Super Combat Soldier
Chapter 547 - 546: [Who Dares to Touch, Beaten to Death by a Barrage of Punches!]

Chapter 547: Chapter 546: [Who Dares to Touch, Beaten to Death by a Barrage of Punches!]

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Ye Tianchen, in the end, still did not accept the orders from Yang Yi and the number one leader. He would not take up the position of captain of the Heavenly Gang War General team. To Ye Tianchen, he did not like holding any office, nor was he suited for it. He had no interest in the affairs of Earth, for he was a Superpower User, a Superpower User with a deep-seated hatred due to the Blood Sea. The path of cultivation was his way, and he was unwavering in his pursuit!

What Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected was that during the two days of his absence, Ling Yuxun had quietly returned to Country M. This event also made Ye Tianchen feel it was extremely troublesome. Country M was a despicable and shameless place, even Ye Tianchen, a man reborn from the apocalypse, knew they would not allow the Ling family to move back to China smoothly.

As Ling Yue and Ling Yuxun, father and daughter, said, the Ling family was the largest among the overseas Chinese business families and also the president of the Overseas Chinese Association, leading the entire overseas Chinese community in entrepreneurship.

Over the years, our Chinese expatriates have wielded significant influence abroad, especially in the business world, controlling many other countries’ economic lifelines. Take Country M for example, which is in a state of economic crisis, with many people within the country unable to afford food, and protests erupting from time to time. Country M is under a lot of pressure. If the influential Ling family were to move their funds back to China for development, it would not only make China more powerful, but it would also further depress Country M’s economy, likely even causing panic among the local populace.

Therefore, from any perspective, Country M would do everything in its power to prevent the Ling family from moving back to China for development. When necessary, they would undoubtedly take drastic measures, even to the point of murder and extermination. The wolves of Country M were capable of such acts.

When Ling Yuxun learned that her family’s estate in Country M had been surrounded by troops of the Marine Corps dispatched by Country M, these despicable Country M troops had already stormed the estate several times, taking food at will and harassing the Chinese servants employed by the Ling family. It was utterly detestable and undoubtedly incited by Country M. Otherwise, how dare the disciplined Marines act so recklessly?

In a nutshell, Country M was using every possible means to prevent Ling Yuxun’s grandfather from moving back to China for development, whether through intimidation or enticement, even to the point of murder. They were trying to force her grandfather to decide against moving back. If this continued, Ling Yuxun knew her grandfather was a tough man. Once he made a decision, it would not be changed. Hence, the only possibility was that her grandfather would be killed by people from Country M. That’s why Ling Yuxun had run back to Country M, disregarding everything else.

When Ling Yuxun was very young, her grandmother had passed away, and her grandfather, Ling Shuanghe, doted on her very much. He spoiled her from a young age, and any request from Ling Yuxun, as long as it was feasible, was sure to be fulfilled by Ling Shuanghe. His love for his granddaughter even sparked jealousy among his other grandchildren. Ling Shuanghe had several children, so naturally, Ling Yuxun wasn’t his only granddaughter. She had been well-behaved and sensible since childhood, which won her grandfather Ling Shuanghe’s affection.

Ling Shuanghe, not long after the establishment of new China, went abroad to expand his business. After the business grew, he moved his entire family to Country M. At that time, he was solely focused on building his enterprise. Nevertheless, the thought of returning to the motherland had never left him, for the heart of the overseas compatriot yearns for the motherland. Moved by this sentiment, Ling Shuanghe was resolute about developing back home in his old age, despite the favorable conditions offered by Country M – even beyond what China could provide. Yet, his heart’s desire to return to the motherland was steadfast, and Ling Yue stood with him in unity on this front. If other brothers and uncles disagreed, Ling Shuanghe only had one thing to say:

"I know Country M has offered very tempting conditions, has provided many preferential policies, and has even made individual promises to some of you. But what I want to remind you is that no matter how much Country M offers, it can never grant us the sentiment of patriotism. I’d rather cherish a speck of native soil than covet a trove of foreign gold!"

After reading the letter Ling Yuxun had left for him, Ye Tianchen showed no expression. He tucked the letter away into his pocket. Ye Tianchen understood Ling Yuxun’s feelings for him, but while he had cherished memories from his youth, they were not of love, and furthermore, he was no longer the same Ye Tianchen he used to be; he was now Ye Tianchen, reborn from the apocalypse.

"Stay here. Don’t act on your own anymore!" Ye Tianchen glanced at Ling Yue, said these words, and then walked outside the cabin.

"Tianchen, where are you going?" Ling Yue couldn’t help but ask.

"Don’t worry, I will bring Ruxue back safely. I always keep my promises!"

After speaking, Ye Tianchen left the cabin and departed from the Heavenly Gang War General headquarters in the middle of the night, heading back to his own villa. His mother Luo Yan, younger sister Ye Qianwen, Xiao Ya, and Qi Ruxue all lived there. When Ye Tianchen arrived home, it was about eleven-thirty in the evening, and only Qi Ruxue was still watching television in the living room. Qi Ruxue was pleasantly surprised to see Ye Tianchen’s return.

"Tianchen, you’re back. Why didn’t you call ahead of time?" Qi Ruxue asked with a happy smile.

"I called ahead to let you know I’m back. What if you decided to prank me?" Ye Tianchen said with a chuckle.

"Pfft, I can’t be bothered with you. Are you hungry? I’ll make you a bowl of noodles," Qi Ruxue asked with a sweet smile.

"Alright, I’ll just have to make do!"

The consequence of this statement was Qi Ruxue pinching Ye Tianchen’s arm fiercely, but Ye Tianchen didn’t bother to quarrel with her. It didn’t hurt anyway. With his current physique, he was already invulnerable to blades and spears, let alone a pinch. Even if Qi Ruxue exerted all her strength, it would have no effect on him.

After returning to the villa, Ye Tianchen lay on the sofa. His trip to the Heavenly Gang War General’s headquarters had been eventful and not insignificant, with many gains but also some fatigue, especially the escape of the Demon Wolf, which still weighed on his mind. It wasn’t just about seeking revenge for Man Tian; Ye Tianchen was very eager to have a battle with such a formidable opponent.

This time, Ye Tianchen’s greatest achievement was inadvertently touching upon this profound realm, breaking through to the Emperor-level superpower Intermediate Stage of cultivation. The further one advanced in the path of cultivation, the more difficult it became to make a breakthrough, and Ye Tianchen had also comprehended the first sentence of the Tao Te Ching. The word "Tao" that he uttered from his Dantian was immensely powerful, leaving Ye Tianchen himself astonished.

Before long, Qi Ruxue brought out a steaming bowl of noodles. It had to be said, Qi Ruxue’s cooking skills were truly excellent. As the saying goes, to capture a man’s heart, one must first capture his stomach. If Ye Tianchen didn’t have so much on his plate and wasn’t temporarily putting romantic relationships aside, Qi Ruxue really would be a fine choice.

"Eat up, I added two eggs for you," Qi Ruxue said with a smile.

"Well then, I won’t hold back..."

What followed was Ye Tianchen devouring the meal ravenously. His appetite had always been strong, but luckily Qi Ruxue was used to it by now and simply watched him eat with a sweet smile. When a woman loves a man, she is always happy to see him at any moment.

"Wow, I’m stuffed. That was great, but you should have added three eggs instead of two..." Ye Tianchen said with a mischievous smile.

"Aren’t you a bit too greedy? How was the taste though?" Qi Ruxue, seeing Ye Tianchen polish off a big bowl of noodles and drink all the soup, felt very happy because it meant he enjoyed her cooking.

"It was good, good. Remember to cook that lobster for me next time!" Ye Tianchen teased with a laugh.

Qi Ruxue glared at him fiercely, then went to clean up the dishes and headed for the kitchen. Ye Tianchen went to take a shower. After showering, Ye Tianchen noticed Qi Ruxue was no longer in the kitchen and figured the girl must have gone to sleep. He cared for Xiao Ya, Ling Yuxun, Su Feifei, and Qi Ruxue—it was impossible not to have any feelings for these women. While the element of romantic love might be faint, he thought of them all as good friends. In his heart, he had made a vow; having been reborn and given a chance to start over, he absolutely refused to let the tragedies of the apocalypse replay. He was determined to protect his loved ones, ready to defeat anyone who dared to threaten them.

Walking into his bedroom, Ye Tianchen yawned and lay down on the bed but then sat up to meditate. He had just broken through to the Emperor Level Middle Stage of the Superpower Realm and needed to solidify his gains. Now, the power within his Dantian was no longer merely superpower, but after understanding the words "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao, The name that can be named is not the eternal name," it was as if the force within him had become a combination of superpower and True Qi. This oddity puzzled Ye Tianchen—what was going on?

Could it be that the path of cultivation is as everyone understands it: the Great Tao is simple, and all paths lead to the same goal? When one reached the pinnacle of cultivation, distinctions like Superpower User, Ancient Martial Sect master, or other cultivation systems no longer mattered. Everyone belonged to the ranks of cultivation, and the power within them would all merge into one? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)