Chapter 78: Young Master Jiang Truly Exemplifies Righteousness, Worthy of Being Linjiang’s Number One Young Master
Unbeknownst to all, Jiang Che had already made his way into the living room, intercepting Ye Chen’s attack just in time.
Jiang Che, observing the chaos in the living room, slightly furrowed his brow, acknowledging his undeniable role in Jiang Yun’er’s current predicament.
Ye Chen, seething with anger, turned his head and was confronted with the sight of Jiang Che, the man he loathed to the core. Ye Chen’s expression twisted into one of fury and hatred.
“Jiang Che!” he bellowed. “Perfect timing! Today, you die!” Ye Chen, with a sinister laugh, darted towards Jiang Che, raising his hand to strike.
However, his disdainful opponent, Jiang Che, stood unflinchingly, seemingly unafraid of Ye Chen’s attack. As Ye Chen’s fist neared Jiang Che’s face, it was halted by an invisible force, unable to advance any further.
“This…” Ye Chen, staring at the smirking Jiang Che, was taken aback. Even with his mid-stage Innate level cultivation, he couldn’t overpower Jiang Che?
“If that’s the best you can do, then you might as well be dead,” Jiang Che sneered, gathering internal energy in his palm and fiercely slapping Ye Chen away.
Ye Chen, unable to counter Jiang Che’s attack, was thrown against the wall, barely managing to stop himself.
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Ye Chen looked at Jiang Che in disbelief. “You’re not at the early stage of Innate level!” he exclaimed.
“When did I ever say I was?” Jiang Che replied, regarding Ye Chen as if he were a fool.
He stepped forward and brutally stomped on Ye Chen’s chest, rendering him powerless – a mid-stage Innate level cultivator stood no chance against a late-stage Innate level, barring any secret techniques for cross-level combat.
“You’re a disappointment,” Jiang Che said from his elevated position, shaking his head in dismay. He had expected more from Ye Chen, especially after his descent into darkness, but Ye Chen couldn’t even withstand a single blow.
“If you dare, kill me! Otherwise, I’ll never let you live in peace!” Ye Chen glared at Jiang Che, his hatred for him flowing endlessly like a raging river.
“You think I wouldn’t dare?” Jiang Che’s smile turned cruel and bloodthirsty. “Before you die, let me tell you a secret.”
He leaned down and whispered in Ye Chen’s ear. “Gu Yunxi was kidnapped by me, Jiang Yun’er was forced by me, even the Lin family’s Beauty Pills were my doing… Don’t worry, after your death, I will take good care of your seven senior sisters…”
“You…” Ye Chen, filled with fear, couldn’t utter a word before Jiang Che ended his life with a palm strike. Ye Chen lay motionless, his eyes wide open, lifeless.
“Ding, the host has killed the Son of Destiny – Ye Chen. You are rewarded with a mysterious treasure box.”
“Ding, Ye Chen is dead. The system has automatically found the next protagonist for the host. Would you like to accept the plot now?”
“Not accepting…” Jiang Che responded in his mind. The current situation didn’t seem right for accepting any new plot.
After ending the conversation with the system, Jiang Che walked over to Jiang Yun’er. “Are you alright?” he asked, his expression concerned. In a way, her miserable state was his doing.
“I’m fine… Thank you for your concern, brother…” Jiang Yun’er replied, shaking her head weakly, her eyes filled with admiration and twinkling like stars as she looked at Jiang Che.
Jiang Che found her expression a bit odd, considering she had called him a wild man last time, and now she was addressing him as ‘brother’.
“Thank you so much, Young Master Jiang, for saving our daughter,” Jiang Yun’er’s mother interjected, expressing her gratitude.
She didn’t question Jiang Che’s martial prowess or why he was there at the right time, understanding what should and shouldn’t be asked.
“Madam Jiang, you’re too polite. Miss Yun’er is the junior sister of my fiancée; it was only right for me to help,” Jiang Che replied modestly, his demeanor gentle and courteous, a stark contrast to his earlier ruthlessness.
Madam Jiang nodded in approval, silently praising his refined character.
As they were conversing, Gu Yunqi, Shen Qingqiu, and Zhou Lingxi arrived. “Brother Xiao Che, why are you here?” Shen Qingqiu asked, puzzled. She didn’t recall informing Jiang Che.
“You know I have a grudge against Ye Chen. I had my bodyguards keep an eye on him. When I heard about his condition, I rushed over immediately,” Jiang Che explained with a shrug.
Shen Qingqiu nodded, accepting his explanation. She then noticed Ye Chen lying motionless on the ground.
Shen Qingqiu, looking baffled, asked, “Is he really dead?” As a martial artist, she naturally sensed that Ye Chen had lost all signs of life.
“Yes, he went berserk and has been killed by me,” Jiang Che admitted openly with a nod.
Shen Qingqiu glanced at him but didn’t say much more. The fact that Jiang Che could kill the darkened Ye Chen without sustaining any injuries indicated that Jiang Che’s cultivation had significantly improved.
However, she refrained from probing further, understanding that everyone has their secrets.
“Little Junior Sister, are you alright?” Zhou Lingxi approached Jiang Yun’er with concern. Despite their usual disagreements, she still cared for her junior sister.
As for Ye Chen’s death, she didn’t inquire much. She knew about Ye Chen’s deeds and felt he got what he deserved. She regretted her previous misjudgment of him.
“I’m not seriously hurt, just need some time to recuperate,” Jiang Yun’er replied, shaking her head. Her injuries were severe but didn’t damage her foundation.
“Xiao Che brother, thank you for saving me,” Jiang Yun’er said to Jiang Che, her pale face blushing slightly.
“It’s nothing, I just did what I should have,” Jiang Che replied, touching his nose and feeling a bit guilty. He sensed something odd about her behavior, fearing she might be developing a fantasy about him being her knight in shining armor.
“You’re so weak and still say you’re fine…” Zhou Lingxi chided Jiang Yun’er and carried her princess-style to her bedroom upstairs.
Jiang Yun’er looked back at Jiang Che with a longing gaze.
“What’s your relationship with her?” Shen Qingqiu asked, noticing Jiang Yun’er’s peculiar look.
“I have no special relationship with her. I just saved her from Ye Chen earlier,” Jiang Che explained, spreading his hands with a wry smile.
Shen Qingqiu gave him a deep look but didn’t press further, trusting that Jiang Che wouldn’t secretly get involved with other women behind her back.
Jiang Father soon woke up from his faint. After being informed of the situation by Jiang Mother, he hastily thanked Jiang Che. “Thank you, Young Master Jiang. My Jiang family will never forget this great kindness. If you ever need us, just say the word, and we’ll spare no effort.”
“Uncle Jiang is too kind. It was my duty to deal with a criminal like Ye Chen. I believe anyone would have acted the same in this situation,” Jiang Che replied righteously, appearing as a virtuous figure, while internally scoffing at the naïveté of Jiang Father, who failed to realize his own role in the calamity.
“Young Master Jiang is truly righteous, a leading figure among Linjiang’s youth…” Jiang Father complimented.
After some more mutual flattery, Jiang Che glanced at his watch. It was almost 3 AM, so he excused himself to return home. After all, his little maid was waiting at home to continue their game, likely unable to sleep without him.