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Chapter 365 - 339 turn on music

Chapter 365: 339 turn on music

This was not a specially developed wealthy district; the entire mountain was home to just this one villa halfway up its slope.

Imagine, a solitary household on the entire mountain, with no signs of life nearby, especially at night – as if isolated from the world, eerily quiet. Not just anyone had the courage to live here.

In an ambiance of gloom and mystery, the stern, tall iron gates stood wide open.

Walking in, fierce barking of guard dogs could be heard.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

As Jiang Chen and Liao Xiangdong, who had come from afar, stepped into the villa, they saw a young man sitting in a chair, slightly hunched with his elbows resting on his knees, looking up at the two with a smile on his face. He began to clap, slowly and emphatically, while reciting something in a rhythmic tone.

"What a joy to have friends coming from afar."

Pei Yunxi, standing by the dining table, was in a daze.

She was not surprised by Liao Xiangdong’s arrival.

But.

Why would this young man come?

After all, Ye Tingxuan was a perverse and tyrannical madman capable of doing anything.

Seeing her safe and sound, Jiang Chen let out a barely noticeable sigh of relief. His heart, which had been on edge, finally settled down, and he began to scrutinize the young man with the fiercely intimidating aura.

If nothing unexpected happened.

This person should be the illustrious young noble who even Shi Zhenhua was three parts wary of.

It must be said.

This aura.

This appearance.

A perfect template for a villain.

But reality was not a movie, nor a novel. He had no hero’s invincible halo; he could not simply shake his might and make the other person fall to his feet.

Heading into the proverbial lion’s den appeared brave, but what the outcome would be, Jiang Chen had no confidence whatsoever.

On the plane, Liao Xiangdong had briefed him about the deeds of this "young noble."

In his view, the other party couldn’t simply be classified as good or bad. Jiang Chen felt that he was someone who existed between a normal person and a mental patient.

"Young Master Ye, it’s an honor to meet you," Liao Xiangdong was the first to speak, showing no sign of relaxation even after successfully seeing Pei Yunxi. His expression seemed even more severe than it had on the black fist fighting stage.

This seemingly undefended villa was nothing less than a dragon’s lair and a tiger’s den.

"Ah, please don’t say that. The one who should be saying it’s an honor is me. I’ve long heard that Miss Pei has a master by her side who has aided her in escaping danger more than once, turning peril into safety, and proving unbeatable. Today, I am finally graced with such an honor, truly an honor, haha," Ye Tingxuan said with a chuckle.

Liao Xiangdong’s face remained as placid as a still lake.

"Young Master Ye flatters me; I am but a simple man. You overpraise me," he replied.

Ye Tingxuan shook his head.

"Mr. Liao is too modest. After two years in the army, you were a candidate for the special combat brigade and dominated the Eastern District combat competition, victorious over all, if it hadn’t been for an unfortunate accident. By now, with Mr. Liao’s abilities, you might even have become a member of Dragon’s Teeth," he said with a sigh.

"What a pity, such a pity."

Jiang Chen naturally did not understand the implications.

But Liao Xiangdong showed no fluctuation whatsoever.

With the Ye family’s resources, uncovering his background was as easy as blowing off dust; no effort needed.

This was also why he had chosen to come alone,

Not out of naïve arrogance, but because he had no other choice.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Young Master Ye," Pei Yunxi was intelligently keeping her negative emotions at bay, seizing the opportunity to escape the clutches of the situation.

But before she had taken more than a few steps, Ye Tingxuan raised his hand.

"Miss Pei, patience please. There’s no need to rush when you’ve come from afar. Are you hungry? Would you like something to eat?"

Such remarkable hospitality.

He sat in the chair, simply raising his hand in a stopping gesture; Pei Yunxi could have easily run past, but she didn’t do so. Instead, she stopped sensibly.

Because she understood that if Ye Tingxuan didn’t agree, even if they left the villa, they wouldn’t be able to leave Yunfu and might even implicate Liao Xiangdong, as well as the young man who she hadn’t expected to appear at all.

"Young Master Ye, we’re not hungry," Liao Xiangdong signaled to Pei Yunxi with a glance, calming her to keep her composure. The situation had reached this point, and the only option was to adapt as necessary. Unless the other party was willing to let them go, nobody could leave; being anxious was pointless.

If it were someone else, it would be impossible.

After finally intercepting them, how could he let them go so easily?

But this young noble didn’t follow conventional logic.

He was unpredictable in his actions.

"Fine," Ye Tingxuan smiled and nodded, then his gaze involuntarily shifted to Jiang Chen’s face.

"This must be..."

"Jiang Chen."

Ye Tingxuan waited a while, but to his surprise, the other party did not elaborate further.

Just a name?

Interesting.

Most interesting.

His laughter faded into a fragrant smile.

"Originally, Miss Pei and I had a bet, but since you two have come all this way, naturally, I can’t disregard that."

"So, let’s play a different game. If you win, I won’t insist on keeping Miss Pei as a guest."

A game?

Jiang Chen’s gaze sharpened as he struggled to stay calm.

This was his first encounter with such a major young figure of this realm, completely unaware of this type of person’s temper and style; naturally, he wouldn’t recklessly speak without thought.

"Please speak, Young Master Ye," Liao Xiangdong cut in promptly.

Aside from agreeing, they had no other choice.

Ye Tingxuan reclined in his chair, apparently on a whim, his eyes bright as he looked at Liao Xiangdong.

"Ye has always wanted to experience Mr. Liao’s skills, so the game is very simple, befriending through martial arts."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen kept a poker face, yet he couldn’t help feeling a sudden thrill inside.

Liao Xiangdong’s skills had been profoundly experienced by him. Saying he was unmatched in the world might be an exaggeration, but ordinary folks certainly weren’t his match.

Befriending through martial arts?

Before coming here, Jiang Chen had envisioned all sorts of scenarios, but he hadn’t expected it to be this easy.

"The rules? Also very simple, one-on-one."

Ye Tingxuan continued, "As long as Mr. Liao can defeat my man, Miss Pei, you can leave with her anytime."

Although Ye Tingxuan was notorious for being fickle, when it came to people of his level, his word was as good as gold.

"No problem."

Liao Xiangdong agreed decisively.

Ye Tingxuan’s smile deepened, meaningful and odd.

Then he clapped his hands.

"Clap clap..."

Jiang Chen turned around.

Five brawny men emerged from the shadows of the night and walked in through the villa’s entrance, lining up in a row, positioning themselves at the doorway, also blocking their path of retreat.

Jiang Chen’s expression changed slightly, and he couldn’t help but turn back to look at Ye Tingxuan.

"I thought it was supposed to be a one-on-one challenge?"

"Indeed, it is."

Ye Tingxuan nodded as if it was only natural, his smile broad, revealing his pearly white teeth.

"When I said one-on-one, I meant it as one against a group."

Jiang Chen couldn’t help feeling a strong impulse to burst out in protest.

One against a group?

Could someone be this shameless?

"Young Master Ye, isn’t this somewhat unfair?"

"Unfair?"

Ye Tingxuan appeared to have heard a huge joke, suddenly bursting into loud laughter, tears even formed from his mirth.

Jiang Chen watched him in silence.

"Wow, Jiang... Jiang Chen, right? Buddy, you’re really quite humorous. Ha ha..."

His laughter was still uncontrollable.

"You agreed to this yourselves. I didn’t force you, did I? Since you’ve agreed, you must abide by the rules of the game. I made the game, and I have all the rights to interpret it. That’s reasonable, right?"

Jiang Chen found himself at a loss for words.

The other party was clearly spouting nonsensical arguments, but they managed to leave him unable to rebut.

Isn’t that just how the societal rules operate?

Being at a loss for words didn’t prevent Jiang Chen from feeling that the face only seven or eight meters away from him really deserved a punch.

"Of course, it’s not too late to admit defeat, but the loser will naturally be punished. The sanitation department is short on manpower, so you can go help there."

Was he suggesting they sweep the streets?

Jiang Chen was about to speak, but Liao Xiangdong preempted him.

"I agree."

Jiang Chen looked sharply at Liao Xiangdong.

The man’s expression was resolute.

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and fell silent.

Indeed.

They had no choice.

"Just a friendly reminder, these five gentlemen are from the military ranks just like you, Mr. Liao. In popular terms, they are the kings of soldiers. Mr. Liao, you better take this seriously."

Liao Xiangdong didn’t respond and turned to face the five soldiers, whispering, "Step back."

Jiang Chen also knew that in this situation, he couldn’t be of any help. With Ye Tingxuan’s status, there was no need for bluffs. These five were undoubtedly masters. Though Jiang Chen kept up his physical training, he didn’t arrogantly think he was qualified to intervene in such a high-level contest.

He was fine with sparring with the average person.

"Be careful."

Knowing he would just be in the way, Jiang Chen decisively retreated to a safe distance of ten meters away.

Pei Yunxi’s gaze followed his movement and then shifted back to Liao Xiangdong.

"Mr. Liao was once a noteworthy figure in the military. To spar with him is a rare opportunity. Give it everything you’ve got and show your best skills. Don’t neglect him."

Ye Tingxuan shouted.

The five strong men remained silent, their faces stern, their quiet demeanor exuding a fierce and iron-blooded temperament.

It was as if a wind blew in through the open door.

An invisible, tense atmosphere began to spread.

If the right BGM was playing, the mood would probably be even more fitting.

Jiang Chen watched intently, breath held. Although like a spectator at an underground boxing match, this scene was very different from those matches.

In the boxing ring, no matter who won or lost, it didn’t concern him. But in this "game," his fate was tied to Liao Xiangdong’s.

If Liao Xiangdong were defeated, he too would probably meet his end here.

Jiang Chen slowly took a breath.

If their opponent were just one person, he’d definitely have full confidence in Liao Xiangdong. But the problem was, the other side was shamelessly redefining one-on-one.

Yet, that’s just the way reality is.

The one who sets up the game rules also owns the final right of interpretation.

"Miss Pei, don’t just stand there, have a seat."

Ye Tingxuan said to Pei Yunxi with a smile, as if watching a play.

Pei Yunxi didn’t bother to conceal her disdain, her face frosty, ignoring him completely.

Ye Tingxuan didn’t mind and slapped his thigh.

"Hurry up, some music."

Subsequently,

Exciting background music indeed began to play inside the villa.