Chapter 6704
Nobody's chasing you?
After leaving the barbershop, the two headed straight for the largest weapon shop in the ancient city. Yun Yuyan wanted to pick out a few weapons and also wanted to buy one for Xiao Chen.
In the store.
Yun Yuyan tilted her head slightly, crossed her arms, and said with a faint smile, "If you go to a university like this, I guarantee that many girls will flock around you like bees to honey."
Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something fun, her eyes lit up, and a sly smile appeared on her face.
She stretched out her slender finger and gently poked Xiao Chen's chest. The touch was light, but it carried a hint of playfulness and gossip. She lowered her voice and asked, "Tell me honestly, how many girlfriends do you have? Don't worry, I definitely won't tell anyone. Let's keep it a little secret between us."
As she spoke, she winked mischievously and looked at Xiao Chen expectantly, as if waiting for a shocking secret.
Xiao Chen shook his head helplessly, a hint of loneliness and determination flashing in his eyes.
For the past five years, he has felt as if he were in a dark abyss, teetering on the edge of life and death.
In order to become stronger and to find the person in his heart as soon as possible, he cultivated frantically, immersing himself in the world of cultivation day and night.
In his heart, there was only one woman, Jiang Meng. Her voice, her smile, her every frown and smile were deeply engraved in his heart. How could he have the time and energy to fool around with other women?
Seeing Xiao Chen shake his head helplessly, Yun Yuyan persisted and curiously moved closer, almost pressing herself against Xiao Chen.
She tilted her head back, her eyes fixed on Xiao Chen's face, not missing a single subtle change in his expression, and pressed on, "I don't believe it. You've never stopped having women around you, and they're all so beautiful and have such outstanding temperaments. You really have absolutely no relationship with them? Maybe you just don't want to tell me."
She pouted, pretending to be angry, but her eyes were full of curiosity and inquiry.
Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile that was both self-deprecating and nonchalant. The story hidden in that smile was perhaps difficult for others to fathom.
Actually, his journey has been far from smooth sailing; he has naturally experienced many setbacks and disappointments.
In this life, fortunes rise and fall, just like the ebb and flow of the tide.
When you are at the pinnacle of success, shining brightly, it feels as if the whole world revolves around you.
The people around you are like the twinkling stars in the night sky, vying to surround you, praising you to a high position like the moon surrounded by stars.
Praises poured in like a tidal wave, and flattery was endless, as if you were the most remarkable being in the world.
But fate is a fickle thing.
The moment you plummet from that high position like a shooting star, the scene is truly one of "when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter; when the wall collapses, everyone pushes it down."
Those who once surrounded you, smiling and flattering you, vanished without a trace in the blink of an eye, as if you carried some terrible plague, avoiding you like the plague.
The dramatic fall from the clouds to the bottom, the loneliness and desolation of being abandoned by everyone, will make you truly feel what it means to be cold-hearted and indifferent to human relationships.
Xiao Chen had experienced such a low point before, but of course, this was only what others perceived as a low point.
At that time, his status as the God of War of the Dragon Kingdom was ruthlessly stripped away, and those who used to be respectful and obsequious to him suddenly made a complete 180-degree turn in attitude.
Some people simply avoid him from a distance, afraid of getting involved in any trouble.
But some people were really taking advantage of his kindness and mocked him to his face without any restraint. Their sarcastic words were like sharp knives, piercing straight into his heart.
Looking back, Xiao Chen had once helped a company by chance in the ancient city.
At that time, he was just doing a small favor, helping out casually. Unexpectedly, the entrepreneur's daughter, Chen Ziyan, fell in love with him.
This girl, for some reason, was blinded by love and kept expressing her affection for him.
But Xiao Chen knew in his heart that he already had a wife, so he could only refuse her time and time again.
But Chen Ziyan seemed to be bewitched, refusing to listen to any advice and continuing to pursue him relentlessly. Her obsessiveness was both frustrating and a headache for him.
However, things are impermanent.
Later, Xiao Chen got into trouble, and his status plummeted.
Chen Ziyan's attitude is like the weather in June, changing in an instant.
She immediately got engaged to a wealthy local man and even mocked Xiao Chen in front of everyone. Her attitude was completely different from the gentle demeanor she had when she was pursuing him.
Looking at her ugly face, Xiao Chen felt nothing, only found it laughable.
He simply couldn't be bothered with such things.
In his heart, Chen Ziyan never held a place; she was just an insignificant passerby.
Actually, even without Xiao Chen's help, the Chen family would have been just an ordinary small family in the ancient city.
With his support, the Chen family prospered and quickly became the richest family in the ancient city.
But Xiao Chen knew in his heart that with his abilities, he could destroy everything the Chen family had painstakingly built up with just one hand if he wanted to.
At that time, he was at a low point in his life, and his mind was full of worries. He had no interest in Chen Ziyan's family.
But if this woman dares to show up in front of him again, or dares to cause him trouble, then don't blame him for turning ruthless. At that time, don't expect things to end easily.
Xiao Chen's mindset is no longer as peaceful and composed as it used to be. Instead, it seems to be shrouded in a gloom, exuding an indescribable violent aura.
This world is inherently turbulent, with war raging, undercurrents surging, and various forces vying for power, making it a place fraught with danger.
His wife, whom he worries about most, remains missing. He has no idea where she is, whether she is safe or in danger.
This unknown worry was like a heavy boulder, pressing down on him and making it hard for him to breathe, leaving him in a terrible mood.
At this moment, he was like a powder keg that could explode at any moment, exuding a dangerous aura.
If anyone accidentally bumps into him, it's like stirring up a hornet's nest; it's like a spark igniting a fierce conflict in an instant.
His eyes were cold and impatient, as if everything around him made him feel restless and uneasy.
Yun Yuyan stood to the side, carefully observing Xiao Chen's suddenly darkened face.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she wondered if her words had touched a nerve with him.
Her long eyelashes trembled nervously, like two startled butterflies, her eyes filled with panic and helplessness. (End of Chapter)