Chapter 77

These phrases, when used to describe her, still seemed so bland and ordinary.

No matter how much Ye Tianchen objected to this woman, he couldn’t deny her beauty: bright eyes and white teeth, skin like coagulated cream, willowy eyebrows, a body of ice and bones of jade, a fairy descended to earth, pure as ice and as clear as jade, with a radiance that captivated all.

Gossamer robes, a white orchid fan,

A slender waist with a jade belt, dancing amidst heavenly silk.

Doubtful if she’s a fairy descended to earth,

A turn of her head, a smile; she outshines the stars!

“I have nothing to say to you.

I, Ye Tianchen, am not a great man.

Sorry, but I quit!” After speaking, Ye Tianchen walked towards the door of the airplane.

“Stop, Ye Tianchen, you are a coward.

What happened back then wasn’t intentional; I never wanted you to suffer that humiliation.

Besides, if it weren’t for my pleading with Grandfather, you would’ve been dead long ago.”

“Thanks for begging on my behalf.

Now we’re even.

Goodbye!”

Ye Tianchen still didn’t want to glance at this woman again, even though her beauty was breathtaking.

Even he, a man who in the apocalypse had seen countless beautiful women, couldn’t help admiring her.

Yet, he wanted nothing to do with her.

The greatest humiliation had come from her, a memory etched clearly in his mind.

Even if he was no longer the Ye Tianchen of those days, having been reborn in the apocalypse, he now considered all that had happened to belong to his past – his home, and his family, which he was prepared to protect with his life.

Just as Ye Tianchen reached the helicopter’s doorway, a stooped silhouette darted out, aiming a throat-lock at his neck with incredible speed and force.

Feeling an intense killing intent, Ye Tianchen’s eyes grew cold.

He stood still at the doorway, waiting until the throat-lock was upon him, then spun around and threw a punch.

Bang!

A dull thud echoed as Ye Tianchen felt his punch hit what seemed like a steel plate.

This was the first time since his rebirth in the city that he exchanged blows with someone and felt this way.

The person who had attacked him was very strong.

The figure Ye Tianchen sent reeling with his punch staggered back two steps before stabilizing.

She looked at Ye Tianchen with a shocked expression, not having expected the young man’s martial skills to be so formidable.

Last night, when Cang Lang mentioned that a powerful young man would be accompanying the young lady to exchange national secrets in the United States, she had offhandedly remarked a few things to Cang Lang.

Now witnessing this young protector Cang Lang had arranged, she realized he was indeed extraordinary.

She just didn’t know why he seemed to have such a big grudge against the young lady.

“Not bad, young man.

Which Sect are you from?” The old woman who had failed to hit Ye Tianchen asked with a smile.

Ye Tianchen was also surprised.

The person who had tried to ambush him was an old woman, looking to be over sixty, slightly hunched, yet possessing an astounding martial prowess.

The punch he threw earlier landed in the palm of the old woman’s hand, and Ye Tianchen had felt a powerful Inner Strength hidden within.

Even though the old woman now stood before him, perfectly still, breathing as any normal person, Ye Tianchen could sense the strong Qi Force surging through her.

“It seems you’re a master from an Ancient Martial Sect.

Don’t stand in my way; I don’t hit the elderly.” Ye Tianchen said indifferently.

“Ye Tianchen, this lady is Yong Chun Tai, the 92nd Sect Leader of the Yong Chun Fist.”

“There’s already a master to escort you, so you need me even less.

We have nothing to do with each other.

Goodbye!”

“Young man, regardless of any misunderstanding between you and Miss, I hope you can set aside your personal grudges for the sake of national affairs and resolve your differences after the mission is completed.

Is that okay?” Yong Chun Tai said to Ye Tianchen with a smile.

After glancing at Yong Chun Tai, Ye Tianchen had a fair bit of respect for the elderly, but the woman before him was just too unbearable for him to stay.

His life’s greatest humiliation had come from her, and now he was supposed to protect her?

No wonder Cang Lang, no matter what, refused to divulge who he was supposed to protect yesterday.

It turned out to be Liu Rumei.

How could Ye Tianchen continue with this?

“Sorry, I’m just not interested in national affairs,” Ye Tianchen shrugged as he spoke.

At this moment, Liu Rumei approached Ye Tianchen, playfully arching her delicate brows and slightly parting her sensual lips.

She had a curvy figure standing at about 1.76 meters tall, wearing a pair of red, sexy high heels.

Her ankles were smooth, white, and she was almost the same height as Ye Tianchen.

“You think I want to be here?

Do you think I don’t want to enjoy life leisurely at home?

This matter concerns the entire nation’s safety.

For nearly a hundred years, our nation has developed under oppression, suffered countless hardships, and sacrificed so many of our predecessors.

Do you know that?” Liu Rumei stared into Ye Tianchen’s eyes, seemingly trying to move him with the cause of national righteousness.

“That’s your business, not mine.

Like I said, I’m not some great hero.”

It was truly irritating for Ye Tianchen to be lectured by a woman, especially one who insinuated he lacked a sense of national righteousness.

During the apocalypse, when the Human Clan was vulnerable and Mutated Demon Beasts roamed the world, not to mention the zombies and monsters that arose, as well as numerous Cultivators, it was not about national righteousness or international disputes but the very survival of the Human Clan.

As a Divine-level Superpower Expert, Ye Tianchen had also protected the safety of the Human Clan during the apocalypse.

His commitment couldn’t be compared to mere national righteousness.

“You…

Ye Tianchen, I didn’t pursue the matter back then, so why do you still hold a grudge?

And there are many suspicious points about this case; I have been investigating for years to find the murderer who framed you…” Liu Rumei stared at Ye Tianchen fiercely as she spoke.

Hearing Liu Rumei’s words made Ye Tianchen pause.

He wasn’t someone who didn’t understand reason; he just didn’t want to have too much to do with Liu Rumei.

How to put it?

This woman, who had once brought shame upon him and made the Ye family unable to lift their heads in Capital City, he really didn’t want to have any further entanglements with her.

However, what Liu Rumei said last did hit the nail on the head.

After hearing his sister Ye Qianwen and Qi Ruxue’s discussion the night before, Ye Tianchen also felt there were many suspicious points about the incident of him peeping on Liu Rumei bathing; it seemed like he had been framed.

Liu Rumei was also investigating the matter; perhaps the humiliation he suffered at the Liu family was not her intention.

“I didn’t ask Grandpa to pressure your Ye family, and if I hadn’t pleaded with him, you would be dead.

I remember after you left, I hadn’t even gotten back home when the news of you barging into my bathroom had already been informed to my family.

Do you think you’re the only one humiliated?

What about my reputation as a girl?” tears welled up in Liu Rumei’s eyes as she spoke.

Ye Tianchen glanced at Liu Rumei.

Although he wanted to maintain distance from this woman, she spoke with sincerity and logic, especially seeing her tearful appearance, he felt somewhat remorseful.

Men are just like that; they can’t bear to see a woman cry, particularly one so breathtakingly beautiful.

Indeed, ever since the incident between Ye Tianchen and Liu Rumei, Ye Tianchen had become a laughingstock throughout Capital City, labeled a notorious wastrel and good-for-nothing, casting an indelible shame upon the Ye family.

As for Liu Rumei, known as the Capital’s number one beauty, she too suffered from numerous rumors.

Countless men who had pursued her now kept their distance, even if they still longed for her affection, they dared not approach.

After all, the fear of public opinion was sometimes more dreadful than a murderer’s blade.

“So what have you found out?” asked Ye Tianchen offhandedly.

Seeing that Ye Tianchen had not left, Liu Rumei also calmed her lovely expression and sighed, “I only have some suspicions so far, no concrete evidence.

It seems that both you and I have been played as pawns, simultaneously used by someone else’s scheme.

As to why someone would set us up, that remains unknown.”

“So you’re saying you’ve investigated for so long and found nothing?

I don’t know if it’s because you’re incompetent or if all the Liu family members are useless.” Ye Tianchen said incredulously.

“You…

I’m still better than you, aren’t I?

A grown man without a bit of sense, framed and clueless, and here you are throwing a tantrum at me.

I haven’t even pressed charges for you peeping on me while I bathed, be thankful for that much,” Liu Rumei barked at Ye Tianchen indignantly.

“Pfft, who cares about seeing that?

Aren’t they all the same?

It’s not like your butt is much bigger than any other woman’s,” Ye Tianchen retorted unhappily.

Truth be told, there wasn’t a big conflict between Ye Tianchen and Liu Rumei.

The entire stir in Capital City happened just because Ye Tianchen happened to catch Liu Rumei bathing, seeing her naked, and the incident triggered some problems.

And now, looking back, there was a real probability that they were both being framed, played by someone using a ‘kill two birds with one stone’ strategy.

The only thing still unknown was who did it and why.

“You, Ye Tianchen, you big pervert.

I’ll never be through with you.”

Liu Rumei’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment, pinching hard at Ye Tianchen’s arm.

For him to directly comment on the size of her butt embarrassed her greatly.

“Once this mission is over, our Liu family also plans to clarify this matter.

Although the Liu family has always kept a low profile, we do not tolerate being bullied, especially when it involves our young lady’s reputation.

As for you, whether you want to clear your name is entirely up to you!” said Yong Chun Tai at that moment.

“Old hag, I don’t like the way you put that.

What are you implying?

That only your young lady has a reputation, dignity, and character, and I, Ye Tianchen, do not?

Fine, I’ll accompany you on this trip to M Country, and when we return, I’ll make sure the real culprit pays!” Ye Tianchen said, clearly annoyed.

[PS: Brothers and sisters, Happy Lantern Festival!

Here’s wishing all friends of the ‘Super Soldier’ army happiness, success in all you wish for, and a joyful and healthy family!]