The night wind rustled …
When Ye Chenfeng returned to his rented courtyard in the dark night, he vaguely saw a slender and elegant figure standing outside the courtyard. Startled, he stopped.
"How could it be her? Why has she come to White Emperor City? "
Although he had not seen her for many years, Ye Chenfeng still recognized her at first glance. She was the number one beauty of Violet Gold Imperial City, Ji Qingxue, who had been betrothed to him when he was a child.
Ye Chenfeng had long since given up on any fantasies about Ji Qingxue, but when he first saw her, he was still stunned.
Her features were exquisite, her long black hair casually draped over her shoulders, and her body was curvaceous. Her temperament was elegant and outstanding. In particular, her large eyes were filled with intelligence. With just a glance, one could not help but linger in them, unable to extricate themselves.
Ye Chenfeng stared blankly at Ji Qingxue. Ji Qingxue was also sizing him up.
His cheeks were delicate and pretty, and his eyes were as deep as the sea. Because he had tempered his body for a long time, there was not a single shred of fat on his body. His tall and straight body exuded a faint masculinity.
Although Ji Qingxue felt that Ye Chenfeng had changed a little, his bare upper body made Ji Qingxue frown and feel repulsed. From this small detail, the good impression she had of Ye Chenfeng vanished like smoke.
After a moment of hesitation, Ye Chenfeng slowly walked over and asked, "Why have you come?"
"I have some business with you," Ji Qingxue softly replied.
"You've come to ask me to cancel the engagement, right?"
Ye Chenfeng guessed at Ji Qingxue's purpose in looking for him, so he got straight to the point.
"What, do you really want to break off the relationship with me?" Ji Qingxue was startled, her eyes shining as she looked at him.
"Could it be that you don't want to?" Ye Chenfeng faintly smiled and asked in return.
"If I said I don't want to, would you believe me?" Ji Qingxue said. "If I wanted to cancel the engagement, I would not have come myself."
"Then you've come because …" Ye Chenfeng frowned, unable to figure out Ji Qingxue's purpose in suddenly visiting.
"What? Aren't you going to invite me in?"
Ji Qingxue calmly looked at Ye Chenfeng. She discovered that Ye Chenfeng had really changed. If it was in the past, even if he restrained himself, Ye Chenfeng would still be slightly excited when he saw her.
But now, Ye Chenfeng was looking at him with a gaze so calm that it was a little frightening.
"If you don't mind my dirty place, then come in."
As he spoke, Ye Chenfeng pushed open the vermilion door, which was badly chipped with paint, and led Ji Qingxue into the messy courtyard.
Looking at Ye Chenfeng's living environment, Ji Qingxue couldn't help but frown. As the pearl of the Ji Family, she had never been to such a place.
Thinking that she would have to live with Ye Chenfeng in such a dirty and messy place in the future, Ji Qingxue's resolute heart was slightly shaken.
However, when she thought of the overbearing Jiang Clan, the consequences of falling into Jiang Shanshui's hands, and the illusory path of cultivation, Ji Qingxue's wavering heart became firm again.
"Do you want some water?"
Ye Chenfeng took a set of clothes from the inner room and put them on before coming to the simple outer room. He looked at Ji Qingxue, who was standing in the room like a fairy, and asked softly.
"Thank you, but I'm not thirsty."
Ji Qingxue shook her head. Her voice was as moving as an oriole.
"Tell me, why did you come all the way here to find me? You can't be here just to see me, right? "Ye Chenfeng sat on a badly worn wooden armchair and looked at Ji Qingxue as he asked.
"He's really different now."
A thought appeared in Ji Qingxue's mind. However, when she thought of how Ye Chenfeng could not change the fact that he did not have a spiritual beast, she quickly dismissed the distracting thoughts in her mind.
"I … I want to get married to you."
Ji Qingxue hesitated for a moment, bit her rosy lips, and told him her true purpose.
"Get married …" Ye Chenfeng raised his eyebrows, and a slight ripple appeared on his calm face. He stared straight at Ji Qingxue's beautiful face and said, "Don't beat around the bush. With your talent and status, you would never be willing to marry a piece of trash like me who was chased out of the Ye Clan. Are you in trouble and want to use me as a shield?"
"I …"
Ji Qingxue did not expect Ye Chenfeng to be so sharp. His straightforward question disrupted all the plans in her mind, leaving her a little speechless.
"Tell me your true purpose, or I'll see you out."
Ye Chenfeng said without a trace of emotion. His resolute tone made Ji Qingxue feel a little guilty.
"I am indeed in trouble!" Ji Qingxue took a deep breath and told Ye Chenfeng about her encounter in full detail.
"Jiang Shanshui is pursuing you. Why do you want to use me as a shield? Do you think the Jiang Clan will believe that you are willing to marry a piece of trash?" Ye Chenfeng said with a self-deprecating smile.
"Because we were engaged when we were young. This is something that the entire Zijin Imperial City knows."
"Moreover, regardless of whether they believe it or not, as long as our marriage becomes a reality, with Jiang Shanshui's arrogant character, there is a great possibility that he will give up on me. My grandfather will also give up on the idea because of the family scandal."
"Most importantly, I have now cultivated to the realm of a sixth-rank spiritual beast. If I can break through to the realm of a spiritual beast illusionist at the age of sixteen, I think my grandfather will not sacrifice me."
Because her little trick was seen through by Ye Chenfeng from the beginning, Ji Qingxue could only change her strategy. She put down her status and face, and begged him bitterly.
"Ji Qingxue, I don't know if you have thought about the consequences of this matter."
Although Ye Chenfeng, who had obtained the supreme inheritance, was not the same as before, he was still too weak now. He was unable to go against the number one clan of the Zijin Empire, the Jiang Clan. If he was not careful, he might be consigned to eternal damnation.
"I know this is very unfair to you. The Jiang Clan might take revenge on you because of this matter, but I really have no other choice. I don't want my life to be ruined by that bastard Jiang Shanshui. Please help me." Ji Qingxue said pitifully.
At this moment, Ye Chenfeng really wanted to refuse, but after all, he used to like Ji Qingxue a lot. He didn't want to see her being ruined by Jiang Shanshui. Looking at her miserable and helpless expression, Ye Chenfeng's heart softened.
"Ye Chenfeng, I want to promise you that after this matter is settled, I will give you a large sum of money and let you go far away. At that time, even if the Jiang Clan wants to take revenge on you, it will be impossible."
Looking at Ye Chenfeng who had sunk into deep thought, Ji Qingxue bit her red lips and promised.
"Can you pay this amount of money in advance?"
Ye Chenfeng was in dire need of money now. If he could buy enough cultivation resources now, with the inheritance he had obtained, his strength would increase by leaps and bounds. At that time, even if the Jiang Clan wanted to take revenge on him, they would have to think twice.
"Sure, how much do you want?"
Ji Qingxue didn't expect that the hesitant Ye Chenfeng would change his mind because of money. She revealed a pleasantly surprised expression.
"One million silver notes." Ye Chenfeng said indifferently.
"Right now, I only have three hundred thousand taels of silver on me. However, I promise you that I will find a way to gather one million taels of silver for you." Ji Qingxue took out a stack of banknotes and looked at Ye Chenfeng as she spoke.
"Deal!" Ye Chenfeng took the silver notes from Ji Qingxue and agreed.
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