I'm invincible once I descend the mountain; the beautiful CEO is forcing me to get our marriage

Chen Zhewen's gentle smile remained unchanged, but a hint of surprise lingered deep in his eyes.

He withdrew his numb hand, hid it behind his back, and subtly moved his knuckles.

This kid is incredibly strong!

He used 30% of his strength in that grip just now, intending to give the other party a hard time and make him look bad in front of Lin Chanyi.

As a result, an irresistible force came from the other party's hand, squeezing his finger bones until they ached.

He has reached the pinnacle of his martial arts, and is only one step away from becoming a martial arts master.

Looking at the younger generation in the entire Jiangnan Province, no one can last ten moves against him.

Even without using any force, the sheer physical strength is terrifying.

Who exactly is this Ye An?

As for the Grandmaster of Internal Energy that Lin Chanyi mentioned? Chen Zhewen dismissed the possibility from the bottom of his heart. The reason was simple: Ye An was too young, and looked to be the same age as Chen Daidai and Lin Chanyi.

At that age, he himself had only achieved the Great Perfection of External Strength, how could he possibly be a Grandmaster of Transformation Strength?

"Alright, alright, stop standing there, come and eat!" Chen Daidai, unaware of the undercurrents, cut the cake and called everyone to the dining room.

The long dining table was laden with a sumptuous spread of dishes.

Lin Chanyi lifted her skirt and was about to walk to the empty seat next to Ye An when Chen Zhewen spoke first, with an impeccable smile on his face.

"Junior Sister, come and sit down." He pointed to the seat next to him.

Before Lin Chanyi could refuse, he smiled and said to the two girls next to him, "You two, come sit down too, you can chat with Chanyi."

Upon hearing this, the two girls immediately smiled and stepped forward, sitting on either side of Lin Chanyi, separating her from Ye An.

Lin Chanyi's cheeks puffed up with anger.

Not wanting to lash out in public, she could only glare fiercely at Chen Zhewen before picking up her fork and poking at the steak on her plate.

Chen Zhewen ignored it, and his mood improved considerably.

Ye An did not react to this.

He hadn't intended to sit with anyone anyway.

He found a corner seat and sat down, quietly eating his food.

To him, these people and these things were just a pastime before he met Chen Long.

As the banquet began, the atmosphere gradually warmed up.

A young man dressed in designer clothes and with slicked-back hair, in order to show off his extensive knowledge in front of Chen Zhewen, took the initiative to start a conversation.

"Senior Brother Chen, have you heard about the strange thing that's been happening in the market lately?"

Chen Zhewen picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and gave a faint "hmm".

Upon seeing this, the young man immediately perked up: "It's from Jiangcheng! A new potion has appeared out of nowhere, supposedly able to help ancient martial artists strengthen their internal energy, with exceptionally good results. Most importantly, the price is surprisingly affordable!"

His words piqued the interest of several young people practicing martial arts at the table.

"Really? How effective can it be?"

"I heard about it. A distant cousin of mine is using it and says the effects are far superior to any tonics on the market! He'd been stuck at the late stage of external strength for years, but after using it for half a month, he actually showed signs of a breakthrough!"

"That's amazing! Which pharmaceutical company leaked this from?"

Hearing the murmurs around him, Chen Zhewen stopped what he was doing. He slowly put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth with a napkin.

Then, he let out a very soft chuckle.

You get what you pay for.

His voice wasn't loud, but it instantly silenced the entire dining table.

"They're just some unknown small workshops, using some underhanded methods to produce inferior products." Chen Zhewen's gaze swept over the crowd, his tone carrying an innate arrogance. "They dare to bring these out and try to undermine the century-old reputation of my Medicine King Valley? They're making a laughingstock of themselves."

Upon hearing this, the young man who had initially brought up the topic turned pale.

He didn't expect that his thoughtless remark would displease Chen Zhewen.

"Senior Brother Chen is right! How can those small workshops compare to Medicine King Valley!"

"Exactly! The pills from Medicine King Valley are the true panaceas, the authentic medicines of ancient martial arts!"

"My dad spent a fortune to get a dose of the 'Tiger and Wolf Medicine' from Medicine King Valley last time, and the effects were amazing!"

The young man next to him immediately echoed his words, showering him with flattery.

The topic was naturally steered in that direction.

To break the awkward silence, someone brought up another strange story from Jiangcheng.

"Speaking of which, Jiangcheng has really made quite a few headlines lately. Besides this potion of dubious origin, there's also a remarkable figure who's been making waves. People in the underworld respectfully call him 'Master Ye.'"

"Oh? I've heard about that too!" another well-informed person immediately chimed in, "It's said that even Master Fang Hongda speaks highly of him! And that very famous feng shui master in Jiangcheng, Master Guan, is like a little apprentice in front of him, extremely respectful!"

"Old Fang is a towering figure in the business world of Jiangnan Province. For him to value this 'Master Ye' so highly, he must be some kind of sage!"

"Master Ye?"

This title caused many people present to show expressions of doubt and curiosity.

They knew a lot about martial arts masters and established families, but they still found this suddenly appearing "master" somewhat unfamiliar and mysterious.

Upon hearing this surname, Lin Chanyi subconsciously glanced at Ye An in the corner, a strange flutter in her heart.

Master Ye...?

Lin Chanyi's heart skipped a beat.

She recalled his composure when facing the kidnappers on Xunlong Mountain, and his seemingly miraculous methods.

He was so young, yet his calm and composed demeanor was more profound than that of any elder she had ever met.

If there are any true masters in this world, they must be just like him.

Chen Zhewen also heard these comments, and he frowned slightly.

He didn't want to pay attention to such a boring topic, but seeing the naive look on the faces of the people around him, he felt a strange sense of superiority.

Very well, let you narrow-minded folks witness the true power dynamics of the top echelons of society.

Chen Zhewen cleared his throat, and the entire dining table fell silent instantly, with everyone's eyes focused on him.

He enjoys the feeling of being the center of attention.

"The rumors circulating about this Master Ye are all just scratching the surface," he said slowly and deliberately, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority. "I do know some inside information."

These words immediately piqued everyone's curiosity to its peak.

Even Lin Chanyi, who had been keeping her head down and poking at her steak, couldn't help but prick up her ears and look at Chen Zhewen with her bright eyes, her gaze urging him on.

"You must have heard of Ji Ting from Shanghai, right?" Chen Zhewen didn't rush to say anything, but instead threw out a name.

Someone at the table immediately realized what was happening.

"I know! The major shareholder of the Far East Group! They own a fleet of ships and seem to have some overseas connections."

"My dad went to a party in Shanghai last time and saw him from afar. He said that was a big shot who could make things happen in Shanghai!" A young man in a suit said excitedly, as if it was an honor to even mention that name.

"He's more than just powerful; I've heard he has connections in both the legitimate and underworld circles, and his influence is absolute!"

Chen Zhewen nodded in satisfaction; this was exactly the effect he wanted.

He continued, "Some time ago, Ji Ting brought a highly skilled expert from overseas to Jiangcheng, intending to set a trap for the third son of the Li family."

"As a result, Master Ye, who was standing next to Li Laosan, saw through it at a glance and immediately used swift and decisive methods to defeat that overseas expert."

Chen Zhewen spoke casually, as if he were telling an ordinary story.

But to others, it was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Could someone as ordinary as Ji Ting be invited to come?

How could he be defeated on the spot by Master Ye from Jiangcheng?

Chen Zhewen didn't give them much time to digest the information. He paused for a moment and then dropped a real bombshell.

"In the end, Ji Ting slunk back to Shanghai, and even offered to compensate that Master Ye..."

He deliberately drew out his words, his gaze sweeping over the faces that were holding their breath.

"One billion!"

"hiss--"

At the dining table, gasps of surprise rose and fell.

A girl dropped her fork onto her plate with a loud clatter, but no one paid any attention.

Everyone was stunned by the number "one billion".

The young people present all come from wealthy and influential families; they may have seen or even owned things worth millions or tens of millions of yuan.

But a billion?

That's a completely different concept.

That was an astronomical figure that could cripple their family and even cause them to collapse.

But now, this number is only one person's compensation?

In an instant, everyone's gaze toward Chen Zhewen changed, filled with awe and admiration.

In their view, Chen Zhewen's level of knowledge, which allowed him to know such a shocking secret and speak of it in such a calm tone, far surpassed their own.

In the corner, Ye An paused for a moment.

He picked up a napkin, wiped his mouth, and continued eating quietly.

For him, this money was indeed just a number.

It's not even nearly as important as the rare and precious materials that General Chen Long promised.

The silence at the table lasted only a few seconds before it was completely ignited.

"My God! One sentence and a tycoon like Ji Ting lost a billion... This Master Ye is amazing!" A beautifully dressed girl, her eyes sparkling, cupped her face in her hands, looking dreamy. "I wonder what he looks like? How old is he? If I could marry him, my life would be complete!"

Her words immediately resonated with several girls nearby.

"Yes, yes, that's a real big shot! Compared to him, our parents' generation is nothing!"

"I wish I could see him!"

"Senior Brother Chen, have you met this Master Ye?"

All eyes turned to Chen Zhewen once again.

Chen Zhewen picked up his wine glass, gently swirled the red wine inside, and a mysterious smile appeared on his face.

He knew perfectly well that he had never seen it, but that didn’t stop him from maintaining his image as a superior person.

There was a lively discussion and praise around her, but Chen Daidai's expression was extremely strange.

She glanced furtively at the corner, where the young man named Ye An was quietly drinking juice, completely unresponsive to the commotion.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "You people praise him to the skies, but who knows that this 'divine figure' you speak of is now being treated as an insignificant passerby?"

Just then, a young man eager to curry favor with Chen Zhewen asked, "Senior Brother Chen, as the top disciple of Medicine King Valley, your strength is extraordinary. If you were to face this Master Ye, who do you think would prevail?"

The moment this question was raised, the atmosphere at the scene became tense.

Chen Zhewen's expression remained unchanged; he simply smiled calmly and replied:

"Everyone has their own expertise; magic is profound and mysterious, while martial arts are fierce and powerful, so they cannot be generalized. However, if I really have the opportunity, I would certainly like to personally experience Master Ye's extraordinary abilities."

His answer was impeccable, saving face while displaying remarkable composure, immediately drawing admiration from everyone.

However, just as he was about to continue speaking, he noticed that Lin Chanyi's reaction was somewhat strange.

Unlike the others, this junior sister didn't press for answers. Instead, she lowered her head, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes kept glancing furtively at the boy named Ye An in the corner.

Chen Zhewen's heart skipped a beat.

He followed Lin Chanyi's gaze.

Ye An was sitting in the corner, completely ignoring the heated discussion around him, quietly eating the food in front of him.

He looked as if he hadn't eaten anything good in eight hundred years, completely out of place with his surroundings.

Chen Zhewen frowned again.

He suddenly understood why Lin Chanyi had reacted that way.

Master Ye.

Ye An.

They all share the surname Ye.

Could this junior sister have connected these two people together?

How naive!

Chen Zhewen sneered inwardly.

One was a poor boy who knew two martial arts skills and was able to get into this circle thanks to his cousin's connections.

The other was a powerful figure who could make even the biggest tycoons in Shanghai bow down and pay a billion yuan in compensation.

Aside from both having the surname Ye, are these two people even comparable?

Lin Chanyi's idea is simply an insult to "Master Ye".

Thinking of this, Chen Zhewen's gaze toward Ye An held an undisguised contempt and displeasure.

Lin Chanyi's heart was indeed beating very fast at that moment.

She was completely oblivious to the change in Chen Zhewen's gaze; her entire focus was occupied by the guess in her mind.

Master Ye... Ye An...

Is it really a coincidence?

She doesn't believe it.

She recalled Ye An's composure when facing the kidnappers on Xunlong Mountain.

She remembered that he had simply waved his hand, and those ruthless kidnappers were instantly killed.

She recalled the composure and calmness about him that seemed beyond his years.

With his abilities, what's so strange about him making someone like Ji Ting pay out a billion in compensation?

The more Lin Chanyi thought about it, the more convinced she was that her guess was right.

The man before me is none other than the legendary Master Ye!

This discovery made her heart pound, and her gaze towards Ye An changed from curiosity and appreciation to complete worship and infatuation.

Ye An seemed completely unaware of this, and continued to leisurely enjoy the meal in front of him.

Perhaps he was too engrossed in the activity, because the slight chewing sound he made when he forked a piece of melon and put it in his mouth seemed somewhat abrupt in this relatively quiet corner.

The sound wasn't loud, but it successfully attracted the attention of a girl not far away.

She was the one who first fantasized about marrying "Master Ye".

She first frowned in displeasure, finding the man's behavior vulgar. Then, she subconsciously glanced at Chen Zhewen and keenly caught the fleeting look of disgust in his eyes when he looked at Ye An.

The girl's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately understood what was going on. This was a great opportunity to show off.

A calculating smile played on her lips as she walked over, wine glass in hand, accompanied by a few girlfriends.

"Hey, what's your name?" The girl looked down at Ye An, her tone slightly mocking.

Ye An looked up and glanced at her.

"Ye An".

"Ye An?" The girl burst out laughing as if she'd heard the funniest joke. "Hey, listen, his surname is Ye too!"

The girls around her also laughed, their eyes full of teasing as they looked at Ye An.

"Hey bro, have you heard? Jiangcheng has a new Master Ye, whose every word is worth a billion!"

"Yeah, yeah, you also have the surname Ye. Maybe we were family five hundred years ago. Why don't you go and acknowledge a relative? Maybe you can even get some pocket money."

Their laughter was grating.

Lin Chanyi's face turned pale instantly, and she stood up abruptly: "What nonsense are you talking about!"

Chen Zhewen frowned, but he did not stop him.

In his view, humiliating Ye An like this would be a good way to dispel Lin Chanyi's unrealistic fantasies.

Seeing that Lin Chanyi was angry, the girl who was leading the group pursed her lips and didn't continue speaking.

But when she turned to look at Ye An, she changed the subject, her disdain growing even stronger.

"Hey, what are you doing, sitting here eating? It's Dai Dai's birthday today, what gift did you give her? Why don't you show us?"

Her question successfully drew everyone's attention.