BXBX NOVEL Chapter 185: That Was A Mistake From The Past
"I finally escaped my aunt's questioning," Chen Tian thought to himself.
"At last, some peace and quiet to collect my thoughts and figure out my next move."
After Butler Wan left, Chen Ying rained down a series of questions that Chen Tian had a lot of difficulty answering.
"Even Aria and Leng Zhiqing weren't convinced in my explanations; pretty sure they will interrogate me later," Chen Tian muttered.
He took a deep breath, allowing the cool breeze to calm his racing mind.
Chen Tian had already decided to tell Aria and Leng Zhiqing everything as soon as they returned home.
He only hoped that they could accept his identity and wouldn't change their feelings towards him.
Chen Tian knew that revealing his true self was a risk, but he couldn't bear the weight of keeping it hidden any longer.
His aunt should leave the hospital this afternoon, as for Mei Hua, she was still under observation. She was fine, but the doctor wanted to monitor her for a little while longer just to be safe.
Her sudden recovery was nothing short of miraculous.
"Now what did this old man want from me?" Chen Tian wondered as he opened the note that Butler Wan gave him before leaving.
'Can you meet me in my room before you leave the hospital?' It was signed by the patriarch of the Ming family.
'The old man wants to see me?' Chen Tian thought to himself in surprise.
In the end, he decided to go and meet the old man.
Curiosity had gotten the better of him; his aunt is still resting, and the girls are playing with Yuan Ning, so it shouldn't be a problem for Chen Tian to take a few minutes to see what the old man wanted.
As he made his way to the Ming family's room, Chen Tian couldn't help but wonder about the reason behind the meeting.
Perhaps the old man wanted to give Chen Tian his granddaughter's hand in marriage as a reward for saving him.
Cough
Hehehe~~
Well, it wouldn't be bad to marry into such a prominent family, Chen Tian thought to himself with a small smirk.
However, putting all jokes aside, Chen Tian couldn't shake off the feeling that there might be something more serious at stake.
Whatever it was, Chen Tian hoped that it was not something that would put his family or loved ones in danger.
When Chen Tian arrived at the old man's room, he was greeted warmly by Ming Ming.
"Chen Tian, you're here!" Ming Ming exclaimed, rushing over to greet him.
"I'm so glad you're here. Grandfather has been asking for you."
Chen Tian smiled and returned Ming Ming's warm greeting.
As he entered the room, he saw an old man lying on the bed, weak and frail, but Chen Tian could feel the vitality inside the old man's body, which was still strong.
It was evident that the old man still had a long life.
The old man noticed Chen Tian's presence and smiled weakly. "Ah, so you're the person who saved my life," Old Ming said, his voice barely a whisper.
Chen Tian nodded humbly. "It was fate that brought us together. I'm grateful that I was able to help." Old Ming's eyes brightened as he heard Chen Tian's humble words.
"You are a true hero, not only brave but also kind-hearted and selfless. I owe you my life, young man."
The old man praised Chen Tian with genuine admiration, his voice filled with gratitude.
Chen Tian could feel that the old man's words were sincere and heartfelt.
The old man's expression suddenly turned serious.
He looked at Chen Tian with a hint of concern and said,
"Young man, there is something I must confess to you," he said in a low, somber voice.
Chen Tian's expression changed when he saw the old man suddenly become serious.
"Little Ming, can you please get out a little bit? I want to talk with this young man alone," the old man requested, gently requesting from his granddaughter to leave the room.
Little Ming reluctantly nodded and exited the room, leaving Chen Tian alone with the old man.
"What did you want to talk to me about?" Chen Tian asked, his curiosity piqued by the old man's serious demeanor.
He couldn't help but wonder what could be so important that it required privacy.
As he waited for the old man to speak, his mind raced with various possibilities.
"First, I should apologize to you for the trouble I have caused," the old man began, his voice filled with regret.
Chen Tian's curiosity heightened as he listened intently.
"Now that you've helped me, those bastards that planned the downfall of my family will surely come after you," the old man continued.
"They have seen your face and know that you have aided me," the old man warned, his voice growing more urgent.
Chen Tian listened to the old man's words; his eyes furrowed at the severity of the situation.
If what the old man said is true, then Chen Tian wasn't worried about him but about his family, which he had put in danger by helping the old man.
Because of the realization that the Earth wasn't normal and that there were people with powers that could fight cultivators, Chen Tian knew that his family could become targets for those seeking to exploit or eliminate him.
'I need to quicken my plans; the best option is to build a force that can protect my loved ones,' Chen Tian thought to himself.
He knew he couldn't rely solely on his own abilities to keep his family safe.
He needed to gather allies and create a network of trusted individuals who would stand by his side in times of danger.
Chen Tian didn't even include Yi Guo's subordinates in his plans.
He didn't need worthless garbage ruining his plans, and a normal human can't do sh*t in front of a Martial Artist who is equivalent to a Body Refinement Realm cultivator.
After taking Yi Guo's assets and resources into account, Chen Tian surely had the capacity to recruit new subordinates who were strong enough to protect his family.
'I will need the old butler to send me Yi Guo's property records,' Chen Tian thought to himself.
'How ironic; if it was me from the past, I wouldn't even consider taking over subordinates. But now, everything changed,' Chen Tian didn't know if he should laugh or cry.
He clearly remembered how several cultivators who were great figures in the Nine Heavens had sneakily attacked him and surrounded him, leaving him with no choice but to die.
Maybe if he had subordinates at that time, he would have had a better chance of survival, or even come out of the situation unscathed.
That was a mistake from the past that Chen Tian now deeply regrets.
He realized the importance of having subordinates.
But this life was different.
Not only could he build himself a great force by recruiting and training loyal subordinates, but he also had his wives with him as his trusted allies.
Chen Tian knew that with their support, he would never have to face such a dire situation alone again.
Moreover, he was aware that there would be other women in his life.
The future held endless possibilities for Chen Tian, and he was determined to learn from his mistake.
Just imagining several women who were head over heels in love with him fighting the world just for his sake gave him a great feeling.
Of course, Chen Tian wouldn't let his woman's life be at risk or face any harm.
That's why he needs to grow stronger so that even his past self won't be able to defeat him.
Seeing Chen Tian in silence, the old man thought that Chen Tian was scared or overwhelmed by the risk he put himself in.
"Sigh... don't worry young man; this old man bones are still strong. I may not look like much, but I've faced my fair share of battles in my time," the old man reassured Chen Tian.
"How could I let my savior face such threats?" The old man continued, his eyes filled with determination.
"From today onward, the Ming family will be forever indebted to you. We will do everything in our power to ensure your safety and that of your family," the old man declared, his voice filled with gratitude and resolve.
His words surprised Chen Tian, as he had never expected the old man to say such words.
Old Ming just gave Chen Tian his full support, which means that in the future, Chen Tian could rely on the Ming family for anything.
Which was a great deal for the current him.
'But why did this old man suddenly give me such a generous offer?' Chen Tian wondered. He couldn't help but feel a mix of unease and curiosity.
If he had saved the old man life, the old man shouldn't just offer him support and assistance without any reason.
Chen Tian felt that something was wrong.
He looked at the old man and tried to search for any signs of ulterior motives in his expression. However, the old man's face remained calm and unreadable.
"I appreciate your offer," Chen Tian said cautiously.
"But I can't help but wonder what I am expected to do in return for such kindness. Is there something you need from me?" The old man's smile widened as he replied,
"No, young man, there are no ulterior motives behind my offer. I simply believe in helping those who are deserving, and you have proven yourself to be worthy of assistance.
Of course, saving my life and you being a Dive Martial Artist were two of the reasons."Chen Tian's unease began to dissipate slightly, but he couldn't shake off the lingering feeling that there was more to this encounter than met the eye.
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