My Arrogant Young Lady

"I understand, you can leave now." Seeing this Asian man flaunting his connections and his impolite, unsolicited arrival, I was shocked to see him now turning on the main lights in the private room without my permission to discuss serious matters.

Drinking is very harmful to martial arts practitioners. But we were prepared to get thoroughly drunk today for the sake of having fun. However, he ruined my mood and made us lose all interest in drinking. I was a little unhappy, but I didn't put on airs with him. I just told him to leave and that I would take care of this matter. Indeed. Even if he doesn't come looking for me, it's my responsibility to eliminate Oda Seiji.

However, unfortunately, Wesley misunderstood my words and interpreted them in a completely different way.

Years ago, in order to obtain the top-secret technology that my royal family had acquired from Oda Seiji, Interpol sent people to rob it along the way. Even after my royal family declared itself emperor, they sent agents to steal from my family and even tried to use a honey trap on my father. However, my father eventually saw through their plan, and their agents only managed to escape after causing chaos within the royal family. Because of this incident, my royal family sued them in the International Court of Justice. They lost the case and had to pay compensation to settle the matter, but this also created a deep-seated grudge between my royal family and them.

As for me, as the eldest son of the royal family, although I appear approachable, my eyes are as cold as those of the other royal princes.

Could it be that Wang Xi dislikes me because of this? Is he unwilling to cooperate with us? After all, the Wang family wouldn't even look at people like us. It seems I need to show more sincerity.

Wesley thought to himself.

“Mr. Wang Xi, here is one million US dollars, a small token of our appreciation from Interpol. Also, this pistol is the latest weapon developed by our Ministry of Science and Technology. Although it only holds six bullets, each bullet is as powerful as a small armor-piercing round. It can penetrate even a ten-centimeter-thick steel plate with a single shot, and it also has a strong explosive capability.” He gave a wink to a large white man beside him, who then produced a black leather suitcase and a small, elegant box. When the suitcase and box were opened, what was revealed before us was a box of US dollars and a finely crafted revolver.

"Hmm." Money is just a number to me. I was slightly interested in the pistol, but not much. I just gave a cold, expressionless snort and told Black Dragon and Young Master Bao to take it.

But to me, these things were just ordinary items; to Li Qiuzhe and Xiao Tao, they were like priceless treasures. Those US dollars... they were clearly real. And even if Li Qiuzhe's father worked himself to the bone for a year, he couldn't possibly earn that much money. Meanwhile, on my side, a million US dollars came in just one minute as operating expenses.

And that pistol, how dare they openly hand me a weapon in front of them? Could it be a fake?

Could they really be Interpol agents?

At this moment, sweat began to trickle down Li Qiuzhe's forehead, while Xiao Tao's face turned deathly pale.

As for Wesley, seeing that I didn't show much interest in the two items, a slight sweat appeared on his forehead. No wonder he's the head of the Wang family. His indifferent attitude was perfectly befitting his status. It seemed these two items weren't enough to sway him. Thinking this, he took out two more items and placed them in front of me.

"This is our Interpol identification document. Once you nod, you'll be one of us. You'll be authorized to carry firearms anywhere in the world. You can even travel smoothly on some commercial airliners. Furthermore, you'll receive a nominal salary from our headquarters every month. Of course, I know you look down on people with our status; we're just showing you our sincerity in cooperating with you. And this other item is called the Thousand Spirit Herb. We obtained it from a notorious criminal in Africa. You're already a master above the gods; I believe you can sense the spiritual energy contained within this Thousand Spirit Herb."

When Wesley took out these two items, Li Qiuzhe's eyes widened in disbelief. And when Wesley took out the Thousand Spirit Grass, the entire room was immediately filled with a refreshing and invigorating feeling. This Thousand Spirit Grass was a hundred times better than the Innate Qi-Replenishing Pill that my uncle had bought for me.

This thing is absolutely a treasure; it cannot be measured by price, and it's something that money can't buy.

It seems that Interpol is quite capable. They are not only police officers who solve cases, but also explorers; they can find many treasures.

"Understood, I will help you deal with Oda Seiji." I stood up, glanced at the Interpol officer's identity and the rare medicinal herbs they had given me, and then left the private room.

Young Master Bao and Black Dragon helped me pack up my things and left the private room with me. The party was over for tonight; these Interpol agents had ruined our fun.

When they saw me leave, they didn't even bother to take the gifts they had given me. Wesley said in front of Tang Ning, Zhang Shixue, Li Jiaqi, Xiao Tao, and Li Qiuzhe, "It seems that the head of the Wang family still doesn't have a good impression of us. We will need to put in more effort to maintain our relationship with the Wang family."

"Wah la wah la, wah la wah la," a burly man said in English, and then left with the Asian man and the others.

"What did they say?" Li Qiuzhe asked, blinking, after they left.

"They said we should look for more opportunities to curry favor with Mr. Wang Xi," Tang Ning said to Li Qiuzhe with a hint of annoyance.

"What!?" Upon hearing Tang Ning's words, Li Qiuzhe's expression changed once again.

Chapter 313 We Meet Again

Thousand Spirit Grass is a rare and precious herb that grows in places where spiritual energy gathers, nurtured by the essence of the sun and moon. Its effects are similar to those of ginseng, lingzhi, and Tian Shan snow lotus, but it contains far more spiritual energy. A single, unassuming herb possesses dozens of times more spiritual energy than a ginseng that has been cultivated for hundreds of years. If a skilled alchemist were to refine this herb into a superior elixir, its release would undoubtedly trigger a frenzy of competition among major international powers.

"Brother, you've struck gold. Leaving aside the rare Thousand Spirit Herb, the Interpol identity alone will allow you to travel freely in every country. While our Wang family is internationally recognized and stands against criminals, carrying firearms and weapons can be inconvenient, making us easy targets for police in other countries who might mistake us for criminals. But with Interpol, you'll avoid a lot of trouble when traveling to different countries." An Yao said coldly, glancing at the Thousand Spirit Herb Wesley had given me and then at the identity card he'd given me. My Interpol identity had already been arranged by their headquarters; all I needed to do was agree, and they could officially add my name to their database and place it on the Interpol roster.

"So I actually made a profit? I thought I lost money." After hearing An Yao's words, I realized how ignorant I had been.

"Haha, what did you tell Wesley?" Wang Huan couldn't help but laugh.

"I didn't have much of an expression. I just gave a casual 'uh-huh' to let them know, and that was it," I said.

"Looks like Wesley isn't satisfied with you. Hahaha. Brother, you did a great job this time. Although Interpol is very authoritative and has a high international standing, compared to our Wang family, they're nothing special. That's how it should be; let them know how powerful our Wang family is. But brother, you gained a lot this time; your performance was excellent. If you had continued to treat them so coldly, they might have given you even more good things." Wang Huan said with a smile.

"Hmm, it seems that Interpol already knows how powerful Oda Seiji is. Only our Wang family has the ability to destroy Oda Seiji." An Yao nodded slightly.

I never expected to gain so much this time. I immediately picked up the immortal herb to examine it. Sure enough, the moment my hand touched it, I felt a tremendous surge of spiritual energy enter my body. This energy was invigorating, making my entire body's meridians feel indescribably comfortable.

Now that I am a powerful being above all gods, this immortal herb is exactly what I have been seeking on my path of cultivation. The Ye family is skilled in alchemy, but only Xi'er has truly received the master's teachings. Only she can refine this immortal herb into the finest elixir, maximizing its effects. It's a pity Xi'er isn't by my side; otherwise, I could have her refine this herb now, helping me advance further on my path of cultivation.

"It's a pity. When you married Xi'er, you were only a mid-level martial arts master. You hadn't reached the divine level yet, so the Empress Dowager didn't give you the Nine Dragons Breathing Pill. That pill was made from nine of the finest herbs, and its spiritual energy was like the breath of a divine dragon, bringing immense benefits to those who inhaled it. The Empress Dowager was afraid that your strength wasn't enough to possess such a precious elixir, and that it would be stolen on your way home. In the end, it fell into the hands of that traitor Ye Shuang, who stole it and became a master above the gods." An Yao sighed.

After hearing An Yao's words, I thought about the Ye family's treasure and felt a little sorry for it. Consuming it would instantly transform one into a master above the gods; how much spiritual energy must be contained in that pill? However, it was right that the Empress Dowager didn't give it to me that day; she hoped I would become a god-level master before giving me the pill.

If Xi'er and I had taken that elixir home, the journey might not have been so peaceful. The Aurora Bat Princess didn't make things difficult for me when she first saw me; she only wanted Baihu to make me lose face for the royal family. But if they had seen that treasure, they probably would have fought to the death to seize it from me.

As for the fact that Ye Shuang has now consumed this treasure, it can be considered fate. Although I am the heir of the Wang family, it's impossible for everything good in this world to be mine. For example, I am wealthy and have attracted many young ladies from noble families. But most of these girls don't have feelings for me; they only love the people they love.

Having obtained some things is a blessing. What I cannot have, I need not force. Having a virtuous and kind wife like Xi'er is already the greatest blessing of my life.

Thinking of my own child and Xi'er, who suffered so much to give birth, I can't help but miss them both.

To this day, I still don't know whether Xi'er's baby is a boy or a girl. Since I was separated from everyone, An Yao and Wang Huan went straight to northern China, and they haven't had a chance to contact the Wang family.

Sigh, I couldn't help but feel sad. I took out my jade flute and gently began to play it.

On this side, Ye Shuang noticed I hadn't attended their party. The following evening, he hosted another welcome party for us. Although he knew I had come to Northern China to replace him as its ruler, he dared not voice his objections. After all, I wasn't a member of Aurora, so it was understandable that Aurora didn't trust me or entrust me with important responsibilities. But he was willing to wait, to wait for me, the new ruler, to be eliminated again. As long as he remained loyal to Aurora, they would eventually entrust him with important tasks. If he had anyone to blame, it was the Ye family, who had raised him and nurtured him into the expert he was today. It was they who gave him the Ye family identity, preventing him from being valued by Aurora. If only he had been a member of Aurora from the beginning.

As the banquet began, the heirs of the four major families of the provincial capital, the leaders of nineteen powerful factions, and some aristocratic scions of the city had already arrived. Although the martial arts world had fallen, it had little impact on them. Apart from the power that Aurora had taken from them, they could still enjoy their former privileges. Red wine and beautiful women—they lived the life of the upper class.

It is always the ordinary people who suffer. Aurora killed Xiao Haoren's father, the most respected philanthropist in the provincial capital. They swallowed up the wealth of Haoren Group and took away the charitable funds that should have been used for charitable causes. Some poverty alleviation programs and plans to help the poor in hospitals who could not afford treatment for serious illnesses were all shelved, causing those unfortunate people who could have received treatment to die.

They also used Hao Ren Group's overseas transportation rights to abduct large numbers of boys and girls locally, sending them by ship to Aurora to be trained as the next generation of killing machines for Aurora. In addition, Aurora trained a secret army for Oda Seiji to quickly amass wealth. They used the forces of the four major families and nineteen other factions in the provincial capital to run shady businesses throughout the north. Drug trafficking, arms dealing, pimping, gambling, double-crossing, murder, robbery—they did whatever made money fastest. Because they stirred up chaos in the underworld, even former highwaymen, bandits, outlaws, and petty thieves who had retired from crime began to profit from the chaos.

In just one ordinary neighborhood, more than ten burglaries occur daily. Residents are afraid to go out at night and have to keep their doors locked during the day. The police have deployed a large number of officers because of them, but even after catching the petty thieves, they are still troubled by the huge, mysterious force behind them. There are more criminals than police officers, and their numbers are increasing every day. They have no choice but to take down the biggest boss behind them.

Because of Oda Seiji's resurgence, martial arts skills that were once considered inviolable have become commonplace. The spectacle of a god-level master's appearance causing a sensation is gone; god-level masters have become increasingly worthless. The world has changed, gradually transforming into an era of cultivators. In this new era, force is the proof of strength, and fists are the best weapon. The god-level masters, once revered by the common people, have now become tyrannical demons who bully men and women. People want to fight them, but they are utterly powerless against their godlike strength.

Of course, all of this had no impact on Ye Shuang and her ilk, the upper class. They continued their nightly revelry, indifferent to the lives of ordinary people. Their only concern was maintaining their status. Meanwhile, the heads of the four major families in the provincial capital had been killed by Takeda Hell, one of the six great demons under Oda Seiji. The heirs of those four families, after becoming heads, had no desire for revenge. For them, survival depended on currying favor.

Aside from those at the god-level or higher, the people living the best lives in this world right now are these petty people who are good at flattery.

"Mr. Ye." "Senior Ye." "Clan Chief Ye." The moment Ye Shuang appeared, a chorus of flattery erupted throughout the banquet. As a powerhouse above the gods, and the first to betray the Ye family and pledge allegiance to Aurora, Ye Shuang now held a very high position in the provincial capital. Although many knew he was a traitor, he seemed indifferent. He now got whatever he wanted. So what if he was a traitor? As long as he was doing well, that was all that mattered.

His current glory is something he never enjoyed in the Ye family. Previously, the most influential figures in the Ye family were the Empress Dowager, the young master Yehenara Xi'er, Tongjia Ling'er who served the Empress Dowager, and Tongjia Laogu, a highly skilled fighter brought by the Empress Dowager's family. Although he was respected as the eldest disciple, it was far less than what he has now. His life is wonderful now: luxury cars, fine wine, beautiful women, and plenty of money. He can kick anyone he doesn't like and trample anyone he despises. If it weren't for the Aurora overshadowing him, he could already be considered the King of the North.

He has already betrayed the Empress Dowager, handed over all the Ye family's treasures, and ambushed and injured Tong Jia Lao Gu. If he can find the missing Emperor Zhao, Aurora will probably value him even more.

But his main task tonight was to flatter the new ruler of Aurora. He wasn't one of Aurora's people, but since Aurora had sent someone, he had to treat them well. After all, the person was of high status and a confidant of Aurora. However, after he held a banquet last night, the new ruler of Aurora hadn't come. Thinking of this, he looked at Li Guanghui and quickly went over to him, saying, "Brother Li, I wonder if the great lord will come tonight? Is he really busy? If he is, he can entrust things to me. I am a die-hard Aurora supporter; I would even sacrifice my life for Aurora."

Hearing Ye Shuang's words, Li Guanghui felt a bit disgusted. He hated me, but he despised Ye Shuang, this traitor to the Ye family, even more. In his mind, only the noble Empress Dowager of the Ye family and the heads of the four major branches of the Ye family were qualified to speak to him, yet none of them had betrayed the Ye family. This had always been a headache for Aurora. With a disdainful curl of his lip, Li Guanghui said coldly, "Just wait. If you're too busy, we'll hold another banquet tomorrow."

Hearing Li Guanghui's words, Ye Shuang thought to himself that the new ruler of Aurora was indeed quite arrogant. He'd heard that Li Guanghui was the most talented expert in the Aurora training camp, and a direct disciple of Zhuque, one of the Four Heavenly Kings. The Four Heavenly Kings—those were kings high above all others. Especially Zhuque, who was a direct descendant of the Li dynasty, possessing royal blood. He'd also heard that Ye Shuang had some inappropriate relationship with Zhuque, using his handsome looks to curry favor with him. What do you call this kind of person? A treacherous villain, a powerful minister. A gentleman is open and honest; a petty person is always anxious and worried. This kind of person can only be flattered; it's not good to offend him. It's a pity he didn't have the chance to get close to Zhuque. Otherwise, he too would have liked to curry favor with Zhuque.

Thinking of this, Ye Shuang felt envious.

"By the way, Brother Li. May I ask what Master Hao's name is? Is his name simply 'Hao'?" He glanced at Li Guanghui beside him. Although Li Guanghui's strength was only at the upper-middle level of the Divine Realm, he was still a relative of the Li family. This man had a noble status; if he could be well-intentioned, he could be used.

“Okay, some people call him a little good guy.” Li Guanghui looked at Ye Shuang with indescribable disgust and walked to the side to talk to others with a cold face.

"Good? Good guy? Isn't that the young master of Hao Ren Group? Hao Yifang is dead, and his son is on Aurora's wanted list. Wait a minute, how did he get into Aurora? And become a master above the gods? That good guy is an ordinary person; even if he had the genes of a strong person injected into him, he couldn't possibly become such a master. Something's not right. I need to report this to Li Guanghui." But glancing at Li Guanghui, who was chatting intimately with someone, Ye Shuang felt a tightness in her chest. She'd talk to him after he finished talking; Li Guanghui was someone she couldn't afford to offend.

Since Li Guanghui and his group arrived, although the nobles of the provincial capital still respected him, they were now more eager to curry favor with him. From yesterday to today, everyone was pestering Li Guanghui, and no one paid him any attention. He felt rather lonely and bored at the party. So he loosened his belt and prepared to leave the party to use the restroom outside.

But as soon as he stepped out of the party, he saw a young man walking towards him and his expression changed. Even though the young man had grown a beard, he no longer looked like a weak and feeble-looking pretty boy. He exuded the aura of a powerful figure; he had grown into a formidable individual.

But even if he turned to ashes, Ye Shuang would still recognize him. He was the person Aurora had wanted for a long time, the second most wanted person on Aurora's list, second only to Wang Xi, the heir of the Wang family.

He actually dared to show up in the provincial capital, and even dared to appear at the banquet he was hosting to welcome Aurora.

I saw Ye Shuang's cold eyes and shocked expression, and then a smile appeared on my face. "Senior Brother, we meet again."

Chapter 314 The High-Ranking Officials of Aurora

One second, two seconds, three seconds… Throughout this moment, Ye Shuang remained in the same posture, staring blankly at me, his hands hanging awkwardly at his sides. Two minutes passed, and he still maintained the same posture. Because he couldn't believe it, couldn't believe that the number two wanted figure by Aurora was right before his eyes.

My smile looked so strange to him.

Gradually, beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead. As a drop of sweat slid down his cheek, he was suddenly overjoyed.

This is truly a case of "searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly." The number two man wanted by Aurora has now delivered himself right to their doorstep. Could it be that even Heaven sees his loyalty to Aurora and, pitying him for not being valued by Aurora, has willingly handed the Wang family's heir to him?

It's important to understand that Wang Xi is Wang Yang's biological son. Oda Seiji is determined to destroy the Wang family, and naturally, he won't spare anyone from them. Wang Xi, as Wang Yang's legitimate son, holds a prestigious position and is currently the head of the Wang family. The one who will destroy Oda Seiji is the Wang family. If Wang Xi can be captured, the entire Wang family will be doomed.

If he could help Oda Seiji eliminate his nemesis, not only would he rise rapidly through the ranks of Aurora, becoming one of the Four Heavenly Kings, but even if he wanted to infiltrate Oda Seiji's inner circle, becoming one of the Six Heavenly Demons would be highly possible. Currently, the most powerful figures under Oda Seiji are the Prince of Aurora, Wang Yu, and the Six Heavenly Demons. If he could defeat Wang Xi, he would undoubtedly become a ruler second only to Oda Seiji.

Good lad, he's foolishly delivered himself right to my doorstep. If I don't grab him immediately, I'll be letting down God for the gift He's given me.

Thinking of this, Ye Shuang finally snapped out of her shock. She quickly took a step forward and grabbed my arm. "Wang Xi, you're doing well too?"

After greeting me, Ye Shuang was overcome with emotion and could hardly contain himself. He was so excited he almost cried; he never expected that Heaven would bestow such a blessing upon him. If he didn't make good use of this opportunity, he would truly be letting down the grace Heaven had given him.

I knew exactly what Ye Shuang was thinking. But seeing him so happy, I still felt a little disappointed.

I don't want to kill anyone, and I've never liked killing anyone. Whether it's Wang Yuebai and his son, or anyone who bullied me in the past, no matter how much I hate someone, I eventually forget them over time. But this Ye Shuang, I know I must kill him. Because he sees that I feel no remorse whatsoever, no sense whatsoever of the guilt he feels for betraying the Ye family who raised him and nurtured him.

This man has lost himself in the pursuit of power. Or rather, he was never kind to begin with. He has no concept of gratitude whatsoever. And even if I spared him a thousand or ten thousand times, he would never feel any gratitude towards me. He must die, otherwise he will surely become an obstacle to my restoration of the royal family.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but smile helplessly. Xi'er, I'm sorry, Ye Shuang is not the senior brother you believe in at all; he's just a hypocritical villain. These are extraordinary times, and I cannot spare his life.

I had barely managed a wry smile when Ye Shuang, seeing me laugh, burst into laughter as well. He gripped my arm tightly, as if he wanted to break it. Laughing, Ye Shuang said smugly, "Wang Xi, Wang Xi, I really envy you for having such good parents. It's a pity you're so unlucky; you only just became the head of the family before Oda Seiji launched a massive invasion. And you're so useless, lacking your parents' strength and even their intelligence. Do you know where you are? This is Aurora's territory. This top hotel in the provincial capital is already Aurora's property. We're already looking for you, and you dare to come here to die?"

"Wang Xi, it turns out you're not only a useless second-generation rich kid who can only rely on your parents, but also an idiot. What a pity, what a pity, your intelligence is too disappointing to me." After saying that, Ye Shuang looked at me with pity.

"Hehe..." After hearing Ye Shuang's smug words, I just sneered.

"What? You're not convinced again?" Ye Shuang asked me.

"I disagree," I said.

Ye Shuang laughed again, "Wang Xi. Do you know who I am now?"

“I know, you’re Aurora’s lackey,” I said.

"How dare you! You're about to die and you still dare to argue with me? Aurora has four Heavenly Kings and twenty-eight constellations under their command. And I... my status in Aurora is equivalent to those twenty-eight constellations. So what if you are the heir of the Wang family? So what if you inherited the position of the Wang family head? Your Wang family is now wanted by Aurora and has fled to that small island overseas to become pitiful refugees. And you are nothing more than a pitiful, fallen nobleman. You're about to become my prisoner."

"Wang Xi, do you still remember what you said to me that day?" It had probably been more than a year since we last met. Now, because he had joined Aurora, he held a high position in the provincial capital. When he saw me, an old acquaintance, he chatted with me as if I were a long-lost friend.

"I remember that day when I was about to leave the Ye family, you stopped me and severely injured me with three blows. I told you that I, Wang Xi, would definitely get my revenge." With a snap, I took out a lighter and lit a cigarette.

"So what about now? Your wish hasn't come true yet, has it?" Ye Shuang asked me.

"Yes." I took a deep drag of my cigarette and raised an eyebrow at him.

"Poor thing, your wish will never come true." Ye Shuang's face still held a smug smile, but her eyes suddenly turned cold at this moment.

Then, he grabbed me and pulled me towards the party hall, saying, "Idiot, come with me!"

Ye Shuang pulled me forcefully, and I involuntarily followed him. I didn't even consider resisting or running away, because I was there for the party. Why should I leave?

He pulled us along, and we quickly entered the reception. The atmosphere remained relaxed and elegant. Li Guanghui, in his capacity as a high-ranking member of Aurora Group and a descendant of the Li dynasty, was surrounded by people, chatting and laughing with them.

The party was filled with elegant piano music, the aroma of fine wines and pastries, and the scent of expensive perfumes on the elegant women. Holding my arm tightly, Ye Shuang saw everyone still chatting around Li Guanghui and a sinister smile appeared on his face. Then, he snapped his fingers, interrupting the conversation.

"Everyone, please be quiet. We have a special guest at our party today. Please take a look and see who he is," Ye Shuang said proudly.