Chapter 76: Ten Years of Loyalty
Ye Wuchen continued, “Originally, the best choice you have is to leave Tian Long Nation together with your mother right away. But it’s too late now, you must be aware. Because of that Shattering Wind Blade of yours, the Emperor isn't likely to give up, rather it gave rise to his murderous intentions. In a short matter of time, you will be secretly captured and interrogated. Because you own the God of War Feng Chaoyang’s Shattering Wind Blade, you must be related to him. If you are one his relatives, you are suitable to use to blackmail Feng Chaoyang or even become a bargaining chip against the Gale Nation. And if you are not, you will simply be put to death, because your imposing manner is unrestrained. Not having high cultivation, but having a terrifying murderous spirit frightens the Emperor. If you are fully developed but are of no use to him, then he will eliminate you as early as possible, else he will not be able to eat or rest in peace.”
Leng Ya kept silent, but was sweating all over. After hearing these words from Ye Wuchen, he then realized his nasty situation.
What he said was right, I’m too inexperienced...
“Well, do you agree to join the Ye family?” Ye Wuchen asked.
“Agreed!”
“Okay, but you do not have the final say on the circumstances. What I want… is ten years! I’ll have your ten years of loyalty to compensate for the favor I’ve given you and your mother. In exchange, your mother will be safe. Do you agree?” Ye Wuchen asked calmly.
“I...am.... willing!”
Almost using the strength of his whole body, Leng Ya forced out those words from the gaps between his gritted teeth.
“Very well.” Ye Wuchen nodded in satisfaction, “Your domineering nature, your untouchable ego, and your unrestrainable manner makes me wonder what prominent status you must have held before. You are definitely not the kind of person who is willing to be confined inside a house. This time you responded with difficulty, mostly because of your mother. However, in time, you will find out that you have not made the wrong decision. There will come a day that you’ll be qualified to stand behind my back and accept this lifelong honor!”
Leng Ya lifted his head, gazing with the eyes of a hungry eagle observing its prey. At this moment, the man’s domineering nature and imposing manner stirred him violently. He had never thought that a man younger than him could have caused him so much emotion and pressure.
“Go ahead and tell me your current residence, tomorrow I shall send people to bring you over. Don’t worry, although the emperor might be closely tracking your whereabouts, he likely gave no orders to secretly eliminate you. The matters that he needs to attend to right now…” Ye Wuchen let out a cold smile, “are quite a few.”
By the time Leng Ya left, people in the public square finally dispersed. Ye Wuchen carried Ning Xue out of the Imperial Institute discreetly, then promptly hired a palanquin. On the roadside was finally where he felt at ease.
It’s really difficult for a well known person to go out, especially someone who had just recently become so.
At this time, Lin Kuang and Lin Zhan were already on their way home, both carrying ugly expressions, and not making any remarks. Ye Wuchen not only amazed the world with brilliant feats, but also insulted the entire Lin family from top to the bottom. Several of those humiliations had been provoking, as if telling them they “got what he deserved”. Every time he argued, he was left speechless and needed to hold back anger and shame. Right now, he recalled everything calmly, only to realize that, from the beginning, the entire Lin family had been led by the nose by Ye Wuchen. Every word and every reaction had been anticipated by him beforehand… after which he struck back tenfold.
After thinking about this, they both glanced at each other and shivered all over.
“That dreadful scheme… no wonder he had endured patiently for the entirety of sixteen years.” Lin Kuang sighed.
He couldn’t believe that Ye Wuchen had been a loser for sixteen years, then became an incomparable genius within a year after he was lost. He believed resolutely that the previous sixteen years had been a ruse so that people would ignore him, developing himself rapidly during that time.
“Grandpa, Father!”
“Your child has brought you humiliation.” Lin Xiao ran up to their backs, showing a sad face.
“Victory and defeat is a common place in a military family, Xiao-er. Don't blame it on yourself, it’s because of…Haaaah.” Lin Zhan sighed heavily, although he was also astonished by the talents of Ye Wuchen, he refused to say any words to praise the opponent. Today his brilliant feats amazed the world, and the rewards received from the emperor had made all the people shift their attention to Ye family, forming a crowd around them as the Emperor left. And the Lin family aside from their “allies”, were not paid any attention, totally desolate in a corner.
All because of Ye Wuchen.
“Grandpa, Father, in a week Shuirou of the Hua family will turn sixteen. According to the arrangement years ago, there should be a formal engagement party before we get married the following day. I hope we can make a public announcement on this, for the whole city to know. It will be best if we can make them discuss it as often as possible.” Lin Xiao said seriously. This act will not only place pressure on the Hua family, but also make Ye family unable to put a step forward. If the whole city was made aware, should the Hua family back out, they will be despised throughout Tian Long City.
“Xiao-er, are you afraid?” Lin Kuang said furrowing his brows.
“Yes. Right now, I’m very afraid because the pressure he poses is quite huge. Furthermore, Hua Shuirou’s actions today indicated that she is somehow starting to like Ye Wuchen. Or else, based on her character, she wouldn't have done such actions.” Lin Xiao said painfully.
“A real man of character will not be tossed out by a woman. Furthermore, he will be a tire because of a woman!” Lin Kuang said.
“However, this also relates to a man’s dignity! I, Lin Xiao, have been glorious for half a lifetime, I have no intention of becoming a laughingstock. Moreover, having Hua Shuirou is equivalent of having the entire Hua family. If the Ye family makes their move, and should they succeed… Grandpa, Father, will you be willing to let such a thing happen? And… I’m already deeply in love with her, if I lost her, I will suffer for the rest of my life” said Lin Xiao, his face miserable.
This was the first time Lin Kuang and Lin Zhan had seen such painful and alarmed expressions on the face of Lin Xiao, who they had been really proud of. Although he always remained calm, the shock he received today was indeed too much. For a person who had been used to standing high above others, who was used to flattery and admiration, he often could confidently say that he didn’t care about fame or being lonely. However, once he was bested by another, he lost his head out of fear and tried with all his might to regain his previous place. This is similar to those children of families who were used to their ordinary life, but if there came a day wherein they were no longer wealthy, they would tend to expend all their efforts to climb upwards to seek riches and honor. It’s because when one already holds a position, one would often boast shamelessly.
And if a woman who originally belonged to him got snatched away by another person before the marriage, then that would be more painful than killing him.
“What you said is right, even if you didn’t mention it, your grandpa and I will surely do so tomorrow. Let’s continue the discussion at home.”
Translated by: Fatty_Uncle
Edited by: patrick_father_of_dragons