Chapter 5: Conflicts and challenges

Ye Xing Chen's outstanding performance in the company and his increasingly close relationship with Lin Wan Er was like a boulder thrown into the surface of a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples and arousing the jealousy and dissatisfaction of some people. Those people were like vipers hiding in the dark corners, secretly watching his every move, waiting for an opportunity to make a move. At the same time, his sharpness also attracted the attention of the local gangster Wang Batian, who, like a huge beast awakened, began to lock his eyes on him.

One day, the afterglow of the setting sun dyed the city a blood red, as if foreshadowing the coming storm. Ye Xingchen was about to go home after work. Suddenly, a black sedan silently stopped in front of him like a ghost, the door opened, and several big men in black suits, sunglasses, and cold expressions walked down like robots. "Ye Xing Chen, our boss wants to see you, come with us." One of the big men said coldly, that voice was like coming from an ice cellar, without a trace of temperature. Ye Xing Chen's heart was flabbergasted, he knew that these people must be Wang Batian's men, his eyes instantly became sharp as an eagle, like a cheetah that smelled danger, the muscles of his entire body tensed up, ready to deal with any danger that might arise. He wanted to refuse, but he was also clear that if he didn't go, he might bring more trouble to Lin Wan'er and himself, and those troubles were like an impending storm that might destroy everything he had worked so hard to build up. So, he took a deep breath, suppressed the anger and uneasiness in his heart, and followed the big men to the car.

The sedan slowly drove away and eventually stopped in front of a luxurious villa. The villa was surrounded by green trees, but in Ye Xing Chen's eyes, it had a gloomy atmosphere. He was brought into the villa and walked through a long corridor, on the walls of which were hung some bizarre paintings, and the dim light cast distorted shadows on the paintings, as if there were countless pairs of eyes watching him in the darkness. He came to a spacious, bright and lavishly decorated living room. In the living room, Wang Batian was sitting on a leather sofa, crossing his legs and holding a cigar in his mouth, the smoke was like a mysterious veil that enveloped his face. He had a stout figure, full of horizontal meat, and his eyes revealed ferocity and brutality, like a vicious wolf that chose to devour others. "Ye Xingchen, your kid has been very arrogant lately. I, Wang Batian, see you as a talented person and want to give you a chance, follow me and I'll guarantee you glory and wealth." Wang Batian exhaled a mouthful of smoke rings, which were like a ghost, slowly drifting in the air, and said arrogantly. Ye Xing Chen coldly looked at Wang Batian, his eyes filled with disdain and disgust, and said, "Wang Batian, I don't care about your money, I won't be in the same boat as people like you." Wang Batian's face instantly became gloomy, like a dark cloudy sky, he did not expect Ye Xingchen to be so ungrateful, like a wild horse that was hard to tame. "Hmph, brat, don't refuse to take the punishment after honoring the wine. If you don't agree today, you don't want to leave here alive!" He threatened viciously, the voice as loud as explosive thunder, echoing in the empty living room.

Ye Xingchen stared at Wang Batian without fear, his eyes were filled with a sense of determination, and his mind was rapidly calculating how to deal with the predicament in front of him. He knew deep down that this was an unavoidable battle, and he had to go all out. "Then I'd like to see what skills you have to keep me." Ye Xingchen said, his voice was calm and strong, without the slightest bit of timidity. Wang Batian was infuriated, he waved his hand, signaling his men to make a move. A few big men immediately rushed towards Ye Xing Chen, they waved their fists and were aggressive, like hungry wolves pouncing on him. Ye Xing Chen quickly adjusted himself, he executed the martial arts he had learned in the Mysterious Inheritance, his feet moved nimbly like falling leaves floating on the water. His body was as flexible as a spring, skillfully dodging the attacks of the big men, at the same time, his punches and kicks were as fast and powerful as lightning, every move and every stance accurately hitting the enemy's vitals. His figure moved freely in the living room, just like a dancer dancing on the stage, yet full of deadly killing power. Although the big men were outnumbered, they looked unbeatable in front of Ye Xingchen. In a short while, they were beaten by Ye Xingchen and fell to the ground, moaning in pain, as helpless as lambs being slaughtered.

When Wang Batian saw this scene, his heart was shocked and angry, he didn't expect Ye Xingchen's martial arts to be so strong, like a supreme expert hiding in the shadows who suddenly appeared. He stood up and personally rushed towards Ye Xing Chen, his attacks were even more ferocious and severe, each punch carried a powerful force as if it could tear the air apart. His moves were wide open and swept towards Ye Xing Chen like a raging storm, as if he wanted to put Ye Xing Chen to death. However, Ye Xingchen remained calm in response, his eyes calm and focused, like a falcon that saw everything in the darkness. He skillfully dodged Wang Batian's attacks and waited for an opportunity to counterattack. In his mind, he calmly analyzed Wang Batian's moves and searched for his breaks, just like a wise man thinking of ways to break the game in a chess game. After some intense exchanges, Ye Xing Chen finally found Wang Batian's break, he saw the right time and used his full strength to hit Wang Batian's abdomen with a punch. Wang Batian screamed miserably and fell backwards, like a collapsing mountain.

Ye Xing Chen coldly glanced at Wang Batian, who had fallen to the ground, and said, "Wang Batian, don't mess with me again in the future, or else, I won't let you go." After saying this, he turned around and left the villa. This clash made the grudge between Ye Xingchen and Wang Batian become deeper. Wang Batian was lying on the ground, a vicious light flashing in his eyes, vowing to make Ye Xing Chen pay a heavy price, he was like an enraged viper, always ready to launch a fatal strike at Ye Xing Chen. As for Ye Xing Chen, he also knew that the struggle between him and Wang Batian had just begun, and he had to constantly improve his strength in order to survive in this city full of dangers. As he walked home, he looked at the illuminated city, his heart filled with a firm belief in the future, that he would be like a lone warrior, marching alone in the darkness to meet the challenges of the future, and to guard all that he held dear.