The Bodyguard King's CEO Wife-Chapter 1371: Worm Sect Strife
"Did she give her name?" Wuyan retorted.
"Chen Yuxin from the Chen family in Yanjing."
Upon hearing the visitor’s name, Ji Qian’s expression changed. She calculated that Ye Shikai had not returned to the Chen family for a long time. Since the last incident in North America where Ye Shikai got furious at Chen Yuxin, she had temporarily "let go" for some time, but this did not mean she had changed her nature. She probably disagreed with Ye Shikai attending the Main God Conference, but due to the circumstances, she dared not speak up. Now with Ye Shikai’s life uncertain, Chen Yuxin definitely couldn’t sit still, which is why she came to the Worm Sect to see Ji Qian.
"Wuyan, she’s here to see me, I must go and meet her." Although Ji Qian didn’t like Chen Yuxin, and even resented her, she was still legally Ye Shikai’s wife with a child in her womb. Since Ye Shikai did indeed disappear after accompanying Ji Qian to the Holy Mountain, emotionally and rationally, Ji Qian was on the wrong side. So, even though she was not yet recovered, she insisted on getting out of bed.
"Alright, you don’t need to see her, let me go instead. Given your current condition, if you meet her, it might inevitably lead to a big fight in the Worm Sect. I don’t want you two to disturb the peace of the Worm Sect." Wuyan, as always, remained cold, but it was evident that she still cared about Ji Qian’s safety.
"Go notify her and let her in." Wuyan turned and said.
"Sect Leader, there is not just one person on the opposite side, but a group. Should I let only her in, or..."
"This is interesting. If mere numbers could intimidate us Worm Sect, this place would have been carved up long ago." Wuyan sneered. The true strength of the Worm Sect was something even someone as talented as Wuyan found hard to control, let alone Ye Shikai and others who had never witnessed it.
Ten minutes later.
"Please have some tea, it’s good for nourishing the fetus." In the reception room, Wuyan walked in alone. Only Chen Yuxin was inside, while members of the "Shadow Organization" and leaders like Limei stood outside. Of course, this must have been instructed by Chen Yuxin.
A disciple from the Worm Sect slowly poured a cup of tea for Chen Yuxin, who watched the steaming tea with a cold expression, paying it no attention.
"Where is Ji Qian?"
"She has been poisoned and is undergoing treatment, not fit to receive guests." Wuyan didn’t lie, but she didn’t want to let Chen Yuxin see her directly.
"She brought my husband, and now he’s missing, doesn’t she have anything to explain?" Chen Yuxin suddenly threw the cup to the ground, like a barrel of gunpowder ignited by a spark.
"Then why is he unwilling to go home with you and went to Europe instead?" Wuyan’s comment left Ji Qian unable to retort. Indeed, she sent Ye Shikai to the God King Hall without considering his feelings. This act was indeed outrageous. Speaking of this, Chen Yuxin felt a bit guilty, even at this point, she still worried about whether Ye Shikai had forgiven her.
"Wuyan, this matter is a family affair between me and Ji Qian; please do not get involved." If it were anyone else, Chen Yuxin likely would not have been so amicable, but Wuyan was different. She was the Sect Leader of the Worm Sect, and this being the Worm Sect’s territory, no one dared to be impudent. Although Wuyan might not be a match for the Shadow Organization, she had over a dozen types of worms that could easily claim lives — leaving bodies to rot and faces unrecognizable, unbearable pain torturing people.
"If this were truly a private affair between just the two of you, I certainly wouldn’t intervene, not even bother with you." Wuyan mumbled, pouting.
"In that case, tell me where she is, and I’ll go to her myself. Don’t worry, I won’t make a fuss."
"However... I can’t stay out of this matter, and now it seems it’s no longer just a private affair between the two of you." Wuyan changed her tone.
"What do you mean by this?" Chen Yuxin’s expression changed upon hearing this, understanding Wuyan’s implication. It seemed Wuyan was not going to let Chen Yuxin and Ji Qian meet.
"Because... I too love Ye Shikai. So now, it’s not just your personal affair, but involves the three of us. Do you think this doesn’t concern me?" Wuyan’s words shocked everyone, as she openly confessed her feelings for Ye Shikai in front of Chen Yuxin, appearing to deliberately provoke Chen Yuxin.
"What did you say?" Ji Qian’s face turned red with anger at these words. She never expected Wuyan to respond this way but seemed to have guessed something. Wuyan was always a cold person, and the Worm Sect never interfered with worldly matters. Yet, why would Wuyan be willing to help Ye Shikai time and again? The original Single Love Poisonous Insect was also cured by Wuyan; without her, perhaps Ye Shikai would indeed now be Chen Yuxin’s "Love Puppet."
"You immature, if you continue to obstruct me, don’t blame me for being rude." Anger seethed in Chen Yuxin as she drew the Chunjun Sword, its edge sharp. Despite being pregnant for a long time and initially not intending to fight, her current fury was immense.
"Feel free to try; frankly, you’re the first daring enough to make a move within the Worm Sect."
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Qin Dynasty.
"Judging by the map, Gong County should be less than ten miles away from us. Move the entire army forward at full speed." Shangguan Jian pointed toward the northwest. In He Nei County, several counties simultaneously faced insurgent forces. This was a tricky situation, especially in such troubled times. Many young people had already gone to war, leaving mostly farmers behind, making the rear vulnerable. The rebels were strong and imposing; had the situation not been so critical, the governor’s mansion would not have issued a military order directly to the subordinate troops.
Upon reaching the foot of the county town, it had become a medium-sized battlefield. Thousands of rebels were under the city, launching an attack with makeshift siege weapons. In the past, these people were merely bandits; raiding villages was feasible, but storming a well-guarded county town was wishful thinking. But now, the insurgent forces were large, and the city’s defending soldiers were ill-equipped, including many old men and children — hardly a true army.
"Charge, break the city, and all the gold and jewelry within will be ours."
"Shangguan, the situation is critical; we should hurry down to support." Ye Shikai said anxiously.
"No, don’t rush. We need to encircle and annihilate these people utterly this time, eradicating them completely." Shangguan Jian examined the terrain outside the city.
"Old Ye, I’ll lead the cavalry on a frontal assault to rout the enemy. You take the infantry to cut off their retreat; not a single person can escape." Shangguan Jian commanded.
