Super God Grandmaster
Chapter 1198 - 1198 1184 Persuasion

Chapter 1198: Chapter 1184: Persuasion Chapter 1198: Chapter 1184: Persuasion Suddenly, it was just the two of them left.

“Don’t worry, we’re quickly trying to find a solution.” In this period of time, aside from Ye Chen researching the Sacred Spirit Stone, Nangong Yan had also been busy, searching through medical texts and ancient tomes, hoping to find some useful materials from them.

Ye Chen knew about her efforts, he had learned about them through Little Hong.

“I’m not in a hurry.” The water in the pot slowly began to boil, and a strong scent of star anise and dried orange peel filled the air.

“Haha, the more you say that, the more it shows that you are indeed in a hurry.” Nangong Yan researched those ancient tomes and made other preparations, preparing to use magic on Ye Chen at any time, so her workload was not small, in fact, even more than others.

She had never been so tired before. Wanting to shoulder this matter all on her own, all her thoughts were consumed by it, fearing any delay.

Knowing of the other party’s hard work, Ye Chen felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, she was working so hard, trying to find all possible ways to help him.

The first batch of meat could be taken out of the pot.

Ye Chen said, “Girl, you should find someone else, someone who likes you, treats you well, and lets you bully them.”

Nangong Yan was about to use her chopsticks to fish out the meat from the pot when she heard him say this.

She suddenly stopped, at first feeling like snapping at him, but instead responded calmly, “Why do you have to say these things to me?”

“Because I can’t give you what you want. No matter whether I can find new love in the future, I can’t be with you, because I have someone in my heart already, and you will only sink deeper.”

In that moment, Nangong Yan deflated, saying, “You don’t have to worry about these things.”

“Really, it’s not fair to you.” Ye Chen knew that he could never forget the past events.

Nangong Yan understood what he meant; his behavior during this period had illustrated this very point. She had never hoped for any return; she just wanted to be good to him. “Don’t overthink it. What’s unfair? I never think about it that way.”

“To thick-skinnedly be good to me, when I can’t give you what you want, why bother? You can find someone who will treat you a thousand, ten thousand times better. I’m like this, it can’t happen.”

Nangong Yan said, “Don’t think about those things. Yes, I know how much you like that girl, that you can’t let go. I also don’t harbor illusions that one day I could be with you. Just as you like her and can’t forget her, I just want to treat you well. I can’t help but care about you, so you don’t need to feel burdened or worry about the future, because it’s meaningless.”

“But I feel that this is too hard on you, I really can’t give you anything.”

“I’ve told you, you don’t need to give me anything. I just want to treat you well, just the way it is right now. I hope you get better. Once you’re better, I won’t care about anything else. Rest assured, I won’t keep clinging to you like this; we’ll always remain good friends.” Nangong Yan fished the first batch of meat out of the pot and added the second batch.

Ye Chen was at a loss for words, not knowing what else to say.

“Stop pondering over it. I also believe in that saying, ‘Let nature take its course.'”

Nangong Yan did have a lot on her mind, but after realizing his true feelings, she dismissed her thoughts and seriously cleared things up for herself. She didn’t need to obtain anything in particular; she just wanted to wholeheartedly be good to him until one day they parted ways.

Unknowingly, the sky gradually darkened.

Nangong Yan added, “You don’t have to hurry, I believe there must still be a way.”

“I’m not in a hurry, what have I got to hurry for now?”

This statement seemed like one of giving up. Indeed, if that girl from the Central Plains had truly married someone else, what else did he have to worry about? There was no need for him to hurry, thought Nangong Yan.

Suddenly, she heard a call, “Yan’er, you should be here, right?”

Without entering the yard, Ouyang Yue shouted loudly from the outside.

Yan’er responded, “I’m here.”

The person was already at the doorway.

“Just knew it, you’d definitely be here.” Ouyang Yue arrived with a faint smile, seemingly tired. How could she not be tired after these past few days, nearly collapsing from exhaustion? Seeing a pot full of delicious food, she didn’t stand on ceremony, immediately picking up the chopsticks. Originally prepared for Little Hong, it just so happened to be used by her now, exclaiming, “That’s great, my stomach was about to starve through.”

Seeing her like this, tired yet showing happiness, there must be some good news. Nangong Yan asked, “Did something happy happen?”

Ye Chen jokingly asked, “Found someone?”

Ouyang Yue gave Ye Chen a glance and answered, “Shao Hengjiang has arrived.”

“Shao Hengjiang’s arrival has made you this happy? Are you interested in that old man? If so, you might end up becoming Yan’er’s stepmother.”

“Ah, can’t you shut your mouth even when it’s stuffed with food?” Ouyang Yue grew anxious.

Nangong Yan exclaimed, “Crazy, become my stepmother? Expect me to call her stepmother? Impossible.”

“Stop talking nonsense, you two.” Of course, Ouyang Yue was happy; with Shao Hengjiang bringing a big group of people over, her confidence was bolstered. Although they had the Sacred Spirit Stone, Qiandu Xiang was resourceful, who could ensure he wouldn’t concoct other schemes?

Nangong Yan kept adding food to the hot pot, and also said, “My real dad has found someone, and she’s very beautiful. I doubt you’d succeed.”

“You little rascal, talking nonsense with them, making me angry, is that it?”

Nangong Yan giggled and hurriedly said, “Slow down, there’s still more here, enough for you to eat.”

Ouyang Yue didn’t stand on ceremony and asked, “Monkey, how’s your research?”

“How could it be, just halfway there.”

Ouyang Yue knew he was being modest and didn’t dare to boast, but still provocatively said, “If you want to go back to the Central Plains on time, put in more effort. Don’t end up regretting it when she really gets married, and it’s too late.”

“Are you still the sister I knew?” Ye Chen countered.

“Everything I’ve said is true.”

“Why do you even have to remind me?”

“I’m afraid you might forget.”

“You really are my good sister.”

Seeing him getting anxious, Ouyang Yue asked again, “I heard Old Hei and Old Hong left?”

Old Hei and Old Hong obviously referred to the Black Demonic Spirit and the Red Demonic Spirit.

“Those two emotionless creatures, if they left, then they left,” Ye Chen said coldly.

“They didn’t even say goodbye before they hurried off like that.”

Nangong Yan understood this the best and said, “That’s because they happened to come across a ship bound for the Central Plains. If they missed it, who knows when the next one would be. Also, Old Hei said he doesn’t like farewells. Crying and wailing—what’s all that about? So, without saying goodbye, they just left directly.”

“They left for the Central Plains, but where to?” Ouyang Yue asked.

After glancing at Ye Chen, Nangong Yan said, “They mentioned going to find old friends. They’re big enough to not starve. I gave them quite a lot of silver; the Black Demonic Spirit was so happy his pants almost fell off.”

Ouyang Yue giggled and said, “Then when will we see them next?”

“Who knows.”

Out of the blue, Ouyang Yue said to Ye Chen, “Oh right, I came here to tell you that two of your uncles want you to visit them later.”

“What for? They’re not conspiring to make me marry Yan’er, are they?”

Nangong Yan glared at Ye Chen and called out, “What’s wrong with marrying me?”

“Nothing, I didn’t mean it that way. I’m afraid they might harm you,” Ye Chen hurriedly explained.

“Listen carefully, don’t get distracted by drinking,” Ouyang Yue admonished. She couldn’t afford to forget things again.

Only then did Ye Chen remember he hadn’t had a drink yet. He quickly grabbed the bottle of wine beside him and said, “We agreed to have a drink—how could I forget that.” He uncorked the bottle and inhaled the aroma of the wine.

“You’ll turn into a drunkard sooner or later,” Ouyang Yue remarked.

“Being a drunkard is great. You don’t have to think about anything; just focus on drinking every day,” Ye Chen said, already pouring two cups.

“You still have to see my father, so don’t drink too much,” Nangong Yan instructed.

“Don’t worry, I know my limits.” He hadn’t had a drink in quite a while since the last time he got drunk—he really craved one now.

“Last time, you didn’t disgrace yourself, but if you get drunk next time, see if you’re that lucky,” Ouyang Yue commented.

Ye Chen hesitated for a moment, then said, “Men can also be taken advantage of; I really want to get drunk and see if that’s actually true.” He took another sip.

Nangong Yan asked Ouyang Yue, “Have you sorted out your issues?”

“There wasn’t much to handle.” Ever since she exposed the traitor, the situation had improved a lot. She no longer had to hide all the time, concerned about being discovered.

The meat on the plate was also quickly running out.

Seeing Ye Chen drinking several cups, Nangong Yan couldn’t hold back any longer. She snatched the wine bottle, closed it, and said, “Alright, that’s almost enough for tonight. Do you really want to go there drunk later?”

Ye Chen stopped drinking.

Later, Little Qing came back too.

Ye Chen had to admit, saying, “You finally decided to come back.” He had barely seen her the whole day.

Upon seeing the three of them, Little Qing said, “Don’t tell me you were waiting for me.”

“I was worried you might have been led away by some bad guy out there.”

“The worst one is right here in this yard,” she retorted unapologetically and started eating immediately.

“You went out for a while and came back starving like this; doesn’t seem like a reliable companion to me,” Ye Chen remarked.

“Nonsense, who said I was out looking for a companion.”

“If you weren’t looking for a companion, what were you doing out all day?”

“Why should I tell you?” Little Qing retorted.

The night deepened amidst their banter.

Ye Chen stood up and said, “I’m going to check on those two old men, see if they’re preparing another trap for me.”

Nangong Yan also stood up, saying, “I’ll go with you.”