Chapter 0008: The Turmoil at the Bird Market

Ye Chen, I cannot allow you to grow up. You are not frightening, but you have a terrifying father. If in the future you fully inherit Ye Wentiang's true teachings, then our three great families will face a calamity. " Gou Yin murmured to himself, a glint of malice flashing in his eyes. "A man must be ruthless; you must die before you have the chance to grow up"

This street is bustling with activity, lined on both sides with tea houses. In the distance, the faint sound of melodious birdsong can be heard. The tea houses on either side of the street are filled with patrons, dressed in vibrant attire, clearly indicating that they come from well-off families

Feeling someone approaching, almost everyone turned their heads, each person's gaze varied: some were surprised, some were disdainful, and some were cold.

"Yes, it is!" At that, the servant trembled and dared not say more

Since we are already here, let us take a look before we leave said Ye Chen

However... Young Master, let us leave. Nan'er tugged at Ye Chen's arm, pulling him back.

Ye Chen and Nan Er had already gone far away, of course unable to hear the discussions of the people. Even if they did hear, he would not care; what others say is not important, what matters is how one should act.

Following the direction of Nan'er’s finger, Ye Fan saw the archway standing at the entrance of the street on the left, with the four large characters "Lin Cheng Bird Market" inscribed on it

"Cousin, why are you running around everywhere instead of staying at home to take care of your health? Your body is already weak, and if anything were to happen to you, Uncle would be worried." Ye Qing feigned a concerned expression. In reality, she was saying, "A useless person like you isn't afraid of embarrassing the family by being out here?"

"Let's go take a look." Ye Chen had little interest in the bird market, but he did not want to dampen Nan Er's enthusiasm, so he turned and walked towards Bird Market Street

Ye Wontian does not concern himself with the affairs of the Ye family, as seen on https://www.hetushu.com. Therefore, while he holds a deterrent power over the three major families, he does not exert any pressure on them. This is something the heads of the three families are all aware of, and Gou Yin is naturally clear about this as well. Thus, regardless of how unfathomable Ye Wontian's strength may be, it poses no threat to their three families.

Ye Chen directly ignored the Zhao family members and Ye Qing, looking at the birds in the birdcage. He said to Nan Er, "Nan Er, which one do you like? I will buy it for you."

Gou Yin intends to scheme against Ye Chen, who is completely unaware of this. At this moment, he is strolling down the street with Nan'er, captivated by the many novel things in Lin City that he has never seen on Earth. Although his mind is no longer that of a child, he still feels a sense of curiosity.

"Nan'er, tell me what you are truly afraid of?" Ye Chen remained as immovable as a mountain, no matter how hard Nan'er tried, she could not budge him.

The forces of the Gou family, the Zhao family, and the Duanmu family are nearly equal, while the Ye family is the weakest. They have long desired to annex the Ye family, but they have refrained from taking rash action due to the presence of Ye Wentiant.

Gou Yin's body trembled slightly, and he said nothing more, gradually disappearing from Ye Chen's line of sight

"After thirteen years of being a waste, even if one encounters a fortuitous opportunity to cultivate, it is still too late to start. The disciples of the other three major families have already reached the fifth stage of physical body cultivation by the age of thirteen. The young master of the Ye family finds it difficult to catch up and remains the weakest among the direct descendants of the four major families" said someone, shaking their head.

Oh? It is quite unfortunate that Young Master Ye has arrived, as all the birds at this stall have already been reserved by us. Zhao Hao, a direct descendant of the Zhao family, dressed in a purple brocade robe, waved a folding fan back and forth, his gaze frequently landing on Nan'er. However, Young Master Ye's maid is indeed a charming girl who tugs at my heartstrings. If she likes them, I shall buy them for her as a token of my regard. Young Master Ye need not spend any money; these birds are not cheap. It would be better for Young Master Ye to save that money to nourish himself.

Gou Yin is a person of considerable composure and possesses a fair amount of cunning. Therefore, among the several legitimate disciples of the Gou family, he is the one most valued by the family head and the elders, and he is more aware of the situation in Lincheng than the average disciple

"Young Master, that villain Ye Qing is here, and the Zhao family members are also present. Let us leave," Nan'er said, pulling Ye Chen outside.

Thank you for your kind intentions, Young Master Zhao. As a lowly maid, Nan'er cannot accept your gift. Although Nan'er is young, she is not to be underestimated, directly rejecting Zhao Hao's offer in public. The refusal is polite, making Zhao Hao feel embarrassed while leaving him unable to retaliate.

In response to the Third Young Master, I... we did not clearly see how he struck; we only felt a flash before we were thrown out, and several of our bones were broken.

Ye Chen smiled faintly, giving her a reassuring look. The most important purpose of coming out today was to rid himself of the label of being a waste. It was not for any other reason, but to ensure that from now on, no one would point fingers or gossip behind his back. Although Ye Chen did not care about others' discussions, he was concerned that even members of his own family would speak in a strange tone in front of Ye Wentian because he was considered a waste.

Several years ago, the three prominent families secretly dispatched a ninth-level elder each to test Ye Wontian's strength. As a result, the three elders were unable to withstand even a single move. Fortunately, Ye Wontian harbored no intent to kill and did not expose their identities.

Ye Chen looked at Nan Er and the book with confusion. There was a clear hint of panic in Nan Er's eyes; although she was trying to conceal it, Ye Chen still managed to catch it.

A sense of crisis arose in Guo Yin's heart. Ye Chen had shed his former limitations and had now become a cultivator. Ye Wentiang would undoubtedly impart all his knowledge to his son. In this way, it would not only be the Guo family at stake, but even the Zhao family and the Duanmu family would not be able to remain unscathed.

Ye Qing's expression was grim. For a long time, Ye Chen had been the target of his bullying. He had never regarded this waste of a person, often finding amusement at his expense. A month ago, in the small courtyard, he was struck in the leg by a pine nut thrown by Ye Wentian, leaving him limping for several days. He had been harboring a surge of anger in his heart. Now, upon seeing Ye Chen again, he completely ignored his presence, a flicker of menace flashing in his eyes. However, in front of the Zhao family members, he did not display any overtly aggressive behavior.

At this moment, Gou Yin, accompanied by his attendants, was nearing the Gou family courtyard. His expression was calm, devoid of the earlier gloom, yet there was a glimmer of light continuously flickering in his eyes

Nan'er became anxious and pointed with her small finger at one of the bird vendor's stalls, which was surrounded by a large crowd. However, every person there was a cultivator, and they were all young disciples. Ye Fan's gaze instantly locked onto one individual among them, a young man dressed in a blue brocade robe, Ye Qing

"Returning to the Third Young Master, I have seen clearly that the Ye family's waste did not use any techniques; with a slap and a kick, we were sent flying. The movements were too swift for us to react in time"

Ye Chen smiled faintly, neither affirming nor denying, and pulled Nan Er slightly, saying, "Let's go explore somewhere else."

Zhao Hao's expression slightly stiffened, and one of the three illegitimate disciples beside him suddenly became furious, coldly shouting: "You audacious servant girl, how dare you be so ungrateful? The gifts that Third Brother sent you, along with the books, are a blessing for you, yet you have the audacity to refuse them. Who gave you the courage?"

Now that Ye Chen has freed himself from being a waste body and can cultivate, the situation is different. Could it be that Ye Chen will become like Ye Wentian? If Ye Chen becomes powerful, would he not have the idea of annexing the three major families?

The bird market is just about one hundred meters ahead, where the bird sellers each occupy a stall. Each stall is adorned with birdcages, containing various species of birds that Ye Chen has never seen before. Crowds of people gather in front of the cages, creating a lively atmosphere

Thank you for the reminder, Third Young Master Gou. However, I hope you can manage the servants of the Gou family well, so that they do not act arrogantly when they appear in public, only to reveal themselves as nothing more than insignificant figures when it comes to action, which would only serve to make us a laughingstock. Although Lincheng is not large, there are still hundreds of thousands of eyes watching.

At this moment, the gazes of the surrounding crowd towards Ye Chen changed. His performance today completely overturned the image that people had of him in the past. The weak and timid young master of the Ye family was nowhere to be seen. The current young master of the Ye family appeared low-key, yet when he took action, he showed no mercy at all. Those three servants of the Gou family just now would likely be bedridden for several months.

Isn't Young Master Ye's young master unable to cultivate? How did he suddenly become so powerful?

A few months ago, wasn't there news from the Ye family that the young master of the Ye family had gone missing? Then, a month ago, he suddenly appeared at the door of the Ye family. Perhaps he encountered some fortuitous event during his time away.

"Young Master, let us buy elsewhere; the items here are not appealing," Nan'er whispered, tugging at Ye Chen's sleeve. Although she did not turn her head to look, she could feel countless gazes directed at herself and the Young Master.

Hello, young master, you are quite impressive. Nan'er was full of excitement, her cheeks flushed red, resembling a red apple

Indeed, I have heard that Ye Chen has a deficiency in innate blood energy, with fragile meridians, rendering him unable to cultivate, and is considered an innate waste body. How is it that today...

"Shut up!" Guo Yin's gaze was icy. "You useless fool! Is your head filled with excrement? If he is a waste body, then what are you? Can a waste body break three of your ribs without any resistance from you?"

You!" Gou Yin pointed at one of the three who had been injured by Ye Chen and said: "Tell me, how did Ye Chen injure you just now?"

Do not worry, cousin. Although I am somewhat useless, I can still walk. By chance, I passed by and saw you and the talented disciple from the Zhao family, so I came to join the fun. I also wanted to buy a beautiful bird to give to Nan'er

At a fork in the road at an intersection, Ye Chen was about to turn right when Nan Er tugged at the corner of his clothing, "Young Master, look over there, it seems lively. Shall we go and take a look?"

Gou Yin squinted slightly, looking at the servant who was stepped on the face by Ye Chen, and asked: "You didn't see it clearly either?"

"Nan'er, don't be afraid, come with me." Ye Chen patted her head and led her directly to the bird stall where Ye Qing and the others were.

As Ye Chen and Nan Er approached, the crowd automatically parted to create a pathway. Only after their figures had disappeared into the distance did the people begin to discuss among themselves

Zhao Hao's words can be described as sharp yet subtle, as if he genuinely cares for Ye Chen's well-being, suggesting that he should save that money for medicine. This is a veiled mockery and sarcasm.

Suddenly, Nan'er grabbed Ye Chen and whispered, "Young Master, let's go. This place is not fun; let's go somewhere else"