CHAPTER 730: CHAPTER 730: SECRET ROOM CONVERSATION

Ye Shikai surveyed the guest room. Huaxia’s architecture was quite particular; the scale and location of the guest rooms had to be slightly inferior to that of the host’s own room. However, this single guest room alone could rival any luxury hotel. The wealth of the four great families of Yanjing far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people. Ye Shikai was never someone who coveted honor or wealth, and such things held no attraction for him.

It was rather puzzling that Chen Yuxin was so "honest" this time and did not pester him again. Last time she was desperate; what was going on now?

Ye Shikai suddenly shook his head vigorously. How could he think of her like that? Although there was some previous excitement, Ye Shikai could understand. Perhaps she had already moved on, and even though they were not lovers, as a friend, he should wish her well with a good mindset.

"The more experiences I have, the more cluttered my thoughts become," Ye Shikai mocked himself. Indeed, he was wary of everyone now. Throughout history, many rulers had the problem of being overly suspicious.

"This bed is really comfortable." Ye Shikai lay on the bed, totally relaxed. The bandages wrapped around his body were also very well done, not causing any discomfort whatsoever. He felt a slight tingling in his wounds, probably a sign of healing. Ye Shikai didn’t think much of it and quickly fell asleep as drowsiness overcame him.

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Chen family, secret chamber.

Several racks were placed in the small space, filled with all kinds of scrolls and bottles. In the center of the secret chamber was a large experimentation table.

"Family Head, is it really okay to do this?" Under the faint light, two figures stood in front of the table. Upon a closer look, it was none other than Chen Yuxin and Chen Ruoya.

"You don’t need to worry about this matter," Chen Yuxin said coldly with a glance, and Chen Ruoya immediately shut her mouth. She was a sensible confidant, knowing what to ask and what not to. Most of her understanding of Ye Shikai also came from investigating him, nothing more than that. There was no other kind of "relationship," and certainly, no such thing as love had happened. Perhaps love was just like that—women like Chen Ruoya could never really understand it.

"Yes, Family Head," Chen Ruoya replied respectfully. Chen Yuxin, wearing a white lab coat, was carefully fiddling with the contents of a jar. Chen Ruoya had no idea what it was. She remembered that Chen Yuxin had repeatedly warned not to touch these things. Once, a maid who had strayed into the secret room while cleaning touched them and was immediately "snapped" by Chen Yuxin’s orders. At that time, every servant in the Chen family knew about it, but none dared to gossip.

"Family Head, there’s one more thing."

"Speak."

"That woman, we failed to catch her."

The tweezers in Chen Yuxin’s hand halted abruptly, and then she placed the object she held onto the table. Chen Ruoya, with her head lowered, dared not even breathe heavily, as she felt a chill wash over her.

Slap.

A crisp slap echoed, and Chen Ruoya fell to the ground, seeing stars, as a red swelling quickly formed on her fair cheek.

"Waste," Chen Yuxin scolded coldly. Chen Ruoya stood up, her head still bowed, not daring to meet her eyes.

"Family Head, I’ve already sent people to investigate. We should have a lead soon."

"If you let her get away, don’t bother coming back," Chen Yuxin clenched her fists tightly, her arms trembling with anger, but she ultimately resisted the urge to kill.

"Get out!" Chen Yuxin barked.

"Yes, Family Head."

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The next morning.

Ye Shikai got up early and sat in the Chen family’s living room. After a good night’s sleep, he felt refreshed, as if there was boundless energy coursing through his body.

"You’re up early," a graceful voice sounded from behind. Chen Yuxin walked out of her bedroom, clad in a solemn black coat, looking as if she were going to attend a funeral, a stark change from her previous office-lady attire.

"Do you have any plans today?" Ye Shikai curiously asked, pointing at Chen Yuxin’s clothes.

"Mm, I do have some things to do. Today is my great-grandfather’s birthday, and I’m going to visit him," Chen Yuxin nodded. Ye Shikai then remembered the elder of the Chen family, who lived sequestered in the mountains of Jiangnan. His Inner Strength was extremely profound. Simply the Array laid out around the Chen family residence was enough to leave Ye Shikai heavily injured and unconscious, completely a "freakish old monster" indeed.

Indeed, cultivators could prolong their lives. Chen Yaogzu was already over a hundred years old but looked no more than a man in his seventies. He even had a transcendent aura as if he had achieved immortality.

Speaking of Chen Yuxin’s relationship with Chen Yaogzu, it was genuinely close and respectful. They had discussed this before; Chen Yaogzu had raised her single-handedly, including the Cultivation Techniques she practiced, each painstakingly planned by him, allowing her to avoid many pitfalls.

"Is that so? I didn’t realize it was the great-grandfather’s birthday today." Ye Shikai took out some elixir pills and medicinal herbs from his Storage Ring, placing them in an exquisite wooden box. These were obtained from the Elf Clan and were considered a valuable gift.

"Please pass this on to great-grandfather for me as a birthday present," Ye Shikai said with a smile. After all, it was proper to show respect with a gift.

"Thank you," Chen Yuxin nodded and placed the wooden box aside.

"Well, I still have some matters to attend to, I’ll be going now," Ye Shikai said indifferently, gesturing towards the Netherworld Palace’s Hidden Guards waiting outside the door.

"Mm, Kai, be careful. I feel that Assassin will continue to attempt on your life." As she spoke, a grave expression appeared on Chen Yuxin’s face. Ye Shikai nodded; he shared the same thoughts. At this moment, it was about catching the prey at its most relaxed, then delivering a FATAL STRIKE.

"I understand. Jiangnan is also cold; take care," Ye Shikai casually expressed his concern, which made Chen Yuxin’s cheeks blush.

At the entrance of the Chen family.

"Boss, you’ve finally come out. How was it, no trouble in the Silk Cave, right?" As Ye Shikai emerged, Ghost greeted him with his people.

"Silk Cave, what’s that?" Ye Shikai asked curiously.

"Uh, Silk Cave, naturally filled with enchanting ladies."

"Don’t talk nonsense," Ye Shikai glared at him, signaling Ghost not to speak out of turn.

"I’ve heard from Lord War God, the lady of this house is much more difficult to handle than those enchanting ladies in the Silk Cave."

"Did you catch the Assassin from last night?" Ye Shikai didn’t beat around the bush and directly inquired about last night’s events.

"We are investigating. That Assassin is very elusive, as if they’ve vanished into thin air."