Chapter 182 - 182 177 Let Me Become a Nun
Chapter 182 - 182 177 Let Me Become a Nun
?Chapter 182: Chapter 177: Let Me Become a Nun Chapter 182: Chapter 177: Let Me Become a Nun Ye Chen had no choice but to select a relatively smaller room.
Before long, Wan Lan came back with some food.
“How come you only brought so little food,” Ye Chen said.
“If it’s so easy for you, you get it yourself. Today, eight hundred people showed up all of sudden. The fact we were able to get anything at all is a feat. Stop complaining. Do you or do you not want to eat?” Wan Lan argued back.
Ye Chen was indeed a bit hungry and feeling rather tired. He just wanted to fill his stomach, take a bath, brush off all the dust from his clothes and take a good rest. The last thing he wanted was to have to deal with anything else.
Night fell quickly.
Can Mo met Wei Sisan and, knowing what had transpired, felt a great sense of guilt. He sought out Wei Sisan and said, “Sect Leader, we’re the ones at fault. If it weren’t for our issues, you wouldn’t have been drawn into this, and what occurred afterwards wouldn’t have happened. None of this would have transpired, including Zheng Yibai losing his life.”
However, Wei Sisan said, “Don’t say that, no one wanted these things to happen. We were schemed against. So don’t blame yourself.”
“However it might be said, this is due to us.”
“Stop blaming yourself. If you had known this would happen, you certainly would have informed us and not let us come here. It is my complacency that got us all ambushed. How did you manage to escape?” Wei Sisan asked them with concern.
Can Mo replied, “I don’t know whether Yang Jing was also involved in this. However, after your incident, they loosened their blockade on us, allowing us to break out from the encirclement.”
Kong Sha, after hearing this, said, “I highly suspect that Yang Jing was aware of this. Knowing someone wanted to deal with the Sect Leader, he purposely held back Can Mo and his people. Believing the Sect Leader was dead, he lost the will to continue their encirclement.”
Can Mo nodded after hearing this and said, “It’s highly possible. I was too hasty and did not think things through carefully. I sent out a distress signal to you all and ended up luring you here.”
However, Wei Sisan countered, “Stop blaming yourself. No one wanted this to happen. Since it has already occurred, we must move forward and let go of the past. Don’t let it bother you.”
They continued, “We heard that the Sect Leader is severely injured.”
“It’s not as serious as it sounds. Rest assured.” Of course, Wei Sisan would say that.
“Still, you should remain cautious,” Can Mo added. “Sect Leader, did you really lead so many people out of Wasteland City just to move to Tianle City?”
“Although Tianle City is smaller compared to Wasteland City and Ghost City, its geographical location is quite advantageous. It’s about the same distance from both Ghost City and Wasteland City. With Tianle City in our hands, we can conveniently deploy people when something happens in the surrounding area.”
“Sect Leader, with such a significant incident, we can’t act as if nothing happened. We must take some action towards the Wastelands or else this kind of incident might recur in the future.”
Of course, Wei Sisan agreed with this idea. He had come to Tianle City with intentions to retaliate. Dominating Tianle City with the disciples of the New City Sect and exerting the force of a counterattacking strategy, that was his plan.
Wei Sisan assured, “Don’t worry, we’ll discuss this matter later when more people arrive.”
After listening, Can Mo nodded.
Wei Sisan added, “Due to the encirclement by the No. One Thieves, we must have lost a lot of people, right?”
“Not so many, they weren’t so ruthless.”
“Rest assured, whatever they did to you, they will have to pay it back in full.”
However, Can Mo claimed, “No rush for that. The most important thing is that the Sect Leader is safe. I can now rest assured.”
Wei Sisan chuckled.
“Sect Leader, I heard you have found a new Sect Leader.”
“Yes, that’s right. When the time comes, all of you will meet him. We have to discuss a lot of matters and what we need to do next. There is still much to talk about.” Wei Sisan, who had been planning inside his heart for several days, noted.
At this time, Jiang Zhuge comes over. Seeing him, Wei Sisan asked, “Has everyone arrived?”
“Everyone has arrived.”
“Good, since everyone is here, let them have their meals first,” Wei Sisan said.
Ye Chen sat in the courtyard, watching the sky gradually darkening. He didn’t know what to say. It’s as though all the communication between them was either arguing or more arguing. Unconsciously, it had become a habit. When Wan Lan tidied up the dishes and left, only the sound of crickets remained in the courtyard.
The courtyard felt as if void of any human presence.
Ye Chen sniffed himself and commented, “I need to change out of these clothes and get washed.”
Ling’er ignored him.
Later, Wei Sisan came by but did not find Ye Chen in the courtyard. He only saw Ling’er and asked, “Where’s Ye Chen?”
“In the room.”
“Did he upset you again?”
“No, who would bother with a bumpkin. Maybe he’s upset because Feng Niang is heartbroken.”
“Not resisting as much as before, are you?”
“If my own father could propose these things, how am I supposed to resist.”
“My wise daughter understands the importance of these matters.”
“Haha, I obviously do not, and I haven’t accepted yet.” Ling’er continued reading her book.
Wei Sisan looked around and noted, “This place isn’t bad. It’s quite peaceful.”
“I’m starting to doubt if I’m your real daughter.”
“Nonsense!”
“If I’m really your daughter, how could you treat me so harshly? You might as well sent me to be a nun.”
“Let’s try this first, if it really doesn’t work out, I will come up with another solution.”
“Later you’ll give the same statement ‘just put up with it a little, and you’ll get used to it.'”
“No, that won’t be the case. Just trust me.”
Ling’er coldly said: “I’m tired now.”
At this point, Ye Chen heard voices outside, so he came out. He saw Wei Sisan and Ling’er talking, and was about to go inside but was stopped by Wei Sisan.
Ling’er stood up ready to go to her own room.
Ye Chen then approached and said: “I guess I’ve interrupted your conversation.”
“No, your timing is spot on, I have something to tell you.”
“Are you going to arrange our wedding? Are we to consummate the marriage tonight? I’m not mentally prepared yet.”
Ling’er, who had opened the window from inside the room, let out a cold and forced laughter.
Ye Chen saw it too.
“Hehe, it’s not that simple,” Wei Sisan said.
“What do you mean it’s not that simple? You kidnapped me, you won’t let us wed, and you won’t let me consummate the marriage! I can’t guarantee I won’t be tempted elsewhere!” said Ye Chen.
“Let’s see if you have what it takes to marry my daughter first.”
“Do you mean, the skill to defeat you? I doubt you’ll live to see that day.”
“Defeating me is no big deal, being able to lead a group of people and get things done, that’s the real skill.”
“Sounds like you want to give me a task.” Ye Chen caught on, it seemed Wei Sisan was planning to test him.
“I plan to deal with Yang Jing and Jue Ming, you can choose one.”
“Hehe, I haven’t even enjoyed myself yet and now I’m thrown into life or death situations. If I die before our wedding night, wouldn’t that be a great loss?” Ye Chen joked, knowing the girl was definitely eavesdropping.
“Pick one and leave the other to Jiang Zhuge. Jiang Zhuge is the Vice Sect Leader. Let’s see if you really are better than Jiang Zhuge.” Wei Sisan sat across from Ye Chen.
“You want us to compete.”
“Correct, let’s see if I have judged correctly. Others need to see your skills, otherwise even if I make you the Sect Leader, no one will respect you.”
That was a fair point, Ye Chen thought to himself, then said: “You’re not going to make me assassinate Yang Jing are you?”
Wei Sisan responded with a faint smile, “Do you really think this is an assassin’s convention?”
“I have no idea where they are.”
“I do. Wait, I will announce it at the meeting.”
“Whatever.”
“Then, you’ll be in charge of dealing with Yang Jing from No. One Thieves.”
“What counts as a win?”
“Killing him or capturing him both counts, let’s see who succeeds first between you and Jiang Zhuge.”
“Seems like I don’t have such a deep grudge or blood feud with Yang Jing.”
“Then just capture him.”
“If I manage to capture him, can I marry your daughter immediately?”
“In your dreams!”
“We’ll discuss that later. I’m not going to take down a whole sect on my own, am I?”
Wei Sisan continued, “Can Mo will go with you.”
“Will he listen to me?” Ye Chen asked with a hint of skepticism.
“That depends on whether you’re capable. If you can’t handle it and just lead everyone into a trap, they have no reason to follow you,” said Wei Sisan.
“Just as long as he doesn’t undermine me.”
“They will assist you. Of course, if you’re just a braggart and not skillful, they can’t follow your instructions. They will analyze rationally.”
If he doesn’t show some real skills, this old man really wouldn’t think highly of him. He had to prove his worth so they could see that he was not just a braggart, asking: “Where is Yang Jing now?”
“Ghost City.”
“If I manage to catch him, will I truly become the head of the New City Sect?”
“Hehe, are you eager to become the true power holder of the New City Sect?”
“Otherwise, I can’t waste my time here with you. I don’t have the years to wait here indefinitely, I need to return to the Central Plains to find Feng Niang.”
“It won’t take years. If you really have the talent, I’ll hand it over to you in a couple of years,” laughed Wei Sisan, “you still need to find Feng Niang.”
“Of course I need to find her.”
“What exactly is going on with you and Feng Niang? You can fool others, but not me.”
Wei Sisan saw through Ye Chen, who responded: “Are you worried that your daughter will be hurt? If so, retract your betrothal. I only want one thing, the position of Sect Leader.”
“You truly believe I want to marry off my daughter to you? I don’t know how to convince them otherwise. It’s all to make them believe,” Wei Sisan naturally replied.
“If you don’t want to, why do it? Just to convince them? Giving your daughter to this country bumpkin, that’s rather childish and the stakes are high.”
“For the sake of the New City Sect, I think you might be up to the task. The New City Sect needs a capable Sect Leader. If I don’t say you share this relationship with my daughter, who would believe you? You’d be nothing.”
“Rest assured, I will show them my skills. I’m not the type to live off a woman.”
“Quite a spine you’ve got there, but your pride isn’t what matters, it’s what others think.”
“It seems like you’re not too keen to hand the Sect Leader position to me, or you wouldn’t have brought Jiang Zhuge into this.”
“Of course, how others perceive it matters too. He fought his way up from the bottom, and more people trust him than you. Who are you to lead the entire New City Sect?”
“Right, all I did was save your life. At most, I can be considered your savior. Don’t try to provoke me, I’ll show them my extraordinary skills.”
“It’s good as long as you understand.” Wei Sisan said.
“I’m afraid I will get embroiled in other matters before I even resolve this one and will be trapped with no way out.”
“Man up, don’t you dare compete?”
“What’s there to dare about? I have nothing to begin with, I can lose it all, it’s just a life.”
“Good, at least you’ve got some backbone.”