After a few days of short rest, Ye Chen and Fatty returned to Sun Xiuzhu's territory. Si Meng had already been brought back, and Fatty immediately showered her with concern, which gave everyone goosebumps.
"You look a bit haggard. It seems you're having a tough time at Wanwu Tower!" Ye Chen said to Si Meng with a smile.
"Isn't this normal? But it's good, at least we're free! Thank you!" Si Meng looked at the two and expressed her heartfelt gratitude.
If Ye Chen and Fatty hadn't rescued her from the Wanwu Tower, she would probably have ended up like those other lords who were sidelined, gradually being swallowed up by the tide of history. Her territory and her clan would have ultimately become tools for their exploitation.
"Hey! What kind of relationship do we have? No need to be so polite, right?" the fat man said shamelessly, trying to comfort her. Si Meng smiled but didn't say anything.
"By the way, you've already heard about what's going on here, right? I've handed over Duobao Trading Network to the official operator, but we need someone in charge, so you'll probably have to stay behind and coordinate things. Of course, don't worry, we'll still keep your shares for you." After chatting for a while, Ye Chen looked at Si Meng and said.
"It's only right that I stay, but it's a pity that my clan and their nests were wrecked by them this time! Otherwise, we could have more manpower!" Simeng nodded in response, but her tone was inevitably disappointed at the end.
She was someone who was abandoned and sidelined by the Wanwu Tower. After the people of Wanwu Tower requisitioned her territory, they naturally did not develop it properly. They over-recruited, enslaved her followers, and over-cultivated it... In just a few months, her territory was already in a mess. Of the elves that were recruited, apart from a few true confidants, most of the rest had died or been injured.
Not to mention that after this incident, the loyalty of the other clans to her as their lord has dropped to the extreme. If it weren't for the existence of the Tree of Life, they might all have rebelled.
Moreover, the unrestrained recruitment of familiars in a short period of time has caused irreparable damage to the familiar nests. The severely depleted Tree of Life is already listless, with hardly any green leaves left, as if it is about to die.
If left unchecked, this tree of life will eventually perish, and even with a large amount of rare resources to save it, it will take a long time to recover.
"It's alright. Once you take control of the Duobao Trading Network, you'll have plenty of resources to save that Tree of Life. As for those deceased members of the clan, the Wanwu Tower will eventually pay for their blood debts!" Ye Chen said in a deep voice.
That's true. If Duobao Trading Network really develops, they will have inexhaustible resources. With a 10% stake, Si Meng will naturally have the ability to save this ancient tree of life and even develop the territory better.
“That’s right! Don’t worry, I’ll leave you tens of thousands of goblins later. They’re the best at managing the Duobao Trading Network!” the fat man reassured him. Goblins were indeed the best traders, and his territory had no shortage of them.
"Pfft, alright, I'm fine! I was just feeling relieved that I escaped at least. Now, the nightmare of the Myriad Things Tower is about to begin!" Seeing the fat man's exaggerated actions and tone, Si Meng couldn't help but laugh out loud before speaking.
"By the way! Mengyi is with her family on a battlefield in another dark dimension. You don't need to worry about her. She just might not be able to come back for a while. When the time comes, I'll send the message over, and they'll know that you've received official protection!" Si Meng thought for a moment and said to Ye Chen. It was thanks to Jian Mengyi's friendship that she didn't wither away quickly in the Myriad Things Tower and was able to be rescued on this day.
"Okay! I understand! Thanks!" Ye Chen nodded.
Jian Mengyi was clearly not taken away recently. If nothing unexpected happened, she was taken to the dimensional battlefield by her family before they entered the Time Cavern, in order to avoid contact with them as much as possible.
The news of their return has probably not yet reached them, so she and her family are unaware that Ye Chen and his group have received official protection. Furthermore, once the interdimensional battlefield is engulfed in war, it's not something one can simply return to at will.
Regardless of Jian Mengyi's feelings for him, her family will prioritize her safety and interests. Ye Chen has no say in this matter. He doesn't know what will happen in the future. He can only say that matters of the heart are up to fate. This is also why he was initially unwilling to talk about relationships. The world of the extraordinary is often more realistic than the world of ordinary people.
"That's good then. I wish you a safe journey!" Si Meng said to the two of them.
Having been hidden and placed under house arrest by the Wanwu Tower, the once lively and innocent girl has become much more silent. Or perhaps this is what growth is like after experiencing a huge upheaval.
Even though Si Meng thought about leaving every day, she still had some feelings for Wanwulou, the company that raised her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have discussed the profit distribution of Duobao Trading Network with Ye Chen and the others in the name of Wanwulou.
But now, she has finally seen through the true nature of Wanwulou. The reason why she was put on hold and placed under house arrest was not because of Duobao Trading Network, but because they had sent so many shareholders' children out of the game early on. She originally thought that at most it would just cause a scene, but she didn't expect that it would almost ruin her life.
It's almost laughable, really. If things continue to develop along this trend, it probably won't even need Duobao Trading Network; it'll just destroy itself in a few years.
"Thank you for your kind words. I also wish you good fortune and that you get your revenge here!" Ye Chen smiled, turned around and left with the reluctant fat man. He was afraid that if they continued chatting, the fat man would stay here and refuse to leave.
"Meng'er~~~ You must take good care of yourself! Wait for us to come back~~~" The fat man found a white handkerchief from somewhere and shouted while wiping away "hot tears." His sweet voice made Ye Chen want to throw him out.
Si Meng felt a warmth in her heart as she watched the two figures leave. Then she took a deep breath. Some were rushing to the front lines, while others were stationed in the rear. No matter what, they would fight on their respective battlefields, and eventually, someone would tremble because of their existence!
He then turned around and walked resolutely toward the battlefield that would become his, in the opposite direction from the two of them.
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