Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 341: Chapter 340: [Xiao Ya’s Mother Passes Away]

”Mom, don’t worry, Yaer can take care of herself, you don’t need to worry, you won’t have any problems, you won’t have any problems...” Xiao Ya cried like a little tearful doll, sobbing as she spoke.

”Silly child, women are bound to get married one day, to find someone to rely on. It’s easy to meet someone who will treat you well for a few days, a few months, a few years, but it’s really hard to find someone who will treat you well for a lifetime. If you truly fall in love with someone, you must cherish them!” At this moment, Xiao Ya’s mother was clearly having a last flicker of vitality, appearing as if nothing was wrong, her tone of voice not even trembling, but this was also a sign that life was coming to an end.

Ye Tianchen was not easily moved, but now he also couldn’t help feeling some sadness. Seeing Xiao Ya so heartbroken, he felt very sad. This girl, who shared a deep past with him, resembled the woman he had deeply loved in the apocalypse, now so utterly devastated. How could he not be moved? And seeing Xiao Ya’s mother, still considering her daughter’s well-being at the moment she was about to leave this world, how could he remain unaffected?

”Tianchen... I... I know it’s a bit hard for you, but Auntie really wants to hear you say a word...” Xiao Ya’s mother looked at Ye Tianchen with great longing in her eyes. If it were any normal time, she wouldn’t do this, as Xiao Ya’s mother herself was very kind, always considering others. However, right now, for the sake of her daughter’s happiness, for her to have someone to depend on, she had to do this. A mother’s love is truly great.

”Auntie, rest assured, as long as I live, I won’t let Xiao Ya suffer any harm or grievance!” Ye Tianchen said earnestly.

Upon hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Xiao Ya’s mother was much relieved. She slowly lay back on the emergency bed, her face showing a reassuring smile. She stroked her daughter’s hair, murmuring to herself, ”I can rest assured now, rest assured... rest... assured...”

No sooner had she finished speaking than Xiao Ya’s mother’s hand fell limply, and in the cold silence of the emergency room, only the sound of Xiao Ya’s loud crying could be heard. Ye Tianchen silently kept by her side, not saying a word, and stayed with her until dawn.

By the time Xiao Ya’s father rushed back, it was already the afternoon the next day. A wife who had accompanied him for decades had now left. Xiao Ya’s father was naturally very sad, but he had to be stronger than Xiao Ya, as he was a man, and he knew he still had his daughter Xiao Ya to take care of.

For three full days, Ye Tianchen stayed by Xiao Ya’s side. Not just because he had promised her mother to look after Xiao Ya for life, but because he did not want the girl to be saddened more than necessary, wanting her to recover as quickly as possible. During this period, Ye Tianchen only made one phone call back to his mother, Luo Yan, to tell her about his situation so she wouldn’t worry, and then he turned off his phone, silently accompanying Xiao Ya. He stood behind Xiao Ya as she wept in front of her mother’s grave until the funeral was over.

”Mom, rest assured, Yaer will be fine, she won’t let you worry or be disappointed. You should also be happy in heaven!” Xiao Ya whimpered, her eyes swollen red, unable to stop the tears from falling.

Ye Tianchen walked to Xiao Ya’s mother’s grave, laid a bouquet of flowers on top, bowed solemnly, then said to Xiao Ya, ”Yaer, let’s go. Let’s give Auntie some peace. I think if she sees you cheering up, she will be very happy!”

Xiao Ya looked up at Ye Tianchen, her eyes filled with a hint of sadness but also a touch of comfort. Once upon a time, when she was chatting with her mother, they would often talk about Ye Tianchen. Through her words, her mother could tell that she had unwittingly fallen for Ye Tianchen, especially after the bloody battle in the alley, where Ye Tianchen protected her as they fought their way out together. That life-and-death experience would never be forgotten by Xiao Ya, and in that moment, she felt Ye Tianchen was a man worthy of her lifelong trust, someone who would protect her with his life.

”Okay!” Xiao Ya nodded firmly.

That very night, Xiao Ya’s father left Capital City and returned to his construction site. Everyone has their own sadness to bear, and Xiao Ya’s father was no different. Life had to go on. The deceased were gone, and the living needed to be stronger; otherwise, even the deceased would not rest in peace.

Ye Tianchen did not let Xiao Ya return to her own home but brought her back to the villa with him. When Ye Tianchen brought Xiao Ya back, Wuxue and Hu Long had already returned to the villa, waiting for them.

”Big brother!” Seeing Ye Tianchen arrive with Xiao Ya, Wuxue and Hu Long hurriedly called out.

”Hmm, Yaer, you go upstairs first to have a look, I need to discuss some things with them,” Ye Tianchen said with a smile.

Xiao Ya nodded. Although she told herself to be strong and not let her father worry or disappoint her mother in heaven, who could truly let go of a loved one’s departure in an instant? It takes time to heal, to move past the sorrow.

Seeing Xiao Ya walk up to the second floor, Wuxue and Hu Long started to snicker slyly, giving Ye Tianchen a look that suggested he had seduced another young girl. Ye Tianchen was quite speechless and ended up giving each of the guys a punch.

”Wow, Boss, pretty quick on the draw, huh? Got yourself a new one!” Wuxue said with a mischievous laugh.

”I’m really too envious of Big Brother, always surrounded by beauties, it makes me jealous!” Hu Long also said, feeling quite displeased.

”You two cut it out, Yaer’s mother has just passed away. Her mood is really bad. If any of you offend her, don’t blame me for being rude!” Ye Tianchen gestured with his fist as he spoke.

Wuxue and Hu Long both hurriedly stuck out their tongues, not daring to speak recklessly anymore. It was clear that Big Brother Ye Tianchen was serious, and nobody could withstand a few punches from him.

What really frustrated Ye Tianchen was that, back when he was forming the Thirteen Heavenly Kings, he believed that Wuxue, Wang Jie, and the gang were all quite serious, like iron-blooded soldiers who strictly obeyed orders. Who would have known they were almost as unreliable as he was, especially when they started acting nonsensically? It seemed that the character of a Big Brother could really influence his followers.

”We got it, Big Brother!” Wuxue said.

”Where did you guys run off to while I was gone?” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but ask.

”Big Brother, although the villa is large, we brothers aren’t comfortable living there. Besides, you often bring back beauties, which isn’t convenient, right? So we thought about it and decided to move out,” Hu Long said with a sly smile.

”Are you guys messing with me? That villa cost several hundred million and comes equipped with a swimming pool, gym, and so on, covering several thousand square meters. Although the villa isn’t huge, it’s still two stories with eight rooms. Are you saying I should invite seven beauties to live there?” Ye Tianchen gave Hu Long and Wuxue a disgruntled look.

”Heh, it’s not like that’s completely impossible...” Wuxue laughed.

Ye Tianchen shook his head and couldn’t be bothered arguing with the two. The situation was still very severe. The biggest obstacle facing Ye Tianchen was the young master of Dragon Rise, but before that, he had to settle the vengeance from the North Star One Slash Sect. So, he made Hu Long and Wuxue sit down and seriously briefed them about the upcoming operation.

”The reason I left Capital City a few days ago was to go to Black Mist Forest on the border, where I fought a fierce battle with Sato, an elder from the North Star One Slash Sect...” Ye Tianchen began.

”What? North Star One Slash Sect?”

”Sato?”

Wuxue and Hu Long were almost shocked into exclaiming. As first-rate masters themselves, they definitely had heard of the North Star One Slash Sect, a sect no less powerful than the Ancient Martial Shaolin and Wudang, very formidable. And Sato, being one of the ten great elders of the North Star One Slash Sect, might not be well known to ordinary people, but among high-level masters, he was almost universally recognized.

”Big Brother, what was the outcome?” Wuxue asked anxiously.

Seeing Wuxue and Hu Long both surprised and curious, Ye Tianchen didn’t respond verbally but instead took off his T-shirt. When Wuxue and Hu Long saw Ye Tianchen’s shoulder and abdominal injuries, they both gasped. They knew the extent of Ye Tianchen’s abilities, especially after his near-death experience and return, making him unfathomably strong, and to imagine him severely injured was beyond belief.

”Sato might be very powerful, but seeing you back, Big Brother, I guess you killed Sato!” Hu Long said with a smile.

”Wrong, I didn’t kill Sato. It was almost the other way around. Even with my full strength unleashed, I wasn’t sure I could kill him. After consuming the genetically modified drugs developed by Japan, his power level skyrocketed, making him extremely formidable. I was left with nothing but the option to take his beating. I nearly didn’t make it back to see you guys!” Ye Tianchen shook his head.

Hearing Ye Tianchen’s words, Wuxue and Hu Long were both stunned, overwhelmed by the notion of how strong Sato must be if even Ye Tianchen, going all out, had trouble defeating him and had nearly died in Black Mist Forest. How could they not be astonished?

Of course, Ye Tianchen was being somewhat modest. Between him and Sato, there wasn’t a clear victor. Before the big battle, he had forced Sato into consuming a large amount of the gene-altering drugs. After that, Sato’s power level surged, and he brutally beat Ye Tianchen with an overwhelming advantage. Yet Ye Tianchen still managed to severely wound Sato using the ”Golden Eyes” from the Killing Great Superpower Skill. If it weren’t for Sato consuming the gene-altering drugs, burning his Life Force, and approaching an Undying Body, he would have long been killed by the ”Golden Eyes.” (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote with your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)