Ji Qingxue was thrown onto the bed by Ye Chen. She quickly got up and sat up without expression, her phoenix eyes filled with cold light as she stared at him.

Ye Chen found a chair and sat down, watching her with great interest. He couldn't help but sigh, "I never thought that the little girl who used to follow me around calling me 'Brother Chen' when she was little would grow up to be such a beautiful and graceful young woman."

The two looked at each other in silence. Finally, Ji Qingxue spoke first, "Xu Chun, your Xu family is also a family of generals. I never expected you to be so cowardly and choose to collude with Ji Xian and the others. You have completely disgraced General Xu."

"Every man for himself, and with the Ye family in its current situation, turning things around is harder than climbing to heaven. I don't think my choice is wrong." As he spoke, Ye Chen spread his divine sense and began scanning the entire room, quickly discovering three extremely hidden cameras.

"Heh, that's all the vision you have. Brother Chen has returned. He's the number one genius in Great Xia. With him around, you can't destroy the Ye family." When Ye Chen was mentioned, a glimmer of light appeared in Ji Qingxue's cold and lifeless eyes for the first time.

Ye Chen was now certain that this girl was not with Ji Xian and the others, and that she might be subject to long-term suppression.

With no idea when Yan Dong and the others would arrive and time running out, he decided to lay his cards on the table. If he could get Ji Qingxue's help, setting up the Nine Heavens Lightning-Attracting Array would be much easier.

Thinking of this, he first crushed the three cameras in the room, then went to Ji Qingxue, a smile curving his lips, "You really trust Ye Chen that much? He's nothing but a fool now."

Ji Qingxue snorted coldly, "Even if he's a bit mentally challenged now, he's still better than you good-for-nothing. Besides, Master Jin said that he'll be fully awake in two years at most, and that will be the day you rats are wiped out."

"So, you must really admire him?" Ye Chen said with a mischievous grin.

"So what if I admire a genius as brilliant as him? My man, Ji Qingxue's man, must be like him, a true and honorable hero. You trash don't deserve him!" Ji Qingxue was unusually agitated.

These days she has been paying close attention to news related to the Ye family. Not only have all the wealthy families in Jiangnan Province who opposed the Ye family been ruined, but the Hong family in Longdu has also suffered a major setback. She firmly believes that all of this is definitely related to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen blushed a little at her words and decided not to tease the girl anymore. He chuckled and said, "I didn't expect that in this filthy Ji family, there would be a little girl who secretly likes me. I'm actually quite happy."

"What...do you mean?" Ji Qingxue was taken aback, instinctively sensing that something was wrong.

Then, to her even greater astonishment, Ye Chen's facial muscles twitched, and he returned to his original appearance.

"You...you are..." Ji Qingxue's beautiful eyes widened, her face full of disbelief. The man she had longed for day and night would one day appear in front of her in this way. How could this be? She must be dreaming.

"Little slug, long time no see," Ye Chen greeted her with a smile.

Upon hearing this address, Ji Qingxue's cold, fair face instantly flushed red. Without a trace of doubt, she exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Chen, how could you...?"

Before she could finish speaking, Ye Chen covered her mouth, saying, "Be careful, walls have ears." He had already noticed that two Foundation Establishment Grandmasters were eavesdropping outside the door.

"Go to bed."

Ye Chen took off his shoes and jumped onto the bed, pulling Ji Qingxue up with him and lowering the curtains.

Foundation Establishment Grandmasters already possess a faint divine sense, though not as powerful as Golden Core experts; they can only vaguely perceive certain things.

"Brother Chen, what exactly happened?" Ji Qingxue's eyes were filled with tears, her icy expression softened, and she revealed an incredibly happy smile.

"I'll talk about my matter later. Tell me about your situation first. Why haven't I seen Uncle Ming?"

Ji Qingxue sighed and said, "Back then, my father discovered that Ji Xian and Ji Xiang were plotting to betray the Ye family and secretly join the Ye Annihilation Alliance, so he strongly opposed it. I never expected that those two bastards would pretend to agree to give up, but they put a disintegrating drug in my father's food, causing my father's martial arts cultivation to be completely ruined, and they also imprisoned our whole family."

You have no idea how happy my family was to hear you were still alive. I wanted to come find you, but I was being watched all the time and had no chance. Brother Chen, you really didn't disappoint me!

When she got excited, she stretched out her arms and hugged Ye Chen tightly, as if she was afraid he would disappear.

Recalling her previous aloof and unapproachable demeanor, Ye Chen felt a strange sensation mixed with a touch of emotion.

"Don't worry, girl. Now that I'm here, I'll make sure you get all the justice you've suffered these past five years."

"Yes, I believe you."

Just like when she was a child, Ji Qingxue buried her head in his chest and softly agreed.

The two embraced for a moment, then Ji Qingxue suddenly remembered something and her expression became anxious. "Brother Chen, you have to leave quickly. Ji Xian has invited many experts to his house tonight, including two Golden Core experts. As long as you're alive, you can always save me from this hellhole. With your martial arts talent, you'll be able to save me from this hellhole sooner or later."

Seeing her adorable appearance, Ye Chen hooked his finger and flicked her delicate nose, smiling as he said, "No need to wait for the future, I can rescue you right now. However, I need your cooperation for something I'm about to do."

Upon hearing this, Ji Qingxue's beautiful eyes widened instantly. "Brother Chen, could it be that you already have...?"

She didn't say the rest aloud, because it was too unbelievable and shocking. Who would believe that a Golden Core cultivator in his early twenties could say such a thing?!

Ji Qingxue was a decisive person. Knowing that now was not the time for romance, she quickly regained her composure after her initial surprise and asked seriously, "Brother Chen, what do you want me to do for you?"

Ye Chen then recounted how he had asked her for help in setting up the Nine Heavens Lightning-Attracting Array.

The Nine Heavens Lightning-Drawing Array requires nine array eyes to be set up, but with the entire Ji family watching Ye Chen, it's inconvenient for him to set it up.

Ji Qingxue thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Time is tight right now. How about I send a message to my parents now and ask them to help me out?"

"Alright, it would be perfect if the two of us could attract the Ji family's attention in the front hall and let Uncle Ming and Auntie help with the decorations."

Having made up their minds, the two tidied their clothes slightly and left the room. Ji Qingxue maintained a smile throughout, linking arms with Ye Chen, who had transformed back into Xu Chun.

Before leaving, he placed the materials for setting up the Nine Heavens Lightning Summoning Array under the bed and told Ji Qingxue how to set it up, asking her to send it to Ji Ming and his wife as well.

The people who were secretly watching them saw this scene and ran towards the front hall as if they had seen a ghost.

Upon seeing them return, Ji Wanqing immediately laughed and asked, "How did it go? Did Ji Qingxue already crush Xu Chun's balls?"

"Second Miss, they...they..."

Before the subordinate could finish speaking, a mocking voice came from outside the door, "Do you know that spreading rumors can land you in jail?"

Everyone in the hall looked up, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets. Ji Qingxue, who had been shouting and threatening just moments before, had been completely subdued by Xu Chun in less than half an hour. How did he manage to do that?!

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