Chapter 280

Chapter 280: Chapter 279: The Xuanyuan family prepared to reemerge into the world for two main reasons. First, they had their own people in the high ranks of the nation who could provide cover for them. And second, they believed their strength had greatly increased to the point where they could make their presence known without fear of the nation laying a hand on them.

Of these two reasons, Ye Tianchen was more convinced of the latter because he had met with the top leader. Despite their conversation being casual, like that of old friends, Ye Tianchen could tell that the leader was a righteous person and served the country and its people truly. Even if it was impossible to have every official in the country be uncorrupted, at least within the high echelons there would be no such scoundrel, because that concerned the development and even the life-or-death of a nation.

"Based on what I know, there will be an individual of formidable combat strength within the Xuanyuan family, perhaps even stronger than I am. Everyone must be very careful!" Ye Tianchen seriously warned.

Ye Tianchen still remembered the words of the black-clad assassin from the Xuanyuan family. As powerful as the black-clad assassin was, he couldn’t withstand more than three moves from the Xuanyuan family’s mightiest warrior. This was astonishing. Ye Tianchen reckoned that this number one warrior of the Xuanyuan family was probably on par with him, or even superior, so the forthcoming eradication of the Xuanyuan family didn’t hold absolute certainty for him. To be honest, it was extremely dangerous. It would be the Thirteen Heavenly Kings’ first battle, and victory would be challenging.

Yet, if one were to shy away from doing things just because they were difficult, then success would be forever out of reach, and timidity was definitely not in Ye Tianchen’s character. Even if this time it was going to be more difficult, he was determined to eliminate the Xuanyuan family, establish the reputation of the Thirteen Heavenly Kings’ first battle, and forever rid the Ye family of this threat.

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, both Wuxue and Wang Jie were momentarily stunned. They had both witnessed the strength of Ye Tianchen, and according to their estimation, he had not even gone all out when fighting with them. His depth was unfathomable. For Ye Tianchen to rate someone like this was rare; it seemed that this number one warrior of the Xuanyuan family could indeed become their biggest adversary.

"Hmph, the first battle of our Thirteen Heavenly Kings must be a victory, no matter if it’s the Xuanyuan family or ’Dog-Yuan’ family, they all must be eliminated!" Wang Jie suddenly revealed a sinister smile, revealing his belligerent nature.

"That’s right, the Thirteen Heavenly Kings’ first battle cannot afford to fail!" Wuxue stated firmly.

Ye Tianchen gave a slight smile. He was delighted to have these thirteen generals, and Wuxue and Wang Jie were undoubtedly the strongest and smartest among them, set to become his top warriors.

"Having confidence is good. Don’t worry, the first battle of the Thirteen Heavenly Kings will definitely end in victory!" Ye Tianchen said with utter seriousness, his eyes filled with confident radiance.

The next day, as dawn broke, Ye Tianchen led the Thirteen Heavenly Kings to the renowned Deadly Sea in Sichuan Province. It being summer, the spot was already crowded with tourists coming to enjoy themselves, which made the scene bustling with people. And it was still early; by noon, when it got really hot, there would likely be even more.

"Wow, look at that woman’s figure..."

"Check out the butt on that one..."

"I can’t handle it, I’m going to get a nosebleed. That woman’s outfit is see-through..."

"Nowadays, men and women dress so boldly, it’s too much to handle!"

Wuxue and the others, being young and vigorous, couldn’t help but glisten their eyes when they saw the bikinis and curves everywhere. If they felt nothing at all, then they wouldn’t be men.

"A bunch of hooligans!" Li Xiaoqing contemptuously said as she glanced at Wuxue and the others.

"What, we are men, and it’s normal for us to appreciate women!" Wuxue shamelessly responded to Li Xiaoqing.

"Exactly, these women dress so sexy and seductive, isn’t it for us men to see? We’re simply appreciating women from a man’s perspective!" Wang Jie added shamelessly.

"Right, just because you don’t have a good figure doesn’t mean you can stop other women from showcasing theirs," Wuxue jabbed at Li Xiaoqing.

"Forget it, let’s go watch the beauties. There’s nothing to do during the daytime anyway, and there’s no top-notch beauty with a great figure here!" Wang Jie said, deliberately glancing at Li Xiaoqing as he spoke.

"You... you two jerks!"

Li Xiaoqing was so angry that she couldn’t handle it, and Ye Tianchen was at a loss for words as well. Usually, Wuxue and Wang Jie both acted like serious military commanders, so why did they change their tune the moment they encountered a beautiful woman? Was it a return to their true nature? It was somewhat laughable yet frustrating, but Ye Tianchen hoped for this dynamic. He didn’t want his team to be dull and lifeless, as that would be completely uninteresting. A group of brothers fooling around and occasionally entertaining themselves was necessary; after all, life shouldn’t be taken too seriously, right?

"Alright, everyone is free to do as they please. Let’s meet back here at midnight sharp," Ye Tianchen turned around and said to everyone.

The rest of the group scattered to have fun on their own. Many people bought swimwear, for in a place like this, not wearing swimsuits would make one stick out as an oddity. The beach was an artificial Dead Sea with an expansive shore. Since Ye Tianchen, their leader, had given the order to enjoy themselves, they were free to have a good time.

"You two lads not going to pat some pretty girls’ bottoms and flirt a bit?" Ye Tianchen said with a laugh, walking up to Wuxue and Wang Jie.

At that moment, both Wuxue and Wang Jie were looking very serious, no longer retaining their roguish demeanor from earlier. They were gazing towards a bend in the Dead Sea, not far off; according to the sign by the beach, there was an uninhabited island after the turn, and if the information Ye Tianchen and his team had gathered was correct, the Xuanyuan family should be hidden there.

"Big brother, is the Xuanyuan family on the deserted island just around the bend?" Wuxue asked in a low voice.

"Very likely. We have to scout the route ahead of time, otherwise tonight’s operation will be troublesome," Wang Jie also said earnestly in a low voice.

Ye Tianchen nodded, sharing the same thought. It was important to send someone to scout the deserted island first to confirm whether the Xuanyuan family was there and, more critically, to understand the Xuanyuan family’s setup on the island.

It went without saying that since the Xuanyuan family had secluded themselves on an island within this artificial Dead Sea, there could be strong protective measures in place. For a hidden family of their caliber, it was unlikely they lacked several top-notch experts. The entire island might be guarded by first-rate bodyguards. Rushing in without a clear reconnaissance could result in alerting the entire Xuanyuan family, and if the experts were to react, Ye Tianchen and his team might find themselves in a tight spot.

Relying on bravery and wisdom is the key to emerging victorious. Wuxue and Wang Jie were both brave and intelligent, a quality Ye Tianchen greatly admired. With them leading the Thirteen Heavenly Kings, he felt reassured.

"Then the two of you will go personally, but you must be careful not to startle the snake in the grass!" Ye Tianchen instructed.

"Yes, big brother!" Wuxue and Wang Jie responded seriously.

After setting the time, Wuxue and Wang Jie left to survey the island. Meanwhile, Ye Tianchen casually bought a pair of swim trunks and found a secluded spot to relax on a beach chair, basking in the sun, sipping chilled red wine, and watching the men and women frolicking on the beach.

At that moment, a stunning figure approached and sat down gently beside Ye Tianchen. The beauty parted her red lips and asked, "Handsome, can I join you for a drink?"

Ye Tianchen glanced at the enchanting figure in front of him and was momentarily stunned, then responded in surprise, "Wow, Xiao Qing, your figure might just be the best among all the women on the beach!"

There was Li Xiaoqing, wearing a skimpy bikini that revealed her flawless skin and her shapely figure. Her face was already exceptionally pretty, and her body was tall and slim, but nobody had ever seen her wearing revealing clothes before, especially not Wuxue and Wang Jie, who had been making fun of Li Xiaoqing’s figure. It was clear this woman was upset and ready to prove a point.

"Hmph, where are those two jerks, Wuxue and Wang Jie? I want them to see what my figure is like!" Li Xiaoqing said with a touch of adorable petulance in her voice.

"Hehe, calm down, have a seat. Don’t bother with those two kids," Ye Tianchen said with a smirk.

At this time, a blonde bombshell was keeping a close eye on Ye Tianchen, who was lying on the beach chair, seeming to be watching him. She showed no interest in the men nearby trying to strike up a conversation with her.

The blonde was eye-catching, not only beautiful but also with a perfect body, particularly her face which resembled a famous foreign celebrity, matched with an angelic demeanor. She became the center of attention for many men on the beach attempting to flirt.

This blonde was none other than Alice, who had followed Ye Tianchen all the way from the United States to Huaxia. Alice was the leader of a special intelligence group in the U.S., and after Ye Tianchen made a scene in Washington, demanding President Hei Bama invite him to dinner and nearly breaking into the White House, Hei Bama couldn’t swallow his pride. As the president of the U.S., he was used to his country bullying others, never the other way around.

To Hei Bama and the U.S., Ye Tianchen’s audacity was a great humiliation, prompting Hei Bama to order Alice to track down Ye Tianchen, thoroughly investigate everything about him, and seize the opportunity to eliminate him. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to cast your recommendation vote and monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation.)