Capítulo 1025: Chapter 995: The Calm Before the Storm
Chapter 995:
“Yes, I noticed it too!” Brofei’s eyes widened.
“That’s right!” The Red Robed Sect Leader smiled openly, “This means grandmother definitely has some issues.”
“Could it be something entangling her? It may not necessarily be going off the deep end!” Brofei hurriedly said.
“I never said it was going off the deep end!” The Red Robed Sect Leader chuckled, “Perhaps it’s something even more terrifying than going off the deep end?”
Hiss…
Brofei suddenly inhaled sharply; going off the deep end was already a terrifying thing, so what could be even more terrifying than that? This left Brofei somewhat dumbfounded. She looked at the Red Robed Sect Leader in shock and said, “Sister, don’t scare me!”
“I’m not scaring you!” The Red Robed Sect Leader leisurely turned around, then sighed, “Grandmother’s actions have been getting stranger lately; I suddenly have a grim premonition!”
“Sister, grandmother sent Xiao Ke to Africa to recruit followers!” Brofei suddenly said.
“What?!” The Red Robed Sect Leader froze, “Recruiting followers?”
“Yes!” Brofei nodded urgently, “That’s right, I indeed saw it; grandmother secretly entrusted Xiao Ke with this mission. So, don’t you think there could be an issue?”
“Not sure, but I need to find a way to track down Xiao Ke!” After saying this, the Red Robed Sect Leader hurriedly left the Temple of the Gods. Brofei suddenly shivered all over, realizing that the world seemed somewhat unsafe. Seeing the Red Robed Sect Leader depart, she quickly followed, hoping to accompany her.
The Church Court feels dangerous, dangerous enough for people to sense threats from all directions. Even Brofei has a grim premonition. Could something really be about to happen?
…
In Sunset City, the sunset stretched across the sky, a golden hue cast upon the war-stricken walls, Ye Chen stood atop the wall destroyed by shells, letting the sunset fall upon him. Behind him, Feng Zhixiao and others looked up at Ye Chen’s melancholic silhouette, like an elderly man of a waning sunset. Feng Zhixiao gazed at Ye Chen’s back and said, “Brother Chen… what’s going on?”
“Who knows!” Beside him, Li Tieniu shook his head, saying, “Seems like Brother Chen has something weighing on his mind!”
“There’s always a woman a man cannot let go of, does Brother Chen have someone like that too?” Da Hei grinned.
“Come on, Brother Chen wouldn’t let emotions delay important matters. I’d say it’s because of the Church Court!” Feng Zhixiao glanced at everyone and then said, “The Church Court has substantial power while our Heavenly Reversal Gang lacks strength. A grand war is about to start; Brother Chen must be worried if Sunset City can hold out!”
“Hmph, how could it not hold out?” Li Tieniu stepped out, pounding his strong chest and said, “Even if it means dying, we must defend this part of Sunset City, because it is the only sacred place in our hearts!”
“That’s right!” Everyone nodded and said, “This is our only sacred place; if Sunset City is lost, the brothers have no emotional anchor. Sunset City absolutely cannot be lost!”
For the Luo Sijue family, Sunset City is merely a branch city; however, for the Heavenly Reversal Gang, Sunset City is vital for survival. It’s the emotional sanctuary for the brothers and the assurance for a future life. Once Sunset City is lost, then… the Heavenly Reversal Gang loses a headquarters, loses the environment to survive.
The brothers of the Heavenly Reversal Gang are full of fantasies, filled with yearning, and particularly full of hope and aspirations for Sunset City. They envisage a beautiful future here, hope to live a happy and peaceful life. Sadly, reality doesn’t allow them that. The Church Court’s existence shattered their simple dreams.
“Brother Chen, we will always stand behind you as your loyal followers!” Feng Zhixiao shouted passionately.
That shout made Ye Chen’s figure sway slightly; he looked back at Feng Zhixiao and others below the wall, gave a tranquil smile, and said, “Zhi Xiao, take the brothers back to rest. Let me stand here alone for a while, let me have some quiet solitude.”
“Brother Chen, the brothers will always stand behind you, no matter what happens, they’ll support you, they’re always on your side!” Feng Zhixiao shouted loudly.
“Alright, my good brothers!” Ye Chen gratefully looked at everyone and said, “We will not lose, definitely not. We will definitely achieve final victory!”
“We surely can, we surely can!” Everyone shouted passionately.
Looking at this group of kindhearted, simple little brothers, Ye Chen felt somewhat guilty. After all, this is a path of no return, a road without turning back. Once embarked, there is no way home. Ye Chen does not understand why they are so loyal to him, why they follow him so unswervingly. If they betrayed him, Ye Chen would not pursue it. Because he has let his brothers down.
Sometimes, a fervent passion cannot solve problems; sometimes, full ambition does not lead to success. But no matter what, as long as effort is made, as long as action is taken, no regrets or resentment will be left behind.
Originally expecting a storm to hit, but unfortunately, at the end, realizing the storm has not come, it is extraordinarily calm. Yet Ye Chen understands it’s not that the storm won’t come, it’s just calm before the storm hits.
The Church Court has taken no action, which puts Sunset City’s construction back on the agenda. Soon, large machinery rolled back into Sunset City, initiating grand construction efforts. The projects in Sunset City are ongoing, but many things are not as simple as imagined. For instance, those destroyed walls and buildings must be demolished and rebuilt.
Everything proceeds in an orderly manner. Ye Chen has always considered Sunset City’s construction a top priority, and everything must be executed according to the strictest standards, whether mixing concrete or selecting steel bars, all must meet international first-class standards. So, the construction progress of Sunset City is slow. Nevertheless, this doesn’t trouble Ye Chen.
The completion of Sunset City is inevitable; Ye Chen’s only worry is about when the Church Court will choose to counterattack.
Beep beep beep…
A crisp sound rang from Ye Chen’s bosom. He retrieved his phone and glanced at the caller ID — it’s Liu Momo, this little girl hardly ever calls unless there’s something important.
“Hello, Momo, what’s up?” Ye Chen paused.
“Brother Chen, where are you?” Liu Momo giggled.
“Huh? I’m in Canada!” Ye Chen chuckled. Liu Momo giggled and then said, “I see, Brother Chen is so far from me, alas, such a pity…”
“Pity what?” Ye Chen paused.
“Today is the seven-year anniversary of us meeting, Brother Chen!” Liu Momo promptly said.
Seven-year anniversary?! Ye Chen paused. Scenes from seven years ago suddenly surfaced in his mind…
Seven years ago, Ye Chen and Liu Momo met in an unexpectedly cliched heroic rescue scene. Liu Momo was carrying a bag of barbecue materials to Jianghuai University when she encountered some drunken thugs. Seeing such a stunning beauty like Liu Momo, they immediately became excited. Just when they had ill intentions toward Liu Momo, Ye Chen arrived.
Ye Chen’s presence gave Liu Momo a glimmer of hope in the darkness of the world. That glimmer made her feel the light of life. Ye Chen beat those thugs into a retreating frenzy. But his behavior when leaving baffled Liu Momo.
Heroes rescuing a damsel wasn’t a first for Liu Momo, but after each rescue, those so-called ‘heroes’ would instantly ask for Liu Momo’s number, seek contact information, and thereafter Liu Momo faced relentless harassment.
Ye Chen was different; he neither asked for Liu Momo’s contact information nor looked her way. Thus, it sparked Liu Momo’s fondness. Later, while eating barbecue at Jianghuai University’s entrance, Ye Chen again shielded Liu Momo from a gang of thugs, enhancing her fondness, and they came to know each other. Gradually, their relationship grew closer.
“Brother Chen, why aren’t you speaking?” A crisp voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Hmm, I’m listening!” Ye Chen chuckled, “I didn’t realize, in the blink of an eye, seven years have passed!”
“Indeed, Momo has turned from an eighteen-year-old girl to a twenty-five-year-old ‘old woman’!” Liu Momo giggled.