Chapter 78 Xu Sanshi: Bei Bei, Were You Cheated On Too?
"Huo Yuhao, Xu Sanshi, what's going on with you two?"
Bei Bei was the first to speak, clearly confused. He had no idea what happened after Ye Chen knocked him out.
How did he wake up and find himself sharing a medical room with two others?
"Damn it, that bastard Ye Chen is too strong. He broke my defense with one slap. I completely lost face in front of Jiang Nannan… I'm finished…"
Xu Sanshi looked utterly defeated, almost lifeless. He had been shattered—both body and pride—and worse, it all happened right in front of Jiang Nannan.
He had guessed Ye Chen might be strong, but not that strong.
With that level of power, even the two Soul Kings he had planned to call for help wouldn't stand a chance.
Clearly, his assassination plan had failed before it even started.
Honestly, not even a single Soul King could handle Ye Chen. They would need at least two to make it a guaranteed kill… maybe even a Soul Emperor.
Of course, a Soul Sage would be ideal.
But in his family, the only Soul Sages were elders. They might lend a hand occasionally, but there was no way they'd camp out in Shrek City just for his petty grudge.
That was completely unrealistic.
"What? Xu Sanshi, you got beaten by Ye Chen too? Are you insane? I'm not even a match for him, yet you went up there to get beaten—weren't you just asking for it?" Bei Bei looked dumbfounded.
He never imagined Xu Sanshi would challenge Ye Chen—especially after he himself had already lost to him.
Even together, they wouldn't stand a chance against Ye Chen.
Xu Sanshi going in alone was basically suicide.
"I… that bastard was flirting with Jiang Nannan. I couldn't swallow it!" Xu Sanshi growled through gritted teeth.
Then he turned to Bei Bei, curiosity flashing in his eyes. "Bei Bei, how did you end up fighting Ye Chen? Don't tell me that guy also stole your Tang Ya?"
"Fuck off, Xu Sanshi! You want to die, huh?! Tang Ya's not that kind of person!"
Bei Bei exploded on the spot, grabbed the crutch beside him, and smashed it over Xu Sanshi's head.
Even though Tang Ya and Ye Chen had stayed in a hotel room together, Bei Bei refused to believe Tang Ya would ever betray him.
His conflict with Ye Chen had only started because of her—but it was over the fact that Ye Chen had joined the Tang Sect, which had stirred up some tension.
And that had really pissed him off.
"Damn it, Bei Bei! Why'd you hit me? I was just talking!"
Xu Sanshi covered his head bitterly, glancing at Bei Bei like a scolded puppy.
He didn't dare say anything else though. He knew perfectly well that Tang Ya was Bei Bei's reverse scale—the one thing nobody could touch.
Just like Jiang Nannan was his. If he kept joking around, Bei Bei might actually get up and fight him again right there.
"Senior Brother Bei Bei, I'm sorry I couldn't help you…"
At this point, Huo Yuhao spoke up weakly, guilt in his voice.
He felt completely useless. Even after giving his all, he hadn't helped Bei Bei one bit.
Worse yet, Ye Chen's spiritual power had been so overwhelming that Huo Yuhao suffered backlash from it.
Shrek didn't have any healers who specialized in spirit injuries. His mental strength had dropped by 90%. It would take him at least a month to recover…
The Skydream Iceworm had fallen into deep sleep again, leaving him feeling helpless.
"Little Junior Brother, it's not your fault. Ye Chen's just too strong. I was too weak and dragged you down instead…"
Bei Bei shook his head and tried to comfort him.
He had no idea Huo Yuhao had suffered a mental backlash. He simply assumed the boy had fainted from exhaustion after using up too much mental energy.
"Ha! Bei Bei, you cheated again, didn't you? Last time you beat me, it was because of this kid, right?"
Xu Sanshi suddenly smirked, almost gleeful.
That bastard Bei Bei had teamed up with Huo Yuhao to scam him out of his precious Mystic Water Pill before.
This time, it looked like the same trick—except Ye Chen was just too strong. Even with cheating, Bei Bei had still been crushed.
"What do you mean cheating? My junior just supported me a little. If I'm fighting someone stronger, bringing a support isn't cheating," Bei Bei retorted matter-of-factly.
"You're so full of…"
Xu Sanshi trailed off, speechless.
But there was no point arguing—it had already happened.
All he could think about now was how to get revenge on Ye Chen.
This battle had utterly destroyed his reputation. He didn't even want to imagine how Jiang Nannan would see him after this.
Bei Bei also fell silent. He felt embarrassed himself.
After all, it was he who started the fight with Ye Chen, and to lose so easily stung deeply.
He and Tang Ya were still in a cold war. With this new fiasco, he had no idea how to face her now.
Especially since Tang Ya had been spending time with Ye Chen recently.
Even though he didn't really believe she would fall for someone else, Xu Sanshi's earlier comment had planted a seed of unease in his heart.
Maybe Tang Ya was just cozying up to Ye Chen out of anger—to spite him.
The thought alone made him feel miserable.
And after being defeated like this, he had no face left to pick another fight with Ye Chen.
If he kept pestering after losing, his reputation would truly be ruined.
…
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Meanwhile—
At the top floor of the Seven Treasures Hotel, inside a luxurious private room.
Tang Ya, Jiang Nannan, Ning Tian, and Wu Feng were chatting over drinks. Their cheeks were flushed, and the atmosphere was warm and lively.
After all, they were all members of the Tang Sect now—and classmates too. It made sense to bond and cooperate in preparation for rebuilding the sect's glory.
"Alright, let's call it a night. Nannan and I will head out first~"
An hour later, when everyone had eaten their fill, Tang Ya tugged Jiang Nannan's hand and rose to leave.
After all, Ning Tian and Wu Feng were Ye Chen's classmates, and though Tang Ya wasn't dumb, she could clearly see how both girls looked at Ye Chen—with affection.
She was already happy that Ning Tian and Wu Feng had joined the Tang Sect. The rest of the time was better left to the three of them.
"Okay, Sister Xiaoya, take care. I'll come find you if anything comes up. And as for that matter—we're making progress. Don't worry, I'll definitely handle it like I promised." Ye Chen gave a reassuring wave and smiled.
"It's alright. I'm already happy you agreed to help—no need to rush~" Tang Ya smiled softly, her heart warming.
She hadn't expected Ye Chen to take the matter so seriously.
Compared to Bei Bei's repeated excuses and halfhearted responses, Ye Chen's sincerity felt like a bright lantern cutting through the darkness—lighting up her heart.
Her affection for him deepened even further.
…
After Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan left, Ning Tian and Wu Feng finally relaxed—and grew bolder.
Both of them moved closer, each gently wrapping an arm around Ye Chen's.
Ye Chen could clearly feel their soft warmth pressing against him, their faint scent mixing in the air…
"Ye Chen, what's the joining gift you mentioned earlier?" Ning Tian asked, cheeks slightly pink, eyes full of expectation.
"Yeah, tell us! Is it some kind of powerful hidden weapon?" Wu Feng added eagerly.
The Tang Sect had built its legacy on hidden weapons. They had never actually seen one before—they only used soul tools.
But rumor had it that hidden weapons could even surpass soul tools in power, though they were rare and extremely expensive.
If Ye Chen was going to give them hidden weapons for protection, that would be the best gift imaginable.
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