Chapter 718 Helping - I Became the Rich Second-Generation Villain

Upon hearing Wang Haoran's words, Ye Wu Hen's complexion turned noticeably pale. Clearly, she agreed with what Wang Haoran had said. Wang Haoran caught Ye Wu Hen's reaction and was momentarily taken aback. Could the severity of the situation really have escalated to such an extent? In other words, the stage for this display was indeed grand. Whoever managed to vanquish these foreign foes would find it hard not to gain fame. In essence, it was all a strategy. In reality, Ye Wu Hen's worries were completely unnecessary. Those seemingly formidable foreign powerhouses were just there to serve as foils for the protagonist. Ye Wu Hen worried for a moment, then quickly regained her composure, looking at Wang Haoran with expectant eyes as she asked, "With your high level of cultivation, could you lend us a hand?" "The prosperity of the state is everyone's responsibility. How can we, the youth, shirk from this duty? I will not hesitate to act!" Wang Haoran declared righteously. Ye Wu Hen was overjoyed at these words and admired Wang Haoran even more, saying, "If you're willing to help, that's wonderful!" However, her joy did not last long and soon was overshadowed by her concern. She solemnly reminded him, "Those foreign powerhouses eyeing the imperial capital are almost all prominent figures on the Heavenly Rankings, each tougher than the last. If you encounter them, you must be extremely careful." "Being able to contribute in such a crucial matter, even if I die, it will have been worth it," Wang Haoran wanted to continue showcasing his passion. "Oh, you mustn't speak such inauspicious things." Ye Wu Hen, alarmed, quickly covered his mouth to stop him from continuing. Realizing her overreaction immediately after, she pulled her hand back as if burnt. "Miss Ye seems to care about me quite a lot." Wang Haoran smiled meaningfully. Ye Wu Hen briefly met his gaze and, feeling slightly guilty, quickly looked away, feigning calmness as she said, "Nan Zhi and Su Wen are my best friends, and you're their partner. It's only natural for me to care about you. You shouldn't overthink it." "I never overthought it. Nan Zhi and Su Wen have spoken to me about you, considering you as their elder sister. I naturally respect you greatly as well and would never have such inappropriate thoughts," Wang Haoran replied earnestly. Hearing this, Ye Wu Hen's face turned a bit paler, swept with a little wave of disappointment. Yet she wasn't one to indulge in sentimentality; she quickly dispelled these negative emotions. Moreover, with Ye Wu Hen's character, she never backed down from difficulties or setbacks but rather strove to overcome them. After pondering for a moment, Ye Wu Hen suddenly said, "I saw you with another woman in the demonic city. Do Su Wen and Nan Zhi know about this?" "Of course, they do." Wang Haoran nodded. Hearing this, Ye Wu Hen felt a thrill in her heart. If her two closest friends could accept other women, there was no reason they wouldn't accept her as a sister, right? Of course, this presupposes winning over Wang Haoran. "In fact, I'm not much older than you. We're the same age, so you shouldn't feel any generational gap with me," Ye Wu Hen said. "Not much older...but exactly how much?" Wang Haoran asked instinctively. Ye Wu Hen was momentarily stunned. Had anyone else asked such a question, she would have surely gotten angry. "Surely you must know it's impolite to ask a woman her age?" Ye Wu Hen laughed, then composedly added, "But it's no problem to tell you—I am twenty-five." Wang Haoran replied with an "Oh," not questioning further, though inwardly he didn't believe a single word of Ye Wu Hen's confession about her age. In reality, Wang Haoran didn't concern himself with her age; given her beauty, a slightly older age was irrelevant. As long as one is beautiful enough, age is merely a number. And no matter how old Ye Wu Hen was, could she be older than Gu Hongyi? Wang Haoran could accept Gu Hongyi, so naturally, he could also accept Ye Wu Hen. "Are there any additional resources or allies on our side?" They had unwittingly reached the main entrance, and Wang Haoran shifted focus, temporarily setting aside the banter with Ye Wu Hen to discuss serious matters. Ye Wu Hen paused before slowly saying, "Ye Xuan Tian." "So, he's indeed here," Wang Haoran smiled faintly. "It wasn't me who summoned him, but my master," Ye Wu Hen clarified. "Moreover, Ye Xuan Tian is looking for you—he wants to settle a score from your previous duel." "It seems his cultivation has improved; otherwise, he wouldn't be so confident," Wang Haoran noted. "I can't discern his exact cultivation level, but he's certainly much stronger than when we were in the demonic city. I even feel he's approaching my master's power. I have no idea how he's advanced so quickly," Ye Wu Hen expressed concern for Wang Haoran, her expression turning somber. "What rank does your master hold on the Heavenly Rankings, and what is his realm?" Wang Haoran inquired. "My master is named Wu Xing Tian. He's first on the Heavenly Rankings and his cultivation is at the twenty-fifth layer of the Sacred Realm," Ye Wu Hen explained. Five layers into the Foundation Establishment stage, Wang Haoran mentally calculated. He also formed a rough estimate of Ye Fan's cultivation. Wu Xing Tian, ranking first on the Heavenly Rankings, could likely be considered the pinnacle of secular martial power. Now, Ye Fan had arrived in the imperial capital to show off, and his true combat power likely exceeded the fifth layer of the Foundation Establishment stage. Taking into account the concept of combat beyond one's level, Ye Fan's true realm should be the first layer of the Foundation Establishment stage. While in the demonic city, Ye Fan was at the seventh layer of the Qi Refinement stage, and now he had leaped to the first layer of Foundation Establishment; that was quite fast. However, Wang Haoran was even faster, already at the first layer of the Golden Core stage. Considering Wang Haoran could also fight beyond his level, even if it were a typical first layer Golden Core cultivator, Ye Fan wouldn't stand a chance with his one-layer Foundation Establishment stage. The gap between these major realms was simply too vast. Entering the Foundation Establishment stage allows one to harness the power of heaven and earth, break free from earthly constraints, and soar through the skies, becoming a true cultivator. But Golden Core practitioners have already formed a golden core in their dantian. Entering the Golden Core stage allows one to unleash divine might. Wang Haoran's divine might at present was the power of fire. Releasing the golden core could turn an entire city into a sea of flames, reducing everything within it to nothing. No matter how powerful a Foundation Establishment cultivator might be, they couldn't possibly stand against it. Such was the nature of a dimensional strike. Seeing Wang Haoran silent for a long time, Ye Wu Hen assumed he was worried and reassured him, "Rest assured, given the current pressure from foreign powers, even if Ye Xuan Tian tries something reckless, my master will intervene. Once the foreign threat is resolved, I'll have my master mediate. You have nothing to fear." Wang Haoran didn't offer further explanations but instead asked Ye Wu Hen, "Tell me about those top foreign powerhouses. Have these people already infiltrated the imperial capital?" "Recently, the Yanlong Army has been dispatched en masse to rigorously scrutinize all suspicious individuals, aided by modern technology. It's not easy for those foreigners to slip in, but there are two who might be hard to defend against," Ye Wu Hen replied. "Which two?" Wang Haoran pressed. "These two hail from Fusang. One is Qian He Zhen Yi, ranked second on the Heavenly Rankings, while the other is Liu Sheng Yi Lang, ranked eighth. They both possess a Fusang secret art that allows them to change appearances and auras, making them nearly impossible to guard against," Ye Wu Hen said with concern.