Chapter 916: Chapter 890:
The two walked up the mountain, reaching the position at the mountain pass, where several elderly old men blocked the way. Upon hearing that Ye Chen had returned, they hurried to the castle, only to be informed that Ye Chen had gone to the Ancient Lava Cave. When they wanted to enter the cave, they were stopped by the guard. The Ancient Lava Cave is not a place one can enter at will; except for the Clan Leader, everyone else must obtain the Clan Leader’s approval to enter. Helpless, they decided to block the path here, waiting for Ye Chen to appear.
"Hmph, we want to see the Clan Leader!"
"We have opinions to express, or are we not allowed to voice our grievances?"
The members of the Elder Council were all indignant, being blocked by the guard at the mountain pass, each one of them righteously indignant, as if Ye Chen had stolen their family wealth and snatched their wives. Soon, Ye Chen walked up from the base of the mountain. The members of the Elder Council all stopped their bickering, each changing their expressions, watching Ye Chen with raised eyebrows.
"Elders, what matter is so urgent that you must block the road here to discuss it?" Ye Chen asked in confusion as he looked at them.
"Ye Chen, don’t go too far!"
"Exactly, don’t treat us members of the Elder Council like fools."
The elders clad in white robes angrily pointed at Ye Chen, appearing as if they harbored some irreconcilable hatred with him. Those who understood knew that the Elder Council always acted in this manner, these old folks were conservative, stubborn, like stones in a latrine, both smelly and hard.
"Elders, what exactly did I, Ye Chen, do that is so infuriating to both gods and men?" Ye Chen asked with a cold laugh.
"Ye Chen, you placed your people in the positions of housekeeper and Guard Captain. We turned a blind eye, but now you’re slowly undermining the Elder Council’s authority. What gives you the right to do that?!" The elders roared, their beards trembling with anger, glaring at Ye Chen as if he owed them millions.
"The positions of housekeeper and Guard Captain are appointed by the Clan Leader, may I ask what is wrong with that?" Ye Chen looked at them puzzled.
"This..." The members of the Elder Council were dumbfounded, at a loss for words. Then, they started clamoring, "The Elder Council has the right to oppose the Clan Leader’s proposals and appointments."
"Fine, then give me a reason. Haozi and Da Xia have always been people of Leisure City, diligently working for the Rothschild family. What wrong have they done? If they’ve committed no errors, your opposition holds no ground!" Ye Chen smiled calmly.
One sentence left the Elder Council utterly defeated.
"Well... but you can’t do anything without consulting the Elder Council. What do you take us for?!" The members of the Elder Council were furious.
"If the Clan Leader’s decision is correct, why involve others? If it’s wrong, you’re free to bring it up!" Ye Chen smiled at them, leisurely taking a cigarette from his pocket, placing it in his mouth, smiling at the council members, "Well? Any opinions? If not, I need to be on my way!"
"Ye Chen, don’t go too far!" The members of the Elder Council finally erupted in anger, gritting their teeth: "I tell you, the Elder Council has the power to overthrow the Clan Leader, don’t push us into a corner, it won’t benefit you!"
"Alright, if you’re capable, go ahead and try!" Ye Chen chuckled lightly, then gently wove through the crowd. Coming and going as he pleased, he was as light as a falling leaf. The members of the Elder Council were incensed by Ye Chen, roaring angrily behind him.
Haozi hurried to appease the Elder Council members. Even though they’re now like withered flowers, once they truly explode, that energy is hard to bear. Haozi could only keep working while speaking good words about Ye Chen. The elder members were like children at heart, and a few comforting words usually appeased them.
Ye Chen left Leisure City, set off for Shanghai, then flew directly from Shanghai to Canada.
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Italy, within the Church Court.
The gorgeously decorated Temple of the Gods, adorned in gold all around, resembling an imperial palace. The golden walls seemed painted with gold powder, and some European oil paintings hang there. These are valuable collectibles, some recognized as extinct worldwide.
"Ye Chen again?!" The Old Madam stood in the hall, in front of her knelt a bewitching woman, sexy and alluring, but covered in dust. She pleaded bitterly: "Grandmother, it’s all because of that Ye Chen, if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be in such a state!"
"That Ye Chen, truly if I don’t cause trouble for him, he comes seeking it from me!" The Old Madam was furious.
"Grandmother, though I’m no longer with the Church Court, I was once part of it. In life, I’m with the Church Court, and in death, I’m its ghost! But Ye Chen bullies us too much! He never respects the Church Court!" Morris gritted her teeth. "He doesn’t even respect you, Grandmother!"
"Indeed, Ye Chen must be eliminated!" The Old Madam snorted coldly, "Earlier, I had just come out of seclusion and couldn’t split my attention, but now I finally have some time to deal with Ye Chen!"
"Grandmother, Ye Chen is now in Canada, in this icy weather, going out might chill you!" The red-clothed woman quickly interjected, "Moreover, Ye Chen’s power is currently so strong, dealing with him isn’t something that can be accomplished overnight. I think we should plan carefully!"
"This..." The Old Madam hesitated a bit.
To deal with Ye Chen means going to war with the Rothschild family, and once that battle starts, many issues will arise. Now, in this icy weather, though she had improved her power, her constitution was still somewhat lacking. The Old Madam had always been frail, which was one reason she seldom left the Church Court. She hesitated for a long time without making a decision.
"Grandmother, Ye Chen must be destroyed!" Morris insisted, "Ye Chen is currently expending a great deal of manpower and resources constructing Sunset City. Once this city is established, dealing with him will only become more troublesome. This matter should be addressed sooner rather than later!"
"This..." The Old Madam hesitated once more.
"Morris, the Church Court’s forces are scattered and can’t be gathered quickly. You’re putting Grandmother in a difficult spot." The red-clothed woman looked at Morris coldly, "What’s the matter? Do you want Grandmother to personally intervene? Grandmother’s health is frail; if anything happens, will you take responsibility?"
The red-clothed woman was smart, directly placing a heavy burden on Morris, catching her off guard. Morris lowered her head, "I don’t dare, I just hope the Church Court can get rid of this scourge quickly, or else it will be too late in the future!"
"That’s enough, stop arguing!" The Old Madam glared at the two, and then said: "Morris, I haven’t asked you how you got mixed up with that base’s people. Who are they? Just some insignificant terrorists."
"Grandmother, since leaving the Church Court, I’ve had nowhere to go, and was deceived into the base!" Morris lowered her head, speaking softly.
"Who allowed you to leave the Church Court?" The Old Madam glared at her.
"I, I left on my own!" Morris took a deep breath.
"From now on, you’re only allowed in the Church Court, nowhere else!" The Old Madam glared at her and said: "No matter what, you have done many things for the Church Court, and it will take care of you for life. Rise up!"
"Thank you, Grandmother!" Morris nodded. In fact, how could Morris willingly become a useless person? She left the Church Court unwilling to be suppressed by the Red Robed Sect Leader, believing that if she had power, she could vie for favor in front of the Old Madam. Now, with all her power gone, she’s just a dependent here.
The Old Madam squinted her eyes, appearing cunning. "Yanzi," she instructed the red-clothed woman, "go to Japan and have the Japanese find a way to deal with Ye Chen. Japan is closer to Leisure City; there’s bound to be a way to handle it. If we can use pawns, why intervene personally?"
The red-clothed woman bowed and listened. When the Old Madam finished, she nodded, "Yes, Grandmother!"
Japan’s Congress Hall.
Recently, the Japanese allied with the Church Court and have reaped huge benefits from the Chaikefu family, using that to compensate for the losses with the Rothschild family, boosting their morale, and repeatedly provoking China over the Senkaku Islands issue.
"This matter must be handled with caution!" Yoda said gravely, looking around the meeting room.
"That’s right. We must organize a group to give them a warm welcome!" the other members nodded.
"Alright!" Yoda replied solemnly. The visit of the Church Envoy this time seemed even more tense than any state visit. "On the day the Church Envoy arrives, organize a warm welcome from the Congress and military personnel!"
"Understood!" everyone nodded.