Jealousy

After observing for a while, Meng Hongchen discovered that Wang Chen Gege and Ye Guyi had not engaged in any intimate contact.

But even so, seeing another woman standing so close to Wang Chen Gege still made her feel irritated.

Meng Hongchen's large blue eyes watched Ye Guyi and Wang Chen sparring.

When she saw Ye Guyi's longsword nearly slash across Wang Chen's chest, her heart leaped into her throat.

Why is this Ye Guyi so careless with her attacks? What if she hurts Wang Chen Gege?

Just as Meng Hongchen was worrying.

In the courtyard of Ye Guyi's home, Wang Chen and Ye Guyi's exchange had reached its end.

Amid the clash of spear and sword, the two stopped fighting. The match had ended in a draw; neither could overcome the other.

Ye Guyi looked at Wang Chen and thought, I never expected Wang Chen's combat strength to be so formidable. His raw strength is inferior to mine, yet he can still fight me to a standstill. Such superb spear technique must have taken tremendous effort to develop. I did judge him by appearances before.

Still, I hid part of my strength and did not use my soul skills. Even if Wang Chen's cultivation catches up in the future, he still will not be my match.

Ye Guyi was immensely proud of her Angel Martial Soul and had always believed that no Soul Master of the same rank could defeat her.

Wang Chen looked at Ye Guyi and could not help thinking, Ye Guyi truly is worthy of possessing the Angel Martial Soul, one of the most elite martial souls. Even using only Soul Tools and no soul skills, her combat strength is no weaker than Wang Teng's.

I have yet to absorb my third Soul Ring, so I am behind her in every aspect. If Ye Guyi uses her soul skills, then to defeat her, I would probably have to use the Secret Art, Ring Tempering. Perhaps even Ring Tempering would not be enough—I would need to use Ring Explosion to win.

It was fortunate that Ye Guyi did not know what Wang Chen was thinking. Otherwise, she would surely have gone all out and shown him the might of an angel.

After Wang Chen and Ye Guyi finished their spar, they had both expended considerable stamina and Soul Power. Though they were not drenched in sweat, their breathing was slightly labored.

Wanting the little angel Ye Guyi to help him purify the Gold of Life as soon as possible, Wang Chen immediately praised her. "Guyi, you are already this powerful without using soul skills. If you did use them, who among Soul Elders could possibly be your opponent?"

Wang Chen's praise made Ye Guyi raise her little head even higher. Under the sunlight, her delicate little nose seemed to stand even prouder.

However, Ye Guyi remembered that the image she presented to the outside world was that of a Third-Level Soul Engineer with an unimpressive martial soul. She immediately said modestly, "No, no, no. My soul skills are not powerful. My strength lies entirely in my Soul Tools."

Wang Chen did not continue flattering her. Smiling at Ye Guyi, he suggested, "Now that we are done sparring, let's exchange insights."

Thinking of Wang Chen's exceptional combat techniques, Ye Guyi immediately nodded. Clearly, she wanted to learn from him and strengthen herself.

Talking and laughing, the two walked over to the stone benches in the courtyard and sat down to rest. As they drank water and recovered, they discussed the gains and insights from their battle.

Meng Hongchen had been secretly watching outside for quite some time. Seeing the two chatting and laughing together, the vinegar jar in her heart overturned. Unable to hold back any longer, she rushed out from her hiding place and leaped straight into Ye Guyi's home.

Number Three, the Soul Sage secretly responsible for protecting Meng Hongchen, recalled Jing Hongchen's recent instructions. She was to ensure the young lady's safety, but as for her interactions with Wang Chen, so long as they did not behave recklessly in public, there was no need to interfere with what they did in private.

After looking around and confirming that no one was paying attention, Number Three calmly resumed her role as a bodyguard.

When Ye Guyi saw a stranger barge into her home, her delicate face immediately turned cold. She drew her Soul Tool longsword and pointed it at Meng Hongchen. "Who are you? Why have you broken into my home?"

Seeing Meng Hongchen arrive, Wang Chen asked in surprise, "Meng'er, why are you here?"

Seeing that this unfamiliar woman knew Wang Chen, Ye Guyi lowered her guard slightly and asked him, "Wang Chen, you know her?"

Meng Hongchen shot Ye Guyi a glance and carefully sized her up from head to toe. Seeing her slender figure and peerless beauty, she asked Wang Chen with jealousy dripping from her voice, "Wang Chen Gege, aren't you going to introduce this beautiful lady to me?"

Wang Chen could not help feeling a headache when he saw how jealous Meng Hongchen was. He and Ye Guyi had only known each other for a few days. How had Meng Hongchen found out? Could someone have told her?

At that thought, Wang Chen suddenly realized that Sun Yu had not come around to pester Ye Guyi these past few days. He had initially thought Sun Yu had been frightened off by him, but now it was clear that was not the case. The boy had merely changed tactics and gone to the Hongchen Family to tattle.

Seeing Meng Hongchen looking as though she had caught him cheating, Wang Chen felt helpless.

His conscience was clear. Nothing had happened between him and Ye Guyi; he had not even held her hand. This was truly unfair to him.

He had approached Ye Guyi solely because he wanted to use the sacred attribute of her Angel Martial Soul to purify the Soul Devouring Carving Knife. He had no improper intentions whatsoever.

Besides, his time was so tight, and the family crisis was still waiting for him. How could he possibly be in the mood for romance?

If he truly wanted to pursue love, then with his looks, background, and considerable talent, all he would have to do was crook a finger, and countless girls would probably throw themselves at him.

But now that Meng Hongchen had come charging to his door, he could only calm this battlefield of jealousy first.

Wang Chen introduced Ye Guyi to Meng Hongchen. "Meng'er, this is Ye Guyi, a friend I just met."

Then Wang Chen seriously introduced Meng Hongchen to Ye Guyi. "This is Meng Hongchen, my childhood sweetheart and also the person I love most."

Wang Chen handled matters openly and straightforwardly. He plainly stated his relationship with Meng Hongchen without concealing anything, even with Ye Guyi standing beside him.

Hearing Wang Chen's words, Meng Hongchen's face flushed red. Two rosy blooms appeared on her fair, tender cheeks, making her exceptionally charming.

The little resentment in her heart was completely washed away by Wang Chen's sincere words. If Ye Guyi had not been beside them, she would already have wrapped herself around Wang Chen like an octopus and acted coquettishly.

Meng Hongchen thought, Wang Chen Gege said right in front of Ye Guyi that I am the person he loves most. Did you hear that, Ye Guyi? Whatever little thoughts you have about Wang Chen Gege, you had better give them all up. Wang Chen Gege will not like you. Hmph!

The moment Ye Guyi heard the name Meng Hongchen, she suddenly understood. So this was Wang Chen's girlfriend, Meng Hongchen. No wonder she had charged in acting like that. She must have misunderstood her relationship with Wang Chen.

Ye Guyi immediately examined Meng Hongchen. Seeing that her looks were no worse than her own, she clicked her tongue in amazement. She had not expected Wang Chen's girlfriend to be so beautiful, not inferior to her in the slightest.

Meng Hongchen noticed Ye Guyi sizing her up. She snorted, folded her arms, and asked with blatant hostility, "Ye Guyi, right? You seem quite familiar with Wang Chen Gege. How did you meet him?"

Ye Guyi also noticed Meng Hongchen's jealousy. She immediately rose with a smile and generously extended her hand.

"Hello, my name is Ye Guyi. I have long heard Wang Chen mention you. Now that I have met you, you really are an adorable young lady. You do not need to be hostile toward me. I only see Wang Chen as an ordinary friend, so do not overthink it."

Ye Guyi's tone was exceedingly sincere, and her gaze was genuine. As the possessor of an Angel Martial Soul, she was kind-hearted and hated evil. She could never do something like stealing someone else's boyfriend.

Even if Wang Chen was handsome, quite strong, and exceptionally skilled, she could not violate her principles.

Meng Hongchen looked at Ye Guyi with a face full of suspicion. Who knows whether what you are saying is true or not? And even if you do not have those intentions toward Wang Chen Gege now, who can say what will happen later?

Meng Hongchen ignored Ye Guyi's outstretched hand and walked over to Wang Chen. Tightly linking her arm through his, she said, "Wang Chen Gege, come out with me. I have something to tell you."

Wang Chen looked helplessly at Meng Hongchen, then at Ye Guyi. "Guyi, I apologize for Meng'er barging into your home. This is my fault. I did not explain things to Meng'er beforehand.

"To make it up to you, I will organize my combat techniques and give them to you later. I imagine they may be useful to you."

Wang Chen apologized to Ye Guyi and, at the same time, offered his little gift for later.

This was where Wang Chen was clever. He was not sure whether Ye Guyi would be upset by what had just happened. Doing this would not only soothe Ye Guyi's feelings.

It would also give him a reason to visit her again.

As for close-combat techniques, while they could improve one's strength to a certain extent, they were not especially precious. Mastering them truly required extensive real combat and training, making them far less valuable than the Secret Art of Ring Tempering.

Ye Guyi's eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this. She had personally experienced Wang Chen's combat techniques; they were extraordinarily powerful and could even allow the weak to overcome the strong.

If she could learn them, her strength would certainly improve significantly. If she claimed she was not tempted, she would be lying.

Ye Guyi was an honest person who did not like going against her heart. Thus, she nodded sincerely. "Wang Chen, you are too polite. We are friends. You are welcome to bring Meng Hongchen over to visit next time."

A smile curved Wang Chen's lips when he heard Ye Guyi's words. Though combat techniques were not particularly precious in his eyes, his gift was undoubtedly far greater than the displeasure caused by Meng Hongchen barging into Ye Guyi's home.

Ye Guyi had accepted his favor. When he visited her home again, he could naturally bring up the Soul Devouring Carving Knife and subtly guide Ye Guyi into helping him purify it.

Moreover, purifying the Soul Devouring Carving Knife might even be a good opportunity for Ye Guyi. After all, it contained the evil intent of an Evil Soul Master at the Titled Douluo level, and it would very likely allow Ye Guyi's cultivation to improve considerably.

As long as he did not probe too deeply into the matter of Ye Guyi's martial soul and carefully avoided the subject, everything would be foolproof. Ye Guyi would certainly not refuse.

Furthermore, no one on the Douluo Continent recognized the Gold of Life. In the original work, only Electrolux, that demigod, along with the Silver Dragon King and Di Tian, knew of it. As long as Wang Chen said nothing, Ye Guyi naturally would not know the Soul Devouring Carving Knife's true value.

Hearing Wang Chen Gege apologize to Ye Guyi, Meng Hongchen found Ye Guyi even more unpleasant to look at.

Seeing this, Ye Guyi found it amusing, but she did not want the atmosphere to become too awkward. "Wang Chen, you should accompany Meng Hongchen first."

Wang Chen nodded and said to Ye Guyi, "All right, Guyi. I am sorry about today. We can have a proper exchange next time."

Then Wang Chen and Meng Hongchen headed outside.

Meng Hongchen pulled Wang Chen to a quiet corner, released his arm, and said angrily, "Wang Chen Gege, do you like that Ye Guyi? Otherwise, why would you give her something so valuable? I'm furious."

Wang Chen did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Meng'er, what are you talking about? Guyi and I really are just friends. We were only discussing things like combat techniques."

Meng Hongchen raised her head and looked into Wang Chen's eyes. "Really? Then why were you chatting and laughing with her? Is discussing combat techniques really that fun?"

Wang Chen gently scraped Meng Hongchen's nose. Sweet words came effortlessly to him; coaxing young girls was what he did best. "Silly girl, what are you jealous of? You are the one I love most."

Meng Hongchen lowered her head slightly. "But when I see you with her, I just feel uncomfortable."

Wang Chen pulled Meng Hongchen into his embrace. "Meng'er, do not let your imagination run wild. You are the most important person in my heart."

Meng Hongchen gently nodded in Wang Chen's arms. "Then you have to keep your word. Whoever lies is a puppy."

Wang Chen said, "All right, I will definitely keep my word. By the way, Meng'er, didn't your grandfather forbid you from seeing me?"

Meng Hongchen raised her head and said happily, "A few days ago, I had an argument with Grandpa, and afterward he eased up. He is allowing me to meet you in private now. From now on, no other girls can steal you away."

Wang Chen smiled. "Do not worry. I will not be stolen away."

As Wang Chen held Meng Hongchen's soft, warm body and chatted with her, he quickly soothed her emotions.

Meng Hongchen wrapped her arms around Wang Chen's neck. Her beautiful blue eyes were filled with his reflection as she said, "Wang Chen Gege, I have not seen you for months. I missed you so much."

After saying that, she shyly offered up her soft lips and gave his cheek a loud kiss. Her face turned crimson, and even her fair, slender swan-like neck flushed red.

Perhaps she was too embarrassed, because Meng Hongchen moved her long legs and fled into the distance as though running for her life.

Feeling the fleeting softness against his cheek, Wang Chen's pupils contracted.

Then Wang Chen saw Meng Hongchen, who had just been in his arms, run off into the distance like a startled rabbit.

Wang Chen shook his head as he watched her retreating figure, a smile curving his lips.

Once he became the Wang Family Patriarch and possessed strength comparable to a Ninth Level Soul Engineer, he would bring betrothal gifts, drive a Soul Tool car to the Hongchen Family, and ask for her hand in marriage.

Then he would openly and properly make Meng Hongchen his woman.

There have not been separate chapters lately; they have all been combined two into one.