Chapter 252 - Not Letting the Family Worry

Chapter 252: Chapter 251: Not Letting the Family WorryThe challenge from the Xuanyuan family could also be seen as a dominant assault. Ye Tianchen’s heart shook as well, for it was the first time since his rebirth that he faced such a formidable challenge, and the first time he felt a sense of alarm. The Xuanyuan family had only sent a letter, yet that letter was powerful enough to blast an entire villa area into the sky, demonstrating their domineering presence. What Ye Tianchen did not expect was that the Xuanyuan family’s retaliation would arrive so swiftly and with such a strong expert in tow. It appeared he had to be more cautious and vigilant.

The Xuanyuan family had been mentioned by Ling Yuxun before. It was a Hidden Family, incredibly powerful. Just how powerful it was, no one knew, but anyone with a little knowledge of the different planes was aware that there were Hidden Families in China. These families chose to remain hidden primarily because their power was so great that they feared state retaliation.

It went without saying that when a family was powerful enough to go into hiding to avoid the containment of a nation, even if they weren’t acting overtly, they possessed unexpected influence.

Ye Tianchen retracted his Superpower Light Shield and removed the Superpower Isolation Net, glancing around the bedroom to ensure there was nothing unusual. This reassured him quite a bit. Outside, his mother Luo Yan knocked on the door, clearly worried. Of course, Ye Tianchen would not tell his family that the Xuanyuan family’s revenge had arrived, especially not in such a domineering form of reprisal. He would resolve these matters himself, determined to prevent any threats to his loved ones.

He composed himself, temporarily setting aside thoughts of the individual who had managed to condense such vast energy into an envelope. This person must be one of the most formidable members of the Xuanyuan family and was likely to become the biggest enemy in eradicating them. The capabilities were so potent that even his Superpower Light Shield could be shattered and his Superpower Isolation Net could be cracked.

"Tianchen, what’s wrong?" Luo Yan continued to knock and call out anxiously.

"Mom, can’t you let me read a love letter in peace? It’s not every day your son gets a girlfriend!" Ye Tianchen opened the door to his bedroom, feigning a helpless expression as he spoke.

Luo Yan glanced at her son and truthfully felt that ever since he returned to Capital City, he had changed. It wasn’t just that he had become more sensible. He had developed a domineering spirit, an audacity that didn’t fear power. Judging by his actions, particularly what she had witnessed at the Luo Family’s Mansion, his combat abilities had exceeded what she, an ordinary person, could imagine. They were akin to the martial arts scenes in TV and movies. Had Luo Yan not been raised in a major family and seen some incredible Superpower Experts, she would have been utterly shocked.

However, because of this, Luo Yan also harbored significant doubts. She had never seen such strength or skill in her son before. Clearly, his military service was more than just strict military training—it had made him more mature.

"Tianchen, is that really a love letter? Even though I’m old, I’m not foolish. Tell me honestly, what is really going on?" Luo Yan looked into Ye Tianchen’s eyes and asked seriously.

Ye Tianchen himself was taken aback for a moment. He knew his mother was smart; this woman, who had nearly become the head of the Luo family, was undoubtedly intelligent and talented. He just hadn’t expected her to question him so directly.

"Mom, it is a love letter. You’re overthinking it. I also found it strange. I didn’t expect her to use such a way to write a love letter to me..." Ye Tianchen chuckled and said to Luo Yan.

"Really? Who sent you the love letter?" Luo Yan asked doubtfully.

"Mom, can you not ask that... Shouldn’t your son have some privacy?" Ye Tianchen said, pretending to be sullen.

By then, Ye Tianchen had already subtly guided Luo Yan out of his bedroom. Despite having used the Superpower Isolation Net to block the enormous explosive force, he still feared that there might be unseen damages to his room. Luo Yan, ever so clever and meticulous, could spot such things and it would only make her worry more.

"Tianchen, I don’t mean to pry into your privacy, but I’m concerned. I just want you to be safe!" Luo Yan said with heartfelt concern.

"Mom, you’re really overthinking it. Alright, I’ll tell you. It’s a letter from Ling Yuxun, okay? This is a secret, don’t tell anyone else, especially Qianwen with her big mouth. I’m afraid she’ll ruin things for me!" Ye Tianchen whispered conspiratorially.

Regardless, Ye Tianchen would never tell his mother that it was a challenge from the Xuanyuan family. Such information would make Luo Yan extremely worried without any benefit and would cause his family to feel fear. Furthermore, he absolutely could not let her know that he was a Superpower User; she wouldn’t be able to accept it.

Having been reborn, Ye Tianchen had long since resolved to take on everything. As a man, a towering figure, and a Divine-level Superpower Expert in the apocalypse, his character, determination, and single-minded resolve were unbreakable and unobstructed by anyone.

"Really? Yuxun and you have already..." Luo Yan was somewhat taken aback, she hadn’t expected her son, Ye Tianchen, and Ling Yuxun to have progressed to the point where they were already exchanging love letters. She had definitely not anticipated this, but hearing her son say so, she still felt a touch of happiness. It wasn’t that she was fickle, preferring Ruxue over Qi Ruxue for her daughter-in-law the moment her son mentioned having a chance with Ling Yuxun, it was just that as a mother, who wouldn’t want their son to be popular with the ladies and have multiple beauties at his side?

As for Ling Yuxun, the relationship between the Ling and Ye families was quite good in the past. They lived in the same alley and were neighbors, so they could be said to have been in close contact with each other, getting along very well. Ye Tianchen and Ling Yuxun, they had been childhood sweethearts since they were little, and even the number of times they played at being bride and groom was enough to leave a deep impression on the adults.

"Mom, it’s not as serious as you think. It’s just that you gave birth to a son too handsome. Some beauties can’t help but fall in love with me, and I can’t do anything about it!" Ye Tianchen said with a thick-skinned laugh.

Listening to her son, Ye Tianchen speak this way, Luo Yan also couldn’t help but laugh, clearly believing what Ye Tianchen said. She was relieved that her son now had some options to choose from and in the end, it wasn’t that Luo Yan was pretending; she was genuinely worried about Ye Tianchen’s lifelong happiness, fearing that one day her son might revert back to his playboy character, which would be truly awful.

Ye Tianchen placed his hands on his mom’s shoulders and then walked down from the villa to the living room. When he got there, he found only Qi Ruxue fiddling with the television remote and couldn’t help asking, "Where’s my sister?"

"Brother, if you weren’t going to take Ruxue for a walk, I would have been too lazy to wash the dishes for you. Remember to give me an extra hundred yuan for my allowance this month, okay?" Ye Qianwen quickly ran out from the kitchen and glared at her brother fiercely.

"No way, taking Ruxue out for a stroll is mom’s order. I’m just carrying out her tasks. If you want more pocket money, you’ll have to ask mom. It’s no use asking me!" Ye Tianchen said with a mischievous smile.

"You... Mom, look at brother bullying me, he’s so stingy!" Ye Qianwen stomped her foot in anger.

"You two siblings, quiet down. Qianwen, after washing dishes, go do your homework. Tianchen, take Ruxue out for a walk now and don’t you dare bully her!" Luo Yan said, feigning severity.

"Humph, stingy older brother, yeay!" Ye Qianwen snorted and made a face at Ye Tianchen before walking back into the kitchen to continue washing dishes.

"Mom, what if Ruxue bullies me?" Ye Tianchen also smirked, he didn’t want his mom to keep thinking about that letter.

"You little rascal, don’t give me that nonsense. Is Ruxue, who’s such an honest girl, going to bully you? Go on, come back early!" Luo Yan gave Ye Tianchen a white glance and said.

"I will heed the great command of mother dearest!" Ye Tianchen said with a playful smile.

Qi Ruxue and Ye Tianchen both left the Ye family’s villa. Along the way, both of them remained silent at first, their quietness somewhat out of character, as they usually started arguing the moment they saw each other. Yet today, strangely enough, neither said a word.

Ye Tianchen was thinking about that letter, not so much afraid of retaliation from the Xuanyuan family as he already had a plan in mind. It was more that he was weighing up just how powerful a person who could condense such immense energy into a letter must be. Could he do the same if he tried? And Qi Ruxue, she was still pondering her sudden love for Ye Tianchen. Back in the kitchen, couldn’t help but allure him; did it move his heart? Did he feel anything? Was her wholehearted pursuit of her own happiness going to succeed?

"Ah!"

Suddenly, Qi Ruxue screamed as she tripped over a stone underfoot, plunging forward. Ye Tianchen’s reflexes were quick, and he caught her in his arms. Both of them were stunned by this unexpected encounter; being in each other’s arms twice in one day. Good things come in threes, they say, but if there was a third time, would something else actually happen?

"You’re so grown-up and still can’t walk properly. Didn’t you learn that in kindergarten?" Ye Tianchen teased with a smile.

"It’s you who hasn’t been to kindergarten. I just got a little careless, okay!" Qi Ruxue glared at Ye Tianchen with annoyance. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, your support is my biggest motivation.)