Chapter 1581: Chapter 1581: To Determine Victory and Defeat, and Life or Death!

Ye Xuan smiled without speaking.

Ye Tianlong wasn’t much older than the Sword God. If Ye Tianlong were still here, his martial arts cultivation today would be immeasurable. Perhaps he would become a Dragon, or perhaps stagnate.

After pondering for a moment, Ye Xuan chuckled lightly and said, "Draw your sword."

"You are worthy enough to make me draw my sword," the Sword God looked deeply at Ye Xuan and said, "But not today."

Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"

"In seven days, on Canglang Island, we will determine the winner and also life and death!" the Sword God said gravely.

"Canglang Island?" Ye Xuan shook his head with a smile, "Isn’t that a deserted island? If you set traps on it, wouldn’t going there be seeking death?"

The Sword God’s thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, "You know I’m not that kind of person."

"You’re not, but others might be," Ye Xuan said with a thoughtful smile.

"I can assure you," the Sword God thought for a moment and said, "At that time, I will invite all the heroes of Yan Country’s martial arts world to witness our duel as a testimony, so even if I have the intention, I wouldn’t be able to play any tricks."

"Making such a grand affair?" Ye Xuan chuckled and shook his head, "Then let’s talk about it when the time comes. Whether I come or not depends on my mood."

The Sword God gave Ye Xuan a deep look, "You will come."

With that, the Sword God turned and left.

Seemingly slow but actually fast, within moments, he disappeared from Ye Xuan’s sight.

It was after he disappeared that Ye Xuan, standing still, suddenly furrowed his brow, raised the big hand he had just used to clash hard with the Sword God, and smiled bitterly, "Damn, that’s impressive."

This big hand was somewhat trembling, and also a bit swollen and red.

Since he became a disciple of Chen Xuanba and was reborn, Ye Xuan had not sustained such an injury in a solo fight. This showed just how terrifying the Sword God’s abilities were.

Pulling a wry smile, Ye Xuan gave the direction the Sword God left a deep look, then turned around and got back into the car.

"Ye Xuan, are you okay?"

The meticulous Su Yumo noticed Ye Xuan’s injured hand immediately and voiced her concern. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"It’s not a big problem," Ye Xuan said with a smile, "Let’s go home."

Su Yumo pursed her lips, hesitated to speak, feeling a deep sense of helplessness inside.

She wasn’t foolish at all; how could she not see that the strange expert just now posed a significant threat to Ye Xuan?

And she, an ordinary woman, albeit aware of all this, couldn’t do anything to help, not even in the smallest way.

"If only I were a peerless expert too, how nice would that be..."

Su Yumo gazed out the window, watching the rapidly passing scenery with a troubled mind.

She, who never had many dreams since childhood, desiring nothing but an ordinary life, particularly wanted something extraordinary today. Only...what can wishing change?

...

On the slope beside the highway.

A stunning young woman, dressed in a kimono, sat on the lush grass, gazing up at the sky, facing the sun. The yellow light covered her face, highlighting her exquisite, flawless features and skin, and also the worry in her beautiful eyes.

Suddenly, a breeze swept by.

"Father!"

The kimono-clad beauty hurriedly turned and, seeing the familiar returning figure, was overjoyed.

It was indeed the Sword God, Chiba Choko.

"Pfft!"

After arriving, the Sword God, who looked normal a moment ago, suddenly flushed red, and blood spewed from his mouth.

As the blood flowed, it seemed to drain all the Sword God’s strength in an instant. He knelt on one knee, gasping for breath, looking as pale as a severely injured person.

"Father!"

The kimono-clad beauty’s face changed dramatically, and she quickly ran towards the Sword God.

The Sword God waved his hand, indicating he was fine.

But the keen-eyed kimono beauty noticed immediately that the Sword God’s waving hand had cracks at the tiger’s mouth, with red blood seeping out, nearly covering the entire hand.

The kimono beauty was twenty-four years old.

In these twenty-four years, she had never seen her father injured!

"Is that Ye Xuan really that formidable?"

The kimono beauty’s heart trembled, filled with unease about the inevitable duel seven days later.

Nightfall was approaching.

Ye Xuan and his family gathered in the dining room, enjoying dinner together.

The group chatted and laughed, truly a harmonious scene.

Of course, this was true for everyone else.

For Ye Xuan, this dinner was as uncomfortable as ever.

Why is it, that every time we eat, Liu Ying and Leng Qiuge keep winking at me? Is Lin Tong invisible? Are you challenging the king’s power?

What are the consequences of challenging the king’s power?

Naturally, they are grim.

But this misery doesn’t fall on them, because when Lin Tong is irate, she typically takes it out on Ye Xuan; up until now, Lin Tong has never been rude to them.

Simply put, the more excessive Liu Ying and Leng Qiuge are, the harsher Lin Tong’s displeasure towards Ye Xuan is afterward.

"What grievances and resentment are there?"

Ye Xuan was on the verge of tears, thinking that he’d already satisfied these two women, bewildered.

Finding trouble for no reason, let them be struck by lightning!

Luckily, these two women still had some conscience; seeing Ye Xuan almost bury himself in the rice bowl, they finally stopped their pranks.

Turning her beautiful eyes.

Liu Ying turned to Lin Tong, smiling and saying, "Xiao Tong, our company’s development lately has been unprecedentedly rapid. Many investors want to collaborate with us, and quite a few of them have ties to the Liu Family’s industry. What do you think?"

Discussing business matters, Lin Tong’s stern face relaxed immediately.

After a moment’s thought, Lin Tong said, "Although the more the merrier, we can’t accept everyone, especially those linked to the Liu Family. We must draw a clear line, regardless of their strength."

"Exactly!"

Leng Qiuge nodded repeatedly, "Xiao Tong really is a once-in-a-century business prodigy. Your reactions are so quick. Now that the Liu Family is at its peak, there’s no need to get close to people affiliated with them; something abnormal must be amiss. Their actions likely have ulterior motives."

Lin Tong smiled without speaking, full of helplessness.

These two childhood friends are each more mischievous than the other.

Such a simple issue is evident to anyone; it’s a typical scenario where the Liu Family wants Eastern Group to become dependent on them. When necessary, if these people turn against us, Eastern Group would face disaster.

Something so obvious, yet they bring it up in this way to flatter Lin Tong, seeking her favor?

They have given her so much face, so how could she lash out at them for winking at Ye Xuan?

Sigh.

Husband, you’ll just have to endure this.

You know, if I don’t let out my anger, I can’t eat or sleep well...