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342: Chapter 331 Chapter 328: Kill When Necessary 342: Chapter 331 Chapter 328: Kill When Necessary A vast and cold radiance illuminated Ye Chen’s silhouette, bringing with it waves of desolation.

“From ancient times, great houses have always been fraught with gratitude and grudges,” Ye Chen said with a faint smile.

“Young Master, I’m leaving now; please take good care of yourself,” the old manservant bid his farewell.

Before leaving, he turned back to Ye Chen and said, “Young Master, there’s something I must tell you.

This is the wisdom I’ve gathered from serving two generations of heirs.”

“Please speak!” Ye Chen immediately nodded.

“A Superior should not possess a merciful heart!” the old manservant said, suddenly standing up straight, puffing out his chest, and then boldly stating, “When it’s time to kill, kill!

Sometimes, iron-blooded tactics can yield surprisingly effective results!”

“Yes, I’ll remember that,” Ye Chen nodded in acknowledgment.

Only then did the old manservant slowly depart.

Although his figure was desolate, Ye Chen knew that the old manservant was definitely a master, and moreover, an Inner Strength master.

To be able to release such a strong aura in an instant, besides having great Inner Strength, he also possessed profound insight.

Ye Chen descended from the castle, making his way down the mountain.

The castle atop the mountain felt forbidding, after all, it was the core stronghold of the Luo Sijue family.

It was teeming with masters, and sentries were hidden in every corner of the castle.

The Luo Sijue family never left any openings for their adversaries to exploit.

Both the Chaikefu family and the Doomsday Family had sent assassins to Leisure City multiple times in attempts to assassinate the Clan Leader.

However, most assassins were killed before they could even enter the castle.

As this happened repeatedly, the two families ceased using such underhanded tactics and began to devise other schemes.

Sauntering down from the mountain, if the mountaintop was seen as unfeeling, then the foothills were definitely bustling with activity.

Leisure City was indeed a city, where permanent citizens were mostly some of the illegitimate members of the Luo Sijue family.

They intermarried with outsiders and, over a long period, became the permanent residents.

Others were directly from the outside world, having acquired the right to reside there long-term.

These people were often related to the Luo Sijue family.

Once they secured the right to live in Leisure City permanently, their children could directly gain admission to any prestigious university worldwide.

Moreover, the Luo Sijue family would cover the residents’ retirement expenses.

All these were things people longed for.

What people coveted most was that once you became a resident of Leisure City, you would have access to extensive business channels.

The Luo Sijue family had wide-reaching channels all over the world, and most people were very accommodating to the residents of Leisure City.

Becoming a resident meant a great opportunity to make a fortune.

If applying for a US green card was as hard as ascending to heaven, then gaining permanent residency in Leisure City was as hard as reaching the moon.

On the streets, the flow of people was unending, with a population of more than a hundred thousand gathered on an island of over two thousand acres—neither large nor small.

It had been many years since someone last acquired the right to permanent residency in Leisure City.

Instances of residents leaving the island had occurred, with some acquiring substantial wealth and intending to return to the Mainland for a life of luxury.

However, once they left, they were immediately robbed and killed.

Sometimes, having too much money was not necessarily a good thing.

Moreover, every resident who left Leisure City had to sign a confidentiality agreement.

They were not permitted to divulge any details about Leisure City under penalty of being pursued by Leisure City mercenaries.

This was something every resident feared.

“Hey, handsome, is that you?” Ye Chen came down from the mountain, only to run into Tang Yan, the girl he had met on the airplane.

He had thought that would be their last encounter, but unexpectedly, they met again.

Ye Chen said with a smile, “Tang Yan, it’s you!”

“Yeah, handsome, did you find the person you were looking for?” Tang Yan asked with a beaming smile.

“Yep, I found them!” Ye Chen nodded.

“Well then…

how about I treat you to a coffee?” Tang Yan offered with a sweet smile.

“Sure!” Ye Chen nodded.

Walking alone was not as enjoyable as strolling with someone else.

At the very least, it gave him someone to talk to.

Tang Yan had changed into a different outfit, a cute Mickey Mouse shirt made of cotton, with a large Mickey Mouse printed on the chest, making her look adorable and pure.

Ye Chen wasn’t particularly fond of Tang Yan, but he didn’t dislike her either.

Tang Yan led Ye Chen into a cafe successfully.

The cafe had no name, just a grey wooden sign hanging by the door, with a very retro style.

The cafe’s interior and decorations were also quite retro.

Unlike most cafes on the Mainland with booths and sofas, this one had only wooden benches and wooden chairs.

Upon entering, one could smell a faint scent of wood.

“Little Yan, you’re here?” The coffee shop’s owner was a middle-aged woman with very fair skin, but her looks were quite ordinary.

Upon seeing Tang Yan enter with a man, she immediately revealed a smile tinged with surprise.

“Mhm, Aunt Yun, could we get a Blue Mountain coffee please!” Tang Yan said with a beaming smile to the middle-aged woman.

Ye Chen glanced around before sitting down opposite Tang Yan.

The coffee shop was doing good business, as the nightlife was just beginning.

Many on the island had finished their evening baths and were now out for walks.

The locals had grown accustomed to this easygoing life—an existence free from any stress on the island—where even if you didn’t work, you’d still be taken care of by the Rothschild family.

However, not working meant that you wouldn’t have a good life, so people on the island were very proactive about their jobs.

Most people came to the island with the initial goal of amassing wealth before leaving with substantial riches.

But once they arrived, they simply couldn’t bear to leave.

Soon, two cups of coffee were delivered to the two.

Aunt Yun asked with a chuckling smile, “Little Yan, is this your boyfriend?”

“Aunt Yun, what nonsense are you spouting?!” Tang Yan’s face turned red in an instant, blushing like a rhododendron.

Aunt Yun laughed even more merrily, saying, “If he isn’t, why is your face red?

He must be then!”

Faced with such bandit logic, Tang Yan chose to remain silent.

In fact, she did have a bit of a crush on Ye Chen, and believed he would have an easy time pursuing her if he showed any inclination at this moment.

Unfortunately, Ye Chen showed no intention of doing so, which left Tang Yan feeling rather dejected.

“Ye Chen, who exactly are you looking for in Leisure City?” When Ye Chen remained silent, Tang Yan eventually asked.

“Looking for a friend!” Ye Chen replied with a faint smile, lightly stirring his coffee before taking a gentle sip.

It was strong and bitter—the authentic taste of Blue Mountain coffee.

The powdered beans had completely dissolved into the water, leaving a rich and full aroma in the mouth.

Seeing Ye Chen savoring his drink, Tang Yan quickly asked, “Oh my, don’t you put a bit of sugar in it?”

“If you put sugar, then it defeats the purpose of drinking coffee!” Ye Chen replied with a light smile.

These were words Xiao Ruo had told him, echoing in his mind so much that he had become accustomed to not adding sugar to his coffee.

Ye Chen knew the meaning those words were meant to convey: life is like a cup of bitter coffee.

Adding sugar would equate to a life settled by others—smooth sailing, and thus, losing its significance.

“Okay, I admit there’s some depth to what you’re saying!” Tang Yan shrugged but rolled her eyes at Ye Chen, who was looking out the window.

Did this goof not grasp her feelings at all?

Pretending it was no big deal, she continued, “Then…

where does your friend work?”

“The Rothschild family!” Ye Chen replied.

“Hmph, evasive.

Everyone on our island works for the Rothschild family!” Tang Yan huffed lightly.

“Alright, he’s in the Main Castle!” Ye Chen replied helplessly.

“Wow, really?” Tang Yan’s excitement surged immediately.

Upon their arrival, everyone in Leisure City’s first sight was of the miraculous building atop the mountain—the twin castles standing majestically on the peaks.

They all longed to enter the castle to witness its grandeur.

Unfortunately, without a token, one could not pass, and they had to be content with glimpses from the mountain’s base.

For the people living in Leisure City, it had become a habit to gaze upon the Main Castle every day.

No wonder Tang Yan was so thrilled.

She excitedly asked Ye Chen, “That means you definitely went inside the Main Castle today, right?”

“Yes!” Ye Chen nodded.

“Wow, I’m so envious of you!” Tang Yan could hardly contain her excitement, saying, “Ye Chen, could you take me to see?”

“You want to go?” Ye Chen asked, surprised.

“Yes, my greatest wish in life is to enter the Rothschild family’s castle and see what it’s like inside.

I’ve heard the floors are paved with gold bricks and it houses countless gold and silver jewels!” Tang Yan looked at Ye Chen with excitement, saying, “What I really want is to climb to the very top of the castle to look over Leisure City, to view the ocean…”

Ye Chen smiled at the visibly thrilled Tang Yan and said, “Alright, I’ll take you there to see it now!”

“Really…

Can you really?” Tang Yan’s eyes widened.

Could such good fortune really exist in the world?

And could it really have fallen into her lap?

Many people’s lifelong dreams were unattainable, yet hers could be realized just like that through Ye Chen?

“Yes!” Ye Chen nodded, then took Tang Yan’s hand and led her towards the exit.