The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1947: Descending the Mountain

Ye Shikai took out many explosives from the Storage Ring and handed them over to his Hidden Guards, instructing them to place them at various locations in the cave. Although this was deep in the mountains, fortunately, they were inside a cave, and the explosion would at most collapse the cave, not affecting the mountain significantly. If Ye Shikai’s guess was correct, the entire cave, including the complex network of tunnels inside, has been transformed into warehouses for cultivating worms, so it must not be left intact.

"Place the explosives at various places, and carry out a targeted explosion. The entire cave must be destroyed." Ye Shikai instructed.

"Yes."

"Yes."

"Wuyan, Qian, Ghost, let’s go to another place." Ye Shikai led the group back to the large tree, which was filled with worms. Wuyan had mentioned that cultivating worms wasn’t easy, especially rare ones, which was almost as hard as ascending to heaven. The most crucial step was having enough understanding, like farming crops, but all the worm cultivation guides were ancient texts, many of which were lost, and those remaining were mostly unique copies, rare but nearly impossible to find. With so many worms here, it was no wonder Wuyan said the mastermind behind this must be someone skilled in using worms.

"There are over twenty kinds of worms on this tree, each one incredibly rare and, of course, deadly enough." Wuyan explained. Earlier, when she and Ye Shikai climbed the tree, she predicted that Ye Shikai would definitely destroy the tree, so she had already chosen a few pairs of each worm and placed them in wooden bottles, ready to take them back to the Worm Sect for research, as compensation for her long journey.

"It must be destroyed." Ye Shikai said resolutely.

"The Boss is right, these worms are all lethal, and their cultivation mastermind is ruthless. If these numerous worms fall into their hands, the consequences would be unimaginable." Ghost agreed.

"Everyone, step back." Ye Shikai commanded, taking out the Fire Element again and using his Inner Strength. The blazing fire instantly engulfed the flames, and though the worms were poisonous, they couldn’t resist the burning of the fire. The flames climbed up the tree trunk and branches, quickly setting the whole tree ablaze.

"Alright, it’s getting late, let’s hurry and leave, otherwise it’ll be daylight." Ye Shikai said casually.

"Okay, let’s go back the way we came."

Half an hour later.

"Qian, take them back quickly; it’s not safe to stay here long." Returned to the cave entrance, Ye Shikai asked Ji Qian to lead everyone out of the deep mountains.

"What about you?"

"I still need to find Mr. Chen, not to mention Xin is still there. Although I left a message before I left, I think she should be anxious by now." Ye Shikai smiled bitterly, knowing Chen Yuxin’s personality too well; she wishes Ye Shikai could stay by her side all the time, never leaving. It’s part of her nature, having grown up in a big family and lacking a sense of security; Ye Shikai is not only her lover but also her closest person, and they reunited after eight years apart, so naturally, she hopes to stay by Ye Shikai’s side.

"Alright then, you’d better hurry back." Ji Qian said calmly.

"Be careful, the roads in the deep mountains aren’t easy to traverse, take care."

"Boss, then I’ll take my leave as well."

"Hmm, take care along the way."

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"Kai, you’ve finally come back." Ye Shikai hurriedly returned to Chen Yaogzu’s secluded mountain cave, and saw Chen Yuxin approaching immediately.

"You’ve been gone all night, where did you go?"

"I’m sorry, Xin, I just wandered outside." Ye Shikai changed his clothes on the way since the original one had many tears from the battle and climbing, not wanting to arouse Chen Yuxin’s suspicion.

"Haha, Xinxin, you’ve become the Family Head, yet still so restless." Chen Yaogzu "rebuked."

"Great-grandfather, it’s my fault for going out at night without letting you know, but since you were discussing things inside, I didn’t want to disturb you, so I just left a note and went out." Ye Shikai said, bowing.

"Alright, it’s good that everything is fine. The deep mountains are full of dangers, and strangers might easily get lost."

"Great-grandfather’s words are true; I’ll be more careful in the future."

"Alright, Ye, Xinxin, you’ve come, and I appreciate it. If there’s nothing else, hurry back to Yanjing, don’t delay the family business."

"Then I shall take my leave."

Ye Shikai and Chen Yuxin slowly descended the mountain. On the way, he was worried that Chen Yuxin would ask about the events of last night. After all, he hadn’t had time to think of an explanation, if forced to explain, it might be full of holes, and then Chen Yuxin would grow even more doubtful, leading to incessant questioning—a vicious cycle...

Yet, as the two walked down the mountain, saying nothing, the atmosphere felt awkward.

"Kai, what do you plan to do once we’re back in Yanjing?" Chen Yuxin suddenly asked, though fortunately, not about last night.

"Ahem, honestly, I haven’t thought it through." Ye Shikai smiled bitterly, he used to work as a Dragon Teeth instructor, but embarrassingly, due to frequent "traveling," he could only occasionally go, which wasn’t justifiable. Hence, he decided to resign and let someone capable take the role.

So now, Ye Shikai has become a "jobless wanderer."

In Huaxia’s perspective, "jobless wanderers" are often associated with derogatory terms like idle, lazy, indulgent, and unlearned. Though Ye Shikai is not a proud person, he still cares for face, and doesn’t want to be called a freeloader.

Thus, finding a "reliable" job has become a top priority, but... what kind of job?

Ye Shikai hadn’t attended college, and with his status, it also wouldn’t be appropriate to compete with some college students to find a job, and Chen Yuxin wouldn’t agree either. If things go as expected, she would certainly want him to work as an executive at the Chen Group.

"Perhaps..."

"Xin, you want me to go work as an executive at the Chen Group, don’t you?" Ye Shikai said directly.

"Kai, what’s wrong with that? You can work there, and if you don’t wish to work, you could be a hands-off manager, it doesn’t matter; having a position would give you prestige in the group." Chen Yuxin didn’t deny it and continued trying to persuade him.

"I understand your intention, and I agree. Once we’re back in Yanjing, I’ll go to work at the group; as for the position, you decide." Ye Shikai nodded slightly. He’s not seeking "prestige," in fact, even if he went to the Chen Group, everyone would think he’s in a high position only because of his son-in-law status with the Chen Family, who would truly respect him?