Chapter 115: Shocking Turn of Events!

Chapter 115: Shocking Turn of Events!

The Southern Province was right next door.

Moreover, its capital city was very close to Lin'an City, only about two hundred kilometers away.

Even taking a detour by car, President Chen only took three hours to arrive.

Since he left in a hurry, he didn't call for a driver; this time, President Chen drove himself.

All along the way, President Chen's face was grim.

He had a good relationship with President Li. They lived close to each other, visited frequently, and were good friends.

Hearing the sudden news of President Li's death naturally put President Chen in a bad mood.

When he arrived, his car drove straight into President Li's home.

President Li's home wasn't in the city but in the suburbs, a very large detached villa with extensive grounds. The yard alone spanned several hundred square meters, and there was even a small parking lot next to it.

At that moment, President Li's house was filled with people, including many officials investigating President Li's death.

"Follow me and don't speak carelessly!" President Chen instructed his son as he parked the car and walked towards the house.

Chen Ye hurriedly followed.

Before they even reached the front door, they heard several sobbing voices coming from inside, heavy with sorrow.

They must be President Li's family members.

Upon entering the hall, Chen's father suddenly stopped.

Chen Ye quickly halted as well, nearly bumping into his father's back.

"President!"

Father Chen called out.

The person who could be addressed as "President" by him could only be the overall head of the Ability Association: Ba Liming.

Chen Ye immediately looked ahead.

There stood a burly middle-aged man, towering over President Chen by half a head, with a large frame. He stood there like a mountain!

Chen Ye originally thought that someone as strong as Ba Liming would have an imposing presence.

But in reality, Ba Liming was just a bit burly. In other aspects, whether in appearance or demeanor, he seemed quite ordinary, like a regular uncle.

Of course, one shouldn't judge by appearances.

Chen Ye dared not underestimate President Ba.

Someone like Ba Liming, precisely because his skills were honed to perfection, could always conceal his aura.

To put it dramatically, he had returned to simplicity!

Once such a person made a move, the aura they released would be extraordinarily terrifying.

"Junior brother, I've told you many times, don't be so formal."

Ba Liming walked over, patted President Chen on the shoulder, and said, "Go inside and pay your respects to old Li first. I'll wait outside."

President Chen nodded, his face heavy, and headed inside.

Chen Ye quickly followed.

...

After paying their respects to President Li, the father and son came outside and saw Ba Liming.

"Senior brother, this is my youngest son, Chen Ye. You held him when he was little."

President Chen introduced his son.

Chen Ye quickly greeted, "Hello, Uncle!"

Since Ba Liming was his father's senior brother, it was only proper for Chen Ye to be respectful.

"This child looks a lot like you, quite handsome," President Ba commented.

President Chen smiled at the compliment.

He liked hearing such words.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, President Ba looked at Chen Ye with a serious expression, "This child… does he have a high physique attribute?"

Before President Chen could say anything, Chen Ye quickly answered, "Yes, Uncle. I've recently obtained a lot of potential points and almost all have been added to my physique."

"You've added quite a lot!" President Ba remarked meaningfully.

He could sense the formidable vitality within Chen Ye, like mercury in a tube.

Such vitality could only belong to a master like himself or someone with an extremely strong physique.

If it weren't for the inappropriate setting, he would have wanted to examine Chen Ye more closely.

Chen Ye felt a chill down his spine.

He hadn't expected President Ba's sharp eyes to see through his unusual condition with just a glance.

Just this keen insight alone proved that Ba Liming was far stronger than his father.

"Senior brother, how did old Li die? I saw his stomach…"

President Chen hesitated.

Ba Liming's attention was successfully diverted. He explained, "Old Li was beaten to death last night with Eight Trigram Palm. The fatal blow ruptured his heart meridian, causing internal bleeding. Now, his stomach is full of blood."

Though Ba Liming spoke calmly, for some reason, Chen Ye felt that this middle-aged man was like a living volcano, ready to erupt with terrifying energy at any moment.

President Chen was shocked, "How is that possible? Old Li practiced Eight Trigram Palm all his life. In the country, only…"

"Only I can surpass him in this martial art," Ba Liming said calmly, "Besides me, there's actually another person who can do this."

President Chen was stunned, then his eyes widened in realization.

"Chang Ming?"

"Yes, he's back." Ba Liming nodded, "Killing old Li with Eight Trigram Palm was his way of declaring war on me."

"That bastard…"

President Chen wanted to curse, but remembering that Chang Ming was his senior brother's disciple, he held back.

Ba Liming didn't mind, he just said, "Junior brother, I will be waiting for Chang Ming at the dojo. If Elemental Demons appear during this time, I won't be able to help you."

"I'm also curious to see what this rebellious disciple has learned after all these years."

At this moment, the battle intent radiating from Ba Liming shocked even Chen Ye.

Although President Chen's face was somewhat grim, he understood the complicated relationship between his senior brother and his disciple, so he nodded and said, "Senior brother, if Chang Ming is really coming for you, prepare well for the battle. Since he knows your strength and still dares to challenge you, he must be confident."

"Senior brother, please be careful and don't underestimate him."

"Got it!" Ba Liming replied. He added, "Take care of old Li's funeral. On the seventh day, let him know I'll avenge him."

President Chen nodded again, "Leave it to me!"

Ba Liming then turned to leave.

Before he left, he glanced at Chen Ye once more...

When Ba Liming's car drove off, Chen Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"That Chang Ming, what a scoundrel!"

President Chen exclaimed in anger.

He was really furious.

If Chang Ming wanted to challenge Ba Liming, he should have done so directly. Killing old Li first, was he trying to make a statement?

And to do it on New Year's Eve no less?

Chen Ye couldn't help but ask, "Dad, is this Chang Ming the same person you told me about before, your senior brother's disciple?"

President Chen nodded, still fuming, "His original name was Chang Wei. Your uncle treated him like his own son and gave him the name Ming, hoping he would shine brightly!"

"Who would have thought this beast would become my senior brother's heart demon. Without him, with my senior brother's talent, he could have reached the pinnacle of martial arts."

Chang Wei?

Chen Ye was stunned.

He couldn't help but think of a famous movie line: "And you still dare say you don't know martial arts!!"

"Dad, did Chang Ming choose to kill on New Year's Eve to provoke Uncle?"

President Chen was taken aback.

He had been too angry to think clearly.

Now that he thought about it, his son's analysis made perfect sense.

President Chen then composed a message to his senior brother, warning Ba Liming not to fall for the provocation.

Whether his senior brother would heed the advice was beyond his control.

"I'll stay here for a few days to help with old Li's funeral," President Chen said. "Chen Ye, you should head back."

Old Li was the branch president, a colleague of President Chen. It was appropriate for him to represent the association in handling the funeral.

"Uh... Dad, I think I should stay here," Chen Ye suggested. "I don't have much to do back home. I might as well stay and help you."

He was actually worried that Chang Wei... Chang Ming might come back and harm President Chen.

Although President Chen was technically his uncle, Chang Ming had clearly gone mad, challenging even his master. His uncle would be no exception.

Moreover, Chang Ming was probably a level six expert by now, to have the confidence to challenge President Ba.

If Chang Ming did come back, President Chen alone would not be a match for him.

Chen Ye wasn't sure if he could handle a level six expert himself, but he knew his physical, strength, and agility attributes were all above 1550. He could deliver a deadly punch.

Even if he couldn't defeat Chang Ming, he was confident he could escape with his father.

While martial artists could run fast, they couldn't match his speed!

"If you want to stay, then stay."

President Chen seemed inclined to train his son, which was why he had brought him along today.

Keeping his son close and teaching him more was beneficial.

As for the concern that Chang Ming might return?

President Chen wasn't worried.

The probability of that was low.

As a martial artist, President Chen understood martial artists.

If Chang Ming truly intended to challenge Ba Liming, he would ensure his body was in peak condition.

During this period, it was best not to engage in combat.

Besides, with a murder case here, officials would be present. If Chang Ming showed up, he'd be in danger himself.

No one in their right mind would take such a risk.

...

Seven days passed without incident.

Under President Chen's management, President Li's funeral was conducted impressively, with many prominent figures attending the memorial.

After the funeral, President Chen and Chen Ye left.

It wasn't because President Chen was heartless, but because President Li had no sons, only two daughters. With President Li's passing, it was now a household of widows and orphans. President Chen couldn't stay long to avoid gossip.

On the way back, President Chen, driving, sighed, "I had intended for you to marry old Li's daughter. Old Li was also interested. He wanted to marry his youngest daughter to you. But after you went to Wu University and got close to the Tang family girl, old Li, who knew the Tang family, dropped the idea."

Chen Ye, sitting in the passenger seat, was stunned.

"Dad! Why bring this up now?"

President Chen was silent for a moment before hesitantly saying, "Chen Ye, the Tang family girl is outstanding. Even as your father, I think you're aiming too high… If you feel pressured being with her, maybe consider old Li's daughter."

"Now that old Li is gone, leaving behind widows and orphans, marrying his daughter would help support them…"

Chen Ye was taken aback.

He then realized his father's sudden suggestion might be due to Ba Liming being unable to assist, leaving his father uncertain about obtaining the Elemental Demon crystal cores.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought this up so suddenly.

(End of Chapter)

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