"Alright then!" Ye Chen nodded.

Ye Chen understood their intentions but felt no resistance, because he was born and raised in Huaxia, and his flesh and blood were intertwined with this land!

So, even if those elders did not say it, Ye Chen would still protect Huaxia!

"Ye Chen, there's no need for a lot of gratitude, but on behalf of Huaxia, I thank you!" Li Kuishou felt relieved when he saw Ye Chen agree.

Ye Chen was like a deity; wherever he stood, that place was a sanctuary!

There are so many countries on Earth, but a strong figure like Ye Chen would be eagerly retained by any country he goes to!

Li Kuishou had granted Ye Chen special privileges, but this was an honor he deserved! Because even if they didn't grant Ye Chen privileges, those women would still gather around him, and the elders were merely making it official, playing the good guys.

So, seeing Ye Chen agree to the guardianship, the elders were very excited!

They had dedicated their lives to Huaxia and truly didn't want to see it suffer any troubles!

Ye Chen, like a stabilizing force, as long as he was willing to guard Huaxia, then even amidst chaos, Huaxia would remain a sanctuary!

"So...," Ye Chen pondered, "I can just take my women and register directly, and get married?"

A marriage certificate might seem insignificant, but it provided his women with a status, something Ye Chen was very concerned about!

"Yes!" Li Kuishou said. "We will adjust your records, so as long as you register your marriage in Huaxia, all procedures will be legal!"

"..." Ye Chen looked at Xu Qingling, his eyes full of tenderness. Xu Qingling, Zhang Xinlan, Liu Shihua... These women were devoted to him, and Ye Chen had to give them a rightful status!

"Ye Chen!"

Xu Qingling had been listening intently, understanding Ye Chen's intentions, understanding his efforts.

She indeed hadn't loved the wrong person; Ye Chen truly loved them! This love wasn't superficial but a deep care, a willingness to give everything!

At this moment, Xu Qingling felt happiness, an unprecedented happiness!

"Now there's no need to fight!" Xu Wuming sighed. "Ye Chen's a bit of a playboy, but he's essentially decent, sees things through, and won't let down Qingling!"

"Yes!" Qin WuMing, for once, agreed, nodding in approval.

The privileges granted by the elders in exchange for Ye Chen's promise was indeed a profitable deal!

In fact, Ye Chen was somewhat at a disadvantage! Because Ye Chen was so powerful, if he disregarded Huaxia, he could certainly rise rapidly!

However, Ye Chen, for the titles of all the women, willingly became Huaxia's Guardian God, sharing its fortunes and misfortunes!

This kind of magnanimity, this kind of responsibility, this kind of mission... renders people speechless!

A man of emotions and principles, a passionate hero!

Xu Wuming and Qin WuMing looked at Ye Chen, lacking words of praise, only feeling more admiration towards him.

"You made things easier for me, so I will keep my promise!" Ye Chen said, looking at the elders. "In the future, if Huaxia is in trouble, you won't need to ask; I will step in to suppress it!"

"Good!" The elders' eyes were filled with joy, as this was the promise they'd been waiting for.

"So it's settled then, I need to focus on cultivation, so I won't disturb you further!" Ye Chen finished speaking, ready to leave with Xu Qingling.

"Hey, grandson-in-law, wait a moment!" Xu Wuming stopped Ye Chen, wearing a sheepish expression.

"Elder, what is it?" Ye Chen asked.

Xu Wuming was Xu Qingling's grandfather, and out of respect for his wife, Ye Chen couldn't overlook the old man.

"Ye Chen, why are you in such a rush, come back home for a meal?" Xu Wuming suggested in a negotiating tone. "Qingling's parents want to meet you, you took Qingling away, you must give them an explanation!"

"Uh..." Ye Chen felt awkward.

He had taken away many women, and if he only went to the Xu Family, it would surely cause trouble!

"Ye Chen, I'll have Qin Ying and Qin Lan return, so you're all back home for a meal; you must at least go through the motions!" Indeed, Qin WuMing chimed in, looking displeased as he glanced at Xu Wuming.

"Qin WuMing, what do you mean by that?" Xu Wuming said. "If I don't invite Ye Chen, and neither do you, are you opposing me now?"

"Ye Chen is a son-in-law to both the Xu and Qin Families, so there's nothing wrong with inviting him home for a meal," Qin WuMing said.

The privileges given to Ye Chen meant there was no need to contest for titles! However, among the wives, some stood higher than others; while they didn't vie for titles, they would vie for status!

Evidently, whichever family Ye Chen chose to dine with first would have the higher status, and both elders understood this perfectly well.

"Haha, these two old men are really persistent; Ye Chen's definitely got a headache now!" Li Kuishou and others laughed, preparing to enjoy a good show.

"Grandpa, Ye Chen is very busy right now; don't bother him!" Xu Qingling frowned, even advising her grandfather not to make things difficult for Ye Chen.

"Silly girl, what do you know?" Xu Wuming lightly scolded Xu Qingling. "Grandpa is helping you secure your position, aren't you afraid of being overshadowed and bullied?"

"Status isn't fought for this way!" Xu Qingling said urgently. "Ye Chen's women all have ambitions, none will yield to another; only by having a child does one gain status!"

"Having a child?" Xu Wuming's eyes lit up at the mention of children. "Oh, granddaughter, you're smarter than grandpa! Ye Chen doesn't have a son yet; once you give him one, surely you'll be the top!"

Xu Wuming thought his granddaughter was very clever, immediately grasping the main point, that having Ye Chen's child meant having it all!

"Grandpa, you, don't speak nonsensically!" Xu Qingling blushed as she saw the peculiar looks from the elders.

"Elder, the world is on the verge of chaos; I truly need to focus on cultivation!" Ye Chen said with a stiff expression. "The meal can wait; I'll discuss it after my seclusion!"

Xu Wuming and Qin WuMing were causing a ruckus, like two naughty children.

If Ye Chen ignored them, Xu Qingling and the Qin sisters would feel upset, thinking he didn't care about them. But facing these two old men, Ye Chen truly felt overwhelmed!

Moreover, having been defeated by Zai, Ye Chen wanted nothing more than to cultivate immediately, break through, and seek vengeance; he had no mind for a meal.

"Ye Chen, cultivation isn't something to rush; you should have a meal first," the two elders, unwilling to give up, said.

"No!" Ye Chen shook his head. "I still have many issues to deal with and really can't linger any longer!"

"..."

Xu Wuming and Qin WuMing paused and exchanged looks, reining in their enthusiasm as they sensed Ye Chen's dilemma.

"Elders, we'll head off now, see you later!" Ye Chen left behind a parting remark, intending to slip away without delay.

"Ye Chen, don't rush to leave!" Xu Qingling tugged at Ye Chen, hinting for him to wait.

"Hmm?" Ye Chen stopped, puzzled, looking at her. "Qingling, what's the matter, is there something else?"

"You're leaving too readily!" Xu Qingling said. "You agreed to guard Huaxia, yet what they offered you is too little!"

"What do you mean?" Ye Chen asked.

"Your status is too awkward, with no real power; that's simply impractical!" Xu Qingling said. "Moreover, Chu Yanran, Su Binglan, and Zhang Xinlan are all pursuing careers; you should seek benefits for them! Resources will become scarce, and you must strive to seize as much as possible, keeping them under your control!"

"Are you suggesting I extort them a bit?" Ye Chen realized.

"Yes, you're now a big shot, everyone's looking to please you, so why not take advantage?" Xu Qingling said.

Previously, Xu Qingling would not have said such things. But having now been with Ye Chen, without contributing anything, how could she be satisfied? If she didn't help Ye Chen in some way, how could Xu Qingling compete with the others?

Hence, Huaxia's first female general did a turnabout, wanting to strike some business deals with the elders.

"Indeed," Ye Chen said. "Huaxia has abundant resources, and it's a waste to let them sit idle; it's worth vying for them!"

Ye Chen had transcended worldly matters, indifferent to worldly possessions, but that didn't mean they were useless.

In truth, worldly resources were valuable, ancient families sought to seize them!

Ye Chen was serving the country, so even asking for some benefits was justified.

"Ye Chen, weren't you leaving? How come you're back now?"

Ye Chen had gone off with Xu Qingling, Chu Xianzi, but then turned back, puzzling the elders greatly.

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