170: You go visit her, I'll go kill her!

Near the harbor, a food stall called "Taste of the Sea."

Under the plastic canopy, the sea breeze carried a salty smell.

Ye Chen sat at a square table in the corner, with three or four empty plates in front of him. He was still clutching a greasy pig trotters, burying his head in his meal.

Hungry!

So hungry!

Activating the Soul Suppressing Seal repeatedly and then forcefully using Soul Searching and Thought Capturing not long ago had consumed a considerable amount of energy.

Not to mention...

Just now, while waiting for the dishes, that woman Night Owl actually called.

Over the phone, she screamed excitedly.

"Ye Chen! That feeling... it's back again!"

"It's more intense than all the previous times combined! I feel like I can really touch the threshold of the Yellow-tier this time!"

"When are you coming back? Hurry up! Give me more!"

Ye Chen was so hungry his stomach was practically touching his back, so he replied irritably.

"Wait, I'll talk after I'm done with my business."

After a pause, Ye Chen thought of something and asked, "Do you know about the Soul Hall?"

Upon hearing this, Night Owl's voice became a little serious.

"How do you know about the Soul Hall?"

"It's said that those people are mysterious and only engage in crooked ways. It seems... it's related to collecting special soul physiques!"

"Anyway, it's extremely evil!"

Ye Chen was immediately delighted: "Tell me quickly!"

"No time!"

Night Owl snorted coldly, "I'll talk after I break through!"

With that, without waiting for Ye Chen's reply, she hung up the phone. She must have been unable to suppress the surging qi and blood in her body and was eager to find a place to cultivate.

Ye Chen merely raised an eyebrow at the time, not paying much attention.

The lead on the Soul Hall was currently cut off.

But since Night Owl had some information, it wouldn't be too late to investigate further after he returned.

For now...

Eating was the priority.

He quickly devoured the pig trotters and then picked up a large bowl of seafood fried rice nearby, rapidly shoveling it into his mouth with a spoon.

Across from him, Liu Qingluo was dumbfounded.

She hadn't expected her benefactor to have such a huge appetite...

Though there were several plates on the table, many had already been taken away!

Hong Sanqian kept his eyes downcast.

He had completely resigned himself to his fate now, only hoping that Ye Chen would keep his promise and help him restore his energy center afterward.

As for the Hidden Sect?

To hell with the Hidden Sect!

He was almost a cripple, why would he care about the rise and fall of a sect?

As long as Ye Chen could restore his strength, he wouldn't even bat an eye if he had to lead the way to empty out the Hidden Sect's treasury!

Soon.

Ye Chen swept through the food on the table like a storm, finally letting out a satisfied sigh.

About seventy to eighty percent of his lost physical strength had finally been recovered.

He looked up at the sky; the setting sun had already sunk halfway below the sea level, and the lights of Hong Kong City were gradually lighting up.

"It's about time."

Ye Chen stood up, discarding his napkin, "Let's go, to the dock. We'll board the ship on time."

Hong Sanqian quickly followed suit, bowing even lower, his tone respectful.

"Yes!"

"The ship has been arranged, departing punctually at 8:30. It definitely won't delay your business!"

The three of them were just about to stand up.

The next second...

Several figures, dressed in flashy shirts and walking with a swagger, strolled over.

The young master leading them was in his early twenties, with slicked-back hair and a shiny gold watch on his wrist. His eyes revealed a spoiled arrogance.

He immediately spotted Hong Sanqian, who was hunched over and standing behind Ye Chen, paused his steps, and a dramatic grin spread across his lips.

"Oh ho!"

"Isn't this Elder Hong?"

He took a few quick steps to the table, sizing up Hong Sanqian, "To actually see you here... This young master and your Hidden Sect people are truly fated!"

Hong Sanqian's body visibly stiffened. He slowly turned his head, and after seeing the newcomer's face, his expression became strange.

"Young Master Chu...?"

"Why have you come to Hong Kong City?"

This young master was none other than the notorious playboy, the only heir of the Chu family in Yanjing—

Chu Niubi!

That's right!

His name was Niubi!

He had even gone to the civil affairs bureau himself to request the name change!

Because he thought he was awesome!

How could he not be awesome?

Relying on his prominent family background, he was notoriously reckless in the capital and Yanjing circles, fearing nothing.

Most importantly...

He had been infatuated with Li Meier, the young miss of the Hidden Sect, for several years. This was almost common knowledge in the Hidden Sect and Yanjing.

Chu Niubi stood with his hands in his pockets, swaying his shoulders, his gaze sweeping over Ye Chen and Liu Qingluo. He lingered on Liu Qingluo's face for an extra two seconds, a flash of astonishment in his eyes, but then returned his attention to Hong Sanqian.

"I naturally came because I heard that Meier has been cultivating in the sect recently, and someone came to cause her trouble."

"Whoever dares to bully the woman I fancy, I'll make them crawl on the ground and bark like a dog!"

He raised an eyebrow, tilting his chin towards Ye Chen and Liu Qingluo, "Elder Hong, who are these two? They look very unfamiliar... Are they also from your Hidden Sect? Where are you all heading?"

Hong Sanqian: "..."

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, and his mouth twitched wildly. He couldn't utter a single word for a long time.

What could he say?

To say that this pair of men and women in front of him were precisely the ones going to kill Li Meier, and also the ones he just said he'd make bark like dogs???

What the hell could he say!

However.

Before he could speak, Ye Chen picked up a wet towel from the table, wiped his hands, and then asked Hong Sanqian.

"Who is Meier?"

Hong Sanqian flinched, quickly bowed, and awkwardly replied in a mosquito-like voice: "She's... she's our young miss."

"Oh."

Ye Chen nodded, tossed the towel back onto the table, and his gaze returned to Chu Niubi's face, grinning.

"What a coincidence, isn't it?"

"We're also going to find her."

Chu Niubi was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously followed up, "You're also going to visit Meier? Are you Meier's friend? Why haven't I heard her mention it before..."

Ye Chen waved his hand, interrupting him.

"Not to visit."

"But to kill her."

Chu Niubi: "???"

Wait!

His mind couldn't quite process it...

He, going to kill Meier?

Going to the Hidden Sect... to kill Li Meier?

Did this person know what he was saying???

Not just Chu Niubi, but even the few young men who looked like his followers behind him were completely dumbfounded.

Chu Niubi blinked twice, and it took him a while to react.

He suddenly turned his head back, glaring at Ye Chen: "You just said... you're going to kill Meier?"

Ye Chen nodded, his expression calm.

"That's right."

"And, I should also be the one you said you'd make crawl on the ground and bark like a dog."

Chu Niubi: "???"

The few followers behind him also simultaneously gasped, looking at Ye Chen as if he were a madman.

Chu Niubi opened his mouth, wanting to curse, but found himself unable to find the right words for a moment...

Too shocking!

Too infuriating!

Too incredibly absurd!

After a full three or four seconds of silence, he finally pointed at Ye Chen's nose.

"You damn..."

"This young master has never, in his entire life, had anyone dare to be so arrogant in front of him!"

"Constantly saying you want to kill the woman I like..."

Chu Niubi's chest heaved violently, his face flushed with anger.

"You're the first!"

"You're incredibly audacious!!!"

Ye Chen picked at his ear, asking nonchalantly.

"Are you done talking?"

"If you're done, move aside. We still have to catch the 8:30 boat."

"If we're late, your Meier might live a few more minutes."

"I don't really like being late."

Everyone: "..."

The sea breeze blew through the plastic canopy, bringing a wave of awkward silence.

Even the few other tables of customers at the food stall stopped eating, staring wide-eyed, their faces clearly asking, "Is this drama I'm getting for free"...

Chu Niubi trembled with rage, suddenly turning his head and staring intensely at Hong Sanqian.

"Hong, San, Qian!"

"You damn... betrayed the Hidden Sect?!"

Hong Sanqian flinched at being called out, his old face contorting into a smile uglier than a cry, but he couldn't utter a word.

Ye Chen glanced at him and answered for him.

"Not really betrayal."

"He's just more pragmatic."

"After all..."

Ye Chen paused, then smiled faintly, "If he didn't betray, he would already be a dead man."

Veins pulsed on Chu Niubi's forehead, the fury in his eyes almost erupting.

"Chu Long!"

"Get your ass out here!!!"

"This arrogant bastard who spouts nonsense—"

"Kill! Him! For! Me!"