Chapter 529: Chapter 528 Refused (2/3)
Moreover, when the Sect Master of the Shangqing Sect appeared at that time, many old-generation leaders were present, and these families should know what happened back then.
Therefore, it seems quite normal for Yang Chen to attract the attention of these families by fighting with people from the Shangqing Sect.
Yang Chen didn’t continue with this topic. He was not interested in those families. He doesn’t play power games, and naturally, he doesn’t want to be played by them.
"Brother Li, please take care of my sister and Wei Xueqing." Yang Chen said.
"Don’t worry about it!" Li Muyang patted his chest and said, "If they lose even a single hair, you come to me!"
Yang Chen smiled at Li Muyang and said, "I might need you to play the bad guy once..."
Li Muyang’s face changed.
Yang Chen leaned towards Li Muyang’s ear and whispered.
Listening to Yang Chen’s words, Li Muyang’s face changed repeatedly, appearing quite expressive.
After Yang Chen finished speaking, Li Muyang asked, looking at Yang Chen, "Are you sure?"
Yang Chen nodded, smiling wryly, "I’m just trying to avoid unnecessary trouble."
"Alright!" Li Muyang said helplessly, "That’s the only way then."
"Thanks!" Yang Chen said gratefully.
Li Muyang slightly frowned and said, "Don’t say that. Since you call me Brother Li, it shows our relationship doesn’t require this. Ye Xin calls me Brother Li because I watched her grow up. Zhuo Jingyu is my brother, you’re his man, and now you’re Uncle Zhuo’s godson, so you’re naturally my brother too. Our layered relationship doesn’t need any formalities."
Yang Chen nodded and said, "Yes!"
"Also..." Li Muyang frowned and said, "Actually, there’s something I haven’t told you."
"What?" Yang Chen raised an eyebrow.
Li Muyang said, "Back when I learned you were with Ye Xin, I strongly opposed you. Do you remember?"
Yang Chen nodded slightly.
"But later my attitude towards you changed. Do you know why?" Li Muyang asked.
Yang Chen shook his head.
He used to wonder about that, thinking Li Muyang must have ulterior motives, which was why he kept his distance from him.
Looking back now, Yang Chen still couldn’t figure it out.
Li Muyang said in a serious tone, "Remember Brother Zhuo’s memorial day?"
Yang Chen nodded, recalling clearly it was the first time he met Elder Zhuo, and they talked a long time in front of Zhuo Jingyu’s tombstone.
"At that time, I confirmed your identity... Yang Chen, instructor of the Wolf Fang Squad, captain of the Dragon Tooth Squad! The legendary... Dragon King!" Li Muyang said in a serious tone.
Upon hearing this, Jian Feng suddenly stood up, his sharp gaze fixed firmly on Li Muyang.
Li Muyang felt a chill rising up his back and quickly looked back at Jian Feng.
Feeling the aura emanating from Jian Feng, Li Muyang furrowed his brows.
Yang Chen waved his hand and said, "Jian Feng, sit down!"
Jian Feng gave Li Muyang a deep look, slowly sat down, but kept his gaze fixed on Li Muyang.
Li Muyang took a deep breath, feeling the terrifying aura emanating from Jian Feng. This Jian Feng was definitely not simple!
In Li Muyang’s view, Jian Feng was definitely a terrifying killer-level character. If Jian Feng had made a move earlier, he might not have had a chance to react.
Yang Chen asked, "How did you confirm my identity?"
He was curious. Logically, his identity should be a secret. Even if Zhuo Jingyu and Li Muyang had a good relationship, public matters are public matters. It’s impossible for Zhuo Jingyu to disclose Wolf Fang’s information to Li Muyang!
Li Muyang looked out the window, sighed, and said, "After Brother Zhuo sacrificed, I started paying attention to the Wolf Fang Squad. Of course, it later became top secret after you all left, so I couldn’t get any information on you guys anymore. But... three years ago, Artificial Sea lowered flags at half-mast to award a title to a hero, the youngest in history one-star captain! That day... I was there!"
Yang Chen listened and suddenly understood.
"At that time, there weren’t any pictures of you, as your information was highly confidential. I only knew your name, not what you looked like. But I knew you were from Dragon Tooth, and you were the Dragon King! So when I saw you later, knew your name was Yang Chen, and saw you pay respects, I realized you were Yang Chen, the Dragon Tooth instructor, Dragon King! You are a captain of Flame Country. Naturally, I must protect you, so I’ve stayed in Ningchuan ever since... that’s also why my attitude towards you changed!"
Yang Chen nodded.
"You found out?" Li Muyang asked, looking at Yang Chen’s calm expression.
Yang Chen smiled wryly, "Just found out today."
"Today?" Li Muyang was puzzled, who told him the news?
As far as he knew, very few people knew this news.
"Yes, this afternoon, I went to the Artificial Sea and met the old chief. He gave me the Guard uniform and title." Yang Chen said calmly.
"Gave it to you?" Li Muyang got excited, "You’re reinstated as captain now?"
Yang Chen shook his head, "I refused."
"Refuse...d?" Li Muyang was stunned, unable to believe Yang Chen.
He stared at Yang Chen, finding Yang Chen wasn’t lying or joking, but was serious.
Li Muyang couldn’t help but ask, "Why? It’s a one-star captain!"
The captain is the dream of every Guard member!
Yang Chen smiled wryly, "Yes, captain! I want it too, but... I cannot accept it! It’s awarded to the sacrificed Yang Chen, not the departed Yang Chen. So I’m not worthy of this title, nor can I take it, having chosen to leave means I cannot return."
Jian Feng suddenly stood up, staring at Yang Chen anxiously, "Why do you think this way? You completely deserve it! If even you don’t, then no one does! Your merits surpass anyone’s! Your contributions exceeded everyone else’s, why can’t you take it? You left back then entirely because you had no choice, the moment you knew we already announced your death!"
Yang Chen shook his head, "Not because of that. When you decide to leave, some things have already left you, even if you return, some things are no longer the way they were!"
"But..." Jian Feng seemed to argue.
Yang Chen raised his hand to stop him, "Don’t say anymore, it’s my decision."
Jian Feng stared at Yang Chen, seeing Yang Chen’s determined expression, a wave of regret.
Li Muyang couldn’t help but sigh, feeling sorry for Yang Chen.
After all, that’s a captain position!
Yang Chen shook his head, not wanting to continue tangling with them on this issue, then said, "Alright, let’s go back! Please take care of the safety of my family and friends."
"Don’t worry!" Li Muyang nodded.
Yang Chen turned and left, Jian Feng following closely behind.
Watching their backs, Li Muyang focused more on Jian Feng, muttering, "Could... this be a Dragon Tooth member?"