Chapter 133 - 110: Offering Tea and Picking a Word, a Bountiful Harvest

Chapter 133: Chapter 110: Offering Tea and Picking a Word, a Bountiful Harvest

Then, Wu Xuan straightened up, gazing intently at Chen Ye.

"Boss Chen, allow me to offer a piece of advice. The pond of Sea Guardian Guard is too shallow to raise a True Dragon. If you trust me, Wu Xuan, then come back to Pingjing with me. Though I’ve retired my stage name, I still have some influence in the Peach Garden Lineage of Pingjing. I will do everything in my power to pave the way for you. I will help you become a true star on the most watched stage in the world!"

The moment he said this, the entire hall erupted in shock!

This was no longer a simple acknowledgment, but an endorsement for which he was staking his entire reputation!

The Guangle Building’s manager, Deng Ming, felt his heart leap into his throat, his face turning pale.

Class Leader Guan Sihai and the members of the Qingchun Troupe were so nervous their palms began to sweat, terrified that Chen Ye would be moved by this incredible offer and nod in agreement.

The fans below the stage let out gasps of dismay, and the atmosphere in the entire theater instantly grew tense.

All eyes were fixed on Chen Ye.

Under the watchful gaze of the crowd, Chen Ye simply smiled faintly and shook his head.

"Boss Wu, I appreciate your kind intentions."

His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire theater.

"But my opera is for the people of Sea Guardian Guard."

Chen Ye’s gaze swept over the faces in the audience—some excited, some hopeful, some worried—and his smile grew even more sincere.

"This little corner of the world... is my kingdom."

Wu Xuan was first taken aback, but that surprise quickly turned to understanding. Finally, a genuine, deeply admiring smile spread across his face.

He understood completely.

The aspirations of the young man before him had long since transcended fame and fortune.

’I lost, and rightly so.’

"A fine ’little corner of the world is my kingdom’!" Wu Xuan clapped his hands and laughed, his voice filled with relief and admiration. "Boss Chen, I, Wu Xuan, am now completely and utterly convinced!"

"When you come to Pingjing in the future, I will welcome you with open arms. We can properly compare our skills then!"

After speaking, Wu Xuan gave Chen Ye one last, deep look, then turned and strode off the stage.

Just before stepping down, he paused. He turned his head to the side, his voice carrying an unquestionable finality.

"Boss Chen, this Yan Xun is a petty and vengeful man, a true scoundrel through and through. You must be careful."

"If he dares to return to Pingjing, I, Wu Xuan, will make sure he faces dire consequences!"

Although Wu Xuan had retired his stage name, he was, after all, an Opera Actor favored by Prince Yu. He had operated in the capital for many years, and the depth of his connections was far beyond what an ordinary person could imagine.

And while Yan Xun came from a prominent Pingjing family, he was merely the son of a concubine and was not well-regarded within his own clan.

If Wu Xuan truly wanted to cause trouble for him in Pingjing, Yan Xun’s days would likely be very difficult.

Chen Ye understood the warning in his words and nodded slightly.

Watching Wu Xuan’s resolute departure, the Guangle Building once again erupted with thunderous applause.

This applause was for the victor, Chen Ye, but it was also for Wu Xuan, who had lost with grace and honored his promise.

The dust settled.

Chen Ye returned backstage, where the members of the Qingchun Troupe immediately swarmed him like stars around the moon. Every face beamed with the joy of surviving a crisis and the excitement of sharing in his glory.

Chen Ye smiled and exchanged a few words with the group before heading back to his dressing room alone to remove his makeup.

As he wiped the greasepaint from his face, Chen Ye took stock of his recent gains.

With the conclusion of the final performance, his Professional Panel had also undergone a world-shaking transformation.

[Profession: Mirage Palace Actor Level 3]

[Skills: Microscopic Lv7, Dramatic Appearance Lv5, Loyal Heroic Judgment Level 1]

His Mirage Palace Actor profession had risen from Level 2 to Level 3, and his Micro and Dramatic Appearance skills had jumped three levels each. The gains were immense.

But that wasn’t all.

Yan Xun had provoked him time and time again, and Chen Ye was never the type to be a pushover.

’Since an enemy has been made, the problem must be eradicated at its root.’

A cold glint flashed in Chen Ye’s eyes at the thought.