Starting Reward – A Three Thousand Assassin Network - Chapter 20

Chapter 20 – Moving Out of the Ye Family, the Road Ahead is Arduous

“Ah, that’s right!” Suddenly, a bright idea flashed in Ye Dingtian’s mind. Perhaps he should accompany his clever grandson to live outside. But he quickly dismissed this thought; the Ye Family couldn’t lack his presence.

Then, he thought again. Luo Shen Residence is within Luocheng. With his cultivation level, it’s just a few steps away, not much different from being at the Ye Family.

“Since the old master has no issues, let’s depart!” After speaking, Ye Chen quickly signaled Tian Yan with his eyes, urging her to move swiftly.

Immediately, he briskly walked out of the courtyard.

Watching Ye Chen’s departing figure, Ye Dingtian stood still, stroking his beard.

“Without the restraints of the Ye Family, I wonder how high you’ll soar, my boy? It’s my hope that you don’t fall! Well, the saying is true. As descendants of the Ye Family, we can’t always live under the family’s protection. A sword’s sharpness is honed through grinding, and plum blossoms’ fragrance comes from enduring bitter cold!”

“These two lines of poetry are truly good.”

These were the lines Ye Chen had once gifted to Ye Xiaoyun and Ye Qingfeng.

When Lin Wan’er learned that Ye Chen had moved out of the Ye Mansion and was residing alone at Luo Shen Residence, she felt deeply worried.

All four children had left her; it left her feeling empty inside. But she understood well that as Ye Family descendants, they couldn’t always live under the family’s shadow.

Luckily, Luo Shen Residence wasn’t far from the Ye Mansion; she could visit anytime.

Meanwhile, Ye Wudao was busy managing the affairs of Liangzhou every day. Although the war had ended, there were more post-war matters to handle.

They not only needed to recuperate and allow the people to reclaim lands and repair water channels, but they also had to provide housing for refugees. They couldn’t simply ignore them within their jurisdiction.

On the other side, Ye Chen arrived at Luo Shen Residence with a group of mansion guards and maids, grandly.

By now, Luo Shen Residence had been tidied up entirely by Jiang Long.

Ye Chen led the way, followed by Tian Yan, Xiaoyue, and Xing’er, the three maids.

Arriving at the three-story building, they beheld the view outside, and their mood became exceptionally pleasant.

Luo Shen Residence was a pavilion-style building, with three floors, towering about twenty meters high. Many pavilions were built around the lake, presumably intended for past literati to engage in poetry duels. Numerous lotus flowers bloomed along the lake shore, and there was also a large boat moored there.

“Tsk tsk tsk, it seems those scholars know how to enjoy life better than I do. Missing out on such a scenic place for so many years, I’ve really missed out.” Just thinking about his own small courtyard in the Ye Family without any comparison felt like a loss.

Although his courtyard in the entire Ye Family wasn’t inferior to Luo Shen Residence, his dwelling was just a corner of it.

At this moment, Ye Chen stood at the railing, spread his arms, and said, “From now on, this place belongs entirely to me.”

“Xiaoyue, Xing’er, find yourselves a room to stay in. You’ll be specifically responsible for handling some of Luo Shen Residence’s daily affairs.”

Upon hearing this, the two sisters showed delight on their faces. They had heard about Luo Shen Residence’s name, but they never thought they would live here themselves. Although they were maids responsible for Ye Chen’s life, they were ultimately servants in the Ye Family. Now, following Ye Chen, they had suddenly become managers, a great blessing.

In essence, they were still Ye Chen’s maids, but their status had changed.

“Yes, Young Master!” The two sisters happily ran off to find their future living quarters.

Watching their expressions, Ye Chen smiled and remarked, “Even ordinary people have ordinary happiness!”

Tian Yan, standing nearby, nodded, “Indeed, as the Young Master said. The two sisters have average martial talents and lack extraordinary gifts to improve their abilities. They might only live a few decades in their lives. Being able to live peacefully without worrying about their livelihoods is also a kind of happy life.”

Hearing this, Ye Chen looked at the Luo Shen Lake and said lightly, “The world has always been unfair. Some people are born standing on the highest point, while others can’t even reach their starting line in their whole lives. The common people have their own happiness, and the powerful have their own troubles. From this perspective, the world is fair. When it gives you a door, it naturally closes a window.”

At this point, Tian Yan looked at Ye Chen and smiled, “I wonder, Young Master, what troubles you might have?”

This question caught Ye Chen off guard. He then turned to Tian Yan, “What troubles could I have? I, as a young master of exceptional talent, naturally don’t belong to such a category of people. In this world, nothing has truly troubled me so far, not even the Great Xia Imperial Family!”

For Tian Yan, Ye Chen completely trusted her, allowing him to express his thoughts. Otherwise, holding such thoughts inside would be uncomfortable.

He couldn’t just tell Ye Dingtian, “I’m invincible. Grandpa, you can do whatever you want, and your grandson will have your back. Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered!”

Damn it, if he said that, wouldn’t his grandpa think he’s a fool on the spot?

He’s just twelve; if he claims to be invincible, wouldn’t that be ridiculous? The entire Tianxuan Continent was vast. Who knew if there’s any hidden terror within it?

Up until now, Ye Chen hasn’t even seen a Divine Artifact. He had no idea how powerful it truly was. But even from some scattered phrases in ancient texts, he could infer that Divine Artifacts were extraordinary. Even the peerless sword the system once rewarded wasn’t comparable to the Snow Drinking Mad Blade.

Those divine weapons were forged from the stones left behind by Nuwa when she repaired the heavens.

Even such divine weapons were far inferior to the Divine Artifacts in this world. That alone hinted at how terrifying their power might be.

So, while he hadn’t fully matured, Ye Chen would bide his time. He was still young, and those people’s sights hadn’t yet landed on him, which gave him a lot of time.

“Tian Yan, what are your thoughts about this world?” Suddenly, Ye Chen asked such a question.

Tian Yan was taken aback but answered truthfully, “Initially, I was brought to this world by an inexplicable force, feeling fearful. But there was a voice in my mind constantly warning me not to betray you, or else I would die!”

The system summoned a living person; they had their own thoughts, not virtual data.

“But through these years of understanding, I’ve learned that this world is even broader than my original one. Just in the Eastern Domain, ordinary Transcendent Realm experts can’t even leave this area in their whole lives. And those surpassing Transcendent Realm experts are even more formidable, each guarding a specific area. Being able to live in such a splendid world, I’m very happy. Similarly, being by the Young Master’s side makes me content.”

“Heh heh~” Ye Chen suddenly laughed.

“You’re right, this world is indeed incredibly splendid. But to live splendidly in such a world, without powerful strength and deep roots, it’s impossible.”

“Take the Great Xia Dynasty, for instance. Just a single Divine Artifact makes me extremely cautious because I don’t understand the weapon’s nature.”

“Similarly, in the Eastern Domain, there are even more powerful Three Great Dynasties. Among the ten major forces in the martial world, each has existed for hundreds of years. Some have stood for thousands of years without falling. Their profound heritage is unimaginable. But the Luo Family’s development time is too short, and its foundation is insufficient. Even when facing our Ye Family’s apparent strength, they are far from sufficient. Our responsibilities are significant, and the road ahead is long!”