Chapter 241 - 240

Chapter 241: 240Ye Tianchen made a wildly arrogant statement, a rather bizarre statement, and one could even call it highly inappropriate. However, it rendered everyone present speechless, all boiling with anger to the point of nearly spitting blood as they stared at Ye Tianchen.

Initially, this group of people were blustering, seeking an opportunity to regain some face and severely punish Ye Tianchen. Little did they know, Ye Tianchen completely dismissed their words as nonsense with a direct challenge, "What’s all the shouting for? If you dare, come down and face me one-on-one!"

This statement was enough to infuriate the group to the point of bursting. All of them were from major families, and fighting for them meant only taking beatings. Moreover, within these large families, it was unthinkable for them to actually engage in physical combat themselves. A single phone call or a command was all it took for skilled individuals to handle it for them. Now, Ye Tianchen was brazenly challenging them to a one-on-one duel, leaving the group utterly speechless and severely embarrassed. Indeed, no one dared to step down and accept Ye Tianchen’s challenge, firstly because they were no match, and secondly, it did not suit their status.

"What’s the matter? Are the Luo family’s members all cowards? Have no real skill and can only rely on hired muscle?" Ye Tianchen scoffed disdainfully.

"Tianchen..."

Luo Yan couldn’t help but feel nervous. For reasons unknown, her son seemed to be deliberately causing trouble, intentionally infuriating the Luo family’s uncles, not showing the slightest fear even when facing the helm, Luo Yansong. She was truly worried now, concerned that her father, Luo Yansong, might give the order to have Ye Tianchen arrested.

This was the last thing Luo Yan wanted to see. Firstly, because the Luo family, as a large clan, had armed guards who could arrest or even shoot a person without any accountability or fear of consequence. Secondly, Luo Yan knew her father was old and she just wanted to leave this place quickly to avoid further conflict. Unfortunately, these uncles were relentless.

"Mom, they won’t let us go; we can only rely on ourselves to get out. Let me handle this!" Ye Tianchen, seeing the worry in his mother Luo Yan’s eyes, spoke very earnestly.

"Alright, be careful!" Luo Yan, taken aback, knew her son’s approach was the only way. Eventually, she nodded her head and stood aside to let her son, Ye Tianchen, handle the situation.

"I’m asking one last time, if you want to keep me here, make your move quickly. Otherwise, I’m leaving. I’ve been in the Luo family’s house for half a day and not even a cup of tea was offered. Is this how you treat your guests?" Ye Tianchen yawned as he spoke.

At that moment, Luo Yansong stood up from his seat and looked coldly at Ye Tianchen, also feeling somewhat surprised. Regardless, Ye Tianchen was his grandson, and even though he had disowned his daughter Luo Yan with three claps of the hand, severing their father-daughter relationship, the blood tie was indelible. Luo Yansong, therefore, knew about his grandson, especially since Tianchen was the talk of Capital City lately. Almost everyone, even marginally informed, knew of him.

Ye Tianchen had overnight annihilated the Qin family and the Luo family, forcefully establishing a formidable reputation. His motto of "justice over connections" spread widely throughout Capital City. Everyone nearly knew that the declining Third-class Family, the Ye family, had produced a Ye Tianchen. No matter whether they were officials’ or rich folks’ children, even those of military families, as long as they behaved arrogantly and provoked Ye Tianchen, all they got in return was his fist. This was a man who feared no power, and after he had wiped out the Qin family and the Luo family, the national upper echelons unexpectedly suppressed these events, which indeed astonished many.

"Seeing me, your grandfather, and not showing any respect, how did the Ye family educate you?" Luo Yansong demanded as he looked at Ye Tianchen.

"You are my grandfather? After kicking my mother out of the Luo family, facing so many people attacking us, mother and son, even wanting the guards to kill us, and you, acting as a grandfather, haven’t shown any intention of intervening. I, Ye Tianchen, do not recognize such a grandfather!" Ye Tianchen responded with a calm smile.

Ye Tianchen had no affection or fondness towards these members of the Luo family. As for this grandfather, Luo Yansong, although somewhat authoritative and upright, Ye Tianchen knew that if he showed any weakness now, the Luo family would likely seize him and his mother. Even if Luo Yansong wanted to stop them by then, he wouldn’t have the authority, for the stability and unity of the entire Luo family were undoubtedly more paramount than his mother and him. Understanding this, Ye Tianchen would not show any weakness, whether in action or words.

"Fine, you have some of my old spirit. I’ve heard you’re highly skilled. If today you can defeat Bao Tianglong, I’ll let you go. As for you beating someone at my Luo family, I will also overlook it!"

Luo Yansong was not angry; in fact, he somewhat admired his grandson. Within the Luo family, what was lacking were people like Ye Tianchen with sheer boldness. Everyone relied on their family’s power and strutted around. If they had no backing from the Luo family, many descendants would turn inept. Ye Tianchen had no backing except from a once-declined Third-class Family, the Ye family. Yet, his courage was truly extraordinary.

"Patriarch, this could be..."

"Enough, it’s decided. Bao Tianglong, whether you can uphold the Luo family’s honor is up to you. Don’t hold back; it doesn’t matter if you kill him!" Luo Yansong interrupted the person who was about to speak and glanced at Bao Tianglong.

"Yes, sir!"

Bao Tianglong gripped his right hand, his entire demeanor turned utterly serious as he watched Ye Tianchen. Standing beside him were two guards, ex-soldiers with excellent skills, otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to join the Luo family as guards. At this moment, both were eager to help Bao Tianglong take down Ye Tianchen.

"Captain, let me do it, allow me to teach this kid a lesson."

"This guy is too arrogant, I’ll definitely show him!"

"Teach me? Are you even worthy? Arrogant? I’ve always been this arrogant, and you’re just realizing it now? Handsome, I know I look better than you, and you’re jealous, but saying it out loud is where you go wrong!" Ye Tianchen said with a playful smile, speaking to the two guards beside Bao Tianglong.

The two guards were furious and wanted to rush up and teach Ye Tianchen a lesson, but Bao Tianglong stopped them. He gave Ye Tianchen a cold look and said to the two guards behind him, "You’re no match for him, let me handle this!"

The two guards, having followed Captain Bao Tianglong for some time, knew well that their captain had been a soldier of immense strength. Moreover, Bao Tianglong held a secret identity that would frighten many if revealed—he had once been a Heavenly Gang War General. During a mission, he accidentally killed someone, which forced him to leave the Heavenly Gang Team. People had seen Bao Tianglong perform Hard Qi Skill, punching through a steel plate from ten meters away, an unbelievable feat.

Bao Tianglong walked up to Ye Tianchen and stopped two meters away. They were about the same height, both on the leaner side, contradicting the common belief that greater strength comes with larger build.

"Shall we change the location?" Bao Tianglong asked Ye Tianchen with a smile.

"I don’t mind, it’s not my place that’ll get trashed!" Ye Tianchen responded with a smile.

"Good, we’ll fight in the open space outside. If you win, you can leave. If you lose, you’ll lose your life," Bao Tianglong said seriously.

"Sure, if you lose, based on your strength, I might consider taking you as my subordinate, but of course, that’ll depend on your performance!" Ye Tianchen shrugged and replied.

Everyone was taken aback by how calm Ye Tianchen was in the face of such a formidable opponent as Bao Tianglong—it was as if he were oblivious to the danger.

"Damn, this guy keeps getting cockier, daring to challenge the captain. He really doesn’t know the height of the sky and the depth of the earth!"

"Don’t worry, in just a couple of moves, this guy will be knocked to the ground, desperately looking for his teeth. That’s what happens to anyone who dares to disrespect the captain."

Not just the two guards behind Bao Tianglong, but everyone in the Luo family believed that Ye Tianchen was no match for their security team captain, especially those who knew that Bao Tianglong had been a Heavenly Gang War General—a rank almost impossible to match. He was among the strongest in the military.

Many were now praying internally, hoping Bao Tianglong would beat Ye Tianchen so hard he’d be looking for his teeth, preferably leaving him bloody and even dead. That would solve their problems and avenge them fiercely.

Ye Tianchen and Bao Tianglong arrived at the Luo family’s old mansion’s large training ground. They stood ten meters apart, with all the Luo family members watching anxiously. Luo Yan, too, watched her son nervously because she had just learned from Uncle Wang how formidable Bao Tianglong was—seldom defeated and a truly skilled master.

"How do we play this? You know my time is precious!" Ye Tianchen asked Bao Tianglong with a playful smile.

"Ten moves. If I can’t defeat you within ten moves, you win. How’s that?" Bao Tianglong confidently replied.

"Make it twenty moves. You definitely can’t win in ten, and I’ll give you a chance to counterattack," Ye Tianchen said as he stretched his limbs.

"Okay!"

Shush!

Shush!

In a duel between masters, there aren’t many words, as relentless chatter is not a sign of a true master. After speaking, Ye Tianchen and Bao Tianglong almost simultaneously struck, charging at each other like lightning. They both could feel the other’s strength and wanted a quick resolution. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)