Super God Grandmaster

Chapter 179 - 179 174 I Can Afford to Lose a Little

?Chapter 179: Chapter 174: I Can Afford to Lose a Little Chapter 179: Chapter 174: I Can Afford to Lose a Little Ye Chen left and returned to Sky Lake Manor.

Just as he turned the corner, he almost collided with Ling’er. She shouted, “Can’t you watch where you’re going?”

“You weren’t watching either,” said Ye Chen.

“Oh, so you’ve returned alone. You didn’t bring your ‘mom’ back! You must be out there looking for old men again,” Ling’er said.

Taken aback, he retorted, “Your words are not very pleasant. You seem irritated.”

“Did you lure her into that courtyard to engage in indecent activities?” She had seen them turn into the courtyard.

“My bride-to-be is so fiery even before we’re officially married, I wonder how it will be in future.”

“Who agreed to be your wife?”

“Really! But I heard your father say that you agreed, and he was particularly pleased with me.””
“I reckon you’re being thick-skinned. You’re clearly reluctant, why didn’t you leave? If you don’t like it you can leave, no one’s holding you back.”

“Honestly, I’m not reluctant. I’m looking forward to trying what it’s like being a Sect Leader. It should be fun. I’m not staying here only because you’re to be my wife. If I don’t like it, I can always have you dismissed.”

“You…” Her finger shot up, pointing at him.

“Really, so I don’t care much. As long as you don’t mind. Maybe if you were gentler, I would delay getting rid of you. Eventually I’m going to have many wives, as long as you can stand it. If you can’t, you better hurry and find your father. Don’t regret when you’re pregnant, it’s still not too late to change your mind.”

She fiercely kicked him.

Ye Chen quickly dodged.

“I think your father’s worried you won’t be able to get married, so he’s eager for grandchildren. It’s fine by me to bring his dreams to life, even if it means indulging you for a night. I’m physically capable of satisfying an old man’s dream, after all, who else would marry you?”

She hurled a plate at him.

“Kill me and you’ll have to live as a widow.”

She threw several more plates at him.

Ye Chen dodged them and the plates smashed against the corner of the wall. He quickly darted out.

Ling’er angrily retreated, shouting, “I’m going to run away from home.”

Wan Lan stepped forward and asked, “What happened now? I bet you ran into that guy again.”

She entered the yard and gulped down several cups of tea.

Wan Lan knew that Ling’er was joking, she wouldn’t run away from home just after her father had found her.

Ling’er couldn’t stand Ye Chen’s smug attitude anymore, she was at a loss.

It gradually turned dark.

“Ling’er, don’t let him annoy you. He’s uncivilized, don’t let him make you angry. It will only give him more pleasure and you’ll end up being the one who’s upset.”

Ling’er rested her head on the table.

Ye Chen was alone in the courtyard. The day was fading and a few maids came in to light the lanterns.

Suddenly, Wei Sisan walked in, commenting with a chuckle, “You didn’t flee like a coward, that’s commendable.”

Ye Chen laughed coldly and replied, “If you’re not scared of me ruining your daughter, why do I need to run? It’s nothing but gain for me – I’m getting a wife in return.”

“If you had fled, I would have misjudged you,” said Wei Sisan.

Ye Chen said, “You’re willing to sacrifice your daughter. Compared to that, I, a penniless man who owns nothing, have nothing to lose. Besides, someone is willing to bear my child and I’ve been offered the position of Sect Leader.”

“Honestly, what made you stay?”

“I’m interested to see if I have the ability to become the leader of a sect.” Ye Chen thought of Feng Niang’s words, knowing that such opportunities came only once and he had to seize it when it did.

“It’s admirable for young men to strive. Don’t overthink and regret later,” said Wei Sisan. Even though they had only interacted for a few days, he had assessed Ye Chen accurately.

“I have no regrets. I have a wife now, life is complete, all that’s left is to stir things up.”

Wei Sisan chuckled, “Good, cause a stir. If you’re not stirring things up, how will you prove you’re alive.”

“With such a fine sect in New City, if you’re not worried about me stirring things up, why should I retreat? Being a Sect Leader would at least give me some excitement.”

“Being a Sect Leader is not an easy job.”

“Are you really offering me the position of Sect Leader?”

“If you prove capable enough, why not?”

“What does it take to prove my capability?”

“You need to prove your superiority over others. Your martial arts skills certainly surpass everyone else in New City Sect. But good martial arts alone simply makes one a fighter. What’s more important is your ability to control the crowd and outstanding wisdom. I want to see if you can maintain control in crucial moments.”

“You have so many capable people, haven’t you found someone to take over?” Ye Chen asked curiously.

“Yes, I should have given more thought to it in the past. Had I done so, it wouldn’t be this difficult now,” Wei Sisan sighed.

Ye Chen just chuckled.

“Now, I’m planning to counterattack, starting with the ambush incident.” Wei Sisan returned to the main topic.

“Retaliation? You want to figure out the whole situation.”

“Yes, if we don’t get to the bottom of this, it’d be simply unacceptable.”

“So you want me to be your executioner?” Ye Chen asked. “If we’re talking about leadership, you obviously wouldn’t believe that I have it. But my martial arts skills could make me a decent assasin. You wouldn’t want me to kill Gua Zhengnie, would you?”

Wei Sisan smiled faintly, “As long as you’re willing to stay, you don’t necessarily have to be an assassin.”

“Is that so! Initially, putting me in the position of the Sect Leader wasn’t very suitable.”

“Then start with small tasks. One at a time, and see if you’re cut out for it.”

“Ha-ha, one by one! Alright, where do I start? How are you going to test me?” Ye Chen was shelling peanuts and drinking tea as darkness was falling.

“I want to deal with Jue Ming and Yang Jing of the No. One Thieves.”

“Jue Ming who was dressed in black that night?”

“Yes.”

“I heard that Jue Ming and Gua Zhengnie are close.”

“That’s none of my business. All I know is that he was involved that night.”

“Would Gua Zhengnie help them?”

“I don’t know, but since this person was involved that night, I can’t let him off the hook for the sake of the fallen disciples of New City.”

“Seems like the whole matter doesn’t concern me much.”

“You’re to succeed me as the future Sect Leader. How can it not be of importance?”

“I was merely coerced into your war chariot, nothing more than an ordinary person.”

“Still hesitating? Not intending to do anything for the Wastelands?”

“I would like to do something for the Wastelands, but it shouldn’t start with killing, right?”

Wei Sisan laughed after hearing this, saying, “Nobody’s asking you to kill anyone yet.”

“Not yet!”

“In a couple of days, we’ll be moving to Tianle City. We’ll discuss anything else there.”

“Leave Wasteland City to Gua Zhengnie?”

“If he’s so keen on it, let him have it.”

“Are you comfortable giving Wasteland City to someone like that?” Ye Chen asked.

“Even if Wasteland City is handed over to them, they will not be able to control it. I will leave my men in the Wastelands, rest assured, they cannot take over Wasteland City.” Wei Sisan confidently stated.

“Indeed, why should I worry? As my senior, you have much more experience than me, and are well accustomed to these matters.” Ye Chen said again, “You have a multitude of talented people under your command, so you can spare one like me.”

Nevertheless, Wei Sisan said, “Despite having many people under my command, I haven’t been able to find someone I can trust.”

“You think I’m trustworthy?”

“I don’t know. But I want to give you a chance to try. Maybe you’ll succeed. You want to prove yourself as well, don’t you!”

“Was it Feng Niang who told you this?” Ye Chen asked.

Upon hearing this, Wei Sisan chuckled,
“It seems so.”

“Staying is good enough.”

“Well, not necessarily. I haven’t decided where to go yet.” said Ye Chen.

After chatting for more than two hours, someone came with food, and Wei Sisan stood up to leave.

Suddenly, Ye Chen was the only one left in the courtyard. After all that has been said, Ye Chen was somewhat surprised that he had agreed. This old man really had his ways, as if he knows exactly where to strike.

Ye Chen looked at the starry sky and once again thought of matters in the Central Plains.

As he was eating, Feng Niang returned. Seeing so much food, she said, “Oh, there’s quite a feast here.”

“Where’s the Red Demonic Spirit?”

Before he could finish, Feng Niang released the Red Demonic Spirit.

“You really let Red Demonic Spirit possess you. Did it do anything to you? Don’t you know it can control you? Did you lose your memory or experience any lapses? If you did, it must have done something bad to you.”

Feng Niang approached, saying, “You have quite an imagination.”

“Ha, you think I’m joking? It might have been controlling you, causing havoc, and you wouldn’t know a thing.”

“I think you’re more of a pervert than the Red Demonic Spirit.”

“Who says so? He’s the biggest pervert. I am what I am today because of him. It’s all his doing, not my nonsense.” said Ye Chen.

Feng Niang picked up the chopsticks.

“So, did you enjoy your talk?”

The Red Demonic Spirit turned around, not seeming very enthusiastic.

Ye Chen guessed most of it and said, “Ah, no need to say more. I understand. I’ll drink with you tonight, no return till drunk.”

“Who brought all this food?”

“Wei Sisan.”

“Seems like he treats you quite well.”

Ye Chen smiled faintly and said, “He suggested that I join them in Tianle City in a couple of days.”

“You should go.”

“What about you?”

“Me, I want to visit the Central Plains.”

“You’re returning to the Central Plains, alone? Not coming with us?”

“What would I do following you? I’ve never been to the Central Plains, I want to see it.”

“It’s too dangerous for a woman to go alone. At the very least, you should have some company.”

“Ha, you really think of me as a damsel.”