Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1170: 1145: Nie Xiaoqian Leaves

“Young Master Ye, if you are not opposed, I am willing to offer myself to you,” Nie Xiaoqian said, her face flushed red.

Ye Chen felt a bit conflicted upon hearing this; becoming involved with a ghost would undoubtedly feel different from being with a regular human.

However, he knew he did not truly belong in this realm, nor could he escort Xiaoqian back to the world of the living.

Observing Ye Chen’s continued silence, Nie Xiaoqian’s spirits plummeted, assuming he did not favor her.

If he didn’t care for her, she wondered why he had repeatedly come to her rescue, even going so far as to defeat the Tree Demon Granny and restore her freedom?

“Young Master Ye, are you perhaps unwilling?” Nie Xiaoqian inquired, her demeanor tinged with anxiety.

“It’s not that I’m unwilling, it’s simply that being with me would result in suffering for you,” Ye Chen stated, his expression troubled.

Nie Xiaoqian interpreted Ye Chen’s words to mean he was already committed, and she would inevitably have to accept the status of a concubine.

Even with such a prospect, she was prepared to accept it, provided she could remain by Ye Chen’s side.

“Young Master Ye, Xiaoqian is willing to be your concubine,” Nie Xiaoqian declared, her cheeks burning with a blush.

Upon hearing her declaration, Ye Chen was deeply touched, a wave of warmth washing over his heart.

It was precisely because of this profound sentiment that he felt he could no longer prolong their entanglement with this young woman.

“It’s not that, Xiaoqian. I am genuinely happy that you are willing to be with me, but we originate from different worlds, and it is not possible for us to be together,” Ye Chen conveyed his sincere feelings.

Since Ye Chen had spoken his mind so clearly, Nie Xiaoqian felt unable to press the matter further.

At that precise moment, Yan Chixia entered, pushing open the door from the adjacent room, and inquired, “Brother Ye, I thought I detected sounds of conflict emanating from your room earlier; are you unharmed?”

Ye Chen was rendered momentarily speechless, thinking to himself, “If this brother detected the commotion, why did he not intervene sooner? Had I not possessed some capabilities, it might have been too late by the time he arrived.”

Despite these internal thoughts, Ye Chen refrained from vocalizing them.

The conflict had concluded, and there was no necessity to dwell further on the matter.

“It’s nothing significant, Brother Yan. It was merely a Tree Demon, and I have already dealt with it,” Ye Chen replied with a smile.

“Ah, that is good, truly good. I was concerned I might arrive too late and not have the chance to see you, Brother Ye,” Yan Chixia responded, scratching his head in mild embarrassment.

Hearing Yan Chixia’s explanation, Ye Chen could not help but feel a flicker of vexation.

The atmosphere in the room grew somewhat subdued, imbued with an awkward silence.

It was at this juncture that Yan Chixia’s gaze fell upon Nie Xiaoqian, positioned beside Ye Chen, and he addressed her, “You little ghost, do not even consider harming my brother.”

Nie Xiaoqian became genuinely alarmed upon encountering Yan Chixia, fully aware of this bearded man’s formidable power.

Even the formidable Tree Demon Granny had been unable to defeat him, let alone herself.

Nie Xiaoqian promptly retreated behind Ye Chen, too intimidated to emerge.

“Brother Ye, you must not be swayed by this little ghost girl, lest you come to regret it. She is a specter who specializes in draining the life force from men,” Yan Chixia cautioned, directing his words at Ye Chen.

Ye Chen quickly interjected, “Brother Yan, you seem to have misunderstood. Xiaoqian was coerced into performing those malevolent acts; it was not her true desire.”

Yan Chixia assumed Ye Chen was speaking in Nie Xiaoqian’s defense due to her enchantment over him.

To be impartial, Nie Xiaoqian did possess a certain allure; any man would find themselves attracted to her, rendering it understandable that Ye Chen might be captivated.

“Brother Ye, you must not place your trust in her words. How could a ghost possibly speak the truth?” Yan Chixia swiftly countered.

As he spoke, he prepared to retrieve a Dharma Artifact to apprehend Nie Xiaoqian.

“Brother Yan, please wait. I assure you, Nie Xiaoqian is not a malevolent spirit that preys upon the human realm,” Ye Chen declared with unwavering conviction.

“Yes, Hero Yan, I implore you to spare me. I truly have no intention of harming anyone,” Nie Xiaoqian pleaded.

Yan Chixia directed an angry glare at Nie Xiaoqian, stating, “You spectral entity may possess the ability to deceive Brother Ye, but you cannot deceive me. Stand aside, and witness my capture of you.”

“Wait, Brother Yan, I implore you to listen to me, and you will understand the truth of my words,” Ye Chen urgently intervened.

He proceeded to narrate the entire sequence of events and provide Yan Chixia with Nie Xiaoqian’s background.

Yan Chixia’s expression softened considerably as he listened, and his perception of Nie Xiaoqian shifted from one of animosity and wrath to one of empathy and compassion.

As Ye Chen recounted the narrative, Nie Xiaoqian also seemed to recall the past with him, and tears began to stream down her face, falling like a cascade of pearls.

“Brother Ye, so that is the truth of the matter. This little ghost girl has indeed endured a life fraught with hardship,” Yan Chixia remarked with evident sympathy.

“Indeed, Brother Yan. I vouch with my honor that Xiaoqian will no longer bring harm to anyone,” Ye Chen affirmed with certainty.

Yan Chixia’s focus was solely on apprehending demonic entities that inflicted harm upon others. In Nie Xiaoqian’s case, permitting her to depart was a non-issue.

“Very well, then, little ghost girl. I shall grant you leniency this time. However, should you ever dare to stray towards wrongdoing and endanger the human world, I shall undoubtedly apprehend you,” Yan Chixia proclaimed, his tone stern.

“Thank you, Hero Yan, for sparing my life. I promise to conduct myself properly and do no evil,” Nie Xiaoqian also assured.

“Alright, you may leave now,” Yan Chixia said.

Nie Xiaoqian looked at Ye Chen with great reluctance and said, “Thank you, Young Master Ye, for saving my life. In the next life, I am willing to serve you as a horse or cow.”

Ye Chen had saved Nie Xiaoqian more than once, and she was deeply grateful in her heart.

Considering giving herself to him, but Ye Chen refused her.

As a female ghost, she didn’t know how else to repay Ye Chen beyond offering herself.

Ye Chen felt truly distressed, as Nie Xiaoqian’s beauty far surpassed that of Su Wanyi and Song Xiaoxiao.

Such a great beauty, Ye Chen could only look but could not keep by his side, which would make any man feel uncomfortable.

Moreover, Nie Xiaoqian had shown interest in following Ye Chen multiple times, but unfortunately, he did not belong to this world and couldn’t take her back.

“System, can I discuss something with you? Can I take Nie Xiaoqian back?” Ye Chen asked in his mind.

“The host cannot, unless you receive a reward; otherwise, it is impossible,” the system replied.

“Alright then,” Ye Chen also felt somewhat helpless.

Despite Nie Xiaoqian’s merits, she could not be taken back, leaving Ye Chen heartbroken.

Seeing that Nie Xiaoqian showed no sign of leaving and her eyes full of attachment toward Ye Chen,

Yan Chixia hastily said, “This little ghost girl isn’t leaving, does she want me to capture her?”

Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoqian was greatly alarmed, knowing well Hero Yan’s mana and temper.

If she truly angered him, she would surely suffer.

“Hero Yan, I am leaving, I am leaving right now,” she turned to Ye Chen and said, “Young Master Ye, I am leaving, hope we meet again if fate allows.”

After she finished speaking, she disappeared like a wisp of smoke from the room.

Ye Chen also wore an expression of lingering reluctance.

“Brother Ye, this ghost girl specializes in beguiling men’s minds. If you encounter her again, you must be cautious,” Yan Chixia kindly advised.

“Thank you for the reminder, I surely will. Well, I should be on my way too; Brother Yan, until we meet again,” Ye Chen said with a smile.

He said this out of courtesy, knowing that, being from different worlds, the two people couldn’t possibly meet again.

Just as Ye Chen was about to turn and leave, suddenly the system’s prompt sounded in his mind, filling him with joy.