The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1970: Huaxia Clans

The remaining people left through the Ji Family’s West Gate. Fortunately, it hadn’t been conquered yet, and under the protection of the Ji Family guards, they hurriedly retreated from the Ji Family.

"Sir, are you all alright?" As they arrived at the West Gate, they happened to encounter Nightmare, Ghost, and others. They seemed to have experienced a fierce battle, with lingering bloodstains on their bodies. Many Hidden Guards were dead or injured, but fortunately, none of them were seriously hurt.

"How are things on your end?"

"As per your instructions, we’ve been guarding several passages. The Chen Family and mutants tried to break through but were held back by us," Nightmare replied.

"Thank goodness. If those passages hadn’t held, we wouldn’t have been able to retreat," Ji Tao sighed in relief. "It must have been Ji Feng, that bastard knows the manor’s structures well. We weren’t surrounded by the Chen Family thanks to your companions."

"Let’s get in the car first. We’ll strategize more later," Ye Shikai said calmly. The remaining Ji Family members got into their cars and left the family manor. Their destination was Netherworld Palace’s sub-base in Yanjing. Fortunately, it wasn’t completely ruined, and with some renovations, it could become a full-fledged base.

"Family Head Ji, don’t be too disheartened. We were ambushed by the Chen Family this time. Besides, you haven’t recovered your strength yet. We will come back," Ye Shikai consoled. Everyone sat in the car, heads lowered, looking incredibly low-spirited. Most had lived in the Ji Family for ten or even decades, yet now they were forced out—a disgrace. Being alive but unable to fight back was a sorrow...

"Moreover, Huaxia has so many prominent families. Today it’s your Ji Family in distress, and the remaining families will publicly condemn the Chen Family."

"It might be too late," Ji Tao shook his head, analyzing, "The Chen Family has already absorbed the Ji Family, but they won’t slow down or stop. Instead, their pace will quicken. If I’m not mistaken, they’ll merge the Murong Family and the Wang Family in Yanjing within a week and then target the northern families, followed by the south, until they devour all Huaxia families."

"Is it really that fast? After all, the Wang and Murong families are major families in Huaxia," Chen Ligong expressed doubt. The remaining Ji Family elders were greatly shocked; Huaxia had never seen such a powerful force capable of absorbing a major family in just half a day...

"It’s not impossible," Ye Shikai suddenly said. "The Chen Family now controls synthetic poison insects and mutants—nemeses of cultivators. Additionally, the Chen Family’s guards, elders, and several leaders of the Shadow Organization are experts. They’re fully capable." Ye Shikai didn’t doubt the Chen Family’s strength; she had all the conditions to dominate Huaxia’s cultivators—seemingly no one could stop her...

"What should we do now?" Nightmare asked.

"Head to the base first," Ye Shikai said calmly.

"Mr. Ye, I must thank you. Otherwise, I, the Family Head Ji, would be a homeless wanderer."

"Mr. Ji, I should be the one apologizing. Chen Yuxin is my wife, and I couldn’t stop her. Today’s situation... is also because of me."

"Don’t you understand?" Ji Qian suddenly reached out and held his arm. "Chen Yuxin wants to dominate the entire Huaxia cultivation world. All the families are her mortal enemies. Even without you, the Ji Family would eventually clash with her."

Ye Shikai wasn’t sure if Ji Qian was comforting him, but her words had some truth. Even if Ji Qian wasn’t Chen Yuxin’s love rival, the Ji Family would eventually face an attack from the Chen Family.

Yanjing, Netherworld Palace sub-base.

"Elders, you all rest here. Mr. Ji, I’ve prepared rooms for you. We’ve expended a lot, so it’s best to rest and restore our energy," Ye Shikai said calmly.

"Are we safe here? What if she pursues us?" Ji Qian voiced concern. If the Chen Family relentlessly hunted them, they’d have nowhere to flee.

"It shouldn’t happen. The Hidden Guards have gone out and found no trace of Chen Family people nearby. Chen Yuxin mainly wants to quickly merge the Murong and Wang families," Ye Shikai shifted his tone. "However, we can’t stay here long. During this time, we must leave Yanjing."

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"Mr. Ji, I have an idea," Ye Shikai suddenly said.

"Please go ahead, Mr. Ye."

"Merging the Wang and Murong families is inevitable, but we mustn’t give up. We should persuade other families to unite against the Chen Family," Ye Shikai proposed.

"Huaxia families have mutual distrust. Will the remaining families agree?" Chen Ligong questioned.

"If they refuse, there’s only one outcome: absorption. They understand the principle of ’the lips perish, and the teeth will be cold,’" Ye Shikai said.

"Mr. Ye is right; it’s our only option," Ji Tao pondered and nodded in agreement.

"Which family should we approach first?"

"East Sea, Zheng Family," Ye Shikai stated firmly. "The Zheng Family and Ji Family have good relations, and Family Head Zheng Li is a wise man who understands the consequences of inaction, so he’ll support us. Crucially, the Zheng Family is the most powerful among Huaxia families. Dominating East Sea, they’re ambitious. If they speak up, the remaining families will want to unite."

"Mr. Ye is right. Only by reaching the Zheng Family can we unite Huaxia’s families."

"We don’t have much time. Rest tonight, then head to East Sea tomorrow."

"Alright."

"Alright."

The next day.

"Do we need this many people just to see Zheng Li?" Ji Qian asked.

"I didn’t want to, but Yanjing is already unsafe for you and Mr. Ji. It’ll be safer in East Sea. Plus, meeting Zheng Li, having Mr. Ji personally speak will be smoother," Ye Shikai explained. They chose to drive back instead of flying to East Sea to remain hidden and prevent the Chen Family from tracking.

"Driving from Yanjing to East Sea, if we don’t stop, we’ll arrive by night." Ye Shikai turned to the Hidden Guards behind him. "Ghost, Nightmare, stay in Yanjing. Chen Yuxin will certainly target the Murong and Wang families. Their heads, if wise, will understand forming alliances. If there’s any Chen Family movement, report to me immediately."