Super Combat Soldier

Chapter 557: Chapter 556 ”The Past Events

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”I’ve only heard some rumors that Emperor Star is a world of cultivation where the environment allows one’s lifespan to increase along with the growth in strength and cultivation. The true powerhouses can live for tens of thousands of years. Of course, they cannot enjoy eternal life and will eventually turn into a handful of yellow soil,” Yong Chun Tai said with uncertainty.

”A world of cultivation? The universe is vast and full of wonders. This realm is too immense for people to imagine. Any sort of thing could happen. The thoughts of the people on a planet might be limited by the environment of that planet. If you only consider the Great Universe at large, then that perspective would be as narrow as the frog in the well who only sees the sky,” Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but mutter to himself.

Emperor Star, a place Ye Tianchen longed to visit, was also the destination of all Earth’s mighty who had forsaken it. The planet was shrouded in many legends and mysteries. What Yong Chun Tai mentioned wasn’t surprising to Ye Tianchen. It was common knowledge that cultivators could extend their lifespans and slow down aging by increasing their cultivation realm, thereby enhancing their life force. Seeing cultivators live for hundreds or thousands of years might not be so rare on a true cultivation planet. However, a powerhouse who could live for tens of thousands of years would be an extremely terrifying existence. Even if they were not a Great Emperor, they would not be far off. The legendary supreme Emperors were said to live for thirty thousand years—a number beyond the comprehension of ordinary people. Even many cultivators would break out in a cold sweat upon hearing it, let alone regular people. Of course, this was not a realm that ordinary people could access. Most of them only experienced birth, aging, sickness, and death within a lifespan of less than a hundred years, completely unaware of these matters.

”It seems you’re also aware of some matters regarding Emperor Star. Despite your young age, you know many secrets and possess boundless potential. I do hope to see you break the boundary that no one on Earth has surpassed for tens of thousands of years and reassemble the Transmission Array to journey to Emperor Star,” Yong Chun Tai unconsciously expressed such thoughts.

”If you’re still alive by then, I’ll take you with me to Emperor Star,” Ye Tianchen earnestly said.

Yong Chun Tai smiled without speaking, then continued walking ahead. Ye Tianchen was momentarily stunned but followed along. He had defeated Yong Chun Tai, gaining her full respect and acknowledgment. Now, he naturally had to meet Liu Rumei. As for the matter Ye Tianchen wanted to discuss with Liu Rumei, only he himself knew.

Actually, in terms of strength, Yong Chun Tai was no weaker than Ye Tianchen. This old woman, who had practiced Yong Chun Fist for fifty years and was the ninety-second generation’s successor, was formidable and deeply cultivated. However, as Ye Tianchen put it, time spares no one. Yong Chun Tai was old. Her aging naturally stemmed from her physical constitution; her eyesight and speed of movement were no longer what they once were. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible for Ye Tianchen to defeat her with his moves. He was self-aware and thus held great respect and admiration for Yong Chun Tai in his heart.

At that moment, in the basement of the Liu family’s large courtyard, inside a room, Li San knocked on the door three times. After hearing a response, he entered, his usually fierce expression replaced by a respectful demeanor. Standing at the doorway, he said, ”Elder, Ye Tianchen is here. He says he wishes to see Miss Sun!”

”Ye Tianchen? Which Ye Tianchen?” asked the elder sitting in front of the desk, dressed in scientific research attire, as he removed his thick glasses.

This elderly man was the patriarch of the Liu family and the one who had made the greatest scientific contributions to the country. Named Liu Feng, he was Liu Rumei’s grandfather, a highly respected elder with already white hair. He appeared to be in his seventies, but was fit and robust with a straight back and a vibrant demeanor. Among his contemporaries, few had such good health.

”It’s that Ye Tianchen from the Ye family who once came to our Liu family to apologize and whom I beat half to death. He knelt for a whole day and night—that guy!” Li San continued to speak.

”Him? What does he want? I’ve let bygones be bygones regarding the past incident. Is he looking to start trouble again?” Liu Feng asked somewhat angrily.

Back then, when Ye Tianchen peeped on Liu Rumei bathing and saw her entire body, it indeed enraged Liu Feng to the extreme. He attempted multiple times to kill Ye Tianchen. At that time, the status of the Liu family was far greater than that of the Ye family. Had he really killed Ye Tianchen, no one would have dared to speak out. If it wasn’t for his granddaughter Liu Rumei pleading on Tianchen’s behalf, he might have had Li San kill Tianchen right then and there, because the incident brought such disgrace to the Liu family. It was truly infuriating.

Liu Rumei was recognized by all as the number one beauty in the Capital City. Her beauty was definitely enough to stir the heart of any man. The Liu family was also a top-tier major family in the Capital City. At that time, suitors practically broke down the threshold to propose marriage, which truly delighted Liu Feng. No matter how formidable a person is, they cannot escape from their desires and emotions. Seeing his granddaughter so beautiful and so popular, how could Liu Feng not be happy? He even considered having his granddaughter Liu Rumei take charge of the Liu family. Only, the family’s true identity and background involved state-level military research projects—a secret known by very few. Otherwise, things were quite normal.

Who would have thought, just as Liu Feng was about to arrange these matters, the incident broke where his granddaughter Liu Rumei was seen naked by Ye Tianchen, Ye family’s grandson. It nearly made Liu Feng faint. Ye Tianchen peeping on Liu Rumei bathing not only disrupted Liu Feng’s plans but also brought shame to the Liu family and significantly harmed his granddaughter’s innocence. Gossipy whispers spread everywhere and even though Liu Feng rarely stepped out of his family’s door, he still heard some of it. Even the household servants were discussing it in hushed tones, deeply shaking Liu Feng.

Eventually, Ye Tianchen was brought by Ye Hong and Luo Yan to personally apologize to the Liu family, kneeling for a full day and night, and beaten half to death by Li San. Liu Feng had initially wanted to kill Ye Tianchen outright, but was persuaded otherwise by his granddaughter Liu Rumei. This was a testament to Rumei’s kindness. Fortunately, Rumei was strong and didn’t care about the idle gossip, or else Liu Feng really wouldn’t know what to do. People are free to say what they want, and for a time, the incident became a topic of conversation in alleys and streets across the Capital City. You can’t just kill everyone who talks, can you?

The incident was a huge blow and had a considerable impact on Liu Rumei, a young girl, damaging her reputation for purity. Perhaps many people would think that in today’s society, promiscuity is not a novelty anymore. Not to say being peeped upon, even if a woman has been with many men, there would still be someone willing to have her. The world is not short of single men. However, Liu Rumei’s situation was different. As the acknowledged number one beauty in the Capital City, the goddess in the hearts of countless men, many scions and officials’ sons had gone to great lengths just for a glimpse of her. Her incredible beauty at that time was beyond comparison. So, how could such an incident be accepted when it pertains to someone of her stature? Because she was not an ordinary woman, but the number one beauty of the Capital City, that’s why the incident caused such a sensation.

Some women may have been with many men or even been raped, and such incidents would only be known by a few. Some men marry such women without others knowing their pasts, and it’s as though nothing had happened. But Liu Rumei was different. Being the number one beauty of the Capital City, her incident was known throughout, becoming the talk of people from all walks of life. Even if she were the goddess in the hearts of countless men, no man dared to come forward with a marriage proposal anymore. For once they married Liu Rumei, everyone in the Capital City would know that this man had taken a woman who was seen naked by Ye Tianchen. How many could endure such gossip and scrutiny?

Yet Liu Rumei remained strong and didn’t care much about the matter; she didn’t take it to heart at all. The clever and wise Rumei pondered how Ye Tianchen, who lacked any significant fighting skills, could have entered her chambers. At that time, she seemed to be captivated by something. The incident was strange. As for those who had once clamored to propose marriage, they disappeared in an instant. Liu Rumei simply laughed it off, confirming that these men only valued her beauty and did not truly love her.

”I don’t know, he said he wanted to see Miss Sun. I suspect this kid has some ill-intentions!” Naturally, Li San was displeased with Ye Tianchen and wanted to add fuel to the fire with his words.

”Hmph, he dares to come to our Liu family? I was already merciful when I spared his life back then. Why didn’t you stop him and throw him out of the Liu family compound?” Liu Feng coldly snorted in anger.

”I wanted to strike and throw Ye Tianchen out, but Yong Chun Tai said that the old master, you agreed, and Miss Sun also said she wanted to see Ye Tianchen, so I...” Li San said impassively.

”What? Yong Chun Tai dared to decide on his own? I knew nothing about this. Where is Ye Tianchen now? Take me to him immediately. This time, if he dares to intrude into our Liu family, I definitely won’t spare him again!” Liu Feng slammed his palm on the table and stood up, anger apparent in his eyes.

”He should be with Yong Chun Tai, seeing Miss Sun. Sir, it is said that this Ye Tianchen has transcended with a single sword stroke. After returning from military service, his strength is very formidable,” Li San said purposefully.

”Formidable strength? Is he stronger than you, Li San? Is he stronger than the guards within the Liu family compound? No matter if he has achieved transcendence or soared to the skies, I won’t let him off easily,” Liu Feng said, his eyes filled with furious indignation.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)