355: Chapter 355 Kill them until they're scared, then they'll naturally stop!

"Ye Chen, is it?" the old man spoke.

Ye Chen sized him up from head to toe.

"Old man, kicking down doors with so many people first thing in the morning isn't a good habit."

"If you happen to kick a steel plate and end up with broken bones, that would be unfortunate."

Hearing this, the old man smiled.

"Interesting."

"No wonder you were able to turn the capital upside down."

He stood with his hands behind his back and slowly announced his identity.

"I am Beiming Kun, Deputy Director of Bureau 749."

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow.

Deputy Director?

Good heavens, Bureau 749 is bringing out their heavy hitters?

He grew curious: "Director Bei coming out in person? I, Ye, must have quite a lot of face."

Beiming Kun looked at his calm and composed manner, a hint of admiration showing in his eyes.

"Kid, do you have any idea how much trouble you caused last night?"

Ye Chen tilted his head with an innocent look: "Trouble? I merely went to the Sima Family to seek justice and happened to gift their master a coffin. Does that count as trouble?"

The faces of the Bureau 749 members behind Beiming Kun all turned dark simultaneously.

Seeking justice?

Gifting a coffin?

The way he put it...

It was practically rubbing the Sima Family's face into the dirt.

Beiming Kun didn't get angry; instead, he sighed softly.

"Sima Li and his son deserved to die."

"The Sima Family has acted tyrannically in the capital for years, and I am well aware of the filthy things they've done."

"I won't say anything about you killing them."

He paused, his gaze suddenly becoming sharp.

"But you killed Chen Nufang."

"Do you know who Chen Nufang was?"

"The Third Elder of the Chen Family, a powerhouse at the Peak Celestial Master Realm."

"Do you know who stands behind the Chen Family?"

Ye Chen looked at him and spoke flatly: "Director Bei, did you bring people here so early in the morning just to give me a lecture on how powerful the Chen Family is?"

Beiming Kun was choked by these words.

Is this kid truly unafraid of death, or is he just pretending?

He took a deep breath and said in a heavy voice.

"Ye Chen, I didn't come here to trade barbs with you."

"The Chen Family has already sent word."

"In three days, the Chen Family will send people out of the Kunlun Ruins to come to the capital to find you."

"At that time, those coming won't be at Chen Nufang's level."

"It's very likely to be the Chen Family's Great Elder, or even... the Family Head himself."

"The strength of those people is only greater than you imagine, not weaker."

After hearing this, Ye Chen's face remained unperturbed: "And so? Is Director Bei here to give me a heads-up?"

Beiming Kun frowned slightly at his indifferent attitude.

"Ye Chen, I know you're a capable fighter."

"To crush a Peak Celestial Master Realm expert underfoot—this level of strength is practically invincible in the secular world."

"But you must understand..."

"The people in the Kunlun Ruins and the martial artists of the secular world are from completely different worlds."

"The cultivation techniques they practice, the secret arts they master, and the artifacts they possess are beyond your imagination."

"Although Chen Nufang had stepped into the Peak Celestial Master Realm, he had only recently broken through, his foundation was unstable, and his specialty was saber techniques!"

"The true experts are simply not people you can contend with."

He spoke solemnly, his tone even carrying a hint of a warning.

Ye Chen listened and fell silent for two seconds.

Then.

He smiled.

That smile was still as harmless as a lamb.

"Director Bei, I appreciate your kind intentions."

"However..."

He paused, looking directly into Beiming Kun's deep eyes, "How do you know I'm not a match for that group from the Kunlun Ruins?"

Beiming Kun was stunned.

The Bureau 749 members behind him were also stunned.

What did this kid mean?

Was he unaware of the capabilities of the people in the Kunlun Ruins, or was he truly skilled and, as the rumors suggested, someone who had emerged from the Kunlun Ruins himself?

Ye Chen ignored everyone present and let out a soft chuckle.

"Director Bei, don't bother guessing."

"I was just speaking casually."

"As for the Chen Family coming..."

He raised his hand and made a downward chopping motion.

"Let them come."

"If one comes, I'll kill one."

"If two come, I'll kill a pair."

"No matter how many come, I'll kill them all."

"Kill them until they are afraid, and they will naturally stop."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a clap of thunder exploding in everyone's ears.

These words simply didn't take the Chen Family seriously at all.

The Bureau 749 members behind Beiming Kun looked at each other, their faces filled with astonishment.

They had seen arrogant people, but never someone this arrogant.

Beiming Kun was silent for a moment, then looked helpless.

"Good kid, you have guts."

"Since you know what you're doing, I won't say more."

He paused, the smile on his face receding slightly, replaced by a touch of solemnity.

"Ye Chen, I have one more matter to discuss today."

Ye Chen raised an eyebrow: "What matter?"

Beiming Kun narrowed his eyes.

"Bureau 749 would like to invite you to serve as a Guest Elder."

"What?"

Before Ye Chen could react, Miao Renfeng, who had followed the commotion and was hovering at the door, couldn't hold it in anymore.

His eyes widened as he looked at Beiming Kun's back in disbelief.

Just a moment ago, he had brought people to kick down the door with an air of accusation, and now he was actually inviting his master to be a Guest Elder?

Was he dreaming?

Ye Chen recovered and looked quite strange: "Director Bei, what kind of play are you putting on?"

Beiming Kun stood with his hands behind his back, showing no embarrassment at all.

"One thing is one thing."

"It's true that you caused trouble, but your strength is also real."

"Bureau 749 has been established for many years and has always been dealing with the Kunlun Ruins."

"Those families in the Kunlun Ruins appear to mind their own business on the surface, but they're constantly making small moves behind the scenes."

"We need someone who can hold down the fort."

"And you..."

He stared intently at Ye Chen, "...are the most suitable candidate."

After hearing this, Ye Chen leaned back on the sofa and spoke slowly.

"Director Bei, you've certainly got it all figured out."

"By making me a Guest Elder, aren't you just trying to tie me to Bureau 749's ship?"

"When the Chen Family really does come, you can then step in to mediate or even protect me with a legitimate reason?"

"But why should I accept?"

Beiming Kun looked at him, a flicker of complexity in his eyes.

This kid is indeed not easy to fool.

He was silent for two seconds before slowly speaking.

"Ye Chen, I admit that I'm inviting you to be a Guest Elder because I believe you weren't brought out of the Kunlun Ruins by Xuanyuan Huo."

"Besides that, I cherish talent."

"With your talent and strength, it would be a shame if you fell at the hands of the Chen Family because of youthful arrogance."

"Although a Guest Elder of Bureau 749 has no real power, there is one benefit..."

He paused and said word by word.

"You can mobilize all of Bureau 749's resources in the secular world."

"Including the intelligence network."

"Including specialized equipment."

"And including Bureau 749's military support at critical moments."

Bureau 749 members: "???"

Wait...

How come they had never heard of Guest Elders having such benefits?

Ye Chen pondered for a few seconds before saying flatly.

"Director Bei, aren't you afraid that the trouble I cause will be too big and drag Bureau 749 down with me?"

Hearing this, Beiming Kun burst into laughter.

"Kid, you underestimate Bureau 749 too much."

"We've been able to maintain our footing in the capital for so many years and deal with those families from the Kunlun Ruins until now, and we rely on more than just a few broken Gang-Breaking Guns."

"If the Chen Family truly dares to act against Bureau 749, they would be breaking the rules."

"For those who break the rules..."

He paused, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "...there will naturally be someone to deal with them."

Ye Chen laughed in spite of himself: "Then... do you think Old Master Xuanyuan would be willing to let me go?"

Beiming Kun narrowed his eyes and smiled.

"You don't need to worry about that; I will personally go and speak with Xuanyuan Huo."

"Although that old fellow has a stubborn temper, he will still give me this much face."

"Just say the word, do you agree or not?"

Bureau 749 represented power as well as responsibility.

He believed.

That no one could refuse an invitation from Bureau 749.

Ye Chen leaned back on the sofa and shrugged: "I don't agree."

As the words fell.

The smile on Beiming Kun's face instantly froze.

The Bureau 749 members behind him all widened their eyes and mouths, looking at Ye Chen as if they had seen a ghost.

No...

The Deputy Director had offered terms like these, and this kid actually refused?

Is he crazy?

Beiming Kun was stunned for several seconds before coming to his senses, his brow furrowing slightly: "Why?"

Ye Chen looked at him and spoke flatly.

"Director Bei, since I promised Old Master Xuanyuan to join the Dragon Group and become the Chief Instructor of the Hidden Dragon Pavilion."

"Then I am a member of the Dragon Group."

"This is a promise."

"A promise is something that, once spoken, must be kept."

"I can't just slap my thighs and leave just because Bureau 749 offers better terms."

"What would that make me, Ye Chen?"

Beiming Kun fell silent.

The Bureau 749 members behind him also fell silent.

They looked at Ye Chen, and their gazes gradually changed.

Although this kid was arrogant, ruthless, and had killed many...

...he actually had a side like this?

A person who can keep a promise is most worthy of respect.

Beiming Kun was silent for a long while before sighing softly.

"Ye Chen, I admit that you are a man of principle."

"In this regard, I admire you."

"But you must understand..."

He paused, his gaze becoming deep.

"The limitations of the Dragon Group are very great."

"Although Xuanyuan Huo can protect you, his reach isn't that long."

"Between the Kunlun Ruins and the secular world, there are rules."

"These rules cannot be broken by anyone."

"Even Xuanyuan Huo can't do it."

"You killed Chen Nufang, and the Chen Family will not let it go."

"When the time comes, what the Dragon Group can do will be very limited."