Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1166: 1141: The Legendary BOSS

Nie Xiaoqian’s countenance was one of profound discomfort.

“Young Master, I beseech your forgiveness; I should not have practiced deception upon you.”

Xiaoqian proceeded to recount her harrowing experiences to Ye Chen.

“My life was extinguished at the tender age of eighteen, and thereafter, I was bound to serve the Tree Demon Granny as her maid…”

As she divulged her past, Nie Xiaoqian spoke with a palpable sense of guilt. “Truthfully, my intention in seeking you out this evening was to absorb your Yang Qi.”

“Absorb my Yang Qi?” Ye Chen feigned astonishment, his voice laced with disbelief.

Gazing upon Ye Chen, Nie Xiaoqian’s eyes swam with remorse. This young man had shown her such profound kindness, and yet, she was compelled to inflict harm upon him.

Ye Chen’s expression became remarkably dramatic, even adopting an air of feigned terror.

However, this entire display was merely a performance orchestrated by Ye Chen.

At this juncture, Ye Chen’s divine-level acting prowess was brought to bear.

His countenance shifted to convey a semblance of wounded emotion.

This carefully crafted expression only served to deepen Nie Xiaoqian’s remorse towards Ye Chen.

Internally, Ye Chen could not suppress a chuckle.

After all, Ye Chen was left with no alternative; he had to enact this charade.

To appear impassive at this moment would yield a less favorable result, and the other party would undoubtedly detect his true intentions.

It was only by exhibiting a heartbroken demeanor that Nie Xiaoqian would be moved to greater guilt.

Ye Chen executed his performance with flawless precision.

That mournful, sidelong glance was enough to wrench the heart of any observer.

“Young Master, I am so very sorry; the fault lies entirely with me.”

Nie Xiaoqian bowed her head, offering her apologies to Ye Chen.

“I truly did not wish to deceive you, but I found myself constrained by my own circumstances.”

Fearing Ye Chen’s potential wrath, Xiaoqian clasped Ye Chen’s arm, her plea filled with earnestness.

In response, Ye Chen sighed, uttering, “It is quite alright.”

At this moment, Ye Chen’s eyes radiated a sorrowful, accepting, and forgiving aura.

This portrayal was so convincing that Nie Xiaoqian remained utterly unaware of Ye Chen’s deception.

Were Ye Chen to grace the silver screen, such a performance would undoubtedly be a resounding success.

Ye Chen exhaled another sigh, his gaze imbued with a profound sense of tolerance.

“It matters not; I can comprehend your situation entirely.”

Upon hearing Nie Xiaoqian’s confession, Ye Chen was momentarily taken aback.

Ye Chen continued, his voice gentle, “Even if you are not human, does it truly matter?”

“In truth, the most terrifying entity in this world is not beings like yourselves, but rather the depths of the human heart.”

“Xiaoqian, I perceive you to be a virtuous soul, possessing gentleness, kindness, and understanding.”

Ye Chen’s voice was exceptionally tender, and Nie Xiaoqian found herself deeply moved by his words.

What Ye Chen articulated was undeniably true.

In this world, certain individuals harbor true wickedness, proving far more formidable than any supernatural threat.

Nie Xiaoqian had initially braced herself for Ye Chen’s condemnation, but instead, to her immense surprise, he offered her solace.

Overcome with emotion, Nie Xiaoqian impulsively embraced Ye Chen’s arm, her eyes clouded with gratitude.

As she gazed at Ye Chen, an inexplicable sentiment began to stir within her heart.

Ye Chen reveled in his internal triumph.

“Haha, my acting is truly superb; this girl has fallen for my ploy hook, line, and sinker.”

Just then, a tempestuous wind began to howl outside.

Beyond the confines of the house, fierce gusts of icy wind ceaselessly buffeted the surroundings.

The air was filled with the spectral sounds of wailing ghosts and howling wolves, an utterly unnerving symphony.

The sky overhead abruptly turned a lurid red.

Streaks of dark shadows darted to and fro beyond the windowpanes, creating a chilling spectacle.

Nie Xiaoqian’s face grew ashen. “Oh no, has Granny arrived?”

“Ye Chen, you must flee with haste! Granny’s movement techniques are astonishingly swift; she will undoubtedly arrive presently. She must harbor doubts about me and has come in person to ascertain if I have fulfilled my objective.”

Addressing Ye Chen, Nie Xiaoqian declared, “Ye Chen, you are the kindest individual I have ever encountered. Regardless of the circumstances, I am resolved to ensure your safety.”

“Granny intends to absorb your Yang Qi tonight. If you depart now, it may not be too late.”

Ye Chen shook his head, responding, “Should I flee, Granny will undoubtedly direct her ire towards you.”

Nie Xiaoqian vehemently shook her head. “Do not concern yourself with my well-being; I shall manage.”

Despite Nie Xiaoqian’s assurances, Ye Chen steadfastly refused to depart.

Nie Xiaoqian sighed, then proposed, “How about this: you conceal yourself for now. Ensure you remain absolutely silent, hold your breath, and refrain from any sound. Perhaps you can evade Granny’s detection.”

At this moment, Nie Xiaoqian was consumed by anxiety.

She was acutely aware of Granny’s ruthless methods.

Should Granny discover Ye Chen concealed within, she would undoubtedly drain his Yang Qi entirely.

Given Ye Chen’s striking handsomeness and the sheer abundance of his Yang Qi, he was a prize Granny would covet greatly.

Ye Chen asserted, “I harbor no fear of that demon. Furthermore, I intend to take you away from this place.”

Regarding Granny, Ye Chen was not particularly apprehensive, after all.

He possessed the 'system' as his safeguard.

“No, you are no match for her. First, you must find a place to hide.”

Nie Xiaoqian scanned the surroundings, yet found no suitable hiding place.

Suddenly, Nie Xiaoqian’s eyes brightened with inspiration.

“Young Master, observe! There is a large barrel over there; you could conceal yourself within it for the time being.”

Nie Xiaoqian pointed towards the barrel, her face tinged with a slight blush.

That particular barrel had been prepared by Ye Chen for his personal ablutions.

“Young Master, if you hide within this tub, and I pretend to be bathing, perhaps we can deceive Granny.”

Upon hearing Nie Xiaoqian’s suggestion, Ye Chen was utterly dumbfounded.

“Good heavens, must it be this convoluted?”

Ye Chen paused, momentarily perplexed. Was he truly expected to climb into the barrel?

Nie Xiaoqian nodded, her expression earnest.

“Once you get inside the bucket, hold your breath. Then, even if Granny comes into the room, she won’t find you. She definitely won’t think to look for me inside the bucket.”

As she said this, Nie Xiaoqian’s delicate face flushed with a deep crimson.

This plan was surprisingly clever.

Even if it was a little…

I’ll reluctantly agree to it.

Ye Chen found this particular method quite agreeable.

“This is actually the sole method to ensure Granny doesn’t locate you. If you cannot endure inside, I will come into the water myself to assist you with breathing.”

Nie Xiaoqian’s cheeks turned redder.

In order to protect Ye Chen, she was prepared to make any sacrifice.

Ye Chen was utterly taken aback.

Goodness, Nie Xiaoqian is truly going all out.

Given that the young lady had proposed this, how could Ye Chen possibly refuse?

Under Nie Xiaoqian’s gentle urging, Ye Chen got into the water bucket.

Subsequently, Nie Xiaoqian also submerged herself in the water bucket.

Ye Chen, after entering the water, took a long, profound breath.

At this juncture, Ye Chen’s physical capabilities had already transcended those of ordinary humans.

Consequently, his capacity for holding his breath was far beyond what anyone else could achieve.

The moment Ye Chen entered the water.

Bam!

A fierce gust of black wind violently forced open the door to the private room.

At this precise instant, a dark whirling vortex manifested within the confines of the house.

The whirlwind spun rapidly, and in a mere blink of an eye, an ancient-looking old woman materialized in the very center of the room.

The old woman appeared exceedingly terrifying, her skin a canvas of deep wrinkles, draped in a voluminous black robe, her body adorned with patterns resembling rough tree bark.

This ancient crone was truly dreadful to behold.

Even submerged beneath the water, Ye Chen could distinctly sense the immense, terrifying pressure emanating from the old woman.

Could this be the legendary BOSS?

Ye Chen realized with a thumping heart that he would have to confront this Tree Demon Granny, a sliver of nervousness creeping in.

Although Ye Chen had experienced traversing through centuries, those encounters were ultimately with humans; even when confronting superhumans, his adversaries remained human.

However, this was a genuine, legendary demon.

Ye Chen had never before encountered an opponent wielding such a fearsome aura.

A wave of worry washed over Ye Chen; he questioned if he was truly capable of matching this Tree Demon Granny.

After all, Ye Chen was acutely aware that in this world, the Tree Demon Granny was not the sole terrifying entity; the even more formidable Black Mountain Demon also existed.

It appeared that this temporal journey was set to involve a truly arduous struggle.