Chapter 76 The Past Has Passed

  The entire scene was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop, and those soldiers were even more trembling with fear. Ye Chen's killing of the nine segments at the peak was like stepping on ants. Killing these people would be no different from cutting grass.

  "Spare your life, we are all soldiers, just following orders, and have no grudges against the Ye family. Everything is done under orders." A general put down his weapon, looked at the brothers who followed him to battlefields, and said in a low voice.

  Ye Chen glanced at them and pointed at the general, "You come over here."

  That general was shocked and uncertain, walking slowly to Ye Chen's side, kneeling on one knee, saying: "Young Master Ye, if you want to kill me, then kill me, please spare our brothers under our command, they are all innocent, with parents, wives and children at home."

  Ye Chen's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly pulled him up. Such a general was rarely seen, and it gave rise to an idea in his mind. He said in a low voice, "Are you willing to lead your brothers under your command to my Ye family as guards? Of course, your salary and treatment will definitely not be poor, at least more than twice what Jiang Xingyun gives you."

  That general was taken aback, with a hint of excitement in his eyes. At the City Lord's manor, they had already been exhausted, but if they were to join the Ye family, they would have great concerns. "Young Master Ye, this... we are regular troops under the banner of the King of Chu, and our names are all recorded on the military registration ledger in Lincheng. I'm afraid this won't be suitable."

  "It doesn't matter now that Jiang Xingyun is dead. Go back to the City Lord's Manor and destroy the registration records of those who want to join the Ye family's army. Then, let them take off their armor and come to my Ye family. No one will know. You can temporarily preside over the situation at the City Lord's Manor and wait for the people from Wangcheng to arrive."

  "Good idea." The general's eyes lit up and said: "Since Ye Shao doesn't mind, then let's do it. But how will Ye Shao deal with the King of Chu..."

  "Don't worry, I have a way, and I won't let your brothers come to my Ye family to send themselves to death." Ye Chen smiled.

  "My name is Lí Gē Xiào, from now on you can just call me Gē Xiào. I'll head back to the City Master's mansion immediately. With Jiāng Xíng Yún dead, I'm worried that the City Master's mansion will be in chaos." Lí Gē Xiào bowed his fist to Yè Chén and then led the two thousand troops away in an orderly manner, dispersing the onlookers at the same time.

  At this time, the guards from the Ye family came forward to collect the bodies and clean up the bloodstains. Ye Yan walked out, and Nanniang, like a small butterfly, jumped up and ran to Ye Chen's side, grasping his hand tightly, her eyes shining with excitement, "Young Master, Young Master, you're so amazing, you were so cool just now!"

  "That's right, don't you know who I am, the young master of your family?" Ye Chen very coquettishly patted his white clothes.

  "Stinky beauty." Ye Yan smiled lightly, her face blooming like a flower, and chided in a spoiled tone. Then, she walked hand in hand with Nannu, one on each side of Ye Chen, towards the inner courtyard, leaving Ye Xiao Tian and the others staring outside.

  The matter of the three major families and the City Lord's Mansion has been thoroughly resolved, and everyone in the Ye family let out a sigh of relief. Now, Ye Chen is only worried about the powerful expert from the Sea of Fate Secret Realm who will be arriving soon from Wangcheng.

  Calculating the time, it should be within this month. Ye Chen felt a great deal of pressure on him. After fighting with Jiang Ming, he realized how strong the power of the Secret Realm of Fate was. And Jiang Ming was only at the threshold of the Secret Realm of Fate, and there was still a huge gap between him and those who had truly entered the Secret Realm of Fate for the first time and experienced the turbulent waters of fate.

  If he hadn't obtained the Chaotic Secret Art, not only would he die today, but also over a thousand people from the Ye family would lose their lives. At his current eight-stage boundary, Ye Chen didn't have the confidence to fight against someone who had reached the first Fountain of Life in the Sea of Fate Secret Realm. However, he couldn't afford to lose either, for if he lost, it wouldn't just be his own fate that was at stake, but also the fate of every single person in the Ye family.

  Ye Chen and Ye Xiao Tian, along with the elders, chatted in the family hall for a while. Then, he took out all the spiritual medicines collected from the three major families, leaving them astonished one after another. This was indeed a considerable fortune.

  Adding up to twenty or so low-grade top-quality spiritual herbs, nearly five hundred low-grade high-quality spiritual herbs. For the Ye family, this is the foundation for development and growth. Such a large batch of spiritual herbs can cultivate many strong people.

  Nan'er's eyes sparkled as she stared at the spiritual medicine and exclaimed, "Wow, young master, so many spiritual medicines!"

  "Hmph, what's this? Wait till you get to Linglong Island, these spiritual medicines will be nothing in your eyes. With a top-notch power and Jade Auntie around, you'll be living the high life! At that time, spiritual medicines will be endless and inexhaustible." Ye Chen looked on with an envious expression.

  "But, but..." Nang'er rubbed her small fingers together and said softly, "But I'd rather not have such good fortune, it's better to always be able to stay by Master's side."

  Ye Yan smiled and said, "What nonsense are you talking about, little girl? When you become a proud daughter of heaven in the future, wouldn't it be better to go find your young master then?"

  "Uh-huh." Nannuo's big eyes sparkled with excitement, "Once we arrive at Linglong Island, I'll definitely train hard. If anyone dares to be dissatisfied with Young Master in the future, I'll take care of them!"

  She clenched her small fist tightly, causing Ye Chen to break out in a cold sweat. He figured it out - all women have a tendency towards violence, and even a lovely girl like Nannuo has a hidden violent streak. There's a saying that goes something like this: for every gentle and kind-hearted woman, there's always a man who can bring out her violent side.

  Yeah, that's right. Nang'er considers him her greatest reliance and the person closest to her. For his sake, she is willing to become a violent little loli without hesitation.

  After chatting for a while, Ye Chen returned to the small courtyard in the back mountain, Nan'er hugged his arm, jumping and laughing happily, Ye Yan also followed behind, with a charming smile, beautiful beyond description.

  After returning to the small courtyard, Nannuo quickly ran into the kitchen to cook a delicious meal for Ye Chen. These past few days, Ye Chen had been working hard, and this was all she could do to help. Yecai also smiled and followed into the kitchen to learn how to cook with Nannuo, leaving Ye Chen speechless.

  Ye Yan, a young lady from a wealthy family, is now surprisingly learning cooking skills in the kitchen with Nan Er, which is beyond Ye Chen's expectation.

  In the meantime, Li Song came over and arranged everything at the City Master's residence. He also told Ye Chen that his brothers who had fought with him in the past would be coming to take refuge with the Ye family tonight. Ye Chen made all the arrangements and let Ye Xiao Tian personally receive them, while he himself was too lazy to bother with these things. It had been a long time since he had a good sleep, thinking of the comfort of lying on his bed, he didn't want to stay for another moment.

  Ye Chen quickly returned to the small courtyard in the back mountain after leaving Ye Jia. At this time, Nan Er and Ye Yan had already prepared a sumptuous meal, a big table full of dishes that Ye Chen loved to eat, making his appetite increase greatly at first sight.

  "Ah, delicious! Nang's craftsmanship is indeed good." Ye Chen ate with big mouthfuls while giving vague praise, making Nang's small face almost smile out a flower, her two eyes shining like crescent moons.

  "Enjoy your meal and have some more."

  Ye Yan kept serving dishes to Ye Chen, filling his bowl to the brim. Nannuo supported her chin with both hands, staring at Ye Chen without blinking, a happy smile spreading across her face.

  Ye Chen stopped, looking at Nan Er and Ye Yan, feeling warm in his heart. This life was rarely so warm and considerate, this moment would become one of the unforgettable moments of his life. This long-lost feeling reminded Ye Chen of some past events.

  That was five years ago in the summer, Hua Xia country, Ye Chen also felt this warmth, but it was different from now, at that time not only felt warm, but also gentle, like water's gentleness.

  She used to do the same for her, even feeding him and washing his hands and face. At that time, Ye Chen enjoyed this feeling very much because they had so little time together, only a few times a year, and each time they met, every time they were together was so short-lived, making them both want to give all their emotions and love to each other during those brief reunions.

  For her, a cavity of hot blood flowing for her, a cavity of love burning for her, he hated to let them spew out, and then set himself ablaze. However, all the emotions, all the love, in the end still had to cool down, not the heart's cooling down, but rather the mutual indifference between each other.

  It's not that she didn't want to pretend to be nonchalant, but rather that within less than a year of getting to know each other, she married someone else. As for why, there were many reasons, but Ye Chen had always been unable to truly convince herself.

  Now that he has come to this world, to the Longevity Continent, all the past things have long since passed away. Only those deep memories etched in his heart, forever unextinguished, pierce him with pain every time he thinks of them, his heart like a knife cut.

  Why, after getting married, do you still need to say I love you? If it's love, why get married? This is reality, a cruel reality. In that country of China, neither Ye Chen nor she are living just for themselves, they have family around them. But Ye Chen feels he can give up everything as long as he can be with her, yet she cannot, or perhaps on the path of emotions, she alone lacks the courage to give up everything just to be together.

  Now everything has become a thorough past, they are in different worlds, different spaces, how far apart, Ye Chen does not know, but he is very clear that this life, he may never be able to return to the land of Huaxia again, the land that gave birth to him, raised him, made him happy and painful.

  Ye Chen's sudden emotional change affected Ye Yan and Nan Er, two women, one big and one small, quietly watching him, understanding the deep-seated worry, helplessness, and melancholy in his eyes.

  The room was very quiet, with only three even breaths audible. The dishes had all gone cold, but no one paid any attention to them. Ye Chen sat there, lost in thought, recalling everything, his heart filled with sorrow and regret. He was a decisive person, but when it came to this relationship, he couldn't let go of the memories, couldn't put down the feelings for the woman who had understood him best in this world, in this life.

  Ye Yan quietly looked at him, with gentle flow in her eyes. Nang'er's eyes were filled with tears as she gazed at Ye Chen's gaze. The little girl felt heartache and softly walked over to him, hugging him from behind and placing her head on his back, softly calling out, "Young Master, are you not feeling sad?"

  Ye Chen returned to reality, shook his head and smiled faintly, "I'm fine, Nan Er, I just spaced out for a moment. Let's eat, the dishes are getting cold."

  Heard that the electricity will be cut off for another day tomorrow, speechless...