Chapter 962: Chapter 962: I’m Sorry
When entering the secret chamber, Ye Shikai felt a bit of pressure. After all, this was Chen Yuxin’s training ground. Even though it was heavily guarded, an array was set up to protect her, preventing outsiders from intruding.
Chen Yuxin chanted a spell, and Ye Shikai imdiately felt relaxed, his chest no longer felt constrained.
Arrays have varying levels, but their power depends on the skill and ability of the one who sets them up. This particular array might have been created by Chen Yuxin herself. She possesses strong Inner Strength and exceptional talent; mastering arrays is likely not a challenge for her. Objectively speaking, if Ye Shikai were to break this array, the odds would probably be fifty-fifty.
“Kai, would you like to take a look around?” Chen Yuxin showed Ye Shikai many rare treasures. Although precious, they couldn’t be considered unique; these were likely not the Chen family’s “hidden gems.” However, Ye Shikai had never been envious of others’ belongings.
“Since we’re going to see Grandfather, I should prepare so gifts.” Ye Shikai took out a wooden box from his Storage Ring. This was a gift from the Great Elder of the Elf Tribe after he helped them repel a beast army’s attack in the Mili Forest. Besides the awakening fruit, there were many rare herbs; compared to the deeply rooted Chen family, Ye Shikai only had these items that might be “eye-catching.”
“Kai, about the last ti…”
“Cough cough, alright, Xin, I have so matters to attend to. If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave first and co back tomorrow morning.” Seeing the situation, Ye Shikai quickly changed the topic. He knew what Chen Yuxin was about to say. To be honest, Ye Shikai deeply regretted not controlling himself that ti, leading to so many problems.
“Alright then, Kai, I…”
“Let’s talk about it tomorrow if anything cos up.”
Ye Shikai was determined to leave, and Chen Yuxin couldn’t stop him. After experiencing so much, their relationship had beco ambiguous and unpredictable.
This ti heading to Jiangnan was on the Chen family’s private jet. Being a powerful clan, money wasn’t an issue, and all personnel on the plane, including the captain and attendants, were from the Chen family.
“Kai, you seem to be avoiding all the ti.”
“Ah, Xin, why would you say that?” Ye Shikai was suddenly startled by Chen Yuxin’s words. Was he avoiding her? It seed he really was.
“Is it because of last ti?” Chen Yuxin continued. Now on the plane, Ye Shikai had no way to avoid the issue and had to face it…
“Xin, I’m such a bastard.” Ye Shikai slapped himself fiercely once, and before he could strike again, Chen Yuxin rushed over and stopped him.
“Kai, what are you doing?” Chen Yuxin tightly held onto Ye Shikai’s arm, indicating for him not to do this.
“I lost my mind, I wronged you.” Previously, he felt guilty about this incident, so he kept avoiding Chen Yuxin. Now facing the issue head-on, his feelings of guilt exploded.
Perhaps this was an opportunity for them to clear up their relationship.
“Kai, I was willing to do those things.”
“I’ve wronged many people in this life, Xin, am I really such a lousy person?” Ye Shikai said despairingly.
“If you were really that lousy, there wouldn’t be so many won willing to fall for you.”
“Kai, we’ve known each other for so many years, and I want to ask you a question.” The two silently stared at each other, eyes filled with deep affection. At the height of emotion, filled with sentint, Ye Shikai indeed had feelings for Chen Yuxin; however, due to his position, he was bound not to be “reckless” with his emotions, unable to reciprocate the affection he felt for everyone around him.
The attraction to beauty is universal; the fair maiden is the gentleman’s pursuit. Yet Ye Shikai would rather Chen Yuxin hate him, to the point of deeply resenting him, even stabbing him with a knife wouldn’t matter. At least, it would relieve him sowhat.
“Ask it.”
“If there was no Su Qingyu between us, would you marry ?”
“I…”
Ye Shikai had words on the tip of his tongue, but couldn’t utter them. Without Su Qingyu, would they still be together? What would Ji Qian think? This question had no answer.
Or perhaps Ye Shikai already had an answer, but couldn’t bring himself to say it…
“Kai, you still wouldn’t be with , right?” Seeing Ye Shikai silent, Chen Yuxin’s face was filled with bitterness.
Throughout the journey, the two sat on opposite sides of the cabin, wordless…
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Jiangnan.
“Kai, the road up the mountain is complicated. Follow behind , don’t stray.” Before heading up the mountain, Chen Yuxin specially instructed, and Ye Shikai nodded repeatedly. The mountain forest here was arranged in the pattern of the Eight Diagrams, and there was also a large array set up by Chen Yaogzu in the mountain. It was simply a perfect “fortress.” Likewise, if one accidentally entered without knowing the thods behind the array, there was a very high chance of getting trapped here. Chen Yuxin didn’t bring guards, probably for secrecy, as this was the Chen family’s forbidden ground. Not many could know about it. Even within the Chen family, the number of people who knew Chen Yaogzu’s residence was likely limited to those who once served him, but decades had passed, and those attendants were likely long gone. Thus, even in Chen family, few people could locate Chen Yaogzu.
Two hours later, they finally arrived outside a cave. As expected of soone who cultivates diligently, the mist surrounded them, truly resembling immortals. Coming here, the atmosphere felt particularly refreshing; Ye Shikai even sensed the Spiritual Energy here was much richer than outside, presumably related to the array.
“It’s cold outside, co in quickly.” At this mont, a soft voice echoed, resounding through the valley; it was none other than Chen Yaogzu’s voice. Though inside the cave, he could use his Inner Strength to project his voice across the whole mountain forest. Truly deep Inner Strength indeed.
The winter in Jiangnan had already sent down floating snowflakes, making the mountain indeed quite cold.
“Kai, let’s go inside.” Chen Yuxin smiled lightly, and the two slowly walked inside.
In the cave, an old man was sitting on a stone platform, eyes slightly closed, complexion rosy yet seeming sowhat thin. Was this the “immortal grace”?
“I apologize for bothering Grandfather.” Chen Yuxin bowed respectfully.
“A pleasure to et you, elder.”
“I’ve been waiting for you both for quite so ti.” Chen Yaogzu slowly opened his eyes, walked down from the stone platform, and smiled slightly at Ye Shikai, “I didn’t expect Ye to co too.”
“Sorry to disturb you, elder.” Ye Shikai placed the gifts he brought on a nearby stone table.
“No disturbance at all, I’ve gotten used to solitude, having visitors is certainly nice.” Chen Yaogzu waved his hand, gesturing for the two to sit down and talk.
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