The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1761: Favor

Tang Can was somewhat suspicious. Recently, there had been rumors that the son-in-law of the Chen family had lost his Inner Strength, going from a top cultivator to a cripple. At first, he didn’t fully believe it, but the reports from his subordinates confirmed it, so he eventually accepted it. However, judging from that stone just now, it’s probably not that simple. Tang Nie was his second son; though a bit spoiled, he was still a cultivator. How could an ordinary person’s stone hit his arm so precisely?

"Father, this person has another identity, being the Netherworld King, one of the Twelve Main Gods. It’s rumored he disappeared during the last Main God Conference. My men have confirmed this information, but now he’s suddenly reappearing, indicating that the previous news was likely a smokescreen released by the Chen family." Tang Nie was very cautious. He had witnessed Ye Shikai’s power at Bai Qi’s Relics and knew he was definitely a top-level cultivator.

Ye Shikai let out a bitter smile. The Tang family’s intelligence was quite accurate; he really had disappeared. However, this return was indeed "timely," just in time for the opening of the Kunlun Mountain Relic.

"Unexpectedly, the Chen family’s son-in-law is actually the Netherworld King. The relations are really complex." Tang Can said coldly.

"Why is it you?" Li Yueying also remembered Ye Shikai. His performance at Bai Qi’s Relics was outstanding, even acquiring the You Xi Sword.

"Nonsense, if it weren’t for me, you’d be captured today." Ye Shikai rolled his eyes, annoyed that even though he stepped in to help, Li Yueying still had an "arrogant" attitude.

"As if they could catch me."

"Do you have a signal flare?" Ye Shikai asked in return.

"Oh right, I almost forgot." Li Yueying took a signal flare from the pouch at her waist and fired it into the sky.

Bang.

The signal flare exploded in the air, dazzling even in daylight.

"Young friend, this matter has nothing to do with you, why get involved?" Tang Can said coldly.

"No particular reason, just can’t stand a group of men bullying a woman." Ye Shikai retorted.

"Ye, are you deliberately opposing our Tang family?" Tang Nie threatened.

"That’s amusing. When entering Bai Qi’s Relics last time, didn’t you oppose me?" Ye Shikai mocked. Since the enmity had already been established when Tang Can was injured by him, he saw no harm in tearing off the pretenses.

"If you want her, you’ll have to get through me first." Ye Shikai took the You Xi Sword from his Storage Ring. The Sword Qi was sharp, and the Tang family dared not approach.

"Hey, I heard people say you’ve lost your Inner Strength, is that true?" Li Yueying was relieved Ye Shikai stood up for her but worried for him too. Whether or not he had really lost his Inner Strength, facing the hundreds of Tang family experts along with Tang Can and Tang Nie, their elders representing the family’s strongest power, he couldn’t handle it alone.

"Guess."

"Hey, at a time like this, you’re still joking."

"Hmph, Ye, don’t get too full of yourself. We’ll meet again. Everyone, follow me." After several minutes of stalemate, Tang Can suddenly ordered a retreat.

"Father, this is a great opportunity, he’s just one person, we shouldn’t fear him." Tang Nie was a bit unwilling, thinking that capturing Li Yueying equaled catching half of the Li Family.

"This Ye brat is very tricky. His sudden appearance must be related to the Chen family. Let’s just owe him a personal favor for now. Besides, the signal flare has already gone off, and the main force of the Li family will soon gather here. If we insist on taking her, a full-scale battle between the two families would break out, and right now, I don’t want to exhaust our strength so quickly."

"Alright, everyone retreat from here."

After the Tang family left, Ye Shikai finally sheathed the You Xi Sword, and Li Yueying let out a long sigh of relief.

"I didn’t expect them to actually be bluffed by you."

"It wasn’t because of me; it’s because the Li family will soon arrive. If they insisted on seizing you, a battle between the two evenly matched families would ensure mutual destruction. Tang Can is smart; coming to the Kunlun Mountains isn’t about a life-or-death fight with your Li family." Ye Shikai explained blandly.

"I see, but they’re no good either. If you hadn’t come, we might really have ended up fighting."

"Alright, your family will be here soon, I need to get moving to avoid any complication."

"Wait a moment." Li Yueying hurriedly reached out to stop him.

"What’s wrong, do you have other matters?" Ye Shikai asked.

"Speaking of which, you really helped me a lot this time. I’m the eldest daughter of the Li family; helping me is equivalent to the Li family owing you a debt of gratitude." Li Yueying continued, "At least let me repay this favor."

"No need, I was merely doing the right thing. Besides, your Li family might be powerful, but perhaps not in a position to help me."

"Hey, don’t underestimate our Li family." Li Yueying said with some disagreement. It’s true, the Li family, being one of the three great families of Chang’an, was indeed the largest. People might think Ye Shikai underestimates the Li family, but he’s also right. What he sought was He Linghan, a woman from two thousand years ago...

"It’s not that I look down on you; it’s just that I can’t explain the situation in a few words. If you wish to repay me, there will be opportunities in the future; I’m in a hurry to hit the road."

"By the way, before climbing the mountain, I didn’t see you with Chen Yuxin. Where did you come from, and... there was news that you had disappeared. What really happened?" Li Yueying bombarded him with questions, leaving him momentarily unsure of how to respond.

"Ahem, I’ll explain it to you later." Just as Ye Shikai was about to leave, Li Yueying quickly stepped in his way.

"Look, you’re alone now; why not go up the mountain with us for some protection? You’ve just offended the Tang family, and the moment you leave, they might gang up against you with no escape."

"This..."

"Alright, alright, stop overthinking and just follow me. You’ve helped me just now, and I’m not one to forget favors. You can rest assured." With Li Yueying’s persistent persuasion, Ye Shikai had no choice but to agree to her request. While waiting for the Li family to arrive, he took the opportunity to rest. The overnight journey and sudden avalanche had left him weary.

Speaking of which, though the Li family is the top among Chang’an’s three great families, it has often been oppressed by the combined efforts of the Tang and Gongsun families. Li Yueying’s solicitous behavior may not merely be about repaying a debt; she might be making a tool out of him.