Chapter 128 - Not to Set a Precedent

Wang Youli was certain that Ye Chenfeng could not guess his identity.If one could simply take a couple of glances and infer his past, then Ye Chenfeng would truly be a living immortal, possessed by the Monkey King and endowed with fiery, golden eyes.

Ye Chenfeng remained silent.

From Wang Youli’s sharp gaze and his ability to safely enter and exit the Primeval Forest at his age, Ye Chenfeng could deduce that the man was no ordinary martial artist.

Moreover, he could sense a subtle killing intent emanating from Wang Youli, well-hidden though it was.

One who could exude a killing intent had definitely killed before: he could either be an elite from the military, a pure murderer, or possibly someone from the underworld.

Despite the forthright nature of Wang Youli’s character, he did not resemble someone from the military, so the first assumption could be ruled out.

Common killers were usually extremely vicious people who wouldn’t live secluded in a mountain village like Wang Youli.

Moreover, a killer’s murderous aura would not be so perfectly concealed.

If not for Ye Chenfeng’s exceptionally keen observation skills, perhaps he wouldn’t have been able to detect the faint killing intent.

Since the murderer assumption could also be discarded, that left only the last guess.

Ye Chenfeng blurted out, “I suspect, big brother, that you used to be involved with underground forces!”

Initially, Wang Youli was calmly playing with the chess piece in his hand.

Upon hearing Ye Chenfeng’s response, his face filled with disbelief.

He hastily asked, “Little brother, how did you figure it out?”

Was Ye Chenfeng really divinely intuitive?

Wang Youli had been living in Xiyuan Town for a good ten years—how could the other man correctly identify his past identity with just a couple of glances?

Yet, the reality before him made Wang Youli unable to do anything but believe.

Ye Chenfeng’s assertion was merely a casual guess following his preliminary analysis; of course, he couldn’t have miraculously figured out Wang Youli’s former identity.

Much of it was down to luck.

“Big brother, it was just a wild guess.

I really didn’t expect to get it right.

It seems my luck is quite good,” Ye Chenfeng said with a slight smile.

Wang Youli naturally wouldn’t believe it was purely luck; however, since the other party didn’t wish to divulge more, it was impolite to pry.

He became even more curious about the young man before him.

“Your guess is correct.

Over a decade ago, I indeed mixed with the underworld, and I was even a leader of a large gang.

I grew tired of the life of violence and retreated to Xiyuan Town.

Tie Niu is not my biological child but someone I adopted after coming here.

Of course, Tie Niu knows about this.

He was already thirteen when I took him in.”

While speaking, Wang Youli took out an Iron Token from his pocket and passed it to Ye Chenfeng, saying, “Take this; it might help you.

The gang I used to lead is called the Heavenly Saber Association, and it still holds considerable influence in Yun City.

Since I left, I’ve had my most trusted person manage it.

I can tell you’re no ordinary man.

If you’re willing, you can be the new leader of the Heavenly Saber Association.

My only request is that when you leave Xiyuan Town, take Tie Niu with you.

He has always wanted to see the world, and I would be more at ease if he follows you.”

Although Ye Chenfeng had guessed that the other party was involved with the underworld, he hadn’t expected Wang Youli to be such an important figure.

Looking at the Iron Token that Wang had handed him, with a prominent “Saber” character etched on it, Ye Chenfeng was impressed.

Ye Chenfeng was not one to be hypocritical; he needed strength at the moment, so he took the Iron Token and said, “Then I must thank you, big brother, for this generous gift.

As for Tie Niu, I will take him away from Xiyuan Town.

But I still need to stay here for a month or so.

I’ll come back for Tie Niu when it’s time to leave!”

Yun City was right next to Tianhai.

Gaining a powerful gang in Yun City effortlessly was naturally a welcome opportunity for Ye Chenfeng.

“Little brother, I like your character, not feigning like some others,” Wang Youli said, pleased to see Ye Chenfeng’s straightforwardness lifting his spirits.

“Brother Chenfeng, here are your clothes back,” Su Yueru entered the room, her face blushing as she held in her hands the coat Ye Chenfeng had taken off to drape over her previously.

Behind Su Yueru followed a middle-aged couple who, upon seeing Ye Chenfeng, kept thanking him, “Little immortal, we really don’t know how to thank you.

You’ve saved our daughter twice.”

Ye Chenfeng took the clothes from Su Yueru’s hands.

The clothes had been cleaned and were emitting a faint scent of soap.

He quickly waved his hands and said, “I’m really not any little immortal, there’s no need to thank me.

It was just a small effort on my part.”

“Little immortal, you can’t say that, you are our benefactor, the benefactor of Xiyuan Town.” Seeing Ye Chenfeng’s modesty and courtesy, the middle-aged couple became flustered.

After all, they had witnessed Ye Chenfeng’s miraculous abilities with their own eyes.

“Little immortal, are you planning to stay overnight in Xiyuan Town today?

Why not stay at our house?

We just happen to have an empty room, and Brother Wang’s house is too crowded to take in more people,” Su Yueru’s father invited him politely.

Ye Chenfeng was just about to refuse without a second thought when he caught a glimpse of Su Yueru’s expectant eyes looking at him.

It seemed as if she would burst into tears immediately if he declined the offer.

Staying one night wouldn’t hurt!

After all, staying anywhere was the same.

So he said, “Alright! ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ NovᴇlFɪre.ɴet

Then I will impose for one night.”

“Not at all, not at all,” the middle-aged couple quickly waved their hands.

Even if Ye Chenfeng wanted to stay in their house forever, they would not have a single word of complaint.

On the contrary, they would be even happier.

In their eyes, Ye Chenfeng was an immortal, and having an immortal stay in their home was a blessing others could only dream of.

At night, Ye Chenfeng lay on his side, listening to the insects’ chirping and the birds’ calling outside the window.

Living in this mountain village was a kind of enjoyment!

Far from making Ye Chenfeng feel irritable, the sounds of nature gradually made him sleepy.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, the door to the room creaked open and a delicate figure tiptoed into the room.

With the moonlight shining through the window, Ye Chenfeng saw Su Yueru, wearing only a nightgown, making her way into the room, her fair cheeks flushed with shyness.

“Yueru, what’s the matter?

It’s so late, did you need something?” Ye Chenfeng sat up.

With her small hands clutching the corner of her nightgown, Su Yueru asked in a nervous whisper, “Brother Chenfeng, can I sleep with you?

I’m scared.”

Ye Chenfeng really wanted to say “no,” but the little girl looked so pitiful, it was hard to bear.

Besides, he saw Su Yueru as a little sister, and he thought there should be no problem sleeping together.

In the end, he agreed, “Okay!

But this is not to become a habit.”

“Mm, Brother Chenfeng,” Su Yueru, seeing that Ye Chenfeng had agreed, quickly took off her shoes and lay down next to him, visibly delighted.