I Go to the High Seas for Fishing But Get Hunted by an Aircraft Carrier-Chapter 964 - 963: Widespread Fame

Ye Chen was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Is my reputation so well-known that even the Xuanyuan Family knows?"

"Do you even need to hear it from someone? Everyone in Nanhuang City knows!"

The Ye Family disciple shook his head with a smug expression, as if boasting about his knowledge of gossip, looking very pleased with himself.

"Oh, is that so?"

Upon hearing what was said, Ye Chen immediately understood.

Perhaps, Ye Haoran lost all that money in the gambling house, didn't he?

"But speaking of that, Ye Chen, you've offended the young lady of the Xuanyuan Family. She's not just anyone; she's said to be the most beautiful woman of the Xuanyuan Family. This time, you might be in trouble, haha!"

"Trouble?"

Ye Chen smiled and said, "Not necessarily. Even if Xuanyuan Yuxin is powerful, she doesn't dare do anything to me!"

"Young master Ye is indeed confident, but let me advise you, it's best not to provoke her, otherwise you'll end up suffering!"

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, the Ye Family disciple couldn't help but roll his eyes, then shook his head and turned to leave.

Soon, Ye Chen met the head of the Ye Family, Ye Yuntian.

Although Ye Yuntian was four or five hundred years old, his body was still as upright as a pine, his face rosy, and his spirit vigorous. His cultivation had already broken through to the initial stage of the Spirit Sea Realm, far more formidable than someone like Xuanyuan Yuxin, who was at the initial stage of the Heavenly Saint Realm.

Moreover, on Ye Yuntian, Ye Chen felt a familiar aura, very similar to that of Xuanyuan Yuxin.

This person must be Xuanyuan Yuxin's father!

"Greetings, Uncle Ye!"

Ye Chen performed a standard courtesy towards Ye Yuntian, then spoke.

"Mm!"

Ye Yuntian nodded and said, "Ye Chen, do you have any matters to attend to this time?"

"No, just came back to see Uncle Ye!"

Ye Chen shook his head and said.

"Haha, you child, you finally came to your senses. Your parents sacrificed for the Xuanyuan Family, and you came to Xuanyuan City because of them. Your fate is tied to theirs. Remember, the Xuanyuan Family is the Xuanyuan Family, and your Ye Family is also the Xuanyuan Family!"

Ye Yuntian nodded slightly and said.

Ye Chen didn't refute, for what Ye Yuntian said made sense.

The Ye Family is also his family!

"Alright, it's getting late today. I'll first arrange your room to rest in. In a few days, I'll take you to the grand event, then lead you into the Ancestral Shrine, so you can recognize your relatives and become a legitimate descendant of the Xuanyuan Family, a direct descendant of our Ye Family!"

Ye Yuntian said.

"Mm, whatever Uncle Ye decides!"

Ye Chen nodded, indicating his agreement.

"Good, then it's decided!"

Ye Yuntian finalized the decision, then led Ye Chen to his courtyard, arranging for his stay.

Ye Chen stayed in a two-story bamboo house, with a small creek behind it. The environment was elegant, clear, and beautiful.

After washing up, Ye Chen laid on the bed, intending to rest for a while, waiting for the dinner banquet.

However, at this moment, a tender childlike voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

"Ye Chen, someone named Ye Haoran wants to challenge you. Do you want to go?"

"Challenge?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen frowned slightly and asked, "Where is he?"

Ye Chen knew that someone referred to as the Ye Family's young master must be the future inheritor, Ye Haoran!

Ye Haoran was a playboy, relying on his family background to act lawlessly and bully others. He was notorious throughout Nanhuang City, and many people were unwilling to befriend him.

This was understandable. After all, he was a ruthless and vicious character, extremely brutal in his methods, and liked to kill, so in Nanhuang City, few were willing to associate with him; even if there were, they would avoid him.

"He's in the Xuanyuan Family's main hall, hurry up and go!"

The tender childlike voice came again, sounding very anxious.

Ye Chen was taken aback and said, "I haven't agreed yet, so how can I just go? Besides, I don't want to participate in his martial arts contest for marriage. Tell him I won't go!"

Ye Chen's tone was rather displeased, not wanting to get entangled with Ye Haoran.

"Ye Chen, it wouldn't be fair of you to do that. Since Ye Haoran wants to challenge you, he should show sincerity. If you decline his invitation, doesn't that mean you're afraid of him, that you're not his match?"

"But I don't want to participate in his martial arts contest for marriage. I'm not interested in becoming his friend, nor do I care to participate in any of his competitions!"

That tender childlike voice continued.

Ye Chen helplessly shook his head and said, "Fine, fine, since you insist on helping, let's go, and I'll accompany you there!"

After speaking, Ye Chen dressed and left the room.

...

In the main hall of the Xuanyuan Mansion.

Xuanyuan Yuxin and several core members of the Xuanyuan Family were already present, only missing Ye Chen.

"Ye Chen, you finally decided to come back?"

Entering the main hall, Ye Chen saw Xuanyuan Yuxin's stunning face, causing his heart to tremble.

Xuanyuan Yuxin's red robe hugged her chest, exposing her snowy shoulders, slender waist, and full hips. Her long, straight legs were full of allure.

Her skin was a healthy bronze, flawless, especially her prominent peaks that caught the eye.

Those black pupils shimmered with an enchanting light, seemingly holding a certain magic.

"Ye Chen, I've heard you've made some achievements in Nanhuang City over the past three years. What level is your current cultivation at?"

Xuanyuan Yuxin smiled slightly and asked.

"Miss Xuanyuan overestimates me. Ye Chen only stumbled upon some fortuitous opportunities, not reaching any significant level!"

Ye Chen laughed with a bow.

Xuanyuan Yuxin's words made him cautious.

Xuanyuan Yuxin had reached the peak of the eighth level of the Spirit Sea Realm, while Ye Chen was only at the sixth level. The difference in power was too great.

"Hmph!"

However, Ye Haoran snorted coldly, "Aren't you going to be honest? Are you afraid Uncle Ye will see through you, so you pretend to be modest, not daring to tell Miss Yuxin the truth?"

"Ye Haoran, shut up!"

Beside him, Ye Yuntian snorted coldly, "Haven't you shamed yourself enough?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Haoran immediately shut his mouth, lowered his head, and dared not say more, but the anger on his face only grew.

"Ye Chen, rest assured, if you agree to compete with me, your strength will surely advance by leaps and bounds, even surpass me. At that time, I can also have you help enhance my cultivation, strengthening the bond between us."

Xuanyuan Yuxin spoke again, her words moved Ye Chen, for in her eyes, he saw genuine affection, stirring a tinge of emotion in him.

Seeing Ye Chen's silence, Ye Yuntian sighed.

"Ye Chen, I understand you might have misunderstandings about Yuxin, but she is the Xuanyuan Family's eldest daughter and future inheritor. You cannot let her down; you two must be together."

"If you refuse, then you needn't participate in the martial arts contest. Just wait to be cast out from the Ye Family, never to step foot in Nanhuang City again!"

Ye Yuntian spoke, his eyes cold.

Ye Chen was startled, not expecting his father to threaten him!

"Ye Chen, if you don't agree, it's as if you're disregarding my Xuanyuan Family. There's no room for negotiation unless you agree to our marriage contract. Otherwise, never think of entering the Ye Family!"

"If you dare defy, then await death!"

Ye Yuntian commanded coldly.

"Ye Chen, consider it. I believe you're wise enough to know that refusing my request yields you no advantage!"

Xuanyuan Yuxin advised, trying to persuade him.

Ye Chen smiled bitterly, "Ye Haoran, don't push me. I came to participate in the martial arts contest, but I don't want to compete with you or become your wife!"

"What... what do you mean? Do you intend to back down? You don't want to marry me?"

Ye Haoran's face flushed with fury, glaring with resentment, "Hmph, Ye Chen, you better be sensible. You're no match for me!"