Free Web NovelChapter 115: Chapter 115: Great Grandmaster Takes Action _1
The title of "Madam" wasn’t new to Xu Lele, but it still made her face flush red.
"I haven’t been to the countryside in a long time either. Can I go with you?" Xu Lele turned her gaze to Ye Ming, asking.
Ye Ming was naturally willing, but at the moment, his attention was on Elder Wang who was standing behind Xu Lele.
Xu Lele quickly explained, "Here’s the thing, my dad agreed that I could stay in Hai City for one more day, so I wanted to come find you."
"But, he insisted that Elder Wang follow me to ensure my safety."
Elder Wang chuckled and said, "Protecting the young lady’s safety is this old man’s duty."
Xu Lele pouted and tried to persuade Elder Wang, "Actually, there’s really no need to bother you. Ye Ming can protect me!"
"He’s very powerful."
Elder Wang shook his head firmly and replied, "I haven’t seen anything impressive about him, miss. You shouldn’t blindly trust."
"In my view, he wouldn’t last a move under my hand, so how could he protect you?"
Although he was being doubted, Ye Ming did not seem unhappy. Instead, his fighting spirit had already begun to ignite.
He had long been looking forward to a spar with Elder Wang. With Elder Wang right before his eyes, he certainly did not want to miss this opportunity and said, "Elder Wang, you are indeed strong, but I should still be able to take at least one move from you."
Elder Wang frowned slightly and his look toward Ye Ming was filled with a bit more admiration.
Ye Ming spoke humbly and politely, which piqued Elder Wang’s curiosity.
It had been a long time since anyone proclaimed they could withstand one of his moves.
"Alright, since you’ve made such a statement, why not try to receive one of my moves," Elder Wang proposed.
"If you can take it, I will confidently entrust the young lady’s safety to your care."
Ye Ming nodded and stepped back, looking earnestly at Elder Wang.
Xu Lele’s eyes widened with anticipation as she looked on eagerly, though her eyes still showed some worry. She whispered a reminder to Elder Wang, "Elder Wang, please stop at a touch, and be sure not to hurt him!"
Lin Bingqing, however, was quite different from her.
The moment Lin Bingqing saw Elder Wang, she felt an extremely powerful oppressive aura which made it hard for her to breathe.
She had never felt such pressure, even from Ye Ming.
She knew that this seemingly harmless old man was a true powerhouse; whether Ye Ming could take a move from him was anyone’s guess.
"Good lad, you better brace yourself."
Elder Wang grinned and slowly sauntered towards Ye Ming.
Approaching Ye Ming, he threw a punch nonchalantly, but it stirred the air around him, sending a gust of wind directly at Ye Ming’s face.
Ye Ming didn’t dare to be careless and hastily raised his hand to block.
After a muffled sound, their fists and palms met, and Ye Ming’s body took a step back.
He was greatly shaken, never expecting that this seemingly casual punch could conceal such massive power.
It was a force he had never encountered before. Even Lin Zhongyuan and Li Yaozong, who had both been defeated by him, did not measure up to the power in that single punch when combined.
Fortunately, the power of the punch did not exceed Ye Ming’s threshold — it wasn’t too daunting to receive.
Ye Ming was aware that Elder Wang hadn’t struck with his full force and still held back some strength.
"Ye Ming, are you alright?" Xu Lele hurried over, asking with affectionate concern.
Ye Ming shook his head and exhaled a turbid breath, managing a smile as he said, "I’m fine."
He didn’t forget to bow to Elder Wang, saying humbly, "Elder Wang, thank you for showing mercy."
Elder Wang revealed an appreciative smile, nodded, and said, "Young man, you’re quite good."
"Very few people can still talk after taking a hit from me."
"The safety of the young miss is in your hands now. If there’s any mishap, I won’t hesitate to send you to hell."
With those words, Elder Wang turned and walked away without any further idle talk.
Xu Lele was beaming, unable to contain her excitement as she quickly said, "Ye Ming, this is wonderful! Elder Wang actually acknowledged you."
"He’s never talked that much to anyone before. It’s clear he likes you."
Somewhat helplessly, Ye Ming said, "Whether he likes me or not isn’t important, what I care more about is whether you like me or not." ƒrēewebnovel.com
Xu Lele immediately lowered her head, her face reddening as she said, "Stop it, isn’t it obvious? You’re just asking a question you know the answer to."
Ye Ming scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed but smiling.
He tried hard to suppress the excitement in his heart. The recent sparring with Elder Wang had been a shock to him, completely igniting his fighting spirit and giving him a true sense of a Great Grandmaster’s capabilities.
He was full of longing for the future and looked forward to a real bout with Elder Wang.
The sight of the two teasing and joking was beautiful, and Lin Bingqing didn’t have the heart to interrupt, nor did she want to be a third wheel, so she said, "Master, I’m feeling a bit unwell and would like to rest. I won’t accompany you to the countryside."
After leaving those words, Lin Bingqing turned and went back into the villa.
Ye Ming was still a bit worried and wanted to ask further, but Xu Lele grabbed him, saying, "You really are block-headed. Your disciple said that on purpose, to give us a moment alone!"
Ye Ming chuckled sheepishly, saying, "Then, let’s set off!"
Xu Lele nodded, drove her car, and headed straight for the countryside with Ye Ming.
As he took the road home, Ye Ming’s thoughts inevitably turned to his origins. After his grandfather had passed, he and Jiang Rou had depended on each other.
Despite not being related by blood to Jiang Rou, Ye Ming had long considered her his own mother.
After leaving Hai City and heading south, the scenery of Jiang County gradually came into view. This was where he had grown up.
Although it was not as bustling as Hai City, the small city had its charms, with a slower pace of life that was more suitable for retirement.
"I must say, the development of Jiang County over the past few years has been quite good. Many real estate developers have come here to invest. It won’t be many years before it becomes as prosperous as Hai City."
Upon arrival in Jiang County, Xu Lele didn’t show any disdain but was filled with curiosity and greatly interested in her surroundings.
Soon, the car arrived at a shantytown.
Just as Ye Ming and Xu Lele stepped through the door, they heard Jiang Rou’s gentle voice: "Son, Lele, come in and sit down!"
"You should have told me in advance so I could have made some preparations; there’s nothing at home."
In Jiang Rou’s eyes, there was a look of tender concern towards Xu Lele, which made Xu Lele feel exceptionally warm. She promptly said, "Auntie, it’s not a problem. How about we go out and take a walk to buy some things?"
"How about I cook for lunch today?"
