessantly, Li Chen hadn¡¯t anticipated this and quickly withdrew his hand. But in her anger, Lin Yi reached out to grab him, and while Li Chen captured her hand, he accidentally grabbed a soft part. ¡°Ah, misunderstanding, misunderstanding.¡± Li Chen chuckled as he retracted his hand. ¡°Get out!¡± Lin Yi nearly snarled the words. ¡°So, my beautiful wife, do you believe what I said now?¡± Li Chen had the air of someone determined to get to the bottom of it. Lin Yi was really exasperated. The man in front of her was shameless and thick-skinned, and it seemed he would pester her all night long unless she professed her belief in him. ¡°I believe, I believe, now get out! Right this instant!¡± Lin Yi was on the verge of going mad. ¡°Heh heh, that¡¯s what I thought, my beautiful wife is indeed understanding and reasonable.¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°Then I¡¯m going out.¡± Watching Li Chen leave, Lin Yi let out a breath, but suddenly his head popped back in, ¡°I¡¯ll help you close the door.¡± However, what greeted him was a roll of toilet paper thrown his way. This bastard! Lin Yi was furious and felt utterly powerless against him. Chapter 47 - 47 41 Someone committed suicide by jumping off a building ?47: Chapter 41: Someone committed suicide by jumping off a building 47: Chapter 41: Someone committed suicide by jumping off a building The next day, Lin Yi and Li Chen went to the company together. Li Chen¡¯s purpose in coming to the company today was to rebuild his laboratory. Since his previous lab was destroyed, he had not started building a new one; he had been temporarily stationed within the Fragrance Laboratory. Today, he intended to find a new place to set up his own lab. Although his former laboratory had been sabotaged once, in general, Lin¡¯s Group was still the most suitable location. However, this time, Li Chen needed to find an even more secretive spot¡ªa place known only to himself. The laboratory was his top priority. Even though Third Grandpa had intervened to suppress the injuries within his body, it was only a temporary solution for one month. Without the laboratory to produce Substance Z, the moniker ¡°King of the Netherworld¡± would be nothing but an empty title after a month, and his abilities would be severely limited and not fully expressible. Lin Yi, although somewhat aloof from him today, seemed to have softened her attitude a great deal. Leaving Lin Yi¡¯s side, Li Chen first went to the 9th floor to have a look. ¡°Good morning,¡± Li Chen greeted Wang Qianqian as she approached. Raising her head and recognizing Li Chen, Wang Qianqian thought back to the events of the previous night. A blush crept onto her face, and she lowered her head, uttering a short ¡°Hmm¡± before quickly walking past him. Watching Wang Qianqian walk by, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but give a wry smile. What¡¯s with this girl? Pretending not to know him, Li Chen touched his nose and then entered the laboratory. After checking around and casually resolving a few of Wang Lei¡¯s questions about perfumes, Li Chen left the 9th floor and began to survey the entire Lin¡¯s Group complex. The 9th floor was no longer suitable for a lab; he needed to find another place. Without any time constraints, Li Chen started from the 9th floor and worked his way down, checking each level. Each floor of Lin¡¯s Group was different. On the 5th floor, Li Chen was surprised to find it resembled an expansive plaza, albeit with many rooms. This was the cosmetic research and development department of Lin¡¯s Group, but it was already quite populated, unlike the 9th floor which had more vacant rooms. While perusing the 5th floor, Li Chen accidentally stumbled upon an available room that would be quite suitable as a laboratory. This vacant room was originally meant to be a storage area along with another room, but since the Perfumer¡¯s department had moved to the 9th floor, this storeroom had gradually fallen into disuse. After inspecting the room, it indeed seemed large enough to serve as a laboratory. This is the one! Li Chen decided then and there. Also, being at the cosmetics R&D department made it a good cover, ensuring more security for his lab. Once decided, Li Chen immediately went back and had several perfumers start moving things. He didn¡¯t need to consult Lin Yi for such a small matter as obtaining a room; she would agree to it. Cleaning the room and moving equipment took a bit over an hour to complete. After everything was done, Li Chen then resumed his research and development of Substance Z. During this time, Wang Qianqian always worked diligently. Whatever Li Chen directed her to do, she did, but from beginning to end, Wang Qianqian simply wouldn¡¯t speak. ¡°Qianqian, take this instrument over there.¡± ¡°Qianqian, help purify this potion.¡± ¡°Qianqian, fuse these two potions together.¡± ¡°Qianqian...¡± ... Seeing Wang Qianqian ignoring him possibly due to last night¡¯s incident, Li Chen also began continuously directing her, and for so long, Wang Qianqian remained silent. About two hours later, Li Chen was tired. Seeing that Wang Qianqian still remained silent, he concocted a plan, ¡°Qianqian, I¡¯m a little thirsty. Go get me a drink, and not the ones from inside the company¡ªthey lack authenticity. Go buy it from outside.¡± This request from Li Chen was somewhat unreasonable, but still, Wang Qianqian didn¡¯t say anything and simply walked out of the room. This girl... Li Chen shook his head. What was so terrible about last night¡¯s impromptu kiss that she¡¯d be acting like this all of a sudden? Just like Lin Yi... Li Chen turned back and continued directing the others in purifying potions. About a minute later, while Li Chen was giving instructions, he thought he suddenly heard Wang Qianqian calling out to him. ¡°Li Chen! Li Chen!¡± Qianqian? Li Chen listened again, but the voice seemed to have disappeared. Shaking his head, he wondered if after all these days, he was starting to hear things. But would the King of the Netherworld be subject to auditory hallucinations? Ranked fourth on the Main God Ranking, Li Chen¡¯s abilities were exceptionally top-notch in every aspect, including his hearing. Just then, Wang Qianqian¡¯s voice reappeared, ¡°Li Chen! Li Chen!¡± Following it, there seemed to be the distant sound of wailing sirens. No, that¡¯s not right! Li Chen¡¯s pupils shrank, and his steps halted. He couldn¡¯t have misheard; it was undoubtedly Wang Qianqian¡¯s voice. He went straight to the window, pulled it open, and as he looked down, he saw Wang Qianqian being bound by several men in black and stuffed into a van! Qianqian! Li Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly narrowed. Weren¡¯t those men in black from the Hell Skeleton Organization? Li Chen¡¯s rage flared up. The fact that the Hell Skeleton Organization had persistently targeted his loved ones, putting others in danger, had provoked his fury. When the King of the Netherworld was enraged, a thousand corpses would float for miles! At this moment, Wang Qianqian was being forcefully shoved into the vehicle, and if he didn¡¯t act quickly, she would be abducted. ¡°Qianqian!¡± With that shout, everyone in the laboratory turned their attention to Li Chen. Li Chen yelled in anger, glanced below, and saw that he was on the fifth floor, but there was a protruding glass roof below. As Wang Qianqian was about to be taken away and the van had already started, one of the men in black seemed to notice Li Chen on the fifth floor. He made a gesture at Li Chen and then closed the van door. Without any hesitation, Li Chen immediately jumped down! ¡°Team leader!¡± Everyone in the laboratory was shocked. What happened, did the team leader suddenly have suicidal thoughts? Li Chen fell straight down like a thousand catty drop, yet True Qi already circulated through his body, flowing into his limbs as he slightly adjusted his posture in mid-air. Passersby nearby also noticed what was happening, and someone immediately shouted aloud. ¡°Mommy, look, someone is falling!¡± A little girl pointed at Li Chen and said to her mother. Then her mother looked up, saw Li Chen, and was immediately stupefied. ¡°Someone is jumping off a building to commit suicide!¡± It only took a second for the mother to shout loudly, and other onlookers also looked up. Everything happened so fast, just a few seconds. Those onlookers watched Li Chen fall from the fifth floor with their mouths agape. It was too late to call the police at this point, they¡¯d better call for an ambulance instead. Li Chen fell rapidly, eyeing the glass canopy. He adjusted his body and just as he was about to land, True Qi surged into his feet. Then, like a War God descending from the heavens, he smashed heavily onto the glass canopy! Crack! A loud crash echoed, and suddenly, web-like cracks spread where he had landed on the glass canopy, with crunching sounds indicating the glass could in no way withstand the force of Li Chen¡¯s fall from above. Seeing Li Chen fall, the bystanders felt their hearts tremble as a living person passed away right before their eyes, causing an inevitable emotional shock. But the following second, those who had already begun to mourn in their hearts suddenly bulged their eyes in surprise, even more astonished than when they first saw Li Chen jump down. ¡°Mommy, that man didn¡¯t die,¡± the little girl said, tugging at her mother¡¯s hand. Not dead? Indeed, not dead! Li Chen looked up at the departing van. Once again, he fiercely stomped his foot, shooting forth like an arrow leaving the bow. The glass canopy, having borne the brunt of Li Chen¡¯s descent, suddenly shattered into fragments that fell toward the hall¡¯s entrance. Seeing Li Chen full of vigor, the perfumers who had peered out from above were also dumbstruck! How could the team leader be so terrifying? They glanced at each other, and then one cautiously asked, ¡°Team leader, are you human?¡± The others, stunned for a long while as if petrified, shook their heads. Could a normal person jump from the fifth floor and still be alive? You¡¯ve got to be kidding me. Meanwhile, Li Chen had already fixed his gaze on the van ahead! Chapter 48 - 48 42 Racing Along the Way! ?48: Chapter 42: Racing Along the Way! 48: Chapter 42: Racing Along the Way! Li Chen¡¯s gaze had already locked onto the van, which by now had started its engine and begun zooming away into the distance. He stomped the ground forcefully, and like a bird swooping down from the sky, Li Chen jumped onto the roadway and then his True Qi surged wildly as he chased after the van! Back then, Third Grandpa had used the Five Elements Acupuncture Needles, ensuring he could use his True Qi at full strength without worry for a month, so Li Chen didn¡¯t need to worry about a sudden eruption of his injuries. The bystanders on the roadside were all stunned, thinking, ¡®He jumped from such a height and not only survived, but is also running so energetically and fast?¡¯ In almost a few breaths, Li Chen had vanished from their sight. The onlookers bore expressions as if they had seen a ghost, wondering, ¡®Is this even human?¡¯ ¡°Mommy, it¡¯s Superman,¡± said a little girl sweetly as she tugged on her mother¡¯s hand. Her eyes sparkled with little stars, and her mother¡¯s head dumbly followed Li Chen¡¯s movement before she fainted with an ¡°ah¡±. Li Chen had no time to care about what the onlookers thought, because no matter what, he couldn¡¯t let them take Wang Qianqian away. He was the King of the Netherworld. Who dared to snatch someone in front of the King of the Netherworld? Even others on the Main God Ranking wouldn¡¯t have the guts to do it. The van in front was also moving at an extremely high speed, but Li Chen, like a specter, followed closely behind the van on foot. The passersby who were shopping nearby saw a strange scene: someone was sprinting crazily on the road, really sprinting so fast that his legs turned into illusions, going even faster than the average car and running alongside them. Holy shit! Not just the onlookers, but even the drivers were staring open-mouthed, rubbing their eyes hard. ¡°Honey, I really did have work last night which is why I didn¡¯t come home. You believe me, right? It was truly business; how could I possibly go out and find someone else? You¡¯re my sweetheart,¡± a driver was on the phone when suddenly a gust of wind blew past him. He looked over, and was dumbfounded. After a while, he glanced at his own speedometer and said dumbfoundedly, ¡°Honey, I just saw someone run past my car, as fast as a car.¡± The mouths of the other drivers could have fit an egg, thinking, ¡®This ****** is a person, not a car?¡¯ Li Chen sprinted madly on the road, displaying incredible agility. It seemed the people in the van also noticed Li Chen, as one person in black leaned out, saw Li Chen closely following behind the van, and wore an expression as if they had seen a ghost. But he quickly came to his senses, shrank back in, and the van immediately sped up again. However, it couldn¡¯t shake off Li Chen at all, and the distance between them rapidly closed. They soon reached a crossroads. The van didn¡¯t care about anything and charged through the red light. The vehicles that were crossing the intersection panicked, swerving hard on their steering wheels. The leading Audi completely turned sideways on the road, but before the driver could swear, he saw a figure dash past! A hit and run? The driver was shocked, thinking he was about to hit the person, but then he saw the individual suddenly jump, avoided the car, and continued to follow the van closely. The cars behind, unprepared for the Audi turning sideways, crashed into it. ¡°Black Eagle, check if that guy is still following us,¡± said a few of the men in black in the van, feeling a cold sweat on their foreheads. They found Li Chen terrifying; how could a pair of legs be faster than a car? The previously mentioned man in black leaned out again, but this time he didn¡¯t see Li Chen¡¯s figure. ¡°He must have been shaken off,¡± said the man in black. Jungle Wolf, who was driving, suddenly heard a tap on his window. As he turned his head, he almost lost his grip on the steering wheel in fright. ¡°He¡¯s on the left side of the car!¡± Jungle Wolf roared, and the van decisively squeezed to the left. ¡°This guy is trouble, get the guns!¡± Wang Qianqian, who had been in despair inside the vehicle, suddenly heard the men¡¯s shouting and felt a surge of hope. Could it be Li Chen? She felt hope unexpectedly rising in her heart because she believed in Li Chen; he always brought her miracles. Jungle Wolf was also driving at high speed. His right hand drew a silenced pistol and aimed at the glass beside him, looking at Li Chen, whose face was cold as he looked back, and Jungle Wolf pulled the trigger. ¡°Pop¡± The glass shattered, but suddenly, the figure of Li Chen was nowhere to be seen. Jungle Wolf felt a wave of confusion¨Chad he hit his target? It should be impossible for him to miss, but the opponent was too elusive, sending chills through his heart. He felt like he had missed, but where was the other person? ¡°Be on your guard!¡± Jungle Wolf yelled. ¡°He¡¯s on top!¡± shouted one of the men in black loudly. ¡°Kill him!¡± Another man in black took out an AK47, aimed at the roof, and pulled the trigger. Suddenly, intense gunfire echoed inside the vehicle. ¡°Ah!¡± Wang Qianqian covered her ears and cried out loudly. The entire roof of the van seemed to have been penetrated, yet no sound came from the attackers. The few men couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill in their hearts, and just as they sensed something was amiss, the glass on the right side suddenly shattered under the force of a kick, sending shards flying into the vehicle. Those ready to pull their triggers immediately covered their eyes with their hands. Jungle Wolf immediately aimed his pistol to the right, but Li Chen was not there. Instead, the men felt the roof of the vehicle sink suddenly, and they quickly pointed their guns upward, but through the bullet holes made earlier, they could only catch a glimpse of a shadow flashing by. ¡°Snap¡± The window broke again, and with it came a fist heavy as a mountain! Jungle Wolf had just turned his head when that fist harshly smashed into his neck! Crack! A crisp sound rang out, Jungle Wolf¡¯s eyes bulged unbelievably, and his neck bent limply, fresh blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. With one punch, Jungle Wolf was dead! The other men in black immediately aimed their guns at the glass and furiously pulled their triggers, but Li Chen¡¯s figure had disappeared again. The hearts of the men in black were filled with cold dread, ¡°Old Eagle, you drive! Fast!¡± The now-deceased Jungle Wolf was still in the driver¡¯s seat, and under his control, the van was hurtling straight towards the street beside it. Old Eagle, in the passenger seat, hurriedly pulled Jungle Wolf¡¯s foot away and then jerked the steering wheel, bringing the van back onto the road. By this time, the van¡¯s door glass shattered again, causing the men inside to tremble. As they were about to point their guns in that direction, a figure suddenly dove through the window and with a kick, immediately struck the wrists of two men in black, causing their guns to point upwards. The men in black inside the van were startled, and just as the rest were about to fire, they saw Li Chen agilely grab a man in front of him while in his right hand, he flicked several Silver Needles, piercing the wrists of the others, causing them pain and leaving them powerless to squeeze the trigger. ¡°Li Chen!¡± Wang Qianqian shouted out in surprise, her rescuer had indeed come after her. Old Eagle, who was at the driving position, was also shocked. Li Chen ignored him and with a twist of his wrists, he broke the right hand of the man he was holding, then he put his foot down, and the van door was flung open! ¡°Ah!¡± Screams of pain rang out as Li Chen grabbed the man and threw him out of the moving vehicle! A Mercedes following right behind the van suddenly saw a body fall from the opposing vehicle and frantically tried to swerve to avoid it, but it was too late. The man in black was rolled over by the tires, and in an instant, his blood was splattered, his body torn apart. Inside the van, the remaining men in black were also shocked, and they immediately attacked Li Chen with punches and kicks. Li Chen remained unfazed; with his left hand, he caught a man¡¯s fist and yanked it towards the rear, pulling him out of the van. In desperation, the man tried to grip the lower part of the van, but Li Chen simply stomped down hard, and the sound of bones shattering was heard. In pain, the man let go and fell out of the vehicle. Li Chen hit the remaining men in black with a fist to their necks, a palm to another¡¯s chest, and a kick on one¡¯s knee, rendering all of them useless inside the van. Even Old Eagle, who remained intact, felt deeply shaken by how terrifying this man was. Just as he had taken the silencer pistol from Jungle Wolf¡¯s hands, Li Chen had already turned his gaze towards him. Confronted with Li Chen¡¯s icy stare, Old Eagle swallowed. Without another word, Li Chen kicked out. The kick, full of rage, struck Old Eagle hard, making him feel as though a sledgehammer had hit him. He was thrown against the window along with the already dead Jungle Wolf, and the window couldn¡¯t withstand such a tremendous force, breaking open as both bodies flew out of the van! In just one kick, he sent the men flying out of the van?! The remaining men in black eyed him with intense fear, this man before them was no human! ¡°Li Chen!¡± Wang Qianqian threw herself into Li Chen¡¯s arms, and he comforted her softly before bringing the van to a stop. The men in black in the van were all beaten down by Li Chen, their combat power severely reduced, and they knew if they dared to reach for their weapons, Li Chen was confident he could disable them in an instant. The three men in black exchanged glances, their looks of panic replaced with determination in an instant. Suddenly, one charged at Li Chen head-on, while the other two followed close behind, even pulling out shiny military daggers! The first man, reckless of his own life, aimed to hold Li Chen down with his death, making it possible for his two companions to stab their daggers into Li Chen¡¯s body. But was Li Chen going to let him have his way? With a fierce kick, the charging man was hit and kicked into the air, slamming into the hood of the van and leaving a human-shaped dent in the roof. By the time he fell down, he was already dead. For the two advancing men, Li Chen¡¯s hands moved like lightning, simultaneously seizing their arms and with a twist, their arms holding the daggers snapped! Screams of agony filled the van as Li Chen pushed them back, lying breathless on the floor. ¡°Dare to snatch someone before me, King of the Netherworld?¡± Li Chen said indifferently. Chapter 49 - 49 43 Mysterious Address ?49: Chapter 43 Mysterious Address 49: Chapter 43 Mysterious Address ¡°Hahaha.¡± The remaining two also knew that their end was near and nonchalantly replied, ¡°So what? We also want to test the strength of the King of the Netherworld, ranked fourth on the Main God Ranking.¡± ¡°Tell me, did the Hell Skeleton Organization send you?¡± Li Chen spoke leisurely, ¡°Don¡¯t bother denying it and don¡¯t think about staying silent. Since you know who I am, you should also know what I¡¯m capable of.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t get any information out of us,¡± one of them laughed wildly. ¡°Not only is our organization tightly woven, but even if you are the King of the Netherworld, you can¡¯t probe anything.¡± ¡°But you are in my hands,¡± Li Chen said indifferently. ¡°Also, don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know about the poison teeth hidden in your mouth. I can knock them out at any time.¡± At those words, the expressions of the two men in black finally changed; he knew even about that. ¡°King of the Netherworld, you really are formidable,¡± the other one observed coldly. ¡°Oh? Is it that strong? Let¡¯s hear it,¡± Li Chen said with a faint cold smirk. ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it; you won¡¯t get a word out of us,¡± the person replied. ¡°But the strength of our organization far exceeds your imagination. What does it matter if you are the King of the Netherworld? Before the Hell Skeleton, you still have to bow your head!¡± ¡°Furthermore, our methods of suicide are not limited to just poison teeth,¡± the man laughed. ¡°Wait for the revenge of the Hell Skeleton!¡± Then, the person bit through the poison tooth. Li Chen did not intervene, but his heart inevitably sank, realizing that if the Hell Skeleton Organization was training such dedicated Death Warriors, things could truly be tricky. The other man also laughed wildly, ¡°The Hell Skeleton will not let you go.¡± He, too, bit through his poison tooth. Both men died laughing wildly, hardly different from the man in black who had died at Li Chen¡¯s hands before. Li Chen immediately pulled Wang Qianqian into his arms, covering her eyes, and waited until the two had turned into a pool of blood before speaking to Wang Qianqian, ¡°Qianqian, get off first, I need to find something.¡± Wang Qianqian was sobbing slightly; she was a very smart girl. Though she did not understand the conversation between Li Chen and the men in black, she knew of Li Chen¡¯s strength. Nodding, Wang Qianqian stepped out of the van, while Li Chen began searching inside it. There might be some crucial clues inside the vehicle. Li Chen dared not overlook any possibility. The suddenly emergent Hell Skeleton Organization was like a thorn in his side, unpleasant until spit out; if Li Chen could find its headquarters, the organization would then await the King of the Netherworld¡¯s retaliation! The interior of the van was a mess, with dead men in black, haphazardly placed corpses, and various other items. Starting from the driver¡¯s seat, Li Chen searched thoroughly, not overlooking a single spot until he moved the bodies and found a piece of bloodstained white paper. The paper was blank except for an address. ¡°New District, Water Dragon Bay, Block B Villa?¡± Looking at this address, a chill flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. He made a call to the police and then jumped out of the van, taking Wang Qianqian into a taxi. No matter what, he had to take Wang Qianqian back to the company first. Throughout the ride, Wang Qianqian lay against Li Chen¡¯s chest with her eyes closed, her eyelashes quivering slightly as if frightened by the events that had just occurred. Li Chen gently stroked Wang Qianqian, aware that such sudden events would indeed be hard for a girl to bear. In his heart, however, he pondered over the Hell Skeleton Organization. This organization was indeed mysterious, and Li Chen felt that this newly emerged organization might have been established just for him and most likely headquartered right in Licun City! Having guessed at that possibility, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart sink slightly again, thinking, ¡®Once I find out who is targeting me, I will make sure you beg for life and beg for death!¡¯ A glint of cold light flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. Was the title King of the Netherworld truly just a joke, given how they repeatedly troubled his people? Forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart, it hadn¡¯t been long since Shadow had arrived in Licun City, maybe it would be soon? Li Chen closed his eyes, temporarily putting aside these thoughts. Soon, the taxi arrived at Lin¡¯s Group. Protecting Wang Qianqian, Li Chen went up to the 5th floor. ¡°Qianqian, are you alright?¡± Li Chen asked, looking at Wang Qianqian¡¯s pale appearance, clearly still in shock. ¡°Do you want to go home and rest today?¡± Li Chen asked concernedly. ¡°I¡¯m fine, really.¡± Wang Qianqian forced a smile, and she didn¡¯t ask Li Chen about his true identity. ¡°I¡¯m worried about your condition.¡± Li Chen shook his head, reaching out to touch Wang Qianqian¡¯s head, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Brother Cheen wasn¡¯t good enough, Brother Cheen didn¡¯t protect you well enough.¡± Wang Qianqian visibly shivered when Li Chen¡¯s hand touched her. ¡°Don¡¯t say that. If it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t even know where I would have been taken today,¡± Wang Qianqian said softly. Indeed, today¡¯s events were extremely dangerous, but she grew to understand Li Chen more deeply. Li Chen¡¯s prowess was yet again deeply imprinted in her mind. However, Li Chen gave her a strange feeling. Despite not appearing as he seemed on the surface, the more she knew him, the more mysterious he became, surrounded by a cloud of mist. What kind of person was he, really? A sense of curiosity grew in Wang Qianqian¡¯s heart. ¡°Silly, it¡¯s all because I didn¡¯t protect you well enough,¡± Li Chen said softly, ¡°Rest well today. You don¡¯t have to work in the lab; it¡¯s not that important.¡± Wang Qianqian nodded. Looking at Wang Qianqian¡¯s appearance, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a pang of heartache. ¡°Qianqian, look up.¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Qianqian lifted her head, but the next second, she saw Li Chen kiss her, dominantly covering her soft lips. ¡°Mmh!¡± Wang Qianqian¡¯s eyes widened, and yet again she was forcefully kissed, making it the fourth time including yesterday! But the next second, Wang Qianqian thought to herself, they were still in the elevator for heaven¡¯s sake! What a joke, inside the elevator! Wang Qianqian¡¯s hands beat against Li Chen, trying to push him away, as the elevator reached the 5th floor. ¡°Mmmmm¡± Just as the elevator doors were about to open, Li Chen suddenly pulled back, smiling and asking, ¡°Feeling much better now?¡± Wang Qianqian, her face flush with redness, immediately bowed her head and walked out; those waiting for the elevator only noticed that Wang Qianqian¡¯s face was a bit red and saw nothing else. Li Chen also walked out, seeing Wang Qianqian enter the laboratory. He didn¡¯t follow her to the lab but instead waited in front of the descending elevator, the address he had received in the car surfacing in his mind. ¡°Villa B in Water Dragon Bay in the new district?¡± A glint of cold light flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes! Chapter 50 - 50 44 I Only Trust Myself ?50: Chapter 44 I Only Trust Myself 50: Chapter 44 I Only Trust Myself Linchuan New District, the new development area of Linchuan City, has been rapidly progressing, with housing prices reaching around seven to eight thousand. However, the developers targeted high-end buyers, and most of the properties in the area are villas. Water Dragon Bay, one of the early developments within Linchuan New District, consists entirely of villas that were built long ago and have all been sold. The residents living here are wealthy people. At this moment, in a villa¡¯s basement. The basement, apart from the dim lighting, had little in the way of bright light. Any areas that might have allowed sunlight to enter were long sealed off. The scene inside the basement would shock and then enrage anyone who saw it. The entire basement was divided into different rooms by iron bars, and within these rooms, there was only a simple bed. Such exquisite human beings. Ye Yuxuan walked toward those cages, and the women inside, seeing him approach, couldn¡¯t help but shrink back in fear. ¡°Don¡¯t you know the rules when you see your master?¡± Ye Yuxuan¡¯s face darkened. His women were his reverse scales! If he hadn¡¯t rescued Wang Qianqian, would she have ended up like them? Hopeless eyes, a loss of faith in life? Moreover, Ye Yuxuan¡¯s collusion with the Hell Skeleton Organization was unforgivable! Seeing Li Chen¡¯s expression, Ye Yuxuan became anxious. He knew the other¡¯s methods. Turning his head, he saw that Li Chen seemed intent on kidnapping Number Five first, taking a hostage before anything else. But Li Chen simply picked up a dagger lying nearby and flung it at Ye Yuxuan¡¯s outstretched hand! ¡°Ah!¡± With uncanny precision, the dagger pierced through his arm, and intense pain shot through Ye Yuxuan¡¯s nerves! Then, when Ye Yuxuan looked up again, the other man was already right in front of him! ¡°Ah!¡± Ye Yuxuan was lifted off the ground by his collar with one hand by Li Chen. ¡°Good!¡± The woman numbered five laughed madly. ¡°Ye Yuxuan, you finally have your day, don¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Ye Yuxuan, didn¡¯t you believe in karma?¡± Number Four laughed heartily at Ye Yuxuan¡¯s pitiful state, but as she laughed, tears began to appear in her eyes. The other girls, after a moment of stunned silence, showed intense hatred in their swollen eyes: ¡°Kill him!¡± ¡°Kill him!¡± ¡°Kill him!¡± The voices came one after another, filling Ye Yuxuan with greater shock. ¡°Now, I ask and you answer.¡± Li Chen spoke indifferently, ¡°If I¡¯m not satisfied, I¡¯ll stab you.¡± ¡°Ask away.¡± Cold sweat was profuse on Ye Yuxuan¡¯s forehead. ¡°What is your relationship with the Hell Skeleton?¡± ¡°Hell Skeleton? What¡¯s that?¡± Ye Yuxuan was taken aback, but Li Chen immediately pulled the dagger out and then savagely drove it into his other arm! ¡°Ah!¡± Ye Yuxuan¡¯s screams were like those of a pig being slaughtered. ¡°I really don¡¯t know, I¡¯ve never even heard of them!¡± A frown crossed Li Chen¡¯s face. Could it be that the other man truly was not part of the Hell Skeleton Organization? After some thought, it seemed possible that the Hell Skeleton Organization was merely using him. ¡°Next question, did you send people to capture Wang Qianqian this morning?¡± Li Chen asked coldly. Ye Yuxuan¡¯s expression suddenly seized up, but Li Chen did not hesitate and pulled the dagger out for another stab, soaking the man¡¯s clothes in blood. ¡°Yes, I sent people to kidnap her this morning!¡± Unable to endure the excruciating pain, Ye Yuxuan quickly answered. ¡°Good.¡± Li Chen¡¯s expression was grim as he threw Ye Yuxuan to the ground, ¡°Your answers are very unsatisfying to me.¡± Suddenly, Ye Yuxuan had an ominous premonition, ¡°What, what are you going to do?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to teach you a lesson!¡± Li Chen declared, lifting his foot and then stomping down hard! ¡°Crack¡± It sounded as if an egg had just been crushed. In an instant, Ye Yuxuan¡¯s face contorted with pain, turning the color of liver, as he writhed on the floor in agony¡ªLi Chen had just crushed his manhood with a single stomp! ¡°This lesson should be deep enough for you,¡± Li Chen said with a devilish sneer, ¡°From now on, I¡¯ll make sure you have the will but not the means.¡± ¡°Haha, Ye Yuxuan, you¡¯ve been made a eunuch!¡± The other girls laughed heartily, having waited far too long for this day. ¡°Please, let us go,¡± a girl suddenly pleaded, her eyes filled with hope. Li Chen looked at the girls, who all gazed back at him as if he was their only hope. Chapter 51 - 51 45 Forced Kiss ?51: Chapter 45: Forced Kiss 51: Chapter 45: Forced Kiss Li Chen had just released all those girls, but suddenly, the iron door was flung open, and several men dressed in black suits and wearing sunglasses rushed in. Seeing Ye Yuxuan already writhing in pain on the ground, they didn¡¯t care, instead, they sneered upon seeing Li Chen. ¡°Yo, isn¡¯t this the King of the Netherworld?¡± The leading bodyguard sneered as he sized up Li Chen as if Lin Yi was some kind of rare animal. ¡°So you guys are from Hell Skeleton?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly. ¡°So what if we are?¡± The black-suited bodyguards marched in, easily a dozen in number, all armed with weapons. Ye Yuxuan, still writhing in agony on the ground, saw his bodyguards enter and twisted his face into a grotesque smile, ¡°It¡¯s him, quick, take him down for me!¡± ¡°Li Chen, let¡¯s see how long you can survive this time!¡± Ye Yuxuan¡¯s eyes were filled with malice, eager to slay Li Chen swiftly and joyfully. However, a girl beside him didn¡¯t say a word, promptly stomping down on the spot where he had been injured! ¡°Ah!¡± A sound akin to a pig being slaughtered rang out again, the girl looked at him coldly. ¡°You girls, step back.¡± Li Chen said indifferently to the group of girls before turning to the Hell Skeleton personnel, ¡°Good, that saves me the trouble of having to waste time looking for you. Let¡¯s settle this all at once.¡± ¡°The King of the Netherworld really does talk big,¡± the bodyguards in black sneered. ¡°You think our headquarters is here?¡± Li Chen smiled slightly, ¡°No matter where it is, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll spit it out obediently.¡± As soon as the words dropped, Li Chen moved like lightning, charging directly at them. The bodyguards up front lifted their weapons, ready to fire, but suddenly, Li Chen had already rushed in, throwing a punch that sent one bodyguard flying backward, then he seized the firearm from another, and with a swift move, was already at their side. ¡°Da da da¡± Li Chen was the first to open fire, sweeping down several bodyguards who were shot and died on the spot. The enemy fought back, but Li Chen delivered an elbow strike to the bodyguard behind him, then used him as a shield; all the bullets went into that man¡¯s body. When they hesitated, Li Chen¡¯s figure flashed again, and with a flick of his gun hand, he struck the wrist of another bodyguard, like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, kicking a would-be sneak attacking bodyguard aside, and then seizing another¡¯s gun to aim at the rest, the enemy inadvertently shot their own upon pulling the trigger. Snatching the firearms, he savagely smacked them across the faces of the enemies, swiftly taking down the remaining few, and in an instant, all the bodyguards were either dead or laying seriously injured and gasping for air on the ground. ¡°So, now we can have a nice chat about the location of your headquarters.¡± The three men looked up to see Li Chen standing before them with a smile, like a devil. Seeing this scene, Ye Yuxuan hid in a corner, quivering all over in fear! ... Before long, Li Chen got the information he wanted, dealt with them, and walked out with the five girls. Once outside, Li Chen very directly smashed the window of a BMW parked in the yard, reaching inside to open the door. Soon, the BMW roared to life. ¡°Get in,¡± Li Chen said to the girls. Upon hearing the command, the girls hurried into the car. ¡°I¡¯ll take you to a safe place first,¡± Li Chen started the BMW, asking, ¡°Shall we go to the police station first?¡± But the girls fell silent, going to the police meant their ordeal would become public, how could they face anyone after that? In Huaxia, there¡¯s a saying that people¡¯s words can be fearsome; if people nearby found out, who wouldn¡¯t be pointing fingers at their backs, claiming they were kidnapped and forced into prostitution? ¡°If you don¡¯t report it, Ye Yuxuan will continue to escape the law. Can you swallow that?¡± Li Chen guessed their thoughts and said indifferently, ¡°I have a friend at the Public Security Bureau. She can ensure your privacy. You only need to find her at the Public Security Bureau. Of course, I respect your decision. It¡¯s up to you to choose.¡± Hearing Li Chen say this, one girl seemed to resolve herself, ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go to the Public Security Bureau. Sisters, who will come with me?¡± ¡°I will!¡± said another. ¡°Me too!¡± Quickly, all five girls on the car agreed. Li Chen smiled, then drove the BMW out of Water Dragon Bay towards the city. During the journey, the girls loosened up and chatted among themselves; they even started talking about Li Chen. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Li Chen.¡± ¡°Big Brother Cheen, why are your skills so good?¡± ¡°How could I have saved you if my skills were poor?¡± ¡°Then teach me.¡± ¡°What you need to improve isn¡¯t your skills, but your vigilance toward people.¡± ... In a series of questions and answers, these girls seemed to have escaped the shadows, their curiosity intensifying. It was at this point that the girl sitting in the passenger seat suddenly asked, ¡°Big Brother Cheen, do you have a girlfriend?¡± As soon as the question finished, the few girls all quieted down. ¡°Haha, this little sister has fallen for Big Brother Cheen.¡± ¡°She¡¯s got a crush, haha.¡± The girl being talked about looked at Li Chen, her face full of sincerity. Li Chen touched his nose, thinking these girls were quite passionate, but it was inevitable. After all, he had saved them at their most desperate moment, and his image was etched firmly into their minds, something they would remember for a lifetime. ¡°Haha, I do,¡± Li Chen answered, but that wasn¡¯t entirely accurate. The several girls he was involved with were in an ambiguous relationship with him, and Wang Qianqian and others had never been officially deemed his girlfriends. And Lin Yi? Please, Lin Yi was his wife, alright. ¡°That¡¯s such a shame, otherwise we would definitely pursue Big Brother Cheen,¡± the girls all felt a twinge of disappointment. ¡°Haha, you¡¯ll meet someone else,¡± Li Chen said with a laugh. ¡°No matter who I meet, I¡¯ll never forget Big Brother Cheen,¡± the girls all said earnestly. ¡°Don¡¯t take it so seriously, please,¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry, ¡°I¡¯m right here in Linchuan City, it¡¯s not like we can¡¯t see each other.¡± The girls all laughed, ¡°That¡¯s great, then we can meet again when we have time.¡± The conversation continued, growing more and more unrestrained. ¡°Big Brother Cheen, how did you get such muscular arms?¡± One girl actually reached out to touch Li Chen¡¯s muscles, her fascination growing as she felt his powerful biceps. ¡°Really? Let me feel,¡± several other girls giggled and reached out to Li Chen, and one of them even went so far as to touch his chest. Damn, you¡¯re going too far, hey hey hey, where are you touching, that¡¯s off-limits! How did I end up saving a bunch of hooligan girls? Li Chen was inwardly distressed. Since when was he the one being teased? Usually, he was the one teasing others. ¡°Hey hey hey, hands off, or I¡¯ll have to assault, ravage you all!¡± Li Chen exclaimed loudly. The girls suddenly fell silent, then a soft voice asked, ¡°Is that right now?¡± ¡°Haha, you¡¯re feeling amorous too? You even want to take initiative in an assault?¡± the other girls laughed and teased. ¡°Include me, include me, I¡¯d like to be assaulted by Big Brother Cheen,¡± another girl said cheerfully. ¡°Me too, me too,¡± the other girls giggled. Damn! Li Chen almost fainted. When did it become fashionable to want to be assaulted? And to speak of it so openly? Have they no shame? The ways of the world are declining, truly declining. Sigh, it¡¯s my curse to be so handsome and skilled in Kung Fu; thus, all these beauties expect me to bear the brunt alone. How hard, how hard it is. Li Chen sighed internally, deciding to just silently bear this heavy burden alone. ... After getting out of the car, they arrived in front of the police station. The girls stepped out, and Li Chen rolled down the window and said, ¡°Go inside and look for a policewoman named Yu Yueying, tell her Li Chen sent you, and don¡¯t trust anyone else.¡± The girls nodded, and the girl from the passenger seat walked up and said earnestly, ¡°Thank you! Big Brother Cheen!¡± Then, without waiting for Li Chen to respond, she kissed him squarely on the lips. Mmph! Kissed against my will! Li Chen¡¯s eyes widened in shock. Damn, I¡¯ve been kissed against my will! The girl stepped back, her eyes shining and a rosy blush spreading across her cheeks. Forthwith, the remaining four girls also came forward in turn, planting deep, dizzying kisses on Li Chen before laughing their way into the police station. ¡°May you all have a new life,¡± Li Chen watched them go, hoping these girls could truly move past their shadows¡ªthat would be for the best. He then drove off without hesitation, heading straight for Fragrant Avenue. Soon, Li Chen arrived at the Coconut Apartment on Fragrant Avenue mentioned by the bodyguard earlier. Upon reaching the third layer, he found all the doors tightly closed. Li Chen raised his right hand and delivered a powerful chop to one of the doors, which instantly broke open. But what he saw inside caught him off guard. Empty? Before him was a vacant room, completely barren with nothing in it. He walked into the room, meticulously inspecting it, only confirming that there was indeed nothing left. The Hell Skeleton had left long before he had arrived. All was empty, and Li Chen had missed his target. His expression slowly turned grim as it appeared that the Hell Skeleton had anticipated his arrival and had left beforehand. No matter what, one day he would find him! Chapter 52 - 52 46 Youre taking advantage of me! ?52: Chapter 46: You¡¯re taking advantage of me! 52: Chapter 46: You¡¯re taking advantage of me! After a search yielded no results, Li Chen could only head back. However, based on the information he had gathered earlier, there was no doubt that the Hell Skeleton Organization was plotting something undoubtedly designed specifically against him. Recalling what Fourth Grandfather had said, Li Chen took a deep breath. ... Li Chen returned to the villa, and it was almost evening; he had been busy the entire day. At this time, Lin Yi should not have been back yet by any logic. She had been quite busy with work recently and usually returned late. However, when Li Chen pushed the door open, he was suddenly faced with a familiar figure. Huh? How did Lin Yi come back so early? And dressed so enticingly? My goodness! Since when had Lin Yi been so open? My heart can¡¯t take this, Li Chen chuckled to himself. Just kidding, Lin Yi was dressed like that, clearly trying to seduce him. How could he not understand her thoughtful intentions? ¡°Sweet wife, if you want to seduce me, just say the word, no need to beat around the bush, hehe, but I like it,¡± Li Chen tiptoed behind her and then reached out his hand. ¡°Sweet wife, why did you come back so early today?¡± Li Chen¡¯s mischievous voice rang out from behind. But when the person turned around and saw Li Chen, there was clearly a startled expression on their face. Li Chen was also startled. How is this not Lin Yi? Why is there a man? Both were stunned at the same time and then suddenly both shouted! ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Ah!¡± Two different screams rang out one after the other, facing each other as if they were competing in a high-pitch contest. The screaming lasted a few seconds, the woman suddenly stopped, and Li Chen also stopped; the timing of their stops was almost identical. ¡°What are you screaming for?¡± The other party was evidently furious, what was this, clearly they had taken advantage of her. ¡°And what are you screaming for?¡± Li Chen countered, still with a shocked expression on his face, his hands defensively in front of him. ¡°Clearly, you took advantage of me!¡± The woman seemed almost mad with anger, ¡°So don¡¯t I have the right to scream?¡± ¡°What do you mean I took advantage of you?¡± Li Chen looked indignant, ¡°Clearly you appeared in my house, am I not allowed to catch a thief?¡± The woman was almost rolling her eyes, what kind of logic was that, making it seem as if she was in the wrong. ¡°No wait, who are you? How is this your house?¡± The woman suddenly realized, then looked at Li Chen warily. ¡°And who are you? How is it not my house?¡± Li Chen was equally wary. It might sound a bit far-fetched, but it seemed kind of acceptable. He discreetly scanned her from head to toe; the woman was nearly exploding with rage, ¡°I asked first, you must answer me first!¡± ¡°Why do I have to answer you just because you asked first!¡± Li Chen retorted, evidently resolved to confuse the other party first, since anyone appearing here surely had some relation to Lin Yi. ¡°Because I am the owner here!¡± The woman was furious, this guy in front of her was just a jerk. ¡°I am also the owner here!¡± Li Chen declared confidently, of course he was the owner here, he was Lin Yi¡¯s husband, how could he not be the owner? ¡°Are you joking?¡± The woman looked incredulous, ¡°No man has ever entered here before.¡± ¡°Here¡¯s one in front of your eyes,¡± Li Chen looked at her triumphantly, ¡°both unprecedented and never to be replicated!¡± The woman, looking skeptical, asked Li Chen, ¡°What¡¯s the name of the woman living here?¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s Lin Yi,¡± Li Chen responded, ¡°Who else could it be?¡± The woman¡¯s look at Li Chen seemed to change, getting closer as if she wanted to size him up thoroughly. Oh wow, how huge! The woman didn¡¯t notice Li Chen¡¯s gaze, as if she had seen right through him, then she said with a mix of confusion and wariness, ¡°Who are you really?¡± ¡°Me, I am Lin Yi¡¯s husband, of course,¡± Li Chen proudly lifted his head. ¡°Husband?!¡± the woman¡¯s mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg. ¡°Genuine article!¡± Li Chen snorted, seeming quite dissatisfied with her expression. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Suddenly, the woman burst out laughing, ¡°Stop joking, my sister isn¡¯t married yet, how could she have a husband, and how could she get married without even telling me?¡± Should I tell you we are just temporary spouses for three months? But Li Chen had figured out her identity; she was indeed Lin Yi¡¯s sister and indeed looked a bit like Lin Yi, but her personality seemed more passionate and outgoing. ¡°It was sudden, and if Little Yi didn¡¯t tell you, I can understand that,¡± Li Chen blinked, ¡°We even have the marriage certificate right here.¡± ¡°You really got married?¡± The other party still couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Nonsense, could this be fake?¡± Li Chen used his killer move, and sure enough, the other party was stunned. Li Chen, however, thought to himself that he could only blame the misunderstanding on the other person. Seeing Li Chen so confident, Lin Xiaoxiao actually believed him a bit, and she asked in shock, ¡°You, you¡¯re really my brother-in-law?¡± ¡°Could it be fake?¡± Li Chen grew even more proud, as Lin Yi was indeed a beauty of Linchuan, so marrying her was no bad deal. ¡°Even if you are my brother-in-law, you can¡¯t take advantage of me!¡± After a while, Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly said. Damn, how did this niece bring the topic back again? ¡°You dressed like this, how can you blame me?¡± Li Chen said, ¡°And you look so much like my beautiful wife from behind, is it my fault to be mistaken?¡± ¡°I...¡± Lin Xiaoxiao felt the other person simply refused to admit it outright, ¡°When has there ever been a man in this house? Can¡¯t I wear this after my bath?¡± ¡°Bathing?¡± Li Chen feigned disbelief and asked, ¡°So that¡¯s your excuse?¡± ¡°I...¡± Lin Xiaoxiao felt like she was going crazy, how could this brother-in-law be so shameless? Just kidding, daring to take advantage of his niece, how could he expect to get along well in the future? Can¡¯t admit it, won¡¯t admit it, must die before admitting! ¡°Humph.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao knew she couldn¡¯t argue with him, so she simply said, ¡°Regardless, you took advantage of me, and that¡¯s an undeniable fact.¡± ¡°Where did I take advantage of you.¡± Li Chen looked wronged, ¡°It¡¯s not like I can take advantage unless you let me.¡± ¡°What?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly was taken aback, feeling she might have misheard. ¡°I said I would refuse automatically.¡± Li Chen hastily said, oh boy, he almost blurted out his inner thoughts. After scrutinizing Li Chen with a puzzled look, Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly smiled seductively, then she flipped her long hair over her shoulders, ¡°Am I beautiful?¡± Damn, why did a scent of conspiracy come wafting over? However, Lin Xiaoxiao really was very beautiful, almost resembling Lin Yi by seventy percent, the only difference being their aura; while Lin Yi¡¯s was mature, Lin Xiaoxiao still carried the youth of a young girl. ¡°Beautiful.¡± Li Chen nodded, but immediately became wary, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly smiled with a conspiratorial tone, ¡°Didn¡¯t you just take advantage of me, brother-in-law? How dare you say you didn¡¯t, no way, I have to tell my sister.¡± Damn! How could this work? ¡°It was you who let me look!¡± Li Chen cried in despair, having been tricked by the other party. ¡°What are you guys arguing about?¡± Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind them, even more puzzled, ¡°Xiaoxiao?¡± Lin Yi was taken aback, wondering how her younger sister suddenly came to find her. ¡°Sister.¡± Seeing Lin Yi enter, Lin Xiaoxiao quickly smiled and then ran to her, hugging her sister¡¯s arm, ¡°Why did you get married?¡± Lin Yi, hearing this topic, was immediately bewildered, her mind racing for an answer, but she couldn¡¯t come up with one at the moment. ¡°Of course it¡¯s because your sister fell in love with me, isn¡¯t that obvious?¡± Li Chen chimed in. ¡°My sister is a renowned beauty of Linchuan City, why would she like someone as lecherous as you?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao bluntly said. ¡°Hey, who are you calling lecherous?¡± Li Chen immediately denied, ¡°A pure man like me is hard to find even with a lantern.¡± ¡°Cut it out, you¡¯re not lecherous, then who was looking at me just now?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao immediately retorted. ¡°Clearly, it was you who let me look.¡± ¡°I would let you look at me?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao countered, ¡°Sister, be careful, your husband is a wolf, who knows if he¡¯s flirting outside.¡± Damn, this niece came just to wreck my stage. Li Chen gritted his teeth in frustration, how could they possibly get along? Lin Yi had long known Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s personality and simply smiled and asked, ¡°Why did you come here?¡± ¡°Of course, to hang out with my sister.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said. Watching the two sisters chatting, Li Chen felt frustrated as he couldn¡¯t get a word in, but before long, the sisters finished their conversation. As Lin Xiaoxiao was heading back to her room, she cast a triumphant glance at Li Chen. Great, this enmity was well established. Li Chen looked at Lin Yi, only to find her continuously massaging her forehead. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? A headache?¡± Li Chen approached and asked. ¡°A bit, the company has been too busy lately, and my head hurts a bit.¡± Lin Yi nodded, then she heard a slightly naughty whisper in her ear, ¡°Come to my room, I¡¯ll help you heal.¡± ¡°What?¡± Lin Yi blushed in panic, ¡°How could that be appropriate?¡± ¡°Why not?¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°You are my wife, rightfully and justifiably so, and besides, do you want your sister to suspect us?¡± Upon hearing the latter part of the sentence, Lin Yi immediately snapped out of it, knowing she couldn¡¯t let Xiaoxiao know about their sham marriage, lest it reach the ears of other family members¡ª Lin Yi dared not think further and immediately agreed. Li Chen was overjoyed, quickly helping Lin Yi into the room. However, as they entered the room, Lin Xiaoxiao, observing secretly from the shadows, frowned, ¡°Why did my sister really go into his room? Could she actually like him? Impossible.¡± Knowing Lin Yi as she did, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t believe her sister would fall for such a man, useless and lecherous. Remembering Li Chen¡¯s lecherous appearance, Lin Xiaoxiao was so angry she could hardly contain herself. Chapter 53 - 53 47 The Funny Tale of Catching a Thief ?53: Chapter 47: The Funny Tale of Catching a Thief 53: Chapter 47: The Funny Tale of Catching a Thief After getting Lin Yi into the room, Li Chen was naturally flirty again. With such a great opportunity to take advantage, how could he let it slip by? While treating Lin Yi, Li Chen couldn¡¯t resist making some moves, but Lin Yi was already used to it and simply tolerated him. ... The next day. Li Chen was having breakfast on the street. ¡°Auntie, another fried dough stick, please.¡± ¡°Tsk tsk, auntie, this tofu dish is really good, one more bowl please!¡± ¡°Auntie, this breakfast tastes really great, two more meat buns and a scallion pancake.¡± ¡°Auntie, hey? Why are you looking at me like that? It¡¯s okay, oh, if it¡¯s fine then stop looking at me, it¡¯s freaking me out. Two more eggs please.¡± The people around and the breakfast vendor were looking at Li Chen as if he were a monster. Damn, why eat so much for breakfast? Were you starved to death in your past life? Li Chen had taken a seat at a table where several empty bowls were already placed. Eggshells and other debris littered the table, and this guy had been eating non-stop since he sat down. ¡°Burp!¡± Li Chen belched and then yelled, ¡°Auntie.¡± At this, even the auntie couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young man, eat less in the morning, it¡¯s not good for your health.¡± Li Chen was startled and then laughed embarrassingly, ¡°No more eating, let¡¯s settle the bill. Oh, and pack a few more scallion pancakes for me.¡± ... Under the speechless gaze of the auntie and the passersby, Li Chen left contentedly, but as he was leaving, he suddenly exclaimed. Seeing that familiar figure, the perky backside, and the beautiful profile, wasn¡¯t that Yu Yueying? Li Chen saw Yu Yueying and secretly praised her in his heart. Yu Yueying was dressed in a simple casual outfit today, jeans on the lower body and a random white long-sleeve on the upper body, but even so, her neat temperament and beauty could not be concealed. ¡°Officer Yu, good morning.¡± Yu Yueying was pretending to buy breakfast while closely watching a suspect, when a voice suddenly rang in her ear, and then a figure directly blocked her view. Her view was blocked! Yu Yueying immediately got annoyed and tried to push the person in front of her to the side, but couldn¡¯t move him. Seeing that Yu Yueying wasn¡¯t even looking at him and was trying to sidestep him, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling depressed. Since when had his charm diminished? That shouldn¡¯t be right; considering his suave appearance, Yu Yueying should have recognized him immediately. Definitely something wrong here. ¡°You¡¯re blocking my way!¡± Yu Yueying suddenly snapped, she was currently trailing a thief and hoping to follow him to his hideout to capture the whole gang, but unexpectedly, someone had suddenly popped up in front of her. She hadn¡¯t yet realized that this person was Li Chen. ¡°Do you know who I am?¡± Li Chen rolled his eyes, thinking what a dummy she was. ¡°I don¡¯t care who...¡± Yu Yueying paused, looked up, and realized it was Li Chen. ¡°Even if it¡¯s you, you can¡¯t interfere with my work!¡± Yu Yueying got angry, pushed Li Chen, and suddenly realized that the suspect she was tracking had disappeared. ¡°It¡¯s all because of you.¡± Yu Yueying, furious, left without another word to chase after the suspect. Ah, really, I was just trying to say hello, and you¡¯re already so hot-tempered early in the morning. How will you ever get married acting like that? Thinking it over, Li Chen also followed her. Yu Yueying was frantic; the headquarters had already confirmed the suspect was part of a gang that had committed crimes over a hundred times in Linchuan City and had never been caught. This gang was exceedingly clever and cunning. They had finally identified one member and wanted to trace him back to his roots, but now the person had gotten away! ¡°If I don¡¯t catch him this time, you are going to pay!¡± Yu Yueying gritted her teeth in frustration. But just then, a man dressed in red turned the corner into an alley. Spotting this, Yu Yueying quickly followed him. The alleys here were intertwined, with ordinary homes connected, and most of them were one or two stories tall, making them highly interconnected. Yu Yueying saw the suspect take another turn and didn¡¯t dare to delay, fearing she would lose him. However, the suspect seemed to time his moves cleverly, almost every time Yu Yueying turned a corner, she could only see the suspect turning another corner. This continued until they reached the middle of these alleys. Damn it! Yu Yueying clenched her teeth and seeing the suspect¡¯s figure suddenly disappear, she quickly chased after him and looked around, but couldn¡¯t spot him anywhere. ¡°Beauty, are you looking for me?¡± A chuckling voice suddenly came from behind her. The man in red she had been following was standing right behind her, ¡°You¡¯ve been following me for a while, you must be tired, why not come to my room and sit?¡± She was discovered! Taken aback, first things first, she needed to capture this guy and extract the whereabouts of his accomplices from him. The man in red, seeing Yu Yueying¡¯s surprised look, sneered, ¡°And you call yourself a cop? I wonder how you were trained in detective skills. However, it¡¯s commendable that you dared to follow me in here alone.¡± ¡°I can take you in by myself!¡± Yu Yueying said coldly, even pulling out her handcuffs. ¡°Tsk tsk tsk.¡± The guy shook his head and then whistled. Suddenly, numerous figures appeared from the surrounding houses, at least fifty or so. ¡°Still think you can take me back?¡± The man in red wore a mocking look in his eyes. ¡°Brother Yao, this chick is a cop,¡± a thief said, his eyes lighting up when he saw Yu Yueying¡¯s appearance, ¡°She¡¯s pretty hot.¡± Yu Yueying¡¯s heart sank; she had really walked into a lion¡¯s den. With so many people, she was no match on her own. If it had been one or two, it might have been manageable, but with this many, they could literally crush her. The man known as Brother Yao smiled slightly, ¡°What¡¯s up? You like her? She¡¯s a cop, and you¡¯re a thief!¡± ¡°With Brother Yao here, what¡¯s there to fear?¡± Some of the thieves also started heckling, ¡°Hasn¡¯t Brother Yao always played the cops for fools?¡± Yu Yueying intently stared at Brother Yao, realizing that he was apparently the leader of this group. ¡°Brother Yao, tie her up!¡± The thieves immediately surrounded Yu Yueying, their eyes burning with eagerness to charge at her. This,¡± Brother Yao hesitated, frowning as he said, ¡°We¡¯re thieves, not kidnappers.¡± ¡°Brother Yao, that¡¯s your problem. You¡¯re too soft. Who would know if we tied her up?¡± some of the thieves began to instigate. ¡°We tie her up and then sell her to Black Dog. Let the people from the streets deal with her. Probably won¡¯t see tomorrow¡¯s sun, and the police might not even know it was us. It¡¯d be Black Dog¡¯s problem if there¡¯s trouble.¡± Hearing this, Yu Yueying¡¯s heart sank. Black Dog was a notorious figure in Linchuan City, and as a police officer, she was well aware of him. ¡°No, that¡¯s crossing the line even for thieves,¡± said the man in red, frowning. ¡°Brother Yao, since when do we thieves have a bottom line?¡± laughed the other thieves. ¡°Besides, she¡¯s a cop here to arrest us. Are we supposed to just let her go, so she can come back with a squad of police? No way we¡¯re letting her escape today.¡± Yu Yueying didn¡¯t say a word, sensing an instinctive danger as the group around her was amped up like they were on steroids. Some of the thieves continued on without wait for Brother Yao¡¯s decision, moving forward to grab Yu Yueying, but she swiftly caught a wrist and, with a quick maneuver, flipped him to the ground. Seeing their fellow thief yelp like a slaughtered pig, the rest burst out laughing. ¡°Dalmatian, you¡¯re really useless, can¡¯t even handle a woman.¡± Brother Yao hesitated. After all, police and thieves were natural enemies, and this woman definitely couldn¡¯t be released! ¡°Catch her.¡± As soon as the words dropped, the eager thieves moved in, but just as they did, Yu Yueying¡¯s heart sank, only to be met by a sudden faint voice, ¡°Back off, all of you!¡± What? The thieves paused, turning around only to see a man standing on a not-too-distant wall, holding a scallion pancake. ¡°Is he talking to us?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t seem so, ignore him, continue.¡± The thieves redirected their gaze and were about to continue when a scallion pancake suddenly smacked one of them in the face. Picking it up, he realized it was half-eaten. ¡°Damn it, kid, where are you from? Looking for a beating, huh?¡± The thief instantly got angry, being slapped with a scallion pancake was a new and humiliating experience for him. ¡°Come down here, see if I don¡¯t destroy you!¡± ¡°You want me to come down? Why don¡¯t you come up here?¡± Li Chen retorted disdainfully, jokingly questioning why he should comply just because he was told to, which would be a loss to his face. Confusion swept across Brother Yao and Yu Yueying¡¯s faces; Brother Yao was puzzled at the strange interruption, while Yu Yueying covered her face, embarrassed, ¡°I absolutely do not know him!¡± ¡°Okay, just you wait,¡± grumbled some of the thieves as they began climbing the not-so-high wall easily. Having eaten his fill and feeling energized, Li Chen shook his head, ¡°This silly girl, always has to come to the rescue herself.¡± He stopped joking around and with a swift move, he stepped on the head of a thief and, like an immortal soaring, flew towards Yu Yueying, wrapped an arm around her, and whisked her away over the crowd towards another wall. Landing steadily, Li Chen asked with a smile he thought charming,¡± Am I handsome or what?¡± ¡°Let go of your hand first!¡± Yu Yueying snapped. Realizing his hand placement, Li Chen grinned sheepishly, ¡°Sorry, sorry, didn¡¯t notice.¡± Then he removed his hand from her ample chest. Bewildered, Brother Yao and the thugs were stunned, and Yu Yueying ordered, ¡°Li Chen,quick, arrest them all.¡± ¡°Why should I? I¡¯m not a cop.¡± Li Chen feigned a yawn. Sleeping extra might be a better use of his time. Yu Yueying fumed; she trusted in Li Chen¡¯s ability, but the man was anything but conventional. ¡°Li Chen, they¡¯ve stolen over a hundred times, affecting Linchuan¡¯s public safety...¡± ¡°Stop, stop, stop, I¡¯m not buying your story,¡± Li Chen interrupted quickly. ¡°If you want my help, you could, unless you...¡± He didn¡¯t finish his sentence, instead chuckling as he glanced towards Yu Yueying¡¯s chest, his hands clearly itching to reach for it. The message was clear: he¡¯d deal with the thieves if he could cop a feel. ¡°I agree,¡± Yu Yueying, furious enough to want to beat up Li Chen but finding no other option, relented, ¡°but only after you¡¯ve caught them.¡± ¡°All right,¡± Li Chen energized like he was on fire, ¡°You all heard it, hands up and surrender, it¡¯ll save me unnecessary trouble in flirting.¡± The thieves looked at Li Chen as if he were a madman, ¡°Stop messing around, who the hell do you think you are, Huo Yuanjia?¡± ¡°Obstinate fool,¡± Li Chen said dropping his playful tone, dashing down like a tiger leaping on its prey, lightning-fast. He then rapidly weaved through the crowd, throwing bodies into a pile in the middle. In just over a dozen seconds, more than fifty thieves had been stacked into a heap. After dusting off his hands, Li Chen turned to Yu Yueying, ¡°How about that?¡± ¡°There¡¯s one more!¡± Yu Yueying urgently pointed out, ¡°The one in red from earlier, don¡¯t let him escape!¡± Earlier, it was clear that he was the mastermind of the team, so it was imperative to catch him. ¡°Wait a moment.¡± After saying this, Li Chen vanished with a leap, quickly reappeared holding the aforementioned Brother Yao by the scruff and tossed him like a dead dog onto the pile of thieves. ¡°Done,¡± Li Chen remarked as he joined Yu Yueying and snickered, ¡°Now, should I get to check the goods?¡± Yu Yueying¡¯s face flushed, her eyes fierce: ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare!¡± ¡°Hey hey hey, you just promised me.¡± ¡°What did I promise you? I only said I agreed, but I didn¡¯t agree to anything else,¡± Yu Yueying retorted, taking out her phone, ¡°Headquarters, South Xiaowan Street, all targets apprehended, please send additional police vehicles.¡± Li Chen was dumbfounded, ¡°Since when did Yu Yueying turn so crafty? Is this really the same Yu Yueying I knew before?¡± Chapter 54 - 54 48 Want to Take Me to Heiheihei ?54: Chapter 48: Want to Take Me to Heiheihei? 54: Chapter 48: Want to Take Me to Heiheihei? It wasn¡¯t long before the police car arrived, and Brother Yao along with his team of thieves were all caught. Seeing that everyone was arrested, Li Chen followed beside Yu Yueying with a bitter look on his face. ¡°Officer Yu,¡± Li Chen rubbed his hands together, a sly smile on his face. ¡°I didn¡¯t agree to anything,¡± Yu Yueying thought smugly to herself. ¡°Alright, how about I treat you to breakfast,¡± Li Chen said, changing his approach. No way, if there¡¯s no opportunity, he¡¯d create one. The great founding Chairman once said, there are no fortresses that can¡¯t be breached, no woman that can¡¯t be won over! That¡¯s wrong, the second part was said by Li Chen. This time, Yu Yueying didn¡¯t refuse, following Li Chen to the breakfast stall they¡¯d been at before. ¡°Come on, try this tofu,¡± Li Chen enthusiastically pushed the tofu towards her. ¡°Not bad,¡± Yu Yueying nodded her head. Li Chen watched from the side. Full of curiosity, Yu Yueying asked, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you eating?¡± ¡°I only want to eat your tofu,¡± Li Chen said with a trance-like gaze at her cherry lips, thoughtlessly uttering a line coupled with a mischievous guess. ¡°Get lost!¡± Yu Yueying was fuming. This jerk, why was he always thinking about flirting with her? ¡°No, I mean I just want to watch you eat tofu,¡± Li Chen said with feigned righteousness, and then chuckled, ¡°Just watching is enough to fill me up.¡± Yu Yueying was speechless. If you set aside everything else, Li Chen was like a scoundrel, a hoodlum, and a rogue rolled into one. ¡°What you said, it¡¯s not like I utterly disagree,¡± Yu Yueying suddenly spoke up. ¡°Really?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes shone brightly, his hands itching to make a move. ¡°If you dare to reach out, I¡¯ll chop it off,¡± Yu Yueying glanced at Li Chen¡¯s hands. ¡°But you just said you agree,¡± said Li Chen, also feeling frustrated. ¡°I mean treating you to tofu,¡± Yu Yueying pushed her bowl of tofu toward Li Chen, ¡°Here, this is my tofu, consider it payment for today¡¯s help.¡± God damn it! Looking at the suddenly crafty Yu Yueying, who he didn¡¯t even recognize, Li Chen was dumbfounded. It felt as though this silly girl had suddenly become someone else. ... Li Chen, who failed to take advantage of Yu Yueying, was feeling depressed and was about to go back when he suddenly spotted Lin Xiaoxiao. Today, Lin Xiaoxiao was dressed even more provocatively, in hot pants and a thin top, causing her to turn heads ninety-nine percent of the time. The reason why there¡¯s still one percent not turning heads is because Li Chen saw her from the front and naturally wasn¡¯t part of that ninety-nine percent. So spicy! Li Chen¡¯s eyes lit up, and Lin Xiaoxiao obviously noticed him as well. Her eyes also sparkled, then she walked over to Li Chen. ¡°Xiaoxiao, where are you off to dressed like this?¡± Li Chen unabashedly scanned Lin Xiaoxiao up and down. Lin Xiaoxiao inwardly scorned Li Chen but wore a beaming smile, ¡°Brother-in-law, I¡¯m off to a fun place. Do you want to come with me?¡± ¡°What place?¡± Li Chen was a bit curious. ¡°Just follow me, I guarantee you¡¯ll have a great time,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao took Li Chen¡¯s hand and spoke in a cutesy coquettish tone. Could it be that kind of place? Li Chen¡¯s heart fluttered, it seemed his sister-in-law was a fellow ¡°devotee.¡± ¡°Xiaoxiao, that might be a bit inappropriate,¡± Li Chen pretended to hesitate. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let your sister know about it.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t be bothered to shop anymore, and under envious, jealous, and resentful glances from onlookers, she pulled Li Chen into her car. Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s car was a convertible sports car with pretty decent performance. Tsk tsk, knowing the sister-in-law for just the second day and she¡¯s already taking him to have a laugh. It looks like he misunderstood her yesterday. Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoxiao glanced covertly at Li Chen, her heart flashing a sliver of a cold smirk, soon you¡¯ll be thrilled to the heavens! Before long, the car began to slowly leave the city, heading south. At this moment, Li Chen felt something was off. Why were they leaving the city? ¡°Xiaoxiao, where are you going?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°Well, of course, I¡¯m taking my brother-in-law for an exciting ride,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao flashed a triumphant look, then suddenly pressed the accelerator. In an instant, the sports car, which was running normally, turned into a wild horse that had thrown off its reins and charged forward wildly! Holy shit! The sudden acceleration startled Li Chen, who quickly buckled his seatbelt. His sister-in-law was a madwoman too, actually enjoying speeding? Oh my God, I¡¯m scared to death. I didn¡¯t expect my sister-in-law to be the same kind of person as the beauty I met last time. Involuntarily, Li Chen began to worry about his life. ¡°How about it, brother-in-law, isn¡¯t it thrilling?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Li Chen¡¯s flustered state and couldn¡¯t help feeling very happy, experiencing the thrill of revenge. I¡¯ll teach you to take advantage of me! ¡°Exciting!¡± Li Chen replied, unwilling to show weakness. What a joke, he couldn¡¯t lose face. ¡°Really? Then brace yourself!¡± Seeing that Li Chen was undaunted, Lin Xiaoxiao accelerated again; the sports car broke past 120 km/h. The car was also a convertible, and the roaring wind hit straight on. Li Chen felt as if the skin of his face was about to be peeled off! Oh my, please, let nothing happen, let nothing happen. Li Chen chanted in his mind while, at the same time, the sports car headed towards Linchuan Mountain! The roads on Linchuan Mountain were mountain roads, some parts lacked guardrails, and some sections were very winding. With many curves from the top to the bottom, these two factors contributed to numerous accidents. In the car enthusiast¡¯s circle, it was known as¡ªDeath Race Track. Li Chen was unaware of this as the car approached Linchuan Mountain, and Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s sports car had started to slow down. Seeing that everything was safe, Li Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He was indeed protected by the gods and buddhas. However, soon after, Li Chen saw many people gathering ahead. What was going on? He noticed many sports cars, or well-modified vehicles, and lots of handsome guys and pretty girls. ¡°What are they doing?¡± ¡°Racing, of course,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said. Holy shit, more street racing? Li Chen felt a headache coming on. If his sister-in-law was racing, he had to make sure nothing happened to her; how else could he live up to Lin Yi¡¯s lifelong trust? ¡°Are you entering the race?¡± Li Chen asked cautiously; he was considering whether to stay in the car later. ¡°Are you scared?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Li Chen with a smile. ¡°Scared?¡± Li Chen puffed out his chest forcefully, ¡°When have I ever been scared?¡± ¡°Oh please, stop pretending,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao turned her head away dismissively, ¡°I know you¡¯re scared. Relax, I¡¯m not here to race. I¡¯m just here to watch.¡± Li Chen felt relieved, thank heavens, he had finally escaped the claws of the Grim Reaper. But at this time, while Li Chen was chatting with Lin Xiaoxiao, several people dressed in non-mainstream fashion suddenly walked over. ¡°Hey, beauty,¡± a young man chewing gum and wearing earrings flashed a smile, ¡°Hello there, how about taking a ride in my car later?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao frowned internally and said coldly, ¡°No need.¡± ¡°Oh, isn¡¯t the beauty willing to give face?¡± Another youth said with a malicious tone, ¡°You have to understand the rules if you¡¯re mixing in this area. Inviting you into the car is giving you face. Don¡¯t fucking be shameless, or else I might smash your car later.¡± ¡°Ha-ha, don¡¯t say that, you¡¯ll scare the beauty,¡± the first young man laughed, but then his gaze fell on Li Chen, ¡°Beauty, you even brought a pretty boy? What¡¯s good about him, all looks no use. Come up in my car, and I¡¯ll let you see what a real man is.¡± Fuck, calling me all looks no use? Li Chen¡¯s nose nearly bent out of shape with anger. Why drag me into your quarrel? ¡°And who are you, exactly?¡± Li Chen snorted coldly through his nose, looking at the few people, ¡°Who let you act up in my presence?¡± ¡°Oh look, he¡¯s putting on airs. Kid, do you fucking know how to spell ¡®death¡¯?¡± The youths were initially taken aback, then burst into laughter. Such arrogance was a first for them. ¡°I can hit you so badly even your mother wouldn¡¯t recognize you,¡± Li Chen said seriously. ¡°Really? Come on then, hit me right here,¡± the youth stuck out his face, patting his cheek, ¡°Come on, I¡¯m giving you a chance, don¡¯t be a coward.¡± Someone¡¯s really asking for a face slap? Li Chen certainly wouldn¡¯t miss the opportunity; he swung his hand for a slap! Chapter 55 - 55 49 Do You Dare to Race ?55: Chapter 49: Do You Dare to Race? 55: Chapter 49: Do You Dare to Race? ¡°Slap¡± A crisp sound rang out, leaving a red mark on the man¡¯s face. Lin Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment, so was the young man, and so were his comrades around him. But immediately afterward, the young man burst out furiously, ¡°I¡¯m gonna fuck you...¡± Before he could finish, Li Chen slapped him again. ¡°Slap¡± The crisping sound repeated as Li Chen nonchalantly said, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen someone so keen on getting slapped as you. I don¡¯t mind giving a few more.¡± ¡°Motherfucker, I¡¯m gonna wreck you today!¡± the youths exploded in anger, but Li Chen, supporting himself with one hand, soared up like a roc spreading its wings and kicked the chest of the youth he had previously slapped. Instantly, the guy was sent flying backward. ¡°You unripe trash thinking you can act tough in front of me,¡± Li Chen shook his head, ¡°you should know, that wasn¡¯t a wise move.¡± In this world, few dared to act arrogantly in front of the King of the Netherworld because they all ended up dead. The youths were furious and immediately moved to attack Li Chen, while Lin Xiaoxiao inside the car was somewhat panicked. Why had the fight suddenly started, and what if this bastard got hurt? How would she explain it to her sister? Watching the youths¡¯ feeble punches and fancy kicks, Li Chen unceremoniously grabbed one by the arm and swung him around, using him as a weapon against the others. ¡°Ahh!¡± The man grabbed by Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but let out a pig-like scream, feeling his grabbed hand about to break. The other youths dared not step forward as those who did were sent flying, lying on the ground groaning. After throwing his human weapon aside, Li Chen moved swiftly, taking down the remaining men with a palm, a kick, and a punch. The whole process was swift, lasting just a few seconds, and then the gang who had come to flirt was all laid out by Li Chen. Lin Xiaoxiao inside the car stared, mouth agape; her brother-in-law was this formidable in a fight? ¡°Is this how you call yourself a man? I haven¡¯t even exerted myself yet, and you¡¯re already down,¡± Li Chen said indifferently. ¡°Don¡¯t be so arrogant,¡± the young thug on the ground snapped viciously, then shouted towards the distance, ¡°Brother Dong!¡± Soon, a muscular man wearing only a black vest with a gang of thugs arrived. Seeing the people lying on the ground, the muscular man frowned, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°He did it,¡± the youths gestured towards Li Chen. The muscular man sized up Li Chen, his tone rather cold, ¡°You laid hands on my people?¡± ¡°Your men were trying to harass my woman. I just disciplined them for you,¡± Li Chen replied. Inside the car, Lin Xiaoxiao was immediately frustrated. What a bastard, taking advantage again. Since when was she his woman? Lin Xiaoxiao felt her teeth itch with hatred, while the muscular man, looking at his men lying on the ground, then coldly said, ¡°They were wrong to touch your woman, but you beating my men, how is that justifiable?¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t care, ¡°I¡¯ve already beaten them, so just say what you want to do about it. If you want to gang up, just bring it on.¡± The people following Brother Dong all glared angrily, ¡°Brother Dong, let me handle this blind fool.¡± Brother Dong neither nodded nor shook his head, which seemed like an implicit approval. The man stepped forward and said coldly, ¡°I alone am enough to deal with you.¡± ¡°To deal with you, one move is enough for me as well,¡± Li Chen coolly replied. Brother Dong, enraged, took a big step, his sandbag-like fist smashing towards Li Chen, but suddenly his face turned the color of liver, and his momentum halted mid-way while Li Chen, expression unchanging, had already kicked him below. Two seconds later, unable to withstand it anymore, the opponent slowly knelt down, his face covered in cold sweat. ¡°Huh? Why are you kneeling? I don¡¯t take brainless little brothers,¡± Li Chen feigned confusion. Brother Dong¡¯s face darkened even more, but a trace of surprise also flashed in his eyes. The opponent¡¯s move was too fast. However, the gang behind him was furious, ¡°Fuck, this kid is playing dirty.¡± Li Chen, with a face of disdain, replied, ¡°Who said you can¡¯t play dirty? If you don¡¯t like it, come at me.¡± Instantly, those thugs were rubbing their hands and moving forward, looking like they wanted to teach Li Chen a harsh lesson. Li Chen, however, remained calm, and Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help but tug at Li Chen¡¯s clothes. Are you kidding me? There were so many of them, and each was robust. With Li Chen¡¯s thin frame, could he be beaten to death? ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll show them what a man is.¡± Li Chen turned back to reassure her, then, like a tiger descending the mountain, he took the initiative to charge forward. It¡¯s over! Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help but cover her eyes, thinking that Li Chen was probably going to be beaten half to death. Sure enough, in just a moment, a series of screams came. Why is this idiot so impulsive? Couldn¡¯t he just bear it and let it pass? Hearing the cracking sounds and the thud of fists on flesh, along with the screams, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help but sneak a peek, and she widened her eyes in shock. She saw Li Chen, like the War God himself, charging left and right through the crowd. Every punch he threw knocked someone down, and those people couldn¡¯t even touch the hem of his clothes. It was as if they were being played around by Li Chen. The whole process was so brief that by the time everyone lay groaning on the ground, both Brother Dong and Lin Xiaoxiao hadn¡¯t recovered from their shock. Li Chen looked at the opponent, ¡°It¡¯s your turn.¡± Although his tone was calm, it was filled with an overwhelming presence. So handsome! Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly saw a flash of stars in her eyes. It seemed this brother-in-law was quite charming indeed, as long as he didn¡¯t take advantage of her, he really had the essence of manliness. Brother Dong, seeing his own gang lying on the ground moaning, darkened in expression. The opponent had been feigning weakness; he had fallen for it. Unable to gauge the opponent¡¯s strength, Brother Dong suddenly said, ¡°Racers should settle their disputes on the track, not like this. It¡¯s laughable.¡± Li Chen smiled slyly but said nothing. Brother Dong snorted, ¡°If you¡¯re capable, join the race and compete with me on the track. But I¡¯m worried you can¡¯t handle it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just racing.¡± Li Chen¡¯s mouth curled into a scornful smile, ¡°You¡¯re no match for me, all the same.¡± ¡°Fine.¡± Brother Dong was infuriated beyond measure. His racing abilities questioned? In Linchuan, who didn¡¯t know Brother Dong¡¯s reputation? Upon seeing Brother Dong leave, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help complaining, ¡°What are you doing? Why go to the extent of competing with him in racing?¡± ¡°A man can¡¯t say he can¡¯t do it.¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s just a race. What can¡¯t I handle?¡± ¡°But do you even know how to drive?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao looked worried, ¡°Even if you can drive, it doesn¡¯t mean you can race. Let¡¯s just go; forget the race.¡± Li Chen felt a wave of frustration. Why did his sister-in-law have so little faith in him? ¡°With these guys, I could win even with my eyes closed.¡± Li Chen looked at Lin Xiaoxiao, ¡°Xiaoxiao, today you are my racing girl.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao immediately retorted. Meanwhile, Brother Dong walked to the side of the road, spoke with a few people, and then came back. ¡°Kid, get ready to hit the road.¡± After speaking, he entered his car without looking back. ¡°Xiaoxiao, give me the seat.¡± Li Chen said. Lin Xiaoxiao moved to the passenger seat, ¡°If we lose, just don¡¯t wreck my car.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Li Chen said blandly, ¡°You will witness the birth of the new Linchuan Racing God.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. Chapter 56 - 56 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan ?56: Chapter 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan 56: Chapter 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan The rules of this race were simple, Linchuan Mountain had only one road, starting from the starting point, then seeing who was the first to reach the finish line, there were already people stationed along the way to observe the race, and at the finish line, there were also people waiting. Li Chen drove Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s sports car onto the road, positioned in front of him were nine other race cars, which had all been modified, their performance not inferior to the sports car, and in some respects, even stronger. ¡°Ohhhhh¡± A group of people began to scream and cheer, beside them, the spectators were whistling, while the women twisted their waists freely. ¡°Damn it, I bet everything on Brother Dong this time!¡± ¡°Haha, my bet is on Huizhao.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a pity that The Racing God isn¡¯t here, or else this race would be even more exciting.¡± ... A large crowd conversed while watching, and at that moment, a man holding two flags walked to the middle of the road; the race was about to start. Surrounded by the crowd, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit nervous. Although she liked racing, the feeling was different when she was actually involved. She turned her head to look, and Li Chen seemed just as before, his face remained undisturbed. Was this bastard really not nervous? Beside him, Brother Dong rolled down his window and glanced at Li Chen, his eyes filled with disdain. ¡°Get ready!¡± The man had already raised the flag, and instantly, engines roared, all the cars revved up, ready to burst out as soon as the flag dropped! ¡°Three!¡± ¡°Two¡± ¡°One!¡± Suddenly, the flag dropped, and the cars in front took off immediately, the crowd erupted in cheers, but abruptly, some people noticed something strange ¨C the white sports car that had suddenly entered the race hadn¡¯t moved? What was happening? Lin Xiaoxiao, seeing the other cars disappearing into the distance, turned anxiously to Li Chen, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± Li Chen¡¯s expression was calm, ¡°Letting them go ahead makes the race less boring.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened, this wasn¡¯t confidence, this was arrogance. ¡°He¡¯s lost it.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao turned away, scoffing internally, this bastard was too arrogant, he had been so scared earlier on in the car, but now he was so bold. The nearby spectators were astonished, ¡°What¡¯s up with that car?¡± ¡°I suspect the guy is still looking for the accelerator,¡± someone laughed, and the others joined in with their laughs. The man waving the flags walked over, puzzled by the delay. Nearly thirty seconds had passed, and the car was still idling where it started. It was about time. At that moment, Li Chen pressed down on the accelerator, and the sports car shot out like an arrow from a bow. Seeing the white sports car take off, the man picked up his radio, ¡°All cars have started, keep an eye out.¡± Seeing Li Chen had finally started, and although no other cars were in sight ahead, Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help but complain, ¡°It¡¯s all your fault, we won¡¯t catch up now.¡± ¡°What¡¯s there to panic about,¡± Li Chen stayed composed, ¡°The real race hasn¡¯t started yet.¡± The performance of Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s sports car was superior when compared to ordinary cars, but up against the group of racing fanatics in front, it really wasn¡¯t much, and on this straight road where performance counted, the sports car couldn¡¯t leverage any advantage. But as soon as they hit the curves, Li Chen was confident he could leave them half a street behind. ¡°This is position one, this is position one, Brother Dong has already taken the first turn, with Huizhao close behind.¡± The spectators who had bet on Brother Dong cheered upon receiving the update. ¡°Good, all nine cars have passed.¡± The man at the starting point picked up his radio and said, ¡°A Wen, there are ten cars.¡± ¡°Haha, sorry, but I haven¡¯t yet seen the tenth car, oh, here it comes.¡± ¡°This car¡¯s speed is a bit fast, isn¡¯t it going to slow down? Is it going to take the curve at full speed? My God.¡± Suddenly, the observers at position one relayed what they saw, and everyone became curious, what was up with that car? It wasn¡¯t long before A Wen¡¯s urgent voice continued, ¡°The white sports car has taken the first curve at full speed!¡± ¡°Full speed through a curve?¡± The spectators couldn¡¯t believe it, joking, drifting requires slowing down, how could it be possible at full speed? Meanwhile, A Wen, still reminiscing about the white sports car¡¯s maneuver, was amazed by how it had skittered around the bend, hugging the mountain so closely with only a sliver of space ¨C he had expected the car body to scrape, but the white sports car drifted elegantly like a ghost, then rushed forward wildly, vanishing from A Wen¡¯s sight. Lin Xiaoxiao also exclaimed in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief as she looked at Li Chen. ¡°Hold tight,¡± Li Chen said placidly, and then stepped on the gas again, increasing the speed of the sports car, after a few more full-speed curves, two cars appeared in their field of view. ¡°Caught up, the white sports car has caught up with the car ahead.¡± The information kept coming. ¡°There¡¯s a curve coming up!¡± All the spectators held their breath, fearing they¡¯d miss any detail. At that moment, as Li Chen eyed the car ahead which was about to take the curve, he whipped the steering wheel around, his footwork non-stop, following closely behind as the other car drifted into the curve, he drifted in too. ¡°Newbie¡¯s taken the curve, white sports car took it at the same time, damn, the white sports car squeezed into the inside lane during the turn!¡± The observers couldn¡¯t believe what they saw, it was like a trick of the gods. The spectators were dumbfounded too, how was this guy in the white sports car so incredible? Capitalizing on the other car¡¯s timing through the turn, Li Chen brazenly drifted in, not losing any speed, and forcefully cut through the tight space to the inner lane. Chapter 57 - 57 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan_2 ?57: Chapter 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan_2 57: Chapter 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan_2 Generally speaking, the inside track is on the side closest to the mountain, and moving to the inside track means overtaking! ¡°The white sports car has overtaken the newbie!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao looked at Li Chen with a shocked face, while Li Chen, without blinking, stared intently at the car ahead. After a turn, the distance between the two cars had narrowed. ¡°The white sports car is now in ninth place!¡± the observer kept transmitting information, ¡°Huizhao is currently in the lead, with Brother Dong in second!¡± Ahead was a turn that was almost 180 degrees. Seeing the opponent taking the turn, Li Chen was extremely calm, but the white sports car suddenly accelerated, forcefully drifted, and executed a beautiful slide. During the turn, it forcefully squeezed the other car out and then overtook it! The other car could only watch helplessly as it was passed. ¡°Beautiful! The white car aggressively cut in on the turn, and it¡¯s now in eighth place!¡± The observer said excitedly. The audience couldn¡¯t help but hold their breath tightly. Who exactly was this person? Wasn¡¯t their driving skills terribly frightening? ¡°Hey, how are you so good?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes sparkled. Wasn¡¯t this brother-in-law supposed to be a non-driver? His driving skills had reached such a terrifying realm, yet he couldn¡¯t drive? ¡°Because a man cannot admit defeat, I just had to forge ahead, didn¡¯t I?¡± Li Chen joked, but his eyes were still tightly fixed on the road ahead; with a flicker of light, he pressed the accelerator, and the speedometer needle suddenly soared to 150! The car roof was already closed, and the surrounding scenery rapidly receded. Ahead, five cars were running one after another, and Li Chen was quickly catching up. ¡°Hmm, fine, don¡¯t tell.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao pouted. ¡°Huizhao and Brother Dong have already passed the first Death Turn, and the second wave is coming,¡± the observer ahead spoke into the walkie-talkie, transmitting the information to the rest of the audience through a loudspeaker. Soon, the second wave of cars arrived, and the observer also closely watched the incoming cars. Linchuan Mountain had several Death Turns, and the first Death Turn was an ¡°S¡± curve, with an extremely narrow middle section. Essentially, two turns were connected together. If one didn¡¯t slow down, it would generally be difficult to get through, and the guardrails here were broken and still hadn¡¯t been fixed. That means, if one were not careful, they would directly fall off the mountain! ¡°All cars from the second wave are slowing down!¡± The roaring sound of cars approached from afar, and those racers all slowed down, but the white sports car showed no intention of slowing down at all. On the straight stretch, it overtook the seventh and sixth places, instantly becoming one of the cars in the team. ¡°Is this person crazy?¡± Astonishment flashed in the eyes of two drivers, as this was a Death Turn, and yet the other party dared not to slow down. Lin Xiaoxiao also spoke out to remind him, yet Li Chen just smiled faintly. ¡°Here it comes!¡± Li Chen¡¯s white sports car was still at full speed entering the curve, instantly provoking a gasp from the observer. ¡°Has the white sports car gone mad? Taking the Death Turn without slowing down?¡± At the first turn, Li Chen shook off the fifth position, and seeing the turn ahead, the white sports car charged at full speed! ¡°The white sports car is out of control! It¡¯s going off the mountain!¡± The observer¡¯s voice rose with excitement, but the next second his eyes nearly fell to the ground as he saw the white sports car suddenly execute an extreme drift. The direction of the car altered slightly, then the front of the car almost grazed the damaged railing as it slid by, finally making an exaggerated drift around the protruding obstacle and tying up the turn! The white sports car first drifted from the inner curve at full speed, then when charging towards the broken guardrails, it forcefully executed an extreme drift on the outer track, performing an almost impossible maneuver. The front of the car had already gone beyond the roadway, a small part hanging in mid-air, just a bit more would have taken it off the track! ¡°It made the turn! It made the turn!¡± The observer was stunned for a moment, and after the next few cars passed, he shouted excitedly into the walkie-talkie: ¡°It made the turn, the white car didn¡¯t slow down through the first Death Turn, my goodness, I can hardly believe it.¡± ¡°Just now, the white squeezed into the inner track after the first turn, then on the outer track drift became a full-speed turn. It¡¯s now in fourth place!¡± Listening to the transmission from the walkie-talkie, the audience was all uproar. Damn, was this driver even human? They all knew the terror of the Death Turn, and the guardrails were broken; any carelessness could lead to falling off, how strong was this person¡¯s heart? Moreover, this person¡¯s skills were terrifyingly good. ¡°An expert.¡± The man holding the flag looked up at the mountain, took a deep breath in his heart; indeed, the other party might really win first place. In the sports car, Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned pale; just now, she thought Li Chen was going straight off the racetrack and down the mountain, which scared her so much her heart almost leapt out, but immediately Li Chen executed a drift, then adjusted the car¡¯s front slightly, not only did it not fall off the mountain, but it successfully made the turn. ¡°Can you not do that? You nearly scared my heart out,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao patted her chest. Stealing a glance at her prominent features, Li Chen gave a slight smile: ¡°Isn¡¯t it thrilling?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was frustrated, initially she just wanted to tease Li Chen, but who knew this scoundrel was such a good driver. Snorting through her nose, Lin Xiaoxiao stayed silent. Li Chen¡¯s white sports car, like a ghost, quickly appeared in the rearview mirror of the third placer. ¡°Hey, where did this kid come from?¡± The man wrapped in a red headscarf frowned as he saw the white sports car in the rearview mirror. Chapter 58 - 58 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan_3 ?58: Chapter 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan_3 58: Chapter 50 The New Generation Racing God of Linchuan_3 ¡°The white car is already close to Hong Mang¡¯s, and they¡¯re now very close to each other,¡± the observer kept relaying information, each person standing by the road, transmitting information via walkie-talkies. ¡°Brother Dong and Huizhao are fiercely competing, but neither has the upper hand, the white car and Hong Mang are sticking close, with the fifth position lagging by about a full 10 seconds.¡± ¡°Hong Mang has taken the turn! The white car is right behind,¡± the voice of the observer suddenly rose. Hong Mang¡¯s turn was very ordinary and lacked anything exceptional. But just as Li Chen was preparing to overtake him, he saw the red modified car suddenly turn its nose toward the inner track, then the whole body moved closer to the inner lane, completely compressing the space Li Chen had for cornering. Seeing this, Li Chen in the white car could only reduce his speed, following behind the other¡¯s car body. ¡°Hong Mang has compressed the space on the inner lane, the white car can¡¯t make the turn and can only follow behind Hong Mang,¡± the observer quickly fed back the situation. Blocking others from cornering is nothing but a low-down trick, but their race wasn¡¯t any official competition, and such tactics weren¡¯t prohibited. ¡°This guy is such a bastard!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao could also see the crafty intent of the other; I¡¯m just going to block you, what about it. ¡°Buckle up!¡± Li Chen said indifferently, but there was a flash of cold light in his eyes. He had always been quite uncompromising with such people. ¡°The second ¡®Death Curve¡¯ is coming up, Brother Dong and Huizhao have slowed down.¡± ¡°Brother Dong is now in the lead, Huizhao has fallen to second!¡± It wasn¡¯t long before Li Chen and Hong Mang arrived at the second ¡®Death Curve.¡¯ This curve, shaped almost like an ¡®M¡¯, also had very short straights on both sides. The three bends were so fast and furious that, although there were guardrails, going too fast made it easy to break out. Hong Mang saw the bend ahead and began to slow down; Li Chen behind also slowed down, and then the first bend appeared. Now is the time! Li Chen¡¯s eyes flashed with a cold light, he stomped on the gas pedal, and the sports car accelerated right when turning; then, it smashed hard into Hong Mang¡¯s car! After being hit, Hong Mang¡¯s car careened towards the guardrails, and, terrified, he jerked the steering wheel. The red modified car spun and crashed into the guardrails, which were outright destroyed, but fortunately, the car also came to a halt. As for Li Chen, his car was barely affected by the collision; on the contrary, he used the force to drift, passing through the first bend stylishly, and then sped through the rest of the bends at full speed. ¡°Oh my God, the white car collided with Hong Mang at the first bend, and Hong Mang¡¯s car has stopped at the side of the road. The white car is now third,¡± the observer announced. Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s face turned pale as she watched Li Chen¡¯s maneuver; if things hadn¡¯t gone well just now, they both could have fallen off the mountain. ¡°Hey, why did you smash into my car?¡± But suddenly, Lin Xiaoxiao spoke up fiercely. ¡°How else was I supposed to get past him,¡± Li Chen replied, ¡°and besides, the car is not much damaged; I have a sense of measure.¡± Hmph! Lin Xiaoxiao snorted coldly; it¡¯s not your car, after all. ¡°The white car is third now, and it¡¯s rapidly catching up to Brother Dong and Huizhao!¡± ¡°The white car is taking the turns at full speed, it seems like its speed has never decreased!¡± ¡°The white car has caught up to Brother Dong and Huizhao!¡± Brother Dong glanced at the rear-view mirror, suddenly noticing, besides Huizhao¡¯s car, the unexpected appearance of the white car. Seeing the white car, he was taken aback momentarily but then recalled the car that had joined the race later. ¡°This kid caught up?¡± Brother Dong frowned. The engines roared, throttles pressed down, and after one turn, Li Chen was already sticking close to Huizhao¡¯s car; the three vehicles were now in a straight line. Trapped in the middle, Huizhao glanced at his rear-view mirror and was also startled; who is this guy, why haven¡¯t I seen him before. The three raced forward at high speed because their cars were so close to one another, Li Chen simply couldn¡¯t overtake. As they entered the turns, all three cars drifted almost simultaneously. Li Chen had wanted to take the turns at full speed, but his opponents did not give him that opportunity. ¡°The third ¡®Death Curve¡¯ is up ahead, five connecting hairpin bends!¡± ¡°None of the three seem to be slowing down; are they all planning to take the curves at full speed?¡± Brother Dong looked at the two cars in the rearview mirror and couldn¡¯t help feeling anxious. No, he had to try. Seeing that there was no intention to slow down up ahead, Huizhao also didn¡¯t reduce his speed. He had practiced these five consecutive hairpin bends multiple times before. The five consecutive hairpin bends were akin to several ¡°U¡±-shaped turns linked together, short and numerous, thus greatly testing a driver¡¯s skill. If one didn¡¯t reduce speed, it was very easy to have an accident. This is it! Li Chen had no intention of slowing down either as the first bend approached! With a press of the accelerator and a turn of the steering wheel, coupled with a gear shift, the sports car beautifully drifted, cutting directly into the inner lane from behind! ¡°They¡¯ve taken the bend! All three have taken the bend together, but the white car has cut to the inside!¡± The audience was listening intently, fearing they might miss something. The car¡¯s speed was crazily climbing. Li Chen¡¯s white car had actually surpassed Huizhao, becoming second. And then the second bend was upon them. ¡°The white car has overtaken Huizhao, surpassing him at the first bend, now he¡¯s very close to Brother Dong, but the second bend is coming right up.¡± Brother Dong skillfully drifted, but his car uncontrollably slid towards the middle of the road, and at that moment, he suddenly saw the previously mentioned white car alongside him, almost drifting in parallel! Li Chen had taken the inside line before, but for this second bend, the outer side, where Brother Dong was, actually counted as the inside of the bend. Nonetheless, the white car drifted flawlessly, and then both men were nearly side by side as they charged toward the third bend! ¡°The white car and Brother Dong are drifting at the same time, and after the second bend, both are side by side, now onto the third bend!¡± This time, on the inside, Li Chen¡¯s lips curved into a slight smile. After a series of maneuvers by his hand, the sports car drifted just as it was about to enter the bend. The sound of the tires scraping the ground echoed in the mountains, and as the tires turned left, the entire body of the car changed direction. As they took the bend, the white car advanced side by side with Brother Dong¡¯s car but surpassed it bit by bit during the drift. In an instant, with a flick of the tail, the third bend was done, and Li Chen had taken the lead. ¡°He¡¯s overtaken, the white car has forcefully overtaken on the inside drift at the third bend, surpassing Brother Dong and taken the lead!¡± All the way along, the observers were extremely excited, the white car was simply a legend, going directly from last place to first, and the race wasn¡¯t even over yet. After the five consecutive hairpin bends, there was still a Death bend before the finish line was near. Brother Dong¡¯s face darkened as he watched the white car ahead, trying to overtake it on the remaining track, but saw the white car like a ghost, finishing the hairpin bends with a significant lead. ¡°Enjoying the ride?¡± Li Chen looked over at Lin Xiaoxiao in the passenger seat, whose face was filled with disbelief. At the starting point, the audience had their eyes wide open. Is this a mistake? The white car that hadn¡¯t moved at the start had actually gotten to first place? You must be joking, starting so late was already a disadvantage, but to arrive at first in such a short time? You look at me, I look at you, everyone¡¯s faces showed shock. How was this possible? But the information from the observers was still echoing. The man waving the flag took a deep breath, his eyes also filled with deep shock, and it wasn¡¯t long before a number came through the walkie-talkie: ¡°25 minutes and 14 seconds!¡± The man couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath despite the preparation, eyes full of disbelief. Around 25 minutes, that was terrifying. Was the other person even human? At that time, The Racing God hadn¡¯t run the 29 minutes and 59 seconds record during an actual race, managing to forcefully break into under 30 minutes. But the other party easily made into 25 minutes, and if not for the half-minute stop at the start, they would have been within 25 minutes. After a while, the man let out a bitter laugh, took out his phone, and dialed a number. ¡°Jing Ge, your record has been broken.¡± The man said. ¡°Oh?¡± The person on the phone asked with interest, ¡°By how much?¡± ¡°25 minutes and 14 seconds,¡± the man said. ¡°Are you serious?¡± After a silence, the voice on the phone was full of disbelief. ¡°He also stopped for half a minute at the start,¡± the man said with a bitter laugh. What kind of freak was this? Chapter 59 - 59 51 Just Pretend You Promised Me This Morning ?59: Chapter 51 Just Pretend You Promised Me This Morning 59: Chapter 51 Just Pretend You Promised Me This Morning Li Chen¡¯s white car pulled up, and Brother Dong and the others¡¯ cars did too. Seeing the white car come to a stop, everyone hastily turned their attention to it, eager to see who was the person that pulled off a 25-minute run. As Li Chen stepped out of the car, all eyes instantly focused on him. ¡°The Racing God!¡± Someone suddenly shouted, and then everyone else began to cry out in unison. ¡°The Racing God!¡± ¡°The Racing God!¡± ¡°The Racing God!¡± ... ¡°Racing God, I want to have your babies!¡± some of the beauties screamed out right away. Li Chen felt a surge in his heart and almost blurted out, ¡°Come into my car, let¡¯s start making babies right now.¡± ¡°Racing God, would you take on disciples? You can¡¯t let your miraculous racing skills be lost!¡± ¡°Racing God, are you going to put together a racing team? I¡¯ve been racing for five years; I can definitely be a key player.¡± ... A continuous stream of phrases completely drowned Li Chen, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit heady. But right at that moment, the sound of police sirens came from not too far away. Everyone stopped and looked in the direction of the sound, and soon, five police cars appeared in their field of vision. ¡°What are the cops doing here?¡± someone asked, puzzled. ¡°Who knows,¡± another person shrugged. Li Chen also looked toward the police cars. The police cars stopped right there, and then more than a dozen officers got out. Scanning over them, Li Chen was shocked to spot Yu Yueying among them. What the hell is this silly girl doing here? Li Chen felt a wave of confusion wash over him. ¡°We received a report that there are illegal street racing activities here,¡± the leading officer said coldly. ¡°Now, I¡¯m taking you all back for questioning.¡± ¡°Yo, where did this blind fool come from?¡± one of the hoodlums scorned immediately. ¡°I¡¯ve been racing right here, so what¡¯s the big deal? Catch me if you can.¡± ¡°Good, who else dares to admit they were racing?¡± the officer said calmly. ¡°All the bros were racing; what are you gonna do about it?¡± The gangsters weren¡¯t scared; their leading brothers were basically all here. Brother Dong and the others stepped forward, coldly staring at the police officers. Yu Yueying was frowning. The crowd was getting a bit too big, and the police force she brought was clearly insufficient. Just then, she felt someone¡¯s gaze on her and, looking up, she caught sight of Li Chen winking and making faces. Why is he here? Yu Yueying glared back fiercely as her response. Li Chen, having been snubbed, could only wait and see how things would unfold. Li Chen signaled Lin Xiaoxiao to quietly shut the car door, then stayed within the crowd to watch the attitudes of both sides. ¡°It¡¯s good that you admit it. Take them all back,¡± the officer said coldly. ¡°Let¡¯s see if you¡¯re still this arrogant back at the police station.¡± The officers behind him wanted to step forward to apprehend the suspects, but the gang leaders made a gesture, and understanding the cue, some gangsters headed back to their cars to grab their weapons, while others stood at the front, ready to fight at any moment. Seeing the situation turning tense, Li Chen looked toward Yu Yueying. Why does this silly girl always get involved in such dangerous tasks? Yu Yueying did not step forward but instead stood behind the cars. She had a feeling that something was off. ¡°Am I bothering your mother by racing? Drop dead, cop!¡± Huizhao suddenly cursed loudly, then abruptly pulled out a handgun and opened fire at the police! Instantly, a policeman was shot and fell to the ground. ¡°Cover!¡± the leading policeman shouted immediately. They quickly retreated behind their patrol cars, using them for cover. Meanwhile, the spectators at the scene were shocked, screaming non-stop, all getting back into their cars, driving as far away as possible. Li Chen had already instructed Lin Xiaoxiao to drive far away, to save himself the trouble of having to protect her. Hidden in the crowd, Li Chen continued to observe. Among the gangsters, only a few had guns, mainly the bosses; virtually no one else did, most were armed with things like steel pipes. ¡°They dare to shoot?¡± the leading policeman exclaimed in shock and anger, and urgently said over the radio, ¡°Return fire! I¡¯ll take responsibility if any are killed!¡± ¡°Captain, we didn¡¯t bring any guns this time,¡± one policeman responded. They hadn¡¯t expected the situation to escalate to this level, the hoodlums daring to resist so fiercely. Yu Yueying was startled to see the other side pulling out guns, and quickly drew her own sidearm from her waist, aimed at the gang leader, and fired. ¡°Bang¡± However, her shot went astray, and the gang bosses were enraged, ¡°Kill these damn cops!¡± Huizhao then took aim at Yu Yueying and fired! Just at that moment, a figure flashed by. Yu Yueying didn¡¯t even have time to react before being tackled to the ground by the figure, and then the bullet hit the patrol car with a ¡°bang¡±. ¡°You silly girl, are you trying to get yourself killed!¡± Li Chen cursed. This girl was really crazy, not knowing that sticking your neck out can get you shot. At this point, the gangsters, wielding steel rods, charged toward the police, confident with their bosses using handguns for support from behind, not worrying about the police fighting back. ¡°Bastard, let me go,¡± Yu Yueying raged, her face flushing red. Li Chen was startled, looked down, and only then realized his hands were clutching her prominent bosom. Heart stirring, Li Chen not only didn¡¯t let go but gave a firm squeeze with both hands! Both soft and large, the tender flesh was indeed a haven of comfort, irresistible. Just as Yu Yueying was about to curse the scoundrel, he suddenly said, ¡°Let¡¯s consider you agreed to my proposal this morning.¡± After speaking, he took the handgun from Yu Yueying¡¯s hand, which was the only gun on the police¡¯s side. With a quick leap, Li Chen jumped out from behind the patrol car. Mid-air, he fired a shot, and immediately a ¡°bang¡± echoed as the bullet pierced through the air, striking Huizhao¡¯s wrist with precision. Several more shots followed, the bullets hitting the gun-wielding gang leaders¡¯ hands with precision, rendering them unable to shoot. Then, like a tiger descending the mountain, Li Chen charged into the midst of the gangsters, snatched a steel rod from one of them, and began fighting against a hundred. The police captain, seeing a figure suddenly appear on their side, incapacitating the enemy with a few shots, loudly commanded, ¡°What are you waiting for? Get in there and make arrests!¡± The policemen behind him hurriedly rushed forward, while by this time, Li Chen had already knocked down several people, moving very fast! In less than ten seconds, Li Chen had taken down ten men, his steel rod precisely targeting others¡¯ legs, like beating dogs, guaranteeing someone fell with every strike! The spectators and policemen were astonished, Li Chen had nearly taken down all the opponents by himself. The policemen only needed to control those who had fallen. The chaotic scene was stabilized in just under a minute, thanks to Li Chen¡¯s intervention. ¡°This brother-in-law can really fight,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said with her cherry lips agape, as today Li Chen had shocked her multiple times. Yu Yueying, too, was stunned beside the police car, and some policemen were also dumbfounded. ¡°Don¡¯t zone out on me! What use are you if you¡¯re just standing there? Hurry up and make arrests!¡± the captain shouted loudly. Then, looking towards Li Chen with amazement in his eyes, he thought, could this man be from the State Security Bureau? Fear flashed through Brother Dong¡¯s eyes. This guy indeed was terrifying; it was a good thing he hadn¡¯t acted rashly before. Li Chen, having dealt with everyone single-handedly, noticed that practically everyone on the scene was looking at him. The hoodlums were watching him, the racers in the distance were watching him, and the policemen were also looking at him as if everyone was stunned. ¡°I know I¡¯ve always been handsome and charming. It¡¯s fine for the ladies to look, but you big guys stop staring; it gives me the creeps. The fight¡¯s over, back to work, everyone. Oh, and where¡¯s the girl who said she wanted to have my kids?¡± Yu Yueying slapped her forehead, I don¡¯t know him. Chapter 60 - 60 52 Eat You Before Asking for Your Crimes ?60: Chapter 52: Eat You Before Asking for Your Crimes 60: Chapter 52: Eat You Before Asking for Your Crimes ¡°Brother-in-law, how did you practice your driving skills, can you tell me, please?¡± ¡°Brother-in-law, just tell me, please, will you?¡± ¡°Brother-in-law...¡± Li Chen felt his shoulder was about to be shaken off by Lin Xiaoxiao, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel rather helpless. Finally, Li Chen said, ¡°Well, first of all, you need to have confidence.¡± ¡°Mhm mhm.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao perked up her ears immediately. ¡°Then, it¡¯s about practicing a lot.¡± Li Chen said calmly. Ever since he showcased his miraculous driving skills and subdued so many thugs, on the way back, Lin Xiaoxiao had been pestering him non-stop, insisting that he take the driver¡¯s seat, and she had barely stopped talking the entire way. ¡°And then?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao waited for Li Chen to continue, but Li Chen seemed to have stopped speaking. ¡°What ¡®and then¡¯?¡± Li Chen asked, puzzled. ¡°I mean the driving skills, brother-in-law.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was getting a bit irritated. Was her brother-in-law being dense on purpose? ¡°Haven¡¯t I already told you? First, have confidence, and then practice a lot.¡± ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said in surprise, and in her heart, she was dismissive. She didn¡¯t believe him one bit, especially not with those drifts he had performed earlier; there must be some other secret. Seeing that the girl had stopped talking, Li Chen breathed a sigh of relief inwardly. His ears had been buzzing non-stop on the road, how could he simply say whatever she wanted him to say? You should at least show a little more. ¡°Xiaoxiao, there really isn¡¯t any trick to this, and racing is quite dangerous. You might consider taking up another hobby,¡± Li Chen said, trying to steer the wayward girl away from the path of racing. ¡°But I really like racing.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao blinked, ¡°Brother-in-law, if you don¡¯t agree to teach me, I¡¯ll tell my sister you took advantage of me.¡± ¡°When did I take advantage of you?¡± Li Chen jolted, realizing his intentions might have been seen through. ¡°Pfft.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help despising Li Chen. But at that very moment, a car suddenly rushed out from the right side of the road, causing Li Chen to slam on the brakes urgently. Lin Xiaoxiao, however, couldn¡¯t stop her momentum and lurched forward. ¡°Be careful!¡± Li Chen quickly reached out his hand to stop Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s momentum, but suddenly, it felt surprisingly comfortable. Li Chen¡¯s expression changed, and he thought, damn it, now I¡¯ve really taken advantage of her. He quickly withdrew his hand, and Li Chen hurriedly said, ¡°That was an accident!¡± ¡°You, you really dared to take advantage of me!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was also furiously upset. It seemed that her brother-in-law¡¯s scoundrel nature hadn¡¯t changed at all. ¡°I¡¯m definitely telling my sister!¡± Li Chen was left speechless. ... Upon returning to the villa and getting out of the car, Lin Xiaoxiao stormed inside with a huff. Li Chen followed closely behind and then saw her heading straight for Lin Yi¡¯s room. She¡¯s going to snitch! Li Chen touched his nose and entered his own room. Today was a rest day, and Lin Yi was in her room looking at the company¡¯s financial reports when suddenly, the door was burst open, ¡°Sister, that jerk brother-in-law of mine took advantage of me.¡± Lin Yi felt rather helpless, but upon noticing some tear-stains at the corner of Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes, her brows furrowed as she asked, ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°Brother-in-law, he... he touched my chest on the way back,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao seemed so angry that tears were coming out. ¡°Little sister, let me go ask him.¡± Lin Yi stood up. ¡°You wait here.¡± Seeing Lin Yi go to confront the issue, a small look of triumph flickered in Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes. Meanwhile, at Li Chen¡¯s side, it wasn¡¯t long before his door was pushed open by Lin Yi. ¡°Li Chen, you dare to take advantage of my sister... Ah!¡± Before Lin Yi could finish her sentence, she was suddenly engulfed in Li Chen¡¯s embrace. ¡°Let me go.¡± Lin Yi said, extremely embarrassed, trying to wriggle out of his hold. ¡°Did Xiaoxiao complain to you?¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°You are my wife, you know. How could you even doubt your husband?¡± ¡°You!¡± Lin Yi¡¯s face grew even redder. She had come to question him, but now she was the one being taken advantage of by Li Chen. ¡°Let me go first,¡± Lin Yi struggled. ¡°Not letting go, unless my obedient wife gives me a kiss first,¡± Li Chen grinned. Lin Yi turned her head away. ¡°Dear wife, this was really a misunderstanding. It was an emergency brake in the car, and I was afraid Xiaoxiao would hit her head, so I reached out to block her, but then a little accident happened.¡± Li Chen¡¯s hands began roaming over Lin Yi¡¯s body, ¡°Xiaoxiao is just an underdeveloped girl, not big where she should be, and not small where she should be ¡ª nothing compared to our beautiful wife.¡± His words left Lin Yi blushing and flustered. I came here to confront you, so I will just eat you up first. A smug look crossed Li Chen¡¯s mind as he thought about how wholly he had his beautiful wife under his spell. ¡°Let¡¯s just forget about it this time,¡± Lin Yi said, pushing Li Chen¡¯s hands away with great effort, her face flushed. Lin Yi left, but not long after, Lin Xiaoxiao stormed in again. ¡°You damn hooligan, you just wait!¡± Tsch, it¡¯s just a little advantage taken, is it really such a big deal? Besides, can you even outsmart me? ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see, but that trick won¡¯t work on me anymore,¡± Li Chen said with a cheery smile. ¡°After all, it was you who kept throwing yourself at me to take advantage.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth in fury, determined not to admit defeat to this scoundrel. Not engaging further with Li Chen, Lin Xiaoxiao stormed out of the room. After seeing off Lin Xiaoxiao, Li Chen¡¯s cell phone suddenly rang. He looked at the caller ID: it was Ouyang Wan¡¯er. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Wan¡¯er?¡± Li Chen asked. Typically, Wan¡¯er wouldn¡¯t call him unless it was something important, which meant, she must need help. ¡°Brother Cheen, save me!¡± Chapter 61 - 61 53 You Call Yourself a Fugitive ?61: Chapter 53: You Call Yourself a Fugitive? 61: Chapter 53: You Call Yourself a Fugitive? Li Chen¡¯s pupils suddenly constricted! ¡°Wan¡¯er!¡± However, the other party¡¯s call was abruptly disconnected. What the hell? Li Chen¡¯s typically unruffled heart was suddenly in turmoil. Wan¡¯er, you absolutely must not be in any trouble; what would I do if something happened to you? Li Chen suddenly felt a surge of murderous intent spread through him from head to toe. Which bastard was it? Taking a deep breath to forcefully control himself, he thought, no, the urgent matter at hand was to find Wan¡¯er¡¯s whereabouts first. As he was anxiously waiting, Li Chen¡¯s phone rang again. This time, it was a message, sent by Wan¡¯er, with an address. Seeing this message, Li Chen breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that she could send a message meant that Wan¡¯er was not yet in the direst situation; there was still time, and he could make it to her. Without further hesitation, Li Chen opened the window and his speed increased. In a few moments, he had disappeared from sight. In the North City District of Linchuan City, there used to be a nationally renowned machine tool factory. After it was abandoned, it remained deserted and no new buildings were constructed. At this moment, inside the factory, Ouyang Wan¡¯er lay on the ground, her clothes tattered, while the Qilin Princess¡¯s garments were torn, and she was half-kneeling in front, with traces of blood at the corners of her mouth. In front of them stood a man dressed in black, wearing sunglasses, his mouth curled in a disdainful expression as he looked at the two women. ¡°Is this the strength of China Dragon Soul?¡± the man said with an unusual tone, his Chinese accent extremely awkward, clearly not a native speaker. This man was named Akeson, an international fugitive. Ouyang Wan¡¯er and the Qilin Princess had followed orders from their organization to pursue him. However, his strength had turned out to be surprisingly formidable. Not only had he counter-reconnoitered when being tracked, but he also lured the two into this factory. After that, the Qilin Princess and Akeson had fought fiercely, but the Qilin Princess hadn¡¯t even managed to touch the hem of his clothes; instead, she was continuously toyed with, and ended up sustaining internal injuries. ¡°China Dragon Soul is disappointingly weak,¡± the man said in his poor Chinese. ¡°But I¡¯m curious, why are you trying to apprehend me?¡± ¡°Is there a need for a reason to catch a thief?¡± the Qilin Princess retorted coldly, standing up again, ¡°Capturing a fugitive like you is my sworn duty.¡± ¡°Such a naive thought,¡± the man shrugged, a cold light flickering across his face, ¡°You need to understand something, my dear Miss Qi, those who pursued me before are all dead.¡± ¡°Moreover, I¡¯m not afraid of the police. On the contrary, I quite like the police, especially beautiful ones like you, Miss Qi,¡± Akeson said chillingly, ¡°I have yet to taste an Eastern girl.¡± ¡°Hmph,¡± the Qilin Princess snorted coldly, ¡°but as for international fugitives like you, I have already slaughtered countless. And you, you will just be one among them.¡± ¡°Ha-ha, my dear Miss Qi, you really do pack a punch. It¡¯s going to be exhilarating when I have you,¡± Akeson¡¯s eyes glimmered with greed, ¡°I never expected Dragon Soul to be so generous, sending me two beauties to quench my thirst just as I arrived in Huaxia.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er, watching Akeson in front of her, felt anxious inside. They had not anticipated that Akeson would be so difficult to deal with, his strength far beyond their expectations. Brother Cheen, you need to hurry up. Ouyang Wan¡¯er silently chanted in her heart. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will start by cutting off your tongue!¡± The Qilin Princess was angry, her eyes brimming with murderous intent. ¡°I wouldn¡¯t do that to you, at least not until I¡¯ve had my fill. Isn¡¯t that right, my dear Miss Qi?¡± Akeson did not take the Qilin Princess or Ouyang Wan¡¯er seriously, which had already been proven earlier on. The Qilin Princess didn¡¯t speak, already assuming a fighting stance. ¡°According to your Huaxia people¡¯s words, you are just a defeated subordinate of mine, and it would be the same no matter how many times you tried,¡± Akeson¡¯s eyes sparkled. However, the Qilin Princess was already charging at him. The Qilin Princess, by nature, was competitive; being defeated by him twice in a row did not diminish her fighting spirit but rather ignited it even more fiercely. She threw a punch at his face, and as he raised his hand to block, her left foot kicked out. Before it could reach him, it was stopped by his palm, and at the same time, his foot suddenly kicked toward the Qilin Princess¡¯s knee. When the Qilin Princess tried to intercept and counter, it was already too late. Her leg, just raised, was forcefully pressed down by him, throwing her off balance. Her left hand slapped the ground, and with a gleam in her eye, she kicked at him again, but he had already anticipated this move, blocked it with his hand, and then raised his right foot high, slamming it down viciously onto the Qilin Princess! The Qilin Princess rolled backward, dodging several kicks, but suddenly Akeson landed a blow on her chest. With a stifled grunt, she uncontrollably flew backward, skidding across the ground. ¡°Puh¡± With that blow, the Qilin Princess spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling completely immobilized. ¡°My dear Miss Qi, I¡¯ve already told you, you¡¯re no match for me. Now, I¡¯ll take it out on you to satisfy my urges,¡± Akeson said with a sneer, advancing toward the Qilin Princess. Ouyang Wan¡¯er was also in distress, ¡°Qilin, hold on, Brother Cheen will be here soon.¡± ¡°It¡¯s useless how many from Dragon Soul come,¡± Akeson turned toward Ouyang Wan¡¯er, ¡°I¡¯m afraid they¡¯ll be too late; by the time they get here, I¡¯ll have had my fill, and you¡¯ll both be dead, ha-ha!¡± Chapter 62 - 62 53 You Call Yourself a Fugitive_2 ?62: Chapter 53: You Call Yourself a Fugitive?_2 62: Chapter 53: You Call Yourself a Fugitive?_2 As Akeson laughed wildly, a faint voice rang out, ¡°It seems you¡¯re disappointed.¡± The three people were all startled upon hearing this, a glint of surprise flashed in Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s eyes, and Qilin Princess also let out a sigh of relief, but Akeson¡¯s eyes flew open in astonishment¡ªhow could someone have appeared nearby without him noticing? When the three looked up, they found Li Chen standing on the beam, not knowing how long he had been there. Jumping down from above, Li Chen saw Qilin Princess and Wan¡¯er lying on the ground and hurried to help them stop the bleeding. The man in black looked at Li Chen, finding him inscrutable, which made him slightly wary. ¡°Who are you?¡± Akeson asked. ¡°Who I am is not something you need to know, nor do you have the qualifications to know,¡± Li Chen replied indifferently. ¡°What arrogance,¡± the other party obviously got angry, ¡°I won¡¯t hold back.¡± Li Chen smiled faintly, ¡°You¡¯d better give it your all, otherwise you¡¯ll die a very ugly death.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve angered me.¡± Akeson flipped his trench coat and flew directly toward Li Chen; following soon after, he charged at Li Chen. Blinding Technique! Li Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, the figure behind the trench coat seemed to flash suddenly, as if disappearing, and suddenly, a Hand Blade shot out from behind toward Li Chen¡¯s neck! Just as it seemed about to succeed, a hand gripped the attacker¡¯s like iron pincers! Li Chen slowly turned around and said calmly, ¡°Your speed is too slow!¡± Akeson was shocked and hastily kicked out, but just as when he faced Qilin Princess earlier, Li Chen¡¯s foot shot out in the instant Akeson¡¯s foot moved, pressing his right foot back down. ¡°Full of flaws,¡± said Li Chen indifferently, pressing down with his foot, bending Akeson¡¯s entire body. Akeson quickly sprang back to create distance, but as soon as he looked up, he saw his opponent still in front of him. Li Chen struck with his palm, hitting Akeson squarely in the chest. This palm, infused with True Qi, sent Akeson flying. Akeson flipped in the air, his sunglasses falling off, eyes filled with shock¡ªhow could this be, the other¡¯s speed so fast, even faster than his own? Taking a deep breath, Akeson¡¯s expression turned serious; he bent his legs slightly like a spring, then rushed toward Li Chen at high speed, his hands shaped like blades, cutting through the air toward Li Chen. Li Chen stood motionless, eyes icy, but as his opponent¡¯s attack came, his hand calmly lifted, his right hand blocking the left hand and followed by a slap to deflect the right hand¡¯s attack, pressing toward the opponent¡¯s chest! A single hand not only broke the opponent¡¯s attack but also forced Akeson to retreat in defense. Stepping back repeatedly, Akeson looked up at Li Chen only to find him unmoving. A chill of sweat appeared on his forehead¡ªwhat kind of person was this, so terrifying that he could completely overpower him? ¡°Continue,¡± said Li Chen quietly. Akeson gritted his teeth and attacked Li Chen again, yet Li Chen still did not move, his hands alone deflecting all of Akeson¡¯s attacks. Qilin Princess was stunned by the spectacle, watching as Li Chen and Akeson continuously exchanged blows, their hands in mid-air like swift illusions. However, while Akeson was sweating profusely, Li Chen was calm and collected. All of a sudden, Li Chen sent out a palm strike, breaking through the opponent¡¯s Technique and sending him flying back with another palm. ¡°How can this person be so terrifying!¡± Akeson felt the urge to retreat, immediately charging at Li Chen, and as Li Chen attacked, Akeson suddenly used the force to propel himself toward the window. With a ¡°smash,¡± the broken window shattered, and then Akeson¡¯s figure disappeared without a trace. ¡°Wan¡¯er, are you all right?¡± Li Chen hurried over to Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s side. ¡°Brother Cheen, don¡¯t let him get away.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said urgently, while the Qilin Princess was nearly spitting blood with anger. This bastard, they had finally caught the man, and if he were to escape now, she would never forgive the bastard. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Wan¡¯er, he won¡¯t get away. Brother Cheen will capture him for you right now,¡± Li Chen said with a slight smile, then tapped his foot and disappeared inside the factory. ¡°As if he could be caught now,¡± the Qilin Princess muttered. The man¡¯s sense of smell was incredibly sharp, and his counter-reconnaissance skills were top-notch. Basically, if you lost him for even a second, you would never find him again. A person who could become an international fugitive obviously had more than one trick up his sleeve. ¡°Qilin, don¡¯t worry, Brother Cheen said he would catch him, and he will,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er reassured with a smile. Meanwhile, Akeson had managed to disguise himself the instant he broke through the window. His black clothes shed, revealing a plain T-shirt underneath, and with a flick, his trousers turned into a pair of white pants. With a prepared item pulled over his head, he instantly transformed into an extremely ordinary middle-aged man, bearing a strong resemblance to Chinese locals. Even upon closer inspection, one couldn¡¯t tell that he was a foreigner. In just three seconds, Akeson stepped onto the street outside and began to slow his pace, blending in with the ordinary people. Seeing that the terrifying figure from before hadn¡¯t caught up, Akeson breathed a sigh of relief: ¡°Thank goodness he didn¡¯t catch up. I¡¯ll have to be more careful in the future.¡± But he soon felt a bitter resentment: ¡°That damn bastard, if he had been just a bit later, I might have tasted those two girls.¡± Akeson walked straight into the bustling crowd on the main street, now more certain than ever that he wouldn¡¯t be found. After wandering the streets for a few minutes, Akeson walked into a deep alley. Seeing no one around, he suddenly stepped on the wall and leaped onto the rooftop. But as he reached the rooftop, he saw a man standing above him. ¡°How is this possible?!¡± Akeson¡¯s eyes nearly popped out, for the man was the same one he¡¯d just fought against. ¡°You, you, you... how did you know...?¡± Akeson was so shocked he could hardly speak. It seemed impossible. The man hadn¡¯t immediately followed, so how could he find him? The police had a saying about him: never play hide-and-seek with this guy. Even if he¡¯s right next to you, you can¡¯t catch him! But now, the man in front of him had apparently located him with ease. How was this possible? The corners of Li Chen¡¯s mouth curled up slightly: ¡°How do I know you¡¯re here? Or should I say, how do I recognize the disguised you?¡± Akeson nodded subconsciously, ¡°Yes, how did you see through my disguise? You are the first one to do so.¡± ¡°I must say, your disguise is impressive,¡± Li Chen approached slowly. ¡°Had it not been for the True Qi I left inside you, I truly wouldn¡¯t have found you. But now, you should come back with me.¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chen¡¯s figure flashed, moving in front of Akeson and reaching out with a clawed hand. Akeson blocked Li Chen¡¯s attack then turned to flee, with no desire to fight. This guy was too terrifying; Akeson was no match for him. ¡°Come back!¡± Li Chen grabbed his shoulder and yanked back, but ended up tearing the clothes. Akeson tried to jump back down, but as soon as he hit the ground, Li Chen¡¯s fist was there to greet him. Li Chen¡¯s heavy punch landed squarely on Akeson¡¯s abdomen, causing him to double over in pain and kneel on the ground. Li Chen¡¯s right hand reached out, pressing several key points to seal off Akeson¡¯s critical areas. ¡°Now, you¡¯re in my hands,¡± Li Chen said calmly. He grabbed Akeson¡¯s arm firmly, ¡°Don¡¯t even think of escaping from my grip, and don¡¯t try anything dangerous.¡± This sent a chill through Akeson¡¯s heart. Was this man specifically his nemesis? As Akeson violently struggled, he felt a sharp pain in his body. ¡°If you keep moving, I won¡¯t hesitate to cripple a certain part of your body,¡± Li Chen said indifferently from behind. Hearing Li Chen¡¯s words, an inexplicable chill settled in the bottom of Akeson¡¯s heart. Chapter 63 - 63 54 Brother Just Likes Bullying Mature Women ?63: Chapter 54: Brother Just Likes Bullying Mature Women 63: Chapter 54: Brother Just Likes Bullying Mature Women Wan¡¯er, it¡¯s been so long already, that bastard still hasn¡¯t come back, it looks like he won¡¯t be able to catch him.¡± ¡°Qilin, you have to believe in Brother Cheen. You keep calling him a bastard, did he do something bad to you?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er giggled and then took out Silver Needles, inserting them into Qilin¡¯s body. ¡°You have a serious internal injury, I can only help you suppress it for now, but we still need to go to the hospital later,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, this little injury is nothing,¡± Qilin Princess said nonchalantly. ¡°I don¡¯t know why you trust him so much. Akeson is famously difficult to catch, this guy¡¯s disguise is just too good.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er still had a smile on her face, ¡°Let¡¯s wait a little longer, Brother Cheen is capable of anything.¡± ¡°Brother Cheen, Brother Cheen, has he been feeding you some love potion?¡± ¡°Brother Cheen would never do that,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s face flushed red, ¡°Qilin, why do you hate him so much?¡± ¡°Of course I hate that bastard, I wish I could skin him alive and pull out his tendons,¡± Qilin Princess thought bitterly about what Li Chen did to her that day. ¡°It¡¯s rare for Qilin, this beautiful woman, to think about me every day. I¡¯m so fortunate, so fortunate,¡± a loud laugh sounded, and Qilin Princess snorted coldly. ¡°Brother Cheen, you¡¯re back,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s eyes lit up as she saw Li Chen escorting Akeson in. ¡°Yeah, Qilin Beauty has been missing me so much; I had to rush back immediately,¡± Li Chen walked in with a cheerful grin, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I¡¯ve caught the man you wanted.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er looked at Akeson, ¡°That¡¯s great, I¡¯ll have the headquarters send people over to take him back,¡± she said. Soon, a police car came over. ¡°Brother Cheen, I¡¯ll take him away, Qilin is injured, so I¡¯ll trouble you to take her to the hospital later,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said with a smile. ¡°She has an internal injury, and I¡¯ve managed to suppress it, but she still needs healing.¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Upon hearing this, Qilin Princess was taken aback, ¡°Are you joking? Going to the hospital with this bastard?¡± Li Chen glanced at Qilin Princess who was still practically lying on the ground and nodded, ¡°Wan¡¯er, you see Qilin Princess¡¯s hands are not broken, her legs are not broken, she doesn¡¯t look injured, she can probably walk to the hospital on her own, we shouldn¡¯t worry about her. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll accompany you to transfer him, just in case he runs away again.¡± ¡°You!¡± Qilin Princess¡¯s eyebrows shot up in anger, furious that this bastard never seemed to be at a disadvantage. Ouyang Wan¡¯er laughed, ¡°Brother Cheen, stop arguing with Qilin. The headquarters people are already here, Akeson won¡¯t be able to run away. You better accompany her to the hospital.¡± With that, she got on the car directly. ¡°Remember, take Qilin to the hospital.¡± Watching Ouyang Wan¡¯er leave, suddenly the abandoned factory was left with just Li Chen and Qilin Princess. Qilin Princess snorted coldly through her nose and turned her head away, but after a long time with no reaction, a look revealed she was almost out of breath with anger¡ª the bastard had disappeared. ¡°You bastard, I won¡¯t let you off,¡± Qilin Princess shouted, then biting her teeth, she struggled to her feet, forehead drenched in sweat. Indeed, Akeson had not held back during their last confrontation, and the accumulation of injuries three times over meant her internal injuries were extremely severe. Stumbling forward, Qilin Princess nearly fell, but just then, a pair of strong arms caught her, steadying her fall. ¡°I think I just heard someone muttering about how handsome I am,¡± turning her head, she saw Li Chen¡¯s smiling face. Qilin Princess wished she could smash her fist into it. ¡°Do I need your help?¡± Qilin Princess began to struggle. ¡°Just now, I don¡¯t know who was missing me, and now that I¡¯m here, you want to refuse. Tsk tsk, young lady, you should be honest.¡± ¡°Let me go, or you¡¯ll regret it,¡± Qilin Princess snapped. ¡°Oh? How are you going to make me regret it? Perhaps like that night?¡± Li Chen¡¯s face approached with a mischievous smile. At the mention of that night, Qilin Princess became furious and tried to push Li Chen away. ¡°I¡¯m taking you to the hospital,¡± said Li Chen as he walked towards the exit. ¡°Don¡¯t move around, you think I want to take you? If it weren¡¯t for Wan¡¯er¡¯s request, I wouldn¡¯t even be bothered to touch you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still moving? If you keep it up, I¡¯ll deal with you right here and now!¡± The two bickered all the way, and after finally getting a cab to the hospital, they registered and lined up for treatment. ¡°Young lady, it¡¯s time to go in,¡± Li Chen said to Qilin Princess. Qilin Princess snorted and ignored Li Chen¡¯s outstretched hand, only to be forcibly pulled up by him. ¡°Qilin Beauty, this is a hospital, do you want others to witness our pure love?¡± Li Chen snickered and didn¡¯t care about the other¡¯s reaction, he just put her on the hospital bed. With Qilin Princess¡¯s injuries, she would need to stay in the hospital for healing, otherwise, it could lead to complications. ¡°Don¡¯t think that just because you helped me today I¡¯ll thank you,¡± Qilin Princess told Li Chen who was sitting next to her. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know you¡¯re thinking about me every day in your heart¡ª I get it,¡± Li Chen said, his lips curving into a slight smile. ¡°You bastard!¡± Qilin Princess found that every time they talked, she would be at a disadvantage, and although she never seemed to be his match, the strong-willed Qilin Princess would never admit defeat, fighting over and over again. ¡°Haha, Qilin Beauty, you should know something,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°I¡¯ll be taking back the interest for helping you from you personally, so don¡¯t worry about it.¡± Qilin Princess was infuriated, this guy really knew how to take an inch and expect a mile. Just then, a voice as clear as that of an oriole sounded from behind: ¡°Please step aside, I need to give an injection to patient number 48.¡± Li Chen turned his head and was immediately taken aback, in front of him was an extremely beautiful nurse. Top-notch! Right at first sight, Li Chen judged that the girl before him was absolutely first-rate, wearing a white, pure nurse¡¯s uniform, with delicate features, spirited eyes, a petite and pretty nose, and slightly long eyelashes, all particularly tempting. Li Chen swallowed his saliva. ¡°Excuse me, sir, could you step aside, please? I need to administer an injection,¡± the nurse said, slightly displeased by Li Chen¡¯s daze. ¡°Haha, of course, of course, Nurse, come on,¡± Li Chen quickly made room, ¡°I was just taken aback by how beautiful you are, so mesmerized that I lost myself for a moment, haha.¡± Hearing this, the nurse¡¯s cheeks flushed, feeling a bit of sweet pleasure inside¡ªafter all, who doesn¡¯t like to hear compliments? There was a saying, ¡®Wear and tear will not hurt, such words are always a comfort.¡¯ The Qilin Princess saw Li Chen¡¯s behavior with contempt, not even bothering to look at him and simply turned her head away. ¡°Your girlfriend is quite seriously injured and needs to be hospitalized for a few days,¡± the beautiful nurse said. ¡°You¡¯ve got it wrong, she¡¯s not my girlfriend but my colleague; I just brought her to the hospital,¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°If I were looking for a girlfriend, I¡¯d choose someone like you, beautiful and pure, someone who clearly knows how to take care of home, for settling down you fit the bill, right?¡± This guy sure knew how to talk. The beautiful nurse¡¯s face became even redder, feeling quite delighted. The Qilin Princess felt like throwing up inside, noting that this scoundrel¡¯s wooing was indeed formidable. ¡°Nurse, do you need help with anything?¡± Li Chen said, while reaching out to help without waiting for the beautiful nurse to respond, accidentally touching her hand. That touch set Li Chen¡¯s heart aflutter, and the beautiful nurse also shivered. ¡°You¡¯re really beautiful, and you¡¯ve developed quite well,¡± Li Chen complimented. Developed quite well? The beautiful nurse was momentarily stunned. ¡°What do you usually eat to have developed so... impressively?¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze shifted to her chest. ¡°You...¡± The beautiful nurse¡¯s face flushed red. How could one say such things openly? Pervert. Feeling both embarrassed and irritated, she promptly attached the IV for the Qilin Princess and then prepared to leave. ¡°Hey, do you have any plans tonight? Maybe we could have a nice chat,¡± Li Chen said with a laugh, which made the beautiful nurse blush even more. Seeing the beautiful nurse leave, the Qilin Princess scoffed with disdain, ¡°Is that all the skill you have when it comes to flirting?¡± ¡°I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve; want to give them a try?¡± Li Chen replied. ¡°Yes, bullying these young girls is all you¡¯re good for,¡± Qilin Princess said with scorn in her eyes. ¡°Not only do I like bullying young girls, but I also prefer teasing mature women,¡± Li Chen said, his eyes scanning the Qilin Princess¡¯s body with ill intentions. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Qilin Princess had a bad feeling in her heart. ¡°I¡¯m going to prove to you that I can also tease mature women.¡± With that, Li Chen went in for a kiss. Dumbfounded! The Qilin Princess was completely taken aback by Li Chen¡¯s sudden kiss, her eyes wide with shock and her mind a blank slate. He actually dared, dared to kiss her like that? And in a hospital of all places? Almost 0.00001 seconds after regaining her senses, Qilin Princess pushed Li Chen away. ¡°You bastard!¡± Fire seemed ready to shoot from Qilin Princess¡¯s eyes. Li Chen savored the taste on his lips for a moment and chuckled, ¡°So, do I still need to prove anything else to you?¡± Qilin Princess didn¡¯t speak, just glared at Li Chen. ¡°Oh, don¡¯t look at me like that, I might get shy,¡± Li Chen chuckled. ¡°Get lost!¡± Qilin Princess shouted angrily. ¡°That¡¯s the interest I¡¯m taking for this time, don¡¯t be so fierce, you¡¯ll get wrinkles,¡± Li Chen remarked. ¡°Get out of here!¡± Qilin Princess was furious, feeling that if Li Chen stayed any longer, she would lose control and pounce on him for a round of fierce fighting. ¡°Alright, alright, I¡¯m leaving,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°Just don¡¯t fall in love with me over this; I¡¯m just a legend.¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Enraged, Qilin Princess threw a pillow at him. Once Li Chen had left, Qilin Princess finally calmed down. ¡°That bastard, that was my first kiss!¡± As soon as Li Chen stepped out into the corridor, a commotion reached him from ahead. ¡°Old Li is dead!¡± Chapter 64 - 64 55 With me around its hard to even want to die ?64: Chapter 55: With me around, it¡¯s hard to even want to die 64: Chapter 55: With me around, it¡¯s hard to even want to die Accompanying that voice, instantly, the entire corridor erupted into chaos. What happened? Li Chen walked over, only to see an elderly man dressed in hospital clothes lying motionless on the ground, seemingly dead. ¡°Old Li, Old Li, how could you suddenly die like this?¡± a patient nearby suddenly burst into tears. The surrounding patients also fell silent; they too had heart conditions and could drop dead like Old Li any day. When one falls others grieve, their shared plight inevitably evoked some sadness. Li Chen furrowed his brow; Old Li lay on the ground and indeed seemed completely dead. However, in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, there might still be a chance to save him. Death due to heart disease was merely the heart suddenly ceasing to beat. If the heart could be made to start beating again, naturally, the person would come back to life. Just then, the nurse who had previously been giving an IV to Princess Qilin also came over, first checking Old Li¡¯s neck, then comforting the patient, ¡°Once dead, one cannot be revived, please restrain your grief.¡± Afterwards, she used the communication system to notify the patient¡¯s relatives at the reception and dispatched someone to prepare to collect Old Li¡¯s body. ¡°He can be saved.¡± Suddenly, a voice rang out, and everyone turned to look at Li Chen, who stared solemnly at Old Li¡¯s body. ¡°Can be saved?¡± The crowd reacted as if hearing the biggest joke. ¡°Young man, I know it¡¯s tough for you, it¡¯s tough for all of us.¡± An elderly man patted his shoulder, ¡°Just let it be; Old Li¡¯s passing is a release.¡± What the heck, how could my intentions be misunderstood? Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration and immediately stepped forward: ¡°I mean he really can be saved.¡± This statement caused an uproar. The previous elderly person became somewhat angry, ¡°The man is already dead, and you still make jokes about him?¡± ¡°Yeah, has this young man lost his mind?¡± The beautiful nurse, seeing Li Chen, also couldn¡¯t help feeling angered. It was enough that he flirted with her, but now he was disrespecting the dead? ¡°Sir, he¡¯s already dead. Stop causing a scene here,¡± the nurse said angrily. Li Chen¡¯s eyebrows knitted together as he fixed his gaze on her, ¡°Do you really hope he just dies like this? He¡¯s not dead yet, but if you continue to obstruct for a few more minutes, he definitely will be.¡± The beautiful nurse, annoyed, replied, ¡°Only a doctor can determine his life or death, no one else has the right.¡± ¡°The thing is, you¡¯re not a doctor either. Plus, how do you know I don¡¯t have the right?¡± Li Chen extended his hand and felt Old Li¡¯s pulse, which was already very weak. If they hesitated any longer, the man would indeed die. ¡°Do you really want to see him die?¡± Li Chen looked around and loudly declared, ¡°Those who don¡¯t want him to die, hurry and bring over the Silver Needles, the ones used for acupuncture, instantly, right now!¡± Having said that, he no longer paid attention to the beautiful nurse but started channeling his True Qi, first sealing the critical acupoints on Old Li to delay the process. Seeing Li Chen begin to operate directly on Old Li, the nurse couldn¡¯t contain her dismay, ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°If you won¡¯t help, at least stand aside and watch if you must, but let me save him,¡± Li Chen coldly stated. Had this nurse no basic medical knowledge at all? It was clear the person was in a near-death state, but if delayed any longer, it would turn into actual death. By now, a crowd had gathered in the corridor; the patients were pointing and whispering, many of them doubting Li Chen. ¡°Poor Old Li suffered from illness during his life, and even in death, he is being desecrated,¡± some patients couldn¡¯t bear to look any longer. ¡°Where did this guy come from, is he even a doctor?¡± some people questioned Li Chen. The beautiful nurse, choked up by Li Chen¡¯s words, fumed silently beside, fine, you say he¡¯s not dead? I¡¯ll see how you bring him back to life. ¡°Where are the Silver Needles? How come the Silver Needles still aren¡¯t here?¡± Li Chen cried out, urgency apparent in his eyes, he had used up his Silver Needles last time crashing into Ye Yuxuan¡¯s villa and hadn¡¯t had a chance to replenish them yet. Even though he sealed the acupoints with True Qi, its effectiveness was vastly inferior to that of Silver Needles. With Silver Needles, he was confident that he could pull the man back from the brink of death. The beautiful nurse bit her lip, got up, and walked toward the reception. Not long after, she came back directly with a set of Silver Needles. ¡°Here are the Silver Needles,¡± the nurse handed them to Li Chen. ¡°Have they been sterilized?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°Not yet,¡± the nurse shook her head. ¡°Quick, bring a lighter over,¡± time was of the essence. Seeing his urgency, though skeptical, the nurse still brought a lighter. ¡°Turn it on, do I need to teach you?¡± Li Chen spoke sharply. The nurse felt a twinge of injustice but still ignited the lighter. Li Chen sterilized the Silver Needles over the flame, then infused them with True Qi. Following that, a gleam flashed in his eyes as he abruptly opened Old Li¡¯s shirt and inserted the Silver Needles into his chest! The surrounding patients erupted again, amidst a wave of doubts and suspicions; yet, Li Chen remained undeterred. After inserting the first Silver Needle, Li Chen immediately followed with a second needle, still targeting the chest area. A massive amount of True Qi was directly infused, and Li Chen concentrated intensely; in this moment, his eyes saw only the figure of Old Li before him. Li Chen¡¯s skill in traditional Chinese medicine, nurtured by Third Grandpa, was not something ordinary doctors could match, and he naturally was confident in his ability to revive him. It was already the fourth Silver Needle, and beads of sweat appeared on Li Chen¡¯s face. He was not yet very proficient at the needle technique he was using, and it consumed a significant amount of True Qi. After the last Silver Needle was inserted, a strange pattern formed by seven Silver Needles appeared over Old Li¡¯s heart, yet there was still no activity from Old Li. ¡°That¡¯s it,¡± Li Chen wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with a bitter smile, knowing that traditional medicine really wasn¡¯t his forte. How wonderful it would be if Wan¡¯er were here. But Old Li still lay on the ground, utterly motionless. That¡¯s it? The onlookers around them couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter, ¡°This man has not only lost his mind but his eyes as well. Where has he revived? Clearly still motionless.¡± ¡°Exactly, I thought he was something special, but he¡¯s just all talk. Someone should just carry Old Li away, it¡¯s just a pity, his children haven¡¯t even arrived yet.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, the dead cannot be revived, this man just wouldn¡¯t listen to me, sigh,¡± the earlier patient sighed heavily. The beautiful nurse flashed a look of disappointment and coldly said to Li Chen, ¡°Do you have anything else to say now?¡± Li Chen did not answer, but instead asked, ¡°What time is it now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s exactly eleven o¡¯clock.¡± Li Chen nodded, then, without saying anything, closed his eyes. ¡°Hey, did you hear what I said? Move aside, I¡¯m going to call people over to handle the body,¡± the beautiful nurse said, annoyed at being ignored by Li Chen. The crowd around them switched from skepticism to angry cursing. Not only was this man disrespecting Old Li¡¯s body, but now he was even ignoring the nurse. Just then, several doctors arrived, and the beautiful nurse quickly stood up to inform them of the situation. One doctor approached and was about to speak, but Li Chen interjected calmly, ¡°Wait a minute.¡± The doctor frowned, ¡°Sir, this is a hospital, and I am a doctor.¡± After saying that, the doctor, ignoring Li Chen, reached out to touch Old Li but before he could, was firmly grasped by a pair of vise-like hands. ¡°What are you doing?¡± The doctor was both shocked and angry. The crowd became even more irate. The doctors were here, what more was he needed for? ¡°Let go of me!¡± the doctor shouted angrily. Li Chen released his grip, and the doctor couldn¡¯t help but fall to the ground. Just at that moment, a voice filled with panic rang out, ¡°Dad, Dad!¡± It was Old Li¡¯s son, who had just arrived. He pushed through the crowd and saw Old Li lying on the ground with several Silver Needles sticking out of his chest. ¡°What are you doing!¡± Seeing this, the son was about to throw a punch. ¡°Ten more seconds and your father will come back to life,¡± Li Chen stood up calmly, ¡°Now seven seconds.¡± ¡°This man is still boasting.¡± ¡°Yes, he really should be taken to the police station.¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t you caused enough trouble?¡± The previously composed beautiful nurse couldn¡¯t hold back anymore, but just then, a coughing sound erupted, ¡°Cough, cough, cough.¡± The noisy sounds suddenly stopped, and the entire hallway fell dead silent before all eyes converged on Old Li on the ground. They saw Old Li open his eyes and let out a few coughs. Seeing so many people around him, he looked confused, ¡°What, what happened?¡± ¡°He¡¯s alive?¡± The patients nearly dropped their eyeballs, he had indeed been brought back to life. ¡°Old Li is alive!¡± Suddenly, the patients cheered. The doctors were stunned, and the beautiful nurse was also shocked. Was the man in front of them truly capable of resurrecting the dead? ¡°Dad, I¡¯m so glad you¡¯re fine,¡± the son said, tears of joy streaming down his face as he hugged Old Li. Li Chen walked calmly toward the staircase, ¡°Just pull out his needles and he¡¯ll be fine.¡± Seeing Li Chen approach, the previously mocking patients suddenly looked at him with respect and astonishment, and they quickly made way. This man is a legend! Being able to bring someone back from death, this skill could be compared to a new age Huaatuo! The beautiful nurse¡¯s eyes suddenly filled with stars, and when she went to look for him, she realized he had already disappeared without a trace. ¡°I told you, this man¡¯s medical skills are extraordinary, but you wouldn¡¯t believe me,¡± some of the earlier doubting patients had changed their tone, and this incident became the talk of the day. ¡°That man, really incredible,¡± the beautiful nurse recalled how he had teased her in the hospital room earlier, and couldn¡¯t help but blush again. Why didn¡¯t he ask for my phone number, really. Chapter 65 - 65 56 Do You Know the Fate of a Traitor ?65: Chapter 56: Do You Know the Fate of a Traitor? 65: Chapter 56: Do You Know the Fate of a Traitor? After doing all this, Li Chen was planning to return to the villa, but just as he stepped out of the hospital, he received a phone call. ¡°Master, I have arrived in Linchuan.¡± ¡°Hmm, very good, go wait for me at the abandoned factory in the old district of Linchuan.¡± ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Has it finally come? A mysterious smile appeared on the corner of Li Chen¡¯s mouth. It seems it has finally come. Can everything be revealed now? The old district of Linchuan was basically deserted and quite close to the suburbs. If anything happened, it wouldn¡¯t be known by others for some time. Li Chen chose this place precisely for that reason. Shadow, will you still be the Shadow of the past? I hope you won¡¯t disappoint me. A trace of cold light flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. Thereafter, Li Chen also headed towards the old district. Before long, Li Chen arrived at the old district. As he walked in, the abandoned factory blocked out the direct sunshine, making the surroundings have a rather chilling air. Shadow¡¯s figure was nowhere to be seen. Li Chen stood still, slightly squinting his eyes and spoke softly, ¡°You have arrived yet you do not greet your master?¡± Suddenly, a female voice appeared: ¡°Yes, Master.¡± All of a sudden, a black figure appeared inside the factory. It was indeed the Shadow. ¡°Shadow, since you have already arrived in Linchuan, you must have thoroughly investigated the matter,¡± Li Chen said coolly, ¡°Tell me what you know. You wouldn¡¯t disappoint me, would you?¡± ¡°Of course, I would not disappoint you. My investigation shows that the Ghost King is right here in Linchuan...¡± As soon as the voice fell, a cold gleam flashed suddenly across Li Chen¡¯s eyes, his figure shifted, followed by a bullet shooting towards his previous position. ¡°Clang¡± The bullet struck scrap metal, producing a clang sound. ¡°Who would have thought the master¡¯s skills are still so sharp?¡± Shadow seemed unsurprised that Li Chen could dodge the attack. Li Chen¡¯s expression was as cold as frost: ¡°It seems you have indeed disappointed me.¡± Shadow¡¯s tone lost any previous deference: ¡°Is that so, Master? It seems you don¡¯t have much strength left to punish me either.¡± ¡°Shadow, you have followed me for so long, you should know my temperament. You surely understand the outcome of betraying me,¡± Li Chen said calmly. Upon hearing this, Shadow¡¯s body shuddered slightly, but she quickly recovered to normal: ¡°Of course I am well aware, that¡¯s why I came fully prepared today. You most likely won¡¯t be able to leave here.¡± ¡°Is that so? You¡¯ve been following me in vain all these years.¡± Li Chen shook his head lightly, ¡°Are you telling me you¡¯ve even enlisted others from the Main God Ranking?¡± ¡°Actually, no, but I alone am enough,¡± another voice arose as a person walked in from outside. Who else could it be but the Ghost King? Li Chen slightly narrowed his eyes, only to see the Ghost King walk over to Shadow¡¯s side, looking straight at him. ¡°Unexpected, isn¡¯t it? King of the Netherworld,¡± the Ghost King laughed heartily. ¡°What¡¯s there to be unexpected?¡± Li Chen sneered, ¡°You indeed saved me a lot of trouble by showing up yourself.¡± ¡°As for you, Shadow, you will soon know the fate of a betrayer,¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes turned icy. ¡°King of the Netherworld, so staunch even when death is upon you. Not foreseeing Shadow¡¯s betrayal must feel painful, doesn¡¯t it?¡± The Ghost King reached out and squeezed Shadow¡¯s chest, ¡°Look, your woman is now mine, not just Shadow, but everything you own will belong to me.¡± ¡°If I hadn¡¯t guessed, do you think I¡¯d have come?¡± Li Chen responded indifferently, his eyes untroubled. Since Shadow had betrayed him, she must inevitably accept his punishment. And this punishment was but one, to die in agony! The figures of the Ghost King and Shadow stiffened simultaneously, a trace of barely perceptible panic flashed in their eyes. Having followed the King of the Netherworld for so long, they naturally knew his fearsome methods. ¡°Stop talking, today is the day you die!¡± Ghost King growled fiercely. ¡°Then, let me see how much you¡¯ve improved!¡± A cold light flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes. Suddenly, he moved swiftly toward the Ghost King. The terrifying killing intent coming toward him made both the Ghost King and Shadow feel as though breathing became difficult. Ghost King and Shadow, without any hesitation, joined forces to battle against Li Chen. Seeing the two attack, Li Chen¡¯s murderous intent intensified, and he struck with his palm, carrying turbulent True Qi! Under Li Chen¡¯s strike, the attacks of Ghost King and Shadow seemed unable to withstand it. Their combined assault did not last long under the overpowering True Qi from Li Chen. They were blown away! ¡°Ants will always be ants!¡± Li Chen snorted coldly and then with a quick step, he charged straight toward the Ghost King! Today, both of them must die! Ghost King was terribly frightened. How could this be possible, wasn¡¯t he seriously injured? How could he still be so formidable? Frozen with fear, yet as Li Chen approached quickly, Ghost King gritted his teeth. There was no turning back now, and he too charged at Li Chen. At the same time, a dagger appeared in his right hand, and he stabbed straight at Li Chen! Li Chen¡¯s expression unchanged, in the moment of approaching, grabbed the opponent¡¯s arm with his left hand, not only dodging the attack but also gaining control of Ghost King¡¯s right hand, then he slapped fiercely into his chest. Immediately Ghost King groaned, but disregarded his own injuries and counterattacked right away. ¡°Do ants fantasize about overturning the heavens?¡± A cold glint flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, he snatched the dagger and fiercely stabbed it into the opponent¡¯s arm. Ghost King, in pain, tried to retreat but it was too late, Li Chen pursued him and relentlessly beat him down, not showing any mercy, he pounded him from the air to the ground. With one palm strike, Ghost King¡¯s body was sent flying and crashed against an iron frame, blood seeping from the corners of his mouth. But at that moment, Li Chen suddenly turned sideways and punched directly behind himself, hitting the just approaching Shadow and sending her flying again. ¡°Only such ants dare to rebel against me?¡± Li Chen¡¯s tone was filled with disdain. ¡°Ha ha, the King of the Netherworld truly is the King of the Netherworld, but today, I, the Ghost King, can still make you disappear from this world, believe it or not?¡± Ghost King laughed boldly, showing no fear at all. Li Chen frowned slightly, thinking the Ghost King must have gone mad to talk big even when close to death. ¡°I have to say, your strength is indeed terrifying,¡± huffed Ghost King, ¡°I indeed underestimated you, but you also underestimated me.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t need to take a mere ant seriously,¡± Li Chen said indifferently. ¡°Shadow, though I don¡¯t know why you chose to betray me, I believe that since you¡¯ve made this choice, you must also bear the consequences of this choice,¡± Li Chen turned toward the Shadow laying on the ground. At the same moment, with a swift flick of Li Chen¡¯s right hand, the dagger flew directly toward the seriously injured Ghost King lying on the ground, and instantly, the dagger pierced through Ghost King¡¯s throat! A generation¡¯s Ghost King thus died at the hands of the King of the Netherworld! Li Chen turned his head, looking at Shadow, ¡°So, are you ready to face the consequences of being a traitor?¡± Shadow¡¯s eyes filled with fear, how could this happen, she wondered in disbelief. Together with Ghost King, they couldn¡¯t even withstand one of Li Chen¡¯s moves, how could he be so terrifying? Recalling Li Chen¡¯s previous actions, Shadow shuddered with fear, the title King of the Netherworld, controlling life and death, and now, her life, undoubtedly, was in Li Chen¡¯s hands! Li Chen¡¯s expression was cold and emotionless, he looked coldly at Shadow, and then walked toward her. ¡°You have disappointed me greatly.¡± Li Chen spoke quietly. If she had chosen to rely on him today, he naturally would have let bygones be bygones. Shadow didn¡¯t speak, but suddenly, she turned and dashed toward the outside! Li Chen¡¯s feet pressed the ground, his movement sharp like lightning, but in that moment. Shadow threw a small capsule behind her. Seeing that capsule, Li Chen¡¯s pupils constricted and he immediately stopped his charge, dashing out of the deserted factory. Instantaneously, a ¡°boom¡± resounded as the entire factory was devoured by towering flames, the miniature capsule¡¯s explosion being so terrifying. Without hesitation, Li Chen immediately chased in the direction of Shadow. Traitors must suffer the consequences of their betrayal! Li Chen moved swiftly through the deserted area. As Shadow¡¯s figure appeared ahead, suddenly, a dagger flew from the side! Li Chen flipped in mid-air, dodging the dagger, and landed back on the ground, his faced changed upon seeing the person who suddenly appeared! What¡¯s going on! The person who had unexpectedly made the attack was none other than Ghost King! Chapter 66 - 66 57 Cold Bloodlust ?66: Chapter 57: Cold Bloodlust 66: Chapter 57: Cold Bloodlust ¡°Haha, I¡¯ve said it all along, today, with my power alone as the Ghost King, I¡¯m enough to make you disappear from this world,¡± the Ghost King laughed heartily. Li Chen¡¯s face turned somewhat unsightly because around him, figures appeared, all of them the Ghost King! What¡¯s going on? Why are there so many Ghost Kings? The number of Ghost Kings surrounding him was nearly twenty. The Ghost King¡¯s strength was above the Earth Ranking. If facing one Ghost King, Li Chen could naturally kill with one move, but if it were twenty-something Ghost Kings together, that would be a bit difficult for Li Chen, and the most crucial thing was, he felt the injury in his body stirring. Although Third Grandpa had helped him with healing, he could use True Qi within a month, but that was based on not consuming a large amount of it. Today, however, he had indeed used quite a bit of True Qi. And what if there were even more Ghost Kings? So many Ghost Kings could exhaust him to death. Li Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and quickly surveyed the situation around him, already aware that this was probably the opponent¡¯s trap. A trap specifically set for him! He finally understood why the Ghost King had been so rampant earlier; killing one Ghost King, a thousand others appear. With so many Ghost Kings, how could they ever be killed? Looking at the Ghost Kings around him, Li Chen spoke indifferently, ¡°So, this is your trap? Clones?¡± ¡°Indeed, even if you are the King of the Netherworld, it¡¯s more than enough to deal with you, don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know about the injury you carry,¡± the Ghost King laughed heartily, ¡°This is where you will be buried.¡± Li Chen remained silent. ¡°To tell you the truth, if it wasn¡¯t for some help from inside your lab back then, I couldn¡¯t have really figured out the clone technology,¡± the Ghost King, obviously confident of victory, said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you want to kill me before? I¡¯m standing right here now. Come on, King of the Netherworld, don¡¯t disappoint me, show your might.¡± The Ghost Kings all laughed in unison and instantly, the whole area echoed with the Ghost King¡¯s laughter. ¡°Even if they are clones, ants, after all, are still ants,¡± Li Chen said aloofly. After that, he no longer hesitated and charged toward one of the Ghost Kings. Seeing Li Chen make a move, those Clone Ghost Kings all charged at Li Chen from all directions with some even leaping from above, trying to slash Li Chen on the spot. Li Chen moved like the wind, landing a palm strike on the throat of the Ghost King in front of him and then, swiftly dodging the attack of the Ghost King to his left, he smashed a fist into his ribs, sending the foe flying in an instant. Another Ghost King suddenly pounced on Li Chen. Li Chen¡¯s hands tore at him, pulling him down and flinging him away, but that Ghost King already held a dagger in his hand, plunging it toward Li Chen¡¯s arm! They didn¡¯t need to deliver a killing blow now; all they had to do was injure Li Chen, then as time passed, Li Chen would naturally become slower until he was full of openings! The previously injured Ghost Kings also stood up again, and Li Chen¡¯s eyes tightened, ¡°Zombie drug!¡± Clearly, the Ghost King wouldn¡¯t rest until he killed Li Chen today. Li Chen felt his heart sink. He continuously sensed the Ghost King¡¯s presence from all around him, as if endless, no matter how many he killed, the Ghost Kings lingered at his side. Li Chen had killed five Ghost Kings, killed them completely, but the remaining Ghost Kings were still ready to attack, making Li Chen feel the strain, especially as the True Qi within him was rapidly depleting. He also felt overwhelmed, and to make matters worse, without the suppression of the True Qi, the injury within him began to stir. Li Chen¡¯s situation was akin to being troubled from within and without. Suddenly, Li Chen took a kick to his back, and instantly, as if seeing an opening, the Ghost Kings attacked like a storm. Li Chen fought hard to repel all the Ghost Kings in front, but those to his sides and back, like moths that did not fear death, preferred to get injured if it meant wounding Li Chen! ¡°Whoosh,¡± A dagger sliced through Li Chen¡¯s clothes, and immediately, his upper garment was torn apart. In that moment, a Ghost King slammed hard onto Li Chen¡¯s shoulder. Although Li Chen reacted swiftly, seizing his right hand and throwing him away, thereby toppling the surrounding Ghost Kings to the ground, the Ghost King had already attacked his arm. Li Chen gasped for air. His internal injury was now extremely difficult to suppress; the energy within him was like a surging tide, as if it would consume him at any moment. Cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and the Ghost Kings had already encircled him. ¡°Haha, the King of the Netherworld can¡¯t take it anymore.¡± The area filled with the Ghost King¡¯s boisterous laughter, but at this time, the Ghost King was not in a hurry. ¡°How does it feel, just by myself today, I can make you vanish from the world, King of the Netherworld!¡± As the Ghost King finished speaking, he instantly kicked out, but Li Chen¡¯s eyes flashed coldly. As the kick came, his left middle finger protruded sharply, striking hard at the inside of the thigh of the Ghost King, making him feel his leg bend and collapse straight in front of Li Chen. This leg was effectively disabled by Li Chen¡¯s blow! ¡°Defiant in the face of futility, King of the Netherworld. I know you are a Huaxia person, there¡¯s a saying from Huaxia, what is it? ¡®Resistance when death is imminent,¡¯ give up resisting, and I will grant you a swift end and a decent burial!¡± A few Ghost Kings rushed up at once, and Li Chen tried hard to resist, but the energy inside him began to rage, and in an instant, it felt as though his senses were gone. At that moment, the attack of the Ghost Kings all struck! ¡°Thud,¡± Li Chen felt a blow to his chest and when trying to fend off the strike from behind, suffered yet another hit to his back, sending him stumbling forward. At the same time, two Ghost Kings, one on each side, smashed down on both of his arms, and then another kick from the Ghost Kings targeted his legs. The attack had not yet ended when, all of a sudden, a Ghost King¡¯s elbow struck viciously against Li Chen¡¯s head, sending him crashing to the ground. The intense agony from his injuries and the rampaging energy inside his body made Li Chen feel like he was teetering on the edge of death. He had never felt death so close before, as if it were just an arm¡¯s reach away, so close that he could see death¡¯s stark face! It seemed to be calling out to him, why not give up? To give up would be to find ease... ¡°Haha, King of the Netherworld, if I am but an ant, then what does that make you, to be bitten to death by an ant? Hahaha.¡± The arrogant and grating laughter penetrated Li Chen¡¯s ears, and he instantly snapped back to clarity in his mind. No, he couldn¡¯t die, not at the hands of this traitor! Li Chen¡¯s senses sharpened for a moment, but then the intense pain surged over him like a tidal wave, threatening to drown him in agony and knock him unconscious. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, King of the Netherworld? Aren¡¯t you quite formidable? You want to kill me, then come and try!¡± The Ghost King, seeing Li Chen lying on the ground almost unconscious, laughed even louder, and several other Ghost Kings kicked him repeatedly. ¡°I can¡¯t die here!¡± Li Chen¡¯s mind was resolute, he absolutely couldn¡¯t die here. He kept telling himself this over and over, but the rampaging energy inside him made it feel like he was about to lose all strength in his body. What to do? Li Chen suppressed the pain and began thinking rapidly when suddenly, like a bolt of lightning striking through his mind, hadn¡¯t Third Grandpa given him a precious Pill that day, telling him to swallow it only in a moment of grave danger? Li Chen immediately remembered, struggling to reach for the Pills on his person, but suddenly, the Ghost King¡¯s kicks came one after another. The energy within him was still raging, the pain growing ever more intense, and with the added attacks from the Ghost King, it was extremely difficult for Li Chen to get to the Pills. I cannot die at the hands of a traitor! Li Chen practically gritted his teeth as he told himself, his left hand trembling slightly as he pulled out that Pill from the pocket inside his shirt, then, using nearly the last of his strength, he swallowed it! Seeing the King of the Netherworld swallow something, the Ghost King laughed, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Even the mighty King of the Netherworld has to rely on medicine? Right, I forgot, you haven¡¯t healed from your injuries; you¡¯re basically a walking medicine box.¡± After the derisive laughter, ¡°Well then, dear Ghost King, it¡¯s about time we said goodbye.¡± Then, several Ghost Kings raised their daggers, but at that moment, as Li Chen swallowed the Pill, he felt a tremendous power being released from the Pill, which then flowed down his throat, rapidly spreading throughout his body. As the Pills¡¯ medicinal properties took effect, almost instantaneously, the rampaging power inside him suddenly met its nemesis and became docile, and wherever the medicinal properties reached, not only did Li Chen¡¯s pain vanish, but also vast True Qi was released! In just an instant, Li Chen felt the lost True Qi return, even more abundant than before, and his internal injuries were once more suppressed, his condition even better than earlier. It was at this moment that the Ghost Kings¡¯ daggers were coming down towards Li Chen! A gleam flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, he slapped his palm on the ground, and his figure moved as fast as lightning. With a Thomas spin, his foot shot towards the oncoming daggers, deflecting all the attacks, and the daggers were kicked away. Li Chen¡¯s sudden counter-attack caught the Ghost King by surprise, and by this time, Li Chen had jumped up, leaving his prior position. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s time to say goodbye!¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes were filled with a chilling light, his intent to kill utterly undisguised! The Ghost King sensed something different about Li Chen but couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on what it was. Li Chen¡¯s form was as quick as lightning as he charged at the Ghost Kings, catching the falling daggers with both hands, then, while the daggers seemed to move slowly, they struck with the speed of lightning, stabbing directly towards the brain stems of two Ghost Kings! ¡°Pfft¡± The daggers pierced their skulls, Li Chen pulled out the daggers, then he flung them, striking two more Ghost Kings in the head, and at this time, Li Chen grabbed a Ghost King by the throat with one hand and twisted forcefully, breaking the Ghost King¡¯s neck with a single hand. The Ghost Kings tried to resist, tried to dodge Li Chen¡¯s assaults, but they found it was completely useless. The Li Chen before them had seemed to become a different person, terrifyingly formidable, and his movements were too fast, his strikes too ruthless¨Ca single move could end their lives. Li Chen¡¯s current state could be described as prime, completely unfettered¡ªthis was the true embodiment of the King of the Netherworld! Where the King of the Netherworld stands, why fear the Ghost King? Ranked thirty-eight on the Earth Ranking, you dare to be insolent in my presence? Li Chen¡¯s gaze was cold as ice, and like a slaughter, with each move, a Ghost King died. In almost an instant, all the Ghost Kings who had taken the zombie drug lay dead by Li Chen¡¯s hand, not one spared. On the ruins of the dilapidated factory, only Li Chen stood alone, surrounded by the bodies of dozens of slain Ghost Kings! When the King of the Netherworld rages, corpses span for miles! Chapter 67 - 67 58 This is My Room ?67: Chapter 58 This is My Room 67: Chapter 58 This is My Room Li Chen stood still, surrounded by the corpses of the Ghost King¡¯s clones. He glanced around with a cold expression. The real Ghost King might not have shown up, and Shadow had also escaped without a trace. He had suspected that Shadow might have betrayed him. Today was merely a trap, but Li Chen had still come, confident that with his own strength, these two were not a problem. What he hadn¡¯t expected was that the Ghost King actually had clones. A slight sinking feeling in his heart, letting the opponent escape meant that they would now be lurking in the shadows, and the next plan against him would definitely be more meticulous. Ghost King, Shadow, Li Chen murmured, these two must die. With no results, Li Chen had no choice but to return. The battle had indeed been perilous, with injuries flaring up inside his body that almost claimed his life in an instant. If not for the medicine given by Third Grandpa, Li Chen might not have escaped this time. Upon inspecting his body, he found no abnormalities and the injuries were completely suppressed. Third Grandpa¡¯s pill had really terrifying effects. He just didn¡¯t know how long it could last, hoping the pill¡¯s effects would endure a bit longer. When he returned to the villa, Lin Yi was there that day. Hearing the door open, Lin Yi almost didn¡¯t need to look back to know that Li Chen was back, recognizing the distinctive footsteps for some reason. Lin Yi turned around and was taken aback, ¡°You¡¯re injured?¡± Li Chen, who was about to go upstairs, suddenly felt a wave of embarrassment. How did Lin Yi find out? ¡°No,¡± Li Chen quickly chuckled in denial, ¡°Are you kidding? How could I get injured?¡± However, Lin Yi was visibly anxious, immediately going over to Li Chen, ¡°Look at you, what a mess you¡¯ve made of yourself!¡± Indeed, Li Chen¡¯s body was covered in dust, his face in disarray, and his clothes had long been torn, making the bright red wounds especially glaring, even the corner of his mouth had a trace of blood. Li Chen looked down at himself, and indeed felt awkward. All the way back, he had been contemplating the Ghost King and Shadow matters, not paying attention to his own state. Now he finally understood why he got so many double-takes on the way home; it wasn¡¯t because of his handsome appearance. It was truly embarrassing. ¡°Come with me,¡± Lin Yi said, without a second word, pulling Li Chen towards her own room. ¡°Hey, hey, hey, beautiful wife, what are you doing? Slow down, I know you want to take the opportunity to do something bad, I¡¯m not refusing, but don¡¯t be in such a hurry.¡± Lin Yi was nearly driven mad. This bastard, even at a time like this, hasn¡¯t forgotten to take advantage of her? But in reality, the injuries Li Chen suffered were just superficial and posed no serious threat. These kinds of wounds, if he didn¡¯t have dozens a day in the past, weren¡¯t considered much. Compared to Qilin Princess¡¯s injuries, Li Chen¡¯s were really nothing, internal injuries were far more serious for him. After pulling Li Chen into her room, Lin Yi took out the medical kit and began to tend to his wounds with a simple dressing and healing. ¡°Does it hurt?¡± Li Chen watched as the wounds made by the dagger were dressed, and it looked painful. ¡°Ouch, be gentle,¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but say in response. ¡°Oh, sorry,¡± Lin Yi was slightly flustered, her face blushing a bit, ¡°It¡¯s my first time.¡± First time? Why does that sound so suggestive? Li Chen looked at Lin Yi, and when Lin Yi lifted her head and saw Li Chen¡¯s strange gaze, she couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Oh, nothing, nothing, it¡¯s just that my beautiful wife seems even more beautiful,¡± Li Chen quickly laughed it off. ¡°I can¡¯t clean the wound properly like this, you need to take off all your clothes,¡± Lin Yi said. ¡°What? Oh, no problem,¡± Li Chen reacted and in an instant, his body was revealed to be covered in crisscrossed scars, each hideous mark a testament to past battles. The freshly added dagger wounds were but minor marks compared to the old ones. ¡°How, how could this happen?¡± Lin Yi stared at the scars, dumbfounded. How could Li Chen have so many scars on his body? Her right hand couldn¡¯t help but gently touch those scars, and Lin Yi seemed to feel the pain of various weapons leaving their marks at the moment they wounded the flesh. Why did he bear so much pain all by himself? ¡°Pretty wife, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Chen looked at Lin Yi¡¯s daze and couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Are you falling in love with your husband¡¯s body?¡± ¡°Not at all!¡± Lin Yi quickly snapped back to reality, ¡°I was just curious where you got your wounds from.¡± After speaking, Lin Yi picked up the cotton cloth and began carefully wiping Li Chen¡¯s wounds. ¡°If it hurts, tell me,¡± Lin Yi said. Watching Lin Yi¡¯s actions, and her fully concentrated expression, Li Chen felt a warm glow in his heart. Although his pretty wife claimed not to care about him, she actually seemed quite concerned. The way she hurried and fretted over him was just like a little woman. Li Chen didn¡¯t speak but just softly watched Lin Yi, enjoying her healing touch. It didn¡¯t take long for the area around the wound to be cleaned, and then Lin Yi picked up a cotton swab, dabbed it with alcohol, ready to treat the wound. Carefully touching Li Chen¡¯s wound, Lin Yi asked, ¡°Does it hurt?¡± ¡°It doesn¡¯t hurt,¡± Li Chen said in an incredibly gentle tone. This bit of pain was nothing to him; he was virtually immune to it. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you do out there to get wounds like these,¡± Lin Yi¡¯s tone carried a tiny hint of complaint. Why doesn¡¯t he take better care of himself? After carefully wiping the wound, Lin Yi picked up a bandage and began to wrap Li Chen¡¯s injuries. ¡°Be more careful next time,¡± Lin Yi said after finishing the bandage and lifting her head, only to freeze upon noticing Li Chen staring at her. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Lin Yi was startled. Li Chen¡¯s gaze seemed very intense, different from usual, almost aggressive, making her quite uncomfortable. ¡°I want to.¡± Before Li Chen could finish speaking, his lips met hers in a kiss. Lin Yi was suddenly stunned; why did Li Chen suddenly do this? Her consciousness only lasted for a second before Lin Yi let out a little moan, her mind beginning to blur, ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen, don¡¯t do this...¡± Li Chen was caught off guard and was pushed away; then, a flush spread across Lin Yi¡¯s cheeks. ¡°Li Chen, we can¡¯t do that.¡± It took a while for Lin Yi to recover. A flash of disappointment crossed Li Chen¡¯s heart, but he soon chuckled, ¡°Then I can only blame my pretty wife for being too enchanting just now.¡± The blush on Lin Yi¡¯s face did not fade; hearing Li Chen¡¯s teasing made her even more embarrassed. She said nothing and stood up and left the room. Li Chen shook his head, thinking his pretty wife was still too conservative. But suddenly, Lin Yi came back again. Li Chen looked at her in astonishment. ¡°This is my room,¡± Lin Yi said, her face heavy with embarrassment. Li Chen tried not to laugh and cry, ¡°Then I¡¯ll go out.¡± After Li Chen left, Lin Yi gradually recovered, ¡°I¡¯m so embarrassed, how did he take advantage of me again?¡± ........................ Chapter 68 - 68 59 Tearing Off the Mask ?68: Chapter 59: Tearing Off the Mask 68: Chapter 59: Tearing Off the Mask Back in his room, Li Chen immediately opened his computer, entered the chatroom, and contacted Alice. Ghost King and Shadow weren¡¯t dead, and after this event, they would surely intensify their efforts. The urgent priority was to locate both of them! Fourth Grandfather was right. That day, Fourth Grandfather had warned him to be wary of those around him, and unexpectedly, it was Shadow who betrayed him. Fortunately, he had sensed something amiss and had Third Grandpa¡¯s pills, which saved him from disaster. From the first time he had sought out Shadow since returning to Linchuan, their conversations seemed to be deliberately misleading and evasive, especially when Shadow insisted on meeting face to face in Linchuan, saying it twice. This was entirely inconsistent with Shadow¡¯s usual behavior, and Li Chen vaguely felt something was amiss specifically because of Shadow¡¯s abnormal behavior. Before long, the chatroom connected, and Alice¡¯s figure appeared on the screen. ¡°Chen, are you here to hurry the lab issue,¡± Alice¡¯s side still featured her enormous chest, and she seemed to be in a good mood, not waiting for Li Chen to speak, she took the initiative to say, ¡°The lab is progressing well, almost ready.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not here for that,¡± Li Chen shook his head. Seeing Li Chen¡¯s serious face, Alice turned serious as well, ¡°King of the Netherworld, what¡¯s up?¡± ¡°You should have guessed that I had a hidden trump card,¡± Li Chen said calmly, ¡°but she betrayed me, just today, planning to kill me along with Ghost King.¡± ¡°What?¡± Alice seemed extremely shocked, ¡°How, how is that possible?¡± A trump card, what is a trump card? It¡¯s a method others can¡¯t predict, and moreover, it¡¯s the King of the Netherworld¡¯s trump card; how could others possibly guess it, but shockingly, this trump card directly betrayed the King of the Netherworld! One can only imagine how furious Li Chen was at that moment. To cultivate a trump card is like cultivating one¡¯s own right-hand man, consuming so much heart force. Unexpectedly, the other party betrayed him just like that. Although Li Chen had anticipated it, a surge of anger was still inevitable in his heart. Ghost King, Shadow, you two must die! To rebel, death is the punishment! Alice recovered from her shock and quickly said, ¡°Then, King of the Netherworld, what do I need to do?¡± ¡°Look,¡± Li Chen said calmly, ¡°search for Ghost King¡¯s whereabouts and that of my trump card, find their locations, and tell me.¡± Alice nodded, ¡°I will.¡± ¡°My trump card is called Shadow, skilled at collecting and probing intelligence, with strong surveillance and counter-reconnaissance capabilities,¡± Li Chen said, ¡°focus more on America and shift the emphasis to Huaxia.¡± ¡°Alright, King of the Netherworld,¡± Alice nodded. ¡°Also, Ghost King has developed a type of clone that seems to inherit his strength. Today, I saw at least twenty clones identical to Ghost King,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°What?¡± Alice was shocked again, Clones? Cloning technology was indeed invented quite early and had been successfully experimented on some animals, but the progress in cloning people was not great because clones had trouble fully inheriting the intelligence of the clonee. Some clones were more like newborn infants. Clones like those of Ghost King, having his own strength, indeed had never been seen before. Observing Alice¡¯s facial expression, Li Chen said quietly, ¡°These clones are not simple, you should also check this out, see if you can locate his experimental headquarters.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± ¡°That¡¯s all for now, keep up on the lab,¡± Li Chen finally said. After ending the call, Li Chen¡¯s brow furrowed, Alice¡¯s expression just now didn¡¯t seem feigned, but previously, the Ghost King had mentioned that the technology for clones also had assistance from his own laboratory, perhaps he had guessed wrong. Li Chen rubbed his brow, having become cautious of everyone after his experience with Shadow, Alice included. Although Alice was his most loyal subordinate, it¡¯s always good to account for all possibilities. He had trusted Shadow immensely, yet she had betrayed him. Therefore, even though he knew of Alice¡¯s loyalty, he still harbored caution. Moreover, not just Alice, anyone who had been with him, Li Chen always had a hint of caution, and it wouldn¡¯t be dispelled until he had dealt with the Ghost King and Alice. ¡°Ghost King, Shadow, I know you¡¯re still in Linchuan!¡± a sharp light flashed in Li Chen¡¯s eyes, ¡°Looking forward to your next move, and that will be when I find you!¡± At another location, a mysterious villa. The room was still extremely dim, where only a man¡¯s figure could faintly be seen. ¡°Snap¡± The man suddenly flung the teapot on the table to the floor, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say he was injured?¡± The man¡¯s tone was filled with anger¡ªhe was the Ghost King. In front of him, Shadow remained calm, ¡°He indeed was injured, my information isn¡¯t wrong.¡± The Ghost King sneered coldly, ¡°Injured and still so formidable? Aren¡¯t my clones almost as strong as me? Facing him, don¡¯t nearly thirty clones from the thirty-eight on Earth Ranking have no power to fight back?¡± Shadow was silent for a moment, ¡°I¡¯ve been observing the King of the Netherworld during this period. He indeed was injured, and during the battle, he consumed a Pill, which I guess saved him from dying on the spot.¡± ¡°Enough, I don¡¯t need information or analysis, I want the King of the Netherworld gone!¡± the Ghost King almost roared. Shadow, silent, recalled Li Chen¡¯s terrifying skills today. She was the one who had been closest to the King of the Netherworld and knew well of his fearsomeness. And now, having betrayed him, according to the King of the Netherworld¡¯s nature, it was going to be a fight to the death! Either the betrayer dies! Or, he, the King of the Netherworld, is killed by the rebels! There was no second possibility. ¡°The King of the Netherworld must have guessed that I¡¯m in Linchuan,¡± the Ghost King suddenly said, ¡°and he even guessed that you would betray, something I hadn¡¯t anticipated.¡± Shadow shook her head, ¡°I hadn¡¯t anticipated that either.¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes flashed through her mind again¡ªwhat kind of eyes were they? They seemed nonchalant, but when serious, it felt like they could see through your soul. ¡°Since our traces have been exposed, I no longer need to hide and set traps,¡± the Ghost King sneered coldly, ¡°let¡¯s directly strike from the shadows and finish off the King of the Netherworld!¡± ¡°King of the Netherworld, even if you are one of the Twelve Main Gods, I don¡¯t believe I can¡¯t kill you!¡± The Ghost King slammed his right hand down on the table, instantly splintering it into pieces. In Lin Yi¡¯s villa, Li Chen calmed his mind and then sat down on the bed to begin cultivating. Up to now, the True Qi within his body was surging powerfully; the effects of the Pills given by Third Grandpa had not worn off, inspiring Li Chen to cultivate. As a child, several grandfathers had taught him to cultivate a Mysterious Technique, merely telling him that it would strengthen his body. Since he began, Li Chen had never stopped, and it was this Mysterious Technique that had enabled him to become today¡¯s King of the Netherworld. Without further ado, Li Chen sat down cross-legged. Chapter 69 - 69 60 The Little Sister-In-Laws Push ?69: Chapter 60: The Little Sister-In-Law¡¯s Push 69: Chapter 60: The Little Sister-In-Law¡¯s Push Seated cross-legged on the bed, Li Chen quickly entered a meditative state. Within his body, the True Qi circulated according to his Heart Intent, and as Li Chen cultivated, the True Qi within him, remnants of the medicine¡¯s effects, began to automatically converge towards his Dantian. Feeling pleasant and smooth, the meridians throughout his body were so comfortable that he wanted to moan, as if his entire being was immersed in this sensation. In just a moment, Li Chen forgot his surroundings; he forgot he was in Lin Yi¡¯s villa, that he was seated cross-legged on the bed. He felt like he was in an extremely mysterious state. Was he about to achieve a breakthrough? This thought emerged inexplicably, and Li Chen felt more certain than ever. The Mysterious Technique was difficult to cultivate, and although he made rapid progress initially, there had been no sign of movement later on, not until today when he sensed the possibility of a breakthrough. In that wondrous state, his body almost automatically followed the instructions of the Mysterious Technique, and the True Qi within him was exceedingly docile. Li Chen gradually emerged from that state, eyes tightly shut, concentrating wholeheartedly on operating the Mysterious Technique. This moment was crucial; whether he could achieve a breakthrough hinged on this step. But this was the moment he most dreaded disruption. Li Chen had forgotten¡ªhe had not even closed the door. And right at that moment, the door suddenly creaked open¡ªit made a sound! Li Chen¡¯s heart fluttered, and although his eyes were shut tight, his other senses were sharp. Someone had indeed come in, but he was now unable to stop the Mysterious Technique. If the True Qi reversed its flow, at best he would injure his meridians; at worst, it could cost him his life. ¡°Hey, brother-in-law, what are you doing?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s voice came through. Lin Xiaoxiao had come looking for Li Chen, intending to tease him. But upon pushing the door open, she found Li Chen seated on the bed, his complexion looking extremely rosy. Even more exaggerated was the white smoke emanating from his entire body. Why is my brother-in-law emitting white smoke all over? Is he shooting a film? Lin Xiaoxiao couldn¡¯t help being curious and approached Li Chen. ¡°Brother-in-law, brother-in-law,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao called out loudly. Dammit! Li Chen was inwardly startled; how did this sister-in-law get in? Cold sweat trickled down Li Chen¡¯s heart. The timing was extremely awkward. During this critical phase of cultivation, he could not tolerate disturbance from others and was also unable to answer her, but he could feel that Lin Xiaoxiao was right in front of him. ¡°Hmm.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao seemed to hum softly, then there was silence. Did she leave? Li Chen let out a sigh of relief. If Lin Xiaoxiao had touched him at that moment, it really would have been the end for him. However, Lin Xiaoxiao had not left. Instead, she came behind Li Chen and was surprised to find that there wasn¡¯t a point of ignition causing the smoke on his back. ¡°Is the white smoke actually coming from inside your body?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was utterly astonished, ¡°Brother-in-law, are you kidding around?¡± ¡°Quick, tell me, how did you do it?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao became excited all of a sudden, as if she had discovered a new world. However, Li Chen didn¡¯t move, let alone respond. Sister-in-law, don¡¯t touch me, and I¡¯ll tell you everything once I finish collecting my Qi. Li Chen prayed silently in his heart, just as he had done in her car earlier that day. He felt as if there was a natural conflict between his fate and his sister-in-law¡¯s; why else would his life be in her hands twice in the same day? ¡°Hey, brother-in-law, talk to me?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was getting annoyed. What was her brother-in-law doing, deliberately ignoring her? Sister-in-law, I wish I could talk. Li Chen inwardly grimaced, just don¡¯t touch me. Li Chen was filled with worry, yet his face remained expressionless. Lin Xiaoxiao leaned close to Li Chen, nearly pressing her face to his, and after observing for a long time, she stood up and lightly touched Li Chen¡¯s back. Suddenly, Li Chen felt his body tense up, and the True Qi within almost ran astray. Fortunately, Lin Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t make any further moves, allowing Li Chen to quickly readjust his internal True Qi. Sister-in-law, you¡¯re going to kill your brother-in-law! Li Chen felt like crying without tears; this was too much to handle. Seeing no reaction from Li Chen, Lin Xiaoxiao thought he was still messing with her. Her fingers began to slide on Li Chen¡¯s back, exacerbating his frustration. As her fingers moved, he could feel his True Qi seemingly go off track. Thankfully, Lin Xiaoxiao eventually withdrew her fingers, and Li Chen¡¯s anxiety subsided. Observing that Li Chen still hadn¡¯t reacted, Lin Xiaoxiao grew even more infuriated. This bastard was still putting on an act, even though she could feel his back muscles tensing up from her touch. With a snort of displeasure, Lin Xiaoxiao grumbled, ¡°What¡¯s the point of pretending?¡± With that, Lin Xiaoxiao pushed Li Chen! Feeling no more disturbances behind him, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but relax. But suddenly, a surge of force came from behind! Crap, this is bad! That was Li Chen¡¯s instant thought. Pushed by Lin Xiaoxiao like that, the Mysterious Technique he was practicing was forcibly interrupted. The True Qi immediately became chaotic and began to flow backward within his body. ¡°You!¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes snapped open, but before he could finish speaking, he spit out a mouthful of blood. ¡°Ah!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was startled, how could this be, how could he be spitting blood? She had only simply pushed him a little. Li Chen lay in bed, his complexion turning deathly pale, as the true Qi within him began to surge uncontrollably, jumping around wildly. ¡°Brother-in-law, are you okay?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was terrified, seeing Li Chen suddenly spit out blood, she was at a loss for what to do. Li Chen lay on the bed, fresh red blood oozing from the corner of his mouth, weakly opening his eyes to see the frantic Lin Xiaoxiao, and he was thoroughly resigned in his heart, she was indeed his bane. ¡°Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, please don¡¯t die, if you die, how can I explain to my sister?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was in a panic, after all, Li Chen was her brother-in-law in name. Li Chen lay on the bed, hurriedly trying to control the true Qi inside him, but it was like untamed wild horses, not only rebelling against his commands but seemingly turning against him, and upon hearing Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s words, he almost fainted from anger, I¡¯m not dead yet. ¡°Oof~¡± However, Li Chen spat out another mouthful of blood, which utterly terrified Lin Xiaoxiao. In that moment, her mind went blank, and she had no idea what to do. ¡°Brother-in-law, forgive me, I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes were almost frantic with tears, while Li Chen coughed weakly, barely managing to say, ¡°Call, call, Aunt Wang...¡± ¡°What did you say? Brother-in-law, I can¡¯t hear you.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao heard Li Chen speaking but his voice was so faint, she couldn¡¯t make it out, and when Li Chen heard her words, he nearly fainted from exasperation, with true Qi attacking his heart, he nearly died from anger and hurriedly tried to control his true Qi. In her rush, Lin Xiaoxiao suddenly realized, ¡°Hang in there, brother-in-law, I¡¯m going to call my sister over right now.¡± Then, she saw Lin Xiaoxiao running out. Li Chen¡¯s face was pale. Today, he had really been played by his little sister-in-law. She had to show up just when he was practicing, could the timing be any more coincidental? Not long after, the door to Li Chen¡¯s room was pushed open, and Lin Yi hurried in anxiously. Seeing Li Chen in that state, she quickly ran over, ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen, are you alright?¡± ¡°Sister, I really didn¡¯t do anything,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said carefully, ¡°I just pushed him once, and he ended up like this, it¡¯s really not my fault.¡± Lin Yi was frantic with worry and didn¡¯t have the heart to scold Lin Xiaoxiao at that moment, she loudly called out, ¡°Aunt Wang! Aunt Wang!¡± Seeing Lin Yi calling for Aunt Wang, Lin Xiaoxiao quickly went down to loudly summon Aunt Wang. ¡°Li Chen, hang in there, I¡¯m taking you to the hospital right now.¡± Lin Yi was extremely anxious; he had just returned with injuries that very morning, and now he was lying there so weakened that she had never seen him so vulnerable before. She couldn¡¯t help but feel distressed, fortunately, it wasn¡¯t long before Aunt Wang entered the room, seeing Li Chen like this, she, too, was taken aback. ¡°What happened to the young master?¡± ¡°Aunt Wang, hurry, let¡¯s take him to the hospital.¡± Aunt Wang quickly agreed, and with the help of three women, they managed to get Li Chen into the car, where Lin Yi took the driver¡¯s seat, and Lin Xiaoxiao sat in the back, taking care of Li Chen. The car started, and Lin Yi drove straight to the hospital. As the car drove away, a pair of eyes watched everything from the shadows. ¡°Did you say the King of the Netherworld fell ill again?¡± Ghost King¡¯s eyes flashed with surprise, looking at Shadow. Shadow nodded, ¡°My information can¡¯t be wrong, the King of the Netherworld is indeed injured, and is currently being taken to the hospital by Lin Yi.¡± ¡°Strange, how did he suddenly fall ill?¡± Ghost King furrowed his brows; the King of the Netherworld was fine in the morning, so how did he become ill so suddenly? ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be an illness,¡± Shadow spoke up, ¡°it should be an injury, probably from practicing. The cultivation technique that the King of the Netherworld practices is very mysterious; such a possibility indeed exists.¡± ¡°Never mind that, since it¡¯s a fact that the King of the Netherworld is injured, how could I, Ghost King, pass up such a good opportunity?¡± A glint of cunning shone in Ghost King¡¯s eyes. Elsewhere, it wasn¡¯t long before Lin Yi arrived at the hospital, and after a flurry of activity, Li Chen was placed onto a hospital bed, and physicians set him up with an IV. Only that morning had he brought the Qilin Princess to the hospital, and now, in the blink of an eye, he found himself lying on a hospital bed. Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly to himself as Lin Xiaoxiao and Lin Yi anxiously watched over him at his side. ¡°Li Chen, are you feeling any better?¡± Seeing his face still pale, Lin Yi asked with concern. ¡°Yeah, brother-in-law, if you are better, just say a word and don¡¯t worry us. I won¡¯t blame you for taking advantage of me anymore,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao earnestly said. This little aunt of his, Li Chen was resigned; she still had that on her mind. However, the situation inside Li Chen¡¯s body had indeed improved a little, but he needed time to completely straighten out the true Qi within him. Seeing Li Chen nod slightly, Lin Yi¡¯s face lit up with a smile, ¡°That¡¯s good then.¡± ¡°Sister, let me take care of my brother-in-law,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao quickly volunteered, perhaps trying to make amends for her guilt. ¡°Alright then,¡± Lin Yi nodded her head. Soon, only Li Chen and Lin Xiaoxiao were left in the hospital room. ¡°Brother-in-law, don¡¯t blame me, okay? How was I to know that you¡¯re so delicate, that just a touch could do this to you?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao began apologizing next to him, and upon hearing her words, Li Chen rolled his eyes, Who¡¯s delicate? I¡¯m not Lin Mei Mei, I was practicing. Chapter 70 - 70 61 The Assassin Strikes ?70: Chapter 61: The Assassin Strikes 70: Chapter 61: The Assassin Strikes ¡°Xiaoxiao, next time could you please not disturb me?¡± Li Chen spoke weakly, his face still pale but much better than at first. ¡°I told you it wasn¡¯t on purpose,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said with an aggrieved look, thinking who would dare touch you knowing it would end like this. Li Chen offered a bitter smile, ¡°I was at a critical moment, completely unable to move or respond to you.¡± ¡°Brother-in-law, what were you actually doing just now?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao immediately regained her curiosity, ¡°I saw white smoke coming from all over you, are you having some trouble with your body or something?¡± ¡°Your body¡¯s the one having trouble.¡± Li Chen said speechlessly, ¡°Even if I explained, you wouldn¡¯t understand. There¡¯s nothing much to say.¡± ¡°Come on, brother-in-law, just tell me, I can definitely understand,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao quickly employed her coquettish charm. Li Chen glanced at her, ¡°Really want to know?¡± ¡°Mmhmm,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao nodded eagerly, like a chick pecking at grains. ¡°Then come here, help your brother-in-law rub his shoulders,¡± Li Chen said blandly, ¡°I almost died just now because of you.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao didn¡¯t refuse, feeling guilty; instead, she obediently came over and started massaging Li Chen¡¯s shoulders. ¡°Not bad, not bad, put a bit more strength into it, hey, that¡¯s right, a little lower,¡± Li Chen directed as he enjoyed Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s tender hands. Seeing Li Chen enjoying himself, Lin Xiaoxiao said, ¡°Now, can you tell me, brother-in-law?¡± ¡°Tell you what?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°What were you doing just now?¡± ¡°I was practicing,¡± Li Chen replied, ¡°move your hands up a bit, hey, yes, right there, that¡¯s really comfortable.¡± ¡°Practicing? Brother-in-law, what kind of practice?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao grew more curious, ¡°Is there a practice that makes smoke come off your body?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to know that,¡± Li Chen said, ¡°By the way, Xiaoxiao, didn¡¯t you just say that we could write off the previous incident where I took advantage of you?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was startled, then quickly denied it: ¡°Did I? Have I said that? You taking advantage of me doesn¡¯t get written off, I never said that.¡± Li Chen was speechless; his sister-in-law sure was quick to change her tune. ¡°Brother-in-law, are you alright now? My hand is sore,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao said. ¡°Xiaoxiao, my shoulder still hurts, just wait a bit longer,¡± Li Chen replied. ¡°I can¡¯t, brother-in-law, my hand is really sore.¡± ¡°Xiaoxiao, don¡¯t forget it was your disturbance during my practice that caused this, and now you¡¯re unwilling just to rub my shoulder?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t, brother-in-law, I¡¯m willing, but my hand really is sore.¡± ... After some bickering, Li Chen, feeling quite satisfied with Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s service, finally let her stop. Considering this minor service from his sister-in-law quite satisfactory and having soothed his shoulders, he considered the disruption during his practice settled. Just as Li Chen was thinking about how else to gain an advantage from Lin Xiaoxiao, a gruff voice suddenly echoed in the ward: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the mighty King of the Netherworld to be lying on a hospital bed?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes flashed sharply; someone had barged in? Lin Xiaoxiao turned around upon hearing the voice, only to see a person wearing black clothing standing inside the room, apparently from nowhere. ¡°Brother-in-law, this guy¡¯s dressed like an assassin from ancient times,¡± Lin Xiaoxiao muttered. He definitely was an assassin, you fool. Li Chen kept his thoughts to himself, maintaining an expressionless face, and said calmly, ¡°So, the Ghost King sent you? I didn¡¯t expect him to care so much about his former master.¡± The words were dripping with sarcasm. ¡°Heh, King of the Netherworld, it doesn¡¯t matter who sent me. What¡¯s important is that today, one of the Twelve Main Gods, the King of the Netherworld, will die by my hands,¡± the assassin said chillingly. As the assassin flipped his hand, a dagger appeared. Lin Xiaoxiao gasped in shock when she saw the weapon; was this man really an assassin? Li Chen¡¯s face remained unchanged, but he had forcibly gathered his True Qi, ready to strike if the assassin came closer. With his strength, even if the assassin was formidable, knocking him down in one move wasn¡¯t impossible. ¡°Seems like my reputation also carries a price in the assassin¡¯s world,¡± Li Chen sneered. ¡°Of course it¡¯s valuable,¡± the man replied indifferently, then rushed at Li Chen. ¡°Brother-in-law!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao screamed, but Li Chen, having been prepared the moment the assassin moved, had already lashed out with his right hand. Seemingly slow, yet perfectly timed, the assassin had just rushed forward, dagger not yet thrust, when he was struck by Li Chen and sent flying back even faster than he had come. After the strike, the True Qi in Li Chen¡¯s body dispersed again. Just a little more time, Li Chen furiously circulated the Mysterious Technique, which had almost restored the True Qi that had crumbled due to the sudden appearance of the assassin and the forced gathering. ¡°True to your reputation, King of the Netherworld,¡± the assassin, blood now at the corner of his mouth, uttered with even stronger killing intent: ¡°But you are at the end of your strength!¡± ¡°Die, King of the Netherworld!¡± The assassin charged again, the gleaming dagger aiming straight for Li Chen¡¯s throat. It was over! Li Chen¡¯s True Qi hadn¡¯t yet recovered; he had no strength left to counter the assassin¡¯s second attack. Just at that moment, an immense force came from beside them, hitting the assassin who was unable to dodge, and he was sent crashing into the nearby hospital bed. Li Chen was stunned, Lin Xiaoxiao, too, looked on dumbfounded, only to see Aunt Wang standing there, calmly and composedly. Chapter 71 - 71 61 The Assassin Strikes_2 ?71: Chapter 61: The Assassin Strikes_2 71: Chapter 61: The Assassin Strikes_2 ¡°You think you can kill someone in front of me, an old lady, without my permission?¡± Aunt Wang said with such calmness, disregarding the assassin as if he were nothing. Seeing Aunt Wang appear, Li Chen let out a sigh of relief and quickly began to use the Mysterious Technique, knowing that with Aunt Wang there, he was at least safe. ¡°Aunt Wang?!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao exclaimed, both shocked and delighted. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, no one can hurt your husband.¡± The assassin stood up, staring in disbelief at his attacker¡ªan elderly lady-like figure. He couldn¡¯t believe it. You¡¯ve got to be joking¡ªhow could I, a top thirty assassin, be toyed with by an old lady? How could he face anyone in the assassin¡¯s world after this? ¡°Old lady, there¡¯s a saying among you Huaxia people, ¡®When you die, no one will collect your body,''¡± the assassin said in a low voice, wary because he couldn¡¯t gauge her strength. ¡°Collect my body?¡± Aunt Wang shook her head, ¡°I¡¯m not close to being buried yet.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll send you there!¡± the assassin changed his target and went straight for Aunt Wang. However, when the assassin was still mid-air, Aunt Wang had already grabbed his arm, effortlessly disarmed him of his dagger, and punched him in the chest. In an instant, the formidable assassin flipped over in the air and crashed hard onto the ground. ¡°Aunt Wang is awesome!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao watched with great joy, ¡°Beat him, Aunt Wang!¡± The assassin was horrified internally. How could this be possible? Her strength was beyond his imagination? Before he could ponder any further, Aunt Wang¡¯s foot was already stepping down towards him. The assassin had no doubt that this kick could crush him to death on the spot. He quickly rolled over to avoid Aunt Wang¡¯s attack. Getting up from the ground, the assassin stared intently at Aunt Wang, her strength had truly caught him off guard. If the first attack could be considered a sneak attack, the second one was head-on, yet he was no match for her. How was this possible? This old lady looked so ordinary, lost in the crowd she would go unnoticed, but why was she so powerful? ¡°You¡¯re not even qualified to send me off,¡± Aunt Wang said calmly. Fueled by the insult, the assassin charged again feinting a palm strike, but from his sleeve, numerous hidden weapons shot out. Aunt Wang turned her head, dodging the hidden weapons, but the assassin¡¯s real attack came at her face with a fierce punch! But Aunt Wang suddenly blocked his attack with her hands, then yanked outwards, causing the assassin to once again spin and fall in front of her. ¡°Aunt Wang, you¡¯re awesome! Aunt Wang, I love you!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was about to jump with joy, while Li Chen didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry at her obliviousness. When the assassin tried to stand up again, he was instead pinned down by Aunt Wang¡¯s foot. That foot felt as heavy as a mountain, and despite his efforts to lift it with both hands, he couldn¡¯t budge it. ¡°Even with hidden weapons, you couldn¡¯t hit this old lady.¡± Aunt Wang showed no mercy, lifting the assassin up and then began pummeling him with punishing punches on his arms. Immediately, the assassin let out cries of pain. Why did it hurt so much when this old lady hit him? With the final punch, the assassin was flung into the air, flipped over, and then landed on the ground, unconscious. ¡°Wow, Aunt Wang, you¡¯re incredible! I really admire you.¡± Lin Xiaoxiao was about to hug Aunt Wang. This one assassin had been dealt with effortlessly by Aunt Wang, she was too impressive. But suddenly, Li Chen¡¯s brows furrowed, and his pupils suddenly contracted. Aunt Wang¡¯s expression also turned serious. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Lin Xiaoxiao asked curiously. But just as she spoke, the door was suddenly pushed open, then shut, and two men walked in. An intense aura of authority unbearably emanated from them, and a naked killing intent was directed right at Li Chen! Ghost King Clones! Li Chen¡¯s pupils contracted. It was indeed the Ghost King, and his timing was impeccable, knowing that Li Chen was injured, he came to kill him immediately. ¡°These two are very strong!¡± Aunt Wang¡¯s expression became slightly grave. Alone, she was not afraid, but if the two joined forces, she might have some difficulty. ¡°King of the Netherworld, you are doomed today,¡± the Ghost King declared, then charged towards the bedside Li Chen like a fierce tiger! That stance was definitely one of certain death! Damn it! Li Chen¡¯s pupils contracted as well, although he had recovered about as much as an ordinary person, his True Qi was still unsettled, barely enough to be used, and the opponent had chosen their moment well! But just then, a figure leaped into the air, striking out with both palms, and the two Ghost Kings also struck with their palms. The trio met mid-air, and the force of the attack reached Li Chen, shaking him similarly. Afterward, the two Ghost Kings were repelled back to the ground, and Aunt Wang also landed in front of Li Chen¡¯s bed. ¡°With me here, my precious son-in-law, no one can touch you,¡± Aunt Wang declared as she assumed a defensive stance. ¡°This man is mine to kill, you old hag! If you don¡¯t get out of the way, I¡¯ll kill you too!¡± the Ghost King shouted angrily. ¡°Is that so? Let¡¯s see just how much you weigh,¡± Aunt Wang retorted. ¡°Seeking death!¡± The two Ghost Kings, enraged, charged at Aunt Wang, unleashing their ruthless moves. One leaped up, his right hand morphing into a claw, aiming straight for Aunt Wang¡¯s eyes, while the other went straight for her chest. Chapter 72 - 72 61 The Assassin Strikes_3 ?72: Chapter 61: The Assassin Strikes_3 72: Chapter 61: The Assassin Strikes_3 Aunt Wang¡¯s right hand unleashed a forceful ¡°Inner Power¡± in the air, hitting Ghost King¡¯s hand, yet her other hand did not stop, going straight for her own eyes. Having no choice, she had to block with her hand and then retreated backward to dodge the attack from another Ghost King. Violently stepping on the rack of the sickbed, Aunt Wang charged forward with even more vigour, her right hand as if it were a blade, harshly chopping down on one of the Ghost Kings¡¯ hands. Then, with a kick, she sent the other Ghost King, who had tried to block with both his hands, stumbling backward. Halting their momentum, the two Ghost Kings looked at Aunt Wang with a touch of cruelty in their eyes, ¡°You indeed have some skills, but today we will kill you as well!¡± As the two Ghost Kings charged again, a hint of seriousness appeared in Aunt Wang¡¯s eyes. The cooperation between these two was too good; if it wasn¡¯t for her previous strategic retreat, she might have suffered under their hands. Lin Xiaoxiao watched the three battle fiercely, growing anxious. Those two seemed quite formidable. Could Aunt Wang be at a disadvantage? Li Chen also felt anxious. Damn it, why hasn¡¯t my True Qi recovered after so long? As time ticked by, Aunt Wang, fighting alone against the two Ghost Kings, initially held her own, but as the fight dragged on, she gradually began to falter due to physical strain and found herself at a disadvantage. One Ghost King¡¯s iron fist smashed down towards Aunt Wang¡¯s face. She reached up to block with one hand but was still overpowered by the force, and just then, the other Ghost King delivered a fierce kick when Aunt Wang was defenseless. ¡°Pfft¡± The kick landed squarely on Aunt Wang¡¯s body and in an instant, she, who had been holding her ground against the two Ghost Kings, was suddenly sent flying. Midair, Aunt Wang hurriedly controlled her body and landed on the ground, but still, she couldn¡¯t help but stagger back several steps, as a hint of blood appeared at the corner of her mouth. ¡°Stupid old hag, today I¡¯ll slaughter you along with him,¡± laughed Ghost King heartily, ¡°After killing you, I¡¯ll kill the now useless King of the Netherworld!¡± The two Ghost Kings, one in front and one behind, charged at Aunt Wang again. They were intent on killing; Aunt Wang¡¯s heart raced with urgency, but at this moment, retreat was not an option, as behind her stood Li Chen, the husband of Lin Yi! No matter what, Li Chen was currently part of the Lin Family, and as a servant of the Lin Family, she could not retreat no matter the cost! Besides, she always thought Li Chen was quite suitable as Lin Yi¡¯s future husband. For the young lady¡¯s sake, she could not back down either. Aunt Wang charged again, while the two Ghost Kings were set on killing their opponent in this round! Li Chen took a deep breath, feeling his True Qi was almost restored but there was still something elusive that he couldn¡¯t quite grasp! Damn it! Li Chen cursed under his breath, his only option to watch helplessly as Aunt Wang, in an effort to protect him, once again clashed with the two Ghost Kings! Before long, signs of struggle appeared in Aunt Wang, as the two Ghost Kings seized the opportunity, one fist aiming for Aunt Wang¡¯s chest. However, Aunt Wang blocked the punch with her left hand, yet the force still pushed her back. ¡°Age takes its toll,¡± Aunt Wang sighed, but the two Ghost Kings, relentless as sickness, did not give Aunt Wang any time to breathe and attacked again. ¡°Aunt Wang!¡± Lin Xiaoxiao exclaimed in shock. Aunt Wang struggled to her feet, but the two Ghost Kings, one to the left and one to the right, craftily aimed to attack from the side. Such a maneuver would easily leave Aunt Wang fatigued and vulnerable, allowing for an easy killing blow from either one. Indeed, Aunt Wang was overwhelmed; one Ghost King¡¯s eyes flashed with a fierce light as his gaze penetrated past Aunt Wang, looking at Li Chen on the sickbed with a mocking and heartless smile. What does it matter if you are the King of the Netherworld? Of what consequence is your ability to control the life and death of others? But you can¡¯t even protect the people by your side, what kind of King of the Netherworld are you? Not just this old woman, after killing her, I will also kill the woman beside you. I want you to watch helplessly as she is tormented to death, I want this memory to haunt you for the rest of your dying moments! The Ghost King reveled inwardly, Aunt Wang was now completely spent, no longer capable of putting up a fight. Today, the King of the Netherworld must die! On the sickbed, Li Chen, seeing Ghost King¡¯s gaze, felt his anger blazing. A mere insect, a being he could crush at will, dared to show arrogance in front of him, a traitor dared to overstep his bounds? ¡°You, looking for death!¡± Just as Ghost King¡¯s attack was about to land on Aunt Wang, abruptly, a blanket flew toward the two Ghost Kings. ¡°Rip¡± The blanket was torn in half and blown away to each side, but a figure charged at the two following closely behind. The two Ghost Kings reacted extremely fast, almost instantaneously raising their hands to counter Li Chen¡¯s palm strike, but in just a flash, Li Chen¡¯s immense True Qi overwhelmed them, sending the bodies of the two Ghost Kings flying backwards! ¡°I, the King of the Netherworld, control the life and death of others, what are you Ghost Kings even worth?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes flashed with a sharp light, not giving the two Clone Ghost Kings any chance to retaliate. Facing them two-on-one, he charged forward like a War God. The Ghost King arrested his decline, his eyes lighting up as he met the charge head-on. The fists of the two Ghost Kings rose at the same time, hurtling toward Li Chen with tremendous speed, like Illusions. Yet, Li Chen was even faster and didn¡¯t flinch or dodge, countering with two fists of his own and colliding with theirs! Direct confrontation! Head-on toughness! The momentum of the two Ghost Kings suddenly faltered as the force behind Li Chen¡¯s punch exceeded their imagination and was far stronger than theirs! The two were hurled backward, slamming into the wall with a loud ¡°thud.¡± Li Chen slowly walked over, ¡°You rebel against me, disrespecting your superior, did you really think I wouldn¡¯t find you?¡± As he finished speaking, Li Chen actually lifted the hospital bed next to him with one hand. Lin Xiaoxiao¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. Who knew her brother-in-law was so strong? He hurled the bed furiously at the two Ghost Kings, wielding it with a heavy force. The two Ghost Kings, seeing the danger, scattered. The bed hit the wall they had crashed into earlier, making another loud noise and creating a hole. ¡°Even if you can create these Clones, no matter how many you send, I will kill them all!¡± Li Chen¡¯s gaze turned icy as he flashed next to one of the Ghost Kings, striking with his left hand so fast that the Ghost King couldn¡¯t even raise his hand before Li Chen¡¯s left had already hammered down onto his shoulder. ¡°Crack.¡± The clear sound of a bone breaking was heard by both Lin Xiaoxiao and Aunt Wang. ¡°The son-in-law seems really enraged,¡± Aunt Wang said as she watched Li Chen lose his temper, yet she felt a sense of solace, thinking that¡¯s just how a man should be. Lin Xiaoxiao was utterly stunned. How could her brother-in-law be so violent? But oh, so handsome! The Ghost King grimaced in pain, and when his other hand attempted an attack, it was immediately seized by Li Chen, who then exerted his strength, and in no time, the other arm of the Ghost King was rendered useless. Li Chen drove his left foot harshly into the Ghost King¡¯s chest; with that kick, the ribs shattered under the power. If Shadow were here, she would find that Li Chen was even more terrifying than he had been this morning, and it seemed his strength had grown, surpassing even his prime as the King of the Netherworld! ¡°Killing you is like crushing an ant,¡± Li Chen said coolly. He grabbed the nearly crippled Ghost King in his hand and flung him behind, directly striking the other Ghost King who was attempting a sneak attack and sending him flying. After tossing the half-dead Ghost King to the side, Li Chen walked toward the remaining Ghost King. The Ghost King¡¯s repeated offenses had thoroughly enraged him; even if it was a Clone, he could not let them live to return. The Ghost King tried to resist but was easily captured by Li Chen. ¡°Overestimating your own abilities.¡± The remaining Ghost King was struck hard by Li Chen¡¯s foot, then with a fist to the head. Only to see the head crack with myriad fine lines and under Li Chen¡¯s fierce punch, the Ghost King couldn¡¯t hold up. After smashing the Ghost King into the wall, Li Chen¡¯s anger needed venting, resulting in particularly brutal and ruthless methods. The Ghost King was hit until his head was bloody and face was covered in blood, rendering him unrecognizable. ¡°Smack.¡± Li Chen grabbed the Ghost King, broke the glass and threw him out the window. After dealing with the matter, Li Chen noticed Lin Xiaoxiao looking at him in a daze, but suddenly, Lin Xiaoxiao cheered, ¡°Brother-in-law, you¡¯re so cool!¡± Aunt Wang sighed, ¡°I really am old, not as energetic as you young people are.¡± Chapter 73 - 73 62 Traitors Must Die ?73: Chapter 62: Traitors Must Die 73: Chapter 62: Traitors Must Die ¡°Brother Cheen, you¡¯re so amazing!¡± Xiaoxiao cheered. The whole ward was a mess. Li Chen stood in the middle, while the assassins sent by the Ghost King and the two Clone Ghost Kings had been completely dealt with! Li Chen had suddenly erupted, and with a massacring momentum, he had dealt with the two Clone Ghost Kings. This not only left Xiaoxiao deeply impressed but also made Aunt Wang re-evaluate Li Chen¡¯s strength. ¡°This son-in-law is not simple,¡± Aunt Wang thought to herself, ¡°But it doesn¡¯t matter to an old woman like me. As long as the young lady is happy, it doesn¡¯t matter who he is.¡± But suddenly, the previously vigorous Li Chen spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and then fell straight to the ground! ¡°Brother Cheen!¡± Xiaoxiao was shocked and hurried to support Li Chen, ¡°Brother Cheen, what¡¯s wrong with you? Don¡¯t scare me.¡± ¡°Son-in-law, are you okay?¡± Aunt Wang also came up, her face filled with concern. Li Chen¡¯s complexion was even paler than before. Just now, the True Qi within him had not been properly managed, but he had forcibly operated it through sheer will. Although he had burst out with great power, now that the energy had dispersed, the True Qi inside him went crazy, rampaging everywhere. It was a horrific sight within his body. To recover from this condition, only a Chinese medicine master like Third Grandpa could help. If Li Chen wanted to manage his True Qi by himself, it would take at least several months. ¡°Pfft.¡± Li Chen spat out another mouthful of blood. He felt his head spinning, and Xiaoxiao and Aunt Wang stood beside him, anxiously watching. ¡°I¡ªI¡¯m fine,¡± Li Chen strained to say. ¡°Son-in-law, you¡¯re like this, how can you be fine?¡± Aunt Wang was extremely worried, ¡°How can I explain this to the young lady?¡± ¡°Brother Cheen, you will be fine,¡± Xiaoxiao was almost about to cry. Li Chen let out a groan. The True Qi in his body was treating it like a battlefield, constantly wreaking havoc, while his body¡¯s mechanisms were forcing him to pass out, otherwise it might cause more damage. But Li Chen could not pass out. The Ghost King was lurking in the shadows, and the Clone Ghost Kings were surely not limited to just one or two. If more Clone Ghost Kings appeared, what would happen to Aunt Wang and Xiaoxiao? He couldn¡¯t faint. Li Chen forced himself to stay conscious, sweat appeared on his forehead, and the sweet, metallic taste began to emerge in his throat as the injuries caused by the True Qi became uncontrollable. Tightly pressing his lips together, but red blood was still flowing from the corner of his mouth. This forced operation of True Qi was all harm and no benefit for Li Chen, and if things went poorly, his future Cultivation Technique would be permanently hindered. ¡°Brother Cheen.¡± Suddenly, a familiar voice pulled Li Chen back from his blurred state of consciousness. It was Wan¡¯er! Ouyang Wan¡¯er seeing Li Chen in this state was heartbreakingly painful, she hastily placed her hands gently on Li Chen¡¯s head: ¡°It¡¯s okay, Brother Cheen, go to sleep, I¡¯m here, Dragon Soul is here.¡± Dragon Soul... A weight seemed to lift from Li Chen¡¯s heart. Under Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s gentle hands, his eyes closed and he lost consciousness. Seeing Li Chen faint, Ouyang Wan¡¯er was relieved. She stood up and said to Xiaoxiao, ¡°Brother Cheen¡¯s injuries can¡¯t be treated here, I will take him with me.¡± ... Li Chen felt like he was surrounded by countless Ghost Kings. No matter how he fought, it seemed endless, and those Ghost Kings appeared even more ferocious than before. Suddenly, a Ghost King directly grabbed his waist, then the other Ghost Kings all pounced toward him, and in an instant, Li Chen was overwhelmed by countless Ghost Kings! ¡°Ah!¡± Li Chen suddenly sat up, panting heavily, but upon a closer look, he found himself in a very cozy room, decorated in light pink, and even the air was filled with the faint fragrance of a girl. It was a nightmare. Li Chen frowned, this Ghost King was scheming against him from behind. No matter what, he must kill him himself! ¡°Brother Cheen, you¡¯re awake.¡± A voice of surprise rang out, and Li Chen looked up to see it was Ouyang Wan¡¯er. ¡°Here, Brother Cheen, drink this soup first, it¡¯s good for your body,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er came over with the soup, sat next to Li Chen, scooped up the soup, blew on it gently, and brought it to Li Chen¡¯s mouth. Li Chen smiled slightly and then took a deep slurp: ¡°Mmm, it smells so good, I didn¡¯t expect Wan¡¯er to have such skills, it smells delicious.¡± ¡°Of course,¡± Wan¡¯er beamed with joy as she saw Li Chen finish the soup, ¡°This is the medicinal porridge taught by Third Grandpa.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all because Wan¡¯er is clever, learned it all at once,¡± Li Chen, holding her hand close by, said, ¡°Come on, feed Brother Cheen.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er blushed slightly, but did not refuse. She fed Li Chen spoon by spoon with her delicate hands. And Li Chen looked at Ouyang Wan¡¯er, admiring, ¡°Wan¡¯er, I won¡¯t have to worry about what to eat every day, you just have to cook for me.¡± ¡°Mmm, as long as Brother Cheen likes it, I¡¯ll cook for you every day,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er felt incredibly sweet inside. It didn¡¯t take long for them, amidst the tender atmosphere, to finish the bowl of porridge. Ouyang Wan¡¯er wiped Li Chen¡¯s mouth, ¡°Brother Cheen, were you having a nightmare just now? I heard you scream.¡± ¡°Yes,¡± Li Chen saw no need to hide it, ¡°The Ghost King and Shadow have always been a great concern of mine, I won¡¯t be at peace until I resolve them.¡± Chapter 74 - 74 62 Traitors Must Die_2 ?74: Chapter 62: Traitors Must Die_2 74: Chapter 62: Traitors Must Die_2 Mainly it was the Ghost King and the Shadow lurking in the dark all along, making it impossible for Li Chen to confront them directly, which greatly frustrated him. Who would like being watched every day? Moreover, once he showed any weakness, like he did yesterday, the Ghost King would rush out like a pest, just to kill him. No matter what, the Ghost King had to die! ¡°Brother Chen, don¡¯t worry, yesterday I already asked Dragon Soul for help,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said. ¡°Wan¡¯er, you got Dragon Soul involved?¡± Li Chen was somewhat surprised. ¡°Yes,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er nodded seriously, ¡°Brother Chen, you¡¯ve helped us in the past, and this can be considered Dragon Soul¡¯s way of repaying the favor. Moreover, Brother Chen, you¡¯re originally from Huaxia, and when Dragon Soul heard the news, they were very willing to help.¡± Li Chen touched his nose, not expecting Dragon Soul¡¯s willingness to help; this was indeed good news. ¡°So, how¡¯s the situation?¡± ¡°It has been perfectly resolved,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said, ¡°Dragon Soul quickly found the hideout of the Ghost King and Shadow. However, those two are very strong, and Dragon Soul did not want to confront them head-on, so they have already escaped outside of Huaxia.¡± Ran away? Li Chen frowned slightly, but then he let it go. Since Ghost King and Shadow had left Huaxia, it was good news for him after all. At the very least, he didn¡¯t have to worry about their sneaky attacks anymore. And besides, with the enemy fleeing Huaxia, he could visit the Ghost King¡¯s lair himself later. No matter what, the Ghost King had to die! This was a matter of dignity for Li Chen as the King of the Netherworld, and also his anger for being provoked repeatedly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Chen, neither of them dares to step into Huaxia again,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er reassured, ¡°Dragon Soul has already dispatched specialists to monitor them. If they dare enter Huaxia, you will be completely informed of their movements.¡± ¡°Mhmm, thank you,¡± Li Chen said, holding Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s hand and smiling. ¡°Brother Chen, there¡¯s no need for thanks between us,¡± Wan¡¯er¡¯s face blushed slightly. ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Li Chen pulled Ouyang Wan¡¯er onto the bed, pinning her down, and as he looked at her pretty face, he couldn¡¯t help but reach out to caress it, ¡°After all, you¡¯re going to be my woman. Why not just make it today instead of choosing another day?¡± ¡°Brother Chen...¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er was so embarrassed she could have died, ¡°Grandpa, they don¡¯t know yet.¡± ¡°They would be too happy to care once they find out,¡± Li Chen chuckled, ¡°Wan¡¯er, today you really become my woman.¡± ¡°Ah! Brother Chen, I still have something cooking in the kitchen; it will get ruined if I don¡¯t go check on it soon,¡± the quick-witted Ouyang Wan¡¯er found an excuse and pushed Li Chen away. Watching Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s flustered and shy appearance, Li Chen revealed a knowing smile. The perfect little homemaker, Wan¡¯er was truly the perfect match. Standing up, Li Chen followed Wan¡¯er into the kitchen: ¡°Wan¡¯er, how is the injury inside my body?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er replied, ¡°Brother Chen, I can only suppress it temporarily. Last night you forcibly used your True Qi, causing problems in your meridians. If I¡¯m to treat it, it would take at least a month for you to recover.¡± ¡°Can the original injury in my body be healed?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°That, I¡¯m afraid not,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er shook her head, ¡°My medical skills aren¡¯t great, and the energy in your body is too domineering for me to handle.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay, we still have Third Grandpa, right?¡± Li Chen patted her head and changed the subject back to food, ¡°Wan¡¯er, what did you say you were cooking? Let me have a look.¡± ¡°Ah! Brother Chen, why don¡¯t you go out first? I¡¯ll show it to you once it¡¯s done,¡± she said. After some playful banter, Li Chen sat down in the hall, his mind set on his next steps. No matter what, his health was the foundation. Without healing his internal injury, he had no way to utilize his full strength. Previously, Third Grandpa had used the Five Elements Acupuncture Needles to help him suppress it, but that was only suitable for simple uses of True Qi, not for severe or substantial expenditure. As a result, he nearly made a fatal mistake while fighting against more than twenty Ghost King Clones. Only by fully stabilizing the injury inside his body, no matter what the situation turned into, even if other Main Gods arrived, he had the confidence. Li Chen clenched his hands, having decided to first heal his injury. Only by first repairing his body could he face anything without fear. It was time to make another trip back. To fix his body, he could only ask Third Grandpa for help, there was no other way. ¡°Here comes the soup,¡± just then, Ouyang Wan¡¯er brought over a steaming pot of soup, ¡°Brother Chen, try some.¡± ¡°Mmm, smells good, Wan¡¯er you¡¯re really a great cook,¡± Li Chen took a whiff of the aroma, his appetite whetted, as he hadn¡¯t properly eaten anything since he had passed out. ¡°As long as Brother Chen likes it,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er smiled softly, ¡°After you¡¯ve finished eating, I¡¯ll treat your body.¡± ¡°Healing?¡± Li Chen looked up. ¡°Yes,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er nodded, ¡°Brother Chen, you still have injuries, and I must heal them.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that going to take a month?¡± Li Chen¡¯s face turned sour. ¡°Not at all,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er giggled, ¡°It¡¯s just basic injuries, it¡¯ll just take an hour. But the energy inside you is the real issue, and I can¡¯t do anything about that.¡± ¡°No problem, I¡¯ve already thought of a way to solve it,¡± Li Chen took another sip of the soup, ¡°In a few days, I¡¯ll go back to see Grandpa, Third Grandpa should have a strategy.¡± ¡°Yes, Third Grandpa is very capable, if he takes action, there should be no issue with your internal injuries,¡± she said. Chapter 75 - 75 62 Traitors Must Die_3 ?75: Chapter 62 Traitors Must Die_3 75: Chapter 62 Traitors Must Die_3 It didn¡¯t take long for Li Chen to finish his soup, and then he stared eagerly at Wan¡¯er. ¡°Wan¡¯er, why don¡¯t I see any breakfast?¡± Li Chen felt as if his stomach was a bottomless pit, and the soup had been of no use at all. ¡°Brother Cheen, this is medicinal soup, not breakfast,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said, watching Li Chen¡¯s slightly embarrassed look and covering her mouth to giggle. ¡°We can go out for breakfast later, but first, we need to do some healing.¡± ¡°Brother Cheen, lie down.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er took out her Silver Needles. Li Chen lay down on the couch, and then Ouyang Wan¡¯er lifted the back of his shirt. As the Silver Needles pierced his body, he felt a wave of warmth spread inside him. Comfortable, lazy, like basking in the sun. Meanwhile, Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s slim hands were kneading Li Chen¡¯s back, helping with the healing. ¡°Mmm, that feels good, Wan¡¯er, a bit lower, yes, right there, a bit harder, mmm...¡± Li Chen closed his eyes, lost in enjoyment, while Ouyang Wan¡¯er blushed at his words. Brother Cheen, really, I¡¯m here to help you heal. With Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s treatment, Li Chen did feel a bit better inside. ¡°Okay, Brother Cheen, your basic injuries should be fine now,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er said as she removed the Silver Needles. ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± Li Chen looked surprised, as he had been hoping to enjoy Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s gentle touch a bit longer. Ouyang Wan¡¯er laughed, ¡°Brother Cheen, didn¡¯t you just say you were hungry? Let¡¯s go eat.¡± ¡°Eat? Let¡¯s go.¡± Li Chen immediately sprang from the couch, prompted by Wan¡¯er¡¯s comment, as he felt his stomach about to protest. The duo left the room, and it was almost noon outside. Li Chen had remained unconscious until 9 and the treatment took over an hour, naturally bringing them to noon. They picked a random restaurant. After Li Chen sat down and looked at the menu, he said to the waiter, ¡°This, this, this, um, and this too.¡± ¡°A total of five dishes?¡± the waiter asked after recording the order. Li Chen confusedly said, ¡°Of course not, I mean, from this section of the menu, except for these, bring me one of everything else.¡± ¡°What?¡± The waiter was stunned, looking down at the menu where just that category contained over a dozen dishes. ¡°Can you two finish all this?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er was already laughing uncontrollably, tugging at Li Chen¡¯s sleeve. ¡°Then not this, this, or this either.¡± Li Chen reluctantly cut a few more dishes, and with Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s interjection, ordered a few others instead. ¡°Hey, waiter, bring me some more rice first!¡± Li Chen called out loudly from behind. ¡°Brother Cheen, why are you eating so much?¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er was clearly amused by Li Chen. ¡°Because I¡¯m hungry,¡± Li Chen said seriously, holding Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s hand. ¡°I could even eat you.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er blushed, that stinky Brother Cheen, always teasing her. ¡°Hehe, Wan¡¯er, your Brother Cheen really is hungry,¡± Li Chen whispered, his breath tickling Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s ear. No wonder for Li Chen, almost every time after using True Qi extensively, he needed to consume a lot of food to replenish his energy, and he really could eat a lot. It wasn¡¯t long before the dishes arrived, and with them, three big pots of rice. Seeing all the food in front of them, the other diners couldn¡¯t help but stare. ¡°Brother Cheen, look, they¡¯re all watching us,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er whispered. ¡°No worries, Wan¡¯er. They watch as they wish; we eat as we please,¡± Li Chen chuckled, stretching his hand under the table to grab Wan¡¯er¡¯s hand. ¡°Wan¡¯er, your hands are so soft,¡± Li Chen chuckled. ¡°Brother Cheen really wants to eat you up.¡± ¡°Brother Cheen, we¡¯re in a restaurant,¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er, with a thin face, was already blushing intensely at Li Chen¡¯s words. ¡°No worries, Wan¡¯er, you¡¯ll be mine sooner or later, so what does it matter? Brother Cheen sees who dares to disturb us, otherwise, Brother Cheen will make them regret it,¡± he finished, eying Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s tempting red lips and boldly kissed her. Mmm! Ouyang Wan¡¯er let out an involuntary moan, but suddenly, someone said, ¡°Excuse me, your order is ready.¡± Ouyang Wan¡¯er quickly pushed Li Chen away, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into. Li Chen saw it was the waiter. After the waiter left, Li Chen was also frustrated. He had just kissed her, why couldn¡¯t they have waited a bit longer? And Ouyang Wan¡¯er wasn¡¯t giving Li Chen any chance for a sneak attack. Seeing Li Chen¡¯s frustrated expression, she couldn¡¯t help laughing. ¡°Brother Cheen, you should eat first.¡± After finishing the meal, Ouyang Wan¡¯er tidied up Li Chen, ¡°All set, Brother Cheen.¡± ¡°Hmm, call me if you need anything,¡± Li Chen said softly, then leaned closer to Ouyang Wan¡¯er. ¡°Brother Cheen is leaving now, will come find Wan¡¯er next time.¡± Without waiting for Ouyang Wan¡¯er to react, he kissed her lips once more. This time, the two were on the street, and no one came to interrupt them, their kiss lasting thirty seconds. Ouyang Wan¡¯er almost felt like she was suffocating before Li Chen finally released her lips. Brother Cheen, you¡¯re so naughty. Ouyang Wan¡¯er¡¯s face turned flush red, while Li Chen just laughed heartily, then hailed a taxi. After departing with Ouyang Wan¡¯er, Li Chen had to make another trip to the mansion to pick some things up before returning to Panlong Village. It wasn¡¯t long before Li Chen was back at the mansion. As soon as he pushed open the door, what he saw made his jaw drop. Oh my gosh! Li Chen swallowed. Chapter 76 - 76 63 Ill Teach You How to Dance ?76: Chapter 63: I¡¯ll Teach You How to Dance 76: Chapter 63: I¡¯ll Teach You How to Dance Li Chen stared dumbfounded at the scene before him, holy shit, it was truly a blood-boiling sight¡ªno, make that a fiery-blood-boiling one! My goodness, that figure! Lin Yi was unaware of Li Chen¡¯s return; she was dancing to the rhythm of a fitness dance. Those charming curves were so mesmerizing that Li Chen was practically stupefied. This sweet wife of mine is virtually hooking my soul away. Li Chen swallowed hard once again, his eyes filled with envy, and immediately walked over. The sound of the fitness dance completely drowned out Li Chen¡¯s footsteps, so Lin Yi didn¡¯t hear him approaching. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Lin Yi¡¯s initially annoyed expression transformed into surprise, as Li Chen¡¯s condition yesterday had truly worried her. Seeing the way Li Chen gazed at her made Lin Yi curious, but suddenly realizing something, she let out an ¡°Ah¡± and her face turned beet red. This guy is just a hooligan, hooligan, hooligan! Lin Yi¡¯s heart raced, thumping wildly; he had actually touched her there earlier, truly, what a hooligan! ¡°Uh,¡± Li Chen hastily said, ¡°The injuries on my body haven¡¯t healed yet, beautiful wife, are you dancing a fitness dance?¡± Lin Yi gave him a blank look, clearly seeing through his act, convinced there was a plot afoot. Seeing Lin Yi¡¯s guarded little eyes, Li Chen chuckled, ¡°Beautiful wife, your fitness moves aren¡¯t standard, it will greatly reduce the effectiveness.¡± Then Li Chen stepped forward, ¡°Here, learn from your husband, fitness dance should be danced like this. Come on, wife, dance with your husband, one, one two, one two three!¡± Watching Li Chen¡¯s twisting body, Lin Yi was torn between laughter and tears, but then she noticed that the fitness dance Li Chen did indeed look a bit different. ¡°Don¡¯t be shy, beautiful wife, come, let hubby teach you the fitness dance.¡± Li Chen turned around, his body moving rhythmically with the music. Seeing Li Chen twisting his body before her, moving in rhythm, Lin Yi also began to follow his movements and danced along. It must be said that Lin Yi was quite gifted in fitness dancing; it didn¡¯t take long for her to get the hang of the routine, but gradually, Li Chen¡¯s movements seemed to change a bit. Watching Li Chen¡¯s body take an S-shape from low to high, Lin Yi felt there was something odd about those moves? ¡°This feels so embarrassing.¡± Lin Yi¡¯s heart began beating faster. ¡°Hey, beautiful wife, you¡¯re not doing this move right,¡± Li Chen observed as Lin Yi danced, then pointed out her mistake very timely. Upon hearing this, Lin Yi stopped. ¡°This move should be danced like this.¡± Li Chen demonstrated once, then moved beside Lin Yi, ¡°Try it, beautiful wife.¡± Lin Yi gave it a try and Li Chen immediately said, ¡°Let me help you correct it.¡± Then, Li Chen positioned himself behind Lin Yi, his hands naturally reaching out to her. My goodness, this feel! Li Chen relished inwardly while his hands quietly roamed over Lin Yi¡¯s body. ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen?¡± Lin Yi sensed something amiss. Li Chen suddenly snapped back: ¡°Beautiful wife, I just took the opportunity to check your body a moment ago; it seems very healthy. Let¡¯s get back to this fitness dance, this movement, you see, should be done like this.¡± Li Chen followed Lin Yi¡¯s right hand, touched along the way, and then lifted her arm slightly, ¡°This way it¡¯s standard.¡± Lin Yi was puzzled; standard? Why did it feel like he just lifted her hand briefly? ¡°Alright, beautiful wife, let¡¯s move on to the next move. One, no, this move is wrong again.¡± Li Chen helped Lin Yi correct the move once more. ¡°Bend down a little more, just a little more,¡± Lin Yi stood behind Li Chen. ¡°Bend down a little more,¡± Li Chen said, not taking his eyes off her. ¡°I can¡¯t bend any further,¡± Lin Yi¡¯s body was already bent as much as she could, but she had reached her limit. ¡°That¡¯s it, baby, just like that, yes, make your movements a bit bigger,¡± Li Chen said. After a bit of training, Lin Yi felt tired and stood up. Li Chen cleared his throat, ¡°Ahem, let¡¯s move on to the next exercise.¡± Suddenly, Lin Yi realized with a start that this bastard had been taking advantage of her the whole time! ¡°Like what you see?¡± came Lin Yi¡¯s icy voice. ¡°Good-looking, ah, no, I mean, baby, that posture isn¡¯t quite right, so it¡¯s still a bit off from looking good,¡± Li Chen quickly said without a change in his expression. ¡°You pervert!¡± Lin Yi, furious, turned around and walked away. This bastard had taken advantage of her for so long. ¡°Gorgeous wife, sweet baby, don¡¯t go, ah, ouch.¡± Suddenly, a pained sound came from Li Chen behind her. When Lin Yi turned around, she found Li Chen lying on the ground in agony. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Lin Yi was startled and hurried over to help him up. As Li Chen leaned on Lin Yi¡¯s shoulder, the sweet scent inhaled into his nose, ¡°Cough, it¡¯s nothing, baby, probably just that the injury from yesterday hasn¡¯t healed.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take you to the hospital,¡± Lin Yi said anxiously. Li Chen held her back, his voice extremely weak, ¡°It¡¯s okay, I just need to rest.¡± As he spoke, Li Chen seemed to lose consciousness and collapsed toward Lin Yi. ¡°Li Chen, Li Chen!¡± Lin Yi was terrified. Ah, how comfortable! Li Chen was enjoying it. ¡°It¡¯s okay, sweet baby, just let me rest for a bit,¡± Li Chen said weakly, and then closed his eyes again. Hearing him say that, Lin Yi didn¡¯t dare to call out for Aunt Wang. ¡°Li Chen, are you okay?¡± Lin Yi saw that a minute had passed and Li Chen was showing no signs of improvement, and she asked with concern. ¡°Soon, almost there,¡± Li Chen answered, still sounding very ¡°weak.¡± For Li Chen, feigning illness was a breeze. Lin Yi felt something was off. Although Li Chen sounded weak, why was there no sign of illness on his face? Li Chen¡¯s face looked rosy and healthy; how could that be someone sick? ¡°Ah!¡± Lin Yi shouted and dropped Li Chen onto the ground. Caught off guard, Li Chen smashed into the floor, his head making intimate contact with the ground. ¡°Ow.¡± This time, Li Chen was truly in pain. ¡°You bastard, scoundrel! And there I was, worried you were sick... and you were just taking advantage of me again,¡± Lin Yi was furious. After saying that, she turned and stomped upstairs. Li Chen pouted, it was just a little advantage taken; he hadn¡¯t eaten her up. Geez, she could have been a little gentler. Chapter 77 - 77 64 My Name is Zhong Tian ?77: Chapter 64 My Name is Zhong Tian 77: Chapter 64 My Name is Zhong Tian Li Chen looked at the sunlight outside, the sun was just right, and the scenery was also quite nice. The bus stopped, and Li Chen got off, returning once again to Jingyang County and then heading towards Panlong Village. His four grandfathers built Panlong Village all by themselves, and could be said to be the first residents of the village. As he walked on the road, it wasn¡¯t long before several silhouettes appeared before him; they were villagers from other villages, dressed like farmers, but one among them stood out. That person was nearly 1.9 meters tall, and even more exaggerated was the amount of flesh on his body, which simply stunned Li Chen. He had never seen anyone fat to this extent! Both tall and fat, his presence gave off the sensation of making the ground shake and the mountains sway as he walked. The fatty wore a loose robe, somewhat similar to what Li Chen had seen at his grandfather¡¯s place before, with a simple and shallow Flat Top on his head, beneath which was the protruding flesh around his neck. Li Chen looked the fatty up and down from behind, noticing the simplicity of the man¡¯s defining trait¡ªno matter from which angle or perspective, it was¡ªflesh. This was a walking mountain of flesh! Li Chen was impressed; with a physique like that, the man could certainly crush him. Yet, the fatty bravely shouldered a huge bundle of firewood and a large feed sack, while the farmers beside him carried nothing in their hands. ¡°Is this for losing weight?¡± Li Chen watched with a sense of absurdity. How could someone so fat still be able to move? Moreover, the fatty did not just move; through Li Chen¡¯s gaze, it was clear that the man walked with a steady stride and breathed smoothly, not like typical fat people who breathe in a labored fashion. It seemed like he had training. Li Chen made a guess and walked up to him. ¡°Old man, good morning,¡± Li Chen greeted. The two farmers turned their heads and also greeted with a smile, ¡°Morning, Yazi.¡± The fatty also turned his head, allowing Li Chen to see his face, which strikingly resembled the eldest senior brother from the Shaolin Temple, with a round face full of honest simplicity. ¡°My name is Zhong Tian,¡± the fatty replied with a giggling greeting. Li Chen looked at the fatty with surprise. Why did he feel, feel that there was something odd about him? ¡°Haha, Yazi, you don¡¯t know, but Zhong Tian is famously known as a good man around Jingyang County. Look, he helped us carry all these things,¡± the elderly farmers said with laughter. Zhong Tian, upon hearing this, laughed honestly a few times in response. ¡°Zhong Tian? Why are you so fat?¡± Li Chen asked curiously, as it seemed impossible for someone so fat to be so agile. Li Chen¡¯s judgment shouldn¡¯t be wrong; despite the fatty¡¯s appearance, he must be very healthy on the inside. ¡°I don¡¯t know either, it seems like I¡¯ve been this fat since I was born,¡± Zhong Tian answered with his honest smile. ¡°That¡¯s just how Zhong Tian was born, but it doesn¡¯t matter. Look at Zhong Tian, isn¡¯t he still so strong? It¡¯s no hindrance, no hindrance at all,¡± the two elderly farmers added. Alright, Li Chen had confirmed it; if you put it nicely, the fatty¡¯s personality was honest; if not, one could say he was a bit foolish. He came off a little simple-minded, that was the first impression Zhong Tian gave to Li Chen. ¡°Why are you looking at me?¡± Zhong Tian asked, puzzled. Such keen perception! Li Chen was merely quiet for an extra second, yet the other party sensed it immediately. Li Chen was internally shaken, but laughed and replied, ¡°Nothing, it¡¯s just that I¡¯ve never seen anyone with your body type, and I¡¯m quite amazed.¡± Li Chen had previously seen people from special professions, like sumo wrestlers, who were also very fat, but that involved acquired factors, whereas Zhong Tian was clearly different. Moreover, Li Chen had only paused for an extra second, but the other party had already felt it. That ability was quite frightening. ¡°That is true, others would also be surprised when they see me,¡± Zhong Tian said modestly. After walking a little longer, the two farmers reached their village and Zhong Tian put down the items. ¡°Zhong Yazi, you¡¯re truly a good person,¡± the two old men expressed their gratitude with beaming faces. Li Chen and Zhong Tian continued walking, and Li Chen asked, ¡°Zhong Tian, where do you live?¡± Zhong Tian thought carefully and then said in a deep, resounding voice, ¡°I can¡¯t tell you that.¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t you tell?¡± Li Chen asked, puzzled. ¡°My master said not to casually tell others where I live.¡± Li Chen almost stumbled to the ground, exasperated by such a reason¡ªit was just too, too speechless. ¡°Then who is your master?¡± Li Chen continued to inquire. ¡°I also can¡¯t tell you that,¡± Zhong Tian replied, his honest face full of seriousness. ¡°Is it because your master told you not to say?¡± Li Chen rolled his eyes. ¡°Eh? How did you know?¡± Zhong Tian laughed foolishly, ¡°You¡¯re really smart.¡± Dammit, there was no need to even guess. ¡°Are you from Jingyang County?¡± Li Chen kept questioning. Zhong Tian thought carefully, and only after confirming that his master hadn¡¯t forbidden him from saying, did he respond, ¡°I¡¯m not from here, I only arrived recently.¡± Huh? Now it was Li Chen¡¯s turn to be surprised. Not from Jingyang County? ¡°Then what are you doing here?¡± ¡°This...¡± Zhong Tian pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°I can¡¯t tell you that.¡± Li Chen was speechless and asked, ¡°Then what can you talk about?¡± ¡°Apart from what Master told me I can¡¯t reveal, I can talk about anything else.¡± Zhong Tian still looked simple and honest as he walked alongside Li Chen, his shadow large enough to completely cover Li Chen. Li Chen turned his head away, no longer wanting to talk to Zhong Tian; talking with him was simply infuriating. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you talking anymore?¡± Zhong Tian asked, puzzled. ¡°There¡¯s too much you ¡®can¡¯t say,¡¯ I don¡¯t know what to ask anymore.¡± Li Chen said, irritated. ¡°Oh.¡± Zhong Tian scratched his head, ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Li Chen was completely at a loss for words¡ªwas it even possible to have a proper conversation anymore? The two walked in silence, making their way forward and soon arrived at Panlong Village. Before long, they were back at the foot of the mountain, and upon seeing the familiar village, Li Chen couldn¡¯t help but relax. For some reason, returning to this place made him feel at ease. After all, this was his home. Heading towards Panlong Village, Li Chen suddenly noticed something amiss: ¡°Why are you also going this way?¡± This was the path leading to Panlong Village; why would he be heading this way? ¡°I,¡± Zhong Tian thought for a while, ¡°I can¡¯t tell you that either.¡± Li Chen was so exasperated he felt like spitting blood, I¡¯m done. Seeing Zhong Tian staying quiet, Li Chen couldn¡¯t be bothered to talk to him anymore and took a step forward to proceed, slightly activating his True Qi. In an instant, he left Zhong Tian without a trace. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you wait for me?¡± Zhong Tian was full of confusion. Stopping in his tracks, Li Chen saw Third Grandpa fussing over the herbs in his Medicinal Garden. ¡°Third Grandpa!¡± Li Chen called out loudly. When Third Grandpa turned his head and saw him, his face lit up with joy: ¡°It¡¯s really you, you rascal, coming back.¡± ¡°Come here, let Third Grandpa have a good look at you.¡± Third Grandpa approached, and the smile on his face couldn¡¯t be concealed. ¡°Li Cheen, you¡¯re back?¡± Fourth Grandfather walked out from the room, and upon seeing Li Chen, he too smiled slightly, ¡°I was wondering why today¡¯s divination was so auspicious, turns out you have returned.¡± ¡°Fourth Grandfather, hello.¡± Li Chen greeted with a beaming smile. ¡°By the way, Cheen, that divination I did for you last time, have you experienced it?¡± Fourth Grandfather inquired. ¡°Thanks to the great fortune of Third and Fourth Grandfather, I managed to dodge that difficulty,¡± Li Chen replied. ¡°Hmm, as long as you¡¯re fine.¡± Fourth Grandfather laughed heartily, ¡°After you left, I divined for you again, and it showed the momentum of a hidden dragon in the deep.¡± Li Chen turned his head toward Third Grandpa, ¡°Third Grandpa, those pills you gave me last time worked really well.¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Third Grandpa¡¯s beard trembled, his face a mix of pride and sorrow, ¡°Those were items I had treasured for decades, how could their efficacy not be excellent?¡± ¡°Then, Third Grandpa,¡± Li Chen leaned in closer, ¡°do you still have such an item? I found it pretty useful.¡± ¡°What?¡± Third Grandpa was taken aback, ¡°You rascal, do you know how much effort I put into refining that pill? Do you think pills like that can be refined as easily as ordinary pills?¡± Third Grandpa was nearly spitting in Li Chen¡¯s face, who felt utterly dejected inside: If you don¡¯t have any more, just say so, why get so agitated? Fourth Grandfather chuckled merrily, then suddenly remembered something, ¡°Oh right, Cheen, we recently took on a disciple, and he has very good root bone.¡± ¡°Disciple?¡± Li Chen was taken aback, these old scamps had taken on a disciple while he was away? ¡°It was a decision made together by a few of us,¡± Second Grandfather¡¯s figure appeared, smiling, ¡°He¡¯s a rare talent, one in a hundred years. It was only because of that we considered taking an apprentice.¡± ¡°One in a hundred years?¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes widened, it seemed he didn¡¯t even receive such a remark himself? ¡°Who is it?¡± Li Chen asked curiously, now intrigued by the four grandfathers¡¯ apprentice. To earn such high praise from Second Grandfather, the new disciple must truly be a prodigy. ¡°There, he¡¯s coming over.¡± Second Grandfather smiled and stretched out his hand, pointing behind Li Chen. Li Chen looked back only to see a meat mountain heading their way¡ªwasn¡¯t that Zhong Tian? ¡°Second Grandfather, where is your apprentice?¡± Li Chen turned back, puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s him.¡± Second Grandfather also looked a bit confused¡ªwhat was going on with Li Chen, had he lost his mind? ¡°What?!¡± Li Chen gasped, looking again at the meat mountain approaching with a simple, silly smile, the very Zhong Tian. What, what, what? Li Chen still hadn¡¯t recovered from the shock, Zhong Tian was actually the disciple of these masters? This was too big of a change; he couldn¡¯t accept it. ¡°Zhong Tian, this is Li Chen, your senior brother from now on.¡± Second Grandfather said with a smile. ¡°Yes.¡± Zhong Tian turned and then said to Li Chen with his usual goofy smile, ¡°Senior Brother, my name is Zhong Tian.¡± PS: Thank you, everyone, for your support all this time, whether it¡¯s through voting or rewards, I truly appreciate it! This book is still in its early stages, and I hope for your continued support, thank you.................. Chapter 78 - 78 65 Healing Wounds ?78: Chapter 65: Healing Wounds 78: Chapter 65: Healing Wounds Seeing Zhong Tian giving a salute to him, Li Chen slapped his forehead, ¡°Second Grandfather, are you joking with me? Seen only once in a hundred years, are you referring to his physique as being rare?¡± Indeed, I admit Zhong Tian¡¯s physique is quite special, but even so, it shouldn¡¯t be a once-in-a-hundred-years kind of rarity. Zhong Tian, seeing no reaction from Li Chen, then foolishly laughed again, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to actually be my senior brother.¡± ¡°Uh, I didn¡¯t expect you to be my junior brother either,¡± Li Chen said speechlessly. How could one have anticipated this, and with that physique, he can still practice martial arts? Seemingly perceiving Li Chen¡¯s thoughts, Second Grandfather smiled and said, ¡°Cheen, take a closer look at Zhong Tian.¡± Second Grandfather having said that, Li Chen could only comply and meticulously sized up Zhong Tian, but after a while, he still couldn¡¯t see anything special. Second Grandfather was somewhat speechless, ¡°Cheen, I meant for you to pay attention to the concentration of True Qi inside his body, not his appearance.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Li Chen caught on, ¡°But still, there¡¯s nothing remarkable.¡± ¡°How strong do you think Zhong Tian is?¡± Second Grandfather asked. ¡°If going by the current international ranking standards, he should be mid-tier on the Earth Ranking, about one-fifth of my strength,¡± Li Chen thought and responded. ¡°Then try exchanging a punch with Zhong Tian,¡± Second Grandfather said with a smile, ¡°full power.¡± Since Second Grandfather had thus spoken, Li Chen could only comply. Watching Zhong Tian standing there, still with a silly grin on his face, Li Chen suddenly threw a punch! There was nothing fancy about this punch, utterly simple, appearing extremely slow, but it was a punch Li Chen threw with all his might. Although Li Chen was injured at the moment, not even the Ghost King would dare to catch this punch. At best, an internal injury¡ªworst, completely disabled by Li Chen with a single punch. Seeing Li Chen throw his punch, Zhong Tian also lifted his fist and then both their fists smashed together. In that instant, the massive force from both sides directly clashed together, the surging power transmitted from the other¡¯s body shocked Li Chen! How could this be? How could Zhong Tian¡¯s strength be so immense? In just a moment, Li Chen and Zhong Tian were separated; Zhong Tian took five steps backward on the ground, while Li Chen couldn¡¯t stop his retreat and ended up taking more than a dozen steps back! Li Chen looked at the foolish Zhong Tian in shock, ¡°That¡¯s terrifying, isn¡¯t it?¡± I am sure he is much weaker than me, but why is his strength so formidable? Suddenly, Li Chen realized, this was innate power, Innate Divine Strength! To be able to suppress me with his own strength, Zhong Tian¡¯s power is indeed strong, but this still shouldn¡¯t be termed as a once-in-a-century encounter, should it? Seeing the shocked expression on Li Chen¡¯s face, Second Grandfather was very satisfied, ¡°Cheen, don¡¯t look at Zhong Tian¡¯s current strength as weak, but he has only been cultivating for a few days.¡± ¡°What?¡± Li Chen couldn¡¯t hold back any longer; just a few days of practice, and he already had the strength of mid-tier on the Earth Ranking? Li Chen was stunned. Holy crap, what kind of monstrous talent is this? I was freak enough, having managed to strike out on my own at 16 and then becoming the King of the Netherworld, but Zhong Tian in front of me seems even more monstrous? However, it seems like this junior brother¡¯s only flaw is being a bit dumb. Second Grandfather smiled faintly, ¡°So, do you understand why I call him a once-in-a-century genius now?¡± Li Chen nodded blankly, like a wooden chicken. This kind of talent is monstrous indeed. ¡°All right, Zhong Tian, go and review what I taught you yesterday,¡± Second Grandfather said. ¡°Okay, Second Master.¡± Zhong Tian gave a salute, then headed off to the back mountain. ¡°Cheen, you must have come back with some issue,¡± Third Grandpa said, stroking his beard. Li Chen turned his head, with a mischievous grin on his face, ¡°Third Grandpa, you really are clever.¡± ¡°Humph,¡± Third Grandpa¡¯s eyebrows and beard tremored, seeming a bit proud, ¡°Of course, you naughty boy. When you stuck your butt out, did you think I wouldn¡¯t know what you were up to?¡± Li Chen¡¯s forehead was full of black lines. ¡°Give me your hand.¡± Third Grandpa said. Li Chen hurriedly extended his hand, and Third Grandpa felt Li Chen¡¯s pulse, his brows furrowing. ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be, you took my Pill, how could the True Qi in your body be such a mess?¡± Third Grandpa looked puzzled. Li Chen felt a bit embarrassed and recounted the events of that day, which had Third Grandpa shaking his head. ¡°Third Grandpa, is there a chance for me to get cured?¡± Li Chen asked with a hopeful expression. ¡°If Third Grandpa can¡¯t cure you, then who can?¡± Third Grandpa snorted, then led Li Chen into the house. ¡°The situation inside your body is a bit chaotic right now, with several types of energy intertwining. We need to straighten them out first,¡± Third Grandpa said, ¡°Start with a herbal bath and then I¡¯ll give you some acupuncture.¡± Li Chen nodded and then stepped into a huge medicinal tub, after which Third Grandpa threw various Herbs into it, then poured hot water in bucket by bucket. Instantly, it seemed like every pore on Li Chen¡¯s body opened up; the energy contained in the herbal Potion, entering through the pores, made Li Chen so comfortable he simply wanted to moan. Meanwhile, the originally chaotic energy inside him, with the incoming energy of the herbal Potion, seemed to gradually calm down. At that moment, Third Grandpa took out the Silver Needles, pinpointed the acupoints, and inserted them into Li Chen¡¯s body. Li Chen closed his eyes and began to circulate the Mysterious Technique within him, quickly separating his True Qi and Energy. About half an hour later, Li Chen opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance passing by, his internal injuries had significantly improved. ¡°Stinky boy, I haven¡¯t thought of a way to completely remove the energy from your body either,¡± Third Grandpa said, stroking his beard. ¡°But I do have a method to suppress it.¡± Li Chen¡¯s eyes lit up. Suppression was also good. ¡°You should get up first,¡± Third Grandpa said indifferently. Li Chen stood up comfortably, turned to look at Third Grandpa, and couldn¡¯t help saying, ¡°Third Grandpa, the needles on my body haven¡¯t been pulled out yet.¡± ¡°Leave them in.¡± ¡°But the problem is, I can¡¯t dress properly with them in,¡± Li Chen complained. ¡°Oh, then take them out,¡± came Third Grandpa¡¯s voice. What? Li Chen was speechless; Third Grandpa¡¯s teasing was truly creative. After removing the Silver Needles from his body, putting on his clothes, and following Third Grandpa, Li Chen left. It wasn¡¯t long before Third Grandpa handed Li Chen a list. ¡°This is the method I found after consulting the Classics,¡± Third Grandpa said. ¡°Follow the instructions on this list to gather herbs, then brew the herbs, and in three years, you can suppress the energy in your body.¡± ¡°Three years?¡± Li Chen exclaimed in surprise. ¡°Cheen, don¡¯t be ungrateful,¡± Third Grandpa said dissatisfied. ¡°It¡¯s good enough that your internal injuries can be suppressed within three years, and this method won¡¯t harm your body.¡± ¡°I know, I know,¡± Li Chen hurriedly laughed. ¡°Third Grandpa is indeed the most powerful.¡± ¡°Good, then go gather herbs in the back mountain today,¡± Third Grandpa said. Just as Li Chen was about to agree, Third Grandpa added, ¡°Also remember to tidy up the herb garden.¡± Li Chen was speechless; Third Grandpa really knew how to be lazy. ... The next day, Li Chen brewed the second potion following Third Grandpa¡¯s method. ¡°Really bitter.¡± Li Chen picked up the bowl and gulped down the potion. It was truly bitter, exceedingly so; compared to this, what he had drunk before was nothing. Feeling the bitterness in his throat, Li Chen almost wanted to vomit, yet Third Grandpa simply said, ¡°Bitter medicine is good for the illness.¡± ¡°Yes, Third Grandpa,¡± Li Chen said, drooping his head. After tidying up for a while, Li Chen said goodbye to the several grandfathers, the list given by Third Grandpa already memorized, and a simple method had been found for his internal injuries. He would not have to worry for the time being. ¡°Cheen, I have something else,¡± Second Grandfather suddenly said. Li Chen turned around. ¡°Zhong Tian!¡± Second Grandfather¡¯s voice echoed, and before long, Zhong Tian ran back from the back mountain, his face still covered in sweat. ¡°Second Master, I¡¯m here,¡± Zhong Tian wiped the sweat off his forehead. Second Grandfather nodded and pointed at Li Chen, ¡°You should follow your senior brother.¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°What?¡± Li Chen was stunned, so was Zhong Tian, what was happening? ¡°Thump¡± Zhong Tian immediately knelt down, ¡°Master, what have I done wrong? Why are you sending me away?¡± ¡°Second Grandfather, is it really appropriate for Zhong Tian to follow me?¡± Li Chen was also curious. ¡°Zhong Tian, get up, we¡¯re not sending you away,¡± Second Grandfather said. ¡°We want you to gain some experience with your senior brother.¡± ¡°What?¡± Li Chen was stunned, was he supposed to take this drag around? Li Chen was speechless; although Zhong Tian had Innate Divine Strength and was talented, his emotional and intellectual quotient really weren¡¯t sufficient. ¡°Thank you, Second Master, I will definitely follow my senior brother and learn well,¡± Zhong Tian was earnestly thanking him on the other side. ¡°Cheen, taking Zhong Tian with you won¡¯t be a mistake,¡± Fourth Grandfather chuckled. Li Chen was taken aback, then agreed. If Fourth Grandfather said so, it must be right. Watching Li Chen and Zhong Tian walk away, several of them seemed a bit lost, as if they had something to say. And Li Chen, unaware of the grandfathers¡¯ reasons for having him take Zhong Tian along, no matter what, he had to take good care of him now. Chapter 79 - 79 66 I Cant Bully Others ?79: Chapter 66 I Can¡¯t Bully Others 79: Chapter 66 I Can¡¯t Bully Others With Zhong Tian in tow, Li Chen boarded the bus, and throughout the journey, Zhong Tian didn¡¯t stop talking. ¡°Big Senior Brother, what is that?¡± asked Zhong Tian, looking at the scenery sliding by with great curiosity. ¡°Big Senior Brother, that looks like the village idiot from my hometown,¡± Zhong Tian said excitedly, pointing at an Alaskan malamute by the roadside. ¡°Who¡¯s the village idiot?¡± Li Chen asked. ¡°It¡¯s a dog my mom raised,¡± Zhong Tian replied with a chuckle. Li Chen was speechless and turned his head away, but at that moment, Zhong Tian was staring at the skyscrapers outside and said, ¡°I¡¯ve never seen such tall buildings before.¡± ¡°Big Senior Brother, have you seen them?¡± ¡°I have,¡± Li Chen responded barely engaging, wondering when he had failed to notice that Zhong Tian was such a chatterbox. ¡°Wow, Big Senior Brother, you¡¯re amazing,¡± Zhong Tian said, admiration on his face. Some people on the bus heard Zhong Tian and couldn¡¯t help but find it a bit funny. Li Chen smacked his forehead, then turned to Zhong Tian with a serious expression and said, ¡°Zhong Tian, from now on, you¡¯re not allowed to call me Big Senior Brother.¡± ¡°Oh, Big Senior Brother,¡± Zhong Tian paused in confusion. Li Chen felt like he was about to cough up blood while Zhong Tian scratched his head and asked, ¡°If I don¡¯t call you Big Senior Brother, what should I call you?¡± ¡°Brother Cheen,¡± Li Chen said, closing his eyes. ¡°Okay, Big Senior Brother, I¡¯ll call you Brother Cheen from now on,¡± Zhong Tian said naively. The rest of the trip was uneventful, and a few hours later, they arrived in Linchuan City. After disembarking, Zhong Tian came up to him: ¡°Big Senior Brother, er, Brother Cheen, I¡¯m thirsty.¡± ¡°Follow me.¡± Li Chen took Zhong Tian to a nearby kiosk and bought him a bottle of Nongfu Spring water. However, Zhong Tian next to him said, ¡°Brother Cheen, I see people fighting.¡± Li Chen went over to take a look, only to find that in the alley nearby, two groups were locked in a fierce brawl, wielding batons and knives. Several people had already fallen to the ground, screaming in pain. It was a local gang conflict, Li Chen could guess as much. He was prepared to just hurry Zhong Tian on their way. Let them fight, what did it have to do with him? It wasn¡¯t endangering the life and safety of his own people. Even if the gangs were causing a ruckus, Li Chen wasn¡¯t going to intervene. ¡°Brother Cheen, didn¡¯t Master teach us that fighting is bad?¡± Zhong Tian said in confusion. ¡°That¡¯s not fighting, that¡¯s brawling,¡± Li Chen said, trying to pull Zhong Tian away only to find that he couldn¡¯t move him. ¡°Zhong Tian, do you want to join the brawl too?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to,¡± Zhong Tian said, vigorously shaking his head. ¡°I¡¯m a good person, Master told me not to fight.¡± Inwardly, Li Chen was on the verge of a meltdown, wondering why his grandfathers had insisted he bring Zhong Tian along. ¡°Then let¡¯s go. Let them fight,¡± Li Chen said. ¡°Just leave them?¡± Zhong Tian hesitated. ¡°Hey, didn¡¯t Second Grandfather tell you to follow me to gain experience?¡± Li Chen looked into Zhong Tian¡¯s eyes. ¡°So when you¡¯re outside, you should listen to me, right?¡± Zhong Tian thought for a moment, then nodded. ¡°I¡¯ll listen to you, Brother Cheen.¡± However, the gang members who were in the midst of the brawl noticed two people standing at the entrance of the alley, chattered on, and appeared to be pointing fingers at them. Damn, how could they tolerate that? One of them shouted loudly, ¡°Black Thorn, everyone hold up!¡± ¡°What, scared?¡± the leader of the other side said with scorn. ¡°Scared? I¡¯d be damned if I were scared of you!¡± The man became furious. ¡°Dealing with those two blind idiots over there chatting and yapping away, I¡¯m taking them down first.¡± The thug known as Black Thorn also saw Li Chen and Zhong Tian apparently chatting away and became infuriated. Fighting here and you laugh? You dare laugh at me? I¡¯ll take you down first! Li Chen was just about to pull Zhong Tian away after convincing him when the two gangsters suddenly pointed at them and said, ¡°You two, come over here.¡± Li Chen didn¡¯t want to deal with them and replied indifferently, ¡°We¡¯re just passing by, we won¡¯t bother you. Carry on.¡± What? Black Thorn and another gang leader were stunned. We¡¯re here fighting our hearts out, and this guy suddenly shows up, making remarks on the sidelines, spoiling our mood, and then he wants to walk away just like that? Auntie can bear it, but uncle can¡¯t! ¡°Fuck, I called you over, did you hear me?¡± Black Thorn¡¯s men also tightened their grip on their weapons, the intent to strike bubbling within. Li Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flashing through them, then turned to Zhong Tian and said, ¡°Zhong Tian, go teach them a lesson.¡± Zhong Tian immediately shook his head, ¡°Brother Cheen, Master told me not to fight recklessly.¡± ¡°Zhong Tian, if you don¡¯t act, they¡¯re going to hit us,¡± Li Chen said seriously. ¡°You heard them; they want to hit us first. It¡¯s a case of self-defense; also, didn¡¯t you say you¡¯d listen to Brother Cheen¡¯s words while outside? If Brother Cheen tells you to do something, don¡¯t doubt it.¡± Zhong Tian nodded as if he understood and then slowly stepped forward. ¡°Fuck, this fatty is about to crush the Earth,¡± one of the gangsters said, eyes bulging. The clashing gangs both gripped their weapons tightly, staring at Zhong Tian, somewhat dumbfounded; this guy really had an intimidating presence given his size. ¡°Don¡¯t think I¡¯m fucking scared of you just because you¡¯re fat. My brothers, take him down first!¡± Black Thorn yelled loudly. The gangsters immediately rushed towards Zhong Tian, but at that moment, Zhong Tian suddenly turned around, ¡°Brother Cheen, I can¡¯t bully people, they¡¯re no match for me.¡± Fuck, Li Chen was about to go crazy, ¡°Zhong Tian, I¡¯ve got your back with the master; if there are any penalties, I¡¯ll be the first to take the blame. Besides, you¡¯re only one person, and they¡¯re so many with weapons. How can it be considered bullying? If anything, they¡¯re bullying you. You¡¯re just defending yourself.¡± Zhong Tian nodded as if he understood but didn¡¯t quite get it, ¡°I got it.¡± Just then, a few gangsters charged up. Zhong Tian simply swatted them away with his right hand, like swatting flies, sending a gangster flying through the air with a scream! The gangster fell to the ground, and the others stood there staring, a bit dazed. ¡°What are you spacing out for? All of you, attack together. Black Thorn, let¡¯s team up and take down these two first.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m gonna kill these two pieces of trash today.¡± The gangsters on both sides charged towards Zhong Tian, who remained calm and collected. A gangster¡¯s steel rod smashed towards Zhong Tian¡¯s waist, but when it struck, it made no sound at all upon impact. The steel rod hit the fat without any effect. The gangster was dumbfounded. Was this fatty a bit too much fat? Zhong Tian simply picked him up and tossed him forward, crushing several others. At the same time, another gangster¡¯s machete slashed towards Zhong Tian, but the blade froze in mid-air as Zhong Tian grabbed the assailant¡¯s wrist with barely any effort, and the gangster screamed like a slaughtered pig. ¡°Zhong Tian, you have to be more agile, not let others attack you so easily,¡± Li Chen said from behind, a bit dissatisfied. ¡°Oh.¡± Zhong Tian responded simply but changed his tactics after Li Chen¡¯s instruction. Zhong Tian no longer stood passively in defense but began to launch his own offense. Like a mountain of meat stepping on the ground, shaking it, Zhong Tian grabbed for an attacker¡¯s steel rod, easily snatched it away, breaking it with a mere flex and shocking the assailant. The gangsters had surrounded Zhong Tian, those from behind trying to sneak attack, but in the next moment, Zhong Tian twisted his waist with exceptional agility, evading the assaults with his steel rod and machete. So agile! The gangsters felt a sense of absurdity. How could a fat man be so nimble? With a pinch, the weapons of the two gangsters behind him were clamped at his sides, and with a flick of his waist, the two were sent flying! Simultaneously, Zhong Tian lifted his foot and kicked it straight towards the attacking gangster in front. The foot landed squarely on his chest, sending the man flying and knocking him unconscious as he hit the ground. ¡°Zhong Tian, to the left, ah, yes, that¡¯s it, you¡¯re too slow,¡± Li Chen said leisurely from behind, taking pleasure in the ease of it all. Zhong Tian indeed had a talent for fighting that came naturally, with quick reflexes. Having such an apprentice seemed quite good. At the moment, Zhong Tian looked like a great Demon King, singlehandedly facing the gangsters and making it look easy. With a stomp on the ground, Zhong Tian dodged the sneak attack of three gangsters, then suddenly embraced one in front of him, hurling him at several others, slamming them all to the ground. ¡°Shit, what the hell are you all doing that you can¡¯t beat a fat man?¡± the gangsters¡¯ leader yelled furiously. After all, if word got out, how could they keep their street cred? ¡°Boss, this fatty is too strong. We¡¯re no match for him,¡± the gangsters whined with faces showing distress. Where did such a formidable fat man come from, who could foresee every attack and was unaffected by a steel rod, with such immense strength and thick skin ¡ª how could they possibly fight him? ¡°You¡¯re so many, just pile on and suffocate him!¡± the gangsters¡¯ leader told his men, ¡°Pile on and suffocate him to death!¡± Hearing the command, the gangsters shouted out and threw their weapons aside, then charged at Zhong Tian. Zhong Tian slapped with his right hand, knocking a gangster flying through the air, but the others jumped on him, followed by several more trying to pin him to the ground. Seeing this, one by one, the gangsters pounced, with quite a few hanging off Zhong Tian like monkeys on a tree. A gangster from behind covered his eyes, and Zhong Tian reached to remove the hands, but then another jumped at him from the front. Li Chen wasn¡¯t worried, still waiting for Zhong Tian¡¯s counterattack amidst this new tactic from the gangsters. Gangsters pressed down on Zhong Tian in layers until his figure seemed to be hidden under them. ¡°Just a fatty, still no match for so many of us, right?¡± Black Thorn sneered. Suddenly, however, a tremendous force emanated from within the crowd, and those who had seemed to overpower Zhong Tian felt they couldn¡¯t hold him down any longer. Instantly, the gangsters were sent flying in all directions, scattering like Heavenly Maidens, tumbling to the ground. ¡°Ouch!¡± The gangsters groaned in pain, rolling on the ground, while Zhong Tian still stood there, completely unharmed. Thinking they could overwhelm Zhong Tian with sheer numbers? That was naively optimistic, not realizing that Zhong Tian had Innate Divine Strength, making him even stronger than Li Chen in terms of power. ¡°A Tian, nicely done,¡± Li Chen said, approaching and patting Zhong Tian on the chest. ¡°Hehe,¡± Zhong Tian scratched his head, showing a simple and honest smile. After dealing with the gangsters, Li Chen was ready to leave with Zhong Tian, but at that moment, a voice full of anger rang out: ¡°Neither of you motherfuckers move!¡± Chapter 80 - 80 67 Why Do You Have to Force Me ?80: Chapter 67: Why Do You Have to Force Me? 80: Chapter 67: Why Do You Have to Force Me? Glancing back, he saw Black Thorn staring at him with a ferocious expression, hand clutching a pistol! ¡°Zhong Tian, get behind me,¡± Li Chen said indifferently, then stepped forward, ¡°Or do you actually want to invite us for a meal?¡± ¡°Motherfucker,¡± Black Thorn¡¯s face was extremely ugly. Damn it, he was in a fierce battle with his sworn enemy today, and suddenly these two motherfuckers emerged, and that fatso turned out to be so tough, taking out his men in two or three moves. Where does this leave his face? In the underworld, face is the most important. If this gets out, he might as well hang himself. ¡°All of you motherfuckers stand up, go grab your weapons,¡± Black Thorn yelled. Several gangsters lying on the ground immediately stood up, and went to the side. It was not long before they were all seen holding pistols in their hands. Another gang leader also drew out his pistol and aimed it at Li Chen. ¡°What are you guys doing?¡± Li Chen asked with a slight smile, ¡°I¡¯ve already said we¡¯re just passing by, accidentally witnessing your passionate scene. We didn¡¯t interfere or do anything. Why not step back? After all, escalating things benefits no one, right?¡± ¡°Just say it if you¡¯re scared,¡± another gang leader said coldly, ¡°I will leave you a whole corpse later.¡± Ah, Li Chen sighed in his heart. Why do they always force him to take action? Li Chen scanned the gangsters and found that quite a few were armed; together, there were around twenty or more with guns. Zhong Tian behind him was a bit slow. If the others fired, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to escape, and these thugs obviously wanted revenge for what had just happened, wishing they could kill him. Li Chen had to act himself. ¡°Tie those two up for me,¡± Black Thorn sneered, ¡°That fatso was pretty good at fighting, wasn¡¯t he? After we¡¯ve tied him up, put a few holes in him, and see if he can still fight!¡± ¡°Brother Cheen, I want to beat them up,¡± uttered Zhong Tian from behind, his voice full of annoyance. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Cheen will take care of them soon enough,¡± Li Chen said calmly. A few gangsters approached, and Li Chen raised his hands with a he-he smile, ¡°Is there really not even a slight chance of not fighting?¡± ¡°Sure, you can kneel in front of us, and then I¡¯ll cripple one of your arms,¡± a cruel expression crept onto Black Thorn¡¯s face. ¡°In that case, I might as well start by crippling your arm first.¡± Suddenly, Li Chen¡¯s words shifted, and at that moment, his figure had already charged forward! Fast as lightning! Black Thorn only saw a flash before him and immediately felt unease. By the time he thought to order his men to open fire, Li Chen had already reached him. With True Qi in his right palm, he slapped Black Thorn¡¯s wrist. Instantly, the pistol flew from his grip. As Black Thorn attempted to counterattack, Li Chen¡¯s left hand had already smacked his chest, sending him reeling from the impact! The other thugs saw Li Chen charging towards them and instinctively aimed their guns at him, while Li Chen had already grabbed the pistol he had just slapped away, his figure flashed, and with a lift of his right hand, ¡°Bang, bang, bang,¡± the trigger was pulled, bullets fired! The event lasted merely a second. By the time they reacted, Li Chen had already discharged thirteen bullets, all of which accurately hit the hands of the armed gangsters. ¡°Aaah!¡± The pained thugs dropped their guns, clutching their hands. ¡°Shoot!¡± another gang leader roared in anger. His men all aimed at Li Chen, but with a turn of his head, Li Chen was already charging in their direction! ¡°Fuck, why can¡¯t I aim properly?¡± some gangsters exclaimed in shock. By then, Li Chen had approached, tossing the pistol at a gangster¡¯s head, knocking him backwards uncontrollably. By this time, Li Chen had already charged in front of those hoodlums, moving like the wind. With each strike he delivered, screams of agony could be heard as the gun-wielding hoodlums felt only a shadow flicker before them, and then a punch landed on their bodies. While writhing in pain, their guns were already slipping from their hands. In less than three seconds, the hoodlums discovered in horror that all of their guns had vanished, and as Li Chen loosened his grip, a number of handguns clattered to the ground. The hoodlums were shocked, looking at Li Chen as if they were seeing a ghost. Was this person in front of them even human? Li Chen slowly walked toward the Leader of the hoodlums, while the others quickly stepped aside, automatically clearing a path for him. ¡°You, what do you want to do?¡± The Leader spoke threateningly but with a trembling voice. Approaching the hoodlum, Li Chen raised the gun in his hand, and the hoodlum instantly shuddered, fear apparent in his eyes. ¡°You, you dare to kill me?¡± The hoodlum was terrified, the strength of the man before him far exceeding that of an ordinary person. ¡°Didn¡¯t you just say you wanted to cripple me?¡± Li Chen asked indifferently. ¡°Ah, big brother, you heard wrong, I never said that,¡± the hoodlum quickly corrected himself, ¡°It was Black Thorn who said it, it¡¯s got nothing to do with me.¡± Hearing this from where he lay on the ground, Black Thorn almost passed out in frustration. Damn it, wasn¡¯t it you who said to take them out first? Now you¡¯re blaming me? ¡°Oh? Is that so.¡± Li Chen¡¯s gun still pointed at the other man, none of the surrounding hoodlums dared to come any closer. One tried to sneakily pick up a gun while Li Chen was distracted but suddenly, with a swift turn of Li Chen¡¯s right hand, a shot rang out, hitting the man¡¯s leg. Instantly, a cold sweat broke out among the hoodlums. Did this guy have eyes on the back of his head? ¡°All I know is that just now you wanted to cripple me,¡± Li Chen said calmly, ¡°leave something behind.¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you, the Wild Wolf Gang won¡¯t let you off,¡± the Leader tried to intimidate Li Chen, but Li Chen simply shook his head, spinning the gun out toward the sky with his other hand, then sharply grabbing the other¡¯s arm, and with a forceful jerk, caused the hoodlum to cry out in pain. ¡°Consider this a lesson, next time open your eyes,¡± Li Chen turned and walked away. As Li Chen was about to leave, Black Thorn, lying on the ground, suddenly had a vicious look flash in his eyes, struggling to pick up a handgun from the ground and then aiming at Li Chen¡¯s back. ¡°Bang¡± The handgun¡¯s trigger was pulled, and a relieved smile appeared on Black Thorn¡¯s face, but in the next second, his eyes widened in disbelief as the bullet simply passed right through Li Chen¡¯s figure, which had already disappeared. How can this be? Black Thorn¡¯s eyes were wide open, yet Li Chen¡¯s voice was already sounding from the side: ¡°You were a little slow.¡± As Black Thorn turned, he was met with Li Chen¡¯s fist. Knocking Black Thorn unconscious, Li Chen then disabled his right arm, leaving it irreparable. The surrounding hoodlums now saw Li Chen as a devil, completely unable to touch him, not even in the same league. ¡°Big senior brother, you¡¯re so impressive,¡± Zhong Tian said with admiration. ¡°Call me Brother Cheen,¡± Li Chen said, exasperated, had Zhong Tian forgotten again? ¡°Okay, Brother Cheen,¡± Zhong Tian replied with a chuckle.