The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife

"Hmph, it was clearly you who urged me." Although Li Yueying was self-blaming, being denied the identity of "Heavenly Destiny" by the copper door undoubtedly made her lose face, especially in front of so many people. As a young lady, she was slightly haughty.

"If you hadn't kicked the copper door, how would the mechanism have been triggered?" Chen Yuxin said coldly, "It seems Miss Li has come to the wrong place."

"Let me give it a try," Ji Tao looked at the crowd and said calmly.

"Old Chen, you all step back. Even if there are arrows, they won't harm me." Ji Tao waved his hand, displaying the demeanor of a seasoned general. Indeed, with Ji Tao's strength, even if arrows were to rain down, he could retreat unscathed.

"Yes, Family Head."

Ji Tao slowly advanced, and everyone held their breath, watching his every move. Ye Shikai carefully observed. This copper door was not only heavy but also featured special mechanical locks. The copper wall was further protected by an array. Even if the crowd attempted to force their way through, it probably couldn't be opened. So, do they really need to find this so-called Heavenly Destiny?

But what if none of the people present are the one?

The mechanism of the copper door was connected to the arrow holes above. The ground also had thumb-thick perforations, presumably part of the mechanism. A spear might shoot up from below, likely causing instant death if unprepared.

Ji Tao slowly placed his hand on the copper door, directing his Inner Strength to try and push it open. Yet, the door remained motionless, refusing him any courtesy, truly feeling like an ant trying to shake a tree.

"It seems... Mr. Ji isn't the Heavenly Destiny either," Ye Shikai said calmly. Ji Tao said nothing and stepped back a few paces without anyone daring to mock him. In terms of Inner Strength cultivation, he was the strongest among them and the family leader. If even he wasn't, then who could be?

"It appears there's no Heavenly Destiny among us," Li Yueying said coldly.

"Kai, you should give it a try," Chen Yuxin said, her eyes full of hope. In the eyes of every wife, their husband was the greatest. Ye Shikai's talent and achievements at a young age were indeed remarkable.

"Alright, I'll try it then." Ye Shikai stepped forward. He never believed himself to be special, perhaps just luckier than others.

Slowly placing his hand on the copper door, Ye Shikai concentrated his Inner Strength on his right hand and pushed with force.

It did not move at all.

Pushed again with more effort, yet still nothing, the copper door didn't budge, as if it absorbed all the force from his arm.

"Hmph, just as I expected," Li Yueying snorted coldly on seeing this. She had long been displeased with Ye Shikai. Earlier, he even threatened her, making her feel more "aggrieved." Had Ye Shikai opened the door, her face would truly have been lost.

Chen Yuxi's gaze was cold, her eyes fixed on Li Yueying. She memorized anyone who was unfavorable to Ye Shikai.

"Boss couldn't open it," Ghost said softly, remembering Ye Shikai as the group's spiritual leader, having led them out of danger countless times. Yet now, the copper door showed no respect.

"Perhaps, the method to open it was wrong," the Demoness sounded somewhat disappointed.

"Kai, let me try." Chen Yuxin quickly stepped forward, placing her hand directly onto the door. Before Ye Shikai could react, their hands overlapped.

Rumble.

The copper door suddenly emitted a low, booming sound. Both instinctively stepped back, and at that moment, the heavy copper door slowly began to open little by little, driven by the mechanism.

"What?" Li Yueying's expression was as if she had swallowed a fly, looking dreadful. The copper door was opened; she had thought that if even Ye Shikai couldn't open the door, no one here could, only for Chen Yuxin to manage it.

"Xin, you're truly amazing," Ye Shikai said excitedly.

"Actually... I don't know how it happened. I just placed my hand, and the door opened," Chen Yuxin said, having not expected the sudden opening of the copper door.

"Let's go inside quickly," Ye Shikai suggested.

"Alright."

"Let's follow them in," Ji Tao gestured, signaling the family members to follow Ye Shikai closely. Only Li Yueying was awkward, knowing that entering meant hitching a ride on Ye Shikai's success, a blow to her pride. Not entering meant her journey was in vain, and the treasure within would slip away.

"Ye Shikai, the humiliation you've given me today, I'll repay double," Li Yueying said viciously, "Everyone, follow me inside."

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"Unexpectedly, we meet Lady Ji from the Ji Family here." At this moment, Ji Qian's group was "blocked." The title of Lady Ji from the Ji Family was indeed intimidating. Any ordinary small family would treat Ji Qian with respect, fearing to offend Ji Family. But there's one exception.

Families on par with the Ji Family.

"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Tang Nie, the second son of the Tang Family," the one blocking Ji Qian's path was indeed from the Tang Family, specifically a man named Tang Nie. He mentioned his identity as the second son of the Tang Family, one of the three major families in Chang'an, clearly not an ordinary encounter.

"Pleased to meet you," Ji Qian said lightly.

"I've heard Lady Ji of the Ji Family recently returned, but didn't get the chance to pay a visit. Seeing you today, you're indeed as beautiful as the legends say," Tang Nie's eyes sized up Ji Qian, making her uncomfortable.

"I have matters to attend to. If Mr. Tang has nothing else, let's talk another time," Ji Qian expressed disinterest, categorizing Tang Nie akin to those spoiled rich kids in her eyes.

"Wait a minute, Miss Ji. Meeting you in this sunless ruin is a kind of fate, isn't it?" Tang Nie was clearly not willing to let Ji Qian leave, as his entourage of guards blocked the way. It seemed getting past him would require some entanglement.

"Mr. Tang, speak plainly," Ji Qian said impatiently. Were it not for his status, she would have directly charged through. Why waste words?

"Miss Ji, this ruin is fraught with danger. You don't have many guards with you. Why not... travel with us? Protecting women is a gentleman's demeanor," Tang Nie smiled slightly. He indeed was a playboy, frequenting bars in Chang'an, and owing to the Tang Family's influence, received deference from most.

"Hmph," Ji Qian snorted coldly.

"I actually think this might be a good opportunity," Wuyan whispered, "Use this fool's vanity to reduce our casualties."