The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1936: Returning to Yanjing

"Alright, let’s settle it this way for now. If there’s anything else, we’ll talk about it later." Ye Shikai said calmly, sure that Yueling is somehow connected to the HST project. Though there’s no progress yet, he wasn’t panicked. On one hand, George is dead, and the pillar of the HST project has collapsed. Even if Yueling remains, she won’t be able to sustain it alone. On the other hand, all HST bases have been dismantled, and Yueling is under constant surveillance. She can’t possibly establish new bases. Without bases, they can’t create new mutant armies.

"Moreover, Boss, you asked me to investigate the poisonous insects, and I’ve consulted with Wuyan. The Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect is rare, but because of its terrifying lethality, most people don’t have it nor need it. It doesn’t ’appear’ often in sects within Jianghu, so the suspects are just a few sects and families. We can start investigating them." Ghost continued. Since returning from North America, Ye Shikai has been feeling increasingly ’peculiar.’ How did George have so many bizarre insects? These are not things money can buy, especially the Heart Devouring and Red Poisonous insects, which are rare. Cultivating them is even harder. Unless George was a master of rearing insects, which he obviously wasn’t, the only explanation is that there’s someone behind him who is proficient in insect skills. Who could it be...

Could it be Yueling? Ye Shikai instinctively thought of her, but upon further reflection, the possibility was almost zero. Rearing insects is a painstaking task, and someone like Yueling, a big star who travels to three places a day, attending meetings is commonplace, couldn’t possibly dedicate time to rear insects, so it certainly wasn’t her.

Then who could it be? Ye Shikai fell into deep thought, unable to think of a potential candidate. Apart from Wuyan’s Worm Sect, he couldn’t think of anyone else skilled in insect techniques. Who could it be?

"Then please trouble yourself to investigate further. There aren’t many organizations with such peculiar insects, so there should be some clues."

"Alright, no problem."

Ye Shikai hung up the phone and sighed deeply. The weather now was exceptionally chilly. Standing on the rooftop, the cold wind kept blowing against him, making him appear rather ’desolate.’

"Kai." A cold voice suddenly echoed behind Ye Shikai.

"Xin, why did you come up?" Ye Shikai didn’t expect Chen Yuxin to suddenly appear.

"I came up earlier; I couldn’t find you. The hotel staff said you went to the rooftop."

"Yes, I came up... to get some fresh air." Ye Shikai chuckled wryly, uncertain whether Chen Yuxin overheard what he said earlier. She might have been waiting there for quite some time.

"Is there something going on?"

"Nothing at all."

"Stop lying; you clearly have something on your mind." Chen Yuxin said coldly.

"Nothing, just chatted with Ghost for a while."

"Alright, let’s head down. I’ve had some local specialties prepared."

"Okay, let’s go."

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The two spent another week traveling in Europe, thoroughly enjoying themselves. Ye Shikai tried to accompany Chen Yuxin without arguing, complying with her as much as possible.

"Haha, Kai, it was really fun this time. Let’s come back next time."

"How old are you now? Already a mother, yet you still have such a playful heart. The child is waiting at home." Ye Shikai gently tapped her forehead. Away for so long, the child at home must also be anxiously waiting. Though just a few months old, he’s quite attached to Chen Yuxin as his mother.

"Alright, I was only joking earlier. Let’s head home."

"Okay."

As soon as they arrived at Yanjing airport, Chen Ruoya had someone waiting to pick them up. Once home, Chen Yuxin hurried to her room, having missed Ye Yi after not seeing him for so long. From a certain perspective, Chen Yuxi’s mentality is akin to that of a child.

Although they were only away for three weeks, Ye Shikai felt like it was much longer, as if he hadn’t returned for ages.

"Ye Yi is sleeping now." Chen Yuxin said softly as she exited the room.

"Alright, I have some matters, I’ll go out for a while."

"Wait." Chen Yuxin suddenly stopped him.

"Why, is there something else?" Ye Shikai asked.

"Are you going out for anything important?"

"Yes, Xin, just stay at home. I’ll be back tonight."

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Ye Shikai arrived at the Ji Family; Ji Qian was already waiting in the conference room. Additionally, there was another – Ghost, who had already reached Yanjing and been staying at the Ji Family for two days.

"Boss, how was your time spent in Europe?" Ghost greeted him.

"Of course, it was enjoyable. But you must have been busy these days?"

"Certainly, Yueling is young yet cunning as a fox. Trying to investigate her isn’t easy, and she keeps a low profile. Even locating her is difficult."

"I anticipated this; she was never an easy character. From now on, don’t investigate her directly; simply dispatch Hidden Guards for constant surveillance. Many paparazzi try to sneak photos of her, making it easy for Hidden Guards to conceal themselves." Ye Shikai waved his hand; since no breakthroughs could be found from Yueling, the target needed to be shifted promptly.

"How’s the investigation on the poisonous insects?"

"Here’s some good news." Ghost took out a dossier from his bag.

"The Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect is one of the most lethal poisonous insects, and it’s invisible. Even if someone dies from it, it’s hard to detect its presence. This insect thrives in the deep mountains of Jiangnan. On the other hand, the Red Poisonous Insect is different; it originally grows in a rare form in the Gobi desert. It can enter the human body, causing self-immolation. Subsequently, through cultivation and the convenience of modern technology, similar environments can be simulated, so one only needs to find someone proficient in insect techniques, obtain the mother body, and cultivation is possible."

"Jiangnan deep mountains." Ye Shikai muttered, recalling someone - Chen Yaogzu, who’s been in seclusion in Jiangnan deep mountains for decades. Calling him an ’old spirit’ wouldn’t be an exaggeration. Since the Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect originates from there, perhaps he might have some clues.

"The Heart Devouring Poisonous Insect differs from the Red Poisonous Insect; it has a very short lifespan and is extremely ’delicate.’ Even a slight mishap, whether temperature, humidity, or a gentle breeze, would cause immediate death, making it very hard to cultivate."