Yang Chen turned around, took a few deep breaths, and tried hard to control his emotions.

However, the distant evening glow seemed to intensify this feeling of sadness.

The figure of his left hand still flickered in Yang Chen’s mind, and even in front of him, he could see the scenes of their battles, as well as their voices and smiles...

Yang Chen silently said to himself, "The left hand must have felt no guilt towards me at that time, for saving my woman. But... I am ashamed before you all!"

"So, was the place they fell into actually a deep well?" Ye Xin asked, looking at Yang Chen’s back.

Yang Chen snapped back to reality and saw Ye Xin with tears streaming down her pear-like face, making his heart ache.

He gently wiped the tears from the corners of Ye Xin’s eyes and said softly, "Looking at it now, the possibility is quite high, but regarding this deep well, we haven’t thoroughly researched it yet, and it’s too early to draw conclusions."

"I’m sorry!" Ye Xin, tears streaming down her face, bowed deeply to Yang Chen with a look of guilt: "It’s all my fault! I caused their deaths! If it weren’t for me, they would surely have had a chance to escape!"

Yang Chen hurriedly supported Ye Xin, holding her in his arms to comfort her, "It’s not your fault! They are like this, no matter who it is, they would be willing to sacrifice themselves to save others! This is the shining point on them, their excellent quality, and this is what makes them my true soldiers! I will find them, don’t worry! I will definitely find them, don’t blame yourself!"

"But... they did it to save me..." Ye Xin buried her head in Yang Chen’s chest, her tears soaking his shirt.

Yang Chen opened his mouth, but he couldn’t say any comforting words.

He knew that these brothers of his acted this way because of him.

Yang Chen clenched his fists, his eyes shining with determination, silently deciding to find them from that deep well!

The twilight gradually descended.

The cold wind rose slightly.

The stars shifted, the moon rose high, and the starlight shone.

Night breezes blew intermittently with continuous insect chirping.

Ye Xin stopped crying, leaned against Yang Chen, feeling his warmth.

Yang Chen stood straight, staring at the starry sky, his heart filled with sentiments.

Originally, he was still troubled by the incident at sea, where his Dragon Tooth Squad brothers suffered, and now learning about the events Ye Xin spoke of made it even harder to let go.

It was like just putting down one heavy burden on his heart, and another came, leaving Yang Chen no chance to breathe.

After a long time, the night wind grew even cooler.

Yang Chen held Ye Xin tightly, softly said, "Let’s go back."

"Hmm!" Ye Xin replied in a barely audible voice.

Yang Chen embraced her and started walking back.

Upon returning, they had a simple meal, and the two sat in the hospital room and chatted for a long time.

The night gradually fell, and both began to feel sleepy.

Yang Chen stood up, preparing to leave.

Ye Xin, however, pulled Yang Chen and whispered, "Can you stay with me tonight?"

Yang Chen was taken aback, a trace of joy flashed in his eyes, but it quickly faded as he nodded slightly.

Ye Xin blushed when she saw Yang Chen agree, murmuring softly, "But... don’t bully me!"

Yang Chen chuckled, rubbed Ye Xin’s head, and said softly, "Go to sleep!"

The two embraced as they fell asleep, not speaking a word throughout the night...

...

The next day.

Yang Chen looked at Ye Xin, who was still in her dreams, and quietly got out of bed.

After a round of exercise, he returned to eat.

After breakfast, Kun Yao came looking for Yang Chen, accompanying him to Lingyun Hall.

In Lingyun Hall.

Yun Haotian.

Second Young Master Yun.

As well as numerous elders, Cabinet elders, stewards, and the outstanding youth of the Yun family gathered.

When Yang Chen and Kun Yao arrived, the noisy sounds in Lingyun Hall halted abruptly as everyone turned to look at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen had said that he only needed elites, not those who are useless.

However, for the three Elders, every member of the Yun family was their hope, and should someone earn Yang Chen’s favor and receive the method of cultivation, the Yun family would grow even stronger.

Thus, they wanted to throw the difficulty of selection to Yang Chen.

Seeing so many people, Yang Chen couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Their little schemes, Yang Chen could naturally guess.

But just on the first day, they’re blatantly defying his orders, which really displeases him.

If today they dare to use tricks with Yang Chen’s orders, tomorrow they might defy his orders outright, such things, Yang Chen wouldn’t tolerate!

As Yang Chen walked over, the three Elders promptly stood up, and Yun Haotian rose from the Clan Leader’s throne, descending the steps to greet Yang Chen.

"Elder Yang..." One Elder just opened his mouth but was nudged by someone else who immediately corrected, "Asura King Your Highness..."

All four bowed respectfully to Yang Chen.

Seeing this, others, though unwilling, noticed that even the Elders and Clan Leader bowed, so they bowed their heads reluctantly for show.

However, Yang Chen didn’t even glance at them, walked straight past them, heading for the Clan Leader’s throne.

The faces of the crowd changed uniformly.

Even the faces of the three Elders looked somewhat displeased.

Yesterday, Yang Chen mentioned that the significance of a chair is given by individuals.

However, with everyone present now, this chair bears significance, and it’s inappropriate to sit on it now.

But conversely, now that they had yielded to Yang Chen, it’s not unreasonable for Yang Chen to sit in that position.

Yet they worried that other Yun family offspring might find it hard to accept, considering such a rapid transition.

Yang Chen disregarded these concerns.

He walked up and sat directly on the throne.

Upon seeing this scene, everyone gasped in unison, followed by waves of angry stares.

Even Yun Haotian’s eyes flashed with rage, his fists clenched tightly.

If not for the elders having spoken to him yesterday, he probably wouldn’t have been able to hold back at this moment.

Facing these numerous angry eyes, Yang Chen was unfazed, releasing an aura throughout Lingyun Hall, and filling it with a terrifying atmosphere.

This aura was powerful, domineering, fierce, cruel, and filled with killing intent!

This is the Asura King!

A true monarch!

Returning from purgatory!

Stepping over countless corpses! 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

The mere Yun family, Yang Chen didn’t regard them at all.

The angry members of the Yun family immediately lowered their heads, dare not look at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen remained silent, and they dared not utter a single word.

The terrifying ambiance continued to pervade Lingyun Hall.

After a long time.

Yang Chen finally spoke slowly, "What did I say yesterday?"

The faces of the three Elders changed, they exchanged glances, unsure how to respond.

They had anticipated this, prepared themselves for it, but now actually facing Yang Chen’s questioning, they were at a loss for how to answer.

Seeing the three not responding, Yang Chen snorted coldly, squinted his eyes slightly, "I said yesterday, I’m looking for elites, people with potential, not these useless ones! You seem unclear about the meaning of uselessness, don’t you?"