Overnight.
Top assassins from countries around the world converged on Longguo. No one knew who hired them, but they all shared a common goal: to assassinate or hunt down the Ye family.
The Ye family, over a hundred strong, fled towards the Northern Frontier overnight. Old Master Lin mobilized all his intelligence resources, secretly paving the way for the Ye family and tracking the assassins.
Even so.
The Ye family suffered casualties all along their escape.
There were too many assassins. Ye Lingtian, worried about attracting too much attention, had no choice but to have his family split up. Ye Lingtian led one group, Ye Hanye led another, and Ye Beiqiu led a third.
An escape...
And a constant encounter with death!
Several days later, out of the Ye family's more than one hundred members, fewer than thirty remained alive. Ye Hanye's entire group was wiped out, and he himself disappeared along the way.
Also dead along the road.
Was Ye Zixiao's mother!
While the Ye family was being hunted, Old Master Lin was stripped of his official position. The entire Guardian Bureau of Longguo turned a blind eye to the Ye family's plight, and the whereabouts of the God of War were unknown to the entire army of Longguo.
Subsequently...
The Lin family relocated their entire clan to Beihai City.
The last bloodline of the Ye family entered the snow-covered lands of the Northern Frontier. Ye Lingtian established the Snow Country and went into seclusion with his entire family. The once arrogant Ye Lingtian chose not to avenge the blood feud.
No one knew why.
It was as if Ye Lingtian had grown old and despondent.
Later on...
Ye Zixiao was sent to Qiankun Mountain. No one knew what promise Ye Lingtian had made. Those five devilishly powerful old men actually agreed to take Ye Zixiao as their disciple.
That year, Old Master Lin passed away.
Before his death, he demanded that his entire family marry Lin Qingzhu to someone named Ye Zixiao. He also confidently stated that the young man from the Ye family would surely come and help the Lin family overcome their difficulties.
That year, Ye Zixiao was ordered to go down the mountain for his wedding.
From the moment he descended the mountain, the Lin family began to face attacks. It seemed like family disputes, but only Lin Dong knew in his heart that this was because the old master had passed away, and the clearing operation targeting the Lin family had begun.
Therefore, nothing was coincidental. Ye Lingtian lived in seclusion in the mountains, but his heart was with the world. Upon learning of Old Master Lin's death, the first thing he did was arrange for his son to marry into the Lin family.
As for the reasons behind all this.
Ye Zixiao was not very clear.
Today, Lin Dong revealed everything.
Ye Zixiao finally awoke with a start!
"We were childhood sweethearts?"
Lin Qingzhu looked at Ye Zixiao in surprise.
"You really don't remember me?"
Ye Zixiao's tone became flippant again.
"We know each other?"
"Hmph..."
Ye Zixiao rolled his eyes at Lin Qingzhu.
"Children!"
Lin Dong picked up the conversation and continued, "For many years, I have been a member of the intelligence department and have undertaken many secret investigation missions. Therefore, unless it was absolutely necessary, I couldn't even tell my family."
The entire family nodded silently.
"The Lin family's disaster seems to have passed, but it has only just begun. The world is becoming more chaotic, and Beihai City is not safe. We have too many enemies here in the Lin family, so we must leave."
"Leave?"
"Where to, Old Lin?"
"Yes, where do we go?"
The entire family posed the question.
"To Longdu, to return to our homeland. The second-in-command of the Guardian Bureau is Ling Fei, who is Zixiao's senior disciple. Therefore, Longdu is relatively safer, and no one will dare to easily move against us."
Lin Dong explained with a clear mind.
The entire family nodded again.
"Dad!"
Ye Zixiao spoke respectfully and asked seriously, "Since you know everything, and since you are still in the intelligence department, I want to know, do you really not know who wanted to destroy my Ye family back then?"
"Son-in-law!"
Lin Dong stood up, patted Ye Zixiao on the shoulder, and said with a helpless expression, "Your father is unwilling to seek revenge, and there are reasons for it. Or perhaps, your family's enemies are too powerful!"
After finishing the last sentence.
Lin Dong went out for a walk...
After exchanging pleasantries with the Lin family relatives, they all showed great respect for Ye Zixiao. As they dispersed, old and young alike, they greeted Ye Zixiao politely.
Ye Zixiao was already immensely powerful.
Now, no one rejected this excellent son-in-law!
Gradually...
Only three people remained in the Lin family villa.
Ye Zixiao, Lin Qingzhu, and Bai Ling'er.
The other family members made excuses, saying they wouldn't be back that night. Lin Qingzhu was bewildered by her family's strange behavior, but Ye Zixiao understood and was grateful for their help.
"Are you tired?"
Ye Zixiao asked Bai Ling'er.
"Not tired!"
Bai Ling'er had just finished eating.
"Then go out and play!"
"No, I don't feel like it."
"Then go back to your room!"
"I'll just play games in the living room."
Bai Ling'er leaped onto the large sofa.
"Let's go, you and I up to the room."
Ye Zixiao pulled Lin Qingzhu along.
"What are we doing?"
Lin Qingzhu felt inexplicably nervous.
"I'll tell you when we get upstairs."
"Hey, slow down!"
Three minutes later, in Lin Qingzhu's bedroom, Ye Zixiao sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the somewhat flustered Lin Qingzhu and smiling, "If I remember correctly, we're already married, right?"
"Ah?! Oh!!"
Lin Qingzhu shivered.
"If I remember correctly, on the night we got married, I went to Jiangcheng, then started fighting, then you were captured, and then I rescued you, right?"
"What exactly do you want to say?"
"What do you think?"
"I, I don't know!"
"We're married, but haven't consummated the marriage, have we?!"
"I..."
"Shut up!"
Ye Zixiao grabbed Lin Qingzhu's collar and said fiercely, "Now, as your husband, I command you to go wash up, and then wait for me on the bed."
"I won't!"
"Or should I wash first?"
"No!"
"Then let's wash together?"
"Damn it!"
Lin Qingzhu's pretty face turned crimson.
"Ms. Lin Qingzhu, I solemnly tell you, I spent hundreds of billions to save you. Even if you are the most beautiful woman in all of Longguo, with so much money, shouldn't I be able to sleep with you!"
"You, you're shameless!"
"Are we husband and wife?"
"Yes, but I said..."
"You said we'd only get the marriage certificate and not share a bed! You said you wouldn't let me touch you! You said you could keep me as a kept man! But now, look at me."
"Look at what?"
Lin Qingzhu was truly nervous.
"Look at me. Am I still the Ye Zixiao you first met? I have money, I have influence, I am surrounded by beautiful women, and I am incredibly handsome. Don't you think you've gotten a great deal?"
"You're truly shameless!"
Lin Qingzhu actually started to laugh.
Her laugh was incredibly beautiful!
"Good girl, go take a bath quickly!"
"I won't, I won't."
"Then, I'll have to help you wash."
"So annoying, you scoundrel!"
Lin Qingzhu turned and rushed into the bathroom.
"Hahahaha!"
Ye Zixiao lit a cigarette and leaned against the headboard with his clothes on, saying shamelessly, "Little darling, watch how I deal with you tonight. I'll not only make you submit, but I'll make you addicted."
The sound of rushing water echoed from the bathroom.
Outside the door, there was a rustling sound?
"Who?"
Ye Zixiao rolled off the bed.
"Godfather, it's me!"
Bai Ling'er poked her head in through the door.
"What the hell are you doing?"
"What are you guys doing?"
"We're preparing to play a game."
"Can I join?"
Bai Ling'er excitedly rushed into the bedroom.