Chapter 271: Chapter 270: The Setting Sun Bleeds Red, the Storm Approaches

Hua Ao Bone sat down next to Ye Chen very casually and said, “Brother-in-law, don’t be so nervous. I didn’t come for anything else, just wanted to get to know you in advance. After all, we’ll be family in the future, right?”

“…” Ye Chen: “Go on, what do you want?”

He had heard of Hua Ao Bone.

An out-and-out playboy.

For the Hua Family, Hua Qianxue was the pride they wished they could mention all the time.

As for Hua Ao Bone, the Hua Family would rather not mention him at all… What a waste of a name!

Hua Ao Bone gave an awkward smile, realizing his little scheme had been seen through.

“Brother-in-law, you’re really straightforward. I like that personality. Do you have time tonight? If yes, let’s go to a banquet together?”

“What banquet?” Ye Chen asked.

Hua Ao Bone replied, “A gathering for the elite children in the Capital City. Attending this banquet represents stepping into the top-tier circles of Jiulong City. There’s no harm in getting in touch with these people, brother-in-law.”

“Location.”

“Chunxiao Pavilion,” Hua Ao Bone said with a smile.

“…” Ye Chen was speechless again.

Just hearing this name, it doesn’t sound like a decent place.

A banquet for the upper echelons of the Great Zhou Dynasty’s Capital City would be held in such a place? Nonsense!

“Speak the truth!” Ye Chen gave Hua Ao Bone a sideways glance.

Hua Ao Bone looked a bit unnatural, scratched the back of his head, and said, “Well… I placed a bet with some guys, saying I could invite you to show up… if you don’t go, I’ll completely lose face…”

Ye Chen stared directly at Hua Ao Bone, his mind racing with thoughts.

The Great Zhou Dynasty Capital is indeed a dragon’s den and tiger’s lair for me, full of whirlpools everywhere.

However, the likelihood of Hua Ao Bone scheming against me is low.

But that doesn’t mean others won’t use Hua Ao Bone to scheme against me!

And I am prepared to take action, indeed it’s time to step out and explore some.

If I stay in the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy all the time, those wanting to act against me wouldn’t dare to come…

Being targeted has to be resolved sooner or later, so let’s take this opportunity to go out and see how many unworthy ones I can lure out!

Hua Ao Bone saw Ye Chen not speaking for a while, looking anxious.

“Alright!”

Ye Chen’s voice suddenly rang out.

Hua Ao Bone was so moved he almost cried, immediately exclaimed: “Brother-in-law, you’re so kind, you’re really my dear brother-in-law. Brother-in-law, then I won’t disturb you now. I’ll come to fetch you in the evening.”

Saying this, Hua Ao Bone ran off with excitement all over his face.

Ye Chen is a big name now, being able to get Ye Chen to show up, Hua Ao Bone felt he surely would steal the spotlight today!

…

Prime Minister’s Mansion.

A Dark Guard dressed in black appeared in front of Prime Minister Yan Song.

“Prime Minister Yan, Miss found Zhou Chengyun, but Zhou Chengyun is unwilling to make a move…”

Yan Song’s eyes narrowed slightly, saying: “Zhou Chengyun and the others are about to head to Lingyun Mountain, they probably want to find a way to eliminate Ye Chen there, it’s normal for them not to make a move now.

My daughter has deep feelings for her brother, so she will definitely think of another way. Once she sets her mind on something, she will definitely do it.”

After thinking for a while, Yan Song continued, “Let Blood Robe Tower arrange a few assassins.”

“Prime Minister Yan, Blood Robe Tower failed to assassinate Hua Qianxue last time in Unparalleled County, attracting the Hua Family’s retaliation, so they have gone into hiding now…”

“In my name, tell Blood Robe Tower, no matter what, they must arrange for a few Mortal Transformation Realm experts to take action for me!”

“Yes, Prime Minister Yan, I’ll take care of it now.”

In a very secluded estate in Jiulong City.

Yan Song’s daughter Yan Wen Yue, holding a long slender willow sword, was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard.

The long slender willow sword quivered, like a venomous snake, exuding a sinister and vicious aura.

At this moment, a young nobleman sneaked into the courtyard.

Yan Wen Yue stopped and looked at the newcomer, saying, “Is the matter settled?”

“Rest assured, Miss Wen Yue, it’s already done.”

“How did you manage it?”

“That fool Hua Ao Bone can’t handle any provocation, I just said a few words, then he started bickering with me and said that tonight he would definitely get Ye Chen out of the Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy. Just now Hua Ao Bone even came to brag to me, saying Ye Chen has already agreed.”

Yan Wen Yue’s face suddenly showed a particularly cold smile, “Zhang Qi, you’ve done well on this matter, once it’s done I won’t treat you unfairly.”

“Miss Wen Yue… that Ye Chen is very powerful, even ordinary Mortal Transformation Realm experts might not be able to handle him…” The man named Zhang Qi said with a hint of concern on his face: “And even if we kill Ye Chen, we might not be able to escape…”

Yan Wen Yue coldly laughed, saying: “Ye Chen has many enemies, and from now on, there’s nothing you need to do, who can trace it back to you? Hua Ao Bone is the one who brought the person out, if someone dies, it’s unrelated to you.”

Zhang Qi nodded, finding this reasoning sound.

He merely attended the gathering with Hua Ao Bone, usually, he and Hua Ao Bone often went out for fun, indeed there was no suspicion.

“Miss Wen Yue, then I shall take my leave.”

“Go, and don’t tell anyone you had contact with me,” Yan Wen Yue said.

Zhang Qi turned to leave.

“Swoosh!”

Suddenly, the long willow sword in Yan Wen Yue’s hand thrust out swiftly, the willow sword coiled around Zhang Qi’s neck, and as Yan Wen Yue pulled the sword back, Zhang Qi’s head flew skyward.

Blood splattered, covering Yan Wen Yue!

Yan Wen Yue extended her tongue, licking the blood from her lips, then wiped the blood off the willow sword.

She had arranged for Zhang Qi to handle this task.

Zhang Qi had already fulfilled his role.

Thus, there was no need to spare his life!

Yan Wen Yue knew very well how much Cangxing Martial Arts Academy valued Ye Chen. Once Ye Chen died, Cangxing Martial Arts Academy would surely go mad, so tonight’s operation must leave no trace!

…

As night fell.

The setting sun was like blood, staining the dim sky red.

He Dong had not yet returned from his outing.

Hua Ao Bone, elaborately dressed and in high spirits, arrived at Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy to find Ye Chen, enthusiastically calling out brother-in-law.

Ye Chen remained calm and said, “Let’s go.”

Having been in the Capital City for some days, Ye Chen knew, once he stepped out of Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy’s gate, he would truly have to face those storms!

Hua Ao Bone nodded eagerly, walking with Ye Chen to the gate of Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy.

A luxurious carriage was ready at the gate. The two got into the carriage and headed straight for Chunxiao Pavilion.

At this moment.

The Headmaster of Emperor Star Martial Arts Academy, Xu Changqing, stood on a high platform within a pavilion at the academy, watching the carriage as it went further away, his expression becoming very complicated.

A bloody storm was about to descend.

Xu Changqing sighed deeply, murmuring to himself, “Yang Tianji, Ouyang Shang, I hope you both can retain a touch of rationality…”

He had discussed this matter with Yu Sheng.

Yang Tianji and Ouyang Shang intended to use the Capital City to sharpen Ye Chen’s sword to be even sharper.

Ye Chen is the core.

Yang Tianji and Ouyang Shang were Ye Chen’s last solid support.

As long as anyone dared to make a move on Ye Chen, then tonight… no one could stop them!

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